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

Chapter 349 Good News and Storm (6K Subscription Requested)

That's how it was settled between Tong Fuli and Zhou Xiangyang.

Zhou Xiangyang's family is already actively preparing for his wedding.

Among the generally satisfactory collaborations, the only one who was not entirely satisfied was Zhou Xiangyang's brother.

Zhou Xiangyang's relationship with his brother is not as good as that with Zhu Junyan's brother. Although Zhu Junyan's brother, Zhu Junju, seems cold, he cares about Zhu Junyan quite a bit. If Zhu Junyan can have a good career, Zhu Junju would be happy to see it.

The reason Zhu Junyan was unwilling to associate with his brother was not because Zhu Junju treated him badly, but because Zhu Junju was too outstanding, the epitome of "someone else's child," and being around someone so outstanding makes one feel inferior.

Zhu Junyan is like that, which is why he doesn't play with his brother.

But Zhou Xiangyang's family was different. His older brother, Zhou Xiangguang, really saw Zhou Xiangyang as a potential competitor, fearing that Zhou Xiangyang would take away his family property in the future. So, even before Zhou Xiangyang was old enough to understand, Zhou Xiangguang began to distance himself from him.

After becoming an adult, Zhou Xiangyang hardly ever got along well with his brother.

This sudden marriage between Zhou Xiangyang and the daughter of Lebao Water Industry put immense pressure on Zhou Xiangyang's brother, Zhou Xiangguang, who naturally became even less willing to talk to Zhou Xiangyang under such pressure.

However, Zhou Xiangyang was also surrounded by Zhu Junyan and other second sons and illegitimate sons of Shangnan who had already achieved a certain level of success. Not to mention that these second sons and illegitimate sons had the support of Lü Yao and Rong Nianqing. So even though Zhou Xiangyang's brother was very unhappy, there was nothing he could do.

After finishing with Zhou Xiangyang and Tong Fuli's matters, Lü Yao continued to devote himself to his daily work.

Thanks to Lü Yao's marketing campaign, and after a period of consolidation during the National Day holiday, Geek Phone's sales surged dramatically. In less than half a month, sales of Geek Phone had already exceeded two million units. Based on Xiaomi Group's current production capacity, customers who order phones later will have to wait at least several weeks to receive their devices.

This is even with Lei Jun actively expanding production capacity.

As the sales of the Geek Phone improved, online discussions about it increased, with everyone from initial reviewers to ordinary users sharing their opinions.

Thanks to system optimizations and dedicated tuning for the Guang'an series of games, the Geek Phone offers a very smooth user experience when using TikTok and playing Guang'an series games.

Lü Yao also added a powerful ad-filtering function to the phone. Even at the end of 2016, major internet software companies were adding more and more ads to their software, and one of the reasons many users chose Apple was—

Apple products offer a relatively clean user experience.

Android phones, due to their operating system, are causing various software to increasingly consume excessive amounts of performance and screen space. Although Meizu, Vivo, OPPO, and Xiaomi have all begun to respond to the advertising issues.

But their response was not radical enough.

Lü Yao took measures directly targeting certain psoriasis-related advertisements.

Therefore, the user experience of the Geek Phone is not only smooth, but also remarkably clean.

As more and more details about the Geek Phone are uncovered, people online and in real life are increasingly fond of this new phone.

So much so that the initial misdirection caused by tech bloggers who were previously controlled by Apple's Chinese carriers was completely reversed by word of mouth from netizens.

"Geek phones do have a certain gap compared to iPhones, so I suggest everyone buy iPhones. If you've already bought one, you should cancel your order as soon as possible so I can get my Geek phone sooner. [crying][crying]"

"Damn it, next time put the emphasis on the beginning, or I'll stab you already!"

"Give our friendly troops a proper burial!"

Some users who have already received their phones are happily showing them off online: "I don't understand what everyone was hesitating about at the beginning. Although Geek Phone is a new brand, and that Lu Yao is making phones for the first time, Xiaomi is not making phones for the first time."

"This isn't Xiaomi's first time starting a business."

"Guys, I have to say, it's really good!"

Besides ordinary netizens and wealthy individuals showing off, game bloggers who make a living from the internet have also ordered the geek phone.

For gaming bloggers, although the Geek Phone is expensive, it is still a productivity tool. In particular, the official account of Guang'an Games even released an announcement that they have developed a "broadcaster assistant" that is more compatible with Geek Phones for several major live streaming websites in China.

In 2016, the development of live streaming software in China was still quite complex. Although live streaming had become a very prosperous and widespread field, the software and hardware available for live streaming were not keeping pace with the booming industry.

As a result, the "setting up of live streaming rooms" in the live streaming industry has developed into an entire industry chain.

When Lü Yao was studying abroad, he played cards with a female live streamer. The live streamer had spent more than 10,000 yuan to build her own live streaming room, but the equipment she had put together for that amount of money shocked Lü Yao.

The configuration was so low that even a heartless person like Lü Yao felt it was utterly unethical...

It can only be said that businessmen in the digital industry are all utterly inhumane.

Therefore, the live streaming assistant developed by Guang'an in collaboration with the Geek Mobile Software Development Project Department has solved a lot of pain points for game bloggers.

This small gesture further boosted sales of Geek Phones.

Are there any negative voices? Of course there are, but with the reputation of geek phones gradually turning around, the more negative voices there are, the more comparisons will be made, which will actually increase the popularity of geek phones.

However, Lü Yao is still waiting, waiting for a negative event that is enough to ignite public opinion.

Ideally, it should be an event of a magnitude that Lü Yao has witnessed in the future, one that Black Millet cannot handle in an emergency.

However, Lu Yao waited until mid-October, but still didn't see a marketing event of this magnitude.

This left Lü Yao somewhat frustrated.

really.

Almost no mobile phone manufacturers who have started businesses and survived to this day in the high-tech world of mobile phones are particularly foolish. The mobile phone industry is very different from the automotive industry, which has been making easy money for decades. No wonder Lei Jun, who is studying abroad, is able to dominate this industry.

As autumn deepens, following his initial success in the mobile phone industry, Lü Yao has also reported good news from other industries he invested in.

First is Huanxie Technology, which was invested in by Lü Yao. After Lü Yao pointed out the direction, Wang Yushu began to focus on quadruped and portable drones, while also delving into camera and camera algorithm.

The camera algorithm of the geek phone incorporates patents from MagicTech Technology.

Some time after the release of the Geek Phone, the quadruped robot of Huanxie Technology, empowered by the Luoma Lake AI Center, has achieved a qualitative leap.

With the help of algorithms and the electronic control system developed by Huanxie Technology, the quadrupedal intelligent robot dog developed by Huanxie Technology can now perform relatively complex tasks with a level of agility far exceeding that of robots from other research institutes.

At the same time, this quadruped robot dog can recognize a wide variety of objects and make relatively reasonable responses based on the initial output instructions.

In other words.

This quadruped robot dog is already capable of meeting certain combat requirements.

Yes.

Lu Yao initially designed the quadruped robot dog as a military product. Military products often have high requirements, such as safety, reliability, long battery life, easy maintenance, and convenient operation.

These characteristics are also what the civilian market demands. If the robot dog developed by Huanxie Technology can meet the requirements of the military market to a certain extent, then even if the development level is not yet that high, it can still be deployed to the civilian market.

Thanks to the advancements in AI algorithms at Luoma Lake, Huanxie Technology's drone development has also made significant progress.

In the second half of 2016, the boycott of South Korean goods due to international disputes created demand in the domestic technology product market.

Therefore, Lü Yao planned to take advantage of this trend and help Huanxie Technology launch a product before the end of the year. However, this time Lü Yao did not plan to personally take the lead. He planned to push Wang Yushu to the forefront while he himself would create momentum behind the scenes.

He wants to build Wang Yushu's Huanxie Technology into a high-tech company comparable to DJI in China, and at the same time, rely on China's industrial Cthulhu capabilities to gradually elevate Huanxie Technology into the military product market.

and so.

Lu Yao greatly liked and strongly supported the modular design of drones that Wang Yushu developed.

The cost of the drone itself is not high, and its technological content and precision are generally average. Often, the modular camera mounted on it is more expensive than the drone itself.

However, the modular camera system that Wang Yushu developed before was very good. When necessary, the camera module can be disassembled, replaced with a relatively inexpensive camera, and then some other things can be attached. Combined with algorithm control, it would be much more powerful.

There was a lot of good news coming from Huanxie Technology, but compared to the news that Lü Yao received next, the technological breakthroughs from Huanxie Technology were quite ordinary.

because--

We received news from Microlight International that they have successfully overcome the 14nm chip manufacturing process, and after a period of adjustment, they will be able to complete the mass production of 14nm-level chips.

The impact of this news was so explosive, like a depth charge. When it reached Lü Yao through extremely secretive channels and word-to-word transmission, Lü Yao was so shocked by the news that he couldn't recover for a long time.

If Lü Yao remembers correctly, most domestic chip manufacturers currently have technology concentrated at the 40 or 32nm level, and can only produce chips for some relatively low-end products.

Even for companies like Guoxin Group, the chips they currently mass-produce are mainly at the 32nm level; 28nm is still in the research and development stage and cannot be mass-produced. However, after Dr. Liang Bosong joined Weiguang International, he helped Weiguang International upgrade its chip manufacturing process from 45nm to 14nm in just over ten months…

There are four ranges in between: 40, 32, 28, and 16!

If the outside world found out, they'd probably be scared out of their wits!
Even with his experience studying abroad, Lü Yao was still shocked and his scalp tingled when he heard the news.

It's 2016 now!

The 14nm process technology only began to become widespread last year, and the next generation of 7nm chips will not be available until 2019, three or four years later, with TSMC being the first to achieve a breakthrough.

During this period, all leading consumer electronics products used 14nm-level chips.

In other words, Dr. Liang Bosong, through his own efforts, single-handedly elevated Weiguang International, a previously unknown small factory in China, to a level that was beyond his reach.

Because of Moore's Law, chip performance often doubles every two or three years while the price halves. So, from a time perspective, it doesn't seem like a big deal that we were a little more than a year behind the world's top chip manufacturers in developing 14nm chips.

However, precisely because of the rapid changes in the technology industry, let alone mastering the 14nm chip manufacturing process three years in advance, even mastering the process a year or even half a year in advance would have a completely different significance.

After Dr. Liang Bosong mastered the mass production process of 14nm chips, the remaining issues were simply how to expand production capacity and how to quickly generate profits.

If it had been a year later...

No.

Even if it were only six months later, Lü Yao wouldn't worry about such a problem.

But now, Dr. Liang Bosong has made such a bombshell announcement at the end of 2016.

This was a pleasant surprise for Lü Yao, but more of a shock.

How will he get through the next year? How much pressure will he have to withstand? The pressure from the outside world may already be too much for Lü Yao to bear; this wave of pressure can only be borne by their group together.

Upon seeing the news, Lü Yao was briefly shocked before he slumped into his chair and began rubbing his temples hard.

His carefree days had barely begun when his nerves, which had just relaxed, were taut again.

After composing himself, Lü Yao took out his phone and said in their small group chat, "Let's meet and talk."

This small group consists of only three people, including Lü Yao: Rong Nianqing and Jian Xiaojie.

After receiving this message, Jian Xiaojie and Rong Nianqing, as those who were deeply involved in that incident, must have known about it immediately. So when Lü Yao sent the message, Jian Xiaojie replied almost instantly: "Wait for me a moment, I'll be downstairs at your company soon."

Lü Yao: "Okay."

After replying to Jian Xiaojie's message, Lü Yao quickly arranged his work and went to the underground parking lot to wait for Jian Xiaojie to arrive.

Today, Jian Xiaojie didn't drive her usual car. Instead, she drove a Crown car that Lü Yao had never seen before. As soon as Jian Xiaojie arrived, Lü Yao got in the car, and Jian Xiaojie's car started moving again almost without stopping.

After picking up Rong Nianqing, Jian Xiaojie drove directly to a relatively secluded viewing platform at the foot of Zhongshan Mountain, where they chatted.

After the car came to a stop, Jian Xiaojie said, "This car has been specially modified, so you can rest assured."

Rong Nianqing rubbed her forehead and sighed, "To be honest, I was a little stunned after receiving the news from Mr. Liang Bosong. Wasn't Mr. Liang Bosong acting a little too quickly?"

Lu Yao smiled wryly and said, "I originally thought it would take Dr. Liang Bosong at least a year to achieve what he has today."

In my memory of studying abroad, Dr. Liang Bosong joined Guoxin Group after leaving Samsung. It took him fourteen months to upgrade Guoxin Group from 28nm to 14nm, a technological leap spanning three generations, which made Guoxin Group almost a hero during that period.

It took fourteen months to go from 28nm to 14nm. So why did Dr. Liang Bosong, after joining Micro-Light International, directly upgrade Micro-Light International's technology from 45nm to 14nm?
And it only took a maximum of twelve months from start to finish!
They actually got it done in just one year?

Is this scientific?

Is this reasonable?

Lu Yao was so worried that his head was about to explode.

Jian Xiaojie and Rong Nianqing didn't have a future-oriented perspective, so from the beginning, they were prepared to deal with this crisis. Jian Xiaojie said, "Although it came a little earlier than expected, it's a good thing."

"We'll have to face it sooner or later anyway."

Rong Nianqing also said in a relaxed manner, "Yes, in the future our own products can also use more advanced chips, and the AI ​​data center that you have been promoting can also develop more rapidly."

Although CPUs and GPUs are different, their core is the same chip; they just have different development directions and focuses on different information processing.

With more advanced chips, they can invest in domestic GPU design to create GPUs that are more suitable for them, and then use these to design AI that is more suitable for Chinese people.

All their high-end projects can achieve faster and greater breakthroughs thanks to the technological breakthroughs brought by Dr. Liang Bosong.

Listening to what the two people in the car were saying, Lü Yao felt a bitter taste in his mouth.

It is now the end of 2016. Although the power struggle across the ocean has come to an end, the world still lacks awareness of how outrageous that blond-haired leader is. This blond-haired leader, who has been in business for many years, will teach the world a harsh lesson.

The arrival of the Western "Terminal High Altitude Area Defense" system near our borders, which began in the second half of this year, has already sparked a wave of boycotts of South Korean goods in China. By the second half of next year, trade between the East and the West will be disrupted due to the trade deficit issue.

If by then, Dr. Liang Bosong has mastered the mass production technology of 14nm chip manufacturing process, Lü Yao will be able to leverage the changes in the international situation to mediate between various parties, thereby resisting attacks, encroachments, and plunder from the outside world.

At that time, the Glimmer International, which has captured the attention, hopes, and even pride of countless Chinese people, will be deified.

Therefore, that time period is the best!

At the same time, amidst that national uproar, the interests of the three of them will be maximized. A trillion-dollar company, a pillar of national pride, and an enterprise that countless people are proud of will completely solidify Lü Yao's position.

This will also solidify Rong Nianqing's position in the domestic market.

but.

Lu Yao's plans were subject to change, and Dr. Liang Bosong seemed to have gone a bit too far.

To better coordinate, Lü Yao began to give Jian Xiaojie and Rong Nianqing "hints" in a tone of "speculation" and "guidance".

Lu Yao said, "You should all be paying attention to the recent international situation, right? Do you know what the biggest event is lately?"

Jian Xiaojie and Rong Nianqing exchanged a glance and said, "You mean to say that there will be changes on the other side of the ocean that will have a huge impact on the situation?"

The newly appointed leader across the ocean is too unpredictable. Before his outrageous actions, no one could guess what he would do, but Lü Yao knew, and knew just how outrageous he was.

Lü Yao: "That's right. After that person successfully took power, I started collecting information about him, his deeds, and I even read his books."

"That person is essentially a true American bigwig who prioritizes national interests above all else. Based on his statements before taking office and his style of doing things, I guess he will definitely cause a huge uproar after he officially takes office."

Lu Yao said seriously, "And the first thing that person will do is to break off relations with us, and it will even become very ugly. They will suppress and blockade us in various aspects, including the economy and technology."

"The consumer electronics market, as well as the high-tech application market related to chips, will inevitably be the key areas of competition in the next few years."

Lu Yao's almost prophetic words stunned Jian Xiaojie: "You mean, the globalized economy, which has lasted for nearly fifty years, may be on the verge of collapse?"

After Jian Xiaojie finished speaking, she laughed loudly and said, "How could that be? Economic globalization has long been the basic rule for the operation of the economic world today. Since everyone wants to develop, they will inevitably have to learn from each other's strengths and make up for their own weaknesses, and choose a development model that suits their own situation."

"According to you, once the globalized economy breaks down, everyone can only work behind closed doors? What kind of development is that?"

After Jian Xiaojie finished speaking, she looked at Rong Nianqing and laughed, "No, Nianqing, why are you so serious? You don't actually think that Lu Yao is right, do you?"

Rong Nianqing shook her head and said, "I don't know, but what if?"

Jian Xiaojie's identity and position dictate that she cannot support such an idea. Moreover, the current globalization of trade is particularly beneficial to Dongda University, and Dongda University's voice in the international arena is becoming increasingly important. How could such a thing be allowed to happen?

Lu Yao, however, seemed to see right through Jian Xiaojie and said, "Are you thinking that globalized trade is beneficial to our country, so the country will actively resolve such frictions and disputes, even if it means suffering some losses, to maintain the current trade chain?"

Jian Xiaojie fell silent, even a little afraid of what Lü Yao was about to say.

Lu Yao said calmly, "There's an American TV series called House of Cards right now. Although I think the show itself is relatively average, I really like the concept of House of Cards."

"Modern society is like a house built of playing cards. It looks exquisite and ingenious, but in reality... if you remove just one or two key cards, the whole house of cards will collapse."

Lu Yao looked out the window: "And the person in charge on the other side of the ocean is just such a trump card."

(End of this chapter)