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Chapter 575, 0563: [A Routine Rear-End Collision]

Chen Guiliang walked onto the stage with a broad smile: "Last year, I was standing right here, and everyone applauded thunderously. While they were clapping for me, they were cursing under their breath..."

"Hahaha!"

A soft chuckle rippled through the audience.

Last year, Chen Guiliang announced the birth of a tool for generating apps with one click, which really angered many entrepreneurs at the scene.

Then everyone realized it was just a false alarm.

It's true that you can create apps in a very simple way, but the various bugs and inconveniences make the resulting apps terrible. Users need to put in a lot of effort to create a relatively satisfactory product.

Gradually, some practitioners stopped rejecting it and instead chose to actively accept it, using one-click app generation tools as an auxiliary tool.

Moreover, even moderately sized internet companies would disdain using this thing—the finished product is too obviously a copycat.

Chen Guiliang said, "You might continue to curse this year because the one-click app generator is about to release version 2.0."

"The template library has been expanded to six types: e-commerce templates, news templates, corporate showcase templates, personal portfolio templates, restaurant/store templates..."

"Furthermore, version 2.0 features a visual page editor, making app development as simple as building with blocks..."

"Core functional modules have also been added..."

"Third-party service integration has also been added..."

"Moreover, version 2.0 is now cloud-based and has cloud editing capabilities..."

As Chen Guiliang elaborated, the thousand people in the audience reacted in various ways.

Some frowned, some were delighted, and some were disdainful.

With last year's 1.0 version paving the way, most programmers are no longer completely resistant to it. Software is ultimately just software; the true creators are still people. If version 2.0 is done well, it can save them a lot of effort.

However, the barrier to entry for app development will be significantly lowered.

Take restaurant/store apps as an example. They can be generated with a single click using a standard template, directly displaying menus, online reservations, and coupon redemption. They also include core functional modules such as content management, user systems, social sharing, push notifications, and data statistics.

This allows even recent graduates to create apps for restaurants, while significantly reducing their workload.

Outsourcing companies will be embroiled in this mess, and countless bosses will want to strangle Chen Guiliang.

Chen Guiliang said, "I won't go into the specific details, otherwise it would turn into a product launch. Same as before: the basic version is free, the professional version is a paid service..."

Chen Guiliang, of course, only mentioned the good points and didn't mention any of the shortcomings.

For example, apps made with this tool often experience noticeable lag in animations or complex interactions, resulting in a user experience far inferior to native apps. Furthermore, the plugin ecosystem is currently underdeveloped, with many plugins being developed ad-hoc and exhibiting compatibility issues with native functionality.

Furthermore, third-party API interfaces are unstable. Take Alipay's mobile interface, for example; it's currently only open to large clients. Small teams or individuals wanting to integrate face cumbersome processes and strict approvals. Apps generated with a single click may very well fail to integrate with Alipay.

It's even harder to get approved for Apple's iOS, and it's impossible to create an Apple system app in the short term.

Chen Guiliang laughed and said, "The 2.0 version of the app is fully compatible with HarmonyOS, WeChat, WeChat Pay, Youpay...!"

Upon hearing this, Little Ma almost cursed.

Grass!
Once this thing is launched, it will inevitably attract a massive number of free users and a large number of paying users, resulting in a huge number of new apps every month.

However, these apps are only fully compatible with products under Chen Guiliang's company.

Furthermore, we can't accuse Chen Guiliang of malicious competition, because various plugins and standards are developed based on platforms under ByteDance and Youke. We also want to perfectly support Alipay and Tenpay, but Alibaba and Tencent need to increase their efforts to open up their interfaces.

Pony Ma had made up his mind that he would develop a similar software when he got back, based on Tencent's products!
Chen Guiliang created this not only for domestic competition, but also as a crucial step in the overseas expansion of the HarmonyOS mobile operating system. The goal is to attract more European and American programmers to develop apps for the HarmonyOS system.

In his subsequent speech, Chen Guiliang talked extensively about entrepreneurship through mobile apps and the openness of platforms.

After this speech spread, countless college students came to regard him as an idol.

Because this software allows college students to start their own apps with extremely low barriers to entry and costs. If they succeed, they'll make a fortune; if they fail, it doesn't matter.

……

After the main forum ended, Chen Guiliang left.

The remaining tasks were handled by Guo Feng, Xie Yang, Dong Qianqiu, Qu Guohao, and others.

Chen Guiliang received a phone call as soon as he got on the bus.

Zhang Chaoyang asked, "You really won't buy it?"

“You’re asking for too much. Let Tencent be the sucker,” Chen Guiliang said.

Zhang Chaoyang said, "If you miss this opportunity, you'll definitely regret it later."

Chen Guiliang said, "Stop talking nonsense. You're only bringing me along so you can get Tencent to pay more money. I don't want to be your bargaining chip."

Including ByteDance and Youke, China's major internet companies are on a buying spree or engaging in strategic partnerships this year.

Three years ago, Sohu spun off Sogou, and Alibaba invested in Sogou, holding a 10% stake.

Last year, Sogou bought back those shares.

This year, Sogou wants to sell its shares to Tencent again, and Zhang Chaoyang also plans to bring Chen Guiliang along.

The price they're asking for is fucking high.

Sogou's valuation was only $2.37 million last year, but it has skyrocketed to $13 billion this year.

Simply outrageous.

This shows that internet investment has gone crazy again, with all kinds of extremely high valuations, mergers and acquisitions, and Chinese internet companies flocking to list in the US.

"Oh!"

Chen Guiliang's car was rear-ended. During his stay in Beijing, security was not a major concern; Chen Guiliang's two bodyguards were on duty in shifts.

Su Hongbin was driving today. After his car was rear-ended, his first reaction was not to get out and check. Instead, he locked the doors and turned to observe the situation.

A beautiful woman got out of the car behind and walked over to Chen Guiliang, banging on the car window.

Chen Guiliang said, "Open the front window."

Su Hongbin rolled down the front window and asked, "What is it?"

The beautiful woman walked to the front door and said, "Excuse me, I mistook the accelerator for the brake... Mr. Chen?!"

The beautiful woman seemed to have suddenly noticed Chen Guiliang and said with delight, "Mr. Chen, we met at the cocktail party last night. I didn't expect to run into you again today. I'm so sorry, it's all my fault. I'll call the insurance company right away."

Chen Guiliang laughed and said, "No need. I'll pay for the repairs myself. I have other things to do. Hongbin, drive!"

Su Hongbin said, "Madam, please move aside. Don't lean out of the car window, or I might hit you with my car."

The woman quickly said, "Mr. Chen, I need to file an insurance claim. If you leave, I won't be able to explain things to the insurance company, and my own car will also need repairs."

Chen Guiliang remained silent.

Su Hongbin stepped on the gas, and the car slowly moved forward.

The beautiful woman could only step back and watch Chen Guiliang's car drive out of the parking lot, stomping her feet in anger because her attempt to steal a chicken had backfired.

"Boss, why don't you let her claim insurance?" Su Hongbin asked curiously.

Chen Guiliang said, "She bumped into me on purpose, hoping to use the opportunity to strike up a conversation with me."

Su Hongbin muttered, "So many tricks up their sleeves."

Chen Guiliang laughed and said, "I should get a luxury car. Next time a woman tries to run me over, she'll at least have to think twice about the compensation."

Chen Guiliang dozed off in the back seat, and when he woke up, he was already home.

Bian Guanyue was half-reclined by the French windows, basking in the sunlight streaming in from outside, and had fallen asleep while listening to music.

She is currently a doctoral student at Peking University. This semester she only has four courses, attends a thematic seminar once a week, and spends the rest of her time on independent reading, research, and writing.

"you are back?"

Bian Guanyue woke up with a yawn, stretched, and said, "The early summer sun is so comfortable. I fell asleep while lying down."

Chen Guiliang dragged a stool over and sat down, pressing his ear against her lower abdomen: "Let me listen to the sounds."

Bian Guanyue chuckled, "Less than two months, what's the big fuss about?"

“Yes, it makes a gurgling sound,” Chen Guiliang said.

Bian Guanyue blushed: "That's because I've been lying down for too long, and when I suddenly sat up, my stomach was moving. Move aside, don't listen."

Chen Guiliang helped her back to the living room sofa and began to share her experience of the day: "I had just come out of the venue and my car hadn't even left the parking lot when I was rear-ended by another car."

"Are you alright?" Bian Guanyue asked anxiously.

"How fast can you drive in a parking lot?" Chen Guiliang said. "The driver was a woman. I saw her at the party last night, and we bumped into each other today. Isn't that a coincidence?"

Bian Guanyue asked suspiciously, "Isn't this too much of a coincidence?"

Chen Guiliang laughed and said, "She wanted to call the insurance company, but I just drove off."

Bian Guanyue suddenly understood and laughed, "You're so mean. She can't explain it to the insurance company, so she'll have to pay for the repairs herself."

"People like this need to be taught a lesson," Chen Guiliang said.

Bian Guanyue said, "Won't she call the traffic police and accuse you of hit-and-run?"

Chen Guiliang didn't take it to heart at all: "If she's so bold, then go ahead and call the police. Does she really think I'm that easy to talk to?"

"You need to be careful in the future. Getting involved with those women outside can cause a lot of trouble," Bian Guanyue warned.

Chen Guiliang lay down with his head on her lap, his ear rubbing against her lower abdomen: "I have a wife at home, I don't even look at other women."

Bian Guanyue smiled and touched his hair: "My dad asked someone to choose an auspicious date. The 8th of next month is suitable for getting married and registering the marriage."

The two chatted for a while, then sat cuddled on the sofa and watched a movie on their phones.

Major video websites have already launched their own apps.

Last year, a whole host of popular shows, including "Empresses in the Palace," "A Bite of China," "The Voice of China," "iPartment," and "Our Love," were exclusively acquired by AcFun or Tudou.com, and AcFun and Tudou.com then distributed the copyrights to each other.

This move allowed Tudou to quickly overtake Youku and become the No.1 video website in China.

Tudou and Youku belong to the first tier.

iQiyi and Tencent Video belong to the second tier.

Even with the popularity of shows like "Men's Diary" and "House of Cards," Sohu Video can only be ranked in the third tier alongside LeTV.

The alliance formed last year by Sohu, Baidu, and Tencent to purchase TV dramas has now become defunct, mainly due to unequal distribution of profits!

As for AcFun, its traffic is almost catching up with Sohu, and its live streaming platform is about to be separated.

Chen Guiliang and Bian Guanyue watched an old Hong Kong movie together, then stood up to take a walk and stretch their muscles. Bian Guanyue didn't feel any physical discomfort, but Chen Guiliang insisted on helping her walk, so she happily accepted his assistance.

After taking a stroll in the garden, Bian Guanyue returned to the sofa and continued playing on her phone. While scrolling, she came across a video titled, "How dare this knock-off factory disregard our great Hongmeng? Let me ask you, can you withstand the abstract power of Chen Laozu's palm strike?"

What is this mess?

Bian Guanyue clicked on the video with a grin and even pulled Chen Guiliang to watch it together.

(End of this chapter)