game trailblazer

Chapter 103
During the period when Zhang Lexing returned to the United States, except for the first few days, most of the time was spent traveling around. Even when the joint negotiating team was negotiating the acquisition of C-Cube, Zhang Lexing was not in his office. I stayed honestly, but went to Blue Dragon and KF-Panda for a walk, and got some results. I actually found that Blue Dragon has started to get involved in the operation of online games, not only the mainstream online game Mud of this period, but also A network service platform (BlueLoongNetworks), currently mainly provides some chess and card games, attracting many players to play on it. It is said that Gates also has an account on it, and he often comes to it to play bridge.

After receiving the news of the completion of the acquisition of C-Cube, Zhang Lexing remembered that he had been back for so long, but he had rarely been with Yang Xinxin, so he decided to announce his happiness and bond with his siblings.But when Zhang Lexing pushed open the door of Yang Xinxin's office, he was taken aback by what he saw.

Mai Jiajun, who hadn't seen each other for a long time, was actually sitting on the sofa in Yang Xinxin's office, and Yang Xinxin was sitting next to him. It was obviously working hours, but the two of them hid here drinking red wine, and the eyes between them were so strange. One was sweet, and the smiles on the faces of the two were so brilliant, Zhang Lexing felt angry for some reason, and rushed in with a bang.

The sudden appearance of Zhang Lexing startled the two people who were drinking red wine.Yang Xinxin put down her wine glass and asked puzzledly, "Brother, what's wrong with you? Why is the expression on your face so strange?"

"Sister Xin, it's not like you don't know, last time you were slapped by this person at EA, how could you be so close to him." Zhang Lexing's words seemed to have a slight sour taste.

Mai Jiajun smiled and said at this time: "Le Xing, you are not professional. As far as the facts are concerned, what I did last time did not cause any harm to the company's shareholders, on the contrary, it can bring them greater benefits." , it's the same for you."

Yang Xinxin also said immediately: "That's right, brother, you didn't say anything when you came back, and you didn't even have the right to veto at that time, why are you bringing up the old matter again now?"

Zhang Lexing smiled, and said: "I said, you two, why do you feel a little like a husband and wife, oh, is there something wrong?"

Yang Xinxin's face blushed a little, "Why not, we're just ordinary friends, and it's normal to drink red wine together once in a while."

Mai Jiajun wanted to say something just now, but when Yang Xinxin "gently" put her high heels on his feet, he could only grit his teeth and maintain a smile on his face, and could not say anything. Out.Zhang Lexing can see that these two people are very unusual. It seems that a lot of things have happened during the time he left. No wonder when he first arrived in the United States, Yang Xinxin smiled like a spring breeze, and his feelings were a little self-made Passionate.

Zhang Lexing didn't expect Yang Xinxin to be so thin-skinned, so it's not easy to point it out in person, so he simply sat down on the sofa, spread his hands and said, "Okay, since ordinary friends drink red wine, then I, the younger brother, are here. , not even an empty glass.”

Before Yang Xinxin said anything, Mai Jiajun took the initiative to bring an empty wine glass, and refilled the wine by the way. The proficiency has obviously come so many times.

Zhang Lexing picked up the wine glass and swirled it lightly, smelling the aroma of the wine, and said, "Since I am interested in drinking red wine, is there something happy, let me tell you about it."

Just as Mai Jiajun was about to open his mouth, Yang Xinxin glared at him again. He had no choice but to hold the wine glass and continue to have intimate contact with the red wine.Yang Xinxin shrugged and said, "Actually, it's nothing, just drink some red wine."

"Oh, let me tell you something happy." Zhang Lexing took out a folder from his bag and threw it in front of Yang Xinxin.

Yang Xinxin picked up the folder and asked, "This is..."

"Equity transfer letter, after signing him, you can own 10% of the equity of C-Cube Company. How about Sister Xin, I can do what I promised you."

Yang Xinxin opened the folder and looked at it, then put it on the table and signed it.Putting away the folder, she said happily: "You are really good, brother. Tonight, my sister will cook for you personally, and I will treat you to a delicious meal."

Mai Jiajun also leaned his head over to have a look, his face changed slightly, and then he sat down again.After Yang Xinxin signed and put away the folder, he patted Yang Xinxin's arm lightly and said, "Xin'er, I just wanted to tell you some good news to cheer everyone up."

"Okay, tell me now, but if it's not good news, then you have to..."

"IBM is your competitor, isn't it?"

"Yes." Yang Xinxin and Zhang Lexing nodded together.

"According to reliable sources, IBM has been losing money year after year since 90, and it is expected to reach 80 billion US dollars this year. After three years, the cumulative loss is estimated to be 168 billion US dollars. IBM Chairman Akers (and CEO) can't do it for long. , I heard that he may submit his resignation next month. How about it, this is not good news."

Zhang Lexing became interested, but he didn't expect that Mai Jiajun's news was quite well-informed: "Well, you seem to be very familiar with IBM, so do you know their current stock price?"

"It's nothing. As a corporate sniper, it's natural to be well-informed. IBM's closing price yesterday was US$51.25, and it is estimated that there will be some falls." confidence.

Zhang Lexing knew that the last few years had been the most unlucky period for IBM. Not only was the company's business going from bad to worse, but the company's stock price was also declining year by year.In Zhang Lexing's previous life, IBM's share price fell to around US$40 at the worst time. Later, it was Gerstner who took over and relied on some of his reform measures to get rid of the bad luck of IBM's successive years of losses and create The myth that the company's stock price rose by 1200% in nine years.Of course, Zhang Lexing also knows that due to his own intervention, this period of history will definitely not be exactly the same, but I believe he will not want to go too far. Speaking of which, this is another good investment opportunity. Anyway, Honghe Fund still has a lot of money. The cash was not spent.

"Sister Xin, do you think there is still hope for IBM?"

"I think there are still some. Such a huge company should not be so easy to collapse. In fact, what IBM needs is only a suitable operator. That Akers can't do it. If he really resigns, it is actually the same for IBM. A good thing, if they find someone to replace him who isn't an idiot like Akers."

"Sister Xin, are you interested in becoming a director of IBM?"

"Brother, are you kidding me, don't you want to buy IBM's stock?"

"It's not a joke. Of course I won't buy too many, or it may cause anti-monopoly investigations."

At this time, Mai Jiajun interjected: "Le Xing, it seems that you are very optimistic about the future of IBM?"

"Yes, as long as they choose the right person, they will definitely be able to get rid of the current predicament."

"Xiner said before that you have a good vision in investment, and your past experience has proved this, but this does not mean that you are not wrong, such as the current IBM company. I have actually studied this company , They are bound by an overly rigid management system, and I am afraid it will be difficult to get rid of it."

I didn't expect Mai Jiajun to be so pessimistic about IBM's future, but there are probably very few people who are still optimistic about IBM at this time.In fact, Mai Jiajun is a good player in corporate mergers and acquisitions. Zhang Lexing has not yet figured out how he won the next bridge group. If he can help him in the future, it should be much more convenient in corporate acquisitions. Right now it seems that There is a great opportunity.

"Since we have our own opinions, why not take a gamble."

"Okay, how would you like to bet." Mai Jiajun was straightforward.

"I put out 10 billion US dollars to buy IBM's stock. If you can't achieve a return of more than 50% within five years, you will win."

"Okay, I accept, when will it start counting."

"Of course I started to count after I bought IBM stock. I didn't want to buy it right away. Who knows if it's true that Akers will resign next month? If this idiot is still the chairman, I will I won't bet with you."

"Okay, as you said, but what's the bet?" Mai Jiajun readily agreed.

"If you win, you can choose one of my companies."

"Heh, your capital is really big, I can't compare with you."

"But if you lose, I hope you can work for me and help me when I need to acquire and merge companies."

"Then I'm not taking advantage of the sky, I didn't expect me to be so valuable."

At this time, Yang Xinxin also came to join in the fun: "Brother, you play so much, how can you miss me. The C-Cube company didn't cost much last time, so this time it should be fine."

Zhang Lexing smiled wryly, and said, "Okay, Sister Xin, how much do you plan to join?"

"I don't have a lot of spare money on hand, and you have been playing for a long time, so I can only give you 2 million US dollars at most."

"It's enough, wait a few years and wait to count the money." Zhang Lexing said with a smile: "Sister Xin, Christmas will be in two days. Do you have any arrangements?"

Yang Xinxin and Mai Jiajun's expressions were strange for a while, needless to say Zhang Lexing also knew that there must be arrangements. "Forget it, we are not people who like to be light bulbs." Zhang Lexing muttered in his heart, and didn't ask any more questions.

Two days later, Christmas Eve night.Not surprisingly, Yang Xinxin didn't go home after get off work, probably somewhere to have fun.Zhang Lexing did not live alone at home, and now there are no less than three bodyguards within 50 meters around him at all times. This is also Yang Xinxin's mandatory requirement, and Zhang Lexing cannot object at all.

After dinner, Zhang Lexing came to the terrace of the villa, leaned on the railing and looked out, the snow on the roof not far away reflected a cool light.Most of the surrounding houses are lit up, maybe they are still busy enjoying the Christmas dinner, Zhang Lexing can't help but feel lonely in his heart...

(End of this chapter)