Chapter 312: Crazy love triangle? Lian Yi confesses!
After the visit, both Microsoft and Quantum Technology issued press releases.
In fact, the cooperation reached by the two parties this time was not much, it can only be said that there was some consensus.
But the press release was still very enthusiastic, as if a lot of results had really been achieved.
"This visit to China and quantum technology has brought us great surprises."
"The scale of the Quantum Technology Industrial Park, in particular, is far beyond our imagination."
"We highly respect Quantum Technology's efforts in mobile operating systems and have exchanged many patents with each other."
“Of course, we at Microsoft have the most experience in mobile operating systems and currently have the highest market share in the world. But we are not afraid of competitors like Quantum Technology. On the contrary, we are more eager to see the progress that this healthy competition brings to global technology.”
The reporter asked Ballmer what he thought about the patent infringement issue between Quantum Technology and Google.
Ballmer: "In fact, this time I had a very in-depth exchange with Lin, and I read a lot of original materials. So we signed a lot of contracts with Quantum Technology and exchanged a lot of patents, from which we can see Microsoft's attitude."
Although it was very vague, Ballmer's meaning was very clear. In this patent infringement case, Android played a more disgraceful role.
But he would only go so far.
"We talked a lot about games. Fallout 3 and The Witcher will be available on the Xbox 360 platform soon, and Fallout: New Vegas will join the ranks soon."
"Both Ergou Studio and Lightning Games are excellent game developers. In the next few years, they will develop new IPs, and these IPs will also be launched on the Xbox platform first."
“So, we had a very pleasant conversation this time.”
Reporter: "I heard that Microsoft will also invest in Facebook. Is that true?"
Ballmer: "Facebook is the most exciting Internet project in recent years. We are very much looking forward to our cooperation."
Reporter: "According to the agreement, Facebook will start the IPO process on Nasdaq next year. What does Microsoft's investment at this time represent?"
Ballmer: “It’s a trend.”
Next, European and American newspapers began to report on the incident.
Quantum Technology and Microsoft have officially formed an alliance! This is considered a big news in the global technology community.
Professor Zhang from Jingcheng University once again gave his comments.
"In fact, large companies of this size are somewhat similar to countries. Whether the relationship deteriorates or improves, it doesn't happen suddenly. There are always a lot of precursors."
"This time, Microsoft and Quantum Technology are no exception. Almost a year ago, Microsoft sold Renren to Lightning Technology for $300 million, which was actually a very obvious precursor, indicating that the two sides had ended their hostile relationship."
"Although the news media has made a big fuss about the cooperation between Quantum Technology and Microsoft, the actual results are far less than what has been reported in the news media. But Ballmer made it clear that this is a trend."
"If nothing major happens, the improvement in relations between the two sides will continue."
"There was one exception, of course, and that was Microsoft immediately launching a new mobile operating system, which was a huge success."
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Although the news is buzzing, the capital market is still very honest.
Because Google's stock price has not fallen, but is still rising. This is because investors know that Microsoft and Quantum Technology have not reached a very substantial cooperation.
On the contrary, the huge sales of Motorola's first Android phone made investors see the possibility of Google achieving a huge victory in the operating system.
Capital has discovered and determined that although quantum mobile phones are excellent and their technological routes are very radical, they are still no match for the many powerful brands.
However, after the news of Microsoft's cooperation with quantum technology came out, Sony's stock price fell instead.
Many commentators and professional analysts have made convincing arguments.
"Obviously, this is a signal that Mr. Lin Xiao is distancing himself from Sony."
"In the past few years, Mr. Lin Xiao has been supporting Sony with all his might, whether it is Sony Pictures or Sony Electronics Entertainment. However, Sony did not give equal returns. When Quantum Technology needed Sony the most, Sony did not stand up to support Quantum Technology."
"Of course, Sony may have various reasons, such as Sony's inability to fully control the discourse of Sony Ericsson, or the internal war and disagreements between Sony and Ericsson."
"But in the final analysis, Sony Group's support for quantum technology was not resolute enough."
"Sony Group Chairman Howard Stringer has repeatedly stated that Sony Group is the most steadfast ally of quantum technology, but he often only has slogans but no substantive actions. This is a typical example of lip service."
"If Sony Group is determined enough, Sony Ericsson would have already produced the first mobile phone with X operating system."
"If Sony Group's will was strong enough, then Sony Ericsson CEO Bernard would not have repeatedly denied Sony Ericsson's position of supporting quantum technology."
"Obviously, Sony Ericsson's attitude is also tacitly approved by the Sony Group."
In a sense, this article completely exposed Howard Stringer, chairman of Sony Corporation.
Later, the analyst appeared on NEW12's show, and the host asked: "Dr. Dodge, does this mean that Mr. Lin Xiao has distanced himself from the Sony Group? Does this mean that the relationship between the two conglomerates has become distant?"
Dr. Dodge: "It's not about alienation, it's about stopping the escalation."
"In fact, Mr. Lin Xiao has been upgrading the strategic alliance between the two parties. For example, Sony is one of the original shareholders of Quantum Technology. Quantum Technology even approached Sony at the beginning to customize the screen, but was rejected by Sony."
“This is the first setback in the relationship.”
"However, Mr. Lin Xiao did not stop this strategic upgrade after that. After The Hunger Games and Kung Fu Panda achieved great success, he still made Dream Vision and Sony Columbia renew their cooperation on multiple IPs. And he still made the game IPs being developed by Ergou completely stand on the PS3 platform and abandon the Microsoft XBOX platform."
"However, Lin Xiao's strategic alliance upgrade did not receive equal returns from Sony, so he stopped this upgrade. Basically, the relationship between the two sides has reached its ceiling."
"Of course, this does not mean that the relationship between the two sides will deteriorate, but it is unlikely to get better."
"If there are new opportunities in the future, Lin Xiao will probably not take Sony with him."
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Regarding this matter and the recent drop in stock prices, Sony Group also held a very small-scale high-level meeting.
Both Kazuo Hirai and Amy Pascal expressed doubts about Howard.
Finally, the Englishman got so angry that he said bluntly: "What does he think he is? A savior?"
"Can't Sony Group survive without him?"
At this time, he couldn't help but reveal his inner emotions.
He hated Lin Xiao from the bottom of his heart.
He is British, and to some extent a British aristocrat, so he doesn't like to see a Chinese person achieve such great success.
What I don't like even more is seeing a Chinese person occupying such a large share in Sony's interest group.
He had already reluctantly accepted the Japanese.
To a Chinese like Lin Xiao? He really couldn't bow down to him, so he was full of rejection from beginning to end.
However, the benefits that Lin Xiao brought to the Sony Group were so great that he basically could not express such emotions at any time. He even had to publicly express his support for Lin Xiao and quantum technology many times.
"The mobile phone business is still the most important business of the Sony Group. Now none of the global giants are really on the side of quantum technology. If Sony Ericsson really stands on the side of quantum technology, it is likely to be completely excluded by the Google system, which will bring disaster to Sony Ericsson."
"In fact, Google has already secretly issued a warning that if any mobile phone manufacturer stands on the side of quantum technology, they will face a complete ban from Google."
"Sony can only be on the winning side. Lin Xiao is really good at movies and games. He is indeed a genius. If that's the case, he should focus on games and movies instead of getting involved in mobile phone operating systems. This is not a high-level game that he can get into."
"In this operating system war, everyone can see clearly that Google will win and quantum technology will lose."
"So the Sony Group I led could only make vague statements, but it was impossible for me to actually support the X operating system."
"And to be realistic, the benefits that Lin Xiao has brought to Sony have already reached their limit. There is no need for us to pay anything more for him."
"Sony Columbia is already severely constrained by him, so does Sony Ericsson have to be constrained by him as well? Sony is a powerful global group, and it is impossible for a high-ranking person to be constrained by a low-ranking person."
Amy Pascal and Kazuo Hirai looked at each other.
This basically shows the real purpose.
Hirai Kazuo said slowly: "Mr. Howard, what if... I mean what if, in this operating system war, quantum technology does not lose?"
Howard Stringer: "Almost all knowledgeable people have seen the results. Only you are still blinded by Lin Xiao's achievements in other fields."
"All the giants are on Google's side, and both Samsung and Motorola have achieved great success."
Amy Pascal said, "Mr. Howard, if... the situation is reversed, someone must pay the price."
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The global box office of "2012" is basically determined.
In the end, the film earned a staggering box office of 1.45 billion in the Chinese market.
It directly broke through the market ceiling, increasing it by 70% from the original 900 million.
Of course, even if there was no "2012", this ceiling would have been broken at the end of the year by "Avatar".
But it would be better if Chinese filmmakers broke through this ceiling themselves.
The global box office finally settled at around 1.13 billion US dollars.
It is undoubtedly a huge success and the world's number one so far this year.
Meanwhile, the fourth season of Breaking Bad has finally launched on AMC.
Historically, the show's ratings peaked in the fifth season, but in this world, the climax seemed to have arrived early.
AMC officially made the announcement during the third episode of the fourth season.
The total amount exceeded 10 million!
It set a record for the highest ratings for a cable television network.
At the same time, even though Lin Xiao and Wu Lingxi repeatedly delayed, Facebook's IPO process on Nasdaq became increasingly clear.
Especially Microsoft's investment has pushed Facebook to the forefront.
Everyone estimates that Facebook will officially go public by mid-next year at the latest.
By then, the market value may exceed the previously estimated 30 billion.
However, some analysts believe that Facebook faces a huge risk, which is to go all out and stand on the X operating system, which will bring huge uncertainty to Facebook's future.
With the hot sales of Samsung and Motorola Android phones, LG, Lenovo, and HTC continued to release flagship phones.
The Android system will be completely far ahead, and if Facebook still isolates itself from the Android system, it will most likely miss the largest platform for smartphones, giving thefaces a chance to reverse course.
For this reason, Google CEO also said in a public occasion that he admired Facebook's chairman, Ms. Lingxi Wu, very much and looked forward to the day when Facebook would be available on the Android platform.
By then, Facebook will definitely receive star treatment on the Android platform.
But soon, Wu Lingxi responded in public.
Facebook will always support OS X and will never come to Android.
Hearing such absolute and even emotional words, the reporter asked: "Ms. Wu Lingxi, aren't you worried that this attitude will affect Facebook's listing on Nasdaq? Aren't you worried that it will affect investors' confidence?"
Wu Lingxi: "So far, we still have absolute control over Facebook. If any shareholder is dissatisfied with my decision, I will support them to withdraw their shares at any time."
"If my decision would affect Facebook's listing on Nasdaq, then Facebook can choose not to go public."
Wu Lingxi's statement caused an uproar.
Many investors have expressed their opinions that Wu Lingxi behaved very amateurishly and immaturely on this point.
Since you are the chairman and CEO of Facebook, you should focus entirely on the interests of Facebook. You can learn from the chairman of Sony Group, who verbally supports X operating system but is vague in his actions.
However, Wu Lingxi's extremely clear attitude towards love and hate has won the support of countless young people around the world.
They just hate so-called maturity and so-called tactfulness, and they just appreciate this kind of clear-cut stance.
They support this kind of absolute loyalty to their allies.
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Google's CEO was very angry when he heard Wu Lingxi's clear-cut attitude.
As a global technology giant, he first extended an olive branch and sent a signal of friendship in public.
This can also be regarded as a counterattack against Microsoft's cooperation with quantum technology.
If you, Lin Xiao, want to make Microsoft your ally, I will destroy your lair.
As a result, Wu Lingxi slapped him hard in the face.
Especially since Wu Lingxi is a woman, and a very beautiful woman.
So, this was inexplicably hyped up as a love triangle.
Many netizens around the world have directly made various emoticons and animated pictures.
In this emoticon package, Schmidt becomes a dog, kneeling down to beg Wu Lingxi with flowers and jewelry, and wearing a suit and leather shoes. But Wu Lingxi holds Lin Xiao's arm and gives him a sweet kiss, even though Lin Xiao is wearing tattered clothes.
"Any business elite puts profit first and is full of reason. Wu Lingxi, as a top elite with tens of billions of assets, is even more so. There is only one reason that makes a woman lose her mind, and that is love!"
"Crazy love!"
Then, the focus inexplicably turned into the love between Lin Xiao and Wu Lingxi.
Various emoticons and various pictures appeared again.
Various memes.
Of course, some people say that Lin Xiao is already married, and his wife, Ms. Xiao Momo, is a teacher in an ordinary high school in China.
Then……
This love triangle has become even hotter around the world.
"As a top rich man, Mr. Lin Xiao's wife is not a rich aristocrat or a celebrity, but a high school teacher? Oh my god, this is what love is like."
"This is simply the story of the prince and Cinderella, right?"
However, Chinese netizens soon posted photos of Xiao Momo. Of course, there are very few photos of her, but there is one photo of her attending a movie premiere.
"Wow, she's not Cinderella, she's so cute and beautiful."
Then, Chinese netizens went to overseas websites to read Lin Xiao and Xiao Momo’s love story.
Xiao Momo used to be Lin Xiao’s English teacher. She was several years older than him, and the two of them went from campus to marriage.
Suddenly, netizens around the world became even more excited.
Everyone felt that Lin Xiao was so rich and successful, but he still married his first love. This was true love.
Wu Lingxi controls tens of billions of assets and is a global Internet queen, but she still loves Lin Xiao unreservedly, even though he is married. This is pure love.
Lin Xiao, however, felt somewhat frightened as he watched the global hype surrounding the issue.
Shit, my relationship just went haywire a few years ago, and it hasn’t gotten back to normal yet.
It's now hotly discussed all over the world, we can't let it capsize again, can we?
However, sometimes things are out of control.
Sure enough, someone pulled Lian Yi in again.
She has actually appeared in newspapers and on television many times, because the lawsuit between Quantum Technology and Google has been going on for more than a year and a half, and it is unknown how many court trials have been held.
Now someone has discovered that she is also Lin Xiao's ex-girlfriend! Google seems to have seen a huge opportunity and has started to hype up Lin Xiao's three-timing affair worldwide, saying that he is an absolute scumbag in relationships.
Four and a half years ago, Renren took advantage of this opportunity to knock Lin Xiao down from public opinion and completely remove him from Lightning Group.
Now, Google, as the biggest competitor in quantum technology, also wants to replicate this achievement.
In terms of public opinion, Lin Xiao was completely defeated.
By defeating him, we will also defeat the X operating system.
Therefore, Lin Xiao’s love triangle was hyped more and more.
As a result, the storm of public opinion was set off again.
But this time the center of the storm is not in China, but in Europe and the United States, especially in the United States.
Lin Xiao is not in the United States, but in the country.
Therefore, Lian Yi, who had not received much attention before, once again suddenly became the center of the public opinion storm.
Just like five years ago.
Suddenly one day, she found herself at the center of the storm.
That time, she chose to escape, leave China and come to the United States to study.
And this time, the public opinion storm appeared again in the United States.
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Shu Wan was worried about her daughter, so she immediately took leave and flew to the United States to be with her daughter.
As Lian Yi's teacher and the leader of the entire legal team, Ms. Gerken talked to Lian Yi.
"Don't go to the trial tomorrow."
"I'll give you a vacation for a while. You can go back to Yale and let the whole public opinion storm calm down."
"Tomorrow there will definitely be a lot of media and reporters waiting for you outside the court. Whether you respond or speak, you will become the focus of a lot of news."
Lian Yi, dressed in professional attire, fell into quietness and silence.
Four and a half years ago, she chose to escape.
Will she escape again this time?
After a long while, she shook her head and said, "Ms. Gerken, I want to continue to appear in court tomorrow."
Ms. Gerken asked, "Are you sure? Have you thought it through? This means that you will once again be interrogated by the public, you will become the focus of the news, and it will be difficult for you to live a peaceful life in the future. And it is difficult for us to judge whether it will be beneficial to the lawsuit."
Lian Yi said: "I have made up my mind. If you are willing, I would like to continue to appear in court tomorrow."
Ms. Gerken looked at her, then nodded and said, "In that case, as you wish!"
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The court session began the next day.
Sure enough, outside the Northern District Court of California, there were cameras and bullets again. I don’t know how many reporters and media were waiting here.
However, this time everyone’s focus seems to be not only on the patent dispute between Google and Quantum Technology, but also on the love affair of the legendary figure Ergou.
As soon as Lian Yi got off the car, she was immediately illuminated by countless flashes.
Can hardly open my eyes.
At the same time, countless reporters swarmed over.
"Ms. Lian Yi, are you and Mr. Lin Xiao lovers now?"
Lian Yi has not responded, but more and more reporters are surrounding her.
"Ms. Lian Yi, are you and Mr. Lin Xiao boyfriend and girlfriend? Are you lovers?"
Many reporters and media from various countries asked this question over and over again in various languages.
Lian Yi suddenly stopped and shook her head, "No, we are not lovers. In fact, in the past five years, we have only met three times, and the total time was no more than a few hours."
"Even though we have had very little contact, it has been more than half a year since our last contact."
Then she continued walking forward.
But many reporters were obviously unwilling to let her go and still surrounded her.
Several bailiffs appeared and formed a human wall to help her separate from the reporters, allowing her to walk up the steps of the court smoothly.
Lian Yi was getting farther and farther away, but many reporters obviously had not yet received the news they wanted, nor the public attention they wanted.
Then, a reporter suddenly broke through the crowd and asked loudly to Lian Yi in front of him: "Ms. Lian Yi, do you still love him? Even though he is married?"
Lian Yi paused for a moment, then turned her beautiful face and nodded at her, "Yes, I still love him!"
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