Chapter 419: Ping porcelain flat fruit, beating Cao Yanhua, the budding dilemma of going to sea!
The hot sales of Maili X2 has put unprecedented pressure on Sanxing Pingguo.
Especially Pingguo.
It’s not that Samsung is not as good as Pingguo, but after the last turmoil, Samsung’s market share in China, especially the share of high-end models, has dropped sharply, and it can’t be any worse.
go.
It feels a bit like a broken jar.
But things are different. As a representative of the world's high-end smartphones, despite the launch of Maili X1 and the lack of innovation in new flagship mobile phones for two consecutive years, it still cannot stop the reputation and strong foundation it has accumulated in the past.
In China, there is still a group of staunch support from fruit fans.
However, with the strong launch of Maili X2, Pingguo 5S has completely surpassed Pingguo 5S in terms of software, hardware, etc. It is really difficult for the so-called Apple fans to continue to "pretend to be deaf and dumb".
It can be said--
In addition to the closed-loop ecology, Pingguo 5S has no advantages compared to Maili X2.
In fact, the MILI 3.0 operating system launched with Maili X2 is already a semi-closed and semi-open operating system because it contains a lot of "private goods".
Although it is still based on Android, it obviously has a lot of unique content.
Wait until next year.
When the Maili X3 is launched, it is expected to be equipped with the Xirang system and completely abandon the Android system.
The slight advantage of Pingguo 5S in the operating system can no longer support its high premium over Maili X2, and this is still under the premise that the purchase cost of Maili X2 hardware is higher.
With new choices, who is still willing to pay for so-called feelings?
Not to mention the low-end version of Pingguo 5c. Pingguo originally wanted to use Pingguo 5c to hit the mid-range market, but due to its arrogance and self-confidence, it set an extremely outrageous price for Pingguo 5c.
price.
"You call a 4,000-dollar phone mid-range?"
In the original time and space Pingguo 5c, the sales were not good. In this life, due to the existence of Mai Li X2, it is even more unsaleable.
No one would be stupid enough to say that they would pay 4,000 yuan for Pingguo 5c just for a Pingguo logo and so-called vanity. Isn’t Maili X2 delicious?
What's more, say.
In China, Pingguo mobile phones can no longer satisfy any vanity, and Maili mobile phones are the pride of China.
Even the last layer of fig leaf is gone.
The result is that, although there is no negative public opinion, Pingguo is repeating the mistakes of Three Stars in the Chinese market and is experiencing a Waterloo.
Not only are the newly released Pingguo 5S and Pingguo 5c unavailable, even the Pingguo 5 that has been reduced in price is suffering from poor sales.
China's high-end mobile phone market is showing a new pattern of "one super, two fools". One super is the MaiLi mobile phone, and the two fools are the three-star peace results that have failed successively.
Of course, Pingguo's situation is still a little better than that of Sanxing.
With such a huge consumer base in China, there will always be a group of brainless fruit fans who brainwash themselves into thinking that products from beautiful countries are fragrant, while products from China are not fragrant.
There is no way around this. Who doesn’t have a few fools?
The most bizarre thing is.
Faced with the super difficulties encountered in the Chinese market, Pingguo seems to have no effective counterattack means, so it can only follow the example of Samsung and initiate intellectual property litigation against Maili mobile phones in overseas markets such as Europe.
But this trick, to be honest, has a mediocre effect.
If we really want to suppress Maili Mobile, we will have to work with giants such as Gaotong and Guge to bring into full play the traditional skills of the Angsha people - if we can't beat them, we'll just overturn the table.
But it is only 13 years ago, and the timing is obviously not yet mature.
Although news has spread that Wolf Street has sent people to contact Gu Ge to see if they can use the Android system as a threat to grasp the seven inches of the Maili phone.
But at least for now, Guge has not made an official statement.
………
Thursday, September 19th.
Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and Zhang Shuo was invited to Tang’s home to enjoy the moon together.
Before going to Tang's hometown, Zhang Shuo had to finish the work at hand. First, he met with the group's legal director Cheng Minghua in the office and listened to Cheng Minghua's special report.
"Perhaps because the antitrust investigation against Gaotong by the relevant departments is still continuing, Gaotong does not want to cause trouble for the time being. As of now, it has not filed an intellectual property lawsuit against Maili Group in overseas markets."
"That's the smart thing to do."
Zhang Shuo realized that overseas giants like Gaotong were not really omnipotent. As long as they did not want to give up the Chinese market and China was tough enough, they would sometimes be wary.
It's not that he is really arrogant.
Many times, China likes to say that peace is the most important thing, but little does it know that it also has to fight against wolves.
If we seek unity through struggle, then unity will survive!
"There is no movement from Gaotong for the time being, but Pingguo, after last suing Maili Group in the United States, launched an intellectual property lawsuit against Maili Group in Europa yesterday." Cheng Minghua continued to report.
Pingguo was really anxious this time.
Because not only did it lose to Maili in the Chinese market, but also in the Southeast Asian market, due to Maili Group's deep development in the past year, it was on par with Pingguo.
Let this trend continue.
It is only a matter of time before Maili mobile phones surpass Pingguo in the Southeast Asian market.
"It's good that Pingguo sues. In this way, the fingerprint unlocking trump card we prepared before can be used this time, right?" Zhang Shuo was not worried but happy.
"Yes."
Cheng Minghua obviously also has a plan in mind.
"Then let's put on a big show in the Europa market. Remember, don't rush to decide the winner. The longer this big show of suing each other goes on, the better." Zhang Shuo asked with a smile.
"Chairman, do you mean to have a porcelain flat fruit?" Cheng Minghua thought thoughtfully.
"Yes, it's just touching the porcelain!"
Zhang Shuo admitted generously, "Pingguo's brand awareness on a global scale is much higher than that of Maili. The lawsuits surrounding Pingguo and Maili have just made the outside world subconsciously regard Maili and Pingguo as the same brand."
A massive competitor. In this way, Mai Li will be able to win the game and gain experience points in an honest and fair manner."
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For example, the so-called cat-dog war between Ahri and Winter in the original time and space was that Winter was deliberately trying to mess with Ahri and deliberately designed the brand logo to be a dog to compete with Ahri's cat.
It's been a long time.
Consumers will subconsciously think that although Winterfell is defeated, even if it is not as good as Ahri, it is at least on the same level of platform as Ahri.
Otherwise, how could it trigger a war?
Zhang Shuo is worried about how to let Maili mobile phone completely open the European market. This lawsuit battle with Pingguo is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity.
"Chairman, don't worry, I will operate it well." Cheng Minghua also understood.
………
Send Cheng Minghua away.
Zhang Shuo took the time to meet with Cao Yanhua, president of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment.
Generally, Cao Yanhua would not show up at the Binhai City headquarters when there was nothing going on. If anything happened, he would report to Lu Qi via email, Feixin, phone, etc.
If you can find Zhang Shuo directly, you are basically here to purchase goods.
October is about to enter. According to the production cycle of mobile games from two months to half a year, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment is already working on next year’s mobile game development plan.
According to the schedule, the mobile game that will be launched in January or February next year must start production now.
So Cao Yanhua came.
Zhang Shuo was also well prepared. He briefly chatted with Cao Yanhua and then came up with a bunch of game plans.
mainly include--
"Onmyoji", "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" (mobile version), "Azur Lane", "Lords of Avalon", "Lords Mobile", "Dragon" and "Genshin Impact" are seven mobile games.
Then there is a PC game - "Overwatch".
The birth process of "Overwatch" is mentioned with a touch of legend. It was originally just a temporary idea that the Blizzard team came up with after the failure of the production of "Warhammer".
Unexpectedly, it became a hit in subsequent productions.
Of course, Zhang Shuo has no reason to give up such a masterpiece of a PC game. It can be used to consolidate Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment’s position in the global PC game field and secure its position as the world’s largest game manufacturer.
After getting the planning plan, Cao Yanhua naturally felt like he had found a treasure.
"Chairman, you are really amazing, you are simply a god-level game planner."
"There's no need to say compliments."
Zhang Shuo waved his hand and said with a hint: "I have heard people below say more than once that there are many luxury cars parked in the underground garage of the Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment headquarters building. When will you invite me to visit?"
There are certainly many benefits to moving a subsidiary to a city other than its headquarters.
But there are also disadvantages.
The biggest disadvantage is that over time, these subsidiaries are far away from the emperor, and it is easy to do some small things without telling the headquarters, such as setting up small treasury in private.
It may even develop into a prince.
Even if the group headquarters strengthens supervision, there will still be loopholes.
Among the many subsidiaries that have moved overseas, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment is the one with the strongest profitability, so the situation of setting up small treasury is naturally more serious than other subsidiaries.
Zhang Shuo has heard about this for a long time, but he has been holding back.
Because Zhang Shuo understands a truth, if you want the horse to run, you have to feed the horse grass. As long as the blue birds don't go too far to entertain each other, he will turn a blind eye.
If you open your mouth now, naturally the situation has reached a point where you have to say something.
This is why.
Zhang Shuo would ask the President's Office to inform Cao Yanhua why he made a special trip to Binhai Headquarters.
I just want to give Cao Yanhua a beating.
"Uh, this..."
The expression on Cao Yanhua's face suddenly changed, "Chairman, please listen to my explanation."
"The last thing I need is an explanation. If you need an explanation, ask Mr. Lu to explain it." Zhang Shuo smiled and shook his head, "Don't be too nervous. I'm just reminding you, be careful next time."
For an executive of Cao Yanhua's level, there are many things that do not need to be explained clearly.
Just click until it ends.
If Cao Yanhua couldn't even understand this level of warning, it would be really dangerous.
"Understood."
Cao Yanhua's expression remained solemn, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Don't worry, Chairman, I will take care of it."
"Of course I'm relieved about you." Zhang Shuo smiled.
But in Cao Yanhua's eyes, this warm smile carried a trace of unquestionable majesty.
Suddenly the pressure became even greater.
Zhang Shuo, the big boss, seemed to have some clues. He handled the matter lightly and did not say a single harsh word. This was enough to give Cao Yanhua face. As a subordinate, he must know how to cherish it.
At the same time, it also gives Cao Yanhua an opportunity to correct his mistakes.
I also know that after this conversation, Zhang Shuo will continue to pay attention to the progress of this matter, and both the President's Office and the rotating president Lu Qi will also help Zhang Shuo keep an eye on it.
Once Cao Yanhua's handling measures fail to satisfy Zhang Shuo, the consequences will be very serious.
Blue Bird Entertainment is not indispensable without him.
Who doesn’t know that Zhang Shuo is the great hero and soul behind Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment? With Zhang Shuo’s game planning, any qualified manager can manage Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment well.
This is where Cao Yanhua is most nervous.
Precisely because he is not indispensable to Jade Bird Entertainment, he has to walk on thin ice.
And obviously.
Cao Yanhua's career as a "prince" in the past year has made Cao Yanhua feel a little dizzy.
This is all human nature.
Zhang Shuo is also willing to talk to Cao Yanhua, which at least proves that he still recognizes his work ability and is willing to correct him with the attitude of "treating illnesses and saving lives."
If there is no conversation, then Cao Yanhua is really in danger.
You may be abandoned at any time!
………
After finishing the work at hand, at six o'clock in the evening, Zhang Shuo came to Mr. Tang's residence with the gifts Dai Yutong had prepared in advance to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival with him.
Outsiders may not understand.
But Zhang Shuo has a clear conscience, and the old man is his biggest supporter.
It’s a true Buddha!
Therefore, whenever he was free, Zhang Shuo would come and play chess with the old man and chat.
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Mr. Tang had obviously lost a lot of weight and talked a lot less. Every time, he would sit aside and listen quietly to Zhang Shuo and his second uncle Tang Yi chatting about something.
Fortunately, the spirit is still strong.
"The sprouts are moving very quickly. I heard that Daosui Group has started the A-round financing process." Sitting in the pavilion, the second uncle Tang Yi also took the initiative to start chatting.
"I'm not following your instructions, second uncle." Zhang Shuo smiled.
"Don't!"
Tang Yi waved his hand, "What I'm talking to you about only represents some of my personal views and opinions. There is absolutely no need for you to regard this as an official instruction. Use it if it's useful, and don't use it if it's not."
He didn't want to interfere with Bu Ya's business decisions.
"Yes Yes Yes."
Zhang Shuo nodded with a smile and changed the topic, "It's not just because of your suggestion, Second Uncle, there are also plans within Sprout to put Daosui Group's financing on the agenda to reduce the financial burden on the headquarters."
"Yeah?"
Tang Yi didn't understand, "Isn't the recent capital chain of the Sprout Group very healthy? Isn't there a need to rush to get rid of the burden of the Daosui Group?"
In his view, the development prospects of Daosui Group are very broad.
"The capital chain is not tight, so I can do other things." Zhang Shuo explained with a smile.
"Which area are you planning to work on?"
Tang Yi had long been accustomed to Zhang Shuo's wild ways.
"I haven't thought about it yet."
Zhang Shuo glanced at his second uncle and asked tentatively: "Isn't it a bit too aggressive for Mo Ya to work so hard and span multiple industries? Do you want to restrain yourself a little?"
"No need!"
Tang Yi naturally knew what Zhang Shuo was worried about, "Let's put it this way, the development of Germination has indeed attracted attention from all parties. One of the elders above mentioned Germination several times."
"But this kind of attention is positive. Generally speaking, we still have a supportive attitude."
"The elder said that as long as Germination's operations are legal and compliant, China will be able to accommodate it even if it reaches tens of trillions, let alone one trillion, and there is no need to worry about being the best."
China is no longer what it used to be, and naturally it has a new attitude and atmosphere.
Not to mention, compared to Ahli, Tengda and his ilk, Germination has been more established and prosperous since its birth, and its deeds in public welfare are also seen by the superiors.
How can there be any reason to suppress deliberately?
"The most important thing is that I feel at ease with you as a person. The elders have said that if there is a chance, I would like to talk to you and discuss some topics related to the industrial economy." Tang Yi said with a smile.
"I don't dare take this seriously."
Zhang Shuo was a little flattered.
Then I realized that for him to be recognized by the above, apart from his usual words, deeds, views and other things, it must be because of the endorsement of his second uncle.
The so-called "roots are right and seedlings are red" refers to this.
"That's not up to you."
It was rare to see Zhang Shuo frightened, but Tang Yi was in a good mood and said with a smile: "You have to be mentally prepared for this, but don't feel any pressure. Just as you usually talk to me, you should also talk to the elders."
When he reaches the level of elder, he will only be gentler than Tang Yi.
"All right."
Zhang Shuo, on the other hand, was under a lot of pressure, and deep inside, he was a little excited.
"By the way, I heard that Pingguo launched an intellectual property lawsuit against Maili mobile phone in the Europa market. Can Suya be able to withstand it?" Tang Yi also changed the subject.
"Okay."
Zhang Shuo told the whole story about his plan and had nothing to hide from his second uncle.
"Well, your strategy is very good."
Tang Yi was really emotional. It could be said that he had watched Zhang Shuo grow up all the way.
To this day, Zhang Shuo's mature thinking, sophistication in methods, and broad vision even make Tang Yi marvel at him sometimes. Zhang Shuo is actually born to do business.
I really can't envy you this kind of talent.
The most important thing is that Zhang Shuo has an indescribable quality, as if he is the chosen one. He can often see through the fog that others cannot see through and see things that others cannot see.
It's really amazing.
It is precisely because of this that Tang Yi will work hard to protect Zhang Shuo from being affected by off-field factors.
It's considered well-intentioned.
………
The next week will be uneventful.
Mei Ya is still the protagonist of public opinion and is forced to leave the country from time to time.
In addition to the continued sales of Maili X2, the financing of three subsidiaries of Sprout has attracted the attention of global investment institutions, all of which want a piece of the pie.
Unfortunately.
Germination still adheres to its consistent tone, and its financing targets are mainly national teams.
If investment institutions at home and abroad want to get a piece of the pie, only Panda Live's Series B financing has any chance. However, Panda Live's valuation is only 10 billion, and the pie it can share is really limited.
That's all, and we still have to take care of gaming companies such as NetEase.
As for Pinxixi Group’s Series A financing, not all of them chose urban investment. Some overseas investment institutions were also introduced, but most of them were business giants from Southeast Asia.
its intention.
Naturally, it is also to expand Pinxixi Group’s business in Southeast Asia and protect its overseas operations.
In addition to the financing of the three subsidiaries, Qinghe Technology also officially announced on September 23 that the number of Weixin users has officially exceeded 600 million, and monthly active users have exceeded 100 million.
Once again, it has established its reputation as “China’s largest mobile social software”.
Following this trend, it is only a matter of time before the total number of Weixin users surpasses ICQ and becomes the social software with the most registered users in China.
If you include the overseas version of wichat, it is enough to become the social software with the largest number of users in the world.
The great success of Weixin is set off by the continued decline of Tenda, the former social giant. With the continued polarization of word-of-mouth, the number of daily active users of ICQ is showing a downward trend.
This is undoubtedly fatal to Tenda.
Reflected in the stock price, Tengda's stock price continues to remain flat, and it can no longer regain its former glory.
It has also completely reshaped the new pattern of Chinese Internet companies.
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A super giant in China’s Internet field.
………
Thursday, September 26th.
In the office, Zhang Shuo is listening to the report from Vice President Lu Kai.
"Pinxixi Group's Series A financing has been completed, and Panda Live's Series B financing has also reached an investment agreement, with a valuation of 10 billion, financing of 1 billion, and transfer of 10% of the equity."
At the time of its Series A financing last year, Panda Live was valued at only 2 billion.
At that time, Tengda took a big advantage.
A year and a half later, as the largest live broadcast platform in China, Panda Live is fully worthy of a valuation of tens of billions, and a billion financing is enough to support its operations in the next one or two years.
After this financing.
Qinghe Technology’s shareholding in Pangda Live will be diluted from the original 70% to 63%.
corresponding.
Tenda's shareholding in Pangda Live will also be diluted from the original 30% to 27%.
10% of the equity remains.
It will be divided up by a new round of investors such as Wangji and Fenglei Fund.
That's right.
After receiving 15 billion in financial support, Fenglei Fund also participated in the financing of Pangda Live.
"The most complicated operation is the A-round financing of Daosui Group. After repeated evaluations, the valuation of Daosui Group was finally determined - 250 billion. The A-round financing will transfer 10% of the equity and raise 25 billion."
no doubt.
Daosui Group’s Series A financing will set a new record for Chinese corporate financing.
To know.
In May this year, when Qingcheng Group’s C round of financing was raised, its valuation was only 111 billion.
Daosui Group has more than doubled.
But if you carefully take stock of the assets under the name of Daosui Group, they are indeed worthy of this valuation.
First of all, Daosui Group wholly owns Jingjiawei, the largest graphics card design company in China, and Weijing Semiconductor, the largest chip foundry company in mainland China.
In addition, Daosui Group also controls Zhulong Technology, China's largest chip design company, and Changchang Storage, one of the world's largest storage giants.
at the same time.
Daosui Group is also the major shareholder of a number of semiconductor companies such as AMD, Lijing Group, Licheng Technology, Longxin, and Terui Semiconductor. It also holds a small stake in China Microelectronics.
Such a Daosui Group certainly deserves this valuation.
Not to mention the valuation of 250 billion, even if Ahri, which has a market value of nearly one trillion, is exchanged, Mo Yaya will not be happy. In the future, the potential of Daosui Group will definitely be higher than Ahri.
It is also because of this that Daosui Group’s Series A financing has attracted the attention of global investors.
Unfortunately.
Sprout Group simply doesn't care about these investment institutions.
“Those expected to participate in the A-round financing of Daosui Group mainly include SDIC, China Semiconductor Industry Fund, Huaxia Microelectronics, Lingnan Provincial Investment, Jingchu Provincial Investment, Wannan Provincial Investment, as well as Binhai City Investment, Magic City Investment, Luzhou City Investment
Investment, Jiangxia City Investment." Lu Kai reported.
It can be seen that they are all national teams.
"Let's add another Tai Electromechanical one," Zhang Shuo said.
"Tai Electrical and Mechanical?"
Lu Kai was slightly surprised, then nodded and wrote it down.
Zhang Shuo couldn't help it either.
Prior to this, Gu Mingzhang had contacted Tai Electromechanical twice to discuss letting Tai Electromechanical prepare to build a 20-nanometer wafer foundry at the Luzhou Semiconductor Base.
Although Daosui Group has offered Zhulong Z2 chip foundry chips, Tai Mechanical and Electrical is still hesitant.
A 20-nanometer wafer foundry has a large investment amount, starting at 20 billion, and it is the first 20-nanometer wafer foundry. Tai Electromechanical originally planned to build the factory in Yizhou Province.
no way.
In order to help Taimei make up its mind, Zhang Shuo could only give Taimei a little more sweetness and allow Taimei to participate in the A-round financing of Daosui Group, so as to establish a more solid strategic alliance with Daosui Group.
With this bargaining chip, Tai Electromechanical agreed to build a factory in Luzhou.
What Ketai Mechanical and Electrical doesn't know is that as Taiyang Mechanical and Electrical becomes more and more closely tied to Daosui Group and gradually transfers its production capacity to Luzhou, it has unknowingly fallen into the trap set by Zhang Shuo for it.
trap.
If you want to jump back in the future, it won't be that easy.