Chapter 1331 A Low-Key Man

When the moment comes, one must be bold. Many people do not understand this principle, but Zhao Fusheng knows it well: the closer one gets to success, the more cautious one must be. Doing business is no different from marching to war—it all comes down to who is better prepared and who makes fewer mistakes. These things must be cultivated from the small details; many who lose big battles actually begin to collapse from the small things.

Therefore, although he did not personally direct Dong Chenxi on how to handle Ma Xiaoyun this time, he had made thorough preparations. In the plan, everything was arranged clearly and explicitly.

In a sense, Ma Xiaoyun was not just fighting against Zhao Fusheng alone; what he faced was the version of Zhao Fusheng that existed in Zhao Fusheng's own mind.

Is it difficult for a person to overcome themselves?

The answer is beyond doubt.

Those who can overcome themselves are no ordinary people.

In another five years, Ma Xiaoyun might have that ability, but for now, he can only concede defeat in dismay.

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"Are you really planning to push Ma Xiaoyun out?" Only Zheng Yao could ask Zhao Fusheng such a question.

She had just returned to the capital from Shenzhen when she heard about Future Investment's matter. She hurried to Zhao Fusheng's home and raised the question to him in person.

"What, you think it's inappropriate?" Zhao Fusheng smiled slightly.

"It's not a question of appropriateness or not." Zheng Yao said with a bitter smile, "I've looked into Alibaba's situation before. Ma Xiaoyun is very important to the company. If you really push him out, I'm worried that the entire company's development will stall."

She was speaking objectively, unrelated to the financing matter, simply analyzing from an outsider's perspective.

Zhao Fusheng naturally understood this reasoning. In fact, he knew better than Zheng Yao how important Ma Xiaoyun was to Alibaba. From beginning to end, Zhao Fusheng had never thought of pushing Ma Xiaoyun out of the company.

To put it bluntly, he just intended to give Boss Ma a warning.

"I understand what you mean." Seeing Zheng Yao a bit anxious, Zhao Fusheng smiled and said to her, "I am well aware of the importance of Ma Xiaoyun and his Eighteen Arhats to Alibaba. So my idea is to knock down his arrogance this time and make him behave in the future."

Zheng Yao was taken aback, then laughed. She wasn't stupid; with a little hint from Zhao Fusheng, she understood the logic behind it.

"In that case, what do we do now?" Zheng Yao asked Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng smiled: "Wait."

"Wait?" Zheng Yao was somewhat puzzled, not understanding what he meant.

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "Ma Xiaoyun will definitely go to the United States to seek help from Yahoo. I've already had Dong Chenxi contact Yahoo through Sequoia Capital and SoftBank to negotiate. I believe there will be results soon."

Dong Chenxi was a bit baffled, not knowing what Zhao Fusheng meant by this.

Wasn't he worried that Yahoo and Ma Xiaoyun might reach an agreement?

In fact, Zhao Fusheng knew very well that ever since Sequoia Capital and SoftBank Asia entered the game, Ma Xiaoyun was destined to face failure.

No matter the time, the power of capital is something ordinary entrepreneurs cannot resist.

If Ma Xiaoyun ten years later, already a big shot, might have the power to change all this, but now, he is just meat on the chopping block, at the mercy of others.

As for meeting with Yahoo executives, ha, what difference is there from a child who lost a fight running home to tattle to their parents?

Moreover, past experience had taught Zhao Fusheng that tattling is not easy; having reason alone is useless—it also requires skill and tactics.

After all, there are countless people in this world who are in the right. Who hasn't suffered injustice? Who hasn't been bullied?

If you run to your parents or leaders crying every time you encounter a problem, even if they are willing to stand up for you, they will think in their hearts that you are not up to the task and are too weak.

Therefore, the highest level of tattling is to make the other party aware of your grievances and difficulties without making them feel troubled by standing up for you.

After all, many times, the person you complain to might also have connections with the leadership.

A smart person knows how to convey information in a way that puts themselves in the most advantageous position.

"That's right, just wait." Zhao Fusheng nodded to Zheng Yao: "We are in an active position now. How things develop next depends on Ma Xiaoyun's choice."

The logic was simple: whether Ma Xiaoyun chose to abandon Alibaba or continue to stay with the company was a matter of a single thought.

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Since she understood what was going on, Zheng Yao did not continue discussing this topic with Zhao Fusheng. Instead, she brought up his wedding.

After all, he was not an ordinary person but the boss of a company worth billions. In Zheng Yao's view, Zhao Fusheng's marriage should be announced to the public.

Unexpectedly, this idea was rejected by Zhao Fusheng.

His reason was simple: business is business, personal feelings are personal feelings. He didn't think his emotional life needed to be exposed to the public.

"My Baobao is an actress. Exposing the news of our marriage would be bad for her." Zhao Fusheng said to Zheng Yao with an innocent face.

Zheng Yao almost fainted from anger. She looked at Zhao Fusheng speechlessly: "Don't think I don't know. Baobao has already planned to have a child after getting married this year, and she won't take any acting jobs for at least two years."

Blinking his eyes, Zhao Fusheng then remembered that although Fan Baobao and Zheng Yao were a few years apart in age, they had a good relationship and could be considered close friends.

"Well, anyway, no public announcement." Zhao Fusheng simply acted shamelessly and said to Zheng Yao, "Let's settle it this way. You guys discuss it later. The company will give employees an extra month's bonus as the boss's wedding benefit."

"Okay." Zheng Yao nodded in agreement.

After all, with Zhao Fusheng's current wealth, as the boss, giving his employees a month's bonus for his wedding was not a big deal. Instead, it would earn the blessings of the entire company.

Being rich but unkind was not Zhao Fusheng's way.

"Also, regarding Jiang Wen's new film, tell Ye Jing that under no circumstances should we participate." Zhao Fusheng suddenly remembered something and earnestly instructed Zheng Yao.

Zheng Yao frowned slightly, somewhat puzzled. If she hadn't known about the relationship between Zhao Fusheng and Jiang Wen, she might have thought that Zhao Fusheng was dissatisfied with Jiang Wen making a film for Huayi Brothers.

But obviously, given the personal friendship between Zhao Fusheng and Jiang Wen, that couldn't be the case.

So what was going on?