Internet moguls are being held hostage by the entertainment system!

Chapter 384 The matter is settled, return home.

"Show, after discussion, we feel that OpenAI should still exist as a non-profit company."

Seeing the resolute expressions on Sam and Ilya's faces, Chen Xiu nodded in understanding.

"So, you don't agree with the cooperation plan I proposed?"

"No, we are very interested in this."

Sam gave a completely opposite answer, and Ilya, who was standing next to him, also showed an expression of approval.

Seeing the two conflicting reactions, Chen Xiu asked in confusion, "You might need to explain the situation more clearly."

"OK, no problem."

Sam took a sip of coffee, exchanged a glance with Ilya, and then began their joint explanation.

Ilya said, "Based on your suggestion yesterday, we've concluded that by establishing a new company, OpenAI will transform from a non-profit company into a hybrid 'non-profit + for-profit' company, right?"

"That's what it means."

Sam: "We had a meeting with the other founders for an entire night and came to the conclusion that we cannot change the original intention of OpenAI. The main purpose of this company is to develop safely and benefit mankind."

Ilya: "But we respect the objective facts. The company does need more talent and funding to develop better. This is the correct business logic. So we hope that the non-profit OpenAI will act as the brain of the company, and the for-profit OpenAI LP company you suggested will act as the limbs, responsible for commercial financing."

Sam: "The premise of this cooperation is that the for-profit LP company must become a subsidiary of OpenAI Inc. (a non-profit company). The two companies can have a 49% and 51% shareholding in OpenAI, but the shareholding of the parent company of the lnc will not be diluted in later financing rounds, and the board of directors of the lnc is also the final decision-maker of OpenAI LP."

Ilya: "We recognize the relationship between investment and return, so when discussing profit value, we set this number at 100 times. If your initial investment yields a profit of more than 100 times in the future, the excess portion needs to flow back to the non-profit parent organization."

Listening to their rapid-fire chatter, Chen Xiu remained silent for a moment before tactically picking up his coffee.

Take a small sip, and sort out your thoughts.

Meeting their earnest gazes, Chen Xiu said, "Can I simply understand the cooperation method you mentioned as follows: the for-profit company I invest in and establish will exist as a subsidiary of Open AI, responsible for raising funds in the later stages, while being managed by the parent company."

"Yes, but you can still earn 100 times the profit, as long as Open AI can bring such high returns in the future."

"May I ask what your respective shareholding percentages are in OpenAI?"

"We don't have any shares!"

Sam said with full confidence.

Seeing Chen Xiu's undisguised surprise, he continued, "Neither now nor in the future will I hold any shares in OpenAI. I do this job simply because I'm passionate about it." (Sam Altman's original words at the hearing)

"..."

Chen Xiu remained silent, staring at Sam, who had a completely open and honest expression, for a long time.

"Are you an idealist?"

"That word is too heavy. I prefer to call myself a dreamer."

“Show, it’s not just you. We also need to be managed by the board of directors. If the board makes a decision, even Sam and I will need to leave OpenAI.”

Ilya stated that their conditions were not unfounded.

But hearing these words from his mouth, especially in front of Sam Altman, Chen Xiu inexplicably felt a touch of dark humor...

Seeing that the two had nothing more to say to each other, Chen Xiu began to weigh their options in her mind.

In terms of return on investment alone, 100 times is not low, and Open AI will definitely be able to create such value in the future.

Investment in the internet sector is nearing its end; there is no longer any room for investment in any of its various sub-sectors.

The direction of the next stage is still unclear, but AI is at least the possibility that can be seen at present.

It is precisely because the development of AI is inseparable from chip computing power that Nvidia was able to surge in that year, so AI is the starting point for the future.

Even this future doesn't need to be too far off. Just wait until next year when Microsoft notices them and offers to invest, and Chen Xiu's shares will start to appreciate in value.

The remaining requirement is to accept board management...

He couldn't stay here for long anyway; company management is something that needs to be delegated to others, so there was nothing to resist.

After considering the matter, Chen Xiu looked up at the two people opposite her and said, "I have no objections for now. As for the specific terms of cooperation and the scale of investment, I would like to see your company before making a decision."

"Of course!"
Sam and Ilya exchanged smiles and stood up to shake hands with Chen Xiu.

The three of them had lunch together and then made arrangements to depart for Silicon Valley the next day to investigate Open AI.

After the meal, Chen Xiu went upstairs to tell Tian Xinwei that her return to China would be postponed again, and asked her if she wanted to go back to China first.

The answer I received was: "I just finished filming a movie and I'm taking a break. I'm on summer vacation from university now, why would I go back?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiu had no choice but to take her to California for a week-long inspection tour, during which they also visited Hollywood.

After the inspection, Chen Xiu invested a total of 2 million US dollars to establish OpenAI LP as a for-profit subsidiary, in cooperation with its parent company, OpenAI Inc.

The terms of the cooperation, as Sam and Ilya stated, stipulate that he will not participate in company management, but will only be responsible for external financing negotiations, and can withdraw at any time when new investors are found in the future.

Simply put, Chen Xiu does not own OpenAI, but he can make profits through the company, with a maximum of 200 billion US dollars.

Since he doesn't own the company, there's naturally no way anyone or organization could force him to hand it over...

The rights and responsibilities are equal, which is very reasonable.

……

In late August, after spending nearly a month in the United States and handling all her affairs, Chen Xiu finally returned to China after receiving news that "The Xuanwu Gate Incident" had passed censorship. After going through a series of procedures and security checks, she successfully arrived at the parking lot of Beijing Capital International Airport.

While Luo Shikan went to get the car, Chen Xiugang took a deep breath and felt something press against his back, followed by Tian Xinwei's voice.

"Boss, are we about to part ways?"

"Yeah, you'll be starting school soon too, right?"

"Tsk, this conversation sounds a bit wicked."

"...This shows that you have a very strong ability to make associations."

After spending almost half a month together, Chen Xiu and Tian Xinwei have developed a way of communicating that they both enjoy: teasing each other!

The two stood close together, one in front of the other, wearing masks, hats, and sunglasses. Since they had just returned from abroad and their whereabouts in China were unknown, they didn't need to worry about being photographed without their consent.

Holding Chen Xiu by the back, Tian Xinwei asked again, "If I want to come see you in the future, should I just call you?"

"I might not have time to answer the phone, sending a WeChat message would be better."

"You're worried about getting caught, aren't you!"

"The car is here."

With two beeps, Luo Shikan stopped the car in front of the two men.

Chen Xiu patted Tian Xinwei and said, "You probably haven't bought a house yet, have you?"

"I don't have any money! I've always stayed in dormitories since I came to Beijing."

"Then I'll take you back to your dorm first. When you have money, you can buy your own house."

"I thought you were planning to keep a mistress hidden away!"

Tian Xinwei can respond to anything, and her driving skills are so good that even Chen Xiu feels a little inferior.

After getting in the car, Tian Xinwei took off her mask and sunglasses and started chattering away the whole way.

Considering Luo Shikan in the driver's seat, she leaned close to Chen Xiu's ear, blew on his breath, and said some suggestive things.

"Boss, I brought back the entire Victoria's Secret collection! Whew~"

"Since we just got back, why don't we go to a hotel and find a room to continue the meeting?"

"If I go back to Shanghai, will you forget about me very quickly?"

"..."

Chen Xiu remained unmoved as she continued her rambling.

When the car stopped in front of the artist dormitory building of Datang Film and Television, and she realized that she was really leaving, Tian Xinwei became quiet and didn't say a word.

Seeing this proud, fiery, and willful Sichuan-Chongqing tyrant suddenly show a reluctant expression, Chen Xiu also took her hand.

"You'll be a senior next year, so you won't have to go to school as much. The company will arrange more work for you then, and you can even go on variety shows..."

"What if I don't want to work and just want to stay by your side?"

"That sounds like you're love-struck."

"Hmm~, that's true. I'll go back and practice handstands to clear out the idiocy that's been going down my head all this time."

Tian Xinwei pouted, her feelings complicated. She wanted to say something more, but then she saw Chen Xiu's face looming in front of her, and then she felt a wet sensation on her lips.

As was his habit, Xiao Tian put his hand on Chen Xiu's neck, and was about to take things a step further.

The next moment, I felt my breathing become easy again.

"Alright, go back now! I don't like being disturbed when I'm working. I'll reply when I see the message. If I don't reply in time, don't overthink it."

"I won't!"

Tian Xinwei raised her fist, pursed her lips, and pulled up her mask.

After saying goodbye to Chen Xiu, she jumped out of the car, picked up her luggage, and strode into the company dormitory building.

Watching Xiaotian's stubborn yet petite figure disappear, Chen Xiu gave Luo Shikan the instruction to go to the company, then leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes to rest.

A few minutes later, the constant beeping of her phone woke Chen Xiu up again.

Upon picking it up, I was greeted by a barrage of messages from Tian Xinwei.

"You scumbag boss, I'm already at the dorm. I'm going to start catching up on sleep right away, so you don't have to worry."

"Oh right! I remember you're from Shanghai, and you go home every year for the Spring Festival."

"If I don't go home for Chinese New Year this year, will I still be able to see you in Shanghai?"
"I'll count to three. If you don't say anything, I'll take that as a yes. 1, 2, 3!"

"(Happy Cooperation Emoji Pack)"

Seeing the funny message Tian Xinwei sent, Chen Xiu smiled and thought for a moment before replying to her as she had just said.

"OK! See you then."

(Going to bed, making an OK emoji)

(End of this chapter)