Although Steve was impatient, he wasn't a reckless person.
Dealing with Huanyu Technologies' gaming business might seem illegal, but if the Windows they were using was a pirated version, what else could they say?
If they weren't Microsoft's customers, what else could they ask of Microsoft?
Besides, Steve using Huanyu Technologies' Fantasy Westward Journey didn't seem to have anything to do with this battle over the operating system.
But in reality, destroying Huanyu Technologies' game was equivalent to destroying Huanyu Technologies' operating system project.
Huanyu Technologies might seem huge, but from start to finish, the most profitable business was their online games.
It was their online games that supported Huanyu Technologies' other businesses.
Without online games, Huanyu Technology might not even be able to sustain a YY business, let alone a hardware e-commerce business.
Under Steve's orders, a few days later, Fantasy Westward Journey, which had been operating normally, suddenly went offline.
"F * ck, why did it go offline?"
"The official website didn't mention anything?"
"What's going on?"
The gamers who had been playing the game were puzzled. A series of calls were made to the official website.
As for the Huanyu Technologies gaming department, they were even more puzzled.
Could it be that they had been infected by a virus?
But the server was operating normally.
The signal was also working.
After a series of checks, the technicians found the crux of the problem. It was a problem with the operating system.
In other words.
Windows had banned Fantasy Westward Journey.
This ban was completed through the System Update Patch Program.
Of course, this patch wasn't meant to deal with Fantasy Westward Journey. Microsoft's official Windows introduction was to deal with the Panda Burning Incense virus. But although this patch was just a patch, Fantasy Westward Journey was in trouble.
"Director Zou, this is Microsoft's doing."
"I'll report to Boss Chen immediately. Also, send a notice to Fantasy Westward Journey that the server has been affected by the Panda Burning Incense virus and is undergoing emergency maintenance."
"Okay."
Zou Tao was extremely anxious.
During the previous meeting, he had thought that Microsoft would touch their online games.
Although he thought so at the time, he felt that the probability of this happening was not high for the time being.
He did not expect Microsoft to be so shameless as to use the system's authority to shut down Fantasy Westward Journey.
"Boss Chen, bad news. Microsoft has banned our Fantasy Westward Journey."
"Got the message."
"Should we report this to the higher-ups?"
"Not for now."
Chen Yu waved his hand.
"Boss Chen, I think we should let the higher-ups know about such an important matter."
"The higher-ups will definitely know. But even if they know, they won't be able to touch Microsoft for the time being."
"Why can't we? Microsoft is using monopolization as an unfair competition."
"Zou Tao, don't worry. Don't forget that 90% of Windows users in China are pirated users."
"This …"
"I've sent someone to investigate just now. Microsoft's ban this time is only targeted at all pirated users. Legitimate users are not affected at all. Also, I don't think Microsoft will dare to ban us for long. They will lift the ban soon. "
"But even so, this is a huge blow to our Fantasy Westward Journey. Moreover, if Microsoft dares to do this to our Fantasy Westward Journey today, they will dare to do this to our Kyushu, Legend of Mir … and a series of online games tomorrow. Even our browser business, instant messaging business, e-commerce business … and so on will be affected by them. "
Zou Tao could not help but feel anxious.
If the gaming department was affected, then the entire Huanyu Technologies would be affected.
How could Chen Yu not know about this?
In fact, he was even more anxious than Zou Tao.
Huanyu Technology's most profitable business had suffered such a huge impact. If he could still remain calm, then he really didn't take the game seriously.
However, in front of Zou Tao, Chen Yu had to act calm.
"Okay, I'll contact the higher-ups. You guys follow the previous plan and come up with a countermeasure."
After Zou Tao left, Chen Yu called Zhang Jianming over.
"Boss Chen, Microsoft is interfering with our online gaming business?"
"Yes."
Chen Yu nodded. "Zou Tao told me just now. I told them to follow the original plan."
"Zou Tao's plan will not be able to resolve Microsoft's threat. The most basic solution is to ask the higher-ups to put pressure on the micro-management."
"The higher-ups have their own difficulties. Don't you remember that the higher-ups came to us a while ago?"
Although Huanyu Technologies' development did not receive much support from the higher-ups, the higher-ups had always been paying close attention to Huanyu Technologies.
When Huanyu Technologies officially declared war with Microsoft, the higher-ups sent relevant personnel to Huanyu Technologies to understand the situation.
Furthermore, they also expressed their encouragement and worries.
Chen Yu understood this very well.
At this time, the higher-ups were in a difficult position.
Since it was a business matter, it should be resolved in the business world.
Microsoft used the operating system's authority to ban Huanyu Technologies' online games. However, this did not mean that Huanyu Technologies would admit defeat.
After thinking about it, Chen Yu said, "Brother Jian, send someone to Microsoft's China headquarters tomorrow."
"Boss Chen, what do you mean?"
"Pretend that we admit defeat first and try to stall for time."
"That's not a problem. However, I'll go personally. It will show more sincerity. "
"Okay, try to be humble."
"Don't worry. A real man knows when to yield and when not. This is nothing."
With that, Zhang Jianming left. He had to prepare for the negotiation with Microsoft.
However, admitting defeat was just a bluff.
How could Chen Yu admit defeat?
Then, Chen Yu called Liang Bo over.
"Boss Chen, you were looking for me?"
"Sit."
The matter was urgent, so Chen Yu did not explain too much to Liang Bo. He said directly, "You must know about the matter between us and Microsoft. I won't say more. You should know the importance of this."
"Boss Chen, I know. If you have any orders, just say it."
Although Liang Bo was in charge of the mobile phone business, he was naturally very concerned about the competition between the company and Microsoft.
He had been secretly cheering for the company, hoping that the company could withstand this wave of pressure.
"Now, there is an important thing for you to do."
After sorting out his words, Chen Yu said, "You stayed in Huaqiangbei before. How much do you know about Huaqiangbei?"
"I can't say that I know everything, but I have basically studied a series of businesses in Huaqiangbei."
"Well, is there anyone selling pirated Windows system discs in Huaqiangbei?"
"Yes, a lot."
Liang Bo said, "Basically, all the pirated Windows system discs are in Huaqiangbei. At the same time, most of the pirated discs on the market are also from them. "
"Okay, since you know, send someone to secretly contact them and let them burn our Huanyu system on their pirated discs."
"Okay, Boss Chen, I will do it well."
Knowing that the matter was urgent, Liang Bo was ready to leave immediately.
"Liang Bo, come back. You are leaving without understanding it clearly."
"Boss Chen, aren't you cooperating with the pirated discs?"
"Cooperation is cooperation. I mean, on the surface, they are still selling pirated Windows system discs, but the system inside is directly replaced with our Huanyu system."
"A raccoon for the crown prince?"
"Yes."
Chen Yu said with a smile, "The company will also cooperate with you and will secretly launch a new version of the Huanyu system. Anyway, users will buy their discs and install the Huanyu system. We have to make it so that they won't find out that it is the Windows system in a short time. "
"But what if users find out, and the business of some pirated system manufacturers will be affected?"
"Give them subsidies. We will give them as much money as they sell."
"Yes, Boss Chen."
Liang Bo was a little excited.
Previously, he still didn't understand what Chen Yu wanted to do.
But after hearing this, Liang Bo suddenly realized.
"Boss Chen, your strategy is really too …"
"Too what?"
"No, nothing."
"If you want to say it, just say it. I won't say anything."
"It's really nothing."
"Okay then, go ahead."
Chen Yu didn't care about what Liang Bo was thinking. He waved his hand.
Liang Bo, who left Chen Yu's office, finally said what was in his heart, "F * ck, this move is too flirtatious."
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