Chapter 1970 Not Optimistic

Mrs. Murdoch's heart couldn't help but shudder, but after talking about this point, to be honest, she was prepared to be fooled by Feng Yiping with a meal of authentic domestic delicacies tonight, and she still didn't give it to herself. An opportunity to talk about what you really want to talk about.

She was sure that if Feng Yiping thought this way, he could really do it.

It's as simple as trying the old trick again. The people who come to Man Tingfang for dinner must be many of his acquaintances, as well as some people who want to see him. He can use the opportunity to greet his friends as an excuse to leave.

Could I still have held him back then?

I really didn't expect him to bring it up.

"Mr. Feng, you are pressed for time, so I will not say anything secret in front of others."

Usually in front of compatriots or overseas Chinese who are much older than him, Feng Yiping will take the initiative to ask them to call him by his name, but this is an exception.

He had not said that in front of Mrs. Murdoch.

"We are very optimistic about Skype. Its huge user base and the number of new users that are still growing at a high speed are very attractive to our TV networks and print media networks around the world,"

"These users are also excellent targets for our movie promotion,"

"In addition, Murdoch has always wanted to apply more high technologies to provide impetus for our development, so we unanimously believe that Skype is the most worthy product for us to acquire,"

When her words came to an end, Wu Xinyang also served her a bowl of soup at the right time, "Try this,"

"I can understand News Corporation's optimism about Skype, and I also welcome the fact that a powerful company like News Corporation is optimistic about Skype," Feng Yiping said.

Mrs. Murdoch and Ben didn’t move the spoons, but they quickly said, “That’s our pleasure.”

Feng Yiping nodded, "However, unlike News Corporation's previous acquisition targets, it can be said that Skype does not overlap with any of News Corporation's current business sectors, so the question is whether News Corporation has really done a good job in business. This can be said Preparation for a new business?”

Wu Xinyang glanced at Feng Yiping. From what he meant, it seemed that he was reluctant to sell Skype to News Corporation? But as long as the price is right, who is selling?

Wu Qian thought more. Could it be that the boss thought that Skype would be a trap, so he didn't want this lady, who was of Chinese origin, to fall into a trap because of this?

What they both thought was right and wrong.

It is true that as long as the price is right, anyone can sell it, and Skype is indeed a pitfall.

So, it's better to sell to eBay, whose helm is Whitman?

So he didn't worry about the Chinese-American Mrs. Murdoch being affected by this matter out of kindness. To be honest, in the face of such a large-scale merger involving billions of dollars, she really didn't have the final say in influence. Even Murdoch himself would probably have to work hard to get the board of directors' approval.

Furthermore, does this person with such methods still need to worry about her?

Well, objectively speaking, his attitude does have some considerations for this person.

Although he didn't admit it, in fact, he was a good person at times. As long as it didn't affect his own plans, he didn't mind taking care of his former compatriots.

But Mrs. Murdoch had the most correct understanding of the original meaning of his words, "Mr. Feng, don't worry, although we don't have as good a vision as you, we will invest and support Skype during the development period,"

"Although we are not as capable as you and can start several promising high-tech companies at the same time, we are fully prepared to accept high-tech companies like Skype,"

"As you know, because of our original business, we have maintained very good cooperation with governments in many countries around the world. This alone, I think, will bring great convenience to the development of Skype,"

Her understanding of Feng Yiping's words is that a founder is worried about the future development of his product.

For many entrepreneurs, the companies they founded and the products they developed are like their children. They want to sell them, so naturally they have to find a good home for them.

Skype's main business, or its most basic function, is still Internet telephony, which determines that before it develops business in a country, it must obtain a license from the relevant regulatory agency of that country.

The TV and print media businesses that News Corporation is engaged in obviously also need to obtain relevant licenses. From this perspective, they take over Skype, at least in terms of access to relevant countries, they do have a big advantage.

"I would also like to remind you that taking over a company like Skype will increase a lot of costs, including human resources and public relations resources," Feng Yiping said.

We know that not all mergers and acquisitions will increase human resource costs. On the contrary, many mergers and acquisitions can effectively reduce human resource costs.

For example, for a group like News Corporation whose main businesses are television and print media, when operating two television stations and newspapers, the number of employees required will definitely be less than twice that of operating only one television station or newspaper.

So such mergers and acquisitions in the same industry are still a good way to reduce costs and increase profits in the long run.

However, when it acquires a brand new industry, it is not the case.

When a company like News Corporation acquires a high-tech company like Skype, it means that all costs will increase.

"We have a very clear understanding of this. After so many years of development, News Corporation believes that it has the strength to bear such additional costs," Mrs. Murdoch said affirmatively.

Feng Yiping did not speak, but raised his glass to her, "I toast you,"

Mrs. Murdoch quickly raised her glass and waited for Feng Yiping's next words.

However, until the dinner that really satisfied her was over, Feng Yiping did not say what she wanted to hear.

The next topic, Feng Yiping mainly revolved around News Corporation's television business, especially News Corporation's television business in Asia.

This made Mrs. Murdoch feel Feng Yiping's carefulness, because her current public position is the executive of News Corporation's television business in Asia, which is naturally a topic that Feng Yiping likes.

After confirming that there was no conflict between the two parties in this regard, she picked up the aspects that Feng Yiping was interested in and expressed her understanding and understanding. However, seeing that Feng Yiping was so interested in News Corporation's television business, she couldn't help but have another guess.

Given that Feng Yiping's acquisition of Marvel was a foregone conclusion, did he want the TV stations under News Corporation to broadcast some Marvel movies and TV series?

However, such a decision was really beyond her authority, and in front of someone like Feng Yiping, let alone her, even her husband couldn't just write a blank check.

Fortunately, Feng Yiping didn't force her to make this point, which made her feel relieved.

"Mr. Feng, if you have time when you go to New York or Los Angeles again, please notify me in advance. I really hope that we can have such an opportunity to communicate again," Mrs. Murdoch greeted Feng Yiping enthusiastically when Feng Yiping sent her away again.

Although at this time, her mind was full of another question, what do you think about our acquisition of Skype?

But she didn't know what was going on. In front of this calm young man, she couldn't be as free and easy as she was in front of others.

"Thank you, and you are welcome to visit our company next time you come to Silicon Valley or return to China," Feng Yiping said.

At this time, many customers who came to eat were paying the bill and going home. Feng Yiping often attracted many people to stop and stay as he walked with her.

In Silicon Valley, it is not too difficult for employees of NEXTDOOR, Google, and Apple to see Feng Yiping, but it is really difficult for other people to see him in person. Mantingfang happens to be a good place to see him.

Mrs. Murdoch, who originally enjoyed such attention, had no time to pay attention to these at this time. Seeing that the parking lot was getting closer and closer, she felt that she should still ask the question. She was about to speak, and Feng Yiping happened to reach out and support her, indicating that she should be careful when crossing the bridge, "Mrs. Murdoch, I am very clear about the purpose of News Corporation, and I personally welcome it very much,"

Really? Mrs. Murdoch was overjoyed and couldn't hide her happiness on her face, "Thank you, Mr. Feng, for your affirmation."

Until the car started, she could still see the young man who made her unpredictable, standing in the parking lot, watching her leave. She suppressed other thoughts, including the uncertainty, and picked up the phone to announce the good news.

And this scene was also quickly heard by the people Feng Yiping hoped to hear.

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"Yiping, do you really support it?" As soon as she got in the car, Wu Qian couldn't help asking the question she had been thinking about for a long time.

"No, I don't think News Corporation is good,"

"Huh?"

PS: I got home very late last night and was very tired. The alarm clock didn't wake me up even though it was set. When I opened my eyes in the morning, it was already six o'clock. Obviously, there was no choice but to send that message. Fortunately, I slept undisturbed until 8 or 9 o'clock. It was really luxurious. I sincerely thank everyone for their tolerance!