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Chapter 2484 The Luck We Gained (Third Update, Please Subscribe)
what?
Sell ​​our operating system to Windows?

Bill Gates' suggestion stunned Paul, who looked at the other man and didn't understand what he was thinking.

"Our products are even immature; you need to think carefully. Why would they buy our products?"

Paul then went on to say it directly:

"Moreover, our product is simply immature and cannot be compared to Windows 7/9 at all..."

Paul clearly believed that Bill Gates' idea was nothing but wishful thinking.

After all, their product was like a baby just learning to walk, while Windows 79 was like an adult.

In this situation, how could they possibly sell a defective product to the other party?
“If they don’t buy our products, then… we’ll go bankrupt.”

After saying this, Bill Gates sat up and then said:
"Paul, this is our only option."

When Bill Gates made this decision, he was also unaware of how his fate would be subtly altered.

In another world, he founded Microsoft, which launched the Windows operating system.

Although in the 21st century, with the rise of smartphones, people are familiar with either Android or Apple.

However, on the PC side, Windows still holds a dominant position. To some extent, it was the Windows operating system that ushered in the era of electronic computers and the Internet. Without this simple operating system, the Internet era would not have come about.

After all, before him, all computer operators needed to undergo professional training, but after him, even a vegetable vendor could skillfully operate a computer, using it to trade stocks, browse the internet, and chat online.

However, Bill Gates was a little unlucky in this world.

Or perhaps his luck was stolen by others.

Even so, Bill Gates still has his own unique insights.

"...Right-clicking the mouse brings up a context menu, and our file settings are more logical..."

In a conference room at Windows, Bill Gates was introducing his products to the company's managers.

Although his product is not yet fully mature, he introduced some very innovative design elements when designing it.

This is precisely why Bill Gates came here; he hopes to sell these designs to Windows to obtain the necessary funds to support his company.

"These designs are indeed very innovative."

Cheng Luoke's eyes lit up as he watched the other party demonstrate some of the relevant subsystems of their operating system on a computer.

Although they further refined the operating system on Windows 78, fixing some of its shortcomings, Bill Gates did see some design elements that he could cite when he demonstrated the operating system they had developed.

Those designs make it easier for people to use electronic computers.

"So, Mr. Gates, what is your offer?"

Cheng Luoke is very direct. Like many Silicon Valley startups, Windows was founded in a garage. He knew very well what people like him needed in the early stages of a startup.

If they hadn't received investment back then, it would have been difficult for them to survive. Although there was a growth ladder company in SEA, their first investment didn't come from the growth ladder fund, but from someone else.

It was that venture capital investment that helped Windows get through its early growth phase, and subsequent investments from the Growth Ladder Fund enabled the company to grow rapidly.

Therefore, he knew very well what Bill Gates needed.

"I hope to sell it to your company..."

Bill Gates thought for a moment, then said:

"Although this operating system is not very mature, some of its subsystems will be helpful to you. They can greatly simplify the user's operation and make it easier for them to use computers."

Cheng Luoke nodded, and then said:

"That's true. It certainly makes it easier for people to use computers, and it's a great help to our systems. But what I'm wondering is... what do you need?"

He looked at Bill Gates in front of him. Although the other man was a young man from the United States, he saw in him the same temperament that all young people in Silicon Valley shared.

He embodies the pursuit of ideals.

Hmm... I can offer him some help.

"what,"

When faced with Cheng Luoke's question, Bill Gates was stunned.

At first, he simply hoped to sell his product to the other party.

He tried to exchange this immature product for a sum of money, but he didn't expect the other party to ask him what he needed.
"me……"

While Bill Gates hesitated and hadn't yet stated what he wanted, Cheng Luoke spoke up for him.

“50 yuan. I will use 50 yuan to buy your product. At the same time, the company will also invest 100 million yuan in you.” Cheng Luoke made such a offer because, through the operating system demonstrated by the other party, he realized that Bill from the United States was a very talented guy.

While 100 million yuan is a huge sum, it may yield even greater returns in the future. After all, someone like Bill's development and ideas certainly cannot be limited to just this operating system.

That's why he proposed such an investment. As for why he didn't invite the other party to join his company, the reason is very simple—people like Bill are unlikely to join other people's companies.

In short, working is out of the question.

Cheng Luoke made this suggestion because he understood what the other person was thinking.

The sudden news left Bill Gates in disbelief.

He originally thought his immature product would only sell for 300,000 to 400,000 yuan at most. But who would have thought that the other party would suddenly offer a high price of 500,000 yuan, while at the same time, Windows also provided 1 million yuan in venture capital.

This was completely beyond his original plan. Who would refuse such a good thing?
Several hours later, as Bill Gates walked out of the Windows company, his mind was still filled with all sorts of thoughts.

"This place is really, really different."

Then, Bill Gates looked at Paul beside him, who was also extremely shocked. He nodded and said...

"It's definitely different here."

“In the US, large, established companies would devour us completely, leaving not even scraps, but what about here?”

Bill Gates looked back at the building behind him. Although Windows was not a behemoth at the moment, it was surprising that they were willing to provide him with assistance.

You have to understand that, to some extent, he was their competitor.

“Yes, Paul, I finally understand why you said we’re coming to Silicon Valley. And Silicon Valley is our future, the future of all mankind.”

As he said these words, Bill Gates stood by the roadside, looking at the surrounding buildings and the young people on the roadside who, like him, were wearing T-shirts and glasses, looking like tech geeks.

Although these people are young, and many of them wear thick glasses, a brilliance for the future shines behind their glasses.

Bill Gates stood by the roadside, observing the people around him, when suddenly he spoke.

"Because only with this open-mindedness and willingness to help others can we achieve our future goals."

"Ah."

Paul nodded in agreement:
"This is precisely what makes this country so appealing—in any other country, large corporations would go to great lengths to suppress small companies. But here, decades ago, large corporations began supporting many small companies, proactively providing them with human resources, financial resources, and even market assistance."

Ultimately, with their help, those small businesses gradually grew, and many of them later became Fortune 500 companies.

Even so, they did not stop providing this assistance…

As Paul spoke, he pointed to a building in the distance, which was where the Growth Ladder Foundation was located.

"Do you see it there?"

"A ladder to growth..."

Bill Gates nodded and said.

“I learned about cases related to him when I was in the United States. This venture capital fund was a foundation established by the SEA National Pension Fund.”

The purpose of establishing this foundation is to help people here start businesses, whether they are opening a restaurant or starting a startup, they can apply for investment from the Growth Ladder.

Moreover, their applications are often approved. Here, as long as you're willing to do it, they'll always go to great lengths to provide the environment and funding you need to start a business.

As he spoke, Bill Gates pursed his lips and then said in a rather envious tone.

"In the United States, all we can do is try every means to attract investment from all sides, but what about here?"

Looking around, Bill Gates' expression was full of envy.

"They are always doing everything they can to help you succeed."

"Now that you mention it, I'm suddenly reminded of a saying that seems to convey the same idea: individual success leads to national success."

Hearing Paul say this, Bill Gates nodded and said.

"That does seem to make sense."

After expressing his agreement, Bill Gates added:
"But now we need to consider one thing, which is how to achieve personal success?"
Now that we have the funds, what about the product?

When he asked the question, Bill Gates frowned.

Yes, operating systems are no longer viable, so what kind of products should they release?

(End of this chapter)