Chapter 659 Ruyan
Although the news has not been announced yet, Du Jiabin, the president of Microsoft Greater China and the highest-ranking Chinese person at Microsoft in Asia, is about to leave Microsoft.
Du Jiabin's disagreement with Walter, who was sent by Microsoft, is not just a matter of a day or two. The two have different ideas and have completely different views on Microsoft's operations in mainland China.
Du Jiabin hopes that Microsoft can follow the local customs and that companies in mainland China can be localized, but Walter insists on following the American way.
Just like Office, Walter insisted that if Yanjing and other city government departments want to purchase Microsoft systems, they must purchase Office and other software together, otherwise they will never buy Microsoft systems!
Du Jiabin was naturally troubled by Walter's foolish play. Because of this incident, the relationship between Microsoft and the Yanjing City Government was very tense, and the purchase of Microsoft systems was temporarily suspended.
The differences between Du Jiabin and Walter are far more than that, but obviously, Microsoft is still more inclined to support Walter. This makes Du Jiabin controlled by Walter in Microsoft Continental Company, basically in name only, and he will eventually be driven out of Microsoft.
Du Jiabin's experience is basically the same as the treatment of Chinese executives at Microsoft or overseas giant companies such as America. Chinese executives are not trusted and their opinions will not be adopted!
Only a few years later, when Microsoft launches the social software MSN in mainland China, will this distinction be fully reflected.
In the past life, when social software was booming in China, MSN became the software used by domestic white-collar circles and business people as soon as it appeared.
MSN was once considered to be a social networking software used by people with status, while Penguin at that time was considered to be just a software used by young people hanging out in Internet cafes. It was far less powerful than MSN, which was very popular in China.
But then, MSN, which was preparing to dominate the domestic Internet social industry with great momentum, suffered a disastrous defeat.
At that time, in order to correct a bug in MSN software, one had to apply to Microsoft headquarters. One can imagine how prepared Microsoft was for domestic Chinese executives and teams at that time!
Furthermore, the team that ran MSN at that time was not the same as Microsoft mainland, and internal strife broke out between the two parties because of the competition for MSN management rights. This situation of no one government order was also a ploy of Microsoft.
A piece of software with bugs that cannot be modified for months, and the management team is still fighting among themselves. This kind of software looks powerful, but in fact it is just a sick and useless thing.
After MSN burned through five million US dollars in the mainland, there was no more, and it went cold quietly...
Gerald told Tang Jun about Du Jiabin's experience, and also told him that he could never be truly trusted by Microsoft in Microsoft. Even if he went to serve as the president of the Microsoft Technology Center in Shanghai, he would probably become Du Jiabin in a few years. The only way out was to be driven away by Microsoft.
"Tang, although I don't want to admit it, for a Chinese like you, there is a ceiling in a company like Microsoft!
You will never be able to climb to the Microsoft board of directors, and even in Microsoft Greater China, it will probably be difficult to get decision-making power! ”
Gerald said to Tang Jun with a regretful look on his face. He was the expert responsible for finding out information and poaching. He was the most familiar with various companies and knew all the ins and outs of them.
"But, in a company like Feiyan Technology established by Chinese people, Tang, the ceiling above your head no longer exists. You should understand what I mean!"
Tang Jun picked up the coffee and took a sip. Although he did not speak, he also knew that what Gerald said was the truth.
Microsoft's giant companies are indeed very wary of people like Tang Jun and others from mainland China. Needless to say, they can feel this.
"Here's a ticket to New York!"
"The founders of Feiyan Technology will not stay in New York much longer. Tomorrow is their last day in New York!"
Gerald pushed a ticket in front of Tang Jun, then picked up his coat and walked outside.
After leaving the coffee shop, he glanced inside. After getting in the car, Jerad took out his mobile phone and dialed a number.
"Done!"
"If nothing happens, he will appear at the New York Airport at noon tomorrow!"
Gerald, an old Jianghu man, thought he was quite good at being a dater. He was sure whether the wall was dug down or not.
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"I understand, Feiyan Technology will pay the remuneration to Heidrick & Struggles, and your share will also appear in the bank account!"
On the tennis court in Manhattan, New York, after Li Dongling put down his mobile phone, he raised his racket and started sparring with Yao Luoying.
"Li, the stock price of Feiyan Technology has now reached 15 US dollars!"
When Li Dongling and Yao Luoying put away their rackets and walked off the court, Larson, who was lying on the recliner, said excitedly to Li Dongling.
"You guys talk first!" Yao Luoying, who was covered in sweat, said to Li Dongling and Larson before getting ready to take a shower.
Since Feiyan Technology went public, Yao Luoying has obviously relaxed and gone on vacation. When the new head of Feiyan Technology is officially determined, she will step down as the general manager of Feiyan Technology by early next year.
"Li, how high do you think Feiyan Technology's stock price can rise?"
"Those Wall Street analysts are actually bearish on Feiyan Technology, thinking that Feiyan Technology's stock price has risen too fast!"
"It's rising too fast. It's only 2.5 billion US dollars, but Netscape's market value is almost over 7 billion US dollars..."
After moving his belly, Larson got up from the recliner with some difficulty. In the past few years, while his net worth has skyrocketed, Larson's weight has also increased with the tide.
Larson has been paying close attention to Nasdaq recently, for no other reason than that he also received a 0.2% stake in Feiyan Technology. According to the market value of Feiyan Technology, the value of this equity exceeds five million. Dollar!
Since its listing, Feiyan Technology's stock price has been rising. Every time the stock price jumps, Larson's net worth rises by tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars. This feeling of making money while lying down is really exciting. People are obsessed!
However, looking at Li Dongling on the side, Larson's excitement began to dissipate. Feiyan Technology's stock price jumped, and the one who was most affected was probably Li Dongling.
In just the past few days, Li Dongling's equity in Feiyan Technology has increased from US$725 million to US$900 million. Compared with Li Dongling, Larson can only be regarded as a dwarf.
"Whether it rises or falls, the equity of Feiyan Technology cannot be cashed out in the past two years, so what if it rises?"
Li Dongling wiped his sweat with a towel and said to Larson calmly, as if he didn't care about Feiyan Technology's equity.
Larson scratched his back teeth when he heard this. That's 900 million US dollars. His entire net worth combined has barely touched the threshold of America's billion-dollar club!
"Larson, do you know anyone in the American tobacco industry or the Federal Drug and Food Administration?"
Li Dongling took a sip of his drink and asked Larson.
"Li, what do you want to do?"
Larson's face suddenly became serious, "Those people are not easy to mess with. In recent years, the people in the tobacco industry have stopped. Before, they and the alcohol dealers were very ruthless. role.”
"Don't worry, I have no interest in America's tobacco giants. It's just the Torch Group. If it wants to develop a new product, it may deal with America's tobacco giants to nip problems in the bud!"
Li Dongling said that next year, Torch Group will be able to officially launch e-cigarettes. Torch Group's e-cigarette project has already registered the brand "Ruyan", which means like real cigarettes. When it is released, it will also use this as the e-cigarette. Cigarette brand.
In the future, the largest market for e-cigarettes is America. Torch Group will inevitably deal with America's tobacco giants and the Federal Drug and Food Administration, so it must start preparing in advance.
Glancing at Li Dongling suspiciously, Larson warned Li Dongling, "Li, those tobacco giants are really not that easy to offend. You know, the tobacco industry is all related to taxation in any region. And it has a very close relationship with the federal army, and many big shots are supporting the federal tobacco company!”
Looking at Larson who was still chattering, Li Dongling tapped his fingers on the table next to the parasol. His tone was not serious, but in Larson's ears, it was like thunder.
"Larson, if this new product of Torch Group can be successful, then Torch Group can complete its listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Its future market value may exceed dozens or even tens of billions of dollars, or even higher!"
"And you, Larson, if you are willing, can still serve as Torch Group's legal advisor in America.
If you can help Torch Group resolve its lawsuits in America and other troubles, you can get 1% of the shares of Torch Group! ”
After saying that, Li Dongling took his time to taste the bottle of red rice wine brought by Larson.
Li Dongming did not fool Larson. If Torch Group’s e-cigarette business is launched, its market value will really skyrocket.
In its previous life, the world's number one e-cigarette stock was listed on the market three years after its founding. Its market value once reached US$46 billion. You can imagine how popular e-cigarettes are in America.
"Fuck!"
Larson cursed angrily, and his breathing became a little heavier.
"Li, you know, I've always been on your side. Go to the damn tobacco giants, go to the damn Federal Drug and Food Administration, that's what I'm doing!"
Back then, for the sake of US dollars, Larson dared to pull out his teeth and help Tanglin Hi-Tech deal with Microsoft. With Larson's nature as a vulture lawyer, how could he let go of such an opportunity!
(End of chapter)