Brad Smith imdiately bent slightly, smiling as he replied, "Of course, it’s my honor."
"Please believe that being my friend is definitely a good thing! You will receive my unwavering support! Well, let put it this way...
I promise that unless you want to leave, no one can shake your position at Microsoft, no one! Otherwise, there’s no need for Microsoft to exist! Feel free to spread the word, these are my exact words!" Qiao Yu said generously.
Next to him, Keke couldn’t help but want to laugh.
Indeed, a person’s temperant is unchangeable. In elentary school, Qiao Yu was buddy-buddy with classmates who paid him to help them with exams.
Back then, Qiao Yu made money from them and insisted on generously treating many classmates to spicy snacks, loudly announcing that it was the treat from those classmates who paid him for exams.
According to Qiao Yu, not only should these big clients feel they’ve gotten good value, but they should also gain ample emotional satisfaction.
Of course, this wasn’t to make business easier. After all, in school, Qiao Yu was running a monopoly.
The sole purpose was to ensure that next ti he nad a price, those wealthy patrons would feel embarrassed to haggle, and to get as many people as possible on his side.
This way, if the matter got out, most would stand by him and vouch, ensuring the teachers wouldn’t listen to just one side...
In Keke’s view, Mr. Smith now seed just like those wealthy patrons who sought Qiao Yu’s help with exams in elentary school.
Pretty good, taking a day off almost brought back all childhood feelings.
Dominating the neighborhood and secretly making money in school. Her childhood suddenly felt complete again.
But thinking this way, doesn’t it suggest that whether in childhood or now, so things are inherently connected? Everything seems to have materialized at this mont.
Turns out, even at the level of big-player negotiations, it’s not much different from kids playing house.
It’s just that people think more deeply about gains and losses, and treats have upgraded from spicy snacks to perhaps more lavish banquets.
As for Brad Smith being caught in this, it feels like a different sensation altogether. Now he’s stuck; wanting to turn back with money won’t work.
Though Qiao Yu says you can say whatever you want, the subtext is today’s conversation can’t possibly be kept confidential.
Very soon it will spread everywhere; it’s utterly impossible for him to remain uninvolved.
Even if he wants to, Microsoft’s shareholders will force him to change his mind. Of course, the bla upon return is inevitable.
Even Jesus couldn’t save him from this.
But Brad Smith doesn’t mind.
Honestly, after experiencing the taste of power, few are willing to give it up.
So what if people curse him? It’s perfect for making sweeping reforms within Microsoft.
He’s long been dissatisfied with so top execs supported by the board. Whatever he wants to do, they try every possible way to hold him back. Seize this chance to kick them out!
Many tis, that’s just how it is in this world. When you find sothing can’t be resisted, it’s better to enjoy it, savor the pleasure.
As for being cursed, maybe even hated by many...
Who’s able to satisfy everyone in this world? No matter what choice he makes, soone will curse him. Might as well focus on his own enjoynt.
Moreover, Brad Smith feels he’s standing firm this ti. If this is betrayal, first bla those people in the White House; they backstabbed everyone first...
With those people in the White House bearing the brunt, he’s fearless! Even if he’s cursed in the board eting, he can pull out an old man as an excuse.
Everyone wake up; the big boss is about to open up the dostic market, letting Huaxia companies compete. What’s the struggle for?
Looking at the current situation, the White House is getting chummy with Huaxia, who can defy their will and still live well?
That’s practically eting a ghost.
On one side is royal decree, on the other is hegemony. Once these two start hooking up, who can withstand the onslaught?
The saying goes, kneel early and you enjoy early; kneel late and you suffer early.
Thus, Brad Smith answered watertight.
"That’s fantastic! Trust , I can’t wait to announce this good news to many of my friends! Professor Qiao, when Satya Nadella tried to resist back then, I never really thought highly of him!
I kept trying to tell those people that Professor Qiao is a very powerful friend. We should cooperate instead of fight! But back then it was Satya Nadella in power.
He deceived the board, and although I was in the CEO position at the ti, most major shareholders only supported his opinions. My views weren’t valued.
Now I can finally interact with you according to my ideas. I believe this signifies the beginning of another glorious era for Microsoft!
And I think all tech companies should realize this; only by embracing more advanced productivity can we have a future. Otherwise, it’s self-destruction."
Hearing this, Qiao Yu laughed heartily, standing up and walking over to Brad Smith.
Seeing this, Brad Smith hurriedly stood up from the sofa, watching as Qiao Yu opened his arms and hugged him.
Well, this move was slightly miscalculated. Although from afar there’s not much sll, getting closer was slightly pungent.
However, it was no big deal, just a little sacrifice. Compared to the rewards of fulfilling a promise, this sacrifice was trivial.
"Mr. Smith, you are our friend! Too bad I learned this late..."
Upon finishing, Qiao Yu naturally let go of Brad Smith and turned to call out the door: "Old Zheng, Old Zheng..."
Within ten seconds, Zheng Xiweng appeared, standing at the doorway.
"Academician Qiao, what’s up?" Always proper and formal with outsiders around, Zheng Xiweng asked.
"Tonight I want to treat Mr. Smith at Class A Restaurant, book the best private room for ! Trust , Mr. Smith is one of the best foreign friends in Huaxia’s new era!
So it’d be great to invite so folks along. See if Director Tian and Elder Yuan have ti to join us for a al, and also call my mom!
See who among those invited for the conference is still in Huaxia and planning to negotiate with the Quantum Alliance, invite them to welco Mr. Smith too!"
Qiao Yu, full of cheer, spoke to Zheng Xiweng at the door.
Zheng Xiweng glanced at Brad Smith, imdiately replied, "Okay, I’ll arrange it right away. How about I invite so leaders from the comrce departnt to join as well?"
"Sure, but rember, it has to be the best private room!" Qiao Yu emphasized again.
Truthfully, Qiao Yu thought all private rooms at Class A Restaurant were similar. Emphasizing it explicitly made people feel better, focusing on maximizing emotional value first.
It was also a tacit understanding between them, first spreading Microsoft’s attitude everywhere.
Look, now surrendering can still be rewarding, later surrendering might just avoid losing half. Not surrendering? Well, the future is uncertain.
A thousand gold for bones...
After Qiao Yu finished posturing, Brad Smith also tily excused himself.
Qiao Yu’s words had reached this level, surely he would stay a while longer in Huaxia.
After all, today’s discussions were oral promises; what follows and specifics depend on negotiations with the Quantum Simulation Computing Alliance.
Brad Smith clearly understood, after tonight’s dinner, if he doesn’t get all contracts signed, he won’t have a good ti.
Thus, in the afternoon, he must contact West University Headquarters to prepare the ground, clarify things to those shareholders...
As for now being early morning at West University Headquarters?
That’s not important...
Who’s justified in sleeping at such tis?
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