Bai Shuo's third reason ended here like a dragonfly on water. Xiao Ma's face darkened, and he couldn't help but think of some unbearable past events: Five years ago, when the QQ application became more mature and the development of Penguin Company also advanced by leaps and bounds. One day
, Xiao Ma, who was in a meeting, suddenly received a call from the largest telecom operator in China, Dynamic Company. The other party unreasonably demanded to share Penguin's 48 million profits, otherwise the mobile chat project they cooperated with would be terminated. This project was at that time
Taking up 30% of Penguin's revenue, Xiao Ma had no choice but to accept it. But what is annoying is that the concession is not peace, but the other party's pressing. No matter how Penguin makes concessions in the past few years, Yidong Company finally
They launched their own chat software "fly SMS" more than two years ago, and forced Penguin to merge users with fly SMS, otherwise they would stop cooperation. This approach is obviously to use fly SMS to gradually replace QQ's status
, and they also have many advantages that Penguin Company does not have. For QQ, accepting such conditions would be tantamount to chronic suicide. In response to this situation, Xiao Ma's core team worked hard for days and nights to find a solution.
, to discuss countermeasures. But because others held the core things in their hands, he was pinched by the neck, and Xiao Ma had to compromise again. Since then, fly SMS has become even more powerful, and it has rapidly risen by leveraging the unique advantages of the first telecom operator. By this year
It is expected that the market share will reach 23%, and it will have nearly 20% of Penguin's user data. If things continue to develop like this, fly SMS may completely surpass QQ within three years, and Penguin's advantages will also be lost.
Reexist.
Seeing Brother Ma falling into painful memories, Bai Shuo sighed casually: "Hey, others only see the infinite glory of Penguin Company, but who knows that the country you and your brothers have worked so hard to build, Mr. Ma, is actually
It is really deplorable to be trampled on by others at will. Just because others control insurmountable core resources, even if they are as powerful as Penguin, they can only accept it."
"Bang!" Brother Ma slammed his fist on the table. No one would tolerate the lifeline being in the hands of others. This matter has always been a pain point for Penguin. But soon, Brother Ma calmed down again,
He said angrily: "Even if we want to do it, why can't we do it ourselves? If you participate, how can you guarantee that it won't be another hand that chokes our necks in the future. I don't know how to reject tigers at the front door and attract wolves at the back door.
Do."
Bai Shuo burst out laughing and said, "Actually, the reasons for our cooperation have been given to you just now, but you just didn't notice."
Faced with the doubts of the Penguins, Bai Shuo was about to tell the reason why the Penguins chose to cooperate with him, but was immediately interrupted by Brother Ma.
Brother Ma: "Let me analyze the reasons for our cooperation. First, you have just shown your goodwill towards us. What you want is to develop together with Penguin and share the results. So I don't have to cooperate with you.
I'm worried that I will be gradually swallowed up by you or have other agendas. Secondly, based on the amazing ideas you just showed, I am indeed a little embarrassed. If we cooperate, we will provide the platform and customer base, and you will provide funds and ideas.
and technology, it’s a good combination. Third, if we don’t choose to cooperate with you, then I believe you will also cooperate with others or develop a software by yourself to compete with us. With your knowledge and strength
, I believe that we will definitely occupy a place in the field of network communications. By then, this field is likely to be divided into three parts of the world or even a red ocean. Only if we cooperate, can one company dominate and form a monopoly. Am I right?
"
Bai Shuo was very surprised that Xiao Ma was able to analyze what he wanted to express in such a short period of time. He was indeed very powerful. However, he still gave the fourth reason. Perhaps it was this reason that made Xiao Ma
Marco is determined to cooperate.
Bai Shuo: "If there is a fourth reason, it is that no matter how enthusiastic I am about this field, I am always optimistic about Penguin, and I just want to get some benefits from this huge cake.
As for the future leadership will still be entirely handed over to Penguin Company, my ambition is not here. As long as things here come to an end, I will let go and leave."
Brother Ma carefully reviewed Bai Shuo's words and saw the sincerity in Bai Shuo's eyes. "Do you have a detailed plan for this project?" Brother Ma asked.
Bai Shuo: "We still need to work out the detailed plan together, but now the 3G era has arrived. I think the new software should be a software that combines the characteristics of 3G and reserves a place for the future 4G era, using mobile clients as the carrier.
, instant messaging software that adds a large number of graphics, text, video, and voice functions. At the same time, the software can also be developed to provide public platforms, friend circles, information push and other functions. Of course, with the future application of mobile payment technology, 4G and other technologies, it can also
There will be more new features. As for the progress, of course the sooner the better, I think we should immediately set up a new company to start project research and development, and strive to launch it on the market next year..."
Brother Ma: "Then what are you going to call the software you're talking about?"
Bai Shuo thought for a while and felt that he should not change the things in his past life memory too deliberately, so as not to become confused when facing similar things in the future, so he said: "Why not call it 'WeChat'? The new company can also be called 'WeChat'."
It’s called WeChat Company, what do you think?”
Brother Ma: "WeChat? WeChat... Well, okay, let's call it WeChat."
Seeing that the two people had basically reached an agreement, the atmosphere at the entire scene became more relaxed. Cao An and others could not restrain their inner happiness and showed a little smile. At this time, the chief operating officer of Penguin Company walked to Xiao Ma and Bai
Shuo said in front of him: "Since we have reached a consensus, I think we should celebrate. Mr. Ma, I have been here for a few days. Tonight, you should personally entertain Mr. Bai who has come from afar."
"No rush." At this time, Bai Shuo suddenly said: "Since we want to celebrate, I have to give our new company a gift."
After saying that, Bai Shuo slightly gestured to Xiao Lin, and Xiao Lin walked over with a laptop under everyone's doubtful eyes.
"Mr. Ma, please occupy your desk." Bai Shuo said as he turned on the computer and started a small game from it.
Brother Xiao Ma and a group of corporate executives gathered around curiously. They saw that the game screen displayed on the computer was a farm. There were several pieces of land planted with various plants on the farm, and there were also some lands that were not yet in use.
Development status.
"This is?" Brother Ma looked very confused about this thing.
It turned out that Bai Shuo thought of the "stealing food" game that was very popular in his memory, so he found the development team early in the morning and spent hundreds of thousands to buy out the game that was not yet fully formed. He knew full well that this software would be used in future generations.
QQ Space was so popular, so I prepared to use this game as a sharp tool that could impress Brother Ma in a timely manner, but I didn't expect that it had already achieved its goal before I had time to use it.
At this time, Xiao Lin began to introduce this game to everyone: "We have bought out the patent for this farm game. In the past two months, it has been trial-run on some campus networks and made corresponding improvements, and has achieved good results.
The effect is deeply loved by teachers and students... In this game, crops have different stages from planting to maturity. At each stage, drought, pests and diseases, weeds, etc. may occur, which requires careful care of the farmer.
After the fruits are ripe, they can be harvested and put into the warehouse. If they are not picked in time, they will be stolen by friends. Later, users can choose the right time to sell the fruits in the warehouse according to market fluctuations to obtain gold coins. In addition to buying seeds, gold coins can also be purchased
Fertilizer and other props and farm decorations, as well as land expansion for the farm..."
After Xiao Lin's detailed introduction, everyone had a general understanding of the game. At this time, Bai Shuo said: "Mr. Ma, I know that Penguin has been looking for a major support project during this time. Although this game looks very
It's simple, but it can meet people's current needs for mutual communication, casual entertainment, etc., and it can also play a certain stress-relieving role for white-collar workers in the workplace. At present, our WeChat company will not have any practicality in a year and a half.
project, then I think this small game can be regarded as the first project we cooperate with."
Brother Xiao Ma: "This game does seem a bit simple, so how are you going to promote this game?"
Bai Shuo: "If Mr. Ma believes in my vision, then please pay attention to the operation of this game. I believe it can become a product that is popular all over the country and even affects an era. As for the operation method, I think the game can be
Put it in QQ space to communicate with QQ users, and you will be solely responsible for the specific promotion. As for the direct benefits of the game, Penguin and our new company will share it 50/50. In addition, Penguin can develop its own derivative service projects. These projects
WeChat Company has no involvement in any operations, income, etc.”
When Xiao Ma heard this, if this game is really as popular as Bai Shuo expected, it would be a great gift from Bai Shuo to himself. The key is that the derivative projects generated around the game are all led by Penguin Company. Then
This game is almost as if it is Penguin's own product. Immediately, Xiao Ma arranged for the chief operating officer to take over the promotion and launch of the farm game. Xiao Ma had no idea what his easy decision just meant.
What. On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, QQ Farm was grandly launched under the vigorous promotion of Penguin Company. What is very surprising is that the server was overwhelmed on the first day the game was launched. In the next six months, Penguin added more than 4,000 for the farm game.
server. Three months later, the number of farm users reached 70 million. From office workers to retirees, from government workers to corporate employees, there are many people who are obsessed with this game, and almost everyone is "stealing food."
Did you steal today?" has become the most popular online vocabulary at the moment. The success of the farm game has brought huge marketing and huge traffic to Penguin. Penguin uses the farm as the traffic entrance and QQ space as the carrier.
The revitalization of 38 products including browsers, Penguin Butler, etc. has enabled Penguin to sweep away the haze of the previous period and reach a new level in the industry. At the same time, the cooperation between Xiao Ma Ge and Bai Shuo has become closer.
This is all for later.
That night, Brother Ma warmly entertained Bai Shuo and his party at the most luxurious hotel in Shenzhen. During the dinner, Bai Shuo and the others interacted with the senior executives of Penguin Company, exchanged warm greetings, and had a heated exchange. Brother Ma was very fond of Mark, who once made him
The black guy who was suffering in South Africa was extremely concerned, but Mark described everything he did as Bai Shuo's remote control, which made everyone have a deeper respect for Bai Shuo. In addition, Xiao Lin was the most eye-catching and bold.
Her handling style and humorous conversation made her the engine of the atmosphere in the whole room. What was originally a high-end business reception was turned into an entertainment party with the cooperation of her and Cao An, and everyone was having a good time with the wine.
Many years later, many people at Penguin Company still remembered the party that night, but by then the identities of many people at the party had undergone earth-shaking changes.
The next day, Penguin Company and Blue Ocean Capital jointly held a press conference to announce a strategic cooperation intention. At the same time, the two companies will spend 100 million yuan to jointly establish "WeChat Technology Co., Ltd.". The company will soon launch its first cooperation project
"QQ Farm". The content of this press conference surprised everyone. The rival that was still in the market two days ago suddenly announced that it has become a partner. Everyone knows that what was announced at the press conference is just an iceberg after all.
In one corner, what kind of secret is behind the incident has aroused everyone's endless speculation.
Due to the reconciliation between Blue Ocean Capital and Penguin, the originally competitive Internet market has also become quiet. Everyone seems to be looking for a kind of balance and harmony, and then develop independently. This is a happy ending. However, only H Holding Group appears to be very
Embarrassing, I just announced the plan to reduce my holdings, but before I could actually reduce my holdings, I found out that they had reconciled. The hot stock market also returned to calm, and Penguin's stock price dropped from close to 50 yuan due to the loss of the acquisition theme.
It fell back to 40 yuan, and there are still signs of slow decline.
At this time, Mark appeared in South Africa again, and took the initiative to contact H Holding Group, willing to purchase the shares of H Holding Group at the same price as AB Bank. After some fierce negotiations, Bai Shuo finally acquired H Holding Group in his own name.
The holding group holds 10% of Penguin shares. So far, Bai Shuo has held a total of 550 million shares of Penguin Company, accounting for approximately 30% of Penguin Company’s total share capital. Except for Bai Shuo, no one, including Nangong Ming, would have thought at this time
As Penguin continues to grow in the future, these shares will bring considerable value to Bai Shuo.