Chapter 138: Big Business (10/10 First Order)
The press conference ended in Wen Ming's crazy declaration, and the audience was still a little unsatisfied, because they couldn't see the velociraptor with their own eyes in a short time.
Jurassic Island, which is claimed to be built into "Jurassic Park", does not know when it will be completed and when it will be truly open to the public.
Waiting is a must, and to the audience's relief, the three velociraptors are real, and, judging by the images of their predation, they are in very good condition.
Let the audience go to the observation room to visit the simulated ecological area, and someone will naturally arrange and co-ordinate. As the owner of Apple, Wen Ming personally received several important guests.
Bill Gates, the world's richest man, Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, and Theresa Roy.
These three people are the three richest people on Jurassic Island at present, except for Wen Ming. The reason why Wen Ming is excluded is because Apple has not yet been listed, there is no market capitalization, only valuation, and his worth is really difficult to calculate.
"I have to admit that you really are a genius."
Led by Wen Ming, Bill Gates and others walked through the exclusive passage to the observation room, where they would be the first spectators to observe the velociraptor up close, which no one had a problem with except for the biologists who were waiting in line for the arrangement.
Money isn't everything, but it gives them priority.
"I used to fantasize about the incredible scientific research of 'resurrecting' dinosaurs, but for many reasons, I never put this fantasy into practice. I've always felt that it's still a long way before we get to the point where we can 'resurrect' dinosaurs. β
Bill Gates' face was full of admiration, and he summed it up again: "You really are a genius." β
As the richest man in the world, Bill Gates is not completely dependent on Microsoft, his shares in Microsoft have been raised many times, and cashed out after listing, and there is no less. And in the process of financing and cashing out, the wealth he accumulated was used by him to invest, and the high rate of return on those investments was the main factor that really made him the richest man in the world.
Wen Ming hypocritically explained: "The main contributor to the realization of this science fantasy is not me, but Professor Benjamin and his graduate assistant Mr. Cui Chuanming, and I just provided the research funds they need." β
Teresa Roy directly dismantled the stage and said, "But Benjamin told me that without your participation, if they want to resurrect the dinosaurs, they will have to wait at least three years later, or even longer." β
This kind of demolition, the potential meaning is to tout Wen Ming, and the current Wen Ming is really worth TΓ©resa Roy's praise. In other words, among the four world-class billionaires present, the other three are worthy of Teresa Roy's deliberate friendship, because his career has come to an end, while the careers of the other three are still developing rapidly.
Wen Ming shrugged his shoulders and said, "Sometimes, luck is very important, whether it is in life or in scientific research. I didn't expect that among the genetic data templates that I was responsible for simulating, there were really genetic templates that could breed velociraptors. β
Mark Zuckerberg was full of admiration at this time, and his focus was not on what Wen Ming had already achieved, but on Wen Ming's crazy prospects.
"Is cross-species inheritance really possible? This proposal has been around for many years, but until now, nothing has come to fruition. β
Wen Ming said with a smile: "If there is really no result, then how are those genetically modified foods cultivated?" It can only be said that there are results, but the results do not satisfy the whole world. β
As he spoke, a group of four people, together with security personnel, came to the observation room outside the simulated ecological zone.
Cui Chuanming, who was waiting here, arranged for the breeders to feed, and the chickens, which were also live, were put into the simulated ecological zone through other channels. The three velociraptors who were growing their bodies did not live up to the expectations of several viewers, and quickly ran out, repeating the picture of their predation in front of the eyes of several viewers.
Wen Ming looked at Mark Zuckerberg, who was a little eager to try, and said, "Do you want to go in and experience the feeling of being 'hunted down' by a velociraptor or killed?" Trust me, that's more exciting than at any playground. β
Mark Zuckerberg asked excitedly, "Can I?" β
Wen Ming signaled to Cui Chuanming, and Cui Chuanming took Mark Zuckerberg to disinfect, and then changed into a customized sterile suit. Although the size of the sterile suit is a little inappropriate, this does not affect Mark Zuckerberg's mood to experience the pursuit of the velociraptors.
Wen Ming looked at Bill Gates again, but Bill Gates shook his head and said, "I still can't do it, it's good to take a look here." β
Compared with the young Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates has passed the age when he wants to try everything new.
Teresa Roy said: "In the future, when our Jurassic Park is completed, you can bring your family and children to visit. β
Bill Gates smiled: "That's for sure, I hope you can breed more dinosaurs at that time, and it is best to have herbivores and low desire to attack." β
This priority visit ended quickly, Wen Ming took the three of them back to the villa, and next, it was time to talk about business.
"I also agree with Apple's $150 billion valuation and hope to be able to take a private stake in some of the funds."
After the politeness, Bill Gates spoke bluntly, to the point where they actually don't need to hide many things and talk in a roundabout way.
Wen Ming was already prepared for this, and when he arranged for the Sith to start seeking financing, Bill Gates's subordinates had already contacted the Sith. But at the time, Bill Gates did not agree with the $150 billion valuation because it was too high.
But now, when he learned that Teresa Roy had taken a stake in Apple at a valuation of $140 billion, Bill Gates accepted a valuation offer of $150 billion, and I have to say that for many entrepreneurs and capitalists, this decision is crazy.
But this is what makes Bill Gates so special, one of the reasons why he can become the richest man in the world, and he has always had a good eye.
Wen Ming has no opinion on this, as long as the other party accepts a valuation of $150 billion, then his stake in Apple will not be diluted much. He was able to guarantee himself that he would always have absolute control of Apple, and undoubtedly absolute control.
And, similar to Bill Gates's kind of shareholder, he would like to be able to have a few more.
Bill Gates's stake in Apple is the biggest help for Apple is that the valuation of $150 billion is recognized. A Teresa Roy, some people may say that she was brainwashed by Wen Ming, but with the addition of the richest man in the world, the valuation is really worth it.
"I don't have any opinions."
Wen Ming agreed, Bill Gates' private stake in Apple has many benefits, if it is Microsoft's shareholding, Wen Ming still needs to think about it, but now, he can already let his subordinates prepare a financing plan.
Bill Gates' business is over, and it's Mark Zuckerberg's turn.
Because Bill Gates took a stake in Apple in the past, Mark Zuckerberg said with some embarrassment: "I'm actually here to seek financing, because I need $5 billion in financing, so, as a shareholder of Facebook, do you have any plans to continue to invest in Facebook?" β
Wen Ming cheered in his heart and said, "Of course I'm interested, but I can't come up with $5 billion now, you shouldn't be in a hurry, right?" β
Mark Zuckerberg said: "It's no problem to do it in six months. β