Rebirth 79: I opened a bank in the United States

Chapter 498 Return Beyond Expectations

20% of Microsoft's equity in exchange for a DOS? !
This is indeed somewhat beyond Carter's psychological expectations.

Originally, in history, Carter didn't know how much Microsoft spent to obtain the full copyright of DOS from Patterson.But just by looking at the various rich people created after Microsoft's IPO, you can see it.
There is a high probability that they have not paid equity in DOS at all, otherwise the equity in the future will not be enough, right? !
By asking for more shares, Carter's purpose is only to increase his voice within Microsoft.In order to ensure the interests of the joint venture between myself and Tsinghua University, in the long run, it is to ensure that I am on the track of the operating system and the benefits of the Chinese market!
With the fact that "DOS went to China" is a foregone conclusion, Carter can only think of doing so for the time being.Lose some of Microsoft's earnings, but not yourself
"Are you sure? Use 20% of Microsoft's equity to buy back the copyright of DOS?"

Carter looked suspiciously at the two opposite people.
As the saying goes, if something goes wrong, there must be a demon, and Carter is satisfied with 20% of the equity.It can even be said that it couldn't be more satisfying, but the high income inevitably makes Carter suspect that there is something wrong with it.

"Sure, just as you directly told us that DOS will give us the same. We don't want to continue to argue with you, 20% is our bottom line. If you want more, then you just take it back." DOS authorization, let's go back to the past and start from scratch."

Paul nodded affirmatively, while walking towards Carter:

"We have never been enemies, Carter! Give you more shares. On the one hand, you have seized our current lifeline. If you change someone, it may not be 20% that can be solved. On the other hand, I think that in some We may be immature, even though we are bigger than you. In general, the increase in your shares is not a bad thing, maybe."

Paul originally wanted to say: Maybe in the future, you are the one who can lead Microsoft to glory.

But taking into account Gates' thoughts, Paul did not say these words
Is it just because of being caught by the lifeline? !

Carter touched his chin, and looked at the two of them again with his eyes:

Gates' face was stern, but he didn't look very angry; Paul's expression was serious, and Carter seemed to see a trace of...a very complicated content in his eyes.
It seems to be entrusted, struggling, reluctance, and hesitation.
"Okay, I agree! I hope we will have a happy cooperation in the future! In addition, Paul, and Bill, I may arrange someone to go to Microsoft. Don't worry, I don't mean to worry about you. It's just."

Carter, barely convinced by the first reason Paul told, nodded.In order to protect the interests of the new company and to guard against possible risks associated with this time, Carter continued.

"I get it, don't say that much, man!"

Stretching out his hand to pat Carter's shoulder, Paul suddenly smiled:
"After all, you are the second shareholder, and you should have your own team. Or, the simplest, a spokesperson! I still say that, we have never been enemies. You just need to tell me this, and that's enough!"

"Well we've always been friends, I said."

People from Microsoft came in a hurry and left quickly!
The farewell was carried out in a somewhat stiff and eerie atmosphere.Except for the smile on Paul Allen's face, even in the hug, Gates never smiled.And Carter, because he had concerns in his heart, the smile on his face seemed very fake
The atmosphere among the bosses is weird, and the rest of them are not blind.What puzzled them even more was that they had prepared various technical solutions that might be under Carter's refusal to sell the DOS copyright in order to counter Carter's pressure.As a result, from the beginning to the end, their efforts in the past few days have not played a role
In a few words, a negotiation involving the transfer of one-fifth of the company's ownership was completed.unrealistically fast
"Rick, what do you think they mean?"

"You still think 20% is high?"

"Yes, Bill Gates, I have to admit, he is a very capable person, but he is also very tempered, stubborn, and even paranoid! I have helped them in their company before, sometimes, some people make mistakes He will scold the other party mercilessly. It’s hard to say outside, but inside the company anyway, I’ve never seen him give anyone face.”

Walking on York Street, Carter still had doubts about Microsoft's offer.

"This kind of person usually has a characteristic. As long as it is something he thinks is right, no one can persuade him! According to my understanding, he still values ​​Microsoft very much, such as shares. I can't say that he is indifferent, but Absolutely not casually arrogant, 12% of the shares, give it as you say."

"What was your original plan? Maybe someone persuaded him? That guy named Paul Allen, didn't you say that they were young?"

"It should be his persuasion. Apart from him, I can't think of anyone else who can speak out here. My original plan was just to exchange 5-8% of DOS, and buy the rest with cash. Anyway, my goal is to Acquire 10% of the equity. Then, a total of 20% of the equity is enough for me to achieve the results I want, I just didn’t expect more, and there is no extra payment.”

After breaking off a young shoot on the side of the road, Carter grabbed a young leaf.
"This is too much beyond my psychological expectations, although it seems that the situation is good now. I also asked the professor of the law school to read the contract, and there is no problem. It's just that I still feel uneasy!"

"Maybe there is something else, we don't know the inside story. Since the contract is fine, let's do it first? It doesn't make sense for us to think like this. Or, we should arrange club members later and pay more attention?"

Snatching the tender seedlings from Carter's hand, Rick strongly condemned Carter's behavior of destroying flowers:

"Let's take a look at our do-it-yourselfers club, shall we? The name is really tongue-in-cheek. Collins and I basically built it for you. According to your goals, we mainly set up four departments: political and economic investigation; research reports and judgments; publicity and distribution. outreach; public utility."

"I'm more curious about a question. How long do you plan to pay off? I'm just talking about economics. You can't keep paying to support a group of people, can you?"

"There is no need to worry about financial returns. It will support a group of outstanding students until three years after their graduation. For me, it is not difficult, and I also need to use it to cultivate my spokesperson team!"

"The stall is getting bigger and bigger, and now I feel that I don't have enough skills. I can't take care of all the places. I always have someone to represent me. It's hard to find such a person. I can imprint my brand from my student days, For me, it's worth the money invested!"

"By the way, do you have the list? Go back and show me?"

(End of this chapter)