Paul Allen regretted not attending the board meeting. Feng Yu had found out that Paul Allen was in the company, but he did not attend the meeting.
The rest of the directors knew about Feng Yu becoming the World's Second Richest Man. It was no secret that Feng Yu and Allen were at loggerheads in Microsoft. All the new programmers knew about this on the day of the meeting.
Last year, Feng Yu's shares were reduced due to Allen's suggestion. This suggestion had caused Feng Yu to lose a lot of money. They could understand why Feng Yu attacked Allen now.
In fact, there were some directors who disliked Allen. For example, Steve Ballmer.
Last year, Ballmer had also spoken up for Feng Yu. But his words were not important. Furthermore, Gates had chosen to support Allen last year. What else can he say?
"Some people do not do anything, but they think others are not doing enough. The company's regulations state that every director has the right to request for a meeting as long as the Chairman agrees. Today, Gates had agreed. Why did someone not attend the meeting? If he is in another city, I can understand if he is doing this for the company or himself. But he is in our headquarters. "Feng Yu said as he knocked on the table.
"Last year, he suggested to deduct a lot of my shares because I had taken leave from the board meetings. I don't think I need to tell you how much these shares are worth. He can suggest to deduct my shares. Today, he purposely did not attend the meeting. Can I suggest to deduct this year's shares? He's disrespecting the board of directors and everyone, isn't he? "
Bill Gates saw that Feng Yu was going overboard, and if he doesn't stop him, Feng Yu might really make this suggestion. If that happens, things will get ugly.
"Feng, let's talk about today's meeting."
Feng Yu glanced at Gates, then turned his head and said, "Fine. Let's talk about something more important. I think Microsoft should also produce PCs. We are working with many hardware manufacturers. Why don't we introduce our own brand of PCs? "
Feng Yu knew that Bill Gates was against the production of computers. Now, Microsoft was working with all sorts of hardware manufacturers and forced them to develop compatible hardware for Microsoft's operating system. Even if they do not use Microsoft's software, they still have to pay. If not, they can forget about using it!
Once Microsoft enters the PC industry, all the hardware manufacturers will join forces against Microsoft. At that time, Microsoft will be boycotted by all the hardware manufacturers.
Now, Microsoft is being sued for monopolizing the market. Bill Gates will never agree to manufacture PCs.
Feng Yu had actually made this suggestion on purpose. He wanted to see what the others thought. If this proposal is passed, then Microsoft will be in trouble, and Lenovo Kingsoft can catch up with and surpass Microsoft. If it didn't pass, he wanted to see who agreed and who objected.
Those who agreed were definitely idiots. If they wanted to poach people in the future, they definitely wouldn't want such people!
One of the directors objected, but gave no reason. The rest of the directors were silent. Gates was silent, too.
"Hmph! Are you trying to make Microsoft the enemy of all hardware manufacturers?" Allen's voice suddenly rang out.
Feng Yu turned around and saw Allen walking in with a look of disdain. Gates took out his phone from under the table and placed it on the table.
Gates must have sent Allen an SMS, and he came over.
"Are we not the enemy of all hardware manufacturers now?" Feng Yu asked.
"Of course not. Now, we still have some hardware manufacturers working with us. Once we dabble in computers, not only the hardware manufacturers, but also the computer manufacturers will stand on the opposite side of us. Can't you think of this? "Allen said disdainfully.
"But we are Microsoft." Feng Yu purposely said.
Allen was speechless. He can't possibly say that Microsoft is not powerful. But to say that Microsoft can defeat 100 PC manufacturers alone is also bullshit.
"In short, it won't work. As for the specific reason, you should think about it yourself."
"Alright. Since someone objected, then we will drop this proposal." Gates said.
Feng Yu shrugged his shoulders with an indifferent look. Even if they do not manufacture PCs, Microsoft will still be investigated next year, and their share prices will also be affected.
The rest of the directors left, and Allen purposely said: "Some people either do not come to the board meeting or make some ridiculous suggestions. They should leave the board!"
Feng Yu turned around and smiled at Allen. "Your professional basketball team is finished again this year, right? What did I say before? It's either a bull or a rocket. It will not be your turn. Seems like I am right. "
Who doesn't know how to make things difficult for others?
"What do you know about basketball? My team will surely win the championship next year!" Allen shouted.
"I don't know about basketball? Why don't we have a 1 on 1 game? 5 balls to decide the winner. I will give you 3 or 4 balls first. "
Allen's hair had turned white. How can he compete with Feng Yu? He will only be asking for trouble.
"I am not an athlete. If you are capable, go and compete with my athletes. I will give you 9 balls for 10 balls!" Allen retorted. "Do you know what a professional competition is? My team is not good enough. Do you have a team? If you have a team, your team will be worse! "
"Oh? I don't think so. Then I will buy a team to play with you. Let's see which team can win the championship first! "Feng Yu raised his brows and made a decision.
"What did you say? You want to buy a team? An NBA team? Which team do you want? "Allen was shocked. If Feng Yu bought the bulls at a high price, they might win the championship.
"If I buy the top team, you will say I am bullying you. I will buy the bottom team, the LA Clippers!"
Allen was relieved. If it was the LA Lakers, he might be worried. After all, Shaquille O 'Neal is around. But the LA Clippers is a weak team, and they want to win the championship? What a joke!
"LA Clippers? I am not trying to bully you. If you don't spend all your money, your team will only have a 30% winning rate. I will consider it a success if you can enter the playoffs. In a big city like LA, a lousy team can't even sell for 10 USD tickets. I advise you to buy another team. I don't want people to say I am bullying you! "
Allen was overjoyed. This time, he can give Feng Yu a hard time.
"No. I want the Clippers. Playoffs? It's easy, but my target is still the championship! "
"We will wait and see. Do you want to change the team's name to LA Clippers?"
"Of course. If the Blazers change their name to Blazers Prison. Your problematic players should go to jail! "Feng Yu retorted.
"Hmph! We will wait and see!"
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