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On August 22, the second week after the release of the Xiaomi 1 phone, Shen Mo, who had taken leave from the filming of "Love is Not Blind," stood downstairs at Xiaomi's office.

Lin Wei, the capable public relations specialist behind him, whispered, "President Shen, President Lei gave us half an hour."

This meeting was a precious opportunity for Shen Mo to meet with Lei Jun, which Lin Wei secured for Shen Mo through several rounds of communication under the name of "Overseas Ink Trace Capital".

The mysterious foreign investment background is the first step to unlocking this door.

Lei Jun's office was simple and practical. When he saw Shen Mo walking in with his secretary, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, which he quickly concealed.

He stood up, shook hands warmly, and his smile was incredibly infectious.

"Mr. Shen, you are truly young and promising!"

Lei Jun gestured for him to sit down. After watching his secretary bring tea and leave the office, Lei Jun smiled and spoke, his tone carrying a hint of gentleness and a subtle scrutiny.

"I never expected that the person in charge of Mohen Capital, which has caused such a stir in the overseas market, would be so young."

"It's not easy!"

Shen Mo smiled calmly, neither humble nor arrogant, picked up his teacup, and offered a perfunctory toast.

"Mr. Lei, you flatter me. Compared to business veterans like you, we juniors still have several mountains of 'achievement' to climb. It is indeed not easy for us to take the liberty of meeting you today."

Shen Mo put down his teacup, looked calmly at Lei Jun, and went straight to the point: "Mr. Lei, time is precious, so I won't beat around the bush."

Lei Jun nodded in agreement.

"Ink Trace Capital hopes to invest in Xiaomi and become a strategic partner for you and Xiaomi."

Lei Jun's smile remained unchanged, but he leaned back almost imperceptibly, displaying a polite defensive posture.

He placed his hands on the table, his tone calm yet distant.

"Mr. Shen, thank you very much for Mohen's favor. However, Xiaomi is not short of money at the moment."

He paused, his gaze, gentle yet intensely authoritative, fixed on Shen Mo's face, silently conveying his attitude.

If what you're about to say doesn't move me, then this meeting can end here.

Faced with Lei Jun's silent order to leave, Shen Mo's lips curled into a knowing smile.

He didn't rush to defend himself, but calmly picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and acted as if he were in his own study.

When the teacup is put down, the bottom of the cup makes a crisp "click" sound when it touches the table, as if it is a signal to start.

"I completely understand."

He looked up, his clear gaze meeting Lei Jun's scrutinizing eyes. "So, what Mohen can bring is never just money."

He lightly traced a line in the air with his right hand, as if outlining an invisible candlestick chart.

"Over the past month or so, the global market has been turbulent, which I'm sure Mr. Lei has been paying attention to."

Shen Mo spoke in a very calm tone, as if he were talking about the weather.

"Inkmark happens to have a little bit of analytical ability, and made some structural arrangements in it, which yielded some small gains. It can be considered as reserving sufficient ammunition for future strategic cooperation."

He stopped short of making a point, but Lei Jun narrowed his eyes slightly and leaned forward a little without anyone noticing, his scrutinizing gaze now containing a hint of inquiry.

Sensing this subtle change, Shen Mo made a "lifting" motion in the air with his left hand.

"Therefore, we can understand the essence of the Xiaomi model."

He spoke at a steady pace, yet each word was clear.

"Hardware, software, and the Internet—this 'triathlon' is by no means a simple addition."

"It is a closed-loop ecosystem that acquires users through hardware and ultimately realizes value through Internet services."

When Shen Mo accurately pointed out the internal terms "triathlon" and "closed-loop ecosystem," Lei Jun's hand, which was about to pick up his teacup, paused for a moment in mid-air.

He looked up, his gaze fixed intently on Shen Mo, as if he wanted to re-examine this young man.

He didn't interrupt, but he straightened his legs, which had been casually crossed, and his posture changed from relaxed to focused listening.

Shen Mo met Lei Jun's sharp gaze, drew a circle on the table with his fingertip, and then pointed heavily at the end.

"This is a 'dimensional reduction attack' on traditional industries."

Lei Jun finally spoke, his voice low and slow.

"It seems that President Shen has done much more research than I imagined."

This statement is less of an approval and more of a deeper test.

"I dare not accept such praise," Shen Mo said modestly, nodding slightly. Then, he deftly made "slide" and "click" gestures with his right index finger.

"Based on this, I have a few humble opinions."

"The release of Xiaomi 1 may break out of the traditional framework and create a fan economy."

"For example, on the one hand, we can generate viral word-of-mouth among core users on social media; on the other hand, we can create the 'Mi Fan Festival' to make purchasing a celebration of identity..."

Lei Jun didn't comment, but he leaned forward more noticeably, his fingers unconsciously rubbing his chin—a habitual gesture when he was contemplating important matters.

Shen Mo knew that the other party had been strongly interested, so he pressed his advantage, making his tone more assertive and using clear gestures to reinforce his point of view.

"On the other hand, we selected 'Dream Sponsors' from the MIUI forum and major digital communities."

"Invite them into our product line, let them become co-creators of the product, and engrave their real experiences, even their complaints, into the special packaging of a certain batch of phones."

Lei Jun stopped rubbing his chin, and thoughtfully tapped the table with his fingertips, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

"Using 100 precisely identified trust points to ignite the faith within a social circle?"

"Interesting... This is more ruthless and precise than randomly dropping GGs."

The scenario described by Shen Mo clearly resonated with his ideas about marketing innovation.

"Of course, there are also some minor suggestions, which I won't go into detail about. This document is a token of Mohen's sincerity; please give us your feedback, Mr. Lei."

Finally, Shen Mo spread his hands, making a frank gesture.

"In addition, I have a rather special identity—an actor."

Lei Jun raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised by the information, but he still listened patiently.

"Two months later, my film 'Love is Not Blind' will be released, and Mohen will launch a promotional campaign for it. Its success will be a mini 'roadshow' showcasing our capabilities."

"In the future, Mohen's artists and film and television projects can become the most natural traffic entry points for Xiaomi's ecosystem."

"From content to terminals, we hope to build deeper collaboration."

At this moment, Lei Jun finally stopped hiding the admiration and shock in his eyes.

He leaned back in his chair, exhaled softly, and slowly processed the information he had just received.

He didn't speak immediately, but tapped his fingers lightly on the table, lost in thought for a moment. The only sound in the office was the rhythmic tapping.

Lei Jun carefully examined the young man in front of him.

He brought not only money, but also precise analytical insights, brand-new marketing ideas, and a whole ecosystem of collaboration that would follow if the "roadshow" were successful.

After a long while, Lei Jun revealed a deeper and more genuine smile.

"President Shen," he said slowly.

"What you brought today certainly... exceeded my expectations."

"I rarely see a young person like you who has such a clear understanding of capital, strategy, and ecosystem."

He stood up and extended his hand to Shen Mo.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing how well 'Love is Not Blind' performs. If everything is really as you say..."

He paused slightly, his eyes gleaming with the shrewdness of a businessman and the appreciation of a pioneer.

"Then, I'll be all ready and waiting for Xiaomi's next round of financing."

Shen Mo gripped his hand tightly.

He knew that the door had already opened a crack for him.

Next, he needs to use the success of "Love is Not Blind" to completely open up this gap.