Chapter 134 Two $500 Billion
In the following week, the guests left Necker Island one after another.
Yu Jingshan is a workaholic and left the island with the guests.
The remaining servants on the island, Li Zetian's parents and Xiao Qiqi are on vacation here, while Li Zetian and Yu Jingqiu went on a honeymoon trip to Europe.
During this period, the global box office of "Star Wars" exceeded US$700 million. The movie is still being released, causing a global sensation and shocking the industry!
The whirlwind blew out of Star Wars was beyond everyone's imagination.
The name of Star Wars Film Company also emerged. Li Zetian, the founder behind the company, once again became the focus of media coverage, and many newspapers even took a full page of content to report him.
More than a month later, Li Zetian and Yu Jingqiu returned to the United States from Europe.
Back at the Beverly Villa, Dongfang Yuqin immediately reported to Li Zetian about her recent work.
"Mr·Li, after two months of hard work, Netflix has licensed more than 400 excellent works, spending a total of US$20 million, and some of the film companies have chosen a 10% sales share model. In addition, Netflix has established 30 rental stores across the United States, and is expected to expand rapidly at the rate of the development of 10 new rental stores per month!"
"Have you talked to JVC company about technology licensing?" Li Zetian asked.
"After talking, the other party expressed his willingness to authorize for free and helped us establish a VHS format video tape production factory. However, the premise is that Netflix needs to help JVC sell VHS video recorders. However, for every VHS video recorder sold, we can still get 20% of the revenue."
"Well, this is pretty good! It seems that JVC is quite courageous in order to promote the VHS format!" Li Zetian took a sip of coffee, nodded with a smile, and then asked, "Have Sony found you? Netflix has such a big deal of buying movies everywhere, Sony cannot not know..."
Dongfang Yuqin smiled and replied, "Yes, Sony has consulted us and even proposed conditions that are more favorable than JVC. However, we did not cooperate with Sony as per your instructions. Instead, we used Sony to increase our value and thus won better conditions when negotiating with JVC!"
"Haha, the more fierce the competition between them is, the more beneficial it is for us!"
Li Zetian said with a smile, "When Star Wars is released, Netflix will be open. Well... the preliminary preparations must be done in place, including the production of VHS format videotapes and employee training, etc. In addition, it is necessary to strengthen cooperation with film companies to obtain the right to release the films in the future. It is best to reach a long-term priority agreement with them to ensure that Netflix has sufficient film sources."
"Yeah!" Dongfang Yuqin nodded and responded.
Li Zetian picked up the cup and took another sip of coffee. He thought to himself that Dongfang Yuqin did a good job in the creation of Netflix and had excellent abilities. He should be able to serve as CEO of "Times Technology Holdings Company"...
Li Zetian pondered for a moment and said to her, "Is there any suitable candidate for Netflix to be CEO?"
When Dongfang Yuqin heard this, she showed a look of disappointment and sadness on her face. She thought that Li Zetian would let her take the position of CEO of Netflix, but now, Li Zetian asked her that she obviously planned to let others take the role.
"Mr Li, I think Cirick Adolf can serve."
"Tell me what happened to him."
Dongfang Yuqin nodded and began to introduce: "Cirick Adolf, 32 years old, German-American, graduated from Stanford University, worked at Paramount Film Company. Because his grandfather was a Nassey officer who had helped Jews, many Jews had a good impression of him. As far as I know, many senior executives in Hollywood are Jews, I think it is very appropriate to have him serve as CEO of Netflix."
"Well, judging from this person's resume, it's really suitable to be the CEO of Netflix." Li Zetian nodded, paused, and looked at Dongfang Yuqin's eyes. "Do you feel very disappointed because I didn't let you be the CEO?"
"I, I don't feel lost!" Dongfang Yuqin said stubbornly, but felt wronged in her heart, because she put a lot of effort into Netflix, and because she felt that Li Zetian did not value her and did not agree with her ability, and the latter occupies most of the components.
Dongfang Yuqin obviously did not hide her emotions in front of Li Zetian, and all the grievances in her heart were written on her face.
Li Zetian shook his head and couldn't help feeling funny. He said he was not wronged, but he was obviously wronged in his heart.
Li Zetian stopped teasing her and took out a document from the drawer and handed it to her.
"Look at it." He said.
"Um."
Dongfang Yuqin opened the file and read it. The name of the file was "Times Technology Holdings Company". After reading the content, Dongfang Yuqin was shocked. It said that the development strategy of Times Technology Company was to acquire Intel's microprocessor department, join hands with Microsoft and IBM, compete with Apple for the personal computer market, and develop Times Technology Company into a super group like the umbrella company.
Li Zetian smiled and said, "The reason I didn't let you be the CEO of Netflix is because there are better positions waiting for you. Yes, I plan to let you be the CEO of Times Technology."
Based on Li Zetian's observation of Dongfang Yuqin these days, in addition to being excellent in her ability, she is also a very filial daughter. Li Zetian sent someone to send her mother to the best hospital in the United States for treatment. Dongfang Yuqin couldn't help but be grateful to him, so her loyalty was also acceptable.
"Mr·Li, you're not kidding, are you?" Dongfang Yuqin asked inconspicuously.
"Why, am I like the kind of joke-loving person?"
"No...I'm just very surprised and a little bit unbelievable!"
"Times Technology Company is currently just a shell company. With your ability, you are fully qualified, and as the company grows, your ability will become stronger and stronger. The reason why I chose you is because you are a secretary by my side. I can always understand the development of Times Technology Company, and I feel that you should not betray me." Li Zetian didn't know whether he would betray me, but Dongfang Yuqin was indeed the best candidate. If she was not interested in men, she would not be deceived by men, tempted by the "beauty plot", and devoted herself to her work. At the same time, she knew that gratitude was her only concern, which made Li Zetian trust her very much.
Dongfang Yuqin was moved when she heard this. She promised: "Mr Li, please rest assured that I, Dongfang Yuqin, will never betray you unless you don't want me!"
"Ahem,"
Li Zetian coughed twice, saying that it was very ambiguous, what did I mean that I don’t want you anymore?
Dongfang Yuqin soon reported it, her cheeks flushed. It is undeniable that although she doesn't like men, she admires and admires Li Zetian's talent very much. And the longer she comes into contact with him, the more she feels that Li Zetian is a bit too talented, and it can even be said to be incredible!
"Mr·Li, I, I mean..."
"Well, I know, you don't need to explain," Li Zetian interrupted with a smile, "Are you having any questions after reading the information?"
"Mr·Li, I have a question, why does Times Technology want to join forces with IBM and Microsoft to deal with Apple?" Dongfang Yuqin asked with a frown.
Li Zetian smiled slightly, and his decision naturally made sense. The pressure on personal computer competition is too great, and many computer giants such as IBM, HP, Dell have emerged, and it is difficult for Apple to monopolize the market. What's more, if Li Zetian doesn't take the initiative to cooperate with IBM, there will naturally be others to cooperate with IBM. Instead of doing this, it's better to do it yourself!
By cooperating with IBM, Intel microprocessors and Microsoft operating systems can form a market monopoly. In the future, Microsoft and Intel will form the most powerful Wintel alliance in the technology industry and dominate the global PC market. By then, which shall IBM be considered? Even Lenovo has acquired its personal computer department!
Before the bursting of the Internet bubble in 2000, Microsoft's market value reached an astonishing $586.1 billion, close to 600 billion, the world's number one, unprecedented!
Intel's market value exceeded US$500 billion before 2000!
How can one be a "magic" alliance formed by two large US$500 billion companies?
However, Li Zetian did not tell Dongfang Yuqin about this, and the other party did not believe it after saying it.
He only said: "The reason is very simple. With the entry of IBM, the cake of the personal computer market has become bigger, and I want to take it both sides!"
Chapter completed!