Chapter 147: The Barbarian at the Gate
Lin Yi's conjecture was right.
The man he had once had a relationship with and used to fool Janie Liu was showing up in the office of his biggest rival.
Zhang Xuhao was still very enthusiastic about this visit and received him personally.
"I have admired for a long time, Wang is always a senior in the entrepreneurial world, it is better to see than to hear, it is really our honor to meet today, it is an honor."
"Mr. Zhang is young and promising."
Each group is not a giant now, but it has already broken out of the encirclement in the group buying industry, and it is also a well-known name in the rivers and lakes, and it is not too much to give this courtesy.
After a period of greetings, the two sides sat down, and Wang Huiwen, who came all the way from the capital, took the lead in speaking: "Mr. Zhang, this time we have brought the greatest sincerity of each group, please take a look." ”
Zhang Xuhao smiled and took a copy of the book he handed over with both hands, but he didn't have time to open it, and his face changed after just looking at the cover.
He put down the book and asked, "Mr. Wang, I thought that each group was interested in investing in us, so I was looking forward to meeting you." But you just gave me a copy of the acquirer's certificate, is there something wrong? ”
Zhang Xuhao emphasized the word "acquisition".
He wanted to cooperate with a group buying website like each group, and it happened that Ele.me had recently launched the next round of financing, and each group came to the door at this time, thinking that he wanted to make a strategic investment.
In addition to the exchange of funds, Zhang Xuhao was more looking forward to the two sides finding a good meeting point in business, but he did not expect that the ambition of each group would not stop there.
Wang Huiwen nodded and confirmed: "Mr. Zhang is not mistaken, each of our regiments intends to acquire the company Eleme." I just said that today brings the greatest sincerity of every regiment, and it is this acquisition proposal. ”
Zhang Xuhao reluctantly smiled: "Mr. Wang, you seem to have a little misunderstanding, although Eleme is seeking the next round of financing, my team and I have never expressed our intention to sell our company. ”
Wang Huiwen said: "I understand Mr. Zhang, I promise you that it is impossible to see a more generous acquirer than this from others, you might as well open it first, and then we will talk." ”
Zhang Xuhao didn't open it, he put his hand on the book and pressed it, indicating that he had no intention of reading the contents inside.
"First of all, Eleme is not only my own company, but also the idea that several of our brothers talked about in the dormitory of Jiaotong University, and spent years of hard work for it, and I have no authority to make the decision to sell the company."
"Secondly, my brother and I have never and will never have any intention of selling Eleme."
"This company is like our children, we have been raising it for years, and we have just grown up a little bit, how can we, as its parents, sell it?"
"So Mr. Wang, this request you made is difficult to obey."
This reaction was expected by Wang Huiwen, and he said calmly: "Mr. Zhang, I know that you are difficult to accept for a while, please allow me to explain to you, this is your best choice now." ”
"Did I hear I'm hungry and I'm in a little trouble now?"
Although he used his words lightly, Zhang Xuhao still replied solemnly: "I don't know what Mr. Wang means by the little trouble, Hungry's current development status is greater than in the past, and we don't think there is anything that can stop Hungry from moving forward." ”
"Really?"
Wang Huiwen chuckled lightly, and then debunked a fact, "Do I remember that I was hungry and only got a $3 million Series B in January this year, and if everything goes well, this money should take more than five months, right?" ”
Zhang Xuhao did not let go at all: "This shows that the development trend of Eleme in the first half of the year is very good, especially in April and May, we have carried out an activity that has achieved unprecedented great results." ”
"Although the large donation at that time was a big burden for Ele.me, on the one hand, it reflected Ele.me's social responsibility, and on the other hand, it also proved our profitability and prospects."
Wang Huiwen didn't detour anymore: "Since Mr. Zhang is so reluctant to mention it, then I have to speak up." ”
"I've observed that the food delivery industry has not been a day or two, and the activity you just mentioned was jointly organized by the food delivery network. I'm well aware that you've had a lot of fights, the most recent of which happened in Shencheng at our feet. ”
"As far as I know, it is because of the huge competitive pressure between you that Ele.me has exhausted its capital reserves in advance, so it has to seek the next round of financing in such a short period of time."
Zhang Xuhao was still unmoved: "I want to clarify that the reason why Eleme raised funds is because of the company's needs for the next development, and it is by no means an unknown competitor." ”
"Since Mr. Wang mentioned that website, I would be happy to remind Mr. Wang that they are the ones who are struggling to survive under the pressure of our hunger, and their days are running out."
Wang Huiwen smiled again, as if he was lamenting his hard mouth.
"Okay, since Mr. Zhang doesn't even want to mention the name of that website, then I won't say much, but I have another question I want to ask."
He paused, restrained his smile, and asked slowly with a more majestic expression, "What if your competitor is not it, but every regiment?" ”
Really.
Zhang Xuhao thought that the worst had happened, he would never be willing to be acquired, and he was willing to sit here and talk to Wang Huiwen just to confirm the news from his mouth.
Each group is going to do takeout.
Although Wang Huiwen's words are ordinary, when he says it at this moment, with his tone, it is clearly a threat!
He is seven years older than Zhang Xuhao, and he is Zhang Xuhao's old-timer in terms of experience in the industry, and this is not a horse boy who works for Wang Xing, he also had experience in starting a business alone before, and later returned to the command of his brother.
Whether it is each group or Wang Huiwen himself, he has enough psychological advantages when facing Hungry and Zhang Xuhao.
Zhang Xuhao was originally a very aggressive person, almost subconsciously clenched his fists, and entered a fighting posture in response.
"The registered name of Hungry is Lazas, which is a Sanskrit word, does Mr. Wang know what it means?"
"It's passion!"
"Mr. Wang, since you have such an attitude, I think there is nothing to say, we have been deeply involved in this industry for several years, and we will not be afraid of any opponent before the establishment time of each group."
"On the contrary, your joining is more proof of the value of this track, and I believe that more investors will find that Eleme is the best one!"
Zhang Xuhao's biggest competitor now is Casual Takeaway, which is several sizes younger than him, but that doesn't mean he hasn't played against stronger opponents before.
Although each group can be regarded as a small giant at this time compared to Hungry, he is not lying when he says that he is not afraid.
Wang Huiwen knew from his tone that he was going to return in vain today, but he still finished his words loudly:
"I want to remind you that no one can stop what each group wants to do, and it will definitely be achieved!"