Mark. Anderson's arrival did not surprise Zhou Shuo, but that is not to say that no one was surprised.

"I guess if you would like to invite Mr. Anderson to come along?" Zhou Shuo poured a cup of coffee for James and asked with a smile.

Microsoft and Six Ears Software are both on the ground in Seattle, and although the United States is easily accessible by air, James still has some geographical advantages. Mark. The two had been chatting for a while before Anderson arrived.

Although with the heel to think all know the mark of the road. Anderson appeared in Seattle at this time for something, but James still nodded reservedly and said with a smile: "No problem, I'm a guest." ”

Zhou Shuo glanced at James deeply and smiled with satisfaction. If you look at the stakes, Mark. The purpose of both Anderson and Microsoft is certainly the same. Even so, James did not refuse Zhou Shuo's request. It can be seen that the relationship between himself and him is not a complete business relationship, maybe he is willing to talk about some personal feelings.

This is of course, otherwise James is just a middle-level manager of Microsoft, how can He De become the messenger of the acquisition of Six Ears Software? Bill meant that he wanted to be able to talk about some personal feelings. After all, Microsoft's previous halfway change was too disgraceful, and if this comeback is still a business-like approach, James doesn't know how many times this old relationship between the two can be consumed. It's okay to refute the face between friends once or twice, but you can't say nothing after that.

"This is Mr. Joy, right?" Mark. Anderson's mental state looks much better than before. He wears a well-cut suit, shiny leather shoes, and a meticulous hairstyle. The style of a successful person has shaped his momentum to the peak.

But compared to Zhou Shuo, who still seems to be in a homely state. Although the appearance of the two is very different, Mark. Anderson seems to have fallen too far behind.

Mark. Anderson's aggressive bluff. As if he was going to turn against the guest, he stretched out his hand first, and strode towards Zhou Shuo with a high spirit.

"Mr. Anderson. Although we have been known for a long time, we are still meeting for the first time. Zhou Shuo stood up without fireworks, shook hands with him, pointed to the side and said, "This is Mr. James from Microsoft, and he is my old friend." ”

"Microsoft? Sorry I haven't heard, I wonder what position Mr. James does at Microsoft? "Mark. Anderson looked at James condescendingly, but the corners of his mouth collapsed unconsciously.

At this time, when he met someone from Microsoft in Zhou Shuo's reception room, he couldn't help but feel a little worried. If there is anyone who is Mark. The obstacle that Anderson identified must be Microsoft. Netscape wants Six Ears Software to maintain its supremacy. Why doesn't Microsoft want to get Six Ears Software to reach into the Internet field?

"It's not surprising that Mr. Anderson doesn't know, I'm just a middle manager in charge of Microsoft's ERP project." James smiled gently, just nodded, and didn't get up to greet him.

"A middle manager of an ERP project?" Mark. Anderson was slightly stunned for a moment, and then stopped paying attention to James. If Microsoft wants to acquire Six Ears Software, it will have to involve hundreds of millions of funds. With such a large amount of business, it is impossible for only a middle-level manager to be in charge.

If James is a senior executive or a member of the board of directors at Microsoft, he is still in the mood to deal with it. But if it's just a middle level. Then there is not much point in his contact with Zhou Shuo.

"Mr. Joy, I'm not going to beat around the bush anymore." Mark. Anderson looked at Zhou Shuo strongly, and said simply: "The purpose of my coming here today is to hope to acquire Liuer Software Company. ”

Zhou Shuo's vision from James and Mark. Anderson's faces turned. He said with a smile: "As long as a merchant has money to make, there is nothing that cannot be sold." ”

He didn't follow Mark. Anderson's rhythm came, and instead he sat down soothingly. He poured another cup of coffee and put it in front of him, and said with a smile, "Mr. Anderson, please take a seat." This is roasted coffee imported from Italy, don't you taste it carefully? ”

Mark. Anderson sat down though. But he didn't touch the coffee cup that exuded a rich aroma. He leaned forward, full of aggression in his momentum, and said straight to the point: "Netscape hopes to exchange 10% of the shares for 50% of the shares of Six Ears Software Company, how do you think of Joey?" ”

Zhou Shuo picked up the coffee cup and took a sip slowly, not in a hurry to respond to Mark. Anderson's proposal instead squinted meaningfully at James on the side.

"Netscape's sincerity is insufficient, right?" James didn't mind being used as a gun by Zhou Shuo, and said provocatively: "With the current market of Six Ears IM and the future development prospects of Six Ears Browser, even if the current market share is not as high as Netscape, it will not lead to such a big gap in market value." ”

"What is the future of the six-ear browser?" Mark. Anderson slapped his swollen face and sneered: "With Netscape Browser, there will be no so-called prospects for other browsers." ”

"Mr. Anderson is a little too arbitrary." James sneered: "If it's really as you say, then why does Netscape want to buy Six Ears Software Company?" ”

"I'm ......" Mark. Anderson paused for a moment and said strongly: "The six-ear browser does have some unique techniques, but this is not enough to threaten the Netscape browser market. The reason why I proposed to acquire Six Ears Software is also because I don't want these excellent technologies to be buried because of the failure of Six Ears Browser. ”

Zhou Shuo reached out to stop James and Mark. Anderson debated with a smile and said, "Well, let's just assume that Mr. Anderson doesn't want these techniques to be buried." So, if these techniques were sold to Netscape, would Mr. Anderson be willing to give 10 percent of the shares? ”

Mark. Anderson was momentarily stunned by Zhou Shuo's question, which was of course impossible. If the six-eared browser is just excellent technology, it is certainly not worth 10% of Netscape's shares. Historically, the technique has been excellent, but there are countless cases of defeat in the mall. The most valuable thing about Six Ears Software Company is actually Zhou Shuo's mind. If he hadn't single-handedly stirred up the Internet market, his situation at Netscape would not have ended up besieged.

If you really want these techniques, Netscape will use them directly, where do you need to buy them with Six Ears Software Company? What patents and copyrights, without the domineering spirit of "I copy you and call you affordable, and you copy me and call it infringement", what kind of big company is it called? What is it called an industry overlord? You don't see that Microsoft is the culmination of this approach, and the legal department has always been more profitable than the technical department.

The point is that even if you win these techniques, you will need to wait for the next version if you want to apply them to Netscape Browser. And this time is different, and there may be many unpredictable events that will happen. On top of that, this will affect Netscape's plans to go public in August. Involving billions of dollars in business, this is the reason why Clark, the financier behind Netscape, wants to move Mark. The root cause of Anderson's CEO throne.

"The Six Ears Browser is an excellent browser, and the technical staff of the Six Ears Software Company should not be buried." Mark. Anderson said roundaboutly: "For the sake of these excellent skills and talents, Netscape is willing to give 10% of the shares." ”

"Hehe, Mr. Anderson just wants to buy the whole project team, and I'm really not good at selling." Zhou Shuo spread his hands, pointed at James and said: "Microsoft is also negotiating with me about the acquisition of Liuer Software Company, and Mr. Jade, as the plenipotentiary representative of Mr. Bill, also put forward a request for the acquisition of Liuer IM project. But the key is that these two software are all made by a project team, and you can't split each technician in half and give it to you, right? ”

Mark. Anderson raised an eyebrow and looked at James. Unexpectedly, Microsoft really sent such a middle-level manager to talk about the business of acquiring Six Ears Software Company. But if he could really split these technicians in half, he wouldn't mind spending a lot of money on it.

"Oh? I don't know what conditions Microsoft can come up with, is it more sincere than our Netscape company? "Mark. Anderson looked at James domineeringly, and he didn't believe that a middle level of Microsoft could compete with him for resources.

"3% Microsoft and $100 million in cash." James said with an unchanged face: "In exchange for 80% of the shares of Six Ears Software." ”

"Hmph, Microsoft's sincerity is nothing more than that." Mark. Anderson said unconvinced: "A 3% stake is a bit stingy, not to mention a cross-shareholding of 80%. ”

"That's 3% for Microsoft, not 3% for Netscape." James said with a little pride: "Microsoft's value is more than ten times higher than Netscape's. ”

"Okay two, I already know what you're here for." Zhou Shuo pressed his arm to stop them from continuing to argue. Everyone is civilized, and it would be too ugly to make it look like this.

"At the end of the day, it's only 3%." Mark. Anderson snorted coldly and stopped arguing with James.

"So, I don't know what Mr. Lu Daozhou's acquisition of Microsoft means?" James deliberately used Zhou Shuo's Chinese surname to call him, as if he was intentionally or unintentionally pointing out the personal relationship between the two.

"Netscape is also very sincere, what Mr. Joy asks, it's not that we can't continue to talk." Mark. Anderson also sacrificed his magic weapon, the CEO of Netscape, he is sorry for his identity if he doesn't take money to smash people.

Zhou Shuo looked left and right, and said with a slight smile: "Actually, I also have a plan here, you might as well take a look." (To be continued......)