My son is a reincarnated soul; I overheard his inner thoughts and became the richest man.

Two days later, the interview took place as scheduled.

When asked by reporters about "getting rich overnight" and "dark horse comeback," Chen Feng remained nonchalant.

"Actually, I don't care much about rankings. Whether it's 82 billion or 100 billion, it's just a string of numbers."

"What I value more is whether Fengtian's products can bring value to users. As for wealth, that's just a byproduct of making good products."

"Of course, we also have to thank the country's favorable policies, which have provided fertile ground for the growth of our private enterprises..."

This answer, so full of "Versailles" flavor yet flawless, quickly spread throughout the country with the publication of the magazine.

For the first time, the name "Chen Feng," along with the business empire behind him, was fully presented to the public.

It turns out that the game "Legend of Mir" that kept countless people up all night fighting monsters was his.

It turns out that the Chinese MP3 player that sold like hotcakes in the US also belonged to him.

It turns out that the Fengchi electric bikes that are running all over the streets still belong to him.

The most direct beneficiary of this huge halo effect is actually the Fengchi electric vehicle.

The sales staff and distributors felt like they had struck gold, and their sales pitches immediately improved:

"Sister, when buying an electric bike, you have to stick to a big brand! Do you know who the owner of Fengchi is? He's the second richest man in the country! How could a bike made by a big boss like that be of poor quality?"

"Using the same products as the richest man—how prestigious is that!"

This trick is simple and brutal, yet it works remarkably well.

In an era where brand trust is generally lacking, the "richest man's halo" is simply the best endorsement of quality.

As a result, Fengchi electric vehicles saw another surge in sales in December.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the ocean, the situation was also developing in the direction Chen Feng had predicted.

The iPod was not only criticized by users for its closed system, but also sued by several major record associations for alleged infringement, causing it a lot of trouble.

In contrast, Fengtian Technology had already resolved its copyright issues through the iMusic platform, ensuring a clean business and booming sales.

The time has come.

Chen Feng dialed Jason's number and gave him new instructions.

"Jason, you can go out for some fresh air now."

"Fengtian Technology is about to launch its Series B financing round, targeting the European market. Let those venture capital firms waving their checkbooks know that now is the last chance to get on board."

For the capital market, Fengtian Technology is currently a perfect target: it has blockbuster products, a copyright moat, and a clear globalization strategy.

This story is enough to justify an astronomical valuation.

......

As soon as the news of Fengtian Technology's Series B financing was released, shrewd capital giants flocked to it.

Not only did established Wall Street firms like Sequoia Capital and Goldman Sachs react to the news.

Even local giants with strong state-owned backgrounds, such as Shenzhen Capital Group and Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Center, have extended olive branches.

Chen Feng sat behind his large desk, examining the mountain of letters of intent piled up in front of him.

His original plan was simply to bring in one or two international investors and use their global reach to pave the way for entering Europe.

However, with the involvement of several state-owned enterprises, his thinking changed somewhat.

Fengtian Technology's roots are, after all, in China.

Introducing a strong state-owned shareholder would not only provide more favorable policy conditions but also serve as a safeguard for future steady development.

After several rounds of negotiation and selection, Chen Feng finally settled on two partners: Sequoia Capital and Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Fund.

The reason for choosing Sequoia is simple—they are quick to pay, have strong resources, and offer the most generous valuation.

As for the Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Center, being associated with it, as a local Shanghai company, means that Fengtian Technology will have a more stable backing in its territory in Shanghai.

Final agreement signed: This round of financing was led by Sequoia Capital, with Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Board participating.

Chen Feng sold a total of 15% of his equity in exchange for a post-investment valuation of up to $6.7 million!

This figure has left the entire venture capital community speechless. The outstanding performance of the iMusic platform deserves much of the credit; its well-established copyright moat and ever-increasing paid revenue have single-handedly boosted the company's valuation by $200 million.

With the financing finalized, Fengtian Technology's equity structure has undergone a major reshuffle.

For long-term development, Chen Feng took the opportunity to establish a 10% option pool, which diluted the shares of all parties accordingly.

After the adjustment, Fengtian Holdings Group still firmly holds an absolute controlling stake of 60.18%, IDG's two subsidiaries hold a combined 16%, Sequoia Capital takes 9%, Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Center holds 4.5%, and the remaining 10% is allocated to the option pool.

This battle added over 100 million US dollars to Fengtian Technology's account.

With this huge sum of money, coupled with the company's own ability to generate revenue, the call to expand into Europe was officially sounded.

......

Given the stability of the North American market, Lin Wan has once again been entrusted with an important task and is about to lead the expedition to Europe.

But before she set off, Chen Feng specifically summoned her back to China.

Fengtian Technology, Conference Room 1.

Chen Feng sat upright in the main seat, his gaze sweeping over his right and left arms—Lin Wan, Zhao Ya, R&D Director Xu Kai, and iMusic head Zhang Dongsheng...

"President Lin, the reason we urgently called you back from the United States is because we have an important announcement to make."

Chen Feng smiled and spoke in a relaxed tone.

Upon hearing this, everyone cast curious glances their way.

"As you all know, the company has just completed a round of financing, with a valuation of $6.7 million."

Chen Feng paused for a moment, then dropped a bombshell, "Taking this opportunity, the board of directors and I have decided to officially launch the stock option incentive plan."

"From today onwards, Fengtian Technology is not only my company, but also the shared cause of everyone present here!"

After he finished speaking, there was a brief silence in the conference room, followed by a collective gasp.

Options?!

No one could believe their ears.

Everyone has a calculation in mind: even if you only get 0.1% of a behemoth worth 6.7 million US dollars, that's still hundreds of thousands of US dollars, which is several million RMB!

If it goes public in the future, this number will increase several times over!

"Mr. Chen...is this true? We all got a share?"

Xu Kai adjusted his glasses, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.

"Of course, everyone who sees it gets a share."

Chen Feng smiled and pushed a document to the center of the table. "This is the detailed allocation plan. Everyone can take a look."

According to the plan, Lin Wan, who made the greatest contribution, will receive a 1.5% stock option reward, while core executives such as Zhao Ya, Xu Kai, and Zhang Dongsheng will receive between 0.2% and 0.5% based on their contributions.

The first batch of incentives totaled 5%, with the remaining 5% reserved as leverage for attracting high-end talent in the future.

Looking at their assigned number on the document, the executives present blushed and their eyes gleamed with fervor.

At this moment, they were no longer just high-level employees, but partners whose fates were truly tied to the company's.

Stock options are like a golden ticket; the better the company performs, the richer they become.

This direct incentive is more effective than any motivational quote.

Chen Feng nodded to himself as he looked at the excited expressions on everyone's faces.

If you want a horse to run, you have to feed it grass.

When the company goes public, these guys will all achieve financial freedom; that's the vision of a true boss.

After a long while, everyone, having calmed down, turned to look at Chen Feng.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Chen! We will never forget this kindness and support!"

Xu Kai, speaking on behalf of everyone, declared firmly, "If anyone dares to slack off in the future, I'll be the first to object!"

"Yes! For the company, we'll give it our all!"

Looking at the team with high morale, Chen Feng smiled with satisfaction.

"Great! That's the spirit we've been looking for. From now on, we'll share the good times and make Fengtian Technology a world-class giant!"

Carrying this weighty options contract, Lin Wan boarded a flight to Europe.

She is determined to conquer Europe, this tough nut to crack.

......

In late December, the wind was biting cold.

The Shanghai land transaction market, however, is bustling with activity.

Chen Feng, acting on behalf of Fengtian Holdings Group, decisively acquired a commercial land parcel in Pudong New Area for 4.3 million yuan.

This huge sum of money was transferred directly from Legend Network's account.

As a cash cow that rakes in money every day, Legend's monthly turnover is terrifying. Even after withdrawing this huge sum of money, there are still more than 400 million in liquid funds on the books.

The land has been acquired, and the blueprint has been drawn up.

Chen Feng plans to break ground after the new year to build the headquarters base of the Fengtian Group.

At that time, all of its subsidiaries will move into this skyscraper, truly realizing group-wide collaborative operations.

Of course, a tall building rises from the ground, and this will take time.

......

The year 2002 arrived.

Beijing, Zhongguancun.

"Brother Dong, the report is out! Last month, online orders exceeded two hundred, with a peak of nearly twenty orders in a single day!"

Shop assistant Xiao Liu excitedly reported to the manager, holding the accounting book, "Many regular customers have suggested that we create a dedicated website, as ordering via QQ is too troublesome now."

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Liu Qiangdong's eyes: "More than two hundred orders?"

"Yes! This momentum is much stronger than brick-and-mortar stores. Dong-ge, shouldn't we try starting a website?"

Liu Qiangdong paced back and forth in the narrow aisle a few times, then suddenly slapped his thigh: "Let's do it! Since the client has a need, we have to step up!"

Although he had tasted success selling goods online piecemeal over the past six months, he still needed a bit of courage to actually invest in building a website.

However, the data doesn't lie.

Soon, a simple BBS forum was set up.