Reinventing the Millennium.

Chapter 598 Don't give it away (two in one)

At the end of the long flight, the passenger plane from Beijing arrived at JFK International Airport in New York.

Fang Zhuo and his party boarded the car picked up by Yi Kelai.

"Mr. Fang, I seem to have seen that beautiful stewardess stuffing a note into your hand."

After getting on the bus, Xiong Xiaoge shared the last experience of the flight.

"Maybe they recognized me." Fang Zhuo didn't think it was unusual, "It's not the first time."

Xiong Xiaoge shook his head and said, "Why have I never met one before?"

"Old Xiong, I think you are becoming more and more emotional. An excellent investor must be able to recognize the facts rationally." Fang Zhuo kindly reminded, "You are getting more and more lost."

Xiong Xiaoge admitted: "Yes, lost in your blueprint pie."

"A project person who can't draw a blueprint is unqualified, and an investor who can't distinguish between a blueprint and a big pie is also unqualified." Fang Zhuo laughed, "So, I have to remind you, you must always be vigilant and constantly progress."

Xiong Xiaoge complained: "If you don't pay more, you don't make progress."

"It's not about money, it's about sincerity, it's about attitude." Fang Zhuo stopped short, "I'm all kind to you, old bear. Think about it yourself. Anyway, Yike wants to invest."

Xiong Xiaoge frowned and said, "I'll think about it again."

After the exchange in the flight chart, he has adjusted from the original US$50 to US$100 million.

After all, this trip to the United States was a bit of a temporary idea, and this is indeed the site of the American headquarters. As a president of Huaxia, he has more or less made money.

Or, first observe how the situation is. If the opportunity is really good, it is not impossible to try to promote IDG's investment in the United States.

Fang Zhuo twisted his stiff neck: "The situation is like this, I have said everything that needs to be said."

He did say all he had to say.

Including some more supportive data analysis of the overall market.

Last year, global PC shipments were 1.78 million units, while mobile phone shipments in the same period were 6.75 million units, almost four times the former.

The huge promise of the mobile device space should not be overlooked by anyone.

Against this background, hardware costs are gradually decreasing, while software costs continue to rise, and a storm of change is already brewing in the industry.

Texas Instruments' Linux OS kernel open platform is an eye-catching attempt.

Android's philosophy goes a step further.

However, whether this step is an idealistic delusion or a blueprint that can be tried needs to be fully evaluated, and even requires some luck to judge.

Xiong Xiaoge regretted that he only brought one assistant with him this trip.

From this point of view, he had to admit that Mr. Fang was a little bit right in making fun of him, and he couldn't blindly trust this young president with emotion. Only by bringing in a more professional team can he brainstorm with ease.

"Mr. Yu, well, I just arrived, and I'm still on my way to the hotel. Okay, see you tonight."

Fang Zhuo called Yu Hong and made a simple dinner appointment.

Xiong Xiaoge recovered from his thoughts, and asked casually, "What's for dinner? I don't want to eat Western food, let's have some Chinese food."

Fang Zhuo replied: "Eat whatever you like, you can do whatever you want."

Xiong Xiaoge: "?"

"If you invest only 100 million yuan, you will be reimbursed for accommodation in a five-star hotel. What else do you want to eat?" Fang Zhuo said contemptuously. Do you understand?"

Xiong Xiaoge reminded: "Mr. Fang, IDG is still a shareholder of your Yike, and we still hold stocks in our hands. Have you forgotten?"

"The dignified president of IDG Huaxia actually moved out as a shareholder just for a dinner. It's sad, sad." Fang Zhuo shook his head, "No entertaining, no entertaining."

Xiong Xiaoge smiled and stopped arguing. He didn't believe Mr. Fang would ignore him.

Eight o'clock in the evening.

Yu Hong, who came to have dinner after a hasty meeting, met the boss.

"Only you? Didn't you say Mr. Xiong is here too?" Yu Hong put down her jacket and smiled, "I thought tonight was an eager discussion meeting while eating and chatting."

"Old Xiong may need to continue to weigh this investment in his heart." Fang Zhuo said, "He is not very optimistic about my investment in Android and the promotion of Yike's mobile phone project."

Yu Hong nodded slightly. In the past two days, she had been deliberating over the email communication from her boss.

Compared with phone calls, factors such as the industry situation, future prospects, Yike's choice, and investment purpose are more clear in emails, and you can think in an orderly manner.

Mr. Fang's words are very deceptive. Apart from his words, the text on the email can make people calm down.

"The success of the Android mobile phone system is inseparable from the promotion of a considerable force." Yu Hong didn't care about eating, just took a sip of red wine, discussing what she thought might be an important turning point for Yike Company, "Apple Is the mobile phone project a fatal threat to us? Can Android companies gather the power of the industry?"

Fang Zhuo asked rhetorically: "According to last year's mobile phone VS PC shipments, nearly four times the data, even if there is no Apple, will there be no pears and peaches in the future? Sooner or later, the functions of the music player will be integrated into the The mobile terminal, including the current PC-side applications, is bound to accept new tests in the mobile era."

nearly 4 times.

This is a trend that is not easy to pay attention to but is actually extremely obvious.

Why is it not easy to get people's attention?

Because inertial cognition has enormous power.

People can think with confidence - Sony's Walkman can't lose!

You can also confidently believe that eBay will end the competition in the Chinese e-commerce market within ten months!
"Without Yike's participation and promotion, the era of mobile will still come quickly. What we have to do is how to deal with it actively." Fang Zhuo said affirmatively, "I think now is the best opportunity."

Yu Hong reminded: "What about the second question?"

Fang Zhuo thought for a while, and described it from another angle: "Android companies are already in contact with Google, Samsung, and HTC, and the information I heard from the MIGA Fund is that they have made substantial progress, but there are also big differences. "

"Android's description of the mobile phone system has attracted a certain amount of interest, and it still needs time to continue to improve."

"In addition to the expected future performance of this system, a strong opponent in the mobile phone market may also help everyone to jointly promote it."

Yu Hong knew this direction.

"Four out of ten mobile phones in the world are Nokia," she said slowly.

A very exaggerated description.

Even more exaggerated is that this description is basically realistic.

In particular, Nokia's new N70 this year is very popular.

Yu Hong immediately realized one thing, if the Android system is really as good as described, can Nokia easily let go of Symbian in its hands?

As the vice president and marketing director of Yike, she understands this question very well-can Sony easily let go of the walkman in its hands?
If there is a chance to beat Nokia, I believe many manufacturers will be interested in it, and it will be a gluttonous feast.

As for the mobile phone manufacturer Samsung and HTC mentioned by Mr. Fang, what is Google going to do in the mobile field?
Yu Hong asked this question.

"Selling advertisements... um." Fang Zhuo laughed, "It probably isn't satisfied with selling advertisements on the PC side, but also wants to sell advertisements on the mobile side."

"So, Google also has great interest in participating in the promotion of a mobile phone system platform." Yu Hong nodded.

"Maybe it's not just about participating in the promotion." Fang Zhuo said, "Google's business is growing very fast, and this year's revenue may double again. Its revenue last year was 32 billion US dollars, and this year it may be 64 billion. The interest in Android is probably even stronger."

Yu Hong silently digested the information provided by the boss.

The two ate quietly for a while.

"Is Android company short of money now?" Yu Hong put down her chopsticks and asked.

"The news from the fund was lacking at first, but after getting in touch with these companies, it may not be so urgent." Fang Zhuo shook his head and said, "Google has shown a strong interest. It can be completed within a year."

"Then you mean... Yi Ke may not be able to invest in it yet?" Yu Hong was a little surprised.

"The information is all cold on paper, so I came here in a hurry to get in touch, otherwise, the domestic e-buy would have to keep an eye on it." Fang Zhuo said, "I made an appointment with Rubin from Android to meet and chat. He accepted."

Fang Zhuo paused, then said with a smile, "Where do you think I asked him out?"

Yu Hong pursed her lips, looked at Mr. Fang's expression, and thought: "Could it be a stadium?"

Fang Zhuo was really surprised: "How did you guess it? It's the stadium. The day after tomorrow, the Rockets will play an away game in New York. I asked Rubin to watch the game together and talk about his Android company."

Yu Hong cocked her lips: "Just take a guess, he also likes basketball?"

"I don't know if I like it or not, but I agreed to my invitation anyway." Fang Zhuo said hesitantly, "I hope to have a good contact. When I was waiting for you just now, I was wondering whether it would be better in the conference room or in the stadium." it is good."

Yu Hong poured a glass of red wine: "Since he agreed, it's a good start."

Fang Zhuo thought about it, too.

He put aside this small concern, talked about Yike's key project in China, E-buy, and talked about the competition with Dangdang a few days ago.

Yu Hong listened with gusto.

After a long time, he sighed: "Apple does not fight a price war with us. It is constantly introducing new products, and its promotion is also very strong. We have invested a lot in this area."

"Well, Apple seems to have accepted our different product positioning. If it doesn't launch products with the same price, the competition between the two will not change much." to defeat our intentions."

Yu Hong asked curiously, "How did you hear about the Apple mobile phone project? Why haven't I heard such rumors in New York."

Fang Zhuo pondered.

"It's not easy to say." Yu Hong shook her head slightly, "In case you make up another reason for me."

Fang Zhuo: "..."

If this question is really asked, it can only be made up.

Apple's internal confidentiality of the mobile phone project is quite strict, and there is really no rumor on the market.

Yu Hong chatted for a few more words, then suddenly put the wine glass on the table, and asked with a smile, "I gave you a watch for the Chinese New Year, didn't you wear it?"

Fang Zhuo pressed his covered wrist and said, "I'm wearing it, I'm wearing it."

Yu Hong glanced at Mr. Fang's wrist with a carefree expression.

Fang Zhuo opened his sleeves, revealing a Rolex: "Hmm."

Yu Hong's expression did not change, nor did she speak.

Fang Zhuo pulled up his sleeve, revealing another piece.

Yu Hong's eyes became strange.

Unexpectedly, Fang Zhuo changed hands and showed a Rolex.

Yu Hong was surprised now: "Why are there three watches?"

Why didn't Xiao Yu ask why there were two watches just now... Obviously, she knew that Xiao Su also gave one.

Such a judgment flashed through Fang Zhuo's mind unconsciously, and he said with a smile: "I also want to know why three people gave me the same watch? One for Xiao Su, one for Zhou Xin, and one for you."

Yu Hong laughed: "Dare Zhou Xin also gave it away, but Weiwei didn't tell me about it."

Why didn't Xiao Su ask me that I still have the watch from Xiao Yu...

Another thought flashed in Fang Zhuo's mind, and he turned on the three watches on his two wrists again: "It's all my heart, I received it."

Yu Hong said rather meaningfully: "It's not easy for Mr. Fang to attend the meeting with three representatives, so there's no need to do this."

Fang Zhuo was stunned by the watch, and didn't say a word.

Yu Hong skipped this topic, and chatted casually about the interesting things that Yike encountered in the promotion of the US market, and also talked about the performance of Mr. Fang's Rockets this year.

After running-in, the team currently ranks third in the Western Conference in the regular season and is very hopeful to make a difference in the playoffs.

Now the playoffs are less than a month away, and the record is expected to go further. The first two teams are the Spurs and the Mavericks.

"Mr. Fang, you still have a good vision. You chose Nelson as the head coach. His tactics are very aggressive and he plays well." Yu Hong praised.

"Go to the football game the day after tomorrow?" Fang Zhuo invited.

Yu Hong shook her head: "I'm still very busy, I'll wait and see Dayao's playoffs."

Fang Zhuo invited again: "Let's go to the stadium the day after tomorrow and chat with Rubin about Android company?"

Yu Hong hesitated now, she was really curious about the contact with Android company.

"That's it." Fang Zhuo made a decision.

Yu Hong glanced at the boss and said, "Let me take a look at your Rolex. I haven't looked at such an expensive watch carefully before."

Fang Zhuo took down a watch and handed it over.

Yu Hong put it on her wrist conveniently, shook the Rolex that didn't fit her hand, nodded and said, "Okay, the day after tomorrow, I'll go and see the Android company that interested Google, Samsung, HTC, and Echo."

Fang Zhuo nodded.

After a while, seeing that Xiao Yu didn't intend to take off the watch, he pointed to her wrist: "Give it to me."

Yu Hong shook the watch again: "I wear it myself."

Fang Zhuo was taken aback: "You...are unreasonable."

Yu Hong said fiercely: "I won't give it away, I will wear it myself, what's the matter?"

"Let's just say, is it possible that your piece was given by Zhou Xin?" Fang Zhuo didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Yu Hong was suspicious, and studied it a bit, but the watch was not marked, and she really couldn't tell it apart. Even so, she still insisted on not taking it off—not giving it away, just not giving it away.

Fang Zhuo sighed, looked at the two watches that were still on his wrists, and confirmed that the watch was given by Xiao Su...

(End of this chapter)