Chapter 155 Xie Jingxing becomes Uber's president
"She was a little hesitant."

The sweat mixed with the heat felt sticky, and Song Anli twisted her body uncomfortably, but her arms tightly wrapped around his broad shoulders, unwilling to let go.

All girls probably crave for a few moments of tenderness after sex, so it is best to avoid spoiling the mood at this time.

Xie Jingxing thought so in his heart, and he didn't have too many expectations for Xu Nuo, so it was not difficult to judge the importance of a passerby compared to the person sleeping next to him.

His rough fingers caressed the delicate and flushed face and she just said "hmm". His fingertips brushed across the soft lips, and Song Anli slightly opened her cherry lips.

Xie Jingxing was a little surprised. Today's workload exceeded the target, but this month's public grain payment was full and he did not owe a cent.

Well, it is normal to add some extra taxes occasionally, and slowly reactivate Xiao Xie's luck.

"I drew lots at the Beigaofeng God of Wealth Temple a few days ago." Song Anli suddenly stuck out her finger and said.

Xie Jingxing deliberately avoided the question and asked, "Did you get Geely to sign?"

"I asked for it for you."

Song Anli freed one hand to reach for the phone on the bedside table. The distance was a little short, but she just didn't want to let it go.

Xie Jingxing held her and turned over to change positions. He reached out for his phone, opened it, and found a photo in the album.

Your ancestors have accumulated virtues for many years, and it is natural that you will be celebrated for a long time; if you continue to practice without getting tired, Heaven will return your old green felt to you - the best of luck.

Illness will be easily cured, marriage will be successful, fame and fortune will be achieved, and everything will go as you wish, but you must cultivate your mind and do good deeds.

"I heard that Beigaofeng fortune-telling is very accurate."

Song Anli hugged her arms tightly and said, "A family that accumulates good deeds will be blessed with good fortune. Mr. Xie has done so much charity, and this lot is just right for you."

"So I should wear a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch."

Xie Jingxing said self-deprecatingly, he had a certain awe for metaphysics since his rebirth, but it was hard for him to take seriously the God of Wealth Temple with Guan Erye enshrined at the door and Buddha enshrined in the main hall.

Song Anli rubbed her face and said, "It's really accurate, whether it's marriage or fame and fortune, it's always accurate!"

Li Ming died yesterday from a sudden cardiac arrest.

She was in China when Xie Jingxing was shot, and she was abroad when the Longjiang taxi driver died. She experienced all these bloody events indirectly.

And at the dinner at Chang'an Club a week ago, she was able to witness with her own eyes the man who looked out of place in a leather coat and a suit, walking towards his destined destination.

So she sincerely hoped that Yunhe Logistics would not exist in Xu Nuo's life plan. What she wanted then was marriage, and now what she wanted is a career.

The food delivery war is getting better and better, the online car-hailing war is being decided in the middle game, and Yunhe Logistics’ killing is already in sight.

There have been too many things this month, so let the damned ones die... It will definitely be accurate, and it will be auspicious and there will be no taboos...

The moon was at its zenith. Song Anli looked at the man sleeping soundly beside her and quietly took out her cell phone.

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The sun rises as usual, and yesterday walks into today in the dawn.

The fast-reading financial morning newspaper was playing while Xie Jingxing brushed his teeth, washed his face, and changed into formal clothes. On the dining table was a Jaeger-LeCoultre dress watch.

Song Anli put it on him personally, and also added a golden wheat ear brooch to suit the occasion.

Jaeger-LeCoultre is a reserved brand, and its marketing strategy is always reserved. It is neither as tacky and pretentious as Patek Philippe and Rolex, nor as sexually cold as German watches.

In the end, they just sponsor cultural and artistic activities such as film festivals, and eat half-cooked meals for the same introverted petty-bourgeois customer base.

This is not suitable for the occasion that Xie Jingxing is facing today. He should wear a Patek Philippe general's watch. Those who survive the war will be promoted to generals, and those who die in the war will go to hell.

"Today we solemnly announce that Baidu has introduced Uber, a heavyweight strategic partner!" On the stage, Robin Li was wearing a spotless white shirt and had a cheerful look on his face.

Uber founder Travis Kalanick stood side by side, his tall hooked nose matching his words perfectly.

"Yes, Uber China has been successfully registered. We have investors such as the Saudi sovereign fund, Vanke Group, and Baidu."

He scanned the room with eagle eyes and found the young man he wanted to see: "We have 30 billion US dollars, we have the largest market share of map navigation portals, we have a team that sweeps the world, and I am considering becoming a Chinese citizen."

In addition to obtaining Chinese citizenship, the investors should not be disclosed on such occasions, let alone mentioning a $30 billion sweep.

Everyone in and outside the industry knows that Uber is very rich.

Kalanick nodded slightly in greeting, and the young man in the audience did it. He remembered the other person's name firmly.

“Thanks, the most outstanding venture capitalist, here I come.”

His poor Mandarin was heard throughout the room through the microphone. Everyone turned around and looked in the direction he was looking. There was an uproar at the scene.

Xie Jingxing was seen standing at the rear entrance of the press conference venue, leaning against the door with his body tilted, waving, then putting his hands to his mouth and saying something.

The most belligerent investor behind Didi personally attended Uber China's press conference. Whether it was a peace talk or a declaration of war, people would rather believe it is the former.

A son of a wealthy family should not sit still in the hall. Why should he personally go into battle to declare war? It's like a medieval honor duel. It's too childish and has no profound idea.

But he is Xie Jingxing, the best spokesperson for the saying "the top beam is crooked and the bottom beam is crooked". His subordinates blocked the door of Meituan and acted like hooligans, and he blocked the door of Alibaba and acted like a hooligan.

On the one hand, he shouted the great rejuvenation dream, on the other hand, he knelt down to the Americans for mergers and acquisitions; on the one hand, he mocked Prince Wang’s girlfriend as a mistress, and on the next hand, he openly dated a female star.

If you think about it carefully, it wouldn't be surprising if he did something dissolute.

"Welcome." Xie Jingxing took the microphone handed to him by the staff and said calmly.

Everyone present was inexplicably disappointed, so they did negotiate for peace, but it was not shameful to be timid in front of an international giant.

Kalanick raised his eyebrows and switched back to English: "Although it's a bit far away, I'm sure that's not what you just said."

"I said, China's nationality review is strict, you may have to be prepared to be rejected." Xie Jingxing shrugged and repeated.

Kalanick laughed: "Of course, I have the highest respect for the Chinese market and am ready to face all kinds of difficult challenges."

"I wish you success."

Xie Jingxing raised his wrist to signal, handed the microphone back to the staff, and turned to leave the venue.

The minor incident passed without any incident. A few minutes later, only Robin Li was left on the stage of the press conference, while Kalanick was the first to leave the stage unexpectedly.

The reporters came to their senses and got restless, so they contacted their colleagues outside the venue and told them to find a way to get the news.

"Want a hug? Thank you so much for coming. I actually had no expectation of your presence."

On the rooftop, the biting cold wind blew his hair into a mess, and Kalanick opened his shirt and stretched out his arms.

Xie Jingxing tightened his windbreaker and took a step back: "Anyway, you welcomed me in Silicon Valley."

"I thought you wanted to talk to me about cooperation, such as the merger of Didi and Uber, or at least agree on the maximum degree of friendly competition." Kalanick was slightly stunned.

Xie Jing Xing shook his head and complained: "If I knew in advance that you would protest against me at the venue, and come to this shitty rooftop to blow the cold wind, I would definitely not accept the invitation."

“Fuck Buffett,” Kalanick said, mimicking his tone.

Xie Jing Xing did not comment and gestured to continue. "Man, I thought that someone who could say such things in public would not easily feel provoked."

Kalanick took out a cigarette box from his pocket and handed him a cigarette, then lit it with his hands in his shirt: "I just want to remind you that Uber China is very strong, even beyond my personal expectations."

"This is not a reason that can convince me. Travis, I need you to be direct. It's really cold here." The stimulation of the cold air made Xie Jingxing feel a little uncomfortable in his nose.

Kalanick pointed to himself: "A few years ago, I was at a party in Los Angeles. I was just an unemployed vagrant with a small savings. I couldn't get a taxi home after the party."

"It was even colder that day than it is now. The clothes I wore were not as thick as today. I was shivering on the street, repeating over and over again that it was too cold."

He exhaled smoke which was blown away by the wind in an instant: "I just thought it would be nice to have a taxi that I could call at any time. That feeling is really terrible. Believe me, you definitely don't want to experience it."

Xie Jingxing didn't feel anything.

The high number of private cars in the United States has led to an extremely sluggish taxi market. There are no cruising taxis on the streets, and you need to call a traditional taxi company in advance to make an appointment for the time and location.

This is also one of the core factors for the rise of online ride-hailing services in the United States, with the concept of the sharing economy as its foundation.

But he is not an unemployed vagrant with a small amount of savings, a full-time driver and girls willing to take him home.

"Then Uber was born out of a bad banquet experience, a very ordinary and boring story, which has nothing to do with changing the world and benefiting mankind."

Kalanick paused and said sincerely: "But today Uber's market radiates all over the world and is valued at tens of billions of dollars. We have changed the world and led an era."

"Continue." Xie Jingxing remained calm.

Kalanick's nose twitched and his cheeks turned red: "I became a creator like Steve Jobs. Note that I am a creator, not an entrepreneur."

"He is an idol for many entrepreneurs, and I respect him as well." Xie Jingxing perked up and expressed his agreement.

He attended the fourth Apple conference and at the age of 18 he stood in the audience and witnessed Jobs changing the world.

Kalanick pumped his fist: "That's it, there's an opportunity in front of you now, why not invest in a creator of unimaginable future, instead of investing in some poor imitators."

“…You mean, you want me to invest in Uber China?”

Despite his expectations, Xie Jingxing was still confused. He had thought of countless possibilities, but he never expected Kalanick to be so crazy.

"It's not that I want you to invest, but there is such an opportunity in front of you."

Kalanick corrected him: "If you invest in Uber China, you can get old shares. If you invest in Uber, you will get an agreed price. I, Uber founder Travis Kalanick, invite you to share the era of Uber."

"I have to admit that you have a talent for public speaking." Xie Jingxing swallowed his saliva with his Adam's apple moving.

What would happen if you invested in Uber China?
He and Kalanick teamed up to sweep the domestic market without having to worry about listing in the United States.

Old shares, which is something he never got even from Didi, means that if he invests $1 million in Uber China now, he can immediately make two or three times the profit. Giants such as Baidu and Vanke are rushing to acquire it.

He has more voting rights and can make Uber China develop the way he wants.

If you invest in Uber, the amount of money you can make is insignificant compared to actually going overseas and entering the international capital market.

Is there another way to realize the so-called smart car layout? Holding Uber China is equivalent to half a ticket to invest in CATL, Huolala, Ideal Auto...

Xie Jingxing's mind raced as countless thoughts emerged, and the image of the sky full of rumbles on the top of the snow-capped mountain in the biting cold wind flashed by.

“No one is more qualified than you to sit in the office of the president of Uber China, not even me!”

Kalanick raised his voice: "They say you are an arms dealer and a dictator. Let those stupid guys die! You are the emperor. You have an iron-blooded temperament and unparalleled wisdom. They are only worthy of kneeling on the ground and kissing your feet."

"How can mediocre people feel your genius? Only I can. Is it familiar? Does what I am doing now resemble your cooperation with Apple and Microsoft in the WhatsApp acquisition case?"

He became more and more excited as he spoke: "Amazon is our major investor. When Bezos heard my idea, he said that if you join, he would personally invest another sum in Uber China, just for you!"

"Okay, Travis."

Xie Jingxing put the cigarette, which was slightly stained with sweat, in his palm and lit it: "I have already placed a bet."

"No, no, no, don't say that. You can tell me whatever conditions you want. I just want you to help me conquer this market." Kalanick was immersed in his own desire to perform.

Xie Jing Xing chuckled: "Maybe we will have a chance to become friends in the future."

"We are friends now!"

"No, not yet."

"Thank you. I have given you my greatest enthusiasm. I have studied every decision you have made to help Didi, even as small as pretending to be a driver on the street to take orders." Kalanick tried to persuade unwillingly.

Xie Jingxing raised his head and restrained his expression, and said word by word: "Didi will kill Uber China, and will go beyond China and fight Uber in every market in the world."

Kalanick's expression froze. After a long silence, he sighed with regret: "If Didi and Kuaidi merge, then we will go to war. This is my respect for you."

"Thank you very much, then let's start the battle." Xie Jingxing turned around and left without saying anything.

The day before the press conference, Didi and Kuaidi, upon receiving the news, accelerated their merger and acquisition efforts.

Tang Man personally coordinated and asked the leaders of the state-owned venture capital institution of CCB to come forward and bring Cheng Wei and Lu Chengwei to Shanghai and locked them in a restaurant box for two meals.

You can't leave until you've resolved your grievances and conflicts. Now you're still wasting time in the Magic City...

As long as Didi and Kuaidi do not merge, Kalanick is willing to compete peacefully, perhaps out of respect for him, but Uber China will also gain a valuable period of development.

"For you."

Xie Jingxing suddenly stopped, took off his watch and threw it to Kalanick.

He thought for a moment and explained: "After the WhatsApp acquisition was completed, I gave Zuckerberg a Knights Cross cufflink."

"I'm honored for this. You conquered Silicon Valley once, now it's my turn."

Kalanick put his watch in his pocket, fumbled for a lighter and threw it out.

Xie Jingxing took the lighter, waved goodbye with satisfaction, and walked away with the hem of his black windbreaker fluttering.

"Click."

Kalanick was about to leave after calming down when a crash was heard from the raised waterproof platform next to him.

A young man stood up, holding a camera with a broken lens in his arms, with a few cigarette butts swirling around his feet.

"I came here to conquer, to refuse me is to accept defeat."

Kalanick looked into the camera and said, "Congratulations, your camera should be reimbursed and you'll get a nice bonus."

The young man said thank you excitedly, then quickly disappeared while protecting his camera. Shocking and exclusive news - Xie Jingxing may join forces with Kalanick to become the president of Uber.

He already has a title in mind!

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(End of this chapter)