Since we are both reborn, of course I would choose the rich woman!

Chapter 343 Lü Yao: I can give you a choice (6k views, please subscribe)

Because Lü Yao had already made ample preparations before the Geek Phone launch event, the marketing efforts after the event were carried out entirely according to the established plan.

Geek Phone's marketing has achieved good results.

The popularity of overly geeky phones on the internet has completely overshadowed the recently released Apple iPhone.

As Geek Phones began shipping, numerous unboxing and review videos appeared online. Some tech bloggers with large followings even created videos about Geek Phones. It's no wonder, given the immense popularity of Geek Phones.

Many posts, Weibo posts, and videos about geeky phones published by ordinary netizens often achieve remarkable results.

Beyond the usual unboxing videos from ordinary netizens, tech bloggers have also started testing the phones from various angles, scrutinizing aspects such as design, craftsmanship, performance, camera capabilities, and gaming performance. These bloggers, who have already snapped up and received the tech-savvy phones, are giving them a thorough evaluation.

After finishing his work each day, Lü Yao would keep an eye on the developments in online public opinion. Now, some relatively fair digital bloggers online have given positive reviews of the geek phone that Lü Yao collaborated on with Xiaomi Group.

For example, the "sharp-tongued reviews" that are currently popular on the internet, which are labeled as fair and truthful.

"It has to be said that the phone manufactured by Mr. Lü of Guangan Games in cooperation with Xiaomi Group is indeed very powerful in terms of performance. The aggressive CPU tuning has almost pushed the chip's performance to its limit. And thanks to its unconventional size and weight, the Geek phone also performs quite well in terms of battery life."

"Even the overheating problem that Xiaomi phones have always been criticized for is somewhat alleviated in this phone. We even completely disassembled the Geek phone and found that the materials used in the Geek phone are simply amazing."

In fact, the Geek Phone doesn't have any cutting-edge technology. It simply uses a larger size to fit a specially designed heat dissipation module inside the phone, and the larger battery also increases battery life.

The principle is that simple.

Therefore, although the components of a disassembled geek phone are highly integrated, the overall aesthetic still presents a kind of violent aesthetic of powerful bricks flying everywhere.

The reviewer concluded, "During our teardown of the tech-savvy phone, we seemed to perceive a completely new solution for future mobile phones in terms of performance, power consumption, and heat dissipation. Increasing the size of the phone to cope with the ever-increasing power consumption of the chips is indeed a viable approach."

"Furthermore, we also discovered that although the Geek Phone is very small, it weighs as much as 240 grams. If a phone case and tempered glass screen protector are added, the overall weight of the phone can even reach more than 260 grams, which is more than half a pound."

However, in actual use, we did not feel uncomfortable; on the contrary, we found it quite handy.

When the video of the "Poisonous Tongue Review" reached this point, the host of this episode even picked up the recently released iPhone 7. When he compared the iPhone 7 with the Geek 1, the iPhone 7, which many people thought was pretty good, suddenly lost its appeal.

I even noticed a faint plastic smell coming from the iPhone 7.

The host of the scathing review said on camera, "When I placed the two phones side by side for a 360-degree display, I believe that the fans and netizens watching the video should have their own opinions on these two phones by now."

"So, please leave your thoughts in the comments section."

Unsurprisingly, this latest video from the "Poison Tongue Review" has once again sparked heated discussions online. This self-media company has always been quite strong in its perception and control of traffic, and with its objective and neutral stance, each video can generate a lot of buzz.

This latest wave of discussion has even surpassed the popularity of all of Poison Tongue Review's videos over the past three months, including the first two videos related to the iPhone 7.

In the comments section of the scathing review, users who like and dislike geeky phones are arguing fiercely:
"Geek phones do have really good performance; I trust the critical reviews."

"When you put the two phones side by side, the difference in quality is immediately obvious. I didn't realize it before, but now it looks like a domestic brand phone to me."

"Unlike the rounded corners of Apple phones, the larger square frame design has a more sophisticated feel."

"As expected of President Lü! Her aesthetic sense is truly top-notch!"

The comments, especially regarding Lü Yao's aesthetic sense, resonated strongly online: "Indeed, you can doubt Lü Yao's character... no, you don't need to doubt Lü Yao's character, he's definitely trash, but you don't need to doubt Lü Yao's aesthetic sense!"

"None of the girls around Lu Ze are of low quality!!"

Speaking of this, netizens gritted their teeth in hatred: "That traitor Lü truly deserves to die!"

Then other netizens who saw this comment also joined in the sarcastic discussion, saying, "Lu the scoundrel really deserves to die!"

The comments section of the scathing review section took a strange turn, with Apple fans and non-Apple/Mi fans arguing in the comments, while Donkey fans vehemently denounced Lu Weibing, saying, "Lu Weibing deserves to die."

Those netizens who praised Apple as an equal while belittling other phones were equally unwilling to back down:

"Forget it, Apple continues to use the rounded edge design not only because it is more stylish, but also because it is more rounded, more comfortable to hold, and more technologically advanced."

"Guess why Geek Phone doesn't have rounded edges? Is it because they don't want to? Of course, it's because they can't."

"What kind of terrible design is this? It's so sharp it cuts your hands!"

"And those three out-of-place, exaggerated camera lenses on the back of the phone, they look like aliens."

Similar arguments not only appeared in the comment section of Poison Tongue Reviews, but also in the comments sections of videos or articles by other digital product review bloggers online. These arguments all came out as if they were spoken by a robot.

Does Apple engage in marketing or use paid online trolls?
Lu Yao dared not say, after all, there are already a lot of Apple fans who speak out on their own initiative. As for whether Apple distributors in China have manipulated things behind the scenes, Lu Yao couldn't say.

However, judging from the current online discussions, it seems that Apple's sales in China are in a hurry.

What others do is none of Lü Yao's business.

Anyway, he has been pushing the plan forward at his own pace.

On the last day of the signing event, a wealthy-looking young lady appeared and answered the online questions about "million-dollar orders." This beautiful and wealthy young lady then gained a lot of fans at Lu Yao's signing event.

Her personal account gained over 300,000 followers in a single day. She's beautiful and rich... These two inherently viral qualities combined in one woman, along with Lü Yao's popularity, made her an instant sensation.

The key is that when people go to this rich and beautiful woman's personal homepage, they find that she is very unique and kind-hearted, so her number of followers is soaring.

of course.

Some people suspect that this is an artist newly signed by Lü Yao from an MCN company, and that this persona is being used to promote the actor.

But by this point, such speculation is no longer important.

The most important thing about the internet is never the truth, but the novelty. Everyone seems to be a zombie infected by the internet virus, only interested in fresh "minds", and everything else can take a backseat.

The person pushed to the forefront was naturally the "shield" that Tong Fuli put forward. Although the way it was handled was conventional, Tong Fuli had already shown Lü Yao that she was not brainless.

Since she was only in her early twenties, Lü Yao didn't make excessive demands.

By the time the signing ceremony ended, the newly launched Geek Phone had already garnered over a million orders across the entire internet.

Lu Yao originally planned to achieve his goal within a year, but he accomplished it in just eight days. In just eight days, Geek Phone, which Lu Yao and Xiaomi Group jointly invested in, recouped more than 8 billion yuan.

Such a rapid increase in orders brought Lei a great smile to his face.

After returning to work on increasing production capacity, General Manager Lei called overnight, hoping that Lü Yao could transfer some of the marketing work to him.

He desperately wanted to leverage the popularity of geek phones to elevate Xiaomi's brand image.

That night, Lei called Lü Yao with great excitement and said, "Mr. Lü, I've been deeply impressed since I saw your hidden marketing tactics. I plan to showcase our mobile phone factory's production line to the public and promote geek phones by demonstrating our technological capabilities in a comprehensive way."

"At the same time, it can also enhance the brand image of Xiaomi phones."

This is a clever concept substitution technique. Geek phones are so awesome, using these awesome technologies. At the same time, the core components of other Xiaomi series phones will also use similar production lines, only with some differences in configuration and design, to adapt to the choices of different users.

This will subtly enhance the brand image of Xiaomi Group.

This strategy is guaranteed to succeed.

Because Geek Phone has already established a "high-end" brand image online, as long as it continues to deepen and solidify this image, it can firmly maintain its position as a high-end domestic brand.

With this brand identity established, it will be easier to expand into other consumer electronics products in the future.

It's no wonder that Lei Jun is a natural marketing genius. Just by looking at his own future moves once, he can come up with other moves on his own. And Lei Jun's approachable and amiable image is perfectly suited to appear in a place like a factory.

This is the added benefit that image and temperament bring to different fields.

Lu Yao's handsome and calm demeanor, coupled with his sophisticated and intellectual air, made him seem fake in a factory setting. No matter how professionally he presented himself, it would still give the impression of a show.

But when someone like Lei Jun, with his STEM background, appears in a factory, he only comes across as reliable.

of course.

This reliable foundation is built on solid knowledge and understanding of the product.

Lu Yao couldn't help but think of the news he had seen when he was studying abroad. The seemingly "impressive" introduction that Lei Jun gave when he led netizens to visit Xiaomi's car factory was actually just the standard that everyone in the industry used.

However, after Lei Jun's introduction, these universal standards give people a feeling of being impressed but not fully understood.

Surprisingly, the same rhetoric sounded different on different people. Later, when the man in the red shirt visited the car factory he had invested in, hoping to boost brand awareness, the car company executive stumbled during his presentation. Ultimately, the reason is that while marketing is marketing, the decisive difference between corporate executives lies in whether they truly care about their customers.

Lü Yao was completely at ease handing over the remaining marketing work to General Manager Lei; the results might even be better than if Lü Yao had done it himself, especially since General Manager Lei's marketing strategy started with the construction of the new production line...

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The explosive popularity of the Geek Phone online made Lü Yao and Lei Jun very happy, and the valuations of Xiaomi, Guang'an and Geek Phone began to rise wildly in the investment circle.

Currently, Xiaomi Group, Guang'an Online Games, and Geek Phone are all unlisted companies. However, unlisted companies with potential are the most sought-after high-quality assets by investors, as the returns from investing in such assets before and after listing are completely different.

So after the geek phone became a hit, investors from all walks of life rushed in with their money.

They all hope to bet on another promising stock.

The commotion on Lu Yao and Lei's side was making their business partners grit their teeth in frustration. Besides their annoyance, they would often stomp their feet in silent resentment: "One Lei! The other Lu! How can they be so good at creating drama?!"

The mobile phone industry already has enough of a troublesome CEO like Lei Jun, who's known for his outrageous antics. Now, Lei Jun, who's not even from the mobile phone industry, has crossed over and is making everyone furious! This is outrageous!
People in the mobile phone industry can't sleep.

Even executives in the gaming industry can't sleep.

What did Lü Yao originally do? He started out working with QQ game apps, then became a staff member, and later made his fortune through internet software. Who would have thought he'd end up in the gaming industry?

You're saying that everyone in the gaming industry was comfortably making money, and then you suddenly barge in, talking about improving game quality, improving the game ecosystem, and even trying to elevate the player experience.

Are you kidding me?
it's good now.

This guy Lu Zei went straight into making phones, and from now on, all the phones will come pre-installed with games from their Guang'an series. Not only that, MiTalk and Douyin are also pre-installed! What are we going to do about this?
The key issue is that these apps are like an addiction; once you start using them, you can't stop.

The powerful alliance between Lü Yao and Lei Jun has caused half of the entire internet company circle to fall silent and break down.

But Lü Yao didn't have time to focus on these people. The original meaning of starting a business is to "outdo everyone else in the same industry." It would be best if they could survive, but if they couldn't, they could only blame themselves for not being competitive enough.

Besides, the geek phone jointly produced by Lü Yao and Xiaomi is positioned differently from the market positioning of most domestic mobile phones. Even Huawei hasn't shifted to the high-end market yet.

The day after the signing ceremony, after finishing his business, Lü Yao went to the private club where he had arranged to meet Tong Fuli.

Upon arriving at the private club, the bartender greeted him with a smile, "Mr. Lü, you've arrived. You have a guest who has been waiting for you all day."

Lü Yao smiled: "Is that so?"

Upon entering the private room, Lü Yao saw Tong Fuli, who had been waiting for him for a very long time.

As soon as he entered, Lü Yao smiled and said, "I heard from the bartender that you've been waiting for me here for a long time. I'm so sorry, it was my oversight. I forgot to tell you the specific time last time."

When Tong Fuli saw Lü Yao enter, she immediately stood up and said, "You're too kind. I believed you would come, so the waiting process was not boring at all."

Lu Yao was secretly pleased.

This Tong Fuli is quite something. At such a young age, she is so insightful. Even after waiting all day, she remained calm and composed, without saying that it was her duty to wait or that waiting a little longer was no big deal. Instead, she came up with a confident tone and said that Lü Yao would definitely come.

The phrase "keeping one's promises" depends on its usage, but no one dislikes being praised for keeping their promises.

So Lü Yao smiled and went to the guest sofa in the private room. He sat down and asked Tong Fuli to sit down as well. Then Lü Yao asked, "Would you like something to drink? We have some good whiskey here, although I personally don't like it. I prefer to mix it with Sprite."

Tong Fuli smiled and said, "I'll go along with whatever the host says."

So Lü Yao called in the bartender and ordered a whiskey, along with some snacks and cigarettes.

Once everything was served and the bartender left, only Lü Yao and Tong Fuli remained in the quiet space.

Lu Yao lit a cigarette, took a puff, and said, "Ms. Tong, you should know that cooperation cannot be achieved with just words. Although you have offered very generous terms, it seems that you have nothing to offer that can sway us at the moment."

Tong Fuli's somewhat square face remained calm and resolute: "I know, so I was prepared a long time ago."

As she spoke, Tong Fuli stood up and placed one hand on the strap of her sundress... It looked like she was about to pull the strap off her shoulder.

Lu Yao immediately stopped him, saying, "No."

He chuckled, somewhat speechlessly, "You're being way too decisive."

Tong Fuli said calmly with a straight face, "I understand the principle of 'you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub.' I don't really have anything to offer right now, but I can express my sincerity through my actions. I know that for you, Mr. Lü, my looks are definitely not good enough, but as I said, this is just a gesture of sincerity."

Lü Yao gritted his teeth inwardly.

This woman is truly ruthless; not only are her methods ruthless, but she's also incredibly ruthless towards herself.

Seeing how ruthless this woman was, Lü Yao felt much more at ease. So he took the opportunity to make a request: "Actually, the basic conditions for us to reach a cooperation agreement are very simple. You don't have to force yourself to do things against your will."

Lü Yao smiled and said, "I can give you a choice."

Tong Fuli frowned, puzzled: "Choice? What choice?"

Lu Yao smiled and asked, "If I may ask, Miss Tong, do you have a boyfriend?"

Tong Fuli paused for a moment, bit her lip, and said, "Not yet, no. I'm under very strict control."

This water industry heiress is still young, and relationships are always a hurdle that young people need to overcome, especially for a girl like her who has never even had a boyfriend. Being touched on her painful past and hearing about the "despicable" decision she made after a day of hesitation and torment finally shattered the "strong and cold image" she had carefully cultivated.

Lu Yao didn't continue speaking, but looked at the cold and strong woman in front of him with gentle eyes.

For some reason, under Lü Yao's gaze, Tong Fuli felt increasingly aggrieved and distressed.

It felt like there was a big rock stuck in my throat.

Gradually.

Tears welled up in Tong Fuli's eyes.

But she stubbornly refused to show any weakness. Instead, she fiercely wiped away her tears and said vehemently, "I know I can't date like a normal girl... Actually, it's not that I can't, but then I'd have too many things to worry about and care about. I'm not convinced! Why should I give up what's mine to those who come later!"

"I am the legitimate heir born from my parents' legal marriage. Do those people even deserve to covet my family's property?"

"I'll not let them have their way! I'll fight for them!"

Lu Yao stared at Tong Fuli with gentle eyes. In fact, Lu Yao had seen too many dramas like this, where wealthy families fought for inheritance, let alone a company valued at 5000 billion.

Even in families with assets of millions or even just a few hundred thousand, disputes over inheritance are a constant occurrence.

From disputes over houses to battles over shares, and even the fate of the nation, such dramas are all too common in human history. Last year, Lü Yao personally witnessed and participated in the inheritance battle of Silla's top chaebol family.

So no matter how wronged Tong Fuli felt, Lü Yao remained unmoved.

But his expression and his psychology can be managed separately.

So Lu Yao said in an exceptionally gentle tone, "So, you plan to use your marriage as a bargaining chip, handing it over to someone who can help you take back everything that belongs to you, right?"

Tong Fuli stared at Lü Yao with red eyes: "Yes."

Lu Yao laughed and said, "Don't look at me like that. I'm definitely not the person you should choose. I'm afraid of marriage, and you're not my type."

Tong Fuli: "..."

Actually, if it really is Lü Yao, it's not impossible. From her father, she had long seen through the essence of marriage. Love and affection are nothing but temporary hormones, while interests are permanent.

But if given a choice, who wouldn't want a handsome man as their confidant, working closely with them?

So when Lü Yao said that so bluntly, Tong Fuli was somewhat disappointed.

After all, she was originally prepared to go all out...

Lu Yao continued, "There are still some outstanding young people around us. You can get to know them more if you have the chance. I don't like to force people unless necessary, so if you can find a good match in our circle, then we can cooperate."

Tong Fuli was a little confused: "Huh? I have to choose for myself?"

Lu Yao chuckled at the slightly bewildered Tong Fuli: "What else? It's a new era; arranged marriages aren't common anymore. Besides—"

"We're not even familiar with each other."

(End of this chapter)