Chapter 281

"Welcome, Mr. Wald!"

After arriving in Seattle and expressing his willingness to invest in Seattle, Zhuke immediately received feedback from the local government.

Mundo Gusta, male, 42 years old, has been a member of the Seattle City Council, a member of the Washington State Council, director of the mayor's office and deputy mayor of Seattle.

"Mr. Gusta, I didn't expect you to show me around Seattle in person." Zucker shook hands with him.

"Yes, for Mr. Wald, you are a billionaire and have great influence in the Internet field. It's very suitable for me to receive you." Gusta gave a hearty laugh.

In addition, local government officials around Seattle also expressed their welcome for the arrival of Zhuke.

How can rich people not welcome investment?

These are all achievements!

Not to mention the tax payment for the time being, just solving the employment problem of many people is enough to make the local government in Seattle excited.

Alexander, the chief assistant, whispered to Zucker: "boss, what they mainly focus on is the employment of the unemployed, which will be of great help to their future election."

"I see." Zucker knew right away.

So far, Zhuke is no longer Xiaobai.

Think of here, Zhuke can't help but think of an interesting story.

In early 2000, before the outbreak of the Internet bubble, the federal government of the United States launched an investigation into Microsoft's monopoly and wanted to dismember Microsoft.

This is supported by the federal government.

However!

In Seattle, where Microsoft headquarters is located, the local municipal government openly accused the federal government of fooling around!

Why?

Why does the Seattle City government choose to fight against the federal government?

Because Microsoft has 7500 employees in Seattle!

Once Microsoft's monopoly investigation is verified and identified, many employees will be laid off, and the unemployed will blame the municipal government for its inaction, which will affect the performance of officials and members. Under all kinds of factors, the Seattle municipal government, of course, stands on the side of Microsoft and chooses to fight against the federal government!

"Ha ha!"

"Mr. Gusta, let's not say more. Once my LinkedIn company is settled in Seattle, we will solve the employment problem of at least 1000 people," he said

Hearing the speech, the local officials in Seattle were immediately overjoyed.

"Thank you, Mr. ward, for your support to our work and for your contribution to the people of Seattle."

Gusta is worthy of being a senior politician, a big hat of praise, which is one after another to put on Zucker's head.

"That's very important."

"If possible, I will buy a large piece of land in the Seattle area for the construction of LinkedIn's Science Park, which also needs to employ a large number of construction workers and the strong support of the government and Mr. Gusta," chucker said with a smile again

"Support, we will support!"

Gusta had no reason not to support it. He was too happy!

To buy a large piece of land and build a science and technology park is bound to employ a large number of workers, and in transportation, materials, medical treatment, food, industrial equipment and other aspects, Zhuke will definitely invest a lot of money, which is expected to be no less than 500 million US dollars.

Achievements!

What a great achievement!

In the next few days, Gusta took off his work and served Zhuk diligently.

"Are you sure, Mr. Wald?" Gusta is looking forward to it.

"Of course!"

"I feel the enthusiasm of 4 million people in Seattle and the working attitude of your government, so I decided to invest in Seattle. It is estimated that within three years, the amount of investment will not be less than 1.5 billion US dollars," said zhukrone

$1.5 billion?!

For a moment, Gusta and other officials were all very excited.

This is US $1.5 billion in 1999, not US $1.5 billion in 2020. The cost performance is totally different!

900 acres!

It's true that the place that Zucker is looking for is in the suburb of Seattle, covering an area of about 900 acres.

"In 1999, the land in the suburbs of Seattle was still very cheap, but after the outbreak of the Internet bubble, the price of real estate in Seattle rose, until the sub prime crisis broke out in 2008, a 170% increase. That is to say, if you buy the land now, you can earn money even if you don't do anything. " Zhuke thought in his heart.

Of course, the purchase of land and the investment of $1.5 billion can not be done overnight.

It is estimated that it will take at least half a year to complete the investment plan in Seattle.

"Understand, we understand!" Gustav made a statement immediately.

"Thank you for your understanding. After all, I can't act rashly." Zucker apologized.

Gustav doesn't question Zucker's finances!

Zhuke owns 2% of Yahoo shares and 8% of Amazon shares, with a total value of US $3.8 billion, and is still growing due to the Internet wave.

This is a well-known thing in the United States, no one doubts the financial resources of Zhuke!

Lingying company, as the first company in the world to operate mainly by Internet recruitment, even though its current market value is not high, its influence is not small. It has signed employment cooperation agreements with thousands of well-known enterprises. It is too late for the local government to welcome its settlement in Seattle!

What's more, once the industrial science and technology park is settled, it will certainly have a huge effect on the surrounding land price

"1.5 billion dollars?"

"Invest 1.5 billion US dollars in three years!"

"There is no pressure on me, and I can also apply to the local government for interest free and low interest loans, which can completely complete the empty handed white wolf."

"Once again, if the Internet bubble breaks out, I will make a profit if I take the opportunity to make a profit. Is it not easy to get 1 billion 500 million dollars?"

Zhuke was in a good mood.

.......

Back to Los Angeles.

As soon as he came back, Zhuke informed Yu Lingying's president, Jeff Weiner, of his idea of building a technology park dominated by Lingying.

"I fully support the boss's decision! Now the valuation of Lingying company is 130 million US dollars, which is far lower than that of many Internet enterprises. However, our foundation is solid enough to implement the strategy of steady development. We will soar to the sky. By then, we will definitely need a science and Technology Park of our own. " Jeff Weiner laughs.

Zucker laughed at the moment.

"Well, that's it!"

"In the near future, I will arrange for a special responsible team to work with Seattle to determine the investment plan and complete the actual investment within half a year," he said

Having an independent science and Technology Park, for an enterprise, is an important means to enhance brand influence!

Microsoft, apple, Google, Amazon, facebook

Which of these giant enterprises does not have its own independent science and Technology Industrial Park?

Although the land price of the United States has always been inexpensive, the land price of major cities and their surrounding suburbs is constantly increasing. How can Zhuke let go of this opportunity to pick up a bargain?

"Lingying company must have its own independent park!" Zucker clenched his fist.

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The next day.

Global Times published an article with Zhuke as the front page headline!

[new super billionaire Zucker Wald is worth only 10 billion US dollars!]

As soon as this news report came out, it immediately caused a sensation in the United States!

"The second more" to send, for votes, for support!