Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

Chapter 364 The Last Campus Life-Cisco Prequel

John Chambers is also a decisive person. After understanding the development progress and technical principles of large switches and multi-protocol routers, he boarded a plane to San Francisco. If money can't sway the other party, then use technology and platform to recruit the other party. If that doesn't work, John Howard will be sent out. The boss's intention of asking him to accompany him is very clear.

This was Chambers' understanding. In fact, he misunderstood Bao Zixuan's meaning. Because John Howard's daughter was also studying at Stanford University, Bao Zixuan wanted to arrange a guide for them, and also reunite John Howard with his daughter.

In this way, the two Johns came to Stanford University, although their ideas were somewhat different. But the purpose is the same, which is to bring Leonard Bosak to the boss.

Stanford University, full name Leland Stanford University, referred to as "Stanford", is located in Palo Alto, southern San Francisco Bay Area, California, near the high-tech park Silicon Valley. It is a world-renowned private research university. Stanford University was established in 1885 and began formal enrollment in 1891. It covers an area of ​​approximately 33 square kilometers (8180 acres) and is the sixth largest university in the United States.

John Howard had called his daughter before coming. After picking up the car at the airport, the two of them came directly to Jenny Howard. As John Howard's daughter, Jenny perfectly inherited her father's height, and she also looks powerful and doesn't look like a girl at all.

Jenny Howard has always been the pride of John Howard. It is estimated that no father would be dissatisfied with his outstanding daughter who was admitted to one of the best universities in the United States entirely on her own ability.

Jenny Howard: "Dad, why do you have time to see me?"

John Howard has been serving as the security director of Black Cloud's US headquarters and basically stays in Cambridge. I am usually very busy with work and have very little time to see other people in my family, let alone my daughter who is far away on the West Coast. He understands that if he doesn't work hard, he will really be sorry for the high salary and the trust given by his boss.

John Howard: "I have something to do with your school this time, so I stopped by to see you! Let me introduce to you, this is my colleague, John Chambers; you can call him Uncle Chambers."

John Chambers said with a smile: "Don't listen to your father, just call me John. I came here mainly to ask for your help. We are not familiar with Stanford."

Jenny Howard: "No problem, are you here looking for someone?"

He knew that his father worked in Heiyun, and Chambers often appeared in the media as the head of Heiyun in the United States. Heiyun is a high-tech company that cooperates with major universities in the United States. However, to get Chambers to come forward, it must invite very important academic experts. Most people cannot reach this level.

John Chambers: "Yes, I came here this time to invite Leonard Bosak, the director of the computer center, to work at Heiyun Group. Are you familiar with him?"

When Jenny Howard heard the name, she immediately had an idea and said with a smile: "I don't know him, but his girlfriend is my teacher. I heard that they are currently planning a wedding."

John Chambers: "This is indeed good news. Can you take me to see your teacher?"

After arriving at the business school, Jenny introduced John Chambers and Sandy Lerner. Of course, Sandy Lerner, one of the most successful professional managers in the United States, was no stranger to Chambers.

After learning about Chambers' intention, Santi Lerner was very excited. After all, this was a recognition of her fiancé's strength. It is the dream of many university professors to cooperate with a company of Heiyun's level. As the products developed by Heiyun become more and more popular in the market, Heiyun's R\u0026D mechanism has also been reported by the media. Moreover, MIT professors have all moved into big houses, and their families’ living standards have skyrocketed. To a certain extent, Stanford professors are very envious. Everyone has to support their family.

Bao Zixuan is a student at MIT, so it is only natural that many resources go to his alma mater. Being able to find her fiancé now shows that she made the right choice. Leonard is a talented person, and his talent is finally appreciated by someone.

When John Chambers was brought to Leonard Bosak's laboratory, he saw a very familiar scene. It was basically the same scene as the one he saw at MIT, but it was not yet formed. R\u0026D funding may be limited. He saw a lot of electronic components removed from other machines. All the electronic components in the MIT laboratory were new.

At this time, I saw a diode burned out, which may be due to the aging of the equipment. Unlike Leonard Bosak who was dejected, John Chambers was very happy. This was a good opportunity. The most indispensable thing in Heiyun was money. With money, there was no equipment that could not be bought. Who still uses second-hand ones? It seems that the work arranged by the boss can be completed quickly.

Seeing her fiancé's state, Santi Lerner said: "Honey, take a rest!"

Seeing his fiancée coming with a few people, Leonard Bosak forced a smile and said, "Santi, it's okay. It's mainly due to overloading of the equipment. Just replace it with a new one."

Stanford University is not very optimistic about this project, and the allocation of scientific research funds is very insufficient. Otherwise, it would be impossible to just charge a token royalty after successful research and development; of course, this is related to the structure of the school, and more importantly, most of the scientific research funds are provided by the young couple, and the school only provides equipment and venues. I'd rather take it for myself.

Sandy Lerner: "This is Mr. John Chambers, the vice president of Black Cloud. He came here specifically to see you today."

Hearing that he was the vice president of Heiyun Group, Leonard Bosak looked at Chambers carefully again. Even people who don't care about things outside the window also know Heiyun's position in the entire computer industry. What does it mean that the vice president of the group is here now?

Leonard Bosak: "Hello! Mr. Chambers, I wonder why you came to Stanford! As far as I know, most of Heiyun's scientific research projects are in cooperation with MIT."

John Chambers: "Hello! Mr. Bosak, this time I am entrusted by the boss to invite you to join the Black Cloud Group. Someone recommended you to him, saying that you are the world's top expert in multi-protocol routers. .”

Leonard Bosak: "Thank you for your kindness, and also let me thank Mr. Bao. But I am very happy working at Stanford and have no plans to leave yet."

John Chambers: "Don't you listen to the treatment Heiyun gives you!"

Leonard Bosak: "I have no plans to leave Stanford, even if I make more money, it is useless. If I am not happy while making money, I would rather choose not to make this money."

Seeing what his fiancée wanted to say, Leonard continued: "Santi, you know my character. What I hope most now is to complete this project. This is our common dream, isn't it! If it comes to black clouds, maybe It’s not our project anymore.”

Sure enough, as the boss analyzed, this is a scientific researcher who is not very interested in money. He could only use the second move. Chambers thought for a moment and said: "Heiyun is also working on large-scale switches and multi-protocol routers. My boss told me before he left that if you don't agree to join Heiyun, you can use the consultant's I will guide this project. The cost is twice your salary at Stanford, so I think this is a good idea."

Leonard Bosak: "Sorry, I will either lead a project myself or not participate. Thank you Mr. Bao for your kindness. Please tell him that I will not serve as Heiyun's technical consultant. Also The successful development of my project will definitely prove who is the world's number one university majoring in computer science."

Bao Zixuan has said on many occasions that MIT’s computer science major is number one in the world. This made Stanford, who was as strong as them, very unhappy, including almost all students and teachers.