The penniless son of the penniless ...

Chapter 148 A Heart-Stirring Proposal

"It's a coincidence. When Qiu Bojun and Lei Jun came to visit me, I found out that you two were friends who had known each other for a long time, so I asked Lei Jun for your contact information."

"Since we are all in the Internet industry, we should have a lot in common. Maybe I can also give you an investment. After all, the Internet industry in Asia is just starting out and has a huge market space. Unlike Europe and the United States, where the competition is already heating up..."

Hearing Zhang Junfeng's story, Ding Lei and Ma Huazhuo smiled bitterly. Lei Jun was really a dishonest guy! He didn't even tell them about this matter, and he even pretended to be mysterious to them on the forum. It was too much!
However, since Zhang Junfeng had plans to invest, the two of them were naturally happy to see it happen. After all, it was easier to get things done with money these days. If they could get a few million dollars like Kingsoft Software Company, wouldn't they be able to take off in a matter of minutes?

Especially Ma Huazhuo, who was still working for other companies, was in a much worse situation than Ding Lei. Even though he had the idea of ​​starting a business, the start-up capital was always a problem. Although as long as he asked, his family would be able to give him money to support his business.

But for him, who has a strong personality, this shortcut is not what he wants. He hopes that his ability will be recognized by others. Investors invest in him because they recognize his ability and are optimistic about his project!
……

In the following period of time, Ding Lei, who had already opened a company, described the current situation of NetEase and asked the question that he was most concerned about, "Since Mr. Zhang is optimistic about the Internet companies in Longguo, how much is Mr. Zhang willing to invest in NetEase?"

In response to Ding Lei's question, Zhang Junfeng did not answer directly, but smiled and pointed out the biggest problem of NetEase. Although NetEase and free email have a large market space on the Internet, a company must have profitability in addition to products, and free software cannot bring more funds to NetEase.

Hearing Zhang Junfeng's direct attack, Ding Lei nodded silently. He knew that what the other party said was true. It was precisely because NetEase had not yet found a suitable profitable project that he was eager to obtain a large amount of capital injection through financing to temporarily solve this problem. He did not find a fundamental solution for the time being.

Zhang Junfeng put down his chopsticks and suggested with a smile, "Since Mr. Ding's NetEase company has established its own portal website, perhaps we can try to insert advertisements on the website. This way, we can have extra income to support the company's operations..."

Ding Lei was a little worried when he heard this. "Although this can bring advertising revenue to the company, what if the previously registered users are unwilling to accept this change?"

Zhang Junfeng smiled calmly, "That depends on whether there are other similar competitors in the country! If not, then what is there for Mr. Ding to worry about?! After all, in the absence of peer competition, how to formulate the industry's 'standards' is up to you, right? You said that portal websites and email websites can insert advertisements, then they can..."

After hearing Zhang Junfeng's explanation, Ding Lei was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly he felt enlightened, and his mind was opened up! Since there are no competitors, whether to insert advertisements to make profits is still up to NetEase!
If the registered users have any opinions, they can also find a second portal website, but there is no second one in China~!

"Mr. Zhang's insights are really unique, and they really enlighten me! When I go back, I will ask those programmers to study the issue of inserting advertisements on the website~!" Ding Lei said excitedly. If it can really succeed, it will definitely be good news for NetEase, which has no income now.

"… But regarding the investment, Mr. Zhang is planning to…"

Hearing Ding Lei bringing up the investment again, Zhang Junfeng replied with a smile, "I can invest 300 million U.S. dollars in NetEase, but I need to take 35% of the shares. What do you think, Mr. Ding?" There is a big gap between the market value and potential of the newly started NetEase and Kingsoft. After all, the WPS software developed by Kingsoft is enough to make Microsoft cautious. Although the price of 600 million U.S. dollars is a bit high, it is worth it.

Currently, NetEase only has a free email system that is worth mentioning, but this thing is just a half-finished money-burning product and has no other profitability.

……

Hearing that Zhang Junfeng was only willing to offer an investment of 300 million US dollars, the ambitious Ding Lei couldn't help feeling a little disappointed. However, he was also very clear that the NetEase company he founded was just getting started, and it was indeed unlikely to dream of getting 600 million US dollars like Qiu Bojun and Lei Jun.

After calming down, Ding Lei quickly made a decision, and his words revealed an unprecedented sense of grandeur, "...I agree to the price Mr. Zhang offered! I believe that it won't be long before NetEase will become the leading Internet company in Longguo!"

Seeing Ding Lei so high-spirited, Ma Huazhuo on the side was also tempted. They obviously came here together. Zhang Junfeng, the big money sponsor, both gave advice and provided investment. There was no reason for him to come here like a spectator watching a show and not get any benefits, right?

Thinking of this, Ma Huazhuo gritted his teeth and said, "Since Mr. Zhang has invested in Brother Ding Lei, will Mr. Zhang on my side also..."

Before Ma Hua could finish his words, Zhang Junfeng smiled and nodded, "Of course I understand what Mr. Ma means. But investment must have a company or a project, right? Otherwise, what can I invest in?"

Hearing Zhang Junfeng say this, Ma Huazhuo was also embarrassed. The reason was simple. He was currently working as a programmer in a communications company in Pengcheng. In the past few years, he had only opened a Huiduo.com. However, if he used this thing to attract investment, it would obviously not be good enough!

Besides, he has not figured out where he should go next. His life is in a state of confusion.

Seeing that Ma Huazhuo was at a loss for words, Ding Lei at the side spoke up to help and said, "Mr. Zhang, that being said, Xiao Ma's ability is quite good. He just hasn't found his own project and development direction yet..."

"...In that case, Mr. Ma, why don't you listen to my ideas?" Seeing Ding Lei say this, Zhang Junfeng pretended to be embarrassed and thought about it for a while, then he told him the plan he had prepared long ago.

(End of this chapter)