561. Chapter 555: He Needs Money!
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Chapter 555: He Needs Money!
In 2008, the financial crisis plunged the world into an unprecedented economic quagmire.
In that year, countless entrepreneurs looked at various news on Wall Street, witnessing history while also being extremely pessimistic about the future.
2008 may have been the year with the fewest entrepreneurs and the lowest capital...
In 2009, the gloom of the financial crisis still lingered, but the overall situation was gradually stabilizing.
The capital that had been lying dormant for a year started to stir, with many turning their attention to China, a country that had been less affected by the financial crisis.
From food to machinery, from medicine to computers...
Almost every day, there are capital-entering games, searching for the new trends of the era, and fantasizing about becoming the pig of the new era.
And so, the monumental "Battle of a Thousand Groups" began.
In April 2011, after half a year of intense fighting, the exhausting "Battle of a Thousand Groups" came to an end amidst countless gazes...
Some people regret, some people sigh, and some people think it's magical.
However, a name called "Zhang Sheng" resounds in the Chinese entrepreneurial circle with the "Thousand Group Battle".
And the story about Zhang Sheng...
Among countless praises on the internet, it is almost "mythologized".
…………………………
May 23rd.
Meng Shurong stood at the entrance of [nc entertainment], his gaze fixed on the long queues in the distance.
After some hesitation and with a complicated look, he finally walked in.
In the past year, Oubang Integrated Ceiling has gradually grown from a small store that nobody cared about to the number one exporter in the integrated ceiling industry in China.
In 2010, the total sales of integrated ceilings nationwide were approximately 5 billion. The sales of 【OU BANG Integrated Ceiling】 reached nearly 500 million, which is something that was unimaginable in the past.
In the year 2010, Meng Shurong constantly traveled between China and overseas, receiving never-ending phone calls almost every day, even during the Lunar New Year, while being in a foreign land.
On the thirtieth day of the year...
Meng Shurong had some alcohol and decided to give Zhang Sheng a phone call, wanting to chat about various things that happened throughout the year.
However, Zhang Sheng seemed busy, as after the call was connected, the conversation ended after a few sentences.
He is busy, but Zhang Sheng is even busier...
As their careers are getting more and more successful, in this year-long time, the number of times he can truly talk to Zhang Sheng can be counted on one hand, and the number of times they can meet up, have tea and chat is even less.
Until May of this year.
当【欧邦集成吊顶】差不多稳定了国内外市场以后，孟树荣这才稍微空了一些，关注了下网络上的动态。
Unexpectedly, there are news everywhere online about Zhang Sheng's conflict with [Tengji Technology].
“General Meng1”
“General Shen, hello. Is Mr. Zhang available?”
“Mr. Zhang is not here…”
"Oh, Mr. Shen, is there any project that I can invest in?"
"Mr. Meng, are you also interested in investing?"
"Yeah."
"Well, it seems that there are no projects currently available for you to invest in. Your Oubang Integrated Ceiling is already our sister brand..."
“……”
【nc entertainment】It is more bustling than Meng Shurong imagined.
In the hall, it is packed with people.
Meng Shurong quickly found Shen Xiaoxi, who was busy and sweating, due to his status. After a brief conversation, Meng Shurong realized that Zhang Sheng did not need his help.
Through the office window, Meng Shurong looked outside and saw countless entrepreneurs and investors squeezing in eagerly.
"Although Zhang Zong just started with a giant like Tengji Technology, your success story is more inspiring than any advertisement. The better and more successful your Oubang Integrated Ceiling's turnover is, the more confidence those entrepreneurs will have in Zhang Zong... After all, everyone yearns to be like you, starting from a small shop on a street, gradually achieving revenues of over one million, over ten million, over one billion... and expanding overseas..."
Shen Xiaoxi smiled and looked at Meng Shurong.
Meng Shurong nodded and looked at the entrepreneurs thoughtfully.
Unconsciously, a word came to his mind.
That word is "brand"!
…………………………
"From the beginning, he has been building his own brand..."
"Whether it's giving year-end bonuses, whether it's past entrepreneurial experiences, or those businesses that have worked with him..."
"He has always portrayed the noun 'success' to perfection."
"In the past two years, Zhang Sheng's personal brand value has been very successful..."
"This is like an unchecked golden sign, constantly reminding everyone that as long as you follow him, you will succeed..."
"Even we couldn't help but fall into Zhang Sheng's 'brand' aura..."
"Rather than saying he is collecting money, it is more accurate to say that he is dividing the cake..."
"And those small-scale capital-seeking entrepreneurs are going crazy, competing and rushing to the front..."
I estimate that this time, he can at least raise over a billion in funding...
“……”
[Red Forest Capital], full name [Red Forest Investment Co., Ltd.].
May 23rd.
Pang Lei sat in the office of [Red Forest Capital], with his head down, looking at Zhang Sheng's recent schedule.
The financial analyst Bobby next to him is analyzing a series of projects introduced by Zhang Sheng Company earnestly.
From the "Game Club" project to the "Advertising project," from the "Live-streaming project" to the "New Industry Cooperation project"... Bobby analyzes each project in a highly insightful manner.
However, Pang Lei pushed his glasses and continued to stare at Zhang Sheng's itinerary.
Recently...
Their main projects at Red Forest Capital have been divided into two parts.
One part is the analysis of future investment projects, which remains the same as before.
And the other part is Zhang Sheng...
Zhang Sheng is such an extraordinary person!
From the group-buying industry to the food delivery industry, from the live-streaming industry to the gaming industry...
He almost stepped on all the hot trends. When they [Redsen Capital] were contemplating whether this project would be the next big thing, Zhang Sheng had already taken the lead and not only set the rules but also reaped the rewards of the era!
Everything is too magical, so magical that even Red Forest Capital has to consider Zhang Sheng's itinerary as one of the future investment directions...
Just as Pang Lei was pondering carefully about the next path to take, Bobby's phone rang, and he picked up a call beside him.
Approximately ten minutes later.
Bobby came back with a somewhat complicated expression.
"All the spots for Zhang Sheng's [Esports Club] have been sold out, a total of 300 million RMB for ten esports club spots."
“……”
"In just one day, Zhang Sheng has sold nearly 50 advertising spaces, ranging from shampoo to clothing brands, from speakers to washing machines... with a total revenue of 510 million."
“……”
After Bobby finished speaking, there was silence in the entire office.
Pang Lei lit a cigarette and looked at the lawsuit between Zhang Sheng and [Tengji Technology] on the computer while smoking.
As he looked on...
He couldn't help but feel a slight sense of fragmentation in his mind.
On the one hand, Zhang Sheng's reputation online seemed to prove that he was determined to compete fiercely with "Tencent Tech", this time in a large-scale war of attrition!
This time, suddenly reaping the market seems to be accumulating more capital and preparing to gamble with Tengji Technology for a long time!
On the other hand, he seems to think that Zhang Sheng is not a timid person. It is really irrational to fight social software with Tengji Technology this time. Could there be any other deep meaning?
"Fighting against Tengjike Technology in social software is truly irrational, but what if we win? If we win, he will be the next Tengjike Technology..."
"There will never be a shortage of gamblers when faced with enormous profits. Zhang Sheng is very clever, but he is still young..."
"Being young is capital, it is fearlessness."
"He is very short of money."
"To compete head-on with big brands like Tengji Technology, one or two billion is not enough..."
“……”
Bobby seemed to perceive Pang Lei's contemplation, and then a smile appeared on his face.
It's as if...
Just to verify Bobby's words usually.
Pang Lei's phone rang.
Pang Lei's eyes instantly became serious when he saw the caller ID.
Then...
He answered the phone.
"Mr. Pang..."
"Hey, Mr. Zhang, what's up? Why do you have time to call me?"
"Are you available?"
"Yes, I am available anytime. Mr. Zhang, did the sun rise from the west today? Haha..."
"Boss Pang, don't laugh at me... I called you today to talk about phones..."
"Talk about phones, what phones?"
"I want to sell a portion of the shares of the phone company【Blueberry】. You invested 10% of the shares, and I personally hold 15%. I want to sell 15 shares."
On the other end of the phone,
张胜沉默片刻，用一种很严肃的口吻说出了这句话。
"Now, the operating condition of the Blueberry mobile phone is good, and the brand value has just increased. Even if you sell it now... you won't be able to sell much, at most 150 million... Do you still lack this 150 million?"
When Pang Lei heard this, he was first taken aback and then felt incredulous.
Could Zhang Sheng really have gone crazy?
"Mr. Pang, as you know, I want to start Tengji. I need money..."
"Zhang, Zhang, you need to calm down. There's no need to engage in a battle of attrition with Tengji Tech."
"Pang, are you interested? If you are, I can talk to you about equity transfer. If you're not, I'll talk to other investors about equity transfer."
"Zhang, my buddy, don't be impulsive. How about this, I'll stay in the office, and tonight, I'll dedicate my time to you... Let's have a good talk about collaboration."
"Okay, I'll be downstairs..."
"I'll come down and pick you up..."
"Good."
Pang Lei walked downstairs.
Then...
He saw a weary-looking Zhang Sheng, who seemed to be forcing himself to stay alert.
What happened to Zhang Sheng?
Has he been pushed to such an extent by Tencent Technology?
(A series of problems such as pulmonary edema and alveolar rupture... not cancer thank goodness...)
(Hospitalized for nearly 6 days, pulmonary infection, had IV for 6 days...)
(I'm still alive...)
(Normal updates will resume tomorrow...)
(End of this chapter)
In 2008, the financial crisis plunged the world into an unprecedented economic quagmire.
In that year, countless entrepreneurs looked at various news on Wall Street, witnessing history while also being extremely pessimistic about the future.
2008 may have been the year with the fewest entrepreneurs and the lowest capital...
In 2009, the gloom of the financial crisis still lingered, but the overall situation was gradually stabilizing.
The capital that had been lying dormant for a year started to stir, with many turning their attention to China, a country that had been less affected by the financial crisis.
From food to machinery, from medicine to computers...
Almost every day, there are capital-entering games, searching for the new trends of the era, and fantasizing about becoming the pig of the new era.
And so, the monumental "Battle of a Thousand Groups" began.
In April 2011, after half a year of intense fighting, the exhausting "Battle of a Thousand Groups" came to an end amidst countless gazes...
Some people regret, some people sigh, and some people think it's magical.
However, a name called "Zhang Sheng" resounds in the Chinese entrepreneurial circle with the "Thousand Group Battle".
And the story about Zhang Sheng...
Among countless praises on the internet, it is almost "mythologized".
…………………………
May 23rd.
Meng Shurong stood at the entrance of [nc entertainment], his gaze fixed on the long queues in the distance.
After some hesitation and with a complicated look, he finally walked in.
In the past year, Oubang Integrated Ceiling has gradually grown from a small store that nobody cared about to the number one exporter in the integrated ceiling industry in China.
In 2010, the total sales of integrated ceilings nationwide were approximately 5 billion. The sales of 【OU BANG Integrated Ceiling】 reached nearly 500 million, which is something that was unimaginable in the past.
In the year 2010, Meng Shurong constantly traveled between China and overseas, receiving never-ending phone calls almost every day, even during the Lunar New Year, while being in a foreign land.
On the thirtieth day of the year...
Meng Shurong had some alcohol and decided to give Zhang Sheng a phone call, wanting to chat about various things that happened throughout the year.
However, Zhang Sheng seemed busy, as after the call was connected, the conversation ended after a few sentences.
He is busy, but Zhang Sheng is even busier...
As their careers are getting more and more successful, in this year-long time, the number of times he can truly talk to Zhang Sheng can be counted on one hand, and the number of times they can meet up, have tea and chat is even less.
Until May of this year.
当【欧邦集成吊顶】差不多稳定了国内外市场以后，孟树荣这才稍微空了一些，关注了下网络上的动态。
Unexpectedly, there are news everywhere online about Zhang Sheng's conflict with [Tengji Technology].
“General Meng1”
“General Shen, hello. Is Mr. Zhang available?”
“Mr. Zhang is not here…”
"Oh, Mr. Shen, is there any project that I can invest in?"
"Mr. Meng, are you also interested in investing?"
"Yeah."
"Well, it seems that there are no projects currently available for you to invest in. Your Oubang Integrated Ceiling is already our sister brand..."
“……”
【nc entertainment】It is more bustling than Meng Shurong imagined.
In the hall, it is packed with people.
Meng Shurong quickly found Shen Xiaoxi, who was busy and sweating, due to his status. After a brief conversation, Meng Shurong realized that Zhang Sheng did not need his help.
Through the office window, Meng Shurong looked outside and saw countless entrepreneurs and investors squeezing in eagerly.
"Although Zhang Zong just started with a giant like Tengji Technology, your success story is more inspiring than any advertisement. The better and more successful your Oubang Integrated Ceiling's turnover is, the more confidence those entrepreneurs will have in Zhang Zong... After all, everyone yearns to be like you, starting from a small shop on a street, gradually achieving revenues of over one million, over ten million, over one billion... and expanding overseas..."
Shen Xiaoxi smiled and looked at Meng Shurong.
Meng Shurong nodded and looked at the entrepreneurs thoughtfully.
Unconsciously, a word came to his mind.
That word is "brand"!
…………………………
"From the beginning, he has been building his own brand..."
"Whether it's giving year-end bonuses, whether it's past entrepreneurial experiences, or those businesses that have worked with him..."
"He has always portrayed the noun 'success' to perfection."
"In the past two years, Zhang Sheng's personal brand value has been very successful..."
"This is like an unchecked golden sign, constantly reminding everyone that as long as you follow him, you will succeed..."
"Even we couldn't help but fall into Zhang Sheng's 'brand' aura..."
"Rather than saying he is collecting money, it is more accurate to say that he is dividing the cake..."
"And those small-scale capital-seeking entrepreneurs are going crazy, competing and rushing to the front..."
I estimate that this time, he can at least raise over a billion in funding...
“……”
[Red Forest Capital], full name [Red Forest Investment Co., Ltd.].
May 23rd.
Pang Lei sat in the office of [Red Forest Capital], with his head down, looking at Zhang Sheng's recent schedule.
The financial analyst Bobby next to him is analyzing a series of projects introduced by Zhang Sheng Company earnestly.
From the "Game Club" project to the "Advertising project," from the "Live-streaming project" to the "New Industry Cooperation project"... Bobby analyzes each project in a highly insightful manner.
However, Pang Lei pushed his glasses and continued to stare at Zhang Sheng's itinerary.
Recently...
Their main projects at Red Forest Capital have been divided into two parts.
One part is the analysis of future investment projects, which remains the same as before.
And the other part is Zhang Sheng...
Zhang Sheng is such an extraordinary person!
From the group-buying industry to the food delivery industry, from the live-streaming industry to the gaming industry...
He almost stepped on all the hot trends. When they [Redsen Capital] were contemplating whether this project would be the next big thing, Zhang Sheng had already taken the lead and not only set the rules but also reaped the rewards of the era!
Everything is too magical, so magical that even Red Forest Capital has to consider Zhang Sheng's itinerary as one of the future investment directions...
Just as Pang Lei was pondering carefully about the next path to take, Bobby's phone rang, and he picked up a call beside him.
Approximately ten minutes later.
Bobby came back with a somewhat complicated expression.
"All the spots for Zhang Sheng's [Esports Club] have been sold out, a total of 300 million RMB for ten esports club spots."
“……”
"In just one day, Zhang Sheng has sold nearly 50 advertising spaces, ranging from shampoo to clothing brands, from speakers to washing machines... with a total revenue of 510 million."
“……”
After Bobby finished speaking, there was silence in the entire office.
Pang Lei lit a cigarette and looked at the lawsuit between Zhang Sheng and [Tengji Technology] on the computer while smoking.
As he looked on...
He couldn't help but feel a slight sense of fragmentation in his mind.
On the one hand, Zhang Sheng's reputation online seemed to prove that he was determined to compete fiercely with "Tencent Tech", this time in a large-scale war of attrition!
This time, suddenly reaping the market seems to be accumulating more capital and preparing to gamble with Tengji Technology for a long time!
On the other hand, he seems to think that Zhang Sheng is not a timid person. It is really irrational to fight social software with Tengji Technology this time. Could there be any other deep meaning?
"Fighting against Tengjike Technology in social software is truly irrational, but what if we win? If we win, he will be the next Tengjike Technology..."
"There will never be a shortage of gamblers when faced with enormous profits. Zhang Sheng is very clever, but he is still young..."
"Being young is capital, it is fearlessness."
"He is very short of money."
"To compete head-on with big brands like Tengji Technology, one or two billion is not enough..."
“……”
Bobby seemed to perceive Pang Lei's contemplation, and then a smile appeared on his face.
It's as if...
Just to verify Bobby's words usually.
Pang Lei's phone rang.
Pang Lei's eyes instantly became serious when he saw the caller ID.
Then...
He answered the phone.
"Mr. Pang..."
"Hey, Mr. Zhang, what's up? Why do you have time to call me?"
"Are you available?"
"Yes, I am available anytime. Mr. Zhang, did the sun rise from the west today? Haha..."
"Boss Pang, don't laugh at me... I called you today to talk about phones..."
"Talk about phones, what phones?"
"I want to sell a portion of the shares of the phone company【Blueberry】. You invested 10% of the shares, and I personally hold 15%. I want to sell 15 shares."
On the other end of the phone,
张胜沉默片刻，用一种很严肃的口吻说出了这句话。
"Now, the operating condition of the Blueberry mobile phone is good, and the brand value has just increased. Even if you sell it now... you won't be able to sell much, at most 150 million... Do you still lack this 150 million?"
When Pang Lei heard this, he was first taken aback and then felt incredulous.
Could Zhang Sheng really have gone crazy?
"Mr. Pang, as you know, I want to start Tengji. I need money..."
"Zhang, Zhang, you need to calm down. There's no need to engage in a battle of attrition with Tengji Tech."
"Pang, are you interested? If you are, I can talk to you about equity transfer. If you're not, I'll talk to other investors about equity transfer."
"Zhang, my buddy, don't be impulsive. How about this, I'll stay in the office, and tonight, I'll dedicate my time to you... Let's have a good talk about collaboration."
"Okay, I'll be downstairs..."
"I'll come down and pick you up..."
"Good."
Pang Lei walked downstairs.
Then...
He saw a weary-looking Zhang Sheng, who seemed to be forcing himself to stay alert.
What happened to Zhang Sheng?
Has he been pushed to such an extent by Tencent Technology?
(A series of problems such as pulmonary edema and alveolar rupture... not cancer thank goodness...)
(Hospitalized for nearly 6 days, pulmonary infection, had IV for 6 days...)
(I'm still alive...)
(Normal updates will resume tomorrow...)
(End of this chapter)