Reborn: Billionaire in College

"Mr. Chen, welcome to our inspection." When Chen Pingjiang's car stopped steadily, Wang Tao walked up to him and shook his hand cordially.

Chen Pingjiang smiled and waved his hands: "It's not the first time I come here, why should I welcome him?"

"Haha, of course, of course!"

Wang Tao is very satisfied with his current working environment and work pace.

Although Chen Pingjiang is a major shareholder, he almost never interferes in DJI's daily affairs. He only gives symbolic suggestions when strategic references are needed, and the final decision is made by Wang Tao himself.

It can be said that Chen Pingjiang gave him great autonomy.

Although we don't ask any questions, we still provide all the resources that should be provided.

Every time DJI launches a new model, it becomes the darling of major social media platforms.

"The city government has approved the land you told me about last time. You can contact the design institute and the construction company next."

The two were discussing the construction of DJI's headquarters.

In the past two years, due to the rapid development of DJI, the office space of Qingshan Lake Base is no longer enough for daily use, and it can only make do with it for now. It is urgent to break ground on the construction of DJI's own headquarters building.

"Ah! So fast." Wang Tao was worried that Chen Pingjiang would be unhappy about his move, but he didn't expect that he was really doing his best.

DJI has been developing very rapidly in the past two years, not only in China but also abroad. It can be said that it has truly created the drone market.

Since entering the U.S. market in 2013, DJI's development speed in the U.S. can be described as "lightning fast". In less than two years, it has topped the U.S. civilian drone sales list.

Some time ago, the famous American magazine "Fast Company" listed DJI as the most popular innovative technology product in the United States, along with products from two other technology giants, Tesla and Google.

It is no exaggeration to describe DJI as “famous”.

Because as early as January this year, DJI did another earth-shaking thing.

A small white quadcopter drone crashed in the White House courtyard, attracting the attention of the Secret Service. After investigation, it was found that a government employee borrowed a friend's drone after getting drunk, but due to lack of operating experience, the drone lost control shortly after taking off and eventually crashed in the White House courtyard.

Although the White House initially tried to play down the matter, the news spread quickly and attracted global attention.

Good things don't go out, bad things pass thousands of miles.

Of course this is definitely a bad thing for the White House...

A place with such strict security measures was actually penetrated by a drone. Tell me if it's scary or not.

If there was something else on that drone...

Since then, DJI's position in the drone industry has been established.

It’s not that there are no challengers, but there is no one who can match them.

The group chatted as they walked, and soon arrived at the flight test field behind DJI's office building.

In the test field, four or five staff members were conducting drone tests.

Some are responsible for flying, some are responsible for taking pictures, and some are responsible for recording data.

"Mr. Chen, this is the Phantom 4 that we plan to launch early next year."

Chen Pingjiang nodded: "It's already the fourth generation so quickly."

"Haha, yes, I still remember the launch of Phantom 1 very vividly." Wang Tao said with a smile: "Next year we plan to launch three drones. Phantom 4 is the representative one among them and also the upgraded version of Phantom series. It can be said that there is no rival in the world whether it is hardware, flight control or graphics."

"Let me try to fly it." Chen Pingjiang rubbed his hands, feeling a little excited.

Seeing that Chen Pingjiang was interested, Wang Tao was naturally happy to accompany him. He quickly waved to the staff and said, "Wang Xingxing, come over here."

"..."

In an instant, Chen Pingjiang's expression gradually became strange, and he looked at Wang Tao in surprise: "What did you just call him?"

"Wang Xingxing, he's in charge of the gimbal algorithm in our company. He's a very good guy. What's wrong, Mr. Chen?"

After Chen Pingjiang came back to his senses, he waved his hand: "No, nothing, I just felt that this guy's name was a little familiar."

While the two were talking, Wang Xingxing had already walked over with the drone in his arms.

In fact, he had noticed the situation here a long time ago, and was a little absent-minded during the test flight just now.

Chen Pingjiang still has a very high status among these young people.

Wang Xingxing is a handsome man, wearing black-framed glasses. He is gentle and polite, and he was a little shy when he looked at Chen Pingjiang.

That's right!

it's him!
Chen Pingjiang sighed that his luck was so good.

I didn’t expect to meet Wang Xingxing, the founder of Future Yushu Technology, here.

"Have you graduated?"

Wang Xingxing was stunned at first. He didn't expect Chen Pingjiang to ask such a question.

Wang Tao smiled and interjected, "He is currently studying for a master's degree at Shanghai University and doing an internship with me. He has already signed an employment agreement and will come directly after graduation."

Facing the drone handed over by Wang Xingxing, Chen Pingjiang's interest had obviously shifted. He waved his hand and said to Wang Tao with a smile: "It seems that you are not as familiar with your subordinate as I am."

"Hmm? Do you know each other? Mr. Chen."

“I can’t say I know him, I just saw his Xdog robot dog video online, and it was even reported by foreign media a while ago.

"..."

Wang Tao was also stunned.

How about such a coincidence.

Although I am optimistic about Wang Xingxing, I didn't expect this guy to be so capable and so hidden. He is usually very low-key in the company.

Wang Xingxing smiled shyly, "It's just a hobby, Mr. Wang, Mr. Chen, it's just a lucky break."

"Good boy, if Mr. Chen hadn't told me, I really wouldn't have known. You know I'm usually very busy and don't have the habit of reading the news. But I do remember that you wrote about your Xdog on your resume, and it won an award. At first I thought you were a robot enthusiast, but it turns out you really have something." Wang Tao smiled and patted Wang Xingxing on the shoulder. Chen Pingjiang: "Aren't you going to show us your work?"

After being praised by the two tech giants, Wang Xingxing, who was already shy, became even more shy. "The robot dog is in the rental house. If Mr. Chen and Mr. Wang want to see it, I'll take a taxi back now."

"No need to take a taxi." Chen Pingjiang waved to Li Fu who was standing guard at the side, "Take my car, and go quickly and come back quickly."

Looking at Wang Xingxing's departing back, other colleagues around him whispered.

"Having been noticed by these two big guys, Xiao Wang is going to be rich."

"What do you fancy?"

"You and Xiao Wang are not close. He has loved tinkering with machinery since he was a child. When he was a graduate student, he independently developed a robot dog. It is also the world's first small, high-performance, low-cost quadruped robot product. Its performance is comparable to the high standards of the global academic circle."

"So amazing? Why do you still come here to work? It would be better to start your own business."

………………

"Hey, your robot dog is really good. If you have achieved such a high level, why do you still need to work? Just start your own business." Chen Pingjiang and Wang Tao looked at the small robot dog on the table. The letters "Xdog" were sprayed on the metal body. It was less than half a meter long and half a meter high. Although there was no shell installed, resulting in the wiring being exposed, it was still a good product.

Wang Xingxing scratched his head in embarrassment. “I was very excited when I first won the award. I even thought about dropping out of school to start a business. But it seemed that the business was not popular, and no investors were willing to invest. So I decided to take a few years to settle down.”

Wang Tao, who naturally liked machines, quickly waved his hand and said, "Make it move. Let me see."

"Okay!" The moment the black button switch was pressed, the robot dog stood up nimbly and then performed a series of forward and backward movements.

Don't underestimate this action, at least it proves that there is no problem with stability.

"Xdog can adjust its balance by itself, but we don't have the conditions to demonstrate it here." After picking up the remote control, Wang Xingxing's shyness disappeared, replaced by enthusiasm for technology. "In addition, Xdog has a strong ability to adapt to terrain obstacles and can cross a 10-centimeter platform obstacle. You see..."

As he spoke, Wang Xingxing deliberately stretched his foot in front of the robot dog, thinking that the robot dog would be tripped, but unexpectedly, the robot dog stepped right past it as if it was in an empty space.

Afterwards, under Wang Xingxing's control, xdog demonstrated how to climb a slope, go straight along a slope sideways, and even turn on the spot on the slope.

"Is this what you tinkered with when you were in graduate school?" Wang Tao was surprised, as if he saw himself in Wang Xingxing. He also liked airplanes since he was a child, and started tinkering with them during school, and eventually achieved what he has today.

interest is the best teacher!

The layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.

Wang Tao can tell the level of this robot dog at a glance.

市面上的一些宠物型机器狗的关节都是以液压形式来控制的，关节弯曲90度就需3至4秒。王兴兴这只Xdog的四肢关节直接由电驱动，4条腿能在1分钟内弯曲伸展上百次。

It is precisely because of its good maneuverability that XDog can even maintain dynamic balance after being suddenly kicked from the side.

Chen Pingjiang suddenly asked: "What do you think about the future of the commercialization of robot dogs or robots? I want to hear your true thoughts."

Wang Xingxing was very smart and had already vaguely thought that what he had been looking forward to might come true. He said seriously: "The 'super dog' developed by MIT is more than twice the size of Xdog and costs hundreds of thousands of dollars to make. Although the military is interested, it cannot be made civilian. Xdog was originally considered for home use. The current cost is only around 2 yuan. Once in-depth research, further improvement of the program, improvement of materials and mass production are carried out, it is expected to be completed within 1 yuan. In the future, Xdog will not only accompany its owner for running, but also help its owner to pick up parcels at the doorstep, and even serve as a guide dog."

"Is it so cheap?" Machinery was beyond Chen Pingjiang's knowledge, so he turned around and asked Wang Tao.

Wang Tao nodded: "Almost the same, all the accessories on his body were found. If it is mass-produced, it can also use scale and modularization to reduce costs. It is amazing that he can make it at a few tenths of the price of others."

The two looked at each other, both showing interest.

If we don’t invest in projects like this, what else should we invest in?
What’s more, it’s the famous Unitree.

There's never been a better opportunity.

Wang Xingxing had the technology and wanted to start a business, but he had no money.

He has no money, but Chen Pingjiang does.

"I think you can see that Lao Wang and I are very interested in your Xdog, right? Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Don't be afraid, just speak up."

How could Wang Xingxing not be excited? After all, entrepreneurship has always been his style. He prefers robot dogs to drones. He even joined DJI and entered the field of gimbal algorithms, which was also a preparation for future entrepreneurship.

"miss you!"

Chen Pingjiang laughed and patted Wang Xingxing on the shoulder. "That's much simpler. Lao Wang and I can invest. Lao Wang can assign some people to you and share some non-core technologies with you. As for me, I will use my personal influence and resources to promote your new company in addition to giving you money."

"But I have only one request. Old Wang and I are not short of money, and we got along well with you right away. If you need money when you succeed, just let me know. Don't bring in more investors or investment institutions. How do you do that?"

Now that things have come to this, there is no reason for Wang Xingxing to refuse.

When the opportunity comes, you have to seize it, so that you can answer his favorite question about robot dogs.

"No problem, Mr. Chen and Mr. Wang. Thank you for your kindness. I will definitely live up to your expectations. It's just that this equity..."

Wang Tao was the first to express his attitude: "I only want 10%. Money doesn't matter. What matters most is my support for you and my desire to witness the era of robots."

Since Wang Tao is so capable, the next things will be much easier.

Chen Pingjiang took over 51% of the shares in one go, and the remaining 39% belonged to Wang Xingxing personally.

"Don't worry, this is my financial investment. If you are not sure, you can make a separate video and change your mind to say that you have no intention of participating in personnel or other aspects. You can refer to DJI for everything." Chen Pingjiang smiled happily at the behavior of picking up money as soon as he went out.

In fact, the relationship between the three is not simply one of investor and investee, but rather a cooperative relationship.

One party provides money, one party is responsible for technical guidance, and one party is responsible for the continued development of the robot dog.

Isn’t the team structure set up?
After the signing was completed, all three parties thought they had made a fortune.

Chen Pingjiang spent some money to pick up a bargain again, maybe it would be like what happened in "Genshin Impact" then.

Wang Tao is not short of money, drones are his only hobby. But in addition to drones, Wang Tao also likes any company with a sense of technological mission.

On the other hand, Wang Xingxing was even more excited.

The equity has been decided. With these two wealthy bosses, won’t many things become convenient instantly?
Since it’s all financing, it doesn’t matter whose money is spent.

With DJI’s technical support and Chen Pingjiang’s financial and publicity support, the difficulty of starting a business is directly reduced by 99%!

"Come on! I hope you can come up with new products soon and beat Boston Dynamics." Chen Pingjiang said. (End of this chapter)