Rebirth 08: Equipment God

Chapter 342 Prosperous and Flourishing 119
Tuesday, a former dormitory compound of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

The wind outside the window had already carried a hint of heat, and the aging giant had changed into a short-sleeved shirt.

Perhaps because she had regained some vitality, she specifically requested that she no longer want to wear the hospital gown and instead wanted a normal shirt.

So his wife rummaged through the closet and found some old clothes that hadn't been worn for years, and Mr. Qian looked a bit more energetic.

While peeling an apple, Zhai Da said, "ZTE, Tianyu, and Meizu have all expressed their intention to cooperate, but Meizu is the first to be able to adjust. Private enterprises are more adaptable and have more courage to make decisions."

Although Qian Xuesen had received some feedback, it was Zhai Da's personal account that was more detailed and more gratifying.

"Meizu has an M8 phone that was launched at the beginning of this year. Their hardware specifications are very high. It's no exaggeration to say that it's 'stacked with high-end components.' The large capacitive screen, memory, storage, and chips are all cutting-edge in the current market. It's just that it's at a disadvantage in the market because it's a domestic brand."

"They were previously using a Windows CE-based operating system. They originally wanted to switch directly to Hongtu, which would have saved them $30 per phone. However, I suggested making slight hardware changes and launching the Meizu P9 as a separate series, which would also be in line with our upcoming launch event."

In addition to closed-door business discussions, there is also a need for a public launch event to make Hongtu OS known to the market. After considering various factors, the timing is planned for August.

Mr. Qian nodded: "It seems you've been very successful this time."

Zhai Da picked up the whole apple peel and proudly showed it to the teacher.

"It's alright. If you really want to build the ecosystem you envision, technology isn't the primary focus; market feedback and maximizing coverage are."

Especially the overseas portion.

The path has been paved domestically, but the path overseas will be ten times more difficult.

If it only flourishes within the Great Firewall and cannot expand beyond, it won't be long before, in two years, it will face the crushing dominance of Android and Apple breaking through from the outside in.

Expanding outwards from the inside out requires first breaking through a barrier called "prejudice".

Conversely, this era, moving from the outside in, naturally carries the burden of "cultural crushing" and may also require dealing with underhanded tactics.

Mr. Qian was clearly very experienced in this matter: "I may not live to see that time, so you have to be careful and not think too highly of people."

Zhai Da was taken aback, then immediately glared at the old man: "What are you saying? I don't ask much of you. I just hope you live to be 119, for good luck."

Old Qian blinked: "How is 119 considered auspicious?"

"Prosperous and thriving".

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Afterwards, Zhai Da reported a lot more, such as that Lianxiang contacted him privately, wanting to discuss an acquisition, and the offer was not only not touching, but outrageous.

In their view, a few young people had developed an operating system, and the team only had about twenty people. 1000 million was enough, and they would also give the team a high annual salary.

Zhai Da just chuckled and said, "I've already spent almost 1000 million yuan, and you think I'm just doing this for you?"
That's a good idea, keep thinking about it.

For example, telecom operators are very interested in mobile devices. Their contract phone shipments are huge, and they can even be said to be the current mainstream in the market. However, as a large "enterprise," it takes some time to get a response before they can draw the conclusion of "embracing Hongtu." They are not as decisive as private enterprises.

Moreover, and very importantly, the contract phone model and its shipment volume give them a lot of bargaining power with mobile phone manufacturers, including overseas manufacturers, and they can "customize" their phones.

No matter what company you're from, Apple will have to have dual SIM cards too!

If telecom operators make a request, then overseas manufacturers will also have to come to "Hongtu OS," as it is a rare and powerful platform that can influence overseas markets.

Zhai Da speculated that if Hongtu OS is successfully launched, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology may take action in this regard to promote Hongtu's overseas expansion.

If the three major operators were to adopt a uniform approach, it would mean that all mobile phone manufacturers worldwide would have to integrate their plans into their businesses. Although the target market would still be the domestic market, it would be a rare opportunity to have a foothold in the market.

Zhai Da said that no support was needed.
It still smells very good if you have it.
It's not just about preferential policies; it's about the world's largest market, which deserves this kind of influence.

Old Qian ate his apple in small bites, pondering the future, whether or not he would live to see it.

In a way, what he cannot see, Zhai Da will witness for him. This is inheritance, and it is the most gratifying thing for the aging giant.

Zhai Da handed the old man a glass of water to cleanse his mouth, and smiled, saying, "I'm leaving tonight. The principal is extremely anxious. I probably won't be back in Beijing until after the final exams. I'll deal with the exams first."

Mr. Qian laughed and said, "Who would have thought you're only a freshman?"

Zhai Da stretched: "It is quite outrageous, but I'm already in my third year of university. If it were at the undergraduate level, I would have enough credits to graduate in another semester."

I won't say how much extra time it takes to graduate from a four-year undergraduate program in just one and a half years.

After saying goodbye to his teacher and his wife, Zhai Da went downstairs and drove away in his Land Rover.

About half an hour later, we arrived at the east gate of Kyoto University.

Because the schedule was so tight every day, Zhai Da didn't even have time to say goodbye to Lu Siwen. He had a meal before leaving, and then planned to go straight to the airport.

At the school gate, Zhai Da saw the lovely girl wearing a mask and a dress, carrying a bag in both hands, standing gracefully like a blooming white peony. Lu Siwen is now a well-known writer, or rather, the most famous among the new generation of female writers. In addition, the attention she receives at her school is several orders of magnitude higher, and she has developed the habit of wearing a mask outside of class.

It wasn't about playing a certain tone, but rather about avoiding unnecessary attention.

Zhai Da stopped in front of her, suddenly remembering a tired joke from more than ten years later, and rolled down the car window, saying, "Princess, please get in the car."

Lu Siwen was taken aback, then smiled and said, "I'm not a princess, I'm a little deer!"

A beautiful girl getting into a luxury car always attracts the attention of her classmates. Many boys look over, secretly grumbling and feeling dissatisfied.

If he hadn't been wearing a mask, it would have been all over the news by tomorrow.

In this respect, prestigious universities like Peking University are naturally good, but overall, the trend of materialism and, even more serious, rumors have begun to spread throughout the country.

There are two versions of the truth, so why can't people spread a few words about it?
Before long, the famous quote, "I'd rather a BMW cry than a bicycle laugh," will be born on the show that Zhai Da has always been reluctant to appear on, and it will become a source of helplessness for many young people.

No one could have guessed it.

This car belongs to that girl!

Zhai Da drove Lu Siwen to a restaurant he frequented in northern Beijing.

"You're leaving in a little while? Why didn't you tell me the other day?"

The little deer held the menu with a slightly resentful expression, her lips pouting.

Zhai Da shrugged: "I wasn't planning to come this week, but my schedule was just too tight."

With exams approaching at Peking University, Lu Siwen naturally asked, "What are your plans for summer vacation? When are you going back to Dongyang?"

Zhai Da shook his head: "I probably won't be going back this summer vacation. I have a lot of things to take care of."

"Aren't you going back to see Aunt Yu?"

"I'll bring my mom and Xiao Kui to Harbin to escape the summer heat; Harbin's summers are very cool."

He then gave Lu Siwen a brief explanation of operating systems, but the girl didn't really understand much about it. She only knew that it involved doing business and sounded very impressive.

Xiao Lu's feelings were complicated. She was happy that Zhai Daneng had a new career, but also somewhat helpless about the fact that they would not be able to see each other during the summer vacation.

For her, who attends schools in different places, holidays are precious reunions.
Originally, she had many little plans, such as inviting Zhai Da's family to her home for dinner, sneaking into Utopia's party, and asking Sister Lu to go shopping together.

But none of that seems to matter now.

Zhai Da also chatted with Lu Siwen about his new book. Xiao Lu was surprised that Zhai Da had a new work so soon, and even more surprised by this niche genre that is hard to find on the market.

"I've heard of child abduction. But what is the Beggars' Sect?"

"If you don't know, don't bother looking it up. It'll only make you feel bad. But I'm not focusing all my attention on the two types of cases. Instead, I'm creating a realistic 'clever character' to connect the various events. Not the famous detectives in Japanese literature, those are too exaggerated."

"Then I'll look forward to it."

"Don't worry, you'll be the first one to see it, even before the publisher."

Lu Siwen was happy to hear Zhai Da say that, so she didn't dwell on pointing out the error in his statement.

After the meal, Zhai Da drove back to Ziyanyuan and then took a taxi to the airport.

After waving goodbye to Zhai Da, Lu Siwen did not return to school but instead turned around and went upstairs.

I returned to my house, which felt both familiar and unfamiliar, and stood in the entryway for a moment, lost in thought.

Then I put the slippers in the shoe cabinet, tied up the garbage bags from each room, and wiped up the water stains in the bathroom.

Sweep, mop, and change bed sheets and duvet covers.

It's tiring to do all this by myself, especially since I have to change the sheets on the double bed by myself.

Many people assumed that Xiao Lu had hired a cleaning service, but she actually insisted on doing it herself.

Finally, Lu Siwen, with beads of sweat on her face, sat down at the coffee table in front of the window.

I brewed myself a cup of hot tea and sipped it slowly.

When I was little, I always thought it was silly for adults to like drinking tea.

As I grew up, I realized that even bitterness can be worth savoring.

(End of this chapter)