"of course it's true."
Microsoft has just announced and launched the IE browser at the same time. This will be an important step for Microsoft to monopolize computer operating systems. Unfortunately, Microsoft only has an English version, and it is very difficult to promote the English version in China. .
Although Microsoft set up a Beijing office in 1992 to promote their systems and office software, the response was not very enthusiastic. Of course, this has a lot to do with the low computer penetration rate in China.
But things are different now. Systems such as DOS are about to be eliminated. Simple and easy-to-use systems will dominate the market. In the future, most office software, game software, etc. will run on the system. Lianxiang is about to start a price war for computers. The popularity of computers in China will increase exponentially.
At this time, if you install the genuine Chinese system on Lianxiang's computer, it will play a vital role in promoting the Microsoft system!
"So how should we cooperate?" Bill Gates asked eagerly.
Of course he knew that Feng Yu would not do this in vain, and he also knew that Feng Yu owned shares in China's largest PC manufacturer and must be cooperating with this company.
"I even imagine that in the future, all computers will be equipped with Microsoft's operating system, office software, Internet Explorer, etc. Are you satisfied with this condition?"
Bill Gates was very excited. This condition is great. If it succeeds, Microsoft's profits will definitely increase a lot, and after this news is announced, Microsoft's stock price will definitely soar again.
By opening up a large market, profits can be expected. Of course, investors will pursue Microsoft's stock even more, and the stock price will inevitably soar.
"So what do I have to pay?" Bill Gates asked seriously.
This condition is tempting. But if Feng Yu's conditions were too harsh, he would not agree. After all, there are so many computer brands on the Chinese market at this time, and some of them are cooperating with Microsoft.
Feng Yu raised two fingers: "I have two requests. First, I ask for the price of our software. It is the lowest in the world!"
"Feng, this is impossible. We at Microsoft have unified pricing around the world, and it is impossible to give you a cheaper price." Bill Gates refused.
Feng Yu glanced at Bill Gates, "The world has unified pricing, what a fool!" It is impossible for any commodity to have the same price forever, in different periods and in different regions. Prices will definitely vary, this is a rule of business!
"Bill, don't you want the Chinese market? And I said that our people will be responsible for Chinese localization. Of course, the price must be lowered. Otherwise, how will our costs be calculated?"
"We can also do Chinese translation." Bill Gates argued.
Feng Yu shrugged: "Do you understand Chinese? How many people at Microsoft understand Chinese? Chinese is one of the oldest languages in the world. It is so broad and profound that even we Chinese people dare not understand it. Which of you can?"
"We have many engineers from China, and we don't need too sophisticated language, just simple ones are enough. Our Microsoft system this time promotes the concept of simple operation." Bill Gates was a little proud. said.
Who said we don’t have Chinese people at Microsoft? We have recruited many overseas Chinese students just to enter China, the largest market in the future. I am also very far-sighted!
Feng Yu raised his eyebrows. It seemed that Microsoft had already thought of this. However, are those Chinese students really powerful? Maybe there will be in the future, but for now, the most awesome Chinese people are still in China!
"Those you mentioned are all international students recruited in the past two years, right? Do you really think that they are very good? And they received American education. Do they really understand the hearts of Chinese people? Only Chinese people understand better Chinese people. Just like only black people understand black people better." Feng Yu said with a smile.
"How come international students are not Chinese? Moreover, our system should be easy for the elderly and children to use. It does not need to be too complicated. It is enough for them.
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Looking at Bill Gates' confident look, Feng Yu leaned back and crossed his legs: "Bill, maybe you don't know me well. I have made many investments, but no matter what I invest in, I am the best in the industry." . Do you really think that there is no one better than my company in the industry?"
Bill Gates' expression changed. He thought of the news from the employees in China, saying that in China, politics is more powerful than the economy, and some powerful people can use their power to influence the economy and even suppress anyone. company.
What Feng means is that Microsoft, which he can suppress, cannot develop
"Feng, what do you mean by that?"
Feng Yu said with a smile: "You can understand it however you want. Maybe that's what you understand. I still suggest you cooperate with me. After all, I also own Microsoft stock, and I don't want to watch Microsoft lose as big as China A market.”
He was deliberately vague, which was more effective.
"Since you own Microsoft stock, why don't you let Microsoft make more money?" Bill Gates asked.
"This is the second condition I mentioned, I want to join Microsoft's board of directors!"
Every time Buffett speculates in stocks, he uses a large amount of money to build a position, and then uses it to join the board of directors. Many companies have even been directly acquired by him.
Buffett can do it, why can’t Feng Yu do it
Although the company is called Microsoft and Bill Gates is now the new richest man in the world, Feng Yu still faces it calmly. Why can't he join the board of directors? He is Microsoft's third largest shareholder, holding far more shares than anyone else on the board.
Feng Yu never thought that he would become the chairman of Microsoft. This is unrealistic. With Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft's power will not be his.
Although Paul Allen once left Microsoft, he returned to the Microsoft board of directors a few years ago. The relationship between Paul Allen and Bill Gates is still very good, at least it will definitely be closer than the relationship with Feng Yu. Much.
The other directors of Microsoft naturally support Bill Gates. It is difficult for Feng Yu to become chairman, but why can't he be a director
Without becoming a director, Feng Yu would have no say in Microsoft, which Feng Yu could not bear. Although this will definitely make more money than investing, if it can influence Microsoft's decision-making, it will certainly be a better thing for Feng Yu.
Bill Gates stared at Feng Yu for a long time. Is this Feng's final plan? He wants to be on Microsoft's board of directors!
Ordinarily, with 15% of the equity and such a high shareholding ratio, it is natural to join the board of directors. But Feng Yu holds all non-voting shares. If Feng Yu is allowed to join the board of directors, then Feng Yu's voting rights will increase too much. Although it cannot threaten his status, it should not be underestimated. Maybe he should think about something There is another way.
Bill Gates pondered for a long time and looked up at Feng Yu: "I can't decide on entering the board of directors alone."
Feng Yu smiled and hugged his shoulders: "Can I wait for the release date of Microsoft system in China?" (To be continued.)
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