Chapter 169: Driving Tigers to Devour Wolves

Dongling Gao Ke did not make a big fanfare about the establishment of Tianya Net or the acquisition of the Pinyin input method. Dongling Gao Ke could be said to be a focal company in the domestic technology industry, and there was no telling how many people were watching it.

If they shouted to the whole world that Dongling Gao Ke was entering the internet industry, then perhaps a group of companies would immediately follow suit. They wouldn't care what the internet was; they would just stare at Dongling Gao Ke and copy them.

From mice to electronic pet machines, and then to digital cordless phones, many companies were working on them. Although they didn't earn as much as Dongling Gao Ke, they still made money. Many large companies were even copying Dongling Gao Ke's homework. Dongling Gao Ke had become a weather vane for the domestic technology industry!

Before Tianya Net was built and the Pinyin input method was improved, if they shouted it out now, they were afraid a pile of imitators would appear, and Li Dongling's plans for Dongling Gao Ke would all be disrupted.

In Yanjing, Tianya Net kept recruiting personnel. Many big-name programmers in the software industry received invitations from Tianya Net. And the newly appointed manager of Dongling Gao Ke's Internet Business Department, who was also the first General Manager of Tianya Net, Guo Jingyun, kept traveling between Yanjing and Hanxi.

"Welcome to America!"

When Wu Xinyi and Lü Wenhua arrived in New York by flight, someone had already been waiting there.

"I am Zhou Hualiang. The headquarters has already called me. I am responsible for the two gentlemen's itinerary in America this time. If you have any requests, just mention them. If it can be done, I will definitely help!"

Zhou Hualiang, who had transformed from the head of Dongling Gao Ke's American office to the General Manager of Dongling Gao Ke's American and North American region, stretched out his hand to Wu Xinyi and the other with a face full of smiles.

Inside a stretched Lincoln, Zhou Hualiang said to Wu Xinyi and Lü Wenhua. Wu Xinyi breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. This was the benefit of having someone to receive you; everything was already arranged, and they didn't need to run around everywhere.

Zhou Hualiang was now a guest of honor for a host of telecom operators in America, and many telecom operators wanted to cooperate with Shenzhou, Coolpad, and Simon!

And the Dongling Gao Ke headquarters also valued Zhou Hualiang. He had now become the person in charge of Dongling Gao Ke in North America, in charge of the sales of various products like Silver Mink mice and Shenzhou telephones in North America.

Thomas, the person in charge of Ximen digital cordless phones in America, was directly swept out the door, while Zhou Hualiang, as the person in charge of Shenzhou in America, had transformed into a "famous" manager in America!

When Coca-Cola and Pepsi were killing it in the mainland, Jianlibao dared to propose a counterattack on their home base, which was indeed bold enough. But tens of millions of dollars were thrown out without much effect. Wu Xinyi and Lü Wenhua felt increasingly that Dongling Gao Ke's situation overseas was not easy.

The figure of the Empire State Building disappeared from the car window. Zhou Hualiang spread his hands. "Americans only recognize Coca-Cola and Pepsi drinks!"

"I have already made appointments with MIPS and Yahoo. Tomorrow, I will send someone to drive the two of you over!"

Ximen digital cordless phones were defeated in America. That was not just a war; it also changed the fate of countless people.

The plan to unite telecom operators like Atlantic Bell to "top up and get a phone" was proposed by Li Dongling and the Dongling Gao Ke headquarters, but it was Zhou Hualiang who executed this plan. That was enough; he became a hero who defeated Ximen in one fell swoop and became one of the senior professional managers in America.

Wu Xinyi also looked over upon hearing this and indeed saw the Jianlibao brand. Jianlibao had already reached America, which they hadn't heard of before.

Mentioning this, Zhou Hualiang had a smile on his face. "Sales have fallen back a bit compared to the peak period, but it is currently maintaining a sales volume of over 500,000 units per day!

We are pushing to cooperate with more retail channels, especially to promote the mid-to-high-end brands Coolpad and Shenzhou!"

Comparing Jianlibao's encounter overseas, one could understand Dongling Gao Ke's situation abroad: surrounded by strong enemies, Dongling Gao Ke fought alone in a bloodbath, paving a way for those who came later...

"It really is Jianlibao. This beverage company is very bold. Four years ago, the head of Jianlibao bought the Empire State Building..."

*** More than 100 TV stations, radio stations, and newspapers in America have reported on the news of the Oriental Magic Water. The advertising investment Jianlibao has made in America in the past few years has exceeded tens of millions of dollars, but..."

When the car passed the Empire State Building in New York, Lü Wenhua couldn't help but be surprised when he saw the billboard. "That's Jianlibao?!"

Patting the leather seat beneath him and looking at the suit-wearing Zhou Hualiang, he had seen in the media that Shenzhou and Coolpad machines were selling very hotly in America, but he didn't know the specific situation. Wu Xinyi asked Zhou Hualiang curiously, "How are Shenzhou Telephone sales in America now?"

The high-rise buildings on both sides of the New York streets flashed by outside the car window.

Without admiring the prosperous scenery of New York,

"Very good!"

Lü Wenhua's itinerary was much busier than Wu Xinyi's. Not only Yahoo, he also had to inspect several companies this time.

"This is Yahoo?!"

Arriving in Santa Clara, California, after some inquiries, Lü Wenhua finally found Yahoo's location. The office was very small, with only a few employees inside. Seeing this scene, Lü Wenhua felt increasingly unsure. With this kind of place, he was going to throw 300,000 USD?!

In the country, 300,000 USD could buy a building, but this was Li Dongling's requirement, so Lü Wenhua could only bite the bullet and go in.

After entering, Lü Wenhua saw that the personnel inside were all very young. Most importantly, they were all full of vigor. Although they were busy, they all had smiles on their faces, seeming to approve of the work they were doing.

"Are you looking for Jerry?"

Seeing Lü Wenhua's Asian face, the person typing on a computer looked up. After seeing Lü Wenhua, he naturally thought he was looking for Jerry Yang. After all, Yahoo only had one ethnic Chinese, Jerry Yang.

Then, this person shouted to a small office with an open door in the back, "Boss, someone is looking for you!"

As the voice fell, a man wearing glasses and looking somewhat disheveled walked out of the office, looking at Lü Wenhua with suspicion.

"I am Lü Wenhua from the Zhixing Foundation!"

After taking Lü Wenhua's business card and looking at it, Jerry Yang couldn't help but be surprised. "Are you from the mainland?"

"Yes!"

After Jerry Yang led Lü Wenhua into the office, he flipped through the business card and said to Lü Wenhua in Mandarin, "I don't know what Manager Lü is here for this time?!"

"Our Zhixing Foundation's partner in America recommended Yahoo to us. They believe that Yahoo is a company with great potential!"

Hearing this, Jerry Yang was increasingly surprised. "You want to invest in Yahoo?!"

It was true that Silicon Valley was setting off an internet craze, but Netscape hadn't gone public yet, and this craze hadn't reached a surging level. Including Netscape, they were all looking for investors. The Zhixing Foundation suddenly coming to the door was somewhat beyond Jerry Yang's expectations.

Being sought out for investment, Jerry Yang couldn't help but show a smile on his face. He pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose and then said helplessly, "It's a pity, you came a step late!"

"What?!" This time it was Lü Wenhua's turn to be surprised.

Jerry Yang didn't hide it from Lü Wenhua. This matter would soon spread in Silicon Valley; it was definitely a sensational event in Silicon Valley. "Yahoo is negotiating with Sequoia Capital. Sequoia Capital will make an angel round investment in Yahoo!"

Choosing between Sequoia Capital and the Zhixing Foundation was not a difficult task. Sequoia Capital had invested in a host of famous companies like Apple and Cisco. Venture capital didn't just invest dollars; it also invested connections, resources, reputation, etc. Sequoia Capital's reputation in America was much larger than the Zhixing Foundation's.

Lü Wenhua was a bit stunned. He didn't expect that besides him, there were others rushing to send money to Yahoo to throw into the water.

Humans are very strange creatures. For example, if you buy a piece of junk, if you are the only one buying it, you feel like a sucker. But if someone else is buying it, and they are fighting to buy it, you will feel that the junk in your hand seems to be a valuable thing!

Lü Wenhua, who majored in finance, had of course heard of Sequoia Capital's big name. Hearing that Sequoia Capital also wanted to invest in Yahoo, he suddenly felt that Li Dongling really had a discerning eye, and he also felt that Yahoo might really be a valuable item.

Compared to Sequoia Capital, the Zhixing Foundation had no advantages, or on the surface, it had no advantages at all.

Jerry Yang had already started preparing to see guests off at this time. Yahoo had been established for just over a month and was at its busiest time. It was also a critical moment for Sequoia Capital, so he had to continuously improve the Yahoo website.

"I think that when Yahoo accepts Sequoia Capital's investment, it shouldn't reject the Zhixing Foundation!"

Lü Wenhua said to Jerry Yang, preparing to say the conditions Li Dongling had prepared for Yahoo before he came.

"Perhaps Yahoo should listen to our conditions first!"

Jerry Yang was really attracted by Lü Wenhua's attention for a moment. "The founder of the Zhixing Foundation is also the founder of Dongling Gao Ke, the parent company of Shenzhou Telephone, Mr. Li Dongling!"

"Shenzhou?!"

"Li Dongling, I've heard his name. His confrontation with Microsoft was very exciting. He is the technology industry for so many years..."

Mentioning Dongling Gao Ke and Li Dongling, Jerry Yang's eyes suddenly lit up. Li Dongling's name still had some reputation in America. At the very least, people in the American technology circle who mentioned the person who made Microsoft bow its head and lose a lawsuit would immediately think of Dongling Gao Ke! ===== CHAPTER 170 =====