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Chapter 761 Prey and Hunter

What does a price tag of 8,000 yuan mean? The entire pricing system of Lenovo computers has been completely shattered!

This is not simply a matter of price reduction, but it means that if Shenzhou Computer dares to offer such pricing, it means that it can still make a profit by selling it this way!

Even if they dare to launch a computer priced at 8,000 yuan, do they think they can make money? They probably don’t even have enough money to pay to foreign component suppliers such as Intel, Samsung, Toshiba, Maxtor, and SanDisk.

In other words, once computers priced at 8,000 yuan begin to be promoted in China, it means that the domestic computer parts industry chain led by Dongling Hi-Tech has begun to take off.

Whether it is Lian Xiang or other brands that use foreign computer parts industry chain, it has actually become a confrontation between the two major camps of domestic and overseas computer parts industry chain!
But Dongling Hi-Tech has a say in the domestic parts industry chain. Does it even want to be so shameless as to ask Intel and Toshiba to cooperate with it? Even Boss Liu himself doesn't dare to think so!

"A bunch of lunatics!"

Boss Liu, who could no longer maintain his composure and image as a great man who remained calm even when faced with a catastrophe, began to pace back and forth in the office, cursing at Dongling Hi-Tech and Shenzhou.

"Shenzhou is simply not eating its own food, but also wants to destroy the computer industry!"

“Even the domestic computer banner that we and our friendly companies have finally snatched from the foreign computer industry may be destroyed in one day!”

"This kind of malicious competition will hurt the domestic computer industry chain. Once it is destroyed, there will be no chance again. Someone will definitely become the sinner of the domestic computer brand!"

Boss Liu stood there, sighing towards Guo Wei with compassion. Seeing that Lian Xiang had finally created a good situation and the domestic computer industry was "thriving", it had to run into Dongling Hi-Tech, which was a spoiler. Boss Liu could not help but sigh.

Guo Wei stood there, listening to Boss Liu's criticism of Shenzhou Computer and Mr. Li. Although he was on Lian Xiang's side, a thought occurred to him at this moment: if Lian Xiang was carrying the banner of a domestic brand, would Shenzhou no longer be a domestic brand?
However, such words must never be mentioned in front of Boss Liu, otherwise no one could imagine what Boss Liu would do in his rage.

The disciple of Boss Liu who had been in prison for several years, the first thing he did after he was released from prison was to kneel down and apologize to Boss Liu, begging for Boss Liu's magnanimity. With Boss Liu's support, I heard that he has now made a name for himself in the real estate industry.

"Boss Liu, the question now is whether we should lower the price of our new Gemini computers as well?" Guo Wei asked Boss Liu.

Boss Liu also showed an uncertain look on his face. It was obvious that he was very conflicted. He was definitely not willing to lower the price, and even if he thought about it, he couldn't lower the price too much.

"Price reduction!"

At critical moments, Boss Liu has always been able to make up his mind and will not drag his feet or hesitate. He knows that if he lowers the price, he may lose money, but if he does not lower the price, he may suffer a huge loss. He can make up his mind on how to choose between the two.

"Then how much will the price be reduced?" Guo Wei asked again, thinking that all the power now belonged to Boss Liu, and all matters, big or small, had to be approved by him.

In particular, by injecting capital from Yanjing Lianxiang Industry into Gangcheng Lianxiang, Boss Liu has gradually obtained the controlling rights of Lianxiang. Even the Chinese Academy of Sciences has less say in Lianxiang than Boss Liu.

The pricing of Shenzhou computers makes Lian Xiang feel uncomfortable. The price is almost customized at their cost line. Even if they follow the price, they can't make a penny!

"7899 yuan!"

Boss Liu gritted his teeth and said that they decided to make the price one hundred yuan lower than that of Shenzhou Computer. It was obvious that they wanted to compete head-on with Shenzhou Computer and attack it from the middle. With their fair sales volume, they would suppress Shenzhou and let the outside world see who is the boss of domestic computer brands.

"Notify all dealers now that the Lianxiang Gemini computer will start selling tomorrow!"

After the Shenzhou Computer press conference, it needs to distribute the products and carry out advertising, etc. It will take at least three to five days, or even a week, before it can officially start selling.

Boss Liu decided to start selling the computer before Shenzhou Computer did. This clearly meant he wanted to snipe at Shenzhou Computer.

When Guo Wei heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched. He wanted to say that simply lowering the price might not be enough to suppress Shenzhou Computer, but after seeing Boss Liu's expression, he still responded and started to get the entire Lian Xiang to act.

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"What do you think of the Shenzhou computer?"

At the same time, another domestic computer giant, Founder, was also discussing Shenzhou Computer. Founder Chairman Zhang Yufeng asked a group of Founder executives.

"It's hard to analyze since we haven't seen the machine yet. Besides, it's too easy to tamper with the things at the press conference. When it's really released, it would be good if it can reach 60% or 70% of the performance of the machines at the press conference!"

A technical director of Founder spoke up, obviously somewhat skeptical about the technology of Shenzhou Computer.

Founder is now the representative of the "pride of domestic products" and has made real investments in computer technology. Its popularity is no less than that of Lenovo, and may even be higher.

Zhang Yufeng listened to the analysis of a group of senior executives, but his mind was not on it. From the time he took office as the chairman of Founder until the listing last year, he had been promoting diversified development, that is, doing whatever could make money quickly.

In contrast, Founder is not so concerned about its core industries such as laser typesetting and computers because the money comes in too slowly!
After all, Founder has already gone public. As long as there is "good" news, the stock price will continue to rise. If it relies solely on laser typesetting and selling computers to achieve performance, the stock price will rise too slowly. It is not as comfortable as acquiring other companies and then seeing the stock price soar after releasing news.

If Shenzhou had not suddenly emerged this time, Zhang Yufeng probably would not have paid much attention to the computer industry.

Listening to the judgment of Founder executives on Shenzhou Computer, it is basically a threat, but not enough to overturn the entire domestic computer industry. This is Founder's confidence in itself. As the pride of domestic products, Founder has not said that it will overturn the entire domestic computer industry. Why does Shenzhou Computer dare to say this!
"We must not take Shenzhou computers lightly!"

Suddenly a sound was heard, attracting everyone's attention, and Zhang Yufeng immediately perked up.

The person who spoke was Academician Wang Xuan, who was in charge of Founder Technology and was also the spiritual totem of Founder. "I have met with the founder of Dongling Hi-Tech, the parent company of Shenzhou. Li Dongling is definitely not the kind of person who speaks without thinking. Shenzhou Computer must have been quite sure to say those things at the press conference!"

Academician Wang said to Fang Zheng and his group that he was actually a little worried, even though Dongling Hi-Tech and Fang Zheng were allies in the eyes of outsiders.

When Founder Hong Kong City was listed, it coincided with the downturn in mainland red chip stocks. It was Li Dongling who subscribed to 11% of Founder's equity, which allowed Founder to successfully complete its listing.

But allies are allies. In the computer industry, Founder and Dongling Hi-Tech are still competitors.

Academician Wang clearly sees that the role of laser typesetting for Founder is decreasing, because the market is too small. Even if Founder monopolizes it, it will be difficult for it to become a giant company that can compete with foreign companies.

When asked what will carry the banner of Founder in the future, Academician Wang believes that it will still be computers, which is the industry that Founder can use as its cornerstone!
Looking at Wang Xuan, Zhang Yufeng suddenly said, "The importance of the computer project to Founder is increasing. How about letting Academician Wang be in charge of Founder's computer business?"

There are two factions within Founder now. One is Zhang Yufeng's executive faction, and the other is the technical faction led by Wang Xuan. The friction between the two sides is getting greater and greater.

The technical faction naturally wants to invest all its money in technology, while the senior executives care about the stock price and are not too keen on investing in projects with long payback periods.

When they heard that Zhang Yufeng wanted Wang Xuan to be in charge of the Founder computer project, a senior technical executive immediately said in dissatisfaction, "Academician Wang is in poor health and is working while ill. How can he take care of both laser typesetting and computer research and development?"

"In the entire Fangzheng, who else can take on this important task except Academician Wang?"

Zhang Yufeng also asked the group of technical executives. This was equivalent to turning the tables. The technical staff of Founder were all disciples of Academician Wang. How could they say that their technology surpassed Academician Wang? They were squeezed out for a while and some were speechless.

Zhang Yufeng's move was also to distract Wang Xuan and the technical team's attention and prevent them from challenging him on other projects, so that he could focus on Founder's stock price.

Wang Xuan glanced at Zhang Yufeng. Even though he knew his intention, it was for Fang Zheng and official business, so he couldn't refute it.

"I'll take this mission!"

Wang Xuan spoke in a deep voice to the Founder executives.

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"crazy!"

"Shenzhou computers are selling for eight thousand yuan!"

"Shenzhou is definitely the most powerful computer on the domestic market, including those high-end foreign brands!"

"You can only tell whether it is a mule or a horse by taking it out for a walk. Anyway, I don't believe that the Shenzhou computer is really as powerful as it is boasted. If it really has those functions, its price cannot be only 8,000 yuan!"

"Add 1 above, I just asked my uncle's neighbor who works in a big computer factory, the husband of his second uncle's wife's sister-in-law, and got the exact information. The Shenzhou computer is probably fake!"

"Don't buy it if you have the guts above. I'm going to pay for it anyway. Shenzhou Computer has optimized Red Alert and Quake, and it also comes with a new game called Swordsman Love. It won't freeze when playing games. I'm going to buy it just for this reason."

The technology section of Tianya Forum is now completely in a state of screen-sweeping, and it is even more lively than during the Chinese New Year period.

In the blink of an eye, dozens of posts appeared on Tianya Forum, some praising and some derogatory, but the focus was always on Shenzhou computers.

"Even if they want to compete head-on with Shenzhou, the new Gemini computer starts at 7899 yuan!"

While the posts were constantly being refreshed, another post appeared, which directly detonated the forum, and new lurking spectators popped up.

"Is this true or not? Is this news true?"

"The domestic computer industry is going to be in complete chaos!"

"The news should be true. I remember the account that posted this message is a computer technology expert. The news he received should be true!"

"Confirmed, I work at Yanjing Electronics Mall. I just received the news and now I have to rush back to the mall. I want to start shipping the goods now!"

Soon another post popped up, confirming the rumor that Lian wanted to cut prices to target Shenzhou computers.

"Great Wall Computers have also reduced their prices!"

"Inspur has reduced the price to 7700 yuan!"

Soon after, there were rumors of price cuts by various computer brands. This operation is just like the old guns in the NBA welcoming rookies who have just joined the league. They always give the newcomers a lesson and then say, "Welcome to the NBA!"

Brands like Lianxiang also seem to want to say to Shenzhou Computer, "Welcome to the computer industry..."

(End of this chapter)