Chapter 3008: High Morality

The promises of people like Ballmer may be valuable or worthless. The key is to see who they are promising to.

At their level, perhaps the promises to the public, that is, to a group of people, are not very effective. Of course, at that time, their promises are often more empty.

Standing on the side of the claimant, you will feel that his promise covers your demands, but from the perspective of the promiser, it is not the case at all. Please, I have clearly set so many preconditions in my words.

This is very similar to when you are forced by the bank to handle financial management, you will generally only be impressed by the highest rate of return they promise, and have a deep yearning for it, and subconsciously will not think about the lowest return - it is likely that it is good to be able to protect the principal.

The deep-seated reasons for this can be said to be the same.

The people who made suggestions to Ballmer actually knew very well that they had no binding force on Ballmer. Just like when we buy financial management in the bank, to put it bluntly, an ordinary citizen who is not even a VIP user of the bank and can only take a number and queue up obediently, how many choices do you have?

Ballmer's promise is not formal, and it is more reliable when it is made between individuals.

Considering that the person he made the promise to is Feng Yiping, the effect of this promise is more reassuring.

Of course, if Ballmer resigned when Android acquired Motorola, it would be another matter, but everyone knows that this is impossible.

Feng Yiping waved his phone with some pride and relief, "Microsoft also got it as expected, which means that I have eliminated the two most powerful potential competitors for our acquisition of Motorola,"

"It also means that our business in North America has finally no obvious shortcomings from now on,"

Android is of course the most important part of their North American business, and it can be said that it is also one of the pillars.

The patent dilemma that has emerged since the end of last year is a hidden worry and an important constraint for the smooth development of Android. Although the successful acquisition of Motorola, a veteran mobile communication giant, cannot solve all the problems, it can give Android enough capital to maneuver.

The biggest rivals of Motorola's acquisition happen to be at odds with Android over patents, and they also hope to further expand their patent pools so that they can initiate patent lawsuits against Android more freely - mainly Microsoft and Apple.

Having received assurances from Apple's Cook before, and now from Microsoft's Ballmer, the withdrawal of these two companies with the greatest motivation and strength, and therefore the greatest possible resistance, naturally paved the way for Android to successfully acquire Motorola.

And Intel's commitment is also conducive to Android's subsequent acquisition of other sporadic patents, similar to the batch of patents they acquired from IBM.

"I have solved the biggest problem for you," Feng Yiping looked at Mayer, "So, how do you want to thank me?"

"Isn't this your company?" Mayer immediately said to Feng Yiping, but then laughed, "How do you want me to thank you?"

This guy is right, he will intervene less and less in specific management, so this aspect of the problem can really be said to be his own problem.

Feng Yiping looked at her and said, "I hope you can wear a suit skirt, black stockings, and..."

As a person who spends a lot of money on fashion, dull and monotonous suit skirts have never been on Mayer's shopping list.

What she likes is always shiny and eye-catching fashion.

Just like today, she wore a blue satin skirt embroidered with green leaves and red flowers on it-she has a mysterious love for embroidering various flowers on clothes. Fortunately, because her fashions are all from famous designers, the overall effect is not at all tacky, but looks noble and energetic.

There is also a wide belt with strong decorative and gemstones on the waist of the skirt-this intuitively emphasizes the nobility.

If it is an employee, such a dress would of course be a bit too grand, but whether in Google or NEXTDOOR, she has not been an ordinary employee since she became known, but a senior executive and face of the company, so there is enough reason to dress like attending a banquet to come to work in the company.

"Is it better that the skirt is not longer than the hips, and it is better to wear glasses?" Mayer asked.

Oh, you know what's going on, buddy.

"Glasses, yes, but a short skirt doesn't fit the setting,"

Which employee of a serious company would wear such a short skirt to work?

"But I'd be happy to do it at other times..."

Seeing the sneer on Mayer's face, Feng Yiping immediately shut up and picked up the phone again, "I forgot, I'd better call Cook, work, now is working time,"

Mayer watched her walk to the window, with her back to him, and the corners of her mouth curled up...

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At Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, Cook, who was answering the phone, frowned at the caller ID on his phone, "We can authorize them in the future, but the bottom line is that we must ensure that we get full ownership of Nortel's LTE-related patents and other patents,"

"For this, we can share up to three-quarters of the auction price,"

Jeff Williams knew that Cook's so-called "other patents" mainly referred to the package of patents that could be used to attack Android.

"That is, if the final price is US$4.5 billion, can we afford US$3 billion?" he asked clearly.

"Yes." Cook replied affirmatively.

"Okay, I'm confident we can reach an agreement with BlackBerry soon,"

After all, the alliance with the BlackBerry Alliance is a bit rushed, and there is no agreement yet on some aspects, mainly the distribution of patents.

However, with Cook's promise to bear three-quarters of the cost, he believed that it would not be difficult to reach a consensus with them.

"Pay close attention to Cummins' situation," Cook warned again hastily.

Because he was facing Feng Yiping, it was always difficult for him to feel completely reassured before everything was settled.

Putting down the phone, he immediately picked it up and said, "Feng,"

"Tim," Feng Yiping's voice was very low, "4.5 billion US dollars, you are really determined!"

"Feng, you know, we urgently need these patents," Cook said thoughtfully.

What do you mean when you ask?

Do you want to give up?

"$4.5 billion," Feng Yiping muttered again, even his tone was indignant and incomprehensible.

Cook listened quietly, why, we are not allowed to spend our own money?

There were some noises coming from Feng Yiping's side, and Cook seemed to be able to hear his struggle from all the noises.

Should you continue to raise prices, or give up?

"I just exchanged opinions with Ballmer," Feng Yiping's words greatly aroused Cook's attention.

6,000 patents and US$4.5 billion. Frankly speaking, it is difficult for them to pay a higher price.

"We understand Apple's urgency for these patents,"

"Thank you," Cook said, "but we welcome your continued bids."

He doesn't want his victory to sound like it was given to Android and Microsoft.

"Alas," Feng Yiping sighed, "the price is already high enough, and we don't want you to end up spending US$5 billion to achieve your goal."

"This is also detrimental to the entire market," Feng Yiping said. "So, I will soon notify Cummins and ask him to inform Nortel that we choose to give up."

Cook couldn't help but grab the table tightly and said calmly, "Thank you,"

"You're welcome. This is the result of your excellent planning. Once you get the BlackBerry, your success will be greatly guaranteed," Feng Yiping said, looking slightly uninterested as he missed a move.

"Congratulations in advance!"

This is quite sincere.

Cook’s thank you this time was also emotional, “Thank you,”

It's not easy, this is really a victory over Feng Yiping!

When he heard the other person say, "Well, that's it," he thought the call was over. Who knows, Feng Yiping said again, "I hope our next acquisition of Motorola will be as smooth as yours." "

Cook didn't doubt him at this time, "Yes Feng, as I said last time, Apple firmly supports your acquisition of Motorola. I think other possible opponents will not be your obstacles,"

"I hope so," Feng Yiping said calmly.

This time, it’s really stable!

Mayer was impressed and speechless at the same time. You obviously planned to give up on the day the auction started. As a result, you felt aggrieved and asked Microsoft, Apple, and Intel to accept your favor. How could you? He truly deserves to be the richest man...