I Am A Trilionaire - Chapter 7

Cisco has rented a small 500 square meter factory near its headquarters, there are factory buildings ready for use in the factory, as well as dormitories and canteens. As long as Cisco buys the relevant production equipment, then recruits and trains workers, it can produce a router. The workers didn’t need much, so they recruited 20 people, and Bosack personally gave them production guidance. Very busy in September so the factory finally officially started.

Prior to this, Cisco also officially confirmed trademark registration in the Golden Gate Bridge image. Each router will be affixed with a unique Cisco logo!

Enthusiasm at the factory was so enthusiastic that Bosack and many R&D personnel also came to help. In October, the factory produced a total of 1,000 routers. In accordance with instructions from Henry’s major shareholder, Bosack brought R&D teams to major well-known universities to “send warmth.” Stanford University, California University, Harvard University, etc.

Each university sends three or five routers and teaches them how to install and use it. Bossack brought the team to and fro, even running several times in the city a day. First run to famous universities in the western United States, and then to famous universities in the east. When Bosack returned with the team, Henry could not help but be surprised.

I see groups of people like that, dark and thin, as if they were walking in Africa.

“Teacher Bossack, you’ve worked hard” Henry said with a smile on his face, in a very sincere tone.

“Haha, this hard work is nothing!” Bosack shook his head and smiled.

“Is the trip going well?” Henry asked.

“Of course!” Bosack answered happily, “Not only that, we also got orders!”

“Oh really !!!” Henry inevitably became a little excited about the company’s first order, and hurriedly asked, “Which school ordered?”

“Harvard University!” Bosack said, “We gave them a router trial, and they suddenly ordered us on the third day.”

“How many routers do they want?”

“Ten!”

“Only ten? Why does a big Harvard University only need ten routers?” Henry is happy but secretly disappointed.

“Haha, don’t worry. The person in charge told me that this router will now be used in large research centers. If the effect is good, they can spread it throughout Harvard University. At that time, we will not worry about no orders. ”

Henry also laughed, touched the back of his head shyly, and said, “Hehe, that’s right, like this, they can’t use a router at once.”

Everything that is sophisticated and unsophisticated from a router is not the best when advertising on TV. At present, some schools or research institutes need routers. Therefore, Cisco’s strategy is to first form a network at the school, and then spread to the surrounding area, enabling companies, governments, or scientific research institutions to join this network. Then a network of various schools is linked together to form a network that radiates throughout the country, namely the formation of the Internet.

Suddenly Henry felt he was great, because what he did was great!

“Be of benefit to mankind and change the world!”

Soon after that, schools successively ordered routers from Cisco, and small Cisco factories began to get busy. The cost of producing a router is $ 200 USD. After discussion, the router is valued at $ 1,000 USD. Not to mention expensive, the computer costs tens of thousands. Although there are not many orders from large schools, they can barely maintain company operations. After that, when the network becomes a certain scale, Cisco will usher in explosive development!

The situation at Nicholas Bookstore is fraught with difficulties, the Internet has not yet appeared, and online sales are totally unrealistic. But Henry took a different approach, recruiting several computer talents and building a browser. Um … it’s called Netscape. Then I made a website. Because there is no internet, the software is installed and users open Netscape, browse the contents of the Nicholas Bookstore, and then make a purchase by phone.

It seems bothersome and unable to update content in real time, but this is an effective “stupid method”. However, this is great, Netscape will be the great online Nicholas Bookstore in the future! Netscape’s browser in the future has a market value of billions of dollars, and this is the gateway to the Internet. Now, the time is right!

Because of this, the work of the team at Nicholas Bookstore was very difficult!

Building a browser first is a technical problem, and then creating a website with rich content, it will be difficult to succeed now!

So, even though Henry opened the Nicholas Bookstore in June, he still hasn’t got his browser now. However, many of these browsers have filed many related patents. This is the process from the beginning, the process of fumbling forward, and slow speed that can be understood.

However, because Nicholas Bookstore had spent money, Henry was also a little worried, He did not know when the Nicholas Bookstore would make money, even with the advent of the Internet, it was estimated that he would have to spend a lot of money, if not how to make it. Giant status. Venture capital is not a good choice, but it’s time to go public and raise funds too early, no matter how you look at it, the most convenient method is to use your own money.

But the point is that there is no money now! ! !

E-commerce is the most expensive, not only online, but also offline. Costs for buying books, building warehouses, logistics, etc. Pretty confusing!

Right when Henry was worried about funding, in early November, Penguin Publishing finally paid the manuscript fee for Henry. This year, Penguin Publishing has sold more than 13 million Harry Potter books. Henry received more than ten million dollars after paying taxes.

Now that the magic whirlwind had blown across Europe, Penguin Publishing graciously invited Henry to attend a book signing event in London.

Henry thought for a while, and finally agreed to the Penguin Press invitation.

On November 15, 1985, Henry got off at London airport, unexpectedly, hundreds of fans at the airport welcomed him.

“Henry !!! Henry !!!”

“Harry Potter !!!”

“…”

Smiling, Henry waved to everyone, and left the place with the help of staff from Penguin Publishing House.

After getting into the car, Henry wiped his sweat and murmured, “Hehe, I didn’t think I was so famous!”

A manager from Penguin Publishing House laughed and said: “Haha, of course, you are a genius in England, especially the Harry Potter story that happened in London! Therefore, Londoners love you and your work very much!” The manager stopped and leaned on Henry and whispered, “We at Penguin Publishing House heard some news that it seems that Her Majesty the Queen also praised you!”

“Praise me? !!!” Henry is shocked.

“This is original news. I think that’s very possible.” Manager guess.

Henry was happy, he would be given a peerage, and he would soon enter the upper classes.

Penguin Publishing had arranged for Henry in a five-star hotel, and British newspapers began reporting that Henry had come to London. On the afternoon of the 15th, Penguin Press held a press conference to announce that Henry Williams, author of “Harry Potter”, would hold a new book signing and book sale at the London Hotel at 8 am tomorrow. The fourth Harry Potter novel is about to appear in London! ! !

Henry attends a press conference for publication and answers reporters’ questions.

“Hello, Mr. Williams, I am a reporter from The Sun. May I ask you what inspired you to write? It is said that Harry Potter was made based on yourself, right? Your circumstances are like that ?!” Asked the reporter.

“The original purpose of writing was actually very simple, it was to make money. As for whether Harry Potter was made based on myself, I think it’s true,” Henry thought for a moment and answered.

“Sorry, is it true that you were rejected by eight British publishers?”

“That’s right. One of the publishers kindly sent me a letter of advice, saying,” Get a job with peace of mind, writing a book to get rich is not the way for you. “After reading it, I continued to work hard to write. Instead of being shaken, I became more determined. I believe that one day I will succeed. Then, I succeed and I become a favorite writer. Of course, I do not hate the publishing house. , but otherwise Thank you very much! ”

“…”

After the press conference, reporters rushed back to edit the article.

The next day, the front page of the newspaper was all about Henry.

“The 18th Harry Potter book signing and book sale was held grandly!”

“Harry Potter is the writer himself!”

“A genius who was rejected eight times and refused to admit defeat!”

…

On this day, sales of British newspapers rose sharply. According to incomplete statistics, major newspapers in the UK have added printing, which has increased their sales by up to 50% than in the past. Printing machines from several factories are in trouble! George Mackinson, CEO of Penguin Publishing House, held a banquet for Henry at night and had a party in the luxurious lobby on the top floor of the London Hotel.

In the hall, beautiful women like clouds, and many Penguin Publishing business partners present!

When Henry arrived, Mackinson smiled and walked to greet him: “Welcome young writer Henry!”

Mackinson was in his thirties, young and promising, handsome and elegant, looking beautiful and dignified in a decent suit. Penguin Press is a world-class publishing group, Mackinson can act as CEO, and he can imagine his extraordinary abilities. Henry shook his hand and said, “Thank you.”

Mackinson smiled and said, “Henry, I’m a big fan of yours !!!”

“Haha, that’s an honor for me!” Henry smiles.

Mackinson took Henry’s hand, walked into the crowd, and introduced him: “Everyone, this is Henry Williams, the young writer” Harry Potter “!”

Everyone greeted Henry one after another, including executives from television or newspapers, the owner of a large chain bookstore, and several colleagues.

Henry greeted them politely and politely.

After the party, Mackinson takes Henry to the closest private room. Henry knew that Mackinson must have something to say to him.

Of course, Mackinson said bluntly: “Henry, I hear you haven’t authorized Asian copyrights for other publishers. What do you think of our Penguin Publisher Home?”

Henry was not surprised when he heard this. Mackinson talked to himself, nothing more than “Harry Potter”. Henry pondered for a moment and said lightly, “The main strength of the Penguin Publisher Home is concentrated in Europe, and your strength in Asia is not very strong.”

“You’re right. However, Penguin Press has decided this time and wants to spend a lot of money to open a new situation in Asia. At that time, the series” Harry Potter “will also be popular in Asia!”

“Oh, right? I don’t know how much money your publisher called?”

“One hundred million pounds !!!”

Damn, your publisher is very rich!

Henry is suddenly shocked.

Seeing Henry’s surprised expression, Mackinson explained: “This time Penguin Publishing’s parent company, Pearson, has invested in it. Through the acquisition and integration of several well-known publishers in Asia, Penguin Publishing has expanded its scale and expanded its influence!”

Hearing what he said, Henry immediately understood that because Pearson had a big problem, Henry agreed to Markinson’s request: “Yes, I agree to grant Harry Potter’s Asian copyright to you.”

Mackinson smiled on his face, and then signed the agreement with Henry.