Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 291 Two vs Two

On the vast and magnificent stage, under the dazzling lights, although the two Mas and one Li may not be as handsome as Song Ci, as the leaders of the same internet giants, their aura is no less imposing.

With everything ready, the host was thrilled, as it was a rare opportunity to bring these four bigwigs together.

"As everyone knows, the world experienced an unprecedented financial crisis in 2008."

Although almost two years have passed, the government has introduced a series of support policies, and the economic situation has improved.

However, countless businesses have not yet fully emerged from the shadow of the economic crisis and remain in dire straits.

However, in the context of the economic downturn in the past two years, the IT industry has bucked the trend and shown extremely strong growth momentum, leading all industries.

Therefore, the theme of this summit for the four CEOs is: In the post-crisis era, IT is leading a new model for China's economic development.

The host clearly stated the topic of discussion, looking on with anticipation: "Which of the four CEOs will go first?"

At this point, the official live stream had already surpassed 300 million viewers, with countless comments scrolling rapidly.

"This is an interesting topic. Does this mean the government wants IT to drive the development of various industries?"

"I'd like to hear the insights of the experts, and if they could point me in the right direction to make money."

"No matter how you argue, Song Ci's argument is definitely the most reasonable, after all, Yan's argument is right."

None of the four rushed to speak, but seeing that Ma Jie was eager to try, the host smiled and invited, "Why don't you go first, Mr. Ma Jie?"

Ma Jieke, beaming with confidence, said, "Then I'll start by throwing out an idea to get the ball rolling. First of all, I believe that small and medium-sized enterprises are the core force for future economic development."

Alibaba Group is serving millions of small and medium-sized enterprises, using internet technology to change traditional business models.

It has opened up new development paths for countless small and medium-sized enterprises, promoted economic development, and pioneered new economic models for the new era.

Jack Arima started the discussion, and Ma Boli and Li Yanhong also shared their opinions, explaining how IT drives economic vitality from the perspectives of search technology and social interaction modules, respectively.

The first three CEOs' speeches were quite conventional. Perhaps it was because they were speaking cautiously in such a large setting, or perhaps it was because the debate had just begun and they were holding back a bit.

"Mr. Song, would you like to say a few words?" The host turned his gaze to Song Ci, eagerly anticipating what novel viewpoints the richest man might offer.

Sitting in a red velvet chair, Song Ci smiled and said, "I have benefited greatly from the views of the three CEOs, and I would like to share my thoughts as well. First of all, I believe that 2010 is an unprecedented year of opportunity. Those with entrepreneurial ideas should seize the opportunity."

The unique opening remarks of Song Ci immediately piqued the interest of the IT elites in the audience and the netizens watching on their screens.

"666, it seems the richest man is about to share some valuable insights."

"I am really looking forward to seeing what ideas and directions Song Dynasty poetry can provide for people with entrepreneurial aspirations."

"The first three CEOs were boring; they were all talking nonsense."

Holding the microphone, Song Ci exuded confidence and composure, radiating a powerful aura that compelled everyone to listen attentively: "Everyone must be curious as to why I call 2010 the year of opportunity."

Before this, it was only the Internet 1.0 era, and the focus of network development was on the PC.

However, with the widespread adoption of smartphones, mobile applications will become the new direction for development, officially ushering in the Internet 2.0 era and opening a new chapter.

"Smartphones!" "The new era of the internet."

Upon hearing this, the crowd began to discuss animatedly, and the atmosphere at the scene became lively.

The host, being an expert, knew that what Song Ci said was extremely important, and quickly asked, "Mr. Song, could you elaborate?"

Song Ci nodded slightly, instantly becoming the sole focus of the entire room: "Internet 2.0, that is, the mobile Internet era."

When people hold smartphones and are freed from the constraints of computers, they can enjoy the convenience brought by the Internet anytime, anywhere.

For example, Weibo, Toutiao, and TT Video can all be used on mobile phones, which is more convenient than using a computer.

Therefore, the mobile internet has quietly changed our lives.

The host nodded thoughtfully, expressing his agreement: "Mr. Song, I also use your company's Toutiao app. In the past, if I wanted to read news online, I could only sit in front of the computer and open a webpage."

But now, I can read the news anytime I want by simply opening an app on my phone, which is definitely much more convenient.

"The PC user base is nearing saturation, but the smartphone user base is still growing rapidly."

Whether it's internet companies or other industries, how to avoid falling behind in the future mobile internet era is a question that deserves serious consideration.

The speaker meant something, and the listeners meant it even more. Song Ci's words had a profound impact on the three people on the stage and the group of internet company executives in the audience.

This reminds me of how Tenda Group had already completed the mobile deployment of all its products without my knowledge.

I was immediately struck by a sense of urgency, realizing that the new era brought new opportunities, and that if I didn't keep up, I might be overtaken by my competitors.

"Smartphone apps, 4G networks, and even artificial intelligence and cloud computing are all new fields and opportunities for the future. Vast blue oceans await everyone to challenge and develop."

Song Ci spoke eloquently, and his tireless advocacy for the mobile internet today is simply an attempt to add fuel to the fire and bring the mobile internet era to a faster and more enthusiastic pace.

"Artificial intelligence, cloud computing!" The host was taken aback. He could understand what the richest man had said earlier, but this concept that was suddenly mentioned was too high-tech.

"I'm sure everyone is very curious, could you explain cloud computing in detail?"

"Of course, no problem. Cloud computing is a type of distributed computing that breaks down massive data processing programs into countless smaller programs through a network 'cloud'."

These small programs are then processed and analyzed by a system composed of multiple servers to obtain the results, which are then returned to the user.

Song Ci was in high spirits, his face beaming with enthusiasm for cutting-edge technology, but seeing the host's bewildered expression, he chose to keep it brief:

Simply put, it is distributed computing, which solves the problem of task publishing and merging settlement results. Therefore, cloud computing is also known as network computing.

This technology allows for the processing of tens of thousands of data points within seconds, enabling powerful network services.

The host, looking bewildered, chuckled awkwardly, "Mr. Song, you may be speaking in a very technical way; I don't quite understand."

However, Mr. Li and Mr. Ma are both knowledgeable in technology. I would like to ask you two what your views are on cloud computing as mentioned by Mr. Song. When Song mentioned the concept of cloud computing, not only did the host not understand it at all, but the comments section was also flooded with messages.

"Can someone explain what cloud computing is?"

"As Song Dynasty poetry says, each word is clear when it is put together, but not when they are put together."

"Look at Song Ci's fanatical programmer expression. Does he even understand technology? I remember he studied finance in college!"

When asked a question by the host, Li Yanhong couldn't help but scoff: "The concept of cloud computing has a long history; it's not a recent idea."

Frankly speaking, it's old wine in new bottles; there's nothing new about it. Mr. Song's attempt to make more money from customers through cloud computing is likely a thankless task.

The host's eyes lit up; Li Yanhong's sharp words and clear-cut opposition to Song Dynasty poetry were sure to generate more buzz for the forum.

He then looked at the CEO of Tencent, a hint of anticipation rising in his heart, wondering what insights he would have.

Marbury leaned back slightly in his chair, speaking calmly and confidently: "I'm not too optimistic about cloud computing either... I think it might be hundreds or thousands of years before it's possible to achieve this, so it's too early to talk about it now."

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became subtle, and Maberly's words revealed his deep doubts about the prospects of cloud computing at the current stage.

"This is interesting. It's 2 to 1. I wonder which side Ma Jieke will be on?"

"Song lyrics are too profound, and Jack Ma doesn't understand technology, so he probably can't understand cloud computing either."

Ma Jieke clearly knew it was his turn to speak, so he picked up the microphone and said loudly, "Before President Song spoke, I also thought that President Song, like me, didn't understand technology."

But after that highly professional presentation, I dare say that Mr. Song is absolutely skilled and possesses extremely advanced IT expertise; it turns out I'm the only one who doesn't understand technology.

Hearing Ma Jieke's slightly self-deprecating words, the host keenly seized the opportunity to press the issue: "Mr. Song, as far as I know, you studied finance in college. Are you really as knowledgeable in IT as Mr. Ma guessed?"

Amidst the curious gazes of everyone present, Song Ci slowly nodded, then made a surprising statement, openly admitting: "I also serve as the chief technician of Tengda Group."

The audience erupted in uproar. Even the host was speechless for a moment, stunned for a long while before murmuring in disbelief:
"You not only have extraordinary business acumen, but you can also write screenplays and novels, possessing extremely high literary skills. Now you also understand IT technology. Your talent is truly breathtaking."

The live chat exploded with comments. "I knew it, Song Ci definitely knows his stuff."

"Awesome, inhuman! But I'm also very curious, where did Song Ci learn his IT skills?"

"I'll let you in on a little secret: Song Ci has a photographic memory."

"Photographic memory? That's bullshit! Upstairs, you're talking as if Song Ci himself told you that."

"It was Song Ci who told me this himself, and I even tested it. He can indeed memorize any book after reading it only once."

"Who are you? You act like you know Song Ci so well." The netizen who posted the comment earlier continued to respond, and when they saw the user ID, they were extremely surprised to find that it was the big star Liu Shishi.

However, in the instant this netizen was stunned, his previous comment was already buried in the sea of ​​bullet comments.

After the brief interlude, Ma Jie continued the previous topic, saying, "I think we should seriously consider any new thing that comes out..."

I'm sure President Song wouldn't make such a statement without reason. As far as I know, Tengda Group has invested over a billion yuan to build a global cloud computing center in Donghai.

Personally, I believe that Mr. Song's willingness to invest substantial funds indicates a certain level of understanding of this technology. Alibaba will also invest in cloud computing in the future.

"2 to 2! Song Ci, Ma Jieke vs. Li Yanhong, Ma Boli."

Which side should we stand on?

"Such a profound topic, no one can judge right or wrong in a short time. Only time will tell. Perhaps this debate will be very meaningful to look back on in a few years."

The host thought that Ma Jie would oppose Song Ci poetry like the previous two, but unexpectedly, he valued cloud computing technology highly. This reversal was both exciting and surprising.

"The four CEOs each have their own merits in their viewpoints. I wonder if any audience member would like to share their thoughts?"

In the back row, a young man raised his hand and, after receiving permission from the host, took the microphone.

"Hello Mr. Song, I am Zhang Yiming, CEO of 99fang. I would like to ask you a question. I wonder if it would be convenient for you to answer it?"

Song Ci looked up and was slightly taken aback when she saw the questioner with a shy smile. It was actually this person! "Hello, Mr. Zhang, please go ahead."

Could you tell us about big data technology?

Upon hearing this, not only the audience but also the three CEOs on stage fixed their gazes on Song Ci, eager to know if he would introduce big data technology.

Now everyone in the internet industry knows that Tenda Group's big data technology is unparalleled. It is with this unique skill that it has broken through the ranks of many internet companies and become the number one internet company in China.

After a moment of reflection, I decided to briefly introduce big data. Tenda is currently a global leader in big data technology, a feat that other companies cannot surpass in a short period of time. A brief mention of it wouldn't hurt.

"The strategic significance of big data technology lies not in mastering massive amounts of data, but in professionally processing this meaningful data, improving data processing capabilities, and empowering internet products."

Song Ci (a type of classical Chinese poetry) reveals its secrets without reservation, clearly and logically explaining the relevant content of big data. Every word seems to possess a magical quality, immersing the audience and netizens in its story.

Zhang Yiming's eyes shone brightly: "That's why your company's Toutiao can push different content based on users' preferences, greatly improving the efficiency of information utilization."

After speaking, Zhang Yiming bowed slightly to Song Ci: "Thank you for your generosity, Mr. Song! After listening to your introduction of mobile internet, cloud computing, and big data today, I found that you are truly an entrepreneur with vision and a broad perspective. I really look forward to working with someone like you."

Hearing Zhang Yiming's admiration for him, Song Ci smiled and said, "Tengda welcomes all people of vision to join us."

While Song Ci was busy recruiting talent, the two Ma brothers and one Li brother on the side each had their own thoughts.

After listening to a brief introduction to Song Ci, Li Yan gained a more comprehensive and systematic understanding of big data. Baidu is also very envious of Tengda Group's core technology.

When it comes to data volume, Baidu Search is undoubtedly number one. If it can be utilized as efficiently as Tenda Group, it will surely have unexpected results.

Ma Jieke was pondering how Alibaba Group could leverage big data to serve small and medium-sized enterprises.

Only Ma Boli looked worried. Tengda's power far exceeded his imagination, and he couldn't help but feel concerned about the future of WeChat.

Glancing at the spirited Song Ci, I suddenly made up my mind that I couldn't delay any longer. Tomorrow, I would make QQ and Wechat data interconnected and forcefully inject data to revitalize Wechat.

(End of this chapter)