On the second day of the National Day holiday, Yao Yuan held an emergency meeting.
Chen Shengqiang, Zheng Nanling, and Wu Jun were all called back. Wu Jun flew to Thailand and returned as soon as he landed. If he hadn't been an old minister who had followed him for many years, he would have killed the king on the spot.
"Why are you so angry? Did you delay going to Pattaya? Let me tell you, don't go to Thailand. People used to be bigger than you."
Yao Yuan snorted at Wu Jun and gestured to open the big screen, which displayed a photo.
From high-end shopping malls to convenience stores, from fruit supermarkets to small restaurants, from movie theaters to milk tea shops, they are all consumption places, and they seem to be not far away.
"I went shopping yesterday. This was the Fuxingmen area. I took hundreds of photos. They were all shopping places with shops. It included about two streets, which were not too big.
I’m going to launch a ‘mobile payment community’ plan, focusing on QR code payment, and asking all merchants here to post our QR code!”
"..."
As soon as these words came out, the three of them looked at each other.
Chen Shengqiang asked: "Didn't you say you won't promote QR codes for the time being?"
"Yes, we are not promoting it yet, so this is a bureau."
Yao Yuan showed a kind smile and said: "WeChat payment is growing at a rate of 200,000-300,000 users per day. Alibaba and Tencent will definitely have trouble sleeping and eating, and will start a war with us.
But I don't want to get into a trap of entanglement and fierce fighting. I want them to follow my rhythm.
I will make a big statement that I will promote QR code payment, build a QR code community, and let them follow my actions. But the security of this thing is not guaranteed. If there are too many problems, the higher-ups will give it a 404 look, and it will definitely be stopped.
We fake a fight and let them fight for real, consuming their resources and energy!"
"What if they don't follow?"
"Both horses are smart people, and they will not fail to see the safety risks."
"It doesn't matter, as long as we show off our attitude, they will have to follow because they dare not gamble. What's more, the QR code market is also a huge attraction for them and it is a must-win place."
"..."
The three of them digested it for a while, and Wu Jun asked: "We use QR codes to consume them, and then we continue to use the ecosystem for online promotion?"
"We must persist in the ecosystem, but we also need to be a little innovative. Come here!"
Attached to your sister!
In such a big conference room, we lie down on the table?
The three of them all rolled their eyes, it was useless!
whispering sound!
After Eunuch Cheng left, it was difficult for Yao Yuan to feel like he was in the mountains and flowing water. If Cheng Wei were here, he would definitely lie down on the table without saying a word.
"I have an idea, something like this..."
He gave the interview in person, and there were only sounds of gasping in the conference room, as if he was praising this guy for being an excellent person.
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On the fifth day of National Day, the official account of WeChat suddenly posted a long picture-style article on Weibo:
"The concept of smart life was proposed at the 10th anniversary conference in 1999. What is smart life?
I think convenience, simplicity and practicality are its foundation.
In the past two years, the concept of mobile payment has become more and more popular. Officials have launched NFC mobile phones, and we have also launched WeChat payment, which covers all products such as shopping malls, games, and group purchases. Currently, 20 million users have activated it.
How to pay offline?
Very simple, QR code!
Merchants affix QR codes, and consumers can use WeChat's built-in scanning function to pay quickly, without the need for cash.
QR codes are still a new thing in China. We are willing to explore the feasibility of an idea: Can people's daily consumption be completely cashless?
We chose an ordinary community on Fuxingmenwai Street as a pilot.
This community has shopping malls, convenience stores, restaurants, fruit shops and other daily consumption places. We will send a team to the community after the National Day holiday to promote QR code payment.
We strive to have more than 200 merchants using QR codes within a week.
We want to verify that in this era, is it possible to do everything without carrying cash and having a mobile phone!”
There is also a map below with specific community areas marked.
The official account of Maili Video forwarded it and commented: "Internet pioneers experiment with reality shows. Maili will also send a filming team to present it to everyone in the form of on-site records!"
When the news came out, the melon-eating crowd quickly gathered around to watch.
"What is a QR code? Can anyone explain it?"
"Is it used to scan the QR code to pay? I've heard of it, but I've never used it."
"Damn it, this is my house! My house is open for business, haha, I'm going to serve wheat!"
"I also live in this community, but my home doesn't have a store, so I opened one overnight!"
"QR code community? There is always a feeling that is not serious. It reminds me of Erika Momotani."
"Who is Erika Momotani?"
"A newbie, super pretty!"
"Good people have a safe life!"
On September 3, 1999, China conducted a pioneering Internet experiment that will go down in history: "72 hours of online survival!"
An empty house with no bedding, no water, no phone, just a bare bed, a roll of toilet paper, a computer with Internet access and a camera.
The experimenters had to stay alone for three days, and each person could only use 1,500 yuan in cash and 1,500 yuan in electronic currency to solve all their needs through online shopping.
There were 12 people in total, ranging from 18 to 35 years old.
Some people don't know how to surf the Internet, some don't know how to search for information, and can't even find online shopping websites; some don't know how to send emails, which was required for online shopping at that time; some don't know how to pay...
Some people were hungry all day and night and had to choose to quit. Some people bought things and the things were still on their way until the end of the three-day experiment.
At that time, there were only two major e-commerce websites, 8848 and eBay.
They are all remnants of the old times.
This experiment caused a great sensation, but in the following ten years, there was no similar Internet experiment. Everyone was busy opening up wasteland, surviving, making money, seizing the limelight, and suppressing opponents. The Internet developed rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, it became the virtue it is today.
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When WeChat's [QR Code Community] came out, it seemed like we were back more than ten years ago. Everyone was full of curiosity and expectations, as if we were back to the original appearance of the Internet.
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Yao Yuan underestimated his influence.
[QR Code Community] Not only were netizens looking forward to it, but peers were watching, and even Jiang Chao grinned and handed over a phone number, silently mouthing: "District Chief x!"
"Tsk!"
Yao Yuan also grinned. The community was in Xicheng. He quickly went through the official information in his mind, opened his mouth and said with a smile: "Chief of District X, why did you call me?"
"Comrade Yao Yuan, your event is making a lot of noise. It will be held in our community. Everyone is talking about it. I just want to find out about it from you."
"Oh, that's right..."
He explained it again and said: "I didn't expect to alarm you. This is a normal business activity. We just want to promote a small product."
"But your momentum is not like that of a small product. I know that this is a new thing. There is no official certainty. If there is no certainty, experimental data is needed. I understand your behavior.
But you rashly carry out activities and have a filming team, which can easily cause some problems. How about this, I will ask a policeman to accompany you, who will not participate in your commercial promotion, and will not appear on camera. If there is a dispute, he will handle it.
Enough."
"Oh, that's great, I'm sorry to bother you!"
After chatting for a while, Yao Yuan curled up his lips after hanging up the phone.
You have to be cheap and good!
This activity is not about Japs entering the village, but it can enhance the reputation of the community. Is it not illegal for me to promote products? Is it not illegal for me to obtain the consent of the parties involved for filming? What does it have to do with your officialdom?
But from a human perspective, it's best to tell him.
The reason why he didn't discuss it with the officials in advance was because he was afraid that the efficiency would be too slow, so he decided to deal with it first and then deal with it later - otherwise he would come to find him. The leader also offered a personal favor and it would have been nice to have the police accompanying him, which could avoid a lot of disputes.
(No more...
Ah, it turns out there is no double monthly pass now. I thought there was one at the end of every month. This is so embarrassing. Thank you for your support!
There is still one day left and I will persevere!)