Chapter 2636: Foresight

It was very convenient to contact Ballmer's office. Soon, the assistant knocked on the door and came in, but there was an expression on his face that Son didn't want to see.

It was a look of surprise.

It was just a phone call to arrange a call time. You are surprised? What are you surprised about? Who are you surprised for?

"What's going on?" Son asked angrily.

Ever since the three Twitter employees came back from China, he felt that good luck had been away from him. Every time such an abnormal expression appeared on the faces of his subordinates, it meant that something bad was happening or was about to happen.

"Ballmer's office seemed to be waiting for us to call them," the assistant replied.

What?

This was a situation that made Son stunned.

Waiting for me to call him?

Are you kidding me?

Calling Ballmer was an idea he came up with after he finally made up his mind that SoftBank must also join the bidding for Yahoo.

By the way, an hour ago, even he didn't know that he would call Ballmer at this time, but the other side was actually waiting?

Are you playing Conan for me?

But looking at the look on his assistant's face, he suddenly had a bad feeling.

Then, Mr. Son also wanted to say "Pah", why do I have a bad feeling? Have you forgotten that when you have such a premonition recently, bad things will happen?

"When can I talk to Ballmer?" Son asked.

"They said it's now," the assistant said.

"Then why are you still standing here? Answer it!"

"Steve, long time no see!" The call was quickly connected, and Son immediately changed his tone.

"Hi Son, how are you doing recently? I heard you've been in the United States?" Ballmer still had that loud voice.

"Yes, there is still some work to be done," Son Masayoshi thought to himself. He was indeed paying attention to my situation. "Steve, I have to congratulate you. Congratulations on your plan to acquire Yahoo, which is progressing smoothly."

"Haha," Ballmer laughed without hiding his pride. "It is progressing very smoothly at the moment."

He changed the subject and suddenly revealed Son Masayoshi's intention. "Sun, if I am not mistaken, you called me to tell me good news?"

Only then did Son Masayoshi believe that the assistant's previous message was not wrong. Ballmer now sounded like a worm in his stomach.

This made him feel more uneasy, but since the phone was on, it was better to say what he should say. "Yes, Steve, you are not wrong. I do have good news to tell you..."

"As one of Yahoo's major shareholders, Softbank is also interested in Yahoo?" Ballmer said again.

This time, Son Masayoshi hesitated for a while before saying, "Yes, we have also decided to launch an acquisition of Yahoo."

At this time, he felt that there was no need to say the rest of the words.

Because he felt that the other party knew what he was going to say, which made him feel very uneasy and made him feel that he was doing useless work.

Otherwise, Ballmer's office would not wait for them to call, but would take the initiative to call.

But this time, Ballmer only said, "It seems that we have the same opinion on this issue."

In this case, Masayoshi Son decided to explain his intention as soon as possible, "So Steve, do you think that joining forces with us will have a higher chance of winning?"

"As the main investor in Yahoo at the beginning of its establishment and a major shareholder of Yahoo for many years, I am very familiar with the situation of Yahoo, including the situation of major shareholders, and I have always had some contact with other major shareholders,"

"If Microsoft and Softbank join forces, then whether it is a negotiated acquisition or a hostile acquisition, it will be more certain,"

"In addition to cooperating with the acquisition, I think there is no conflict in our goals, because Softbank has no intention of getting involved in the search and online advertising business in the United States,"

"Because you mainly want to keep the Japanese market? Sun, this is a wise decision," Ballmer interrupted again.

Masayoshi Son felt a little more uneasy.

In Son's impression, Ballmer's previous style was really not like this.

The key point is that Ballmer directly exposed his intention.

"Steve, you know, outside of Japan, SoftBank has always been mainly investing, but because we are very familiar with the domestic conditions in Japan, we have made some attempts in Japan,"

"Your attempt was very successful. Yahoo Japan is already Yahoo's most important overseas asset," Ballmer said.

Son fell silent. His intuition told him that this must be what Feng Yiping meant.

"Sun, your proposal is very good, but it's a little late," Son heard from the other side.

"Late? Steve, I think your negotiations with Yahoo have just really begun. If you join forces with us, the relevant work will definitely be twice as effective with half the effort," Son couldn't care so much at this time and said what he wanted to say.

He did not fail to consider the difficulty of SoftBank raising so much funds in the current environment, so joining forces with others to acquire is naturally a good way to greatly reduce the financial pressure.

And since he plans to join forces with others, who is more suitable than Microsoft?

It could not only squeeze Feng Yiping out, but also ensure a successful acquisition, which was a double insurance for Yahoo Japan, which he hoped to control.

As for the fact that Microsoft has issued a joint statement with Feng Yiping, he thinks that is not a problem at all. For Microsoft, what does such a statement mean in the face of interests?

It can issue many more copies in a minute.

And he believes that among high-tech companies in the United States, Microsoft can completely ignore Feng Yiping's face, because Feng Yiping cannot pose a threat to Microsoft's core business at all.

"Your proposal is indeed very tempting, but I'm sorry, Sun, it's really too late," this time, Ballmer's voice did not sound that high.

"The cooperation with Feng is very smooth, and we have already clarified the relevant division of labor and responsibilities,"

Ballmer remembered some of the requirements Feng Yiping put forward when he met with Feng Yiping for the second time on this matter, and at this time he only admired Feng Yiping.

Some things are really as he expected.

It is precisely because Feng Yiping foresaw such a possibility that Microsoft's tearing up the agreement at this time is not small.

Besides, Masayoshi Son's proposal for cooperation is indeed too late. If Masayoshi Son proposed cooperation shortly after Microsoft launched the acquisition of Yahoo, they must have been very happy at that time.

But now, the main obstacle has been removed by Feng Yiping as promised. At this time, cooperating with Masayoshi Son will not bring them much convenience.

Although Ballmer said it obscurely, Masayoshi Son completely understood what he meant, that is, Feng Yiping had anticipated it long ago and made corresponding constraints in the cooperation with Microsoft.

He also understood why the assistant felt that Ballmer's office was waiting for them to call at the beginning.

Feng Yiping must have told them this possibility.

And his own phone call and the words just now have very powerfully proved the accuracy of Feng Yiping's foresight.

He didn't want to say a word more at this time, because the more he said, the more embarrassed he would be. "I wish you all the best,"

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In Ballmer's office, Ballmer put down the phone and spread his hands to the people around him.

"Hang up?" someone asked.

"Can you not hang up?" Someone answered immediately.

"Feng," Ballmer took a long breath, "really thought of everything,"

"Fortunately, he is our partner, isn't he?" Someone else said immediately.

This really made many people feel relieved.

"Okay, it's all verified, go away," Ballmer began to drive people away.

These guys, who originally didn't quite believe Feng Yiping's words, were convinced after this strong onlooker.

On the other side, Masayoshi Son was walking around in the office like a trapped beast, breathing heavily.

He lowered his head and turned around a few times, and he personally made a phone call, "Jerry, I don't agree to sell Yahoo,"

"Sun, you also saw that all investors agree with our decision," Chief Yang, who chose to take a step back, felt that the sky was wide and the earth was vast, and he was extremely relaxed at this time, "Even if you don't agree, you can't change the result of the shareholders' meeting,"

"I'm sorry, no matter what you think, I can't help you now," he hung up the phone in a hurry without waiting for Masayoshi Son to make further requests.

A few days ago, in order to withstand the pressure from the board of directors and investors and not sell Yahoo, he sought help from Masayoshi Son, but at that time, did you stand on my side readily?

Now you want me to help you again?

Since the establishment of Yahoo, the person who deserves it the most is you.

So at this time, sorry, I can't accompany you!

There is no other way, Masayoshi Son sat down dejectedly, and in the huge office, only heavy breathing could be heard, as if a wounded beast was licking its wounds...

After a long while, the intercom on his assistant's desk rang, "Issue a statement,"

However, the general who was full of confidence not long ago now sounded like he had given up...