"As for the bet between our KPCB and Yanhuang Investment, it is not that we will not be able to fulfill it, but that we need a way that everyone can recognize. After all, the bet this time is one billion US dollars, and even our KPCB has to pay attention to it."

John Dull wanted to downplay the impact of this incident on Netscape, but Helen didn't give him a chance at all. He continued to ask: "Mr. Dull, of course we understand what you said. Can I understand this way? Do you think Mr. Zheng's method is not fair, or do you have a better way?"

Faced with Helen's questioning, John Dull suddenly felt that the woman in front of him was very hateful, but he couldn't show it. He had to say patiently: "You can understand this way, at least I personally think that Mr. Zheng's proposal is not very fair."

"Before today, I always thought that this bet was fair, but after negotiations with Mr. Zheng, I realized that I actually fell into Mr. Zheng's trap from the beginning."

"Mr. Zheng once said in an exclusive interview two days ago that he invested in Microsoft and reached a cooperation with Microsoft on the browser project, and Mr. Zheng is also a former shareholder of Netscape. In other words, Mr. Zheng is very familiar with Netscape and Microsoft's situation."

"On the other hand, we are just optimistic about the potential of Netscape, so we invested in Netscape, which is not equal in terms of information. In this case, I think it is not harmful to be cautious."

Zheng Yan did not expect that under such circumstances, John Dull could still make up his words. Seeing that the billion-dollar money had been ruined, Zheng Yan certainly would not let him destroy his plan to establish his authority.

"Mr. Duer, the information you said does not exist, I do not deny that. But don't forget that I said long before working with Microsoft that I am not optimistic about the competition between Netscape and Microsoft, and many people know this."

"The reason why I set the bet period to one month this time is because I consider this factor. If this is not the case, I will change the bet period to one year or even two years. After all, the longer the time, the better it is to me."

"Of course, I don't want you to agree with my bet conditions.

I just want to tell everyone that my opinion on this matter has never changed.”

"As for this bet, my goal is not a billion dollar bet. I just don't like someone's comments on me. I want to take this opportunity to tell Mr. Duer that some of your remarks are a bit too much."

John Dull did find a good reason for himself, and he characterized this bet as Zheng Yan's trap. For the sake of the overall situation, it is reasonable for him to reconsider whether to accept it.

Zheng Yan was also not willing to be outdone. He directly put aside his bets, described this matter as a personal grudge, put himself in the position of the victim, and fought back as a victim, which was also understandable.

"Mr. Zheng, I apologize to you for some of my previous remarks. As for the bet between us, I think it's better to forget it."

As soon as John Dull finished speaking, he immediately stood up and left. Not only did Zheng Yan not react, but even the reporters at the scene were shocked.

However, Zheng Yan quickly came back to the point. Since he had said the matter as a personal grudge, the bet was no longer important, but instead he picked out KPCB and Netscape. Maybe John Dull would lose some face, but compared to the risk of one billion US dollars, this price was nothing.

Seeing John Dull leave, Zheng Yan was too lazy to deal with the numerous media reporters. After handing over the venue to Bill Miller, he also took Liu Wei, Larry Ellison and Jobs to leave.

Sitting in the car leaving, Larry Ellison teased at Zheng Yan: "Zheng Yan, we didn't see the good show you said."

"I was indeed careless this time, but I can't blame me for this. I didn't know that John Dull was so cunning, it was just a pity for the billion dollars."

Even when facing Bill Gates, Zheng Yan ate the other party tightly. Unexpectedly, he was defeated by John Dull, and Zheng Yan felt a little frustrated.

"Zheng Yan, do you have a very ignorant understanding of John Dull's approach? He is also a well-known figure in the investment world, and he will ignore his own face at all? In fact, if it were me, he might have made the same choice."

"Don't forget that your reputation in the investment world is far away

It’s not so embarrassing to lose to you above Handule. If you bite KPCB to death and don’t let go, then John Dule can only bite the bullet and negotiate with you. Who told you to say the wrong thing?"

When Jobs left Apple, it was the result of the fierce struggle. He naturally saw the whole thing clearly. John Dull's face was indeed valuable, but it was definitely not worth a billion US dollars.

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"John, should you give us an explanation for this matter?"

The cooked duck flew away, and Zheng Yan was only a little regretful at most. Faced with the same result, Jim Clark and Mark Anderson were a little angry.

John Dull did take the KPCB clean in the end, but the net view, which was the fuse, was not so relaxed. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that John Dull had no confidence in the net view, which was tantamount to injury for the net view.

"Jim, I'm very sorry for this incident, but I can't blame me all for this. In order to further enhance the confidence of investors, you asked me to be interviewed by reporters on behalf of KPCB. I admit that some of the words are not considered, but you also have the responsibility."

"However, now is not the time to shirk responsibility. We should consider how to deal with Microsoft. I am sure now that Microsoft has developed a browser, and its performance is definitely not worse than Netscape, otherwise Zheng Yan would not have such strong confidence."

"It's just one thing I never understand. Even if Microsoft has its own browser and Netscape already occupy the market, how can it defeat Netscape within a month?"

"Okay John, anyway, things are already like this, there is no point in shirking responsibility. Netscape's stock price will definitely be affected next. I need KPCB to help stabilize the stock price."

"As for Microsoft, Mark and I will pay attention. Before that, we were already developing a new generation of browsers. As long as our products are guaranteed to be ahead, I don't believe that Microsoft can replace us."

Netscape now needs KPCB as an ally, so Jim Clark resisted his resentment. Although John wanted to give up Netscape, he thought about the funds invested not long ago and nodded and agreed.
Chapter completed!