Fight to the third generation

Su Yehao nodded and said to her:

"It's not completely impossible, but I can't just go to the second aunt's dinner and my grandfather's dinner. Especially the second aunt's side, you are her goddaughter. I have only seen her once for a whole year. Twice, even though she was wrong with my mother, she was nice to me before."

"It makes sense, I can't even refute it."

Jiang Yu was a little discouraged, waved his hands and sighed: "Then next time you find time to go on a trip, won't your grandfather call that Miss Nong to have dinner together again?"

"Oh yes, you haven't seen her yet."

Jiang Yu gritted his teeth and told:

"I've seen it, why haven't I seen it? She lived next door to my house, and you sold the house to her! This also means that we used to go on a date at the house on your roof, but in fact, your old man lived next door. Lover?"

heard.

Su Yehao was alert for a moment, pretending to be calm, shrugged his shoulders and said: "What are you going to do with these old accounts? After a while, you will move to live with me?"

"Why should I move, are you happy to see you all day?"

Jiang Yu saw his attempt to forcibly change the subject, wrinkled his nose and stopped pursuing it, left the sentence to find Nangong to play, and left Su Yehao's bedroom.

Many companies in the mainland are going to be on holiday. Su Yehao called Leibusi, Chu Jun, and Boss Ma one by one to ask how to arrange the holiday.

Then he called the boss of Moutai, pretending to be very tired, and only said that a distinguished guest suddenly came to the house yesterday, and there was really no way to get out.

It's just not last year's meeting, it's not a big deal.

Seeing that Su Yehao made a special call to say sorry, the other party only expressed his understanding, and made an appointment to visit the Moutai distillery when he was free after the year...

Chapter 769 It's going to rain, my mother is going to get married

By the time of New Year's Eve, Su Yehao was still not idle.

Yanwen Group's chief operating officer, John Zhou, together with the CEO and chief financial officer, came to Hong Kong City to discuss with Su Yehao the details of the acquisition of several peers.

There is always a lingering anxiety in the high-tech industry, and the [-]/[-] rule is particularly evident in this industry, prompting Silicon Valley to form another set of different acquisition logics

——Either swallow other innovative companies before they acquire you, or they may also eat you, or be eaten by your peers, and then become an unavoidable stumbling block on the road to development.

It is difficult to achieve harmonious coexistence in the Internet circle. Even though Su Yehao doesn't like high-tech mergers and acquisitions, it does not prevent other companies from making such choices.

For example, in the instant chat industry, a company with good momentum of development recently is trying to acquire the chat and social business of America Online.

Once their deal is concluded, the user volume will quickly reach about [-]% of the Yanwen Group, which will directly impact Su Yehao's interests, affect the company's stock price, and reduce the future growth space of the Yanwen Group.

The second floor of the small castle in the garden of the mansion in Big Wave Bay.

At this time, John Zhou was sitting by the window basking in the sun, with a worried expression on his face, and told:

"I was careless before. Microsoft's instant messaging software MSN Messenger has been developing modestly since its launch in 1999, accounting for almost 13% of the market share. We didn't expect it to go online with AOL, and we tried Acquiring their related business, if this transaction is successful, will definitely have a very negative impact on our company."

Su Yehao looked down at the documents in his hand.

He knew that Microsoft's MSN, the full name is "Microsoft Service Network", at first it was just a portal website developed by Microsoft, and then gradually involved in instant messaging software, online news, e-mail, online shopping and other industries, which fully demonstrated Microsoft's expansion into the Internet industry ambition.

Until now, MSN has provided Internet access services to more than 400 million American users, and has claimed to have more than 2 million portal users.

If Su Yehao hadn't seized the opportunity to integrate ICQ and TVT, and opened up the instant chat software market through the functions of farm games, personal space, nearby people, etc., it is estimated that with the size of Microsoft users, MSN Messenger could also Win more instant chat software market.

Looking at it this way, Microsoft wants to do everything, and it also has a special advantage. It is no wonder that it will be attacked by groups, and it will be deeply involved in anti-monopoly lawsuits. It is indeed a bit ugly.

Next to him, Richard, the white chief financial officer of the Kaomoji Group, nodded and told:

"It seems that there are rumors that Microsoft will get rid of the antitrust lawsuit. It should be true news. They have made a big move recently. We are already studying the possibility of continuing to sue MSN for monopoly once the deal is made. Not too optimistic."

John Zhou continued: "In addition to technology patents, market share, customer resources, and other businesses, we are also worried that MSN will directly absorb a large number of talents from AOL through this transaction..."

Su Yehao listened very seriously, crossed his legs to close the document, and asked: "Microsoft is doing this, other Silicon Valley companies have no objection?"

His English level can only be considered average. In order not to misunderstand the few white people present, Linda Yun, who just came back to work, acted as an interpreter today.

The CEO of Kaomoji Group told us: "Of course they are the same as us, they are disgusted with Microsoft, which is at the top of the food chain, abusing its dominant position in the market, and Microsoft has too much cash, and many companies will feel dangerous. But nominally MSN is a spun-off independent company, so it’s not convenient for them to do anything.”

After Su Yehao listened, he asked again: "What about America Online, they have already decided to agree to this deal? If instant chat and some social services are spun off, what price is expected to be traded at that time?"

Speaking of AOL.

When Su Yehao first set foot in the instant chat business, America Online was the leader in the entire industry. Relying on the popular fee-based chat room business, it made money and became popular all over the world.

Needless to say later, the free ICQ and TVT teamed up and got down. Now that there are free chat groups, who would be stupid to go to pay for chats? The personal space function that TVT first launched in the United States has indeed changed to a certain extent. The way of life of American netizens.

Ever since America Online merged with the traditional media giant Time Warner Group, the stock price has plummeted, and it has almost fallen into a dilemma. .

If America Online hadn't merged with Time Warner Group, maybe it wouldn't have received so much attention. How much it was praised at the beginning, how bad it is now, a giant with a market value of more than 400 billion US dollars at its peak, is So reduced to the point where you need to cut your flesh and blood back.

Hearing Su Yehao's question, John Zhou looked at his colleagues and replied: "According to the information we inquired about, the value is about 30 billion US dollars. Gates did meet with their chairman a few days ago."

Knowing that it would cost 30 billion U.S. dollars, the corners of Su Yehao's eyes twitched undetectably, and he quickly suppressed the idea of ​​preemptive acquisition completely in his heart.

In his opinion, even if you really want to use the 30 billion US dollars, you should buy some companies with more potential, such as Amazon or Apple, pay a high price just for market share, and buy some carefully packaged garbage back, no matter what you think All at a disadvantage.

really.

Chief Financial Officer Richard took the opportunity to say: "Boss, I suggest buying AOL's business first. Even if there is a premium, the maximum will not exceed 40 billion US dollars. Only MSN competes with us."

For a moment, Su Yehao wanted to change to a new chief financial officer, and there was really no tacit understanding between them.

Look at John Zhou, sipping his coffee, looking out the window to see the scenery, without any attempt to persuade him.

After working under Su Yehao for a long time, you will know that his boss only wants his employees to do good things seriously. As for the strategic planning issues related to the company's long-term development, he has always made his own decisions.

Su Yehao waved his hands resolutely, and replied:

"I'm not bullish on this deal."

"First, because the entire market is still falling, the value is obviously inflated. Second, because AOL's related business is not as good as ours. It involves different directions. It can't bring us many talents, but it will hinder the company's development. Third, It’s because we don’t have enough funds, and the fourth is that the MSN deal may not really be successful.”

"I think these reasons should be enough. Microsoft is a great company only when it concentrates its business in the operating system field. If it develops in other industries, everyone will have a bad life. Its antitrust lawsuit is after all It’s not over yet, and I’m worried that someone is trying to use smoke bombs to lure us into buying AOL’s business at a high price, or trying to short our stock price.”

The other reasons were all excuses, and the fundamental reason was that Su Yehao didn't want to spend the money.

If it is said that it is possible to buy Apple or the already established Amazon with a total investment of 40 billion US dollars, then Su Yehao will definitely not bat an eye, and he will have to scrape together the money.

But parts of AOL's business ... clearly weren't worth that much money in his opinion.

Wait for him to finish.

John Zhou made a thoughtful expression for the first time, flattered and said:

"As expected of the boss, his thinking is more thoughtful than ours. I never thought that there might be invisible enemies hidden in the dark. The news appeared too suddenly. Maybe there is a problem inside."

Su Yehao said calmly:

"Soldiers come to block, water comes to cover, the sky is going to rain, mother is going to get married, let them go first."

"???"

Linda Yun, who helped translate, looked blank.

……

Chapter 770 The old man's new goal

chatted for a while.

Su Yehao personally sent John Zhou and the others to the car.

Tomorrow is the first day of Chinese New Year, and I am really not in the mood to entertain these people. I just ask Hi Garden Hotel to arrange a tour guide to take a few foreigners around and taste some authentic Chinese food.

Although he didn't intend to compete with Microsoft, and looked down on the businesses divested from AOL, this incident reminded Su Yehao.

At this time, the environment in Silicon Valley was sluggish.

Not only has it created development opportunities for him, but it is also an opportunity for other companies.

Companies such as Yanwen Group and Google, in recent years, under the instruction of Su Yehao, have reduced expenditures and reduced expenditures. This approach is likely to cause other companies to catch up.

Doing business is not like financial investment. In addition to considering costs and benefits, you also need to think about how to maintain a leading market share, sufficient talent pool, etc. There is no need to miss out on precious short-term stock prices because of worrying about excessive losses affecting short-term stock prices. development opportunities.

After thinking of this, Su Yehao immediately corrected his thinking.

Decided to appropriately increase the company's expenses, and carry out a new round of talent expansion plan. As for the acquisition and financing, if you encounter a good company, you can also think about it in advance, so as to consolidate the market dominance of Yanwen Group.

The same is true for Google. Taking advantage of Yahoo's slump, it should increase its investment to seize the market. Even if it runs out of money, it will start a new round of financing plan ahead of schedule.

As long as these companies can grow smoothly, it is still very cost-effective to reduce some shares appropriately, which is much better than haggling over every detail, and in the end it will be nothing.

……

Su Yehao finished cleaning up.

First go to Baijia Road on the top of the mountain to visit Nong Qingying and her precious son.

After eating at noon, I rushed to Central again, took Xiao Nizi and Jiang Yu with me, and went to the Tang family's old house to find my mother and aunt to play mahjong.

Mainland companies are already on holiday, Hong Kong City is affected by historical factors, and does not pay much attention to the Spring Festival. Those who should go to work and those who should go to school on New Year’s Eve, if it is not for the lanterns and Spring Festival couplets, you will not feel too much from other places. Years of taste.

The women at home play mahjong.

Mr. Tang called Su Yehao to the kitchen to start a small stove, and said to him with a smile, "Try this bowl of Shiquan Dabu soup. Your grandfather and I are still full of energy at this age, thanks to this old Chinese doctor who sold it to me back then." The secret recipe cost me 2 yuan, which is even more cost-effective than buying a shop."

"It smells like traditional Chinese medicine, do I still need this thing?"

Su Yehao had a hard mouth, so he picked up a spoon and tasted it, and found that there was no strange smell, so he quickly finished the bowl of soup without saying a word, motioned the nanny to bring another bowl, and made an excuse that he was just thirsty.

His grandfather went on to say:

"Hey, this year's spring auction is about to start again. At my age, one time is less. I know you have a big shop, and saving money is useful, but it shouldn't be a problem to buy one or two high-quality goods as family heirlooms, right?"

"Don't beat around the bush, just tell me what are you looking for?"

"Fresh, the thing I'm looking at is not expensive, it's just a bronze ware, but the problem is that it is stored in a museum in the United States. I don't have your hands and eyes to reach out there."

Hear what grandpa said.

Su Yehao felt that the bowl of Shiquan Dabu soup in his hand was no longer fragrant.

The reason why antiques on the market are often sold at sky-high prices is because museums generally only enter and exit, which plays a role in stabilizing the relationship between supply and demand in the market.

If you want to buy exhibits directly from the museum, it cannot be said that there is no hope at all, but the hope is indeed relatively slim.

He wiped his mouth and asked the old man, "It's a bit troublesome to buy directly. If you own a museum, it's almost the same as exchanging with them. What kind of bronze ware makes you miss it so much. Last time, you watched San Fangzhen for a long time, and you still haven't enjoyed it? "

Mr. Tang nodded decisively:

"It's different this time. When I saw it in a magazine, I felt that it was unusual. Zizha Nong Bird Zun, have you heard of it? It is estimated to have been produced 500 years ago. It was played by Qianlong during the Qing Dynasty. There is a layer of wax on it, so it looks black, so exquisite that it looks like a sculpture. There is also a bronze sheep cup from the late Shang Dynasty collected by the Fujita Museum of Art in Japan. You can find a way to buy these two pieces. I promise I won't bother you for the next few years."

This matter is very troublesome to say, but simple to say.

After all, the things are there, and it is much easier than finding Chuan Guo Yuxi, the Ten Famous Swords and so on.

Su Yehao said helplessly: "This is what I said...Grandpa, it's my honor that you asked me for help. How dare you mention this word. I can't even pronounce the name clearly. If you give me the information, I can ask someone ask."

He didn't tense up immediately, and Mr. Tang, who was smiling from ear to ear, added: "Sure enough, my grandson respects me, and I have loved you for nothing since I was a child. Bronze sheep cups are easier. My friend said that Japanese museums are short of money. I can’t wait to cash out the things as soon as possible, and I can’t even pay the employees’ salaries.”

"What kind of bird is that? Which American museum is it in?"

"The Freer Museum of Art in Washington DC, the difficulty lies in the fact that this art museum is officially owned by the United States. If you exchange oil paintings by Van Gogh or Monet, I guess you can exchange a bunch of them. The painter's works more than 100 years ago Works, how can they be compared with the treasures of our ancestors, don’t you think? Recently, I feel that the animal-shaped bronzes are particularly tasteful.”

"..."

Su Yehao didn't dare to accept this.

Many foreign museums store tens of thousands of domestic cultural relics at every turn. The number is too huge. If they are exchanged and purchased in this way, it will be a drop in the bucket to squeeze him out.

Regarding this, Su Yehao smacked his lips and said:

"I have to say, Grandpa, your hobbies... are a bit expensive. I see people playing mahjong, walking birds, practicing Tai Chi and so on. They have a good time all day. I also know that those are good things, but next time I will go to the auction Let’s take a look, if I look at the things in the British Museum and the Louvre again, there is nothing I can do.”

The goal has been achieved, and Mr. Tang is still in a good mood. He replied: "Don't worry, try your best. If it doesn't work, forget it. I see that Miss Nangong and Miss Jiang are here. Where's your son?"

"I just met in the morning, and now I seem to be shopping with Qingying's parents, and she will bring the child over for dinner at night."

Su Yehao was idle and had nothing to do, so he asked his grandfather, "My mom and the others are playing mahjong, so I'll go out with you and find a place to hang out?"

"It's so cold, what's there to do?"

After thinking about it, Mr. Tang suggested, "Accompany me to a friend's house? You still know his granddaughter, the eldest lady surnamed Zhao."

"... Zhao Yimeng's grandfather?"

Think back for a moment.

Su Yehao found out that he knew nothing about Zhao Yimeng's mother's family.