Reborn since 1993

Chapter 522 Stargazing 2.0
"I am indeed a little surprised. I didn't expect that the richest man would come here in person!"

Li Dongling regained his composure and responded with a smile. It seems that this is indeed a small-scale project that can cause Microsoft to lose more than 10 billion US dollars. Bill Gates is really obsessed with game consoles!
Bill Gates traveled light this time, bringing only Ed Fleiss, a few assistants and bodyguards. It was obvious that the trip was very rushed.

After welcoming him into the villa, Li Dongling and Bill Gates looked at each other. Yao Luoying, Zhou Hualiang, Larson and others were also looking at Bill Gates.

"Li, you are a genius. I never thought that we would meet in this way and in this place!"

As soon as Bill Gates sat down, he had an attitude of taking the initiative. Of course, this has something to do with Microsoft's current strength and the fact that this is America. As long as it is in America, it is Microsoft's territory!
Before coming here, Bill Gates had already obtained the information about Li Dongling and Dongling Hi-Tech over the years. To be honest, after reading it, he couldn't help but be a little surprised.

The reason why Microsoft settled the case with the "small" company that sued Microsoft was not because it was afraid of Dongling Hi-Tech, but because it did not want to arouse public outrage in the computer hardware industry and be attacked by everyone, causing the Federal Department of Justice to intervene. Otherwise, Dongling Hi-Tech was like an ant to Microsoft, so how could it be afraid of anything!

There are many geniuses in America, and Bill Gates has also met many gifted people, but those geniuses all call Bill Gates a genius!

But after looking at Dongling Hi-Tech's experience over the years, Bill Gates had to admit that the person who manages Dongling Hi-Tech is definitely a genius. Dongling Hi-Tech has not made any wrong moves. This kind of management ability and sense of smell even makes Bill Gates a little shocked.

Bill Gates feels that even if Li Dongling is placed among the founders of American technology companies, whether they are from the younger or older generation, he is definitely worthy of the word genius!

Li Dongling looked at Bill Gates. Dongling Hi-Tech and Microsoft had a feud, but this was also the first time he met Bill Gates.

"It seems that Director Ed has conveyed Dongling Hi-Tech's proposal to Mr. Gates?"

Li Dongling did not reminisce about the past or mention old scores. That lawsuit was a disgrace to Microsoft. Could it be that he was trying to help Bill Gates recall it again?
Although the mainland media always show photos of Bill Gates with a smile and a kind face when reporting on him, people who have actually dealt with him know what kind of personality Bill Gates has.

Even someone like Steve Jobs, who is widely acknowledged to have a bad temper and is difficult to get along with, gets frustrated and swears when he meets Bill Gates. Do you really expect him to be a good guy? How can a good guy be the world's richest man for more than a decade and become the largest landlord in America?

Moreover, Bill Gates' trip this time was low-key and he came here in a hurry, obviously wanting to make a quick decision, and he didn't want to talk about his memoirs with Li Dongling.

"My coming here has proved everything. Microsoft is indeed interested in Dongling Hi-Tech's proposal!"

Bill Gates said with a smile, then he stopped smiling and looked straight at Li Dongling. Facing Bill Gates was completely different from facing Ed Fleiss.

"I want to know, Li, what part of your promise can you and Dongling Hi-Tech fulfill?"

"You know, for the cooperation you proposed, the price and risk Microsoft paid is much greater than imagined. It may even affect the existence of the alliance between Microsoft and Intel. If the computer project and the host project fail, do you know how serious the consequences will be?"

When Bill Gates finished speaking, his momentum had been completely raised. Ed Fries, Yao Luoying, Zhou Hualiang, Larson and others sitting beside him all felt the pressure.

Li Dongling faced the pressure from Bill Gates head-on. He knew that this was a test from Bill Gates, but his face remained calm. The so-called pressure was just an inner drama that he added to himself. He put pressure on himself, and when he removed the filter in his heart for someone and had nothing to ask of him, all he saw was an ordinary person.

Not to mention, the richest man in front of him in his previous life had all kinds of scandals, and the filter no longer existed. Naturally, Li Dongling did not feel any pressure. He even wanted to remind him to bring more bodyguards with him when he went out, and not to go out and get a cake thrown in his face. This was for the moderates. What if he ran into someone who did not follow martial ethics and threw something other than cake...

"I've told Director Ed that as long as Dongling Hi-Tech has promised its allies, it will definitely do it. Of course, the allies promised to Dongling Hi-Tech must also do it!"

Li Dongling and Bill Gates looked at each other directly, and then they smiled at each other.

"Microsoft is taking a huge risk by developing an operating system for Dongxin Semiconductor's MIPS architecture chips. Once Intel finds out, they will definitely be very dissatisfied!"

Bill Gates first pointed out Microsoft's difficulties, and then changed the subject, "But Microsoft is willing to support Dongxin Semiconductor. However, the future of Dongxin Semiconductor's chip industry, whether good or bad, has nothing to do with Microsoft!"

Bill Gates made a disclaimer in advance. Microsoft can develop systems for Dongxin Semiconductor, but if Intel knew about it, it would definitely retaliate against Dongxin Semiconductor. If Dongxin is finished, it will be its own fault, not Microsoft's. "This is natural, but I also believe that there will definitely be other chip architectures in the future. No matter how domineering Intel is, it can't stop the development of the entire chip industry!" Li Dongling said.

Bill Gates glanced at Li Dongling and smiled without saying anything. He just reminded Li Dongling that he didn't care who would win or lose between Dongxin and Intel. Anyway, they had to use Microsoft's system no matter what!
"Lee, how confident are you about the computer project and the game console project?" Bill Gates asked the question he cared about most.

Li Dongling took a sip of water from the cup and said to Bill Gates, "There is an old saying in the inland area, God helps those who help themselves!

Dongling Hi-Tech is willing to cooperate with Microsoft and support Microsoft in the computer and game console projects, but Dongling Hi-Tech cannot predict how far Microsoft can go. "

Hearing this, Bill Gates lowered his head slightly and frowned, but then he heard Li Dongling continue to speak.

"For the computer project, the cooperation between the two parties is limited to the desktop computer project. If Microsoft agrees to cooperate, Dongling Hi-Tech will launch its own self-developed and self-produced computers, and key components such as chips and computer screens will be self-produced.

In the future, Dongling Hi-Tech can guarantee that within three years, the annual shipment of Dongling Hi-Tech's desktop computers will exceed 10 million units!"

Li Dongling shouted out the earth-shattering words calmly without blushing or beating his heart, which made Bill Gates, Ed Fleiss, Larson, Zhou Hualiang and others stunned. Even Yao Luoying, who didn't know the inside story, was hesitant to speak for a moment.

"Li, can you guarantee it?" Bill Gates asked impatiently.

Li Dongling nodded and said, "This point can be written into the contract of the cooperation agreement between the two parties.

However, as I just said, Dongling Hi-Tech can guarantee that we can do so and is willing to provide key components and OEM for Microsoft-branded computers. But if Microsoft launches a computer brand, how much sales it has will have nothing to do with Dongling Hi-Tech! "

Hearing this, Bill Gates was displeased and looked a little unhappy. On what basis? The same parts, products produced on the same assembly line, and computers labeled as Dongling Hi-Tech, but Li Dongling dared to pat his chest and say that the annual shipment volume would reach 10 million units within three years. But if it was Microsoft, he would not agree. Could it be that Microsoft is not as good as Dongling Hi-Tech?
"You don't need to worry about this, Li. Whether Microsoft will launch its own brand of computers is decided by the Microsoft board of directors. But if you do it, I hope you can abide by the agreement!"

Bill Gates said with a grunt, a bit of pride in his expression, and it was obvious that he was quite confident in the Microsoft brand.

Li Dongling smiled and nodded, signaling Zhou Hualiang to write it down and include it in the contract later.

Why does Li Dongling dare to brag? Within three years, the annual shipment volume of desktop computers launched by Dongling Hi-Tech will exceed 10 million units. Isn’t it because of the chain Internet cafe plan?
Within three years, it will not be a problem for the number of domestic and overseas Internet users to increase dozens of times. By then, Dongling Hi-Tech's computers can be sold to its own chain of Internet cafes. No matter how large the quantity is, they can handle it and there is no need to worry about not being able to sell them!

As for Microsoft, only God knows how many computers it can sell according to the configuration of computers provided by Dongling Hi-Tech to Internet cafes. Anyway, it is none of Dongling Hi-Tech's business. Did Dongling Hi-Tech deceive it? Did it force it to produce computers? It is something that both parties are willing to do, so can it be called a lie?

“As for the game console project, Dongling Hi-Tech will do its best to help Microsoft. I can guarantee that the console business of Bandai will be sold to Microsoft and Bandai’s game department will develop games for Microsoft’s game consoles.

Dongling Hi-Tech's department provides key components for game consoles to Microsoft's gaming department. In addition, Dongling Hi-Tech will also invest in some graphics card and other component companies for Microsoft's game console business!"

Li Dongling expressed enough sincerity to Bill Gates, "But the game console project is not Dongling Hi-Tech's strong point. Funding, design, publicity, game content, etc. still need Microsoft to do it by itself. Dongling Hi-Tech can only guarantee to do its best to support it!"

Hearing these "sincere" words, Bill Gates felt that with an ally like Dongling Hi-Tech, there was nothing more he could ask for.

"As long as Dongling Hi-Tech can do what you promised, Li, Dongling Hi-Tech will be Microsoft's best ally in the future!"

Bill Gates also spoke "sincerely", but only God knows what he and Li Dongling are planning in their hearts. How many of those who have been Microsoft's allies over the years have had a good ending? However, it seems that Dongling Hi-Tech has no intention of becoming Microsoft's staunch ally.

"Mr. Gates, in fact, in addition to the computer and game console projects, Dongling Hi-Tech has another project in the living room strategy and wants to cooperate with Microsoft!"

(End of this chapter)