Back to 1995

A person who knows the current affairs is a gentleman. John Malone has always been a person who knows the current affairs. He is also a figure from Bell Labs. Like many people of that era, he is proud to join the Telegraph Group.

John Malone has always had a relationship with the Telephone and Telegraph Group, which is one of the reasons why the Telephone and Telegraph Group wanted to acquire the TCI TV network, but John Malone began to switch to other companies after the Telephone and Telegraph Group was not reused.

Now seeing the crazy performance of ICQ, and having included NBC, Comcast TV Network and other companies at the same time as TCI, John Malone knew that it was time for him to retire bravely. It belonged to his era. It's over, and now there are new rules of the game. If he, an "old man", doesn't retreat decently, someone will help him "decorate".

Putting down the newspaper, thinking about the face in the newspaper, John Malone shook his head, wondering if he remembered his own time, he was also a generation of pride, at the age of 32, he saved TCI from the fire and the tide, hundreds of thousands of games Mergers and acquisitions have established a TV network empire, but these have passed, and now John Malone's state of mind has begun to smooth out, and more thoughts have begun to be placed on the large farm in front of him.

"This guy really did it!"

Houston, Enron CEO Kenneth's mansion, saw the local TV station in Houston, about ICQ's acquisition, and Song Yang's nominally the richest man in the new generation of America, Kenneth couldn't help but said.

Song Yang and the Bruno family have achieved initial results in their business operations in Houston. As Song Yang's "old nest", Houston is naturally praising Song Yang. Today, local TV stations and newspapers in Houston basically report on Song Yang Yang's news, declaring that this is "Houston's pride", created a new history for Houston...

The rednecks who are strong throughout their lives also need spiritual sustenance. Although the headquarters of ICQ is in San Jose, it does not prevent the rednecks in Texas from "claiming" that ICQ belongs to Texas. It has always been New York, Los Angeles and other metropolitan areas look down on Hugh Village and "Country Texas", and now in the technology industry and the most trendy Internet, they are also standing up!

Song Yang, who was born in Houston and Texas, has become the richest man in America of the new generation, and he will be frantically reported by the local media.

Watching the news on the local TV, Kenneth felt amazed and a little unclear. The market value of ICQ was about to surpass that of An Ran. Thinking of how An Ran, who he had spent his whole life, was given to him by a "rookie". Beyond that, it would be strange if Kenneth didn't have any ideas in his mind.

But Kenneth's family also owns the shares of ICQ, which makes Kenneth's heart even more complicated.

Looking at his wife, Linda Lai, who was preparing the meal, although Kenneth was also a little flirtatious outside, the relationship with Linda Lai had always been quite good.

"Linda, if something happens to Enron, or something happens to me, you must keep the overseas foundation that holds ICQ shares, as well as insurance and trust funds, etc., and if necessary, you can declare to me Cut off the relationship, I have told the lawyer!"

Linda Lai, who was holding a plate of goulash with potatoes, dropped the plate on the ground in shock when she heard what Kenneth said.

"I believe you are innocent, and you will definitely not do anything wrong!" Linda Lai said, covering her mouth. She is not an ordinary housewife who can be with Kenneth. After hearing Kenneth's almost "last words ", she also felt the seriousness of the matter.

"You can go to Tom Delay, Graham, or the cowboy family, or the Grand Commander..."

Linda Leigh has more or less contacted Kenneth's network, and has raised donations for many big figures on behalf of Kenneth. Those people are all powerful people in America. Nearly half of the congressmen on Capitol Hill have accepted Enron and Kenneth's family's donation, Congressman Graham, is even more supported by Kenneth.

Hearing this, Kenneth couldn't help laughing, got up and cleaned up the leftovers on the ground, and then said to Linda King, "If something happens to An Ran, I'm afraid that group of people will be the first to want me to go to hell people!"

Holding the old wife's hand, Kenneth didn't have the coquettish female secretary in the office and other young women in his heart at this time. He knew that if something happened to him, it would be impossible for the Kenneth family to be supported. Only Linda Lai in front of me.

Kenneth knows too well that Tom Delay and the Little Cowboys are pissed. When Enron is in great glory, they will add to the cake. The "thunderstorm" affected them. I'm afraid that group of people hoped that Kenneth would "shut up" quickly.

"Listen, Linda, if something happens to me, go to Bruno Song and ask him to help me and Enron. Don't go to Tom DeLay, Graham and the others!"

Linda Lai couldn't help being taken aback when she heard what Kenneth said. She didn't expect that Kenneth wanted Song Yang to deal with his "funeral affairs" instead of those powerful figures. This also means that if something happens, Kenneth hoped that the Enron Company would be handed over to Song Yang in the end.

Seeing that ICQ completed a major merger and acquisition, countless companies and people from all walks of life reacted differently, with some admiring and hostile, some supporting and some opposing.

On Microsoft’s side, when they saw ICQ’s combined market capitalization of US$2890 billion, their reaction was “flat”. In terms of media and other aspects, the competition with Microsoft is not fierce.

The only thing that attracted Microsoft's attention was Song Yang's worth, which nominally surpassed Bill Gates. From the moment he became the richest man, Bill Gates, who has been in office for many years, has no idea what he thinks at the moment. I know, but no one at Microsoft dares to touch Bill Gates today.

"I want to congratulate Song, from the moment I saw him, I knew he was a real genius!

What do you think about his ranking above me on the rich list? "

Facing an interview with the Seattle Times, the largest media in Seattle, Bill Gates first congratulated Song Yang, and then asked by the media what he thought of losing the ranking of the richest man, Bill Gates acted very "free and easy". ", like not caring at all.

"I want to say that it's just a ranking, sitting in that position may not be as good as imagined!"

Bill Gates told the reporter of the Seattle Times based on the experience of those who have experienced it, but after the media left and the office fell into silence, Bill Gates showed an obscure expression on his face.

If in a few years, after Bill Gates retires, he loses the position of the richest man, then he probably won't care, but now, Bill Gates, who is in his prime, will care, only he knows.

In the Bruno Family Club, the grand banquet was being arranged for the evening. Immelt, who had just attended a general electric conference call, walked out of the suite with a smile on his face and a strong confidence on his body. Things can stop him.

"Congratulations, President Immelt!"

The president of NBC Group, Bob Wright, who was waiting outside, knew that this conference call might be a complete victory for Immelt.

Hearing Wright's words, Immelt glanced at him, knowing that Wright had completely surrendered to him.

In the conference call just now, General Electric's board of directors has begun to refer to Immelt as "president" instead of the previous vice president of Immelt.

In this kind of meeting of the board of directors, the title is not used casually, especially when Welch is also present. The board of directors of General Electric still calls Immelt like this, which has almost made everything clear!
Welch also "officially" congratulated Immelt. Immelt is also one of the "candidates" selected by Welch, but the current candidate has achieved everything he once expected, even Far beyond, to replace him, Welch didn't know whether he was relieved or a little helpless.

The big ship of General Electric is finally about to usher in a new helm. Not surprisingly, after Welch's term of office ends this year, he will slowly retire from General Electric as a "consultant". Immel The special meeting will hold a grand retirement banquet for Welch, so that the whole of America and even the whole world will know the achievements Welch has made. Then, General Electric officially belongs to Immelt...

"President Wright, I know that you have some doubts about my decision. You have not been notified of the merger, and you have not been able to become the president of ICQ after the merger, nor have you entered the ICQ board of directors."

Walking on the road of the club, looking at the various buildings in the club, as well as the various trees that block out the sun, Immelt was in a good mood.

After hearing what Immelt said, Wright hurriedly said, "I believe in President Immelt's decision, and I support any decision of President Immelt!"

With a laugh, Immelt stopped by a swimming pool and saw Gallo, Evan Spiegel and a group of people toasting.

Looking back, Immelt looked at Wright, "Believe me, Wright, NBC Group will enter your era, you can manage NBC Group according to your heart, no one can influence your decision.

The only thing you need to do is to build the largest media empire in America for me and for General Electric! "

Wright heard Immelt's overtones. He did not let NBC Group completely obey the ICQ headquarters, but let NBC Group continue to operate independently.

Immelt doesn't want to get ICQ in name only. Now ICQ is chaotic and divided into several major departments. Immelt can control only NBC Group. If NBC is handed over, he will even be Represents the major shareholder, but still has little control over ICQ.

How could Immelt, who has full office fighting skills, be reconciled and just be an empty shelf. He wants to completely control the ICQ Group, from NBC to Comcast TV Network, to American Telecom and ICQ's social business, he Hold it all in your hands!
ICQ, which has just been merged, is destined to have internal undercurrents. Not only Immelt, but even Brian Roberts is not willing to be a third-in-command. Comcast TV Network will certainly not easily hand over control.

Song Yang, who was standing by the window, was on the phone, facing Immelt and Wright, who were standing together, and Brian, who was leading a group of executives from Comcast TV Network, and had an internal meeting. Roberts and the others all saw it.

Song Yang noticed the small actions of General Electric and Comcast TV Network, but he didn't say anything. Song Yang didn't care much about whether ICQ would fight to break the dog's head.

Anyway, according to the current popularity of the Internet, there is a high probability that ICQ's stock price will continue to soar a lot. When the stock price stops rising and ICQ's performance in the new quarter begins to fail, the probability is that it will fall apart. .

As long as the cash out is completed, Song Yang doesn't care even if the stock price of ICQ falls to the bottom. On the contrary, if the stock price of ICQ collapses, Song Yang will have a chance to fish in troubled waters.

"Song, Congressman Tom Delay, the Little Cowboy Family, let me congratulate you for them!"

On the phone, Adrian also expressed his congratulations to Song Yang in a good mood, and also expressed the importance that the big figures of Xiangdang attached to ICQ.

For the Elephant Party, which lacks the support of the media camp, the emergence of ICQ is no different from a timely rain, and the Little Cowboys value ICQ very much, and they need the support of the media camp right now.

Not to mention Adrian, the relationship between him and Song Yang is already on the surface. With the support of the richest man in America, Adrian's election for the governor of Texas is of great significance. How much help is almost conceivable.

Song Yang responded to Adrian with a few words, promising that ICQ would let NBC, ICNC and other media to promote Adrian's governor's election. As for the others, Song Yang did not agree.

ICQ is in a mess internally. The merger has just been completed, and no one knows how much strength it will be able to display. If it is found to be a paper tiger if it joins the team too early, it will be a major blow to ICQ's influence!
After hanging up Adrian's phone, Song Yang received many calls from people he knew or didn't know, as well as many interview calls from the media. After the response, it was already afternoon.

Today's ICQ stock price, although it didn't break through 375 US dollars, but it also sprinted to 360 US dollars at the highest. At the close, the stock price fell back a part, but Wall Street and investors from all walks of life favored ICQ.

With such a high stock price, many small leeks have begun to worry, but major institutions and big investors are still optimistic. Major Wall Street institutions and investment banks have released analysis reports on ICQ.

Among them, more than 450 Wall Street institutions have set a high price of 500 US dollars for ICQ's stock price, and it is estimated that ICQ's market value can exceed [-] billion US dollars!