Chapter 284 Challenge the Octagon
His words offended all these people.
But this is what Jay Leno wants.
Conflicts must be created to attract more attention.
“...I don’t know if the Stanford University administrators have lost their minds and actually let a Chinese clown perform his poor and ridiculous acting skills.”
Larry Ellison kept talking and said one curse word after another. He didn't look like the CEO of a top company, but more like a shrew.
But this is also his character. As long as he is happy, he can criticize anyone.
In 2004, Yale University invited him to give a commencement speech. As soon as he took the stage, he said to the graduates wearing academic uniforms:
Five years from now, Ten years from now, or even thirty years from now, the people on your left, the people on your right, including yourself, will all be losers.
Bill Gates, the world's richest man, is a dropout; I, the world's second richest man, am also a dropout; Allen, the world's third richest man, is also a dropout.
But you are not!
You can only secretly work in that pitiful job with an annual salary of 200,000. A hat and a set of academic uniforms will definitely make you fall... ”
Then he was kicked off the stage by security before he finished speaking.
In 2013, Oracle surpassed IBM to become the world’s second largest software company, but it was still suppressed by Microsoft. Leeson was unconvinced and told the media directly:
I wouldn't mind throwing a missile at Microsoft's headquarters in my own jet fighter.
Yes, Ellison has two fighters.
And this guy is a loyal fan of Genghis Khan.
Take the former's words: "It is not enough for me to succeed, others must also fail."
As my life creed.
This guy has criticized almost all the tycoons in Silicon Valley, but only became friends with Steve Jobs.
"Boss, this guy is so hateful, we should sue him for defamation." Lu Hui said angrily.
Xu Liang's eyes were cold and he slowly shook his head.
“Such a shameless, arrogant bastard, if you scold him a few words, it won’t solve any problems at all.
You should cut him off if he scolds you a few words. He cut his head off several times."
"Boss..."
Seeing Lu Hui's nervous look, Xu Liang was stunned for a moment and then understood, and then laughed.
"What are you thinking about? I still have great years and countless money to enjoy. How could I choose such a low-level revenge method like killing people?"
Lu Hui breathed a sigh of relief. The boss just said The harsh tone and cold eyes were really scary.
"Go and notify, call various media companies, and tell them that I want to hold a press conference."
Lu Hui was stunned. In his impression, his boss had never I don’t like the media, and I don’t like standing in the spotlight.
Press conference?
Is this still my boss?
"What are you doing standing still? Go quickly."
Lv Hui was startled and subconsciously turned around and walked out, but after taking two steps, she turned around again, unsure. asked.
“Boss, did you just say you were going to hold a press conference?”
"Yes."
After confirming that she heard correctly, Lu Hui quickly walked out.
Xu Liang withdrew his gaze. When he was in China, he rejected the spotlight and never appeared in front of others because Chinese culture naturally did not like arrogant and domineering people.
Be humble and low-key, and it will be easier to win favor.
But the West, especially the United States, is different.
This is a gangster society where the weak prey on the strong. If you keep a low profile and are humble, people will only think you are easy to bully.
Here, you have to be flamboyant and domineering in order to win respect.
This is also the reason why he changed his strategy.
"Gangzi?"
Huo Gang came over, "Brother Liang, do you want me to teach that foreign devil a lesson?"
Xu Liang waved his hand, "We are law-abiding citizens and we will not seek revenge in private. When Lu Hui is done with her work later, you can follow her to buy me a pair of gloves."
Huo He just didn't understand English, so he was worried about Lu Hui going to a girl's house.
Just go together.
Although he couldn't figure out what the boss was thinking, Huo Gang still responded honestly.
Looking at the boastful Larry Ellison on the computer screen, Xu Liang narrowed his eyes slightly, like an eagle that had found its prey.
"Squeak..."
The door was suddenly pushed open, and Lu Hui turned back.
Facing Xu Liang’s questioning eyes, Lu Hui said quickly.
"Mr. Xu, Gulfstream invited us to go to their company to purchase aircraft."
"Purchasing aircraft? Haven't we already decided on the Gulfstream IV?"
"Yes. But the private aircraft will be adjusted in terms of interior decoration according to the employer's requirements. So Gulfstream would like to ask for your opinion. In addition, Gulfstream also has several new aircraft that have been unsubscribed. If you have no special requirements for the interior design If so, you can get the plane immediately."
Xu Liang nodded.
"Make an appointment with them."
"Yes."
Lu Hui agreed and left quickly.
Xu Liang buttoned up the computer and thought to himself.
“It would be great if 9/11 hadn’t passed yet.”
His change of hands and short selling would definitely teach Oracle and Ellison a profound lesson.
The next such opportunity will have to wait until the subprime mortgage crisis.
But this incident also reminded him.
"Maybe I really should listen to Xiaoyang and write a book."
The people who questioned him during this period were not just Larry Ellison, he was just the highest jumper.
Writing a book is currently the best way to fight back against ridicule.
Having made up his mind, Xu Liang sat at his desk and took out pen and paper to start thinking. For those who have experienced the development of the Internet for the next twenty years or so, it is difficult to write a book that covers the development of the Internet over the past two decades. It is not difficult to say that it is not difficult.
It is difficult to collect all kinds of data and to prove it repeatedly.
It’s not difficult to say that because he currently has several major companies with money and people, so it’s not difficult to collect data.
“Since I want to write, I will not stick to artificial intelligence and machine learning. I will write about cloud computing and big data, as well as what I know. I must write a masterpiece that can truly affect the world. ”
Whether it was before or after his rebirth, he had read a large number of professional books, and he also understood some theoretical things.
The key is to connect them together to form a convincing context.
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"Hurry up, Paul, hurry up and get that damn camera. This is big news. We must get a good position."
Listening to the boss, Paul Hughes quickly jumped out of the car, picked up the camera, followed the other person, and ran towards the hotel lobby in a panic.
"Boss, isn't it just a press conference for a Chinese? Why are we so nervous?"
James Rhodes scolded: "You know nothing. This Chinese is from Hongmeng. Founder, worth billions of dollars
The most important thing is that, according to my understanding, he has never given interviews or appeared in front of the media. Now that he suddenly wants to hold a press conference, there must be big news. "
"Boss, what's the big news? "
"How do I know? But it must have something to do with Larry Ellison's humiliation on "The Tonight Show" the day before yesterday. Of course, there may be other reasons, but no matter what the reason, we have to dig out first-hand information. "
As he said that, his pace quickened a bit.
The two of them ran into the hotel in a hurry.
When I arrived outside the interview hall, I took out my "Los Angeles Times" press pass and passed the inspection before being let in.
In the interview hall of more than 100 square meters, the good seats in the front have been taken up.
“Damn it, these cunning pigs actually came earlier than us.”
“Isn’t this Mr. Rhodes? Why are you here so late today? Oh, I understand, I guess I was squeezed dry in some girl's bed last night, haha..." the strong white man in a blue coat laughed wantonly.
James Lord looked across at his archenemy from the New York Times.
"Phyllis, I was in your sister Mary's bed last night. Her kung fu was so good."
Carl Felice's smile froze, and then he said angrily: "You bastard..."< br>
Just as he was about to rush forward, he was stopped by his quick-sighted companion next to him.
"Phyllis, you idiot. If you want to fight, you will definitely be kicked out by the hotel security. If today's interview is ruined, the supervisor will definitely kick you out."
Karl. Phyllis stopped for a moment.
He knew that his supervisor valued today's interview, and he didn't want to lose this well-paying job.
glared hard at James Rhodes and said angrily: "Just wait for me."
glared back without showing any signs of weakness, "You incompetent coward."< br>
The two people were fighting to grab news and interviews, and they were not afraid at all.
A conflict was resolved, but it also highlighted the media’s emphasis on today’s interview.
——
As more and more people came, the interview hall was gradually filled.
Lu Hui saw this and hurriedly walked to the room in the hall.
Xu Liangzheng was sitting calmly on a chair with his eyes closed to relax.
“Mr. Xu, the media is almost here.”
Xu Liang nodded and stood up slowly.
"Since it's almost the same, let's get started."
After saying that, he grabbed the gloves on the table and walked outside.
Bang.
Slammed open the door.
Wow….
A flood of flashlights flashed like snowflakes.
Xu Liang strode to the center of the rostrum. After trying the microphone, his voice was loud and firm.
“I am very happy that all friends from the media are here to attend today’s press conference.
I have always felt that the United States is a free and open country, and anyone’s opinion can be tolerated here. So , I accepted the invitation from Professor Peter Elkind of the Department of Computer Science at Stanford University to give a speech on the future of the Internet
I understand that one person's point of view may not be accepted by everyone, and this is normal.
I also accept criticism from others devoutly and make corrections humbly.
But.
This does not mean that I am willing to accept wanton humiliation from others! "
The voice suddenly became louder at this point, and the serious look seemed to contain huge anger.
"Friends from the reporters here should understand who I am talking about? Yes, it is Larry Ellison, the president of Oracle who has criticized Silicon Valley and has no personal recuperation and morality."
As soon as this was said, the following There was a sudden uproar.
Everyone’s eyes were filled with excitement.
Big news.
Absolutely big news.
It was so worth it.
“I am a civilized person and I don’t bother to have a verbal fight with him.”
Xu Liang took out the gloves he had prepared in advance.
"I know there are rules in the fighting world."
After saying that, he threw his gloves to the ground and made a challenge to the camera with a cold expression.
"Larry Ellison, if you can, come into the Octagon and fight with me. If you don't, just shut your damn mouth and apologize to me publicly.
That's it."
After saying that, Xu Liang turned around and walked outside.
"Mr. Xu, Mr. Xu...?"
The reporters wanted to catch up and ask more questions, but they were blocked by the bodyguards.
(End of this chapter)