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"Thank you, Mr. Xu. I will definitely invest in long oil when I go back." Christina smiled.

"As long as you hold it for a long time and don't use too high leverage, I guarantee you can make money." Xu Liangdao.

"If you can't make any money, do you want to compensate me?"

"no problem."

As soon as their eyes met, those black pupils as deep as abyss seemed to exude a strange charm, making people unable to help but fall in love with them.

"Ahem..."

Seeing that she didn't speak for a long time, the photographer next to her couldn't help coughing.

Her heart was shocked, and Christina's pretty face turned slightly red as she came back to her senses.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Xu. I just thought of something and got distracted."

"It doesn't matter. Beauty always has some privileges."

Xu Liang smiled.

After Christina said 'thank you', she looked at her interview list and said quickly.

"Mr. Xu, many people know that in addition to Hanhua, you also founded the Hongmeng Technology Company, which is well-known in the Internet industry today. Can you tell us in detail how you founded this company?"

"Actually, many news media have written in great detail the story before and after I founded Hongmeng. There is nothing much to say."

"Then under what circumstances did you found Hongmeng? After all, you already had 'New Dream Education' and 'Hanhua Capital' at that time, and the Internet is a completely different field." Christina asked curiously.

"Actually, it's very simple. Around 2000, it was the first peak of the Internet industry. Business news throughout China was full of stories of Internet companies raising hundreds of millions of dollars and becoming super rich within a year or two of their establishment. story.

It made me curious about the internet.

So I usually pay a lot of attention to collecting information about the Internet. The more I read, the more I gradually became interested in this industry.

When my new dream was on the right track and I had more money from shorting Yahoo, I couldn't help but join in and founded Hongmeng Technology Company. "

Christina continued to ask: "The most popular things in the Internet industry are portals and e-commerce, but you don't seem to be too interested in them, and you chose games instead?"

"The industry is too hot and competitive. If you rush into it without much capital, you will definitely die. Although I had money at that time, it was only a few million dollars. It was difficult to develop in portals and e-commerce. field makes a difference.

Moreover, through shorting Yahoo, I discovered that almost 90% of Internet companies do not have much revenue, or are even just a concept.

This is too dangerous.

Such a company cannot withstand any storm.

I don't want to start this kind of company either.

So before Hongmeng was founded, my first consideration was how to find a company that could create a lot of revenue and profits. Then use these revenues and profits to support the company's development.

This is a sustainable path.

Later, during the Nasdaq crisis, more than half of the global Internet companies collapsed. However, Hongmeng bucked the trend and grew. In just three years, it became a giant enterprise with a valuation of tens of billions of dollars. This also confirmed my original belief. The decision is correct. "

"Tens of billions of dollars? Is Mr. Xu's valuation of Hongmeng too high?"

Christina was a little unbelievable.

She has read some reports, and the valuation of Hongmeng is generally around 10 billion U.S. dollars, not more than 12 billion U.S. dollars.

Xu Liang smiled and said: "Miss Christina should know that Hongmeng has just acquired Vivendi Games?"

Christina nodded, "Congratulations, Hongmeng Games has been evaluated by professional organizations as the world's top three gaming companies, second only to Nintendo and Sony."

"There is nothing to congratulate, Hongmeng Games is not number one yet." Xu Liang said calmly.

Seeing his calm look, Christina couldn't help but said: "Mr. Xu, the third place in the global gaming industry is already the dream position of all gaming companies. Aren't you satisfied?"

"Of course. If you don't have the idea of ​​striving for first place in the industry, it is better not to do it. Hongmeng Games is Hongmeng's main business, and becoming an industry leader is our eternal pursuit."

The ambition revealed in the calm tone made Christina feel a strong shock in her heart again.

From the time she graduated from college and joined Time Magazine until now, she has interviewed not many people, but about a dozen.

They are often proud and complacent about their achievements. People like Xu Liang who are not satisfied with being ranked third in the world are still ranked first.

Xu Liang continued the previous topic, "In the acquisition agreement we just reached with Vivendi, half of the acquisition price will be paid for Hongmeng's equity, which involves Hongmeng's valuation.

Although the specific acquisition figures cannot be announced to the public for the time being, I can tell you that Hongmeng’s valuation is based on 55 times net profit. "

"Oh my god, 55 times?!"

Christina couldn't help but exclaimed.

Although she is not a graduate majoring in economics and finance, she also understands that the valuation of unlisted companies is generally around 20 times, and it is difficult to exceed 30 times.

Fifty-five times?

Basically, it is a valuation that only superstar companies like Yahoo and Apple can obtain.

Looking at the smiling and tough-looking young man in front of her, Christina couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration in her heart.

The other party is two or three years younger than her, but she has achieved achievements that are unmatched in her life.

"Under the 55 times valuation standard, Hongmeng's valuation will exceed US$20 billion. As the company develops, this valuation will be even higher."

After taking a deep breath and calming down a little, Christina looked at the list of questions she had prepared.

"Mr. Xu, how did you judge the development of the Internet and guide Hongmeng to develop so quickly and successfully to its current huge scale?"

“Intuition plus experience.”

"Can you tell me more about it?"

After Xu Liang nodded, "The Internet has many directions. In most cases, I can judge the prospects of a certain development direction. As for experience, when you work in an industry for a long time, you will accumulate experience.

Combining the two can often lead to unfavorable results. "

“Is this also the basis for your judgment on the ‘four eras of the Internet’ that you mentioned in your speech at Stanford University?”

Christina asked.

"That's right."

"But even now many people still question your conclusion."

"This is normal. After all, some people doubt even the most basic truth that the earth is round, not to mention my unproven conclusions. Moreover, I also welcome other people's doubts, which will help me make some decisions. be more cautious.

But if you are like that coward and racist Larry Ellison, who maliciously insults and attacks others wantonly, I will not be polite either. Xu Liang said coldly.

"As a journalist, I also hate racism very much."

After a pause, Christina continued: "Mr. Xu, have you never thought that your judgment would be wrong?"

"I have thought about it, everyone makes mistakes, and so do I. But just because I may make mistakes, I cannot lose my confidence and ability to act.

My purpose is to be proactive and cautious. "

Time passed little by little, and the interview lasted for nearly two hours before it ended.

"Mr. Xu, thank you very much for accepting our interview."

"You're welcome."

After putting away the recorder, Christina smiled and said, "Can I invite you to dinner?"

"If it's a personal invitation, I'd be happy to."

Among the Western women he has seen, the one in front of him is undoubtedly the most beautiful one, and the temperament is also the one he likes.

Of course he doesn't object to contact.

"Private, of course."

"OK."

Xu Liang nodded.

"Lu Hui, send this guest off for me."

Lu Hui nodded and led Christina and others to leave.

Looking at their departing figures, Xu Liang's eyes showed some anticipation.

"I wonder how many fish I can catch this time?"

——

There are many Chinese restaurants in New York, and several of them are rated by Michelin. Although they only have one star, the taste is more in line with his taste.

"Mr. Xu, does this place feel like you are from China?"

Christina smiled.

"This is the style of the old magic city in the 1930s and 1940s. China is no longer like this now." Xu Liang said with a smile.

"Really? I really want to take a look."

“I believe the Chinese style will not disappoint you.”

"Can Mr. Xu be my guide?"

"This is my honor." Xu Liang smiled.

The waiter came over.

"Sir, this is what you ordered."

Plate after plate was put out, all delicious and delicious, and soon most of the table was filled.

"Mr. Xu, there are too many of these, are you sure we can finish them?"

"certainly."

Xu Liang nodded affirmatively. Although he came out to eat with a beautiful woman this time, he did not intend to offend his stomach.

"Miss Christina, let's get started. Chinese food must be eaten while it's hot to appreciate its true taste."

Christina nodded and searched around the table with her beautiful eyes.

"Mr. Xu, what is the name of this dish?"

Xu Liang took a look and said, "It's called 'Garlic White Pork' and it's one of the Chinese Sichuan dishes."

As he spoke, Xu Liang picked up the piece of meat and dipped it in the garlic paste on the side before putting it in his mouth.

"It tastes great, you can try it."

After Christina nodded, she followed his method and dipped the minced garlic into her mouth, but her pretty brows instantly wrinkled.

"so spicy."

"There's garlic in it, so it's definitely spicy. But unlike chili, it's not that pungent. You can try chewing it."

Christina followed her words, her brows gradually calmed down, and she nodded slightly.

“It tastes really good.”

"We have many more dishes, you can try them all. I believe you will have more different experiences." Xu Liang said with a smile.

"It's something I'm looking forward to."

"Let's drink to today's delicious food." Xu Liang said.

"cheers."

Ding…….

Under the crisp voice and soft lighting, Christina's face became even more beautiful, just like the name of this restaurant, which is as captivating as the name of the restaurant.