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Chapter 756 Controlling the Field
Li Dongling didn't say it directly, but after a few years when the Internet video era arrived, countless industries changed accordingly. However, he still reminded Ren Yuefeng in a slightly obscure way.

With the arrival of the true Internet era, not to mention a product for recording TV programs, even the big brother TV station in the media industry itself is in jeopardy.

The rise of various long and short video websites and self-media has caused the television station's once uncrowned king status to fall to the status of a living room ornament. If I say this now, I'm afraid no one will be willing to believe it!

But the fact is that it happened. When the status of the TV station began to be difficult to maintain, how could things like TV VCRs still be sold?

What Li Dongling needs to do is to cash out all the profits from the stargazing video recorder for ten, twenty, or even thirty to fifty years at once while it can still be sold!
Now, for every Stargazer sold, Dongling Hi-Tech can make a profit of US$79. But even if the sales of Stargazer reach a high level in a year and million units are sold, Dongling Hi-Tech can only make more than US$ million.

But the fact is, the technological content of video recorders is not that high. Once competitors come in, it would be quite impressive for Guanxing to sell one million units a year.

You can only make a certain amount of money by selling the machine, but if you can cash out the stargazing video recorder and get decades of profit in one go, wouldn’t that be great?
Furthermore, even if the stargazing video recorder is transformed into a set-top box, Internet TV, video website or other product, the stargazing brand needs to be removed.

Microsoft now holds a 40% stake in Stargazing Video Recorders. If it were to transform directly, it would be too cheap for Microsoft.

Dongling Hi-Tech can cooperate with Microsoft, but Li Dongling does not allow it. Dongling Hi-Tech has been fleeced by Microsoft. It has always been Li who fleeced others. How can it be allowed to be fleeced by Microsoft all the time? !

Ren Yuefeng's face changed several times, and finally he nodded slowly. He didn't know what the Internet age that Li Dongling mentioned would be like.

If the TV recorder industry is indeed going to change as Li Dongling expected, then cashing it out is indeed the best option.

"But Mr. Li, if you really want to go stargazing, you still need to find the right time!"

Ren Yuefeng said to Li Dongling that if he wanted to sell the stargazing video recorder, he had to find an excuse, no matter how lame the excuse was, otherwise the domestic public opinion and saliva would probably drown Dongling Hi-Tech.

"There is always a reason!"

Li Dongling smiled and said, "In the second half of the year, are you still afraid of having no reason? The turmoil that Soros has stirred up in Southeast Asia has affected Dongling Hi-Tech's overseas business. Isn't this a ready-made reason?"

If that's still not enough, then you can find another one. Cyberport, a shell company established by Dongling Hi-Tech in Hong Kong, wants to acquire Hong Kong Telecom, so it must borrow money. If you borrow money, you have to pay it back. Is it too much to sell the stargazing video recorders to get some money back?
These are all just words, and they can fool people if you say them out loud. If you really don't care about them, you can find more excuses.

Something like Dongling Hi-Tech is going to build a global headquarters building and park, Mr. Li wants to improve his living conditions, Dongling Hi-Tech is going to give bonuses to its employees, etc.

In this regard, referring to the various ways in which major shareholders of A-shares cash out, there are many reasons, some of which include cashing out stocks to buy insurance for family members, buying houses, and so on. In this regard, Mr. Li is still kind-hearted.

After shaking off the documents in his hand, Li Dongling asked Ren Yuefeng, "Are you ready for the Shenzhou Computer press conference?"

Ren Yuefeng's expression brightened. He came here mainly to discuss this matter with Li Dongling. As for the stargazing video recorder, that would be something he would need to worry about later.

"At present, all invitations to the press conference have been sent out. It is expected that about 1,100 people will attend the event on the day, one-third of which will be media and commentators, one-third will be Dongling Hi-Tech's parts suppliers, and the rest will mainly be invited from some units, friendly companies, and social figures."

Ren Yuefeng said that the scale of Dongling Hi-Tech's product launch was really huge. No product launch in China had ever invited so many people.

Ren Yuefeng discussed and finalized some procedures of the press conference with Li Dongling. Li Dongling would also appear at this press conference, and would be the first to appear, to build momentum for the Shenzhou computer.

Then came Chen Tao, who, as a project R&D engineer, explained the product.

Over the past few years, Li Dongling has experienced countless scenes, big and small. His ability to control the situation is not as good as Steve Jobs or Lei Jun in later generations, but his level is definitely there.

"Just follow this plan!"

Li Dongling placed his hand on the document and spoke to Ren Yuefeng.

Ed Fries led the Microsoft team from Pingyang to inspect various suppliers of stargazing video recorders' parts.

This is actually a form of hype, telling Americans across the ocean that Microsoft is continuously increasing its stargazing capabilities, allowing its stock price to rise even higher!
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Dongling Hi-Tech was too busy building up momentum to take time to spare for Ed. Once the time for the Shenzhou computer launch conference was confirmed, the entire Dongling Hi-Tech began to work around the clock, especially the headquarters.

All the companies in the Dongling Hi-Tech parts industry chain, whether they were hardware suppliers or software suppliers, began to fly to the provincial capital of Hanxi, and then rushed to Pingyang.

"This is Hansi!"

Feng Miaoyu, who had returned from studying in England and was interning at Yenching Business Daily, looked at the scene outside the plane window with curiosity.

Feng Miaoyu, Feng Miaoyu's sister, was discussing something in a low voice with several people from the newspaper office.

Although Feng Miaoyu was an intern, he actually followed Feng Miaoyu around. Being able to study abroad, and in England, the Feng family was naturally not poor. After returning from studying abroad, his father felt sorry for Feng Miaoyu, and without the pressure of life, Feng Miaoyu was like a wild horse that had run wild for half a year. In addition, he did not control his diet, and he gained a lot of weight.

Seeing this, Feng Miaoyu pulled Feng Miaoyu into the Yanjing Business Daily and asked her to do some odd jobs like running errands. Under her nose, at least she could keep an eye on Feng Miaoyu and prevent her from hanging out with her bad friends.

An elder sister is like a mother. Feng Miaoyu was raised by Feng Miaoyu since she was a child. Feng Miaoyu doesn't want to see her younger sister being spoiled.

Looking at the outline of Hanxi provincial capital below the plane, Feng Miaoyu was planning to eat Hanxi's famous food after getting off the plane, when she heard words that made her feel like she had lost her mother.

Feng Miaoyu, who has become the deputy editor-in-chief of Yanjing Business Daily, said to the crowd, "After we get off the plane, let's go directly to Pingyang. Many media have already arrived in Pingyang, and we have already delayed our trip!"

"Editor-in-Chief Feng, what kind of person is Mr. Li from Dongling Hi-Tech? You interviewed him before!"

"Editor-in-Chief Feng, can we get an exclusive interview this time?"

Several staff members of the Yanjing Business Daily asked Feng Miaoyu at the same time, saying that the team sent by the Yanjing Business Daily this time was not small, and it was obvious that they were preparing to focus on reporting on the Shenzhou computer.

Speaking of Feng Miaoyu and Yanjing Business Daily, they should be the first media in China to report on Dongling Hi-Tech, and the electronic pet machine was first reported by Yanjing Business Daily.

From then on, Yanjing Business Daily reported a lot on Dongling Hi-Tech, and was one of the media that was "biased" towards Dongling Hi-Tech.

Dongling Hi-Tech naturally reciprocates by sponsoring a considerable amount of advertising fees to Yanjing Business Daily every year. It also reports some exclusive news to Yanjing Business Daily.

It can be said that Yanjing Business Daily is the media with the closest relationship with Dongling Hi-Tech, apart from the television stations, newspapers and magazines in the Hanxi camp.

"You will understand when you meet Li Dongling. He is... a very special person!"

Feng Miaoyu still has a vivid memory of her previous interview with Li Dongling.

“It’s probably difficult to interview Li Dongling. There are too many media outlets here this time. The central media has sent a team. After all, this is the first computer equipped with a domestic chip.

But there shouldn’t be any problem interviewing the chief designer of Shenzhou Computer!”

Feng Miaoyu said that given the relationship between Yanjing Business Daily and Dongling Hi-Tech, it would be difficult to interview Li Dongling this time, but Feng Miaoyu felt that there was a chance to interview Chen Tao, Ren Yuefeng and others.

"Sister, are you interested in that Li Dongling?"

When Feng Miaoyu was sorting out documents with her head down, Feng Miaoyu came up stealthily and asked her with a look full of gossip.

"what?!"

When Feng Miaoyu heard this, she was obviously stunned for a moment, then her face suddenly turned red. She looked around and saw that other colleagues didn't notice this side, so she pinched Feng Miaoyu's round cheeks and said, "You stupid girl, what are you making up? Can you say such things casually?!"

Feng Miaoyu put a lot of effort into it this time. She was pinched so hard that tears welled up in her eyes, but she still said stubbornly, "But sister, your eyes light up when you mention him, but they never appear when you mention other men!"

Hearing this, Feng Miaoyu couldn't help but think of Li Dongling's high-spirited face when she interviewed him. Her heart was moved, but then she shook her head.

Feng Miaoyu has been reporting on news about the domestic technology and financial industries for many years. She has reported on various big names and interviewed many young talents. However, compared with Li Dongling, those people are obviously not as good as him. This makes it difficult for Feng Miaoyu not to pay attention to Li Dongling. Under the subtle influence, she will inevitably feel a little strange.

But Feng Miaoyu is a very rational person. She knows that there is no possibility between her and Li Dongling. It is best to keep that one-sided affection in her heart.

"Don't say that anymore, especially when you get to Pingyang!"

Feng Miaoyu tapped Feng Miaoyu's forehead with her finger and said.

"Oh"

Seeing that Feng Miaoyu didn't seem to be joking, Feng Miaoyu responded timidly.

After leaving the Hanxi provincial airport, before Feng Miaoyu and the others could find a car, they saw a bus parked there with a banner on it that read "Welcome the media to attend the Shenzhou computer launch conference."

Dongling Hi-Tech actually drove a bus here to pick people up, and press credentials allowed you to get on the bus. Dongling Hi-Tech really made a great show this time.

(End of this chapter)