Chapter 402: Cuteness has spread across the entire industry, Qingcheng Taxi is in trial operation, and Tesla is coming with a menace!
Bu Ya's self-destructive behavior undoubtedly pushed itself to the forefront.
Naturally, a lot of netizens clapped and applauded, but the colleagues who were affected were scolding, pushing the originally harmonious relationship with Mo Ya into the frozen abyss.
"Zhang Shuo, this guy, really didn't even want to lose his face in order to get a higher position."
The uncle couldn't be more angry.
In his opinion, Mo Yao's behavior is just asking for official support, which is really shameless. The Internet field is already advertised as free, so how can it impose strong supervision?
Letting go is the way to go.
In less than twenty days, Ahri will be officially listed. Suddenly encountering such a mess is not a good sign. It makes Ahri's lead underwriter, Thief Saint Group, nervous.
It is recommended that Ali lower the issuance price appropriately to avoid being affected by negative news and breaking the stock price on the same day.
That would be too bad.
With the financial path blocked, it's no wonder that the uncle was so angry that he wanted to throw the cup.
"Why....."
The second master, who had already had enough headaches recently, encountered such a bad thing again, which made his headache even worse.
Can't we just stop for a while?
"Boss, I don't understand why Mo Ya did this?" Lu Jian couldn't help but ask.
"What else could you want to do? They just want to use this opportunity to step us all into the mud, weaken us and at the same time enhance the competitiveness of the sprout in the Internet field." The second master seemed to see clearly.
Because it is obvious that in terms of personal privacy protection and data security, although there are still some flaws in Moya, it is already a benchmark among short people.
Naturally, he became the biggest beneficiary of this storm.
"Then, will the official take action? Isn't this a common practice in the industry?"
"Who knows."
After the incident happened, the second master immediately inquired about the news from his acquaintances, but almost all he got were hesitant and very vague answers.
It can be seen that this matter is still shrouded in fog at the moment.
The three giants are all pretty good, but some small and medium-sized Internet companies are even more unscrupulous in this area. In this investigation, some of them are bound to fall into disgrace.
Everyone was so angry that they wanted to curse.
………
Zhang Shuo himself, who was caught in the whirlpool, was calm and composed. He even accepted an exclusive interview with Binhai Post reporter Tang Yu to talk specifically about the matter.
Inside the office.
Tang Yu, dressed in formal professional attire, was sitting upright and showed no trace of his usual playfulness.
It can be seen that it has been learned through experience.
"Mr. Zhang, can you talk about the original intention of Mo Ya's open letter?" Tang Yu asked.
"No original intention."
Zhang Shuo is not stupid. Just doing it without saying it, and doing it and talking about it are two different things. "Issuing an open letter to users is a routine operation in corporate business activities. It is not unique to Germination. Please do not over-interpret it."
Mei Ya had already been treated cruelly by others, but Zhang Shuo did not dare to add fuel to the fire.
Are you stupid?
"But there was a burst of applause for Germination on the Internet." Tang Yu continued to lay the trap.
"That only proves that Huaxia users have a strong sense of justice and can resolutely defend their own interests and say no to those who infringe on their own interests." Zhang Shuo was not fooled.
This is also true.
In the past two years, driven by Zhang Shuo, the king of confrontation, netizens have become more and more sharp.
"Then, can you talk about your views on personal privacy and data security? There is a voice outside saying that too strict censorship will affect the enthusiasm for innovation and entrepreneurship in the Internet industry. What do you think?"
Tang Yu came with a mission this time, and he had to dig deep for some powerful information.
I don’t have any useful information, but I can’t make a delivery.
"The budding self-supervision and review already represent my own attitude."
Zhang Shuo still dealt with it as he could, but he also wanted to take the opportunity to speak out. He changed the topic and said, "As for the negative public opinion and concerns about supervision from the outside world, I personally think it is unnecessary."
"In the long run, a healthy, orderly and rule-abiding Internet environment is more conducive to the long-term development of Internet companies, rather than being a flash in the pan."
"If a company does anything just because the government has standardized the supervision of the collection of users' personal information, it can only prove that the company itself is not good and does not have real competitiveness."
"If a company like this is eliminated, it will be eliminated. There is nothing to regret."
“It’s good that the Internet needs to flourish, but what it needs is not speculators who take advantage of loopholes, but companies that are down-to-earth in innovating and engaging in R&D. Such companies have never been afraid of regulation.”
This was said with great vigor and sincerity.
If Chinese Internet companies are always satisfied with involution at the application level and do not pay attention to underlying innovation, when the mobile Internet wave recedes, more will fall.
The original time and space were like this.
As time goes by, the once brilliant giants such as Qiandu, Ahri, and Tengda have gradually become mediocre, and they no longer come up with any eye-catching innovations.
Even latecomers such as Pinxixi, with character jumps, are just repeating the old path of the Big Three.
It's really disappointing.
"So, Suya supports strengthening the collection of personal information and data security supervision?"
"certainly!"
Zhang Shuo's answer was categorical, "The Internet is not an illegal place and should have boundaries. Since there are boundaries, it is necessary to set up firewalls instead of unscrupulously harming the interests of users."
"In other words, Sprout still has demands when publishing an open letter. Want to use this as an opportunity to enhance the industry's consensus on personal information protection?" Tang Yu did not forget to dig holes.
"No, as I said just now, it's just normal business behavior."
Zhang Shuo's expression did not change.
"hehe……"
As soon as the interview ended, Tang Yu lost his composure and whispered: "Brother, you are really an old fox now, and your explanation is watertight."
Tang Yuke was also present when Zhang Shuo was talking to his second uncle last weekend, and he knew the inside story very well.
It was basically negotiated.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "That was also forced by the media."
Zhang Shuo didn't want to be quoted out of context. If it wasn't Tang Yu, he wouldn't be interviewed.
At the end of the interview, Zhang Shuo raised his hand and looked at the time. It was just time for lunch. He smiled and said to Tang Yu opposite: "Let's go, I'll treat you to a meal."
"Okay, let's have a big dinner?" Tang Yu's eyes lit up.
"What a big meal, let's eat in the company cafeteria."
"Boring!"
Tang Yu wilted immediately. When he arrived at the cafeteria, he saw the dazzling array of dishes and was so envious that he almost drooled with envy. "Wow, bro, the food in Sprout is so good."
The Binhai Post where she worked had good welfare benefits, but compared to Mo Ya, it was nothing.
"It's not bad, just some home-cooked food." Zhang Shuo was very Versailles.
In fact, Sprout Canteen is famous for its delicious food in the industry. Not only are the chefs skilled in craftsmanship, the key raw materials are strictly controlled, and they are safe, hygienic and organic.
The secret is that Zhang Shuo, the big boss, always eats in the canteen whenever he works in the company, and he never does anything special, such as private rooms or small kitchens.
They eat the same meals as the employees.
In this way, the logistics staff responsible for managing the canteen dare not be careful, but if Zhang Shuo makes a problem, they will be kicked out.
Over time, the standards of the canteen have been maintained above the standard.
………
The next day, Tang Yu's interview article appeared on the front page of Binhai Daily, and the relevant reports were immediately spread to the Internet. Not surprisingly, it also attracted a burst of applause from netizens.
"The cute king is humble!"
"I highly doubt that the open letter written by Mei Ya was intentional at all."
"Be confident and put aside your doubts."
"So what if it's intentional? I just hope that Meng Wang's damn sense of mission will always be in the same camp as us users and not be alienated by capital."
"Cute King: What is capital? Are you richer than me? (Gotou)"
"With King Meng's current wealth, he can indeed deal with it aloofly without worrying about being bribed by capital."
"I hope the Big Three will also learn from this."
"Tengda: I want to learn too, but it doesn't matter what I say (dog head)..."
"Let's stop wishful thinking. These Internet companies need to be whipped by the authorities to make them realize that this is China and is not a place where capital can do whatever it wants."
“I just can’t agree more!”
The recognition of netizens undoubtedly puts a layer of talisman on Moya. Even if other peers are hostile, so what? As long as Moya can continue to gain support from users, it will remain standing.
………
Monday, July 1st.
Regardless of the online turmoil, life must go on.
A new week is also a new month. Early in the morning, Zhang Shuo rushed to the company and, as usual, began to sign and approve the July grant application.
Because entering the third quarter, there are many additional funding projects, mainly including-
Allocate 800 million R&D funding to the Fertile Soil Research Institute;
Allocate 2.5 billion operating funds to Mango Group, including 800 million R&D funds;
Allocate 2.5 billion operating funds to Daosui Group, including 1 billion R&D funds;
Allocate 800 million operating funds to Pinxixi Group;
Allocate 500 million operating funds to Jiaoyang Holdings;
Allocate 500 million working capital to Germination Group;
Allocate 150 million construction funds to Germinal Real Estate.
A total of 7.75 billion funds.
Daosui Group has both the 40-nanometer wafer foundry project under the name of Weijing Semiconductor and the chip packaging and testing factory projects under Licheng Technology. The daily operating expenses are very large.
R&D expenditures also jumped from 800 million last month to 1 billion.
It can be said to be the most expensive subsidiary of Sprout.
Even so, R&D expenditures of one billion per month are still somewhat stretched for an emerging semiconductor giant like Daosui Group.
It must not only satisfy current technology research and development, but also focus on the future.
If the supply is liberalized, let alone one billion in monthly funding, even if it is 1.5 billion or even 2 billion, it can be absorbed as long as enough researchers are recruited.
Because Pinxixi Group participated in the 618 activities, the related operating budget has also been rising steadily.
And Jiaoyang Holdings.
As the main body supporting the overseas market development of Bubu Department, marketing expenditure is also a large expense.
Added all together, the monthly allocation is close to 8 billion.
Most companies really can't handle it.
In addition to the fixed allocation, Germination also allocated an additional 5.56 billion to Daosui Group last month to participate in the investment in Tai Rui Semiconductor Company, a subsidiary of Tai Mechanical and Electrical.
In terms of profit.
Last month, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment turned over a profit of 4.7 billion, Maili Group turned over a profit of 4.5 billion, Qinghe Technology turned over a profit of 350 million, and Sprout Financial Holdings turned over a profit of 450 million.
The total profit paid was 10 billion, reaching a new high.
This is mainly due to the continued rise in profits of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, with single-month profits once again surpassing Maili Group.
Although the sales of Maili X1 are still declining, thanks to the development of the Southeast Asian market and the increase in profits from software services, the overall profit of Maili Group has not declined significantly.
Compared with last month, there was only a decrease of 50 million.
In addition to Qade Bird Interactive Entertainment, the profit levels of Maili Group's two major profit pillars, Qinghe Technology and Sprout Financial Holdings, have also been steadily increasing.
Qinghe Technology, in particular, benefited from the continued growth of its advertising business, with its monthly profits reaching 350 million.
You know, Qinghe Technology is responsible for the operating expenses of Weixin and Feixun. On the basis of huge expenses, it can also achieve a net profit of 300 million in a single month. It is really not easy.
As for Sprout Financial Holdings, thanks to the widespread popularity of Weixin Pay, related businesses are also booming, and profits are expected to exceed 500 million next month.
It’s no wonder that both Ali and Tenda are betting on the Internet financial business.
Because of its investment in Terui Semiconductor, Germination had a net outflow of 3.3 billion last month. If it hadn't been for the emergency issuance of 10 billion corporate bonds, cash would have bottomed out.
It may not even last until next month.
Therefore, Zhang Shuo's previous nervousness about the capital chain was by no means unreasonable.
The main reason is that the group has too many money-attracting beasts.
Sprout Real Estate, Jiaoyang Holdings, Pinxixi Group, Mango Group, and Daosui Group are all burning more money than the other. If it weren't for the two pillar businesses of games and mobile phones, they would have been in trouble long ago.
But all this money must be burned.
I heard Brother Dong say before that every day when he opens his eyes, he has to worry about the 100 million expenditure for that day. If he cannot earn 100 million that day and maintain the balance of payments, Jingdong will have a loss on his books.
But compared with the sprout, it is nothing.
You know, the appropriations approved by Zhang Shuo alone for the Sprout Group each month are as high as 6 to 7 billion, with an average of 200 million per day. This does not include the normal expenses of subsidiaries that have already achieved profitability.
Like Maili Group and Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, daily expenses are deducted from revenue.
If all are taken into account, the funds spent by the entire Germination Department on research and development, operations, general administrative expenses, etc. every day, plus various taxes and fees, are conservatively estimated to be more than 400 million.
This is truly terrifying.
Managing such a huge comprehensive group company, affecting the livelihood of 200,000 employees, Zhang Shuo can't really stand out from the position of chairman and CEO.
………
After signing the documents, Zhang Shuo got used to browsing the news again.
Discussions about personal information protection are still abuzz online, especially after his interview was leaked, which added fuel to the fire, with many voices criticizing the Big Three.
As for the official review, the results naturally do not come out so quickly.
However, in Zhang Shuo's view, this large-scale official review is more like a thorough investigation. Only after the situation is thoroughly understood can targeted regulations and provisions be formulated.
In the end, it must be handled with care, so as not to be heavy-handed.
More of a warning.
As some people worry, officials still have to take into account the vigorous development of the entire industry, and will not say that they will raise the Sword of Damocles hanging over their heads during a period of rapid development.
After the laws and regulations are promulgated, it will be difficult to say if someone commits the crime again.
In addition to the big hot spots, news also came out last weekend that Teshila had sent a team to the Magic City to register the company and prepare to negotiate with the Magic City authorities.
Obviously, they also feel the threat from Mango Auto.
The Magic City was naturally very enthusiastic, and did not turn Teshila away just because of the existence of Mango Cars. It was just that the conditions offered would definitely not be as generous as those in the original time and space.
Moreover, the negotiations between the two parties will certainly not be accomplished overnight.
Zhang Shuo did not feel that Teshila was much of a threat at this time, especially since Mango Motors was still fighting locally. If Teshila could not be crushed even in this way, it would be called a failure.
………
After browsing the news and seeing that it was almost time, Zhang Shuo came to the small conference room next door.
Lu Kai and other senior executives are already in place.
As a new month begins, the group's affairs are also complicated. For example, Qingcheng Group, after promoting the implementation of Qingcheng's bicycle business segment, will officially launch the "Qingcheng Taxi-hailing" project this month.
This is nothing new.
Not to mention overseas worries, domestic Dida was established as early as last year, but it first cooperated with taxis and has not yet expanded taxi services to the private car sector.
And in April this year, Dida completed Series B financing.
Mainly invested by Tenda.
There is no doubt that Dida is interested in Tenda ICQ, WeChat's traffic and payment system.
You can use it as you go.
Originally, Tik Tak had found Mo Ya and hoped to cooperate with Mo Ya.
Compared with Tenda, Meiya has undoubtedly richer resources. Unlike Tenda that sold its map business, Meiya is still the major shareholder of Haode Maps.
It can be said that you have what you want.
Unfortunately, at that time, Qingcheng Group was already developing the "Qingcheng Taxi" function internally, and had no interest in cooperating with a start-up company like Dida.
Zhang Shuo himself doesn’t want to have anything to do with Didot.
The most important thing is that, as the local life service platform with the deepest foundation and broadest business in China, Qingcheng has accumulated a large number of users and a good reputation.
Compared with tick-tock, it has natural advantages.
It just so happens that the target customers of the taxi-hailing business are mainly white-collar workers, which is very consistent with the target group of Qingcheng Takeout and Qingcheng Bicycle. It can be successfully promoted with little need for vigorous publicity.
It can be said that we have taken advantage of the right time, place and people.
The premise is to open up the policy link. The biggest obstacle in the early stage of the taxi-hailing business is not from users, but from the "natural enemies" taxis, which is equivalent to revolutionizing the life of taxis.
It would be strange if you are not impatient.
Of course, the facts of the original time and space prove that the two sides can actually coexist "peacefully".
The general trend is irreversible!
Although the taxi-hailing service in the original time and space once had problems of one kind or another, in essence, this is indeed a way for "technology to change life".
Don't give up eating because of choking.
"Qingcheng's taxi-hailing business will also adopt a pilot system and is ready to be put into trial operation in Yangcheng and Binhai City first."
The person reporting was Lu Qi, vice president of the group and chairman of Qingcheng Group.
"Well, it's best to coordinate with the local taxi company and try to avoid major conflicts. In addition, we must strictly control the review of private car owners."
"If the progress is too slow, I'm afraid Ahli and Tengda will follow suit again." Lu Qi raised his concerns.
This is almost inevitable.
Looking at Alibaba Dianping, the development history of Nomi Dianping is almost a history of plagiarism from the Qingcheng Group, from the earliest food delivery business to the later shared bicycles and shared power banks.
I copied it almost once.
"Just learn. Just like when we launched the takeout business before, Qingcheng Group neither seeks monopoly nor market share. We would rather be slower and more conservative, but also make sure we don't make mistakes."
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"In this case, the board of directors may encounter some resistance." Lu Qi reminded.
After several rounds of financing, although Sprout Group is still the controlling shareholder of Qingcheng Group, it has introduced many investors after all, and their opinions cannot be completely ignored.
Otherwise there will be problems.
"How to coordinate well with the board of directors is your responsibility as the chairman."
Zhang Shuo, however, directly passed the blame to Lu Qi, "Just remember, whether it's bike sharing or taxi service, it sounds great, but in fact it's just the same thing."
The original time and space Tick Tock has developed into a giant with just such a business, which is incredible in itself.
Is there any technical content?
At best, it is a small technical innovation, nothing more.
"The positioning of Qingcheng Group has always been to be a comprehensive service Internet company that meets all local needs of users. It does not need to be top-notch in any one business."
The test is actually the precise control and exploration of user needs.
And want to be successful.
To be honest, it is difficult to do it without any emotion in it.
As for these businesses with little technical content, Zhang Shuo didn't have much interest in them. He just didn't want Tengda and others to do evil, so he chose to end it himself.
For Bu Ya, the really meaningful thing is to engage in research and development.
Mastering core technology is the way to go.
This also means that Qingcheng Group will not participate in the crazy subsidy war, whether in the bike-sharing business or the taxi-hailing business.
Continue to act as an outlier on the local life services track.
If Tengda and Ahri are willing to burn money, then let them burn it. If they really want to be so overly superstitious about the power of capital, the ending of the original time and space ticking may be the best answer.
Mei Ya doesn't want to play with them.
Wouldn't it be nice to spend this money on research and development?
Speaking of research and development, Zhang Shuo remembered another thing. He looked up at Lu Kai and asked with concern: "Have you produced the feasibility analysis report on the group's involvement in commercial aerospace?"