Rebirth: Starting from a Trainee Teacher

Chapter 713 Financial Interview
"The blogger who spread the rumor that you were drunk driving and caused the accident posted another apology. This time the apology is very formal."

After coaxing the child to sleep, Gu Jia saw an apology statement from the blogger who spread rumors about Zhou Jing on Weibo and showed it to Zhou Jing.

[Apology statement: I, XXX, have repeatedly defamed Ideal products through my WB platform account, which has seriously damaged the reputation of Mr. Zhou Jing and Ideal Company and also seriously disrupted the public order on the Internet]

"Sue civil lawsuit!"

Zhou Jing still didn't intend to let the other party go easily.

They may not be held criminally liable, but civil compensation is necessary. It is useless to attack some people insignificantly. They must pay a price and feel the pain. This is a reminder to other bloggers who have been smearing the Ideal brand for a long time. This time it is only civil compensation, and criminal liability may be pursued next time.

"Although this blogger deleted all the previous posts that defamed Ideal, they were still dug up by netizens. It is not excessive to hold such a person criminally responsible."

Since last year, Gu Jia has seen all kinds of bloggers who have discredited Ideal and has long been fed up with those people.

"Just let him lose some money this time."

Zhou Jing doesn't want to take things too far easily. Once criminal responsibility is pursued, the nature of the matter will be completely different. Considering the influence of the blogger who spread rumors today, he will be sentenced to two or three years in prison.

The next day was Double Eleven, and the pre-order discount for the new Ideal phone lasted until the end of Double Eleven. The data for the Ideal second-generation smartphone and Bluetooth headsets from the launch to the end of Double Eleven was very impressive. In just twenty-one days, the sales of Ideal 2 and 2s smartphones exceeded million, and the sales of Bluetooth headsets exceeded million pairs.

The initial price of Ideal Bluetooth headset is set at over 299, which places it at a relatively high level. It is both fashionable and convenient. It has a wide user base, and students, white-collar workers, and elites all favor it. The total investment in the research and development of Ideal's first-generation Bluetooth headset is less than million, and its net profit has exceeded million.

The performance of Ideal's second-generation smartphone was unrivaled among domestic brands. Its domestic debut even surpassed that of iPhone and Samsung. In more than half a month after its launch, it made nearly 2 billion in net profit, causing wailing among traditional earphone manufacturers.

In order to maintain the brand value of Ideal mobile phones, the promotions for Ideal 2nd generation and Bluetooth headsets ended on time after Double Eleven.

Ideal Bluetooth headsets are selling like hot cakes, and other mobile phone manufacturers are anxious.

Some mobile phone manufacturers copied the design drawings of Ideal Bluetooth headsets for snapshot purposes, but it is useless to just copy the design drawings. The microchips and batteries used in Bluetooth headsets cannot be made in a short time. Even if Ideal's technology protection period is over in three months, competitors still cannot bypass Ideal Technology's patents and supply chain if they want to launch products as soon as possible.

During this period, friendly competitors frequently showed goodwill to Zhou Jing. Those big bosses seemed superior and were flexible people. They kept doing bad things behind the scenes, but on the surface they were all smiling tigers who made money through harmony and made progress together.

[This year's net profit has exceeded 100 billion, but it should drop a bit in December. The sales volume of traditional mobile phones has fallen terribly this month]

After Double Eleven, Ideal’s net profit this year exceeded 100 billion yuan, and Bai Xiyao sent a message to Zhou Jing as soon as possible.

Zhou Jing: [Let the price fall, start planning for next year’s smartphone sales]

Bai Xiyao: [Next year, the first generation of the Ideal will not sell well. Before the second generation of the Ideal is launched, our competitiveness in the low-end market is very poor. Should we reduce the price of Ideal 1 and Ideal 1s during the New Year's Day event? ]

[Yes, on New Year's Day, Ideal 1 is reduced to 1799, and Ideal 1s is reduced to 1899]

Zhou Jing thought about it and replied to Bai’s best friend.

The second generation of Imagine will be launched in April next year. In the first quarter of next year, Ideal Mobile will indeed lack competitiveness in the low-end market. The first generation of Imagine can no longer support the low-end market of Ideal Mobile. Before the second generation of Imagine is launched, Ideal Mobile can only continue to reduce the price of the first generation to stabilize its market share.

In order to gain more market share in the low-end market, Ideal will release the LeXiang series priced at around 800 yuan in June next year. The LeXiang series is mainly aimed at the elderly group, with ordinary configuration but solid and durable.

[OK, then we will use Ideal 1 to boost sales in the first quarter of next year, and Ideal 2 in the second quarter. After the release of Ideal 3 in the third quarter, Ideal 2 will be reduced in price to boost sales. Starting from the second quarter of next year, our mobile phone sales will explode.]

During the chat, Bai Xiyao has already thought of the ideal mobile phone sales plan for next year.

Zhou Jing: [How is the development of the second generation of smart speakers going?]

Bai Xiyao: [It will be launched next month. The second generation of smart speakers has good sound quality. The main intelligence is the addition of the speaker networking function. After connecting to Bluetooth, you can search for resources on the Internet by yourself.]

[That's it]

Zhou Jing doesn't have high requirements for the smart speaker. He thinks it's just a speaker that can be used as an alarm clock and tell jokes.

[Put smart screens and smart TVs in key projects next year]

In the next step, Zhou Jing will focus on smart office and smart life. Smart office is centered on smart screens, which can be connected with computers, mobile phones, etc. Smart screens are more convenient and clearer. After they are on the market, they will be a fatal blow to traditional projection office equipment.

"Have a cup of tea and take a break."

Gu Jia made a cup of black tea and brought it to Zhou Jing.

Zhou Jing put the teacup on the table, hooked Gu Jia's slender waist, and put his face against Gu Jia's body. At this time, Gu Jia was wearing a slim sweater on the upper body and a thick black miniskirt on the lower body, and she had a charming fragrance on her body.

"Take some time to get your hair done."

Gu Jia touched Zhou Jing's hair and said.

"Let's do it on the weekend!"

Zhou Jing's hair is not long, but he cut it before the financial interview to look more neat.

"I'll get a haircut this weekend, too." Gu Jia grabbed her hair and took a look. She went to the cupboard and got some nuts and said, "My best friend Hui Fei and her husband got food poisoning from the cashews we bought in the summer. They had vomiting and diarrhea. Don't buy too much at a time in the future."

"The main thing is to store it properly. Who knows how long the ones in the supermarket have been there."

Zhou Jing said after eating the macadamia nuts that Gu Jia fed him.

"When I was a kid, I swallowed a big bar of soap thinking it was melon seeds and ended up vomiting all over the place. I vomited every time I had a cold or fever when I was a kid. I stopped vomiting when I was in junior high and high school."

Gu Jia pointed with her fingers and said.

"It's like this when you're a kid with a weak immune system."

Zhou Jing took a sip of water and opened the album on his phone to look at the photos of the child.

Ideal second-generation smartphones and Bluetooth headsets will soon be launched overseas. Bai Xiyao sent the overseas launch report to Zhou Jing.

Ideal smartphones, smart speakers, smart lamps and other smart products have generated overseas revenue of more than 6 billion US dollars this year and a net profit of nearly 3 billion US dollars, accounting for a significant proportion of Ideal Technology's total revenue and profit, so Zhou Jing began to pay attention to overseas business.

Compared with Ideal 2nd generation smartphone, Zhou Jing is more optimistic about the performance of Bluetooth headsets in foreign markets. Smartphones are too competitive, and iPhone's high-end market is unshakable. Bluetooth headsets are different. Now only Ideal has Bluetooth headsets, and the Ideal Bluetooth headsets are priced at more than 500 yuan abroad, which directly sets the high-end tone. Zhou Jing's goal is to show the foreign market that Ideal Bluetooth headsets are high-end, and this trick is very useful in developed countries.

"Other mobile phone manufacturers have already started to seize the market before their Bluetooth headsets are even produced. Apple has also started to play the same trick. The only one who poses a threat to us in the high-end Bluetooth headset market is Apple!"

Gu Jia opened the concept map of the iPhone Bluetooth headset and looked at it and said, "They are all eager to release the Bluetooth headset plan, which proves that Bluetooth headsets will become mainstream and will increase our sales."

Zhou Jing smiled disapprovingly. When the Ideal Bluetooth headset was first released, many people said that it was flashy and impractical. As a result, the mobile phone brands they supported successively exposed their Bluetooth headset projects. Some mobile phone manufacturers even said that they had started developing Bluetooth headsets a long time ago, which slapped their believers in the face.

Some people say that Bluetooth headsets are not practical not because they are really pessimistic, but just because the brands they support don't make them.

"That makes sense, but your perspective on the problem is tricky."

Gu Jia understood. A few days after the Ideal Bluetooth headset was released, many people said it was not practical. After other mobile phone manufacturers were exposed for making Bluetooth headsets, there was almost no such sound.

"From the user's perspective, it is difficult for some people to admit that others are excellent, especially those they don't like. For a brand, admitting that its fans don't like the brand will lose some fans."

There was no problem with the overseas launch report of Ideal 2 and Bluetooth headset sent by Bai Guimi, and Zhou Jing replied that they should be launched as planned.

"Some people are indeed like this. They would rather deceive themselves than admit that others are excellent."

Gu Jia ate the nuts herself while feeding Zhou Jing, then returned to her computer.

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November is almost over. On the afternoon of the 23rd, Zhou Jing participated in an interview program on CCTV's financial channel. The title of the program was [ZG artificial intelligence leader, Ideal Technology Chairman Zhou Jing, takes you to understand artificial intelligence]

It is no exaggeration for the program team to call Zhou Jing the leader of artificial intelligence in China. Not only in China, but also in the world, Ideal Technology is now one of the best in the field of artificial intelligence. Since last year, Zhou Jing has appeared in Western media many times. After the release of Ideal second-generation smartphones and Bluetooth speakers, Zhou Jing appeared on the cover of Time magazine. Time praised Zhou Jing as the leader of artificial intelligence after Steve Jobs.

No matter how others praise Zhou Jing and Ideal Technology, Zhou Jing always hides the hard power of Ideal Technology from the outside world and packages Ideal Technology as a comprador company, paralyzing his opponents while working hard on big things.

"Welcome, Mr. Zhou."

"Mr. Zhou, this way please."

At noon on November 23, Gu Jia drove Zhou Jing to the studio of the financial channel. The person in charge of the TV program group came forward to greet him. The young staff of the TV station were full of admiration when they saw Zhou Jing. At the age of 25 or 26, he founded a Fortune 500 company, which was a god-like existence both at home and abroad.

"Thank you. It's a great honor to have the opportunity to be on the Financial Weekly program."

Gu Jia drove back and Zhou Jing followed the staff to the CCTV building.

"Welcome Mr. Zhou to be a guest of Financial Weekly."

Behind the scenes of the financial channel, host Chen Wei welcomed us warmly.

"Thank you. I often watch your shows and finally meet you in person."

Zhou Jing was also enthusiastic and polite.

"It's an honor. I'm also a fan of President Zhou and Ideal. Bluetooth headsets are very useful for our profession."

The host smiled and showed Zhou Jing the Bluetooth headset on one ear.

According to the process arrangement, Zhou Jing was put on makeup first. Zhou Jing had limited time, and the program team also had limited time, so they quickly entered the work flow. After the makeup was completed, photos and short films of Zhou Jing were taken for program production. Under the guidance of the program staff, the process went smoothly.

After completing the photo and video shooting and taking a short rest in the lounge, they began to prepare for the interview. Zhou Jing and the host were reviewing the script backstage. After the studio staff arrived, Zhou Jing and the host went on stage. After going on stage, the photographer adjusted the equipment and lighting. The seemingly simple programs on TV have very complicated work behind the scenes.

"Good evening, dear audience, welcome to this episode of Financial Interview. Artificial intelligence is slowly changing our lives, but many people must have a question: what exactly is artificial intelligence and what impact will it have on our lives, studies and work?"

"Today we have invited Mr. Zhou Jing, the leader of artificial intelligence in China and chairman of Ideal Technology, to introduce artificial intelligence to everyone. Hello, Mr. Zhou."

Everything is ready. The host gives an opening speech. After the opening speech, the camera turns to Zhou Jing.

"Hello, host, and good evening, audience friends."

The interview premiered on Saturday night and was recorded in the evening.

Host: "When it comes to artificial intelligence, people will first think of smartphones and smart speakers, but many people may not be able to explain how to understand the term artificial intelligence. Please let Mr. Zhou explain it to everyone."

Zhou Jing: "The essence of artificial intelligence is still computers, using electronic technology and information technology to give devices more powerful functions"

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Moderator: "Will the development of artificial intelligence bring great challenges to some traditional industries?"

Zhou Jing: "I think it brings more opportunities. The development of artificial intelligence will not reduce the demand for the supply chain industry chain. On the contrary, the demand for the supply chain industry chain will be greater. For example, mobile phones and smartphones require more accessories than traditional mobile phones, and the software system is more complex, and the manufacturing is also more complex."

"For example, wireless earphones may seem to have two fewer wires than wireless earphones, but wireless earphones require wires to charge, and they also have a charging head and an earphone box with a battery inside. This makes it more convenient for users to use, but in fact, its production and manufacturing require more hardware, as well as invisible software."

Zhou Jing used the traditional mobile phones, smart phones, wired headphones and Bluetooth headphones on the table for comparison. This seemingly simple comparison actually contains a lot of useful information, and even a signpost, such as whether artificial intelligence will increase employment opportunities and which industries will have an increased demand for talent in the future.

"Mr. Zhou is an idol to many people, especially young people. What good advice does Mr. Zhou have for young people?"

The last part of the interview was a personal interview, the host asked.

Zhou Jing thought for a moment and said, "Keep your feet on the ground and do what you should do at each stage of your life."

The interview went smoothly. After it ended, he took a break backstage and took photos with the staff. After the recording crew confirmed that there was no problem, Zhou Jing left the building.

"What souvenir did you give?"

Gu Jia drove to pick up Zhou Jing, and asked with a smile when she saw the gift box in Zhou Jing's hand.

"Pendant, pen holder."

Zhou Jing opened the box, which contained a microphone-shaped puppet with the words CMG/ZY Radio and Television Station on it, and a rotatable crystal pen holder, also with the words CMG on it.

"The pendant is very cute. As expected of CCTV, the makeup skills are pretty good. By the way, Bai Xiyao called and said that ****** invites you to participate next year."

Gu Jia hung the microphone puppet on her keychain and said.

(End of this chapter)