Entertainment News: Follow Wang Baoqiang's Rise to Film Emperor

"How much do you need?"

Lin Zhi looked at Ma Yun and asked.

He didn't directly ask Ma Yun what she needed the money for, but he guessed it was for Alibaba, for the current difficult startup, and for that great and lovely cause...

Therefore, I decisively asked how much money the other party needed at the moment.

I just don't want to waste time talking nonsense!

but.

He didn't have much money on him at the moment; the money he had earned from filming recently, all in total, was only around 100,000 yuan.

This is still without much spending, it's all saved from daily expenses.

If he were like Wang Baoqiang, sending money back home every month, he would surely be a proud member of the "moonlight clan" (living paycheck to paycheck).

Therefore, when he asked Ma Yun how much money he needed, it was clear from his tone that he lacked confidence.

If Jack Ma's current funding gap is in the hundreds of thousands or millions... then he will be unable to help!

"I brought my team to Beijing these past few days to buy a batch of used computers to take back and use as a temporary measure... As for funds, another 100,000 yuan should be enough... Do you have that?"

"If not, that's okay, I'll think of something else."

Ma Yun said with a smile.

Although she said that, Ma Yun's eyes still held a hint of expectation as she looked at Lin Zhi.

no way!

Although he knows many people and is good at socializing, and has a good reputation in the current circle, these days, as everyone knows, all people, all systems, and all groups in China are extremely conservative when it comes to business investment, especially internet investment.

Without a special relationship, one would not casually invest money in a private startup.

This is why many internet companies that emerged during this period had foreign investment backgrounds.

It's because domestic venture capitalists and wealthy people are too conservative in this era. They are unsure how this emerging technology, the Internet, will develop in the future.

Therefore, even if they invest a lot of their spare funds in buying and hoarding land, or purchasing antiques and calligraphy and paintings, they are unwilling to invest their money in the novel Internet high-tech industry.

As a result, privately-owned internet high-tech companies established in this era had no choice but to seek foreign investment in their early stages.

Therefore.

Even with Ma Yun's eloquence and ability, and his ability to make connections everywhere, it would be difficult for him to swindle money in China's stagnant and backward investment environment.

It is said that even a hero can be brought down by a single penny, and that is certainly true.

If there were other paths or other methods, Ma Yun wouldn't always place his hopes on Lin Zhi, this star young man.

His current situation is truly difficult!

Because he was too eloquent, he tried to solicit investment everywhere, but not only did he fail to raise any money, he was often mistaken for a swindler!

In short: It's tough!

But that's how starting a business is; it's normal to be difficult.

If success were so easy, the world would be full of business tycoons, and there would be no poor people!

Starting a business is a race among millions, with only one lucky person able to reach the other side. The rest are merely bystanders, destined to perish and become sacrificial lambs.

In a way, it's similar to Lin Zhi's solo foray into the entertainment industry; both faced extraordinary difficulties.

The road ahead is full of thorns, and every step forward is as difficult as climbing to the sky.

However, if one succeeds in the end and achieves the goal, the fruits of success enjoyed will naturally be exceptionally great.

Everything has its advantages and disadvantages; that's the principle!

"Phew~ If 100,000 is enough, I happen to have some. I'll go to the bank and transfer it to you later."

Seeing that Ma Yun was only short of money to buy computers, Lin Zhi breathed a slight sigh of relief and immediately put on a relaxed smile.

"Great! That's wonderful. Aji... you always bring me hope. I feel like you're my savior!"

"If Ali Baba can grow bigger and stronger in the future, you will be the biggest contributor!"

Ma Yun's face immediately lit up with joy, and he patted Lin Zhi's arm vigorously. It was clear that he was genuinely happy that Lin Zhi could provide this funding.

"We're partners, this is only natural," Lin Zhi replied casually with a smile.

Ma Yun suddenly said mysteriously, "I have some good news for you... I've contacted a top talent in the US who will be returning to China to join our team. With him on board, our strength will increase exponentially!"

"Moreover... that big shot has already contacted Goldman Sachs for me. Around October this year, they will join forces with several other foreign investment banks to invest in our Ali in China. At that time, we won't be short of money anymore!"

"The best is yet to come, just you wait, haha..."

After speaking, Ma Yun chuckled a few times with great interest.

It seems that Ahri's good days are just around the corner.

"That 'amazing guy,' is it Tsai Chung-hsin?" Lin Zhi muttered to himself.

Lin Zhi had naturally heard of Cai Zhongxin, one of the unsung heroes who propelled Ahri to her peak in later generations. He was indeed a very capable person, so it was only natural that Ma Yun held him in such high regard.

Even after Ma Yun retired, this man remained at Ah Li, standing his last post.

Moreover, in the previous life, if Cai Zhongxin hadn't helped Ma Yun from behind, Alibaba probably wouldn't have developed so smoothly. It's not impossible that it would have failed in the early stages of its business, just like Ma Yun's two previous failed ventures.

Because the main early venture capital investments that Ali received were all secured by Tsai Chung-hsin through his connections, helping Ma Yun to get them. This allowed Ali to survive until Hsiao-Zi-Ran's entry into the market, which brought in enough funds to quickly expand the company.

therefore……

If Ma Yun has already reached an agreement with Cai Zhongxin, and Cai has agreed to resign from his high-paying job in the United States to return to China to help him start a business and join the Ali family, then Ali Baba is indeed about to usher in a new spring.

These important messages flashed through Lin Zhi's mind in an instant, and he couldn't help but feel happy for Ma Yun.

of course!

He would never say these thoughts to Ma Yun's face.

If Cai Zhongxin's name were accidentally revealed, then... there would be no way to explain his "precognition" ability.

At that time, wouldn't Ma Yun treat him like a "monster"?

You see, they only said they'd made contact with a big shot who's about to return to China to join Ali, but they haven't revealed that big shot's details. If you had some kind of premonition, you could have revealed that big shot's name and identity beforehand.

Even if Ma Yun is incredibly oblivious, he'd probably be terrified and startled, and might even wonder if you have some kind of "precognitive" ability...

It should be noted that this era has just ended the "qigong craze"!

Being mistaken for having special abilities is no joke; it could be fatal.

If reported, the consequences range from life imprisonment to re-education through labor.

This is no joke...