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Chapter 1288 The Ambitions of Competitors

Dongling High-Tech's year-end bonus scheme has shaken up many competitors and various industries.

This is especially true for companies in the same industry as Dongling Hi-Tech, and they are even being questioned as to whether the reason why these competitors are not as good as Dongling Hi-Tech is due to management issues.
The management team received such high salaries, yet they were left far behind by Dongling Hi-Tech, a company that had only been in the computer industry for two years!
Dongling Hi-Tech has become the world's seventh largest computer supplier, while some companies, which have been established for almost fifteen years, are still standing still!
What else could this be but the sect leader's incompetence?
Have some computer company executives actually put in any effort these past few years? Are they just playing golf every day?

What have they done? How many domestically developed components have they produced? All the core components are still imported. Are these leaders qualified?

When Liu, the boss, saw the sudden surge of news in the media that was full of indirect criticism, especially the digging up of Lianxiang's past, bringing up old grievances, such as driving away Academician Ni and abandoning self-developed chips, he was shocked.

These are the kinds of scandals that Lianxiang has been exposed for, the kind that can never be erased, because the contrast is too obvious.

When Ni Guangnan was in Lianxiang, he wanted to work on chips, but he was kicked out. However, when he went to Dongling High-Tech and became the chief engineer of Dongxin Semiconductor, he developed the first domestically produced computer chip!
Once these scandals are uncovered, they will be the Achilles' heel of Lien-Hsing Semiconductor, and Lien-Hsing Semiconductor will be able to strike at any moment. As long as Dongxin Semiconductor is still alive, Lien-Hsing Semiconductor will never be able to turn things around in the chip industry.

Upon seeing these news reports, Mr. Liu was furious. He suspected that some competitors were deliberately trying to annoy him.

However, Boss Liu did not doubt Dongling High-Tech. He had dealt with Dongling High-Tech several times, and this kind of method was not Dongling High-Tech's style.

Dongling High-Tech doesn't use such covert methods. They usually launch a media campaign, engage in legal battles, and directly compete with their products to overcome obstacles.

After all, Dongling High-Tech is the one with the advantage. If the one with the advantage doesn't push forward fairly and squarely, but instead resorts to underhanded tactics, wouldn't that put them at a disadvantage?
Looking at the newspaper reports questioning him, Boss Liu felt a bit annoyed, but he couldn't lash out.

Although the sarcastic and insinuating reports in the newspapers made Boss Liu very dissatisfied, he was unable to speak out at this time.

Honestly, considering how bad the economy has been this year, the year-end bonus was only a month's salary, which is already quite a lot. And it was only paid out in cash by Boss Liu after gritting his teeth. If it weren't for the immense pressure from Dongling Hi-Tech, Boss Liu would have even given out the inventory of computers as bonuses...

The contrast is stark; compared to Dongling High-Tech's year-end bonus, this amount is simply insignificant.

Boss Liu sighed. He knew that Lianxiang would have to make changes next year. If things continued this way, his position as the leader might really start to waver!

Mr. Liu was unwilling to be kicked out of the company he had built from scratch. With a sigh, he became increasingly dissatisfied with Dongling High-Tech. He had a premonition that the life or death of Lianxiang would depend on the war with the Dongling computer brands!
Even the outcome of this competition is not only related to the domestic computer industry; given Dongling Hi-Tech's strong performance, it may even change the global computer industry landscape.

Mr. Liu's eyes flickered a few times, indicating that Shenzhou and Founder, the two major computer businesses under Dongling High-Tech, are performing strongly.

However, this dominance also aroused the apprehension of international computer giants such as HP, Dell, IBM, Toshiba, and Fujitsu.

If Dongling High-Tech continues to expand overseas, it will inevitably provoke a barrage of attacks from international computer giants.

At that time, the opportunity will actually come for Lianxiang, Dongling Hi-Tech's biggest competitor in the mainland computer industry!

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. The more competitors Shenzhou Computer has, the more allies Lianxiang will have. Computer component and computer manufacturers such as Intel and HP need Lianxiang to restrain Dongling High-Tech in mainland China, so they will definitely give Lianxiang more support!
"Good fortune may be a harbinger of misfortune, and misfortune may be a harbinger of good fortune

"Let it be smug for now; the one who laughs last is the winner!"

Boss Liu thought to himself, "Knowing how to leverage external forces is also a tactic. So what if we suffer repeated defeats? As long as we're alive, we have a chance to turn things around."

Mr. Liu has seen it all. He knows that with Dongling High-Tech's current strong performance, it will eventually have to fight against overseas computer giants. No matter who wins or loses, it will be a chance for them to grow together!

As for the current turmoil, media scrutiny, and even complaints from his own employees, these are just minor setbacks.

Even if we think back to the point where Hasee Computer is now, we probably won't be paying more than ten months' salary as year-end bonuses.

That's real money! If Dongling High-Tech hadn't set a bad example by using real money for year-end bonuses, all that money would belong to the management. Now, however, they're taking a portion of it and distributing it to the lower-level employees. Boss Liu feels heartbroken!

……

"Little Zhiyuan, crawl this way!"

"Come to your auntie!"

"You'an, you can't eat that!"

Inside the old house of the Li family in Pingyang, there are two children on the bed. One is Li Zhiyuan, the first in line to inherit Dongling High-Tech, and the other is Li Youan, the child of Li Dongshan and Miao Jiahui.

The two little ones, one can't walk yet and crawls around on the bed, the other wobbles and staggers with every step.

Li Dongyue, who had just returned from her holiday in Yanjing, and Peipei, who was on winter break, were teasing the two children on the bed with a rattle.

Yao Luoying and Miao Jiahui were helping Wang Xiulan cook, while Li Dongling, Li Dongshan, and Li Zhenlin sat to the side. It was a rare occasion for the Li family to be together.

The old man, Li Zhenlin, looked at his two chubby grandsons on the bed, took out his pipe, and then put it away again.

The old man never smokes a cigarette in front of his two grandchildren, afraid that they will be choked by the smoke.

Seeing this, Li Dongling and Li Dongshan exchanged a glance. They had never received such treatment before. They had witnessed the special affection between grandparents and grandchildren.

"Everyone's back today, let's have a couple of drinks together tonight!" Li Dongling said to Li Zhenlin, taking out two bottles of liquor.

Li Zhenlin nodded upon hearing this. Wang Xiulan was keeping a close eye on him and rarely allowed him to drink alcohol. However, it was a rare occasion like today that allowed him to have a few drinks.

"Now, the only important thing left at home is Dongyue's matter!"

Wang Xiulan prepared a large table of food. It was rare for the entire Li family to come back and gather together, so Wang Xiulan naturally prepared a very sumptuous meal.

After clinking glasses and taking a sip, Li Zhenlin looked at the Li family, then glanced at his two grandsons in the cradle, and finally looked at Li Dongyue.

Previously, Li Zhenlin and Wang Xiulan longed for the day when they could hold their own chubby grandson, and this year their wish finally came true.

As parents, Li Zhenlin and Wang Xiulan have already fulfilled most of their duties. Now, what worries the elderly couple is the marriage of the Li family's eldest daughter.

Hearing Li Zhenlin's words and seeing everyone looking at her, Li Dongyue, who was still teasing her two nephews from time to time, blushed deeply.

"Dad, I haven't graduated yet!" Li Dongyue said, blushing.

Li Zhenlin was a little worried, "It's good that you want to pursue a master's degree, but in Pingyang, girls your age already have toddlers who can run errands..."

Li Zhenlin and Wang Xiulan were naturally very proud of their daughter, Li Dongyue, who had been admitted to Yenching University. However, if Li Dongyue continued her studies, she would be considered an old maid in Pingyang, where people usually marry young, which would inevitably cause the elderly couple some worry.

"That will have to wait until after I graduate, Dad. You and Mom, don't worry about this!"

Li Dongyue lowered her head, picked at her bowl, and said, making excuses.

"eat first!"

Yao Luoying served Li Dongyue a dish, helping her out of the awkward situation, and then said with a smile, "Maybe Dongyue will meet the right person in the future?!"

"sister in law!"

Upon hearing Yao Luoying's words, Li Dongyue called out to Yao Luoying.

Li Dongling looked at Li Dongyue and exchanged a glance with Yao Luoying. They sensed that there was something going on with Li Dongyue.

Neither Li Dongling nor the Li family will force Li Dongyue into marriage or arrange a formal marriage. If it were a formal marriage, the threshold of the Li family's gate would have been worn down long ago.

Countless people, whether they are in official positions or from wealthy families, want to marry Li Dongyue.

I wouldn't dare say I could achieve instant success, but marrying Li Dongyue would save me fifty years of hard work, and I would also gain access to the Li family's resources and support.

Li Dongling has also prepared a considerable dowry for Dongyue. Whether this dowry will be enough to get her into the rich list is unknown, but it should be enough to ensure that her family will have enough to eat and drink for generations.

"If I find someone suitable, I'll bring them back so my family can see them too!"

Li Dongling said to Li Dongyue that the philanthropist Li would not interfere with Li Dongyue's marriage, but the person who would marry Li Dongyue would definitely need to be investigated to avoid encountering someone with ulterior motives.

"Know it!"

Li Dongyue pouted and responded. She knew that it wouldn't be difficult for Li Dashanren to find out about her affairs, since she had bodyguards following her around all day. However, Li Dongling didn't easily interfere with her life, including her interpersonal relationships.

Li Dongling gently shook his head, thinking to himself that the Li family's "big cabbage" had truly grown up.

I just don't know who will be the one to take this juicy cabbage from the Li family home!
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As the year draws to a close, the last thing Dongling Hi-Tech does is hold its annual meeting, after which it will begin its vacation.

As in previous years, Dongling High-Tech's holiday this year will also be on a rotation system. Departments such as technology, production, and customer service will not all take leave, but will work in shifts. Research and development and production capacity cannot be completely stopped.

Of course, Dongling Hi-Tech offers very high salaries for working during the New Year holiday. During the holiday, non-holidays are paid at double the rate, and holidays are paid at triple the rate. In addition, there is a New Year allowance and bonus.

After the Lunar New Year, those who worked overtime during the holiday period will have a unified holiday of about a month to take a break or go home to visit their families.

Therefore, Dongling High-Tech is not worried about a lack of staff during the New Year period. On the contrary, there are too many people who want to work overtime during the New Year, and they need to apply for permission.

After all, the money earned during this New Year period is equivalent to two months' salary, plus a long holiday of one month, so naturally countless people are vying for it!
The annual meeting of Dongling High-Tech is about to begin, and more and more people are coming to Pingyang. In addition to the performing guests, the invited guests of the annual meeting are also arriving one after another.

Some of these people even came uninvited to Pingyang, and they all needed to be personally received by the philanthropist Li.

(End of this chapter)