The 2016 Wuzhen Internet Conference has a total of 16 forums and 20 topics, involving international cutting-edge hot issues such as Internet economy, culture, innovation, governance, cooperation, etc. Guests attending the conference come from more than 120 countries and regions around the world.
There are heads of international organizations, leading figures in Internet companies, celebrities, experts and scholars, etc. There are 8 foreign leaders and nearly 50 foreign ministerial officials.
Jing Gao came to Wuzhen purely because the organizing committee sent him an invitation, so he had to come. After yesterday's opening ceremony, today there were various forums held together. He and Cao Danqing randomly found a venue and came in.
He is really not able to figure out various issues on the Internet. This is competition between countries. He is actually not very interested in the content of the forum.
As a result, because of the "meager" thing that happened last night, he instantly became a celebrity. This was really unintentional.
In terms of difficulty and danger, his game with Alibaba and Yinhe could be called dangerous. Thinking back on it now, it made him silent. What is a meager acquisition? Spend some money and tell Wu Jingshu, and the matter will be done.
How does it feel to be famous?
Jing Gao smiled and replied to Cao Danqing with two words: trouble.
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In the afternoon of the 18th, Wuzhen, a small water town in the south of the Yangtze River, was a little less noisy than the past few days. After the closing ceremony, the guests returned one after another.
Cao Guowei and his old buddy, Wang Gaofei, the humble CEO of Sina, were sitting in a tavern, drinking wine and discussing countermeasures. It was a little deserted.
Wang Gaofei said: "Lao Cao, it was my decision not to delete the comment. I will be responsible for it. I will resign to Jing Gao. After Jing Gao gets Sina, he has to have someone to take care of it for him. We are responsible for all aspects of the two companies.
We are all familiar with it. Moreover, our team also holds shares.”
Cao Guowei was fifty-two years old, sitting at an old wooden table, drinking wine by himself, feeling very depressed. He was really facing the same dilemma as Cheng Wei and Liu Qing. If he lost his position at Sina, his wealth would still be there, but
The honor and status in the arena are gone.
"I'm afraid the problem is that the management team has shares! Isn't he afraid that our management team, as small shareholders, will have different intentions? Lao Wang, do you think we still have a chance to start a business?"
Wang Gaofei was stunned for a moment, then he shook his head with a wry smile, took a sip of liquor and said, "What are you thinking about? It's not fifteen years ago anymore. China's Internet is now a blue ocean. It's hard to have a chance to launch another company. The current track
In the field of live broadcasting, Station B will begin to take off in the second half of this year.”
Cao Guowei agreed with this view and sighed: "Old Wang, the best outcome is for me to take charge of this matter. Taking advantage of the rising stock price caused by Jiuge Capital's acquisition of Sina shares, I can directly clear out the stocks and leave with cash.
You will assist Phoenix Fund to succeed my successor in running Sina. Of course, you may also have to sell some of your shares. You are simply a professional manager.
The only bargaining chip we have is that I am the chairman and have certain authority over the agenda of the shareholders' meeting. I have asked Ren Jinggao to make an appointment and we will visit him after dinner. I hope we can get a good result from the negotiation."
Wang Gaofei also let out a long sigh and nodded, "Okay!" I am a knife and a fish for you. But in the end, we still have to strive for the best results.
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Being famous is indeed a trouble for Jing Gao. Shenhao does not need this. Only stars need fame and exposure.
There are two reasons. First, he doesn't like to appear in front of the camera. It will interfere with his normal life. He still hopes to be able to walk on the street without restraint.
Second, as a Neptune who keeps a lot of fish, taking photos for the media means risks! Shura Field is not fun.
However, many things do not depend on Jing Gao's will.
When he left the venue at noon on the 17th, dozens of media blocked the entrance of the venue and aimed at him. He just bowed his hands and saluted and did not accept interviews. He did not want to mess up the Internet Conference.
During this summer vacation, the stories of Wang Baobao and Ma Jinlian overshadowed the Olympic Games, which attracted criticism from some voices.
He wants to divert the focus of the Internet conference, which will definitely lose points in the above impression! Then Alibaba and Yinhe will laugh out of their dreams.
Jing Gao asked for leave from the organizer in the afternoon and left Wuzhen. He returned on the morning of the 18th to attend the closing ceremony. In the evening, he entertained Cao Guowei and Wang Gaofei who came to visit him at the "Tongxiang Longhu".
Shortly after nightfall, there was silence inside and outside the courtyard, and the cold wind in winter was howling. In the living room, the lights were bright.
"Mr. Jing, hello."
"Hello." Jing Gao shook hands with Cao Guowei and Wang Gaofei with a very calm face, looked at the two of them, and made a gesture: "Please sit down, both of you."
Jiang Zi, a mature woman with a pretty face and a graceful figure, brought three cups of tea and quietly left. Before going out, she didn't know if she knew the status of the visitor, but she always felt that Mr. Jing's every move was very special.
Boss style.
Cao Guowei, who has been famous for more than ten years, is like a primary school student in front of Mr. Jing.
Cao Guowei has a short haircut, his hair is a bit gray, and he wears a suit, very formal attire. In the years when Sina was meager and glorious, he was indeed honored.
He was awarded the title of Media Figure of the Year in 2006, one of the 25 most influential business leaders in "Chinese Entrepreneur" from 2008 to 2010, CCTV Economic Figure of the Year in 2009, Chinese Economic Leader of the Year in 2010, and the most influential person in the world by Time Magazine in 2011.
Top 100 powerful people.
However, with the rise of various new media, especially Toutiao and the news client, he has not won an award since 2014. Of course, Sina's meager chairman is enough for him to have Ding Sanshi's wine game
a place.
Cao Guowei was sitting on the sofa next to the coffee table in the living room. He sat upright, his voice was slightly cautious, and he carefully organized his words, "Mr. Jing, thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to meet you."
Jing Gao waved his hand and said frankly: "President Zhong is an old friend of mine. Since he has come forward to intercede, I will eventually give him a face." Sina's headquarters is in Beijing. The middleman hired by Cao Guowei is the deputy banker of Beijing Bank.
Changzhong Qiming.
The cooperation with Zhong Qiming was very good before. Otherwise, Jing Gao would not have met Cao Guowei today.
Wang Gaofei felt a little stinging in his heart. That's what he said! A man of several decades couldn't help feeling a little sour at this moment.
Cao Guowei took a sip of tea, covering up the embarrassment of being unable to flatter him, and then said after careful consideration: "Mr. Jing, I first want to apologize to you for not supporting the Phoenix Fund when it was at the forefront of public opinion. I don't deny that it was me.
There is a certain tendency. We have cooperated with Alibaba for many years. Alibaba accounts for a very high share of the meager advertising revenue."
As he said that, he paused and looked at Jing Gao.
Jing Gao leaned slightly on the sofa and nodded, "Understandable."
Cao Guowei was overjoyed. Jing Gao seemed to be different from what was rumored. He was still reasonable, so we need to talk about it. "So, I take full responsibility for this matter. I now resign to Mr. Jing in person. Moreover, I
After the announcement, we will clear out the stocks of Sina and Weibo. I just hope that Mr. Jing can retain Sina’s operation team. Like Lao Wang, they are all very good managers. It is not easy for them to strive to reach their current position.”
Jing Gao just smiled and asked: "Mr. Cao, have you read the 'Three-Body Problem' written by Da Liu?"
Cao Guowei felt a little confused and nodded, "I've seen it."
Jing Gaodao: "There is a very interesting description in Three-Body Problem. Regarding the dimension reduction strike, I don't remember the original words. It roughly means: I will destroy you, but it has nothing to do with you. The current situation between you and me
That’s roughly it.”
Cao Guowei said anxiously: "No, Mr. Jing..."
Jing Gao made a gesture to stop him from speaking, "The current situation is that Sina Weibo has ignored Phoenix Fund's request for control and evaluation. So, what should I do after acquiring Weibo? This does not mean that one person takes responsibility and everything is over.
My goal is to make everyone who follows Ali’s sanctions against the Phoenix Fund feel scared! This way, we can avoid having irrelevant people jump to take sides in the next war with Ali.
Therefore, I will clear out Sina’s board of directors and management. It doesn’t matter whether you agree or not. What matters is that I will do it.”
Cao Guowei wanted to say, what the hell kind of logic is this? Isn’t it just killing the chicken to scare the monkeys? I just happened to catch up. What are you talking about the "three-body"! But after all, he can't scold Jing Gao. The right and wrong have their own merits. He lowered his head.
, pursed his lips, "Okay, Mr. Jing, I understand."
Jing Gao stood up and shook hands with the two of them, "Goodbye."
Jiang Zi was at the door, leading Cao Guowei and Wang Gaofei out.
The word "goodbye" means: we will never see each other again.
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The moon and stars are sparse, and the cold night is cold.
Cao Guowei and Wang Gaofei walked out of the courtyard, and there was a car parked at the door. They did not rush to get in the car, but leaned against the car and lit up cigarettes.
Wang Gaofei looked back at the villa with the door closed, remembering how they were rejected when financing, and said bitterly: "Old Cao, we are not without the strength to fight..."
Cao Guowei shook his head and said lonelyly: "Old Wang, forget it. After all, my arms can't twist my thighs."
"Old Cao..."
Cao Guowei came back to his senses at this time, "What do you think he meant by suddenly mentioning Liu Cixin's science fiction Three-Body Problem? One is to emphasize his will to kill us, and the other is to explain the reality: the gap between us and the Phoenix Fund. Lao Wang, you
Is it mean to say that he just treated us, or is it the arrogance of a winner?"
Wang Gaofei hesitated for a moment and shook his head. In fact, Jing Gao's performance was very graceful. If he were to return as the king, his mood swings would have been huge.
But it is precisely because of this demeanor that he appears to be extremely cold, ruthless, and makes people despair! He has a dirty hand.
Cao Guowei sighed and said, "Let's go!"
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The news that Jing Gao wanted to purge Sina's board of directors and management quickly spread throughout the world, shaking the world! How many people had followed Alibaba, and Galaxy blocked Phoenix Fund?