Three days later, Bill Gates called Feng Yu. He had made the decision the next day, but he delayed it for two more days. He does not want Feng Yu to think he is too anxious. But in fact, three days was much faster than what Feng Yu had expected.
"Hi, Bill. Hi, Paul." Feng Yu was surprised to see Paul Allen in Feng Yu's office.
Although Paul Allen is Microsoft's second biggest shareholder, his focus is on his software company. Also, Paul Allen loved sports very much. He had bought many teams, such as the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. In the future, Paul Allen would also buy Seattle's baseball team. He was also known as the richest NBA owner.
Paul Allen was stunned when he saw Feng Yu. This Feng is too young. When he was Bill Gates's age, he was still working hard to start a business. But this Feng Yu is already a billionaire. This Feng Yu's money was earned by him through legitimate means? But so what? He is still not as rich as me!
How dare Feng Yu make so many demands? I must take him down a notch later!
"Seems like I don't need to introduce myself." Bill Gates laughed.
"Paul, your Portland Trail Blazers will not win the championship. Jordan is back, right?" Feng Yu suddenly asked.
Damn! You had been giving me this cold shoulder since I came in. If you make me unhappy, then don't think you will be happy too!
"Who said that? Jordan is back this year, but he did not even make it to the finals! Our Blazers will surely win the championship within five years! "Paul Allen retorted angrily.
"Really? Why don't we make a bet? If I can buy a team, I think my team will win the championship faster than yours. "Feng Yu smiled.
"You cannot buy a team because you are not American! Also, even if you can invest in a team, you will not stand a chance unless you invest in the Bulls or Rockets! "
"Hey, Paul, Feng, we are here to talk about Microsoft and not the NBA. If you all like to talk about sports, we can talk about it later." Bill Gates replied.
How much could a team cost? If he wanted to buy one, he could buy the entire NBA! A good team was worth a few hundred million, while an average team was worth less than a hundred million.
What's there to discuss about this small business? Microsoft's big business is more important!
Paul Allen turned away and did not say a word. This Feng is too infuriating!
"Then let's talk about Microsoft. Did you all agree to the conditions I mentioned a few days ago?" Feng Yu smiled and changed the topic.
When someone is angry, the more you smile, the more relaxed you look, the angrier the other party will be, even if you don't say a word.
Paul Allen was about to explode in anger!
"We won't agree to any of your conditions!"
Bill Gates hurriedly pulled his old friend back. Hadn't they already agreed? Why were they going back on their word?
"Feng, he said that we cannot agree to everything. We hope to discuss with you first." Bill Gates said.
Feng Yu shrugged. "Sure, what do you want to discuss?"
"First, you can enter Microsoft's board of directors. But once you enter the board, you must put Microsoft's interests first. Do you understand?"
Putting Microsoft's interests first? That means you want to raise the prices?
"I'm sorry. I don't understand. We must protect Microsoft's interests, but I also do not want my personal interests to be affected. "
"But you can't let Microsoft suffer losses just to make money for yourself." Paul Allen roared.
Feng Yu looked at Paul Allen curiously. "Paul, what do you mean by this? What losses will Microsoft suffer? I am helping Microsoft expand into the world's biggest market. The market is several times bigger than the entire US market! "
"You make it sound good, but we know how Hua Xia's economy is. We have a representative office in Hua Xia, and it has been three years. Hua Xia is still a poor country, and most of the people there are poor! "Paul Allen sneered.
Hua Xia has a high population, and it might seem like a big market. But Africa has a higher population. Can Africa be considered a big market? Many areas in Africa still do not have electricity. How can they use PCs?
"You all know Hua Xia, but do you all know it better than me? Microsoft had a representative office in Hua Xia for three years. Have you all calculated the growth of Hua Xia's PCs these few years? Have you all calculated Hua Xia's economic growth? Have you all calculated the number of wealthy people in Hua Xia? Have you all calculated all these? Then you all should have calculated Hua Xia's overall economic growth, right? How is it compared to the South American market? A country's market is bigger than a continent's market. Which market do you think is more important? "
Hua Xia's economy had been growing rapidly these two years. Although there were many setbacks in the early stages, after the year 2000, Hua Xia's economic growth shocked the whole world. Although Hua Xia's economic growth is not outstanding now, it is not bad either. Hua Xia is no longer a poor country in the eyes of the rest of the world.
"Since you said Hua Xia's economy is growing fast, then Microsoft should treat everyone equally. The prices of operating systems and applications should be the same as other countries." Paul Allen proudly said.
Didn't you say Hua Xia is rich now? Then why do you still want to lower the prices?
"Because of the concept of spending. A poor man had worked hard for many years and had some money. Do you think he will be a spendthrift person? Thriftiness had been deeply ingrained in his heart, and it had become a habit! If you insist on selling at a higher price, then I am sure Microsoft's operating system will not sell well. Actually, it is not difficult to crack Microsoft's operating system. "
Paul Allen's face changed. "You want to make pirated copies? That is illegal! "
"I am not the one who wants to do it. Those users are the ones doing it themselves. Do you all know who is using the original and who is using the pirated version? Do you think you can enter someone's house to search? Low prices and bundling is the right approach. This year, Lenovo will dominate Hua Xia's PC market. Do you believe it? "
Bill Gates stopped Paul Allen. Both of them were about to quarrel. Paul Allen is not a hot-tempered person. What's wrong with him today?
"Feng, I don't want to argue with you. I will tell you the terms of our research. If you are willing to accept, then we will cooperate. If you are not willing to accept, then we can only give up on working with you."
Feng Yu made an inviting gesture and took a sip of his coffee. He then glanced at Paul Allen with a provocative look.
"Paul and I will exchange 1% of the shares with you. This way, you will have 2% of the voting shares, and I will nominate you to join the board of directors. But can you tell me what you are good at and what position do you want?"
"I will be in charge of the Hua Xia market. I can guarantee that Microsoft will do well in Hua Xia. I will not care about anything else."
"Fine. You will be the Asia Pacific Region's Deputy CEO and will be in charge of Hua Xia's market. We've come to an agreement on this point. Also, we cannot accept your 12 USD price. 20 USD is my bottom line. This is also the lowest price in the world. This price should not increase the cost of Lenovo's PC. After all, Hua Xia's electronic products have high tariffs, and you all still have the advantage in terms of price! "
Feng Yu thought for a while. Microsoft's operating systems in other regions are selling for more than 20 USD, and Microsoft Office is also included. This price is acceptable.
"Fine. I will also take a step back. I agree to this condition."
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