Reborn since 1993

Chapter 46 Fairy tale becomes reality

"I will have someone make an announcement right now, announcing that Microsoft will not launch a computer brand, at least not for the time being, to put an end to this turmoil!"

Grant looked at Bill Gates and said, at this time, the most important thing is to calm things down, even if you make some promises not to launch Microsoft brand computers or the like.

But these promises are just a piece of waste paper. When the limelight passes and the time is right, Microsoft can do it if it wants to. What can other companies do to Microsoft?

Bill Gates nodded. He understood what Grant meant. In fact, this turmoil also made Bill Gates realize that it is really not suitable to launch a Microsoft-branded computer now. If he launches it forcefully, he will succumb to America Technology. Industry, taking a step back now will be beneficial to Microsoft.

"Now it is not just a statement that can solve all the troubles. Microsoft needs to make an attitude and at least resolve those damn lawsuits and let the outside world see Microsoft's determination!"

Jon couldn't help but say at this time, if just saying a word can make companies like HP and Dell believe that Microsoft can no longer compete with them for the computer brand market, Jon would never believe it.

After listening to Jon's words, Bill Gates cast a questioning look at him. He could hear that there was obviously something in Jon's words.

Spencer, who was hiding behind a group of Microsoft executives, suddenly felt nervous. He glared at Jon, but felt a little nervous, praying that Jon wouldn't bring up the lawsuit in the hardware department.

"All this turmoil first started with the lawsuit between the hardware department and an Asian company. The company sued because the hardware department used their mouse patent!"

Regardless of what Spencer was thinking, Jon revealed it directly and told Bill Gates that the storm started when Li Dongling was interviewed by the TV station. A tragic hero who was oppressed by Microsoft set off the outside world's dissatisfaction with Microsoft. Until the lawsuit with Tanglin Hi-Tech is over, how can the outside world see Microsoft's determination to correct its mistakes?

"You mean, all this was done by that company called Donglin Hi-Tech?!" Bill Gates asked with a stern look.

"I have no idea!"

"But I feel it is unlikely. It is more likely that there are other opponents who have used this incident to fuel the public opinion offensive against Microsoft.

But we need to use this lawsuit to make appropriate concessions to let the outside world see Microsoft's determination. If we can make concessions on the mouse patent, this long turmoil may be resolved immediately! "

Jon said that his intention was very clear. He wanted to give up the lawsuit with Donglin Hi-Tech on the mouse patent, so that companies such as HP could see Microsoft's attitude. If they don't even fight for the mouse, would they still fight for any computer brand? !

Bill Gates glanced at Spencer, "borrowing" or something like that. He wouldn't blame Spencer at all. Microsoft had done this as well, but when it was done and someone caught it, Bill Gates asked Bill Gates to do it. Ci was dissatisfied.

After thinking for a moment, he found it a bit unacceptable to ask Microsoft to bow to a company that was considered a technological desert. Bill Gates was very proud.

But due to the troubles encountered this time, Microsoft's stock price has dropped a lot since Green's interview, and it may face an antitrust investigation. Bill Gates still had no choice but to say, "Set out of court!"

"It is impossible for Microsoft to admit defeat, and it will never admit that it plagiarized Tanglin Hi-Tech's patented technology. It can only settle out of court!"

In an out-of-court settlement, the most that can be done is to pay Tanglin High-tech a sum of money and admit that the mouse patent belongs to Donglin High-tech. This is the limit of what Bill Gates can do.

"You go and settle this lawsuit. I don't want to see that Tanglin Hi-Tech say anything unfavorable to Microsoft in the media anymore!"

Bill Gates pointed at Spencer behind him.

Spencer returned to the office, threw everything on the desk to the floor, vented his dissatisfaction, and asked him to admit his mistake and seek peace with an Asian company, or a company from China. Spencer felt that it was a humiliation to him.

After hearing the news, Bonas hurried over and asked Spencer, "Are we really going to reconcile with Tanglin Hi-Tech?!"

"Damn it Jon!"

Spencer vented his anger and said helplessly, "This is an order from the emperor himself. What can I do? Buy a ticket to New York. You come with me!"

In Larson's law firm, he faced the female assistant secretary who had changed her hairstyle and wore a newly purchased tight-fitting office uniform to make her figure more prominent. She walked back and forth in front of him for several times. When she was calm, Larson Sen had gone to get his hair done with the female secretary a long time ago, but now he was not in the mood to look at her at all, so the female secretary pouted angrily and left in disgust.

"There has been no movement at Microsoft yet. Their stock price has dropped by 11%, and their market value of US$ billion has evaporated. Does Bill Gates not care at all?!"

Larson couldn't help but ask Li Dongling. He felt that he could hardly bear it anymore. Since the major computer manufacturers issued statements, Microsoft's stock price began to plummet, and billions of dollars were wiped out.

There are even rumors that Wall Street institutions are giving up on Microsoft. If it were Larson, he would have been unable to hold it in for a long time. However, Microsoft still remained calm, making Larson start to worry about Bill Gates. .

Li Dongling shook his head helplessly. Even Wall Street institutions couldn't figure out what Bill Gates was thinking. How could Li Dongling guess so clearly? After all, in his previous life, Bill Gates almost killed Microsoft in order to fight with Netscape on the browser. If you dismantle it, you can influence people in an industry to become ruthless, and it will not be surprising to make any choice.

But this time, it is obviously not to the point where Microsoft is desperate. At least there is no opponent worthy of Microsoft's desperate efforts. Li Dongling feels that Bill Gates should not let Microsoft really fall into the embarrassing situation of antitrust. But in the end, who can Make it clear.

"How about...adding more fire!" Larson couldn't help but said.

"You must never do anything randomly again!"

Li Dongling stopped Larson, "Now the technology industry is staring at this matter. If we take action at this time, Microsoft will definitely find out! No one wants to face the wrath of Microsoft alone!"

In the past, they were fanning the flames and fishing in troubled waters, but now, all the major technology companies are staring at this matter. If they dare to take action at this time, they really do not regard Microsoft as a human being. Li Dongling does not want to face Microsoft and Bill alone. Gates' rage.

"Recently, the outside world has some misunderstandings about Microsoft. Here, on behalf of the Microsoft board of directors, I declare that Microsoft will not launch a computer brand. Microsoft is still a system software supplier!

Other lawsuits and disputes against Microsoft will all be resolved in the near future..."

Grant suddenly appeared on the TV station. When he heard Grant say these words, Larson couldn't help shouting excitedly, and then waved his fist crazily. He seemed to have seen a lot of dollars. , entered his account. After Bonas flew to New York with Spencer, because Bill Gates was waiting for news from them, there was no news at all, so he went directly to Larson's law firm.

When meeting Li Dongling, Bonas felt a little guilty. After all, Microsoft's new generation mouse really "borrowed" from the Silver Sable mouse, and it was created because of him.

In comparison, Spencer still seemed a bit aggressive even if he came to seek peace today.

"We can't win this lawsuit, no matter who we ask to fight it." Spencer looked down on Larson, a vulture lawyer, at all. "Withdrawing the lawsuit now is the best option!"

Larson didn't care about Spencer's contempt. "This lawsuit is about Microsoft infringing the patent of my agency. No matter how long the lawsuit lasts, we can win!"

"As long as the lawsuit is withdrawn, Microsoft can pay Donglin Hi-Tech a compensation, or it can sell the mouse patent to Microsoft. This is the best option!"

Before Spencer could speak again, Li Dongling said directly, "The patent for the mechanical silver sable mouse belongs to Dongling Hi-tech, and Dongling Hi-tech will not sell the patent!"

He stared at Li Dongling for a long time. Seeing his resolute attitude, Spencer also had a headache, "As long as you withdraw the lawsuit, you can get a compensation immediately, which your small company may not be able to make in this life." It's enough compensation that you won't be able to spend all your life in China.

How about three million dollars? ! "

It was three million dollars as soon as he opened his mouth, and Spencer felt that he had shown enough sincerity.

But to Spencer's surprise, neither the vulture lawyer nor Li Dongling had any emotion on their faces.

"Microsoft Mouse, relying on these patents, received orders of more than three million US dollars at the Las Vegas Computer Expo. Those orders were originally supposed to be for mechanical silver sables!" Li Dongling said with a calm expression. .

Spencer's face darkened, he could see that it was obviously impossible to settle this matter easily today.

"How much settlement compensation do you want?!" Bonas asked on Spencer's behalf.

Larson and Li Dongling looked at each other, and then slowly said a number that made both Spencer's eyes widen, "Thirty-five million dollars!"

"You are blackmailing!"

"The federal court will not agree to such ridiculous extortion!"

"Microsoft will never pay such compensation!"

Spencer was so angry that he stood up trembling all over, saying that Microsoft had never bowed its head to its opponent. This time, it was hard for him to humble himself and ask for peace, but he even encountered a lion's mouth.

Li Dongling and Larson both looked at the cursing Spencer at leisure. They made their bids and waited for Spencer to counter-offer.

As for Spencer leaving, he was so angry that he was shaking all over. He just cursed, but his feet seemed to be heeled, and he refused to leave.

"It is impossible to have such compensation. I told the Microsoft board of directors and they will never agree!"

"Eight million dollars, this is the largest compensation I can get for you!"

"Thirty million US dollars. Only this kind of compensation can make up for the damage Microsoft has caused to my agent's heart!"

Larson is really experienced in asking for money. He can find various reasons to ask for money. To sum up, he will never withdraw the lawsuit until he sees the US dollars. Anyway, Microsoft is the most anxious now, and the stock price is following The market value keeps falling.

The quarrel lasted for more than half an hour, and the compensation was pushed by Spencer and Larson to 18 million US dollars. Larson was unwilling to give in anymore, but Spencer was still a little hesitant. The settlement compensation is still too high!

"The compensation cannot be smaller, otherwise there is no need to continue the negotiation. As long as Microsoft is willing to pay, Tanglin Hi-Tech can withdraw the lawsuit immediately!

In addition, the mechanical silver sable mouse patent can be licensed to Microsoft at a price of three million US dollars per year, as long as Microsoft hands over the mouse production to Donglin Hi-Tech OEM! "

Li Dongling said, this is the last condition. He can delay it for a few more days. Can Microsoft delay it? Li Dongling can feel that Spencer is much more anxious than him. How much is the compensation? If Microsoft's stock price falls by 1%, it will cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Microsoft can decide which is more serious.

“I need to report to President Bill Gates!”

Spencer said that the compensation is a bit expensive, but it is not worth mentioning given the declining stock price of Microsoft. And if the mouse patent can be obtained, the Microsoft Hardware Department will not suffer too much. As for who to hand it over to? OEM mouse production actually doesn't matter to Spencer at all.

The next day, a group of reporters and media were waiting at the door of the Federal Court in Manhattan, New York.

When Li Dongling came out with Larson, Spencer and others, the cameras flashed.

"The fairy tale reflects reality. Although it is not so perfect, it may be a realistic fairy tale. At least everything today has told everyone that the devil can be defeated and that there are dragon-slaying warriors in this world!

Tanglin High-tech and Microsoft have reached a settlement agreement. All this is thanks to the countless media and reporters present who reported this matter. You are the embodiment of justice and the guardian of fairness. The Statue of Liberty is proud of you. You saved world……"

At the entrance of the Manhattan Federal Court, Li Dongling praised the media and reporters who were causing trouble.

(End of this chapter)