Reborn to be rich

Chapter 218 Jobs

Zhang Guodong took his family to a neighboring ranch as a guest. The ranch owner warmly entertained them and asked his little granddaughter to take Zhang Haoxuan and Zhang Ruoxi to play in her small zoo. The children couldn’t understand but they played very well. Zhang Guodong and others People followed the rancher and listened to his introduction of his ranch and house. Everyone came to the rancher's back garden to enjoy the flowers. The party will be held here tonight.

"Brother! That foreigner is really impolite. He took us to boast about everything in their house." Zhang Xiaoyue had the best English in the house besides Zhang Guodong, and she could understand the words of the rancher.

"This is the difference between Chinese and Western cultures! People in country M like to show their good things to others, while people in China are used to being modest. People in the western world have been on the road to capitalism for hundreds of years, and they are much more independent than us. Neighbors The relationship with the family is also relatively weak, they will often hold such parties, everyone takes something, it is lively!" Zhang Guodong said to Zhang Xiaoyue.

Zhang Guodong's family is still very curious about the life of a real farmer in Country M. They went to the ranch to see all the animals. Make your own furniture.

In the evening, the rancher came back, and he bought back the things he had queued up from a small town in the distance, followed by several small cars, all of which were owners of nearby farms and ranches.

For the first time, Zhang Chenglin and Hu Yue'e experienced the way of life of the people of country M. They were enthusiastic and unrestrained, but they were often haggling. After nine o'clock in the evening, Xiao Qianqian was already dozing off in Ouyang Xinlan's arms, and everyone drove back Home, Zhang Guodong asked everyone how they felt on the way home.

"I think this kind of life is very good. Everyone lives happily every day. Such a small ranch is enough for a family of more than ten people to live on. It raises 1000 cows every year, and it is easy to buy a luxury car and helicopter for the family!"

Zhang Xiaoyue is very yearning for the life here. Just now she sang a few Chinese songs in the queue, which was loved by everyone.

"I still feel that our village is good! These days I always feel uneasy. The beef, fruit, and wine I eat tonight are free! The average family can't afford it!" Hu Yue'e said with some resistance.

Zhang Xiaoyue turned her head and ignored her mother, the two of them have always been like this, and everyone kept silent, they knew that Zhang Guodong must have a reason for taking them to the party.

"Nowadays, many people in China believe that the Western world is a paradise. They think this kind of life is free and enthusiastic. In recent years, the Christmas atmosphere in Chang'an has become more and more intense. Many young people think that celebrating foreigners' festivals is a fashion." Zhang Guodong said Everyone here is deep in thought. Everyone knows that Zhang Guodong is a person with a strong sense of national pride. He has never celebrated Western festivals, and has always prevented Western festivals from spreading to Zhangjialing Village.

"But is country m really a paradise? Look at those ordinary people who are running around for a living. Maybe they will be replaced by others if they are a little careless. If you don't have a job here, you will know what hell is."

Zhang Guodong had heard the stories of homeless people in country M in his previous life. They lost their jobs and could only rely on the food distributed by the government every day. But without money, they couldn’t pay the rent, so they could only sleep on the road. To the people of Hua country, this was simply unbelievable. unbelievable.

Back at the ranch, Zhang Guodong's family lived a leisurely life in Country M. Here, everyone can stop thinking about work and relax wholeheartedly.

After staying in the ranch for a month, Zhang Guodong and his family finally left Montana. With a professional travel guide, everyone easily visited the famous scenic spots in country M, and before they knew it, it had already entered August.

More than three months of life in Country M has made everyone familiar with this place. Zhang Chenglin and Hu Yue'e have also begun to learn some simple spoken English. Every day when there is nothing to do, let the service entourage communicate with them in English. She is required to learn English grammar, and sometimes little Sissy will learn from her brother.

Charlie called again that day, saying that Apple Jobs wanted to meet him. Jobs had been in contact with Charlie since Zhang Guodong came to the United States, hoping to cooperate with Zhang Guodong on the phone. Zhang Guodong never agreed. He knew that Jobs wanted Simon. A patented technology, but how can Zhang Guodong give it up easily.

At this time, there are still 3 years before the Apple 6G mobile phone will come out. The Simon Group Practitioner 1 mobile phone prototype has been successfully developed. Now the Simon Group has produced hundreds of mobile phone software, and it is only waiting for the system to be perfected to start global sales.

This time Charlie called Zhang Guodong to consider meeting the Apple founder.Simon Corporation cooperates closely with Apple Corporation in country m, and both parties have signed a sharing contract for many patents. For the sake of long-term planning, Zhang Guodong still intends to listen to the other party's ideas.

When he arrived in New York, he would naturally go to see Wall Street. Zhang Guodong handed over his family to Ai Ni, and he took the car Charlie had prepared for him early in the morning and went to a private club, which was Jobs' property.

The meeting place was a golf course, and Zhang Guodong saw Jobs, the legendary Apple company, sitting in the lounge waiting for him.

Jobs first told Zhang Guodong about the development history of his Apple company, as if he was recalling his past, Zhang Guodong listened quietly, he knew that the other party wanted to bring him into mobile phone software development.

The two chatted for more than an hour, and Zhang Guodong was always able to divert the topic just right. Finally, Jobs stopped hiding and expressed his thoughts.

"Zhang, you are only in your 30s this year, and you have already done things that most people can't do. There are not many people in Huaguo, but you are one. Since you acquired various software four years ago, the key I have noticed you since the beginning of technology, and I hope we can have a sincere talk."

Jobs needs some key technical patents, and these things need to pay a price. If he does not get the right to use the patents, the company's new mobile phones will be very passive, and a large part of his profits will be handed over to Simon. Now Simon The influence in country m is much greater than that of apple.

"Mr. Steve, you are also someone I respect! I know that Apple is going to move from tablet computer research and development to mobile phone research and development recently. Many of your technologies are indeed very good. I am also looking forward to the launch of Apple mobile phones. Here I get the right to use the patent, but what can I get, the transaction must be of equal value to both parties, what do you think!" Zhang Guodong said.

"You are right! We are actually very similar in some respects. I hope to buy a few patents from Simon, which can give you a part of Apple shares. Since you know that we are developing a new Apple mobile phone, you must also know The superiority of our mobile phone, this will be a new mobile phone that will shock the world, it will not only have a clearer camera function, but also the system operation response speed will surpass all mobile phones in the market, I think we can cooperate.” Jobs said to Zhang Guodong arrive.

In 2001, there were many versions of camera phones, and Jobs added too many technologies beyond the times for Apple mobile phones, which made Apple all the rage all over the world.

"I think if it is something that is beneficial to both of us, I will not refuse. Simon also plans to develop mobile phone research and development. We will have many opportunities for cooperation. I don't know what technology you need from Simon, Mr. Steve." Zhang Guodong Asked.

When Jobs recruited, a young beauty took a folder. Jobs opened the folder and handed a statistical sheet to Zhang Guodong. Without these patent positions, the company will directly become a second-rate software development company.

"Mr. Steve, I want to confirm that you are serious? Apple's current market value is only about 60 billion, while Simon's valuation is more than 210 billion. Do you think Apple has the strength to swallow Simon?" Zhang Guodong didn't know that Jobs was too Overconfident, I still can't see my strength clearly. Although Apple stock has been very hot in recent years, since the burst of the Internet bubble in the world last year, people are no longer rushing to buy technology stocks recklessly. Apple is now just developing The ipod is released, and it does not have the same status as later generations in country m.

"No, Zhang! I think you can know the future value of Apple. Although the current valuation of Apple is not as good as that of Simon, the future must belong to Apple, and Simon's focus is on real estate and agricultural and animal husbandry products." Jobs said affirmatively.

Zhang Guodong knew that Jobs knew that Simon had invested a lot in mobile phone research, otherwise he would not have bought so many technology company patents all at once, but he believed that Apple was at the forefront of the world in terms of software, information, chip research and development, and Simon took away the patents that originally belonged to Apple, which was just a stumbling block. To be able to meet Zhang Guodong, Jobs actually wanted to meet this young man with a unique vision, but Simon didn't hold much weight in his heart. .

"It is completely impossible to buy out the patent. In the past, we would cooperate in other ways. I am very optimistic about Apple's shares. I want to know how much shares you can give me at most."

As the founder of Apple, Jobs holds the most shares in Apple, and the No.2 share holder is Warren Buffett, the "stock god". They are all in decline. Jobs and other major shareholders of Apple have to increase their shares. Now they have the most stocks in their hands, and the impact of the technology stock bubble does not know when it will end.

"According to what you said, if you just give Apple the right to use these patents, then I can decide to give you 1.3% of the shares. If you want more, I can give you up to 4.2% of the shares at the market price." Jobs Speaking of.

The superficial blessing of some patents that Jobs needs is more than one billion US dollars. The value of Zhang Guodong’s patent use rights to the other party is more than 1 million. Apple’s current market price is only 60 billion, and 1% of the shares for more than 1.3 million is still a collection. The construction of the Textile City is on the right track. The research and development of Simon's mobile phone has entered the final stage. Some important patents that can be bought by future generations have basically been won. His future funds will be developed in high-quality stocks, industries, and high-tech research and development. Now he has become Apple's major shareholders are beneficial to the future development of Simon.

"No, 4.2% is too little. I can let Apple use these patents of Simon for free, but my shares must reach more than 10%. I can become one of Apple's best shareholders, can't I?" Zhang Guodong proposed with a smile.

Jobs sat on the sidelines and remained silent. He could not refuse the conditions offered by Zhang Guodong. Now Apple is not as good as it seems on the surface. In the future, it will maintain the follow-up research and development of the company's software applications. With the advent of the technology stock bubble, he has made every effort to ensure that the stock price will not fall rapidly in the future. If Zhang Guodong is willing to buy 10% of the shares, he will have 6 million more funds in his hand after discussing with several major shareholders. It is very important for Apple now.

"I need to discuss this with other shareholders. It may be possible for you to obtain Apple shares, but it is impossible to obtain Apple's decision-making power. Even if Simon Corporation opens all its patents to Apple, Apple may prepare another round of financing next year. By then you If there is no capital replenishment, the stock will also be diluted, which I think I must tell you."

Jobs was obviously willing to let Zhang Guodong take a stake. Simon has made great achievements in electronic research and development, so it can be regarded as a peer with Apple, and Zhang Guodong can be regarded as his good partner.

"I think we'll be great partners, it's almost time for lunch, I've heard the food in New York is pretty good..."

Zhang Guodong and Jobs chatted very well. It is not necessary for Zhang Guodong to say about the market price of Apple’s future generations. It is the world’s dominant mobile phone market. The market price is worth trillions. Now is the best time for Zhang Guodong to start.

If it were placed after 2007, it would be very difficult for Zhang Guodong to own 10% of the shares, not to mention 2%. Now that Simon company exists, Apple’s position in the world will definitely decline in the future, so Zhang Guodong gave Apple such a Multi-patent free and practical efforts, so that the two companies will have more opportunities for cooperation in the future.

A week later, Apple’s shareholding changed greatly. Everyone found that the third largest shareholding group had become “Simon Corporation”, and the two high-tech companies launched a new cooperation. Jobs started to work on Apple even after announcing the new shareholder change. The research and development of mobile phones, from tablet to mobile phone, this step is not so easy.

At the end of August, Zhang Guodong asked Charlie to increase the construction of the "Chinese culture training school" in country m, and at the same time organized outstanding foreign students to work as part-time teachers here. Sometimes the "Chinese culture training school" also part-time recommended to major technology companies in country m Talent, which makes the "Chinese culture training school" has been valued by many people from the very beginning. Some young people who are optimistic about the future of Huaguo are willing to train and learn language here, and they may be recommended by the person in charge here. What about the company!
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