Reborn in 98, its rise began with ripping off Microsoft

Chapter 784 Facebook
Bill Gates flipped through the documents while listening to his subordinates report the situation to him.

"This young guy named Zucker Berg is really outstanding. He got the attention of our Microsoft when he was in high school."

Bill Gates saw the photos on the profile and some introductions, and immediately said: "SynapseMediaPlayer is made by him alone? At that time, the R&D department recommended him to me, but unfortunately he refused to work at Microsoft."

Speaking of this, Bill Gates still felt very sorry. At the same time, he thought of Lu Yiming, who had also rejected Microsoft's recruitment, and then laughed at himself and said, "It seems that real geniuses have their own ideas."

The subordinate went on to say: "After Zucker Berg received an investment of 500 million US dollars, he immediately pulled his roommate Eglin to create a social networking site called Facebook at Harvard University."

When Bill Gates heard this, he was immediately surprised. He put down the information in his hand, looked at his subordinates, and asked, "With 500 million yuan to create a social networking site? Didn't he use the money to buy something?"

The subordinate said seriously: "As far as I know, no."

Bill Gates' expression became serious: "Suddenly getting rich but still able to control his desires and not squander the resources in his hands, this is a young man with ambition and vision."

Ordinary people, with 500 million US dollars, suddenly get so much money, why don't they buy gold chains and small watches on the spot, and eat barbecue three times a day?

As for investment, everyone understands it. You invest 500 million in me, but I don’t necessarily use all 500 million for this project. It’s very normal to maintain personal needs.

But Zucker Berg didn't, and he invested all 500 million directly. This kind of courage is not something just anyone has.

Bill Gates has seen many young entrepreneurs, but many of them have failed.

There are many reasons why these people fail, but in fact, in Bill Gates' view, the biggest problem is that they don't have a clear goal, and they don't know how to restrain themselves. All the hard-won achievements and careers were lost.

Because Bill Gates is an entrepreneur himself, he knows what to do in the early stages of entrepreneurship is the right choice.

Originally, Bill Gates didn't pay much attention to Zucker Berg. The reason why he paid attention to him was because of Lu Yiming.

There is no way, Lu Yiming's investment vision is too precise.

But now, Bill Gates has begun to pay attention to Zucker Berg himself. In his opinion, this young man has a great future.

Even if this venture fails, with his ability and heart, success is only a matter of time.

Bill Gates began to hesitate, considering whether to bet on Zucker Berg.

In a dilapidated old classroom at Harvard University, several young people were cleaning.They are the newly formed Facebook team.This classroom is a temporary office space granted to them by the school.

Zucker Berg didn't even spend the money to rent an office building. He really planned to spend all his money wisely.

As a roommate and entrepreneurial partner, Eglin complained while cleaning the floor: "I still can't believe it, you actually got $500 million in financing with just one idea, my God, this world is too crazy. "

This made Zucker Berg feel a little proud, but he quickly returned to normal.He said as he wiped the table: "It's really nothing. Believe me, one day, we will also be billionaires."

While the two were chatting, Zucker Berg's phone rang, and after chatting for a while, he froze in place.

Seeing that Zucker Berg suddenly became abnormal, Eglin quickly asked, "What's the matter? Are you meditating or are you out of your body?"

Zucker Berg came back to his senses and was very excited. He grabbed Eglin's arm and said, "You will never think of who called me just now."

Eglin was caught by Zucker Berg and grinned, and couldn't help shouting: "Who else could it be? Either Mr. President or the richest man in the world."

Surprised, Zuckerberg asked, "How did you know it was Bill Gates calling me?"

Eglin complained: "One of the most powerful, one of the richest... WTF? Really Bill Gates!?"

After Eglin reacted, he was also shocked.

He himself was just making a joke, but he didn't expect it to be a prophecy. It was really Bill Gates, the richest man in the world, who called.

"What did he call you for?"

Zuckerberg said excitedly: "He said he was going to invest in our Facebook."

Eglin was very happy. Lu Yiming was only the richest man in Asia, so he gave 500 million US dollars in one go. Bill Gates was the richest man in the world. How could it not be lower than this 500 million?
"Then you promise him quickly."

Zucker Berg has calmed down, and said lightly: "I'm still hesitating."

Eglin was very puzzled: "What is there to hesitate about?"

Zucker Berg was not dazzled by the title of the richest man in the world, he said: "Our Facebook has just been established, if we only rent computers, the monthly operating expenses will be less than one yuan. A hundred dollars, $500 million is enough for a long time, and I don’t plan to accept other people’s financing until I spend all of this money.”

These words made Eglin dumbfounded.

But after calming down, he had to admit that his partner's analysis was correct.

The current Facebook is worthless at all, and 500 million US dollars is enough for development. Selling the shares for money now is actually a very bad thing.

The reason why he agreed to Lu Yiming's investment before was because Zucker Berg had no money in his hands. If he did not raise funds, this project would not be able to go on.

But now, Zucker Berg already has $500 million in his hands, which is enough to support the early development of Facebook.

The current Facebook shares are not worth much. According to the price given by Lu Yiming, even if they are all sold, it will only cost more than 1000 million US dollars.

This obviously did not meet Zucker Berg's psychological expectations - not even Lu Yiming's psychological expectations.

Therefore, Zucker Berg decided to reject Microsoft's investment, and first use the $500 million in his hand to make Facebook bigger and stronger, and then increase the valuation.

Finance is such a wonderful thing.The same thing, if you say it is worth 1000 million, then it may be 1000 million, but if you say it is worth million, as long as someone believes it, then it is worth million.In essence, it is a game of drumming and passing flowers.

This game has just begun, and Zucker Berg intends to let this flower stay in his hands for a while.

After Zucker Berg's analysis, Eglin also recalled it, and couldn't help saying with admiration: "You are still calmer, I almost got on top."

There is no way, Microsoft's reputation is too great, it is difficult for people not to be on top.

Not everyone can be as absolutely calm and sane as Zucker Berg.

After thinking about it carefully, Zucker Berg decided to call Lu Yiming.

When Lu Yiming received a call from Zucker Berg, he couldn't help but joked, "You called me again so soon, did you spend all the $500 million?"

500 million US dollars is a lot less, but definitely not much.

Especially in the Internet field, sometimes $500 million is spent, and there may not even be a splash.

Zuckerberg said: "The money is not spent yet, but there is one thing, I think I should tell you."

"what's up?"

Hearing Zucker Berg's serious tone, Lu Yiming also put away his hippie smile.

Zucker Berg said bluntly: "Mr. Bill Gates called me just now, and he said he wanted to invest in Facebook."

Lu Yiming felt a little surprised.

When did Microsoft react so quickly?

It's only been a few days?

What about the big company's disease?

Does finance not exist anymore?
But soon Lu Yiming found a reason for himself.

He felt that it was impossible for him to hide from Bill Gates about his coming to the beautiful country.

Bill Gates has already found out where he lives and who he drank coffee with these days.

Although Lu Yiming resented being monitored and thought it was an immoral act, it was undeniable that this was a connection.

Besides, Bill Gates is a coward, so it is not difficult for him to know Lu Yiming's whereabouts.

Lu Yiming couldn't guard against this.

Thoughts turned around in his mind, Lu Yiming said with a smile: "I guess you rejected the investment from Mr. Bill Gates, right?"

Surprised, Zuckerberg blurted out, "How do you know??"

Lu Yiming said: "Because I can see that you are a smart and ambitious person, so you naturally know what to do to maximize your own interests. And I also guessed your intention for calling me. It’s nothing more than telling me that Future Capital is no longer the only option for Facebook, and you can rely on Microsoft.”

Zucker Berg was exposed by Lu Yiming's little Jiujiu, and his expression suddenly became a little embarrassed.

Lu Yiming was not surprised that Zucker Berg had his own little calculations, and at the same time he was not angry because of it. Instead, he said calmly: "I am just a simple investor, Facebook belongs to you, and the control will always be there. In your hands, I will not interfere, as long as you can guarantee my interests."

Zucker Berg finally breathed a sigh of relief after receiving this guarantee. After all, Lu Yiming holds too many shares. Even if it is continuously diluted in the future, Lu Yiming will definitely become the largest shareholder of Facebook.

As the founder of Facebook, Zucker Berg doesn't want his "king" to be judged.

"Okay, I see, then I will continue to work."

"OK, all right."

After Lu Yiming made the phone call, he smiled and said to Shi Qingxue who was sitting next to him cutting fruit: "The first person who wants to share the money with me has appeared, Bill Gates."

Shi Qingxue was a little surprised, and said, "Is Microsoft going to invest in Facebook? I remember you just invested in Facebook a few days ago. The business prospects are still unclear, and now you are being targeted?"

"Come, eat fruit."

Lu Yiming said while eating the fruit: "It's rare to come to the beautiful country, and it's time to meet up with old friends. Come on, I'll take you to Bill Gates' house to play."

Bill Gates' manor, which is a textbook. Although he has been there several times, Lu Yiming still likes that place very much.

A few hours later, Lu Yiming met with someone else, Gates, in the manor.

The sun was shining brightly at this time, and the two of them were sitting on the beach chairs in the yard, looking at the coffee while looking at the huge swimming pool in front of them.

Bill Gates said: "I am very optimistic about Xiong Minghua, but I didn't expect to be poached by you."

Lu Yiming pretended to be pitiful and said: "Microsoft has a big business, and there is no shortage of manpower. Unlike my Yixun Technology, which only has two or three kittens, there is a shortage of talents."

Bill Gates couldn't help laughing and scolding: "There is no shortage of manpower, but there is still a shortage of talents. All in all, you are not kind."

Afterwards, he remembered the situation reported by the branch office, and then said: "By the way, I heard that one of the employees who will take over Xiong Minghua's job is an old classmate of yours in high school."

These words made Lu Yiming puzzled: "My high school classmate? Who is it?"

He really didn't know about it.

Bill Gates smiled and said, "His name is Li Zhengkai. It is said that he and you were still rivals in high school. I already plan to promote him."

Lu Yiming didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Promotion and reuse? What's the use of telling me these things? Could it be that you want to fight against me? You're an old man, can we stop being so naive?"

But even though he said that, he also knew that Bill Gates was deliberately eye-salting himself, promoting an "old enemy" of his own as a counterattack for poaching Xiong Minghua.

But Lu Yiming didn't bother to pursue it anymore, not to mention that he hadn't seen him for many years, and when he suddenly heard the news about Li Zhengkai, Lu Yiming was still quite emotional.

He has long forgotten the grievances in the past, no matter what the reason is, since Bill Gates wants to reuse him, Lu Yiming is also happy to see Li Zhengkai can get his own splendor.

Then Bill Gates talked about the topic of Facebook again, and said to Lu Yiming: "Zucker Berg is a very interesting young man, he is very similar to you back then, the same rebellious, smart and bold .”

Lu Yiming said: "He is indeed very courageous. On the day you called him, he told me what happened."

Bill Gates is also a smart person. He immediately guessed Zucker Berg's intentions and said with a smile, "I'm afraid you won't be able to grasp this chess piece."

Lu Yiming met Bill Gates' gaze with a half-smile: "Why, I can't grasp it, can you?"
There is no doubt that Bill Gates wants to buy Facebook shares from Lu Yiming, but Lu Yiming is not stupid. Why would he sell such a hen that can only lay golden eggs?
Even if you really want to sell it, it's not too late to sell it after the hen has laid golden eggs.

"Don't talk about that, don't you just want to get some shares from me? Let me tell you, it's useless. Hehe, if you want to get shares in Facebook, you just wait for the A round."

(End of this chapter)