The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and the earth is like a furnace.
In a bookstore in Los Angeles, Li Zetian, Yu Jingqiu and Dongfang Yuqin were reading books and chatting while blowing the air conditioner.
Yu Jingqiu asked curiously, "Oh dear, why did you suddenly think of buying a bookstore?"
"Haha," Li Zetian smiled and replied, "Isn't it all for Lean and William? Buy a bookstore and let them read books more often in the future."
Yu Jingqiu pouted, "Hmph, I don't believe it!"
"If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do."
Li Zetian shrugged, turned to look at Dongfang Yuqin, and said, "Yuqin, let someone change the name of the bookstore to Amazon later!"
"OK, all right."
Li Zetian nodded, then picked up a copy of Tagore's Poems, and murmured, "It is a great enjoyment in life to read a book quietly in the bookstore while drinking coffee! Oh, why didn't I think of it before..."
Of course, no one would have thought of Li Zetian's intention to buy the bookstore, let alone the reason for changing its name to Amazon.
However, in the 21st century, the name of Amazon can be described as thunderous - the giant of global e-commerce!
Although it is 1986, it is too early to engage in e-commerce, but Li Zetian did not develop e-commerce immediately, but developed a chain of bookstores first, and then it is easier to enter e-commerce. It can be said that it is a matter of course!
Amazon in the previous life still encountered many competitors in the process of development. If the transformation of the traditional bookstore giant was too slow, when would it be Amazon’s turn to become the leading e-commerce leader in the United States
Right now, the bookstore Li Zetian acquired is an unknown small bookstore. In fact, Li Zetian did not want to acquire a large chain bookstore, but planned to build a flagship store in dozens of major cities in the United States.
After reading the book for an afternoon, Li Zetian's eyes were sore. After resting for a while, he went home with Yu Jingqiu and Dongfang Yuqin.
That night, Li Zetian made an Amazon company development plan, and then handed it to Dongfang Yuqin and sent someone to execute it. The content is very simple, nothing more than building a flagship bookstore. However, unlike traditional bookstores, Amazon must use computerized management, develop a bookstore management system, and build a huge database to write every book in the bookstore into the database.
This approach, which is more efficient than traditional bookstores, can reflect which books are popular, what age, what region and so on at the fastest speed.
The important thing is that although we will not engage in e-commerce for the time being, when the time comes, as long as we develop a website, we can immediately go online and provide customers with services of millions of books.
Li Zetian raised his head, looked at Dongfang Yuqin, and said with a smile: "Amazon needs to recruit a group of computer talents. I heard that Jeff Bezos, who is about to graduate from Princeton University this year, is a talented person, and we arranged for him to be recruited to us. The company is coming."
"Mr. Li, do you know him?" Dongfang Yuqin asked in surprise.
Li Zetian smiled and said: "You know, I often log on to the BBS of major American universities and accidentally discovered Jeff Bezos, who is a man of the year at Princeton University and a member of the American University Outstanding Students Association. I chatted with him on the Internet, and felt that this person has good abilities, a talent, and is worthy of training!" Li Zetian paused and smiled, "I heard from him that both Intel and Bell Labs have sent him invitations, All were rejected..."
The existence of BBS makes it more convenient for Li Zetian to actively seek talents. Many computer talents in universities like to visit BBS to exchange technology and experience.
Li Zetian is a god-level figure in the mix. He is well-known on the Internet, but no one else knows his true identity.
Jeff Bezos is the founder of Amazon. He is a very powerful person. His achievements have made him the richest man in the world!
At this time, after listening to Li Zetian's words, Dongfang Yuqin couldn't help nodding her head. She knew that Li Zetian's eyes were always accurate.
"Don't worry, Mr. Li, I will give him a very good treatment and let him come to Amazon to work!"
"Um."
Amazon's petty fuss didn't attract media attention.
People thought that Li Zetian was idle, so he bought a small bookstore.
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At the end of August, American universities were about to start. To Li Zetian's slight surprise, Li Zhengyu, the grandson of his Taiwanese uncle, came to the United States.
"Brother Zetian, hello!!!"
"Long time no see, I didn't expect Xiao Zhengyu to grow so big! By the way, did you come to the United States this time to travel?"
"Brother Zetian, I was admitted to Stanford University, and this time I came to school."
"Not bad, actually got into Stanford University, it's amazing!"
Li Zhengyu's relationship with Li Zetian was pretty good. Back then, he was one of Li Zetian's little book fans. Whenever he had time, he would always ask whether he would write a book or not.
"By the way, Zhengyu, what is your major?"
"computer!"
"Well, this major is very good, and the future is very promising! I think there are still a few days left of school. I might as well live in my house these days, and then have a good time in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles."
"Okay, thank you Brother Zetian!"
Li Zetian looked at Li Zhengyu and couldn't help sighing slightly. In a blink of an eye, time passed by so quickly, he was still a child with a runny nose and an adult.
"Am I getting old?" Li Zetian suddenly thought that he was already thirty years old, and when he was 30 years old, he had turned into an uncle from a little white face.
The richer or more powerful people, the more afraid of death.
This was the case with the ancient Qin Shi Huang.
Li Zetian was very afraid of old age and also very afraid of death.
After many years, Li Zetian suddenly sighed when he suddenly saw Li Zhengyu today.
Really suddenly look back, people are old.
"I don't know if genetic technology can change human lifespan?"
For Li Zetian now, money is just a bunch of numbers, and life is very important.
If he can spend money to buy time and youth, he will definitely not be stingy.
At this time, Li Zetian suddenly thought of Dongfang Yuqin's mother's death, the helplessness and despair of human beings in the face of the disease, which is very painful.
"I'm already 30 years old, and the speed of development of the gene technology company may not be fast enough!!!" Li Zetian secretly said.
In the afternoon, Li Zetian sat alone in the study in a daze.
After thinking for a long time, I decided to focus on the development of gene technology companies.
Rich, who doesn't want to live a few more years, who doesn't want to stay young forever
The current Internet layout is enough, and then it will be fine to let it develop normally. Forcibly promoting the Internet and laying optical fiber circuits based on individual strengths will cost a lot of money and have a low return on investment.
In the Internet era, computers, network equipment, websites and software are the most valuable, as long as they are grasped.
Originally, Li Zetian planned to use most of the funds of the umbrella company to continue to lay optical fiber lines, but at this moment, he decided to use it to develop a gene technology company and promote the progress of global medical technology! In addition to medicines, the derivative products found in the development process, such as shampoo, skin care, hair care, cosmetics, beverages, shower gel, toothpaste, milk powder, health care products, etc., are very profitable products, which should not be underestimated. .
Derivatives from Gene Tech could create a second Procter & Gamble!
For more than a week, Li Zetian has been investigating global pharmaceutical companies. After a long silence from gene technology companies, it is time to expand!
"Mr. Li, do you have a goal?" Dongfang Yuqin asked.
Li Zetian said lightly: "Pfizer!"
Dongfang Yuqin half-opened her mouth and said in surprise, "This is the second largest pharmaceutical company in the world after Gene Technology."
"Yes, it is! The company has great potential for development in a wide range of chemical drugs, biologics, vaccines, health drugs, etc., and its excellent R&D and production capabilities are in a leading position in the world! If Gene Technology annexed this company , it will greatly enhance the strength of the gene technology company!"
Johnson & Johnson, Roche, Pfizer, Amgen, Gene Nike and many other pharmaceutical companies are combined together, and Gene Technology is simply unparalleled! ! !
Li Zetian said, holding Dongfang Yuqin in his arms, and said softly, "If the gene technology company can develop a drug to treat cancer, my aunt may not die."
Dongfang Yuqin's eyes reddened when she heard this.
Li Zetian stroked Dongfang Yuqin's face and said affectionately: "I will not let the tragedy continue to happen again, and I will not let the tasks among you leave me alone!"
"Zetian~~~" Dongfang Yuqin hugged Li Zetian tightly, her eyes full of love.
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On September 10, Genentech officially launched an acquisition action from Pfizer.
Just two days ago, Jeff Bezos officially joined Amazon. As the saying goes, a thousand troops are easy to get, but a general is hard to find. The addition of Jeff Bezos made Li Zetian happy for a while.
"Mr. Li, now the national media is sensational!" Dongfang Yuqin said with a smile.
"I know. After all, Pfizer is not a small company, such a large-scale merger and acquisition project is very rare!" Li Zetian smiled indifferently, not surprised. Acquiring tens of billions of dollars in companies seemed to him as easy as drinking water.
"What's the attitude of Pfizer's board?"
"If the purchase price makes them tempted, of course they are willing to sell Pfizer. At present, Gene Technology has begun to formally contact Pfizer." Dongfang Yuqin laughed.
"Well, very good." Li Zetian murmured, "The Umbrella Company still has $6 billion in the account, and the gene technology company has $8 billion in the account. To acquire Pfizer wholly, it will take about $40 billion. aspect… "
Li Zetian thought about it for a while, and a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind. He suddenly thought that in 1987, a huge stock market crash broke out in the United States. The global stock market plunged in an all-round way led by the Dow Jones Industrial Average in New York, causing panic in the financial market. Pfizer's stock price must plummet, and then it will be easier to acquire it.
"Acquisition of Pfizer must be a protracted negotiation..." Li Zetian smiled slightly, a hint of certainty flashed on his face.
"Yuqin, let's go on, let the gene technology company negotiate with Pfizer slowly, and lower the acquisition conditions!"
"OK!"
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At this moment, the outside media are paying attention to the annexation of Pfizer by the gene technology company.
Li Zetian laughed. At this time, he arranged for Dongfang Yuqin to talk to the United States about the domain name agency.
At present, the United States and companies do not pay attention to domain names, and it is easy for domain name agents to negotiate.
In less than a week, a company called "Global Domain Name Agency" was quietly established. The agency fee for a year was only 200,000 US dollars, which was cheap, and the agency time limit was as long as 15 years.
Subsequently, Li Zetian began to let his company apply for website domain names. Since the domain name agent is its own company, applying for a domain name can be done quietly. In this way, it is not easy for others to find out that they have registered domain names; secondly, when others have registered domain names, Li Zetian can check them at any time to understand the situation. Know yourself and the enemy, and you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles.
Coca-Cola, IBM, HP and other companies can thank Li Zetian for being a kind and honest person who did not grab their domain name, otherwise, they will cry to death in the future. Li Zetian just applied for all the domain names he needed. Needless to say, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple and other domain names, how can my own company not apply for a domain name? In addition, Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, JD.com, 360, Google, YouTube, Facebook and other companies that have not yet established have also applied for domain names.
Of course, if a company annoys Li Zetian, he may apply for the other party's domain name.
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In the study, Li Zetian was communicating with the Hong Kong Telephone Company.
"How is the network?"
"The Hong Kong Science and Technology Park has been able to connect to the US network, and there are currently 125 connected to the network! In addition, some prosperous areas such as Central, Mong Kok, and Tsim Sha Tsui can also be connected to the Internet."
Li Zetian asked in a deep voice, "Have you talked to the Hong Kong government about the root domain name server?"
"I've talked about it. According to what you said, in order to increase the speed of Internet access, Hong Kong needs a root domain name server. The Hong Kong government supports this. I think it will take about a month for the Hong Kong government to report to the US government. Application."
When Li Zetian heard the words, the corners of his mouth rose, revealing a smile.
"Very good, continue to pay close attention to this matter, and make sure to push Hong Kong to take down a root name server!"
"Yes!!!"
After finishing the call, Li Zetian lowered his head and pondered.
It is obviously not appropriate to apply for a root domain name server in the name of an enterprise. Therefore, it is best for the Hong Kong government to come forward, but I don't know if it will succeed.
"I can't fully rely on the Hong Kong government, I have to mobilize my strength on the US government's side..."
"Mr. Li,"
Dongfang Yuqin came in from outside the house.
"What's up?"
"Gene Technology's acquisition of Pfizer is unlikely to succeed!"
Li Zetian frowned and said, "Why?"
"Because the US Department of Justice came forward to stop it!" Dongfang Yuqin replied.
Hold! ! ! The U.S. judiciary is so nosy at this shit day!
Li Zetian took a deep breath and said, "If that's the case, then give up the acquisition, and we'll spend a lot of money to dig a corner!!!"
Li Zetian thought bitterly, if you don't buy it, you won't buy it. Isn't it enough for me to poach people
"Oh, by the way, let gene technology companies set up research drug R&D centers in China, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, Canada and other countries. Doesn't the United States like to stop the development of gene technology companies? Well, we are in other countries. Develop vigorously and create tax revenue for these countries!"
"Hmm~!" Dongfang Yuqin responded and left the study.