Bill Gates said unceremoniously: "Based on what I know about you, you can do this kind of thing."

He remembered the investment in VALinux. At that time, Lu Yiming gave Microsoft a slap in the face. Although Lu Yiming later sold all his shares to show his innocence, how could Bill Gates completely trust Lu Yiming like this?

Woolen cloth?

Even in the company, Bill Gates has always emphasized that "Microsoft is always only eighteen months away from bankruptcy." This shows how insecure he feels in his heart.

After the birth of the Internet, his idea was proved to be extremely correct.

Even eighteen months is too long. The life cycle of many Internet companies does not even last eight months.

Lu Yiming knew that Bill Gates was suspicious, so he had to patiently explain: "You misunderstood. As far as our friendship is concerned, I can't do this. Don't worry, no one can control your dominance of operating software on the PC side."

Shake it off, I won’t just waste money in this field when I’m full, after all, I never engage in loss-making business.”

Bill Gates frowned and said, "Then what do you want to do?"

However, Lu Yiming did not directly answer Bill Gates' words. Instead, he said to Bill Gates: "In order to resolve the antitrust crisis, you should have started to consider a transaction with the U.S. Department of Justice, right?"

The U.S. Department of Justice, as a biting "hyena", is naturally not easy to deal with.

Now that Microsoft has been ruled a monopoly, if it does not want to be broken up, it will inevitably pay a price.

But even many executives at Microsoft didn't know about such an important thing. Bill Gates looked at Lu Yiming in shock and wondered how he knew?

But he is a treacherous old fox after all. Although he was shocked, Bill Gates remained calm on the surface: "Where did you hear this news? It's nothing..."

Lu Yiming smiled slightly and looked at Bill Gates with sharp eyes: "Really not? Not really. Microsoft's current situation cannot be helped by you. Compromise and concession are the only way to survive. I don't believe you.

Not thinking about it."

Bill Gates still wants to fool him, but how can Lu Yiming let him get his wish?

Lu Yiming is well aware of what kind of agreement Microsoft will reach with the U.S. Department of Justice.

After all, he was one of the beneficiaries of this incident in his previous life.

First, the U.S. Department of Justice prevented Microsoft from engaging in exclusive deals that could harm competitors, required computer manufacturers to use uniform contract terms, and required Microsoft to allow manufacturers and customers to remove icons that mark some Microsoft features.

Finally, Microsoft was even required to publish some technical data so that Windows applications written by software developers could have performance comparable to Microsoft products.

In exchange, the federal Justice Department did not require Microsoft to change any existing code, nor did it prohibit Microsoft from bundling other software with future Windows.

However, this lawsuit successfully gave more software companies a way out and jobs, setting off the first wave of development of the PC software industry.

This wave even spread to Third Brother and Xia Guo in the next few years. The reason why Lu Yiming became a programmer after graduation was also due to this.

Now that he is back again, he naturally doesn't want to miss such an opportunity. After all, if Xia State's software industry wants to develop, it must seize every opportunity it can.

Earning money from foreigners can also train local software talents. It is such a cost-effective deal, and you would be a fool not to do it.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one had reacted at this moment, Lu Yiming naturally had to plan ahead and make arrangements in advance. When the tide surged, he would naturally be able to take the lead and ride the waves.

However, Bill Gates must be involved in this matter, otherwise Lu Yiming alone will still have insufficient appeal.

In order to dispel Bill Gates' vigilance, Lu Yiming immediately stated: "I have no intention of making PC operating software, I just want to make money, and even the programmers trained in the industrial park must be dependent on the Windows operating software platform.

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Lu Yiming said sincerely: "At that time, not only will I not be able to threaten Microsoft, but I will be able to greatly enrich Microsoft's software ecosystem and become Microsoft's moat. This is a win-win situation, Bill. Let me tell you, we Xia people are the most

If you like win-win, you have to trust me."

After hearing this, Bill Gates felt that it did make sense, and that the opening of Microsoft's operating software platform was indeed inevitable. It would not be a bad idea to let Lu Yiming get a piece of the pie.

But Bill Gates was even more defensive about Lu Yiming's ability. Everyone was still discussing when Microsoft would be split up. Only the young man in front of him could tell at a glance which move he would make next.

Therefore, Bill Gates still kept an eye on it and said, "Can I invest in this thing you are building?"

For Bill Gates, no matter how extravagant Lu Yiming's promise is, it is something he can regret in a minute. After all, how much is sincerity worth these days?

Therefore, Bill Gates asked for a shareholding to directly control the situation, and at the same time, he could also play a monitoring role. Once Lu Yiming went astray, he would know at any time.

"Huh? You want to invest?"

Lu Yiming really didn't expect that Bill Gates would also invest money in this project. After all, he was spending his own money to help other countries cultivate talents. He had never been caught in the door, so he couldn't do such a thing.
Chapter completed!