Chapter 2043 Gaining Friendship

After Whitman expressed her understanding, eBay obviously accelerated the pace of the relevant matters. However, even if the pace was accelerated, it would be impossible to come up with a plan within a few days for such a merger involving billions of dollars.

Moreover, there were also the efforts of News Corporation and Yahoo in the middle. After the general direction was determined, there were many details in the acquisition case. The negotiation and tug-of-war...

And the approval of the relevant agreements by the boards of directors of both parties. Finally, when Cummins felt exhausted, when the situation report sent to Feng Yiping changed from a thick and thin folder to a very standard acquisition agreement, time had quietly come to May.

"It's so beautiful here," said Zennstrom, whose hair was still a little messy and a thick wool cardigan was draped over his shoulders. He looked less shrewd than usual. He looked at the blooming dahlias in front of him with a happy face.

This is the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Feng Yiping has been a frequent visitor here recently.

Not only is he happy to see flowers, but in the past two days, this middle-aged man who will be 40 next year has a smile on his face when he sees anything.

"Yeah," Feng Yiping, who was still wearing sunglasses and a blue jacket, nodded.

However, he always kept a sufficient distance from the Swedish big nose next to him who was smiling brightly.

He really didn't expect that this middle-aged Swedish man who was always considered a little shy could burst out with such enthusiasm.

The day before yesterday, if he hadn't reacted quickly and turned his head quickly, he would have been kissed by this guy a few times - that was when he flew to Silicon Valley and saw Feng Yiping at the NEXTDOOR park.

Feng Yiping, who was not used to the kiss on the cheek, how could he accept this?

Seeing that this guy was still very happy these two days, and still thanked him every once in a while, in order to avoid the thrilling scene from happening again, Feng Yiping was always very vigilant and kept a safe distance from him today.

He actually understood Zennstrom's feelings very well. How would it feel for a person who was far from being well-off financially to become a billionaire all of a sudden?

Another one is also a failure after repeated failures, and it can be said that it was a narrow defeat - the KaZaA they launched before was also very popular, with a total of 390 million downloads and 3 billion file exchanges per month. From the developer's perspective, this is considered very successful in any case.

However, because the main function of KaZaA is to allow members to download shared resources including film and television works and music works, this has brought them almost no benefits except a lot of trouble.

During that period, when Zengstrom, who always disliked showing up, was traveling in London with his wife, a court messenger rode a motorcycle and chased them through Branham Gardens in London and forced them to give them a subpoena.

They were sued in the UK, let alone the United States, which is the world's number one entertainment industry?

"Feng, I have to thank you again," he suddenly said again.

"Okay, Zengstrom, there is really no need to say thank you anymore. Have you forgotten that we are partners, we are partners," Feng Yiping said helplessly.

"No, Feng, you don't know what your success means to us this time," Zengstrom shook his head.

"You also know that we will soon move from Luxembourg to Silicon Valley,"

Tomorrow, after Skype is officially acquired by eBay, the relocation of the office will naturally be put on the agenda soon.

"So, we will have many opportunities to meet in the future, and you will have many opportunities to express your gratitude in the future," Feng Yiping joked.

"Do you know what this means to me and our colleagues?" He said it again, and there was no smile on his face.

"Is there any other story in the middle?" Feng Yiping asked.

"Yes, in 2002, we received an invitation from the six major Hollywood studios, saying that they wanted to discuss a proper solution to our differences. I remember that one of them said it very directly, that is, to negotiate peace,"

Hearing him say this, Feng Yiping also had a little respect for this guy. Just relying on some codes written, he forced those arrogant guys in Hollywood to negotiate peace with them. This ability is really extraordinary.

"I came to the United States with a few partners excitedly, but in the end, do you know what greeted us?"

"Trap?" Looking at the expression on his face at this time, Feng Yiping said a word.

"You're right, it's a trap! When we entered the customs, we didn't see any representatives from any studio, only a large group of FBI,"

Gosh, those bastards in Hollywood are really evil!

"The experience afterwards was really," Zenstrom shook his head as if he was still in shock, "It's hard to describe. Let's put it this way, except for the one who already had American citizenship, the rest of our team, including me, almost couldn't leave the United States,"

"After escaping with great difficulty, we bought KaZaA for $1 million and sold it to an Australian company,"

Compared to KaZaA's performance, this price is really a bargain.

"Even for safety, we had to arrive in Estonia one after another,"

Ranning to the former Soviet republic of the Baltic Sea, this move fully illustrates the impact of that trip to the United States on them.

"The former Soviet Union once transferred a large number of outstanding scientists to Estonia, so there are many outstanding talents in its capital, Tallinn. Perhaps, your HR can pay appropriate attention to that place in the future," Zenstrom added explain.

"I'll remind them,"

"In Estonia, even cold vodka cannot extinguish the anger in our hearts,"

Nonsense, vodka will only make you more angry, okay?

"After just a few drinks, we all came up with ideas. This time, we must develop a product that is legal first, and then also popular, and more importantly, it must make those guys feel pain. Products come,"

"And then there was Skype?" Feng Yiping said.

"Yes, so Feng, do you understand what you do means to me? Whether it is the initial investment or using NEXTDOOR as a trial platform for our products, including this successful sale,"

"We have achieved all our goals perfectly, and we have returned to the United States openly and established ourselves in the high-tech capital of the United States." He looked around with pride, and his voice couldn't help but become louder.

Fortunately, Golden Gate Park is big enough, and there are relatively few people in the United States. His move did not attract much attention, except for a few children stumbling on the lawn and a few dogs, both large and small. And two startled birds in the tree.

"So that's what happened. Congratulations, Zengstrom,"

No wonder he seemed a little abnormal, because in a way, this was clearly a perfect revenge.

"Have you ever thought about going to Hollywood to make your debut?"

"Originally, I really thought about it, but now, let's do it. I think you should have as deep an understanding of the United States as I do," Zenstrom said.

As two foreigners, they do have a lot of common experiences on this point.

The United States is not like China, which pays attention to courtesy to foreigners. They always put Americans first.

However, Feng Yiping did something different from Zengstrom. When he came to the United States, he made a lot of friends, and the friends he made were all super-rich friends.

At the same time, he has also made many good connections, from the San Francisco Police Department to many powerful departments in the United States, from California legislators and government officials, to Capitol Hill, to Peanutton (the capital of the lighthouse country will also be harmonized with these three words) DC... ….

But Zenstrom took the hard-on approach, or in other words, the path of mobilizing the people and letting them act as his backing.

With the help of Feng Yiping, their efforts finally achieved the expected return.

From then on, he not only became famous and profitable, but also gained status.

"So Feng, there is something I want to tell you," he stopped and said very solemnly, "from now on, you will be our best friend."

Feng Yiping couldn't help but look around. He thought that if a Swede, who was not very emotional, could say something like this, he would see some arrangements nearby that would make it easier for Zengström and him to cut off the chicken's head. He would not be surprised by the arrangement of drinking blood wine and sworn sworn vows in front of the garden full of blooming dahlias.

Fortunately, this guy doesn't have any. Also, he has no attainments in Chinese culture.

"My pleasure," Feng Yiping reached out and held his hand.

The next moment, I was hugged by this Swede again. Wait, again?

Fortunately, this time, Zenstrom did not make any unnecessary moves. He just hugged Feng Yiping tightly and patted him hard on the back several times.

Feng Yiping felt this buddy's enthusiasm from this pure man's embrace.

On the other side of the lawn, Vincent held Ma Ling's hand, "Mom, look quickly,"