Chapter Twenty-Four: The Dawn of the Willows (I)
eallhellourself, this adage translated into Chinese is: don't pin your hopes on others, only yourself can really help you.
It's too wordy, in the words of Li Jiaming's hometown, 'The mountains will fall, and everyone will run', and it will be explained clearly in ten words. Li Jiaming never pinned his hopes on others, and after setting up Robert's bottom line, he went straight to find Owen's old boy.
Li Jiaming is also an entrepreneurial dog, and knows what kind of feelings entrepreneurial dogs have for the companies they founded. If Owen is sure that he can save the situation, then he will stand firmly with him, and if he is not that sure, then he will not be accompanied, negotiate with Robert early, liquidate the stock early, and return to the company early.
Walking into this moonlit manor again, Li Jiaming secretly sighed that the world made people, if the two didn't quarrel half a year ago, why not? Now, the QC6522 series of patents are transferred to him cheaply, and this old guy also puts the entire Qualcomm in danger, why bother?
It's just weird, both of them have too strong personalities, and they are the kind of people who would rather bend than bend. The old guy can fight the world with his skills, and after he comes out from memory, he can't stand it even more, and he has long forgotten what it tastes like.
Following Mrs. Owen into the study, the relaxed old fellow seemed to be waiting for him, and the coffee table was full of all kinds of exquisite pastries, and even a cup of authentic green tea was brewed.
"o That's the veto, or maybe you're just putting on a show in the afternoon, am I right?"
It is not difficult to guess that the companies controlled by Wall Street are all one urine - conservative. When the market is good, they are more greedy than anyone else, and when there is a storm, they slip faster than anyone else.
"You've also met with Robert, the representative of Intel, and there must have been some private agreements or something, am I right?"
It seems that he can't hide anything from this old boy, Li Jiaming, who was drinking tea, was stunned and secretly amused. At this point, do you still want to be a big guy?
"OEN, do you know why Qualcomm is where it is today? Everything stems from your arrogance, if you were half as alert as I am, you wouldn't have been able to get to where you are today!"
"Perhaps, but unfortunately God won't give me a chance to make amends. ”
It's a pity that Li Jiaming didn't see the loneliness in those gray eyes, and immediately concluded that this old guy had other plans. A person who can do such a thing will never be knocked down so easily, even if this bad old man has one foot in the coffin.
So what was his plan?
Li Jiaming thought deeply and finally tentatively said: "They are so successful that they almost monopolize the PC and server CPU markets, and they will only operate according to the already successful model: design, production, and sales.
The technical threshold in the field of mobile phone chips is not so high, and the competition is far more fierce than the PC, server and CPU markets. ”
Owen couldn't deny it, and complimented, "Son, you're a genius. At your age, we're still chanting, ''. ”
But Li Jiaming didn't want to talk nonsense with this old man, so he said bluntly: "Oen, my friend is rushing over and bringing a cash check of three billion US dollars, and if necessary, he can guarantee that the original price of my shares can be transferred." If you have other arrangements, I can help you, and if not, then I'll take my leave. ”
"Hehe, don't lie to me, you can't come up with three billion in cash. ”
Li Jiaming smiled and mocked: "You are old, D cashed out three billion US dollars before the stock market crash, and I have three hundred million on hand." There is another person, as you may imagine, the chairman and good friend of SoftBank, who is also a friend of mine. It is not difficult to ask my friends to lend me three billion dollars as collateral for our HH shares. ”
Owen also smiled and teased: "So Robert will definitely give in, you can also retreat safely, and if you are lucky, you can get a piece of the pie." ”
In a mocking tone instead of the condescending last time, Li Jiaming felt that the matter might be more serious than imagined, and also said in a mocking tone: "Of course, no one likes to stand with losers." ”
"Okay, can I ask you a question?"
Li Jiaming shook his head and said, "Don't pin your hopes on me, what really belongs to me is the $300 million in cash." If you can keep control, I can help you finance it, otherwise we'll raise our hands and surrender, and I'll try to get you a good deal to show respect for you. ”
After a moment's hesitation, Owen confirmed: "Ming, can I understand that if I can continue to control Qualcomm, you HH and JERR will cooperate with Qualcomm?"
Li Jiaming looked at this old man carefully, could it be that he really pretended to be a pig and ate a tiger? Could it be that the white man is outgoing, he has no ability, and he is still acting like this?
"Ming, their vultures can't understand the entrepreneur's feeling that a is our child, as long as we can see hope, who would bear to give up their child?"
Suspicion is the instinct of the superior, and there are thousands of employees under him, and Li Jiaming is also instinctively suspicious. However, it seems that there is no reason for this, and having cash in your hand is a bargaining chip. Regardless of whether the old guy can continue to control the overall situation, the cash in his hand is a bargaining chip, and even if the board agrees to sell the company, Robert can be forced to protect his interests.
So, what's the point of him deceiving himself?
"Don't worry, as long as you don't throw yourself at those vultures, they're doomed. ”
As long as he retains control, the funds can be raised slowly, as long as it does not affect the control of HH, but Li Jiaming still said uneasily: "I don't believe in promises, I only believe in human nature." ”
Owen, who also knew the ugliness of human nature, was silent, and said after a while: "Son, if what you expected happens, I will make those Judas pay the price." ”
Now that people are prepared, Li Jiaming doesn't ask, gets up and says goodbye and goes back to the hotel to wait for Yang Zhiyuan and them. More than two hours later, Yang Zhiyuan and the others rushed to San Diego, and after listening to Li Jiaming's narration, they couldn't help but be stunned.
"How so?"
"WVR, I hold 1589 shares, but I only have 525% of the voting rights. If Owen can convince the co-founders who are still working in the company, maybe Intel will have to go home. ”
After speaking, Li Jiaming, who is good at figuring out human nature, suddenly said: "Yes, the elderly are nostalgic. Those people are old, and they all live richly, and wealth is no longer very attractive to them, but has a deeper affection for the company. The problems that we can analyze, they can also analyze, and they are also not optimistic about Intel's operating model. And our appearance has given them hope, and they all hope to save Qualcomm with our funds, maybe this will be our opportunity. ”
Masayoshi Son, who was much older and more experienced than all three of them, was amazed and excitedly said: "That's right, that's the reason! No matter how rational a person is, he is also a human being, and he also has basic human nature." As long as they are nostalgic and can see hope, they are very likely to turn to Owen and our side. ”
Li Jiaming, who has always been pondering and not being sure, is overjoyed, if this is the case, things can still be done.
"Ladies and gentlemen, what do you think? I think that if you don't participate, I will pledge the shares of HH Company to raise funds. ”
Li Jiaming said this, Yang Zhiyuan and David hesitated again. Don't take any risks to help friends untie stocks, this can help, but let them bet so hard, they don't have the courage to do so.
"Ming, our SoftBank invests 400 million!"
Hehe, there are many things that can't be forced, and you can't force everyone to be as stupid and bold as yourself, and this thing is indeed very risky. Li Jiaming handed over two cans of beer and discussed: "Jerr, why don't you and I decide what to decide?"
But compared to the huge benefits that may be made in the future, the two hesitated, and after exchanging glances, they decided: "I will invest 100 million (I will also invest 100 million)".
"OK, I invested 1.8 billion, and I have 2.4 billion in cash, which is enough for them to survive this most difficult time. ”
"Cheers!"
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