My 1999

Chapter 284 Challenge the Octagon

His words offended all these people.

But that's what Jay Leno wants.

Conflict must be created to attract more attention.

"...I have no idea if the Stanford University administrators have lost their minds and actually let a Chinese clown perform his poor and ridiculous acting skills."

Larry Ellison kept talking and said one curse word after another. He didn't look like the CEO of a top company, but more like a shrew.

But this is also his character. As long as he is happy, he can criticize anyone.

In 2004, Yale University invited him to give a commencement speech. As soon as he came on stage, he said to the graduates wearing academic uniforms:

Five years from now, 10 years from now, or even 30 years from now, the people on your left, the people on your right, including yourself, will all be losers.

Bill Gates, the world's richest man, is a dropout; I, the world's second richest man, am also a dropout; Allen, the world's third richest man, is also a dropout.

But you are not!

You can only secretly work in that pitiful job with an annual salary of 200,000. A hat and a set of academic uniforms will definitely make you fall... "

Then he was kicked off the stage by security before he finished speaking.

In 2013, Oracle surpassed IBM to become the second largest software company in the world, but it was still suppressed by Microsoft. Ellison was unconvinced and directly spoke to the media:

I wouldn't mind dropping a missile at Microsoft headquarters in my own jet fighter.

Yes, Ellison has two fighters.

And this guy is a big fan of Genghis Khan.

To put the former in words: "It's not enough for me to succeed, everyone else must also fail."

Consider it your life creed.

This guy has criticized almost all the tycoons in Silicon Valley, but only became friends with Steve Jobs.

"Boss, this guy is so hateful, we should sue him for defamation." Lu Hui said angrily.

Xu Liang's eyes were cold and he slowly shook his head.

"You scold such a shameless, arrogant bastard, but it won't solve any problems at all.

If he scolds you a few times, you should chop him a few times, or even cut off his head. "

"boss……?"

Seeing Lu Hui's nervous look, Xu Liang was stunned for a moment and then understood, and then laughed.

"What are you thinking about? I still have a lot of good years and countless money to enjoy. How could I choose such a low-level way of revenge like killing someone?"

Lu Hui breathed a sigh of relief. The boss's harsh tone and cold eyes just now were really scary.

"Go and notify, call various media companies, and tell them that I want to hold a press conference."

Lu Hui was stunned. In his impression, his boss never liked the media, let alone being in the spotlight.

Press conference?

Is this still my boss?

"What are you doing standing still? Go quickly."

Lu Hui trembled, and subconsciously turned her head and walked out, but after taking two steps, she turned her head again and asked uncertainly.

"Boss, did you just say you were going to hold a press conference?"

"Um."

After making sure that she heard correctly, Lu Hui quickly walked out.

Xu Liang withdrew his gaze. When he was in China, he rejected the spotlight and never appeared in front of others because Chinese culture naturally did not like arrogant and domineering people.

Being more modest and low-key makes it easier to win favor.

But the West, especially the United States, is different.

This is a gangster society where the weak prey on the strong. If you keep a low profile and are humble, people will only think you are easy to bully.

Here, you have to be flamboyant and domineering in order to win respect.

This is why he changed his strategy.

"Gangzi?"

Huo Gang came over and said, "Brother Liang, do you want me to teach that foreign devil a lesson?"

Xu Liang waved his hand, "We are law-abiding citizens and we will not seek revenge in private. Later, when Lu Hui is done with her work, you can follow her to buy a pair of gloves for me."

Huo Gang didn't understand English, and he was worried about Lu Hui going to a girl's house.

Just go together.

Although he couldn't figure out what the boss was thinking, Huo Gang still responded honestly.

Looking at the boastful Larry Ellison on the computer screen, Xu Liang narrowed his eyes slightly, like an eagle that had found its prey.

"Squeak..."

The door was suddenly pushed open, and Lu Hui turned back.

Facing Xu Liang's questioning eyes, Lu Hui said quickly.

"Mr. Xu, Gulfstream invited us to go to their company to purchase aircraft."

"Shopping for an airplane? Haven't we already decided on the Gulfstream IV?"

"Yes. But the private aircraft will be adjusted in terms of interior decoration according to the employer's requirements. So Gulfstream would like to ask for your opinion. In addition, Gulfstream also has several new aircraft that have been unsubscribed. If you have no special requirements for the interior design If so, you can get the plane right away.”

Xu Liang nodded.

"Make an appointment with them."

"yes."

Lu Hui agreed and left quickly.

Xu Liang buttoned up the computer and thought to himself.

"It would be great if 9/11 hadn't passed yet."

His short selling will definitely teach Oracle and Ellison a profound lesson.

The next such opportunity would have to wait until the subprime mortgage crisis.

But this incident also reminded him.

"Maybe I should really listen to Xiaoyang and write a book."

The people who doubted him during this period were not just Larry Ellison, it was just that he was the highest jumper.

Writing a book is currently the best way to respond to ridicule.

Having made up his mind, Xu Liang sat down at his desk and took out pen and paper to start thinking.

For those who have experienced the development of the Internet in the next twenty years, it is difficult to say that it is difficult to write a book that runs through the development of the Internet in the past twenty years. It is not difficult to say that it is not difficult.

It is difficult to collect all kinds of data and to prove it repeatedly.

It's not difficult to say that because he currently has several major companies with money and people, so it is not difficult to collect data.

"Since I want to write, I don't stick to artificial intelligence and machine learning. I will write about cloud computing, big data, and everything I know about it. I must write a masterpiece that can truly impact the world."

Whether before or after his rebirth, he had read a large number of professional books, and he also understood some theoretical things.

The key is to connect them together to form a convincing context.

——

"Quick, Paul, get that damn camera, this is big news, we must get a good position."

After listening to the boss's words, Paul Hughes quickly jumped out of the car, picked up the camera, followed the other party, and ran towards the hotel lobby in a panic.

"Boss, isn't it just a press conference for a Chinese? Why are we so nervous?"

James Lord scolded: "You know nothing. This Chinese is the founder of Hongmeng and has a net worth of billions of dollars.

The most important thing is that, according to my understanding, he has never given interviews or appeared in front of the media. Now that he suddenly wants to hold a press conference, there must be big news. "

"Boss, what's the big news?"

"How do I know? But it must be related to Larry Ellison's humiliation on the "Tonight Show" the day before yesterday. Of course, it may be other reasons, but no matter what the reason, we have to dig out first-hand information."

As he spoke, his pace quickened a little more.

The two of them ran into the hotel in a hurry.

When I arrived outside the interview hall, I took out my "Los Angeles Times" press card and was let in after passing the inspection.

In the interview hall of more than 100 square meters, all the good seats in the front have been taken up.

"Damn it, these cunning pigs actually came earlier than us."

"Isn't this Mr. Rhodes? Why are you here so late today? Oh, I understand, I guess I was squeezed dry in some girl's bed last night, haha..." The strong white man in a blue coat said wantonly scoffed.

James Lord looked across at his archrival, the New York Times.

"Phyllis, I was in your sister Mary's bed last night and she was so good at kung fu."

Carl Felice's smile froze, and then he said angrily: "You bastard..."

Just as he was about to rush forward, he was stopped by his companion with quick eyes and hands.

"Phyllis, you idiot. If you want to fight, you will definitely be kicked out by the hotel security. If today's interview is ruined, the supervisor will definitely kick you out."

Carl Felice stopped instantly.

He knew that his supervisor valued today's interview, and he didn't want to lose this well-paying job.

He glared at James Rhodes fiercely and said angrily: "Just wait for me."

He stared back without showing any signs of weakness, "You weakling with no ability."

The two of them fought to grab news and interviews, and they were not afraid at all.

A conflict was resolved, but it also highlighted the media's emphasis on today's interview.

——

As more and more people came, the interview hall was gradually filled.

Lu Hui saw this and quickly walked to the room in the hall.

Xu Liangzheng was sitting calmly on a chair with his eyes closed to relax.

"Mr. Xu, the media are almost here."

Xu Liang nodded and stood up slowly.

"Now that it's almost done, let's get started."

After saying that, he grabbed the boxing gloves on the table and walked outside.

boom.

The door was pushed open violently.

Wow….

A flood of flashlights flashed like snowflakes.

Xu Liang strode to the center of the rostrum. After trying the microphone, his voice was loud and firm.

“I am very happy that all friends from the media are here to attend today’s press conference.

I have always felt that the United States is a free and open country where anyone's opinions can be tolerated. So, I accepted an invitation from Professor Peter Elkind of the Department of Computer Science at Stanford University to give a talk about the future of the Internet.

I understand that one person's point of view may not be accepted by everyone, and this is normal.

I also accept criticism from others devoutly and make corrections humbly.

but.

This does not mean that I am willing to accept wanton humiliation from others! "

The voice suddenly became louder at this point, and the serious expression seemed to contain huge anger.

"Journalists here should understand who I'm talking about? Yes, it's Oracle President Larry Ellison, who has been scolding Silicon Valley and has no personal recuperation or morality."

As soon as these words came out, there was a sudden uproar below.

Everyone's eyes were filled with excitement.

Big news.

Absolutely big news.

It was so worth it.

"I am a civilized person and I don't bother to have a verbal argument with him."

Xu Liang took out the gloves he had prepared in advance.

"I know there are rules in the fighting world."

As soon as he finished speaking, he threw his gloves to the ground and issued a challenge to the camera with a cold look on his face.

"Larry Ellison, if you can, come into the Octagon and fight with me. If you don't, just shut your damn mouth and publicly apologize to me.

that's all. "

After saying this, Xu Liang turned around and walked outside.