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Chapter 304 Best "Friend"

Even if I beat Qiao Yu to death, I would never have thought that the people in power in Microsoft this generation could be so soft on the knees and yet so strong on the backs!

After all, only in this way could one kneel so straight! He was too embarrassed to say no to the conditions offered.

Relatively speaking, he still prefers the rebellious look of the tech company bosses in the morning. They even dare to threaten, that is his impression of the tech bosses.

Someone like Brad Smith...Qiao Yu even suspected that this guy was an undercover agent.

What Qiao Yu didn't expect was that these conditions were not even Brad Smith's lower limit.

While he was still hesitating, this guy spoke again, and his words sounded even more excessive.

“If all of the above isn’t enough, maybe I can convince the board to sell the Windows division and related patents directly to the Quantum Simulation Technology Alliance, which would have two benefits.

First, although the Taiji series quantum simulation computers have powerful performance in all aspects, the price is too expensive after all. It is difficult for ordinary consumers to afford it.

The Quantum Simulation Technology Alliance owns the copyright and related patents of Windows, which can set up technical and popularization barriers for classical electronic computers.

Of course, if you don't want to do this because of your reputation, we can keep it secret and let Microsoft do it. As long as we work with you to increase the cost of using classic electronic computers, we can make Tai Chi products more globally competitive.

Second, controlling the copyright and related patents of Windows will also be more conducive to the negotiations between the Quantum Simulation Computing Alliance and Intel, Nvidia and related upstream and downstream industrial chains, accelerating the elimination of these old productivity products.

This can also be included in the content of our negotiation. Please believe our sincerity, Microsoft is willing to make some insignificant contributions to the rapid development of advanced productivity.

By the way, if the scientists sent by Microsoft to study in China perform well and are useful, they can continue to stay in China and continue to contribute to research in related fields. Microsoft will still provide them with the original benefits and subsidies. "

Brad Smith continued to talk, and the conditions he offered became more and more outrageous.

This made Qiao Yu feel that he could no longer remain silent. He was really afraid that if he didn't speak up, this guy would just pack up Microsoft and give it directly to China.

For the first time, Qiao Yu experienced what the ancients meant by "don't hit someone who smiles at you."

It's not that I'm embarrassed to hit him, it's that I can't bear to hit him. What if I hurt such a good person? The image of international friends was embodied at this moment.

"Well, Mr. Smith, I think many of your ideas are good. I can only say that the Microsoft board of directors made a very wise choice.

It turns out that Indian CEOs can’t save American high-tech companies! Only native Americans like you know what’s best for this country!

If everyone could have this attitude, the productivity of the earth would have exploded long ago! I have said long ago that conservatism is unacceptable. It will only hinder the development of productivity and will not bring any benefits. "

Qiao Yu said gently.

Simply affirmed Brad Smith's idea.

There is no other way. If we regard the technological competition between the two sides as a war, we should naturally be nicer to the person who surrenders first. The benefit is naturally that it will greatly weaken the opponent's will to resist.

The sooner the Tai Chi series of products are spread around the world, the sooner the Quantum Simulation Computing Alliance can make money.

Even making money is secondary. When people get used to the high-tech products produced by China and find that they are irreplaceable in life, they will gradually accept more, such as currency.

When basic industrial products and high-tech products become irreplaceable in life, once other currencies can no longer purchase similar products, the only way to pay is to reserve enough currency to purchase these goods.

Goods and currency have always been complementary to each other, and it is obvious that the former plays a greater role. After all, without goods, the value of the currency cannot be measured.

Many countries and regions have proved this countless times with their strength. The denominations of those currencies are so large that even Chinese people don’t dare burn a 10 billion note when offering sacrifices to their ancestors, fearing that they won’t be able to make change.

But some countries dare to print a banknote representing 100 trillion. Without an anchor, the currency has no value.

It’s not that Qiao Yu suddenly became easy to talk to, it’s just that Brad Smith was willing to give too much.

Hearing Qiao Yu's words, a smile broke out on Brad Smith's face. He had made the right bet.

Young people are not all full of youthful vigor. Past misunderstandings can become stepping stones for major concessions. In many cases, disadvantages can become advantages.

"Yes, in fact, Indian executives often misjudge the situation. This is related to their mindset. Although I am not a racial prejudice, it is undeniable that the Indian gene of blind self-confidence is engraved in their bones."

Qiao Yu nodded and smiled even more brightly. It turns out that some people are naturally good at chatting.

"Brad, do you mind if I call you by your first name? I can't help it. I really feel like we hit it off right away. You know what? You should have called me earlier!
If I had known that we would hit it off right away, perhaps we would have become good friends who could talk about anything when you first came to China.

So I always say that communication is a very important thing. Our communication channels are too closed! Are you free tonight? I will treat you to dinner tonight! "

Brad Smith immediately bowed and replied with a smile: "Of course, it's my honor."

“Please believe that being my friend is absolutely a good thing! You will get my unconditional support! Well, let me tell you this…

I promise that unless you want to leave, no one can shake your position in Microsoft, no one! Otherwise, Microsoft would have no need to exist! You can promote it freely to the outside world, I said this!" Qiao Yu said generously.

Xia Keke next to her just wanted to laugh for some reason.

It turns out that a person's temperament cannot be changed. When he was in elementary school, Qiao Yu treated those classmates who paid him a lot of money to help them with exams in the same way.

At that time, Qiao Yu had earned other people's money, so he had to generously treat many classmates to eat spicy noodles together, and he also loudly told others that this was a treat from the classmates who paid for him to take the exam.

In Qiao Yu's words, not only should these big customers feel that they are getting value for money, but they should also gain sufficient emotional value from it.

Of course, this is not to make business better. After all, Qiao Yu was doing exclusive business in school.

So the simple plan is to make an offer next time so that those wealthy sponsors will feel embarrassed to bargain, and to get as many people as possible to stand on his side.

This way, if the matter is spread out, most people will stand on his side and testify. This ensures that the teacher will not listen to one side only...

In Xia Keke's opinion, Mr. Smith at this moment was like the big money sponsor who asked Qiao Yu to help him with his exams when he was in elementary school.

It’s pretty good. I took a day off and almost got back all the feelings I had as a child.

She was the boss of the neighborhood, and she made money secretly on campus without telling her teachers. Her childhood was suddenly complete again.

But if you think about it this way, doesn't it mean that the world is actually the same whether you were a kid or now? It seems that everything is materialized at this moment.

It turns out that even at the level of big-shot gaming, it is actually not much different from children playing house. It is nothing more than that everyone considers the gains and losses more far-reachingly, and the treats have changed from spicy noodles to a more grand dinner.

Brad Smith, who was in the middle of it, probably felt differently. Now, even if he wanted to go back and take the money, he probably couldn't.

Although Qiao Yu said that it didn't matter if he said whatever he wanted, his subtext was probably that the content of their conversation today could not be kept secret.

It would probably get around pretty quickly, and there would be no way he could stay out of it.

Even if he wanted to, Microsoft's shareholders would force him to change his mind. Of course, he would definitely bear the blame when he returned.

Even Jesus couldn't save him.

But Brad Smith didn't care.

To be honest, after tasting the power, few people are willing to give it up.

Even if he was scolded, so what? It was just the right time to make drastic reforms within Microsoft.

He had long been dissatisfied with the several executives supported by the board of directors. No matter what he wanted to do, these people would find ways to hinder him. This was a good opportunity to get them out!

A lot of times the world is like this. When you find that you can't resist something at all, you might as well enjoy it and savor the pleasure.

As for the possibility of being scolded or even hated by many people...

Who in this world can satisfy everyone? No matter what choice he makes, there will always be people who will scold him. It is better to make yourself happy first.

Not to mention that Brad Smith felt that he was on the right side this time. If this was really a betrayal, then the first people to be found were the ones in the White House, who were the ones who stabbed everyone in the back first...

With those people in the White House in front of him, he was fearless! Even if he was scolded in the board meeting, he could pull the old man out.

Wake up, everyone. The boss is going to open up the domestic market and let Chinese companies compete. Why are they still struggling?
As things stand now, with the White House and China in cahoots with each other, is there really anyone in this world who can go against their will and still be alive and well?

That would be like seeing a ghost.

On one side is the kingly way, on the other side is the tyrannical way. Once the two sides collude with each other, they may start to fight with each other with a punch that no one can withstand.

As the saying goes, the sooner you kneel, the sooner you enjoy; the later you kneel, the sooner you suffer.

So Brad Smith's answer was flawless.

"That's great! Believe me, I can't wait to announce this good news to many of my friends! Professor Joe, in fact, I was not optimistic about Satya Nadella when he tried to resist!

I kept trying to tell those people that Professor Joe was a powerful friend and that we should collaborate instead of confront! But at that time Satya Nadella was in power.

He deceived the board of directors. Although I was the president at that time, most of the major shareholders only supported his opinion. My opinion was not taken seriously.

Now I can finally deal with you according to my ideas, and I believe this also represents the beginning of Microsoft's next glorious era!
And I think all technology companies should recognize this. Only by embracing more advanced productivity can we have a future, otherwise we will destroy ourselves. "

Hearing this, Qiao Yu stood up with a big laugh, and took the initiative to stand up from behind the table and walk over.

Brad Smith quickly stood up from the sofa when he saw this, and then saw Qiao Yu open his arms and hug him directly.

Well, this action was a bit of a mistake. Qiao Yu suddenly realized that although it didn't smell good from a distance, it hurt his nose a little when he got close.

But it doesn't matter, it's just a small sacrifice. Compared with the rewards of fulfilling the promise, his sacrifice is actually not worth mentioning.

"Mr. Smith, you are our friend! It's a pity that I knew it too late..."

After saying that, Qiao Yu naturally let go of Brad Smith, turned around and shouted to the outside of the door: "Lao Zheng, Lao Zheng..."

In less than ten seconds, Zheng Xiwen pushed open the door and stood at the entrance.

"Academician Qiao, what's the matter?" Zheng Xiwen always remained serious when there were outsiders around.

"I'm going to treat Mr. Smith to dinner at the Jia Institute tonight. Please book the best private room for me! Believe me, Mr. Smith is one of the best foreign friends of Hua Xia New Era!

So I have to invite more people to accompany me, and ask Director Tian and Mr. Yuan if they have time to have a meal together. By the way, let’s invite my mom as well!

Also, check to see if any of the guests who were previously invited to the press conference are still in China preparing to negotiate with the Quantum Alliance and invite them to welcome Mr. Smith!"

Qiao Yu walked to the door naturally, turned around and said to Zheng Xiwen excitedly.

Zheng Xiwen glanced at Brad Smith and immediately responded, "Okay, I'll arrange it right away. How about I invite the leaders of the business department to attend as well?"

"Okay, but remember to get the best box!" Qiao Yu emphasized again.

Well, actually, in Qiao Yu's opinion, all the private rooms in Office A are similar. Emphasizing them specially will naturally make people feel more comfortable and maximize the emotional value first.

At the same time, it is also a tacit understanding between the two of them to publicize Microsoft's attitude first.

Look, if you surrender now, you can still win, but if you surrender later, you may only lose half. If you don't surrender yet, it's hard to say what will happen in the future.

A thousand gold coins to buy bones...

After Qiao Yu finished his show, Brad Smith also left in due time.

Qiao Yu has already said so much, he will definitely stay in China for a while longer.

After all, what we said today were just verbal promises, and how to implement them will have to be discussed with the Quantum Simulation Computing Alliance.

Brad Smith knew very well that if he didn't sign all the contracts after dinner tonight, he would be in trouble.

So he had to contact the Xida headquarters in the afternoon to get some information and make things clear to the shareholders...

As for now, it is early morning at the Xida headquarters?

It does not matter……

Who would dare to sleep at a time like this?
(End of this chapter)