Because to talk to Tim. Cook met, and Wang Zhengyu arrived at the company at half past eight.

Half an hour after the appointed time, Wang Zhengyu watched the news directly. This has long become one of his habits, and he knows what the big events of the day are before he goes to work.

Huo Guangbo and his "Awakening Lion" are still making a fuss on major websites and forums, but Wang Zhengyu directly chose to ignore it. He only chatted with Mo Xiaoyao about Huo Guangbo's choice and the "Awakening Lion" in the virtual network last night, so he was really not in the mood to learn more about it today.

But it still gave him good news. On the international news section, in a televised speech released at 3 p.m. Washington time, President Mi confirmed that Mi Guo will soon join the virtual Internet to a limited extent.

Well, although Wang Zhengyu doesn't know exactly what the limit refers to, but since the United States has relented, it is great news for Wang Zhengyu. This was his original intention to wake up the lion.

He thought that it would be the European countries that would relax first, and then the United States would be forced to join the virtual interconnected world promotion plan under various pressures. But who would have thought that this mouth was opened by the people of the United States themselves.

This news made Wang Zhengyu only feel in a good mood. As a country with the most allies in the world, the world's only superpower, and the controller of the first generation of the Internet, the demonstration effect brought by the US government's current statement of agreement to join the virtual Internet lock is naturally extremely powerful, which is enough for many wavering countries to make decisions.

So when Tim. When Cook, under the leadership of the staff, walked into the office of the chairman of Tianshu Group, the smile on Wang Zhengyu's face was definitely from his purest sincerity.

"Haha, Mr. Cook, it's a pleasure to have friends from afar, and it really makes me happy to see you in Huaxia."

Wang Zhengyu even took the initiative to stand up. He walked past his desk and greeted him, a friend he called from overseas.

Tim. Cook didn't answer, but first looked at Wang Zhengyu carefully, and then took out a headset from his pocket and handed it over. This is naturally not an ordinary headset, but an all-round translation headset produced by Tianshu Electronics.

And Tim. Cook's action also made Wang Zhengyu feel that the little old man in front of him was actually quite cute. Wang Zhengyu took Tim without scruples. This headset that Cook handed over. Bring to the ears. The former Apple president's serious voice also came.

"Chairman Wang, hello, I am honored that you can give me this opportunity. But I don't think I need to introduce myself too much. I beg your pardon for not even preparing my resume, but please don't doubt my sincerity. ”

"Haha, Mr. Cook, you're still so humorous, please take a seat!" Wang Zhengyu directly put Tim. Cook let him go to the couch in the office. At Mike's order, he took a cup of coffee and put it on the high-end coffee table next to the sofa, and after exiting Wang Zhengyu's office, the two chatted seriously about job hunting.

"Tim. Mr. Cook, on what basis do you want to apply for the position of Vice President of Tianshu Group? Wang Zhengyu asked directly to the point.

"What considerations?" Tim. Cook shrugged, "Actually, you should know that if I retire from Apple normally, it should be eight years later, I am still young and unemployed. So I wanted to find a job to enrich myself, and that's it. ”

This sentence is not without resentment.

After all, the culprit who laid off the former Apple president was none other than Wang Zhengyu, who was sitting opposite. Cook didn't hide his emotions too much. This may have something to do with his personality or the culture of Westerners, but Wang Zhengyu doesn't want to dwell on this, and it's nothing embarrassing for him.

He believes in standing on Tim. In Cook's position, if he seizes the opportunity to bring the Tianshu Group down, he will also spare no effort.

"Well, you're right. But I think if you want, there are also a lot of job opportunities in the United States, why would you choose to cross the ocean to work in China. It wasn't an easy decision. You should have learned from the headhunter that the vice president recruited by our company must adapt to working in Jiangcheng for a long time. Wang Zhengyu continued to ask without mind.

"For me, the decision wasn't as hard as you said." Tim. Cook shook his head. "Now the air in Huaxia is better, and there is a smog removal artifact of Tianshu Group. The air quality is good and the scenery is nice. In addition, Chairman Wang should also know that I am not married, so I don't have too many family burdens, some time ago during the low point of my career, I broke up with my boyfriend, and now where is not a job alone? ”

Wang Zhengyu had to admit that Tim. Cook is telling the truth. Now the whole world knows about Tim. Cook announced that he was coming out. However, the Western man's calm statement just now that I have broken up with my boyfriend still makes Wang Zhengyu feel a little unnatural.

Although he respects the other party's sexual orientation in concept, and does not have any contempt, it always feels a little strange to talk about this issue in person.

"Ahem, well, then why is it our Tianshu Group?" Wang Zhengyu simply diverted the topic and asked.

Tim. Cook glanced at Wang Zhengyu very strangely, and replied as a matter of course: "Since you are asking for a job, of course, you are looking for a company with development prospects." I am optimistic about the development prospects of Tianshu Group, so I came to apply, there are not too many complicated things, this is just a simple career plan. ”

Wang Zhengyu completely felt a little overwhelmed. A whole bunch of questions he had prepared were completely useless.

Indeed, he seems to have really complicated the matter. Tianshu Group is indeed recognized as the most promising high-tech company, which can attract companies like Tim. A high-level talent like Cook does seem to be a matter of course.

As soon as he thought of this, Wang Zhengyu immediately decided: "Then Mr. Cook, if you join our Tianshu Group now, will there be any disputes with Apple?" You should be aware that the business scope of Tianshu Electronics, a subsidiary of Tianshu Group, overlaps with the business scope of Apple. ”

Tim. Cook shook his head, "There will be no trouble, I only signed a six-month restricted employment contract when I left Apple voluntarily, and the contract expired at the beginning of this month, so I am a free man now." Of course, I will strictly follow the confidentiality rules with Apple, but I don't think Tianshu Group has much interest in Apple's technical secrets. ”

"Okay, so we can start talking about treatment. What kind of contract do you think is worth your journey to China to work! "After listening to Tim. Cook's answer, Wang Zhengyu talked about the price very simply, but as soon as he finished speaking, Wang Zhengyu hesitated again: "But I hope you can be mentally prepared, for the time being, our Tianshu Group may not be able to open a contract as generous as Apple, after all, Apple is an old company with a history of nearly 20 years, and Tianshu Group is still young, we still need to invest more funds in technology research and development and product upgrades for the time being." But I can also guarantee that after a year or two, when the situation in the company stabilizes, the salaries of all executives will rise steadily. ”

Tim. Cook listened to Wang Zhengyu's words, nodded thoughtfully, and thought about it for a moment before he spoke: "At present, my financial situation is not bad, but I think the salary is an affirmation of ability. If you do what you say, I think I can make a concession on the fixed salary, but increase the proportion of non-equity incentive compensation. What does President Wang think? ”

"No problem!" Wang Zhengyu said, "In this way, your fixed annual salary will be temporarily set at $600,000 and increase by no less than 10 percent per year. In addition, if the company's performance can rise steadily, we will give a total revenue performance bonus of not less than 0.5% according to the performance increase amount, and in the future, we will also give certain restricted shares and stock option awards according to the group's performance. What do you think? ”

"Of course, I hope we can have a good time together!" Tim. After thinking about it, Cook agreed to Wang Zhengyu's plan.

It is true that this contract may not be as good as his salary at Apple for the time being, and even the fixed annual salary is more than double that of $1.7 million when he was at Apple, but after all, he has just joined Tianshu Group and has not yet proven himself, so this contract is not low. Moreover, as he said, choosing to join Tianshu Group is more because of the development potential of Tianshu Group, and it is obviously not wise to care too much about the immediate gains and losses.

The most important thing is that he is very clear about the situation in the United States. Under the premise that Tianshu Group has risen strongly and executives of major local high-tech companies have cut their salaries, Wang Zhengyu's salary is generous enough.

"So when can you officially start your job? I'll arrange for the company's legal department to prepare a formal contract for you! "See Tim. Cook agreed, and Wang Zhengyu said with a relaxed face.

"It will take about a week, I have to change my visa first, this time I came to Huaxia for a tourist visa, and I also have to find another place to stay, I am not very used to staying in a hotel for a long time." Tim. Cook replied.

"A week? It's too long, just three days! You don't have to worry about accommodation, I will let people prepare everything for you when I go back, we Tianshu Group has the most complete staff security system, and there are ready-made dormitories, you only need to report the requirements to the staff, they will be ready for you. In addition, I will also ask the Ministry of Human Resources to take you to deal with the visa issue today! Then you can take a break for the next two days and start working the day after tomorrow! Of course, you also need to cooperate with the company to participate in a small franchise conference before taking up the position! ”

Wang Zhengyu chattered a little. (To be continued)