Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

Due to the time difference, Xiangjiang time is almost 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles, and the time required to fly from Xiangjiang to Los Angeles is about 14 to 5 hours.

Therefore, Lin Baicheng flew to Los Angeles at around 10 am on March 13th, Hong Kong time. When he walked out of the airport, it was still around 10am on March 13th in Los Angeles time.

Before coming over, Lin Baicheng contacted Los Angeles in advance, so when he walked out of the VIP channel, he saw Bill Harveys and personal secretary Katherine Jackson who came to pick him up at the first sight.

"Chairman!"

"Um!"

Lin Baicheng nodded, and after several bodyguards walked in front, he followed behind. Bill Harveys and Catherine followed, and naturally there were bodyguards following at the end.

Lin Baicheng's stretched Lincoln was driven by his bodyguard and driver, and more than one car came. Lin Baicheng greeted Bill Harveys and Catherine to get into the stretched Lincoln.

The motorcade drove to Beverly Hills.

"Catherine, I'm going to hold three parties, please arrange the time."

"One party invites senior executives of my company here in the United States. If they are companies with which we have business dealings, invitation letters are also sent; one party invites friends and business partners who are like the party; and the last party starts with It is held in the name of the chairman of Galaxy Games Company and an invitation is extended to shareholders."

Lin Baicheng hasn't been to the United States for a while, so the first thing he did when he came was not to inspect various companies, but to contact all parties and connect people.

Of course, during the period when Lin Baicheng was not in the United States, Lin Baicheng of the Elephant Party asked the secretariat and the private secretary to keep in contact, and the political donations that should be given were no less. But after all, it is not him who is in contact. There is an intermediary. How can this kind of contact be closer than doing it in person?

Catherine took notes and asked: "Chairman, are there any schedules for these three parties?"

“It’s most important to invite partygoers and business friends.”

Lin Baicheng listened and said: "However, I know this is an election year and my friends from the Elephant Party may be very busy, so you contact them first and set a date when all my friends are free. This time I am in the United States Stay for at least half a month. This party is the most important, but it doesn’t have to be held first.”

"As for the remaining two parties, Galaxy Game Company should wait until I go to the branch before holding the party. Therefore, it is better to invite the executives of the company under my name to the first party. ”

"Since we are inviting senior executives, it is best to set the time on the weekend. Chairman, what do you think of Saturday?"

Catherine heard this and asked Lin Baicheng for consultation.

"What do you think?"

Lin Baicheng looked at Bill Harveys after hearing this.

"It's better to choose a weekend. If Chairman, you don't have any special arrangements, I think Saturday is fine."

Bill Harveys nodded. He would not tear down Catherine for no reason. After all, Catherine was the big boss's personal secretary. If she had trouble with him, even if he was the director of the secretariat, it would be uncomfortable.

Lin Baicheng made a decision: "Okay, let's set the time on Saturday night."

Catherine asked: "Chairman, I don't know where the party will be held. Where would you choose?"

"Don't I have many villas in Los Angeles? Choose a larger one."

Lin Baicheng said casually that he did not choose the villa in Beverly Hills where he currently lives. After all, the party he held was for his employees.

"Yes, Chairman."

Catherine took note and continued: "As for the format of the party, is it the same business party as before?"

"Um!"

Lin Baicheng nodded. He suddenly remembered, so he reminded: "In addition to the executives of various companies, talents from various companies, especially technical R\u0026D talents, are also invited. Don't forget."

Catherine immediately said: "I made a note of it. The party list will be sent to you before it is decided."

"fair enough."

Lin Baicheng didn't object when he heard this. He valued R\u0026D talents very much. In his opinion, a technology R\u0026D master is more important than some senior executives. If he had to choose between the two, he would choose a technology master.

"Bill, how is the progress at Bell Labs? I haven't heard from you for a while."

No longer talking about the party, Lin Baicheng changed the topic and looked at Bill Harveys. The acquisition negotiations between Sun Electronics Communications and Bell Laboratories have been going on for several months. So far, the acquisition has not been completed, and there has been no progress recently, which shows that it will take some time.

Lin Baicheng didn't care what difficulties there were. Since he had handed over the matter to Bill Harveys and the matter was not handled well, he would just ask Bill Harveys to hold him accountable.

"Chairman, please give me some more time. I will definitely complete the acquisition."

Bill Harveys did not defend himself, he directly admitted his mistake and the matter was not done well. His defense would only make the big boss even more angry.

"Okay, I'll give you another chance."

Lin Baicheng looked at Bill Harveys without saying a word, and after a moment he spoke out to give Bill Harveys another chance: "Before I leave the United States, I hope to hear the good news that the acquisition has been negotiated, and The purchase price is still within my acceptable range. You only have one chance, I hope you can seize it. If you really can't do it, just tell me directly and I will just find someone else to do it."

"Thank you, Chairman, for giving me another chance. I will definitely seize the opportunity and not let you down."

Bill Harveys immediately said that it was absolutely impossible for him to say that he couldn't do it. If he did, it would be equivalent to admitting that he was incompetent, and a person with insufficient ability would never be qualified to be the director of the Secretariat, or even other things. The senior managers of the company will never have a chance with him.

"You deserve this opportunity."

Lin Baicheng didn't say much. Bill Harveys had been doing well before. Due to circumstances and reasons, Lin Baicheng wanted to give Bill Harveys a chance.

"Thank you, Chairman!"

Bill Harveys knew he had only one chance, and if he didn't get it right this time, he would be in danger.

No longer talking about this matter, Lin Baicheng asked instead: "Last month, I heard you say that IBM's personal computers have entered the production stage. Have they started selling now?"

“Sales haven’t started yet, but it’s already in the promotion stage.”

Bill Harveys replied: "IBM has not yet announced the specific sales time, but IBM's promotion said it will be in April. If nothing else, IBM will not change this time easily."

"In other words, IBM's personal computer will enter the market next month, and Apple will have its biggest competitor."

Lin Baicheng is still very concerned about Apple. Although Apple may not be as brilliant as it was before its rebirth because it wants to enter the mobile phone market, as long as Apple beats IBM in the personal computer market, Apple will definitely have a market value of more than one billion US dollars after it goes public. .

Lin Baicheng and his holding company together hold 28.3% of Apple's shares, nearly 30%. These shares will be worth at least US$300 million after Apple's listing, which is no longer a small amount.

"That's right."

Bill Harveys nodded and said: "Apple's Chairman Steve Jobs also contacted me and several other major shareholders a while ago, hoping that we can support Apple more and help Apple defeat IBM. This is beneficial to everyone, so everyone No one refused.”

"It's right to help Apple. After all, we are the majority shareholder."

Lin Baicheng certainly had no objection to this. He asked, "Does Steve Jobs have any plans to deal with IBM's entry?"

"Apple has increased investment in publicity, emphasizing Apple's technological innovation and being a pioneer in the industry. In addition, in the sales area, it has decided to give dealers higher profit rebates and make profits."

"In the final analysis, it is IBM that enters this market to compete with Apple. Apple has no good way and can only rely on technology and innovation to win."

Bill Harveys explained that Apple's opponent is the giant IBM, and there is no way to use any means. IBM is thankful that it did not use any extra measures against Apple. Apple can only compete with IBM legitimately.

However, one thing I have to admit is that IBM is indeed much stronger than Apple. Whether it is parts suppliers, sales channels, etc., IBM looks down on Apple.

Lin Baicheng asked the two of them: "Do you think there is any way to help Apple?"

"this."

Bill Harveys and Catherine pondered deeply after hearing this.

When Lin Baicheng saw this, he didn't rush him. He asked suddenly, and he must give the two of them some time to think.

After the small meeting, Catherine spoke up: "Chairman, in fact, our help to Apple is very limited. You have companies in Hong Kong and Japan, and you can help Apple develop these two markets, but Apple is not yours after all. , you only have less than 30% of the shares, so it’s not worthwhile to help too much.”

"Catherine is right. You are helping Apple in the hope that Apple will go public smoothly and get a return on your investment. But if the price of helping is too high, then it is not worthwhile."

Bill Harveys agreed very much with what Catherine said, but after he finished speaking, he continued: "If you really want to help Apple, Chairman, you can purchase a batch of Apple personal computers and hand them over to your name. used by various businesses.”

"I have to say that using a personal computer for work is indeed a lot more convenient and improves the office efficiency of the company. In particular, Apple's personal computers are equipped with office software from New Century Software Company, which greatly improves office efficiency."

"Purchasing a batch of personal computers will not only help Apple, but also improve the company's office efficiency."

"This is a good suggestion. Catherine, please take note of it."

Lin Baicheng nodded slightly and said: "When I meet with Steve Jobs one day, remind me that I will tell him my support for Apple as a shareholder, and at the same time work with him to get other shareholders to support Apple. Apple is not It’s mine alone, so there’s no reason why I’m the only one who supports Apple while others enjoy the benefits.”

"I took note of it, Chairman."

Catherine jotted it down in her notebook, marking the important points.

Lin Baicheng is actually very aware of the benefits of computer office work. The reason why he has not done it before is because today's computers do not have Internet functions, only local area networks, and local area networks can only connect computers within a few kilometers. There is no connection between enterprises. Contact via computer.

In this era, let alone video working, there are no communication and chat tools such as QQ, or even worse email working.

Therefore, there is no rush to use computer for office work.

In this era, companies use personal computers for office work. If we really say it, the needs of the financial department are greater, and financial statistics will be more convenient.

The car drove to Beverly Hills and stopped at the door of the villa named Lin Baicheng. After the iron door was opened, the motorcade drove into the villa.

When Lin Baicheng got out of the car, he saw the housekeeper Dorchi Hall and the servants greeting him at the door of the villa.

"Sir, welcome home!"

Dorchi Hal took the lead, and everyone bowed to Lin Baicheng.

I have to say that this form is indeed very satisfying. At least Lin Baicheng can't find fault with it, and he is very satisfied with it.

No one dislikes being respected, and Lin Baicheng is no exception. He also enjoys being respected by others.

"It's been a while, Dorchi."

With that said, Lin Baicheng took the lead into the villa, followed by Dorchie Hall, Bill Harveys, Catherine and several bodyguards.

"Did Xiaoqin come back for dinner in the afternoon?"

"When the second lady is in class, she eats lunch outside, and eats breakfast and dinner at home."

The second young lady in Dorchie Hall's mouth is naturally Lin Qin, the eldest young lady is Lin Shufang, and the title of Lin's father and Lin's mother is Master and Madam.

"I will have dinner at home at noon and prepare one for Catherine and Cliff."

Lin Baicheng said and looked at the only Bill Harveys who was not mentioned: "Bill, you don't have to stay with me here. Go and do your business."

"Okay Chairman, then I'll do the work."

Bill Harveys responded. Although he preferred to stay and connect with the big boss, he knew that he could only leave because the acquisition negotiations with Bell Labs had not yet been completed. If he insisted on staying, he would only be regarded as a loser. Regardless of job performance.

After Bill Harveys left, Lin Baicheng said to Catherine: "Make an appointment with Lijun and Qingxia for me and ask them if they have time to have dinner together in the evening."

"Yes, Chairman."

Catherine knew who Lin Baicheng was talking about. She was very envious of the one named Lin Qingxia, because she knew that the boss liked Lin Qingxia. This alone was enough for her to envy.

Catherine was not bad looking at all, she could even be said to be a great beauty. She originally thought that her boss would have that kind of thought towards her. Her beauty gave her confidence, and she was happy to accept it. Who made her boss so rich? , but she didn't expect that the boss didn't mean that at all, and she was a little regretful for this.