money trouble

Chapter 743 Do You Have a Boyfriend?

Are androids really flashy?

This seems to be true if you look at it purely in terms of the relationship between short-term investment and return.

Wu Qian looked at the three beauties standing next to the pizza console. He didn't feel anything when he saw the three beauties for the first time. He had seen too many beauties in the past half a year, but when he realized that they were three beauties After the robot, a voice in his heart told him that he must buy it!
"Professor Mastin, let's talk about the details of investment."

Wu Qian said seriously that he has made up his mind to become the main sponsor of this laboratory no matter what. If possible, he will definitely buy the laboratory without hesitation.

Bloombe waited on the sidelines, showing restraint.

Mastin pushed his thick eyes and said with a smile: "Our laboratory wants to raise [-] million US dollars through this technology exhibition, which will be used for the research and development of bionics in the next three years. There are three main goals."

"First, reduce the production cost of bionics by 50.00%, second, change the way bionics obtain energy, and third, establish a more complete command program so that bionics can establish a virtual bridge with humans, rather than through this Take control."

Mastin shook the remote control in his hand, he was very dissatisfied with this thing, even disgusted.

Wu Qian nodded. He has no doubts about the three directions proposed by Mastin, and they are all links that need to be improved.

"Did Mr. Bloomberg reach a sponsorship agreement with your laboratory?"

Wu Qian asked.

When Blumber heard Wu Qian talking about him, he raised his eyebrows and didn't speak, waiting for Mastin to make a statement. He didn't need to stand up and say it in person at a time like this, which would be a waste of time.

Mastin smiled and said: "Yes, Mr. Bloomberg is very generous. He is willing to spend 60.00 million US dollars to sponsor the laboratory's research and development in the next five years, and the equity ratio is [-]%."

The equity accounted for 60.00%, which means that in the next five years, all the patents obtained by the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, and all the benefits in the more distant years in the future, will have a share of Bloomberg.

Wu showed a strange look in front of him. He boldly guessed the original intention of Bloomberg's five-year investment in his heart. I am afraid that he is preparing for his re-election in four years if he wins the general election, which is far away.

"Professor Mastin, with all due respect, I am not very interested in simple sponsorship. What I hope is that I can cooperate with your laboratory for a long time, or in other words, I intend to permanently sponsor the research and development of your laboratory!"

Wu Qian said solemnly.

Listening to the words can't be half-heard. Hearing Wu Qian's first sentence, Blumber thought Wu Qian was going to give up, but he didn't know that the other party not only didn't plan to give up, but even planned to buy the entire laboratory directly and completely squeeze him out. .

Although his original intention of investing in the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory was to run for the election, take a bubble in the high-tech field, and harvest favorability in related fields, but he was indeed optimistic about this project and believed that this field had a bright future in the future, so he was squeezed out like this He is not reconciled.

"Oh, ho ho, Mr. Wu, I think it may not be rational for you to do this. You may not know that investing in high-tech fields is very risky. At this time, the best way is to share the risk with others."

"It's like I invested [-] million yuan. It is very likely that the [-] million yuan will not bring me any benefits, and it may also make me a lot of money. Don't you consider working together to reduce investment risks?"

Blumber said in the tone of a successful person, indeed, he has this qualification because he has been very successful in his life.

He knew that it was a foregone conclusion for Wu Qian to enter the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, because he knew that the other party had the financial resources, but he didn't want to spend more money to compete, and the best way was to cooperate.

Excellent politicians are like this. A second ago, they were enemies or competitors. As long as there are suitable reasons and opportunities, they can immediately shake hands and make peace and become friends.

Wu looked at Blumber with a smile in front of him. He shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, old Mr. Blumber. My original intention of investing in this laboratory was not to make money."

After all, Wu Qian turned to Mastin and said, "I don't know how important funds are to the research and development of bionic human projects. Please forgive me if what I said offends."

"Money may not be everything, but I am willing to use money that is not omnipotent to provide laboratories with unlimited possibilities. As long as your research and development needs, I can provide one billion US dollars, or 50 billion US dollars, 100 billion, 200 billion, or even more. As long as you really need it, I will provide you with the financial assistance you need!"

"Professor Mastin, this is my sincerity, because I have the same goal as you, hoping to see the birth of a perfect bionic man, and I hope this day will not be too long."

Fortunately, today is a professional day, and the number of people who came to the exhibition site was very limited. Otherwise, Wu Qian's remarks just now would definitely be on the headlines of the next day's newspapers.

The media reporters specially invited by Bloomberg were very itchy. They really wanted to reveal the camera and recorded the conversation between Wu Qian and Mastin. No matter what the final outcome was, it would be very good news. Lomber campaign staff did not allow them to record.

Blumber was shocked by what Wu Qian said. He didn't believe that Wu Qian would fulfill his promise at all. He felt that Wu Qian's refusal to cooperate with him was just humiliating him with clumsy means, which was very ridiculous.

If investing is not for making money, what is it for?Play?

Blumber couldn't understand Wu Qian's intentions. In his opinion, this was a very stupid and childish behavior, but he didn't say anything, just shook his head with a smile.

Mastin is different from Blumber. Although he doesn't quite believe Wu Qian's words, he is very moved in his heart, just because of the last sentence Wu Qian said, the two have a common dream and have a unique relationship. Resonance is like meeting a bosom friend.

Among all the people present, I am afraid that only the two members of the spade team standing behind Wu Qian believed that what their boss said was not a lie, but the truth, because they had never seen the boss tell a lie, but anything promised All promises are fulfilled.

Seeing Blumber's playful eyes and Mastin's hopeful and helpless expression, Wu Qian spread his hands with a smile and said, "Why, no one wants to believe what I said?"

Bloomberg made a physical expression to Wu Qian, which probably meant that I didn't say anything.

He did not say anything, but what he wanted to express has been clearly explained through his eyes and expression.

As the person in charge of this booth, Mastin knew that he had to say something to alleviate the embarrassing situation.

"Mr. Wu, I..."

Wu Qian waved his hand to Mastin and said, "Professor Mastin, I'm serious. I intend to bear all the research and development costs of Stanford's artificial intelligence experiments in the next few years. I don't know if your laboratory has considered this situation. , how will the rights and interests be distributed?"

Mastin looked at Wu Qian's serious expression, he felt that the other party really didn't seem to be lying to him, why there was always a serious nonsense feeling, just because the matter itself was too absurd and unbelievable.

On the road of artificial intelligence development, the laboratory has welcomed many investors in the past 60 years, but none of them can persist for more than five years. If an agreement is reached with Bloomberg, then Bloomberg will be the only one who persists A capitalist who invests for five years.

It is a truly iron-clad laboratory, with flowing investors. More often, the research and development expenses of the laboratory are provided by Stanford University. It is not a lot, but at least there is still money to spend, but the progress is slow.

"Cough...Mr. Wu, that's right. The situation you mentioned is tantamount to directly acquiring our laboratory, but...at the beginning of the establishment of the artificial intelligence laboratory, there was an agreement between the founder and Stanford University."

"It is clearly stated in the agreement that if someone wants to acquire an artificial intelligence laboratory in the future, no matter how much money they pay, they need to donate [-]% of the equity to Stanford University. In exchange, Stanford University will give priority to providing the instruments and materials needed by the laboratory. and related talents.”

This is an agreement between the founders and Stanford University when the laboratory was founded in the 60s, and the tripartite certification is permanently valid.

Mastin learned about this agreement after taking over the laboratory, but he never thought that one day he would really need to read this agreement...

"That's great, Professor Mastin, if you want to acquire your laboratory, who do you need to talk to?"

Wu Qian asked.

Mastin said: "Because for a long time, Stanford University provided a lot of resources to the laboratory free of charge, so the laboratory is now owned by Stanford University. As for the purchase price, it needs to pay... [-] million US dollars, yes, I I remember that the evaluation given by the university at the beginning of this year was this price."

The price of [-] million U.S. dollars is not set blindly. This is the amount of Stanford University’s investment in the laboratory over the years. Without the indirect support of Stanford University, after the death of the laboratory’s founder and the lack of sponsors in those years, the laboratory would be in jeopardy. Will be closed for good.

The reason why Stanford University has been able to continue to this day is indispensable. Of course, Stanford University is not without gains. The biggest gain is the gain in fame, because the laboratory has continuously made technological breakthroughs, making Stanford University artificial intelligence science in the world. has been at the forefront.

It is precisely because of the "cultivation" fees that have been invested one after another that many capitalists are discouraged from this kind of laboratory that is backed by a prestigious school. They seldom talk about acquisitions, but cooperate by sponsoring scientific research for a period of time in exchange for benefits.

For this price, Wu Qian didn't even hesitate, and said, "I like to do things happily, and we'll finish this matter today. Is there any problem?"

Wu Qian is not worried about researchers changing jobs, because there will inevitably be relevant legal contracts to bind them.

"Really? Oh, this is a big deal, Mr. Wu, wait a moment, I want to get in touch with Stanford University and tell them the news, Mr. Blumber, I'm sorry, I'll leave for a while."

After all, Mastin hurried to the side to make a phone call. Before leaving, he did not forget to activate the three Lucia sisters, and continued to demonstrate the exquisite pizza making technology, with a strong sense of responsibility at work.

Wu Qian's decision made the corners of Blumber's mouth twitch slightly. He really didn't understand what Wu Qian, a "lunatic", was going to do. He secretly sighed that he was really old and couldn't integrate into the world of young people at all.

"It seems that I am out of the game, what a pity..."

Blumber gave up the competition with Wu Qian. Some of his ideas are similar to those of Buffy, the stock god. He will not make impulsive decisions when he does not understand things. Giving up is the best choice.

"This wealthy Mr. Wu is about to become the new boss of the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. Fortunately, there are other companies and laboratories that are outstanding in artificial intelligence robots at the exhibition. Let's go and see other excellent scientific research products. "

Bloomberg beckoned the people around him to leave the Stanford booth, and it seemed that he had no intention of giving up his involvement in the field of artificial intelligence robots.

Wu Qian was teasing Elizabeth, and smiled slightly after hearing what Bloomberg said. He didn't want to discourage Bloomberg's enthusiasm, but in fact, if Bloomberg keeps his eyes on the field of artificial intelligence, he might not gain anything today.

When Blumber hurriedly signed the contract and returned the contract to Mastin, Wu Qian seemed to have foreseen the current situation. He asked David, Ball and the spades team to go to the exhibition in advance. Do not talk too much about companies and laboratories in the artificial intelligence field, just talk about investment and acquisitions.

After Wu Qian came into contact with several technology companies, he didn't worry that he didn't have enough money to spend. Not every company or laboratory can be worth hundreds of millions like the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.

The market value of many technology companies is between 500 million and 5000 million US dollars. These technology companies will not be involved in a wide range of fields. The research field may only be a small branch of artificial intelligence, but the research is very thorough.

He already has a plan in mind, and if he wants to make a name for himself in the field of artificial intelligence robots, the first step is to win over talents.

"Hi Elizabeth, how was work today?"

Wu Qian bent his arms and leaned on the pizza console to ask Elizabeth, just like approaching a beautiful woman at a bar.

Elizabeth, Lucia and Mirissa are three bionics. Wu Qian likes Elizabeth's shape the most, just because the engineer who pinched her face designed Elizabeth's face very well. It has a clear western outline while restraining a touch of oriental beauty. Very recognizable.

Elizabeth is currently sprinkling mozzarella cheese on the pizza. Hearing Wu Qian questioning her, she paused what she was doing, looked at Wu Qian and smiled and said, "Sir, I just started working today, what do you like?" Taste pizza, we can help you make it."

Wu Qian shook his head with a smile, and said, "Aside from making pizza, what else do you do?"

"We make coffee, give massages, put out printer paper, take out trash, clean up, and take out food..."

Elizabeth had said a lot, if Wu Qian hadn't stopped, I'm afraid Elizabeth would have kept talking.

Wu Qian finally discovered that the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory is probably full of straight steel men, and the programs they write only teach them to do some odd jobs, which is a waste of money.

"Elizabeth, if you don't have a boyfriend, I would like to invite you to watch a movie, do you mind?"

Wu Qian asked with great interest. He was thinking that it would be very interesting if he brought Elizabeth in front of Yao Xinlu or other female companions.

(End of this chapter)