Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

The atmosphere in Apple's conference room was very solemn at this time. Everyone said nothing and looked at Mike Markkula. After all, Jobs, Wozniak, and Rowan were partners who had experienced starting a business in a garage together. Moreover, Bao Zixuan did not want to buy their shares, and Mike Markkula had fulfilled his mission well as an angel investor. It was time to introduce capital that could help the company grow and develop.

Wozniak: "Mike, this is what happened about Heiyun Company's acquisition of shares. He told Mike Markkula what Bao Zixuan said." But he did not mention Bao Zixuan's idea of ​​not wanting to dilute their shares. I am afraid of losing my passion for entrepreneurship.

After all, sacrificing shares is inevitable now. Apple Computer without Black Cloud Office software is just a big toy at best, so angel investors can only be sacrificed.

Mike Markkula: "I understand what you mean. As an angel investor, I can withdraw, but I hope to get the U.S. dollars I deserve. Apple wouldn't be able to develop so fast without me. I hope to be able to cooperate with Black Cloud's People interview.”

Jobs: "That's no problem. Tomorrow morning Bao from Heiyun Company will come to the company to discuss the details of the cooperation. You can negotiate with him first. If we don't reach an agreement, we will consider the next step."

Bao Zixuan had dinner with Joe Johnson and then returned to the hotel without even drinking. After all, drinking alcohol is not allowed in the United States if you are over 21 years old. He didn't want to be caught out by an unfamiliar customer.

Early the next morning, Bao Zixuan came to Apple. At this time, Bao Zixuan and Mike Markkula were sitting opposite each other in Wozniak's office. The two exchanged a few words and then got down to business.

Mike Markkula: "You are younger than I thought, Bao. Apple was just an investment for me, but since I came into contact with these young people, I have regained my passion for work." To be honest, I don’t really want to quit. With the work attitude of these people and the addition of Heiyun, Apple will definitely be able to develop rapidly. So I thought about it all night yesterday. I can sell most of my shares to you. I need it. Keep some of it. How about it!”

Bao Zixuan: "It's not impossible, but if you want to retain the shares, the price may have to drop to a certain extent. After all, I have to lose a lot of profits to ensure that you retain the shares. How much do you want to retain."

Mike Markkula: "Of course, I hope to retain 5% to 10% of the shares. It depends on the price you pay."

Bao Zixuan: "I don't want to waste my energy in endless business negotiations. I can create more value by spending time in the laboratory and in front of the computer. You now have 30% of Apple's shares, and I want to 25%, how much can you transfer to me?"

Mike Markkula: "I am also a technician, and I understand your thinking. I will sell 25% of my shares to you for US$5 million."

Bao Zixuan: "Are you sure Apple is worth 20 million US dollars?"

Mike Markkula: "I was not sure at first, but with the joint efforts of Heiyun and Apple's founders, this number will soon exceed this number."

Bao Zixuan: "Okay! You are right. As long as everyone works hard, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished; there is nothing that cannot be achieved; let alone whether it is worth it or not. We should believe that Steve and the others are all geniuses. Maybe in the future Apple will The company can be worth 200 billion US dollars, who knows. I agree, happy cooperation!" After saying that, he stretched out his hand to Mike Markkula, and Markkula also reached out to shake it.

Everyone was anxiously waiting in the conference room for the outcome of the negotiation between Bao Zixuan and Markkula, because if they couldn't reach an agreement, all plans would have to be scrapped and everyone's shares would be diluted, which affected everyone. vital interests.

Mike Markkula said to everyone: "Bao and I have reached an agreement on the shares I hold. I will transfer 25% of Apple shares to Bao. From now on, he will be one of us." After speaking, he took the lead. applaud.

At this time, Bao Zixuan asked the lawyer introduced by Larry Brown to start drafting the contract.

Bao Zixuan has to sign two contracts, one is the equity transfer agreement with Mike Markkula, and the other is the software licensing agreement and loan agreement with Apple, voting rights issues, and the support Black Cloud will provide to Apple.

There are several main aspects. Bao Zixuan acquired Mike Markkula’s 25% stake in Apple for US$5 million, and injected US$5 million into Apple in the form of a loan for development. If Apple is unable to repay, the US$5 million will automatically become 10% stake in Apple. dilution from the shares of other shareholders. Black Cloud Office Software has licensed Apple to use its software for $10 per computer. And open some source code to Apple to rewrite some programs according to Apple's system. Can be better integrated with Apple system.

After signing the contract, Bao Zixuan handed the prepared checks to Mike Markkula and Jobs respectively. After everyone had a simple working meal in the restaurant, Bao Zixuan was ready to go back to school.

Heiyun left two employees to contact Apple, and they wanted to embed the Apple version of Heiyun office software into the next batch of Apple computers. After successfully investing in Apple and Microsoft, Bao Zixuan knew that history was changing slightly. According to normal development, these two investments alone will push him to the top ten richest people in the world.

In an apartment in Los Angeles, a tall and beautiful woman was sulking in the room. At this time, his agent came over after answering the phone and said: "Brother, you passed the audition. I will be the second female lead in this drama." The number is yours. You have to behave well!"

That's right, Bao Zixuan promised to treat the beautiful woman he met on the plane to dinner. Unexpectedly, after negotiating with Apple, he was so excited that he forgot everything, while Brooke Shields was still imagining which restaurant to eat at! How to maintain a good relationship with this young rich man!

Brooke Shields' agent is a middle-aged woman, 45 years old this year, who has been working in Hollywood for 20 years. She has seen too many performances of young girls in love with spring, and has also seen stories of beautiful women who want to marry into rich families. Looking at the expression of this girl who is as old as his daughter, you know that it may be the boy he met on the plane that fascinated him! Moreover, the other party was followed by many bodyguards when he went out, and he saw it with his own eyes at the airport. He wanted to persuade the little girl.

Said: "Brother, are you thinking about the boy you met on the plane? I advise you not to have such thoughts. It is very dangerous. Your career is on the rise now. Too many scandals will reduce your popularity. In the end, The main thing is that you and the other person are not the same kind of people. You are a star in front of the general public, the darling of the spotlight. But among many rich people, you may be just an item, a lover, or a plaything. Don't have too many now. Don't have unrealistic ideas and focus on making a good movie, then you will be the real you."

Brooke Shields: "I know, don't worry! It won't happen again." But as a girl who started dating at the age of 13, how could she give up so easily? It's just that you can't talk about these things with your agent.

Bao Zixuan didn't know that a kind word at that time would cause so much trouble to a girl. This may be because the thinking of Easterners and Westerners is different!

In the evening, pedestrians returned to Boston International Airport. Although everyone was a little tired, they were full of energy. Bao Zixuan said to everyone: "You have worked hard these days, let's go find a place to drink and relax. Let's go to the Pink Restaurant."

"Long live the boss." At this time, everyone started to cheer.

Zhang Zhan brought two people over in two cars. There were 7 people when he left, but now only 5 have come back. There are still 2 people who have to help Apple complete the software implantation before they can come back. The game department picked them up at the California airport. Employees must work with LinkedIn for a long time.