Didi Chuxing held a press conference at 19:00 on the evening of October 17, and various news began to be pushed online around 20:00.
On the three major portals, Toutiao, various post bars, and live broadcast rooms, the popularity of the incident is rising rapidly. The most direct indicator is: Didi reported Uber. This news was topped by Sina's meager trending list in less than an hour.
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Is there really no one behind all this?
Ren Zhi sat alone in the viewing living room on the third floor of the villa, watching the night spread between heaven and earth, holding a cup of tea in one hand and a mobile phone in the other. He looked at the time, quit his meager account, and dialed his father's phone number.
He knows his father's schedule very well.
The call was connected after a while. "Dad, let me report the situation to you. I just had a meeting with Mr. Cai from Alibaba this afternoon, and I need your authorization..."
Ren He had just returned from taking his dog Dahuang for a walk in Xiangshan. He was still panting slightly and took the mobile phone from his wife Zhang Ting, "Okay, what do you say..."
More than an hour later, Ren He hung up the phone and sat in the study room of the courtyard-style villa, pondering slightly. He also took a shower in the middle of it. It was cold at the foot of the mountain and he was sweating after running. He couldn't delay too long.
Zhang Ting and Ren Zhi chatted for a while.
Ren He thought for a while and called his assistant Song Fa who lived in the annex building of the villa and asked him to come over.
At ten o'clock in the evening, Song Fa, who had already gone to bed, rushed over quickly and asked, "Mr. Ren, are you looking for me?" His assistant can be called the general manager of a large house, with one person working less than ten thousand people. The money is not small, but it is also real
Hard.
Of course, if he survives for a few more years, Mr. Ren will let him out as a senior executive, just like his predecessor, the old senior, who became a working emperor with an annual salary of over 100 million.
Ren He sat in the soft chair in the study and said: "Have you heard about the recent conflict between Ali and Phoenix Fund? Xiaozhi got involved. Since you want to share the cake with Ali, you have to do your best. You and Xiaozhi will talk about it.
Help him run errands..."
"Okay, Mr. Ren." Song Fa took out a notebook from the inside pocket of his suit jacket and took a pen to record Ren He's instructions.
Zhang Ting was wearing a dark red autumn dress. She was tall and graceful, a very outstanding mature woman. She poured a cup of tea for Song Fa and stood by the bookcase in the study, listening to Ren He's plan to suppress Jinggao's film and television industry.
The task Cai Congxin assigned to Ren Zhi can be described in tactical language as "side attack". Online ride-hailing is the main battlefield, but Alibaba and Galaxy Group must put pressure on Jinggao from all directions. Jinggao is currently involved in the following fields: textiles, real estate,
Banks, venture capital, film and television.
On the one hand, it puts huge pressure on Jing Gao and affects his will to continue the competition. On the other hand, it involves some of his funds. Even if the worst assumption is that Jing Gao has a huge amount of cash flow, the involvement still needs to be done.
to be done.
As a business tycoon, Ren He could tell at a glance that in addition to Jing Gao’s online ride-hailing business, several other industries were most vulnerable to being suppressed by the Galaxy Group: film and television.
He just wanted to "block" Jing Gao and relieve his qi. He was kind-hearted and treated it like a donkey liver lung. He was extremely unhappy when Jing Gao rejected him on the phone on the 3rd! And so far, Jing Gao has not explained to him through any channels.
(Actually, Jing Gao has already talked to An Xiaoqian. But Ren He is angry, and An Xiaoqian doesn't dare to say anything at this time. It will make her angry.)
Zhang Ting hesitated to speak. She knew the inside story. Her sister-in-law Ren Jiahui had already told her. The reason why Jing Gao refused her husband's help was because she had fallen out with Ren Zhi and was afraid of the situation like this. There is no doubt that.
The prediction of well height is very accurate:
Between an admiring junior and her son, her husband chose to help his son.
This is human nature. But she always felt in her heart that her husband was actually sorry for Jing Gao. She knew the right and wrong.
To put it bluntly, was Jiahui's divorce right or wrong? It's still not clear at all now! But from Ren Zhi's point of view, it is the scumbag Jing Gao who has loved his sister-in-law since he was a child. This is of course necessary.
Revengeful.
But the question is, does Jing Gao really have that kind of relationship with Jiahui? Ren Zhi is young and energetic!
Song Fa went out. Ren He took a sip of tea and moistened his throat. He turned around and saw his beloved wife still in the study. He couldn't help but said, "Don't you usually like hearing about these business matters the most?"
Zhang Ting shook her head, walked over, gently held Ren He's hand, her beautiful eyes flashed, and she changed her words: "It sounds like it's related to Xiaojing, so I listened a few more words." If she is Ren Zhi's.
The biological mother, she now wants to persuade her husband not to do such a cruel thing. Let Ali and Phoenix fight. But the problem is that she is a stepmother. There is no way to say this.
Ren He snorted and said proudly: "Young boy Xiaojing is born early and is very arrogant inside. But I also have a temper!"
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After the heated quarrel on the Internet, Jing Gao stopped posting. Some of the curse words were particularly unpleasant. This was the first time that he had experienced such public attacks.
And the bad news seems to come one after another. In addition to the online public opinion that is not good for him and the Phoenix Fund, the companies under his name are more or less having problems one after another. The most serious problem is the film and television business.
Zhang Zhao, the former CEO of LeTV Pictures, jumped out again, complaining, breaking the news, and filing a lawsuit. He wanted to sue Phoenix Films. The uproar was very fierce.
At the same time: Haotian Pictures, Huzhi Media, DreamWorks, Huayi and other film and television giants jointly announced a boycott of Phoenix Films because Phoenix Films does not respect the production staff in the film and television industry.
Previously, Jing Gao asked Liao Rong to rectify Phoenix Film and Television, and fired a large number of people who worked on unwritten rules in Phoenix Film and Television, which offended many people in the film and television industry. Now this kind of contradiction has exploded.
There was a little problem with Xia Shang Real Estate, but Ning Xunchang and his friends helped to stop it. The young men at the provincial level are still very energetic.
Xia Shang Textile is a large taxpayer, a large employer, and as stable as Mount Tai.
The Xia Shang Cultural Tourism Company was adapted from the Zhao Group and was headed by Shen Jinyuan. Its cultural tourism business was blocked by Alibaba. Basically, there were no orders online and it was removed from the shelves. The largest shareholder of Ctrip.com is Baidu, but with Alibaba
is a strategic partner.
It can be seen from this that Baidu, which was still known as one of the three Internet giants in 2016, is a shareholder of Uber. It is just a shareholder and has no intention of getting involved in the confrontation between Alibaba and Phoenix.
As a giant of the Internet, Alibaba’s leader waved his flag and basically blocked the cultural tourism business from the Internet. Now very few people go to the stores to sign up for tour groups. This has almost put Xia Shang Cultural Tourism in a desperate situation
.
There are also problems in the hotel industry. The newly formed Falou Hotel Group now only manages one four-star hotel in Qiongdao: Zifeng Hotel. Zifeng Hotel has experienced a surge in complaints recently and was ordered by relevant departments to suspend operations for rectification.
At the same time, Alibaba semi-publicly announced that it would ban companies under the Phoenix Fund from using Alipay.
The so-called "semi-publicity" means that Alibaba's public relations director posted a message criticizing Phoenix Fund in WeChat Moments as a notice, and then Uber was unable to use Alipay.
On October 31, Jing Gao flew to Shanghai with two assistants. Guan Guan stayed in the capital and did not accompany him to Shanghai. The two assistants Guan Guan appointed to accompany him to Shanghai were one named Dong You.
I am thirty-two years old, wearing glasses, with a narrow face and fair face, graduated from a prestigious school, and has outstanding abilities.
One is Jiang Zi, who is responsible for financial work. She is thirty-six years old and can be considered a mature and charming woman. She has a slim waist and a plump figure. She is wearing an autumn jacket with a lavender knitted cardigan underneath, which slightly exposes the collar.
Snow-white skin, charming brows and eyes.
This is the kind of mature beauty who can make teenagers waste tissues and dream.
Jing Gao's flight was at 1:00 in the afternoon. After getting off the plane at 3:00, and walking in the bright airport lobby, Jiang Zi took a few calls and took two steps forward to report: "Mr. Jing, there is a message from the public relations department.
According to the news, Weibo refused to delete the post and criticized the comments. The reason was to ensure freedom of speech. Mr. Guan found out: Ali WB Investments Holding Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alibaba, holds 30% of Weibo’s shares, with voting rights of 15.8%.”
Jing Gao nodded, wearing a long Armani autumn dress, did not speak, and silently dragged his suitcase forward.
Jiang Zi abided by her duty and said nothing. She stepped on her high heels and followed her boss with a trembling voice. She sighed inwardly. As a member of the secretarial team, she was certainly aware of the recent pressure on the Phoenix Fund. It had to be said that it was a meager sum.
This reason is very disgusting.
Together with the two accompanying bodyguards, the five of them went all the way outside the airport. Qiao Shuangzao led Liu Zhen and other Uber executives to wait outside the airport.
"Mr. Jing, good afternoon."
"Mr. Jing, hello."
Jing Gao shook hands with them one by one and sat in the extended Lincoln car. Xiao Qiao and Jing Gao had known each other since Weimo and were deeply trusted. They then got into the car, ignoring Dong Youwei and Jiang Zi, and reviewed Jing Gao face to face: "Jing Gao
Sir, are you sorry, I didn’t do a good job with Uber’s financing.”
The financing amount is less than 800 million US dollars, and based on the good foundation laid by Mr. Jing on "Financial Wednesday", she really can't explain it to Mr. Jing. It is said that Guan Guan still receives comments from Uber executives about her ability.
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Jing Gao waved his hand and said warmly: "Xiao Qiao, this has nothing to do with you. This achievement is very good. Those venture capitalists in Hongbin (China) are all good people!"
He knows very well who finally invested in Uber: Zhou Mingyang, Tan Qin, Chen Ziyuan, Ouyang Wan, Ouyu Finance, Evergrande, etc.
Some of the richest people in the industry are very particular about business credit. Zhou Mingyang and Tan Qin agreed to invest that day, but under such circumstances, they still invested US$50 million and US$30 million respectively.
And this time before he went to Shencheng, he transferred to Shanghai. In addition to unifying his thoughts with Uber's executives, he must first settle down at home! He must have a unified understanding of his own internal affairs. In addition, he also had to attend Zhou Mingyang's seminar.
a dinner party.
Of course, some people on this investment list surprised him.
Qiao Shuang felt relieved, but at the same time she was ashamed, "Mr. Jing, thank you."
She is a 25-year-old woman who serves as the legal person and president of Phoenix Fund, and also serves as the chairman of Uber, a company with a market value of 28 billion US dollars. She is under too much pressure and criticism. And when it comes to financing, she always has no idea.
Get it done.
Jing Gao smiled and said gently: "We won't talk about this between us."
Qiao Shuang pursed her lips and finally couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Jing, can we win?"
Alibaba and Didi regard this confrontation as a war. As the chairman of Uber, of course she has heard about it, and she also has this awareness.
If Phoenix loses, then she will definitely leave and lose her power and status in the new travel company. Phoenix Fund spent more than 10 billion US dollars and ended up just being a financial investor, suffering heavy losses.
What's more important is that after Mr. Jing's failure, he will quickly lose his appeal in China's business community, fall to a low point, and be no longer trusted by his partners. And this low point may require Mr. Jing to spend several times more effort.
Only then can you go out.
Jing Gao smiled softly and turned to look at Qiao Shuang in the car seat next to him with warm eyes, "Xiao Qiao, the difficulties will eventually pass."
Qiao Shuang nodded vigorously, hope rising in her heart for no reason!
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Jing Gao went directly to the company in the afternoon and held a meeting with Liu Zhen, Zhang Yanqi, Wang Ying, Luo Gang and others.
Do team building in the evening. We hosted a banquet at the Shangri-La Hotel for the employees of Uber’s headquarters in Shanghai, and gave speeches to mobilize the morale of the employees.
The next morning, Jing Gao took his assistant Jiang Zi and bodyguard Chen Aiyang to the Tomson Golf Club to meet Zhou Mingyang, the chairman of Mingyuan Group, and Guo Guangchang, the boss of Fosun. This was an itinerary that had been arranged long ago.
On the one hand, Jing Gao made an appointment with Zhou Mingyang on "Financial Wednesday" at the end of September. And Zhou Mingyang was entrusted by Mr. Guo. He is a sociable person.
As we all know, in the world, the relationship between Wanda’s President Wang and Alibaba’s President Ma is not very harmonious. Guo Guangchang is one of the few people who can chat with both of them at the same time.
On the other hand, Jing Gao came over today to thank Zhou Mingyang for investing in Uber.
Alibaba banned Uber from using Alipay, sending a clear signal. Many businessmen and bosses in the country began to wait and see. Even though Jing Gao was still a leader at the end of September, his arrival in Shanghai at the end of October was equivalent to a has-been star.
After all, how to choose between Alibaba and Phoenix is an easy multiple-choice question. At the very least, you must remain neutral! Don't get involved with Mr. Jing of Phoenix Fund.
Tomson Golf was a well-known villa in Shanghai in the 1990s. There was a golf course here. Jing Gao had a villa here. He and Guan Guan left traces of their love in this villa. Of course, as of 2016
In 2016, many villa areas in Shanghai surpassed Tomson Golf.
The clubhouse of Tomson Golf is a four-story small western-style building with a blue and white appearance. It is not high, but the small western-style building and the annex building are arranged sideways, and the area is not small. It is dedicated to serving the owners here and members of the golf club.
The autumn air was crisp and clear. Zhou Mingyang arranged to sit in a banquet hall with an open-air view on the third floor of the club.
"Mr. Jing, welcome." The waiter in the club led Jing Gao over. Zhou Mingyang was drinking sour plum juice. He stood up and shook hands with Jing Gao. Then he introduced a middle-aged man with a half-bald head and a thin body next to him.
"This is Mr. Guo from Fosun."
Jing Gao smiled and shook hands with Guo Guangchang, "Hello, Mr. Guo!"
Fosun Group is currently conquering cities and territories at home and abroad, with unlimited success. Mr. Guo is known as "Guo Feite". This is more genuine than Zhao Feite. Mr. Guo is a real master of capital operation.
"Mr. Jing, you are young and promising!" Guo Guangchang, who is not as tall as Jing Gao, shook hands, smiled and invited Jing Gao to sit down. Before Jing Gao arrived, he and Zhou Mingyang were chatting about Jing Gao.
To be honest, Zhou Mingyang was somewhat reluctant to invest the US$50 million.
Although the investment is invested, it will eventually be converted into income after the merger of Didi and Uber. However, if it is just a financial investment, why is he investing in this? He is a Fortune 500 private enterprise CEO, does he still lack investment channels?
?
Therefore, Guo Guangchang simply met Jing Gao today.
There are parasols on the open-air balcony to block the morning sun. The autumn breeze comes slowly from the woods, ponds, and grass on the golf course, which is very comfortable.
After exchanging pleasantries, the topic first started with football. Fosun invested in the Premier League's Wolves, relying on economic giant Mendes to purchase players, and currently has built a competitive football club with traces of the Portuguese gang.
"I heard Mr. Jing likes to play football. Why don't you invest in a team for fun? If you don't play Chinese football clubs, you can buy a foreign club! Why don't Suning buy Inter Milan? It's a very good business move.
"
Jing Gao drank Coke and said: "Mr. Guo, I bought a team in League One, Leeds United, known as the Young Guards. Maybe I will have the opportunity to compete with the Wolves in the future. Then I will invite Mr. Guo
Drink red wine.”
Guo Guangchang was immediately interested in chatting. He was not a very pure football fan, but he did watch football games. He praised: "Mr. Jing, you are very knowledgeable! The tradition of the English league is that the coaches will have a drink after the game."
Mr. Jing, with your financial resources, as long as you are willing to invest, you can definitely promote Leeds United to the Premier League. We, whoever wins the game will treat us."
Jing Gao smiled and nodded, "Okay."
Zhou Mingyang interjected, "So Zhaoshi Group is also owned by Mr. Jing?" He checked online. The French fashion giant Zhaoshi Group acquired the English Premier League powerhouse Leeds United in mid-October.
It is not news that fashion giants have entered football. And this further confirms some rumors in the world! Jing Gao is the domestic agent for certain overseas funds.
Jing Gao said: "Yes."
Now that the topic has come to this, Guo Guangchang has a good feeling about Jing Gao. After all, there are not many people who can invest in the Premier League together. According to Fosun's investment style, after a target is established, it will continue to transfer equity and eventually sell it smoothly.
, make huge profits.
Obviously, Igao will be a potential buyer. Of course, before that, he has to sell Leeds United. Otherwise, he will not be able to pass the review of the Football Association.
"Mr. Jing, let's stop talking here. Let me tell you the truth! There has been a lot of commotion between Phoenix Fund and Alibaba recently. I have a good personal relationship with Mr. Ma. Do you want me to mediate for you? No matter what kind of business, it is fine
Let’s sit down and talk.”
Jing Gao smiled and shook the glass straight cup containing Coke, "Mr. Guo, thank you. Let's talk about it later."
His competition with Ali is no longer just a business. It involves many people. For example: Ren He, Ren Zhi. It involves many battlefields! It is impossible for him to seek peace. This matter must have a result!
There is no choice but to win.
Zhou Mingyang quickly smoothed things over and changed the subject with a smile, "Mr. Jing, are you here to seek financing this time?"
Jing Gao looked calm, first thanked Zhou Mingyang for his support, and then replied affirmatively: "Yes."
After chatting at the party for more than an hour, Jinggao said goodbye and left.
Zhou Mingyang and Guo Guangchang are old friends. They stayed here this morning and noon and did not leave. When Jing Gao's back disappeared from the door of "Hall 1" on the third floor, Zhou Mingyang sat on the sofa on the balcony and smiled.
Asked: "How?"
He praised Jing Gao on the phone to Guo Guangchang at the end of September.
Guo Guangchang drank some water and said, "He is a pretty good young man. He is well-founded in his advances and retreats, and speaks appropriately. It's just a pity..." As he said this, he shook his head.
He and Ma Yun have a very good personal relationship. How good is it? Both of them are Zhejiang merchants. He serves as the president of the Zhejiang merchants in Shanghai. When he speaks from above, Ma Yun will whistle from below.
Therefore, he is very clear about Ma Yun's strength. Do you think Ma Yun can only mobilize the funds of the Alibaba family? Wrong. As the president of Zhejiang merchants, Ma Yun can mobilize the funds and resources of Zhejiang merchants! It's very scary.
He is not optimistic that Jing Gao's Phoenix Fund can win this comprehensive confrontation. If it fails, the Phoenix Foundation will sign a very humiliating treaty. Alibaba's second-in-command, Cai Congxin, has a financial background, and he is very good at making conditions!
Zhou Mingyang nodded gently. He was also not optimistic about Phoenix Fund.
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Jing Gao didn't know what Guo Guangchang and Zhou Mingyang thought of him. This kind of thing was of no use. He said he came to Shanghai to raise funds, but that was not the case. That afternoon, he quietly came to Shanghai with his assistant and bodyguards.
Airport, ready to go to Shenzhen.
Alibaba used a lot of resources, even political resources. But when he stayed in the capital, the devil was out of reach. The moat he built for Uber that day was in Shencheng!
Moreover, Shenzhen is also close to the financial center of Hong Kong Island. He will direct this battle from there.
There is no choice but to win.
He won't take a step back.
A man travels in rivers and lakes, and there is a time when he strives hard. When I go to the deep city, I don't ask for a city wall, but I want a murderous sword!