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It was a sudden surprise that I really didn't expect.

All problems are solved.

David Marcus actually resigned!

He was poached by Zuckerberg to Facebook.

Either that or Zuckerberg is a good guy.

Zhou Buqi was a little moved.

What a good character this is!

Ziweixing just grabbed an order from Facebook in France, and Zuckerberg helped out so much. This is probably repaying kindness with kindness, right?

There is really a legacy of the ancient gentlemen.

The next thing will be easier to handle.

Zhou Buqi quickly made arrangements, "Contact those directors immediately and ask them to cancel their flights and change their itinerary. We will hold a board meeting tomorrow morning!"

Sun Wanran felt that the arrangement was not good and immediately went to Ning Yaxian for help.

Zhou Buqi personally called Bill Gates.

Bill Gates was on an island in Los Angeles, vacationing with his two daughters. When he saw Boss Zhou’s phone call, he thought he was here to be a lobbyist and said bluntly: “Zhou, I’m sorry. Stop talking, since you invited me to join PayPal's board of directors, I will only do what a director should do."

Zhou Buqi smiled and said: "Of course, this is my attitude. I believe you can choose the direction that is most beneficial to PayPal's long-term development."

"Then you are..."

Bill Gates was a little confused.

Zhou Buqi said: "Haven't you heard?"

Bill Gates was even more confused, "What did you hear?"

Zhou Buqi said: "Not long after our board meeting ended, David Marcus announced an important decision in the company. He was resigning. Moreover, he also sent a resignation email to every employee. . Now, the resignation has been submitted to the board of directors."

"ah?"

Bill Gates exclaimed in surprise.

Zhou Buqi said: "There is a proverb in our country that those in authority are confused, but those who watch are clear. Marcus did not participate in the board of directors. Obviously, he knows what is going on better than all of us."

Bill Gates thought it was his private operation and said in a deep voice: "Zhou, I want to remind you that it is illegal to influence the board of directors through private transfer of interests."

Zhou Buqi said amusedly: "Bill, what are you talking about?"

Bill Gates said: "With your ability, I believe it is completely possible to ask him to resign on his own initiative. Even if you can circumvent the law, this is a moral stain. Who will cooperate with you in the future? How can you return the favor in the future?" Will any listed company dare to invite you to be a director or consultant?"

Zhou Buqi said: "I think you may have really misunderstood. This matter has nothing to do with me."

"It has nothing to do with you?"

Bill Gates didn't believe it at all.

Zhou Buqi said: "I am already preparing materials. I will explain the details clearly and announce them to the outside world. Marcus should also make a statement."

"Both parties need to clarify?" Bill Gates did not accept this, "This is not convincing."

Zhou Buqi said helplessly: "There is a third party."

“If it’s not an authoritative third party, it’s still hard to win people’s trust.”

“Facebook, enough?”

"ah?"

Bill Gates was slightly stunned.

Zhou Buqi said: "Facebook is still keeping secrets, and David Marcus is also keeping it secret, but I have basically guessed the specific situation. Mobile payment is a very popular direction now, and Facebook has also joined it. They asked Ma Kus extended an olive branch and wanted to invite him to come over and host the project.”

"ah?"

Bill Gates was stunned.

Zhou Buqi said solemnly: "At today's board meeting, the opinion was very clear. The board of directors is not inclined to fire him. Although I have some different opinions, I will fully respect the board of directors' choice."

Bill Gates approved of this gesture and said, "Well, that's how it should be."

Zhou Buqi sighed, "But the reality exceeded all of our expectations, and we were poached. Facebook offered a big contract that was impossible to refuse, and also came up with an amazing high-quality project. In Between PayPal and Facebook, he chose Facebook. Just now, when I heard the news, I was as shocked as you."

Bill Gates still couldn't believe it, "I heard that you have a very good relationship with Zuckerberg."

Zhou Buqi was angry and funny, "Personal relationships are great, but don't forget, Facebook's biggest competitor now is Ziweixing! In the mobile social market, both parties are already fighting to the death. Do you think he will help?"

"Um……"

For Bill Gates, this is not too difficult an analysis.

The competition between Zuckerberg and Zhou Buqi is not only on the commercial level, but also on honor, reputation and social status.

The two are about the same age.

They are all entrepreneurial geniuses born in the 1980s and a new generation of leading entrepreneurs.

In terms of wealth and business assets, Zhou Buqi currently has the upper hand, and he is already the richest man in the world; but Zuckerberg is not bad either. He popularized foreign social networks and became the editor-in-chief of Time magazine. Person of the Year.

It is really impossible for the two of them to communicate secretly regarding Marcus's resignation.

This feeling is very familiar to Bill Gates.

Just like he was with Steve Jobs back then.

The two are good friends.

But in business, the two of them never dealt with each other. Either you scolded me or I scolded you. It wasn't until Jobs got sick and died young that Bill Gates stopped.

In the same era, there will always be two people who shine brightly for a while.

In today's era, it seems that it is Zhou Buqi and Zuckerberg.

Not only that.

Bill Gates has been deeply involved in the industry for so many years, and he can smell some conspiracy and calculation in it.

PayPal is about to be independently spun off, going public, and reorganizing a new board of directors... Everything is changing, and what is needed most is stability. Zuckerberg took decisive action at this time and poached Marcus. In fact, he was creating chaos for Zhou Buqi and putting him in a dilemma.

Poaching Marcus, and then Facebook's aggressive entry into the mobile payment market, can also have a business impact on PayPal, whose board of directors is chaired by Zhou Buqi.

Zhou Buqi said: "This is an unexpected incident. It is estimated that Facebook is short of time and has heavy tasks. They can't wait and need Marcus to take office as soon as possible. The board of directors also needs quick action. I decided to hold another board meeting tomorrow morning. , we need to find a new CEO."

"Okay, I will attend the meeting tomorrow."

Bill Gates sighed secretly.

The CEO resigned. This is a big deal. Online meetings are not appropriate. Everyone needs to get together to discuss how to handle this matter.

No matter what, he knew Zhou Buqi had won this time.

Unexpectedly, this boy is not finished yet.

He got angry!

Zhou Buqi said calmly: "David Marcus is a very good CEO. There is no problem with his ability. We all believe in him. But in terms of career choice, he seems to be incompatible with PayPal's values ​​and enterprise." There are some differences in philosophy. He was the CEO previously appointed by eBay. Now, PayPal is preparing to go public, and what it needs most is stability. But at this critical moment, such uncontrollable unexpected factors have appeared!"

Bill Gates was standing by the hotel window, holding his cell phone in his hand, stunned.

Zhou Buqi said: "Everyone has already analyzed it at today's board meeting. At this stage, it is a huge mistake for the CEO to resign, which will cause huge turmoil to the company. I very much agree with this view. However, something unexpected happened. , the turmoil is really coming, which will have a huge impact on the company and cause great hidden dangers to the interests of shareholders! Bill, this matter is very serious!"

Bill Gates was no more shocked at this moment than when he heard that David Marcus was resigning.

This kid, his methods are too ruthless, right?

Treat others the same way they treat you!

This is to take the words of Pierre and those people and attack those people!

Zhou Buqi said seriously: "Bill, at tomorrow's board meeting, we have to clarify this clue. The new board of directors has just been formed and has not taken any measures. Such mistakes should not be borne by the new board of directors. In my opinion Come on, PayPal is facing such a big risk and personnel crisis at this time, which is entirely the fault of the previous board of directors, and they left a huge hidden danger for the company."

The new board of directors is basically composed of new directors.

Past directors are gone.

Only two remain.

One is Pierre.

One is Patrick, the current chief financial officer of PayPal.

Bill Gates was afraid that things would get big, so he said without a doubt: "Zhou, other things are easy to talk about, but now that the CEO has resigned, the board of directors is already in chaos and cannot stand the tossing. Before going public, I don't want to watch it anymore." to any changes! Stability! Must be stable! Stability is the only way out for PayPal now! If I cannot maintain the stability of the board of directors, then I will be derelict in my duty and I will take the blame and leave!"

Of course, Zhou Buqi couldn't let Bill Gates leave. He was PayPal's mascot. He smiled and said, "What about after it goes public?"

Bill Gates was silent for a moment and said slowly: "Pierre was a bit out of touch with the times during the PC Internet era. In terms of understanding of the Internet, let alone Pierre, I think no one in the world today can compare. You are better. As a director, from the perspective of the interests of all PayPal shareholders, it is the best choice for PayPal to be led by you."

Zhou Buqi made a mistake and said: "If they let this incident pass calmly, some people may have a fluke mentality. In the future, there may be greater conflicts and disputes in the board of directors. Bill, the long-term pain is not worth it. Short-term pain, what do you think?”

Bill Gates did not listen to his deception, "No! This is my word. As long as PayPal is successfully listed, the stock price is stable, and internal and external troubles have subsided, I will support you in making a series of major adjustments to PayPal!"

The promise was given.

This is enough.

Zhou Buqi was quite satisfied with the result and said with great ambition, "Okay! It's a deal!"