"Investnt is for making money, I don’t see what could sincerer than enabling a company to go public?”
Lu Liang gave a nonchalant smile, even though he didn’t know what benefits Liu Qing had promised, he definitely wouldn’t let Softbank wait and drive up the price like Liu Qing would.
He was the savior of all DiDi’s investors, he was there to support DiDi’s IPO, he was there to help investors reap the ultimate fruit, he stood on the side of justice.
If Softbank only wanted to make money as a neutral party, Lu Liang truly couldn’t think of a reason why Softbank Group wouldn’t support him.
Could the benefits promised by Liu Qing let Softbank’s 17.8% stake in DiDi turn into stock worth nine billion US dollars?
Sun Zhengyi was montarily stunned,
Is this the attitude of soone asking for support? Not wanting to give anything in return but expecting Softbank’s support?
Ma Yun focused single-mindedly on his tea, the corners of his mouth turning upwards.
Although Lu Liang’s words made sense, he was the one visiting Sun Zhengyi without a single trace of pleading.
It could only be said, that’s true to Lu Liang’s character.
Sun Zhengyi sized up Lu Liang, squinting his eyes, “Are you implying, Mr. Lu, that it’s only right for Softbank to support you?”
"You’re too kind,” said Lu Liang with an unchanged smile, then added, “But I have to say, it really is the best choice.”
"DiDi should go public, now having almost unified the ride-hailing market of East University, further developnt can only happen after going public.”
"Mr. Liu ford the IPO team in February this year, probably with the sa thought, only she failed.”
Sun Zhengyi asked, “Mr. Lu, what makes you believe that, where Mr. Liu failed, you would succeed?”
Lu Liang shook his head with a smile, “I can’t guarantee it, but the probability of success is certainly slightly higher than Mr. Liu’s.”
"Unless Mr. Sun believes that a fifty-billion-dollar valuation isn’t worth going public for, and that we should continue to inject funds and expand the market before listing.”
Sun Zhengyi fell silent, seemingly persuaded by Lu Liang, “DiDi’s developnt in the East University market has peaked, continued capital injection would be a loss.”
He had seen DiDi’s market research report: there were a total of 9.85 million ride-hailing drivers in East University, with 7.49 million registered as DiDi drivers.
With a market share of 76.2%, the remaining 23.8% was divided among Shenzhou, T3, Cao Cao, Putian, and other platforms.
Having reached such a high market share, burning more money was completely aningless.
Because increasing the market share by just 1% would require ten tis more capital than before.
Lu Liang’s mouth curved into a smile, “So Mr. Sun, do you also agree that it would be good for DiDi to go public as soon as possible?”
Mr. Sun nodded, and Lu Liang continued, “Our goals align, we both hope DiDi can go public soon, but so people’s goals do not.”
Sun Zhengyi’s smile was full of implications, “Are you perhaps referring to Mr. Liu?”
Lu Liang waved his hand, smiling as he explained, “Over the years, Mr. Liu has worked tirelessly for the developnt of DiDi and should wish for DiDi to go public soon as we do, or else he wouldn’t have established the listing team in early February.”
"I’m just worried that there may be obstacles in the future, and I hope I can count on Mr. Sun’s support at that ti.”
A thing yet to occur; Lu Liang thought.
An event that hadn’t happened yet naturally wouldn’t be used to make malicious speculations about Liu Qing.
He just used a hypothetical scenario, should there be obstacles in the future, he hoped Softbank would stand on the side of shareholder interests.
"Of course,” said Sun Zhengyi, rendered speechless with a wry smile, Lu Liang was using the interests of all shareholders to press him, what else could he say?
Knowing Sun Zhengyi’s attitude, Lu Liang no longer dwelled on the matter. He made casual conversation with the others, talking now and then.
But as the conversation went on, they touched upon Bitcoin, Old Ma with eyes full of envy, lanted, “Mr. Lu, this is a completely new online paynt system.”
No matter the amount of funds, they could be transferred to any account within five seconds, disregarding national borders and the currency barriers of different countries.
Since putting on the white hat and joining the United Nations organization, while also being a holder of Alipay, he was more aware of the importance of Bitcoin than most.
Yet Lu Liang had been lurking underneath without a trace, with rumors that he held a not insignificant number of tokens, enough to easily shake the market.
Old Ma envied him to the point of jealousy, because this could enhance Lu Liang’s say in the world financial market, even allowing him to beco a creator of the new paynt system.
"Mr. Ma, you flatter too much, it’s mainly thanks to Mr. Ota and Mitsui Sumitomo Group,” said Lu Liang, attributing all rits to Ota Ling.
The equity distribution for this project was 34%, 33%, and 33%; Mitsui Sumitomo held a 34% stake, whereas he and Hyundai Group were just tagging along.
He was unclear about the national stance towards cryptocurrency, but by his judgnt, it was probably not allowed to enter East University.
The hegemony of US dollars was already suffocating, with another cryptocurrency to follow around, how could there be a revival.
So, Lu Liang had already planned to just make so money and gain so influence from this project, leaving the fa to Mitsui Sumitomo.
Ota Ling laughed upon hearing this, “This is also thanks to Mr. Lu’s assistance, otherwise our Mitsui Sumitomo project wouldn’t have progressed as smoothly.”
Lu Liang didn’t want the fa, fearing he would beco the front-runner for bringing Bitcoin into the East University Market, but he wasn’t worried.
After all, the Neon market was already riddled with holes, and there was even a US Army base; another loophole wasn’t a big deal.
Sun Zhengyi and Old Ma exchanged glances, both seeing the envy in each other’s eyes.
In his heart, Sun Zhengyi had already made a decision; Liu Qing’s promise was too vague and still relied on Goldman Sachs. It was better to support Lu Liang.
Just like Mitsui Sumitomo, after only a few collaborations with Lu Liang, they earned the right to forcefully get involved with Bitcoin through him.
If he had t Lu Liang earlier, there would be no Mitsui Sumitomo to speak of, because Lu Liang would have definitely chosen to partner with them.
After all, every field has its specialists, and Softbank Group was more professional in paynts, initially focusing on telecommunications and e-comrce before evolving into an investnt group.
If Alipay wanted to enter the Neon market, Old Ma wouldn’t have made a special trip to negotiate cooperation with them.
At night, a few of them took a car to the outskirts of Tokyo, to a private entrepreneurs club founded by Sun Zhengyi.
He had done this at the ti of East Country joining the world scene, to invest in Sina, Yahoo, NetEase, Alibaba, and a series of other enterprises, as well as to get closer to the East Country governnt.
He had more than once boldly claid that his ancestral ho was Hu Jian Putian; his ancestors migrated to the peninsula and then to Neon due to multiple wars.
He could actually be considered Chinese.
As a result, today the boorang hit him right between the eyes.
Sun Zhengyi intended to settle down in Tokyo, wanting to develop there long-term. The core circle either thought he was Chinese or Korean.
As the saying goes, those not of our race are sure to have different hearts.
The Neon core circle had always wanted to dissect Softbank Group.
Sun Zhengyi could only be the generous fool, constantly throwing money around.
Including but not limited to establishing an entrepreneurs club, charitable donations, and political contributions.
He had to spend no less than one hundred million dollars in this area every year for the public’s opinion to slightly improve.
Listening to Sun’s grievances, Lu Liang and Old Ma were both lost in thought.
After dinner,
Dressed in yukatas, they ca to the outdoor hot spring pool.
"Mr. Lu, when do you plan to return ho? Maybe we can share the journey,” Old Ma asked.
"Tomorrow, I guess. Head straight to Beijing because the DiDi docuntation integration is complete and needs to be resubmitted for review.”
Lu Liang got out of the water after soaking for a few minutes and chose a robust-looking auntie for a massage.
At the pure vegetarian spa, even pants are not removed; he trusted the auntie more, her fingers thick like radishes, clearly skilled.
"Another review? Will it be successful?” Sun Zhengyi suddenly brightened up, removing the towel from his head.
"Uh~ Do what you can~ Uh~ Leave the rest to fate
Lu Liang was pulled by the auntie by his arms, doing a shoulder and neck stretch, only able to make sounds from his throat.
Sun Zhengyi glanced at Old Ma, who smiled and said, “I believe Mr. Lu wouldn’t undertake things without assurance.”
"That is~~ not necessarily certain
Lu Liang patted the tatami, stopping the auntie, and massaged his shoulder while wryly smiling, “This auntie is really strong.”
He went to the changing room, put on his clothes, and said with a smile, “Gentlen, I have sothing to take care of later, so I’ll take my leave first.”
Old n like baths, but he really didn’t enjoy soaking with them, a bunch of n with sagging chests; it was better to go ho and hold a beauty.
Ota Ling and Old Ma both made affirming noises and waved their hands; only Sun Zhengyi couldn’t help but laugh and cry, “Mr. Lu, are you always like this?”
Both nodded in unison, these days, those who can make money for investors are the real bosses, and Lu Liang was a boss among bosses.
Sun Zhengyi paused, obviously thinking the sa thing, and what could have been arrogance turned into, “Mr. Lu, you really have personality.”
He forgot to ask Lu Liang when the fourth installnt had been initiated for a long ti, when the next phase, the fifth private equity fund, would be launched.
Softbank also wanted a piece of the action.
Old Ma said with a laugh, “There will always be opportunities in the future, it’s just that he’s been busy lately.”
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