Liu Qingshan's joke attracted Gates's contempt. In fact, the part of the data Liu Qingshan passed to Apple was also Microsoft's trade secret, but the ownership was in his hands, and Gates had no way to influence it.
Moreover, Liu Qingshan's previous words had actually leaked some of Apple's R&D secrets. At this time, he used this reason to deal with himself. Of course, it was mostly a joke.
However, Liu Qingshan's jokes were over: "The reason why I didn't reveal it to you in advance is because you also have a smartphone project. Strictly speaking, you are still in competition with Apple. I don't dare to hide it from others and let you know too much! More Don’t forget, I am still a shareholder of Apple.”
"Then why do you dare to tell me now?"
"Because the first generation of iPhone will be officially launched next month, it's too late for you to cut off your hair!"
"iphone? Is this the brand name of their mobile phone?"
According to the original historical process, Apple launched its first smartphone in the summer of 2007.
It was precisely because of the key data provided by Liu Qingshan that the concept of this smartphone was realized more than a year in advance, so he was qualified to have his own say between the two top high-tech companies.
Liu Qingshan laughed and said: "I chose the name iPhone as the name of my mobile phone to capitalize on the international popularity of Apple's mp3 player iPod. I have no other intention, but I agree with the brand name and it sounds very smooth!"
Gates looked excited: "So, our Microsoft smartphones can be mass-produced as soon as possible?"
"Well, this is included in my cooperation with them, which is to unconditionally support the further development rights of Microsoft mobile phones! However, I advise you not to try to seize their future market share, because Apple's sound patents will greatly restrict The development of smartphones used! Otherwise, why would they dare to share the relevant technology with you?"
"I don't want to take it as my main development project in the future. The technical development of computer systems will always be our core business foundation! And your cooperation with Apple has just helped us solve a large part of our capital turnover problem. , but as a high-tech R&D unit, the smartphone project cannot be left out, but it will never be our main project!"
"That's good. You can discuss the specific matters with Uncle Jobs personally. Anyway, I have shares in both companies. I just wait for the dividends!"
"Hahaha, what's the saying in your Chinese country? Is it safe to be rich?"
"Well, there is such a word!"
"But you can't favor one over the other, and don't be biased in the future data provided!"
"Don't worry, the palms of your hands are all flesh. Besides, there is not much actual connection between you. The direction of business development is different, and the data required are also very different. I will not be careful, and I will never touch it. When it comes to the actual management of the two companies, your little rich Ji'an can't be more suitable to describe me!"
The reason why he allowed Gates to promise 10% of the shares at the first meeting was of course in exchange, because some of the data Liu Qingshan produced at that time saved a lot of steps in Microsoft's scientific research progress, and it also meant that This saves a lot of investment.
In the same way, the data he provided to Apple had a similar effect. Faced with a bottomless pit of capital investment, both Apple and Microsoft could only agree with both hands, not to mention that the contract strictly stipulated that Liu Qingshan would not interfere at any time. The actual management of the company.
The more important point is that the scientific research directions of the two companies are not the same. Although they overlap in some products, this situation is inevitable because it is only a matter of time before some of the data is researched by others.
In this way, instead of fighting independently, it is better to establish cooperative relationships early in order to seize the best market position before the new wave of high-tech utilization arrives.
Gates, who was in a happy mood, couldn't help but find another time, so he immediately sneaked up to Jobs with a wine glass, and didn't even bother to say hello to Liu Qingshan.
Liu Qingshan looked at his back with a wry smile, turned sideways and muttered to his father: "Are all of you in business like this? You don't even recognize old friends for the sake of business!"
Dad laughed loudly: "The cruelty in the shopping mall is more dangerous than war. Although we people have huge wealth and are respected, once we are unlucky, our wealth may be severely reduced overnight. Even if It’s uncertain whether you will eventually go bankrupt, but you can still maintain your composure after seeing huge business opportunities?”
He didn't bother to inquire about what Liu Qingshan had discussed with him. This was the rule of the industry and the foundation of human life.
However, as soon as he changed the topic, he turned the topic to himself: "Are you really planning to hand over the overseas management rights of Zhang Yu Shaojiu to me? In this way, you will lose a lot of income.
Liu Qingshan smiled: "Two reasons. One is that we are a family, and I feel at ease leaving it to you; the other is that Zhangyu Shaojiu cannot be produced forever, and various scarce medicinal materials seriously affect the subsequent production. Product supply! Therefore, it is necessary to sell our soju at a higher price. However, your status and strength in the market are far inferior to mine. With your help, the actual selling price can only be increased by 10%. , it also helped me recover several times of my losses!”
"Your business experience is not much worse than this old guy like me. I think you are just a little fox! Okay, I agree to this. Can the previous tentative sales be officially launched?"
"Let's maintain the status quo for the time being and wait until the second batch of shochu enters the kiln. The current inventory cannot support large-scale sales for too long. We just take this opportunity to let overseas markets understand the extremely precious nature of our wine!"
In fact, when he handed over the overseas monopoly to Daddy Bumi's Sashala Group, he did not suffer much actual loss, and even made a slight profit.
Because the overseas selling price is still much higher than the domestic selling price, and if he opens his own sales channels, it will also require a lot of expenditure.
Just as he was talking, Liu Qingshan's cell phone rang. He lowered his head and quickly found an excuse to leave.
The visitor was Fang Moyun, the Chinese ambassador to Seattle who had made an appointment long ago, and was Fang Qingyu's aunt.
However, the previously agreed location was changed from the booked hotel to here. Due to the confidentiality of the meeting, Fang Moyun booked another room here.
Accompanying her was her old acquaintance Qu Zheliang, who previously belonged to the secret service and came to work at the Seattle embassy two years ago.
Liu Qingshan never asked this person's true identity, but as long as the two people were together, the subject of communication was only confidential.
The same is true today. Choosing a hidden occasion in public is also a common tactic used by people like Qu Zheliang. Fang Moyun's first words after meeting him were to tease him: "Okay, so many big names on the world's richest list are coming to you!"
Liu Qingshan explained with a smile: "It's all business matters. I didn't know they would come here beforehand!"
"Okay, there's no need to explain it so clearly. This is your own business! But since you now have such a wide social circle, I really found the right person to entrust you with the task!"
"Wait a minute!" Liu Qingshan first expressed his dissatisfaction, "Everyone in the world knows that I will not and am not willing to interfere with anything official. You made a one-sided decision without any prior accommodation. , don’t you know how to consider my feelings?”
Faced with his strong dissatisfaction, Fang and Qu looked at each other and smiled, and finally Qu Zheliang spoke: "Actually, as early as you introduced Cook's business to our country, you have actually been personally involved in our business. What’s happening is, strictly speaking, it’s our common national defense cause!”
He waved his hand to stop Liu Qingshan from retorting: "The country has actually been caring about you for a long time. Otherwise, do you think your United Nations passport would be approved so easily? You must know that our country's citizenship certification is inferior to that of foreign countries. There is a huge difference, and management is extremely strict! In addition, why is it so easy for your Snowy Studio to recruit scientific and technical personnel without you having to worry about the leakage of core scientific research results?"
"I know that the country is of great help to me, but you can't..."
"Don't worry, we will never let you do anything against your will. We just want to use your convenience to find out some interesting things for us! Let's put it this way, your task is actually equal to No, we are just giving us timely feedback on the information of important people we have had close contact with! But please relax, we have no intention of targeting certain people, but to learn more about the specific itineraries of some important people. It’s just the most basic condition for the intelligence department!”
"That's all, don't you need me to find out anything?"
"Absolutely not. Even if the relationship is important, there will be someone else who will be responsible. There will never be any demands from you! Another point is that the cooperation with you will not leave any literal information, it will be entirely through words. Pass it on, even if someone wants to check it, there is no way to do it!"
"Can I believe him?" Liu Qingshan hesitated for a moment and looked at Fang Moyun.
After all, this person's niece works under him, and he has had many personal communications with Fang Moyun.
Fang Moyun nodded firmly: "Or to put it another way, it is more suitable for you, that is, we ask you to do a favor, and you don't need to contact us personally. Find the person you trust most. I just want to help you pass on the information, and besides, it’s just information that others can see!”
"Without my notification, wouldn't you also know who I met tonight?"
"But do you know how much manpower and material resources we have spent just to get such a small amount of information? Moreover, if we partially take action, there will be countless pairs of eyes watching. It is not easy to avoid these secret surveillances! In addition, you don't want our Your behavior is related to yourself, right? Therefore, it is beneficial for both of us to let you take the initiative to reveal some information! "
Liu Qingshan understood Fang Moyun's rhetoric very well, but the necessary bargaining still had to be shown.
