Hong Kong's new giants

Chapter 589 [The Layout of Influence]

The Spring Festival of 1996.

It was the most 'quiet' Spring Festival for Lin Zuhui. The Seven Immortals were all overseas with their children. In Deep Water Bay Villa, there were only Lin Zuhui, Wang Lingyin, and two children: Lin Wenjie and Lin Wenyi.

But on New Year's Eve, Wang Lingyin came to Lin Zuhui bouncing around like a little girl.

"Brother Hui, I have good news for you!"

Lin Zuhui was writing couplets, and the two sons beside him were instantly attracted, wondering why the always serious mommy is like this!
Fortunately, Lin Zuhui understood instantly, then put his hand on Wang Lingyin's stomach, and said, "Here?"

"Hmm," Wang Lingyin said happily, just like when she was in love.

Lin Zuhui was overjoyed and said, "Okay, take care of your body, even though it's your third time."

Eight-year-old Lin Wenjie is also very smart, and he understood it instantly, but he didn't say it out loud; but only four-year-old Lin Wenyi clamored to ask his mother what's wrong with her stomach!
Lin Zuhui pinched Lin Wenyi's cheek and said with a smile, "Your mother has a younger sister!"

As soon as the words finished, Wang Lingyin said, "Why do I feel like I'm their younger brother!"

Lin Zuhui said indifferently: "Whatever, I like them all!"

"Um"

Next, Lin Zuhui took his two sons to write couplets, sticking blessing characters, and was very busy.Although he did all these things himself, even during the Spring Festival, Lin Zuhui's bodyguards were always on duty.

In recent years, his security team has begun to change guards on a large scale, with "Gurkha mercenaries" as the main force, supplemented by retired overseas special forces and Xiangjiang Flying Tigers veterans, and arranged other jobs for the former mainland veterans.

In fact, he has already laid out like this, the reason is:
First, the 'Gurkha mercenaries' understand English and are loyal and reputable;

Second, Lin Zuhui should minimize the number of bodyguards who can speak Cantonese, and the reputation of the big circle gang is not very good.

Of course, Lin Zuhui didn't treat the previous security badly, and the job was arranged, at least it was a job with an annual salary of more than [-].For them, having a stable working environment is also conducive to getting married and having children.The group of people who disbanded also set up a private detective company, and sometimes they can do other jobs.

On New Year's Eve, a family of five enjoyed delicious food, and Lin Zuhui also felt very good.

Of course, it doesn't mean that he doesn't want other women and children. In fact, everyone went back to Hong Kong on New Year's Day; because the winter vacation in Europe and America started from that time period.

The family gathers to eat together, and the servant has already gone to eat at his own place, as long as the meal is served on the table, there is no need for the servant to serve.

"Brother Hui, I'll pour you some wine!" Seeing that Lin Zuhui was in a happy mood, Wang Lingyin also saw that Lin Zuhui's glass had been drained of red wine, so he hurriedly 'showed courtesy'.

Lin Zuhui said thank you, the family respected each other like guests, and there was no noise, which is great!

Sure enough, it is "poor and lowly couples mourn for everything", although the original meaning is not this way, but Lin Zuhui has experienced those things and thinks that is the meaning.

Men have to be rich!

Having money means you have ability, and ability means you have many choices.If you have no money, it's women who choose more.

Like the Crown Prince of England, who played tricks outside, Diane didn't bear it at first.Assuming that the crown prince has the ability of Lin Zuhui and is so handsome, maybe others will bear it all the time.

After pouring the wine, Wang Lingyin said in a gentle tone, "Brother Hui, let Wenjie go to the company to listen to the board meeting. This will also let him understand that money is not so easy to earn."

Lin Zuhui smiled and looked at the eldest son Lin Wenjie, who was eager to try.

However, Lin Zuhui said with a smile: "That's useful, I don't think so. Wenjie just studies hard and behaves well. After graduating from university, I won't call you back immediately, and I will cut off all your money. You Whether you work for me in Europe and the United States for 2 years or study for a master’s degree for 2 years, it’s all up to you.”

Lin Wenjie deserves to be Lin Zuhui's seed, with a high IQ, he immediately said: "I will listen to my father's arrangement! Mom is also doing it for my own good, thank you mom!"

Lin Zuhui immediately seemed to have earned 50 billion. Although he has many children, he will not be strict with the children of other houses, as long as there are no criminals.

But for the two sons of the direct line, he hopes that one will go to the New Times Group and the other to the Octopus Financial Group.

The LEIT Group will be merged into the New Times Group at the right time, and the New Times Group also holds shares in Xiaomi Technology; as for the Wanhui Media Group and the ATV Group, he hopes to give the children of concubines the ability to play martial arts.

Of course, if there are many outstanding ones, you can also join New Era Group and Octopus Financial Group.

Wang Lingyin said with a smile: "It's good to know. I will be independent for two years in the future. Don't ask me for money. I won't soften my heart, but you can call us."

According to the normal situation, Lin Wenjie would graduate from university at the age of 20. It is not because Lin Zuhui intends to push the child forward, but because of his IQ.If Lin Zuhui really wants to push the seedlings to encourage others, Lin Wenjie can graduate from university at the age of 18.

The other Lin Wenyi was a little naughty, but after all, he was only four years old, so he couldn't tell anything.

"I won't! I'm 20 years old after finishing college, and I believe I can support myself." Lin Wenjie said like a grown-up.

Lin Zuhui touched the back of his head and said: "While studying, it is also very important to pay attention to the interpersonal relationship with classmates and teachers. If there are classmates who need help, you can consider it within your ability, but you can't help the evildoers."

"Well, I have a lot of good friends"

When Lin Wenjie told about this campus, Lin Zuhui was fascinated.

He is very satisfied with his arrangement, allowing Lin Wenjie to work in the United States for two years after graduating from university.

Two years later, you can become a middle-level project leader, and then learn to manage the group with the Tai Tuo.

Having said that, the Taifu has not yet appeared, and Lin Zuhui is the youngest in the top management of the group.

At the end of February, Lin Zuhui came to Silicon Valley and inspected ICQ (USA).

In less than two months, ICQ has already reached 30 users, which undoubtedly refreshed Lin Zuhui's mind.Since the United States currently does not discriminate against foreign-funded Internet companies, why not raise the value of ICQ even higher!

Of course, it is still better to sell at a high price. For a businessman, making money is the last word. He will not foolishly think that he can build a "Penguin Group" in the United States.

The first is that American capital will frantically invest in the same products to defeat him, and the second is that the US government may also have control over Lin Zuhui's social dissatisfaction among Americans and introduce various targeted policies.

In short, the risk factor is too high, unless he emigrates, the US government is very happy.

At this time, ICQ in the United States has more than 50 programmers, and all of them are software elites.Obviously, Lin Zuhui will have a task to explain.

After visiting the company, Lin Zuhui, Liu Songcheng, President of Netflix, and Brown, President of ICQ (USA), came to the office.

Lin Zuhui gave Liu Songcheng a look, after all, he cannot be the omnipotent boss.

Liu Songcheng said: "President Brown, ICQ has developed much faster than Xiangjiang. It seems that the Internet in the United States is really changing with each passing day and developing too fast."

Brown nodded and said, "Now the entire United States is discussing the Internet. In this regard, it is indeed in a leading position in the world."

Liu Songcheng nodded and said, "Well, since this is the case, ICQ should be upgraded as soon as possible, so that imitators will never be able to catch up."

Brown said: "Yes, the company has invested a lot of money and recruited so many software talents. We can definitely make ICQ ahead of plagiarists."

Confidence is good, but it's not enough.There is no shortage of skilled people in this world, but what is lacking is people with brains.

Liu Songcheng said: "It is like this. We hope that the US ICQ will add some new functions. I hope you will lead the team to complete it as soon as possible."

When Brown heard this, he didn't dare to underestimate the strength of Xiangjiang Company. After all, ICQ originated from Xiangjiang.

"Ok!"

Liu Songcheng took out a document and started to connect with Brown.

In fact, these are some functions developed by Lin Zuhui based on QQ.Of course, the layout of ICQ should be kept concise, which is the reason why chat software such as MSN defeated ICQ in the previous life.

"Look here, we plan to add a free mailbox function, add 'icq.com' to the ICQ digital account suffix."

Brown asks: "Free email?"

No wonder he was surprised, ICQ has neither advertising revenue nor paid software, and now even mailboxes are free.

Lin Zuhui said from the side: "Owned the market, are you still worried that there is no way to make a profit?"

When Brown heard it, he nodded half-understood, mainly out of admiration for Lin Zuhui, who is an Internet investment boss with a very vicious vision.

But Lin Zuhui knew that a free HOTMAIL mailbox was bought by Microsoft for 4 million US dollars.

If ICQ has a built-in free mailbox, it is simply the best software for those who use computers to work.

There is ICQ developed by Netflix Software Company. The initial version has emoticons, avatars and other functions, which are quite interesting. Although Lin Zuhui knows many QQ functions, he did not take them out all at once.

The reason is very simple. The layout of the initial ICQ must be concise, and any new functions must be added step by step, so that users have a process.

For example, functions such as chat rooms and ICQ groups are not yet available, but Lin Zuhui has explained to Liu Songcheng privately that he will add these functions while investigating the market.

There is only one premise, that is, it is all free, and he can stick to it with his funds.

At that time, once the number of users reaches tens of millions, the value of ICQ will increase greatly.

Thinking of this, after Liu Songcheng finished speaking, Lin Zuhui added: "ICQ America continues to recruit people, this software has endless prospects!"

Brown was shocked, and quickly said: "No problem, BOSS!"

The more you invest, the greater the return in the future. Besides, you can't spend a lot of money. The key is to grab users.

In fact, Lin Zuhui's investment in Internet and technology companies in the United States is all at the expense of capital, without considering short-term returns.For example, Blizzard Entertainment has already made a lot of money, but Lin Zuhui didn't take any money, so he directly let Mike Morhaimi and Alan Adham and others decide.Therefore, the benefits of Blizzard Entertainment are very good, and management such as Mike Morhaimi and Alan Adham have also reserved a lot of research and development funds.

Of course, Lin Zuhui doesn't look at tens of millions of dollars. Even if Blizzard Entertainment's capital is hundreds of millions of dollars, Lin Zuhui won't take too much away. What he sees is 100 billion dollars.

And he also occasionally cares about whether Blizzard Entertainment is going the same way as in his previous life, and the result is very satisfying. "Diablo" will be released this year, and "StarCraft" and Battle.net are also in the bud.

The company culture of Blizzard Entertainment also makes Lin Zuhui very happy. Mike Morhaimi and Alan Adhan and others are true love of game career.

Accompanied by executives from Jingwei Capital, Lin Zuhui came to the headquarters of Apple in California and was received by Michael Spindler, the president of Apple.

In January of this year, the US Sun Corporation planned to acquire Apple for US$38 billion. At that time, Lin Zuhui read the news and became active.

If you want to make money in the United States, contacts are essential. People like Buffett and Bezos are good friends of Lin Zuhui; Bill Gates, Telangpu and others also have good contacts.Of course, Telangpu may have to be excluded, because he may be a little 'revenge', and it is said that he is the person who likes to litigate the most.

Therefore, in the last real estate project, New Era Group was only a shareholder, and the specific person in charge was Luo Jiarui.It is not a good thing to get involved in a lawsuit in the United States. It is mainly a waste of time, but there is no need to consider being framed.

Everyone came to the meeting room, and both sides sat down.

Michael Spindler and other Apple executives led Lin Zuhui and his party to visit the internal working environment of Apple.In the eyes of one kind of Apple executive, it is a very good omen if Lin Zuhui can be favored.

The reason is very simple. Lin Zuhui's investment in the United States in the past few years has been talked about and dubbed the "God of Investment".Netscape and YAHOO have been listed one after another, and their market value has soared; Kingston's performance has more than doubled, and its annual turnover has exceeded one billion U.S. dollars. So many impressive performances are naturally taken seriously by Wall Street.

Since the 90s, Apple has been in a slump, and since last year, it has been seeking to "sell itself" everywhere. IBM and Sun have come to contact it, but the negotiations have not been smooth.

Therefore, when Jingwei Capital proposed to invest in Apple, Michael Spindler and others thought it was a good idea.

After visiting the working environment, everyone came to the conference room.

Lin Zuhui said straight to the point: "Apple's current market value is 30 billion US dollars, and I am willing to invest 5 million US dollars to issue new shares. I have no other conditions, only 2, I hope the company will consider it!"

In fact, assuming that he buys Apple shares through the secondary market, he can also hold about 3% and still make money quietly.Of course, he hopes to establish a close relationship with Jobs and Apple, which will become his "power" in the United States in the future.

With an investment of 5 million US dollars, you can probably get a 14% stake and become a major shareholder of Apple in one fell swoop.Even if it is diluted in the later stage, it will still be the largest shareholder.

President Michael Spindler immediately asked, "On what terms?"

A group of Apple executives also focused their attention, for fear that Lin Zuhui would make excessive demands, although there were only two.

Of course, everyone is still very eager to get this fund and the advertisement of Lin Zuhui, the richest man in the world.

"I hope Apple buys Jobs' NeXT company and invites him back to Apple."

"Secondly, I hope to enter the board of directors and get a seat!"

Unlike other companies, Lin Zuhui hopes to join Apple's board of directors, which can increase his social status.Like Bezos' Amazon, he will also be a member of the board of directors in the future.

As for Netscape, Yahoo, etc., such companies that would sell their stocks before the bubble crisis, he is not interested at all.

For a while, none of Apple's top executives thought that Lin Zuhui would make this request.

Michael Spindler thought for a while and said: "The two conditions proposed by Mr. Lin need to be discussed and decided by Apple's board of directors. We will definitely convey your request."

"no problem!"

Even without Lin Zuhui's lobbying, Jobs would return to Apple, but if Lin Zuhui became a shareholder of Apple and urged Jobs to return, then this relationship will continue.

Since he has no way to fight against American technology companies, it is also a very good idea to become a major shareholder of American technology companies.In the future, when Apple makes a lot of money in mainland China, Lin Zuhui will still hold more than 5% of Apple's shares. How cool it is.

(End of this chapter)