parentshiftbook Chapter 470 Emergency Cutting, Telepathic Takeover
Chapter 470 Emergency Cutting, Telepathic Takeover
Meanwhile, at Google headquarters!
Dave Burke felt a distinct sense of alienation standing in his office. His former assistants and deputies now kept their distance from him as if they wanted to stay at least 800 meters away.
He knew it perfectly well! That was the rule!
As he sat in his office, casually sipping his coffee, there was a knock on the door!
"Mr. Burke, Mr. Sundar would like to invite you to his office for a talk."
Dave Burke knew it was time to cut ties, and Sundar Pichai finally made that decision!
Today's conversation is destined to end badly.
But when the other person spoke, his heart sank.
"Dave, you're aware of the current situation."
Sundar Pichai tapped the public opinion report on the table with his fingertips, his tone carrying a hint of detachment.
"There is a lot of pressure from the board, and Wall Street is also demanding accountability."
Although the Android split plan has been stabilized, the overall stock price has also seen some increase.
But this cannot cover up the fact that the losses exceeded 300 billion US dollars.
Therefore, someone must be held accountable for this!
Dave Burke raised his head, a hint of melancholy flashing in his eyes once again!
He just shed tears for Google, and he took the blame at a press conference a few days ago. Now he's being made to take the blame again!
The person truly responsible for this matter should be Sundar Pichai. If he hadn't rushed into it and given only three months, how could we have achieved the current result?
He is the real culprit behind the loss of Google's assets, and now all the blame is on him.
On what grounds?
At this point, Dave Burke acted like an honest man, becoming the one who took the fall for the whole affair.
"But don't worry, I've spoken with the board of directors about it."
As soon as Sundar Pichai walked up to him, he patted him on the shoulder and said very generously:
"You will temporarily resign, and the official announcement will be that you are resigning for personal reasons."
But don't worry, you won't lose a single penny, and this is just a temporary measure to impress the media and manufacturers.
Three months later, once the alliance's technical standards are finalized and the public outcry has subsided, I will recall you.
The position of president of the Android Ecosystem Alliance will be yours then.
You're a veteran of Android; no one understands this ecosystem better than you. I only feel at ease with you in this position.
Sundar Pichai thought the other party would definitely agree to the plan, after all, he was only a vice president now, and becoming president would be equivalent to a promotion.
Moreover, you can receive a compensation payment and only need to rest for three months.
But then he switched to a businesslike tone:
"After all, the 4.4.3 full-screen project was launched hastily and you were the main force behind it. It is most logical for you to take responsibility and save face for Google to the greatest extent."
After saying this, Dave Burke's anger was completely ignited, and he was so angry that he almost laughed.
Main force advancing? Bullshit.
If he hadn't slammed his fist on the table and given a firm order that the matter must be resolved within three months, he would have stepped in.
Moreover, they argued about this matter countless times back then, but in the end, he always managed to suppress it because he was the CEO.
The fact that the semi-finished product was put on the market is indeed the fault of the company, but since the other party also signed off on it, the responsibility should be shared equally by the two people.
But he didn't argue now, because arguing was pointless.
In the game of capital, pawns never have the right to defend themselves.
Sundar Pichai's promises sounded tempting, but he knew better than anyone else what was going on.
The Android Alliance is currently a mess of fighting among various forces, each vying for dominance. It's uncertain whether Sundar Pichai will be able to secure the presidency in three months.
Even if they manage to get him removed, with this scandal in the background, how could he possibly still have his position?
And if you really want him to come back, why resort to such a stigmatizing method as resigning to take responsibility?
It's just a matter of using it and then throwing it away, and you expect him to be grateful.
He's no novice; he wouldn't appreciate that kind of favor.
"I understand, Mr. Pichai."
I accept the company's arrangement and will submit my resignation today.
Furthermore, I will cooperate with the team to complete the handover of subsequent work, but I hope that I will receive the full amount of money due.
This calmness startled Pichai.
He had prepared a whole host of comforting words, and even thought about how to suppress the other party if he got agitated and refuted him, but he didn't expect Dave Burke to agree so readily.
He narrowed his eyes and looked at him again, seemingly trying to figure out if the other party had any leverage over him!
But after thinking about it carefully, he realized it probably wasn't true, so he continued readily:
"Dave, I knew I hadn't misjudged you. You're a person who puts the big picture first. Rest assured, the company won't forget your contributions."
All bonuses and compensation will arrive in my account tonight.
Dave Burke grinned, completely ignoring the hypocrite.
……
Half an hour later, he walked out of Google headquarters carrying a cardboard box.
No one on the street dared to greet him! After all, he was a discarded pawn.
After walking out the door, he took one last look at the building, the place he had lived in for six or seven years, and he never expected to leave in such a disheveled manner.
Moreover, the moment he walked out the door, Google's official website released a statement.
#Dave Burke resigns, instantly trending on social media#
He glanced at his phone, then smiled wryly again. As expected of capital, their speed in taking action is truly remarkable!
Of course, compared to a 0.5% increase in stock price, it's really not comparable.
But just then, a figure blocked his way.
"Mr. Burke."
The newcomer was an Asian woman wearing a beige suit skirt, with a very good demeanor, and she was holding a business card in her hand.
"Excuse me for bothering you, my name is Lin Nan, and I just received a recruitment notice from Transsion Holdings."
I know you just left Google, and I'd like to talk to you about a potential collaboration. I'm not sure if you have time, but about 10 minutes should be enough.
Dave Burke took the business card and gave a subtle smile.
Transmitted message? The company that drove him to the brink?
His first reaction was to refuse; after all, someone like him, even though he'd been "kicked out," could easily find a high-paying job.
But going to a competitor's company seems more interesting.
After all, who wouldn't want to be fired and then join a rival company to bring their own company down?
"Sir, the position that has been prepared for you by Chuanyin is Vice President of System Development at Taishan, reporting directly to Mr. Shen Fei."
Take full responsibility for the overseas ecosystem adaptation, underlying structure optimization, and adaptation projects for blue and green factories of the Taishan system.
The salary is 1.5 times what you would earn at Google. Although there are no stock options, you can bring your entire family to China, and all the funding will be covered by Transsion.
You can also assemble a core R&D team of no more than 50 people. You have complete autonomy over project direction and budget approval; you only need to submit a plan for the use of funds!