Chapter 684

  "Mr. Gates, I hope you can act as an intermediary to sit down and talk to someone in Hollywood for us."

  As soon as Xia Jingxing's voice fell, Gates immediately asked, "Are you talking about it? They made it clear that seeing the fruit of Facebook became more and more mouth-watering, so they couldn't help but rushed to take a bite."

  Never overestimate the morality of those people, and don't underestimate their greed. "

  Xia Jingxing stared at Gates, who laughed blankly, "Of course, I can also make an appointment for you, but if you don’t agree, what are your plans? Young people, you should be mentally prepared."

  Xia Jingxing nodded, “We have already made a plan. The worst plan is to split the tubing and stop the video sharing of tubing to Facebook to minimize the impact on Facebook.”

   Gates' eyes lit up instantly, not because he felt how clever this trick was, but because he was curious about how to split it.

  Gates said calmly: “Facebook and YouTube are complementary, and Facebook has also created a video album function for YouTube, which is good for enhancing social stickiness and fun.”

   "Of course I do."

  Xia Jingxing looked helpless, "But what can I do? The tubing is a target for the Big Six in Hollywood. This is our flaw. They think they can use this to threaten us.

   Really anxious, I just shut off the oil pipe. "

   Gates made a face, "Daren, what are you talking about, a $6 billion website, if you say you don’t want it, then you don’t want it."

  Xia Jingxing knows how it is possible not to, but now the pack of wolves are waiting, he escapes, resents, angry, vent...all is useless, can only come up with the determination to break the boat, do not hesitate to fight back.

  Only by packing one's appearance like a hedgehog, can these unkind eyes converge and let them evaluate whether the effort is proportional to the gain.

   "Compared with the 24 billion US dollars of Facebook, 6 billion US dollars can be discarded.

  There is an old saying in China, "Abandon the car to protect the handsome"..."

  Xia Jingxing briefly explained the idiom and continued: “Facebook is currently in a critical financing period. Once legal proceedings are involved, it will affect market valuations and make investors hesitate.

  If you can only choose to keep one, it is undoubtedly Facebook. "

   "The tubing has poured so much effort into you, so you can bear it?"

  Gates looked at Xia Jingxing suspiciously, obviously not convinced that Xia Jingxing would abandon the tubing.

   "I admit that I have feelings for YouTube, and staying in the Facebook system is more conducive to overall development.

  But when it comes to this kind of thing, I can only choose to cut the mess with a sharp knife. "

  Gates nodded, “Facebook and YouTube are two independent legal persons. Facebook, as the parent company, only bears limited liability.

  But I am afraid that the six Hollywood giants will not let Facebook go, and sue your two companies at the same time!

  Don’t forget, some of the YouTube videos were also spread to Facebook for the second time. "

  Xia Jingxing's complexion was calm, with no joy or sorrow on her face, "So I said that I would cut off the video sharing function.

  It really doesn’t work, and we will force the removal of all videos on Facebook that involve copyright ownership. "

   "It looks like this can only be done!"

  Gates, like a considerate uncle, first nodded, and then asked casually: "How do you plan to split the tubing?"

   "All shareholders directly penetrate the equity and become two companies completely independent of Facebook, and stop all cooperation related to video sharing."

   Gates frowned: "If this is the case, if the lawsuit is lost, the entire oil pipeline company will be compensated. If you remember correctly, if you penetrate the equity, you should hold about 50% of the oil pipeline, which is 3 billion US dollars.

  Once the lawsuit is lost, your $3 billion will be completely wiped out. "

  Gates looked like he was completely thinking about Xia Jingxing, and said earnestly: "Dalun, your plan is actually not perfect."

  "Oh~"

  Xia Jingxing deliberately looked stunned, ready to listen to Gates’ opinions.

  Gates sighed, instead of going directly to the subject, he talked about Microsoft.

  "Daren, you should know that I have been reducing my holdings of Microsoft stock for the past ten years, right?"

  Xia Jingxing nodded, pretending that she didn't understand.

  Gates started a long talk and explained to Xia Jingxing what is called "quality assets".

  "...In my opinion, let alone the oil pipeline, the asset quality of Facebook is not high. Even if it goes public that day, if you try to sell it on a large scale as a major shareholder or founder, the stock price will definitely fall apart."

Gates looked like someone who came over, preaching to clarify: "This is also the reason why I reduced Microsoft's shareholding from more than 40% to less than 10% at present. To put it simply, optimize asset allocation. ."

  Xia Jingxing nodded quickly like a chicken pecking at the rice, "It does make sense. I have always wondered before, Mr. Gates, why did you reduce your holdings of Microsoft stock on a large scale? It is clear that the stock price of Microsoft is moving so well."

  Gates smiled and waved his hand, "This is my secret. I haven't mentioned it to too many people. Darren, you want to keep the secret for me."

  Xia Jingxing felt a little disapproving, but he quickly said yes.

   "So, Dai Lun, I suggest that you temporarily sell off the stock of tubing, and you can keep a small part in your hand as a long-term equity investment."

  Gates held the glasses on the tip of his nose and said amiably: “This is actually the safest and most logical way to deal with you.

  Think about it, if the oil pipeline assets are insolvent, the $3 billion that should have belonged to you will be completely gone.

  Let’s go back to Facebook. There are also a lot of videos circulating on this website. If the judgment is not good for you, it may not be as severe as the oil pipe penalty, but it is not much lighter.

  Of course, what I analyzed is the worst case.

  But we have to plan according to the worst case when we make a plan, instead of thinking about the ideal situation. "

  Xia Jingxing nodded slightly, "Makes sense!"

  Gates smiled knowingly, “Don’t worry, I’m also a shareholder of Facebook and YouTube, and I’m definitely on your side.

  You have to contact Lei Shidong and them, no problem, I will help you contact, and I will accompany you to attend the negotiation.

  But if the situation is not ideal, we must quickly change the plan, immediately split the tubing, and disconnect the sharing between Facebook and tubing. "

   "Okay, Mr. Gates, no problem, I will listen to you."

  Gates smiled, "Daren, if the worst happens, can you sell part of your tubing equity to Microsoft?"

  Xia Jingxing was stunned first, and then smiled: "Yes, you don’t sell it to Microsoft. Of course, I’m talking about Mr. Gates first under the same conditions."

  Gates smiled, "Haha, Darren, don't worry, if the situation is really that bad, Microsoft must be your strongest backing."

  Xia Jingxing got up, handed it out with both hands, "Mr. Gates, thank you so much!"

  Gates smiled and shook hands with Xia Jingxing, very satisfied with the deal.

  (End of this chapter)