Entertainment 1998

Chapter 719 Chapter 718, Angel Investor
A plate of pistachios, a plate of watermelon seeds, and a pot of tea!
Sitting in Guangde Building Club, Jiang Feng saw these three things placed on the table next to him.

Jiang Feng felt thirsty after singing on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala, so he took a teacup from the side, poured a cup of tea, took a small sip, and immediately felt that the tea was good and the fragrance lingered in his mouth.

Liu Qiangdong was standing next to the stage, negotiating with the fat black guy. Judging from their lip movements, they were probably discussing which crosstalk segments to listen to next.

For Jiang Feng, it doesn’t matter which crosstalk he listens to. The reason he came here today is to be the first investor in JD.com.

This is the main topic for today.

As for the fat black guy who tells crosstalk, to be honest, Jiang Feng really doesn't like his style of crosstalk. His crosstalk is nothing more than wandering around in the vulgar world.

Jiang Feng likes Zhang Kang and Jia Xuming. These two guys are really bold in their crosstalk. For example, they import gasoline from Libya at 8 cents and sell it in China for 8 yuan. The key is that they even shout that they are losing money when selling it for 8 yuan...

What a pity!

Later, these two guys were banned, even though their master was Lao Feng.

Jiang Feng was just thinking about it when Liu Qiangdong came back.

And the little black fat man also followed him.

"Hello, Director. Happy Chinese New Year!"

"Oh, hello, Mr. Guo, happy Chinese New Year!"

Jiang Feng stood up and shook hands with him with a smile.

"Director, I just had a chat with Mr. Liu and asked him which crosstalk he liked to listen to, but he didn't care.

So I wanted to come and ask you..."

"Let's have some traditional ones."

"for example?"

"Fenhe Bay, playing lantern riddles, taking off jackets, selling scraps of cloth, um... all of these are fine!"

Jiang Feng wanted to sit down with Liu Qiangdong and get down to business as soon as possible, so he casually recited a few crosstalk names he had heard before according to his memory.

As soon as these words were spoken, the little black fat man immediately gave a thumbs up.

“Director, you are an expert.

Well, we will follow your instructions."

"Well, let's get started."

Jiang Feng nodded and made a gesture of invitation.

...

Guo: "This time, please help me tell a story."

Cao: "Yes! Let's talk about it together."

Li: "No! I'll sing a part this time."

Guo Caotong stopped Li: "What are you singing? It's all clichés, why are you singing?"

Li: "This time I'm singing something new."

Guo: "Alright! Don't sing the new tunes anymore. Just take care of your throat. Do you know if people's ears can handle it? Are you planning to drive everyone away?"

The performance of the fat black boy when he was young was quite smooth. As soon as Jiang Feng finished saying start, he walked onto the stage and started performing the traditional crosstalk "Ba Ma Gua" with his partner Li Jing and his apprentice Cao Jin.

Leaning back in the chair, Jiang Feng took a closer look and found it to be quite good.

What is said here is quite good, Cao Jin has a good talent for crosstalk. It has only been two years since he became an apprentice, but he can already perform crosstalk quite well.

After listening for less than 5 minutes, I felt it was boring, so I picked up the kettle, poured a cup of tea for Liu Qiangdong who was sitting next to me, and started chatting with him.

"Brother Dong, have you thought it through? Do you really want to turn your JD.com into an online mall?"

"I've figured it out." Liu Qiangdong showed a wry smile on his face.

"There is nothing I can do if I don't want to talk. Mainly because of the current epidemic, the business volume has dropped sharply. My income last month was less than 10% of what it used to be.

So I remembered the idea you gave me before and decided to build my own online store."

Having said that, Liu Qiangdong opened his bag, took out a thick stack of documents, divided them into 4 stacks, and placed them on the table in order.

“Brother Feng, the ones on the far left are my thoughts and insights after using Amazon Online Store for a while.

The ones on the far right are the businesses I have been involved in since JD.com was founded in 97, as well as the company's financial status.

The two stacks in the middle are my thoughts on JD.com online mall..."

Liu Qiangdong was talking, and he seemed to be talking nonstop.

Jiang Feng was listening, but while listening to Liu Qiangdong's introduction, Jiang Feng also picked up the stack of documents on the far right and looked through them.

In fact, Jiang Feng already knew about JD.com’s financial situation. After all, Wang Fei’s brother Wang Ge was the financial director of their company.

Well, although he is called a financial director, he is actually just an accountant, because JD.com currently has only 50 people in total, including Liu Qiangdong’s parents and sister.

Liu Qiangdong's parents are currently cleaning at JD.com, while Liu Qiangdong's sister is a chef at JD.com's cafeteria, responsible for buying groceries and cooking.

It seemed that later, her sister got married and didn't want to stay in Beijing, so Liu Qiangdong helped her sister find a teaching job in her hometown of Suqian.

Unfortunately, my sister died during childbirth.

Just like that, crosstalk was being performed on the stage of Guangde Building, Liu Qiangdong was talking about his development plans, and Jiang Feng, holding a document in his hand, was letting his thoughts fly.

I thought about how I should call my parents after daybreak, as I couldn’t go back for the Spring Festival this year.
I'll think about it later. Should I go back to live in Maoer Hutong these few days? Wang Fei is nearly six months pregnant, which is the most critical time. If I carry the virus, it would be a big sin.
Well, also, I don't know what the director of "The Emperor of Han Wu" Hu Mei has been thinking recently. She actually wants Yu Feihong to play the role of Queen Mother Wang and Gao Yuanyuan to play Wei Zifu.

If Fan Jiuyi had not already accepted the movie "Cell Phone", Hu Mei would have wanted to invite her to play her sister Princess Pingyang.

"Brother Feng..."

"Brother Feng..."

"Oh, Dong brother, you go ahead."

Jiang Feng came back to his senses only after Liu Qiangdong touched his arm.

"Brother Feng, what's the matter? Do you think there is something wrong with JD's financial management in recent years? I noticed that you have been staring at this."

"no problem."

Jiang Feng shook his head and smiled, then closed the document in his hand.

"Brother Dong, I was just wondering, how much money would it cost for you to ask me out on New Year's Eve?"

"Um…"

Seeing that Jiang Feng asked directly, Liu Qiangdong hesitated for a moment and then stretched out two fingers.

"Brother Feng, I estimated that the construction of JD.com's online sales platform, the leasing of servers, the leasing of office space, the training of personnel, and the recruitment of professionals, all these things together will cost about 200 million US dollars.

Well, of course, if you use it sparingly, you can get it up and running with $150 million upfront.”

"1000 million, how about that? I'll give you 1000 million US dollars, and you can start the business first. As for the later development and expansion, financing and listing, we'll talk about it later."

Seeing that Jiang Feng offered 1000 million US dollars at once, Liu Qiangdong was very excited, but it seemed ridiculous, so he immediately became cautious.

"Brother Feng, why don't you tell me your conditions? Tell me your conditions so that I can feel more at ease."

"I want 35% of the shares. Of course, I can entrust you with all the voting rights generated by the shares. In addition, Wang Ge must still be the financial director of your company."

"Is that all?" Liu Qiangdong asked.

"That's all!" Jiang Feng picked up the teacup in front of him. "Brother Dong, if you can agree to my two conditions, tomorrow, which is the second day of the Chinese New Year, several professionals will come from Hong Kong Island to discuss the contract details with you.

Once the contract is signed, the $1000 million will be deposited immediately."

"it is good!"

Liu Qiangdong is indeed a man who can do great things.

He acted decisively and bravely. As soon as Jiang Feng stated the conditions, he immediately extended his hand.

"Brother Feng, then, let's have a happy cooperation!"

"Brother Dong, happy cooperation!"

……

To be honest, the fat black guy standing on the stage of Guangde Building and performing crosstalk really wanted to die today.

Originally, I was very happy.

On New Year's Eve, we received the largest business order in recent years, with someone willing to pay 2000 yuan to watch crosstalk.

And when he saw the people who had booked the entire theater, the fat black guy couldn't stop smiling.

why?
Because one of the two audience members is a professional. Although he is not a crosstalk performer, he is also from the literary and artistic circle.

He is also world-famous. The movie "The Departed" directed by him not only won more than 9 million US dollars in box office worldwide, but also won four major awards at the US Golden Globe Awards for Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

And he is Jiang Feng!
Given Jiang Feng's influence in the Chinese music, film and television circles, as long as he simply says hello to his fans and says that "Guangdelou's crosstalk" is nice, his small shop will definitely be full of guests.

However, when he stood on the stage and started performing crosstalk, the little black fat man realized that he had thought too much.

Jiang Feng sat there for three and a half hours, and listened to the crosstalk for no more than five minutes before he started to read the materials in his hand. Moreover, Mr. Liu next to him kept talking.

But there is no way. Although the two people sitting in the audience are not listening to the crosstalk, the actors standing on the stage still have to speak it with both voice and words.

First, people have paid; second, the ancestors did not allow crosstalk performers to be perfunctory to the audience.

Just as the fat black man started singing and was about to perform a segment of "Exploring Qingshui River" on the stage, Mr. Liu, who had booked the entire theater, suddenly stood up.

"Master Guo, thank you. Let's end today's performance here. I would like to wish everyone a happy Chinese New Year..."

"Well, no!"

Before Mr. Liu could finish his words, the fat black man hurriedly said with a smile: "Mr. Liu, there is one thing you may not understand. Crosstalk is actually the same as opera. Once the gong starts, you have to finish the show."

"No, why don't I let you leave work early? It's already 1 a.m. now." Liu Qiangdong smiled.

"That's not the case. The rules set by our ancestors are the rules. It's more important than anything else." The little black fat man wanted to explain.

Unless our crosstalk is not good and the audience kicks us off the stage, we have to finish the crosstalk.

However, before the anxious little black fat man could speak, he saw Jiang Feng, who had been sitting in the audience, waving his hand.

"Brother Dong, you go first. I'll sit for a while. What Boss Guo said is right. I want to listen carefully."

"Well, I'm leaving now. I want to go back early and make good preparations. I'll have a good chat with the professionals you invited from Hong Kong Island tomorrow."

"Well, let's go."

Jiang Feng waved his hand again, indicating that Liu Qiangdong could leave.

Liu Qiangdong is gone.

Looking at his back, the little black fat guy suddenly felt a little nervous.

Just now, I was speaking very well, but suddenly someone interrupted me and I couldn’t find the rhythm for a moment.

This is equivalent to a man going to a village in the city to play, and he is doing his job well, but at this moment, someone outside suddenly kicks the door.

And then... then I couldn’t find the feeling anymore.

And the more anxious he became, the harder it was to find the feeling. Fortunately, Fan Zhenyu, who was supporting the actor, was very helpful. Seeing that the little black fat guy was about to make a fool of himself, he passed on a message from the side.

"Mr. Guo, do you know how to sing Exploring Qingshui River? If you can't, then listen to me.

The peach leaves are pointed, and the willow leaves fill the sky.

Sit tight in your seat and listen carefully to what I have to say…”

When his partner spoke up, the little black fat man took two deep breaths and became less nervous. He patted Mr. Fan Zhenyu on the shoulder and said:
"Do I need you to teach me? You should know that in my previous life, I worked in the Eight Great Hutongs and heard countless people singing this little song. If you don't believe me, I will sing it in its original form for you to listen to.

This happened at the Jingxi Indigo Factory. There was a man named Song Lao San in the Indigo Factory’s Firearms Battalion. Speaking of this Song Lao San, he and his wife smoked opium. They had no children in their lifetime and only had a daughter, Chanjuan…”

It is said to be authentic, and it really is authentic. It does not have the coolness that I heard in my previous life. What I hear now really has a sense of charm in it.

Even this little song was sung by Lao Guo himself.

It seems that the little black fat man has not made any improvements to this little song yet.

Just as I was thinking about it, Fan Zhenyu and the little black fat man bowed on the stage.

"Thank you! Thank you for your support, host!"

After the two men bowed, Li Jing, Cao Jin and others who were waiting backstage all came on stage, lined up on the stage, and bowed to express their gratitude to Jiang Feng in the audience.

"Clap clap clap..."

Jiang Feng stood up and applauded from the audience.

"Director, would you like to give us some comments?" This might be the first time that such a big star has come to Deyun Crosstalk Club since it rented Guangde Building. The little black fat man seized the opportunity and wanted Jiang Feng to give us some comments.

But Jiang Feng smiled and shook his head.

“I don’t really understand crosstalk, so I won’t talk about it.

However, now that it is the first day of the Chinese New Year, I can wish everyone a happy Chinese New Year here.”

Just as Jiang Feng said this, a beautiful woman in a long black down jacket walked in from outside, holding 16 red envelopes in her hands.

Seeing Jiang Feng nod, Jin Yuji smiled and jumped onto the stage.

“Happy Chinese New Year!”

“Happy Chinese New Year!”

“Happy Chinese New Year!”

.........

Taking the red envelope from the beautiful woman, Cao Jin felt the thickness with his hand and knew that there should be no less than 500 yuan inside.

I opened the red envelope and took a look inside, and found that there were indeed 5 hundred-dollar bills inside.

Just as he was about to say thank you, Cao Jin saw the beauty jump off the stage and chase Jiang Feng out of Guangde Building Hall.

Looking at their backs as they left, Cao Jin looked at the little black fat man.

"Master, I have to say that Jiang Feng is really generous. His friend only paid 2000 yuan for the entire place, but he paid 8000 yuan."

But before the little black fat man could say anything, a chubby woman came up from the side, looked towards the door and laughed softly.

"Jiang Feng can earn more than 1 million US dollars by shooting a movie. If your master is him, your master can also be so generous.

Um... Cao Jin, He Wei, both of you please bring the red envelopes here, and Master's Wife will keep them for you!"

(End of this chapter)