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Chapter 213 The Billionaire
As early as August this year, Netscape had been listed on Nasdaq.

It opened at $28 a share, and has since soared to as high as $71.

By nightfall, it closed at $58.25 per share.

On a comprehensive basis, the market value of Netscape has exceeded 20 billion US dollars on the day of listing alone.

And Lin Xing originally bought a 500% stake in Netscape for $25 million.

Although there were acquisitions by other companies in the middle, Lin Xing's equity was diluted to more than 20%.

But in general, Lin Xing's investment is still profitable.

The $500 million that year had soared to more than $4 million on the day of listing alone.

However, on the day of listing, Lin Xing did not participate.

Firstly, there was no time. During that time, he was undergoing special training in the Bay Area and had no time at all.

Second, he clearly knew that within a few months after Netscape went public, the stock price soared all the way.

The current December is the highest point of Netscape's stock price.

Lin Xing can't remember whether it is 160 US dollars per share or 170 or 180.

All he knows is that Netscape's stock price is now more than 160 US dollars.

This also means that even if the current stock price is not the highest point, it is undoubtedly the most appropriate time to sell.

"Microsoft has started to fight back, and Netscape's good days are not long."

Lin Xing remembered that he had read an article in his previous life, and the author of the article swore that——

When Netscape went public and made a lot of money, it was also the time when they went from glory to decline.

Lin Xing understands the principle of accepting when he sees a good deal. The purpose of this trip to Silicon Valley is to sell all the shares in Netscape in his hand.

On the side, Xiaochong yawned a little bored.

As soon as Lin Xing saw his appearance, he knew that this guy probably didn't know the purpose of Lin Xing taking him to Silicon Valley.

"Christmas will be in two days, why are you dragging me to that shitty place in Silicon Valley?"

For Xiao Chong, who has lived in the Bay Area for six years, his daily activities are in the Bay Area.

There are good venues in Oakland and San Francisco. As for Silicon Valley?

Compared with Oakland and San Francisco, Silicon Valley at the moment is indeed a bit of a fool.

Lin Xing shook his head, smiled strangely, and told Xiaochong:
"It's a good thing, emmm...but it might not be a good thing for you."

Xiao Chong looked puzzled, but Lin Xing wanted to show off, so he went with Lin Xing.

Anyway, when he got there, he knew what was going on.

Soon, a group of people arrived at the headquarters of Netscape, and someone was already waiting here.

Lin Xing only started contacting about this sale and acquisition a week ago.

But as soon as I started contacting, someone came to the door.

The outside world sees that Netscape's stock has soared, and it is still in a stage of enthusiasm.

Lin Xing found a team in Silicon Valley, and he has already negotiated the preliminary work for him.

This time he came, just to sign.

No, no, and most importantly, collect money.

It was a company called Hearst Group that decided to acquire the 20% stake in Lin Xing's hands.

In fact, as early as half a year ago, the company contacted Lin Xing, and wanted to spend 5000 million US dollars to acquire Lin Xing's 25% equity at that time.

Today, the situation is very different.

Half a year ago, the Hearst Group would have spent US$17 billion for the same share of equity.

Compared with Lin Xing's initial investment of 500 million US dollars, what is windfall profit?This is profiteering!

Sitting in the conference room, looking at the contract handed over by the representative of the other company and the amount on the contract, Xiao Chong didn't react for a while.

"You want to sign an endorsement, what endorsement is 170 million US dollars? So expensive?"

Lin Xing rolled his eyes: "You are counting carefully, how many zeros."

Xiao Chong frowned, and then counted seriously.

"One zero, two zeros, three zeros..."

Finally, Xiao Chong spit out: "WTF! $17 billion?"

He widened his eyes and turned to look at Lin Xing in disbelief.

Lin Xing shrugged naturally, with a look of indifference. In Xiao Chong's eyes, there were only two words - pretense!
But at this moment, Xiao Chong has no time to take care of these, he just wants to know: "What kind of contract is this? What did you do?"

"Remember the investment invitation letter you received from Silicon Valley in the first half of last year?"

"You mean the company called Wanghejing?"

"That's right, it's this company. I invested $500 million at the time, and now I've sold it all. The $17 billion is the proceeds..."

Xiao Chong's eyes widened, and he was completely speechless now.

He probably understood what he had missed, but it was too late to regret it now.

Lin Xing signed his name on the contract, and the Hearst Group finally agreed on the payment time and left.

The middleman of this transaction also received his commission, thanked him, and turned to leave.

In the end, only Lin Xing and Xiao Chong were left in the meeting room.

"You made a lot of money by stepping on the horse, why did you call me here? Do you want to sprinkle salt on my wound?"

At this time, Xiao Chong also realized that he had already missed the investment. What was the purpose of Lin Xing calling him here?
"Didn't I say that it's a good thing, of course, it may not be a good thing for you."

It turned out that it was Lin Xing himself who felt that Xiao Chong contributed a lot to this investment.

As a thank you and as a compensation, Lin Xing decided to give Xiaochong an introduction fee.

"Introduction fee? I don't want..."

Xiao Chong shook his head, but Lin Xing said with a smile:
"I have to give it if you don't want it. As soon as the Hearst Group's money arrives, I will send you 500 million."

"How many……"

"500."

"Too...too much."

"You deserve it, Tim. Besides, don't underestimate Silicon Valley. There are gold mines here!"

Xiao Chong no longer refuses, after all, 500 million US dollars is not a small amount for him.

Although he has played in the NBA for six seasons, Xiao Chong's income is not much.

500 million US dollars is equal to his annual salary this season plus the income of all advertising endorsements.

Moreover, Xiao Chong also paid attention to Lin Xing's last sentence.

Silicon Valley, hidden gold mine!

Before Lin Xing's 17 billion US dollars arrived, he had planned it.

He has already negotiated with a relatively well-known investment bank in Silicon Valley, and he is ready to take a stake, with the purpose of making money with money.

He knows that the current Internet field is still in a situation where you can earn whatever you invest, and you can earn whatever you want.

As long as he withdraws before the Internet winter comes, Lin Xing will never lose money on his investment.

On the way back to San Francisco, Xiao Chong chattered—

"17 billion, this is 17 billion, why did I miss it?"

Lin Xing comforted him: "There is still a chance, Tim, don't worry."

"By the way, Sta, I haven't asked you yet, you now have 17 billion US dollars, what are you going to do?"

"What to do? What to do?"

"If I were you, I would announce my retirement when I go back tonight."

"what?"

"Just kidding, Sta, I know you are aiming to create an era that belongs to you."

……

After returning from Silicon Valley, Lin Xing became an ordinary player in the NBA again.

He worked hard to prepare for the Christmas battle, as usual.

At this time, sports reporters still can't pay attention to Silicon Valley, which is not far away geographically, but too far across borders.

Except for Xiao Chong, no one knew that Lin Xing was now a real billionaire.

However, considering Xiaochong's big mouth, I'm afraid it won't be long before the fact that Lin Xing made a profit of 17 billion US dollars in a single investment will spread throughout the league.

Therefore, no one knows about this except Xiao Chong, and a temporary needs to be added.

Anyway, as of the start of the Christmas war, no one knew that Lin Xing was already a real billionaire.

Because of this, but in the home team locker room of the Oakland Stadium on Christmas Eve, Lin Xing gave each of his teammates and coaches a Patek Philippe.

Those who can make it to the NBA are basically millionaires.

A piece of Patek Philippe is still affordable. Of course, if you can afford it, you can afford it. Reluctance is another problem.

Therefore, everyone was surprised to see that Lin Xing prepared a Patek Philippe as a Christmas present this year.

Lin Xing also stood in the middle of the locker room, clapping his hands to encourage everyone:
"There is an old saying among flower growers, that is, courtesy is light and love is important. My gift is not light, but love is more important. I hope that in the next games of this season, everyone can show 100% energy. Let's go towards the goal of the championship!"

"rush!"

In the locker room, Rodman wore this watch, showed off his big arms, and shouted after Lin Xing excitedly.

……

Although before this Christmas war, the Rockets were in poor condition.

But in this league right now, there are too many people who believe that the Rockets are just slow.

Some people even think that the Rockets regained their status in this Christmas battle.

Lin Xing is actually a little nervous, even though the Warriors have rebuilt a wave against the Rockets this season.

But so far this season, the Warriors' inside line has not been truly tested——

The four major centers played the weakest Ewing, and a shark who was defeated by the shark hacking tactics.

Among them, in the game against the Magic, despite being plagued by a foul crisis, the Sharks were still crazy.

In other words, Mourning couldn't stop the sharks at all.

Then the question arises-can Mourning stop the big dream?
This Christmas battle is a good opportunity to test.

Don't think that this is the regular season, the Rockets are not serious.

In fact, at this point in time, the Rockets are more serious than anyone else.

Because the Rockets' record is already very dangerous, one step to the playoffs, one step may be hell.

For the Rockets, they really need a victory in the Christmas battle to boost morale.

Before the start of the game, the Oakland Stadium was full of Christmas decorations, and countless fans dressed as Santa Claus appeared on the sidelines.

Amidst the cheers, both sides made their debut.

The Warriors have secured two starting sets as the season has progressed.

The main point of substitution is the power forward, one starting Rodman and the other starting Donyell Marshall.

Of course Rodman started this game, because in this game, the Warriors need Rodman to play and perfect his defense.

As for the Rockets, Glider is out due to injury, and the starting five are——

Center Dream, two forwards, Horry and Chucky Brown, two guards, one Kenny Smith, and one Sam Mark.

When seeing this lineup, Lin Xing probably understood why the Rockets have fallen so much this season.

Last season and last season, the Rockets' bench depth was second to none in the league.

In the new season, let alone the depth of the Rockets' bench, they can't even make up the starting lineup.

Chucky Brown was put up as the starter among the dwarfs in order to strengthen the defense.

As for Sam Mark, this guy was brought up when the glider was away, and he played pretty well.

But it's just good, and it's impossible to expect this person to play the role of a glider.

Seeing the Rockets' starting lineup, Lin Xing gained confidence.

The opening jump ball was played by Lin Xing himself.

"Sta, jumping up to the ball, he jumped up, beat Hakeem directly, and won the opening ball for the Warriors."

In the opening game, the Warriors went first.

Lin Xing, who won the jump ball and grabbed the ball, rushed to the front court, and then took the basketball from the madman.

It was Sam Mark who was against Lin Xing, who was temporarily brought up to replace the glider, and was originally a fringe member of the alliance.

People on the fringes of the alliance like this, even if they play out later, they all have one thing in common - offense is greater than defense.

But for the Rockets, there is nothing they can do.

Without the glider, they can't let Kenny Smith and Horry go to defend Linxing, right?

Looking at Sam Mark, who is quite strong, he has become the most suitable player to defend Lin Xing.

but……

"Sta, he directly made a simple and rude breakthrough, and Sam Mark was passed by with one step!"

Sam Mark's defense was weaker than expected. Lin Xing originally thought that this guy could resist one or two.

As a result, he didn't even take a cross step, and passed Sam Mark in one step.

The impact of such an easy pass is that Chucky Brown has no time to defend.

Lin Xing rushed in directly, he wanted to try the water of this season's big dream.

"Si Da, go straight to the basket, and Da Meng makes up for it!"

Dameng, who is seven feet tall, opened his arms, putting enough pressure on Lin Xing.

But Lin Xing didn't hesitate, he directly faced the big dream and forced a layup.

bang!
Lin Xing evaded Dameng's layup, first smashed the backboard, rebounded, but smashed out of the frame.

"Not in!"

The Oakland Stadium was full of sighs. Lin Xing landed on the court like grabbing a rebound, but he was stuck in his position by Dameng's turning back.

Just as the rebound was about to fall into the arms of the big dream, a pair of flower arms jumped out, grabbed the basketball with both hands, and continued to rise, rise, rise...

Clang!
"Dennis Rodman, he made a putback!"

With a bang, the Oakland Stadium immediately exploded, cheers like a tide.

On the court, Rodman pretended to say to Lin Xing: "This is for you, Stalin!"

"?"

Lin Xing questioned, and Rodman then reacted.

"No, no, this ball is thanks to your Patek Philippe."

Lin Xing smiled, that's right, he stretched out his right hand, and touched Rodman's palm.

Then came the crucial defensive round.

In the first defense of the opening game, the Warriors still defended the pass first as they did in the playoffs last season.

The Rockets also gained experience, pouring left and right, and quickly poured the ball in.

"The Rockets are very patient. It took more than ten seconds for a wave of offense to send the ball inside..."

In fact, the Rockets are also quite helpless.

You said that if the glider is there, there is at least a second option on the outside line, but if the glider is not there, who else can they look for besides Dameng?
"Alonzo Mourning holds off Hakeem, are the Warriors going to flank?"

As soon as Matt Gudica finished speaking, Lin Xing rushed up.

"It turned out to be Si Da, and it was Si Da who assisted in the defense?"

The two people in the commentary were very surprised. They didn't know that this group of defensive matchups was the result of the Warriors' many in-team experiments.

Rodman's style characteristics determine that he can't guard against heavy power forwards, and he certainly can't guard against big centers like Dameng.

Lin Xing is different. His strength is comparable to that of the inside line, and his single defense is top-to-bottom.

He went to assist in defending and attacking Dameng, and that was the real locking of Dameng.

"Hakeem is clamped, he's a bit stuck..."

Time was running out, and in a hurry, Dameng made the choice to turn around and cast backwards.

With Lin Xing's interference, the ball went out of the frame with a bang as a matter of course.

(End of this chapter)