Chapter 46 Fairy tale comes to reality
"I will have people make an announcement right now, announcing that Microsoft will not launch a computer brand, at least not for the time being, to calm down this storm!"
Grant read Tell Bill Gates that at this time, the most important thing is to calm things down, even if you make some promises not to launch Microsoft-branded computers or the like.
But these promises are just a piece of waste paper. When the limelight passes and the time is right, Microsoft will not be able to do it if it wants to, but what other companies can do to Microsoft.
Bill Gates nodded. He understood what Grant meant. In fact, this turmoil also made Bill Gates realize that it is really not suitable to launch a Microsoft brand computer now and forcefully launch it. It means that it has cut itself off from the American technology industry and taking a step back now will be beneficial to Microsoft.
"Now it is not just a statement that can solve all the troubles. Microsoft needs to take a stand and at least resolve those damn lawsuits and let the outside world see Microsoft's determination!"
Jon couldn't bear it at this time. Zhu said that if just saying a word can make companies like HP and Dell believe that Microsoft can no longer compete with them for the computer brand market, Jon would never believe it.
Listening to Jon's words, Bill Gates cast an inquiring look at him. He could hear that there was obviously something in Jon's words.
Hiding behind a group of Microsoft executives, Spencer suddenly felt nervous and glared at Jon, but felt a little nervous in his heart, praying that Jon would not bring up the lawsuit in the hardware department.
“All this turmoil first started with the lawsuit between the hardware department and an Asian company. The company sued the hardware department for using their mouse patent!”
Regardless of what Spencer was thinking, Jon revealed it directly and told Bill Gates that the storm started when Li Dongling was interviewed by the TV station. A tragic hero who was oppressed by Microsoft set off the outside world's dissatisfaction with Microsoft. Until the lawsuit with Tanglin Hi-Tech is over, how can the outside world see Microsoft's determination to correct its mistakes?
“You mean, all this was done by that company called Donglin Hi-Tech?!” Bill Gates asked with a stern look.
“I don’t know!”
“But I feel it is unlikely. It is more likely that there are other opponents who used this incident to fuel the public opinion offensive against Microsoft.
But we need to make appropriate concessions through this lawsuit to let the outside world see Microsoft’s determination. If we can make concessions on the mouse patent, this long dispute may be resolved immediately!”
Jon said that his intention was very clear. He wanted to give up the lawsuit with Donglin Hi-Tech on the mouse patent, so that companies such as HP could see Microsoft's attitude. If they don't even fight for the mouse, would they still fight for any computer brand? !
Bill Gates glanced at Spencer, "learned" or something like that. He wouldn't blame Spencer at all. Microsoft has done this too, but when it did, it was caught. , which made Bill Gates dissatisfied.
After thinking for a moment, he found it a little hard to accept the thought of asking Microsoft to bow to a company that was considered a technological desert. Bill Gates was very proud.
However, due to the troubles encountered this time, Microsoft’s stock price has dropped a lot since Green’s interview, and it may face an antitrust investigation, Bill Gates still said helplessly, “The court Settlement outside the court!”
“Microsoft will never admit defeat and will never admit to plagiarizing Tanglin Hi-Tech’s patented technology. It can only settle out of court!”
In an out-of-court settlement, the most they can do is pay a small sum of money to Donglin High-tech and admit that the mouse patent belongs to Donglin High-tech. This is the limit of what Bill Gates can do.
“You go and settle this lawsuit. I don’t want to see that Tanglin Hi-Tech say anything unfavorable to Microsoft in the media anymore!”
Bill Gates pointed behind Spencer said.
Spencer returned to the office, threw everything on the desk to the ground, vented his dissatisfaction, and asked him to admit his mistake and seek peace with an Asian company, or a company from China. Spencer felt It was a humiliation to him.
After hearing the news, Bonas hurried over and asked Spencer, "Are we really going to reconcile with Tanglin Hi-Tech?!"
"Damn Jon!"
Spencer vented, but said helplessly, "This is an order from the emperor himself. What can I do? Go buy a ticket to New York, and you come with me. Go!”
In Larson’s law firm, the man who changed his hairstyle and wore a new tight-fitting office uniform made his figure more prominent. He walked back and forth in front of him for a few times. Female Assistant Secretary. Normally, Larson would have gone to do her hair with the female secretary, but now he was not in the mood to look at her at all. The female secretary pouted angrily and left in disgust.
"There is no movement yet from Microsoft. Their stock price has fallen by 11%, and their market value of US$4.4 billion has evaporated. Does Bill Gates not care at all?!"
Larson couldn't help but ask Li Dongling. He felt like he couldn't help it. Ever since major computer manufacturers issued statements, Microsoft's stock price began to plummet, and billions of dollars were wiped out.
There are even rumors that Wall Street institutions are giving up on Microsoft. If it were Larson, he would have been unable to hold it in for a long time. However, Microsoft still remained calm, making Larson start to worry about Bill Gates. .
Li Dongling also shook his head helplessly. Even Wall Street institutions couldn’t figure out what Bill Gates was thinking. How could Li Dongling guess so clearly? After all, in his previous life, Bill Gates fought with Netscape for the sake of using the browser. , almost demolished Microsoft. This can influence people in an industry and make ruthless decisions. It is no surprise that they make any choice.
But this time, it is obviously not to the point where Microsoft is desperate. At least there is no opponent worthy of Microsoft's desperate efforts. Li Dongling feels that Bill Gates should not let Microsoft really fall into the embarrassment of antitrust, but there is no such thing. In the end, who can tell.
"How about...adding more fire!" Larson couldn't help but said.
“You must never do anything randomly again!”
Li Dongling stopped Larson, "Now the technology industry is staring at this matter. If we take action at this time, Microsoft will definitely find out. No one wants to face the wrath of Microsoft alone!"
In the past, they were fanning the flames and fishing in troubled waters, but now, all the major technology companies are staring at this matter. If they dare to take action at this time, they really do not regard Microsoft as a human being. Li Dongling does not want to face Microsoft and Bill alone. Gates' rage.
"Recently, there have been some misunderstandings about Microsoft. Here, on behalf of the Microsoft Board of Directors, I declare that Microsoft will not launch a computer brand. Microsoft is still a system software supplier!
Others The lawsuits and disputes against Microsoft will all be resolved in the near future..."
On the TV station, Grant suddenly appeared. When he heard Grant say these words, Larson couldn't help but He yelled excitedly, and then waved his fists wildly. He seemed to have seen a lot of dollars entering his account. After Bonas flew to New York with Spencer, because Bill Gates was waiting for news from them, there was no news at all, so he went directly to Larson's law firm.
When meeting Li Dongling, Bonas felt a little guilty. After all, Microsoft's new generation mouse really "borrowed" from the Silver Sable mouse, and it was originated from him.
In comparison, Spencer still seemed a bit aggressive even if he came to seek peace today.
“We can’t win this lawsuit, no matter who we ask to fight it.” Spencer looked down on Larson, a vulture lawyer, at all. “Withdrawing the lawsuit now is the best option!”
Larson didn't care about Spencer's contempt. "This lawsuit is about Microsoft infringing on my agency's patent. No matter how long the lawsuit lasts, we can win!"
"As long as the lawsuit is withdrawn, Microsoft can pay Dongling Hi-Tech a compensation, or it can sell the mouse patent to Microsoft. This is the best choice!"
Li Dongling said directly before Spencer could speak again. , "The patent for the mechanical silver sable mouse belongs to Tangling Hi-tech, and Tangling Hi-tech will not sell the patent!"
He stared at Li Dongling for a long time, and seeing his firm attitude, Spencer also With some headache, "As long as you withdraw the lawsuit, you can immediately get a compensation, a compensation that your small company may not be able to earn in this life, and is enough for you to spend in China in your lifetime."
How about three million dollars? ”
It was three million dollars as soon as he opened his mouth, and Spencer felt that he had shown enough sincerity.
But to Spencer's surprise, neither the vulture lawyer nor Li Dongling had any emotion on their faces.
“Microsoft Mouse, relying on these patents, received orders of more than three million US dollars at the Las Vegas Computer Expo, and those orders were originally supposed to be for mechanical silver sables! Li Dongling said with a calm expression.
Spencer's face darkened, he could see that it was obviously impossible to settle this matter easily today.
“How much settlement compensation do you want?!” Bonas asked on behalf of Spencer.
Larsson and Li Dongling looked at each other, and then slowly said a number that made both Spencer's eyes widen, "Thirty-five million dollars!"
"You are extorting!"
"The federal court will not agree to such ridiculous blackmail!"
"Microsoft will never pay such compensation!"
Spencer stood up trembling with anger, saying that Microsoft had never bowed its head to its opponents. This time, it was not easy for him to humble himself and ask for peace, but he even encountered the lion's mouth.
Li Dongling and Larson both looked at the cursing Spencer. They made a bid and waited for Spencer to counter-offer.
As for Spencer leaving, he was so angry that he was shaking all over. He just cursed, but his feet seemed to be heeled, and he refused to leave.
“It is impossible to have such compensation. I told the Microsoft board of directors that they will never agree to it!”
“Eight million US dollars is the maximum I can get for you. Compensation!”
“Thirty million dollars, only this kind of compensation can make up for the damage that Microsoft has caused to my agent’s heart!”
Larsson said: He is so experienced that he can find various reasons to ask for money. To sum up, he will never withdraw the lawsuit until he sees the US dollars. Anyway, Microsoft is the most anxious now, and the stock price and market value are falling sharply.
The quarrel lasted for more than half an hour, and the compensation was pushed by Spencer and Larson to 18 million US dollars. Larson was unwilling to give in anymore, but Spencer was still a little hesitant. The settlement compensation is still too high!
“The compensation cannot be smaller, otherwise there is no need to continue the negotiation. As long as Microsoft is willing to pay, Donglin Hi-Tech can immediately withdraw the lawsuit!
In addition, the mechanical silver sable mouse can be patented License it to Microsoft at a price of three million US dollars per year, as long as Microsoft hands over the mouse production to Dongling Hi-Tech OEM!"
Li Dongling said, this is the last condition, he can delay it further! In a few days, can Microsoft drag it out? Li Dongling can feel that Spencer is much more anxious than him. How much is the compensation? Hundreds of millions of dollars have been lost even if Microsoft's stock price fell by 1%. Which is more important? Microsoft weighed it all up.
“I need to report to President Bill Gates!”
Spencer said that the compensation is a bit expensive, but it is not worth mentioning given the declining stock price of Microsoft. And if the mouse patent can be obtained, the Microsoft Hardware Department will not suffer too much. As for who to hand it over to? OEM mouse production actually doesn't matter to Spencer at all.
The next day, at the gate of the Federal Court in Manhattan, New York, the news was received, and a group of reporters and media were already waiting here.
When Li Dongling, Larson, Spencer and others came out, the cameras flashed.
“The fairy tale reflects reality. Although it is not so perfect, it may be a realistic fairy tale. At least everything today has told everyone that the devil can be defeated and that there is a massacre in this world. Dragon Warrior's!
Dongli Hi-tech and Microsoft have reached a settlement agreement. All this is thanks to the countless media and reporters present who reported this matter. You are the embodiment of justice, the guardian of fairness, and freedom. The goddess statue is proud of you, you saved the world..."
At the entrance of the Manhattan Federal Court, Li Dongling praised the media and reporters who were causing trouble.
(End of this chapter)