Chapter 557 Erase 20 million

Wang Haoyang acted quickly and formed a negotiating team to go upstairs to discuss major issues.

Go in three steps.

First, cut prices.

The price of 100 million U.S. dollars was too high. Boss Zhou boasted so much in front of the stage. He had to smile bitterly and cheekily to make up for it. He had to lower the price no matter what.

It's a pity that they didn't agree.

We can only take the second step to complete the acquisition of Sogou in the form of "cash + stock". There are large transactions in pure cash, but they are rare.

For example, Google's acquisition of YouTube is to complete the offer in the form of a small amount of cash, most of which must be replaced by Google's stock.

For enterprises, cash flow is too important to move easily.

But for the acquired party, of course, cash is better.

Especially Zhang Chaoyang, who is not interested in investing or anything, his biggest hobby is hoarding cash. Regardless of the small size of Sohu, the market value is only 900 million US dollars.

But the cash reserves are the highest among domestic Internet companies. He bought the Sohu Building and spent 277 million US dollars in cash, but only used 30% of Sohu's cash reserves. This is the information disclosed in Sohu's financial report, which is true enough and convincing.

But if Lao Zhang had a little idea of ​​investing outside, he would have dominated the world long ago. Back then, the two presidents Ma had visited the shrine, hoping to be his younger brother and hand over their companies obediently.

But Boss Zhang is not interested.

Same this time.

From upstairs to downstairs, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Ziweixing has a very bright future. But Boss Zhang had no intention of asking for Ziweixing shares at all.

Zhou Buqi listened to the persuasion, and also knew that spending 100 million US dollars in cash to acquire Sogou was a bit big and a bit of a crotch.

Next, he will cooperate with Zhou Shaoning and Yan Guangming to start a mobile phone company!

That's a big investment.

After spending all the money, it will not be easy to arrange.

Zhou Buqi went upstairs to find Zhang Chaoyang, trying to persuade him.

In the end, he was severely criticized by Zhang Chaoyang: "I said Xiao Zhou, what's the matter with you? We both agreed, do you want to go back on your word? I have communicated with the executives about the sale of Sogou, and also with Wang Xiaochuan. I explained the situation. Now I’m following you again, what does this mean?”

Zhou Buqi hurriedly said: "Old Zhang, don't get me wrong! I'm just offering you a suggestion, a feasible plan. You can definitely understand the potential of Ziwei Star. We are upstairs and downstairs, and you are a shareholder. You can also communicate more in normal times."

Zhang Chaoyang shook his head, "Not interested!"

"Ziweixing hasn't even opened the A round yet. You can't see clearly the current situation?"

"I'm too busy with Sohu, how can I have time to take care of your stall? I'm not interested!"

Zhang Chaoyang shook his head repeatedly and refused on the spot.

Usually, he still has to travel around the mountains and rivers, and has to deal with female celebrities, which takes a lot of time. I still have to spare time to take care of Sohu's affairs... I really don't have time to take care of Ziweixing.

Zhou Buqi continued to persuade: "Then you don't want to be a director, pure investment is fine. Participate at this time, and I can assure you that after ten years, a 50-fold rate of return is not enough."

Zhang Chaoyang's face was still indifferent, and he glanced at him, "For money?"

"right."

"Not interested in!"

"What?"

Zhang Chaoyang snorted, "I can't spend my own money in a few lifetimes. What do I do with so much money?"

Zhou Buqi was shocked by his theory of God, but he didn't know how to refute such a master who had no ambition and only wanted to eat, drink and have fun.

This Buddhist life needs no explanation.

After thinking for a while, Zhou Buqi said inexplicably: "You don't even want to make money, so you just hand over the power and retire. If you hand over Sohu to others, you can definitely do better. You have been fishing for three days. You posted on the Internet for two days, don’t you feel that Sohu’s internal management is very loose? I have run upstairs a dozen times, and I can feel it.”

Zhang Chaoyang shook his head, "Retirement is impossible."

"how?"

"For a man to establish a world, one is to have money. I have enough money. Money has lost its appeal to me. Another is to have power. Where does my power come from? Do I have to rely on Sohu ? Powerful and rich, can live freely and freely, follow one's inclinations."

Zhou Buqi said with emotion: "That's right, killing people like hemp and spending money like dirt, the stunt of taking advantage of women."

Zhang Chaoyang laughed and said, "That's a pretty good analogy."

"It was said by a foreign teacher who trained us in English. He was training the hosts of CCTV. The female hosts over there all use this standard for finding a partner. By the way, you are not single anymore. I didn't think about going to the TV station to find someone. indivual?"

"untested."

"Do you really have an idea?"

"By the way, aren't you running an entertainment company? You also have in-depth cooperation with Yanjing TV. I have recorded 3 episodes of the variety show "Workplace Talent" and recruited 5 people!"

"congratulations!"

Zhang Chaoyang said angrily: "Congratulations, four of them didn't even pass the probationary period, so they were fired directly. They are all related households of so-and-so, and they are late every day."

Zhou Buqi took it for granted: "It's not surprising, who would go to TV to find a job for normal people? Either they are related households, or they cooperate with the hype of the show. There are very few contestants who are really valuable."

Zhang Chaoyang waved his hand, "Come on! You helped me with this matter!"

"What's the matter?"

"The hostess, didn't you say that? You don't need CCTV, Yanjing TV is very good, you can introduce one to me. Just in time, it's not the National Day holiday, I will take her to the United States for a tour. Well, I’m going to talk to some important investors about the sale of Sogou.”

Zhou Buqi said speechlessly: "Are you working?"

"Don't delay." Zhang Chaoyang smiled, and squeezed his eyes, "I'll teach you a trick. If you want to get a woman quickly, the best way is to take her to a strange place. Let her rely on you and entrust her safety to you. Mountaineering and skiing adventures, if you can’t do these things, you can take them abroad directly.”

Zhou Buqi waved his hand, not wanting to participate in this kind of thing, "You go directly to Xu Baihui and ask her to get you a copy of the information of the hostesses on the stage, and you can choose it yourself."

Zhang Chaoyang gave a thumbs up, "That's interesting!"

Zhou Buqi said angrily: "I'm so mean, you're a little short. 100 million dollars, thanks to you being able to yell! Are you not guilty?"

"You said it yourself."

"I don't want the Sogou brand, so I'll give it back to you."

"Um?"

"Sogou still has some reputation, and it also matches the name Sohu. It's useless if I want it. You can keep it for yourself. Maybe you can use this brand in the future to do some other things."

The suggestiveness is obvious.

Such a big brand should be worth a lot of money, right? The business is worth $100 million and the brand value is not far behind!

Zhang Chaoyang glanced at him, "How much do you want?"

"Half and half."

"You're crazy!"

Zhou Buqi eloquently said: "Old Zhang, do you understand trademarks? Do you understand marketing? If you change the LV bag to another unknown brand, the value will shrink by 90%. I will tell you Half and half, you still took advantage."

Zhang Chaoyang crossed his legs and said leisurely: "Then you keep it for yourself, I don't want it."

Zhou Buqi said: "Old Zhang, this is boring for you. Ziweixing is not as big as your Sohu family. The pressure of 100 million US dollars is not small for me. In the past few days, I have been criticized by many people in the company. criticize."

Zhang Chaoyang was surprised and opened his eyes wide: "Is there anyone criticizing you?"

"Yes, there are quite a few. Even my secretary said that I am a big spender and have no concept of money."

"Well, your secretary is good, have you slept?"

Zhou Buqi said righteously: "I'm a serious person, don't do this with me. Hurry up and talk about business! How much do you want to spend to buy back the Sogou brand?"

Zhang Chaoyang stretched out two fingers, "2 million dollars."

Zhou Buqi said: "Are you dreaming?"

"Then how much did you say?"

"ten times!"

"20 million US dollars? Isn't that too deceitful?"

Zhou Buqi said: "Compared to the last time you tricked me, it's still far behind."

Zhang Chaoyang frowned, and said slowly: "Actually, it's useless for me to keep the Sogou brand. If I don't search, this brand will have to be shelved."

Zhou Buqi said: "Old Zhang, I didn't bargain with you last time. It's almost done. If you lose 20 million, you still have 80 million US dollars left. It's a big profit. Didn't you say you don't care about money?"

Zhang Chaoyang looked at him intently, nodded, "That's how it is."

Zhou Buqi opened his eyes wide in surprise, he didn't expect to be able to explain it to him, and he couldn't believe it, "Old Zhang, you agreed?"

Zhang Chaoyang waved his hand, "Okay, let's get someone to coordinate. There are nearly 200 people in Sogou's business department. Can you arrange for your two-story office building?"

Zhou Buqi tentatively said, "Why don't you give up the seventh floor to this department?"

Ziwei Star now only has two floors, the 5th and 6th floors.

It's not that there is no money to rent, but that there are no extra floors in this place where every inch of land is expensive. Above 7 floors are all office buildings for Sohu's own use.

Zhang Chaoyang said: "Let me lend it to you temporarily."

Zhou Buqi thanked and said: "Old Zhang, people say you are a good person, I can tell that you are good except for not doing a proper job."

Zhang Chaoyang said with a smile: "Don't come here. But I'm ugly at the beginning. When Sohu has more employees and needs office space, you have to move for me."

"No problem! You can rest assured. Ziweixing will start financing next year. After getting the money, the first step is to start the construction of the headquarters park."

"You want to build a building?"

"I can't stay with you forever, can I? But don't worry, the identity of the neighbor will not change. I will keep renting the 5th and 6th floors and keep a piece of business here."

This is the Tsinghua Science and Technology Park, the office building that was finally rented, it is best to stay here forever.

When he went downstairs, Zhou Buqi's spirit changed.

Walk lightly.

This is awesome!

Wang Haoyang led a team of professionals from finance, personnel, administration, and legal departments to talk earnestly with Sohu people for two days, but there was no progress at all.

He went there and finished it in half an hour.

$20 million wiped out!

Generous!

After returning home, he notified the good news to the executives as soon as possible. He was so proud that it was a highlight moment. Ask Ning Dami to make a good cup of tea. He sat on the sofa and admired her graceful figure very much. Her breasts, waist, buttocks, and slender legs were very charming.

Ning Yaxian glanced at him, and asked: "Why did Mr. Zhang agree? 20 million US dollars, wiped out so easily? It's too unrealistic."

Zhou Buqi smiled and said, "Yeah, I didn't expect it either, and I'm still surprised."

"What did you all say?"

"It's nothing."

Zhou Buqi was in a good mood, so he took the trouble to describe the communication between the two parties.

Ning Yaxian pursed her lips and said, "You helped her introduce the hostess."

"Maybe."

Zhou Buqi's reaction was relatively flat, and he didn't believe this guess at all.

Lao Zhang is really fun, but not that low.

The biggest possibility is that he heard that he was criticized by the executives for his ridiculous offer of 100 million US dollars, so he made a concession.