At nine o 'clock in the morning the next day, Xiao Yunhai met with Steyr Networks' Head of Patent Department Ruxhamsen, Head of Software Department Lan Jiancheng, and Head of Hardware Department Kyle Morris in his office.
Christy personally made a cup of coffee for the three of them and sat down.
Xiao Yunhai smiled. "I'm very happy to be able to meet three outstanding engineers today. To be honest, compared to you, my level of knowledge is pitifully low. I'm afraid I'm not at that level to share some insights about our industry. However, since the three of you are here, it means that there is a possibility of cooperation. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I'll tell you everything I know. "
Lan Jiancheng was an American Chinese. When he heard this, he said, "Mr. Xiao, I believe you've seen the current situation of Steyr Networks. The company that David Steyr worked hard for all his life fell into the hands of the Bessie family's eldest daughter. He even died in a car accident. This makes us very uncomfortable. What's more, the Bessie family has an internet company. People like us may become irrelevant. That's why we're willing to meet Mr. Xiao. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "I understand. Steyr Networks is where it is today all thanks to you. Since I, Xiao Yunhai, want to build another internet company, I also need your help. Please state your conditions and see if I can meet them. If I can't, we'll part on good terms. "
Ruxhamsen clapped his hands and smiled. "I like to communicate with people who are straightforward. We discussed for a while and came up with the following conditions. If you can agree to all of them, we'll agree to join your company. "
"Please speak."
"First, our technology research needs a lot of money. It can't be less than 30 billion US dollars a year."
"Technology is the number one productivity. 30 billion is too little. I'll give you 50 billion. "
"That's great. Second, Steyr Networks has a total of 9,632 technical staff. You have to accept anyone who wants to come, and their annual salary can't be less than 100,000 US dollars. "
"No problem."
"Third …"
Luke Samson listed more than ten conditions. Xiao Yunhai agreed to all of them without even thinking. The three of them couldn't believe it.
Lan Jiancheng confirmed again and said, "Mr. Xiao, are you really agreeing to these conditions without any consideration?"
Xiao Yunhai smiled. "These are all very normal. There's no need to consider."
Christy's side said, "The three of you, your conditions are really very low. Every company under Mr. Xiao's name is much better than yours. For example, the salary of our ordinary employees here is no less than two hundred thousand US dollars a year. Of course, we'll's's's. "
The head of the Hardware Department, Kyle Morris, who had been silent all this while, said, "So, our conditions are very low?"
Xiao Yunhai and Christie nodded at the same time and said, "It is very low."
Lan Jiancheng shook his head and smiled bitterly. "But these conditions are already much better than Steyr Networks. It was no wonder that Mr. Xiao was known as the most generous boss in the world. Since that's the case, we agree to join your company. "
Xiao Yunhai waved his hand and said, "There's no rush. The three of you listed 18 conditions in one breath, and I can satisfy 100% of them. But I want to know what you can give me. I provide 50 billion US dollars for your research every year. If I don't get anything in return, I'll lose a lot. "
Luke Samson said confidently, "The reason Steyr Networks is called the world's' number one is because we've successfully developed thousands of patented technologies in the past 20 years. The annual patent fees can reach 12 million US dollars. Unfortunately, in the past three years, David Steyr has suddenly changed direction to the entertainment industry. He only gives us a few billion US dollars in R&D fees every year. We have no choice but to cut many of our projects. If Mr. Xiao can really give us 50 billion US dollars, we'll repay you several times the R&D funds. We're 100% confident about this. It just depends on whether Mr. Xiao believes us or not. "
Xiao Yunhai did not doubt their words. This was because the most famous company in his previous life, IBM, was very similar to Steyr Networks in the field of research. At that time, IBM had two to three thousand patents a year. The most they had ever had was six thousand patents a year. Just the licensing fees alone were enough to make them a lot of money.
Xiao Yunhai said, "Of course I believe you. And I, Xiao Yunhai, am never stingy with my rewards. How about this? As long as you bring me more than 10 billion US dollars a year, I'll take out 10% of the profits and reward all of you. At the same time, I'll add 20% of the profits to the R&D funds for the second year. "
When Lan Jiancheng heard this, he immediately stood up excitedly and said, "Mr. Xiao, are you serious?"
Xiao Yunhai chuckled and said, "I, Xiao Yunhai, have always been a man of my word. If you don't believe me, you can write it down in our contract. Of course, if I go bankrupt, that's a different story. "
Lan Jiancheng said happily, "That's great. Mr. Xiao, when are you going to set up the company? When are you going to build the laboratory? "
Xiao Yunhai scratched his head and said, "The company is easy to set up. It can be set up in less than a week. As for the laboratory, I'll have to ask you guys. Money is not a problem. You guys can decide what equipment you need. As long as it's helpful to the research, we'll buy it. Oh right, how much does this set cost? "
The three of them looked at each other and were a little embarrassed to ask.
Christy smiled and said, "Looks like it's going to cost a lot. Otherwise, the three of you wouldn't be looking like that. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "What I hate the most is dawdling. Just be straightforward. How much is it? "
Lan Jiancheng pursed his lips and said, "Let me tell you. Mr. Xiao, because our laboratory needs at least two supercomputers.
Two supercomputers are needed to conduct the research, plus other equipment, and that alone will cost at least 10 million.
15 billion US dollars. If we include the construction costs, it'll be around 18 billion US dollars. "
Xiao Yunhai frowned and said, "What do you mean by at least two supercomputers? What do you mean?
Didn't you say that if we want to really meet our needs, we should need at least three or more? "
Lan Jiancheng said, "Two supercomputers are just enough for us. Steyr Networks has two. Those things are too expensive. One costs 5 billion US dollars. If it's more capable, it can reach 8 to 10 billion US dollars. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "When we build the laboratory, it's best if we can get it done in one go. Don't replace it after two or three years. That's simply a waste of resources and will bring inconvenience to the work. If we want to buy it, we'll buy the best on the market. Money is not a problem. "
Luke Samson said, "If that's the case, the equipment will cost 25 billion US dollars to build a top-notch laboratory that can last for ten years."
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "25 billion it is. I originally prepared 100 billion US dollars for you guys. Now it seems like we can save a lot. "
The three of them looked at each other and saw the admiration in each other's eyes.
For a researcher, the luckiest thing was to work for a generous boss.
Xiao Yunhai was undoubtedly the most generous of them all. He was much better than David Steyr.
Lan Jiancheng said humorously, "If we knew this would happen, we would have talked more."
Xiao Yunhai waved his arm and said, "As long as it's helpful to the research and development, just say the word. You guys can find the location of the laboratory. You can rebuild it or buy a ready-made one. It's up to you. We'll talk about other things when the time comes. "
Kyle Morris stood up and said, "Boss, we'll resign now and bring the employees who are willing to work for us here. “
Xiao Yunhai said, "Okay. Be polite when you talk to Miss Bessie. Don't make things unpleasant. "
The three of them nodded at the same time. Xiao Yunhai personally sent them downstairs.
Looking at the car slowly driving away, Xiao Yunhai stretched and smiled at Christy. "It's done. Yunqing Network, which will shock the world in the future, is about to be born. "
Christy laughed. "Mr. Xiao, are you that confident in them? You know, once they leave Steyr Networks, they'll have to start from scratch. It's really hard to say how far they can go. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "I usually don't make mistakes when it comes to judging people. The three of them are all capable and talented people. We just need to build the best platform for them, then we can sit back and collect money. There are many valuable things in Steyr Networks, but the most valuable are actually them. Right, Christy, let me tell you a piece of good news. That magical old man did leave something behind? "
Christy said happily, "What is it?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "An old map with many things marked on it. There are iron mines, coal mines, oil fields, natural gas fields, and so on. Let's not worry about iron mines and coal mines for now. Those things are too expensive. Let's go to the oil fields first. "
Christy said, "That's great. Mr. Xiao, you need to tell Dulles the possible locations of the oil fields as soon as possible and let him buy the exploration rights there. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "They're in Venezuela. That old man only drew a big circle to indicate that there might be oil fields in this area. But as for where they are, it's impossible to tell from the map. We still need our exploration team to go and check. "
In his previous life, Venezuela was the world's number one oil producer, but in this world, it was only ranked seventh.
Xiao Yunhai still remembered the locations of two or three large oil fields. As long as he got them, Yunqing Oil and Gas Company would directly jump to second place among the private oil companies, second only to TMC Energy Company.
Xiao Yunhai didn't plan to miss out on the other oil fields. Anyway, he had a lot of money now. He would first buy the exploration rights in those areas and then settle them when he was free.
Of course, he would also buy some places wrong. After all, it was hard to believe that he was 100% accurate.
It wouldn't be good if he was used as a lab rat.
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