Chapter 88: Orders

What one wore for a speech was personal style -- jeans and a shirt couldn't be critiqued -- but it wouldn't work for a reception, where such attire would be inappropriate.

Though it was a buffet reception, it was quite lavish. William White was someone who liked to indulge his own tastes, never skimping on his stomach.

Robert Galvin was in a good mood; he was glad he hadn't missed it. All the gaming consoles below used the 68000 series CPU, and given the situation, they stood to gain a handsome profit.

As for Motorola, William White found it puzzling. Such a great company eventually got played out by the capital market.

In communications, they pioneered many firsts, like the first human-to-moon call, made using their equipment.

Not to mention communication, this 68000 series CPU was also revolutionary, still widely used after 2000. It was undeniably powerful, a product from the 1970s.

You won't find any other chip in the market that has lasted so long.

What's most baffling is that this was just a sideline for them, something they did casually, without too much seriousness.

Perhaps the communication industry was so profitable that they looked down on the IT business. This department was eventually sold in whole, which was quite a boon for the Japanese.

The reception was crowded, naturally yielding no immediate results. At best, there was some initial interest. Specific cooperation details would need further discussions.

The capital market reacted quickly, with Motorola's stock first stabilizing and then rising. Theater stocks didn't jump up, but they weren't spiraling down anymore either.

Wall Street had an optimistic view of William White's consoles, albeit a bit sarcastic, grumbling about how it was always this lucky devil.

William White was a bit tired. After a quick wash, he just napped in the office. Negotiations weren't something he needed to handle; if they were, he'd have no time for fun.

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A super order worth over 200 million dollars once again caused a sensation across the United States.

"Now even a fool knows this is a good business. How can those politicians face it?"

"This is just the first order. There will be continuous demand afterwards. If the market response is good, it could lead to explosive growth."

"Are we just talking about game consoles? Is there really such exaggerated demand?"

This was the question on Wall Street and also a concern in American society.

Their doubts were soon answered -- the demand from European and Japanese clients was undeniable. The quantities they needed to purchase were certainly not less than those of the Americans.

Regarding the order's price and payment method, the Japanese were straightforward and quickly signed a contract without additional concerns.

However, obtaining production authorization wasn't easy. While a 10% sales commission was high, it wasn't excessive -- it's just that the additional conditions were quite harsh.

William White's requirement was that during the cooperation period, no similar machines could be produced. After the cooperation ended, it would be eighteen months before they could begin development.

William White already judged that the Japanese would eventually start their own production. He just wanted to slow down their progress to delay fierce competition a little longer.

The final agreement was set for twelve months, because neither party wanted to delay. There's plenty of money out there waiting to be scooped up; missing out would be incredibly foolish!

Having been through such a headache, the Japanese left. They needed to quickly get their product out and build their own sales channels.

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Legendary World began expanding rapidly, and several headhunter companies started spreading their nets.

Great benefits, high salaries, and stock options as bonuses -- you couldn't find companies like this in America.

While other politicians grumbled, the California government didn't mind. William White's companies employed a lot of people, greatly benefiting the local economy. They absolutely couldn't afford to offend this young master. Move back to Texas? You think he couldn't open a company in Houston?

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A dizzying array of maneuvers left Wall Street bewildered. They very much wanted to ask, "Big guy, where does all your money come from?"

Exactly, where does the money come from?

They quickly learned the answer. William White used three games as collateral, and Sumitomo Bank directly offered him a $60 million credit line.

And 10% authorization fee? Seriously? Have the Japanese gone mad?

Okay, the profits are indeed very appealing.

What surprised them was William White's decisiveness. This was clearly a long-planned move. He never intended to produce himself.

Just like his software company, it was more of a research institution. He didn't want to even establish a sales system. Basically, it's an "If you want it, buy it. If not, get lost."

Is this yet another cash-printing machine?

William White's companies are quite peculiar. The most notable feature is their vast cash flow. Over time, this characteristic becomes increasingly apparent.

Even an idiot would know these are premium assets. Wall Street crooks must be out of their minds thinking someone would just hand over such assets. Does the guy seem that clueless?

Whether he is or not, others didn't know, but his second movie smashed past another $100 million at the box office, with global box office earnings exceeding $150 million.

It's evident the goal is breaking his own record. 

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