Beijing.
In an office building at the intersection of Zhongguancun Street and the North Fourth Ring Road, this is the headquarters of 'Universal Online'.
World Online is an e-commerce team established by Westeros Systems in Beijing. The company name is not directly related to the World Center under construction in Wudaokou.
However, the name does come from the center of the universe.
When choosing a name, everyone felt that it should be neutral and grand, and not limit oneself to a certain field. In addition, the name of the team leader of Huanyu Online is Liao Yuming, and there happens to be the word "Yu" in his name. Therefore, the name confirm.
This is Friday, April 23rd.
Chen Qing came to the capital from Lianyungang yesterday, and came today to check on the progress of World Online.
Liao Yuming from Huanyu Online is 35 years old. After graduating from Peking University, he went to the United States to study, completed his graduate studies at Stanford University, and joined Yigrit. He was later sent back to China to found Yigrit China Company. This time he left again and went on his own. Take control of the World Online team.
The registered Huanyu Online website will be mainly engaged in electrical appliance sales, and is also preparing to establish Huanyu Logistics.
"Under the full promotion of the country, based on the growth rate of domestic network users in the first quarter, compared with last year, the number of Internet access users in China in 1998 at least tripled to 30 million. As the capital of China, by the end of the year, only Beijing The number of users in one place is expected to be around 3 million, accounting for one-tenth of the country's Internet users. This is our potential user base, which is very impressive, and they are all high-end users with strong spending power. I have carefully studied Amazon's Development trajectory, until now, Amazon is still providing users with a large amount of subsidies, which is the basis for American e-commerce to achieve scale in just a few years. The available funds of World Online are only 200 million yuan, and it is expected to be officially launched in July. , 70 million will be spent on website development, product procurement, warehousing and logistics, advertising and marketing and other preliminary expenses, leaving 130 million remaining. Even if a more conservative operating strategy is adopted, it can only last for one year at most, but if it is too conservative, the situation will be difficult Open, Mr. Chen, if you want Universal Online to develop rapidly, I think it is reasonable to invest US$100 million a year, what do you think?"
In a conference room at the headquarters of Huanyu Online, after seeing the progress of the website R&D and logistics teams, everyone gathered here, and Liao Yuming directly asked for money.
Chen Qing was not surprised when she heard Liao Yuming's words. She just asked: "How do you plan to spend US$100 million a year?"
"Subsidy," Liao Yuming went straight to the topic: "This is something that has been proven in North America. For the public, online shopping is too new, and people are always not easy to accept new things. This is a kind of nature. What we have to do is to reverse it through subsidies. This is the nature of users. A TV in a physical store sells for 2,000, and we can subsidize it to 1,500, so users can’t help but choose us.”
Chen Qing nodded slightly, but said: "I agree with your point of view, but unfortunately, it can't be done. Liao, in the United States, Yigrit's development of e-commerce is actually the result of years of accumulation in various aspects, and only then did it dare to start Just launch large-scale subsidies and directly adopt a radical expansion strategy. Frankly speaking, on the Chinese side, you haven’t learned to walk yet, so don’t rush to run. First, use a year to roll out an e-commerce platform that adapts to China’s business environment, and then come back Let’s talk about other things.”
Liao Yuming was a little disappointed and quickly asked: "Mr. Chen, are the teams in Shanghai, Guangzhou and other cities like this?"
Chen Qing said: "Of course, your starting point is the same. Whoever does better in the future can get more support and even annex other teams."
"What I actually want to say is," Liao Yuming paused and said, "Mr. Chen, if possible, can we raise additional funds ourselves from Huanyu?"
"Yes," Chen Qing readily gave an answer that surprised Liao Yuming: "However, I hope you can figure out the appropriate measures for yourself. Yigret used a lot of resources to build Huanyu. Profit must come first.”
Liao Yuming was quite satisfied with this response. Of course he knew what to do and promised: "When Huanyu raises money, it will definitely seek Ygritte's consent first."
The two parties then discussed a series of detailed issues. After more than an hour, Chen Qing said goodbye and left.
It was already evening.
Before it got dark, she went to Guanchengyuan Community to check out the two buildings that were being renovated. After returning to the Maoer Hutong mansion to change clothes and rest briefly, Chen Qing set off again to rush to a dinner organized by Jinshu's senior management.
The location is an old restaurant in Wangfujing.
This time it is mainly to celebrate the completion of the post-production of "Hero" and even the upcoming trip to Cannes.
This year's 51st Cannes Film Festival opens on May 13, with only 20 days left. "Hero" is the only Chinese film shortlisted this year. Another film directed by Chen Da, "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin" was not selected.
Speaking of which, this matter has caused some waves recently.
Director Chen's "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin" was launched one month earlier than "Hero" last year and was aimed at this year's Cannes. Unfortunately, it was sniped by "Hero".
The original "Farewell My Concubine" became famous in Cannes, and Zhang Guoshi's main battlefield is actually Berlin. Therefore, this time, it feels like Zhang Guoshi has taken over Director Chen's territory.
If the themes of the two films were not so similar, it would be okay to be nominated together. The problem is that both films are about the story of "Assassination of Qin", so Cannes cannot accept both films and can only choose one of the two. Not to mention the quality of the two films, Daenerys Entertainment's connections in Cannes far exceed those of the investors of "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin", so the outcome cannot be too suspenseful.
Therefore, when "Hero" was selected and "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin" failed, certain things can be imagined. In order to participate in the film festival, the Chinese film community suffered a lot of bloodshed, such as the Seven Gentlemen incident and the letter of complaint.
Chen Qing arrived at the dinner party and everyone was discussing the matter.
The problem is that the finger is somehow pointed at the "Chu and Han" trilogy, which is also in preparation.
News leaked from China Film Group that some people objected to the appointment of Zhang Guoshi as the director of the "Chu and Han" trilogy. They believed that such an important project was completely controlled by Zhang Guoshi alone, and the risk was too great. Therefore, it was suggested that the trilogy should be directed by three people. The directors helmed separately.
There are also all kinds of more messy conflicts that are inevitable.
Regarding the strategy of destroying the martial arts industry in China's film and television entertainment industry, the communication has always been between Chen Qing and his boss. After all, if this matter were to be spread, it would be too demoralizing, and other people would naturally not know about it.
The recent mainland box office performance of "Titanic", which exceeded 100 million in one week and exceeded 200 million in less than two weeks, made Chen Qing more and more convinced of her boss's strategy.
The film and television media are really eye-catching, but the benefits are really not many. Letting it go completely and letting things take their own course has given many people a subconscious feeling that the Westeros system is actually not that big of a threat. The benefits far outweigh the disadvantages.
Therefore, for Jinshu and other affiliated companies, Chen Qing actually adopted a rather laissez-faire strategy. Otherwise, he would have known about the various undercurrents surrounding the "Chu and Han" trilogy project, and Chen Qing could have used his connections in advance. Keep suppressing it and let this series advance steadily.
Now, let's talk about it. On the surface, Chen Qing also gave some comfort and assurance, but in private, she didn't like it.
Even if the trilogy is completely pornographic, Chen Qing doesn't care.
Just like this period, the second season of "Super Girl" under Jinshu was quite reluctant to be launched.
As for Ren Jingxi, the "Survivor" project was aborted. The official reason given was that the American version of "Survivor" was too money-worshipping and played with human nature for money, which was contrary to mainstream values. Even if Ren Jingxi The project has been modified to be full of positive energy, and what should not be seen is still not seen.
In fact, the reason is very simple.
Last year's "My Fair Princess" was so eye-catching that it is still being aired on major TV stations, blocking the way of too many other film and television projects.
Therefore, there was even a ban on Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
The second part of "Huan Zhu Princess" that is currently being prepared is quite secure due to the national expectations and the ratings that have brought glory to the country overseas. However, another "Survivor" under the same banner of Huanzhu Film and Television failed to pass the review. , and it’s natural.
However, on the other hand, if Chen Qing is willing to help clear the way, it will be easy for "Survivor" to pass. The key is that Chen Qing didn't do this. She just gave Ren Jingxi a response of "I tried my best."
In short, let go.
If Jinshu and other companies can develop well in the future, the Westeros system will not set up artificial obstacles, but if they do not develop well, it does not matter.
In related fields, the only thing Simon cares about right now is the Jinshu Film and Television City in Suzhou.
This is considered a personal hobby.
It was already past eleven o'clock at night when the dinner ended.
Back at Maoer Hutong House, when I ran to the underground swimming pool to take a hot bath, I saw Lin Zhi learning to swim, and someone called Lin Zhao over.
When Simon returned to China last time, he brought these two sisters with him. When they left, the Lin sisters did not follow them, but stayed in China. They traveled all the way from Suzhou to the capital, and even lived in Maoer Hutong. After all, there were many vacant rooms here.
Lin Zhao obviously had no intention of swimming. She thought Chen Qing was calling her for something, so she rushed over wearing a brown sweater and white trousers.
When she saw her younger sister being soaked in the hot spring pool with Chen Qing's arms, she suddenly became wary. She probably knew some of Chen Qing's hobbies and wanted to take her younger sister away, but she could only think about it. It seemed that her younger sister didn't care at all. A look of resistance.
If you really do this, it will inevitably be annoying.
Every time Chen Qing sees Lin Zhao, she can't help but marvel at the wonder of creation. The horizontal elevation is estimated to be close to 20 centimeters, which is simply breathtaking.
Seeing that Lin Zhao was more wary because of her eyes, he didn't force it and just said: "I will go back to North America tomorrow afternoon. You can go back with me. There is no point in staying at home all the time."
Lin Zhao stood more than one meter away from the hot spring pool. Hearing this, he subconsciously retorted: "I, I don't want to stay in the country."
As he said this, he felt guilty and glanced at his sister.
In fact, it was Lin Zhi who wanted to stay, and even living here was because of his sister's insistence. Lin Zhao felt that he had no choice but to follow.
Chen Qing just said casually that she had always been paying attention to these two sisters.
For example, the last time Lin Zhao begged her boss for mercy due to matters in her hometown, the matter was handed over to Lin Su to handle. She knew all this.
Chen Qing is naturally good at observing words and expressions, and Chen Qing has always been very accurate in reading people.
Lin Zhao begged his boss for mercy and allowed thousands of people in his hometown town to regain their jobs. However, Chen Qing could see that the two sisters were much cooler at heart than Qin Buzui, who had a deep conflict with his mother. The younger one was obviously, As for the big one, it can be broken at any time, even if it is right or wrong, it can still show the character of the heart.
On the other side, because of what happened to his grandparents, Qin Buzui wanted to strangle his mother to death, but he didn't do it in the end. Not only did he not do it, but now he was being dragged by two trolls, saying that he didn't care, and doing all kinds of things. Be cruel, Qin Buzui will still react if something happens over there.
Of course, these little human hearts have nothing to do with Chen Qing.
It didn't affect her at all, it was just a daily adjustment. Seeing Lin Zhao standing there, she was too lazy to say anything. Like her boss, she never liked to force herself, so she waved Lin Zhao away and waited. Lin Zhao disappeared and became more interested. He hugged the rosy-cheeked Lin Zhi next to him and kissed her. However, he asked Jiang Shanwu beside him to call over the others who were in the same group as Lin Zhao.
Those girls are much more lovable.
I can't help but think that my boss seems to have eaten none of them until now, including the Lin Zhao sisters. Is he really not interested
This unscientific.
After going to bed very late at night and resting directly in a large bedroom on the ground floor of the residence, Chen Qing still got up early the next day. She continued to nervously handle some work here in the morning and set off in the afternoon.
I contacted North America in advance.
Today is Friday.
My boss was going to spend the weekend at Hacienda San Lucas in Baja California Sur, Mexico, so he planned to go there as well. In addition to the Lin sisters, he also brought eight other aggressive girls with him.
Due to the time difference, we arrived on the west coast of North America in the evening of Friday, April 24th.
Simon has also just arrived.
Not only that, Chen Qing also found that it was really lively here, with large and small groups of people. Judging from their appearance, Chen Qing was sure that they were all from Ukraine.
Chen Qing knew very well how deep her boss's business was there, because she was also connecting various domestic and Ukrainian cooperations, including cooperation with underground forces. Just like Cao Minyuan, who was transferred to South Korea, she had been dismissed by Chen Qing before. Going to Europe, if it weren't for other arrangements in Asia, Chen Qing even planned to create a Chinese gang in Ukraine.
Moreover, after getting to know them a little more, Chen Qing had to admit that this group of more than 20 women from Ukraine, big and small, due to certain connections, were much more competitive than the few menacing women she brought.