Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 538 Governing a Great Country is Like Cooking Small Fresh Food

For a long-established telecommunications company like Pacific Telecommunications, with assets of tens of billions of dollars, the process of listing on the New York Stock Exchange was naturally a smooth one. Everyone involved made a profit, and the atmosphere at the dinner was filled with singing and dancing, and everyone was happy.

Steve Case was sitting in the corner, staring curiously in the direction of a lounge. After Tang Huan finished his speech, many people, especially Arabs and Japanese, frequently went in and out of there, as if they were there. Grab something good.

At this time, Steve Case's brother Daniel Case came over and whispered: "Get ready, we will go see Tang later."

"Okay." Steve Case, who was refreshed, agreed repeatedly, but he still did not forget to be curious and pointed his eyes in the direction of the lounge, "What are the people coming and going over there?"

"They are buying the top membership cards of Pebble Beach Golf Course." Daniel Keyes replied with a strange look on his face. "These Japanese people are really incomprehensible. The people from Sakura Bank just bought 10 of them. Sumitomo The bank bought 12 lots one after another, and finally Mitsubishi Bank bought 18 lots at once, as if it was a fight."

"How much does this top-tier membership card cost?" Steve Case became even more curious.

"One million U.S. dollars." Daniel Keyes sighed a little, "Looking at how these Japanese people spend a lot of money, 100 copies will probably be sold tonight."

"That's [-] million dollars!" Steve Case gasped, his face full of disbelief.

"I don't quite understand the thinking of these people, but that's the fact. This is the brilliance of Tang." Daniel Keyes shrugged, and then motioned to his brother to stop talking. Tang Huan had already come over.

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Tang Huan chatted with investment banker Richard Brown, the husband of San Francisco Mayor Diane Feinstein, about the torch relay ceremony of the Los Angeles Olympic Games. At this time, two white youths greeted him.

Glancing at the older man, Tang Huan asked with some uncertainty, "Are you Daniel Case from Hamblequist Investment Bank in San Francisco?"

"Exactly." Daniel Case, who was about to introduce himself, nodded happily, unconsciously impressed by Tang Huan's charisma. He was a Silicon Valley tycoon with many things to do, but he actually remembered himself as an ordinary investment bank manager. .

Humberquist was the company that was responsible for Apple's IPO together with Morgan Stanley. Because its financing concept was quite innovative, Tang Huan was naturally impressed and took care of the other party's business several times.

"Your company has always been very interested in high-tech development in Silicon Valley. What projects are you working on recently?" Tang Huan asked casually with a smile.

"I invested in an online service company called Control Video to provide network support for the Atari 2600, but the North American home video game console market has taken a sharp turn, causing it to lose its main business and is currently looking for a way out. "Daniel Case raised his hand and introduced his younger brother beside him, "This is Steve Case, my younger brother, who works as a marketing manager at Control Video."

Tang Huan looked at Steve Case, raised his eyebrows, and asked, "No one can guarantee that venture capital will be [-]% successful. What do you think of Control Video now?"

Daniel Case brought his brother Steve Case to this dinner. Of course, the purpose was to take a chance, but he did not have any expectation of immediate results. Tang Huan was already an extraordinary person if he could directly call him by name. It was a pleasant surprise.

Seeing that the richest man in the United States suddenly showed interest in talking with Steve Case, Daniel Case held back his excitement, and quickly gave his younger brother a look, signaling him to behave well.

In fact, although brothers Daniel Keyes and Steve Keyes are young, they are not simple figures.

Their father is a lawyer and their mother is a teacher. Their family conditions belong to the prosperous middle class in Hawaii, and their growing environment is still very favorable.

Steve Case showed admirable business acumen when he was in elementary school. He and his brother Daniel Case made juice from limes from the backyard and sold it at the stall, asking for $2 a cup point.And when adults actually buy, they often pay in nickels and don't need change.

It can be said that the two brothers realized the secret of high profits very early.

Afterwards, the two brothers continued to do various small shopping activities such as greeting cards. They may not make a lot of money, but they have developed excellent abilities through busy schedules.

Now faced with Tang Huan's special attention, Steve Case, who remained calm, expressed his thoughts concisely and concisely, "AOL's ongoing attempts at various service functions have shown that the prospects of network applications are infinite. Control Video Although we have lost the Atari 2600 business, we can shift our service target to the personal computer industry, which is developing rapidly. I believe there will definitely be manufacturers in need of similar online services."
"Operating a business profit model needs to be explored online online services. It requires broad thinking, high enthusiasm, tenacity, and decisive execution." Tang Huan, who nodded slightly, looked at Steve Case with a smile, "It can be seen that you are very interested in the field of online services, and the conditions in all aspects are good. Would you like to come to America Online to work so that you can use your ability?"

Steve Case was stunned for a moment, then scratched his head, and replied sheepishly, "I'm not prepared for this. I originally planned to get a venture capital investment for Control Video from you."

"None of this matters. If the shareholders of Control Video are willing, they can merge it into AOL." Tang Huan waved his hand indifferently, and then asked his assistant to arrange it. After all, such a trivial matter was not worth it for him to continue. It took energy.

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The successful listing of Pacific Telecom kicked off the listing of Little Bell companies. Faced with this gluttonous feast of wealth sharing, the media naturally wanted to write a lot about it.

Moreover, it is said that at the banquet on the day when Pacific Telecom was successfully listed, the Pebble Beach golf course that Tang Huan had just purchased sold more than 100 top-level membership cards worth US$100 million.

Such a piece of gossip made many people marvel again that Tang Huan, a nouveau riche, had an exaggerated ability to make money.

However, Tang Huan did not respond positively to the news.If you want to discuss it, you can do whatever you want. The more mysterious the rumor is, the more popular the top membership card of Pebble Beach Golf Course will be.

But when faced with the gossip about the First Lady of the United States, Nancy, Tang Huan couldn't handle it so vaguely.

After handling some matters in New York, including the listing of Pacific Telecom, Tang Huan then visited the White House. This schedule conveyed many meanings.

For example, don't look at some media represented by the "New York Post". Recently, Tang Huan has been blackened so much that he can't wait to make him a liar with no integrity at all. However, the official attitude of the United States is very clear. I will not participate in and care about these unnecessary hypes from the people.

In fact, anyone with a discerning eye knows that Tang Huan, who has a handle, is much more lovable than the impeccable richest man in the United States. This is called checks and balances.Apart from this essence, all the commotion is a farce worth mentioning.

Therefore, the White House still kept open access to Tang Huan, and soon he met Nancy, as well as Helena O'Brien, wife of US Secretary of State George Pratt Shultz, because she wanted to know more about her. Some more real situations about China, so as not to lose the dignity of the world's most powerful country under the magnifying glass of the media during the upcoming state visit.

Tang Huan is considered a friend of middle-aged and elderly women. He talks about everything in detail, and the topic inevitably comes to him.

Logically speaking, everyone is a decent person and should know what it means to respect personal privacy, but the old ladies who cooperate with their husbands all day long and are busy with the same political show are curious.

"Membership fees are prepayments, and the income is not as exaggerated as the media described." Tang Huan explained in a nonchalant way.

"I've also watched the movie "Love to Protect Flowers". You did a great job." Nancy clicked her tongue in admiration. "How is your relationship with Teresa Deng, the heroine who played the leading role?"

Listening to these boring questions, Tang Huan couldn't help feeling dizzy. Fortunately, reinforcements came, and Reagan found time to see him.

"Recently, it seems that the media has attacked you to the bone. Would you like me to help you restore your reputation, such as arranging a position as a consultant on this visit to China?" Reagan asked playfully.

"Thank you, Mr. President, for your kindness." Tang Huan shook his head, and replied directly, "This visit, Baodao will be an important topic, and I still have a lot of business there, so I don't want to be affected unnecessarily. "

"Since that's the case, then don't force it." Reagan nodded clearly, "I heard that there are many idioms in China. Please tell me a few, so that I can help communicate when the time comes."

Tang Huan pondered and said: "That's true. For example, governing a big country is like cooking a small fish..."

After listening to the explanation, Reagan couldn't help but admire, "Chinese culture is indeed profound and profound. This time the translator must be carefully selected."

Although Reagan had a strong ideology, when considering Sino-US relations in the context of the current Cold War, it is easy to understand the importance he attached to this visit.

After Tang Huan helped the "Great Communicator" do some off-stage homework, he picked an opportunity and talked about a purpose of coming to the White House this time, "I heard that the space shuttle Challenger was launched on February 2 this year. After being launched into space, it did not successfully put the satellite Western Union-3 into the correct orbit, and NASA plans to try to recover it after the launch of the space shuttle Discovery in the second half of this year. Even if it succeeds, Western Union-6 will still need maintenance Then it can be put into normal use. I intend to buy this satellite that is close to being scrapped and hand it over to a satellite company I established in Asia for operation. I wonder how operable it is?"

"I will wait for my staff to give an assessment before I can give you a formal reply." Reagan said very matter-of-factly.

Tang Huan nodded slightly, "I have another thing that I want to talk to Mr. President about. It's about the Funan battlefield in Indochina, Asia."

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After a meal at the White House, Tang Huan flew directly back to San Francisco from Washington, and specifically explained to John Chambers.

When Reagan visits China this time, Tang Huan will not be accompanying him. Instead, John Chambers will represent the commercial interests of Fangyuan Computer Company. He will take advantage of the warming Sino-US relations at his own pace.

While discussing the details, the general manager of the Golden State Warriors, Franklin Miyuri, came over and reported: "The NCAA Michael Jordan you fancy is still planning to participate in this year's NBA draft. I'm a little confused. Not sure."

Hearing this, Tang Huan couldn't help being a little stunned.You know, Franklin Millie is also a well-known radio and TV producer in the San Francisco Bay Area. He can speak well, but he can't fool a young man in his early 20s?

"Isn't it good to be directly targeted by the Golden State Warriors? What do you think is Michael Jordan's plan?" Tang Huan asked curiously.

When Franklin Miuri was the owner of the Golden State Warriors, due to lack of financial resources, the team performed poorly and could not even make the playoffs.

However, after introducing Tang Huan as the sponsor, the Golden State Warriors' performance has improved significantly. Although they are still not close to the championship, they will not miss the playoffs after all, and the popularity of the city heroes in the San Francisco Bay Area has been preserved. .

But because of this, in the NBA draft process, the top picks belong to teams that did not enter the playoffs that year, and the Golden State Warriors' selection priority is lower.

Although NBA teams can trade draft picks in the same way as trading players, Tang Huan doesn't like the uncertain factors, which makes the Golden State Warriors directly sign Michael Jordan.

"I guess Michael Jordan is worried that he has not passed the draft, that the contract is not guaranteed, or that someone with ulterior motives is lobbying him behind his back." Franklin Miyuri shrugged helplessly, "Michael Jordan is a very good man. My opinion, I can't hold it down either, if you, the boss, come forward and ask yourself, I'll put him in the hotel for the time being."

"That's fine, you bring someone here and let me have a look." Tang Huan nodded.

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Soon, Michael Jordan, who was already well-known in the NCAA, appeared in Tang Huan's office.

"If I'm optimistic about you, isn't it worth the so-called guarantee of the NBA draft?" Tang Huan asked directly while looking at Michael Jordan with great interest.

Michael Jordan's big black face turned purple at that time, and he didn't know how to deal with it.

"The Golden State Warriors have been able to reach the playoffs in the past few years, and their foundation is quite good. I also intend to continue to increase investment and support them in competing for the NBA championship. This can completely satisfy your personal pursuit of honor."

At this point, Tang Huan pondered for a moment, "Let me introduce you to another business contract. I also have shares in Nike. Asking you to endorse products is just a matter of words."

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PS: Happy New Year to book friends!

(End of this chapter)