Chapter 2999 Is This Really Okay?

Feng Yiping and the others were also watching TV at this time. When they saw the section about "BlackBerry related people", they couldn't help laughing.

"Cheers," Lao Ma raised his glass.

Feng Yiping and the others did not go to the revolving restaurant in the CN Tower for dinner. Although the scenery of that restaurant was indeed good, considering the security issues, he still cooperated and listened to Owen's opinions.

At this time, they were in a villa facing the lake.

This villa designed by a well-known designer is very unique. It looks like a regular square, like a huge wooden box, and is placed next to the green forest by the lake.

The cool thing is that as long as you press the switch lightly, the four sides of the wooden box can be folded left and right and stacked tightly in the corner. The entire villa can be integrated with nature without any hindrance.

When spring is warm and flowers are blooming, this kind of design is really very practical. You can sit in the room and stay in the forest. Not only can you smell the fragrance of flowers, but you can also pick them with your hand if you want. .

Feng Yiping noticed that Mayer couldn't help but look around as soon as she came in. He guessed that by now she had searched for relevant designers on her mobile phone.

Speaking of which, Redwood's house in the forest is quite suitable for building another house like this. The only drawback is that there is only a small lake there.

Of course, tropical areas are more suitable for such buildings, so houses like this can be built on the seaside in San Francisco and Los Angeles, the resort area on the top of the mountain in Hawaii...including Lake Tahoe near San Francisco.

Michael Mukasey said what no one had said, "In the whole of Canada, there is currently only one well-known high-tech company, BlackBerry,"

Lao Ma couldn't help but add, "But everyone knows that even BlackBerry's days are numbered."

He glanced at Feng Yiping. Fortunately, China has not fallen behind in this wave of mobile Internet-centered craze. Judging from the current situation, it can be said that we are already in a leading position in the world in some aspects, such as e-commerce. .

Others, such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, cloud computing, etc., are already in the first row, including in other emerging directions, which can also be said to represent world-class levels.

To put it bluntly, in many aspects related to this, we are not only no longer a simple imitator and catch-up, but also the target of imitation and catch-up by many established developed countries.

And upon closer inspection, many of them are inseparable from Feng Yiping - Lao Ma is very happy to have such a partner.

"Canada's wealth is mainly based on natural resources and manufacturing," Paulson also said.

Whether as the former head of Goldman Sachs or the former Treasury Secretary of the United States, he is certainly no stranger to this situation, and this is the main reason why he is valued by Feng Yiping. The company currently needs a large number of such global capabilities. High-level talents with vision.

"There are very few well-known technology companies in Canada. With the exception of BlackBerry, the market value of other technology companies is less than US$3 billion,"

"Most of these successful technology companies were eventually acquired by foreign companies, mainly American companies. So we can say this," the eyes of the former U.S. Treasury Secretary flashed behind his glasses, "Canada's technology industry is in a state of flux. Become an affiliate of the United States,"

Feng Yiping smiled, "Although everyone knows that this is the truth, we cannot let the locals hear this."

Speaking of it, the United States and Canada seem to be as close as one family. In fact, there are not many discords at all. Of course, most of the time, it is the Maple Leaf Country, which has low self-esteem and is a little arrogant.

The TV is still commenting, "...In the information age, mastering patented technology also means mastering business opportunities..."

The only woman present, Mayer asked the former attorney general, "Michael, will the communication between Apple and the judge affect our auction?"

It seemed like she was the only one still thinking about work.

Michael Mukasey said without thinking, "At this time, even if Apple files a lawsuit to oppose our acquisition of Nortel's patents, it will be difficult to accept. No judge will be willing to be used by Apple in this way."

That is!

If Apple did this before the auction started, it would be a good thing to say that when the auction was in progress, it would think of resorting to law to question Android's qualifications. How could any judge be so cooperative?

What's more, Android is not alone, Microsoft is still on board.

And Microsoft is by no means a soft persimmon.

"What they did was just trying to use the power of public opinion to put pressure on us,"

Therefore, it can also be said that Cook is stealing the spotlight and adding drama to himself.

"On the contrary, their behavior today has added a lot of material to us," Michael Mukasey said. "Such coordinated actions by so many companies will help us sue them for unfair cooperation in the future, depending on the situation." means to kill Android,"

"Sue?" Mayer immediately looked at Feng Yiping, "Do you think we may not succeed this time?"

When Lao Ma saw Mayer suddenly asking such a question, and Feng Yiping didn't think she was wrong, he said to himself, they are indeed two parents-in-law, and their mutual understanding is really far beyond that of other people.

"It's not that it's unsuccessful, but it depends on whether we still need to make an offer when the price is raised to a sky-high price," Feng Yiping said.

Mayer didn't even ask how high the price might go. She was really worried about Microsoft. If Microsoft knew that Feng Yiping was so resolute this time, would Ballmer regret slapping him? Own?

Of course Feng Yiping could guess what she was thinking, "I don't think Microsoft would be more determined than us in such a situation,"

In the current patent war, Microsoft has an advantage over Apple and Android. It has the strength and confidence to let Apple acquire more patents. When the price is raised too high, they will not necessarily fight to the death.

"Of course, this time, I can promise that as long as they persist, I will accompany them,"

This time, we really have to be more decisive. Otherwise, it will be really difficult to join forces with Microsoft again in the future.

What's more, even if the price is too high, doesn't Microsoft share the burden?

"But we have to consider, if we successfully bid for Nortel and then acquire Motorola," he looked at Michael Mukasey, "will this expose us to more attacks? Will it also expose Apple to others?" , makes it easier to get through the work of some judges?”

Mukasey nodded, "Yes, Feng, that is very likely to cause some judges who were originally sympathetic to our situation to support Apple's position."

Mayer can see this. All in all, Feng Yiping really has the intention to abandon Nortel and make every effort to ensure Motorola.

However, this time, he planned to let Microsoft withdraw first.

Uniformed staff walked in, "Everyone, dinner is ready,"

On the lawn by the lake, there were candles lit on the long table and flowers placed in the middle. At this moment, Mayer felt that except for himself and Feng Yiping, everyone else was superfluous.

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On May 19, the auction entered its second day.

Cummins and Charlie Kidder did not see representatives of RPX in Nortel's factory-converted headquarters. It seemed that their efforts after yesterday had no effect, and no one was willing to take them to play.

Apple representative Jeff Williams greeted them as if nothing was wrong, "The weather is really nice today!"

Then he asked, "Where's Feng, isn't your meeting over yet?"

Cummins patted him on the shoulder very affectionately as if nothing was wrong, "Feng and the others will leave for Silicon Valley at noon. How about Jeff, do you feel more relaxed all of a sudden?"

Jeff Williams looked at Cummins and Charlie Kidder, "Haha, it would be much easier if I only had to face you two. How about you, will you beat Intel today?"

"Jeff, don't say you're not prepared," Kidder said.

Williams looked around and whispered, "Don't you think that letting a chip giant like Intel hold such a key patent is not good for any of us?"

He actually wanted to temporarily form a united front against Intel at this time.

"We're expecting Apple to push Intel away this round," Cummins said glibly.

At this time, George Riddle, chief strategy officer and business unit president of Nortel, who was presiding over the auction, walked out with a smile and said, "Everyone, please!"