Reinventing the Millennium

Chapter 649 Perseverance (Two in One)

Thinking in the middle of the night, tossing and turning in the middle of the night, at some point, Xiong Xiaoge fell asleep in a daze.

When he woke up again, it was already ten o'clock in the morning, only to find that he was the second one to wake up. Mr. Xu, Mr. Wu, and Connor were all quiet, and Mr. Zhang was walking thoughtfully on the lawn.

Just as Xiong Xiaoge was about to say hello, he saw Mr. Fang's former secretary, Zhao Zhishan, rushing over to work with Zhang Hong to promote the gambling agreement between Deutsche Bank and Bingxin.

Zhang Hongli sent the secretary away with an unkind expression, and turned to see Mr. Xiong watching the joke.

He walked a few steps and complained: "Boss Fang is really, this embarrasses me and puts pressure on me."

"Maybe I forgot, there are no new orders below, so I definitely dare not neglect work." Xiong Xiaoge smiled, "Where is Mr. Fang?"

"I left when I got up. I asked the assistant in the villa and said that I was going to deal with the team's affairs." Zhang Hongli shook his head.

Xiong Xiaoge nodded slightly, feeling that Mr. Fang had to leave time and space for the four families to come up with a unified plan.

Taking into account the uncontrollable factors and the operational timeliness of the news of the cooperation between SMIC and Bingxin, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs have clearly become powerful promoters.

"Mr. Fang is quite human. His assistant said that he can drink wine and eat whatever he wants. I'm going to open him two bottles of Romani." Zhang Hongli laughed.

Xiong Xiaoge cast a sideways glance: "Open him two bottles of good wine, and give him an extra [-] million yuan, right?"

Zhang Hongli: "..."

He thought for a while before saying: "If the ice core can be successful, it's okay to pay an extra [-] million, just need to limit the currency unit."

"You should say this in front of President Fang, not in front of me." Xiong Xiaoge shook his head, "Besides, what is your definition of success? Ice Core is listed?"

Zhang Hongli nodded first, and then looked forward: "Issuing a listing is often not an end, but a starting point. Deutsche Bank still holds shares in Yike. We are very optimistic about Yike's performance this year and next year."

"Mr. Xiong, how far do you think the ice core can go?"

This question seems very serious.

Xiong Xiaoge replied jokingly: "Let's make it the second SMIC. Mr. Fang highly admires Mr. Zhang from SMIC."

"Samsung is now starting to enter the field of wafer foundry, and it looks as ambitious as it is in other areas." Zhang Hongli changed the subject and talked about South Korea's Big Mac, "Samsung's semiconductor design, manufacturing , Packaging and sales are all handled by one hand, I believe Samsung’s IDM model can achieve higher success.”

"Considering the character of Samsung's Li Jianxi and Samsung's tenacity in storage, I think Samsung's wafer foundry will definitely have great development in the future, and it may not be able to compete with Tai Kee."

Zhang Hongli praised Samsung for a while, and talked back to Mr. Fang: "Although Mr. Fang's ice core has just started in the foundry, it has already moved closer to the Samsung type. The investment in Morningstar Semiconductor is to get involved in design, and the introduction of Hu Zhengda's IC project is also design, Luzhou is contacting packaging companies again.”

"I heard Mr. Wu from Luzhou State Investment said that Luzhou is expected to be supported by a country's semiconductor industry base this year."

"Small but complete."

"Luzhou initially has an industrial chain model centered on ice cores, which is extremely rare and promising."

"Considering...Although Mr. Fang has not confirmed this point, we know it well. Considering Professor Hu Zhengming's familiarity with Taiwan record technology and the technical patents he holds, it may not be impossible for Ice Core to make efforts in the second half of the process. "

"I hope that Bingxin will not say that it is against the record, but at least be in the top three."

Zhang Hongli's eyes are bright.

Coincidentally, SMIC is known as the world's fourth largest foundry.

Xiong Xiaoge felt that this was no coincidence, and said in surprise: "I really didn't expect Mr. Zhang to have so much confidence in Bingxin."

Zhang Hongli said with a smile: "Taiji would not have achieved its current success without Zhang Zhongmou. He firmly rejected IBM's technology and won the crucial 130nm battle."

"Samsung would not have achieved its current success without Lee Kun-hee. He tenaciously developed the semiconductor business and won the DRAM competition fiercely."

"Many times, the temperament of the leader largely determines how far the company can go."

Xiong Xiaoge was already very curious about how the person in front of him commented on Mr. Fang.

He handed Mr. Zhang a cigarette.

Zhang Hongli waved his hand, but he didn't answer. He smoked a lot yesterday, so he has no interest in smoking while basking in the sun.

But he didn't have the appetite to hang on, and said frankly: "President Fang, his methods are sometimes a bit...flashy, but he is unyielding inside."

Xiong Xiaoge waited for a while, but didn't see the following, and said in amazement: "No more? That's all?"

"What else do you want? If you can persevere and use effective means, what else do you want me to say? Is Mr. Tanfang relying on Mr. Xiong to make a fortune, or Mr. Fang is determined to make a good example of semiconductors?" Zhang Hongli said.

Xiong Xiaoge had a cigarette in his mouth and was not stung at all. It was not a scar, but a medal on the investment road.

Zhang Hongli concluded: "All in all, I think Mr. Fang and Bing Xin's spiritual attributes are quite compatible. I am very pleased that he didn't just poke his tricks at our investors. I don't even know how Mr. Fang can let SMIC. Experts were sent here to help with risky mass production."

"Also, according to Deutsche Bank's analysis, Morningstar Semiconductor's chip effect is quite good, and it is very likely that it will successfully eat the domestic market with the help of Mr. Fang's previous trader competition."

"One of Mr. Fang's reasons this time is that Yike's product focus has changed. I don't know if his mobile phone can be made, but I have great expectations for it."

After Zhang Hongli finished speaking, he said to the president of IDG, "So, Mr. Xiong, you should really support Mr. Fang."

Xiong Xiaoge laughed loudly: "I have always been a staunch supporter of Mr. Fang."

"Not only mentally, but if you recognize Mr. Fang's ability, you shouldn't be vain about the financing of Bingxin this time." Zhang Hongli said calmly, "You don't doubt people, and you don't invest if you suspect them. Mr. Xiong, what do you think?" ?”

Xiong Xiaoge was suspicious, so let's say, who is Mr. Fang's target?

While meditating, a new guest came to the villa.

Xiong Xiaoge's voice sounded familiar, but when he looked back, he found that Pan Ben, who used to be IDG's vice president but was assigned to follow President Fang, was walking in with his bag on his back.

Just as he was about to say hello, he saw himself on the other side and spoke first.

"Old bear?!"

Xiong Xiaoge's face darkened: "So, you learned to be impolite here at Yi Ke, didn't you?"

Pan Ben quickly changed his words: "Mr. Xiong, Mr. Xiong, I suddenly met the old leader and felt very kind."

Xiong Xiaoge gave a contemptuous look, but also shook hands, just not to chat with Zhang Hongli: "I heard Mr. Fang said, you didn't make a name for yourself in Europe, why are you back now?"

"Come back and report on your work," Pan Ben said.

Xiong Xiaoge looked at Pan Ben's suddenly retracted smile, and his heart moved. He thought of the report about Yike that he saw a few days ago-some media claimed that Yu Hong, the vice president of Yike in charge of the US business, might have changed. The evidence is that she emptied her holdings in the company.

In fact, the realization of these shares was also used by the four VCs as a part of the funding source for Ice Core to honor the VAM agreement in advance. Everyone did not think that Yu Hong was preparing to leave Yike.

However, at this juncture, one of the European business leaders suddenly came to report to work.

Xiong Xiaoge patted the shoulders of his subordinates in front: "It's about to be promoted, and it's true that Yi Ke has a better future."

"Mr. Xiong..." Pan Ben was actually not sure, nor did he know whether Mr. Fang and Mr. Xiong had talked.

Xiong Xiaoge came back to his senses and introduced Zhang Hongli, president of Deutsche Bank's Asia Pacific region, to Pan Ben.

Zhang Hongli exchanged business cards, exchanged simple greetings, and was not interested in disturbing the two people's reminiscences. He said to Xiong Xiaoge, "Old Xiong, think about it. Let's talk about it in the afternoon. You can talk about any concerns."

Xiong Xiaoge was a little displeased with his behavior, and complained, "Call me Mr. Xiong."

Zhang Hongli said without looking back: "Mr. Fang can shout, why can't I? Old Xiong, you are not open."

Xiong Xiaoge was even more upset.

Pan Ben suppressed a smile: "Mr. Xiong, this one is always... Mr. Fang's friend?"

"What kind of friend." Xiong Xiaoge disdained slightly, "It's almost Cheng Fang's lackey."

Pan Ben was surprised that he was Mr. Xiong's competitor.

Although Europe is far away, he often cares about the news of his old club.

……

Rockets arena.

Unlike the popularity of the finals, the arena during the offseason is quite deserted, and many staff members have also been on vacation.

Bang, bang.

After the team owner dribbled the ball, he tried his best to make a shot. He successfully made a three-point shot, and was immediately ridiculed by his opponent.

"Mr. Fang, are you the one who knows the ball best? If you can't make a shot, at least you can dribble more tricks." Yu Hong picked up the basketball, dribbled the front of her body to change direction, and threw the ball to the President Fang.

Fang Zhuo praised: "Yes, Xiaoyu dribbles really well, if I have to make a shot, then I have to hit back."

Yu Hong let out a "bah".

However, she saw the guy actually turn around and dribble in his direction.

"All right, all right, all right." Yu Hong took two steps back.

Fang Zhuo still dribbled the ball close enough, and then scored a goal.

He didn't go to pick up the ball anymore, and stretched himself: "It's quite relaxing to exercise."

Sitting far away on the sidelines without disturbing the two assistants leading Yaxing saw that they stopped playing, trotted over to hand two bottles of water, and then quickly returned to their original positions to ensure that they could not hear Mr. Fang and Mr. Yu talking voice.

"This little girl looks dumb, but she looks clever when she moves." Fang Zhuo took a sip of water and said with a smile, "Is it from the US?"

"The ones from China are down-to-earth and smart," Yu Hong said.

She also drank a few sips of water, sat in the first row, and picked up the file on Mr. Fang's seat: "Play as long as you play, you must bring the file."

"Others forget it. Xiaoyu made an appointment to play. I dare not refuse. If you ask me, you really shouldn't miss the finals." Fang Zhuo said with a smile. With Yao Ming, you must come."

Yu Hong didn't answer, and flipped through the documents that were obviously printed out. When she saw the signature of her good friend, she looked back with her face unchanged. It was a report and suggestion on the construction of e-shopping logistics.

The document is quite thick, so if you look at it briefly, the signature at the end is Liu Qiangdong.

"It's important that Weiwei forwards it to you?" Yu Hong put down the document.

"Logistics work is one of the core competitiveness that e-buy wants to build. I have talked with Weiwei many times about this. This document contains a lot of in-depth research and overall analysis." Fang Zhuo said with a smile, " The most important thing is that Liu Qiangdong only focused on the content of logistics and did not suggest anything else.”

Yu Hong was puzzled: "What do you mean? Isn't that what he is responsible for?"

"E-buy just launched this year, and the company is brainstorming on how to make an e-commerce brand well." Fang Zhuo explained, "Similar reports and suggestions often talk more about the development of different businesses of E-buy."

"E-buy also acquired a logistics company in Shanghai to supplement the talents. When talking about the company's development, I can't help but talk a lot."

"It is very rare for Liu Qiangdong to start from his own work content, and it is a targeted suggestion."

"The restraint is nice."

Yu Hong raised her eyebrows: "You think highly of him."

"It's just based on the facts. E-buy is laying the foundation this year and making the whole framework a familiar operation. A complete and efficient internal system will help a lot to digest traffic." Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "E-buy plans to take a shot. This year’s Spring Festival Gala is named after the brand and there is a countdown to zero, next year will be a strong year.”

"It seems that Midea has been named after the past few years?" Yu Hong has an impression of the brand of the Spring Festival Gala, because it has been Midea for several consecutive years.

"Well, the competition is quite fierce." Fang Zhuo nodded.

Yu Hong also nodded, and continued the topic: "This publicity budget is not low, it seems that it is rare for an Internet company to appear on such a platform."

Fang Zhuo said: "E-buy is not just an Internet company. After all, it has to do logistics and warehousing. To a large extent, E-buy's current competitors are not Internet companies. Dangdang is purely created by itself."

"E-buy's focus is on 3C products. The opponents in this area are Gome and Suning. They mainly rely on channels to manipulate prices. The prices of e-buy have been communicated by brands many times, and they are required to match the prices of Suning and Gome. .”

"It's a bit like Dangdang's competition through bundled cooperation with publishing houses."

"The posture of Gome and Suning seems to be more ruthless than that of Dangdang. Their channels have already had a substantial impact on the brand's price."

Fang Zhuo paused, thinking that it should be emphasized here to correctly display the situation: "Very powerful influence."

Yu Hong knew about Gome and Suning and the fierce competition between them, so she asked, "It's unlikely that these two companies will join forces to control prices to target Tesco, right?"

"That's not the case." Fang Zhuo smiled. "The two compete more highly. After all, they are two listed companies that are expanding wildly. E-buy is a fledgling company, but it was hurt by some kind of spontaneous rejection."

Yu Hong gave a "hmm" and didn't comment lightly.

Fang Zhuo waited for a while, seeing that she was silent, he said with a smile: "If you are tired of Yike's business in the United States, maybe you can try the market competition that domestic e-commerce companies are slowly launching."

Yu Hong turned her head to look at Mr. Fang, and saw that his eyes had moved away before she said, "Commercial is commercial. I don't think this is an appropriate arrangement."

Fang Zhuo rubbed his fingers: "Well, it's not for this sake, is it?"

"It's not like Mr. Fang." Yu Hong got up to pick up the ball, "Let's play. If the Rockets are still in the finals next time, I will definitely not be absent."

(End of this chapter)