There is a bar in Houhai

Chapter 220 Peter Humphrey

When the company was first established, there were only four people. Peter Humphrey, who went bankrupt in the financial crisis in 09 and wanted to jump off the building, Cai Ruiheng, who was laid off by Morgan Stanley and was about to return to Xiangjiang sadly, and Linda, who gave up on herself because of her gay partner looking for a new love.Shen Fang organized these people and established the Wild Fox Angel Investment Company.After just four years of development, this little-known investment company has become the new darling of Wall Street, especially in terms of project selection. As long as the project that Wild Fox Company is fancy, it will be higher in the evaluation of major investment banks. two percent.

Peter let Shen Fang into his office and ordered the secretary to bring coffee.In this office building, Shen Fang didn't prepare the office alone. He often didn't come to the company. When he came, he just talked with Peter or Cai Ruiheng.

Last year, Peter objected to the sale of Groupon shares, thinking it was a cheap sale. Unexpectedly, it was only a year and a half. Groupon was considered by Wall Street to be in a long-term downturn due to its lack of innovation, and many late-entry investors were locked up. in it.

"This is a Thanksgiving gift from Huaxia. It is a set of porcelain specially selected for you in JDZ, the porcelain capital of Huaxia. You will like it."

As an American, Peter likes ceramics from the other side of the ocean, and he was even more excited to see this set of exquisite porcelain handmade by masters.

"Thanks, Charles. This is the best Thanksgiving gift I've ever received this year."

"This is Qian Bin, the assistant I brought from Huaxia. When will we sign a contract with Facebook? After signing the contract, he will stay here to assist you in handling subsequent handover matters."

Shen Fang asked Peter's secretary to bring Qian Bin to Linda's former office, and arranged for someone to bring him all the information about the acquisition so that he could get familiar with the business as soon as possible. After all, it was only a few days before the signing.

Peter said excitedly: "The acquisition offer with Facebook has been filed with the Federal Department of Commerce, and the contract can be signed before the Thanksgiving holiday. The cooperation between Whatsapp and Facebook can be regarded as what they need."

Shen Fang agreed: "The main reason is that Facebook is more advantageous. They have opened up the mobile Internet channel in one fell swoop, making users' sharing and communication more convenient and quicker." Shen Fang thought for a while, and then said: "Peter, do you still remember me? I told you that in the next few years, the mobile Internet will change this society. Traditional PC Internet companies will either transform or be eliminated, just like e-commerce online shopping platforms will gradually replace some small traditional industries.”

Peter sighed: "The world is developing too fast now, and entrepreneurs are getting younger and younger. Middle-aged people like me are about to be abandoned by this era. It will be the era of you people in the future."

Shen Fang comforted him and said: "We are now in Silicon Valley, the most cutting-edge technology in the world. Although new entrepreneurs appear here every day, more entrepreneurs disappear here. So we only need to be responsible for providing due help when they appear, Get out early before it disappears."

After taking a sip of coffee, Shen Fang waited for Peter to digest what he had just said before continuing to discuss the following topic: "Peter, I will keep 30 billion of the 10 billion I gained from this transfer of equity for investment in new industries in Silicon Valley, mainly in favor of Investments in artificial intelligence, mobile internet, and new energy, and the rest of the funds I plan to invest in China."

"Invest in Huaxia? In recent years, China's economic growth rate has been leading the world, and it should be a good market."

"Yes, China's current growth rate is absolutely rapid. With a population of 14 billion, this market is larger than that of Europe and the United States combined. Now China has passed the initial stage of economic development. Gradually from relying on demographic dividends Turning to the system dividend, no matter how much Western countries throw cold water, the prosperity and stability brought about by the current social system of that big country in the East has made him really start to overtake in a corner.”

"If you go to China with me for a period of time, you will know that it has surpassed Japan and Europe to become the second largest economy after the United States, and it is estimated that it will be able to keep pace with the United States in the not-too-distant future. If we can If you join in, you will definitely gain a lot in the future.”

It is related to the direction of the company's development. Peter, as CEO, is responsible for this company. He looked at Shen Fang and said, "I agree with the investment directions you just pointed out. But I still want to say that China will catch up with the United States." As you know, I graduated from the Department of Mathematics at MIT, and I hope to verify it with a mathematical model."

"It's okay, I also hope that you can give me some advice from a professional perspective."

Peter sighed: "The mathematical model can only be used as a reference, not as a basis, otherwise I wouldn't have suffered so badly before."

After Peter and Shen Fang finished talking about Facebook and follow-up plans, they began to reminisce about the old days. Knowing that his daughter Sashan was admitted to his alma mater MIT with excellent grades, Shen Fang was also happy for him.Peter is also very proud and grateful. If he hadn't met Shen Fang when he was on the verge of bankruptcy, I don't know if he would have jumped from upstairs. Shen Fang saved him and even his family.

"I remember that Sassan has practiced equestrianism and participated in American equestrian competitions. When she came to my farm, she liked the red quarter horse very much. Let me give her a thoroughbred horse as a gift for entering school."

"Oh, that's costing you. I thank you for Sassan."

"As long as she likes it, it's also a reward for your work this year."

While the two were chatting, the front desk lady called and said that two project owners from Huaxia had come to seek financing.

"From Huaxia?" Peter looked at Shen Fang and asked in confusion: "Since you and Bob went to Huaxia, we rarely come to Huaxia to seek financing. Did these two hear that you are back?"

Shen Fang looked at Peter and couldn't help laughing: "Call them over, these two people should have met me yesterday, so they came to try their luck today. And their purpose is not to seek financing, but to find a road show underwriters."

After receiving a positive reply from Peter, Tracy brought the two of them to Peter's office. Shen Fang saw that it was Chen Ou and Dai Yushen.

"Ah, it's you!" Seeing Shen Fang, Chen Ou showed a surprised face: "Why are you here?"

"Do you know each other? This is Mr. Shen Fang, the boss of our company." Peter introduced with doubts.

"Mr. Chen, where do we not meet each other in life?" If Shen Fang didn't know that he recognized himself yesterday, Shen Fang would definitely be impressed by his superb acting skills, but just as if he had been spoiled, Shen Fang showed a playful look He looked at the two with a smile.

Dai Yushen answered first: "Mr. Shen, I'm really sorry, Leo was a bit presumptuous yesterday."

"Mr. Shen, I apologize to you. The main reason is that your girlfriend's charm is too great. As long as you are a man, you can't resist it."

Listening to Chen Ou's explanation, Shen Fang said with a smile: "Thank you for your compliment, should I be happy for your compliment, or worried about your coveting?"

Chen Ou quickly waved his hand and said: "Don't dare, I really don't dare, and only elites like you, Mr. Shen, can be worthy of a goddess like her. We are all ordinary people, and we can only look up to her."

"Although I know you are complimenting on purpose, I am still happy for your words." Shen Fang turned to look at Peter: "I won't delay your business talk, I'm going to go shopping with my girlfriend. Wait for you and Zach Please contact Mr. Berg and let me know, I’m in San Francisco recently.”

Shen Fang waved his hands to Chen Ou and Dai Yushen, who looked surprised. No matter what attitude they came with, I believe that Peter's years of experience must be able to judge the feasibility of it more easily than himself.

Peter looked at the expressions of the two, and said proudly: "Mr. Shen never negotiates in detail. He only needs to point out the way forward for us, and he can let us ride the tide of the Internet."

Dai Yushen and Chen Ou looked at each other, their estimate of Wild Fox Company was still wrong, originally they hoped that Shen Fang could help whitewash it for the sake of his compatriots, but he didn't expect that it was this shrewd man in Silicon Valley who finally negotiated with them Peter Humphrey, today seems to be a waste of time.

Shen Fang greeted Qian Bin and asked him to continue to familiarize himself with the information in the company, and then asked Aunt Bessie, who was in charge of administration, to register for him and handle the access card. The job was the same as Linda before, except that the salary was determined by Shen Put direct payment.In the future, he will need to represent Shen Fang to work here for a period of time until the handover with Facebook is completed.

Shen Fang left him the car the two drove, and he called an online car-hailing car through Uber to go to the villa, planning to change cars.

Speaking of Uber, Shen Fang is a little depressed. At present, China's Didi Taxi has been launched, but Uber, the leader of online car-hailing, looks down on the China market. As a shareholder with 8% of the shares, Shen Fang once gave rationalization through Wild Fox Company. Suggestions, hope they enter the Chinese market as soon as possible, but have not received a response. They are now focusing on developing the European market. It is estimated that when they come to their senses, the Chinese market has long been monopolized by Didi.

Back home, Shen Fang drove out his previous car.This silver-gray Aston Martin DB9 was just brought in by the manufacturer for maintenance some time ago. Although it has not been driven for more than a year, it still makes a humming motor roar after starting it, and it is still so powerful and powerful.

After calling Qin Mohan and asking where they were, Shen Fang drove there. Although the United States is known as a country on wheels, the sports car worth 60 million US dollars still attracted the attention of many people on the road.

"Wow, this car is so beautiful, I really want to drive it." Qin Mohan coquettishly grabbed Shen Fang's arm and shook it a few times.

Qin Mohan has always had the desire to race cars in her heart. This is related to the fact that she has lived in the vast and boundless western Xinjiang since she was a child. There is a sense of adventure in her genes.When I was in Yanjing, I drove Shen Fang's sports car many times, but it was really impossible to run in China. Even if you got on the expressway, there would be traffic jams waiting for you.After finally coming to the United States, the land here is sparsely populated, and it is even more important to have a good time.

"If it wasn't for you, why would I find someone in China to apply for an international driver's license for you." Looking at the coquettish Qin Mohan, Shen Fang scratched her upturned nose, which made her coquettishly angry.

"Go shopping by yourself, I'll take her for a ride." She will start working tomorrow, so take her around today to feel the scenery of the Bay Area.

The two drove across the Golden Gate Bridge and came to Sausalito, where there were few people. Shen Fang was relieved to hand over the car to Qin Mohan to drive along the beautiful coastline, from Oakland to Dublin, all the way around the entire Bay Area, nearly [-] kilometers away Let Qin Mohan have enough of it all at once.

Back at Palo Alto's home, Qin Mohan was so excited that he couldn't help himself. The true nature of a female knight made Shen Fang know once again the driving ability of this girl from Western Xinjiang.

(End of this chapter)