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madman!

This was Jack Ma’s first thought after hearing what Wang Donglai said.

In the market, the two products, Toutiao and Neihan, alone have increased the valuation of Galaxy Technology by tens of billions.

Not to mention the patents held by Galaxy Technology, the patent licensing fees collected from major mobile phone manufacturers every year are also a huge source of income.

Beyond this, the commercial value of semi-solid-state batteries is well understood by those who understand them.

As a result, Wang Donglai, who controlled nearly 100% of Galaxy Technology's shares, actually said that he wanted to use Galaxy Technology to conduct a large-scale social experiment.

Jack Ma simply couldn't understand this kind of behavior.

Not only do he not make money and enjoy it, but he also wants to share his money with others to verify his ideas.

What's the difference between this and a madman.

Although I had heard of some of Wang Donglai’s ideas before.

However, after this in-depth communication, Jack Ma understood more clearly how strange Wang Donglai's ideas were.

Yes.

It is difficult to describe Jack Ma. After thinking for a long time, I can only use the word "weird" to describe him.

As a businessman, Wang Donglai does not value money and offers his employees high salaries, benefits and other entertainment options.

As a scholar, I also focus on business.

As a young man, I don’t like to enjoy myself, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I don’t buy luxury cars, and I don’t have any high consumption.

As a test-taker born in a farming family, Wang Donglai did not show the arrogance that people who have been poor for a long time suddenly become rich show.

It can be said that from all aspects, Wang Donglai does not behave like a man of his age.

Shocked, Jack Ma fell silent.

He really didn't know what to say.

If Wang Donglai was a greedy person, Jack Ma would not be surprised or worried. It would just be a matter of giving up some interests.

If Wang Donglai is a short-sighted person, Jack Ma doesn't care. The main reason why he wants to invest in Galaxy Technology is just to make money.

If Wang Donglai was a simple scholar, that would be simple. With Jack Ma's rich experience in the business world over the years, he could easily handle the situation.

But Wang Donglai is not...

"Boss Wang, if someone else said this, I would definitely not believe it."

"But when it comes to Mr. Wang, I believe it!"

"But, Mr. Wang, have you ever thought that what you are doing is actually immature?"

"Galaxy Technology currently has only tens of thousands of employees. Even if we combine the upstream and downstream of many business lines, the number of employees that can be affected is only hundreds of thousands or millions of people."

"It is undoubtedly a fantasy to think that this can change these people and influence the whole society."

"Besides, doing so may not necessarily be a good thing for Galaxy Technology."

"I think Mr. Wang also knows that business activities in modern society are not done by one family alone, but require cooperation."

"It's a good thing to distribute profits to employees, but ignoring the interests of shareholders can easily lead to more problems."

"I have said so much just to tell Mr. Wang that ideals are beautiful, but reality is cruel."

"Some things are holistic and structural problems. Not only are there huge obstacles to change, but it also takes a long time."

"We are just businessmen. Mr. Wang must also understand the saying of scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans."

"Although we have entered modern society and the status of merchants has been improved, their status is still lower than that of scholars, which means there are many things that we cannot touch."

"Qianda's old Wang once said that when doing business, one should be close to the government and stay away from politics."

"That's right. As businessmen, we only need to do what we are supposed to do. If we try to touch other things, we will probably end up with nothing."

"Mr. Wang may be young and have his own ideas. He wants to build a career and realize his dreams."

"If that's the case, I think it would be better for Mr. Wang to pursue a career in government. After many years, he might actually be able to do this."

"But if you do these things as a businessman, I'm afraid the gains will outweigh the losses."

Jack Ma spoke very seriously and patiently.

"I understand what Mr. Ma said, but I am still young and I don't have many material desires. Life is only 36,000 days long, so I might as well be brave and give it a try, so as to make the most of my life in this world."

Wang Donglai had a faint smile on his face and spoke with a firm tone.

Jack Ma took a deep breath, but was not discouraged. Instead, he continued, “Isn’t Mr. Wang afraid that Galaxy Technology will fail?”

Hearing Jack Ma say this, Wang Donglai laughed even more.

"Mr. Ma, which domestic companies do you think can pose a threat to Galaxy Technology?"

"Was it Huawei? Or Central International? Or BAT?"

Wang Donglai didn't give Jack Ma any face and asked directly.

However, without waiting for Jack Ma to answer, Wang Donglai continued, "Actually, I'm not worried about this at all."

"In terms of efficiency, capitalism is more advantageous than feudalism."

"But I once read a sentence in a book that I think is very true: many entrepreneurs in our country are not even capitalists. Capitalists focus on efficiency and only need their employees to create value."

"However, although many people have received modern education, their core is still the feudal small landlord mentality. They are not even worthy of being big landlords. They treat their employees as their own serfs and private property. Seeing employees idle is more painful than taking their lives, no matter how much benefit the employees can bring or how much profit they can create."

"They only have one idea, that is, their employees cannot rest, just like slaves who sell themselves. As long as they are not dead, they cannot stop working."

"In modern society, the relationship between employees and bosses is very clear. Employees work and bosses give them wages. Wages are the compensation that bosses pay employees for their work in the form of money. They are legally binding and are not rewards given out of the boss's heart. The two are completely different."

"However, there are some bosses who regard the wages that should be given to employees as charity, thinking that the employees' ability to make money is out of their kindness. They still regard their employees as their own personal dependence, without any modern business sense at all."

"Capitalists are not like this. As long as the profits created by employees are high enough and the benefits they bring are great enough, they can offer high salaries."

"And those so-called entrepreneurs in China don't even understand capitalism. At most, they have a semi-feudal and semi-colonial mentality. They don't dare to learn capitalism to plunder other countries and accumulate assets. They only dare to stay in the country to exploit their own people and sell their own country's resources at a low price. They are domineering at home and fawning abroad."

"With this kind of mentality, it is impossible for a great company to be born!"

"Mr. Ma, Taotian Group's development model has long been used in the West. Even Alipay is not a new thing. In my opinion, what Mr. Ma can praise is Ant Forest, which has indeed done a good thing."

"Other things, such as changing banks, promoting logistics development, and popularizing online shopping models, these things, even if there is no Mr. Ma, there will be Mr. Niu and Mr. Yang. This is inevitable when technology develops to a certain stage."

"Without the country building a communication network, improving the communication and road infrastructure, and making the Internet accessible to every village, how could online shopping develop to such an extent?"

"These huge costs were borne by the state, which led to the rapid development and huge profits of Taotian Group."

"If all these things need to be built and undertaken by Taotian Group, I think Mr. Ma would not devote himself to this field, but would choose other entrepreneurial directions." "It's not that Mr. Ma has no contribution, but if we talk about the facts, Mr. Ma's contribution is based on this era, not that Mr. Ma promoted the development of the era."

"I have no intention to question or belittle Mr. Ma. I am just stating a fact."

Jack Ma's face turned dark. Wang Donglai's words were tantamount to completely denying him.

According to Wang Donglai, the things he did were not worth mentioning at all.

The only thing worth mentioning is the Ant Forest.

He wanted to refute Wang Donglai, but what he said turned out to be: "It seems that Mr. Wang is very confident in Galaxy Technology."

Wang Donglai did not answer the question directly, but said: "It's not that I have confidence in Galaxy Technology, but I have always believed in one thing, that is, the development of productivity should be like wheat having three growth methods, not eight patterns of flower rolls."

“No matter how well online shopping, social networking, and gaming are done, or how high their market capitalization is, their contribution to human civilization is far less than a technological breakthrough.”

"As an enterprise, we should actively assume social responsibility and principal responsibility."

"If everything is just for making money, then how can such an enterprise be considered a great company?"

"It's not that I have confidence in Galaxy Technology, but I believe that Galaxy Technology is on the right track."

Jack Ma didn't know what his mood was at the moment.

There was anger, rage, shock, confusion, and a hint of bewilderment.

"Boss Wang, after all you've said, can I understand that this is a polite rejection?"

Jack Ma didn't want to dwell on it any longer, so he just asked directly.

Hearing Jack Ma say this, Wang Donglai kept smiling.

"Mr. Ma, I have said so much, not to reject you, but to explain my philosophy to you."

"It is irresponsible to invest in a company without even understanding the founder's ideas. Mr. Ma should understand this."

"Yinghe Technology is not short of money or financing, so it also needs to examine and screen its partners and shareholders."

"I need someone who can accept my philosophy and is willing to work with Galaxy Technology."

"Before this, the amount of investment capital is secondary."

"Mr. Ma, through this conversation, you should have a more comprehensive understanding of me and a clear understanding of the future development of Galaxy Technology."

"If Mr. Ma can accept my ideas and is willing to develop together with Galaxy Technology, I will not refuse Mr. Ma's investment."

"So, whether or not to invest depends on Mr. Ma's opinion."

Wang Donglai’s meaning was expressed very clearly, and this was also what he truly thought.

A thoughtful look gradually appeared on Jack Ma's face.

After thinking for a while, he still didn't make a direct decision.

Originally, before coming here, Jack Ma had already made up his mind that he must invest in the shares.

However, after hearing what Wang Donglai said, Jack Ma couldn't help but feel a little hesitant.

Galaxy Technology does have technology and great potential.

However, according to the development model mentioned by Wang Donglai, investing in it may not bring sufficient profits.

Focus on research and development, and want to improve employees' wages, benefits and welfare.

There is no problem with these.

Jack Ma gritted his teeth and agreed.

However, Wang Donglai's ideas on other aspects were beyond Jack Ma's acceptance.

Given the valuation of Galaxy Technology, even if Jack Ma lowers his share requirement, the amount of money he will have to invest will still be considerable.

Therefore, Jack Ma, who has always been decisive in killing, couldn't help but hesitate.

In the end, Jack Ma decided to put the matter aside for the time being.

"Mr. Wang, if there are problems with market valuation and share allocation, I will have no objection. I will add money if necessary and adjust shares if necessary. But this has nothing to do with these."

"A true businessman shouldn't think so much. I need to think about it carefully. I hope Mr. Wang can understand."

Wang Donglai nodded and said, "It's normal for Mr. Ma to have concerns. I can understand that."

Having said that, Wang Donglai knew in his heart that Jack Ma's words were just an excuse.

Judging from Jack Ma’s speech at the Bund later, Jack Ma is not an honest businessman.

The waiter contradicted the industrial and commercial department, showing the arrogance of Taotian Group.

In his speech at the Bund, Jack Ma was blatantly attacking the banking system.

The listing of Alipay was an audacious and greedy act.

Not to mention what Jack Ma revealed in many of his speeches.

Things like 'I don't care about money, I'm not interested in money', 'The happiest time for me was when I was a teacher earning 91 yuan a month', 'The biggest mistake in my life was creating Alibaba', etc.

These words should be listened to in reverse. If anyone thinks that this is what Jack Ma really thinks, then it is too naive.

Some things have not happened yet, and some golden sentences have not appeared yet, so Jack Ma still has a good reputation on the Internet at this time.

Perhaps, only Wang Donglai knows the true face of Jack Ma.

Just as Wang Donglai was thinking about what Jack Ma would do in the future, Jack Ma suddenly asked a question.

"Mr. Wang, will your company's plan to relax investment restrictions be made public to the outside world?"

When Wang Donglai heard Jack Ma ask this, he instantly understood Jack Ma’s true thoughts.

"Mr. Ma, there is no rush for this matter. Galaxy Technology's current cash flow is still relatively healthy and can be turned around. Financing and equity investment is also a big deal and needs to be seriously considered."

"However, I will not keep this news strictly confidential. If it gets out and someone comes to me, I will not deny it."

At this point, Wang Donglai suddenly thought of something and said, "Mr. Ma, there is one thing I need to say first. Although I don't agree with the market's valuation of Galaxy Technology, we still have a rough valuation range internally."

"Our internal valuation will also continue to rise with the passage of time and the development of technology. So, this is one valuation at the moment, and maybe after a while, it will be another valuation."

"I'll tell Mr. Ma in advance, so that he won't think I'm raising the price."

Jack Ma laughed heartily and said, "I understand that. It's normal. I can understand it."

However, Jack Ma did not expect that he would soon regret saying this. (End of this chapter)