Taking advantage of the National Day, Lu Fei rarely enjoyed family happiness.
But he didn't give him a chance to worry.
When you are in the confinement center, accompany your wife, hold the baby,
According to the website of the Telecommunications Equipment Certification Center, Apple’s first and second mobile phones have passed the approval, and the model names are A1324 and A1325. It can be seen from the inspection pictures——
iphone3GS and iphone4!
When I move back to the villa, spend time with my wife and hold my children,
iPhone 4 is officially on sale, and it’s coming fast.
At the end of the National Day holiday, accompany my wife and hold my children,
Nokia became angry because of logic and Apple's tough attitude, and submitted a formal complaint to the International Trade Commission.
Investigate it hard for me!
Now, I can no longer continue to have a hot bed with my wife and children.
Lu Fei suppressed his anger, packed his bags, packed lightly, and flew to the United States. Guo Xing and others were already waiting for him.
"Mr. Lu, this is iPhone 4."
In the car, Guo Xing handed over the mobile phone he got.
"How are sales?"
Lu Fei looked over it over and over again.
"So far, in four days, sales have exceeded 1.7 million units, but it has not broken the record of 246 units created by our logicX2." Guo Xing reported the data truthfully.
“How is the public opinion online now?”
Lu Fei touched the antenna position of iPhone 4.
Guo Xing said with a smile: "It has been on the hot search trend list on Twitter and Facebook. At first, I thought it was an isolated phenomenon. Later, more and more people reported the problem of design defects of the frame antenna, but Apple ignored it and did not respond at all." Take this seriously."
"It fits my impression of Apple very well."
Lu Fei smiled and said: "Apple has committed the crime of arrogance, and it should pay for this arrogance. Later, you can connect with Penguin, Facebook and Twitter to add fuel to Apple's fire."
Guo Xing nodded, "Speaking of adding fuel to the fire, Mr. Lu, let me show you something." He took out another mobile phone case, "This is called 'Bumper'. It was launched at the same time as iPhone 4. As long as you wear this , the signal attenuation problem will be greatly improved. Do you think we are on this..."
"Ha~"
The corner of Lu Fei's mouth raised, and he quickly pulled it off, saying with a serious face: "It is possible that Apple knew about the antenna problem in advance, and deliberately did not solve the problem in order to sell more phone cases."
"That's right, Mr. Lu!"
Guo Xing and others nodded with suppressed laughter.
"There is even reason to suspect that Jobs made this dumpling out of jealousy and deliberately designed the antenna defect just for the phone case. This is simply crazy!"
"frenzied!"
"Let those YouTubers and self-media add these to the review videos." Lu Fei looked righteous and awe-inspiring.
If the trousers seller tells you, do you still sell trousers?
Who is as kind-hearted as me?
"The copy is ready. I'll arrange it right away. As expected, after our first wave of video offensive, it will be uploaded to YouTube soon." Guo Xing showed a smirk.
"Remember to add Lucian's videos and pictures, so everyone can see what 'Made in America' means?"
Lu Fei handed the iPhone 4 back to Guo Xing.
"Okay, Mr. Lu!"
"Let the public opinion be fiercer. Then we will completely ignite it at the press conference. As for now, let's solve the trouble at hand. Our dispute with Nokia. What do the International Trade Commission and the Unfair Import Investigation Office say?"
"The committee said that the current case is under the jurisdiction of the Unfair Import Investigation Office. The director is called Cruz. He said that Kallasvuo's attitude is very tough and he hopes to arrange a meeting immediately for mediation. If we refuse, we will ask for an immediate investigation into the logic. The ruling judgment."
“Is Cruz’s immediate boss still Mondale?”
"Yes, he is still the top person in charge of the committee."
"That would be much easier to handle."
Lu Fei turned around on his phone, "Of course I have to meet, but instead of meeting Kallasvuo, I have to meet some old friends first. I haven't fished with them for a long time. Please make arrangements for me."
Suitable for both business and leisure, in addition to golf, it is fishing, and the United States is known as the "fishing paradise".
The water is clear and the fish is fat, but the fish are numerous and stupid.
In Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York, Lu Fei is fishing by the lake with Mondale and other old friends these days.
They may not be good at fishing, but they are good at stock trading.
All of them are the investment gods of the country!
It's either stocks or bonds. I used to rely more or less on "luck", but since I followed Mr. Lu, it's like divine help.
Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers…
Even short selling Nokia, they have a share.
Today it was Cruz's turn. In addition to him, there was also John Paulson who was called to accompany him. He swung the pole, kept stirring the reel, and skillfully used the "luya" technique:
"Lu, what kind of fishing method are you doing?"
"I'm making a nest."
Lu Fei raised the corner of his mouth and threw the bait into the lake.
Seeing an old man and a young man talking and laughing, Cruz took a deep breath and thought he could fish in the same boat with them——
The moment to decide your own life's destiny has come!
"It's not fun to fish like this. Let's do this. I'll give you 1,000 US dollars to help the fun." Lu Fei threw out the fishing line, "Whoever catches the biggest fish in the end will get the jackpot?"
"Haha, no problem."
John Paulson glanced at Cruz.
"I-I have no problem either."
Cruz was stunned, why was it only $1,000?
Are you using this to test cadres?
You are the richest man in the world!
"We Chinese people like fishing very much. There is a saying that 'it is better to teach people how to fish than to teach them how to fish.' It means that rather than giving people fish to eat, it is more important to tell them how to fish."
Lu Fei showed a mysterious smile.
Cruz was startled, half understanding.
Seeing this, John Paulson cooperated and said: "Lu, the world economic situation is becoming increasingly uncertain. The subprime mortgage crisis is still affecting the global financial market. Even institutions like Goldman Sachs are being cautious and cautious now. Where can there be fish?" Fishing.”
"What a coincidence, we in China have something to say..."
Lu Fei smiled and said, "It's called 'the bigger the wind and waves, the more expensive the fish'. The more cautious the situation is, the more it reflects the value of gold, don't you think?"
gold? !
Are you, are you going to test me with this?
Cruz seemed to have heard some incredible information.
Lu Fei pretended to be confused, "Ah, I'm sorry, it's our occupational disease. We couldn't help but talk about finance and investment. I almost forgot that you can't..."
"Haha, Lu, it's okay."
As someone with experience, John Paulson waved his hand: "It is clearly stated that investment in individual stocks of less than $15,000, or mutual funds of less than $50,000 is allowed, and there is no restriction on investing in diversified funds and bonds, right, Cruz? ?”
"That's right! You don't have to worry about me, just say it!"
Cruz's heart was pounding and he pricked his ears seriously.
Say it! Say it! What's under the gold?
"look."
John Paulson raised the corner of his mouth and said, "Lu, now gold has risen to 996.5 US dollars per ounce. Do you think gold will continue to rise? Is this possible?"
"Yes! Very yes!"
Lu Fei threw the news to Cruz like bait, "Don't forget that the U.S. knife and gold are enemies. As long as the U.S. knife depreciates, gold will strengthen. As a former Treasury Secretary, you should know that the United States will definitely If we continue the quantitative easing policy, the money printing machine will definitely continue to print money. How could gold not rise? Not only will it rise, but it will rise sharply!"
"Ahem, how big do you think the breakthrough will be in the end?"
When Cruz heard this, he couldn't help but interrupt.
"..."
Lu Fei and John Paulson looked at him with smiles.
"Don't get me wrong, I'm just out of curiosity."
Cruz lacked confidence and dared not look directly.
"With the current global economic recession, I think gold will usher in a strong period that is rare in ten years, which will last at least until 2011. If it continues to rise at the current rate, it may double."
Lu Fei said: "It has risen to US$1,900 per ounce."
"Oh my God."
As soon as these words came out, Cruz was stunned for a moment.
"Of course, I'm just making an estimate."
Lu Fei suddenly reminded: "You have a fish hooked."
"ah!"
Cruz stirred the reel as if he had just woken up from a dream, but it was too late. The fish was unhooked, and then he felt as if he had lost his way:
"The stock market is risky, and the futures market is even more dangerous."
"Haha, you are right."
John Paulson said with a smile: "But if you follow the landing, you don't have to worry about anything. We shorted Nokia some time ago and made 10 million US dollars. It's really a good time."
"You invested too late at that time, and it only increased by a few percent. It could have doubled. Of course, it was too late to continue shorting, and Nokia's stock would still fall."
Lu Fei seemed to mention it casually.
Cruz couldn't help but think, I also think Nokia's stock price will fall! Sure enough, we are both stock gods and have the same views!
"If you want stability, invest in Penguin. Our company's stock will inevitably rise, but we must also pay attention to diversified investments, such as Motorola." Lu Fei raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
"Haha, Lu, you are indeed a trustworthy good friend." John Paulson winked at Cruz, "That's how he is, he is never stingy with his friends."
I can talk too!
I also want to make Mr. Lu as my friend!
Cruz's eyes are hot and his heart is even hotter, so he can do whatever he wants!
"I like to make friends, but I only make friends who are worth making." Lu Fei saw that the situation was getting better and suddenly mentioned, "The case between us and Nokia will be your hard work."
"Ah, no problem!"
Cruz immediately realized that he would go through fire and water, Mr. Lu!
"You also know that we have similar disputes with Apple and Nokia." Lu Fei asked, "I want to know what will happen next in Logic's case? Doesn't this violate the principle?"
in principle?
Cruz immediately said, "Who is following the other? Don't talk about principles between friends, only friendship. Talking about principles will hurt feelings."
Looking far away, I seem to be saying to myself that Apple is different from Logic. Logic has patents such as Nortel Networks to protect it. Even if it makes a mistake, it is not a big mistake. However, Apple is not too optimistic.
"Apple will be investigated, right?"
Lu Fei couldn't help showing a gloating smile.
Cruz is also a good person, and by observing his words, he guessed that he wanted to sit back and watch the fight between tigers and tigers. "It's very possible. As for logic, it hasn't reached the point of opening a case for investigation. You can sit down and talk. Our Unfair Import Investigation Office will definitely We should try our best to mediate from an objective and fair standpoint and strive for fairness!”
"But the problem now is that Nokia is extorting money. The patent licensing fees it demands are very unreasonable and unfair. I feel that even if we sit down and negotiate, we won't be able to achieve any results, otherwise we won't go to court."
There was a hint of anger in Lu Fei's tone.
"Indeed, I also think Nokia has gone too far. The patent fee of US$420 million should be rounded up and zeroed out, right?"
With just one movement of Cruz's mouth, he cut off $380 million.
"How long will it take?"
Lu Fei once again threw bait to make a nest.
Cruz patted his chest and assured that Nokia was already eager to mediate and get money and was unwilling to engage in a protracted war. When the time comes, each of them will take a step back. Maybe it can be completely resolved in ten days and a half.
"Don't worry, it doesn't matter if you fight for two or three years."
Lu Fei waved his hand.
Cruz was stunned, "You want to fight a protracted war!"
"What I want to know is how long can I fight for?"
Lu Fei and John Paulson looked at each other.
"This depends on the active executive judge of the committee, who will set the timetable, but in any case, from case filing to investigation, to evidence collection, then hearings, and final ruling, it will take three years anyway. It can of course be four. Years, it could be five years.”
Cruz lifted his chin.
According to the provisions of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, the Unfair Import Investigation Office shall complete a Section 337 investigation and make a determination as soon as practicable.
But in practice, investigations are generally concluded within 12 to 15 months, and complex cases may extend to 18 months.
Note, this is just a survey!
In cases like Logic and Nokia, we must be extremely cautious, and one and a half years can’t be any less!
"Then keep fighting for as long as you can."
"Lu, can I ask you why?"
"Of course it's for the sake of logic, but it's not just for the sake of logic, it's also for your own good and the good of your subordinates."
Lu Fei curled up his lips, "If Nokia wants to win, in addition to lawyers, it will definitely have to serve you through lobbying companies."
There are also three shifts of yamen servants!
Don't you have to get some scattered silver flowers?
"!!!"
Cruz's fearful eyes were mixed with admiration.
No wonder you are the world’s richest people!
Black, my heart is so dark!
But I just love making friends like you!
"Then I just have one last question."
Lu Fei smiled, "I have 40 million US dollars, but I want to delay the time, and I don't want to give the money to Nokia. What should I do?"
Cruz is very skilled in business. When asked about Logic, he also authorized many patents to Nokia and immediately came up with a solution——
Use the other person's way to repay the other person's body!
Since Nokia is raising prices after the contract expires, it is logical to simply delay until the contract expires and the patent licensing fee will also increase.
If they cancel each other out, it’s over!
"Haha, it's really a good idea. Will it work?"
Lu Fei narrowed his eyes to a slit, what a talent!
"Unless Lucian disagrees, our final ruling will always be valid, and I have the right to interpret the law."
Cruz smiled.
"That must be fair, just, objective and meticulous. As a friend, I absolutely believe that you will be impartial and uphold justice!"
Lu Fei showed a satisfied smile.
As expected of the person introduced by Mundell, he is such an accurate judge of people!
“Of course, our Unfair Import Investigation Office specializes in solving unfairness!”
Cruz got excited when he heard "Friends."
"We have to be busy, so we have to rest when we should. We fishing friends occasionally go out to fish together." Lu Fei smiled.
This office may be small, but it is crucial!
Now it is Nokia, and in the future it may be Samsung or Apple. In short, there is no problem with the previous insurance.
"sure."
Cruz's face was flushed and his whole body was floating.
"Oops, the fish bit the hook."
Lu Fei competed with the fish and caught it: "Oh, it's still a big fish."
The three fished until dusk before returning to the shore.
Although Cruz returned empty-handed and did not receive $1,000, he gained a lot of valuable investment advice.
The key to harvest is the friendship between these two friends, Mr. Lu and John Paulson.
Which cadre can withstand such a test! (End of chapter)
