Chapter 3098: The Most Awesome Receptionist

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Ellison and Apple jointly held a press conference, announcing that they would inject $18 billion into Ellison's Oracle. The two parties agreed that if Oracle's annual sales could exceed $25 billion within five years, Apple would give Oracle a ten-year term to repay the loan at an annual interest rate of 6%. On the contrary, if Oracle's annual sales did not reach $25 billion within five years, Apple would fully acquire Ellison's 62% of Oracle's shares.

This is a bet clause similar to that of an investment bank. The so-called bet is usually an agreement between an investment bank and the original founder of an enterprise, requiring the company to achieve a certain performance in a certain period of time. If it succeeds, the entrepreneur will receive a large amount of investment, otherwise it will be acquired or withdrawn, and so on. But no one thought that Apple would have such a bet with Ellison. Of course, no one expected that when the overall situation was settled, Apple would suddenly intervene and disrupt everyone's situation.

"Asshole! Jobs, you asshole! K-u!" Ballmer cursed in the office when he heard the news.

Originally, Microsoft had suffered a great loss by buying an empty shell company, Woman A, for $10.5 billion, but Ellison was still facing the danger of bankruptcy, and Lin Feng could not invest, otherwise he would be investigated by the US Department of Commerce. In this case, Ballmer thought he could still regain control of the overall situation. But who could have expected that Jobs would suddenly intervene. He would disrupt the situation and destroy Microsoft's carefully arranged plan, Apple's investment. Ellison was instantly resurrected. After repaying the $18 billion loan, Ellison could free up his hands to regain control of the overall situation. And Woman A was also saved, and he also made $700 million.

In this matter. Ellison made money, saving the company and giving it a five-year redevelopment period; Qiu Deba made money, earning $3.5 billion out of thin air; Lin Feng also made money, "Female A" was saved, free of all worries; Apple also made money, five years later, if Oracle reaches an annual sales of $25 billion, Apple can also earn 6% interest. The annual interest of $18 billion is as high as $1.08 billion, there is no better business than this.

The only one who lost was Microsoft, not only did the carefully constructed plan fail, but also lost $1.05 billion to buy a shell company. If this gets out, Microsoft will be laughed at to death. Then Microsoft will lose both the wife and the army.

It's embarrassing, it's a big shame. This matter must not be known to the outside world. But all this is in Ellison's hands. As long as Ellison announces that the core business of "Female A" is still in his hands, the outside world will know that Microsoft has purchased a shell company, and then Microsoft will be nailed to the shame rack of commercial acquisitions. I am afraid that all negative examples in business schools in the future will be written with the face of "Microsoft". This is something Ballmer can never accept. Moreover, this will give the "Pangu System" an opportunity. Let Lin Feng take advantage of it. After all, "Microsoft" has suffered a loss, and Lin Feng will naturally be proud.

"Steve,

What do you want?" Bill Gates also had a headache. He did not expect things to be like this. Fortunately, Bill Gates is still a science major. Although he was very angry that Ballmer had done things like this, he did not blame him too much. After all, it is useless to blame Ballmer now. The key now is to solve this matter.

"Bill, this matter must not be made public, otherwise it will cause fluctuations in the stock price of "Microsoft", and we will be laughed at. We can't afford to lose face!" Ballmer's eyes were red. He believed that this must have been planned by Lin Feng and Ellison. They deliberately set up a trap for "Microsoft" to drill.

"I know this will embarrass "Microsoft". I mean, can you control Ellison not to say it?" Bill Gates asked.

"For this, I can only talk to Ellison in person." Ballmer said helplessly. Ellison should not be so ungrateful.

Bill Gates frowned. Talk to Ellison? This guy is determined to surpass Microsoft and wants to defeat his own people. Negotiating with him is like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth! Bill Gates would never agree with this.

"Bill, we still have a trump card in our hands!" Ballmer gritted his teeth and said.

Trump card? Bill Gates was stunned. What trump card did he have in his hand.

"Ellison wants to develop Oracle. The biggest opponent he faces is IBM, and Germany's SAP company. Now we are united to eliminate Oracle. If he wants to develop, it will be difficult to complete the task of $25 billion in sales within five years. If he fails to complete it after five years, the company will be swallowed up by Apple. So, we can sell out IBM and SPA." Ballmer said in a gloomy voice.

Betray? Bill Gates can't accept this betrayal of allies.

"Bill, our opponent is not Ellison. He will never be our opponent. We have only one opponent - Lin Feng. His 'Pangu System' is our real opponent. We must not let the 'Pangu System' continue to grow. Otherwise, it is very likely that at some point in the future, the 'Pangu System' will replace our operating system and become the only desktop operating system recognized by users on the market." Ballmer said seriously.

Bill Gates nodded. Indeed, although Ellison competes with Microsoft in the server software market, Microsoft still firmly suppresses Oracle with its strong strength, and Ellison can only copy others. Microsoft's only current enemy is Lin Feng's Pangu System. Apart from this, Microsoft is not afraid of any opponent. Keep the dominant position of the operating system, and keep everything.

"But Ellison and Lin Feng have a relationship. I don't believe he will betray Lin Feng." Bill Gates said.

"I didn't ask him to betray Lin Feng, but just asked him not to announce the truth about the acquisition of "Female A" for a while. In the face of absolute interests, I believe Ellison should know how to compromise. This world is a naked world of interests. In the face of absolute interests, there is nothing that cannot be sold. The only thing that cannot be sold is because the chips are not high enough!" Ballmer grinned like a money devil.

"Well, go talk to Ellison. But I hope you will act cautiously." Bill Gates said carefully.

Betray allies. In exchange for their own interests, and cooperating with the enemy, this kind of thing. Bill Gates felt uncomfortable no matter how he thought about it. He couldn't get over this hurdle in his heart, but fortunately he was not from Microsoft now, but only the chairman, so everything was decided by Ballmer.

"Bill, don't worry. This world will always be a world of money. There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests! I will handle it carefully." Ballmer said with a firm look.

Then, Ballmer flew directly to Redwood City, California. The headquarters of Oracle Corporation.

When he came to Oracle headquarters again, Ballmer found that Oracle had regained its vitality in a short time. The last time he came here, it was depressed, as if it had encountered the most serious economic crisis, and almost no employees could be seen. But this time, everything was in order, just like Oracle in its heyday. Every employee's face was full of vitality. There was a confidence full of hope for tomorrow.

Damn, how can this madman be so powerful? In just a few days, he can recall all employees and make them so confident! Ballmer complained in his heart. This company. The most important thing is self-confidence. If all employees are confident, it will be difficult for the company to fail. Ellison was able to restore the confidence of Oracle employees after they were on the verge of bankruptcy, which shows that Ellison is indeed a talent in management. For such a company, it is probably not difficult to achieve the sales target of 25 billion US dollars in five years.

Straightening his clothes, Ballmer walked to the front desk.

"Tell Ellison that Ballmer from Microsoft is here!" Ballmer said calmly.

The receptionist was stunned. Ballmer, the president of Microsoft, is looking for Ellison!

"This... this..." The receptionist was confused and didn't know how to tell Ballmer.

"I don't have an appointment, but I believe Ellison knows that I am here, and he will definitely see me no matter what he is doing." Ballmer said confidently.

The receptionist was confused again. She didn't know how to tell Ballmer who had such a sense of superiority. You know, Ellison announced a rule in the company from the very beginning, when Ellison's Oracle became a world-renowned software company (around 1990) - no one from Microsoft will be seen.

This rule includes Bill Gates of Microsoft. If you, Ballmer, come, Ellison will not see you. But it's hard to say.

"What's the matter? Why don't you report! How do you do things in your Oracle company! A receptionist has no quality at all. No wonder Oracle will always be the second largest software company in the world and can't become the first software company in the world!" Ballmer was furious when he saw that this receptionist dared to disobey orders and not give him face. In addition, Microsoft suffered a great loss this time, which was caused by Ellison, so he couldn't control his emotions and started to spray the receptionist.

Of course, under normal circumstances, if the receptionist was scolded, she would just scold him, and she would never dare to talk back. After all, they are just receptionists, and they are at the bottom of the company and can be replaced at any time. Facing a big man like the president of Microsoft, no receptionist dares to say anything. If they are scolded, they can only endure it.

But this is not other companies, this is Oracle, this is Ellison's kingdom. And Ellison's most famous catchphrase is - surpass Microsoft, beat Bill Gates.

This point, in Ellison's constant chanting every day, is deeply rooted in the hearts of every employee. So, after being insulted, the receptionist exploded.

"Mr. Ballmer, there is no need to report at all. Our president said that he will not see anyone from Microsoft. In addition, our president also said that the company does not welcome anyone from Microsoft to come. Finally, I personally disdain your statement that Oracle cannot surpass Microsoft. We can't surpass it because we want to wait for Microsoft to run a little further before surpassing it, not because we don't have the ability. Now, security, please ask Mr. Ballmer of Microsoft to leave!" The receptionist said loudly.

"Haha, Ellison, your receptionist is awesome! So awesome! So unique! You should give her a big reward!" Lin Feng laughed through the monitor upstairs.

Ellison also looked like he was in love with me. The receptionist's words satisfied him so much. This is how you should treat Microsoft.

Of course, if Ballmer comes, we still have to meet him and see what he wants to say. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)m