Bill Gates and Paul Allen were present at Microsoft's board meeting. But one of the directors did not turn up. He had asked his secretary to call him, and the reason was that he was delayed.
"Hmph, some people occupy a seat but don't do the corresponding work. Such people shouldn't be sitting in that seat!" Paul Allen snorted as he glanced at the empty chair.
The rest of the directors were not looking good. They felt this Director Feng was too arrogant. Although you are the third biggest shareholder of the company, you should not look down on the rest of the directors.
Bill Gates was also unhappy. Although Microsoft's software had increased their market share in Hua Xia, Microsoft had not made any profits. Feng Yu's cooperation with Lenovo could not be any cheaper.
Feng Yu had completed his job, and he had done a good job. But you should not be absent from the company every day. Although you are a shareholder and a director, I still need to work in the company!
If you are only an ordinary shareholder and are here to make money, it is fine if you do not come to the company. But you are still one of the directors of Microsoft!
"I heard that Director Feng had brought a female partner out to play every day. Two days ago, he even went to Boeing to buy a helicopter." A director said.
"I also heard that Director Feng had gone to Amazon to invest in that small company. What's there to invest in that small company? "Another director said.
The rest of the directors also started to criticize Feng Yu for not doing his job properly. This board meeting had become a meeting to criticize Feng Yu. But Ballmer did not say anything.
The rest of the directors did not notice it, but Bill Gates and Paul Allen noticed it.
Paul Allen asked. "Steve, Feng is the Deputy CEO of the Asia Pacific region. I would like to hear about the development of the Asia Pacific region."
Ballmer replied. "The Asia Pacific region's market share had been increasing. Other than Japan, India, and a few other regions, the region had become the number one in most regions. Their operating systems, office software, and even Internet Explorer. Hua Xia region's market share had increased the most. Director Feng had done a good job. "
Paul Allen was unhappy. Don't you know what I want you to say? How dare you praise that brat!?!?!
"He is not coming to the company to work, and you are the CEO of the Asia Pacific region. Shouldn't you do something about it?" Paul Allen continued to ask.
Ballmer had a troubled look on his face. "Paul, Feng Ke did not ask for a single salary, including his secretary's salary. He is paying for everything himself. He said the company is not paying him, and he can choose not to come to work. I also don't know how to refute him. Can you teach me? "
Paul Allen was furious. He had said that Feng Yu's salary should not be too high because Feng Yu does not have a lot of work. Feng Yu did not want any salary. He only wants the shares as incentives. Allen was not to him. In the end, Feng Yu had to use his own money to hire Feng Yu's secretary. He thought he had embarrassed Feng Yu, but Feng Yu was waiting for him here.
There is nothing wrong with not going to work if Feng Yu is not paid. Also, Allen Allen does not go to work often. He was the one with the least right to criticize Feng Yu. Bill Gates was still in the company at least 3 days a week.
"Alright. I will speak to Feng Yu later. Let's not discuss this anymore. Without Feng, Microsoft will not have such good results in the Hua Xia market. After 3 to 5 years, Hua Xia's users will get used to Microsoft's operating system and software. By then, all the other software companies in the Hua Xia market will be bankrupt. At that time, we will restore our prices to the same level as other regions, and our profits will shoot up! "Bill Gates said confidently.
This was also the reason why Bill Gates agreed to Feng Yu's offer to Lenovo at a low price. Hua Xia's economy was not as developed as Europe and the US, and they need to develop their consumer mindset. First, occupy the market share, and then raise the prices. This way, the profits will come.
Even if the prices were low now, there will still be profits.
After Bill Gates said this, no one else said anything. No one, including Paul Allen, could refute him. Microsoft was able to develop was because they had signed an agreement with IBM. After that, they continued to sign agreements with other PC companies to expand their market share.
In the end, Microsoft was able to suppress those PC companies. Their profits were much higher than those companies. This model was used in the Hua Xia market. Although it was more extreme, Hua Xia was a huge market share. If Microsoft's prices could be the same as Europe and the US, then their profits would increase by at least 50%!
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When Microsoft's board meeting was held, Feng Yu, the director who was not doing his job, was signing a contract with Jeff. This was the contract for him to invest in Amazon.
After Jeff signed the contract, he became the biggest shareholder of Amazon. He also asked Ralph to talk to the rest of the shareholders, and none of them were like Jeff. They had never thought of selling their shares, but they wanted to earn some profits. That's why they asked for a premium.
This was not a problem for Feng Yu. As long as Jeff was still in Amazon, and those management staff were still in Amazon, Amazon was worth Feng Yu's investment.
Feng Yu wanted to keep a low profile for this investment. Of course, Amazon can advertise this investment, but Feng Yu does not want to appear in the media. Feng Yu told Jeff that there was a mysterious tycoon investing in Amazon. This will arouse people's curiosity, and the publicity will be better.
Also, Feng Yu heard from Ralph that Jeff was selling his shares and wants to buy some of Amazon's other shareholders' shares.
Feng Yu was glad to hear this news. This means Jeff will be investing all his assets in Amazon, and he will be tied to Feng Yu.
After leaving Amazon, Feng Yu received a call from Ballmer.
"Feng, Paul and the rest are unhappy with you not coming to the company. I think you should speak to Bill Gates."
Ballmer felt it was better for Feng Yu to speak to Bill Gates than Bill Gates to speak to Feng Yu.
"Ok. Thank you, my friend."
Feng Yu also wanted to have a chat with Bill Gates. He felt that he should take a long break or something. He will be working in New York for a while before returning to China. It will take at least a few months.
If anything happens, he can contact Bill Gates over the phone or email. There was no need for him to stay in the company every day.
"Hello, Bill. I'm Feng. I want to inform you that I will be taking a long break."
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