Chapter 1655: Shooting Oneself in the Foot

Everyone was stunned. No matter what Whitman was going to say at this time, no matter how she interrupted Feng Yiping's speech, it was a very impolite behavior.

Some competition between the two companies has been heard by both the company's employees and today's guests.

This is actually nothing new. Which company doesn't have a competitor?

Many people present know that a company, whether it was originally an e-commerce company, a search company, a portal company, or a software company..., when it grows to a certain stage, it will inevitably end up in another way. You will become a competitor with some companies that originally had a good relationship, or even companies that seemed unrelated before.

Feng Yiping and Whitman's companies have naturally reached a high level. There will inevitably be various frictions and competitions between them.

But as long as it is orderly, these competitions are beneficial.

Which successful company in Silicon Valley has not come to this day step by step, and is still continuing this experience today?

If you deliberately make things difficult or make trouble in such an occasion without regard to etiquette because of such a thing, then you are really inferior.

The crowd, which was originally quiet, became lively again.

The executives on Feng Yiping's side, whether it was Merbak, Hastings, or Page, looked at Whitman very annoyed at this time.

Many other guests who did not take a stand, such as Chief Yang, also looked at Whitman coldly at this time. Even if you are a lady, even if you are Whitman, in such an occasion, basic etiquette is not followed?

Cummins, who had just politely accompanied Whitman in, had no smile on his face and walked towards her with two people, "Ms. Whitman,"

Looking at his look, I'm afraid he can't wait to carry Whitman out now.

Whitman's psychological endurance is not ordinary. Under the gaze of so many people, she still remained calm, "Feng, sorry to interrupt, I just have a suggestion,"

At this time, she had no smile on her face.

Feng Yiping glanced at Cummins. He didn't care about his face, but at least in front of others, we still have to be more particular.

He knew that since Whitman stood up, she must want to make trouble, but he also believed that in an occasion like today, in front of so many well-known Silicon Valley companies, Whitman would not do anything excessive. Otherwise, the board of directors of eBay would not let her sit in her current position.

Feng Yiping smiled, "I believe Ms. Whitman's proposal will definitely benefit us a lot. Please go ahead,"

His words actually limited the scope of Whitman's speech. If it is not a proposal that will benefit everyone, don't say it.

Upstairs, Amanda, who was originally very happy to look at her father, asked in confusion, "Mom, what is that grandma doing?"

"Nothing," Huang Jingping said while looking at the audience, but couldn't help cursing in her heart, "Old witch,"

Why bother at this time?

…………

In the hall, Whitman glanced at Feng Yiping, "Thank you,"

She walked to the front of the crowd, facing the guests, her face solemn, "We all know about the disaster in the Indian Ocean. I believe that everyone is as shocked as I am,"

"I am very grateful that Feng just provided such an opportunity. Today, so many of us have gathered together. Taking this opportunity, I propose that we now observe a minute of silence for those brothers and sisters who unfortunately died,"

Upstairs, Huang Jingping covered Amanda's ears and cursed fiercely in her hometown dialect.

There was an uproar downstairs!

Originally, many people were relieved to hear her talking about the Indian Ocean tsunami.

To be honest, the people who were present today and those who were invited today are all of status. They don't actually want to have a guy who doesn't care about the occasion and etiquette in their group. To a certain extent, it lowers everyone's level.

In such an occasion, talking about the Indian Ocean tsunami is still a bit abrupt, but it is still more appropriate than everyone had guessed before.

However, everyone thought that she would initiate a fundraising initiative, which would only steal Feng Yiping's limelight. But who said she was a woman, and a "senior" woman at that? She could do such tricks and be a little bit temperamental. Well, there was nothing she could do.

However, she actually proposed a moment of silence on the spot, which was a bit beyond everyone's bottom line.

What did everyone come here for today? It was to congratulate the opening of the NEXTDOOR headquarters park. At such a ceremony, you proposed that everyone observe a moment of silence. What's your intention? Tsk!

It's better to fight with Feng Yiping regardless of manners.

Chief Yang, who is also Chinese, couldn't help shaking his head at this time. He knew how bad such behavior was in the traditional culture of Greater China.

Of course, in European and American culture, this is also a very excessive thing.

If their gathering today was held by a public institution, then everyone could accept a moment of silence before the event.

But this gathering is a corporate behavior, and it is also a celebration. Proposing such a proposal on such an occasion is really challenging everyone's bottom line.

Mayer finally figured out the problem.

Before, she felt strange, why Whitman chose a black suit today, it turned out that she had planned it in advance.

…………

Hearing Whitman's words, Feng Yiping first cursed himself in his heart.

He is a kind person, a person who respects the elderly and loves the young. He felt a little guilty when he remembered that he had used the word "that old woman" to refer to Whitman before.

But after hearing Whitman's proposal, he suddenly felt that it was really a dog, why should he blame himself for such behavior?

At first, he cursed too lightly in his heart, at least he should call her "old witch," - he didn't know that he and Huang Jingping were highly consistent on another matter.

The reason why I chose to hold such a party today is to let more people avoid the natural disaster. You actually chose to attack me on this occasion?

"Feng, do you agree with my proposal?" Whitman actually turned around and asked Feng Yiping's opinion.

She naturally knew that her behavior was a bit excessive, and she also knew that her behavior was not completely unacceptable, because at this sudden time, she made such a suggestion now, anyway, occupying the height of morality.

I believe that even when the media reports, they will definitely mention this.

She also thought that Feng Yiping was naturally unwilling to do this, but he had to agree with a pinch of his nose...

Haha, such a scene makes me feel comfortable just thinking about it.

Feng Yiping's face did not smile at this time.

He squinted his eyes and looked at Whitman.

That look made Mayer feel a little excited, but Whitman felt a little dangerous.

"I don't agree," Feng Yiping said flatly.

Whitman was stunned. How could you refuse such a thing in front of so many people? Aren't you afraid that everyone will think you are a person without sympathy and responsibility?

Many people were also stunned. Feng Yiping actually disagreed so straightforwardly? Although this made them feel that this lively scene might be very exciting, it seemed that it was indeed inappropriate to refuse such a proposal.

Zheng Jiayi, who was not qualified to stand on the stage and could only stand on the side of the stage, was a little anxious at this time.

She could understand Feng Yiping's annoyance, but as a spokesperson, she knew that rejecting such a proposal at this time would definitely bring many bad follow-up effects.

She took a few steps towards the edge of the stage, wanting to remind Feng Yiping.

"Such a thing, Feng you..." Feng Yiping's refusal was beyond Whitman's expectations. After being stunned, she was ecstatic. Haha, you actually chose to stand on the opposite side of the mainstream opinion?

She suppressed her snicker and pretended to be very puzzled and asked Feng Yiping.

"We are all very worried about such a thing," Feng Yiping stopped looking at Whitman and spoke loudly into the microphone, instantly drowning out Whitman's voice.

"However, one or two days after a disaster like this, that is, within 24 to 48 hours, is the golden rescue time, so many of the brothers and sisters who encountered the tsunami may still be rescued at this time,"

"So Ms. Whitman, isn't it inappropriate to mourn for them at this time?" Feng Yiping looked directly at Whitman, "Isn't it too hasty?"

Facing the imposing Feng Yiping, Whitman moved her mouth a few times, "This..., this..."