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Chapter 129: People and Ghosts Are Showing
Bledsoe Jayden, who fell to the ground, stared blankly at the news reports on TV, his mind was full of the $[-] million acquisition.

Looking at Song Yang's photo on the TV news, Jayden's face was full of resentment, envy, jealousy and...fear.

Just seeing this news, Bledsoe Jayden knows that he wants to "revenge" Song Yang in this life, which is basically impossible. This is America, a paradise for the rich. Who would make a hole full of loopholes? The so-called double-click founder identity case, to offend a top rich man in America? !
On the contrary, in order to please Song Yang, some people will definitely do everything possible to solve the troubles for Song Yang. If Jayden imagines that he has made money with Song Yang by scolding and double-clicking for half a year, he will never be able to eat it.

Looking at Song Yang standing with Greg Maffei, Jayden resented why it wasn't him standing there. He remembered the scene in Houston, when Song Yang had to beg Jayden to develop software, but In the blink of an eye, the identities of the two were completely different.

For a moment, Jaden's mind was filled with resentment and jealousy, and of course there was some regret. If he hadn't left Houston and accepted Song Yang's solicitation, what would have happened at this time? !

But these thoughts were fleeting, and Jayden knew that it was impossible for him to go back. Even if he was begging for mercy, Song Yang would never tolerate him again. Watching the TV, Jayden's eyes were full of resentment.

Glancing at Song Yang again, Jayden picked up one from the wine bottles all over the floor, threw it at the TV, then packed up the cash and some items in a panic, and ran away. Run, when Song Yang frees his hand, maybe he will have to go to the federal prison to live!

Bledsoe Jayden's reaction was just one of countless reactions to Microsoft's acquisition of Hotmail, and the firestorm over the Internet acquisition continues.

When the news reported the acquisition, the entire Silicon Valley and the Internet industry knew for the first time that Internet companies were so valuable!

"I still think Bruno Song's decision is a serious mistake. Today it looks like a shocking acquisition, but in the future this may be the most exciting acquisition in Microsoft's history, but it may not be the case for Bruno Song..."

The morning news used to be mediocre news, but today the morning news of the major TV stations in America is very lively, especially the technology, finance and other channels. Experts from all walks of life have been invited to analyze the big news that broke out yesterday .

Netscape's alliance with Sun and AOL is of course a big news that impacts the technology industry, but compared with Microsoft's $[-] million blitz that won Hotmail, it seems a bit inferior.

I don't know if it's because Wall Street wants to tout Microsoft as the talker of the technology industry again. Today, major analysts on Wall Street almost bragged about Microsoft's move this time.

"Microsoft is breaking through Netscape's Maginot line of defense this time!" This is Wall Street's definition of Microsoft's acquisition, [-] million dollars, Wall Street seems to be really worth it, bypassing Netscape's layout The heavy line of defense, and finally really entered the Internet industry.

1000 million U.S. dollars in exchange for a ticket to the Internet industry and [-] million users may be a loss-making deal for other companies, but for Microsoft, this is a sign of greatness again, representing that Microsoft has gained a firm foothold in the Internet industry heel!

And this kind of argument naturally also affected the news commentary, just like today's NBC TV morning news, which originally only broadcast some ordinary news, and invited several people to comment on the actions of Netscape and Microsoft yesterday.

An analyst who was born on Wall Street boasted about Microsoft as soon as he came up. He believed that Microsoft was not taken advantage of by spending [-] million US dollars, but made the most sensible decision since the establishment of Microsoft, which avoided the fall of Microsoft. , but Song Yang, who sold Hotmail, will definitely regret it in the future, because he let go of a company that may eventually become a giant.

However, as the best debater representing Song Yang's side, he calmly listened to what Wall Street analysts were bragging about Microsoft, and only coughed when he was almost done.

With that sound, the show host immediately looked at Tristan with a smile all over his face, "Professor Tristan, what do you think about this matter?"

The person who came to NBC was Song Yang's "spiritual mentor", a professor from New York University Tristan who could resonate with Song Yang's spirit in the core industry. He was the first to support Song Yang in the academic circle of the technology industry. It is recognized that in the scientific and technological academic industry, he is the person who has the best relationship with Song Yang.

"I said a long time ago that Song is an Internet genius, and the facts have proved everything!"

Tristan also wanted to brag about Song Yang's past experience to prove his vision. As Song Yang's reputation in the Internet industry became more and more famous, Tristan's reputation became more and more famous. Yes, Tristan is the kind who looks at a person's face and says "Wang Zuozhi is talented", and then this person becomes famous all over the world and is regarded as a guest of honor by various princes.

Now, Tristan only needs to brag about one person and say "this person is a real genius", and at that moment this person will be praised by the media. After that, no one was called a "genius" anymore, and even those who recommended themselves were kicked out by Tristan.

Originally, Tristan wanted to take the opportunity of bragging about Song Yang to brag about his "wisdom eye" again, but the director quickly reminded Tristan that this is the morning news, and today is a special program, and it only lasts about [-] minutes. They came out just to grab the ratings, there was no time for Tristan to beep and brag about Bi.

"I support Song's decision. I have met Song. He is definitely not the kind of short-sighted person. Believe me, in the future, America's technology industry will add a hall-level figure..."

In this wave, Tristan even boasted extravagantly, and directly lifted Song Yang into the ranks of the Hall of Fame in the American technology industry, and ranked Song Yang with those technological geniuses in the past in the United States. I have to say, especially When Christan blows people up, he really doesn't mix a little water, it's just so direct, simple and rude.

Many bigwigs in Silicon Valley who watched this show were a little greedy, but they had no choice but to meet such a trumpet player. Bill Gates is over forty years old, and he is still in the technology industry of America for his merits and demerits. The industry is arguing endlessly, no one nominated him for the Inventors Hall of Fame, but if he is put here with Song Yang, who is not yet 20 years old, someone starts to stir up trouble and let Song Yang be elected...

"Microsoft's acquisition of Hotmail is undoubtedly one of the most important events in the Internet and even in the technology industry before Christmas in 1995. Microsoft who acquired Hotmail will completely change the situation in the Internet. For Netscape, this may be the same as Microsoft in the browser. A game-changing encounter in the competition..."

The Wall Street Journal also reported this incident on the front page of the next day, and it was also an affirmation of Microsoft's move this time. Regardless of whether it will lose money in the future, at least for now, Microsoft is not losing money this time. For Netscape, It is a bit bearish, comparing influence, money, and connections. Netscape has been crushed by Microsoft. It can fight against Microsoft, only the banner of the Internet leader, and now, this banner is already a little shaky. up.

Not only the Wall Street Journal, but also magazines and newspapers in the technology industry such as "Popular Magazine", "Connection", "New York Observer", "Computer Magazine", "Oakland Tribune", etc. The report is not about how much Hotmail sold, but everyone believes that Song Yang's decision this time has directly changed the Internet industry in America, and it will be recorded in history in the future.

After the opening of the market, Microsoft's stock rose in a straight line without any suspense. As a large-cap stock with a market value of more than 2000 billion US dollars, generally even if the stock price fluctuates, it will not be too drastic.

But this time is different. After the opening of the market, Microsoft is like a certain product invented by Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company that has eaten America. It reached 500 billion U.S. dollars, a record high!
Originally, the stock price of SUN was about to catch up with Microsoft, but in just one day, it was lost to Microsoft’s taillights. The value of Bill Gates and Microsoft’s shareholders soared by 13% that day. above.

When the empire of the software industry plugged in the wings of the Internet, it directly let Microsoft take off in place. Today, the entire American stock market, and even the global stock market, are dumbfounded to watch Microsoft perform what is called an elephant dance!

"The performance of Microsoft's stock price today makes me feel that Bruno Song's quotation for Microsoft may be too low!"

After the NASDAQ closed that day, Goldman Sachs analysts who took a heavy position in Microsoft even gave birth to a leisurely mood. They teased Song Yang a little, thinking that Song Yang’s sales were really cheap. It can be seen how much Goldman Sachs earned this day. The soaring market value of Microsoft in one day is estimated to be enough to buy dozens of Hotmails!
"The era of the Internet may really be coming!"

Seeing Microsoft's performance today, countless discerning investors can see how hot the Internet is today. Regardless of whether the era of the Internet has really arrived, the Internet is really hot right now.

Seeing Microsoft's performance, many old and traditional big companies are even a little ready to move. They are not optimistic about the Internet, but they value the Internet's role in raising stock prices. As long as the stock price rises, they can cash out. Where? Doesn't matter what the Internet does or doesn't work.

"So, what is Bruno Song's net worth? According to the incomplete information we have received, Song is the major shareholder of Hotmail. According to today's announcement, the second largest shareholder who claimed to hold 25% of Hotmail's shares also saw a sharp rise in the stock price. Wang An's company learned that Song may occupy more than 75% of Hotmail mailboxes, and Microsoft has also announced that Song probably sold 65% of Hotmail mailboxes this time, worth..."

After calculating 500 million US dollars, the host and guests who were discussing Song Yang's worth on the TV station were amazed.

"It doesn't stop there. You should know that Song is the founder of Double-Click Company. It is rumored that this company is also applying for listing, with a valuation of more than 4000 trillion U.S. dollars..."

After signing the agreement yesterday, a carnival was held. Song Yang, who was drunk and dizzy, turned on the TV at random when he got up from the bed. He wanted to check the news, and saw a local TV station in San Jose. For his worth discussion.

(End of this chapter)