Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

The "computers" that Wang Laboratories is producing now, from a modern perspective, are nothing more than advanced word processors.

However, when you look at the reality of today, you will find just how terrifying this tech giant, which is far larger than Apple and holds numerous core patents, really is!

In the original timeline, when Wang Laboratories faced a moment of urgent need for change, Mr. An Wang's health had already reached a point where he could no longer keep up.

His only son, Wang Lie;

He is a typical second-generation rich kid who severely lacks the ability to run a business. He can barely maintain the status quo, let alone be expected to innovate.

In Western companies, when faced with such a situation, they typically choose to have a professional manager take over and bring in strategic investors to ensure a smooth transition for the company.

However, the traditional Chinese mindset is deeply ingrained, and the idea of ​​sons inheriting their fathers' businesses is considered a matter of course.

This traditional mindset also became a constraint on the development of Wang Laboratories;

Enterprises that lose innovation as their means of survival and remain stagnant will eventually be eliminated by the times.

Now, with the emergence of Dream Software, the traditional landscape of office software has been overturned ahead of schedule.

Under its impact, those old typewriters and word processors, like the setting sun, will only be a matter of time before they disappear from the stage of history.

The market is like a tide, with new waves pushing out the old. New software is bound to emerge one after another, after all, who can resist the allure of money?

Especially in this information-saturated age, creating software doesn't seem difficult. At least with the help of inspiration and opportunity, it shouldn't be an insurmountable challenge.

However, for the massive Wang Laboratories, transformation is not something that can be accomplished overnight. It will take at least a year for this behemoth to change course.

If Apple does not catch up during this period, it may face an unprecedented crisis.

Although Steve Jobs appeared calm on the surface, he was actually acting swiftly, accelerating the development of Apple's third-generation iPhone and determined to seize the market advantage before Wang Laboratories.

In Wang Anjia's study, a conversation between father and son is quietly unfolding.

"Father, why don't we develop the software ourselves?"

The word processor program performs quite well; with a few modifications, wouldn't it be very useful?

Wang An's only son, Wang Lie;

The future successor raised a question that seemed brilliant, yet was extremely naive.

Faced with this naive suggestion, Wang An felt a mix of emotions. He was pleased with his son's attention to the family business, but worried about his lack of deep understanding of the treacherous nature of the business world.

In the ups and downs of the business world, especially for those who bear the heavy responsibility of a family business, every decision must be made with utmost care and cannot be based on mere impulse.

"Lie'er, have you considered that their software might be protected by patents?"

Wang An tried to guide his son to understand that patent disputes in business are like hidden reefs, and a slight misstep could lead to a shipwreck.

"No way, I've investigated. That company was only recently established. It was just good luck."

Upon hearing this, Wang An was once again plunged into deep helplessness.

My foolish son truly has no idea what terrifying implications lie behind the technology company that was able to develop such a product in such a short time!

The fact that the new company has been established for a short period of time does not mean that the other party has no long-term vision.

On the contrary, this often indicates that the other party is well-prepared and ready to act.

In the world of intellectual property rights, the length of time is not the key factor; strategy and planning are crucial.

Faced with such a powerful and well-connected competitor, Wang An knew that he could not make any rash moves.

They're not afraid of you breaking the rules at all.

Patent litigation alone was enough to mire Wang Laboratories in a quagmire;

Not to mention the terrifying network of relationships woven by the family that has been wealthy for decades in this country where white is revered;

He could even lead the seemingly glamorous Wang family to utter ruin!

Despite his helplessness, Wang An could only restrain his temper and patiently teach this only son of the family, hoping to make him understand the cruelty and complexity of the business world and avoid repeating the same mistakes in future decisions.

"Lie'er, you must remember that there is no luck in business. Behind every seemingly accidental success lies meticulous planning and strategy."

We must learn to respect our opponents while protecting ourselves.

"Imagine if you were to enter an unfamiliar industry, would you launch a product you've painstakingly created without sufficient confidence?"

Henry Getty was no ordinary man!

His decision to abandon his family's vast oil empire and turn to the emerging software industry demonstrates his courage and decisiveness.

Would someone with such courage and resources not have made thorough preparations before achieving success?

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Our advantage lies solely in hardware manufacturing; to rashly abandon our core competency and pursue superficial solutions would be an extremely foolish move.

"I'm sorry, Father, I was wrong."

After Wang An's analysis, Wang Lie seemed to realize his arrogance.

Indeed, the power of the other party's family is beyond the reach of the Wang family, a family rejected by the mainstream circles of Europe and America!

Wang An gently patted Wang Lie's shoulder, his slightly cloudy eyes revealing affection and expectation: "To know one's mistakes and correct them is the greatest virtue."

We all make mistakes; the important thing is to learn from them and become stronger.

He paused, then continued, "Well, it's good to check the patents; you can also see firsthand how terrifying business leaders can be."

Wang Lie nodded and accepted his father's suggestion.

After leaving his study, he mobilized his resources and began to study Dreamsoft and Henry Getty behind it in depth.

"Holy crap, this white American pig is really this shameless?!"

The final search results showed that the other party not only had patents, but these patents were also ingeniously constructed and almost impossible to bypass or imitate. Even the slightest imitation could touch on dozens of patents.

Wang Lie realized for the first time that his company had to continue to deepen reforms in order to compete with such rivals.

In response, Wang Laboratories began a series of intensive strategic adjustments.

A project called "Phoenix Rebirth" was launched, aiming to respond to market changes through technological innovation and product upgrades.

On the other hand, other companies that tried similar strategies came to the same conclusion: Henry Getty's trap was bottomless, and even if they developed products, they could not legally sell them on the market.

Faced with this predicament, IT giants are extremely anxious, and long-term customers are beginning to complain, expressing their incomprehension as to why Apple can offer such convenience for products at the same price point, while other established companies are still standing still.

Sensing something was amiss, these giants quickly changed course, sending representatives to contact Dreamsoft in hopes of reaching a cooperation agreement as soon as possible.