The diva and I cross each other

Chapter 433 Interview with Penguin Ma
"Huh? Who are those three people over there? How come Mr. Ma from Penguin came there in person?" The founder of an emerging Internet company who was sitting in the back asked the person next to him.

"I don't know! I don't know him either."

“These three people look so young!”

"Don't you know them? Those who can sit in the second row must be first-tier Internet companies. Isn't the newly emerging first-tier Internet company Zhanguang Technology?"

"Are these three the people of Scorching Light?"

"I don't know those two men, but the one in the middle is Lin Shuwen, right? You guys know Lin Shuwen, right?"

Amid the discussions of the people behind them, Mr. Ma, Mr. Liu and Mr. Sa from Penguin came to Zhuoguang Technology together.

Seeing Mr. Ma from Penguin coming over, Luo Ming and the other two stood up at the same time.

Mr. Ma looked at the three of them, then he extended his hand to Luo Ming and said with a smile, "Mr. Luo, I've heard a lot about you!"

"Mr. Ma, you are my senior, how can I let you hear about your name for so long!" After saying that, Luo Ming also stretched out his hand and shook hands with Mr. Ma.

Rong Mu started chatting with Mr. Liu from Penguin.

Lin Shuwen naturally chatted with Teacher Sa.

"Boss Luo, our two companies have cooperated in many areas, and we can be considered a family. How about we do this interview together today?"

Luo Ming was stunned when he heard this. He obviously didn't expect that Mr. Ma came here specifically to have an interview with him.

No, it was not Mr. Ma who was interviewed with him, but Penguin and Zhuoguang Technology were conducting the interview together.

Mr. Ma is facing the camera, trying to show the cooperative relationship between Penguin and Zhuoguang and bring the two companies to the same front!
Luo Ming pondered for a moment and did not choose to refuse. On the one hand, as Mr. Ma said, Zhuoguang Technology and Penguin did cooperate in many aspects, including but not limited to their respective games, Kuaishu, Penguin Video, and Penguin Music.
On the other hand, Luo Ming also wanted to use the Penguin's skin to bully others and make the subsequent progress of Kuaishu smoother.

Now, Kuaishu is only one step away from breaking 100 million users. This interview with Mr. Ma should be an opportunity to take that step forward.

Thinking of this, Luo Ming smiled and said, "Of course, as a junior, I also want to hear what Mr. Ma thinks about the development of the current Internet industry."

After both parties reached a consensus, they took their seats and the interview with Teacher Sa began.

"Dear audience friends, the next people who will communicate with us are Mr. Ma, the president of Penguin, and Mr. Liu, the vice president, as well as the three founders of Zhuoguang Technology, Mr. Luo Mingluo, Mr. Rong Murong, and Ms. Lin Shuwen Lin."

As soon as Teacher Sa finished speaking, the comments started to boil:

"Penguin and Zhuoguang were interviewed together. Do the two companies have a good relationship?"

"I heard that Penguin holds a portion of the shares of Zhuoguang Technology's games and Kuaishu."

"So that's how it is. No wonder we have to do an interview together."

"Tsk tsk! It feels so awkward for my Wenwen to sit among these big guys!"

"Indeed, Wenwen looks like a complete misfit."

"Lin Shuwen is just a foil! I guess she won't express any opinions for a while."

"That should be the case. Anyway, I am looking forward to what the remaining four people can say that will be interesting."

In the discussion among netizens, Mr. Sa raised the first question: "Mr. Ma, what do you think of Zhuoguang Technology?"

“The rise of this company is a miracle.”

Teacher Sa was a little surprised when he heard this: "Does President Ma think so highly of Zhuoguang Technology?"

"High? Isn't this an objective fact? Zhuoguang Technology has only been established for a year and a half. In a year and a half, it has established a first-tier Internet company and has mastered big data algorithms that are beyond the reach of us old guys. Isn't this a miracle?" Mr. Ma asked with a smile.

"Hearing what you said, Zhanguang Technology is indeed extraordinary. Mr. Luo, what do you think of Mr. Ma's evaluation?"

"Sincerely terrified."

Luo Ming's answer was a bit conventional and did not have much of an effect on the show. Teacher Sa was not very satisfied. He smiled and said, "Mr. Luo, aren't you too modest?"

"I'm telling the truth. Compared to Penguin, our company is still far behind."

Teacher Sa was satisfied now. Luo Ming's words seemed to be humble, but he was comparing Zhuoguang Technology and Penguin.

Teacher Sa secretly glanced at Mr. Ma, but Mr. Ma looked as if he didn't care at all.

In fact, Mr. Ma really didn't care. He invited Luo Ming to be interviewed together, so he wouldn't mind Luo Ming using Penguin to promote himself.

Seeing that this question could not bring up any interesting topics, Mr. Sa changed the subject and asked a second question: "Mr. Luo, Mr. Ma just said that your company's big data algorithm is in a leading position in China. Can you tell us what big data is?"

This question is very simple for Luo Ming, and he has answered it many times, so Luo Ming talked to the camera and explained the basics and simple applications of big data algorithms. "So this is the big data algorithm! Then why does your company invest so much in big data algorithms?"

"It's mainly because of AI and smart cities! Big data algorithms are a prerequisite for the development of AI technology, and smart cities are the trend of future national development. I think these two aspects are the future of the Internet, so I started investing in big data algorithms in advance."

After listening to Luo Ming's words, Mr. Ma showed a thoughtful expression.

After taking a look at Mr. Ma, Mr. Sa asked, "Mr. Ma, what do you think of the development prospects of big data algorithms?"

"Mr. Luo has a better understanding of big data algorithms than I do. I can't make a judgment."

When Teacher Sa heard what Mr. Ma said, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. It was obvious that he did not expect Mr. Ma to say that.

"Mr. Ma, I am really embarrassed by what you said." Luo Ming said quickly.

Mr. Ma laughed and said, "Mr. Luo, I would like to ask a question. Since you think smart cities are the future development trend, will your company make some innovations in smart interconnection combined with big data algorithms?"

"Mr. Ma, are you referring to smart homes or something like that?"

"Correct."

Luo Ming hesitated for a moment and said, "Mr. Ma, many Internet companies have a light asset operation model. It is a bit risky to directly enter the manufacturing industry, which may have an impact on the company's operations."

"I agree with this view. Putting aside the manufacturing industry, does your company have any idea of ​​participating in scientific and technological research and development?"

"Of course we do. Our company has similar ideas, just like the human genome project that Google is currently promoting. Our company is still very interested in this type of research and development."

When Teacher Sa heard Luo Ming's answer, he showed an interested expression.

In the last century, there were three major projects in human history, namely the Manhattan Atomic Project, the Apollo Moon Landing Project, and the Human Genome Project.

The first two have been achieved, but the last one is very difficult because there are almost 2 million human genomes, but the research and development team can only study dozens or at most hundreds of them simultaneously. With this efficiency, it is likely that it will be impossible to complete this project even after a thousand years.

Google has proposed a solution using high technology. Using existing data, Google conducts data predictions. Although it cannot be said to be 100% accurate, its efficiency has increased hundreds of times.

If the project is successful, biologists can use the data to develop more anti-cancer drugs.

Google has not entered into industries such as manufacturing, but if this project is successful, it can be said to be a great contribution to future generations.

In addition to Google, many foreign Internet companies are doing similar things.

For example, Amazon is developing rocket technology, there is the well-known AlphaGo, and the VR technology that was very popular in the past two years, etc.

In comparison, there is a big difference between China's Internet companies and Internet companies in other parts of the world. That is, China's Internet companies invest too much in the service industry.

Although Internet companies around the world have also invested a lot of resources in the service industry, in terms of proportion, Amazon, which has invested the most in the service industry, is still not as good as Baidu, which has the lowest investment in the domestic service industry.

A lot of their money, manpower and resources are invested in how to carry out technological innovation and create new products.

In contrast, domestic companies are trying every means to keep an eye on the consumption habits of domestic people and make more money.

Teacher Sa has always found it strange that domestic Internet companies are so rich, so why don’t they innovate in the field of science and technology?

Of course, Mr. Sa would definitely not ask this kind of question directly in such an occasion, especially when facing an Internet giant like Mr. Ma.

But now Mr. Ma took the initiative to raise this issue, and Luo Ming also gave an answer that made him very interested.

So Mr. Sa asked, "Why does Mr. Luo want to invest in scientific research?"

"It's very simple. Technology is the primary productive force. In my opinion, only by continuous innovation can we maintain competitiveness," Luo Ming replied.

“I think Mr. Luo’s point of view is very correct, but the road to innovation is not so easy to walk,” Mr. Ma said with a smile.

“That’s true, but we at Zhaoguang Technology will not stop doing something just because it’s difficult. We will continue to increase investment in technological development in the future.”

"Then I'll wait and see."

After listening to Mr. Ma's words, Luo Ming smiled and did not dwell on this issue any more. He took the initiative to change the subject: "Mr. Ma, is your company going to increase investment in the mobile game field this year?"

Before, Luo Ming wanted to acquire the mobile game copyright of "Naruto" and make a mobile game of "Naruto".

As a result, when he sent people to the island country to discuss the relevant copyrights, he got the news that Penguin had already bought out all the related copyrights of "Naruto" as early as 2012, and he had no chance at all.

Luo Ming's plan for the "Naruto" mobile game had to be aborted.

Based on his experience in his previous life, the "Naruto" mobile game has most likely already started production, which is why Luo Ming asked this question.

(End of this chapter)