You call this entrepreneurship?

Chapter 524

"What's going on?" Chen Yuanzong's voice broke with nervousness. "How come it's free? Who told you that?!"

Liu Wei took out an English newspaper and handed it over. "This is a fax I just received. This is what the vice president of Google said during an interview with a reporter."

Chen Yuanzong snatched the newspaper from the other person's hand and glanced at it hurriedly, but he couldn't understand the English on it, so he could only stare blankly.

"This, this, this..." Chen Yuanzong was so anxious that his face was covered with sweat. For a moment, his brain froze and he stared at the newspaper in a daze.

Liu Wei said gently, "Mr. Chen, don't be anxious. Let's discuss this matter slowly. Anxiety won't solve the problem."

"This matter is not only related to you, but also to our interests."

Chen Yuanzong came back to his senses at this time. Yes, he was not the only one who was unlucky in this matter, Juren Network was also involved.

They are still the majority shareholder with 75% of the shares, and this incident hurts them the most.

Now that the sky has collapsed and there is a tall person to hold it up, Chen Yuanzong's panic has dissipated a lot.

"Mr. Liu, how could this happen?" Chen Yuanzong asked anxiously, grabbing the newspaper. "Is Google crazy? If they give everyone free access, then they won't make any money?"

"How would I know that?" Liu Wei also looked helpless. "Who knows what those foreigners are thinking? Maybe Google has other considerations."

"Google is a search engine, and they have plenty of money. They think casual board games can help increase user stickiness."

"Then what should we do?" Chen Yuanzong asked anxiously, "They don't lack money, but we do! He's doing it for free, but we're left starving?"

"Boss Liu, please think of a solution!"

If the game is completely free, then the shares I hold will be worthless, and I haven't received the remaining money from Juren Network yet.

What should I do if JuRen Network feels that it has been taken advantage of and refuses to pay?
Moreover, he has high hopes for this game. He hopes that it will help him achieve financial freedom and live a carefree life in the second half of his life.

"Don't worry, we are the ones who are anxious." Liu Wei frowned, "We are trying to find a solution, you can go back and wait for news."

Seeing that Liu Wei was in a bad mood, Chen Yuanzong did not dare to say much, and the two parted with heavy hearts.

As soon as he turned around, Liu Wei showed a meaningful smile.

He was not afraid at all that Chen Yuanzong would verify "this news", and the newspaper he gave to Chen Yuanzong was also real.

Previously, when the people from Juren Network met with the vice president of Google, they specifically mentioned the idea of ​​using free games to attract users, but it was just a casual remark and was regarded as a backup plan.

Then, JuRen Network arranged for a reporter to interview the vice president of Google and specifically asked the reporter to raise the question of whether the game was free. The vice president of Google made a few perfunctory remarks, which were recorded by the reporter.

After a slight revision of the interview, a "real" news story came out.

Google will not refute this news because the cooperation is still in the early stages and many details of the cooperation have not been determined, and everything is unknown.

If you rush to deny it now, you may get slapped in the face, so as a mature corporate executive, it is basic quality to not make a clear statement to the outside world.

With Chen Yuanzong's ability, he couldn't find out any inside information.

All we have to do next is wait. Chen Yuanzong will definitely become impatient. As long as he really starts to get anxious, the rest of the things will be easier to talk about.

The assistant quickly brought a document to Liu Wei, "Mr. Liu, this is the list of YP Technology's technical backbones. Do you need me to contact them for you?"

Liu Wei took the information, glanced at it, and then pointed casually, "Please make an appointment for me with this CTO Fang Ziwei."

Fang Ziwei is not only the CTO but also the main programmer of "Online Texas Hold'em". He created the entire project and is a very key figure.

Moreover, he had followed Chen Yuanzong for the shortest time, no more than a year in total, and was poached from another company, so there was no question of his loyalty, making him the easiest person to win over.

"You can arrange for HR to talk to the other people. Salary, benefits, bonuses and everything else can be easily discussed. The key people must be won over." Liu Wei instructed carefully.

As long as all the backbones of YP Technology are brought over, Chen Yuanzong will be alone and unable to make any waves even if he wants to do anything.

"Let's find a western restaurant and meet this CTO!"

……

Chen Yuanzong's hair has almost turned white due to worry in recent days, and he has been unable to sleep well due to anxiety.

Ever since Liu Wei told him the bad news, he felt like the sky was falling.

It's not that he didn't doubt Liu Wei's words. That day he took the newspaper and found someone who knew English to translate the news for him word by word.

In addition, Chen Yuanzong also specially found relatives of the same clan in the United States to verify the authenticity of the newspaper.

Finally, after collecting the information, he found that what Liu Wei said was true, and Google might really make "Online Texas Hold'em" free. The media judged that this was related to the "Gambling Prohibition Act", and Google evaluated the possible legal risks and chose a safe operation plan.

At the same time, Google is carefully observing and evaluating market reactions. In order to create a good user experience, they will not rashly use radical money-making operations.

Therefore, the free operation period of "Online Texas Hold'em" will be very long, at least three to five years.

Chen Yuanzong's heart finally settled down.

Three to five years... by then the day lily will be old.

The most important thing is that the gambling agreement he signed with Juren Network requires a period of three years.

If he fails to make a profit within three years, he will lose the remaining 25%, and there are some additional penalty clauses. Basically, his entire fortune will be at stake.

Chen Yuanzong really can't afford to lose, but the current situation is too bad.

Just when Chen Yuanzong was feeling hopeless, he heard some even worse news.

People from JuRen Network are constantly contacting employees of YP Technology, who have been with them for many years.

Although they have been with me for a long time, when it comes to loyalty and affection, there is definitely not much.

I have given them a lot of money over the years. If JuRen Network is willing to invest, these employees will immediately rebel.

But these people are not important, what is important is CTO Fang Ziwei.

After hearing that Liu Wei met Fang Ziwei, Chen Yuanzong suddenly became nervous because Fang Ziwei was different from others.

He knows too much.

Chen Yuanzong immediately called Fang Ziwei over and looked at him with a fake smile, "I heard that Mr. Liu from Juren Network invited you to dinner?"

Fang Ziwei quickly explained, "We were just having a simple meal. I didn't say anything to him."

"Hey, why are you so nervous?" Chen Yuanzong waved his hand. "I know that Mr. Liu loves talents. Recently, Juren Network has invited our employees to dinner many times."

Fang Ziwei hesitated for a moment, "I know about this, but Juren Network is the company's major shareholder after all. They said they want to organize a team building and invite the brothers to dinner. It's hard to refuse."

"But the brothers still know their limits, don't worry, Boss Chen."

"Why should I worry? They are just workers, working for a salary, not selling their lives to me." Chen Yuanzong said lightly, "But you are different."

Fang Ziwei was a little embarrassed. Chen Yuanzong had promised to give him dividends, and he was considered a small shareholder.

But the situation is different now. The major shareholders have changed. Chen Yuanzong will be kicked out soon, and the conditions agreed before may not count.

Chen Yuanzong said slowly: "In fact, you already know very well what our company does, right?"

Fang Ziwei was stunned.

"I think you know what crime it is to open an online casino and how many years of sentence it will cost, right?" Chen Yuanzong asked back.

Fang Ziwei seemed to be struck by lightning, and stood there in a daze, "Mr. Chen..."

"Don't say you don't know." Chen Yuanzong smiled slightly, "The Texas Hold'em we created for Facebook can be said to be skirting the line, but you also created a shadow website, which is a full-fledged online casino."

Fang Ziwei's face turned pale, and he quickly explained: "Mr. Chen, you asked me to do this, I'm just an employee..."

"Don't be so quick to deny it." Chen Yuanzong sneered, "If you say you don't know, will the police believe you?"

Fang Ziwei was stunned, opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a word for a long time.

"I will tell the police that you are an accomplice and a key technical figure. You will definitely be sentenced to prison." Chen Yuanzong said quietly, "You are a CTO with an annual salary of one million and a bright future. If you go to jail, your life will be ruined, right?"

"But this is just a hypothesis. As long as I am fine, you will be safe too. We are tied together and neither of us can escape."

"Mr. Chen, I..." Fang Ziwei's face turned pale.

"Don't worry, as long as you listen to me honestly, I promise that this matter will be known to heaven and earth, you and me, and no one else will know." Chen Yuanzong smiled, "Watch your mouth, what to say, what not to say, what to do, and what not to do, you have to weigh it clearly."

Fang Ziwei nodded with a look of despair, "Don't worry, Mr. Chen, I know my limits."

"I know you are a smart person, I trust you." Chen Yuanzong changed the subject, "Why did Liu Wei look for you?"

(End of this chapter)