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In the past week, two major things happened on the Internet.

First, Ali finally completed the process of delisting the Internet company from Hong Kong, and at the same time started the process of going public in the beautiful country, triggering a big discussion at home and abroad, and everyone seems to be looking forward to the birth of this super IPO.

It is estimated that only Zhang Shuo knows that in ten years, Ah Li will be played by a beautiful country and will be in a state of ecstasy.

Even the uncle himself was sued by the beautiful country.

Perhaps for beautiful countries, the so-called lower limit means that there is no lower limit at all.

As expected of a bandit.

No matter how many bright labels you put on yourself after you become rich, you can't get rid of your gangster nature.

After all, they are still nouveau riche. They lack the historical and cultural heritage and civilization of China. After occasionally getting rich, they will squander the resources they have saved and eventually become gamblers.

There will always be a day when you lose everything.

Another big thing is about getting familiar with big data.

First, someone posted a discussion on the Internet. As the topic became more and more popular, it even aroused the interest of the media and TV stations, and began to rush to report on it.

Suddenly, big data has become a hot topic in society.

Later, it even attracted the attention of the regulatory authorities, who began to inspect the dolphin tours and camel tours that were first exposed, and then spread to various websites.

In the end, even Qingcheng Group received local inspections in Yangcheng.

The result is that the four travel websites, Dolphin Travel, Camel Travel, Pterodactyl, and Tongcheng, all have more or less sophisticated big data operations, including Nomi, Ali Dianping, Dacong Dianping, etc.

Neither can survive alone.

Only Qingcheng APP is clean and has no transgressions. Instead, it has received a wave of praise.

“Like Qingcheng!!!”

"Mr. Ya is worthy of being the last conscience!!!"

"Really, there is no harm if there is no comparison. Why don't these people know how to be satisfied? Even if they are evil, they still have to make such evil money without fear of losing their life."

“Isn’t this the true face of capital?”

"What do you think Qingcheng said?"

"Because Qingcheng has a cute king who is in charge, and the cute king is that special case."

The applause from netizens is certainly a great benefit to Qingcheng, but it has once again pushed Zhang Shuo to the forefront, and there is even a tendency to further deify Zhang Shuo.

This is not necessarily a good thing.

But Zhang Shuo had no choice but to move forward.

………

Monday, May 21st.

Zhang Shuo met with Pei Weiping in the office. Wang Xin, two Green Orange executives, and rotating president Lu Kai were also there.

"As the big data murder incident intensifies, I think this is the best time to acquire Tongcheng."

As the behind-the-scenes trigger of the big data murder incident, Wang Xin had a calm face, and did not forget to seize the opportunity to profit from it, and once again talked about acquiring Tongcheng.

The reason why it is Tongcheng instead of Pterodactyl is naturally because Tengda is also the majority shareholder of Pterodactyl.

"what is your opinion?"

Zhang Shuo looked at Lu Kai and fully appreciated Lu Kai's opinion.

"I agree to the acquisition. Qingcheng Group has completed a capital increase of 5 billion. If it can acquire Tongcheng and take advantage of this wave of positive public opinion, it will definitely be no problem to push Qingcheng's valuation to a high of 80 billion."

Lu Kai suggested delaying Qingcheng Group’s Series B financing until after the acquisition of Tongcheng.

To maximize benefits.

Once Tongcheng is acquired and Qingcheng Group's shortcomings in tourism and hotel businesses are filled, Qingcheng Group will perform well in new retail, takeout, group buying, travel, hotels, movie tickets and other business lines.

With the addition of green and orange bicycles and shared power banks, there are too many materials for telling stories.

It will definitely be enthusiastically sought after by investors from all walks of life.

"Then what method of acquisition should be used? Cash or stock exchange?"

obviously.

Zhang Shuo is also inclined to acquire Tongcheng.

In addition to maximizing profits, more importantly, the merchants and target customers involved in the tourism and hotel business also need to be cultivated over a long period of time.

It's hard to start from scratch.

Among the four major travel websites, Dolphin Travel and Pterodactyl were founded in 1999, Tongcheng was founded in 2004, and Camel Travel was founded in 2005. The shortest time they have lasted is 7 years.

It just so happens that Rideshare, like Dolphin Travel, is an established travel website.

It will be more valuable to acquire.

"Cash."

Lu Kai suggested, "Qingcheng Group has just completed a 5 billion capital increase, issued another 500 million corporate bonds, and obtained a 1.8 billion bank loan. The current funds are very abundant, and there is no need to dilute the shares."

"If it is a pure cash acquisition, will Tongcheng agree to it?"

Wang Xin raised his concerns.

Although the current wind direction is indeed unfavorable for passengers traveling together, dolphin travel and pterosaurs have also been hit, and the real impact is actually limited.

When this storm dissipates and public opinion no longer pays attention, it is expected that things will return to normal.

From the perspective of the founding team and investors of Tongcheng, we are naturally not willing to just take the money and leave. If we can exchange shares with Qingcheng Group, that would undoubtedly be the best solution.

"They had no choice."

Lu Kai is very forceful, "For fellow travelers, the biggest crisis is not this big data murder incident, but the merger of dolphin travel and camel travel."

The No. 1 and No. 2 companies in the industry have merged, so what’s the point of being No. 3 in the industry?

"But Tongcheng may not be acquired by us. I have received news that Ahri and Qiandu have shown some interest in Pterosaur and Tongcheng."

Wang Xin was also very strong and did not give in just because Lu Kai was the rotating president.

Mainly because their starting points are different.

From Lu Kai's perspective, the acquisition of Tongcheng is a simple transaction; but from Wang Xin's perspective, the success or failure of Qingcheng's tourism business is determined by whether it can successfully acquire Tongcheng.

In comparison, Wang Xin is even more determined to win.

It is precisely because of the eagerness to seek "common ground" that I worry more about gains and losses, and do not want this acquisition to go awry.

Be sure to make sure nothing goes wrong.

"Ahri, Qiandu can't do it." Lu Kai also had his reasons, "The only one who can save Tongcheng is Qingcheng. To be precise, it is the flow support from Weixin. This is what Ahri, Qiandu thinks."

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“The problem is, if we only consider using cash to acquire it, then Tongcheng’s founding team and investors will have to take out the money. Since Tongcheng has nothing to do with them, will they still care about Tongcheng’s future?

"

Wang Xin caught Lu Kai's loophole.

"How about this."

Seeing that the two were arguing, Zhang Shuo intervened decisively, "My suggestion is to adopt a cash acquisition, but at the same time give the founding team and investors of Tongcheng an additional right."

"What rights?"

"Allow them to participate in Qingcheng Group's Series B financing," Zhang Shuo said.

"That's a good idea!"

Wang Xin couldn't help but admire, "In this way, among the founding team and investors of Tongcheng, those who want to withdraw money can take the opportunity to exit; those who want to stay can invest in Qingcheng Group. It is equivalent to two things without delay."

Even better.

Without diluting Qingcheng Group’s shares, it also increased Qingcheng Group’s valuation and found some investors in advance for Qingcheng Group’s Series B financing.

It can be said that it kills three birds with one stone.

"Then it's settled?" Zhang Shuo looked at Lu Kai with a smile.

"Can."

Lu Kai couldn't help but admire the big boss's handling methods.

………

After the meeting, Lu Kai stayed alone and reported to Zhang Shuo: "Mr. Zhang, I have something to remind you. Junlian Capital is also one of Tongcheng's investors, holding about 5% of the shares."

County Alliance Capital is the investment company of Big Brother.

"It's very simple, just exclude County Alliance Capital from the list."
To be continued...