Chapter 1,193 Let’s Drink Tea!

Chapter 1,193 Let’s drink tea!

Bill Gates' remarks caught Steve Ballmer's attention.

"Bill, you mean that Lin Feng already holds controlling interest in Baidu-Yahoo?" Steve Ballmer asked in surprise.

Bill Gates nodded.

"Steve, this young man Lin Feng is not an ordinary person. Since he appeared on 'Baidu-Yahoo' again this time, he must have come prepared. Also, Chinese people attach great importance to friendship. Logically speaking, Lin Feng If Feng is so protective of Robin Li and Jerry Yang, they will never betray Lin Feng." Bill Gates looked calm, as if he was writing program code at this moment.

Steve Ballmer frowned when he heard this, thought for a moment in his mind, and suddenly understood.

"Bill, you mean that Lin Feng, Robin Li, and Jerry Yang are acting? But why are they acting?" Steve Ballmer said with a frown. He couldn't figure out why Lin Feng wanted to act. Aren't they afraid that this will affect the company's future?

Bill Gates knocked on the table. In fact, this question couldn't be simpler.

"Steve, what Lin Feng is planning is shares!" Bill Gates said.

Shares? - Steve Ballmer understood immediately after hearing this. After the merger of "Baidu Portal" and "Yahoo", "Yahoo" occupies 49% of the company's shares, and "Yahoo"'s shares are extremely scattered. The largest shareholder, founder Jerry Yang, only holds about 7% of the shares, not to mention the other major shareholders. Therefore, "Yahoo" basically has a fragmented shareholding structure. This is not good for the company's execution. Too dispersed equity not only makes it easy for rival companies to take advantage of the situation, but also makes it easy for the company's management to form factional disputes. For example, this time "Microsoft" wants to acquire "Yahoo", it is taking advantage of the loopholes in the dispersion of "Yahoo" shares.

Lin Feng's plotters wanted to concentrate the equity of the original "Yahoo" to prevent its equity from being too dispersed and affecting the stability of "Baidu-Yahoo" in the future.

"Steve, Lin Feng is not just trying to stabilize 'Baidu-Yahoo', he also wants to take advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune!" Bill Gates sighed.

Steve Ballmer was surprised when he heard this. Indeed, it is true that Lin Feng wants to make money, but is he so sure that he can turn the tide? Now that "Baidu-Yahoo" is in chaos, why should he turn the tide? Also, isn’t he afraid of investigation by the US Securities Regulatory Commission?

"Steve, I don't know how Lin Feng can turn the situation around, but I am certain that he must have a way, otherwise he would not be back at this time, and he also wants to acquire the shares held by Timothy and others.

As for the SEC investigation, it is not that Lin Feng can spread false news, but that he was kicked out and now he is just using some means to get himself back on the stage. And more importantly, Baidu-Yahoo has not yet re-listed. It can be said that all current equity transfers are internal matters of the company, and the US Securities Regulatory Commission does not have the power to supervise them yet. "Bill Gates said with a helpless shrug.

"So what do we do now?" Steve Ballmer couldn't help but ask.

Bill Gates smiled.

"Steve, you are the president of Microsoft, I am not. This is your decision!" Bill Gates said.

Steve Ballmer was speechless for a while.

"Bill, you created Microsoft." Steve Ballmer had veins popping out on his forehead. Ever since he became the president of "Microsoft", whenever he consulted Bill Gates about a question, Bill Gates would use this sentence to push back, which made Steve Ballmer angry for a while. Sometimes, he really wants to punch Bill Gates and vent his anger. Didn't he just beat Bill Gates several times in chess when he was a student? Is he worthy of holding a grudge for so long?

"Steve, if Lin Feng really didn't fall out with Robin Li and Jerry Yang, I think we wouldn't have to join in the fun of acquiring 'Baidu-Yahoo', otherwise we would be tricked in the end!" Bill Gates looked serious. explain.

Steve Ballmer nodded. Indeed, if the collapse of Lin Feng, Jerry Yang, and Robin Li was just a show, then "Microsoft" would not be able to acquire "Baidu-Yahoo" at all, so what is the use of acquiring a few shares. Instead, it will become a laughing stock! Of course, "Microsoft" will still try its best to fight for it before it is determined.

The night passed by in a hurry.

"Boss, you have only convinced 4 shareholders now. The total number of 'Baidu-Yahoo' shares they own is only 2.1%. The other shareholders are watching Timothy's actions. Aren't we going to follow Timothy now? Xi's intention is to let the lion open its mouth?" Lin Chiling said through gritted teeth.

Lin Feng smiled and pinched Lin Chiling's nose gently.

"Zhiling, indeed, although many small shareholders of the original 'Yahoo' in 'Baidu-Yahoo' are watching Timothy's actions, what they are really waiting for is the offer from 'Microsoft'. It can be said that no matter what we are doing now How to increase the offer? As long as Microsoft does not bid, they will keep waiting. Because the outside world knows that Microsoft is very eager to acquire Baidu-Yahoo to compete with GLE." Lin Feng explained.

"This 'Microsoft' is really stupid. It's just an acquisition. Why do you have to make it known to everyone? Now it's asking for trouble!" Lin Chiling frowned cutely and got angry. explain.

Lin Feng was almost stunned when he saw Lin Chiling's cute and angry look. But after all, this was not the first time that Lin Feng witnessed Lin Chiling's angry look that made her whole body numb. After finally being in a trance, she came back to her senses. However, I secretly thought of a monster in my heart. This beauty Lin Chiling is really the nemesis of men. Anyone who sees her can't help but have the urge to have a little ambiguity with her.

"Zhiling, it does seem a bit stupid for 'Microsoft' to do this, but it has an advantage. That is to put pressure! With the status of 'Microsoft' today, when it announces that it is interested in something, its holdings People will feel inexplicably nervous and afraid of losing. Just like this time, 'Microsoft' announced that it would acquire 'Yahoo'. As a result, 'Yahoo', which was originally a harmonious group, suddenly divided into two groups. One group opposed the acquisition by 'Microsoft' and the other supported it. This put 'Yahoo' in an instant. If it weren't for my appearance, even if Jerry Yang could withstand the pressure and refuse the acquisition of 'Microsoft', he would be resented by shareholders like Timothy later. Once 'Yahoo' "When any adverse situation occurs, Jerry Yang will be criticized, and the proposal to sell 'Yahoo' will be put on the table again. Think about it, how can 'Yahoo' operate normally under such circumstances? It may eventually be 'Microsoft'" 'Take it under our banner." Lin Feng sighed.

"But isn't it easy for 'Microsoft' to be criticized? In this way, it may not be cost-effective!" Lin Chiling said with a pout.

Lin Feng pinched Lin Chiling's face and laughed.

"Zhiling, I'm afraid this method is only used by 'Microsoft'. Before the acquisition, they spread the word and informed the media from all walks of life to let the world know their intentions. Although this will increase the additional investment in the acquisition, but For the acquisition process, it will be much simpler. It just costs more money. You must know that 'Microsoft' has money! In order to promote 'x', 'Microsoft' can lose 1 billion US dollars. How can he care about this money? !" Lin Feng sighed.

Mentioning the acquisition of "Microsoft", and then thinking about the fact that in order to save a little money during the acquisition, I racked my brains and exhausted all methods, it can be said that the gap between the two parties is really different. But there is no way, who calls "Microsoft" rich? Just like Real Madrid in the football club, throw money at it! No matter which star you want to acquire, you can buy it with money!

After hearing Lin Feng's explanation, Lin Chiling shook her head. She still doesn’t quite understand Microsoft’s strategy. But it doesn't matter whether she understands or not. What's important is that Lin Feng understands.

"Boss, what should we do now?" Lin Chiling asked.

"Haha, it's very simple. Since these shareholders are still waiting for the quotation from 'Microsoft', then we can let 'Microsoft' withdraw!" Lin Feng winked at Lin Chiling and smiled proudly.

"Let 'Microsoft' quit?" Lin Chiling exclaimed.

Since "Microsoft" is bound to win "Baidu-Yahoo", how can it withdraw? Lin Chiling doesn’t understand! But fortunately, Lin Feng didn't need her to understand.

"Come on, Zhiling, ask Steve Ballmer for tea for me! Just tell him that I'll treat him to afternoon tea at the Starbucks Cafe in Seattle!" Lin Feng said loudly.

ah! Lin Chiling was stunned! Aren't the two sides in a competitive relationship now? If Lin Feng asked Steve Ballmer so directly, would he agree to meet? ——Lin Chiling looked confused.

"Don't worry, Zhiling, call me. Steve Ballmer will definitely come to the appointment." Lin Feng said proudly.

Four years ago, I was just an ordinary person who couldn't be more ordinary. Now I can directly make an appointment with the president of 'Microsoft' without making an appointment at all. This change in my identity is so amazing.

Suspicious, Lin Chiling dialed Steve Ballmer's personal phone. After receiving Lin Chiling's call, Steve Ballmer was stunned. He did not expect that Lin Feng would ask him to meet at this time, but after being stunned, he readily agreed. Because he also wants to know what the relationship is between Lin Feng, Jerry Yang, and Robin Li!

After hanging up the phone, Lin Chiling was stunned for a while. Although Lin Feng is now the richest man in the world, his relationship with "Microsoft" is definitely not good. You must know that Lin Feng and "Microsoft's" most hated enemy Ellison are best friends, and now the two parties have become direct partners for "Baidu-Yahoo" Competitors, at this time, it is really strange that Steve Ballmer would agree to have afternoon tea with Lin Feng.

"Haha, Zhiling, don't think about it. As long as you know one thing, if there is no benefit, you can't afford it! As long as there is benefit, everything is possible!" Lin Feng laughed.

"Let's go to Seattle and have afternoon tea with Steve Ballmer!" Lin Feng waved his hand and took Lin Chiling, Li Rui and others to Seattle.