Reinventing the Millennium

Chapter 220 Race Against Time (Two in One)

"Boss Fang's handwriting is really beautiful and powerful."

On the flight from Shanghai to Yangcheng, Pan Ben, vice president of IDG Capital, saw that nothing was wrong with the signing of the contract, and couldn't help but praise the signature he saw.

"There is still room for improvement." Fang Zhuo smiled with a Chinese-style self-acknowledgment.

Yu Hong sat in the outermost seat, heard such a conversation, and chatted: "Mr. Pan, guess where the first expense of the living improvement that Mr. Fang got from your venture capital was spent?"

Even though the second cooperation between IDG and Yike was a bit shocking, Pan Ben was still a little uncomfortable when he heard such words and "improved living expenses". He didn't want to be disappointed, thought for a while, and said: "Buying someone a present?"

Yu Hong smiled and said, "Mr. Fang doesn't need to spend his own money to buy gifts for others."

She revealed the answer: "Just now he used a Montblanc pen when he signed. It was something he bought after he got the money, 3000 yuan!"

Director Yu continued to complain: "Mr. Fang will let people have money to buy a house when he sees people on weekdays. When he really has money, he buys a pen! He lives in the neighborhood where I bought the house. .”

Pan Ben didn't know much about fountain pens, but he knew that the "living improvement fee" from the sale of a small amount of shares was worth 100 million, so he couldn't help asking: "Aside from fountain pens, what else did you buy?"

Yu Hong shook her head. She only knew about the consumption because the boss showed off when she first bought the pen, and she didn't ask about the follow-up.

"The bank card was given to my mother. The money is pure and innocent. I let her spend it as she pleases, but I guess she can spend it very limited. There is a high probability that it will be stored in the bank." Fang Zhuo smiled and answered the two questions. The searching gaze of man.

As the vice president of a well-known venture capital institution, Pan Ben expressed his opinion: "I think Mr. Fang is correct in suggesting that everyone buy a house. Domestic housing prices will inevitably have a long-term rise. This is the inevitable result driven by economic development. Auntie has a bank On the contrary, it may not be able to outperform inflation.”

Fang Zhuo praised: "You are right."

He continued: "But my mother will be happier with such a sum of money than if I bought her a house."

Pan Ben was taken aback for a moment, and said sincerely, "That's right."

The passenger plane above the clouds suddenly felt a bit turbulent, the conversation was interrupted, and the three of them held their breaths for a moment. However, the passenger plane stabilized quickly, probably due to the turbulence just now.

"Mr. Fang, our colleagues have collected some information about Apple." Pan Ben's attention turned back to business, and this trip with Fang Zhuo is for the intensive exchange of information and ideas between the two parties. "Microsoft invested in Apple two years ago." 1.5 million US dollars, do you think that if the market response of music players improves, will Microsoft promote the support of Ipod for the system?"

"Does $1.5 million have voting rights?" Fang Zhuo asked.

Pan Ben flipped through the information, shook his head and said, "No."

"This is normal. Jobs has already been kicked out of the company once, and he will not give up his voting rights easily. Don't think too deeply about this deal. Jobs has a strong desire to control." Fang Zhuo said firmly, "He will change the system. compatible, but not because of Microsoft, but because of users."

Pan Ben was a little amused, and said it as if you knew Jobs very well.

He asked, "President Fang, do you think we should develop a music management software like Apple did?"

"iTunes is a very good application, but I think we should not distract our energy for the time being. Compared with iPod, M1 has only two advantages, system and cheap." Fang Zhuo thought about this matter seriously, "can make use of these two advantages It's right to come out."

"The hasty development of this software will only be compared with iTunes, and it will be seen as a disadvantage."

"Without this software, we can still say that the M1 is cheaper than the Ipod because of the space advantage. Whether consumers believe it or not, there must be an excuse. Does it make them think that the hardware is not comparable?"

"If we say that our M1 sells well and has a certain number of users, then launching online software along with the trend will become a surprise for users."

Fang Zhuo talked eloquently: "There is still a very serious problem in the US market. The lawsuit between Korea's Diamond and the Recording Industry Association of America has won the lawsuit on hardware, and there will be many lawsuits on software such as iTunes. You can take a look at its handling first and let it stand in front."

Pan Ben didn't know whether Mr. Fang was right or not. He was engaged in investment, not market research, but Fang Zhuo's expression and voice gave him a convincing feeling.

but……

He suddenly changed his mind, did the previous venture capital suffer from this?
Fang Zhuo didn't know what the vice president was thinking, and continued to talk about the development trend of digital music on iTunes. Regardless of whether the software was sued or not, this development had already been proven once, so he was naturally quite optimistic.

However, Yike's volume is too small, and it is very good to make money on the hardware. There are not no other music management software in the US market, but user feedback on this is generally bad and not easy to use.

It is not easy for Yike to develop a simple, easy-to-use software that is recognized by users. The most convenient way is of course to copy iTunes on Apple's OSX system, but this is a matter of high probability of litigation.

Even if you want to imitate, you have to earn enough compensation to imitate.

Alternatively, see if there is any off-the-shelf software that you can buy.

Fang Zhuo had many thoughts in his mind. This time the competition in the overseas market was unplanned, because he really didn't expect Apple to show such a flaw, and because of the stock of M1, he could try to attack.

"I also retrieved news from the US market yesterday. The lawsuit between Napster and the Recording Industry Association ended with the latter winning. Napster is a website that aims to share music for free."

"In the American market, digital music must pay more and more attention to copyright. Music software and copyright licensing are future trends. Mr. Pan, if I were you, I would let IDG pay more attention to start-up companies in this area, and it will definitely be A big market."

Fang Zhuo said sincerely.

Pan Ben smiled wryly: "Mr. Fang, I'm afraid I can't convince IDG Capital to invest in the US."

"Oh?" Fang Zhuo rolled his eyes and continued to speak sincerely, "Although we haven't been in contact for a long time, I can feel that Pan is always a person who does practical things. Since he can't use his fists in IDG, are you interested in coming to us? Where's Yike?"

Pan Ben: "?"

Yu Hong closed her eyes and rested her mind, couldn't help but opened her eyes, okay, dig it up!

"Mr. Fang, it seems that Yi Ke really lacks talents." Pan Ben was caught off guard by the attack.

Fang Zhuo said with a smile: "Indeed, so, at this time, Yi Ke treats talents quite well."

Pan Ben couldn't help but think of what the CEO Xiong Xiaoge told him, saying that Fang Zhuo had no business ethics, so he had to be careful not to be tricked... This seemed a bit lacking in business ethics.

"Mr. Pan, I will never cheat my partners and friends when I do things. If you don't believe me, just ask the people in Yike Company, they all get along well with me. If someone doesn't get along well with me, then you have to find him The reason." Fang Zhuo said confidently.

Pan Ben slandered, would he really never cheat his partner?What did President Xiong say?
Fang Zhuo seemed to know what the vice president of IDG was thinking, and said with a smile: "Don't look at Mr. Xiong and I were a little unhappy before, but in fact, we still admire each other in private, otherwise, there would be no cooperation this time." .”

Hmm... Really?
Pan Ben's mind was suddenly shaken, maybe the two really appreciate each other.

"This invitation has a very long deadline, Mr. Pan can take a look at Yike's development before making a decision." Fang Zhuo stopped.

Pan Ben expressed his thanks out of politeness, but he still has business ethics loyalty to IDG Capital, and he has no intention of changing jobs.

Fang Zhuo drank his saliva, changed positions with Vice President Pan, and began chatting with Yu Hong about the development of the domestic market against the clock.

At this stage, the prospect of the US market is to earn a fortune from the hardware that the Ipod has not responded to. Without knowing what the final direction will be, Yike still takes the domestic market as the basic market.

It was not until the flight arrived at Yangcheng Baiyun International Airport that the conversation between President Yike and the marketing director came to an end. However, Fang Zhuo was still a little worried about Yu Hong, and asked her to contact him if she had anything to do. Pot preparation.

After the three arrived at the airport, they were divided into two groups. Fang Zhuo took Pan Ben to the dinner, and Yu Hong wanted to adjust Yike's deployment in the southern market.

If there is no accident, Fang Zhuo will return from overseas when he sees Yu Hong next time. At that time, M1's trip to the United States should be able to tell the difference between success and failure.

"Mr. Fang, I have received more messages in my mailbox."

"Let's talk on the way, let's socialize a little tonight, Mr. Pan, you need to get used to it."

Pan Ben didn't quite understand the meaning of Fang Zhuo's words.

However, at the dinner tonight, he had some insight into Fang Zhuo's harmony.

Whether it was the battle between Guahao.com and venture capital, which was previously circulated in the media news, or the recent liaison between Yike and IDG, Pan Ben’s impression of Fang Zhuo was somewhat general "elite entrepreneur" and "Internet trendsetter".

Even people using an expensive Montblanc fountain pen is not pretending, but can really write beautiful pen characters.

But at the dinner in the evening, there were staggered toasts, cups and cups, the wine was hot, and brothers were called brothers. Is this the same Mr. Fang who talked about the American digital music market on the plane?

Such a huge difference within a day really shocked Pan Ben.

The dinner ended very late, Fang Zhuo drank a lot, and refused further entertainment from the third-party cooperative company and the winning construction unit with a real capacity for alcohol.

On the second day, Pan Ben followed Fang Zhuo to the land purchased by Guahao.com. The first phase of simple construction had already started here, and nothing could be seen on the whole site.

Pan Ben is right next to Fang Zhuo, and this time he no longer listens to his judgment on the combination trend of the Internet and music, his consideration of Apple's response, and his serious requirements for the M1 supply chain...

Just to listen to him talking about Guahao.com's "first batch of national-level Internet innovation industry enterprises", the dinner meeting with Team Leader Zheng last time, and the leaders' inspection and leaving notes at Guahao.com.

People also eat this way, and the two sides chatted very happily.

The noon meal was full of wine, cigarettes, relationships, and projects, and the two parties were still happy.

In the evening, there were three battles at the dinner table. The difference from the previous two was that there were more faces.

The second day's inspection of Machong almost ended with the smell of alcohol. On the morning of the third day, after Fang Zhuo sobered up, he hurriedly boarded the flight back to Shen with Pan Ben.

"Finally we can leave. In the future, we need someone to do such things. No matter Yike or Guahao.com, there is a shortage of people, all kinds of people." Fang Zhuo seemed to smell of alcohol on the plane, and his expression It's also hard to hide the fatigue.

"Boss Fang really handles things with ease." Pan Ben sighed.

"I can't help it, I'm forced by life, so, you venture capitalists, take a look, isn't Guahao.com actively looking for a way out?" Fang Zhuo complained slightly, "If it wasn't for the policy change, I would be able to accept the madness of your venture capitalists. ?”

Pan Ben apologized as if he had really exerted the bird's spirit.

"It's not easy, I'm pretty good at it." Fang Zhuo changed the subject, "I've entrusted some administrative relations here, but the local ones are separated by one layer, and the registered network can't stand up to any turmoil now. Everyone is decent. A little is best."

Pan Ben nodded. Indeed, Guahao.com is water without a source and a tree without roots. It is no wonder that Mr. Fang has such a gesture these two days.

"We've been delayed for one more night here, and today's postponed meal is now in the evening again, Mr. Pan, we can leave for New York almost the day after tomorrow." Fang Zhuo took stock of his itinerary.

"No problem, what's Mr. Fang's dinner tonight?" Pan Ben asked.

"I made an appointment with a vice president to see if I can join the project team. The headhunter has communicated several times, and the other party should be quite interested." Fang Zhuo grinned.

Pan Ben considered the departmental structure of Yike, and asked strangely: "Is it to facilitate the development of bank credit?"

"No, it's a small innovation in finance. It will be more reliable and easy to advance with professionals." Fang Zhuo said slightly tactfully.

"I'll go back that night to confirm the connection with IDG in the United States, and I won't be with Mr. Fang at night." Pan Ben said.

Fang Zhuo laughed: "Then you may miss the historic team formation."

Pan Ben had noticed that the young president would speak big words from time to time, and joked: "I believe there will be many historic moments in Mr. Fang's life. It doesn't matter if one is missing. I'll just wait for the next one."

Fang Zhuo nodded, and didn't say much that the easy payment that he was trying to promote might be a small cornerstone of the innovative payment system.

Yike's product strategy adjustment has indeed disrupted many of his arrangements at once. In order to avoid hearing bad news after going abroad, Fang Zhuo can only be so busy to determine important matters one by one.

An ICBC vice president is an extremely rare puzzle piece for Yipay, which has an imperfect team.

"Mr. Pan, see you tomorrow. I'll wait for you at Hang Lung 23."

After Fang Zhuo arrived in Shanghai, he waved goodbye to Pan Ben, and hurriedly got into the car under the latter's sight, just like the race against time of several companies around M1 going to sea these days.

(End of this chapter)