You call this entrepreneurship?

Chapter 451 Nine-Colored Mobile Phone
Qin Shaoyan didn't say anything either, just watched the other person think quietly.

After a long while, Yuan Jiaxuan finally spoke up, "Boss Qin, what you said is technically feasible."

"But just because it's technically feasible doesn't mean it can be easily done. Research and development is a difficult process."

"If you add the functions of a mobile phone to this smart terminal you mentioned, wouldn't it still be a mobile phone?"

"What if it's a mobile phone and Nokia wants to follow suit?"

The concept of so-called personal smart terminal has actually existed for a long time. As early as the 1990s, mobile phone manufacturers tried to add more new functions to mobile phones.

The idea and creativity of transplanting computer functions to mobile phones and turning them into handheld computers has been tried by others before, including Nokia.

Nokia, Microsoft, Motorola and other companies jointly developed a technology called WAP, which is a unified open protocol standard for providing Internet content and value-added services to mobile terminals.

Entering the 21st century, WAP became the mainstream technology of mobile Internet at that time. The WAP protocol was widely supported by mobile phones, and WAP browsers were used for mobile phone Internet browsing.

Until the popularization of 3G networks and the rise of smart phones, WAP was gradually replaced by Web technology.

In Yuan Jiaxuan's opinion, cramming a bunch of functions onto a mobile phone is no different from what Nokia is doing.

It doesn't mean that Qin Shaoyan can make the experts bow down to him just by proposing a bunch of concepts that seem high-sounding.

Many concepts have actually been around for a long time, and there are even related theories, but they have not been realized due to technological limitations and the choice of technological development routes.

The concept of castles in the air can deceive investors, but it cannot impress those who really understand the business.

What Yuan Jiaxuan was considering was that no matter how much you hype up your product, the ultimate effect will depend on market response.

It would be fine if the market response is not good, but if the market response is good, Nokia will definitely follow up immediately and use its absolute advantages in capital, technology, market, etc. to defeat you.

Wouldn't it be like making a wedding dress for someone else if we made this thing? It would even be a question whether we could pick up leftovers to eat in the end.

Qin Shaoyan smiled, "Let me correct you again. Although this smart terminal has the function of making and receiving calls, it cannot be called a mobile phone, because making and receiving calls is only a very small function of it, or even not at all."

“An electronic product and a mobile phone are two different things.”

“This distinction is important!”

"What we make is just an electronic product. It is not a mobile phone. It can even be said that it has little to do with mobile phones."

"It is just a smart terminal, an electronic product, which can be inserted with a mobile phone card, and the main function of the mobile phone card is to provide the function of connecting to the Internet."

Qin Shaoyan emphasized this concept and said that what he wanted was not a mobile phone.

What I want is a smart terminal that can insert a phone card and connect to the Internet. It is an electronic product.

By avoiding the topic of mobile phones, Yuan Jiaxuan no longer had to worry about Nokia's problems.

"Like this MP3 in my hand." Qin Shaoyan picked up an MP3 and an MP4 at random. "I used it to listen to music before, and it was very fashionable and trendy in everyone's eyes. But after the MP4 appeared, the MP3 seemed outdated."

"MP4 can not only listen to music, but also watch movies and read e-books. Just because it has an extra screen, it has more functions."

"So what if MP4 can go one step further? I hope it can also integrate functions such as taking photos and recording and playing videos. Is that possible?"

Yuan Jiaxuan was stunned and began to think about the two things in Qin Shaoyan's hands.

"Then how about we go a step further?" Qin Shaoyan continued while holding the MP4, "Can this screen be used for other things? Can an ordinary calculator be added to it?"

"Can it browse the Internet? Can it play some small games?"

"If the screen is too small, we can enlarge it, remove the keyboard and use a touch screen instead, and make it portable. Do you think it will become a new fashion trend?"

"Now that I have a SIM card, wouldn't it be reasonable to make and receive calls?"

Yuan Jiaxuan thought for a moment, and finally nodded, "Electronic products, smart terminals, it sounds good, it is indeed reasonable."

"Of course." Qin Shaoyan continued to smile, "Here I can reveal a business secret to you."

Yuan Jiaxuan waved his hand and said, "If it is an important business secret, it is better not to talk about it casually."

"It doesn't matter. This trade secret is not mine anyway. It doesn't hurt to tell you." Qin Shaoyan said generously, "You are in the MP3 business, you know Apple, right?"

"I know, the iPod it made is very powerful." Yuan Jiaxuan was a little confused as to why the other party mentioned this.

Although IPod is very popular all over the world, its sales in mainland China are not very good. Not many people buy it. Everyone's impression of this thing is just that it is a niche high-end product.

Qin Shaoyan said slowly: "Two years ago, Apple felt that the iPod was not enough to support the company's position, so Jobs started to create a groundbreaking electronic product."

"What kind of electronic product is it?" Yuan Jiaxuan asked subconsciously.

"It's the personal smart terminal I just told you about." Qin Shaoyan lightly tapped the sketch on the white paper, "It comes with a communication function."

Yuan Jiaxuan was very shocked. "Where did you get this news?"

"It's a commercial secret. I have a friend whose name I cannot reveal." Qin Shaoyan said mysteriously, "But this information is very reliable."

"You see, now is the same as in previous years, products similar to MP3 are born, and then many manufacturers keep up with the research and development competition."

"But we now have an advantage, which is that we are several steps ahead of them."

Yuan Jiaxuan took a deep breath and said, "Well, if President Qin says so, I have a clue in my mind."

"Right, look, let's put Nokia aside, the rest is very simple." Qin Shaoyan said firmly, "I spend the money, you do the research and development, make the product, bring it to market, and then make a fortune."

"I hope so." Yuan Jiaxuan said again, "Boss Qin, I have something to say first. Research and development is risky."

"It doesn't mean that once we have a direction, our R&D team will definitely be able to produce it, and that what we produce will definitely satisfy us..."

"I'm mentally prepared for all this. I had already thought about it when I invested in research and development." Qin Shaoyan interrupted the other party, "Investment has risks."

“If you are not satisfied with the product you have developed, you can continue to develop it and make iterative improvements. This is how science and technology develop.”

"It's great that you are so reasonable." Yuan Jiaxuan sighed, and then asked, "What about the budget? How much do you plan to invest?"

"I have prepared 100 billion." Qin Shaoyan smiled faintly, "Is it enough?"

Yuan Jiaxuan was so shocked that he almost threw the cup away. It took him a while to come back to his senses. He said quickly, "That's enough! We don't need that much."

100 billion!

When has he ever seen so much R&D funding?

Those who know him think he is developing personal smart terminals, while those who don’t think he is developing sixth-generation fighter jets.

"From today to the end of 2008, two and a half years, can you produce a prototype?" Qin Shaoyan asked seriously.

Yuan Jiaxuan thought for a moment and said, "Time is a bit tight, but I can give it a try."

"Well, with December 2008 as the milestone, I'll give you a bonus of one million for every month you complete the project ahead of schedule," Qin Shaoyan promised solemnly. "After the smart phone is successfully developed and put into production, the corresponding stock rewards will not be less."

"Mr. Yuan, this smartphone you built will be the beginning of a new era."

“Your name will become the brightest star in the history of the Internet and electronic products.”

Although Yuan Jiaxuan was no longer young, his heart inexplicably warmed up after hearing Qin Shaoyan's words. What a great temptation it was to be recorded in history.

Qin Shaoyan had placed both fame and fortune in front of him, so how could Yuan Jiaxuan refuse?

The MP3 market is over, and the consumer electronics market really needs a new product.

Yuan Jiaxuan's face was flushed, and he continued to discuss the details with Qin Shaoyan. "I can solve the hardware problem, but the personal smart terminal still needs an operating system."

"Don't worry about this, I'll take care of it." Qin Shaoyan said confidently.

Yuan Jiaxuan immediately asked, "When do I go through the entry procedures?"

"anytime."

"Then I will report to the company tomorrow and start forming a research and development team." Yuan Jiaxuan agreed readily.

Qin Shaoyan raised the teacup in his hand and said, "I'll use tea instead of wine. I wish you success."

"I wish Mr. Qin success in designing the new concept personal smart terminal." Yuan Jiaxuan also raised his teacup.

The two of them touched each other lightly and smiled at each other.

Yuan Jiaxuan asked casually, "Boss Qin, what is the name of the company?"

"Nine Colors." Qin Shaoyan replied, "How about this name? Our smartphones will also be called Nine Colors in the future."

"This is a good name!" Yuan Jiaxuan praised, "The ancients believed that nine was the extreme number, the largest number. Nine represents the extreme, and color means wonderful. Mr. Qin's name is really good."

Qin Shaoyan smiled and said, "It was just an accidental discovery, but what Yuan Gong said is right, if we are going to do it, we must do it to the best of our ability."

"Nine-color mobile phone brings you the ultimate excitement!"

……

Yuan Jiaxuan couldn't wait to report to Jiucai Company the next day. He was very excited, but the actual situation was slightly different from what he had expected.

He originally thought that since President Qin was so generous, the hardware facilities must be good. Even if there was not a spacious and bright R&D center building, there should at least be a high-end laboratory and a full range of equipment.

But all of these are not available yet. What makes him even more nervous is that Jiucai Company does not have an independent office location yet and is located together with the campus network.

Even his entry procedures were handled by the HR of the campus network.

He and several key R&D personnel who followed him looked at each other in bewilderment, thinking that they had been scammed and had joined some shell company.

Fortunately, the campus network is well-known enough, and there are hundreds of people working in the company, so it seems to be serious. Otherwise, Yuan Jiaxuan would definitely turn around and call the police.

Qin Shaoyan immediately stepped forward to comfort and explain, "The R&D center we prepared before is a little small. We are looking for a more comfortable and spacious place. We will have to let you stay here for a few days."

"In addition, various equipment and instruments needed for research and development also need to be installed and debugged."

"You've already started working, so these few days won't matter. Just treat it as paid leave."

"It just so happens that a group of people from the campus network are going on a team-building trip. Do you want to go with them to relax?"

The people from Jiucai Company looked at each other, and Yuan Jiaxuan was the first to step forward and said a little embarrassedly, "Thank you for your kindness, President Qin. There's no need for the tour. We are more concerned about the progress of the R&D center's construction."

"I'll have someone show you around later. So, Engineer Yuan, please make a list for me first. I'll have the R&D center check to see if there's anything missing and get it filled for you right away."

"Okay." Yuan Jiaxuan agreed readily, then got together with a few assistants and began to make a list of various equipment and instruments.

In fact, Qin Shaoyan had not prepared anything, and he did not expect that the team to develop smartphones would be in place so quickly.

What R&D center? There is no trace of it now.

However, Qin Shaoyan was a man who had experienced many ups and downs, and he was not panicked at all. After comforting Yuan Jiaxuan and others, he turned around and instructed his secretary Xiao Chen to quickly find a suitable location.

In addition to the location of the R&D center itself, we must also consider the commuting and accommodation of the R&D team, as well as the canteen.

Xiao Chen is already very familiar with these chores. It was she who was in charge of the secret R&D base of the game company before.

After appeasing the smartphone R&D team, another group of uninvited guests arrived.

"Mr. Qin, how are your preparations going?" Xiong Xiaoge walked in with Zheng Nan from Sequoia and asked directly.

"Well, it's almost done." Qin Shaoyan said casually, "You guys go to the conference room and wait for me. I'll arrange the electronic products team first."

"You really want to tinker with that broken cell phone of yours?" Xiong Xiaoge was surprised.

Zheng Nan was a little curious, "What phone?"

Qin Shaoyan immediately said, "Mr. Zheng, I have a groundbreaking product. Do you want to invest in it?"

Zheng Nan asked casually: "How much do you want?"

"Invest $100 million first." Qin Shaoyan smiled, "I'll give you 10%."

"..." Zheng Nan was speechless, "Boss Qin, are you kidding me?"

"No, I'm not kidding." Qin Shaoyan said very sincerely, "I'm serious."

Xiong Xiaoge laughed, "Don't tell him nonsense. He wants to make a mobile phone and he said he would invest 100 billion."

"Making a cell phone?!" Zheng Nan was shocked. He couldn't figure out what Qin Shaoyan was thinking. "What on earth are you thinking?"

"Don't worry about what I think. Are you going to invest or not?" Qin Shaoyan asked. "This is a great opportunity to make a fortune. It depends on whether you can seize it."

"I'm sorry, I can't afford it." Zheng Nan refused directly, "The water here is too deep, I can't control it."

"Well, don't say in the future that I won't take you with me when I get rich." Qin Shaoyan sighed with regret on his face.

Zheng Nan felt a little amused when he saw Qin Shaoyan's expression. If someone didn't know better, they would think he had missed a huge opportunity.

"Boss Qin, why don't you talk about your newly completed PPT today?"

Xiong Xiaoge, Zheng Nan and others sat in the conference room. After a while, Qin Shaoyan came late, took out his laptop and turned on the projector.

"Investors," Qin Shaoyan said in a relaxed tone, "In the past six months, the campus network has achieved brilliant results. The success of the online game department has proved to everyone our strong revenue-generating capabilities."

"Next, the development of the campus network will move towards a larger and higher direction."

"As a social networking platform, the campus network will continue to deepen its social networking track and continuously innovate in the future."

"With the rapid development of China's Internet, the number of Internet users is also increasing dramatically, and the original model of campus network can no longer keep up with the pace."

"So we must be brave enough to revolutionize ourselves and actively evolve in social models."

"In the early days of the campus network, we were based on the blog model and developed various new functions on this basis."

"For example, personal posts, campus forums, and popular squares. However, after big data analysis, we found that the blog model is outdated." Qin Shaoyan casually switched the pages of the PPT. "We optimized and upgraded the blog model and launched a new product, Social 2.0."

“I call it Weibo!”

(End of this chapter)