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I was running out of time, so I stopped watching it on the last day. Anyway, the best part of "The Peony Pavilion" is the middle and front parts, and the court scene at the end is a bit childish. It's still a happy ending, but the artistry will be greatly compromised.

It’s okay not to look at it.

Zhou Buqi took a group of people back to the west coast from the east coast. I met Microsoft CEO Ballmer again, and the two parties quickly reached an agreement and confirmed Microsoft's acquisition of Yammer, and Microsoft's subsequent acquisition of UC Group.

Ballmer also made a request, hoping that Ucgram would be included in the UC Group.

This was rejected by Zhou Buqi.

Ballmer settled for the next best thing, saying that Ucgram could cooperate with UC Group in brand marketing. After all, Microsoft is a world giant and focuses on the global market.

From a global perspective, the most well-known UC brand is of course the picture social product Ucgram.

Zhou Buqi wouldn’t dare to make blind decisions.

The last time he wanted to change Ucgram's name, he was jointly attacked by Lu Qi and Tang Binchen. He had to ask them what they wanted in this matter and leave the decision-making power to Tang Binchen.

Fortunately, UC Group's plan is already underway.

Zhou Buqi sent news back to China, suggesting that Zhang Yiming, He Yang, Nie Caijun, Yu Yongfu and others go to Seattle to talk to Microsoft.

UC Group cannot be sold to Microsoft as a whole.

Baidu also needs some products.

There must be a certain split in the business.

Then, he accepted Larry Page's request to experience Google's high technology... The authorities have approved Google's self-driving cars for trial use on specific road sections in specific areas.

One of the important reasons why Zhou Buqi agreed was Tesla.

Tesla is not at this level now.

Speaking of technology, Google is more powerful!

Amid the applause of many Google technicians, Zhou Buqi and Larry Page got into a driverless white and green car and sat down across from each other.

The car doesn't even have a steering wheel.

AI driving begins an "adventure" journey.

It's actually quite safe.

There wasn't even a ghost on the road.

The entire road was occupied by Google. There were a few symbolic obstacles placed on the road, and the car automatically bypassed these obstacles, changed lanes, turned on the turn signal, accelerated, braked, and turned around... It was full of technology.

Then amidst even louder applause, the car returned to its starting point.

After getting out of the car, Larry Page smiled and asked: "How was it?"

Zhou Buqi nodded, "Very good."

Larry Page said with emotion: "The future is the era of AI."

Zhou Buqi pointed at the test car and asked, "Is Google building a car?"

"Huh?" Larry Page shook his head and laughed, "Of course not, autonomous driving is a system."

Zhou Buqi half-smiled, "Like Android, which dominates the smartphone market?"

"right!"

Larry Page doesn't have to hide, either.

Some things require extraordinary skills to succeed.

As the trend of the AI ​​era becomes more and more obvious, autonomous driving of cars will definitely be the core product of the next automobile era. What Google wants to do is to develop an autonomous driving system that can be installed on all cars.

Just like the Android system that dominates smartphones.

Zhou Buqi is actually a bit hard to understand.

At least based on his temporary judgment, the Android approach may not work well in the automotive field, and the Apple approach must be used to create a relatively closed product.

The threshold for making mobile phones is very low.

Any similar company can produce mobile phones. There are only a few thousand parts in total, and assembly is not complicated. But the same cannot be said for cars, which require hundreds of thousands of parts and components, and the threshold is too high.

More importantly, mobile phones have relatively low security risks.

The quality is a bit poor, and bugs often appear, so if it's a big deal, just put up with it.

The same cannot be said for cars, which is related to life safety.

Compared with Android phones, the stability of the iPhone is obviously stronger. In fact, the software and hardware must be integrated, the software is designed specifically for the hardware, and the hardware is designed to serve the software, so that it will have better reliability.

Google’s choice will cause many technology companies to imitate it, and then embark on a path of no return to develop autonomous driving systems...

Zhou Buqi likes to deal with technology companies such as Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Alibaba, and Baidu, learn their strengths, and then be alert to their shortcomings.

However, some companies cannot do this.

Such as EA.

I heard that Boss Zhou is in the United States, and the current CEO of EA, John Ricciitiello, is here again and has made several appointments.

Zhou Buqi met him at the headquarters of Ziweixing International.

When he arrived, Zhou Buqi was on the phone with Lao Zhang.

"Damn! Where are you?"

"I'm in Silicon Valley!"

"Aren't you in New York?"

Zhang Chaoyang was so angry that he was called to New York by this bastard boy. He went there, but the boy disappeared.

Zhou Buqi sighed and said, "I'm busy. It's okay. "The Peony Pavilion for Youth" has two shows on Broadway. The first show is over, and there is still a second show."

Zhang Chaoyang said: "You are really capable!"

Zhou Buqi smiled and said, "Don't blame me. It was Boss Ma who asked me to come over and wait for him. He is coming to the United States."

Zhang Chaoyang said angrily: "What is your bottom line for acquiring take-two?"

Zhou Buqi said: "There is no bottom line."

"Um?"

Zhang Chaoyang was slightly startled.

Zhou Buqi said: "The acquisition must be completed. This is the company's strategy. You can decide how much premium you want. Anyway, I agree."

Zhang Chaoyang snorted coldly: "This has a lot of room for maneuver."

Zhou Buqi said nonchalantly: "It's okay. If you want to line your own pockets, then go ahead and do it. The money won't go to outsiders."

Zhang Chaoyang felt weak and felt that he really couldn't handle this kid, so he said helplessly: "Okay, I understand. I will find a few people to help with the operation. It may take a few months."

Zhou Buqi smiled and said: "It won't take that long, they are more anxious than us!"

Here he had a phone call with Lao Zhang, and then he went to the living room and met the CEO of EA... The specific reason has been guessed. Lucasfilm has officially made a statement to EA that there will be no more Licensing the "Star Wars" copyright to them.

The news is announced.

EA's stock price collapsed again.

Zhou Buqi originally thought that he came here to beg, but he didn't expect that the other party was so aggressive that he didn't even mention the copyright of "Star Wars".

John Riccietti said in a deep voice: "Mr. Zhou, do you really want to compete with EA for the FIFA trademark?"

Zhou Buqi said calmly: "It's not me, it's Chang You."

"Mr. Zhou, are you sure you really want to do this?"

"Any questions?"

"If this is the case, then EA and Changyou will really become mortal enemies!"

John Riccitillo's tone actually contained a hint of threat.

Zhou Buqi couldn't help but want to laugh.

Deadly enemy?

They were already mortal enemies.

EA and take-two are mortal enemies. Now that Lao Zhang has stepped forward, Changyou will soon complete the acquisition of take-two... This has nothing to do with whether Changyou will compete for the "FIFA" trademark.

John Riccietti said: "Mr. Zhou, I can tell you the truth. The rumors in the market are all false. The board of directors has never thought of letting me leave."

Zhou Buqi said amusedly: "Sorry, I haven't paid attention."

John Riccietti said: "I just want to remind you, I am determined to get the 'FIFA' trademark, and EA will get it no matter what! If the bidding starts, EA will fight to the end! By then, not only will Changyou not be able to get it, Copyright, and we will lose a friend like EA."

"That's not necessarily true." Zhou Buqi remained unmoved, "Then let's compete. Although EA and FIFA have been cooperating for twenty years, I believe FIFA will deal with it fairly."

"We'll see!"

This old guy actually got up and left.

This surprised Zhou Buqi.

What's going on?

Did this guy take some gunpowder? Still want to jump over the wall?

Come here, don't talk about anything serious, just to threaten my boss?

Depend on!

I was so scared!