January 27

Li Zhiwen and others were packing their luggage at the manor and preparing to go to Seattle. As early as the 20th, Kuratos Blank heard news that Microsoft's investment was almost done. The company's two shareholders, Bill Geicz and Paul Allen, asked to meet the mysterious investor. Li Zhiwen thought about it and found that there was nothing to do with the UK, so he agreed to their request. After all, Li Zhiwen is now the father of the financial owner, and Microsoft is not the system overlord in his previous life.

As for the acquisition of the Rover brand, Holan Kremer went to Lelan Automobile Group yesterday and was grandly entertained by Lelan Group. They had long wanted to abandon this loss-making brand, but no one took over.

Besides, the Rover brand is not the biological son of Lilan Automobile Group. It’s really a puppy.

In addition to the news from the Ministry of Finance, the acquisition was agreed, so the person in charge of Lilan Automobile Group was very enthusiastic.

Upon hearing this news, Li Zhiwen did not plan to stay in the UK. After all, negotiations cannot be resolved in one or two days. He handed over the acquisition to Holan Kremer and boarded the plane to Seattle.

After all, it is getting closer and closer to the end of the year. He still wants to go back to Hong Kong to celebrate the New Year, but he can't experience the atmosphere of the New Year abroad.

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At Seattle Tacoma International Airport, a Boeing 747 plane slowly landed on the runway from the air. Li Zhiwen and his party walked off the plane's suspension ladder, looking listless. There was no way. Anyone who ran around several times in a month would feel tired.

Kuratosblank and Zhai Zuchang had already been waiting outside the airport. Seeing Li Zhiwen and others, he hurried forward and said, "Boss, I'm sorry, please go there. The car is ready and the hotel is ready. Let's take a break today. I'll have an appointment with two Microsoft shareholders to go to their company tomorrow."

"Let's go, Kuratos, lead the way ahead. It's so tiring to take a plane. I need to have a good rest." Li Zhiwen complained.

"Okay, boss." Kuratos led the way ahead.

When he arrived at the hotel, Li Zhiwen suppressed his sleepiness and listened to Kuratosblank's report.

"Boss, what Microsoft and I have decided on is $3 million to account for 30% of the shares," said Kuratosblank.

"Is this the only one? Can't you be able to control the shares?" Li Zhiwen asked with a frown.

"Yes, the boss, two shareholders of Microsoft, Paul Allen is fine. He is a technology mate. He doesn't care about the amount of shares. He just wants Microsoft to succeed and make his products apply."

"As for Bill Geis, although his technology is under Paul Allen, he is the leader of Microsoft. He occupies 60% of the company's businessmen. Although he is an on the surface, based on my contact with him, I think he is a complete businessman. He regards control of the company very important. I have also proposed controlling the company, but he would rather not invest than let the company be dominated by us." Kuratosblank said.

"Okay, let's meet these two guys tomorrow, let's make plans." Li Zhiwen said.

"Okay, boss, then I won't disturb you to rest." Kuratosblank said.

Li Zhiwen waved his hand and let him go.

The next day, Li Zhiwen and his group followed Kuratos Blank to Microsoft in Redmond.

Paul Allen and Bill Gates were already waiting outside the company's door. They both understood that this was the most important thing for the company, and they had no choice but to worry about it.

Seeing Kuratos Blank walking towards the company, and in front of him was a young man with yellow skin, the two knew that the young man with yellow skin today was the main owner of today. They hurriedly met and said, "Good morning, Mr. Blank, good morning."

Kuratosblank introduced to the two: "Bill, Paul, this is Li Zhiwen, the chairman of our company."

He pointed to a young man and introduced to Li Zhiwen: "Boss, this is Bill Geic, the chairman of Microsoft, and the other is his partner Paul Allen."

"Hello, Mr. Li, I'll take you to visit our company." Bill Gecchi is worthy of being a businessman's family and has a lot of eyes than Paul Allen, a technical resident.

"Okay, let's take a look." Li Zhiwen said.

Bill Gates led the way and introduced Microsoft to everyone. In fact, there was nothing to introduce. It was similar to an ordinary startup company. There were only a dozen people in total, and each of them was busy sitting in the workstation.

"Mr. Li, this is the BASIC interpreter invented by our company. Our company is the largest manufacturer of BASIC interpreter in Seattle." Bill Geic pointed to the company's top product and proudly introduced to Li Zhiwen.

"Oh, it's really amazing." Li Zhiwen praised without comment.

Seeing Li Zhiwen's indifferent look, Bill Gaic was a little depressed and stopped introducing the BASIC interpreter, but instead welcomed everyone to the office.

He poured a cup of coffee for Li Zhiwen and others and said to Li Zhiwen: "Mr. Li, I want to know why you want to invest in our company. You can see that you are not interested in our company's products."

"Indeed, Bill, you're right. In my opinion, your product has no competitiveness in the market. There are indeed many companies like you, but I invest in it and look at people, not products."

"I understand, Mr. Li." Bilgeci said.

"Those two gentlemen, let's talk about our investment." Li Zhiwen said.

"Mr. Li, hasn't the situation of the investment been agreed upon? Mars Capital invested 3 million US dollars to account for 30% of the shares?" said Paul Allen.

"No, no, no, I'm not satisfied with the negotiations of Curatos. Mr. Allen, Microsoft is just a small company. There are so many companies like you in Seattle. Do you think your company is worth $10 million now?" Li Zhiwen teased.

"What do you think Mr. Li?" Paul Allen asked.

"Mr. Allen, I am very optimistic about you. I am willing to invest 4 million US dollars to account for 51% of the shares." Li Zhiwen said.

"Impossible, we can't give up control of the company." Before Paul Allen could speak, Bill Geic shouted.

"What do you guys want? Although I am optimistic about Mr. Allen, it does not mean that I want to invest in Microsoft, Mr. Allen. Are you interested in working with a company?" Li Zhiwen said with a smile. He wanted to make the two turn against each other and gain profit from it. Although he knew that Paul Allen could not play Bill Gaic.

You should know that in 1982, when Paul Allen was diagnosed with cancer syndrome and had to leave Microsoft, Bill Geic not only did not help him, but wanted to acquire nearly 10% of Microsoft shares from him.

Li Zhiwen knew that he could not control Microsoft at this time, but it did not mean that it was impossible in the future. He was aiming at Paul Allen's stock.

But letting Li Zhiwen down, Paul Allen immediately said: "Mr. Li, I will not leave Microsoft. If you don't invest in Microsoft, please leave."

Li Zhiwen showed an annoyed expression and said, "What a pity, Mr. Allen, I think you are the brain of Microsoft. Since that's the case, let's continue to talk about Microsoft's investment. In this way, I can invest $3 million to account for 30% of the shares, but I have to lead the investment."

Li Zhiwen continued to put a needle in the hearts of the two. In his opinion, it doesn’t matter whether they succeed or not now, as long as there is a crack between the two.

"No, sir, you do this is no different from holding shares." Bilgeci said.

Li Zhiwen spread his hands and said, "This is not OK, that is not OK, so what do you want?"

"Sir, as we said before, $3 million accounts for 30% of the shares," said Bill Gates.

"That's impossible. This is no different from before, I don't agree." Li Zhiwen said.

Paul Allen watched the two of them quarrel back and forth, and was a little annoyed, saying, "Bill, Mr. Li, don't argue anymore. In this way, Mr. Li invested $3 million to account for 35% of the shares. This is our last bottom line."

"Okay, since Mr. Allen said that, I agree." Li Zhiwen said.

"I won't agree, Paul," said Bill Gates.

Paul Allen felt disgusted with Bill Gates for the first time because he pulled Bill Gates to drop out of school and start a business. He always felt guilty about Bill Gates, so the company's shareholding also made Bill Gates take 60% and 40% himself.

Unexpectedly, he was so ignorant that he treated the venture capital that was the first to invest in his own company, which made Paul Allen feel disgusted, but Paul Allen had to let the company survive, so he said, "Mr. Li, we promised, Bill, the more 5% of the equity comes from my shares."

Hearing Paul Allen's words, Bill Gates stopped saying anything. His shares have not decreased and his interests have not been damaged, so it doesn't matter.

The two parties signed the contract signed by Zhai Zuchang, and Li Zhiwen wrote a cash check of $3 million and handed it to Paul Allen, and then left Microsoft.
Chapter completed!