"Connect me."
Feng Yu picked up the phone on the table. "Hello, Steve. Why are you calling me? Have you considered my offer to work at Wind and Rain Holdings or Taihua Holdings? "
Ballmer is very capable and had worked in Microsoft for many years. He has a wide network of contacts. If he were to join Microsoft, Lenovo Kingsoft's software sales will surely increase. Ballmer also knows about Microsoft's current strategic plans. Although he cannot tell Feng Yu about it due to his contract, he can still contribute in other ways.
But Feng Yu knows Ballmer will not join Microsoft. Ballmer is the President and CEO in Microsoft, and he can only be the President or CEO at Wind and Rain Holdings or Taihua Holdings. There are other people keeping him in check. Why would he want to join Microsoft? Microsoft is paying him a lot of money.
"Feng, I am representing Microsoft to inform you of something. Next week, Bill Gates will be going to Hua Xia, and your country's leaders had warmly welcomed him. I think it's better for us to cooperate again. "
Lenovo Kingsoft is a state-owned enterprise, and Hua Xia's political influence is much stronger than the US. Bill Gates is the former World's Richest Man and the head of the World's Number One software company. He will be met by VIPs in every country.
This time, Microsoft wants to use the higher-ups to pressure Lenovo Kingsoft and even Feng Yu to give in.
Of course, if Feng Yu can give in now, they can save a lot of money.
"Bill Gates is coming to Hua Xia? Haha, is this how you all talk about cooperation? Don't forget, according to our contract on the G-Box project, I can buy your shares by force at 1.5 times the market price. Since you all are showing this attitude, then Microsoft will have nothing to do with G-Box in the future. "
Although it might be a loss for Feng Yu to pay 1.5 times the market price, once Aiwa gets listed, the share prices will double. Feng Yu could cash out in the stock market at any time and earn the money back.
In the past, Aiwa was going to be listed, but Microsoft wanted to be listed on Nasdaq, and Feng Yu wanted to be listed in Hong Kong or China. Both parties had a disagreement, and the listing was stopped.
Actually, it does not matter where G-Box will be listed. Feng Yu wants to tell Microsoft that he is the one calling the shots on G-Box, and not Bill Gates!
"Feng, think carefully. If you do this, there will be no room for negotiation!" Ballmer said sternly.
"Do you think we have a chance to turn things around now? Unless one side admitted defeat, the competition would not end. You've already used such despicable means to snatch the market. What's the point of saying this? "
Burning money to fight for the market share is because Microsoft is rich. In the end, when he wanted to burn a box of money, he accidentally burned a whole cart!
"What do you mean we're despicable? Aren't you the one who created the software for the European and US markets? If we are talking about unfair competition, you all are the worst! "Ballmer scolded.
"Whether it is the European and US markets or Hua Xia markets, we are not the ones who created the software. I can even say that none of our employees had done this. Believe it or not, it's up to you."
Ballmer kept quiet for a long time. Since Feng Yu said this, and based on his understanding of Feng Yu, he should be telling the truth. If it is really Feng Yu's doing, Feng Yu is not afraid to admit it.
Feng Yu had only wanted to snatch the Hua Xia and Eastern Europe markets to suppress Lenovo Kingsoft. But he did not expect the entire office software market to be affected. Luckily, Microsoft can continue to provide updates to their old office software, and they will not lose a lot of users.
But even so, Microsoft can only hold on. At least their market share will continue to increase, and those small office software development companies will be squeezed out of the market.
In any industry, the market was very important, or rather, the most important part. Wal-Mart's tycoon had once said that the market is king. Once you control the market, you can set the rules of the game, and others can only follow them. This way, you can maximize your profits!
Microsoft was sued for monopolization. It is because they want to use their PC operating system to dominate the market for their other products. At the start, it will be free. But after they control the market, they can use some value-added services or advertisements to make profits.
After Ballmer hangs up, he passed on Feng Yu's message to Bill Gates.
Bill Gates thought for a while and waved his hand to ask Ballmer to leave. He does not care about all these. He must use Hua Xia's government's intervention to snatch the market share.
… …
"Committee Member Bao, I am Feng Yu. Am I disturbing you by calling you?"
"Hahaha … of course not. Is there anything I can help you with?" Committee Member Bao laughed and asked.
He felt that he was not that close to Feng Yu. If there was nothing important, why would Feng Yu call him?
"I heard that Bill Gates will be coming over in two days. Who will be meeting him? "
"Oh. That's right. Manager Wei will be meeting him. Why? Are you going to attend? That's right. Since the top foreign businessmen are here, Huaxia should have someone to accompany them. "
Manager Wei? What a joke. Let Ballmer boast as if Bill Gates can meet whoever he wants. Besides, going to accompany Bill Gates would be giving him face!
"It's not important if I am attending. Can you help me make an appointment with Manager Wei? I would like to discuss something with him."
Five minutes later, Committee Member Bao called Feng Yu to inform him that Manager Wei can speak to Feng Yu for about 20 minutes at 6.30 pm.
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"Hello, Manager Wei."
"General Manager Feng, nice to meet you too. This is the first time we are meeting, right? I had wanted to meet all of you who had made significant contributions to China's economy. Today is a good start. Are you looking for me because of Bill Gates? "Manager Wei smiled and asked.
Feng Yu did not beat around the bush and said. "Bill Gates' Microsoft is competing with our country's Lenovo Kingsoft. They are desperate to enter the Hua Xia market to get higher profits. Our Lenovo Kingsoft is one of the top software development companies in China, Asia, and Eastern Europe. We are confident that we can compete with Microsoft. "
"You are saying that Lenovo Kingsoft is better than Microsoft?" Manager Wei could not believe what he heard. Microsoft is the world's top software company.
"We both have our advantages. Lenovo Kingsoft is developing a PC operating system and had some breakthroughs. We will introduce this operating system by the end of this year and will be taking over Microsoft's market share. Even now, we are still competing with Microsoft in smartphone operating system, office software, etc. "
"Microsoft must have something to ask of us this time. I am asking the government to support our own companies. Don't be fooled by Microsoft's offer. They are trying to snatch our market share. No matter how good their offer is, it will not be as good as our own companies. Also, Lenovo Kingsoft's market value is undervalued. We must not let them invest in us … … "
After leaving Manager Wei's office, Feng Yu had a relaxed look on his face. Manager Wei had chosen to support Lenovo Kingsoft. He also told Feng Yu that if Microsoft has something to ask of them, he will not agree to it immediately. He will hold a meeting and invite Feng Yu to attend.
Bill Gates' plan to enter the Hua Xia market is destined to fail!
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