Chapter 1499 The Ambition of Young People
Everyone knows Bao Zixuan's financial resources. For them now, Ferrari sports cars may be a luxury product. For the person in front of me, the money for the four cars may have been earned back during the chat. Everyone was not polite and thought about finding opportunities to make amends in the future. Of course, this is all I can think of at the moment, otherwise I would be embarrassed to accept such an expensive gift.
Now that we already know each other, and because of the gift, the atmosphere has become harmonious; we must get to the point. After all, I came here this time to build a platform for Microsoft to go public.
Bill Gates: "Bao, as an investor, you are indeed the best I have ever seen. I can't find anyone better than you. However, although Microsoft is about to go public, it is also facing many problems; therefore, Think you can give Microsoft a boost."
This guy is so polite, he must be asking for something. And as a shareholder of Microsoft, I have to help a little bit both emotionally and rationally.
Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "We are of the same age and have the same goals, so if you have anything to say, you can say it directly. As long as I can do it, I will spare no effort. Regarding Microsoft, I have always adhered to one principle; that is, I only invest, not Participate in specific management. And when you need it, I can sell off or increase my holdings."
It can be said that Bao Zixuan's answer is hard to fault.
Bill Gates smiled and said: "I knew you would have no problem."
"Microsoft wants to buy out several software currently authorized by Black Cloud, which means that Microsoft can develop software at will in the future without having to pay any patent fees."
It turned out that he was waiting for him here! After buying out the software usage rights, Microsoft will not worry about any disputes with Heiyun Group; even if Heiyun is sanctioned in the future, it will not have much impact on Microsoft.
This kid is really smart, but this will not cause much loss to the Black Cloud Group. If you can take advantage of the opportunity to get more shares, it is not unacceptable.
Seeing Bao Zixuan thinking, Bill Gates continued: "We can't let you suffer, so we will individually take out 2% of our shares to pay the software buyout price."
This price cannot be reflected now, but how much it will be in the future is simply unimaginable.
It can be said that Bill Gates is sincere, and of course he also understands that if he does not use stocks and pays directly in cash, Bao Zixuan will definitely not agree. After all, even if these people are tied together, no one has money.
Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "Since it is for the development of the company, then I will do as you say. I have no objections to this. I just hope that you can work hard and run the company well."
Once Bao Zixuan is taken care of, the next thing will be much easier to handle. The underwriters saw that Microsoft's most profitable software did not yet belong to them, so they thought that the stock price should not be too high.
The worries of Wall Street people are not unreasonable. Software updates are very fast. But it is basically based on previous software research and development, if it is not authorized by Heiyun Group. If Microsoft develops new software on this basis, if someone sues you for infringement, it will be accurate.
Now with a direct buyout, these problems do not exist, at least there are no legal disputes.
Bill Gates smiled and said, "I know bags never disappoint, so that's what I do."
"We have to meet with the underwriters tomorrow. Those of us who are technical may be okay. But business negotiations, that is, Steve is okay, and the others are far behind."
"So you will personally participate tomorrow. The underwriters on Wall Street who want to lower the price should know what to do when they see Bao come forward."
Bao Zixuan had no objection to this. As a shareholder of the company, it was reasonable to occasionally come forward to deal with it.
Bao Zixuan smiled and said: "You are the chairman and CEO of Microsoft, and now I am just an ordinary director. Therefore, you are responsible for all work arrangements. Since you are here, you must contribute to the company, so don't have any scruples."
They had not had much contact with Bao Zixuan before, and they never thought that he would be so easy to talk to. No wonder he has huge influence and popularity in the whole world; he is so approachable, which ordinary people cannot do.
In fact, Bao Zixuan also has his own ideas. In the future, these four people will all be super rich. Although they are Americans, this does not prevent them from investing in Fucaira in the past. Even taking a vacation every year can give the local economy a little boost.
Now, unlike before, if you want to build Fucairah, you must have good relations with elites from all over the world. It’s best to invest in Fucaira, but if you can’t, it’s not bad to have a platform.
Bao Zi
It’s both a gift and a treat; it can be said that Bao Zixuan has made investors perfect.
The hottest news in New York right now is that Microsoft is about to go public. As an international financial city, companies may go public every day; this in itself is nothing new. But Microsoft is different from other companies. It ranks first among users of operating system software in the world.
And it is one of the few operating system companies that licenses its software to other computer manufacturers. Of course, there are other companies that develop operating systems, but their technologies and applications are not comparable to Microsoft.
So when Bao Zixuan, Bill Gates, Paul Allen, Steve Ballmer and Charles Simonyi appeared in public, everyone felt incredible. I heard before that Bao Zixuan is a shareholder of Microsoft, but now it seems that the rumors are true; otherwise, why would he come to New York at this time.
Even if I come here, I won't be with these people. Investors who were still worried that Microsoft's stock price was too high are now beginning to regret it. I didn't expect Bao Zixuan to be so supportive. I thought a few young people were easy to fool. Now they can only readjust their arrangements, otherwise this feast will have nothing to do with them.
Martha's Restaurant is located in the heart of New York, USA. The consumption here is almost the most expensive in the United States. Since we are treating guests to dinner, we certainly can't be stingy; now that these people are just starting out, it feels very luxurious. If they wait until later generations, they will have no problem buying as many restaurants as they want.
It's not bad to leave a deep impression on them, at least to remember yourself firmly.
Originally it was necessary to locate in advance, but Bao Zixuan came in person. Moreover, with several core figures from Microsoft who are about to go public, the restaurant aspect is extremely important.
This is a good opportunity to increase visibility and bring huge traffic to the restaurant. At the same time, a publicity plan was prepared. Before Microsoft went public, several key figures celebrated at Martha's Restaurant.
These people are all very young, at least compared to other bosses of listed companies; they are so young that they can even be said to be representatives of the American dream.
Being young means having unlimited possibilities, although you can't let them do anything. But telling it out is definitely a good publicity point. Who would object to the restaurant becoming more famous!
Except for Bill Gates, several other families are not that wealthy; they all entered prestigious schools through their own efforts. Now that I saw Bao Zixuan bringing them here, I suddenly felt flattered.
IT men basically don't pay attention to their own attire, which makes the restaurant service staff feel incredible. After all, most of the people who came here before were dressed in formal attire, so what song was they singing today?
In fact, Bao Zixuan doesn't pay much attention to it. After all, he no longer needs to decorate himself through clothes. Unless there are special circumstances or the occasion requires. Usually in the company, they are basically wearing work clothes; therefore, the five of them are dressed like young literary and artistic people.
They were all wearing T-shirts and jeans. Seeing what other people in the restaurant were wearing, the five of them all laughed.
After sitting down, Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "It seems that our lives have not been fully integrated into this so-called upper class society, but what if we really integrate!"
I saw a restaurant waiter next to me who was a little disdainful. After all, he hadn't seen clearly who the visitor was.
No one would have thought that a man who had a chance to compete for the world's richest man would come over to have dinner with a group of young people.
Seeing the beautiful waiter's expression, Bao Zixuan smiled and said, "Beauty, your expression doesn't seem to particularly approve of what I just said."
To be able to come to the restaurant to eat, you must be rich or expensive. And the man in front of me looked familiar. It was because of the angle of the lighting that I couldn't see his face clearly.
Being able to feel free from vulgarity means that the Asian in front of me is very well-known; why can't I remember who he is for a while? At this time, the beautiful waitress was very confused and a little disappointed with her memory.