Chapter 719 (1/2)

Watson was in a dilemma.

On the one hand, Li Zitao painted a big cake for him, and on the other side, Li Zitao opened his mouth and tried to bite the thickest piece of fat on his plate.

He wants to exchange his creativity and $3.5 million for a 51% stake in IBM, which means he wants a controlling stake.

IBM's current market value is $14 million, which is a medium-sized company. However, considering its professional and monopoly in the field of computing, this value needs to be further improved.

”Charlie, you want too much.” Watson shook his head hesitantly.

”More? What's the value of this idea, Watson, you should know. ” Li Zitao reached out to the drawing on the table and said with a smile.

”I admit it's a creative idea, but it's just a question of whether it's going to work out, Charlie. You can't get that much in one sentence.”

It sounds normal in the 21st century to offset $3.5 million in one sentence. Some good ideas are worth more than millions.

But in this era, Li Zitao is a little too greedy.

”How about a bet?” Li Zitao said suddenly.

”Oh? How to bet? ” Watson asked with interest.

”In five years, if it is still in theory five years later, 3.5 million will be my gift to the company,

if it succeeds in five years, I will ask the board of directors to compensate for another 9% of the shares.”

Hearing Li Zitao's conditions for gambling, Watson frowned and fell into thinking.

Five years, in his opinion, is not a long time, he did not know about the analysis machine, but he was very familiar with IBM's punching machine.

With today's technology, it is impossible to say that it is impossible to change from mechanical to electronic in five years, but it will be very difficult.

However, seeing the confidence in each other's face, Watson felt that he had to add a layer of insurance for himself and the board of directors to make them feel more at ease.

”In three years, if you lose, IBM owns the idea.” Watson shortened the time by another two years, and that's his insurance.

Li Zitao looked down as if embarrassed. Seeing the hesitation on his face, Watson looked at him with nervousness.

”Three years and six months.” After a difficult ideological struggle, Li Zitao raised his head and said fiercely.

”Deal.” Watson agreed decisively.

The extra six months, in his opinion, is just a face for Charlie Lee. What six months is enough to do is just time for project preparation.

A satisfactory agreement was reached, and the signing took place the next day. Li asked the legal department to draw up the contract. Watson was also surrounded by a lawyer.

After checking the contract, both parties signed a formal cooperation agreement in the room of tawaman hotel.

”Good cooperation, Charlie. I hope you can lead IBM to complete the R & D as soon as possible.” Watson laughs like a sly old fox.

”Thank you. I won't let you down.” Li Zitao also had a good laugh.

Three and a half years or five and a half years, or one and a half years, is not a problem at all for him. What he wants is the R & D team of IBM and their patent reserve.