Chapter 1172 Recruitment and <
A black Mercedes -Benz S slowly entered the Android office and parked slowly on the open -air parking lot in front of the building building.
A thin, middle-aged Chinese man wearing glasses and looking elegant walked out of the car.
He quickly took a look at his surroundings.
The park is not large. There are only a few three -four -story building, but the planting flowers and trees have decorated the environment here very fresh. There are some young people on the grass sitting and drinking coffee, chatting ...
It was Lu Qi who was invited.
At this time, Xu Liang, who got the news, took the initiative to welcome him out of the office building in order to show that he valued talents.
Seeing him, Lu Qi quickly greeted him.
Before he spoke, the other party had already reached the right hand.
"Mr. Lu."
"Mr. Xu, just call me Lu Qi."
Lu Qi said quickly.
Seeing this scene, the Android engineers who chatted on the grass stopped the chat and looked curiously.
Who is this person?
The boss also went downstairs to meet.
After a brief chat, the two entered the office building together and came to Xu Liang's own office.
Li Jinling brought two cups of coffee and looked at the other party curiously.
Rarely did she see anyone worthy of the big boss personally coming downstairs to greet him.
Although Lu Qi has served as the vice president of Yahoo's executive, he was not a top figure in the circle of friends.
Xu Liang picked up the coffee and took a sip: "Lao Lu, you are free now. Have you thought about where to go next?"
Just a few days ago, Lu Qi just resigned from Yahoo.
Lu Qi smiled. The title "Lao Lu" was a bit awkward, but he was also a Chinese and knew some of the Chinese people's habits of calling people, so he accepted it naturally.
"I haven't figured it out for the time being, I plan to rest first."
Xu Liang smiled slightly and was not in a hurry to extend an olive branch immediately. He planned to discuss his life ideals with Lu Qi first.
"It has been almost ten years since you joined Yahoo in 1998. You have witnessed the whole process of Yahoo's rise and... frustration. Do you have any insights?"
Lu Qi said lightly: "Yahoo is old. Even if Jerry returns to the company to take charge, it will not be able to reverse this decline.
I was actually very emotional about Yahoo. Looking at it step by step to this day, my heart was still lost.
The reason why I chose to leave was because my personal abilities were limited and I could not save Yahoo. ”
Xu Liang laughed: "Yahoo still has a market value of hundreds of billions of dollars, do you think it is no longer possible?"
Lu Qi glanced at him, thinking that it was the test school of the big boss, and he organized the language slowly.
"The giant company stopped the growth rate, and hurried to the horse like a flying flies. What does that mean?"
Lu Qi said nothing further, saving the last bit of dignity for his old club.
Xu Liang nodded slightly, saying that Yahoo is like a headless fly is not an exaggeration, but a fact.
Yahoo's portal business gradually declined, and the search engine market share was eaten by Google step by step. Yahoo urgently needed to find new business growth points. Trying water social and videos ... Nothing was too hot.
"What do you think of the development of Google and Facebook?" Xu Liang asked.
Lu Qi said sternly: "Each one occupies its own track, and its rise is unstoppable, just like Yahoo ten years ago."
"What about Android?" Xu Liang asked again.
Lu Qi replied: "It's hard to say. Although Android has ushered in a new era of mobile phones, it may not be the final winner."
"Do you think the traditional mobile operating system forces will launch a counterattack?"
Lu Qi shook his head gently, "The Symbian system is a latecomer, and the market is slow to respond. Sooner or later, it will suffer a big loss. But Microsoft is different. The operating system is their exclusive territory.
Microsoft hasn't made any big moves yet, but I guess Android's recent moves must have caught their attention. ”
"Yes, Microsoft is always a giant that can't be around." Xu Liang turned around, "But how can you determine that Microsoft is not the next Yahoo?"
Lu Qi smiled. Listening to this tone, Android is better than Google. Do you want ants to shake up elephants?
"I admit that Android has a lot of innovations, and the recently formed Open Handset Alliance is a coup. But as long as Android threatens Microsoft's position, it will definitely lead to a fierce attack from Microsoft."
Lu Qi turned around.
“However, behind Android is Hongmeng, which has strong technical strength and capital support, coupled with first-mover advantages, as long as you don’t make mistakes.
The chance of becoming a mobile phone operating system in the mobile Internet field is still very high.
However, Microsoft has deep roots in the United States, especially the English-speaking market.
And here is another country with a free, very exclusive country.
If Microsoft uses their influence in politics, Android may be difficult to survive in the United States, and the probability will eventually become a pattern of ‘Bing and Google’. "
What is the pattern of ‘Bing and Google’?
Bing occupies the entire Asian market, and at the same time occupy most of the European markets.
Especially in Southern Europe, the Western European market except the United Kingdom occupies a dominant position, while Google is leading in the Eastern and Northern European markets.
At the same time, the two sides also shared the South American market.
In terms of share, Bing is the top one in the global search field, but Google also has a solid foundation.
Xu Liangzhong nodded secretly.
The analysis is practical and correct.
As China and the United States move towards increasingly fierce competition, the United States will certainly not allow something as important as the operating system to be controlled by a Chinese company.
Even if Android dominates the United States, the probability will be directly blocked like Douyin.
However, from this point of view, the man in front of him does have excellent forward -looking strategic thinking.
Xu Liang smiled and said: "How about it? Are you interested in taking up the post of CEO of Android?"
There was a touch of light in Lu Qi's eyes. Although Android is currently just a small company, there is a global technology giant standing behind him.
After more than half a year of development, the collisions of Kunlun and Apple's two smartphones in love and kill each other, which not only allowed the two parties to sell their mobile phones, but also made the world understand what the real 'smart phone was.
Now, no one doubts the future of smartphones.
As the world's only qualified smartphone system.
Android is unlimited.
And Android's CEO is naturally a place with infinite scenery and endless potential.
"It is an honor for me to serve as the CEO of Android, but as far as I know, the current CEO of Android is Qiu Bojun?"
"Lao Qiu is a talented technical personnel, but he is not suitable for leading the business team. He is more suitable for research and development positions."
Noticing the extra concern in Lu Qi's eyes, Xu Liang further explained.
"We did not intend to recruit Android CEOs out.
But Lao Qiu took the initiative to find me, saying that he did not lead the experience of global technology companies, and he was not very good in this, so he planned to quit the CEO and only serve as CTO, responsible for the follow -up research and development of the Android system.
Therefore, this position became vacant. ”
Lu Qi felt relieved.
He was afraid that there would be strife within Hongmeng, fighting for power, and he stepped in without knowing anything.
At that time, not only will the company not be able to do well, but it will also be trampled on.
Looking at the cautious man, Xu Liang had a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
When Helen recommended himself at first, he was more curious.
But after investigating the other party's information, I realized that he was indeed capable in order to impress Li Yanhong and become the CEO of Baidu.
In the decade of working in Yahoo, from an ordinary engineer to the position of executive vice president.
At the resignation farewell meeting, Yahoo Chief Yang Zhiyuan shed tears on the spot. At the same time, the latter also asked all engineers of the company to wear a unified T -shirt. The T -shirt read: I worked with Lu Qi, how about you?
Don't worry if it's fake or not.
If it were Xu Liang, if the people under him had no commendable abilities, he would never waste his precious time.
Therefore, he very much hopes that Lu Qi can serve as the CEO of Android and lead Android to improve its application ecosystem, increase its market share, and start the commercialization of Android...
Lu Qi was silent for a moment.
"President Xu, you can get your honor, but I know nothing about the mobile phone industry, and it is not an exaggeration to call a foreigner. I am afraid of disappointing your trust."
Xu Liang waved his hand, "You are too humble, what are the foreigners, you have just analyzed the analysis of Android! I have confidence in you."
Lu Qi felt a little uneasy. He had reached the peak of his career at Yahoo.
Where you go next is critical.
In fact, since he left him, Microsoft people have been in contact with him and want to dig him to serve as vice president.
However, he did not agree easily, because at his age and industry status, basic financial freedom has long been achieved. What he is thinking more about is whether his future career development path can be on a bigger stage?
Is the platform suitable for you? Can you give full play to your talents?
Android is actually not bad. Although it faces many challenges, as long as it succeeds and he leads a group of people as CEO to succeed, it is such a great achievement and honor, and it can be regarded as realizing the value of his life.
Choose Microsoft and develop step by step, and there will be nothing wrong;
Choose Android and take the risk. If you succeed, you can say that you have basically no regrets in your professional life. Leading a small start-up company to defeat a billion-dollar giant head-on. What could be more fulfilling and challenging than this?
But in the face of attacks from giants like Microsoft and Apple, even with Hongmeng’s support, the possibility of failure is very high.
After all, this is a world -led world.
Having worked in the United States for many years, he knows the rules of this world better than those at home.
He is forty -seven years old.
So I have to be cautious.
Xu Liang did not urge Lu Qi, and drink coffee quietly waiting for the other party to answer.
He has offered the best conditions he can provide. If Lu Qi is not satisfied with this, it can only mean that we are not destined to be together.
He probably guessed Lu Qi's concerns. The temple of Android is still a little smaller, and there are Microsoft giants stopped in front. There are too many uncertain factors in the future.
If Android has developed and become the industry leader, then why would he invite Lu Qi?
Only those who are willing to struggle together are qualified to share the fruits of success.
If Lu Qi is willing to accompany a big deal with a vigorous work, then he will not be stingy, and he will send Lu Qi to a rich and rich.
"Mr. Xu, can you give me a few days to think about it?" Lu Qi said seriously.
"Of course. After all, this is a big deal. It is also a sign of responsibility for both of us to weigh it more."
After Lu Qi was relieved, "Thank you."
"Don't be polite."
After the two chatted again, Lu Qi left.
……
After watching the other person go away.
"President Xu, this guy is too high. You come forward to invite himself, and push three resistance. Fear of Microsoft and Apple, is it bad for us Hong Meng?" Li Jinling was dissatisfied.
"It's about someone's future, so it's understandable to be cautious. By the way, when will the guy from Microsoft arrive?"
"Tomorrow at 10 am."
Xu Liang nodded, and there is no shortage of clever people in the world. As the prospects of smartphones are becoming clearer, more and more gathers gathered in Kunlun and Android.
The two companies have received more and more acquisition bids one after another.
Although most of them can be ignored directly.
But there are always a few, you still have to give some face.
Microsoft is one of them.
After checking the time, Xu Liang put on his coat and left the headquarters of Android's US subsidiary.
Back home.
"Dad."
The two little guys rushed over one after the other.
He held her in his arms and kissed each other.
There is no mistake, one, one, one, one, one, one, one, one 619, one book, one, one, one, one, one, one, a book!
"Do you miss Dad?"
"Um."
The old father was very happy to see his son's little head snapping.
"Dad miss you too."
"Dad, I want to play games."
Xu Wenbai, who is almost three years old, is at a lively and active age.
"Daddy, let's play."
Xu Wenfeng, who is less than one and a half years old, is still fluent in speech, but his swaying little hands are holding on to his old father's collar, obviously not intending to let his brother enjoy his father's love exclusively.
"Dad, we play Transformers, I am Optimus Prime, you are a magnificent sky, haha hehe ..."
"Baba, panda!"
The younger son likes 'Kung Fu Panda' the most.
Xu Liang bought him a panda mask. The boy liked to let him put on the mask and play hide-and-seek together.
He is Abao and his father is ‘Taro’.
Po beat Taro, and the boy laughed happily.
Taro was going to hit Abao, the boy was crying.
I do n’t know who it takes advantage of cheaper and does not suffer.
After playing with her two sons all afternoon, Helen came back in the evening wearing a champagne-colored women's long-sleeved T-shirt, black cropped waist pants, and Prada shoulder leather shoes.
She has long golden hair tied back, and her delicate and beautiful face carries a heart-warming heroic spirit.
With her curvy figure and long legs, she is undoubtedly the center of attention no matter where she goes.
Xu Liang looked at this 175 cm stunning with appreciation.
This is my most valuable trophy so far!
Instead, Hemon walked over with a cat, and sat in his arms with his tiger neck.
"Why look at me like this?"
"I think that the Spartan beauty Helen, which triggered the" Troy War "in ancient Greek mythology, should be like you."
"Although I like this sentence very much, Christina is more like Heleon of Sparta than me. After all, they are southern European bloodlines, with black hair and brown pupils.
And I am more like Catherine the Great of Russia, she is also my idol! ”
Xu Liang looked at the beauty's golden hair, smiled and nodded.
"Maybe we can play cosplay tonight. You are Yekaterina, and I am your beloved 'Boniatovsky'."
"Dear, 'Poniatowski' is the lover of Catherine the Great, and Peter III is her husband."
"I don't want to play a cowardly man who is dethroned by his wife!"
"Okay."
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The next day.
Xu Liang woke up from his sleep during the biological clock.
Helen and Lane sisters who were naked sleeping in his arms.
The four were entangled with their hands and feet, closely together.
Everyone had a great time last night at the cosplay.
Herron's arm and Lane's beautiful legs opened, Xu Liang got out of bed, and changed his clothes to practice martial arts.
Taking breakfast.
"Mr. Xu, this is today's itinerary."
Take a look at the document in Li Jinling's hand.
"That's it."
"Okay."
"Let's sit down and have something to eat together."
Li Jinling waved his hand quickly, "No, I have eaten it."
The Xu Manor in Silicon Valley is very large, covering an area of nearly 6 acres, with a main building area of more than 5,000 square meters.
Counting bodyguards, gardeners and servants, there were hundreds of people living in the entire manor.
Naturally, there are more than one restaurant.
Xu Liang didn't barely.
Soon, Helen took Sister Ryan from the upstairs bedroom.
The woman who can be seen by Xu Liang is not bad.
Helen didn't say it.
Sister Lane, who is just 20 years old, is 1.7cm tall, has a graceful figure and exquisite facial features, which is very in line with Eastern aesthetics.
Although Helen was already looking for new prey, before finding it.
The two sisters also have to serve the bed.
After breakfast, everyone went about their own work.
Xu Liang did not go to Android again, but arranged the meeting place at Hanhua’s Silicon Valley office.
At 10 am, Steve Ballmer came on time with several places.
In the conference room, Ballmer's Malaysian golden knife sat down, and opened the topic:
"Mr. Xu, does Android plan to completely enter the mobile operating system by forming the Open Mobile Alliance?"
Looking at Ballmer, who has a bald head, a big nose, and sharp eyes, Xu Liang was very dissatisfied with his tone. We are just partners, and what right does Microsoft have to make irresponsible remarks?
"The company has developed normally, what kind of advice does Mr. Ballmer have?" Xu Liang said indifferently.
Ballmer smiled and said: "No advice, we do have a cooperation agreement."
Under Xu Liang's concerned gaze, Ballmer nuzzled at the assistant next to him, who handed over a document.
Xu Liang didn't pick up, Li Jinling got up to catch the document, glanced quickly, and was shocked.
I didn't dare to neglect, and quickly handed over.
Xu Liang took it. The words "Letter of Intention to Acquire" on the cover of the document were very conspicuous.
"Mr. Xu, Microsoft has a good cooperative relationship with you, Facebook, and Android. I hope we can keep this friendship."
Ballmer leaned forward from his chair and looked at Xu Liang without any sign of weakness.
With the elder Gates gradually fading out of Microsoft's management, as CEO, he has become Microsoft's unquestionable 'new czar'.
Although Xu Liang is now extraordinary.
But for a long time, Microsoft, which has dominated the world's top companies by market value, is still the world's top company even if it fell during the Nasdaq crisis.
Ballmer's long -term heights have not been inferior to the past.
"Mr. Ballmer means that Android must accept acquisitions, otherwise it is to reject your friendship?"
Xu Liang's expression gradually cooled down, knowing that what was supposed to come would eventually come, and the operating system had always been Microsoft's one-third territory.
Before the revival mobile phone, the mobile phone has not been shining. The cooperation between Microsoft and Android has the meaning of a certain fall in advance. Whether or not the next action depends on the follow -up development of Android.
Now that Android has shown a certain development potential, Microsoft will not be the industry leader if it does not take action.
Xu Liang was not surprised by this, but Ballmer's strong attitude made him have a headache. It is estimated that he couldn't get good today.
He doesn’t want to fall out with Microsoft so early. After all, if Microsoft is paralyzed for one more day, Android will become stronger.
But today even Ballmer, Microsoft CEO, came out in person, and it was clear that he wanted to force Android to make a choice.
Ballo stood up, "The operating system is Microsoft's core business. We cannot give up. In this industry, it is not Microsoft's friends, that is, the enemy of Microsoft, there is no third."
Xu Liang laughed: "Mr. Gates also mean?"
"Mr. Gates has retired to the second line, and now I am Microsoft's CEO."
On the list of Forbes rich last year, Ballmer ranked 24th in the world for its worth of $ 13.6 billion. These wealth mainly came from about 5%of Microsoft stocks he held, so he could not go as an ordinary professional manager. Look at Ballmer.
Xu Liang nodded: "Okay, Mr. Ballmer means what Microsoft means?"
"You can understand this!"
At this time, employees from both sides who were present could hear the gunpowder in the words of the two bosses.
Li Jinling looked at the big boss with some worry. Falling out with Microsoft now is not in line with Android's development strategy.
Xu Liang suddenly laughed, "Okay, then let me see how much this friendship from Microsoft is worth?"
After that, Xu Liang was too lazy to observe the expression on Ballmer and others' faces, and began to read the intention to acquire the book in front of him.
He did not read the text and directly looked at the number, and quickly saw the acquisition quotation.
"2 billion US dollars?" Xu Liang looked up and asked.
"Yes!" Ballmer explained calmly, "This is a number we obtained after investigation and research, and it can accurately reflect the true valuation of Android."
"Too little, not reflecting Microsoft's friendship."
Hearing the ridicule in Xu Liang's words, Ballmer was hazy.
However, he controlled his emotions very well, after all, he did not really quarrel with Xu Liang, and the strength was just a gesture made to obtain psychological advantages for negotiations.
"Mr. Xu, as far as I know, your total acquisition and investment in Android does not exceed US$500 million.
Two years, there are a lot of earnings to earn three or four times. After all, investing in the Internet is not as good as hedging funds. "
Xu Liang smiled and shrugged, "I am not short of money, and the return rate of three or four times has never been such a low return in my investment career."
These words are so Versailles!
But Ballmer knew that the other party was telling the truth. After all, he was also a client of Pacific Fund and Qinglong Fund, but his share was not high.
(End of chapter)