Earning money too quickly and too much was not necessarily a good thing; Shanhai Capital was already being oppressed by other capital, despite having just started.
Fortunately, they were not investment bankers, and even if they issued shares or went public, they did not rely on the Xiangjiang financial market. So, even if these tycoons were overbearing, their influence on them was limited.
Hiring assassins? Unless there was deep-seated hatred, who would do such a thing in an era with a sound legal system and social order?
He Zhengcheng's growth over the past six months meant he was no longer an unknown newcomer; he had surprisingly broken into Silicon Valley and successfully established himself.
In the future, he could still help everyone make money. When comparing the immediate act of killing the goose to get the golden egg with long-term benefits, even if there were some initial disputes, He Zhengcheng would forcibly conquer them over time.
Returning home, it was already a day past the Little Spring Festival, and Dad had not yet returned.
"You must have worked hard, being in America, unfamiliar with the people and places. Did you suffer?" Tan Yingyao looked at He Zhengcheng with concern.
"I ate well, drank well, and lived even better in America. What hard work? On the contrary, Mom has worked hard at home, and Zhengping, that child, must often make you angry," He Zhengcheng said earnestly.
"What are you saying? How did I make Mom angry!" He Zhengping exclaimed.
"Look at you, always yelling at home. How could you not make people angry!" He Zhengcheng said with an air of authority.
"Someone who doesn't even make a single phone call has no right to criticize me!" He Zhengping retorted.
"Adults handle their affairs; what do children understand!" He Zhengcheng chose to ignore him.
"Alright, alright, stop arguing," Tan Yingyao interjected.
He Zhengcheng did not bring anything back from America; he hadn't prepared any gifts or souvenirs.
"Big Brother, what did you do in America?" He Daixuan asked.
"Investing in tech companies, then helping them grow, and making money for myself along the way. Nothing much else," He Zhengcheng replied.
"How do you help them?" He Daixuan inquired.
"Of course, by teaching them how to boast!" He Zhengcheng said. "What's most important for a startup? Technology, management, or sales? No, none of them. You need a founder who knows how to boast."
"Not just boasting to investors, but also to the public, making everyone believe you're awesome and have a very promising future."
"Why was Ma Huateng's fundraising so difficult? Wasn't it because he grew up in an ordinary family environment and didn't know how to speak well?"
"Alright, that last sentence was a joke, but boasting is already trending towards becoming a basic quality for a CEO of a public company."
"Yu Dazui of Huawei, that person from Xiaomi, and the PPT presentations of LeShi—weren't those also boasting?"
"What skill is boasting?" He Zhengping asked.
"You don't understand this. If you're working, and your work ability isn't good, but you can boast that you are, and then find a way to get someone to solve the problem, that's also your ability.
"If you accomplish something, promote it widely. If you help the company earn a hundred yuan, boast that you earned five hundred, so everyone knows how capable you are. If your department only earned 1 million this year, say there's a chance to earn 10 million next year."
"Of course, all of the above are unorthodox methods. The core idea is to highlight your strengths and cover up your weaknesses before you've fully grown.
"Later on, you reinforce your strengths and try your best to compensate for your weaknesses. If that's not possible, then collaborate with others to turn your weaknesses into strengths," He Zhengcheng explained.
"..."
"What your brother said makes sense; both of you must remember it," Tan Yingyao stated.
"Got it!"
"Understood."
"To be a successful person, start by appreciating boasting, then learn to boast yourself. One day, you will realize every boast you once made."
And just like that, as soon as he returned to Xiangjiang, he got an opportunity to boast. Xu Xin called him that evening, saying they could depart for Yanjing in Daxia tomorrow to boast to the boss of Lenovo.
The next day, he took his USB drive and patent application documents and flew to Yanjing with Xu Xin. This was his first time returning to Daxia Country! Of course, this was not He Zhengcheng's first trip to Daxia Country.
"Sister Xin, why the rush to Yanjing?" He Zhengcheng asked, puzzled.
"What, unwilling?" Xu Xin replied.
"I know this person. He seems similar to Li Ban Cheng, a businessman, and he's been in a difficult position due to the 'trade-industry-tech' versus 'tech-industry-trade' debate. To be honest, I don't like such people; I believe in winning with technology," He Zhengcheng stated.
"Then do you approve of Li Guangnan of Lenovo?" Xu Xin asked.
"That person isn't clear-headed. Unless Daxia supports him with the full power of the nation, it's impossible for him to succeed. AMD has persisted for so long only because Intel eased up. Moreover, CPU isn't just a technological and commercial issue; it's a political issue, just like operating systems.
"What was that operating system developed by the Japanese called? Wasn't it crushed by America using administrative means?" He Zhengcheng said.
"An operating system developed by the Japanese? What was it?" Xu Xin clearly wasn't familiar with this period of history.
"Oh, it should be called the TRON system, developed by a person named Sakamura from the University of Tokyo in the 1980s. Later, it received support from many large Japanese enterprises. They adopted an open-source, free and open model, with a set of specifications from software to hardware.
"If it could have been promoted globally, whether Microsoft's Windows system would still exist would be a question, and Intel would not have its current market position. Unfortunately, America launched a trade war and issued a warning: all companies using the TRON system would lose fair treatment in the American market," He Zhengcheng explained.
"Such a thing happened?" Xu Xin was stunned.
"So, many things in technology are not that simple," He Zhengcheng said.
"It seems you are confident about how to persuade Liu Chuanzhi?" Xu Xin asked.
"Who knows? That still depends on a person's courage," He Zhengcheng replied.
"I hope he won't disappoint you," Xu Xin said.
"At the very least, I can cooperate with them and have Lenovo OEM for me. Will you all be willing to invest then?" He Zhengcheng asked.
"You've mentioned it many times. According to your plan, there's hope for success, but the capital demand is huge. Will you stick with it?" Xu Xin inquired.
"Once I decide to do something, I should stick with it," He Zhengcheng said after some thought.
"Then I'll invest in you at that time!" Xu Xin declared.
"Thank you, but hopefully it won't be necessary," He Zhengcheng said. He was still inclined to sell the USB drive patent. The same item has different values in different hands; why waste such excellent resources?
Soon, he met the controversial figure who held an important position in Daxia's technological history.
"Hello, I am He Zhengcheng, partner at Shanhai Capital and Chief Strategy Officer at eBay!" He Zhengcheng briefly stated his two current, more famous titles. Before he returned to Xiangjiang, eBay had officially given him the special position of Chief Strategy Officer.
"Hello, Mr. He is indeed young and promising," Liu Chuanzhi said.
"I can't compare to Mr. Liu, who pioneered Lenovo through arduous efforts," He Zhengcheng replied.
"The Spring Festival is approaching soon. Mr. He, rushing to Lenovo like this, I wonder what brings you here?" Liu Chuanzhi asked.
"To make money, of course!" He Zhengcheng didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
No wonder my grades are so bad. Looking back at the first dozen chapters, the quality is too poor. I prioritized speed and forgot to ensure quality. I always focused only on advancing the plot, not on telling the story well. Today, I spent time revising the first twenty chapters, and they are much smoother now. After reading the first dozen chapters, the deterrent effect should not be so strong. I don't know if this novel will have a chance in the future?