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"Okay, of course it's no problem," Lin Zheng smiled and nodded. Gates was able to ask for a stake in IcQ when IcQ only had 20,000 users, which shows that IcQ's potential has been affirmed by the world's second-richest man, which is of course a good thing for IcQ, not flattered, but Lin Zheng must be happy in his heart, "I don't know how much Mr. Gates plans to invest?" ”

"How about 1ooo dollars, 3o% of the shares?" Bill. Gates said with confidence, he believes that no one will refuse this condition, he already knows that Sequoia Capital wants to inject capital into IcQ, and he is also holding the part of Microsoft shares he gave him, although he agreed with him that he could not sell and transfer, but he can completely mortgage this part of the stock from the bank, and the loan is enough for IcQ's early development, Sequoia Capital's conditions are too dark, and his own conditions are much more generous.

"1ooo million 3o% shares? It's really a lot," Lin Zheng nodded, but for Lin Zheng, who was not worried about money now, he was obviously not satisfied with this price, so he paused for a moment and asked rhetorically, "Mr. Bill, what if I sue you that I can make IcQ's market value exceed $1.5oo billion in 2o years?" ”

Bill. Gates was stunned for a moment, then said in surprise, "Lin, are you kidding?" ”

$1.5oo billion, this price is close to the current market value of Microsoft, and has surpassed almost all IT companies in the United States, does this guy think that his little IcQ will become a rival to Microsoft? Are you kidding!

"No, I'm really sure of that," Lin Zheng shook his head, "Mr. Bill, if I can make IcQ reach a market value of $1.5oo billion in 2o years." How much do you think you should pay to get this 1o% stake? ”

"This ......" Bill. Gates hesitated, but still said to Lin Zheng, "Lin, I don't know where you got your confidence, but I'm sorry." I don't see the possibility of IcQ becoming a large company with a market capitalization of over $1.5oo billion......"

Good thing Bill. Gates saved some face for Lin Zheng, otherwise the vulgar version of this would have been: "Nima! Even if it's bragging, it's not like that! In Bill. In Gates's view, Lin Zheng's words are more like rejecting himself, but he really can't think of Lin Zheng's reason for rejecting himself, only 1o% of the shares for $1ooo dollars. The whole of America cannot find such a kind investor.

"Indeed, I can't convince you that $1.5oo is not a small number." Lin Zheng nodded, he fully understood Bill. Gates's skepticism, from anyone's point of view, he would be 1ooo% skeptical of Lin Zheng's words. With a market capitalization of $1.5oo billion, do you know what the concept is?! How many billion dollars are your country's foreign exchange reserves?

Bill. Gatesden was depressed: You yourself know that you can't convince me, and dare to say that you can make this little penguin worth $1.5oo in 2o years?

"But we might as well make a bet."

"Bet?" Bill. Gates was stunned for a moment, but then he smiled: but no one has said in front of him for many years that he wants to bet on himself, this is interesting, and he laughed, "Okay." How to bet? ”

"In three years, I bet that by the beginning of July 1998, the market value of IcQ would exceed $500 million." Lin Zheng looked at Bill with a smile. Gates, Dao.

The original IcQ can achieve a market value of more than 400 million US dollars in 98 years, and there is no reason why this counterfeit cannot do 500 million US dollars, then again, if you can't do it in 3 years, the market value of IcQ will rise to 500 million US dollars, and 1.5oo billion US dollars in 2o years.

There are too many uncontrollable factors in 2o years, compared to 2o years, the time of three years and one quarter is much more controllable. Bill. Gates thought for a moment, and then rejected Lin Zheng's proposal: "As long as the operator has a unique business philosophy and cooperates with financial operations, 500 million US dollars is not very difficult...... I think $800 million is a pretty good number, if you bet on that. We can take a gamble. ”

$800 million? Lin Zheng thought for a moment, gritted his teeth and nodded, "No problem, what's the bet?" ”

"I invested 4ooo dollars to get 1o% of IcQ shares, in the next 3 years, the 4ooo million to 8oo, 14oo, 18oo three times to you, we will take this as a bet," the world is rich is worthy of the world's rich, gambling is different from others, directly to the market value of IcQ after 3 years as a bet, "If you can achieve this goal, my shares will automatically shrink to 5%; If the market capitalization of IcQ is between $600 million and $800 million, my stake remains unchanged at 1o%; Between $4 and $600 million, my stake rose to 2o%; What if it's less than $400 million and 51% of IcQ shares go to me? ”

Don't wait for Lin Zheng to speak, Bill. Gates continued, "Lin, you should know very well that no matter whether the market value of IcQ can reach $1.5oo in 2o years, investors only look at it now, and no investor will offer such generous terms as mine. ”

Lin Zheng admitted that Bill. Gates has a point, although he is completely sure that IcQ can do as well as the penguins of later generations, but just like Bill. As Gates said, it is impossible for investors to decide how much to invest based on the pie they draw. Gates' offer can really be called sincere.

"Ok, deal!" Lin Zheng agreed without hesitation, although he had $3ooo worth of Microsoft shares in his hand that could be mortgaged to the bank, but if someone was willing to invest at a relatively fair and reasonable price, Lin Zheng would certainly not mind selling it to Bill for $1.5 billion. Gates' 1o% IcQ stake? Lin Zheng is not crazy yet.

"Okay, a toast to our collaboration." Bill. Gates had a smile on his face, this guy was really happy.

The butler who had been waiting next to him had already drawn up the content of the gambling contract according to the content of the conversation between the two just now, and the waiter quickly brought the champagne up, holding the wine glass, Lin Zheng said in his heart: Nima is good if he is rich!

With this bet, the two became closer to each other, and placed the wine glass in the tray in the waiter's hand. Gates asked Lin Zheng, "Lin, in a week it will be the release date of Microsoft's epoch-making new operating system, I wonder if you have time?" ”

"It's my pleasure." Lin Zheng said this, but he was a little surprised in his heart, this is the rhythm of preparing to invite himself to participate in the indos95 conference?

Half a month later, Microsoft's decision to deploy an epoch-making operating system was announced as early as a month ago, and I felt that it had nothing to do with myself at the time, and Lin Zheng didn't care much, but now I think about it, if I remember correctly, indos95 was laid out in August this year, and now it's only early April. He suddenly had the feeling that his previous ideas were being sold cheaply.

Although Bill. Gates was sure that Lin Zheng would not refuse his invitation...... And few people would turn down such an invitation...... But Lin Zheng gave face like this, Bill was very happy, "Ha...... Lin, when the time comes, I'll introduce a few friends to you, and besides, call me Bill, and my friends will call me Bill. ”

Face Bill. Gates's kindness, a fool will refuse, Lin Zheng immediately from the good, Bill. Gates laughed, "Whoever can be called a friend by Bill should be worth at least 1o figures to start with, right?" The thought of facing such a group of wealthy people is really stressful. ”

"Hahaha...... "It's interesting to listen to what Lin Zheng said, Bill. Gates smiled happily, "I don't see any pressure from you. ”

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"Mr. Bill not only invited you to a presentation for their new operating system, but also introduced you to some friends?" Benier's eyes widened.

He never thought that there would be such a good thing on IcQ's head, with the relationship between the boss and Mr. Bill that he knew before, it is not surprising that Bill was able to agree to the IcQ team's request to visit Microsoft headquarters, but it was a bit scary to take the initiative to invite the boss to participate in the new product conference held on April 28, and would introduce some friends to the boss, which means that the boss not only got Mr. Bill's approval, but even introduced the boss to their circle, what an honor is this?

As for being so excited? Lin Zheng couldn't help but touch his nose, "Well, by the way, Mr. Bill also decided to invest 4ooo US dollars in 1o%, this money will be paid to us in three years, 8ooo in the first year, 14ooo in the second year, and 18oo in the third year. ”

Benier said "grunt~~" in his throat, rolled his eyes, and almost fainted on the spot with joy at the news: Boss, how could you be so lucky? Are you Mr. Bill's brother in China?

In a hurry, he didn't care about pursuing his boss and Bill. Gates is a two-race relationship.

Can't faint at this time, Lin Zheng hurriedly asked, "Lao Bei, how is the matter with the plane I asked you to help me ask?" ”

"Oh, yes, yes, planes," Benier, who was almost fainting, shook his head vigorously, now is not the time to faint, set the depth, Benier said to Lin Zheng, "That's right, boss, since you have the opportunity to be in the circle of the richest of this level, you must have a private jet that matches your identity, this is your identity ......"