Jack Ma admired Lu Yiming's farsightedness and said: "Mr. Lu, how many years older than you are, my old stablemate, but in terms of knowledge, you have left me far behind. I didn't even notice some problems. If it weren't for you,

If you give me a verbal reminder, I’m afraid I’ll step into a trap and not even know it yet.”

In his previous life, Jack Ma couldn't find anyone to invest in the country and was regarded as a liar. He was actually quite frustrated.

So after getting investment from Masayoshi Son, he was determined to go public in the United States and create a good image, so that the old money in China who once looked down on him could take a good look at him and see that he was not a liar!

Masayoshi Son may succeed or fail. When Alipay applied for a financial license, Jack Ma finally understood what "people who are not of my race must have different minds."

Although the country has opened its doors widely, it is still strictly guarded in key areas and will never allow foreign investment to cross the threshold.

The final result, of course, was that Jack Ma had to take the blame for being "ungrateful", parted ways with Son, and directly kicked the other party out. Even many years later, he was ridiculed for this incident, saying that he was unkind.

In order to take the Alibaba Group's career to a higher level, he had no choice but to bear the infamy himself.

Although he avoided a big pit, Jack Ma still felt very depressed thinking that such a huge sum of money would be far away from him.

“Hey, if this happens, wouldn’t my listing in the U.S. be ruined?”

According to Lu Yiming, if you want to operate in China, you must play according to domestic rules. Listing in the United States is obviously impossible.

However, getting the company listed on Nasdaq was another boast made by Jack Ma to the original Eighteen Arhats.

This immediately put him in a dilemma.

Masayoshi Son not only has U.S. dollars in his hands, but also has connections and connections on Wall Street, which are also crucial to Alibaba's development.

Now if we reject Masayoshi Son, this network of contacts will naturally disappear.

Lu Yiming comforted him by saying, "It's just U.S. dollars. It's not like I don't have any. As for the people on Wall Street, there's no need to worry."

When Jack Ma heard this, he immediately said excitedly: "Mr. Lu, do you still have this way? Do you know people on Wall Street?"

Li Yiwen snorted softly and said, "Don't forget, Mr. Lu is known as the God of Stocks. Some people still say that he is the executioner of Wall Street. Do you think he has any connections?"

Lu Yiming shook his head slightly and told Jack Ma honestly: "I don't know anyone on Wall Street, but I think there are many people on Wall Street who want to know me."

These words were said so domineeringly that Jack Ma, who was accustomed to bragging, was shocked.

Then he immediately believed Lu Yiming's statement.

In fact, Lu Yiming's words are really not bragging. Based on his current record on Wall Street, it is estimated that many people are digging deep to find him, and there are even more people who want to get on the line with him.

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"Mr. Lu, if Alibaba wants to be listed on NASDAQ now..."

When Jack Ma heard that Lu Yiming had connections on Wall Street, he immediately became interested and asked about the listing.

However, Lu Yiming said: "Going to be listed on Nasdaq now is no different from committing suicide. There is a ninety-nine percent chance that it will not last two years. And you, Alibaba, have nothing now, why go and get rich?"

City."

Jack Ma said boldly: "How could it be? I can tell stories. Wall Street likes to hear stories. As long as the stories are well told, there will be people investing money. Mr. Lu, you must have confidence in Alibaba. Now the Nasdaq market is

It’s very hot, especially Internet technology stocks. It’s so hot. How could it not last more than two years?”

Lu Yiming didn't say too many reasons, but just sighed and said: "As the saying goes, everything will reverse when it reaches its peak, and it will decline when it reaches its peak. Now everyone knows that the Nasdaq market is hot, and you can make money by jumping in. But if you think about it, the money you make starts from

Where does it come from? If someone makes a profit, someone must lose, right? Whose money do you think is losing?"

Money in the stock market will neither be created nor disappear out of thin air, it will only be transferred from one person's pocket to another person's pocket.

The key is, who is willing to be the one paying?

Lu Yiming's eyes were slightly cold, as if he had seen through the fog of the times: "The cold winter is coming. If you can trust me, Old Ma, just listen to me and slow down the listing plan. First, find a way to let Ali survive."

"Is this coming from the mouth of the richest man like you?"

Jack Ma felt a little unbelievable.

"It's not that serious, is it?"

Lu Yiming was too lazy to analyze with Jack Ma and directly concluded: "According to my estimate, more than 90% of Internet companies will not survive next year. If Alibaba does not want to become the dust of history, it should start preparing now. And this

This crisis is actually a turning point. After all, so many colleagues have died. For those who can survive, the large market that has been vacated is within easy reach."

Jack Ma, who was originally worried about the coming winter of the Internet, came to his senses instantly after hearing these words: "Mr. Lu is worthy of being Mr. Lu! Yes, crises are also turning points, and opportunities are only reserved for those who are prepared.

I know what to do!"

It has to be said that among the rich people in the domestic Internet industry, Jack Ma does not have a high degree of education, but he is capable of doing great things. His brain is very useful, and he knows how to make choices at critical moments.

Lu Yiming reminded him a few words, and he immediately understood what Ali was going to do next.

To put it bluntly, it's not complicated. It's nothing more than cutting off those businesses that have high water content but no practical benefits, save expenses, hold cash in your hands, and wait for the death of your peers before entering the market to buy the bottom!

Lu Yiming reminded him a few words, and he immediately understood what Ali was going to do next.

In order to appease Jack Ma, Lu Yiming was not stingy and waved his hand directly in front of him: "I plan to invest another 20 million US dollars in you."

As soon as these words came out, Jack Ma was shocked.

Li Yiwen suddenly couldn't sit still: "You..."

Lu Yiming didn't give him a chance to speak, but continued: "Of course, this money is not given in vain. I want to increase my holdings of Alibaba shares. An additional ten percent is not excessive, right?"

As soon as Lu Yiming opened his mouth, he held more than half of Alibaba's shares, which made Jack Ma a little unhappy.

However, Lu Yiming added: "The shares I have increased are still subject to the old rules. You will hold them on my behalf. We can also sign a unanimous behavior agreement."

Hearing what Lu Yiming said, Jack Ma's expression suddenly softened a lot.

This means that although Lu Yiming paid for Alibaba's shares, and now the total shares exceed half, but for this newly added share, Lu Yiming only enjoys the right to dividends under normal circumstances. If he wants to make any decisions about Alibaba

, all require the consent of Jack Ma.

Of course, if Jackma wants to make a decision, he also needs Lu Yiming's consent.

Jack immediately drank a few glasses of wine and was deeply moved: "Mr. Lu, so many people in the country laugh at me, saying that I am a liar and talk too much, but you are the only one who has always trusted me so much."

Lu Yiming smiled and said: "If they doubt you, it's because they have no vision. Work hard so that these people can only look up to your back in the future."

After drinking and eating, Jack Ma swept away the gloom in his heart and invited him warmly: "Mr. Lu, as the saying goes, there is heaven above and there is Suzhou and Hangzhou below. The scenery of Hangzhou is very beautiful. Mr. Lu, Manager Li, can you stay and play for a while?"

Oh my God. It’s a pity that it didn’t snow today. If it had snowed, you would have been able to see the beautiful scenery of ‘Broken Bridge with Remaining Snow’ from here.”

Lu Yiming declined politely: "No, I only have a few days during the winter vacation. I will walk around the West Lake here later and then go back in the evening. After the New Year, I will go to school again in a few days."

Jack Ma wanted to accompany Lu Yiming to visit the West Lake, but Lu Yiming refused.

Cai Chongxin, who had been silent until Lu Yiming and Li Yiwen left, said: "Mr. Lu's shareholding ratio in Alibaba has exceeded 60%. This is too dangerous."

Jack Ma shook his head and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Lu never breaks his promise. What's more, he even let me hold the stock on his behalf and signed a unanimous behavior agreement. This shows that he has no intention to interfere with Alibaba's operation. We cannot

Use the heart of a villain to judge the heart of a gentleman."

Then, Jack Ma sighed again: "Besides, with the little possessions I have now, it's not worth a second glance from Mr. Lu if I sell them with my skin and bones."

Cai Chongxin also smiled bitterly when he heard this: "I have rarely admired others in my life. Apart from you, Mr. Lu's entrepreneurial experience has opened my eyes."

Over the Xia Kingdom, in the vast sea of ​​clouds in the stratosphere, a Gulfstream GIV business jet was flying smoothly.

Sitting in the cabin, Lu Yiming lay on the chair and closed his eyes to relax.

When we were having dinner just now, there were many people below. Li Yiwen had some things that he couldn't say in person. Now he and Lu Yiming were the only two people on the plane. He immediately said: "Why did you give money to that Jack Ma again? And two thousand

Ten thousand US dollars to buy only 10% of the shares? What's the matter? Do you think Alibaba is worth 200 million US dollars now? Do you really think that this money is blown by the strong wind?"

Li Yiwen felt very unhappy when he thought about how he had worked so hard to cut leeks in the United States, only to have Lu Yiming run around and give money to others as soon as he returned home.

After hearing this, Lu Yiming couldn't sit still. He immediately changed to a more comfortable position and continued to lie down. At the same time, he smiled and said: "If you blame me for spending money randomly now, you will know that we will make a lot of money later."

Li Yiwen didn't believe it: "That Jack Ma? Don't tease me. You gave him five million US dollars before. After so long, you haven't achieved any results?"

Lu Yiming said something fair: "You can't blame Lao Ma. The development of domestic e-commerce has just started. Limited by the number of computer users and the insufficient penetration of the Internet, it is difficult to break out. This

It takes time to settle. The problem now is that the development of science and technology cannot keep up with Jack Ma’s imagination. It will be fine in another two years. As investors, we must be patient to make money.”

Li Yiwen actually knows this. After all, in order to engage in e-commerce, the prerequisite is that there must be a sufficient number of computer users using the Internet. Otherwise, if there are not many people, how can we do online shopping?

The person who made Li Yiwen have objections was actually Jack Ma.

"I still don't understand why you are optimistic about Jackma. There are many e-commerce companies now, such as Meishang.com and Yinghaiwei, which are developing very well. Even the newly founded 8848 and eBay, I

They all think he is more reliable than Alibaba like Jack Ma. Tell me, why do you just fall in love with Jack Ma?"

As early as 1997, Xiaguo Chemical Information Network officially provided services on the Internet, pioneering the Internet chemical industry, and was the first state-owned organization in the country to intervene in industry website services.

Later, Yimaotong launched a b2b trade portal website, and the English version of Xia Guo Chemical was capped in the same year.

Since then, e-commerce, a new thing, has mushroomed like mushrooms after a rain in the Xia Kingdom.

In October 1998, Meishang.com received an investment of tens of millions of dollars from a number of well-known American venture capital companies. It was Xia Guo's first overseas website to enter the b2b e-commerce market, and even pioneered the global b2b e-commerce market. It has enjoyed unlimited success.

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In comparison, Jack Ma's Ali cannot be said to be unknown, but he is definitely inconspicuous.

On the contrary, after him, Wang Juntao, known as the "No. 1 e-commerce person in Xia State", founded 8848 and raised US$2.6 million that year.

Among so many entrepreneurial pioneers in the field of e-commerce, Jack Ma has the lowest academic qualifications, the worst connections, and even the ugliest appearance among them all...

However, he is very confident and brags all day long without drafting.
To be continued...