amaotonovel Chapter 994 Xie Qiao: Rich Woman Seeks Support
Chapter 994 Xie Qiao: Rich Woman Seeks Support
Chapter 994 Xie Qiao: Rich Woman Seeks Support
After returning to Beijing, Qin Hao once again devoted his main energy to the development of Yigoo.
Once you get money from venture capital firms, of course you have to spend it effectively.
On the one hand, Qin Hao is committed to building warehousing and logistics centers in various transportation hub cities to speed up logistics and transportation and get rid of the constraints of dealers. Previously, the reason why Yigoo was able to allow customers to pick up goods the next day was mainly due to its reliance on local dealers, bypassing the links of manufacturers and agents.
However, the disadvantages of this are also obvious. Distributors in big cities have relatively good weight and are able to lower commodity prices, but distributors in some third- and fourth-tier cities do not have that strength. Moreover, as Yiguo's sales volume increases, the cost-effectiveness of purchasing goods from distributors is not as good as purchasing directly from manufacturers.
Although Yigoo's current outlets are still concentrated in first- and second-tier cities, Qin Hao is well aware that the markets in first- and second-tier cities will sooner or later become saturated. With the promotion of the Internet, a large number of third- and fourth-tier cities will explode with strong purchasing power. Now is a good time to make a layout, which is why he suddenly started the A round of financing.
On the other hand, offline group buying is also a direction that Qin Hao is vigorously developing. In addition to attracting users, it is also to continuously blow up the "Internet +" balloon. Only in this way can it obtain a higher valuation in the next few rounds of financing.
The huge amount of money invested had an immediate effect. By the end of December 2004, Yigoo had started construction of warehousing and logistics centers in 12 major hub cities with a total investment of US$12 million. In addition, the online business also experienced a wave of explosive growth due to the news that Yigoo's previous Series A financing had been valued at US$5 billion.
The number of registered users of Yigoo is close to 7000 million. Of course, there are still quite a few water users among this number. Many users often register several accounts in order to obtain coupons for new registered users. But even so, this number is already terrifying. You have to know that in 2004, there were only about 1.2 million Internet users in the country.
What makes the market even more eager is that Yigoo's sales are also growing rapidly. Its annual sales have exceeded RMB 28 billion, and its profits have exceeded RMB 3 million.
You have to know that this was in 2004, when countless mainland Internet companies were still feeling their way forward and a number of e-commerce platforms were still struggling to find a balance between users and profits. As soon as the data from Yigoo came out, it immediately attracted countless greedy eyes.
The venture capital firms that had previously participated in Yigoo's Series A financing but were eliminated because their bids were too low are now regretting their decision, because according to their estimates, Yigoo's valuation has increased several times in just a few months.
Qin Hao receives calls from venture capital institutions and various investors almost every day, all of whom ask indirectly when Yigoo will start its Series B financing.
In response to this, Qin Hao could only say that Yigoo is not short of money for the time being, and will consider them first when money is needed.
Of course, these are just compliments, and anyone who believes them is a fool.
So these venture capital institutions began to invite Qin Hao to participate in various gatherings, on the one hand to build closer relationships, and on the other hand to demonstrate their own strength.
Qin Hao simply rejected most invitations, but would bring Xiao Qianxi along for the ride if he really couldn't refuse. Over time, Xiao Qianxi, who had always been well-attended, became a "problem student" in the eyes of the teachers. Fortunately, her grades were always among the best, so the teachers turned a blind eye and pretended not to notice.
Winter passed and spring came, and in the blink of an eye it was already the start of the spring semester of 2005.
Xie Qiao and Xu Lin, who hadn't seen each other for a whole winter vacation, hugged each other warmly in the dormitory.
The two new roommates who just moved in last semester seemed a little out of place with them.
Although Xie Qiao and Xu Lin were fairly friendly to them, they were not as open-hearted as they were with Xiao Qianxi and Wang Ying, and it seemed like they couldn't play together.
"By the way, have you contacted Qianxi recently? The snowstorm in our house damaged the power lines, and we haven't been able to contact you." Xu Lin said to Xie Qiao.
Xie Qiao pouted: "What else can I say? We are all very worried because we can't contact you."
"Don't worry, Qian Xi is very happy. She is busy attending various high society events all day long."
Xu Lin became interested: "Really? How about letting Qianxi take us to see the world? I haven't participated in any high society activities yet."
"What kind of high society activities are these? It's nothing more than people who are short of money looking for money, and people with money looking for projects. Each of them gets what they need."
Hearing the sound at the door, Xu Lin and Xie Qiao's eyes lit up and they said almost in unison.
"Qianxi, you are here."
Xiao Qianxi smiled and gave the two of them a hug: "Let's go."
"Where?"
"There happens to be a cocktail party later. Don't you want to go and see it? Come together."
Xu Lin scratched his head a little embarrassedly: "Qianxi, I was just saying it casually. It's not appropriate for us to go to that kind of occasion, right?"
"What's inappropriate? It won't be so boring if you guys accompany me."
Xu Lin and Xie Qiao looked at each other and saw the excitement in each other's eyes.
"Then let's go and see it together?"
As a result, Xiao Qianxi drove the two of them to a shopping mall in Wangfujing.
"Qianxi, aren't we going to a cocktail party? Why are we shopping in the mall?"
Xiao Qian was delighted: "How can a cocktail party be held at this time? It's still too early."
"Then why did you bring us here?"
"You guys don't want to dress like this to attend the cocktail party, you will be stared at by everyone."
Then, Xiao Qianxi gave the two of them a comprehensive transformation.
Xu Lin was actually okay, as she wasn't really suited to the ladylike look, so she just bought a neutral little dress. Xie Qiao, on the other hand, changed everything from her hair to her shoes.
"Don't mention it, Xie Qiao looks really like that after dressing up like this."
Xie Qiao felt uncomfortable: "What's going on? Why do I feel so exaggerated?"
"It's just right to be exaggerated. It fits your overall temperament now."
“What overall temperament?”
"A princess in distress."
Faced with Xu Lin's teasing, Xie Qiao was about to change back into his previous clothes, but was stopped by Xiao Qianxi.
"Don't listen to Xu Lin's nonsense. You look especially beautiful like this."
"Really?" Xie Qiao posed in front of the mirror suspiciously. She seemed to be more beautiful than before. Well, how should I put it, she should be more mature and feminine.
"Hey, I was just kidding. This outfit really suits you. Don't change it."
When it came time to pay, Xie Qiao looked at the bill in surprise, his eyes almost falling out: "Isn't this too expensive? It's tens of thousands. I'd better return it. I don't deserve to wear such expensive clothes."
“Swipe card, no password.”
Xiao Qianxi handed over the credit card directly.
Xie Qiao quickly lowered his voice: "Qianxi, isn't it inappropriate for me to spend Lao Qin's money like this?"
"This is not his card, it's my own card."
"It's still the same. In the end, it's still Old Qin."
Xiao Qianxi shook his head: "Do you still remember the Internet cafe management software project?"
"Remember, Lao Qin made his fortune with that and built Yiguo today. Xie Qiao and I even worked for Lao Qin on a voluntary basis." Xu Lin thought about it.
"He transferred 30% of the shares of the project to me. Starting this year, there will be a considerable amount of income every month. This amount of money is nothing to me now. Are you relieved now?"
Xie Qiao and Xu Lin asked with gossipy faces: "How much is a lot?"
"About two to three million a month."
"The rich woman asks for support."
"Seeking support +1"
After the laughter, Xu Lin said with emotion: "Old Qin really has nothing to say about Qianxi. The shares with an annual income of 30 million yuan are transferred to you just like that, and every year."
"Yeah, even when Yang Cheng's family was not in poverty, it would be impossible for them to give him so much money in a year, right?" Xie Qiao's understanding of rich people only stopped at Yang Cheng.
In fact, Xiao Qianxi was subconsciously unwilling to accept it at first, but then he thought, Wang Ying seemed to also have a 30% stake in this project, so why couldn't he take it as the "empress"?
Moreover, Xiao Qianxi specifically asked Qin Hao for another 1% of the shares, not for money, but simply to suppress Wang Ying.
"Okay, it's about time, let's go."
……
Villa complex in Xicheng District.
In a villa, the lights are on.
After Xu Lin and Xie Qiao got out of the car, they followed Xiao Qianxi and whispered, "If we come here by ourselves, the aura of this gate alone will be enough to intimidate us."
"That's right. This villa is too big. Is this how rich people live?"
Led by the waiter, the three of them walked through the garden and arrived at the main entrance of the villa.
"Where's Lao Qin? Why can't I see him?" Xie Qiao asked in a low voice.
Xiao Qianxi pointed in the direction of the backyard swimming pool. Xu Lin and Xie Qiao then realized that Qin Hao was surrounded by a group of people and was talking about something. The people around him were listening attentively with serious faces. From time to time, someone asked a question. Every time Qin Hao answered a question, he would be praised by the people around him.
"As expected of Lao Qin, he remains so calm and composed in such an occasion." Xie Qiao admired sincerely.
Xu Lin corrected: "More than being calm and composed, it's like he's giving a lecture. Didn't you see the looks of admiration from the people around him?"
Xiao Qianxi quietly watched Qin Hao talking incessantly. She always felt that Qin Hao at this time had a kind of magic that made people addicted.
Qin Hao also noticed the presence of Xiao Qianxi and the other two, so he greeted the people around him and walked into the villa.
"Not bad, now you have changed your outfit." Qin Hao joked.
Xie Qiao and Xu Lin looked at each other somewhat embarrassedly.
"Is it not causing you any trouble?" Xie Qiao asked cautiously.
"Hey, what's the trouble? Now that you are here, I can find more excuses to rest for a while." Qin Hao said as he pulled Xiao Qianxi's hand and led the two of them to the self-service area.
"You haven't eaten yet, eat something to fill your stomach first and drink less wine later, otherwise I can't carry the two of you by myself."
Facing Qin Hao's teasing, Xu Lin said disdainfully: "Don't look down on me. My alcohol tolerance is no worse than that of boys."
"That's great. There are a lot of good wines here that you can't buy outside. I'll have someone bring them to you later."
Xiao Qianxi patted Qin Hao and said, "If she gets really drunk soon, let's see what you can do."
"I stayed here when I was drunk. I'm pretty familiar with the owner of this place."
As they were talking, several investors came over in a group.
"I was wondering why Mr. Qin disappeared in the blink of an eye. It turns out he was secretly meeting a beautiful woman here."
Qin Hao laughed and scolded: "If Mr. Zhang says so, I will admit defeat. Everyone knows that you are the headline figure in entertainment news."
After everyone made fun of him, Qin Hao patted Xiao Qianxi's hand and said, "Take them around. I'll deal with it here and come find you later."
"Okay, you go and get busy first." Xiao Qianxi nodded obediently.
Mr. Zhang teased, "Mr. Qin won't blame us for getting in the way and letting you ignore the beauty, right?"
"If you want to say that, Mr. Zhang, don't blame me for ruining your plans next time."
"Haha~~~"
After Qin Hao and his group left, Xu Lin and Xie Qiao both breathed a sigh of relief.
"The guy just now looked like the one from Sohu, right?"
"That should be it. I've seen him on TV before." Xu Lin was shocked. "Old Qin is dealing with people like this now, while we are still in school. There is a huge difference in our conduct."
"That's right. If Qianxi hadn't brought us in, we wouldn't have been able to get in even if we had banged our heads against the threshold."
While the three were chatting, the waiter brought over a few bottles of wine, all with labels in French.
"This wine is not cheap, is it?" Xu Lin pointed at one of the bottles of wine and asked the waiter curiously.
The waiter smiled and replied, "This is a wine that Bordeaux Margaux has been collecting for ten years. It is almost impossible to buy in the mainland. The market price is about 10,000 US dollars a bottle. Would you like me to pour you a glass to taste?"
Xu Lin swallowed his saliva and said, "Pour it, pour a little, a little bit of the same."
"Give me some too." Xie Qiao was also very curious about what this $10,000 wine tasted like.
"Okay, take your time. Call me if you need anything. I'm happy to serve you."
After the waiter left, Xu Lin and Xie Qiao stared at the liquid in the glass, looking left and right but unable to understand why this stuff could be sold for ten thousand dollars a bottle.
"Qianxi, I hope I didn't embarrass you just now?" Xu Lin asked cautiously.
Xiao Qianxi teased, "Not bad, I thought you would let him keep all the wine."
Xu Lin blinked: "Can we still let him stay?"
Xiao Qianxi held his forehead with his hand and thought, "So you really want to do this?"
Xu Lin took a sip of the wine and frowned: "It doesn't taste very good, why is it so expensive?"
"Really? Let me try it." Xie Qiao took a sip and said, "It tastes good. It's much better than what Yang Cheng took me to drink before."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Qiao suddenly rubbed his eyes: "Am I dazzled? Look, is that Yang Cheng?"
"That shouldn't be the case. Didn't the Yang family go bankrupt? Why would Yang Cheng come to such a cocktail party?" Xu Lin replied subconsciously.
As a result, I followed Xie Qiao's gaze and found that it was indeed Yang Cheng.
"Speak of the devil, here he comes. What is this kid doing here?"