Author: Fortunately I didn't go

After leaving Sidley Austin, Ethan Jones turned directly to Atari.

Due to prior communication, when he arrived, he directly met Nolan Bushnell and Don Valentine who had been waiting for a long time.

Perhaps because the plan has been completed, Nolan Bushnell was smiling, or perhaps because he wanted to ensure the strict implementation of the plan, Don Valentine was still showing off his bad face at this moment.

Even when Nolan Bushnell poured water for Ethan Jones, the guy snorted coldly.

"Oh Ethan, don't worry about him."

Nolan Bushnell waved his hand and signaled Ethan Jones not to care.

Ethan Jones shook his head repeatedly, looking ashamed, "Oh Nolan, what right do I have to say about this now?"

"I've consulted a lawyer, and it seems that my "Snake Game" is really infringing."

‘!’

As soon as these words were spoken, Nolan Bushnell's eyes lit up, but the next second he took the initiative to restrain himself and did not want to show his joy.

At the same time, Don Valentine also spoke with the flow and started to sarcastically-

"Ha! I've consulted a lawyer, and it seems that my "Snake Game" has really infringed!"

Don Valentine first followed Ethan Jones' tone and repeated his words.

Then he directly raised his voice and shouted in a condescending tone: "Ethan Jones! How many days have we given you? Four days? Or five days? It took you so long to find that there was no misunderstanding of the word in the patent book?"

"Oh! You're really great! My special code even wants to praise you, and I finally know how to read!"

Nolan Bushnell frowned slightly after hearing the merciless words.

And just as he wanted to interrupt, Don Valentine's mouth was faster than his thoughts.

"Since all this is not a misunderstanding, should you give us an accurate answer?"

"Are you going to take on the responsibilities you should take like a man, or do you want to continue procrastinating like a baby?"

"If it were the former, I, Don Valentine, would admire you very much, because you dare to act!"

"And if it is the latter, then I, Don Valentine, can only say sorry to you at the end!"

"Because our lawyers have already drafted a complaint! We can sue tomorrow!"

"Don't worry, we have only three appeals in total, and it's not as exaggerated as you think!"

With a muffled "bang", Don Valentine threw a document on the coffee table in front of Ethan Jones.

Pick it up and take a look, the above request is really simple.

Atari asked Ethan Jones to bear the one million US dollars in compensation paid by Mirohua. At the same time, Ethan Jones also needs to conceal the fact of patent infringement and the issue of "Snake Game" termination of the contract early due to legal litigation.

In the former, Atari demanded Ethan Jones to compensate one million yuan, and in the latter, Atari claimed three million yuan from Ethan Jones.

To be honest, Ethan Jones was almost crying when he discovered that Atari wanted to bear five million in compensation!

You know, the net income of "Snake Game" is not even five million!

These people can obviously grab it directly, but they insist on making a cooperation to pretend to fool themselves. This is really touching!

After reading the terms, Ethan Jones's face was filled with shock, "Five million US dollars? Oh, I can't accept this price! Because even if "Snake Game" was sold for a year, it wouldn't be able to make five million US dollars!"

"I thought we were here to break up peacefully, but you-"

"Aha? A peaceful breakup? Oh Ethan! Why are you so naive!" Before Ethan Jones finished speaking, Don Valentine whispered: "It was you who unilaterally violated the law! It was you who brought us Atari into the abyss! In this case, you still want to break up peacefully?"

"Then you might as well kill us and surrender yourself!"

"Go and say to the judge--'I am not guilty!"

"Dxxn!" Hearing this, Nolan Bushnell finally couldn't help it.

"Don! Close your beak!" He glared at Don Valentine and shouted: "We are sitting here today to solve the problem! If you don't want to solve it, please get out!"

‘???’

Don Valentine's brow was furrowed when Nolan Bushnell's roar was heard.

He didn't know why his companions suddenly became furious.

But when he captured the anxiousness in Nolan Bushnell's eyes, he suddenly woke up!

The special code here is the country of freedom, with more people than guns!

If Ethan Jones did as he said, pulling a gun from his waist and thrusting them, then it would be all over!

Thinking of this, Don Valentine shut up.

But he refused to lose in terms of momentum.

Hold your hands around and lean back.

The strange appearance of the bandit almost engraved on his head, "I live in Shengluodu, a five-star good citizen"!

As he was silent, Nolan Bushnell breathed a sigh of relief.

Turning his eyes to Ethan Jones again. Seeing that his face was not good, Nolan Bushnell lowered his voice and said in a gentle tone: "Ethan, you may think that the compensation for five million is a bit too much, but this number is actually calculated accurately."

"First of all, it was Mirohua's one million compensation, which was fixed because it was not what we asked for."

"Secondly, it is to conceal the one million patent infringement, which is calculated based on the licensing fee of one hundred dollars per machine. If you think the price is too high, you can go out and ask other companies and those companies that are suing Mirohua. They will tell you that the patent fees asked for by Mirohua start at 8% of the price of each unit."

"In the end, there was three million termination of the contract early. This number... In fact, we Atari can't get a penny."

Speaking of this, Nolan Bushnell's tone was a little sad, "This money is mainly for Midway Games and Chicago Coin, because they, like us, were also sued by Mirohua."

"In the complaint they received, Mirohua asked them for one million and a half million dollars in compensation."

"The remaining one million and a half million are for granting patents."

Oops hey!

Nolan Bushnell's words almost made Ethan Jones cry!

Atari asked him for five million in compensation, but he didn't take any money?

What kind of selfless spirit is this!

If Steve Jobs was present, he would be resigned.

Because Nolan Bushnell and Don Valentine are obviously more compassionate than Buddhas who feed eagles with their bodies!

"So that's the case?" Ethan Jones nodded slightly, saying that he understood. "If all the money is used for compensation, then I have no objection. Since I made a mistake, I should bear the consequences."

‘!’

Ethan Jones's words made Nolan Bushnell's mouth rise.

He looked at Don Valentine quietly, and his tight cheeks were trembling slightly, trying hard to hide his joy.

The four eyes intersect and information transmission.

Nolan Bushnell, who knew the opportunity had come, quickly rubbed his hands, "Oh Ethan! I have to admit! You are definitely the most responsible man I have ever met! You are like that Texas cowboy! A hero on horseback!"

The outrageous flattery made Ethan Jones feel in his heart, but in terms of face, he showed a helpless and bitter smile.

"Responsibility? Oh Nolan - In our age, responsibility is a derogatory term. I also want to support everything like Clark Kent, but... I admit, I can't do it because I can't afford that much money."

"Not to mention five million, even the million Mirohua claimed from me was unable to afford it."

When Ethan Jones fell on the sofa with a sad face, sighing with a breathless sigh on his face.

Nolan Bushnell and Don Valentine, who witnessed all this, had unspeakable surprises scattered in their pupils!

Because this scene is what they want!

Without hesitation, clearing his throat, Nolan Bushnell sat directly beside Ethan Jones and said, "Oh Ethan~my friend~ please don't be so decadent, because this matter has not reached that irreversible."

"Do you remember a few days ago I apologized to you? At that time, I said that before the whole thing was resolved, we Atari might not be able to give you the second issue of Snake Game dividends, but now..."

“We can settle the bill in a different way.”

"Your second-term dividend is 1.37 million, and we will offset it for you based on 1.5 million. After digging out this amount of funds, you only need to raise another 3.5 million for us."

"Look, just use your brain, you can solve 30% of the funding problem in an instant!"

"The remaining 3.5 million should not be difficult for you, right? After all, your uncle's orchard has been open for many years, and he has accumulated over the years... uh, I mean, he should have a wide connection, right? Can you help you solve some difficulties in any way?"

My special code!

Ethan was furious!

This group of guys raised by bitches really don’t want any Bilian!

Want him to cheat Thomas and Linda’s savings?

Although Ethan Jones knew it was just a set of words.

But that kind of aura still made him want to wave his fist and hit him!

However, Ethan Jones held back before he could tell his true purpose in person.

"But this is not enough," he said. "Although Thomas has done well in recent years, his family has not had much savings at all. I told him before that he wanted to do business, and he said he could only give me 100,000..."
To be continued...