The Devil Comes to America

Chapter 269: Exciting Stuff
NWT is an emerging technology company.

His company is committed to providing comprehensive IT solutions and services covering cloud computing, artificial intelligence, big data analysis, quantum computing, blockchain and other fields.

However, because its business scope highly overlaps with IBM, any discerning person can see that this is a company that exists for anti-monopoly purposes.

In fact, some of NWT's orders came from IBM, which is a common method used by some large companies to deal with antitrust issues.

After all, IBM has been accused of monopoly several times not only in America but also in Europe.

NWT was born in this context.

Relying on orders from big companies, the company is in a half-dead state, but as long as it still exists, it's fine.

As the owner of this company, Paul lives a pretty carefree life. He did have great ambitions when he first started his business.

But after being educated by the market, his sharpness has been suppressed.

Not to mention anything else, the software industry is so developed now that just dealing with various lawsuits from large companies can drag down a small company.

Not to mention the sudden betrayal of co-founders, backstabbing of allies, and so on.

Now Paul has let it go, or he is glad that he saw it clearly early, at least he can still be a rich man.

But today, Paul couldn't hold it in anymore.

Sitting in front of him was the head of an industry union, because his employees had gone to them to ask the company to raise their salaries.

The official said: “Given your company’s exploitative behavior, if the employees’ demands are not met, they will go on strike in protest.”

Paul rolled his eyes.

So forget it.

Don't you know what our company's position is? And you want me to raise my salary? If you are not happy, don't do it. Be careful or I will fire you.

Of course, these are all things that Paul was thinking.

Of course he knew why these union people came to speak for the employees.

Do you really think you are the messenger of justice?

These people help workers solve their problems and get a commission from their salaries. There is no such thing as a real charity in America.

The ultimate purpose of the emergence of an institution is always to make money.

How could these unions that speak up for workers be an exception?
Paul has always believed that this group of guys are a cancer. He really wants to learn from those supermarkets and not hire any employees who have any connection with industry unions.

Paul said, "I will take this matter seriously."

Paul took out a checkbook, wrote a check and handed it over: "Do you think this is serious?"

The union leader looked at the check and said, "Mr. Paul, maybe you misunderstood. This is illegal."

Paul said calmly, "I see. It just so happens that I think NWT should take on some social responsibilities. We have a charitable donation, but we don't know who to donate it to."

The union leader smiled and said, "I do know a foundation that cares for the unemployed. It's a non-profit organization. They definitely need Mr. Paul's help."

"Thank you for your suggestion." Paul pointed to the check and said, "We will definitely take it seriously."

The union leader smiled and said, "I believe in your character, Mr. Paul."

“My employees”

"Don't worry, we will take good care of them and actively solve their problems."

Paul smiled and said, "Thank you very much." Yes, giving money to the union is a good way to prevent them from "speaking" for the workers.

The bold ones can bribe directly, while the timid ones can just do what we are doing now, which is to transfer money to a foundation and say it is charity, which poses extremely low risks to enterprises.

As for how those people put the money from the charity fund into their own pockets, it is not the "sponsors" who need to consider. The sponsors have already given the money, so the risk cannot be borne by the sponsors.

In addition to these, there are also miscellaneous things like items, jobs, investment advice and kickbacks. There are plenty of ways to bribe these righteous people.

As long as you are willing to spend some money, things like labor-management negotiations can be easily resolved.

But just after sending this person away, before Paul could even curse the vampire dog, people from the EPA showed up.

Paul was stunned when he saw this group of guys.

We are a technology company, what are you, an environmental protection manager, doing here?

But that’s not all, then the FTC came.

This made Paul even more dumbfounded. The FTC, the Trade Commission, investigates unfair competition and antitrust issues.

But what has my small company done to warrant your investigation?
Did something happen to IBM?
However, today's shock was not just that. The DOL Department of Labor also came. After seeing them, Paul's face turned black.

He seriously suspected that the guy just now was sent by this gang!
Paul was stunned when he saw people from the SEC show up at his company.

Small companies rely on those few stocks. I am just a small follower helping IBM solve antitrust issues. Who have I offended?

The emergence of the IRS became the last straw that broke the camel's back for Paul.

No one can afford to offend this group of idiots.

At this moment, Paul finally realized that IBM must have offended someone. Those guys didn't dare to investigate him, so they started from these small companies.

Fortunately, my company really doesn’t have anything.

The several-day investigation ended with the IRS issuing a fine and the labor board preparing to sue itself.

What happened in the past few days made Paul start looking for buyers for his shares without any hesitation.

The process went extremely smoothly. Although the other party was a bit aggressive in lowering the price, as long as someone wanted it, it was fine.

Sell! Everything can be sold!
Xiu Nuo looked at the things in his hand and said, "The reason for choosing this company is because they have their own laboratory, right?"

Jia Yu nodded. "Yes, compared to other companies, some are just helping to solve antitrust issues, or they are too big for us to take over for the time being. This company is the best choice. They have their own R&D laboratories and a certain level of R&D technology. Although this is the capital they use to ask for a price from big companies, it is a bit superficial, but it is already very good."

Xiu Nuo asked: "What's next?"

"Hiring people." Jia Yu said; "This company already has AI development. Many students from Stanford University and the University of California are heading to Silicon Valley. Many Silicon Valley companies were born in the garages of these universities. But now that they are seriously solidified, they also have their own enthusiasm. A company located in San Francisco has great advantages."

Xiu Nuo nodded slightly: "It sounds good, but, seeing that you want to do research and development, what do you want to study?"

Jia Yu's gun appeared, and then he said, "Produce more of these chips, and then I want to try how to connect this thing to the Internet."

Xiunuo: “.”

Jia Yu immediately smiled and said, "Of course, it's more about how to make it more 'scientific' so that it can be used by the people of Dark Gold Security in the future."

As if he had thought of something, Jia Yu said, "This way we can bypass many security systems. Then, assassinating the president will become extremely easy."

really
This is the kind of stuff that can excite this guy!

(End of this chapter)