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Not necessarily.

But with their current size, no matter how exaggerated their performance is, they may not be able to support the valuation of refinancing.

Besides, Wanli Travel has had a profound impact on Mobike, and if it continues to increase its holdings, it will not be independent.

Due to the limited scale of the industry, it is impossible for shared bicycles to burn tens of billions of dollars like the original taxi war.

However, in just one year, the industry has been pushed all the way to the edge of the cliff, which can be called amazing speed.

Lin shook his head while expressing emotion: "The fire of shared bicycles started in 2016, and it has only been a year since it was almost burned to the end."

Considering Wanli Travel's support for Mobike, strictly speaking, his contribution is indispensable.

"Since this is the case, Hu Weiwei, Wang Xiaofeng, and Dai Wei of the little yellow car have had enough fun. Let's burst the boring bubble of shared bicycles as soon as possible."

Liu Jianni asked suddenly: "You don't intend to avenge them publicly, do you?"

Lin Yi was taken aback for a moment, and then waved his hand grandly: "Although Dai Wei rejected me before, I still don't hold grudges like this."

"I'm not talking about Dai Wei."

Liu Jianni's words surprised Lin Yi again, and then she realized that what she said was that Hu Weiwei and Wang Xiaofeng were smart enough to ask Gu Caiwei to speak for them, but it turned out to be self-defeating.

Is this suspecting yourself to blame others?

Lin Yi wasn't that bored yet, but he didn't try to defend himself, he just replied calmly: "We'll wait and see."

Sure enough, after that, Lin Yi paid more attention to the bike-sharing industry in addition to dealing with the work of traveling thousands of miles. He often called Hu Weiwei and Wang Xiaofeng to report to him on the situation of Mobike.

Although he still didn't intervene directly, both of them felt the pressure from him, and the attention of major shareholders was not a good thing.

In the midst of being cautious and anxious, the development of the shared bicycle industry is also changing rapidly, and great changes have taken place.

When Mobike announced the completion of US$6 million in financing, it set another financing record in the bike-sharing industry.

However, this record only lasted half a month.

Because in the first ten days of the next month, Xiaohuangche announced the E-round financing, and the amount was 7 million US dollars that surpassed Mobike.

Although both Hu Weiwei and Wang Xiaofeng were nervous, Lin Yi didn't care much about whether they raised 6 million or 7 million, because the difference in the amount of money could not determine the ownership of the industry.

Facts have proved that Liu Jianni's initial estimate in front of Lin Yi also overestimated the financial situation of the two companies, or their financial management level.

They can't last half a year at all.

Chapter 600 Turning the war into jade

In July, there was a news in the industry. It was not a major event, but it was more or less a talking point.

At that time, an article suddenly became popular. The title was "The People Miss Zhou Hongyi".

This article is not because of how wonderful or ups and downs it is written, or because of some amazing secrets, but it expresses a kind of emotion and emotion plainly.

Why miss Zhou Hongyi?

Zhou Hongyi is quite individual in the industry. He pioneered the model of free anti-virus software, but he also had a notoriety of "rogue software".

He still has a little quarrel with the Uranus of each regiment.

Zhou Hongyi became famous early, and has always had high self-esteem.Before Xiaonei.com was forced to sell, Wang Xing went to Hongshan Capital to seek financing. He met Zhou Hongyi at the scene but did not recognize him, so the latter thought he was impolite and could not be a great weapon.

This kind of character is unspeakably pleasing, and it is usually the object waiting to be slapped in the face in novels.

In short, this sudden "nostalgia" has little to do with Zhou Hongyi himself.

It's not him that people miss, it's the era.

In the not-too-distant past, the year Lin Yi was reborn, Zhou Hongyi dared to risk the world's displeasure by going head-to-head with Xiao Ma by "choosing one or the other".

It can be said that it is an honor to lose if you don't get a bargain.

Because today, a few years later, the two mountains of Goose Factory and Factory A rule the entire industry, and it is hard for people to imagine such a powerful figure appearing again.

When young people later heard this story, they might have a sense of "ancient legend".

Lin Yi and Zhou Hongyi were not familiar with each other, but he owed Brother Xiao Ma a favor for the merger of Dudu Taxi, and he did not participate in this topic.

Because there is one, an old friend, who came to find him again.

"Long time no see, Lin Yi."

"I'm afraid I can't be blamed for this, Lao Zhu. At first you said that the little yellow car would give us a message, but then you turned around and went to the Goose Factory. That's why it all broke up."

Lao Zhu from Lancangjiang Venture Capital brought Dai Wei, a little yellow car, here last year. At this time, he smiled and did not feel any embarrassment or embarrassment, and defended himself plausibly.

"Lin Yi, if you say that, you're avoiding the important point and neglecting the important point. I remember very clearly that the news of your Wanli Travel investing in Mobike was before the little yellow car and the goose factory, right?"

"That's why you gave up the little yellow car first, so Dai Wei had to find another way out. Anyway, I can't blame me for this."

At that time, the situation of both parties was actually well known to them, and they must have their own ghosts.

Lin Yi didn't bother to talk about it with him, so he asked bluntly: "I won't talk about the past, I'm afraid you will go to the Three Treasures Hall if you have nothing to do when you come here today?"

"clever!"

Lao Zhu didn't hide it either, "To tell you the truth, Lin Yi, today I brought an important proposal, I believe you should thank me."

Lin Yi had a strange feeling, as if this guy was like those eloquent lobbyists in the Three Kingdoms, who always liked to talk nonsense.

"Tell me."

Lao Zhu didn't care about his indifference: "I still think it's a huge regret that Wanli Travel and Xiaohuang Che didn't finally hold hands."

"If the two sides joined forces at that time, the current situation of the shared bicycle industry would not have become like this, and the winner may have already been determined."

There must be some truth in this statement. Lin Yi knew that if he chose the small yellow car, then Goose Factory would naturally choose the Mobike. It is impossible to win without a fight.

Whether he believed it or not, Lao Zhu said to himself: "Fortunately, this time, we think it's time to correct this mistake and get things back on track."

"Lin Yi, I have brought a great deal of sincerity today. As long as you agree, the bike-sharing industry can turn wars into jades and completely quell disputes."

For Lin Yi, who has experienced the taxi-hailing war, this is not difficult to understand. It seems that investors are also tired of the money-burning war in the shared bicycle industry.

Lao Zhu's so-called sincerity is nothing more than a repeat of the merger of Wanli Chuxing and Tudu Taxi, and it belonged to the dancer in front of him.

In short, the capital's routine does not have to be new, as long as it works.

However, according to this guy's habit, Lin Yi automatically discounted his words, and he still had to ask clearly about the details that should be asked first.

"Who do you mean by 'we'?"

"Hey, you've got the point!"

Lao Zhu looked very excited, "I'm definitely here today not only to represent myself, but also to represent the many investors of Little Yellow Car."

Lin Yi was still noncommittal: "Including the goose factory?"

Lao Zhu nodded his head as a matter of course and said, "Of course including Goose Factory, otherwise I would just waste the time of the two of us by coming to you."

"I can tell you the truth, Lin Yi. Brother Ma personally ordered me to come to you. He said that you are a reasonable and principled person. You might as well talk to you directly about things that are beneficial to the industry."

It sounded like what Brother Ma said.

It's not that Lin Yi is bragging, he just thinks about the records of his relationship with Xiao Ma, and Lao Zhu's words are still credible.

If this is the case, then the matter is really a bit eyebrow-raising.

Lin Yi didn't ask, why didn't he go directly to Mobike for the merger and found his own side. Obviously, from Goose Factory's point of view, communicating with Wanli Travel is a bit condescending, so he sent Lao Zhu as a representative to communicate directly Mobike is too bad.

Moreover, they are very confident in the influence of Wanli Travel in Mobike.

Lin Yi himself is also very confident, but the reverse is not necessarily the case.

"I have another question. You said that you represent the small yellow car investors including Goose Factory, and can you represent Dai Wei at the same time?"

Lao Zhu smiled slightly, thinking that Lin Yi was concerned about the two people's unhappiness, and explained confidently:

"Lin Yi, I know that you and Dai Wei were a little unhappy before. From my point of view, I admit that Dai Wei didn't know what to do at the beginning."

"However, Dai Wei still has the overall situation in mind. He has great sincerity and a positive attitude towards this merger with Mobike. I can assure you of this."

"Young people, it is inevitable that there will be times when they can't figure it out, but they will always come to the right path."

"I think Dai Wei's character is somewhat like yours, what do you think?"

Dai Wei was three years older than Lin Yi, and it was somewhat of a compliment to say that he looked like Lin Yi, that is, Lao Zhu. Dai Wei probably couldn't say such a thing here.

Lin Yi knew that Lao Zhu's so-called Dai Wei resembled him, referring to the past when Lin Yi ignored the investor's advice and insisted on resisting the pressure of BAT.

It's certainly not the same thing.

Lin Yi didn't explain much to him, it's useless to talk about the different positions, but he didn't reject the merger proposal outright.

Letting Mobike merge with Xiaohuangche is not the way Lin Yi envisioned for himself to get out of the shared bicycle industry, but it is not unacceptable.

What's more, there is brother Ma's face.

Considering these factors, Lin Yi decided to give Dai Wei a chance.

"Okay, I promise."

Chapter 601 Shameless

Negotiations on the merger will choose a neutral city.

Under Lao Zhu's gossip, the meeting was held, and the place he finally chose was a hotel in Pengcheng.

The people present were not complicated, there were still Lao Zhu and Dai Wei on the opposite side, Goose Factory didn't come forward directly, and Lin Yi brought Hu Weiwei and Wang Xiaofeng with him.

When these two people received the news from Lin Yi, they didn't agree immediately, but they didn't object either.

Generally speaking, both Hu Weiwei and Wang Xiaofeng were prepared to play it by ear with a relatively flexible attitude, and they didn't have the idea of ​​"separating life and death".

Nor can it be said that they are not firm enough in their cause.

Hu Weiwei was originally a layman, and Wang Xiaofeng was just a manager before. He entered the bike-sharing industry in a daze until now, and his harvest in one year is enough to feed him for a lifetime.

Lin Yi didn't have any special communication with Li Bing, but the two of them probably got along with each other before they came, and they should have obtained the other party's permission.

He just specifically explained to Ma Jack that mergers are not uncommon in the industry, so the latter did not object.

In short, during the negotiation, Lin Yi was basically the one talking.

On the other side, Lao Zhu was in charge of the discussion, and Dai Wei occasionally made some additions. It is worth mentioning that his attitude towards Lin Yi is indeed very different today, and it seems that he deserves a point.

At first they talked relatively smoothly.

Because Xiaohuangche and Mobike have been suggested to merge more than once when they kept raising funds and burning money before, and they have also been psychologically prepared for this.

Therefore, although the models of the two companies are completely different, after all, there is no essential difference in business model, so many details can be hit it off.

This progress originally made both parties feel excited, but huge differences soon emerged.

"After the merger of the two companies, Wanli Travel will become the largest shareholder, and we should appoint the chairman of the board. In addition, at least one director seat will be reserved for Goose Factory."

Lin Yi's request is not too much. Just now they have initially negotiated that the two parties will merge at a ratio of 1:1. In this case, Wanli Travel's shareholding ratio will still exceed 20% after the merger.

Before the merger, the chairman of Mobike was still Li Bing, who had long been useless.And the goose factory at the little yellow car didn't interfere too much with them, so it was Dai Wei himself.

For Lao Zhu and the investors he represents, the board seat is not their primary concern, because it cannot be allocated to them.

But Dai Wei is different.

"no!"

He expressed his disapproval almost subconsciously, and said it before he understood the reason. This behavior was warned by Lao Zhu's eyes.

Dai Wei had a problem when he talked about investment with Lin Yi last time, so this time Lao Zhu specially reminded him that he must pay attention to his attitude.

Because Lin Yi could veto the merger with one vote, and he could talk slowly if he couldn't reach an agreement, but if he offended someone, it would be completely embarrassing.

Dai Wei had also listened to it, and Lin Yi couldn't find anything wrong with his attitude today.

However, when he heard that Lin Yi, or someone designated by Lin Yi, was going to take the position of chairman, he still instinctively felt that something was wrong.

When the atmosphere was a little stagnant, he had already figured it out.

The meeting between Dai Wei and Lin Yi did not settle the suspicion, at least it was polite, and there was nothing abnormal in the first place.

But he still clearly felt Lin Yi's perfunctory attitude towards him.

That means disapproval.

Dai Wei has a good background. He may be a proud and sensitive young man, but he is definitely not stupid.