The world is in trouble

Chapter 279 A Power Strike! A Wedding! Wu Lingxi Confesses Her Love!
This time, Google's Open Handset Alliance has brought together over a hundred hardware manufacturers, software developers, and telecom operators, more than a dozen more than in previous years.

They also announced the release of the Android source code under the Apache open-source license, laying the foundation for its free and open-source nature.

This technology conference still caused a huge sensation in the entire technology community.

It's fair to say that all the world's most influential hardware, software, and telecommunications companies were present.

At this point, Google's market capitalization had reached an all-time high of $750 billion.

And next year, this market value will directly exceed 2000 billion US dollars.

By this time, it had left Yahoo and Amazon far behind, becoming the world's largest internet giant.

At that time, Microsoft's market value was $2306 billion.

Apple's market capitalization is $1385 billion.

Nokia's market capitalization is $855 billion.

Compared to these giants, Lin Xiao's quantum technology is truly like a newborn baby.

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Lin Xiao turned on his computer and saw these news reports from China.

He almost instinctively dialed the number, but then put it down.

He did not sound the horn of return.

Rather, it refers to interest groups within his own country.

To be precise, it was the result of a discussion among Xia Xi, Lian Zheng, and Wu Di.

Because the three of them held many meetings about this.

First, should quantum technology be linked to Lin Xiao's personal IP?

Secondly, once they are bound together, they will find that they must start building anticipation now, for example, by sounding the horn of their return now.

Especially "Kung Fu Panda," which could be seen as the prelude to the return of a king.

The lukewarm reception of Fallout 3 in China means that Kung Fu Panda can't be replicated.

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At this time, Facebook and YouTube had already developed to a rather astonishing extent overseas.

Under Lucas's leadership, Facebook swept across East Asia, becoming a near-monopoly on social media throughout the region.

Facebook entered the East Asian market relatively late in history, which led to the emergence of similar products in these local markets.

Lucas used every means at his disposal to defeat various countries.

Whether it's Thailand or Vietnam, they all directly cooperate with the largest domestic power, attracting their capital to invest.

They enjoyed local bully treatment almost throughout East Asia.

After Wu Lingxi achieved success in North America, she immediately replicated her success in South America, Europe, and other regions.

So... after more than two years of development.

Facebook's overseas user base has surpassed that of Facebook in China.

The number of users and traffic on YouTube overseas has already surpassed that of YouTube in China.

Therefore, its market value far exceeds that.

Because it's easier for overseas capital to tell a story.

This actually led to a conflict of stances within the Lightning Group.

Wu Lingxi, the CEO of YouTube, and Lucas of East Asia Facebook are referred to as the overseas faction.

Their stance is to develop Lightning Group into a global company, so they are working hard to create a god-like image of Lin Xiao around the world.

Lian Zheng, Xia Xi, and others hoped that Lightning Group would be a Chinese company that would gradually expand globally, but without changing its Chinese corporate DNA.

Or to put it more bluntly, the overseas companies of the Lightning Group must also serve the country's industrial rise.

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After the last argument.

Lin Xiao calmly spoke with Wu Lingxi once again.

"Dog, my family has actually already given in to me. My mother, my aunt, and my uncle have all come to me many times."

"They praised my choice and said that the family will always stand behind me."

"Moreover, the family foundation opened up to me once again, and they were willing to pay whatever it took for our expansion."

“But I refused them all, not out of spite. It was because I was worried that if I really brought in the family funds, it would undermine your authority. I know their character best.”

"I expanded aggressively, and you're right about one thing: I'm a pauper."

“But I’m really poor. Most of the time I only dare to use Facebook’s advertising revenue for overseas expansion. I don’t know how many people are waving checks, wanting to invest in us at very good prices.”

"Because you haven't paid back the money, and because I can't reduce the equity of our group, I've been refusing."

Lin Xiao: "I know."

Wu Lingxi stepped forward and gently poured Lin Xiao a cup of tea.

“Google’s Open Alliance actually invited us many times this time. They invited not only me, but also Mr. Gu from YouTube and Lucas.” Wu Lingxi: “However, we did not attend because we want to become the trump card of your mobile system ecosystem.”

"Just as you said, mobile internet is a critical juncture; it's either industrial upgrading or death."

Lin Xiao understood this even better.

Facebook and YouTube have both rejected Google and Android.

This is actually very dangerous.

If Android truly takes off in the future, then Facebook and YouTube will fall behind completely, and fall behind in the entire mobile internet industry.

"Dog, you've told me countless times that the key time for mobile internet is only three or four years away."

"Either life or death!"

"And Lucas's and my Facebook accounts are overseas, as is Mr. Gu's YouTube channel."

"Did you know that our overseas Facebook and YouTube users are several times more than those in China?"

"Our number of registered users and daily traffic are already 2.5 times that of the domestic market, and the number of users in China has reached a bottleneck, while ours is still growing."

"Due to the price of each ad, Facebook in China would be operating at a loss if it relied entirely on ad revenue."

"The revenue of Facebook and YouTube overseas is more than five or six times that of Facebook and YouTube in China."

"So from our perspective, your mobile phone industry and your mobile internet strategy are more important overseas than domestically."

"Therefore, not only should Lightning Corporation become a global company, but your Quantum Technology should also become a global company."

"Let's make an assumption: the relationship between China and the United States is currently very harmonious, but will it remain harmonious indefinitely?"

"If you define Lightning Group as a purely Chinese company and use that to tell your nationalist story, then where should we go when the US and China start to confront each other in the future?"

“I know that capital has national borders, but it’s really hard for capital to talk about nationalism.”

"Moreover, Western capital is tolerant of Chinese people. Look at Nvidia, look at Jerry Yang."

Lin Xiao gazed at Wu Lingxi's face, which was the epitome of beauty.

She had always been very sharp-tongued and outspoken in front of Lin Xiao, and this was the first time she had used such a pleading look in her eyes.

The first time I showed weakness.

Lin Xiao was certainly familiar with the global companies she mentioned.

At that time, Lenovo was on the path of globalization. Although its reputation was terrible more than a decade later, at that time it was a source of national pride.

Especially after acquiring IBM's computer business and becoming one of the largest sponsors of the Olympic Games, it represents the Chinese technology industry.

The next company to go, Xiyin, is also a typical global company, with its highest market value exceeding 600 billion US dollars.

Wu Lingxi: "Can I be more direct?"

Lin Xiao: "Mm."

Wu Lingxi: "Nationalist sentiment is a double-edged sword, and you've already tasted its bitterness. Even if you manage to salvage your reputation and become a source of national pride once again, what about the future? Won't it backfire again?"

"Nationalist sentiment itself represents instability and immaturity."

"Therefore, globalization is an inevitable step."

"Overseas Facebook, overseas YouTube, Dream Vision, and Er Gou Studio are all overseas unicorns, all developing rapidly, and their future assets will far exceed those in China."

"When the East and West clash and become adversaries, if you raise the banner of nationalism, where will the entire Lightning Group, including yourself, go? Where will our strategic allies go?"

"Even in the next three or four years, if you don't go global, can your mobile operating system compete with Google's Android?"

"Are you going to let Facebook and YouTube miss out on this global mobile internet boom? Are you going to let Zuckerberg's The Faces and Steve Chen's YouTube show take their place?"

After she finished speaking, Wu Lingxi stared quietly at Lin Xiao.

Her stunningly beautiful face was like a sculpture.

Wu Lingxi: "Let me say something truly hurtful. Xia Xi and Li Shuang are your family, but what about me...? Aren't I family too? And Lucas?"

"You know, I keep saying that I'm a capitalist monster who doesn't care about feelings between men and women."

"So don't force me to say those three words."

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Lin Xiaofei has returned to China!

At this time, quantum technology is even more popular.

Since the success of the X1 chip, Texas Instruments seemed to have been blessed with great fortune, and soon their baseband chip was also successful.

Moreover, in a sense, baseband chips are their core business.

Currently, dozens of engineers from Texas Instruments have also been stationed at Quantum Technology to participate in the optimization and debugging of quantum phones.

Furthermore, due to the huge success of the movies and games, and because of the deep friendship with Sony, a large number of Sony's imaging engineers and semiconductor engineers have also moved into quantum technology.

That's a fair assessment, specifically regarding mobile phone manufacturing.

Lin Xiao's mobile phone industry is now global to some extent, and the technical support and preferential treatment he receives far exceed those of his domestic competitors who were developing mobile phones in the early days.

Because all parties worked together in unison, the progress was extremely rapid.

The actual prototype is already out.

Lin Xiao obtained the number 001 phone, a one-of-a-kind device.

It's really beautiful!
Its design, which should have appeared a few years later, truly crushed products of the same era.

The investment is worthwhile; the design, aesthetics, and screen make it the perfect weapon for turning around and reversing.

Meanwhile, domestic interest groups also began to exert their full efforts in a battle to restore Lin Xiao's reputation.

This is a very, very large interest group.

At this moment, the debate between the two sides was in full swing.

The great debate is in full swing.

A new round of factionalism has begun.

After Lin Xiao returned to China, Lian Zheng once again couldn't wait to take Lin Xiao to meet the top leader.

They had another in-depth conversation that lasted for more than two hours.

They talked in very, very deep terms, and also about very, very far-reaching topics.

In fact, when the leader's secretary spoke with Lin Xiao in private, he said bluntly, "They are extremely arrogant and fearless. If necessary, we can force them to leave the country!"

"We can even arrest a group of them if necessary."

This statement is actually quite chilling.

Such words are only spoken in extremely private relationships.

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Shu Wan has resigned completely. Before, she at least held a nominal position in the labor union, but now she has even resigned from that position.

The industrial park is now having a growing number of people, and the level of confidentiality is quite high, so a special medical team has been formed, and she is now in charge of leading the work of this medical team.

Before she knew it, she had joined in.

"Little Water Drop clearly studied economics for her master's degree, so why did she pursue a doctorate in law?" Shu Wan asked.

Lian Yi had already graduated with a master's degree. Just when everyone thought she would continue to pursue a doctorate at Berkeley and then work for a well-known international investment bank or become a university teacher, she unexpectedly switched to Yale to pursue a law degree.

But Lian Zheng was perfectly aware of his daughter's thoughts.

After graduating with a PhD from Yale Law School, one can join a top-tier legal team.

Judging from this trend, there will definitely be a protracted battle between quantum technology and Google's Android system in the future, and it is unknown how many international lawsuits will be fought.

Lian Yi's actions can be seen as taking precautions and entering the market ahead of time.

Shu Wan: "He has been silent for almost three years, so why has he suddenly become so popular again recently?"

This major debate once again dragged Lian Zheng, Lian Yi, and Xiao Momo into the fray.

Foreign capital and public intellectuals focused their attacks on two key points.

The first point is that Lin Xiao was two-timing, having an affair, and was morally corrupt.

Secondly, Lin Xiao has betrayed China and defected to Western capital.

This leads to the third point: whether in China or the United States, Lin Xiao uses the same tactics—brainwashing fans and acquiring them economically.

However, the first point no longer works.

Because it happened three years ago.

In fact, most people have already accepted this.

Because some highly damaging propaganda weapons can only be used once.

Moreover, many people believe that Lin Xiao has already taken responsibility for his actions of having two relationships at the same time.

Besides, both girls have already cleared his name, so his reputation is now fine.

He himself was frank and courageous, and once again stood up to admit this.

Moreover, he resigned from all positions at Lightning Group because of this and has disappeared for nearly three years.

What else do you want?

How many capitalists keep harems, and are involved in more than just having affairs?
And who has admitted it? And who has taken responsibility?

Isn't Er Gou's behavior responsible enough? Lian Zheng: "It's complicated. There are two powerful forces pulling him in different directions. One is domestic, and the other is foreign."

Shu Wan: "Force him?"

Lian Zheng: "It wasn't coercion, because both forces were loyal to him."

"He hopes to establish his business domestically and then gradually expand outwards."

"We hope that foreign forces, whether their own overseas affiliates or overseas allies, will focus their attention on the global market."

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The major debates and arguments within the country continue.

The deployment of quantum technology in mobile phones is accelerating.

Previously, Lin Xiao negotiated with many software and internet providers in China on his own, some smoothly and some very unsuccessfully.

However, recently, the authorities have taken direct action, summoning relevant companies for talks.

Of course, the attitude was rather tactful, which was to persuade them to adapt and develop the software.

Although the first generation of mobile phones has not yet been released, the provincial and municipal governments have already begun discussing setting up a production line in the quantum industrial park.

The first generation of quantum phones was manufactured by Foxconn and Inventec, and they are currently in Guangdong Province for further industrial upgrading, which can be considered a high-stakes gamble in some ways.

Hopefully, we can manufacture the key models of quantum phones ourselves, and locate the production line in Ningbo.

The investment in such a production line is truly astronomical.

Lian Zheng even discussed this matter with Lin Xiao, saying that official capital investment was acceptable, as was pure loans, with very lenient conditions.

“You have a strong and proud personality, so it’s not easy for the higher-ups to make demands on you right now.” Lian Zheng: “But they want to express some things through me in a roundabout way.”

Lin Xiao: "My private life?"

Lian Zheng: "I just want you to marry Xiao Momo, put an end to this relationship, and give everyone an explanation."

Lin Xiao: "I don't need to explain myself to them."

“Okay, okay, okay, I won’t say anything more.” Lian Zhengdao said, “From my principled standpoint, of course I hope you will establish yourself in China. But once you put your roots in China, it will inevitably be tied to your personal image, and you will inevitably use a certain amount of nationalist sentiment, which may cause some harm to your career overseas in the future.”

"And as your elder, I understand Wu Lingxi and Lucas's positions very well. You are more flexible and more adept at handling things outside."

"Moreover, you have more and more allies overseas, and in just a few years, your overseas market value has far exceeded your domestic market value."

"Fortunately, there will be a bellwether, which is the box office performance of 'Kung Fu Panda' in China."

"Everyone is watching this trend."

Lin Xiao's domestic interest groups are now waging a fierce propaganda war, and the landmark result is "Kung Fu Panda".

Therefore, the box office of this movie represents not only profits, but also the stance of a large number of people in China towards Lin Xiao.

If this movie receives a lukewarm reception in the country and suffers the same fate as Fallout 3, it will be a disaster.

That proves that Lin Xiao's honor and reputation have not made a strong comeback.

Even Lian Zheng would support Lin Xiao's globalization efforts, making overseas markets a focus for brand building.

Because overseas, the requirements for personal branding are simpler and more direct; as long as you are cool and awesome enough, that's enough.

People don't have such high expectations for your private life.

Look at Musk, he's had countless women and I heard he has nearly a hundred children, but the public doesn't seem to care at all.

Lian Zheng stared at Lin Xiao and sighed, "Nationalism is truly a double-edged sword."

That's fair. If you rely on its sharpness to be invincible, then you also have to bear the consequences.

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Lin Xiao attended another wedding.

Li Zhongtian, that country bumpkin, got married; his other half is none other than Ding Yuanzhi's senior sister.

When Lin Xiao saw Ding Yuanzhi again, he almost didn't recognize him.

She had grown her hair long and was no longer androgynous.

"Hey, hey, hey, how could you change yourself? It's not worth it for that mutt Li Zhongtian." Lin Xiao complained as soon as they met.

Ding Yuanzhi laughed and said, "Actually, when I had short hair before, I was androgynous and not my true self. I come from a single-parent family, and my father raised me as a boy since I was little. It just became a habit."

"This is the comfortable state I've gradually found."

Lin Xiao scoffed, "This is clearly the comfortable state that Li Tugou wants."

Ding Yuanzhi: "You people are just annoying, you're full of prejudice against us, as if having short hair and being androgynous means you must have a strong personality."

"I'm just a little dull and a bit slow, but that doesn't mean I have a strong personality."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao was speechless, but silently gave a thumbs up in his heart.

Isn't Ding Yuanzhi special?

As a woman, she graduated with a master's degree in computer science from Aurora University and is a genius game programmer.

Now, it has become the absolute backbone of the game of lightning.

That's often how the world works; people who are clearly special often don't think they're anything special.

mediocre idiots often think they are unique.

“You mutt, you’re not good enough for her,” Lin Xiao said to Li Zhongtian.

Li Zhongtian nodded vigorously.

“I often think so too, especially when she’s daydreaming or thinking. I find her so cute and sexy,” Li Zhongtian eagerly shared. “The key is that even though she seems a bit dazed, she’s also sensitive and perceptive.”

"She was so rough and slow to notice others, but she was very sensitive to me."

"Even if I have inexplicable emotional fluctuations, she can sense them and then comfort me in a very clumsy way."

"I even regret my relationship with Senior Sister Zhang Yin now, even though it helped me grow. But I was Yuan Zhi's first love, but she wasn't mine."

Li Zhongtian was really eager to share his happiness and his feelings with Lin Xiao.

Although it may sound strange, it's one man describing to another how wonderful and lovely his wife is.

The two of them got together in a daze, and got married in a daze.

“I didn’t actually propose, and she didn’t even have that clear idea, because I had failed in my proposal before. One day my parents came to visit me and had dinner with Yuanzhi.” Li Zhongtian continued to share: “Actually, my parents also had dinner with Senior Sister Zhang Yin.”

"In comparison, Senior Sister Zhang Yin was much better. She was very cheerful, enthusiastic, and considerate, showing concern for my well-being. On the contrary, Ding Yuanzhi was at a loss in front of my parents, looking both dazed and confused."

"But when my parents were urging me to get married, Senior Sister Zhang Yin used a very mature and skillful method to directly change the subject without embarrassing my parents. However, when my parents were just publicly urging me to get married, Senior Sister Yuan Zhi was stunned and became even more uneasy."

"I felt so embarrassed at the time, I wished the ground would crack open and I could disappear into it."

"The next morning, Senior Sister Yuanzhi's eyes were red and she hadn't slept all night. The first thing she said when she saw me was, 'Why don't we get married?'"

"Then, we got engaged, and then we got married."

Li Zhongtian stared at Lin Xiao and said, "I know that our love is different from yours."

"Whether it's you and Teacher Xiao, or you and Lian Yi, you are naturally drawn to each other."

"We don't have that kind of charisma, we can't achieve such a strong mutual attraction from the start, we can't create a resonance like Mars colliding with Earth."

"However, the world in our hearts is relatively small. Once we've made room for each other, it's hard to make room for anyone else. So we become each other's one and only, and we are very happy in this way."

Lin Xiao smiled gently.

That's well said.

"Congratulations, brother, you've really found your happiness." Lin Xiao stepped forward and gently embraced Li Zhongtian.

Li Zhongtian: "Thank you for guiding me, for giving me confidence, and for preventing me from searching for love in the dust."

Next, the two talked about the current situation.

Li Zhongtian suddenly said, "Although I belong to the domestic interests of the Lightning Group, and although I will definitely work hard for the Lightning Group in China for the rest of my life, from the perspective of brothers and friends, I support you to focus on the outside world. That way it will be purer and less tiring."

I want to see you relax a bit.

Next, Li Zhongtian and Ding Yuanzhi had a very simple and unpretentious wedding.

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Wu Lingxi's initiative is truly off the charts.

She secretly flew to China to meet Xia Xi and asked her a few questions directly.

"Since he has already faded from the public eye in China, why not just retire completely? There is plenty of room for him to make a difference in the vast world outside."

"Why don't those bigwigs abroad attack his private life or accuse him of betraying his country?"

"Do you want to see him continue to live his life, being interrogated and used as a pretext?"

"Does success not matter where it is? Does it have to be in the country?"

"Can you guarantee that he won't make the same mistake again? And that he won't be criticized by countless people again?"

"He's a genius, shouldn't he be more relaxed?"

"Back then, he refused to bow his head or admit his mistakes, which is why he resigned from all his positions and disappeared from everyone's sight."

"Now it's like he needs to atone for his sins to countless people? On what grounds?"

Xia Xi did not speak.

Wu Lingxi: "Therefore, I suggest that the quantum phone be released overseas first, not only in terms of the order of release, but also because the focus of our business should remain the same."

"Americans admire heroes the most, especially those who overthrow the old order."

“And he fits this description perfectly, and with Texas Instruments and Sony Group backing him, CBS is fully capable of success.”

"If you want what's best for him and want him to have some peace of mind, then don't try so hard to pull him back to the domestic environment."

"The key is his future lifestyle, which means he is more suited to living abroad."

"I've gotten used to his arrogant and flamboyant demeanor, but I can't stand seeing him bow his head."

Xia Xi: "What? Now you're the one who cares about him the most?"

Wu Lingxi: "Because this is also my ideal. I know there are constraints everywhere, but the fewer constraints, the better."

Xia Xi stared at Wu Lingxi; she had actually been prepared for this day for a long time.

Now, the Lightning Group in China really needs Lin Xiao to set an example again, so that he can lead the entire Lightning Group to new heights.

Even though Lightning Group is already quite successful, the next strategic upgrade in mobile internet is particularly crucial. With Lin Xiao as their leader, the entire upgrade and transformation will be much smoother and more efficient.

But she also felt that Wu Lingxi was right.

If Lin Xiao were to take up the mantle again, he would face immense moral pressure.

Perhaps Lin Xiao would feel much more relaxed outside.

Time heals all wounds, though there is no progress bar.

However, Shu Wan is already leading the medical team at Quantum Technology, and Xiao Wanli has taken charge of the Bubble Charity Foundation.

Little Water Drop, on the other hand, has also been planning ahead and is going to Yale Law School.

When the time is right and the mood is right, everything will fall into place naturally, without even needing to do anything deliberately.

The greatest strength lies in not being willing to lose something.

If Lin Xiao were to raise his flag again, it would once again put him in the spotlight.

Xia Xi: "You're a traitor. I knew you would turn on your own sister one day when I brought you in."

"Get out!" Wu Lingxi said, "You just arrived early, that doesn't prove anything."

Next, Wu Lingxi went to persuade Li Shuang.

As it turned out, Li Shuang and she were on the same page.

Deep down, she hoped that Lin Xiao would stay away from the storm and live a comfortable and happy life.

Next, she went to see Lucas.

Lucas said slowly, "I am not only his subordinate, but also his brother-in-law, and family."

“I will obey his will unconditionally, but I support you from the bottom of my heart.”

“I even think that truly going global would be very beneficial to his position in China.”

"He doesn't need to shoulder the banner of nationalism again."

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He persuaded all the lords of the entire Lightning Group from beginning to end.

Even Mr. Wang from Jiayuan.com and Su Tao were no exception.

Wang Xing certainly hoped that Lin Xiao could once again take up the mantle and help the domestic Lightning Group take off again, leaving other groups far behind.

But as a family member, Su Tao was also determined to make sure Lin Xiao lived a comfortable and happy life.

Then, Wu Lingxi, dressed in a sexy red dress, came to Lin Xiao.

Moreover, she once again wore bright red lipstick.

Her looks are almost off the charts.

"Xia Xi, Gao Changhe, Li Shuang, Lucas, Wang Xing, Su Tao, and everyone else agree that you are leading the Lightning Group to go global."

"Xiao Momo is also willing to bring her child to the United States."

"Everyone agrees that the focus of quantum phones should be on overseas markets, because those markets are more mature."

"And I also have a prototype, which surpasses Apple in both screen and phone design."

"So it was meant to succeed, and you didn't need to get involved in the domestic storm."

Lin Xiao stared at Wu Lingxi in astonishment.

Are you that awesome?

Without my consent, they lobbied the other factions of the Lightning Group to change our original strategic direction.
Wu Lingxi continued to stare at Lin Xiao and slowly said, "Are you about to get angry? Are you about to lose your temper?"

"Okay, it's alright, just get angry."

"I love you!"

"Now you can curse me!"

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Note: I'm much earlier today! My great benefactors, the double monthly pass period is almost over, please grant me one! I beg you all!
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