Xiao Wenjing was slowly sipping coffee on the side, and at the same time, the old and the young were discussing the boring technical prospects, and felt strange in their hearts.

Xia Yu seems to know too much, where did he learn this?

On the other side, Xia Yu and Rubin were really happy to communicate.

Being able to deal with the smartest and most creative people was originally one of the reasons why he chose to invest in his previous life!

Even if he understands more about how much disruption smartphones will bring to the entire industry and even the entire society because of his reborn memory, he can still feel a lot of novelty and fun in this confrontation.

Of course, he did not forget the purpose of the trip. After more than an hour of communication, I believe that Rubin's perception of himself should be much better, and it is time to get down to business.

"Mr. Rubin, as you said, I believe that Android will be able to shock those pedantic operators and mobile phone giants, perhaps, you should need more funds to continue the follow-up development and promotion of Android? You know, I am still a partner in a venture capital firm......"

"Oh, I remember, you want to invest in Android?"

"Yes, I'm actually a fan of Android and can't wait to see it come out soon! ”

Rubin, who had just woken up from the frenzied discussion and imagination, had a strange expression at this time, and he was silent for a while before he spoke: "I'm sorry, with all due respect, we may not need a new venture capital investment ......"

Xia Yu felt a "chuckle" in his heart, and tried his best to hold back the vibration in his heart.

At this time, Rubin should not have met with Page yet, and the acquisition was completed seven months later!

Is it because of my own intervention, which leads to the butterfly effect, and they have already been contacted? Or is my memory incomplete?

He was a little unwilling, and reluctantly calmed down and asked, "Mr. Rubin, can I know why? We are sincere. Don't you want to hear about our investment plans, we're sure to bring a lot to Android!"

Rubin was a little embarrassed, and then said calmly: "No, Mr. Xia Yu, I think we can become friends, and we will always maintain communication in the future." It's just that Android companies may need technical and industrial support opportunities, and you know how complex it is to develop a stand-alone intelligent system!"

So that's it!

To put it bluntly, it's still Bluestar Ventures or your own strength is not recognized! If it's a venture capital like Sequoia Ventures or KPCB, I'm afraid you'll agree!

Although still unwilling. But Xia Yu could understand Rubin's thoughts.

From the perspective of technology and talent, as well as the market, it was indeed a good decision for him to choose the later Google. Because the development of the Android system is really not a simple matter, even if the idea is completely correct, there are too many difficulties to overcome and solve.

In fact, Google often buys companies just to test a new technology or hire talented engineers, but shelves them because of a lack of a clear course of action. But they treat Android much better!

Page assigned him a special supervisor to ensure that Rubin had access to any resources he wanted at any time, spent tens of millions of dollars on software licenses during the testing period, and even personally participated in some negotiations. In addition, they can keep the period code separately, which is rare to be authorized to recruit talent......

But even so, it took Rubin and his team three years to complete the system!

Although there were a few detours in the middle. But it also proved to be too difficult.

Even if Apple's iOS system was born from its own computer system, it took two years to take shape!

Rubin is certainly aware of the difficulties, so it's understandable to prefer an investor with more resources.

So Xia Yu didn't continue to insist.

After Rubin left. As he became silent, he kept tapping his fingers on the coffee cup he had finished.

Xiao Wenjing could probably understand him, and asked in a low voice, "Xia Yu, don't do this!

"I don't know. ”

Xia Yu stopped. Leaning on the table, he said in a low voice: "I don't know who else is doing such work at this time." Android is not a simple Linux-based open source lite version, but a complex system engineering. Even if I know which features and directions are better. But I don't know who can make the underlying architecture......"

Xiao Wenjing still felt that Xia Yu was a bit of a bull, and asked: "You don't know, it doesn't mean that there isn't! Even if this Android company is really so important, it sounds like it's just starting preliminary research! Can we find another one, or simply find a way to poach people from their company......"

Digging people?

This idea can be tried.

Although Rubin said that he has a team of dozens of people, the core of a project is only three or five people, if you can dig out to support him to set up a new company, and then give him full support, there is really a glimmer of possibility.

Xiao Wenjing saw that Xia Yu didn't speak, and continued: "Moreover, I feel that Rubin misunderstood what you meant, or that you are too eager! If you are so optimistic about the Android company, it will simply be regarded as an investment, and even spend less money and occupy less shares, and if you don't intervene in the company's business and management, he will not directly decide it!"

yes, that's a bit self-defeating!

Originally, I used professional knowledge and foresight to get close to him in order to gain favor, but now that I think about it, it seems to be really a bit aggressive.

And Xia Yu suddenly realized a problem.

Before he came, his idea was that if he could buy Android, he would say that he would take it for nothing.

But now think about it, if I can buy Android now, can I guarantee that it will grow to the glory of future generations with my support and future memory guidance?

It may be possible in terms of product form, but it may not be possible in terms of market influence.

At least one thing, if you make your own mobile phone, then other mobile phone manufacturers will definitely not use Android so unscrupulously, even if they are open to them.

Moreover, what he envies and likes is the closed operating system of iOS, which is the only way to create an ultimate experience and a complete value system.

And what about Google?

It doesn't plan to make money on the Android system at all, but with its penetration and influence, apply it to more device vendors, and then rely on its accompanying search, email, maps and other businesses to make a profit!

"You're right! I'm thinking too much!"

Xia Yu raised his head and said to Xiao Wenjing: "Although I am very optimistic about it, the Android system is not suitable for the future Tianxing mobile phone!

"Alas. I still don't know what you think! No matter what, you can figure it out yourself. Shall we ask him out again to talk?"

"Call him again in the evening and see you tomorrow. Actually, there's still a little bit I haven't figured out...... What are we going to eat in the evening?"

Xiao Wenjing likes to listen to this the most, and took out her mobile phone and said, "I'll have someone check it and send me a text message!

……

Rubin, on the other hand, didn't take the conversation to heart.

In fact, some of the ideas that Xia Yu put forward intentionally or unintentionally were really not expected by his team, although there were not many, but some could be written down and tried slowly.

But if you want Android, forget it.

He really didn't tell the truth about this Chinese youth who had a good impression, because he always liked Google.

Just started the Android project a few months ago. He went directly to the door to find Peppa, who had a one-sided relationship, of course, at that time, the project was still in its infancy, and there was no specific prospect.

But just three days ago, he received another email from Paige!

Although there are only a few simple words of encouragement, at this time, Page is no longer the rising star of Silicon Valley when he first met him two years ago, but a new generation of tech tycoons worth more than $5 billion!

The Android system is really not something that a small company can support, so he replied to the email as soon as possible, hoping to meet with Page and prepare to talk to him about his imagination of the future smartphone market. See if you can get Google's investment.

Page hasn't replied to him yet, though.

But he's still sure Google will be tempted.

Microsoft has relied on Windows Mobile to win the support of many mobile phone manufacturers, and has started to promote their Hotmail and search business - this is definitely a huge threat to Google, which is how they took out the once brilliant Netscape browser ten years ago!

As for handing over his hard work to a young Chinese man who has a good impression but doesn't know the roots, he really doesn't see much value.

So after getting home. When he received a call from Xia Yu again, he said directly: "I'm sorry Mr. Xia Yu ......"

Xia Yu directly interrupted him: "Mr. Rubin, I think you have a little misunderstanding of my intention! Well, the night view of Palo Alto is very beautiful." It's our first time here, could you please be our guide?"

"Of course, my friend!"

Palo Alto is not big. But Rubin, who is also very fond of cars, still drove his own car.

As a result, when his brand-new convertible Ferrari appeared in front of the two, Xiao Wenjing couldn't help but poke Xia Yu: "It seems that the little rich don't look down on it......"

Xia Yu also thinks that he really underestimates the father of Android, and he is really not an otaku-oriented geek!

As a friend, Rubin is very good at getting things done, he drove slowly along a side road full of atmosphere, from time to time to introduce the local customs and historical stories to the two oriental guests, and also took them down to eat several special snacks, which made Xiao Wenjing very addicted.

In the end, the three of them came to a small hotel, which was a small semi-enclosed bar of only a dozen square meters, and the owner was a woman in her thirties, playing and singing a country tune on the stage, and the bar was also her own wine......

Until they were sent back to the hotel, the two sides did not talk about the technology circle or investing in Android.

But when Xia Yu called again the next day and said that he was willing to invest $1.5 million in 10% of the current Android company on the premise of not interfering in the development and application of any Android, Rubin responded and did not bargain at all.

Of course, the main thing is that Rubin thinks that the current valuation of Android at $1.5 million is not cheap, and Xia Yu and his Blue Star Venture Capital table Xiàn are sincere enough.

But Xia Yu didn't lose anything, 7 months later, if Google acquires Android as scheduled, the price of $50 million in "memory" plus part of the equity incentive will probably quadruple. (To be continued......)

PS: Second update. I've been busy with work for the past two days, and I'm a little entangled in the problem of Android......

Thanks to Fang Yuanyuan, SO Simple, fsgsgsrg, and Li Xhua for their support. The addition of the 70-month pass, I tried my best to complete it as soon as possible.

That, today 0 monthly pass, can you ask for it?