What Chen Dongcheng admires most about Cheng Wei is his persistence and his courage to fight.
In just a few minutes, Cheng Wei regained his fighting spirit again.
"I think too much. Tengxun and Ali are already beyond the reach of start-up companies like us."
Cheng Wei smiled freely: "Dongcheng, thank you very much for this time. I also hope that you will always be among Didi's board members in the future."
Twice in a row, Chen Dongcheng's suggestions made Cheng Wei feel like Liu Bei, finally meeting his destined Zhuge Liang.
A feeling of being at home like a fish in water filled Cheng Wei's heart.
With Chen Dongcheng's guidance, Cheng Wei quickly reacted.
If you don't take the opportunity to ask for more money from Tengxun at this time, you will suffer a big loss.
"But don't be too harsh. Tengxun has not yet decided internally whether to really fight Ahri on the bayonet."
Cheng Wei was just about to take advantage of Teng Xun when he heard Chen Dongcheng suddenly say this.
"ah?"
Cheng Wei's mood had just been brewing, but he was suddenly thrown into confusion again: "Shouldn't we just confront him head-on?"
"You don't need me to tell you what Tengxun and Ahri rely on?"
Cheng Wei nodded: "Tengxun relies on socializing, and Ahli relies on payment."
"Now that Teng Xun has put his hand into Ahri's territory, what do you think Ahri will do?"
"It goes without saying that according to Lao Ma's temper, he must be beaten to death, and Teng Xun must not be given a chance."
After all, he is from the Ahri family, so Cheng Wei is somewhat partial to Ahri.
"It's difficult. Teng Xun has been planning for a long time and is just waiting for the right time."
Chen Dongcheng shook his head, now is just the beginning.
When Teng Xun really took action, Lao Ma was careless and lost Jingzhou overnight.
Cheng Wei hesitated: "Can Tengxun really take away a small piece of cake from Ahli?"
"It's not just a small piece, maybe both families will be able to share it equally in the future."
Cheng Wei looked horrified: "How is it possible? Ahli has developed for so many years, why should Tengxun do it?"
“Just because of the huge size of WeChat.”
Cheng Wei was silent.
The number of WeChat users is like Mount Tai, crushing the backbone of every entrepreneur.
No matter how you develop, you cannot avoid Tengxun and Ali. This is the consensus of all entrepreneurs, including Cheng Wei.
With a huge volume of 400 million users, even Ahri is afraid of it.
However, the two used to be incompatible with each other. Now Tengxun finally couldn't stand it anymore and began to enter the payment field.
"It's good for us."
Cheng Wei quickly figured it out that no matter how Tengxun and Ahli fought, it had nothing to do with him. He only needed to develop Didi well.
As for Didi’s template, Cheng Wei determined it to be Uber a long time ago.
Since Uber can boast a valuation of US$17 billion, why can’t Didi?
Cheng Wei has great ambitions, but at the same time he is also very low-key.
He knew that Didi could only rely on Tengxun now, so it would be wise to simply side with Tengxun.
"It's best if you can figure it out."
Chen Dongcheng could guess the changes in Cheng Wei's heart and nodded with satisfaction.
Cheng Wei also looked at Chen Dongcheng with a complex expression: "I think if you join Tengxun, WeChat will probably hire you as the vice president."
"Forget it, Vice President, I'm not interested."
Chen Dongcheng waved his hand, he only went to help others when there was something wrong with him.
Cheng Wei also smiled: "Then what should we do next?"
Through these two days of contact, Cheng Wei also knew Chen Dongcheng's abilities very well.
Especially the proposals regarding the development of Didi, Cheng Wei is always amazed.
It seems that only by following Chen Dongcheng’s suggestion can Didi avoid making detours and even surpass Kuaidi.
The only pity is that Chen Dongcheng did not like Didi, a small temple, and refused to give in, which made Cheng Wei feel aggrieved.
"The first budget is set at 30 million. Tengxun will not refuse, but if you always want to rely on Tengxun to provide money, it is definitely not a long-term solution."
Cheng Wei asked: "Then what do you think the limit Tengxun can accept?"
"I guess it should be 100 million."
Chen Dongcheng is very clear about the history of Didi’s fortune and can talk about it eloquently.
"When the 100 million is burned out, Didi's data will definitely skyrocket. At this time, I think as long as Lao Ma is not confused, he will definitely support Kuaidi."
Cheng Wei's expression tightened: "Even if we can seize the market in the early stage, if Ahri supports Kuaishou, won't we lose our share soon?"
"Loss is certain."
Chen Dongcheng nodded: "It depends on who has better means."
When Cheng Wei heard the key point, he looked at Chen Dongcheng slowly drinking tea and was so anxious that he said, "Hurry up and say it, this is the key point."
"Let's go and talk somewhere else."
Chen Dongcheng touched his stomach: "I was called to a meeting by you guys early in the morning, and I'm almost starving."
"I promised you a treat, but I don't have the money."
Cheng Wei is thick-skinned and is now familiar with Chen Dongcheng.
I also understood that this person was a rich second generation, and he lived in Conrad's presidential suite.
Cheng Wei also couldn't figure out what it was about Didi that attracted this rich second generation?
"Okay, let's see how poor you are."
Chen Dongcheng gave instructions to Xie Jingyu, and Xie Jingyu quickly responded: "Boss, the seat has been reserved for you."
"OK, let's go."
Chen Dongcheng signaled to Cheng Wei, but Cheng Wei was not polite, took a cotton coat and followed Chen Dongcheng out of the office.
It’s really not that Cheng Wei is eating and drinking on purpose, it’s that Didi is really poor.
Even though he had just raised US$100 million, Cheng Wei didn't dare to spend it.
Now the company is scrimping on food and clothing, just to end the war with Kuaidi as soon as possible.
Only when he defeats the faster ones can Cheng Wei dare to breathe a sigh of relief.
The funds on Didi’s account are ammunition. If the ammunition is gone, what else can we use to fight Kuaishou?
Walking out of the office building, Cheng Wei looked at the sunny weather and said with emotion: "Sometimes I sit in the office for a whole day. I am really afraid that I will wake up one day and find that the company is gone and the project is dead."
"Believe me, Didi won't do it, and it will come to the end."
Chen Dongcheng patted Cheng Wei on the shoulder and got into the Rolls-Royce with Cheng Wei.
"Oh, you are really luxurious."
Cheng Wei touched the seat of the Rolls-Royce with envy: "I wonder when I can buy one."
"I think it's four years."
Chen Dongcheng knows Didi very well. Without that incident, Didi would have gone public smoothly, and all investors would have made a lot of money.
Chen Dongcheng has seen media introductions to Cheng Wei before.
Although Didi has never been listed, Cheng Wei holds 3% of the shares.
According to the valuation at the time of US$60 billion, it was also worth US$1.8 billion.
Ten billionaires are fine, but the shares are really small.
For lunch, we chose a restaurant nearby, and Cheng Wei was not picky about food either.
Didi's food was mediocre, and he wished he could break a penny in half and spend it.
When the Rolls-Royce stopped at the Regent Hotel, Cheng Wei was really surprised.
“This Morton Steakhouse is pretty good. I’ve invited people here once before.”
Chen Dongcheng looked at Cheng Wei's body shape and knew that he was probably about the same size as himself, both steak lovers.
I reported my mobile phone number to the waiter at the door, and the waiter showed me a seat by the window.
There are mostly couples in the restaurant, and it is very rare for two men to be together like Chen Dongcheng.
"Here, you choose."
Chen Dongcheng handed the menu to Cheng Wei.
Cheng Wei was not polite, ordered ribeye steak and mashed potatoes, and returned the menu to Chen Dongcheng.
"Why, are you afraid that I can't afford it?"
Chen Dongcheng looked at Cheng Wei and made a joke.
Cheng Wei smiled and shook his head: "I'm used to it."
"I'd like a prime T-bone steak, medium rare, supreme oven-roasted seafood platter, grilled Boston lobster, two Dungeness crab cakes, plus a salad, and two cocktails at the end."
Cheng Wei looked at Chen Dongcheng and sighed with emotion: "Your days are really enviable to hard-working entrepreneurs like us."
Think about it, you and your old leader Wang Gang pooled together 800,000 yuan and started to create Didi.
It is estimated that the young man in front of me would spend hundreds of thousands just to go out for fun.
"We are different. When Didi goes public, you will be prosperous."
Chen Dongcheng smiled and shook his head, but he was also a little lucky in his heart.
How ironic it is to think that Cheng Wei, the founder of Didi, only had 3% of his shares before going public.
The company that has been cultivated through hard work has finally achieved capital.
This is also the saddest and most helpless point for countless entrepreneurs.
After chatting for a while, the steak was served.
Chen Dongcheng was really hungry, and so was Cheng Wei.
The appearance of these two weirdos in the restaurant made many men and women who were still dining politely feel uncomfortable.
The two of them ate and drank happily, and Cheng Wei patted his belly comfortably.
"Comfortable. When you come to the capital in the future, you must notify me as soon as possible and I will pick you up at the station."
"Go away, you just want to eat and drink."
Chen Dongcheng laughed and cursed.
"Hey, look what you said, we are just grasshoppers on the same boat now, so we don't have to be intimate with each other."
Cheng Wei chuckled and said, "By the way, come to my house tomorrow and sit down. I'll ask your sister-in-law to cook you two dishes, and we two will have a drink."
"Maybe next time."
Chen Dongcheng shook his head: "There are still a lot of things to do in school, and my counselor is almost chasing him to the capital."
"Hey, I almost forgot if you didn't tell me."
Cheng Wei said with some humor: "You said you were in high spirits in the conference room. Who dares to think that you haven't graduated from college yet?"
"Youth is always accompanied by doubts. All we can do is break the doubts and win awe."
Cheng Wei nodded sharply and clapped his hands: "Well said!"
Chen Dongcheng's words speak to Cheng Wei's heart.
Think about how Didi was just established. He and Wang Gang searched all the mainstream VCs, but no investors were optimistic about them.
It’s not just because Cheng Wei is too young and his valuation requirements for Didi are too high.
Finally, there is Zhu Xiaohu from Jinsha River, who has a sharp eye and recognizes heroes.
When Didi becomes bigger, Zhu Xiaohu will be among the investors with the highest return rate.
After checking out from the restaurant, Cheng Wei looked at the bill and saw that he spent 3,900.
From the time he started his business to now, Cheng Wei has been reluctant to come here a few times.
Including himself, Cheng Wei only offered a monthly salary of 5,000 to all Didi employees, including senior executives.
In the capital, a monthly salary of 5,000 is simply unthinkable.
Cheng Wei also had no choice but to use every fund raised to subsidize users.
It can be said that Didi has never made any money since its establishment and has been losing money.
However, Cheng Wei firmly believes that as long as Didi can survive this crisis, they will reap more rewards.