Chapter 2060: All Smart People

As for James, Zhao Fusheng had no intention of using tricks like deception to deal with him.

A senior partner at Sequoia Capital couldn't be easily fooled.

Moreover, this involved Facebook's business.

At this moment, James seemed to chat casually with him, but in his mind, he was probably on full alert.

Zhao Fusheng even believed that no matter what he proposed, James's response would be perfunctory.

After all, at his level, he wouldn't make decisions lightly.

But Zhao Fusheng was still confident.

The reason was simple: Sequoia Capital was a venture capital firm.

What is venture capital?

In essence, it's a fund chasing profits.

Sequoia invested in Facebook to make money. If anyone disrupted their profit plan,

they would naturally become an enemy.

Even if that person was the company's founder.

The world knows that Sequoia Capital has successfully invested in countless companies, and that Masayoshi Son single-handedly built Yahoo.

But no one knows how many companies these people have sold off.

How many entrepreneurs have left their hard-built companies in tears.

The victor is king; the loser is a bandit.

This saying has always held true.

"Mr. James, what kind of person do you think Zuckerberg is now?" Zhao Fusheng suddenly asked James.

James frowned and gave Zhao Fusheng a deep look.

Clearly, he didn't trust Zhao Fusheng much.

After all, the man's track record showed that anyone who underestimated Zhao Fusheng ended up a loser.

Even his partners could fall into the traps he set if they weren't careful.

Of course, that was also his skill.

Business competition is like that: if you have the ability, you can set traps for others, legally and reasonably, and that's a talent too.

"Zhao, I don't understand what you mean."

James glanced at Zhao Fusheng, remaining impassive.

Clearly, he wasn't easily fooled.

Zhao Fusheng smiled faintly: "Sean Parker left Facebook, taking only his shares. Mark Zuckerberg is now CEO. And he's been reaching out to Wall Street consortiums. Mr. James, tell me, what does this mean?"

James remained silent.

He already understood what Zhao Fusheng meant.

Apparently, some of Zuckerberg's recent actions had angered this super-rich man from the East.

Zhao Fusheng was furious!

The consequences would be severe!

For a long time, the biggest concern for investment firms regarding Zuckerberg was that he had Zhao Fusheng, this wealthy man, by his side.

Zhao Fusheng was so rich that if he wanted, he could join forces with Zuckerberg to directly buy out other companies' Facebook shares.

But now, these two had parted ways.

This was really good news!

A hint of joy appeared on James's face.

Clearly, this was the most delightful news he had heard today.

Zhao Fusheng didn't mind James's elation; who knew if he had just learned about it.

He didn't believe that Sequoia Capital, a prestigious firm, was completely unaware of certain situations at Facebook.

In fact, Zhao Fusheng even suspected that these people had deliberately let things evolve to this point.

He gave James a deep look but said nothing more, quietly eating his food.

James, on the other hand, became much warmer than before.

"Zhao, what do you think about this?"

James asked with a smile.

Clearly, he was probing Zhao Fusheng's attitude.

Zhao Fusheng smiled faintly: "I have no particular stance. I just think some things need to stop at the right point."

Stop at the right point?

James was taken aback, then nodded: "Yes, indeed, we must stop at the right point."

The Chinese language is profound; even James had to carefully savor Zhao Fusheng's words to gauge his attitude.

They chatted for a while longer, both probing each other without touching on anything substantial.

Not until James left did Zhao Fusheng smile and ask Liu Yiming, "Where is Mr. Tan now?"

"He called earlier and said he's almost here."

Liu Yiming hesitated but still said to Zhao Fusheng, "But do you really trust this James? Maybe I should arrange a meeting with someone else."

"No need."

Zhao Fusheng waved his hand: "I just want him to spread the news."

"Ah?"

Liu Yiming was stunned, then fell silent.

He realized that the boss was the boss; at least, the things he thought about were beyond his comprehension.

The gap was the gap, and no amount of effort could change it.

That was reality.

Just like some people, even if restricted from spending, are still sons of the wealthy, while others, even if they command the world online, still have to hustle for a living.

...

...

Tan Kaixuan arrived quickly, but he looked exhausted, which made Zhao Fusheng frown.

"What's wrong with you?"

Zhao Fusheng asked Tan Kaixuan with some surprise.

"Don't even mention it."

Tan Kaixuan shook his head: "I'm exhausted."

Then he winked: "It was really something!"

Rolling his eyes, Zhao Fusheng didn't need to ask what the bastard had been up to; he must have been out carousing again.

"By the way, you said last time you had serious business to discuss. What is it?" Tan Kaixuan asked Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng was speechless but still recounted the Facebook matter, finally explaining, "What do you think?"

"Hmph."

Tan Kaixuan sneered first, then said, "You're just too soft-hearted. If you hadn't given him so many shares and voting rights, that foreigner wouldn't be so cocky."

Clearly, he was unhappy with Zhao Fusheng for giving Zuckerberg so much power earlier.

Zhao Fusheng shook his head: "You don't understand. No one but Zuckerberg could have developed Facebook to where it is now."

Tan Kaixuan fell silent.

Though he wanted to argue, the truth was exactly what Zhao Fusheng said.

In Facebook's development over the past few years, Mark Zuckerberg had played a crucial role.

"So what do we do? That kid clearly wants to keep diluting our shares."

Tan Kaixuan pursed his lips: "I think we can't just sit back and wait."

Clearly, he was inclined to take action.

Zhao Fusheng smiled: "I met James earlier."

"Which James?"

Tan Kaixuan looked at Zhao Fusheng in surprise: "That guy from Sequoia Capital?"

He hadn't expected Zhao Fusheng to approach Sequoia directly.

They were a pack of wolves that devoured people without spitting out bones.

"I didn't cooperate with them."

Seeing Tan Kaixuan's expression, Zhao Fusheng knew he was overthinking. He waved his hand and explained, "I just told James that I'm very dissatisfied with Zuckerberg's behavior."

"Hmm?"

Tan Kaixuan frowned: "You mean..."

"Just wait and see."

Zhao Fusheng smiled: "I hope Zuckerberg understands my meaning."

...

...

Tan Kaixuan chatted with Zhao Fusheng for a few more minutes before going back to sleep.

In his own words, he had been working day and night and was too tired.

Zhao Fusheng was speechless but had to let him leave.

This guy's philandering nature seemed unchanged in both lives.

He had thought meeting Tong Xiaoya would change him, but what happened?

He was better behaved in China, but after going abroad, he quickly let himself go.

"Let's go back and rest too."

Zhao Fusheng thought for a moment and then instructed Liu Yiming, "Prepare for us to return to China in a few days."

"Return to China?"

Liu Yiming was surprised: "What about the matters here?"

"That guy sleeping inside—doesn't he want to stay?"

Zhao Fusheng said irritably.

Since Tan Kaixuan liked staying in the US, Zhao Fusheng couldn't be bothered with him.

He was getting married at the end of the year anyway; Tong Xiaoya might come to the US to accompany him, and then he wouldn't be able to fool around.

If Tan Kaixuan knew what Zhao Fusheng was thinking, he'd be crying, but he didn't, so he slept blissfully.

Zhao Fusheng returned to his place and was about to rest when his phone rang.

It was a text message.

He glanced at the number and frowned slightly.

After a moment's hesitation, he opened the message.

The sender was Scarlett Johansson.

The content was simple: telling Zhao Fusheng where she had gone that day, her schedule, the weather there, and so on.

At first, Zhao Fusheng really didn't want to reply.

But she kept sending them every day without getting tired.

That was awkward.

Helplessly, out of politeness, Zhao Fusheng replied a few lines and told her she didn't need to do this.

But it was useless; she continued sending them anyway.

"I'm going back to China."

Zhao Fusheng thought for a moment and typed on his phone.

"Really? Then I'll have to work harder." Scarlett Johansson replied.

"Work harder?"

Zhao Fusheng was puzzled; what was she working hard at?

"I've already asked someone to teach me Chinese." Scarlett's reply left Zhao Fusheng stunned.

Learning Chinese!

That was something Zhao Fusheng had never expected.

He didn't think Scarlett Johansson was learning Chinese to explore the Chinese market. At this time, the Chinese film market wasn't as developed as it would be later, and Hollywood wasn't making China-specific movies with Chinese elements like they would later.

At this time, American celebrities didn't care much about the Chinese market.

So the purpose of Scarlett Johansson learning Chinese was obvious.