Chapter 1365 Reality

Zhao Fusheng had a clear understanding of his assets in the United States. He knew very well that once Facebook and Twitter grew into the behemoths he remembered, he would not be able to continue holding a major shareholder position as he did now.

This was not only due to funding issues, but also because he was Chinese.

In other words, unless the leaders of the White House were insane, they would never allow a Chinese person to become a major shareholder of two of America's largest internet giants.

Therefore, Zhao Fusheng knew he had to make good use of the chips in his hand; only then could he obtain the maximum benefit.

He wasn't sure whether Mark Zuckerberg and Evan Williams were aware of this issue, but in Zhao Fusheng's view, one should be content. Although he knew that Facebook's future value would be as high as hundreds of billions of dollars, to be honest, he couldn't hold on until then.

In a café near MIT, Zhao Fusheng and Mark Zuckerberg sat facing each other.

Sean Parker was not present, because Zhao Fusheng had told him that this was a conversation between him and Mark alone.

Americans value personal privacy. Since Zhao Fusheng had stated that this was a private meeting between himself and Mark Zuckerberg, whether as a business partner or a friend, Sean Parker would tactfully leave.

"Zhao, is there something you want to tell me?"

Looking at Zhao Fusheng, Mark Zuckerberg asked.

He was indeed a tech geek, but after all this time, with Facebook growing faster and faster, although Sean Parker was the CEO, Mark Zuckerberg had gradually learned many things.

That's how people are; growth is a process. One always has to go through various experiences to gradually become better.

Of course, occasionally some people become worse than before.

"Yes." Zhao Fusheng smiled slightly and didn't beat around the bush. He said directly to Mark Zuckerberg, "Mark, do you know what the outside world's valuation of Facebook is now?"

A smile appeared on Zuckerberg's face. It was evident he was very pleased, because even Zhao Fusheng, far across the ocean, knew Facebook's value, showing how rapidly Facebook was developing.

"Zhao, I think, years from now, you will be very glad, because Facebook will be the most proud investment of your life," Zuckerberg said slowly, looking at Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng laughed: "It won't take years from now. Even now, I consider Facebook one of my proudest investments. After all, a website founded less than two years ago being valued at over a billion dollars is undoubtedly a miracle."

He paused, then looked at Zuckerberg: "Mark, this is all because of you, because of your genius mind."

Everyone loves flattery, even geniuses, especially when it comes from someone they know. So hearing Zhao Fusheng's words, Mark Zuckerberg couldn't help but show a proud expression.

"So, does this have anything to do with what you want to tell me?" Although happy, Zuckerberg still realized that Zhao Fusheng must have something else to say.

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "Yes, I'm considering when to sell my shares."

Zuckerberg was startled, then frowned.

Clearly, he had never expected Zhao Fusheng to have such an idea.

Originally, Zuckerberg thought Zhao Fusheng would always support him. Could it be that he planned to withdraw his investment?

Seeing the expression on Zuckerberg's face, Zhao Fusheng knew he was overthinking. Tech geeks are like that—always a bit paranoid, constantly thinking 'there are always villains trying to harm me.' If he didn't explain clearly, it would definitely create a rift in their relationship.

Thinking this, Zhao Fusheng said, "Mark, what do you think Facebook's future will be?"

Zuckerberg was taken aback, then frowned slightly: "Needless to say, I believe Facebook will become the world's largest social networking site. Remember the line we wrote on the homepage? We will use it to connect the world..."

Looking at the confident Zuckerberg, Zhao Fusheng couldn't help but feel emotional. This guy was very imaginative and ambitious; he had to admit that he really did achieve his dream.

In Zhao Fusheng's impression, Facebook truly accomplished everything Zuckerberg had said.

From an internet perspective, Mark Zuckerberg was successful.

Although in the end he lost all his friends and most of Facebook's founders left the company, Mark Zuckerberg truly achieved everything he dreamed of.

"Zhao, are you willing to join me in realizing this dream?" Having finished speaking about his dream, Zuckerberg looked at Zhao Fusheng with enthusiasm.

Clearly, in his heart, he had always regarded Zhao Fusheng as a like-minded person.

Smiling bitterly, looking at the young man with disheveled hair who didn't look like a billionaire at all, Zhao Fusheng slowly said, "Mark, don't forget, I am Chinese."

"What's wrong with being Chinese?" Zuckerberg obviously didn't grasp the meaning behind Zhao Fusheng's words. He opened his mouth to say something, but then suddenly froze.

He was a genius; though not worldly-wise, he was not stupid.

"You understand, don't you?" Zhao Fusheng said with a bitter smile to Zuckerberg.

Zuckerberg was silent for a long time, then finally sighed: "I think I understand what you mean."

He had to admit that Zhao Fusheng was right.

As an American, Zuckerberg knew very well that although the United States always preached equality and democracy, in reality, such things had never truly existed.

Whites have always maintained a high degree of vigilance against blacks, and America against Asia or Chinese people.

As Zhao Fusheng said, the officials in the White House would never accept that a major shareholder of Facebook was Chinese.

"Although I really like Facebook, you know, I cannot become a U.S. citizen," Zhao Fusheng said slowly, looking at Zuckerberg. "So the best way is to gradually dilute my shares, and in the end, you become the largest shareholder. That way, Facebook can be protected to the greatest extent. What do you think?"

After listening to Zhao Fusheng, Mark Zuckerberg looked thoughtful. Clearly, he was considering whether the plan Zhao Fusheng proposed was feasible.

It wasn't that Zuckerberg was cold-blooded, but he knew very well that this was reality, and this was the only way.