Rebirth of the Internet Overlord

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{Time: May 25, 2005}

{Location: United States-Armonk, New York}

In Armonk in May, the outdoor trees are mostly covered with spring buds. However, New York's overall northern location prevents the warmth of spring from spreading here.

If it weren't for sitting in IBM's small reception room and drinking hot coffee that he didn't drink much on weekdays, Ning Zimo would rather stay in California, which is similar to the District.

Perhaps this exposed looseness was too obvious. When Zhou Wei saw Ning Zimo's appearance, he couldn't help but laugh.

"I secretly thought that Zimo, who could achieve a great career at the age of 21, should be a calm person no matter what." Zhou Wei glanced at the IBM logo at the door and asked with a smile, "It's because IBM refused you to acquire Thinkpad.

The brand and Yamato Laboratory are the most unsatisfactory times for Zimo since he started his business?"

After Zhou Wei's words brought home what he was thinking, Ning Zimo felt that he had nothing to hide. Especially in a place like the United States, where there are so many "foreigners", he was called "by a Chinese senior" in familiar Chinese.

Zimo", this rare feeling of closeness made Ning Zimo nod his head.

Zhou Wei smiled when he confessed like this, "I wonder if it would be convenient for Zimo to chat with me about what kind of big plan you want to have after acquiring ThinkPad and Yamato Labs?"

This is the first time I've seen him. Isn't it difficult for him to ask so directly?

This senior shouldn't be such a reckless person, right?

Ning Zimo was a little confused about this senior's intention.

"We are all people who are struggling in the market, let's not make the relationship too complicated." Zhou Wei said easily, "In the treasure-hunting business under your name, there is a general manager named Yang Jian. He used to

When we were leaders of state-owned enterprises, we still had some connections."

origin?

Yang Jian’s old friend?

What kind of rhythm is this?

Not at all. Is this a friend or an enemy?

Ning Zimo couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly, and this action was naturally clearly visible to Zhou Wei opposite him.

"Mr. Yang's previous unit once approached our IBM Flower Planting Company to do some management consulting business." Zhou Wei pointed to Ning Zimo while holding a teacup, "So Zimo doesn't need to be too overbearing. Just call me Brother Zhou."

Okay. I mainly want to take advantage of this rare opportunity to meet you in person, and want to have a good chat with you, an influential figure in the younger generation of flower farmers."

Zhou Wei's frank confession actually made Ning Zimo develop a better impression of him. After all, just chatting doesn't really matter, because communication in business cannot achieve the purpose of communication without being frank.

But the current situation is that even if this Zhou Wei and Yang Jian have some connection, even if this is a senior who is a flower farmer, but he suddenly appears here, what can we talk to him about?

Ning Zimo scratched his head helplessly, "Brother Zhou, I'm really sorry, I do have a little emotion about IBM's decision today...but, I'm not really a man of the hour."

"We are all people who do things. We can explain it clearly in a few words. I won't say too much about compliments." Zhou Wei raised his hand gently.

He unilaterally revealed everything that had just happened, and then Zhou Wei said, "I only knew Zimo's name in 2002, because I am used to reading all kinds of news from various countries and walks of life. So that year's paypal

When it was sold to eBay, your name appeared in the New York Times, which was the first time I got to know you, who was only 18 years old at the time."

Zhou Wei spoke very quickly and nodded specifically to indicate that Ning Zimo did not need to be modest.

"In December 2003, I saw Zimo's name again in various publicity when eBay acquired Skype. After all, the surname Ning was quite eye-catching when it appeared in foreign newspapers. So I paid a little attention and noticed

Skype was founded by you.

I just followed your news all the way, and gradually saw your astonishing 5.6 billion transaction. I also saw that you acquired Blizzard after selling Skype, and you also saw Emperor Penguin, which was discovered by some domestic media, and then also read

Come to your Emperor Penguin’s flashy Luban technology and treasure-hunting trade.

There are even the launch of Dibao Mall, Panda Pictures going overseas, the acquisition of Arm, and your Wegame platform, as well as your acquisition of several domestic game companies."

After a pause, Zhou Wei took a breath and smiled at Ning Zimo, "Before Zimo, I have never seen a young man in his 20s who could achieve such an achievement as you. I have never even seen some people.

A 30 or even 40-year-old flower planting entrepreneur has made a huge business layout like yours.

Out of curiosity, I classified and analyzed the information I noticed about you. I didn't know this, and I was shocked when I saw it. Before the meeting at the headquarters in 2005, I discovered that you had drawn up a quite large territory.

…”

"Hmmmm, Zhou...brother," Ning Zimo raised the corner of his mouth slightly, "Are you still so thorough in your analysis?"

"Of course, you have done so much business in China that seems scattered, but you have indeed taken the development path of a composite company steadily. Although to people who are not in business, your company's business seems to be very scattered. But we

These industry insiders who often consult with large companies can tell at a glance that you are quite well-planned." Zhou Wei praised.

Ning Zimo didn't have the slightest bit of pride in Zhou Wei's appreciation. He just cared about the word "domestic" in Zhou Wei's mouth.

As soon as these two words were spoken, Ning Zimo felt a little at ease.

After all, Zhou Wei, as a stranger, paid attention to him and followed up in such detail, but did not mention his actions abroad at all. It seemed that he had used the hidden operation of offshore companies to make his overseas layout.

In the world, he was well hidden in front of this senior master who cared about him.

If anyone can really dig into their company structure and layout, many things will be difficult for Emperor Penguin to proceed in the future.

Because Emperor Penguin's current size is simply not enough to be seen by large companies such as IBM and Giant Hardware, let alone fight against the will of the country.

"We know our own business," Ning Zimo said with a smile. "We Emperor Penguins have some ambitions to do big things, but with our current size, we can only do what we can. Therefore, our style also adheres to the high-arch construction

Build a wall and accumulate food to develop slowly."

"Those of us Chinese who have been in contact with large international companies for many years still hope that there will be more pioneers in our country who can keep up with this era. This is also what I admire about Zimo, and it is also the purpose of my initiative to find Zimo this time.

"

Zhou Wei raised his cup at Ning Zimo again, "I saw from Zimo's intention to acquire arm that you may have the intention to make some kind of new hardware device. Then from Mike Zafirovsky's own

Motorola has joined your new company, and this has been confirmed in your intentions for Yamato Laboratories."

???

Although I was just glad that Zhou Wei didn't understand his overseas layout, now I found that this senior in the industry paid such detailed attention.

This transparent feeling of being probed into one's inner long-term purpose by someone who was not close to him made Ning Zimo feel a cold sweat on his back for a moment.

"Hi," Zhou Wei was keenly aware of Ning Zimo's emotions, so he reached out and patted his arm gently and said with a smile, "Zimo, don't be nervous, I made this analysis because I am particularly concerned about you, and

At the same time, only within this industry can we keenly explore your intentions. Outside this industry, no one will pay attention to you like me."

After a pause, Zhou Wei continued, "Furthermore, it seems that you want to develop a new business through ARM's RISC microprocessor. In the eyes of those in the industry, this may be a new attempt. We

I also hope that you will do your best to see the new possibilities of a new group."

hmmmm

ARM’s new hardware for RISC microprocessors? It turns to this aspect again.

You must know that ARM's RISC microprocessor is currently only a new field with some potential. Even giants like Apple and Ju Hardware don't know where its future potential lies.

Therefore, they only made some forward-looking investments in Arm, but then gave up their long-term investment in Arm after Arm failed to create considerable profits. Only then did they realize that they could win Arm with 750 million.

After going around and around, the reborn Goldfinger still gives itself some forward-looking advantages. At least so far, no one will really know its purpose.

Ning Zimo breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. After relaxing, his attention returned to the topic Zhou Wei just mentioned, "Brother Zhou, what did you say you were looking for me for..."

Zhou Wei had just said what purpose he had for finding him. Now that he was relieved, Ning Zimo turned his attention to the senior's purpose for finding him.

Seeing that the young people he was paying attention to were relieved, Zhou Wei, who had been explaining for a long time, was relieved, "Those of us flower growers who have worked hard outside know that if we want to grow flowers to be truly powerful, it is not enough to rely on top-down planning from the state.

.The private sector also needs to have some truly farsighted entrepreneurs emerging, so that this country can truly have the possibility of long-term development.

Therefore, after I learned that Zimo wanted to acquire ThinkPad and IBM's Yamato Laboratories, I came to the United States to meet with Zimo. On the one hand, I wanted to ask if Zimo's business was so complex, whether we, IBM, needed to invest in it.

On the other hand, after I learned about IBM’s decision, I wanted to introduce a hardware team similar to Yamato Labs to Zimo Central.”

???

Putting consulting services aside, there is actually a hardware team similar to Yamato Labs?

Not only is this not trouble, but it is also a happy event from heaven? This is an unexpected harvest of a noble man. According to legend, if the east does not light up, the west will light up?

When Zhou Wei saw the expression on Ning Zimo's face change, he knew that his topic had finally caught the young man's attention.

He said frankly, "Daiwa Lab was founded by Mr. Naito Zaimasa, the father of thinkpad. Mr. Naito Zaimasa has been the main person in charge of this laboratory for many years.

With the development and expansion of Yamato Laboratory, Mr. Naito Zaimasa brought out Mr. Yokota Soichi, who was regarded by Mr. Naito Zaimasa as the next generation successor. Only recently, in the innovation of thinkpad products,

The project team led by Soichi Yokota and Mr. Naito Zaimasa had some differences.

As a senior, Naito Zaimasa does not want to deprive his disciples of their innovative ability. He wants to build the foundation for Yokota Soichi to start his own business, but he is worried that his disciple's stubbornness will not be appreciated by others..."

Isn't this a sleepy pillow encounter? Ning Zimo felt that what he experienced at IBM today felt like a sudden change.

This senior Zhou Wei,

He's probably a noble person.