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May 3rd, 9 am. Dream Entertainment's Jade Building.
Shuangqing City's news media was very lucky. They had Dream Entertainment as a news generator. It could always create all kinds of news.
The battle between Dream Entertainment and the Online Entertainment Review Department two days ago increased the viewership ratings of various TV stations, newspaper sales, and gossip magazines.
This situation made the news media realize that news related to Dream Entertainment could easily gain the attention of the masses and create higher value.
Today, the news media received a piece of news. Dream Entertainment and Intel will be discussing the second round of cooperation on personal gaming servers.
Intel and Dream Entertainment jointly launched a personal gaming server and created a global sales miracle. Intel made a lot of money, and its share price rose a lot.
Intel had tasted the benefits, but Dream Entertainment did not even get a single drop.
After all, this was the first time Dream Entertainment cooperated with Intel. They needed Intel to develop a personal gaming server for Dream Entertainment. They also needed Intel to develop an optimization program for the Brave World.
But this time, the situation was reversed!
Dream Entertainment became the boss, and it was Intel's turn to beg Dream Entertainment. The supply and demand relationship had changed.
Intel's attitude was very positive, and they were quite high-profile. They did not take any confidentiality measures.
Even if Dream Entertainment did not release the news, Intel was prepared to do so.
Intel's main purpose was to suppress AMD and make them give up. They would not be able to compete with Intel.
Just after 9 am, a large number of news media personnel blocked the entrance of the Jade Building. They protested against the security guards and demanded that they be allowed to enter the building. They had the right to freedom of the press.
However, the security guards of the Jadeite Building were very conscientious. Without permission, the reporters would never be allowed to enter the building.
Freedom of the press and the right to interview were not important to the security guards at all. In their eyes, the only important thing was their own rice bowl.
If they let these reporters in, they might lose their jobs!
Shi Lei stood on the 38th floor and looked down at the ant-like crowd. There was no expression on his face.
Mu Shuang stood behind Shi Lei and asked, "Shi Lei, what attitude should we use to negotiate with Intel?"
Shi Lei turned around and walked to Mu Shuang's side. Looking at Mu Shuang, who was wearing a white blouse, a short black skirt, and flat glasses with no degrees, he sighed in his heart. 'A standard office lady secretary!'
Mu Shuang rolled her eyes at Shi Lei, but she was secretly happy.
"Ahem, Shi Lei, I'm asking you a question!" Mu Shuang smiled.
"Oh!"
Shi Lei woke up from his fantasy world. "Of course, we welcome Intel. After all, Intel is the most advanced chip manufacturer in the world. Dream Entertainment needs their help!"
Shi Lei winked as he said this. It was obvious that he was joking. He did not mean to negotiate with Intel.
"Well, wait a moment. I'll give Intel very harsh conditions. I won't let them off easily!" Mu Shuang said like a queen.
Shi Lei was attracted by Mu Shuang again...
At 10 am, Intel's negotiation team, led by their senior vice president, Craig Berrett, arrived at the headquarters of Dream Entertainment.
The reporters in Shuangqing City were still blocked outside the Jade Building.
Shi Lei only wanted them to report the result of the negotiation. He did not want them to know the whole story!
In the meeting room of Dream Entertainment, there were only three people present: Shi Lei, Mu Shuang, and Xie Hui, the vice president.
Intel's negotiation team consisted of nine people. Craig Berrett, as the senior vice president of Intel, was the leader of the negotiation team.
There were two legal advisers, one translator, and five other people, all of whom were experts in Intel's think tank support. They were responsible for providing advice to Intel.
After the introductions, Shi Lei only remembered Craig Berrett. He did not remember the others.
"Hello, Mr. Craig Berrett. On behalf of Mirui Technology, I welcome you to Mirui Technology's Xia Xia branch." Mu Shuang was the vice president of Mirui Technology in Xia Xia, so she was in the highest position.
Craig Berrett was the CEO of Intel in the later generations and also the third head of Intel. Naturally, his bearing was extraordinary. He was not attracted by Mu Shuang's beautiful face. With clear eyes, he replied, "Hello, Ms. Mu. It's nice to meet you, Ms. Mu. Your beauty puts flowers to shame."
As the senior vice president of Intel, Craig Berrett was obviously good at starting a conversation. Although he had only praised Mu Shuang, he had closed the gap between the two of them in terms of psychological defense.
If it had been someone else negotiating with Craig Berett, perhaps this move would have been a little effective.
However, Mu Shuang knew what Shi Lei was thinking. She also knew that it was impossible to reach an agreement with Intel. Naturally, she did not feel the slightest psychological burden. She smiled and accepted Craig Berrett's compliment.
"Thank you for your compliment, Mr. Berrett," Mu Shuang replied. She did not ask about the personal game server cooperation.
Shi Lei sat to the right of Mu Shuang. Xie Hui sat to the right of Shi Lei. Shi Lei pretended to be playing with his phone, which was a little disrespectful to both parties.
Xie Hui sat upright with some information about Intel in front of him. No one knew what he was thinking.
Craig Berrett and Mu Shuang chatted for a while. In the end, Craig Berrett couldn't help but ask, "Ms. Mu, what's your company's decision on the personal game server cooperation?"
Mu Shuang could not help but frown. It was as if there was something really difficult about it.
Shi Lei saw everything clearly from the side. There was a hint of a smile in his eyes as he thought to himself, "If Mu Shuang joins the entertainment industry, she can definitely win an Oscar!"
However, how could Mu Shuang join the entertainment industry?
"Mr. Berrett, regarding the personal game server cooperation, our company's top management has a slight disagreement.
You know that in the last round of cooperation, we gave up on AMD, which was almost successful. In the end, we chose Intel.
The reason is that Intel's technology is more advanced.
However, in the last cooperation, Intel made a lot of profits, while Dream Entertainment didn't get any benefits. "Mu Shuang stated the facts.
"Ms. Mu, Dream Entertainment also benefited!
The personal game server produced by Intel provides players with a better gaming experience. It's far better than AMD's product experience! "Craig Berrett said firmly, belittling AMD.
Mu Shuang's frown deepened. "Mr. Berrett, our company's technology department has recently made a breakthrough in technology. We've updated and optimized the Hero's World, and the hardware requirements have been lowered. AMD's products already meet our company's requirements.
"Last time, AMD agreed to split the profits with Dream Entertainment.
The company's top management thinks that it's easier for us to reach an agreement with AMD. "
Craig Berrett's expression changed slightly, but he quickly replied, "Ms. Mu, Intel can also split the profits with Dream Entertainment."
Intel had made a lot of money last time!
However, they also knew that when it came to making money, everyone had to make a profit. Only then would they be able to do it for a long time.
If Intel was the only one making money, Dream Entertainment could only watch helplessly. The cooperation between the two companies would definitely be impossible.
Therefore, Intel's top management decided that they could split the profits with Mirui Technology and Dream Entertainment for the personal game server cooperation.
Mu Shuang loosened her frown and revealed a relieved smile. "Mr. Berrett, I wonder what percentage of profits Intel is willing to share with us?"
Craig Berrett didn't know how to respond.
Mu Shuang's move of retreating was very effective. If Craig Berrett's price was too low, it might anger Dream Entertainment and force them to invest in AMD. However, if the price was too high, it would harm Intel's own interests.
"Damn AMD. They always jump out to mess things up at the crucial moment!"
Craig Berrett complained in his heart. It was good to have a weak opponent most of the time.
However, it could also disrupt the market price sometimes.
After thinking for a while, Craig Berrett finally decided to give an intermediate figure to leave some room for negotiation.
"Ms. Mu, Intel can give up to 20% of the profits to Dream Entertainment at most.
Also, the sales of the personal game server can still be reserved on Dream Entertainment's official website, "Craig Berrett said confidently.
20% of the profits was not a small amount. Moreover, Intel would not falsify the accounts if they gave the sales channel to Dream Entertainment.
Based on the sales situation last time, Dream Entertainment should make a lot of money. Craig Berrett believed that Mu Shuang would make the right choice.
Mu Shuang didn't agree to Craig Berrett's idea. Instead, she shook her head and said, "Mr. Berrett, 20% is too low. We need 80%!"
Mu Shuang asked for an exorbitant price. Eighty percent of the profits was an impossible number for them to accept.
Intel was busy. They were responsible for both production and delivery. If they could only earn 20% of the profits, Intel would rather not do it.
Craig Berrett immediately shook his head. "Ms. Mu, that's impossible!
Intel's task... "
After an hour-and-a-half long discussion, they decided to split 35% of the profits with Dream Entertainment and 65% with Intel.
At this point, Craig Berrett of Intel was unwilling to give in. Both sides were in a deadlock. Neither side was willing to compromise. Shi Lei had to put forward a suggestion to temporarily suspend the negotiation.
Intel could continue to report the situation to the board of directors and apply for a new negotiation plan. Dream Entertainment also needed to ask for instructions from the senior management of Miray Technology.
Craig Berrett was worried that this was Dream Entertainment's stalling tactic. They were only suspending the negotiation to contact AMD.
Craig Berrett knew that if it were AMD, the lowest profit sharing ratio would be 50%. AMD might even agree to Dream Entertainment's request of 80%.
AMD wasn't interested in the immediate benefits. They were interested in the positive reaction brought about by Dream Entertainment's cooperation with them. It was very important to increase the confidence of both investors and users.
Itnel was the first to cooperate with Dream Entertainment and achieved good results.
AMD would definitely be able to obtain good profits from their cooperation with Dream Entertainment and stabilize the confidence of investors.
Moreover, Dream Entertainment's choice of AMD was a message to the world's personal computer market. AMD's products were not inferior to Intel's.
Such good news was what AMD needed. Even if Dream Entertainment's request was excessive, AMD would still agree!
That was what Craig Berett was afraid of!
"Mr. Shi, Ms. Mu, we can continue to discuss the profit sharing ratio of the personal game server project in the afternoon." Craig Berrett expressed his opinion.
Mu Shuang didn't say anything. Shi Lei smiled and said, "Mr. Berrett, we can't do it this afternoon.
We, Dream Entertainment, have an internal meeting this afternoon. "
"This..." Craig Berrett was even more worried. "Internal meeting?
I'm afraid it's a meeting with AMD! "
He had already heard that AMD's Senior Vice President, Tom Cruz, was also in Shuangqing City.
Shi Lei looked at Craig Berrett with a faint smile. "Mr. Berrett, don't worry. We prefer to cooperate with Intel.
We can sign a memorandum of intent. Before our negotiations break down, we won't contact any other companies, including AMD, IBM, HP, and Sun! "
With Shi Lei's promise and Mu Shuang's affirmation, Craig Berrett finally heaved a sigh of relief. "Mr. Shi, Ms. Mu, let's talk again tomorrow. We need to consult the company's board of directors!"
Shi Lei originally wanted to ask Craig Berrett to stay for lunch, but he was rejected by Craig Berrett. He needed time to persuade the board of directors and to suppress AMD and other competitors.
Craig Berrett left the Jade Building and stood in the small square outside. When he faced the media in Shuangqing City, he revealed a bright smile.
"Hello, everyone. I'm Craig Berrett, Intel's Senior Vice President.
Intel has already reached an agreement with Dream Entertainment. We have reached an agreement on the second round of cooperation regarding the personal game server.
As for Dream Entertainment's Doomsday War, Intel will once again launch a personal game server that meets the players' needs! "
On the top floor of the Jade Building, Shi Lei and Mu Shuang looked at the scene downstairs through the floor-to-ceiling windows. They watched as Craig Berrett was surrounded by the media.
"Shi Lei, you scoundrel. You've succeeded in your scheme again!" Mu Shuang teased.
Shi Lei pursed his lips. "I heard someone say that she also thought of this idea. It's just that I said it first.
Eh, who's this person … "
Mu Shuang turned around and pushed Shi Lei. She pouted. "Hmph!
It was clearly your idea! "
Shi Lei grabbed Mu Shuang's small hand and purposely ignored Mu Shuang's blushing face. He looked at the lake outside the window and said like an expert, "AMD, prepare to enter our embrace!"
Mu Shuang seemed to have misunderstood. She thought that Shi Lei wanted her to enter his embrace …
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