Chapter 455 Tengda lays off employees, buds become gods, and Ahri is upset!
"Eighty billion..."
Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows on the top floor of Tengda Building, Er Ye suddenly felt that the scenery downstairs was not so beautiful.
I can't feel the sense of accomplishment that I had before overlooking all sentient beings.
Looking up, the second master could clearly feel that a giant that covered the sky and blocked out the sun was silently overlooking the Tengda Building.
The Tiantian Giant is none other than a competitor from the same city - Sprout!
A profit of 80 billion in a single quarter is likely to be a goal that Tenda cannot achieve in its "lifetime".
How can you not despair?!
Especially today, Tengda is still in a precarious situation.
The two core businesses of games and social networking are losing ground under the constant squeeze of Qinghe Group, while new businesses have not been able to convert them into revenue, and are even continuing to bleed.
This puts Tenda’s capital chain under constant pressure.
Just when the second master was standing by the window in a daze, Lu Jian walked in and carefully asked for instructions: "Boss, regarding the previously proposed layoff of 10% of the interactive entertainment business group?"
Although Renyu’s previous protest did not receive support from the board of directors, it was ultimately shelved for the time being.
"Enforce it resolutely!"
The second master took a deep look at Lu Jian. He chose the right time.
"good!"
Lu Jian had the same expressionless face. He knew very well that taking advantage of such a time point to report layoffs to the big boss was indeed a bit unethical, but it was the easiest to get passed.
In the face of Tenda's revenue pressure, Renyu's resistance will become nothing worth mentioning.
This is indeed the case.
As long as we can achieve our goals, it doesn't really matter whether we are scheming or not.
Who is not scheming in the workplace?
"By the way, boss, the Moyin app under Qinghe Group has been gradually improving recently. Do we want to increase our support for short videos?"
Lu Jian was undoubtedly smart. After achieving his goal, he immediately reported back to work.
Appear to be conscientious.
As mentioned before, under the instructions of Zhang Shuo, Qinghe Group, which is responsible for the operation of Moyin, basically adopted a free-range model for the early development of Moyin app.
Neither Weixin nor traffic platforms such as Tiantian Toutiao divert traffic to Moyin.
But even so, with its excellent content, intelligent recommendation mechanism, and budding golden brand, the number of downloads and daily active users of Moyin app are steadily increasing.
So far, it has firmly entered the top ten short video apps.
"What do you think?" Erye asked without answering.
"I think, judging from overseas experience, long videos will be the mainstream development direction of streaming media in the future. At least for now, short videos have not shown any amazing potential."
Lu Jian is still very superstitious about overseas experience. After all, he started his career by learning from and following trends.
"I think so too."
Erye himself is not very optimistic about short videos. Compared with the uncertainty of short videos, long videos can gain a near-monopoly status as long as they control the copyright.
Copyright monopoly is the most consistent with Tengda’s tone.
What's more, today's Tenda really doesn't have the extra resources to lean towards the short video field. It can only make a choice between long videos and short videos.
That’s it for now!
………
Ahri Headquarters.
"bud……"
If anyone was the most upset after Mei Ya took the initiative to disclose the financial report to the outside world, it was the uncle.
In the eyes of the uncle, Qiandu and Tenda are already showing signs of falling behind, but Ali is still making rapid progress, at least in terms of its main business, e-commerce.
That is to say——
Among the three giants, Ahri is actually the only one left who can still compete with Moya.
As for Big Brother, he has status in the world, but in terms of the resources that can really be used, he is actually powerless. The most he can do is use words during private gatherings.
The uncle has long been ready to start a new business.
But as soon as Germination's financial report came out, a huge profit of more than 80 billion in a single quarter, the last trace of pride in the uncle's heart was shattered into nothing, leaving him stunned.
Although among the 80 billion, Ahri actually has a share of the credit...
Shopping malls are like battlefields, which not only metaphors the dangers and intrigues in shopping malls, but actually has another meaning, that is, business competition always puts strength first.
The budding strength right there is the best deterrent to all challengers!
Who is not afraid of taking a three-pointer?
"Zhang Shuo is an amazing person. Before, Qingcheng Group did not participate in food delivery, bike sharing, and online ride-hailing subsidies. I thought it was because the capital chain was tight, and good steel must be used on the cutting edge."
"Who would have imagined that Suiya clearly has plenty of funds, but it can resist not providing subsidies."
"Such a forbearance is truly chilling."
The uncle was filled with emotion.
Ren Xiaoyao, who was sitting opposite, was a little surprised. If he remembered correctly, this was the first time he heard a positive comment about Zhang Shuo from his boss.
It can be seen that the impact this incident has had on the uncle is really not trivial.
“It’s incredible!”
Ren Xiaoyao also believed that. The more he understood the inside story, the more he would be in awe of Mei Ya's restraint. He was indeed a very formidable opponent.
Under this kind of restraint, it is difficult to say that whether it is Arnold Group or Tick Tak, it will be Qingcheng's opponent.
It’s frustrating just thinking about it!
………
Not only did the old man come back to his senses, but after experiencing the initial shock, there were also many smart netizens who deciphered deeper information from the budding financial report.
"Taking food, sharing bikes, online ride-hailing, and Qingcheng are almost all pioneers. It was Tengda, Ahri and others who simply copied and then took the initiative to start a subsidy war, and they achieved the so-called late comer."
"Forcibly use the power of capital to compete for the market share that originally belonged to Qingcheng."
"I used to think that Qingcheng was unable to defeat four opponents with two fists. The capital chain of Germination was tight, and Tengda, Ahri and others could not afford to fight a subsidy war, so they chose to endure it."
"Looking back now, that's not the case at all."
"Mr. Ya would rather use funds for research and development than participate in this kind of no-limit, leek-cutting subsidies. If this is considered disorderly expansion in Ming Ya, then what are Tengda, Ahli and the like?"
"The facts are obvious. It is not Germination that wants to engage in disorderly expansion. On the contrary, it is Tengda, Ahri and their like. It's just that Tengda's lack of strength means they didn't succeed. That's all."
Netizens finally got the truth!
"That's so right!
"
"God of Eternal Germination, look at who will say that Germination is disorderly expansion in the future? It's either stupid or bad!"
"support!
"
"Ahri: I don't accept it!
"
"Tengda: I didn't provoke any of you!
"
"Qiandu: It turns out that I am not worthy. I am not even qualified to be stepped on."
As soon as this wave of analysis came out, it completely reversed the public opinion on the Internet. It not only saved Meiya, but also made Meiya's image in the hearts of Chinese netizens even higher.
He also stepped on a wave of Tengda and Ahri.
With the loss of the Big Three, the online public opinion that lasted for more than a week has finally come to an end.
At the same time, with the temporary subsidence of the budding enthusiasm, Tenda appeared in the focus of public opinion in another way. It was for no other reason than the layoffs in the interactive entertainment business group.
After the second master nodded, Lu Jian finally officially launched the plan to reduce the interactive entertainment business group.
Show no mercy.
Needless to say, Tenda employees who appeared on the layoff list were resentful, and some internal chat records naturally appeared on the Internet.
"Tengda laid off employees..."
Just such a keyword combination is enough to spark heated discussions on the scarf.
It quickly became a trending topic!
This is not the period of the Internet bubble. On the contrary, it is the period when the mobile Internet is booming. One of the three giants like Tenda has actually started layoffs, and the intensity is so large.
It really shocked many people's jaws.
"How could it be? Tengda is one of the three giants after all, isn't it?"
“It’s incredible!”
"It's not surprising that Tenda's layoffs this time are aimed at the interactive entertainment business group, which is mainly responsible for Tenda's game business. I don't need to say more about the performance of Tenda's games in the past one or two years, right?"
There are also knowledgeable people.
"That's right. With the emergence of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, today's Tengda Games are no different from the likes of Wangyi. They are really lonely."
Thinking of this, many players who have experienced the peak period of Tenda Games still can't help but sigh.
Of course, after sighing, it is fun and comfortable!
"It's deserving of Tenda Games' layoffs. Let's see if Tenda has even one original game that's good enough in the past two years. Whether it's mobile games or client games, they're all in a state of utter failure. There's no way to save them."
"It can only be said that the light of Qingniao Mutual Entertainment is too dazzling."
"These are all excuses. Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment is very strong, but it can't cover all original creations. What's more, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment doesn't do global shopping, it relies on its own original strength."
"Is it possible that there is an upper limit to originality?"
"It can only be said that Tenda Games itself is of this level, and now it is just showing its true colors!"
Generally speaking, netizens don’t have much comfort for Tenda’s laid off employees.
On the contrary, the layoff notice issued by Tenda's human resources department caused a lot of heated discussions on the Internet, such as what is personnel optimization and congratulations on graduating from Tenda early.
Those who don’t know the truth may think that Tenda is not laying off employees, but transferring talents to its peers.
“Optimization ≠ layoffs?”
"Haha, this is such a tough talk!"
"Tengda: After all, I am one of the three giants. Don't I want to lose face?"
"You're so damn good at graduating early, you really don't need a pretty face."
"Just because I want to save face..."
"Actually, it's not bad. Those who were admitted to Tengda before must have been very good talents. Even if they are laid off now, they won't have to worry about finding a job after they come out, right?" Someone else retorted.
After all, Tengda is a big manufacturer, so it’s a joke, but don’t mistake bean bags as solid food.
After all, the strength lies there.
Think about it, every spring recruitment and autumn recruitment, how many outstanding graduates are struggling to get an offer from Tenda? There is no way they can't find a job.
"That's not necessarily true!"
"First of all, those who can be laid off by Tengda, without even thinking about it, must be the kind of bastards who are not very capable or who have worked for a long time."
Any company, even if it is a big company, has no shortage of people who are trying to take advantage of the situation.
"Such people often have high ambitions but low ambitions. They are used to working in a big factory like Tenda. They haven't learned the good stuff, but they have learned a lot of 'arrogance'. They won't know how to work outside the Tenda system."
“If you want to get re-employed, you often end up with a job that is either too high or too low.”
"At least Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment will not want these people who were laid off by Tenda..."
There are indeed many talents online, and this is also true. Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment has not shown any interest at all in the gaming talents laid off by Tenda.
There are quite a few people who have submitted their resumes to Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, but basically no news has been heard from them.
In addition to the lack of analysis ability of netizens, there is another very important factor, and that is——
As early as last year's autumn recruitment, Zhang Shuo told Wu Sheyuan, the group's human resources director, to strictly control the growth of the group's Internet business line employees and no longer engage in large-scale recruitment.
It can be considered as a precautionary measure.
In the past year, although Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment's revenue has been growing rapidly, it has not actually added any new game studios, and it is basically the same team as before.
Naturally, there is no need to recruit people on a large scale, not to mention that they were eliminated by Tengda.
With the golden name of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment being the world’s largest game manufacturer, if you want to recruit talents, what kind of talents cannot be recruited from around the world?
Many talents from beautiful countries and Europe are even willing to work in China in order to join Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, which shows the status of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment in the global gaming industry.
Not to mention Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, even the likes of Netizen and Juren have little interest in it.
Pick and choose.
The result is that Tenda's layoffs caused a commotion internally because many employees who were included in the layoff list were unable to find suitable next jobs.
"I have shed my blood for Tenda, so why should I lay off employees just because I just want to lay off employees?"
"It's not fair, there is a shady story!
"
"I hope the group can start internal job transfers and not just lay off people."
Especially for many old employees who were carrying mortgage loans, they were suddenly laid off, and their future immediately became gloomy. Many of them were so excited that they rushed to the second master's office.
As a result, Tengda was in a state of chaos.
In the outside world, due to Tenda's layoffs, Tenda's stock price has naturally come under pressure, falling for several days in a row, and some rating agencies are even preparing to lower their rating on Tenda's stock.
But there is also another voice.
I believe that if Tenda decisively lays off employees and reduces costs at this time, it may not be able to rise from the ashes in the future. After all, no one can decisively implement layoffs regardless of the impact.
At least this move by Tengda is in line with the tone of capital.
………
May 25, Sunday.
Today is the fourth anniversary of the founding of Sprout. As usual, Zhang Shuo did not hold any celebration activities. He just planned to invite a group of senior executives for a simple gathering at home.
Let’s talk about feelings by the way.
In the previous public opinion turmoil, although Sprout landed safely, it was too eye-catching after all. Especially after the financial report was released, I don’t know how many people were jealous and concerned, overtly or covertly.
If it weren't for the relationship with his second uncle, Zhang Shuo wouldn't have known how much invisible pressure he would have faced.
At this time, of course it is not appropriate to hold any high-profile celebration.
Still have to endure!
The venue for the party was chosen in the villa area of Germination Industrial Park, which is the large villa where Zhang Shuo currently lives. The president's office simply organized a cocktail party, which was regarded as a celebration.
In addition to the headquarters executives, Du Qingqing and other group subsidiary presidents also came specially to attend the reception.
Are you kidding me?
No executive would be stupid enough not to take this rare opportunity to get close to the big boss in private.
Even Sun Yang, the president of Qing Ning Group who had just joined the Germinal System, put aside all social activities and eagerly flew to Binhai City on Sunday morning.
At the beginning of the banquet, Zhang Shuo smiled and raised his glass, "Let us first welcome Mr. Sun to join us!"
"Bah bang bang!"
Lu Kai, Lu Qi, Gu Mingzhang and other senior executives also laughed and applauded.
"In addition, let me introduce it more emphatically."
Because it was a private gathering, it was used to bring people closer together and to encourage family members. Zhang Shuo specially called Gu Xiaoxi and introduced with a smile: "This is my fiancée, Gu Xiaoxi."
"????"
At this moment, Lu Kai and other senior executives were stunned, and then they reacted and applauded one after another.
In fact, they have heard about Gu Xiaoxi, like Lu Kai, Lu Qi and other thoughtful executives, and they all know that she is the girlfriend of the big boss Zhang Shuo.
Jiang Yue often dealt with Gu Xiaoxi.
But girlfriend and fiancée are two completely different concepts.
Especially with Zhang Shuo's current status and worth, it is no exaggeration to say that if this news is revealed, Gu Xiaoxi will probably become the natural enemy of all Chinese girls.
A sure winner in life!
Not far away, Du Qingqing's eyes flashed with a hint of loneliness and a hint of relief.
Drink the wine in the glass in one gulp.
After the simple opening remarks, the rest was very casual, with small groups gathering together, either chatting about some industry gossip, international news, or homely affairs.
For example, Jiang Yue and Du Qingqing took Gu Xiaoxi to discuss maintenance methods.
Lu Qi raised the wine glass, came over to toast Zhang Shuo, and said with a smile: "Chairman, congratulations, when are you going to hold the wedding? But you must give me an invitation. Otherwise, I will be shameless and ask for a wedding drink.
"
Hearing this, Lu Kai and others also pricked up their ears.
This is a big deal.
In a sense, it can even be said to be a budding event.
“Let’s celebrate National Day.”
Seeing the eager eyes of all the senior executives, Zhang Shuo also knew that it would not be so easy to get rid of, but he still solemnly emphasized, "We have already planned the wedding. Everything will be simple and there will be no big fuss."
"Understand!"
Lu Qi and others were all smart people, so they naturally understood it and immediately changed the subject, "Chairman, do you still remember Qi Yu, the former art director of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment?"
"Why don't you remember?"
I still have some impressions of Qi Yu and Zhang Shuo.
When he first acquired Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, Operations Director Liu Xiaohui and Art Director Qi Yu were basically his right-hand men, and they all made major contributions to the early success of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment.
So much so that.
Subsequently, Zhang Shuo originally arranged for Qi Yu to go to the capital to head the Fire Phoenix Studio. After Qi Yu refused due to family reasons, he still arranged for him to serve as the art director.
after that.
Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment relocated to Shancheng as a whole. Qi Yu regretted resigning from Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment due to family reasons. Due to some strange combination of circumstances, he was recruited by Tengda and was re-employed again.
"Ahem, this time Tenda Interactive Entertainment Group laid off employees, and Qi Yu was among them." Lu Qi said.
"Not expected."
Zhang Shuo was not surprised.
When Tengda poached Qi Yu and promised him a high position, he was only interested in Qi Yu's ability. More importantly, he wanted to use Qi Yu to discover some secrets of the success of Blue Bird Mutual Entertainment.
But there is actually no secret in Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment. The only secret is the cheating Zhang Shuo.
Today, time has changed, and Tenda's game business has not only failed to improve, but has also declined. Qi Yu, as an airborne person, will naturally be included in the first batch of cleaning lists by Renyu.
It's not just Qi Yu.
In this wave of layoffs planned by Tenda Interactive Entertainment Business Group, the planners, artists, etc. who Tenda tried so hard to poach from Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment are basically also in the layoff sequence.
It can be said to be tit for tat.
"Ahem, I heard from Mr. Cao that Qi Yu submitted his resume to Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment. Chairman, what do you think of this matter?" Originally, there was no need to bring this matter to Zhang Shuo.
Just because Qi Yu is too special.
"Follow the normal process and do whatever you want without consulting me."
Zhang Shuo looked calm.
He had already made an exception for Qi Yu once before, so there was no reason to dwell on the old relationship again.
What's more, in today's Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, Qi Yu's position has long been eliminated. Even if Qi Yu is willing to put aside family factors and go to the mountain city this time, it is impossible.
"Understood!"
Lu Qi also understood it and naturally wanted to refuse.