Chapter 2265 Zhao Fusheng's Dilemma

Zhao Fusheng's words had made everyone understand his intention.

Clearly, he must have reached some cooperation agreement with Ma Huateng, otherwise he wouldn't have made such a decision.

"Chairman, how should we coordinate with them?"

After exchanging glances, everyone looked at Zhao Fusheng.

Obviously, since Zhao Fusheng and Ma Huateng had already made a decision, the next step was for the two companies to join forces against Qihoo Technology.

To be honest, when Zhao Fusheng expressed his intention to join hands with Ma Huateng, Dong Chenxi and Zheng Yao were already certain that Zhou Hongyi was bound to hit a wall this time.

The reason was simple: both Zhao Fusheng and Ma Huateng were among the most顶尖 and visionary figures in China's internet field.

If the two of them joined forces, there was no opponent they couldn't overcome.

Even Ma Xiaoyun or Liu Qiangdong, who were currently in the spotlight, couldn't match them.

"We don't need to do anything."

Zhao Fusheng smiled slightly. "Just wait and see their announcement."

Since he said that, no one pressed further, and the meeting soon adjourned.

After everyone left, Zheng Yao was called into Zhao Fusheng's office.

"What's the actual plan?"

Zheng Yao, being straightforward with Zhao Fusheng, directly asked her question.

"A forced choice."

Zhao Fusheng didn't beat around the bush and directly laid out Ma Huateng's arrangement, finally adding, "I gave him the idea."

"Pfft!"

Zheng Yao stared at Zhao Fusheng in disbelief. "Are you kidding? A forced choice? Let users choose?"

"Yes."

Zhao Fusheng nodded. "Since Zhou Hongyi likes to pick fights, let him. There's no way around it. Old Ma will figure something out on his end."

"Well, you really are..."

Zheng Yao didn't know what to say to Zhao Fusheng anymore.

This guy was simply too cunning.

But still, if it went as Zhao Fusheng said, it would undoubtedly be good news for Tencent Technology.

After all, Penguin's user base was much larger than Qihoo Technology's.

In other words, if that situation arose, Tencent Technology could win by leveraging its advantage in user numbers.

Of course, they had already lost from the start of this war.

After all, the other side was deliberately picking a fight.

"By the way, do you think we should give Boss Ma a hand in the stock market?"

Zhao Fusheng suddenly asked Zheng Yao.

Zheng Yao was startled. "What are you planning?"

"Nothing much."

Zhao Fusheng laughed. "I just thought, maybe I could have Future Investment secretly acquire some Tencent Technology stock. After all, their stock price is bound to fluctuate now."

"That's not necessary."

Zheng Yao thought for a moment and said to Zhao Fusheng, "Actually, I think you should focus more on integrating Future Investment."

"Integrate Future Investment?"

Zhao Fusheng was taken aback. "Why?"

"If Future Investment doesn't go public, you need to consider how to handle the shares you hold—whether to increase or reduce your stake."

Zheng Yao asked Zhao Fusheng.

The reason was simple: many of the company shares held by Future Investment were considered优质 assets by the outside world.

In other words, they were too attractive.

Innocent men carrying jade are guilty!

"I understand."

Zhao Fusheng nodded and sighed.

This was why he always liked to involve Xue Yuanfang in his business dealings.

Because Zhao Fusheng knew he needed a protective umbrella.

And Xue Yuanfang was undoubtedly the most suitable person.

Of course, their relationship was mutually beneficial: Xue Yuanfang used the Xue family's name to protect Zhao Fusheng, while Zhao Fusheng helped him make money.

Or rather, helped the Xue family make money.

Both of them knew this well, but neither would point it out.

See through but don't expose, and you can still be friends.

If that window paper were pierced, everyone would feel awkward.

If it came to that, Zhao Fusheng would face two choices: either go their separate ways or become the Xue family's white glove.

A so-called white glove, simply put, is a group that holds shares and manages assets on behalf of幕后 power brokers, forming a community of interests with them.

Standing in the spotlight, even under the glare of cameras, they win trust with exceptional intelligence and absolute loyalty, enjoying a moment of glory and wielding power.

But if the person behind them runs into trouble or is attacked, the white glove is the first to suffer.

This is a sad story.

Zhao Fusheng would never allow himself to become that kind of person.

Let others benefit from the business he had worked so hard to build?

If so, Zhao Fusheng would rather destroy the Future Group himself.

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"It's not just Future Investment that needs to be integrated."

Zhao Fusheng looked at Zheng Yao and said slowly, "Be prepared. Within a few years, all the subsidiaries under the group will begin integration."

"What are you going to do?"

Zheng Yao looked at Zhao Fusheng with confusion.

Clearly, Zhao Fusheng was planning a big move, or rather, he was playing a long game.

Zhao Fusheng waved his hand. "It's nothing really. I'm just considering that it might be more appropriate to turn Future Group into a multinational corporation."

"Multinational corporation?"

Zheng Yao frowned slightly, clearly not agreeing with Zhao Fusheng's opinion.

Zhao Fusheng smiled but said nothing more.

There were some things he couldn't explain to Zheng Yao.

When wealth reaches a certain level, it doesn't necessarily bring a sense of security; instead, it can feel like being a pig waiting to be slaughtered.

But fortunately, he had latched onto a powerful figure early on. That big shot had a good impression of him and had even inscribed something for him before.

He hoped that when the time came, he wouldn't be targeted.

To be honest, Zhao Fusheng increasingly felt that he might consider holding some of Facebook's shares anonymously.

With that in mind, Zhao Fusheng called Dong Chenxi in front of Zheng Yao and made an appointment to meet the next day.

Although Zheng Yao found it a bit strange, she didn't ask further. Her main purpose today was to inquire about the matter between Qihoo Technology and Tencent Technology.

Since Zhao Fusheng decided to help Ma Huateng, Future Group naturally had to take sides and formulate other countermeasures.

"Don't worry too much."

Zhao Fusheng said to Zheng Yao with a smile. "This matter won't last long."

"Why?"

Zheng Yao asked in surprise.

"Because the authorities won't allow chaos on the internet."

Zhao Fusheng explained calmly.

It was simple: everything has its limits. The previous 3Q War had already caused some turmoil online. Now that things were getting more chaotic, these two companies would inevitably be disciplined sooner or later.