The 2004 All-Star Weekend was held in Los Angeles and was hosted by the Lakers and Clippers.

So, when Qiao Hai's substitute list was released, he was questioned by the Los Angeles media.

Karl Malone failed to make the All-Star selection, and the media of the Lakers faction complained a few times, arguing that Karl Malone had made it clear that this season would be the last season of his career, and Qiao Hai should respect the veteran.

The Clippers media are even more uneven, believing that although the Clippers have a poor record this season, as the host, they should at least have one player who can be selected for the All-Star Game, such as Elton Brandon who averages 20+10+2 per game and Corey Magetti who averages 20+6+3 per game.

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Qiao Hai arrived in Los Angeles amid the doubts of the Los Angeles media.

He will be joined by Yao Ming, who will participate in the All-Star Game and Rookie Challenge, Gary Payton, who will participate in the All-Star Game, Wade who will participate in the Rookie Challenge, Kyler Korver, who will participate in the Three-Point Contest, and Chris Anderson, who will participate in the Slam Dunk Contest.

In this year's All-Star Game, the Rocket's role is obviously not small, with two starters in the main game, two starters in the rookie game, and two popular individual games, the Rockets also have players to participate......

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After arriving in Los Angeles, Qiao Hai was picked up by David Falck, and then according to the league's schedule, he went to a Hollywood studio, posed a few poses, and took a few makeup photos for publicity.

Then, while the rookie challenge had not yet started, Qiao Hai asked Qiao Zhishui and Rolf Pagano to meet.

Facebook has been online for a month, and the data compiled by Rolf Pagano shows that in one month, the number of registered Facebook accounts has exceeded 1 million, and the traffic has increased significantly.

In addition, the star effect brought by Leonardo DiCaprio, Shaquille O'Neill and other cultural and sports superstars soon joined with a group of stars who did not sign a promotion contract with Facebook, and Facebook did not spend a penny, and once again promoted its own website through star effect.

Of course, the second group of celebrities who joined on their own are still discerning, and they realized early that Facebook can increase their exposure as long as they operate it properly.

In the second month of the website's launch, Rolf Pagano sat in front of Qiao Hai and handed over a second data summary.

"In the second month, the number of our registered accounts increased exponentially, and in just a few days, the number of registered accounts increased in the second month has exceeded 1.4 million, and now, our total number of registered accounts has reached 2.6 million, which is rapidly approaching 3 million."

"In terms of celebrities, we have launched a new plus V certification function, and more and more Hollywood stars, sports stars, and even successful people from all walks of life have joined us......"

Qiao Hai kept nodding, judging from the number of registered accounts, Facebook has already entered the state, and after the surge in traffic, profits will come soon......

After listening to Rolf Pagano's report, Qiao Hai chatted with Qiao Zhishui about the recent situation of seawater investment.

There is still half a year left before Google goes public, Google's last round of financing has ended, and the shares of Google held by Seawater Investment have also been fixed, 5%, which is not less.

Considering the market capitalization of Google in the future, 5% of the shares will be worth tens of billions of dollars if they can be held all the time!

But after the listing, 5% of the shares will be further diluted, and Qiao Hai is helpless in this regard, but there is nothing he can do.

But as long as you can hold a stake in Google and use Google's channels to promote Qiao Hai's private industry, then this 5% stake is worth it.

"At present, the company still has more than $50 million on its books, and according to your meaning, this money has not been touched at all."

More than $50 million on the books of Seawater Investment Company was part of it invested in Google after the sale of Alibaba's shares, and then the rest of the part.

With this $50 million, Qiao Hai can execute his next plan.

However, Qiao Zhishui is still reporting on the company's recent situation: "Baidu's shares are still held, in addition, we have about 30 million US dollars, which are currently active on the NASDAQ, and you have to decide what to do next." ”

In the last few operations of seawater investment, Qiao Hai has intervened, and even operated it personally, and at present, it seems that the advantages of Qiao Hai traverser have been reflected, and all the several operations have been successful.

Especially Facebook, at present, Qiao Hai's creativity has achieved great success, and Facebook should become the next Internet company to achieve great success, with a market value of more than 10 billion just around the corner.

Qiao Zhishui also developed the habit of asking Qiao Hai.

Qiao Hai thought for a while: "Baidu's shares, when they are listed, they will directly cash out all of them, and then we will withdraw from the Celestial Empire...... $30 million on the NASDAQ, you can look at it yourself, as long as you can make a profit......"

"The $50 million on the company's account, 20 million to Facebook, continue to promote, the remaining 30 million, find a new technical team, and a new management team, we want to do Internet video content, create a video website, operate in the same way as Facebook, connect to Google, Facebook and Hoop Sports, and then promote it......"

At present, Hoop Sports is wholly owned by Qiao Hai and owns 100% of the shares, Facebook is listed under the banner of Seawater Investment, Qiao Zhishui owns 30% of the shares, and the remaining 70% is Qiao Hai's.

The new video website, Qiao Hai is also ready to share some shares to Qiao Zhishui, after all, Qiao Hai's current business empire, Qiao Zhishui has at least fifty percent of the credit.

Qiao Hai also took stock of his current assets, Hoop Sports is his sole proprietorship, and the current market value is more than 3 billion US dollars, if it is developed properly, it will not be difficult to break 10 billion in the future.

The future of Facebook, Qiao Hai already knows, in the future, Facebook's market value will definitely reach the 100 billion level, but now, Facebook is still in the growth stage.

Finally, coupled with a few investments and cash from seawater investment, it is currently a value of Qiao Hai.

According to conservative estimates, Qiao Hai is now worth more than 10 billion, which is richer than most NBA owners.

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After taking care of the business matters, Qiao Hai went to the Staples Center.

On the first day, the Rookie Challenge kicked off at Staples Center, and on the Rockets, Yao Ming and Dwyane Wade played in the sophomore team and the first-year team respectively.

In terms of lineups, the first-year and second-year teams have gorgeous lineups, with Yao Ming, Carlos Boozer, and Stoudamire Jr. on one side, and LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony on the other.

After the game started, Yao Ming and Boozer didn't play much, because they still had a game to play on the last day of the All-Star Weekend.

However, LeBron James, who was also selected for the main game, played almost the whole game.

In the end, the sophomore rookie defeated the first-year rookie 142-118, Yao Ming played 15 minutes and scored 6 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, and the sophomore Stoudemire Jr. chipped 36 points and 11 rebounds and was elected MVP of the game.

In terms of other players, Nene Hilario contributed 25 points, Ramon Murray had 25 points and 10 assists, and Spurs' Tyshaw Prince scored 18 points; On the first-year rookie side, LeBron James scored 33 points, Carmelo Anthony contributed 17 points, Dwyane Wade scored 22 points and Josh Howard scored 13 points.