You call this entrepreneurship?

Chapter 164: Forming a Group to Fool
Xiong Xiaoge only got the news the next day. When he hurried over, Zheng Nan from Sequoia had already arrived earlier.

"Why didn't our investors be informed of such a big move in advance?" Xiong Xiaoge said, half surprised and half complaining.

Qin Shaoyan said very calmly, "It was just an idea in the early stage. After careful investigation and research, I formed a relatively complete plan."

"As soon as the plan comes out, I will notify you and Mr. Zheng as soon as possible."

Xiong Xiaoge picked up the information and browsed it carefully. The expression on his face was first confusion, then shock, and finally joy.

"Mr. Qin, your plan is great!" Xiong Xiaoge exclaimed after reading the information, "It's really great."

What's the advantage of Qin Shaoyan's plan?

The good thing is that this plan mainly costs Facebook’s money.

The publicity and promotion plan seems to be focused on Facebook in the United States, which conducts promotional activities around the world, while the campus network is just a ride-on, making the last leg.

However, the campus network itself is for the Chinese market and has no ambition or necessity to go abroad.

"I have already communicated with the officials, and they have taken this plan away for study."

This publicity activity is definitely inseparable from the strong support of administrative agencies. For example, the setting of competition venues, transportation, and security coordination all need to be done by administrative agencies.

After Facebook in the United States set off a wave of public opinion around the world, the campus network can achieve twice the result with half the effort by taking advantage of this popularity to promote it domestically.

Zheng Nan didn't care, "It's okay to spend money. You have to spend the money as long as things are done."

Zheng Nan flipped through the plan and pondered for a moment, "Mr. Qin, in China, we only listed two cities in the north and south. Isn't it too few? Why should we add a few more?"

Qin Shaoyan said modestly, "My relationship is just like that. It is definitely not as good as the two of you. The main force depends on Mr. Xiong for public relations lobbying."

"It's a bit short." Qin Shaoyan was a little helpless, "This plan is for Facebook to see. I didn't add more details about China."

"Then we need to negotiate with those long-distance runners who are hired with money. They are also paid to do things. It will cost money to let them run more places."

The relationship with investors does not need to be wasted. At this time, more relationships will increase the chance of success.

Xiong Xiaoge pondered for a moment while holding the information in his hand, and reminded: "Our publicity and promotion activities need the support of the administrative agency, so that it will be more convenient."

This is called spending a small amount of money to do big things!
Zheng Nan is also very satisfied with this plan and feels that the budget of 200 million is well spent.

"Mr. Qin, just do other things well first. We will handle the public relations for the administrative agency."

Xiong Xiaoge and Zheng Nan were stunned for a moment, looking at Qin Shaoyan with incredible eyes.

Xiong Xiaoge did not delay, and said solemnly, "This matter must be taken seriously, so I will put aside this old face to speak up."

Seeing Xiong Xiaoge taking care of everything, Qin Shaoyan smiled slightly.

Xiong Xiaoge was overjoyed, "It will be better if you have this relationship, and you will be more confident in doing things."

Xiong Xiaoge said happily, "I will definitely support Mr. Qin's work. The three of us will work hard to make the campus network bigger and stronger."

Zheng Nan nodded, "Please ask Mr. Xiong to run around. Mr. Xiong has many connections and seniority, and he has some face in the administrative agency."

"My plan is to add two to three more cities. The specific locations are still under consideration. After all, we need to communicate with the local administrative agencies before deciding."

Qin Shaoyan said calmly, "I also have some connections in the administrative agency, and I relied on acquaintances to submit the plan."

"I didn't see it, Mr. Qin kept it secret." Zheng Nan sighed with emotion.

"Okay." Qin Shaoyan nodded in agreement, "I will ask Facebook to communicate with them and sign an additional agreement. We will draw up a contract for activities in China."

"If it doesn't work, hire some foreigners in China and let them join in the fun. They don't need to finish the job, just show their faces at the beginning."

Zheng Nan nodded in agreement, "This method is not bad, it costs less."

Xiong Xiaoge glanced at Qin Shaoyan and said nothing. But I sighed in my heart, Qin Shaoyan is not only very capable, but also has an active mind.

It can not only give you a high-end international style, but also put down the air and be down-to-earth.

Xiong Xiaoge played with the information in his hand. As long as this thing is done, Dazhong.com will most likely be destroyed.

Here Qin Shaoyan and Zheng Nan got together, lying on the table looking at the map and studying the city where the event would be held.

"We must go to Shanghai. It would be unreasonable not to come to this international metropolis." Zheng Nan pointed at the Yangtze River Delta and said, "Besides, the headquarters of Dazhong.com is here, so it is of strategic significance to launch it in Shanghai."

"I'm afraid that Dazhong.com will cause trouble, so the Shanghai stock market will join the list first." Qin Shaoyan pointed out, "Yangcheng will definitely go."

"Yanjing, Jinling, Yangcheng..." Zheng Nan frowned and thought, "Including Shanghai, there are only four."

"Add one more at most, five is the limit." Qin Shaoyan replied, "A total of 200 million, no more money will be enough."

"If you don't have money, you can still raise money," Xiong Xiaoge said nonchalantly, "Mr. Qin, do you want money? As long as you ask for money, we will send the money to you."

Qin Shaoyan refused directly and said: "Mr. Xiong, don't be ridiculous. I spend my money in a planned way. I can't spend investors' money uncontrollably."

"In addition to part of the public relations expenses and media promotion expenses, my two hundred million yuan is mainly the cost of local promotion."

"For example, register to send gifts, give money to college students to promote volunteers, and promote materials locally."

"When the college student station promotion plan is launched at the end of the year or next year, I will conduct Series B financing."

"Mr. Qin is more cautious in spending money than us in venture capital." Zheng Nan joked with a smile, "As long as Mr. Qin has needs, we at Sequoia will be the first to follow in the investment."

"Me too." Xiong Xiaoge echoed with a smile.

The three of them laughed together, filling the air with joy.

Xiong Xiaoge began to make calculations with a smile, "We will complete Series B financing this year and Series C financing next year. By 2006, we can go to Nasdaq to ring the bell."

Zheng Nan nodded in agreement, "I also think it will be almost done after the C round, and we can prepare for the IPO."

"It's too early to think about ringing the bell for an IPO." Qin Shaoyan sighed, "I wish there were two people who were so optimistic. Dazhong.com would still be alive and well."

Xiong Xiaoge said confidently, "The collapse of Dazhong.com is only a matter of time and is nothing to worry about."

Qin Shaoyan was speechless as he watched the two people compete.

What's the matter with these venture capital investors? They make a fuss every day and talk all the time but don't do anything practical.

"It's not advisable to open champagne at halftime." Qin Shaoyan interrupted Xiong Xiaoge's thoughts.

"Now it is important that we implement the plan, otherwise everything will be empty talk."

"Okay." Xiong Xiaoge patted his chest, "I'm going to find some connections today."

"Don't rush to get involved. The first thing we need to do is to convince Facebook's venture capital investors." Qin Shaoyan smiled, "Let's find a way to get them to pay willingly."

"Of course, this requires the cooperation of the two bosses."

Xiong Xiaoge asked curiously, "How do you need us to cooperate."

"The first step is to spread the word in the media and find one or two newspapers to publish a story."

"Secondly, when we talked with Sequoia, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs, we directly hinted to them that this activity has received strong support from the Chinese administrative agencies."

Xiong Xiaoge understood in an instant that they were just forming a group to cheat.

(End of this chapter)