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Chapter 471 Taking Down Dave Burke

After the promises of power and salary were made, Dave Burke was clearly tempted.

Of course, what tempted him most wasn't money; after all, he had already achieved financial freedom after working at Google for so many years.

What impressed him most was the research and development team.

Lin Nan continued to extend a warm invitation: "I know you are one of the core founders of Android, and your technical vision and industry experience are exactly what Transsion needs."

We are at a critical juncture in our global expansion. You're not here to do peripheral work, but to work with us to build the standard for the next generation of mobile systems.

Another round of boasting!

Dave Burke was clearly more interested; his hand, which was touching the business card, began to tremble slightly.

At the same time, he had a thought in his mind: They speak so nicely!

He's much better than Sundar Pichai.

Moreover, it includes team autonomy, funding applications... permissions he hadn't obtained even after all these years at Google.

Although he was a vice president, he was still the one doing the work, at the execution level, and had not entered the decision-making level.

Even the display team he built ultimately became the scapegoats for shifting blame.

After thinking about it for a while, he finally followed Lin Nan into a coffee shop by the roadside.

Seeing him walk in, Lin Nan didn't say anything more flattering, and simply pushed an offer in front of him.

The details include salary and benefits, and research and development authority.

Every point is clearly written, without any empty promises.

Dave Burke was a little stunned. The plan was too perfect, so perfect that it didn't seem like it had just been drafted. Instead, it seemed like a very formulaic template contract.

That's right, this isn't just about recruiting Dave Burke, it's also about poaching all those foreign judges!

"Mr. Burke, I know you have feelings for Google."

Lin Nan looked into his eyes, which helped him dispel some of his hesitation.

"But the reality is that you, the meritorious contributor, have been pushed out and used as a pawn."

Before you left, Pichai must have made you some promises, but did you believe them?

"The current Android alliance is a quagmire for all parties, and they have not integrated the Google framework—the most important asset of the Android system!"

The so-called alliance is nothing but a joke!

And even if you did go back, you'd just be a puppet on the table, unable to do anything.

"How did you know?"

Dave Burke looked at him with a panicked expression.

After all, only he and Sundar Pichai knew the contents of this conversation. Could there be a mole within the company? Perhaps this mole is...

Soon, Dave Burke nodded to himself again, perhaps Android's failure was a foregone conclusion!

"Mr. Burke, you don't need to know how you got the information."

All you need to know!

She moved forward again?

"You're familiar with the underlying architecture of the Taishan system; it's completely new and doesn't have the historical baggage of Android."

"You're here to truly create products that will change the industry, not just to waste time arguing internally and cleaning up other people's mistakes."

"As for the source of this information, don't forget that we are also Google's largest shareholder!"

We were aware of some of the decisions made!

Dave Burke remained silent, and indeed, the entire American tech industry had been thoroughly infiltrated by Transsion, let alone Google.

Although he hasn't made a decision yet, the scales in his heart are tipping little by little!

He recalled his youthful passion, when he also wanted to create the world's best mobile system so that users around the world could use smooth devices!

Later, with the advent of shipping, everything became about KPIs and business competition. His ambition to rewrite the underlying framework of Android was long since worn down by Google's bureaucracy.

He had studied the pure silver Mount Tai system, and found the entire system to be very ingenious with a simple underlying logic.

If I could participate in the iteration of such a system, it seems... better than wasting my time in that quagmire of Google.

He took a deep breath, then looked up at Lin Nan:

"I can add a watermark, and I have a pledge of allegiance."

After saying that, he took out an encrypted document from his tablet:

"The display module of Android 4.4.3 copied the open-source display engine code of a small Dutch company in order to meet the deadline, without obtaining the corresponding authorization."

In addition, some core window adaptation logic directly copied Transsion's early patents. Although some circumvention was carried out, it was still within the scope of patent protection.

This contains internal code commit records and team email correspondence, which are solid evidence.

These can serve as evidence for you. Once made public, Google will not only face huge claims, but the legitimacy of the Android Alliance will also be impacted.

He thought Lin Nan would be surprised, or even delighted, but Lin Nan just glanced at the document and smiled faintly.

That laughter made Dave Burke feel a sense of relief—relief that he had been edited out, instead of staying in that quagmire any longer!

"Mr. Burke, Transsion's legal and patent teams were aware of these circumstances as early as when the Android team started copying the technology."

Our chain of evidence is more complete than yours.

Dave Burke instantly understood the meaning behind those words.

"We haven't detonated this powder keg yet, simply because the time isn't right?"

Lin Nan gradually stopped smiling, and her tone became ruthless.

"We recruited you not for the evidence."

What we value is your understanding of the Android ecosystem and your fundamental capabilities.

With your understanding, Mr. Liu's development progress will be faster; that's where your value lies.

Dave Burke carefully observed the woman opposite him, becoming increasingly certain that Google had no chance of winning from the very beginning, and would never win.

Because this Chinese company has been ahead of Google in every step, and Google has always lived within their calculations.

After all, the combination of shareholders and corporate espionage has left Google with no secrets from them.

The transmission of sound remains as mysterious as ever!

He picked up a pen, opened to the last page of the offer, and signed his name without any hesitation.

Each letter seems to mark the end of an old era.

At the same time, Dave Burke also knew that from this moment on, he was no longer a Google executive, but the one who began to hammer nails into the coffin of Android.

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Meanwhile, on the other side!

The negotiation teams from the Shenzhen Municipal Government Office, the Fruit Company, and the Transsion Company officially began their first round of negotiations here.

As for why this place was chosen? Of course, it's because Zhang Shiqing hasn't been transferred yet.

The original plan was to transfer Zhang Shiqing to the neighboring area as deputy secretary in the first half of this year, but because of that engine, the matter was delayed once again!

Of course, the reason they chose this location wasn't because they knew those things; they were hoping that by holding the negotiations on Zhang Shiqing's territory, they could have Zhang Shiqing persuade Shen Fei if he made any unreasonable demands.

After all, he might not listen to others, but he should give his father-in-law some face.