Huayu started as a substitute director

Chapter 526 Let’s Do It First
There were people I knew and didn’t know at the venue, including Jack Ma, Robin Li, Liu Qiangdong, and Lei Jun.

There are a lot of people I don’t know, basically I don’t know them at all. Ordinary businessmen are not as outstanding as Fang Hong and Jack Ma, who are well-known.

Most people are still very low-key. If they don’t show off, you won’t know who they are.

But there are also many foreigners here.

After all, the name of the conference is World Internet Conference, so how can it be without foreigners?

The venue is bright, spacious and technological, with rows of seats neatly arranged, not in a stepped manner, but flat and neatly arranged.

There were many high-end people in suits and ties at the scene, with red name tags hanging around their necks. They were all moving around non-stop, and it seemed unclear whether they were looking for their seats or for someone else.

The atmosphere in this meeting was relatively free and not as serious as yesterday.

At the back of the venue were reporters, with their cameras set up, facing the stage in front.

A staff member said something to Fang Hong, Fang Hong nodded, and followed the staff member to the stage.

Zhang Yiming found a seat downstairs.

There were also Jack Ma, Robin Li, Lei Jun, Zhang Chaoyang, and two foreigners, a total of nine people, who went on stage in suits and ties.

Even if there are still people walking around in the venue, when the time is up, they can go on stage and prepare to speak.

On the stage is a white single sofa, slightly arched, facing the venue.

This posture allows you to see everyone in the venue, as well as the expressions of other participants.

Of course Jack Ma is in the C position. His small stature is as he crosses his legs, leans his body, and sits in a domineering posture. He is now at the peak of his career, and Alibaba is at its peak, being the company with the highest market value in China.

Such an achievement has the capital to be arrogant.

Fang Hong sat on the edge, as if he had the smallest status here, and the others had better grades and bigger careers than him.

Of course, he is either in the mobile phone industry or in the Internet industry. What Fang Hong is doing now seems a bit low-level.

Sitting next to him was Lei Bushi. The two looked at each other but didn't say anything.

I’m too conspicuous on the stage, so it’s hard to communicate now.

Lei Jun seems a bit reserved and silly, as if he just has this trait, and he seems to have a different kind of affinity.

There’s nothing we can do, this is their cute BUFF.

After they were seated and ready, without waiting for everyone in the venue to arrive, CCTV host Li Fangfei came on stage and began to discuss the dialogue when the time was up.

She was wearing a red hip skirt, a black belt around her waist, and black stockings. She looked intellectual and had the air of a mature woman.

Seeing that the time was up, Li Fangfei didn't care whether everyone was there or not, and didn't care how crowded the crowd was. She sat on the single sofa, put her legs together, and picked up the microphone to start the show.

“Good morning, distinguished guests, friends, ladies and gentlemen.

Welcome to the World Internet Conference, a summit dialogue between Chinese and foreign Internet leaders. I am the host of this event, Li Fangfei.

I am very happy to meet you all in such a famous historical town, Wuzhen!

Today, our forum has brought together several outstanding people in the Internet industry from China and abroad. Let us listen to their wisdom and let them describe the future of Internet life in words. First of all, let me introduce the nine guests participating in this forum. "

Li Fangfei made an opening statement and then started to introduce them from the middle: "They are: Mr. Jack Ma, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alibaba Group. Welcome."

The applause from the audience was sparse, as if only a few people were applauding. Jack Ma stood up, straightened his suit, then sat down with his body tilted, very casually.

"Mr. Paul, Executive Chairman of Qualcomm, USA."

"Mr. Robin Li, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Baidu."

“Mr. Liu Qiangdong, Founder and CEO of JD.com.”

"Mr. Reid Hoffman, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of LinkedIn."

"Mr. Zhang Chaoyang, Chairman and CEO of Sohu Inc."

"Mr. Bruce, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Apple."

"Mr. Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Xiaomi Technology."

"Mr. Fang Hong, founder and chairman of Chang'e Technology and Yutu Group."

When it was Fang Hong's turn last, he stood up, showed himself, and then sat down.

The applause was also sparse.

It seemed like the people here were not good at clapping, but the audience became a little quieter, but there were still people walking around.

I don’t know if they were staff members or people who came to attend the class and were looking for a seat.

"Welcome all nine of you. We hope that during the conversation you can fully communicate with each other and make our scene lively. The first question is, mobile phones are becoming more and more popular. I would like to ask Mr. Robin Li, can your mobile port search completely surpass PC?" Li Fangfei asked the question.

"I think this time should not be too far away. About two years ago, we suddenly realized that the mobile wave was unstoppable, and Baidu was not ready at that time."

Robin Li said a lot, but to put it simply, they did not realize that this wave would come.

I think that a small mobile phone with a small screen, expensive charges and poor user experience can never replace a computer.

To put it bluntly, it is short-sighted.

Afterwards, Zhang Chaoyang also talked about his company and its layout for the Internet, as well as what the future Internet will look like.

I don't know what he was talking about in the beginning. Anyway, he had all kinds of plans, but they were not done well. But what he said in the latter part was more interesting. Sohu still has vision, but it seems that it has no fighting spirit and always cannot keep up with others. 80% of the company's income is also provided by games.

Think about how profitable games are.

Qualcomm then talked about the innovation of its chips and so on. Fang Hong understood what he was saying as there was real-time translation on the scene.

Afterwards, Apple talked about his mobile phone, and then Li Fangfei asked:
"There will always be pursuers on the company's growth path. In the previous forum, Lei Jun made a bold statement, saying that according to their current grasp of the Internet and investment, their company may become the world's number one smartphone company in five to ten years. Do you feel a sense of crisis about this?"

"It's always easier said than done," said Apple.

There was laughter at the scene, with a hint of mockery, which made Lei Jun blush and feel a little embarrassed.

Lei Bush picked up the microphone and said, "The principal once said, don't think too much, just do it, what if you succeed?"

"Hahaha!"

There was laughter and applause at the scene.

Some of the other people on the stage smiled, some had no expression on their faces, like Zhang Chaoyang, who always looked confused.

Some of them looked at Fang Hong, as if this was indeed the principal's style: no matter who you are, just do it first and talk about it later; no matter what business you are in, just start it first and talk about it later.

There are many things that others cannot do, but the principal does them, such as investing in animation day after day for four or five years, spending at least hundreds of millions every year.

No one has his patience and investment ability.

Even people as rich as Jack Ma and Tony Ma want to see results quickly and easily, and it won't take that long.

There are also Bilibili, Toutiao, Chang'e Video, Xiaohongshu and other platforms that do not accept capital but just support themselves.

This requires real money, and will incur continuous losses, but people are using their own money to prop it up.

There are really only a few people who use their own money to engage in such business, while others use money from institutions.

Fang Hong leaned over and smiled without saying anything. Indeed, he really said such words.

"Xiaomi is a very small company. We founded it more than four years ago. I believe no one believed in it."

At this point, Lei Jun suddenly got stuck. Everyone in the audience laughed. This man had a sense of humor in his words.

He continued, "I don't think anyone would believe that Xiaomi, which just started making mobile phones four years ago, has become the world's third largest smartphone manufacturer. So in addition to Alibaba, this magical country of China also gave birth to a small miracle like Xiaomi."

At this point, he went on to talk about the usefulness of mobile phones to people, and he was humorous while talking about it.

After he finished speaking, the host turned the topic to LinkedIn's Hoffman, who spoke first, and then Jack Ma.

Jack Ma spoke clearly and logically, and he would show off from time to time while speaking.

“.Just now Xiaomi Lei Jun said that the principal said, don’t think too much, just do it first, what if it is realized?
I think this statement is totally wrong. It gives me the impression of being impulsive and reckless. Failure is not a scary thing, but it is scary to fail and leave a mess behind and have the society to clean up after you. This is irresponsible.

There are still many companies like this. They start out with great enthusiasm and say they want to start a new business, but end up in a mess. "

This implies that the principal may become such a person and company in the future.

Just like what happened to Evergrande later on, it was like that.

Everyone at the scene was listening, no one was laughing or anything, just because Jack Ma's speech was like brainwashing.

Fang Hong showed no expression and waited for him to finish.

"There are many small and medium-sized sellers on Alibaba's platform. Just now, when Lei Jun was imagining the future of mobile phones, the ideal was very good. Alibaba's responsibility is to help those with ideals realize their dreams." Jack Ma said pretentiously.

"Then will you help Xiaomi realize his dream?" Fang Hong suddenly asked.

There was a burst of laughter at the scene, and Lei Jun also smiled. The principal was really good at finding opportunities.

“I don’t think Xiaomi needs our help. Alibaba’s entire business model is to help those with small ideas so that they can grow.

It is difficult for a single company to accomplish such a thing. It requires everyone to work together, and all kinds of software and hardware including payment, logistics, and data in the ecosystem must all be involved to help.

I firmly believe that if you want to change the world, there are only a few people who can change the world, but there are many people who can adapt to the world. Alibaba’s responsibility is to help more people survive in the future Internet era and the future big data era. Survival is the most important thing. "

Jack Ma never stops talking once he starts. He talks from a high vantage point, very high up, laying the groundwork from a commanding position, and then he will suppress you.

“A few years ago, I went to the Microsoft building and walked out after half an hour because I felt like I was being controlled by a computer. The most essential pleasure for human beings is not that a car controls you, but that you control the car.

So I think we need the most essential things: clear water, blue sky, breathable space, and a comfortable life.

People's hearts can also be at peace, and they can have more time to appreciate the scenery and everything in reality, instead of indulging in virtual content.

So I hope that no matter how rich you are, if you find that the environment around you is not good, your water is not good, your food is not good, what is the use of your mobile phone no matter how good it is? What is the use of watching the best cartoons and movies?"

This last sentence made everyone present burst into laughter. It turned out that Jack Ma said so much and laid so much groundwork just to refute Lei Jun’s phone and the principal’s words.

Fang Hong and Lei Bushi looked at each other. This guy is really good at deceiving people. He criticizes you from the highest point of view.

"Why do you invest in football clubs and film and television companies? Do you have a sense of boundaries in your investments?" the host asked.

“Our investment is different from others. We are an ecosystem, so all our investments are built for this ecosystem, not for our own needs, nor for the purpose of strengthening ourselves like the principal. We are here to help others.”

He started talking big again, and the latter part seemed to be criticizing Fang Hong, saying that what he did was to help others, not for his own business empire.

He is not as superficial as the principal, who always stirs up trouble.

(End of this chapter)