My Return to Life

The afternoon sun in early spring spills into the teahouse through the windows.

There is a hint of warmth in the bright light.

This bag of Dahongpao brought by Shen Nier himself has a rich tea aroma and is even more wonderful for concentration and tranquility.

Complements the aromatherapy in the room.

Even Fang Nian thought the taste of the tea was commendable.

It is generally believed that life can be done well without money, but every detail in life needs money.

It's as if Fang Nian, who doesn't understand the tea ceremony, can't tell what's so good about this Dahongpao, but his tongue tells him it's good.

After hearing Fang Nian's simple and straightforward mention of setting up a club, Shen Neer drank two consecutive sips of tea.

Then he put down his teacup, changed his sitting position, and said calmly, "What specific plan does Boss Fang have?"

Hearing this, Fang Nian looked up at Neil Shen, made a gesture, smiled lightly and said, "Mr. Shen drinks tea first."

The demeanor is relaxed and calm.

Seeing this, Shen Nier suddenly burst out laughing.

He poured out the tea in the cup calmly, and started the second brew calmly.

Whether the club is called influence or something else is not the point that caused Shen Nier to be a little anxious.

The point is that Fang Nian settled the matter first without procrastinating.

Because as early as years ago, Fang Nian briefly mentioned some concepts of this club, such as platform, openness, and win-win situation.

These made Shen Nier more excited.

So much so that it is a bit out of control.

The reason is not too complicated.

Although Neil Shen's Sequoia Capital China Fund has thousands or even hundreds of billions of funds, his personal net worth is definitely not low.

But throughout 2010, Fang Nian's frontier angels made several simple moves, leading the trend of the entire domestic capital circle, and even...

The investment that You Fangnian participated in is a feast of capital.

From Meituan, Xiaomi, and Dangkang Games at the beginning of the year, to the half-way takeover of 91 Wireless, the sky-high merger and acquisition case that was facilitated.

All of them show Fang Nian's unique vision in the investment field.

Capital... has always been cold-blooded.

Even though Shen Nier faintly has the qualifications and personal charm to become a leader in the domestic capital circle.

But now, everyone knows that the name Fang Nian represents Qian Tu.

Leaving aside the Dangkang game and the frontier department.

In terms of investment perspective, in just one year, the valuations of companies invested by frontier angels have increased exponentially.

On this point, Shen Neil also has to write a convincing word.

He can be regarded as a person with the elegant name of "Bole" in the investment circle. Sequoia has always been at the forefront, and other investment institutions are a step or two behind.

But it can't compare with Fang Nian.

If it's just one step ahead, that's fine, but Fang Nian's strategic layout is unprecedented.

These are the reasons why Shen Neil suddenly mentioned it years ago.

Fang Nian was not only willing to cooperate, but also mentioned some strategic concepts.

This made Shen Neer's heart move even more.

As an investor, who doesn't want to make each of their investments easy and comfortable, full of money?

After making a cup of tea again, Neil Shen raised his cup and smiled slightly: "Boss Fang is laughing."

Fang Nian smiled slightly, and didn't say much about this trivial matter.

Of course he saw Shen Neer's eagerness before he reminded him.

The club's affairs are small, and the club's situation and goals are quite important.

It's better to calm down and talk about things.

after all……

The core of today is not making friends.

"..."

After drinking a cup of tea,

Following Shen Neil's example, Fang Nian slowly poured water to make tea, and said, "I talked about the club with Mr. Shen a few years ago. At that time, it was just some superficial ideas. Today, I want to have a good discussion with Mr. Shen."

"In my personal opinion, no matter what kind of organizational form, at least it can save us time and cost in investment affairs;

A core industry should also be determined, after all..."

Speaking of this, Fang Nian glanced at Neil Shen: "People's energy is limited, no one dares to say that they can conquer the world."

"The most important thing is ... mutual benefit."

After Fang Nian finished speaking unhurriedly, Neil Shen nodded in agreement: "Boss Fang said these are the core elements, and I fully agree."

"In the current era, I don't think there is anything more suitable for investment than the Internet industry."

Hearing this, Fang Nian took it for granted, and said relaxedly, "That's true. In general, it's much easier for us to have the same views."

At this time, Fang Nian turned the lid of the cup along the edge of the cup for a circle, removed the excess tea, and picked up the teacup with satisfaction.

Shen Nier pondered for a while, and said: "Taking advantage of the recent sluggish business, and having nothing to do, I carefully thought about the concepts of platform and openness mentioned by Mr. Fang years ago;

The joint party always hopes to focus on the form of people in the circle. I think it is better to mainly use the invitation system. "

"Looking at several well-known clubs and clubs in China, including the niche clubs linked by business schools, they are basically membership-based, and it seems that none of them have achieved good results."

After listening to Neil Shen, Fang Nian smiled slightly: "Openness and threshold are not contradictory."

"My point of view is relatively straightforward. Although the goal is for profit, but what can be achieved by spending money will end up being more conventional."

"..."

The two had a detailed discussion on the specific form and various affairs of this 'influence' club.

The tone of the general direction is set by Fang Nian.

It is saving investment time and cost, targeting a single industry, mutual benefit, win-win, internal sharing, and openness.

The views on the general direction are the same, and the details are actually easier to discuss.

Some initial capital investment, or resource base, is not a big deal.

"It's not that troublesome anymore. I can personally contribute 30 million for the club's venue related expenses."

"Okay, then I'll give you a small head of 20 million..."

"..."

Finally, we talked about the platform that the club will build.

Fang Nian simply said: "The platforms are all the same. They are nothing more than opening up the channel between the upstream and downstream. When it comes to the investment field, it is to build a communication bridge between investors and high-quality enterprises."

"Based on the principle of openness, I think there should be some international investment banks, such as Hong Kong and New York Wall Street."

"The most profitable stage of investment is still the normal listing."

Shen Nier also quite agrees with this point: "Comparatively speaking, Hong Kong stocks and U.S. stocks do have better capital absorption."

"From this aspect, our views are also consistent."

"If it's not suitable for drinking today, I should be Fu Sanbai."

"..."

"Haha~"

Saying that, both of them laughed.

In the field of investment, Fang Nian also has many partners, including Liu Qin and Kuang Ping.

But there is one thing to say, the one with a more similar view is Shen Neil.

Shen Nier is generally a gentleman in his work, and his thinking mode is also relatively advanced.

This is why Sequoia Capital has repeatedly hit companies ahead of other investment institutions.

If you have to say it hard, Fang Nian really relied on ten years of knowledge to be able to sit down and discuss with Shen Neer in the investment field.

Otherwise, when it comes to investment and operating capital, Fang Nian is far behind these big guys.

Including Lei Jun, who is currently not in the investment field.

Fang Nian is far behind.

He can have such dazzling achievements in the investment field, not because of his investment methods, but because of his knowledge.

This is also the reason why Fang Nian was more tempted by Shen Neer's proposal years ago.

If the general direction of this club can be formed according to Fang Nian's wishes, then in the next few years or even ten years, it can bring a steady stream of investment opportunities to frontier angels.

It can also allow frontier departments to obtain a steady stream of funds.

Fortunately, Fang Nian and Shen Neil have the same views on the general direction, otherwise it would be difficult.

after all……

Fang Nian also had other ideas.

The general form basically set the tone. Fang Nian changed his sitting posture, leaned back on the chair, and raised his legs: "Mr. Shen, actually, my core expectation for this club is to tell everyone:"

After a short pause, Fang Nian said seriously: "Follow us and we will have meat to eat."

"Oh?" Shen Neil was slightly surprised.

Then he chuckled and said, "Sure enough, I knew Mr. Fang's idea would not be so simple."

"Can you tell me in detail?"

Fang Nian was not in a hurry, cleared his throat, and said calmly: "I want to take advantage of the fact that there are many representatives of investment institutions in Shanghai recently, and we will hold an exchange reception in the past two days, and invite everyone to sit down and chat briefly. "

"Maybe it doesn't need to be so troublesome." Shen Neil rolled his eyes and said meaningfully.

Fang Nian made a gesture: "This is all for later."

As he said that, Fang Nian changed the topic: "Last night, I had dinner with Mr. Lei, and we talked about a word, artificially creating a buzz."

"Well... I can't talk about the specifics for the time being. It's a small cooperation between Mr. Lei and I in the capital field."

Hearing this, Neil Shen smiled and said, "Is it Shunwei Capital?"

"In the middle of last year, Mr. Lei suddenly set up a capital institution called Shunwei Capital in a low-key manner, and invited Xu Dalai, a good friend of his in the investment circle, and quickly raised a fund of 1 billion yuan privately. It is said that there is a mysterious shareholder behind it, so it seems to be you, Mr. Fang, right?"

Fang Nian didn't deny it, and nodded with a smile: "I personally don't want to show up in public for the time being, so I asked Mr. Lei to help hold the shares."

"It involves some internal affairs, please forgive me, Mr. Shen."

Neil Shen waved his hands again and again: "President Fang is serious."

"..."

Fang Nian smiled, and brought the topic back: "Theoretically, based on the resources we have, we can completely artificially create some niches in subdivided fields in accordance with the times when the current mobile Internet era is in the boom period."

"For example, in the second half of last year, Mr. Shen and I were both optimistic about the mobile social networking market, and we have reason to believe that this market will inevitably become a hot spot in the future."

"..."

"Segments like this abound."

After listening to Fang Nian, Shen Neer couldn't help but fell into thinking.

The teahouse fell into silence.

After a while, Shen Neer spoke slowly: "I don't know if I have misunderstood, what Mr. Fang means is that we will create an outlet and directly promote the development of subdivided fields through capital?"

"To put it more domineeringly, we agree that this subdivision has the opportunity to win the favor of capital?"

Hearing this, Fang Nian smiled slightly: "I can't be so domineering, my goal is probably..."

As he spoke, Fang Nian stretched out his right hand, spread his five fingers, and made a gesture.

"50% of the market in the industry belongs to us."

Shen Nier pursed his lips: "Boss Fang suddenly made me feel old."

Seeing this, Fang Nian laughed: "Haha~ Mr. Shen, I don't like hearing your words anymore;

I have heard that Ren Yuxin of Goose Factory said several times that 50% was at the beginning. In the era without Dangkang games, Goose Factory games accounted for almost 50% of the entire Chinese online game market. Calculated according to the data from the year before last, If there is no Dangkang game, the revenue will be almost 50% of the entire market, and the net profit will exceed 50%. "

"Our goals as a club don't dare to be ambitious, and it will all end if we are not careful."

After listening to Fang Nian, Neil Shen also laughed: "Boss Fang makes sense."

"I don't know if Mr. Fang can talk more about the concept of man-made vents."

Fang Nian did not hesitate, and said as simply as possible: "For now, I believe we have enough resources and enough funds to influence the development of a specific industry segment;

In other words, after assessing the situation, we can make reasonable use of resources to promote and accelerate the development of a certain field independently. "

"To give a practical example, I think Nuwa Lab has promoted the enthusiasm of domestic smartphone manufacturers to a certain extent. Do you agree with Mr. Shen?"

Shen Nier frowned slightly, and finally nodded: "Indeed, although there is no Nuwa laboratory, domestic smartphones will definitely emerge, but the time will be a big stage later;

As far as the present is concerned, based on the total sales of smartphones in the country last year, the proportion of domestic production in the past two months of this year has exceeded 15% of the whole year. "

After all, Sequoia invested in Xiaomi, so it will definitely analyze this industry.

Of course, Shen Neil will understand these public core data.

"Let me give you one more example. Nuwa Labs is currently sorting out the certification system. After it takes shape, I think more smartphone manufacturers will emerge in China."

Fang Nian talked eloquently.

"So, from these perspectives, I don't think it's so difficult to create a small tuyere under a big tuyere."

"..."

With the in-depth discussion of details.

Fang Nian persuaded Neil Shen from different angles.

Finally, Fang Nian mentioned a key core: "Mr. Shen, there is actually one more core point. With our resources and energy, it is completely possible to exert our influence on a certain field in a reasonable, reasonable and effective manner with policy orientation. .”

"That's why I want to call the club Influence."

After a short pause, Fang Nian said calmly: "The year before last, after Qian Xuesen passed away, a certain newspaper quoted a headline: Qian Xuesen's scientific and technological innovation system from the perspective of open complex giant system theory;

Taking the construction of urban management science and technology innovation system as an example to illustrate the practical application of the theoretical perspective of this system;

So someone came up with a term called "Government, Industry, University and Research". "

"I have carefully studied relevant reports and materials, and I think that under this framework system, as a capital, it is absolutely possible to make a difference."

"..."

After listening to Fang Nian's words, Shen Neier showed admiration, and said earnestly: "President Fang's vision is far-sighted, and his knowledge is broad and profound, all of which I admire to the point of admiration."

"In a word, there will always be meat to eat with Fang."

"..."

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