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Chapter 667 Inhumanity

Early the next morning, not long after Zhang Yang woke up, Liu Yifei opened her eyes sleepily and wanted to get up.

Zhang Yang looked at Liu Yifei beside him and asked funnyly: "What are you doing up so early?"

"I got up to announce..." Liu Yifei remembered mid-sentence. She didn't need to promote anymore in the past two days.

With the excitement of yesterday's dinner, she could rest directly until the end of the World Internet Conference.

When I return to the capital, I will take a look at the situation and decide whether to promote it once or twice.

So Liu Yifei, who was halfway up, lay down again and covered her head with the quilt.

A muffled voice came out from under the quilt: "I want to go back to sleep, no one should disturb me."

Zhang Yang smiled and shook his head, then went to wash up and exercise.

Just like Liu Yifei thought, with that photo of the dinner party, she really didn't need to publicize it.

The discussion on the Internet has exploded. One photo can make them imagine the plot of three days and three nights. They are talking about it!

Xiao Wang next door to Xiao Chen: Finally, a woman appeared at the boss’s dinner party, and my goddess Sissi ((ˊωˋ*)).

Reward ten yuan to watch pirated copies: Is the person next to Ding Lei his wife? Someone who knows can tell me.

Nancheng Wenjiu: Just try it yourself and you will know.

Ruffian Qi: You must be funny! The boss lady of Chawangyi uses Baidu, what does Ding Lei think?

Dreaming about you: Zhou Hongyi from 365 is actually with Brother Ma. Is this the great reconciliation of the century?

Seeing only the flowers but not the red: Is there still a great reconciliation? It is estimated that they have reconciled a long time ago, and businessmen put their interests first.

Yijue: This is the most luxurious dinner party in the Eastern Hemisphere!

HH Xia Chong: Why is there no old horse?

Sangbiao from Dongguan Street: Maybe he is a landlord who is too embarrassed to steal the limelight from his guests.

What you lack gets: It is said that Lao Ma and Ding Lei have a bad relationship.

Then let’s change the situation: Is it possible that they are no longer on the same level? It is said that Lao Ma eats with foreign bigwigs.

Chen Ruyi: Haha ()

Zuo Lengchan, the invincible Thousand-Armed Tathagata with his iron palm: Sissi is so beautiful.

Saying goodbye to dreams: You have to say this, everyone knows it.

Tianxia Wushuang 0000: This pen has arrived for Zhang Yang again.

Ordinary life in the world: Yes, but this time he is taking Sissy, so I will let him pretend for once.

Pig World 2113: My mouth is watering when I see what the big guys are eating.

Terminal: The name above is correct.

Pei Chen 161715: I think the Internet Conference should return to the conference itself.

This discussion can be said to be very intense, even Liu Yifei did not occupy much space.

The final impact of this incident on "Extreme Escape" will not be known until tomorrow.

Zhang Yang and Liu Yifei spent the day wandering around Wuzhen.

In the evening, Zhang Yang set off again with Zhang Yiming and his assistant. This time Liu Yifei did not follow.

When they arrived at a small farmhouse that the assistant had reserved in advance, Zhang Yang and the others were the first to arrive.

Because they were more than an hour ahead of schedule.

After Zhang Yang arrived, he asked his assistant: "Is the mountain spring water ready?"

The assistant nodded and Zhang Yang waved to him to get it. Today he would personally make tea for the guests who came over.

By about five o'clock, Rebus and Yu Dazui almost arrived, and Zhang Yang had a nice chat with them.

Yu Dazui suddenly said: "Zhang Yang, why did you suddenly come to us to discuss the video website this time?"

"You are also interested, aren't you?" Zhang Yang said with a smile.

If they weren't interested, they wouldn't come.

Rebus and Yu Dazui both laughed.

They chatted for less than ten minutes before Li Yanhong arrived with Gong Yu.

After everyone exchanged pleasantries, Zhang Yang led them to the living room and told his assistant: "Let them cook."

The assistant nodded and asked the chef to start cooking.

Several people were chatting, and no one was talking about serious matters.

About half an hour later, the assistant came over and said it was time to start the dinner, and Zhang Yang took them to the restaurant.

Six people sat down evenly on the round table, and soon the food was served. Zhang Yang treated them mostly to vegetables this time. Even the meat is all fish, shrimp and other river delicacies, and they are all cooked using the boiling method.

Rebus saw this table and said, "Zhang Yang, you pay great attention to health.

"Just think of clearing your stomach." Zhang Yang said with a smile.

Li Yanhong and the others didn't pay attention. They knew they were going to talk about something today. Zhang Yang didn't even bring out the wine, so everyone drank.

After dinner, Zhang Yang took them to the hall again, then walked aside to bring the tea, then went to bring the boiled water and started making tea for the six of them.

"This time you treated us differently when we were alone. You even made tea for us." Li Yanhong said to Zhang Yang with a smile.

"It was hard for me to find some good Biluochun, otherwise it would be hard to show off." That's right, Zhang Yang used Biluochun again.

After making tea, they drank a few sips and chatted. Zhang Yang took the initiative and said, "Mr. Li invited you here today just to discuss the matter of Aiqiyi."

Li Yanhong also sat up straight and said seriously: "I wonder what you have in mind, Zhang Yang?"

"I should tell you, Mr. Li, what are your thoughts?" Zhang Yang asked.

"Aiqiyi is our high-quality asset of Baidu..." Li Yanhong began to emphasize the importance of iQiyi.

"If that's the case, why do you still need to peel it off from the plating?" Zhang Yang asked with a smile.

Li Yanhong wanted to give Zhang Yang a big look. The domestic Internet has been talking about BAT. People who don’t know BAT think that Bai Pang is the leader, but what is the actual situation? It's completely the other way around. Tengxun's current market value is 1.4 trillion, Ali's market value is 1.2 trillion, and what about their Baiping? Only a fraction of theirs is left, just over 3000 billion.

Part of the reason is that iQiyi, a big cash burner, has dragged down its financial results, so he wants to spin it off.

"This is also for the healthier development of iQiyi. Its development has been abnormal under the wings of Baipan." Li Yanhong explained.

"We are planning to launch it in China after privatization. We are very confident in iQiyi's hematopoietic ability..." Gong Yu introduced a bunch of benefits of iQiyi.

"Teng Xun and Ah Li have more money!" Zhang Yang said after hearing this.

Li Yanhong and Gong Yu listened to what Zhang Yang said and did not refute it, because what Zhang Yang said was reality.

"Besides, it is difficult to operate a video website in China. How about I help Mr. Li take over this burden?" Zhang Yang asked.

"Director Zhang, how are you going to pick it up?"

"I'll buy it directly." Zhang Yang said proudly.

Except for Zhang Yiming, several people were tricked by Zhang Yang.

"How to buy it?" Li Yanhong asked curiously. It would be best for Zhang Yang to let Byte run's shares be exchanged.

In this way, their most powerful competitor in the search field has to fight behind iQiyi's back, which will definitely reduce the competitiveness. Moreover, even if it is really developing well, with the current market value of both parties, after the merger, it will be regarded as one of their own.

"All in cash." Zhang Yang said calmly.

Several people were shocked again. iQiyi is now valued at more than 30 billion US dollars, which is converted into about 200 billion yuan.

Li Yanhong and his colleagues currently only have about 200 billion cash flow in their accounts.

But now Zhang Yang can personally spend so much cash, what a rich man!

"I wonder how much Director Zhang is prepared to pay?" Li Yanhong asked seriously.

"$26 million."

"This is very inappropriate. Our iQiyi is now valued at more than 30 billion US dollars." Gong Yu was the first to disagree.

“A valuation is a valuation.”

"That's too little." Li Yanhong also felt it was inappropriate.

"Director Zhang, why don't you invest in iQiyi!" Gong Yu suggested at this time.

Everyone present agreed with his proposal. Rebus had already invested in iQiyi last year, accounting for 1% of the shares. Why was Zhang Yang willing to come over this year when Zhang Yang said he would discuss iQiyi with him.

Because as long as Zhang Yang invests in iQiyi, it will be a major benefit whether it is listed in the United States or domestically.

Zhang Yang’s influence in film and television culture cannot be overemphasized, and he is not willing to give in to the stock market. Isn’t his investment in iQiyi just because he is optimistic about the development of iQiyi? Can this company still be bad?

"Then what price do you want me to buy shares at?" Zhang Yang asked.

There is no problem in letting him invest in iQiyi, but if he settles accounts with Zhang Yang based on a valuation of 30 billion, it is impossible for him to agree.

"26 billion U.S. dollars." Gong Yu tried.

"I think 20 billion is about the same." Zhang Yang directly cut off nearly one-third of the valuation.

A group of people were choked by Zhang Yang's tone again. Do you think this is buying Chinese cabbage? The cutting was so heartbreaking.

Li Yanhong looked at Zhang Yiming who had been with Zhang Yang, as well as Yu Dazui and Rebus who were present, and knew that Zhang Yang personally had no intention of investing in iQiyi.

He stopped beating around the bush and asked directly: "How are you going to invest?"

Zhang Yang didn't say a word, but looked at Zhang Yiming.

"We Bytedance are willing to invest 28% at a valuation of US$5 billion." Zhang Yiming said aloud, and Zhang Yang taught him to say this. I don’t know what the special meaning is.

Li Yanhong and Gong Yu were frightened when they heard Zhang Yiming's quotation. This is exactly the same price they were prepared to pay for privatization.

Warwick is indeed somewhat interested in investing in iQIYI. His TV or smart screen project has already been launched. In addition, it is Zhang Yang's invitation, so he has to give face.

This will make Dazui see that Zhang Yiming’s price is quite low! Then he said: "We in Warwick are also willing to cooperate with 5%."

Rebus actually felt a little complicated. He had invested 1% in Aiqi before, so he naturally hoped that the valuation would be as high as possible. But today, when he was planning to invest in shares, he hoped it would be lower.

When he saw Warwick being so straightforward, he said, "We at Rice are also willing to increase our shares to 5%."

If Li Yanhong and others agree, iQiyi can raise nearly US$4 million today, greatly easing their financial pressure.

Of course, Li Yanhong couldn't agree, so he started arguing with Yu Dazui, Rebus and Zhang Yang.

After a lot of tossing, the investment was finally reached, with iQi valued at US$29.5 billion.

Once the intention is reached, it will be easier to handle. Just wait until the World Internet Conference is over, and they can go back to sign the contract and make announcements.

After the matter was discussed, Warwick and Da Mi didn't have much feelings. They were all settling for their own TV projects.

Baiping Li Yanhong breathed a sigh of relief. At least they wouldn't need to give Aiqiyi a blood transfusion for a long time.

Zhang Yiming also breathed a sigh of relief. He still couldn't quite understand Zhang Yang's strategic requirements.

But because of Zhang Yang's presence in this year's financing, the company's valuation increased by US$2 million. This time, it was acceptable to spend US$1.45 million. Moreover, if there are no special circumstances in the future, Zhang Yang should not interfere in the company's management again.

As the organizer of the game, Zhang Yang picked up the tea cup and said with a smile: "Come, let's drink tea instead of wine to wish our cooperation a success."

Everyone laughed and drank together, and when the business was over, everyone started to leave.

In the end, Rebus stayed. Zhang Yiming saw that he was staying there as if something was wrong, so he took the initiative and said: "Director Zhang, Mr. Lei, I will go back first."

After sending Zhang Yiming away, Rebus said directly to Zhang Yang: "Zhang Yang, if our rice goes public in the future, you should also subscribe for some shares of our rice in advance to give us momentum."

"Mr. Lei, now is not a good time to go public!" Zhang Yang reminded.

The stock market is currently wailing, and going public at this time is not a good option.

"The company's strategic needs." Rebus explained, but he did not elaborate.

(End of this chapter)