Chapter 2629: Bitterness Before Sweetness

Masayoshi Son really didn't believe the news he heard, because it sounded like Feng Yiping was also eyeing Yahoo?

Could this be true?

In particular, how could Feng Yiping have the confidence to come up with such an idea when he clearly knew that his SoftBank was still the largest shareholder of Yahoo?

But with the series of disputes surrounding Microsoft's acquisition of Yahoo, could it be possible that it provided Feng Yiping with an opportunity?

Since Feng Yiping has an opportunity, and since Feng Yiping is so optimistic about Yahoo, then I... He immediately told his assistant, "Re-sort the relevant information about Microsoft's acquisition of Yahoo,"

"Also, pay close attention to the meeting between Feng Yiping and Ballmer,"

The assistant could see that the boss was obviously a little excited again.

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In the NEXTDOOR campus, the tall Ballmer jumped out of the car flexibly and walked towards Feng Yiping who was waiting downstairs in the office building with a big laugh, "Feng, haha, you are so great here!"

"Thank you, welcome Ballmer," Feng Yiping hugged him.

However, when Ballmer was speaking, Feng Yiping could not help but tilt his head back slightly, because this guy who was in charge of the most powerful company in the world had a loud voice.

Feng Yiping felt that Ballmer could really participate in variety shows like "Crossover Singer", otherwise, his distinctive big voice with a little hoarseness would be wasted.

And to be honest, Steve Ballmer's image is really suitable for variety shows. Look at his bald head and his rich and exaggerated facial expressions.

Feng Yiping really didn't want to comment like that, but he still agreed with the media's evaluation of Lao Bao.

Lao Bao's image in the minds of the media is that he is not cool and funny.

"Your Quora is really cool. It is really a very promising platform. Gates has said more than once, how did you come up with such a great idea?"

"This," Feng Yiping thought for a while, "I really can't remember it. It seems that I just suddenly thought of such an idea,"

"Oh Feng, you make me so sad," Ballmer patted Feng Yiping on the shoulder.

"I can't do anything about it," Feng Yiping said with a smile.

"Yes, you are geniuses," Ballmer laughed loudly, without a trace of sadness.

He is actually a very outstanding business leader, but he does not have as many halos as Gates, and now he is facing a guy like Jobs who can compete with Gates, and a super idol like Feng Yiping, so he looks a little unknown.

But his contribution to Microsoft is really outstanding.

During his tenure at Microsoft, he increased Microsoft's profits from less than $25 billion to $70 billion, developed the widely acclaimed Windows 7, and although his response was a bit slow, he still effectively prompted Microsoft's shift to hardware, launched the development of Office 365, and for the first time made many people think that Microsoft was also cool, HoloLens...

This is also a very efficient guy. As soon as he walked into Feng Yiping's office, he hurriedly asked, "Feng, do you have any big news to discuss with me this time?"

"Please," Feng Yiping poured him a cup of tea, "Try it,"

"This thing, well," Ballmer took a sip, "It's the same as what you drink in your hometown,"

"It felt a little bitter at first, but now it should feel a little sweet?" Feng Yiping asked.

"Well," there were only two people, him and Feng Yiping, and Ballmer smacked his lips without caring about his image, "It's a bit like what you said,"

"What I want to talk to you about today is also similar to this," Feng Yiping said.

"Will it make me feel bitter?" Ballmer said casually, then suddenly became serious and looked at Feng Yiping very seriously, "You are not really..."

"Yes, Ballmer, I also hope to acquire Yahoo," Feng Yiping responded to Ballmer's question affirmatively.

"Oh hell!" Ballmer stood up, "Really hell!"

"Feng, are you helping Yahoo?"

"No, Ballmer, I am really interested in Yahoo,"

"Your interest will only make us pay a higher price," Ballmer said loudly, "But you know that our original offer is already very sincere, and our offer is more than 60% premium!"

"When you join in, do you want us to pay more than 100% premium?"

"What I don't understand is, what business of Yahoo will make you excited, search? I don't believe you will go against Google in the search field..."

"Ballmer, please sit down first," Feng Yiping waved at him.

Ballmer returned to his seat and stood there, looking down at Feng Yiping.

"I don't really value Yahoo's search as much as you do, but I value the complement that Yahoo can bring to my other businesses, you know, such as news,"

"I also value Yahoo's ability to divert traffic and its share in online advertising..."

"I have to tell you," Feng Yiping stood up and pushed Ballmer onto the sofa, "I am now very sure that there may be other competitors besides you and me,"

Ballmer suddenly wanted to stand up again, "Of course, everyone knows that Feng has a good vision,

"No, Ballmer, it's mainly your actions that gave other people opportunities," Feng Yiping said.

His words made Ballmer speechless for a while.

Yes, if they acted effectively and reached an agreement with Yahoo quickly, then there would be no other troubles.

The problem is that their negotiations with Yahoo have been going back and forth and have never been smooth.

So much so that after Ballmer shouted that he would not rule out a hostile takeover of Yahoo, he shouted at the beginning of this month, "Yahoo, you must surrender within three weeks," that is, Yahoo must accept their acquisition proposal in April, which is like an ultimatum.

But his harsh words were also flatly rejected by Yahoo...

Frankly speaking, this has made Ballmer, who officially took over Microsoft from Gates this year, quite unhappy.

Now Feng Yiping is here to make a move... He really wants to stab Feng Yiping.

Because Feng Yiping's move means that there will definitely be others who will follow up. Now who doesn't know that Feng Yiping has a good vision.

"I want to hear if you have any other suggestions that I think will be sweet," Ballmer seemed to have calmed down.

But Feng Yiping knew that he was not calm.

A guy who is always noisy suddenly becomes very calm, that is when he is on the verge of exploding.

"I can help you solve the biggest problem you are facing now," Feng Yiping said.

"The biggest problem we are facing? What problem are we facing?" Ballmer said, "I can't see it."

Feng Yiping shook his head, "I'm not talking about Microsoft, I'm talking about Microsoft's acquisition of Yahoo..."

"Teng," Ballmer stood up again, "You mean, can you convince Jerry to agree to sell the company?"

The biggest obstacle for Microsoft to acquire Yahoo is Chief Yang who has returned to the position of CEO of Yahoo.

Just like Twitter in the talks with Feng Yiping, Chief Yang has been adding obstacles to Microsoft's acquisition of Yahoo by raising the offer.

Microsoft's initial offer for Yahoo was $39 billion (because Yahoo failed to successfully invest in Alibaba, its market value was nearly $10 billion lower than its original historical value), but Chief Yang hoped that Microsoft could increase it by another $5 billion.

After learning that Microsoft might compromise, he was ready to increase the bid, and it is believed that it will still be $5 billion.

When Ballmer thought of this, he really felt itchy.

Is this a blatant way to take advantage of Microsoft?

But considering Chief Yang's current position, his influence on Yahoo, and his reputation in the Internet field, Chief Yang is a hurdle that Microsoft cannot overcome if it wants to acquire Yahoo.

But Ballmer really has no good way to deal with this hurdle at present.

That's why he was so excited.

"Yes," Feng Yiping answered simply but affirmatively.

"Are you sure you can convince Jerry?" Ballmer still didn't quite believe it.

"I can only say that I feel very confident," Feng Yiping drank a sip of tea with relish.

"Very confident... OK," Ballmer sat down.

Feng Yiping's confidence is really very confident.

"Do you feel a little sweet?" Feng Yiping asked with a smile.

He knew that for Microsoft, if they helped them solve the stubborn roadblock Chief Yang, they should not really worry about other competitors, including himself.

"Why did you specifically talk to me about this?" Ballmer did not answer Feng Yiping's question, but asked another one.

"Because I really don't want to destroy the originally harmonious relationship between us, and I don't want you and Gates to hear about my interest in Yahoo from the news instead of from me," Feng Yiping said.

Ballmer nodded.

At least until now, the relationship between Microsoft and Feng Yiping's company is still relatively harmonious.

"Well, I think it's not sweet enough now," he said with a smile.