My 1999

A black Mercedes-Benz S slowly drove into the Android office park and slowly stopped in the open-air parking lot in front of the building.

A thin middle-aged Chinese man wearing glasses and looking gentle and refined walked out of the car.

He quickly looked around.

The park is not big, with only a few three- or four-story buildings, but the flowers and trees planted here make the environment here very fresh. There are also some young people sitting on the grass drinking coffee and chatting...

It was Lu Qi who was invited.

At this time, Xu Liang, who got the news, took the initiative to come out of the office building to show his attention to talents.

Seeing his figure, Lu Qi hurriedly greeted him.

Before he could speak, the other party had already extended his right hand.

"Mr. Lu."

"Mr. Xu, just call me Lu Qi."

Lu Qi hurriedly said.

Seeing this scene, the Android engineers chatting on the grass stopped chatting and looked over curiously.

Who is this person?

The boss even went downstairs to greet him in person.

After a brief chat, the two entered the office building and came to Xu Liang's own office.

Li Jinling brought two cups of coffee and looked at each other curiously.

She rarely saw people who were worthy of the big boss to come downstairs to greet them personally.

Although Lu Qi had served as the executive vice president of Yahoo, he was not a top figure in the boss's circle of friends.

Xu Liang took a sip of coffee: "Old Lu, you are also free now, have you thought about where to go next?"

Just a few days ago, Lu Qi just resigned from Yahoo.

Lu Qi smiled, the title of "Old Lu" was a bit awkward, but he was also a Chinese, and he was very familiar with some of the Chinese people's habits of calling people, so he accepted it naturally.

"I haven't thought about it yet, I plan to take a rest first."

Xu Liang smiled slightly, and was not in a hurry to throw out an olive branch immediately, planning to discuss life ideals with Lu Qi first.

"You joined Yahoo in 1998, and it has been almost ten years this year. You have witnessed the rise and...failure of Yahoo. Do you have any feelings?"

Lu Qi said lightly: "Yahoo is old. Even if Jerry returns to the company to take charge, he cannot reverse this decline.

I actually have a lot of feelings for Yahoo. Watching it step by step to where it is today, I still feel a little lost.

The reason I chose to leave is also because my personal ability is limited and I can't save Yahoo."

Xu Liang smiled and said: "Yahoo still has a market value of tens of billions of dollars. Do you think it's no longer viable?"

Lu Qi glanced at him, thinking it was a test from the big boss, and said slowly after organizing his words.

"Giant companies have stopped growing, and are rushing to launch this project and that project like a headless fly. What does this mean?"

Lu Qi didn't say anything more, leaving the last bit of face for his old boss.

Xu Liang nodded slightly. Saying that Yahoo is like a headless fly is not an exaggeration, but a fact.

Yahoo's portal business is gradually declining, and its search engine market share is being eaten up by Google. Yahoo is in urgent need of finding new business growth points. It has tried social networking and video... but none of them have made much of a splash.

"What do you think of the development of Google and Facebook?" Xu Liang asked.

Lu Qi said seriously: "Each of them occupies a track, and their rise is unstoppable, just like Yahoo ten years ago."

"What about Android?" Xu Liang asked again.

Lu Qi replied: "It's hard to say. Although Android has opened the curtain of a new era of mobile phones, it may not be the final winner."

"Do you think traditional mobile operating system forces will launch a counterattack?"

Lu Qi shook his head slightly, "Symbian system is late to the game, and the market is slow to react. Sooner or later, it will suffer a big loss. But Microsoft is different. The operating system is their private land.

Microsoft has not made any major moves yet, but I guess Android's recent moves must have attracted their attention."

"Yes, Microsoft is always a giant that cannot be avoided." Xu Liang changed the subject, "But how can you be sure that Microsoft is not the next Yahoo?"

Lu Qi smiled. From the tone of this, Android is comparing itself to Google. Does it want an ant to shake an elephant?

"I admit that Android has many innovative aspects, and the recently formed Open Handset Alliance is a great move, but as long as Android threatens Microsoft's position, it will definitely be hit hard by Microsoft."

Lu Qi changed the subject.

"However, behind Android is Hongmeng, which has strong technical strength and capital support, plus the first-mover advantage. As long as it does not make mistakes.

It is still very likely to become the king of mobile phone operating systems in the mobile Internet field.

However, Microsoft is deeply rooted in the United States, especially in the English-speaking market.

And this is a country that is free on the surface but very xenophobic in reality.

If Microsoft uses their influence in the political world, Android may find it difficult to survive in the United States, and it will most likely become a "Bing and Google" situation in the end."

What is the situation of "Bing and Google"?

Bing occupies the entire Asian market and most of the European market.

Especially in southern Europe, it dominates the Western European market except the UK, while Google leads the Eastern European and Northern European markets.

At the same time, the two sides share the South American market.

In terms of market share, Bing is the top 1 in the global search field, but Google also has a solid base.

Xu Liang nodded secretly in his heart.

The analysis was very practical and correct.

As China and the United States move towards increasingly fierce competition, the Americans will definitely not allow such an important thing as the operating system to be controlled by a Chinese company.

Even if Android dominates the United States, it will most likely be directly blocked like TikTok.

However, from this point of view, the man in front of him does have excellent forward-looking strategic thinking.

Xu Liang smiled and said, "How about it? Are you interested in serving as the CEO of Android?"

Lu Qi's eyes were brighter. Although Android is still a small company, it is backed by Hongmeng, a global technology giant.

After more than half a year of development, the collision between Kunlun and Apple, the two major smartphones, not only made their respective phones sell well, but also made the world understand what a real "smartphone" is.

Now, no one doubts the future of smartphones.

As the only qualified smartphone system in the world.

Android has unlimited potential.

And the CEO of Android is naturally a position with unlimited scenery and potential.

"It's my honor to be the CEO of Android, but as far as I know, the current CEO of Android is Qiu Bojun?"

"Lao Qiu is a talented technical talent, but he is not suitable for leading a business team. He is more suitable for a research and development position."

Noticing the extra concern in Lu Qi's eyes, Xu Liang further explained.

"Originally, we didn't plan to recruit an Android CEO.

But Lao Qiu took the initiative to find me and said that he had no experience in leading a global technology company and was not very good at this, so he planned to resign as CEO and only serve as CTO, responsible for the subsequent research and development of the Android system.

So, this position became vacant."

Lu Qi was relieved.

He was afraid that there would be infighting and power struggles within Hongmeng, and he didn't know anything, so he stepped in.

At that time, not only would he fail to run the company well, but he would also step on shit.

Looking at the cautious man, Xu Liang's eyes were more appreciative.

When Helen recommended him at the beginning, he was more curious.

But after investigating the other party's information, he realized that he was really capable of impressing Li Yanhong and taking the position of CEO of Baidu.

During the ten years he worked at Yahoo, he rose from an ordinary engineer to the position of executive vice president.

At the resignation farewell meeting, Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang shed tears on the spot, and he also asked all the company's engineers to wear a uniform T-shirt with the words: I worked with Lu Qi, how about you?

Never mind whether it was false or not.

If it were Xu Liang, he would never waste his precious time if his subordinates had no commendable abilities.

Therefore, he hoped that Lu Qi could serve as the CEO of Android, leading Android to improve the application ecosystem, increase market share, and start the commercialization of Android...

Lu Qi was silent for a moment.

"Mr. Xu, it is my honor to be valued by you, but I know nothing about the mobile phone industry. It is not an exaggeration to call me a layman. I am afraid of failing your trust."

Xu Liang waved his hand, "You are too modest, what layman, your analysis of Android just now is very good! I have great confidence in you."

Lu Qi was a little uneasy, he reached the peak of his career at Yahoo.

The next step is very critical.

In fact, since he left, Microsoft has been contacting him, trying to recruit him as vice president.

However, he did not agree easily, because at his age and industry status, basic financial freedom has long been achieved. What he considered more was whether his future career development path could be on a bigger stage?

Is the platform suitable for him? Can he fully display his talents?

Android is actually not bad. Although it faces many challenges, as long as it succeeds, and he leads a group of people as CEO to succeed, it is such a great achievement and honor, and it can be regarded as realizing his life value.

Choosing Microsoft and developing step by step will not be bad;

Choosing Android, taking a risk, and succeeding can be said to have basically no regrets in career life. Leading a weak startup company to defeat a billion-dollar giant head-on, what could be more fulfilling and challenging than this?

But facing the sniping of giants such as Microsoft and Apple, even with Hongmeng's support behind the scenes, the possibility of failure is also very high.

After all, this is a world dominated by the West.

Having worked in the United States for many years, he knows the rules of this world better than those in China.

He is already 47 years old. If he wastes a few more years, the golden period of his life will be over.

So he has to be cautious.

Xu Liang did not urge Lu Qi, but drank coffee quietly and waited for the other party's reply.

He has already offered the best conditions he can provide. If Lu Qi is still not satisfied with this, it can only mean that they are not destined to be together.

He probably guessed Lu Qi's concerns. Android is still a little small, and there are too many uncertainties in the future with Microsoft, a giant, blocking the way.

If Android has developed and become the industry leader, why did he invite Lu Qi?

Only those who are willing to work hard together are qualified to share the fruits of success.

If Lu Qi is willing to accompany him to do something big, then he will not be stingy with his shares, so why not give Lu Qi a big fortune.

"Mr. Xu, can you give me a few days to think about it?" Lu Qi said seriously.

"Of course, after all, this is a big deal, and weighing it more is also a manifestation of responsibility for both of us."

Lu Qi breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you."

"You're welcome."

After the two chatted again, Lu Qi left.

Nympho

Watch the other party away.

"President Xu, this guy is too high. You come forward to invite himself, and push three resistance. Fear of Microsoft and Apple, is it bad for us Hong Meng?" Li Jinling was dissatisfied.

"It's about the future of others, and some cautiousness can be understood. By the way, when will the Microsoft one arrive?"

"Tomorrow at 10 am."

Xu Liang nodded, and there is no shortage of clever people in the world.

As the prospects of smartphones are becoming clearer, more and more gathers gathered in Kunlun and Android.

The two companies have received more acquisitions one after another.

Although most of them can be ignored directly.

But there are always a few, you still have to give some face.

Microsoft is one of them.

After looking at the time, Xu Liang put on his coat and left the headquarters of Android American subsidiaries.

Go home.

"dad."

The two little guys rushed over one after the other.

He hugged in his arms and kissed him left and right.

There is no mistake, one, one, one, one, one, one, one, one 619, one book, one, one, one, one, one, one, a book!

"Do you miss Dad?"

"Um."

The son's small head made the old father very happy.

"Dad miss you too."

"Dad, I want to play games."

Xu Wenbai, who is almost three years old, is a lively age.

"Baba, play."

Xu Wenfeng, who was less than one and a half years old, was not good at speaking, but the shaking little hand grabbed the collar of the old father, obviously he did not intend to let his brother enjoy his father's love alone.

"Dad, we play Transformers, I am Optimus Prime, you are a prestige, haha ​​hehe ..."

"Baba, panda!"

The younger son likes 'Kung Fu Panda' the most.

Xu Liang bought him a panda mask. This boy likes to let him wear the mask and catch it together.

He is Abao and his father is ‘Taro’.

Abao Kugaro, this little boy laughed.

Taro was going to hit Abao, the boy was crying.

I do n’t know who it takes advantage of cheaper and does not suffer.

After playing with two sons for an afternoon, in the evening, wearing Champagne ladies long -sleeved T -shirts, black waist nine -point pants, Prada shoulder shoes Helen returned.

Her golden hair was behind her head, with a strands of heartbathing on her delicate and beautiful face.

With a bumpy body and long legs against the sky, no matter where she goes, she is the concern of everyone who has no doubt.

Xu Liang looked at this 175 cm stunning with appreciation.

This is the most valuable loot at present!

Instead, Hemon walked over with a cat, and sat in his arms with his tiger neck.

"Why do you think of me like this?"

"I think that the Spartan beauty Helen, which triggered the" Troy War "in ancient Greek mythology, should be your beauty."

"Although I like this very much, Christina is more like Hyon of Spartan than me. After all, they are southern European ancestry, with black hair and brown pupils.

And I am more like the Emperor Yakaterina in Russia, she is also my idol! "

Xu Liang watched the beautiful golden hair and nodded with a smile.

"Maybe we can play cosplay tonight. You are Yekaterina, and I am your beloved 'Boniatovsky'."

"My dear, 'Boniatovsky" is the lover of Emperor Yekaterina, and Peter III is her husband. "

"I don't want to play a cowardly man who was snatched by his wife!"

"All right."

Intersection

The next day.

Xu Liang woke up from his sleep during the biological clock.

Helen and Lane sisters who were naked sleeping in his arms.

The four were entangled with their hands and feet, closely together.

Last night's cosplay, everyone played very hi.

Herron's arm and Lane's beautiful legs opened, Xu Liang got out of bed, and changed his clothes to practice martial arts.

Taking breakfast.

"President Xu, this is today's itinerary."

Take a look at the document in Li Jinling's hand.

"That's it."

"OK."

"Sit down and eat together."

Li Jinling waved his hand quickly, "No, I have eaten it."

The Xu Valley of Silicon Valley is very large, covering an area of ​​nearly 6 acres, and the main building area exceeds 5,000 square meters.

Counting the bodyguard, gardener and maid, hundreds of people live in the entire manor.

Naturally, there are more than one restaurant.

Xu Liang didn't barely.

Soon, Helen took Sister Ryan from the upstairs bedroom.

The woman who can be seen by Xu Liang is not bad.

Helen didn't say it anymore.

The 20 -year -old Sister Ryan is 172 tall, with a graceful figure, exquisite facial features, and is very in line with Eastern aesthetics.

Although Helen was already looking for new prey, before finding it.

These two sisters also have to serve the bed.

After having breakfast, everyone is busy with their own work.

Xu Liang did not go to Android anymore, but arranged the place to meet at the Hanhua Silicon Valley office.

At 10 am, Steve Ballmer came on time with several places.

In the conference room, Ballmer's Malaysian golden knife sat down and opened the topic:

"Mr. Xu, Android formed an open mobile phone alliance, planned to enter the mobile phone operating system completely?"

Looking at Ballmer, who was bald, had a big nose and sharp eyes, Xu Liang was very dissatisfied with his tone. They were just partners, so what right did Microsoft have to say?

"It's just the normal development of the business. What advice does Mr. Ballmer have?" Xu Liang said calmly.

Ballmer smiled and said, "No advice, but we do have a copy of the cooperation agreement."

Under Xu Liang's concerned gaze, Ballmer nodded to the assistant next to him, and the assistant handed him a document.

Xu Liang didn't take it. Li Jinling stood up and took the document. She quickly glanced at it and was a little frightened.

Not daring to neglect it, she quickly handed it over.

Xu Liang took it. The big words "Intent to Acquire" on the cover of the document were very conspicuous.

"Mr. Xu, Microsoft has a good cooperative relationship with you, Facebook, and Android. I hope we can keep this friendship."

Ballmer, who was originally leaning on the chair, leaned forward and looked at Xu Liang without showing any weakness.

As Gates gradually faded out of Microsoft's management, as CEO, he has become Microsoft's undisputed "new czar".

Although Xu Liang's current status is extraordinary.

But for a long time, Microsoft, which has dominated the world's top market value companies, is still the world's top even if it fell in the Nasdaq crisis.

Ballmer's long-standing condescending and rebellious attitude is no less than before.

"Mr. Ballmer means that Android must accept the acquisition, otherwise it will reject your friendship?"

Xu Liang's expression gradually cooled down, knowing that what was coming had finally come, and the operating system has always been Microsoft's one-third of an acre.

Before the Fuxing mobile phone had not yet shined, Microsoft's cooperation with Android was considered to have a certain intention of making a move in advance. Whether there is any next step depends entirely on the subsequent development of Android.

Now that Android has shown a certain development potential, Microsoft will not be the industry leader if it does not take action.

Xu Liang was not surprised by this, but Ballmer's strong attitude gave him a headache. It is estimated that there is no way to settle it today, and it is estimated that Tai Chi will not work.

He didn't want to turn against Microsoft so early. After all, the more Microsoft is paralyzed, the stronger Android will be.

But today, even Microsoft CEO Ballmer has come out in person, clearly trying to force Android to make a choice.

Ballmer spread his hands, "Operating system is Microsoft's core business, we can't give it up. In this industry, if you are not a friend of Microsoft, you are an enemy of Microsoft. There is no third way."

Xu Liang smiled and said, "Is Mr. Gates also saying this?"

"Mr. Gates has retreated to the second line. Now I am the CEO of Microsoft."

On the Forbes rich list last year, Ballmer ranked 24th in the world with a net worth of 13.6 billion US dollars. This wealth mainly comes from his holding of about 5% of Microsoft shares, so Ballmer cannot be regarded as an ordinary professional manager.

Xu Liang nodded and said, "Okay, Mr. Ballmer's meaning is what Microsoft means, right?"

"You can understand it this way!"

At this time, the employees of both sides who were present heard the gunpowder in the words of the two bosses.

Li Jinling looked at the big boss with some worry. Falling out with Microsoft now is not in line with Android's development strategy.

Xu Liang suddenly laughed, "Okay, then I'll see how much Microsoft's friendship is worth?"

After that, Xu Liang was too lazy to observe the expressions on Ballmer and others' faces, and began to flip through the acquisition letter in front of him.

He didn't read the text, but looked at the numbers directly, and soon saw the acquisition offer.

"2 billion US dollars?" Xu Liang looked up and asked.

"Yes!" Ballmer explained lightly, "This is the number we got after investigation and research, which can accurately reflect the true valuation of Android."

"Too little, it doesn't reflect Microsoft's friendship."

Hearing the sarcasm in Xu Liang's words, Ballmer's face was gloomy.

But he controlled his emotions very well. After all, he didn't really come to quarrel with Xu Liang, and being strong was just a gesture to gain a psychological advantage in the negotiation.

"Mr. Xu, as far as I know, your acquisition and investment in Android is no more than 500 million US dollars in total.

In two years, earning three or four times the return is already a lot. After all, investing in the Internet is not like investing in hedge funds."

Xu Liang smiled and shrugged, "I am not short of money, and the return rate of three or four times is the lowest return in my investment career."

This is very Versailles!

But Ballmer knew that the other party was telling the truth. After all, he was also a client of Pacific Fund and Qinglong Fund, but his share was not high.