Chapter 1468: Hit It Off

"Hello, Mr. Feng," Andy Rubin, who has little hair, especially bald forehead, tall stature, long neck, and strong body, can wear a black T-shirt like a tights, but his body shape is not very good, and his back is a little hunched, and he stood at the door of the company enthusiastically to welcome Feng Yiping, who has easily become a legend.

"Nice to meet you, Rubin," Feng Yiping shook his hand vigorously.

For the whole world, this is a real big shot. Ten years later, many people may not use Google search, cannot afford or do not want to buy Apple phones, and do not install genuine Microsoft systems, but most of them have bought phones with his Android system.

"I am honored, please come in," Rubin bowed slightly.

This is actually the result of his reservedness.

In the past two days, he not only checked Feng Yiping's information on the Internet, but also learned about some of the situations when China received important guests. He made a welcome banner according to the style in the picture, but he did not hang it up in the end.

Thinking of the talks that should be held next, he still couldn't be too eager.

Just like a young girl meeting someone for the purpose of ONS, everything is fine, but if she meets someone with the intention of finding a boyfriend, she has to wait until the second date before inviting him in and having coffee.

And Feng Yiping, in Rubin's view, is a very suitable long-term meal ticket for Android.

Of course, it doesn't matter if he doesn't hang it now. He also prepared a big red banner to celebrate after the successful meeting.

"Thank you, this is Mike," Feng Yiping introduced.

"Haha, we have met before, welcome, Mike," Rubin hugged Mike hard.

Silicon Valley is big, but not big either. It is not uncommon for old birds who have been here for more than ten years to meet each other.

If they were not alumni before, they were probably colleagues. They had worked together in well-known companies such as HP, Apple, Microsoft, and Sun.

"Hey, Rubin, have you made any proud robots recently?" Mike asked.

Rubin is obsessed with robots. People who are familiar with him know that many of the robots wandering around in the Science and Technology Museum in California are his work.

Of course, this is not difficult to guess. Isn't the Android logo a robot?

"There are some unfinished works."

Recently, I have been so busy that I want to wear stockings to visit the bank for money. I really don't have the spare energy to purchase those expensive accessories to assemble robots.

Feng Yiping didn't rush to enter the door. Looking at the full of cars in the parking lot in front of the company, he nodded, "In good condition."

According to Owen's investigation, the development of the Android system still has a long way to go. Rubin has borrowed money from all his friends who can lend him money. Under such circumstances, he can maintain the company and keep the company's R&D team from falling apart. Rubin is still doing a good job. It should be said that he has the characteristics of a successful person.

"Thank you," Rubin smiled and led them inside.

Yesterday, he specifically notified the leaders of each team verbally that those who come to work today should not play skateboards or ride bicycles for me. They should all drive to me. If there is no car, borrow or rent it. In short, there is only one request. The parking lot in front of the company must look lively today.

It seems that my arrangement is quite good, Rubin thought a little proudly.

Like all newly started startups, Android's current office area is not large, and the style is no different from other companies in Silicon Valley. The employees' various novel and pleasing decorations in their small area, as well as the entertainment and leisure facilities in the open space, make Feng Yiping and Mike feel at home.

However, unlike what they saw in their own company, the engineers here are all refreshed and in a particularly good state. Even those guys sitting on the sofa, hammock, and recliner are working attentively. Even the ping-pong table is used as a workbench. In the game corner, a group is writing and drawing on a whiteboard.

They are also good in their manners. Their clothes look casual, but they are uniformly neat. There are no coffee stains or biscuit crumbs, and there is no beard that would make the invincible US military nervous.

Feng Yiping looked around with a smile. Oh, there were two electric cars of his company against the wall. Before he could comment, a sexy blonde white girl and an elegant black-haired Asian girl excitedly ran over to ask Feng Yiping to sign.

"Here, here," the blonde girl said excitedly and enthusiastically, pointing to the chest of her white T-shirt.

The current in her big eyes could easily give a big guy like Rubin several times of the highest voltage defibrillation.

"Can I sign here?" The Asian girl happily and nervously handed over a mouse pad.

She looked at Feng Yiping shyly, and in the blink of an eye, it seemed that little stars could not resist the attraction and flew towards Feng Yiping.

This drama was a bit too much. Feng Yiping glanced at Rubin, but I still like it!

It's hard for a tall and strong Rubin to have such a meticulous mind.

Moreover, from the other male and female employees who were eager to try, it can be seen that their behavior was mostly proactive, but only the two of them were lucky enough to become representatives of all employees.

Feng Yiping's reputation as an idol is not in vain. Today, he is the best example of the Silicon Valley legend dream hidden in the hearts of these people.

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Young men and women who still have very beautiful yearnings and expectations for love and the future will usually start with topics beyond their own expectations when they meet for the first time.

Similar meetings in business are almost a routine, especially when Rubin knew that Mr. Feng was interested in his Android, but he did not express it clearly.

So this meeting didn’t get straight to the point right away, so be reserved!

But just like those men and women who are more or less interested in each other, they talk about topics that have nothing to do with the subject when they meet for the first time. For example, what movies do you like to watch, do you have any good book recommendations recently, etc. It seems random, but in fact it is all there. Deep meaning.

What Feng Yiping and Rubin are talking about now is the Hiptop2 that Feng Yiping specially bought. This is produced by the Danger company founded by Rubin.

"We all know that Mr. Feng has a unique concept of design. I heard from colleagues that Apple's recently launched MAC computer has adopted a lot of your opinions on the design. Your company has also produced many products with classic designs, like that A very popular electric car, so what do you think of Hiptop2?" Rubin asked.

"The idea is very good, the design is very novel, and the functions are very complete. It will be liked by many enthusiasts. However," Feng Yiping took out the mobile phone and threw it in his hand, "it is too big, the design is too exquisite, and it is inconvenient to operate. , not durable, may be scrapped if you miss it,”

"So overall, it can only be a niche product,"

"Mr. Feng, you are right," Rubin nodded and smiled bitterly.

Isn't it? Everything was right before, even the last product launched, even they were not satisfied with it.

Although this second generation has improved over the first generation, the changes are only in the design of the screen and keyboard. Overall, it still looks the same.

"Why are you thinking about designing the Android system, Rubin," Feng Yiping asked.

“The reason why the Sidekick series products are unsatisfactory is that I think the hardware must adapt to the software. This is also the main reason. So I had this idea. It happened that after leaving Zeiss, my first project at Apple, Even in developing an operating system for handheld devices called MagicCap, I have gained some experience," Rubin said.

Well, it seems that Android does have something to do with Apple.

"I'm very optimistic about your current direction," Feng Yiping said. "According to Moore's Law, I also believe that in the near future, the development of handheld devices will change rapidly, and systems like Android will be very useful. "

"Mike has told me again and again that you are an engineer with great talent, ideas and passion,"

Mike looked at the boss, "It's not like this, okay? When you asked me, what I focused on was that Rubin was a bit arbitrary in dealing with people, okay?"

"That's why I really want to take a look. After today's look, I am very satisfied. I want to join this cause. So, Rubin, do you have this intention?" Feng Yiping said.

“I’ve had quite a few VCs come to me,” Rubin said.

Although you are fully willing in your heart, you still need to be reserved. Girls who are too proactive in life-long matters may be looked down upon.

Feng Yiping is also aware of this situation. Nitrogen, those venture capital investors were not attracted by Rubin's project at first, but because Rubin has been raising funds everywhere recently, it has spread to the ears of some venture capital investors.

When I asked about it, it seemed that this project was somewhat interesting? So, I wanted to take advantage of him when he was in trouble.

Venture capital has always cast a wide net in this way to improve the success rate.

"Haha," Feng Yiping laughed, "Do entrepreneurs welcome venture capital and appreciate it more, or be wary and hate it? Rubin, you know this better than I do."

"Venture capital investment projects are mainly for profit, right? They don't care about your original intention of developing this product or your expectations for the future!"

"Anyone who stands in their way will be kicked away without hesitation, including the founders, don't you think?"

Faced with Feng Yiping's statement, Rubin could only nod.

Entrepreneurs really have a love-hate relationship with venture capital. They often wait until their love comes to an end before they realize that it is hard to recover.

"I also know Page and Brin, and I admire their technical accomplishments, and they also appreciate many of my ideas," Rubin added.

Although I am not in good condition now, I still have a way out.

Mike rushed to answer this question, "You know, Page and Brin also rely heavily on Feng's ideas, including Jobs, Gates, and Bezos, who all agree with many of Feng's opinions."

"Yes, Feng doesn't understand technology, but as you can see, the two most outstanding projects in Silicon Valley this year were all Feng's ideas,"

"Although I'm not as good as you at the business level, I think you also know how important a good and feasible idea is to us engineers,"

Feng Yiping smiled and waved his hand, "I was just lucky, but Rubin, you only saw one side of things. Have you thought about the other side?"

"Precisely because I don't understand technology and have some vision, I am the best product appreciator. Moreover, I have no intention and, of course, no ability to interfere with your work, right?"

Mike took over again, "Rubin, you should also understand that including the companies that Feng recently acquired, he also completely relies on the original founders and creative teams, allowing them to develop according to their own wishes. Feng just points out some correct directions for them and provides strong support in various resources."

"Will venture capital and those who are already technically excellent give you such a large degree of freedom?"

This is actually one of the reasons why Rubin welcomes Feng Yiping's arrival. As Mike said, he is a very authoritarian person-this is also very similar to Jobs. He naturally doesn't like others to dictate his work, but even if Google intends to invest in his project, will the two technical geniuses not ask about his work?

It's better to believe that those venture capitals will grow with the company!

"Then Mr. Feng, what do you think is the biggest problem after the development of the Android system is completed?" Rubin asked the last question, which is also the question he cares about most.

"Of course it's promotion," Feng Yiping said with a smile, "We need a lot of suitable platforms to apply our system, which is also my advantage. Not to mention North America, I have a very good interaction with those excellent electronic equipment manufacturers in our country,"

This is what Rubin is thinking.

What he is most worried about now is that he has worked hard and made things, but no one knows the value of them.

Based on his previous experience of starting a business, Rubin feels that this is very likely to be a high-probability event.

And Feng Yiping's strength and influence will effectively guarantee that such a thing will not happen.

After being reserved again and again, Feng Yiping is indeed a good match in all aspects. Rubin no longer hesitated and couldn't help but stand up with a smile, "Mr. Feng, welcome to join us,"

"Haha, I'm honored," Feng Yiping also smiled brightly, just like the spring light in March.