Located outside a two-story hotel apartment near Peking University, there are hundreds of yellow bicycles parked neatly, with uniform colors and the same "OFO" logo.
Undoubtedly, it clearly shows its identity. It is the little yellow car that has become popular all over the country and can be seen active on many university campuses.
It's just that the little yellow car that was supposed to be parked on campus now appeared majestically on the street. It was undoubtedly a very eye-catching street scene.
Especially when there are three or two scattered silver-orange bicycles around who don't know who is riding here. This kind of solitary contrast makes the little yellow bike even more conspicuous. I don't know if it is intentional.
However, many people may not know that a start-up company that has just completed hundreds of millions of US dollars in financing and has the potential to become an industry unicorn is located in such an unprepossessing hotel apartment.
In fact, if it hadn't been for receiving a large amount of financing from Zhou Dongsheng, Xiaohuangche wouldn't even have the conditions to choose such an office space.
When I first moved here, there were only about twenty people in the entire team. Regarding the improved office environment, everyone couldn't help but cheer for a long time.
After all, as a student entrepreneurial team, the conditions are quite limited, and the initial office environment is undoubtedly more primitive.
However, times have changed unexpectedly, and in less than a year, the entire project has become out of control, just like "a roc rising with the wind in one day, soaring ninety thousand miles".
Although Xiaohuangche has rented out all the spare space in the hotel apartment here, and is just about to buy it as its headquarters, it is still difficult to meet the increasing number of people and office needs.
Fortunately, the company has a large number of manpower distributed all over the country. Otherwise, such a large place would be really overwhelming.
At this moment, Dai Wei and his founding team, as the company's veterans and senior executives, are undoubtedly connected to the fate of the little yellow car.
During this dream-like period, they also deeply felt the joy of "one person attains enlightenment, a chicken or a dog ascends to heaven."
Relying on the success of Little Yellow Car, each of them can now straighten their backs and feel confident in their interpersonal interactions.
Rao is a fellow student of Peking University, and when they talk about their entrepreneurial team, they are all envious.
After all, not every student who graduates from Peking University can achieve such impressive entrepreneurial achievements like them.
Now the deeds of their team have already spread on the Peking University campus, and they have considerable influence.
After all, compared to the long-standing distinguished alumni of Peking University, Dai Wei and his group of seniors who have only graduated less than a few years ago are undoubtedly closer to them.
For them, the impact of new deeds is often more vivid than those great deeds that can only be admired and worshipped.
Tasting the joy of this kind of success, everyone on their team is undoubtedly in high spirits, feeling that every day is full of energy and hope.
I just didn't expect that today Dai Wei suddenly went out of his way and called them all downstairs to line up to welcome them. He said that an important person was coming to express respect.
Such a big fight caused everyone in the company to have different opinions and be full of curiosity about the identity of the person coming.
After all, after several rounds of financing, Xiaohuangche is obviously no longer just a cat or a dog. From well-known domestic investment institutions to hedge funds from across the ocean...
They all came to Little Yellow Car, chatted and laughed with them, and happily joined their ranks of investors.
Therefore, for no reason, I naturally had more daydreams about this upcoming important person.
With such a big battle, is it possible that the other party is more powerful than the hedge funds on the other side of the ocean? What level of investment institution must it be?
In fact, before they received the attention of overseas investment institutions, they knew little about it, but after this opened a new world door to overseas capital...
Naturally, it got out of hand.
But not long after, I saw a young man with a young appearance and outstanding temperament walking slowly and leisurely over here, followed closely by an intellectual woman who was obviously dressed like a secretary.
At first they didn't think much about it, but they couldn't help but take a few more glances.
But when they saw Dai Wei's eyes light up and he took the initiative to greet him, they couldn't help but feel a little bit in their hearts. They had an inexplicable feeling that the greater their expectations, the greater their disappointment.
Isn't it? Is such a big battle just to welcome this young man?
The group of people looked at each other, and they all saw similar doubts in their eyes.
However, the bosses took the initiative to greet him, so they naturally could not neglect him and kept their doubts in their hearts and followed closely.
"We finally meet Mr. Zhou. Welcome Mr. Zhou to our company for the first time. Everyone applauds!" Dai Wei was extremely enthusiastic and called on others to applaud.
Such a slightly exaggerated form actually gave Zhou Dongsheng goosebumps, and he couldn't help but wave his hands.
"It's not that bad, Mr. Dai, let's just be normal."
Dai Wei didn't take it seriously. He said no, but his body was extremely honest. Isn't that human nature?
"Maybe many brothers and sisters are unfamiliar with Mr. Zhou. Let me introduce it solemnly. If not for Mr. Zhou's early investment in our little yellow car, it helped us survive the cold winter."
"Then we wouldn't be as brilliant as we are now. It can be said that if Mr. Zhou hadn't provided help in times of need, there wouldn't be the little yellow car today!"
Putting on this tall hat, Zhou Dongsheng felt an inexplicable soreness in his neck. Why did he feel that today was a Hongmen Banquet?
I'm afraid the person who came here is not good.
At this time, there were many discerning people in the crowd who quickly recognized Zhou Dongsheng's identity. After all, he was such a famous celebrity on the Internet.
Although its influence has not reached the point where it is fully covered and everyone knows it, some people are aware of it. Among them, the short video "Zhou Dongsheng's Boring Life" undoubtedly played the biggest role.
For a while, the crowd was whispering to each other, and Zhou Dongsheng's identity was soon spread throughout the world. This time, even people who didn't know Zhou Dongsheng had a preliminary understanding of him.
I originally thought that I was already a dragon and a phoenix among men, but I didn't expect that there are still people in this world, and there are still people outside the world.
At a young age, Zhou Dongsheng has already achieved success that far exceeds that of Little Yellow Car. Even Little Yellow Car is just an investment project in his hands.
This gap like a chasm made them slightly restrain their original complacency.
After completing the welcome ceremony, Dai Wei dismissed everyone with a wave of his hand, and then took Zhou Dongsheng to his office alone.
"It was thanks to Mr. Zhou's gift that we were able to move here to improve the office environment, but now it's really a bit stretched for the booming little yellow car..."
Dai Wei said with emotion.
Zhou Dongsheng thought about it for a while, why did he feel that there was something in his words? Could it be that this is the way of communication among cultural people?
Zhou Dongsheng didn't take it seriously, but smiled calmly and said: "Listen to Mr. Dai, have you already found a new office space? A good horse with a good saddle, judging from the current scale of the little yellow car
, it is indeed necessary to change to a better office space..."
"Heroes see the same thing. Mr. Zhou really understands me. There happens to be a vacant space in the Ideal International Building not far away. I am ready to move there in one step and use Ideal International as a new starting point for the little yellow car..."
"In Ideal International, you can overlook most of the Peking University campus. As the beginning of Xiaohuangche's business, I think this can also remind me at all times not to forget my original intention..."
The high-spirited Dai Wei sat in his seat and talked freely about the future. However, in Dai Wei's future, he did not seem to be very concerned about the development of the little yellow car.
On the contrary, it was as if he was eager to prove his success in front of investor Zhou Dongsheng, and seemed somewhat arrogant.
"Good steel should be used on the blade. Compared with this, I am more looking forward to Mr. Dai's strategy conference."
Zhou Dongsheng could not deny this, but as an investor, he still mentioned it meaningfully.
After all, the current little yellow car obviously has not stopped here yet. Zhou Dongsheng naturally hopes that it can develop better and become bigger and stronger.
In this way, when the appropriate window period arrives, you can cash out and leave the market in time...
From beginning to end, this idea was Zhou Dongsheng’s original intention to invest in a small yellow car, but he didn’t know that in his previous life, the small yellow car failed to integrate successfully, missed the opportunity of mergers and acquisitions, and lost everything...
Is there even a glimmer of possibility in this life?
As soon as this idea came up, Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but be slightly startled. It seemed that it was really possible. After all, there was an opportunity that he had never had before in this life...
that's me!
If the two leading bike sharing companies can merge, it will be clear that a real unicorn in the bike sharing industry will be born!
That may directly change the structure of the entire industry and turn things around, but I don’t know whether such a move will trigger the antitrust laws?
After all, in the live broadcast industry next door, Tenda, a behemoth, had tried to make similar moves, but obviously, it could only stop due to the influence of the big tree.
Even so, the seeds of this idea were actually planted in Zhou Dongsheng's heart. It all depends on human beings. If there is really a chance, he might as well give it a try...
Even if it doesn't work, you won't lose anything, and the worst thing you can do is cash out and leave.
After all, Zhou Dongsheng is an investor who entered the market at a low position. He has enough room to maneuver without worrying about the risk of being trapped at a high position.
"This is natural. I believe our little yellow car will not disappoint Mr. Zhou by then."
Dai Wei said confidently, then raised his hand and glanced at the valuable watch in his hand, and said slightly casually.
"It's getting late. I've already made an appointment. Mr. Zhou, how about we change places to chat?"
"It's up to the guest to do as he pleases. I'll listen to Mr. Dai." Zhou Dongsheng said in an obedient manner.
"Sure, I believe Mr. Zhou has not had time to taste all the delicacies of the capital, so let me, the half-old Bei Erjing, take you to try the delicacies of the capital!" Dai Wei said enthusiastically.
This reminded Zhou Dongsheng of the jokes about "Beijing Food" he had seen on the Internet before.
A netizen asked, what delicious food can be eaten in Beijing?
A local netizen gave a slightly embarrassed answer: Yes, it does, but it takes a little time.
The questioner couldn't help but become interested and quickly answered: I understand this. Good food is very particular, and waiting is also part of the enjoyment.
Then he asked questions one after another. Seeing that it was difficult to refuse the hospitality, local netizens gave their own answers.
"You first take a taxi, spend an hour or two to go to the airport, and then buy the nearest flight ticket to Yangcheng. Any restaurant there will be delicious..."
It was ridiculous for a while, and the joke spread widely. There is a reason why Beijing has been known as a "food desert" for a long time.
Of course, all kidding aside, even if the capital is so big and full of locals, it’s not like there’s no delicacies that are worthy of being on the table, right?
But when Dai Wei seriously took Zhou Dongsheng to the famous Quanjude to eat the roast duck that is said to be the best in China...
Zhou Dongsheng suddenly felt blessed, and as expected, some things were indeed groundless, but there were traces to follow (funny).
Two flowers bloom, one on each side.
At the same time, the news that Xiaohuangche was about to officially hold a strategic press conference spread like wildfire and was widely circulated, and all major media outlets also received invitations from Xiaohuangche.
Now with a huge cash flow of hundreds of millions of dollars, the wealthy little yellow car naturally attaches great importance to the organization of the first press conference.
Whether it is the specifications or the efforts to manage media friends, they are all very generous. In terms of ostentation, it far exceeds the Mobike launch conference held in Shanghai.
This is undoubtedly the advantage of striking later. He has enough time to arrange targeted follow-up moves. Dai Wei has obviously put a lot of effort into figuring out how to give full play to his own advantages.
Otherwise, he would not be confident about this press conference. After all, the current development speed of small yellow bikes and Mobike is almost going hand in hand.
Even the financing scale is roughly similar, which is enough to prove that in the capital market, many investors have roughly similar estimates between the two.
No one can be better, it can only be said that each has his or her own strengths. Only when there is a clear winner can one be the winner with the last laugh.
And if there is a first-come, first-served ranking in the field of shared bicycles, there is no doubt that Xiaohuang Bicycle is the leader.
It's just that I have always been confined to the sheepfold of college and have never stepped into the outside world.
And if we want to talk about the urban market, obviously this is Mobike's home field, and the little yellow bikes that want to step into it now are undoubtedly "away games."
As for how to turn passivity into initiative, and turn bad things into good qualities, Dai Wei obviously has a plan for this!
After several days of publicity and fermentation, the strategic press conference of Little Yellow Car was held as scheduled. The scene was bustling with people and there were many witnesses. Friends from the media set up long guns and short guns and were ready to prepare.
Dai Wei wore a classic press conference suit, jeans and a black sweatshirt, and walked onto the stage simply and clearly.
At the same time, the large screen behind also highlighted the theme of the conference.
“We believe cities need bikes!”
The little yellow car officially sounded the clarion call for active attack!