Chapter 136 Ma Teng held a meeting and tried to persuade the company's shareholders(2/3)
"Yes." Yan Liang, a partner of SEG Fund, nodded.
"It is said that this chat software was created by the math genius from Beijing University. He also participated in the World Men's Basketball Championship and led the Chinese team to win the championship! When he won the championship, he announced to reporters the chat software he developed . As soon as the interview content was released, in just three hours, the number of downloads of uu chat software reached 5 million! This number is really amazing!" When Shen Peng said this, the expression on his face became obviously solemn. .
"Mr. Ma, did you call us all here to discuss a countermeasure?" Yan Liang guessed.
"To be honest, Mr. Zhang and I have just returned from the capital. We have already met with Tang Feng," Ma Teng said truthfully.
When everyone heard this, they immediately looked at each other.
"Mr. Ma, why do you want to see him?" Shen Peng asked.
"I originally wanted to acquire the chat software he developed. Then I asked him to join Penguin and I would give him some shares, but he refused directly." Ma Teng replied.
"Now that the download volume of this chat software is so high, he will definitely not agree. Moreover, I have used this chat software. It has many functions and the user experience is very good. If I were asked to choose between the two chat software If I have to choose, I will definitely choose uu chat software." Yan Liang said.
"The key is that we have no way to copy these functions to our own chat software." Ma Teng couldn't help but sigh when he said this.
"Why can't it be copied? Aren't all the technologies the same? If it doesn't work, you can recruit more technicians and jointly organize to tackle the problem! I don't believe it can't be done!" Shen Peng said with an unconvinced look.
"Mr. Shen, our technical department has carefully studied it. Some functions use programming techniques that we have not mastered. Simply recruiting technical personnel cannot solve this problem." Zhang Qing took the initiative to explain.
"Isn't it? Did I hear it correctly? Is there anything you haven't grasped yet?" Shen Peng looked greatly surprised.
"We really don't have a grasp." Zhang Qing said a little embarrassed.
After all, he is also the Chief Technology Officer of Penguin Company, a top student who graduated from the Computer Science Department of Pengcheng University, and has been working for many years. Who knows that he is not even as good as a freshman.
"So, isn't Penguin Company facing a big crisis?" Everyone became nervous.
After all, Penguin's current income is still very good. If nothing unexpected happens, it will be listed next year!
"Yes." Ma Teng nodded and said, "If we can't think of a good way, then a large number of users will be lost in a short period of time. And as time goes by, it will become more and more difficult for us. The worse it is."
"In that case, what are you going to do?" Shen Peng asked seriously.
"I called everyone here just to discuss with you. See if Penguin can be sold to Lifeng Networks founded by Tang Feng." Ma Teng replied.
As soon as he finished speaking, these shareholders seemed to explode.
"Mr. Ma! Did I hear you correctly? Are you talking about selling Penguin to the other party?" Yan Liang thought there was something wrong with his ears.
"You heard that right. What I'm talking about is selling Penguin to the other party." Ma Teng responded without changing his expression.
"Reason! Give us a reason!" Shen Peng seemed a little excited.
"The reason is that the other party is too powerful! If we don't sell the company to the other party, the company will face bankruptcy before long," Ma Teng said.
"Don't get excited, everyone! What Mr. Ma said is true! I have the same view as him! And it is foreseeable that the other party's chat software will definitely add more functions! By that time, our chat software will be completely Lose competitiveness. The money you invest will most likely be wasted." Zhang Qing continued.
"Mr. Zhang, are you saying something serious? Could it be that if we spend a lot of money to recruit more technical talents from abroad, we can't compare to Tang Feng?" Yan Liang found it hard to believe.
"Mr. Yan, the moon abroad is not rounder than that of Hua. Although from an overall perspective, Hua is not as good as Beautiful Country. But just Tang Feng, I really can't think of anyone in Beautiful Country who can compare with him. ." Zhang Qing said with a serious face.
"Mr. Zhang, are you exaggerating? Meiliguo is still very powerful in terms of Internet technology! Many of our models are copied from each other!" Shen Peng also didn't believe it.
"Mr. Shen, you and Mr. Yan have both returned from studying abroad. I believe you will have many friends with your beautiful pots. You can call these friends and ask them to try this chat software developed by Tang Feng. .When the time comes, you will know whether what I said is exaggerated." Zhang Qing said calmly.
Facing this group of people who didn't understand technology, it was really hard for him to describe Tang Feng's power. After all, no matter what he said, the other party was always unwilling to believe it.
Of course, he also understands the mood of these shareholders.
After all, Penguin is developing very well now and is very likely to go public! At that time, these shareholders can choose to cash out and leave!
It's a pity that Tang Feng's appearance disrupted their plan!
Even their wealth was wiped out in a short period of time.
This makes it really difficult for them to accept this reality.
"Mr. Ma, according to the current valuation of Penguin Company, it is almost 600 million. I would like to know how much valuation you are prepared to give to Lifeng Network Company founded by Tang Feng." Yan Liang asked with interest.
"We have not yet made a specific valuation. To be precise, this valuation depends on us shareholders. If everyone thinks that Lifeng Networks' valuation is one billion, then it is one billion." Ma Teng replied.
"One billion is definitely impossible! Penguin has worked hard to develop for so many years, and its valuation is only 600 million! And now Penguin's cash flow is very good, with monthly income of hundreds or tens of millions! Li
Feng Network Company has just been established, and it is already quite good to have a valuation of tens of millions!" Yan Liang gave his opinion without hesitation.
"Mr. Yan, that's not what you said. You are an investor. If you were asked to invest in Lifeng Networks now, how much would your valuation be?" Ma Teng looked a little unhappy.
"It's hard to say. I need to conduct an on-site inspection before I can give an estimate." Yan Liang replied.
"Let me tell you this. If Lifeng Networks wants to get investment now, it will be a piece of cake. And I can also say clearly that a lot of foreign capital will flock in. As you said, beautiful
China's computer level is much better than ours! When these foreign capitals invest in Tang Feng's Lifeng Network Company, I hope you won't regret it." Ma Teng's words were full of dissatisfaction with these shareholders.
"Mr. Ma, don't get excited! Do you think this is okay? Give us a day and we will go back and think about it carefully. In addition, you also know that our investment company also has shareholders, and we cannot make decisions casually." Shen Peng
Seeing this, he quickly came out to smooth things over.
"Okay!" Ma Teng nodded and said, "If you can't give an answer within twenty-four hours, then I will make a decision."
"Decision? What decision?" Yan Liang didn't react for a moment.
"I will sell my shares in Penguin with the company's management." Ma Teng replied.
"Mr. Ma, what you say doesn't make sense. Penguin was founded by you and your team. If you leave, it will have a huge impact on Penguin. By then,
Needless to say, whether Penguin can successfully go public or whether it can continue to maintain the status quo is still unknown." Yan Liang's expression also became a little ugly.
"I have no choice. Because I know very well that even if my team and I stay, it will be of no use to Penguin's future. The chat software developed by Tang Feng will quickly occupy the market. It probably won't take long.
Penguin Company will turn from a profit-making state to a loss-making state." Ma Teng sighed.
Penguin was founded by him, so he naturally didn't want to sell it. But as the saying goes, those who understand the current situation are heroes. If they can't beat it, they can only choose to join.
Only in this way can he continue his dream.
"Mr. Ma, let's go back to have a meeting now to discuss. We will give an answer within 24 hours." Yan Liang left here as soon as he finished speaking.
The remaining shareholders also left one after another.
Suddenly, only Ma Teng and Zhang Qing were left in the entire conference room.
"What do you think the result of their discussion will be?" Zhang Qing asked.
"I believe they will make a wise choice. Capital is all about profit, and they will definitely understand that the decision I made is correct. Of course, it is also possible that they will sell their shares to cash out after Penguin is sold."
Ma Teng smiled slightly and said.
"I hope they can cash out their shares. After all, once Penguin is sold, the shares they hold will be greatly diluted, and it won't make much sense if they continue to hold it," Zhang Qing said.
"Okay! Never mind this! Let's hurry up and have a meeting here! If Shen Peng and others don't agree to sell Penguin Company, we will take the team to the capital," Ma Teng said.
"Okay!" Zhang Qing nodded.
On Tang Feng's side, after having lunch, Tang Feng had some exchanges with the staff of the technical department.
He gave these colleagues several technical problems and asked them to find ways to overcome them.
After all, it is such a big company, and with the discovery, the number of technical personnel will definitely become more and more.
More and more projects will be developed.
He cannot complete all projects.
It still depends on the strength of the team.
In this way, it can also indirectly improve the level of computers in China as a whole.
The technicians took action immediately.
"What are you talking about?" Tang Feng came out of the technical department and saw Su Xiaoli, Ning Xiao and others chatting animatedly.
"We are here to discuss how to promote uu chat software to more users." Su Xiaoli replied.
"The best way is to ask all Internet cafes to download our chat software. However, there is no rush to do so right now. I will make a decision after Ma Teng contacts me." Tang Feng said with a smile.
"If Ma Teng can really convince shareholders to sell Penguin, what will happen to the customers we have now? Wouldn't they all give up overnight?" Su Xiaoli asked.
"The two chat software can communicate with each other. In this case, no matter whether you use uu or qq, they will ultimately be our users." Tang Feng replied.
"But in the end only one can be left," Su Xiaoli said.
"Yes." Tang Feng nodded and said: "In the end, only uu chat software is left. We can update it in the background without affecting the user experience."
"It seems that technology is still king. Penguin has 200 million users, but in the end they can only bow their heads." Ning Xiao sighed.
"Technology and market are both very important. It's just that the chat software I'm developing now has added many new functions. And these functions are very easy to use. That's why it attracts a large number of users to download and use it. How can I say this? .I am equivalent to standing on the shoulders of Penguin and making this better chat software." Tang Feng said with a smile.
"Next, if Ma Teng convinces shareholders to sell Penguin, will we still have to negotiate with the other party?" Su Xiaoli asked.
"That's right!" Tang Feng nodded and said, "The negotiation will definitely involve a lot of details. You will also participate when the time comes."
"Me? I'm afraid not! I have never negotiated with others!" Su Xiaoli shook her head subconsciously.
"I have never negotiated with anyone else! There is a first time for everything! Besides, as the deputy general manager of the company, you must be involved!" Tang Feng said with a smile.
"Yes! Xiaoli, I think Tang Feng is right! You are now the deputy general manager of the company and will be the president of the group in the future. You must gradually adapt to the life of negotiating with others." Ning Xiao said from the side.
"In that case, I will participate with you! If there is anything I say that is wrong, you must point it out in time." Su Xiaoli agreed.
"Don't worry! I'll take care of everything!" Tang Feng looked confident.
Although he has never negotiated with others, he knows very well that the initiative now lies in his hands.
To be continued...