In the President Office of Hang Lung 23, the communication between Yike and OPPO was interrupted by unexpected circumstances.
Chen Mingyong drank tea while observing Mr. Fang's expression.
I don't know why, although Mr. Fang's brows are furrowed, there is something strange on his face.
Chen Mingyong wondered if there were any changes in the mobile phone business, right? He drank half a cup of tea quietly, and his thoughts returned to his own matters. This time he came to Yike to visit Mr. Fang, and he actually felt a little uneasy.
In today's domestic market, or in other words, the global market, Android is an extremely popular and rapidly developing intelligent system.
Although OPPO nominally came here to say hello and discuss whether to make a mobile phone equipped with Android system, in fact, it started intensive research and development in March, and strengthened its determination after the release of Hanwang and Meizu mobile phones.
This Android phone is a must-have!
In the mid-to-high end, Yike has established a brand image that can compete with Nokia and Samsung internationally. This has brought awareness to domestic consumers that is the invisible brand tone of Android, and has also brought about entry-level mid- to low-end Android phones.
Comes a considerable convenience.
Also, OPPO conducted research in China and found that Yike had started the domestic training process of part of the supply chain a year or two ago. Until now, many domestic manufacturers have failed to become suppliers of Yike and have instead become Hanwang
and suppliers of brands such as Meizu.
For example, Yike's glass cover is still from Schott Glass Factory in Germany, but Lens Technology, which it invested and provided loans to in 2007, also produced glass cover.
In order to verify, Chen Mingyong went to Germany and learned that aluminosilicate glass was used there, and he heard from Lens Technology that aluminosilicate glass was used here. It is said that the most obvious difference between the two is
It depends on the aluminum content, and more professionally, there is a big difference in the interdiffusion coefficient.
The difference in use is reflected in the resistance to falling and scratching.
The quotation Chen Mingyong got from Schott in Germany was US$5, while the domestic Lens price was 45 Chinese coins. To put it into perspective, compared to Schott’s price of 153 Chinese coins, Lens saved 108 yuan in cost alone.
Moreover, Chen Mingyong asked the company to conduct an investigation, and almost no consumers of Hanwang and Meizu talked about the difference in glass covers.
Does this still require selection?
There is no doubt that OPPO uses Lens Technology as a parts supplier.
However, at this moment, Chen Mingyong is sitting opposite the head of Yike. Thinking of the efforts that the other party has spent on the domestic supply chain, it is inevitable that he is confused. You don't use it, and the advantages have fallen to other manufacturers. What are you trying to do?
To be honest, it can be roughly understood that it is for the implementation and development of the Android system. However... I still feel that my efforts are somewhat thankless.
Chen Mingyong has traveled through all links of the mobile phone supply chain, and has also conducted an in-depth internal analysis of the suppliers of Yike mobile phones. To be honest, OPPO is currently positioning itself as an entry-level model, and is indeed neither willing to buy nor unable to buy products such as Qualcomm and Schott.
Supplier's products.
However, according to the laws of market development, these will be available sooner or later, and they will form direct competition with Yike sooner or later.
The systems are all the same, and the parts are all the same. It’s just that the tuning is different. Well, you tuned it well and optimized it well. I sell it 3,500 less than you. How can no one pay the bill?
Based on this situation, Chen Mingyong believes that Yike's actions to speed up the domestic supply chain will do more harm than good.
Of course, from OPPO's standpoint, he welcomes Yike to continue to carry forward his spirit.
"Sorry, Mr. Chen, it's a small situation." Fang Zhuo put down the phone, replied a text message and then sat in front of Chen Mingyong again, "I know that OPPO has concerns about the mobile phone system. Maybe some domestic manufacturers have such concerns.
However, you must rest assured that the open source nature of Android will not change. Both I and Google firmly believe and insist on this. Only by continuing our cooperation can we make the cake bigger."
Chen Mingyong nodded and said a few words of praise for the Android system.
Before Android, mainstream systems such as Symbian and M had problems of one kind or another. Such open source initiatives indeed promoted upstream and downstream development, and this led to the transformation of Yike.
OPPO has transitioned from music players to mobile phones, and Meizu has done the same. However, the most successful one is Yike. Its image has transformed from the inside out and then back inside again. It is now the undisputed No. 1 mobile phone brand in China.
OPPO admires its overall strategy and determination for transformation. Last year, it took advantage of the popularity of the Olympic Games to get a head start on the pilot, which is... an incomparable method.
Chen Mingyong also thought about the differences between domestic and foreign markets last year, and that he might be on the same starting line as Yike for the launch of 3G.
Who knew that Yike had to run away for half a year...
The golden time of these six months is no longer a matter of one status and two statuses.
"Mr. Fang, OPPO is very willing to achieve mutual success with Android, and I am particularly grateful to Yike for promoting the development of the domestic mobile phone market. Yike has shown us the strength that can rival foreign brands." Chen Mingyong expressed his thanks, "To be honest,
OPPO uses Yike as the driving force for progress."
Fang Zhuo laughed: "Mr. Chen is too praiseworthy. Yike is responsible for his own business. The domestic market is huge. I hope to see more and more friendly businessmen engaging in healthy competition."
Chen Mingyong nodded repeatedly and praised Yike's pursuit of Nokia.
Then, he finally talked about something he was not sure about: "Mr. Fang, there is one more thing. Because OPPO has been doing independent research and development from the beginning, and now it wants to release products quickly to seize the market, it may not be able to support Yike YMS for the time being.
"
Fang Zhuo said with a smile: "Mr. Chen, Yike YMS has already had smooth cooperation with Hanwang, Meizu, Kesheng and other companies. The experience in this area is pretty good, and it won't delay OPPO's time too much."
"Mr. Fang, the main reason is the lack of our technical team. There is currently a serious shortage of manpower in this area." Chen Mingyong said awkwardly, "So, I want to polish it on the next generation of products."
Fang Zhuo pondered, talking about a key point of communication that has just started recently: "Mr. Chen, some domestic manufacturers have concerns about the YMS that Yike is doing. In fact, I think everyone already knows our intention. The biggest purpose is to give consumers the best
The user experience is something that our Android system has verified abroad, but Google’s situation in China is not good, so Yike will do this.”
Chen Mingyong listened attentively. He knew YMS's motive for promoting manufacturers, but just like some domestic supply chains, do users really care? If Yike doesn't use MediaTek or Lens, Hanwang can still win a piece of the market by using both.
ah.
Similarly, if OPPO does not join YMS and the related software store and other profits are kept in their own pockets, will consumers care about this?
Chen Mingyong believes more in the affordable prices and concrete benefits of the company at this stage. Yike may have a point in thinking, but this may not necessarily apply to OPPO.
"YMS has finalized cooperation with companies such as Sogou and Amap, and will provide a full range of mobile services to more and more consumers." Fang Zhuo introduced the plan seriously, "Because YMS is something that everyone is doing together.
, we will distribute the income in this area according to a certain proportion in the future to create a virtuous cycle."
One is the user experience, and the other is...not tying up your manufacturers for nothing, and we can share the money together in the future.
This is the promise of Fang Zhuo and Yike.
Chen Mingyong thought it was good and said, "Mr. Fang, the management really believes that YMS can bring a better user experience and is willing to strengthen cooperation in this area in the future."
It’s a good idea to split the money, I’ll definitely do it next time.
To what extent will YMS start sharing money in the future? At what proportion? Can it treat competitors equally?
Chen Mingyong had many problems when he thought about it. He could believe Mr. Fang's promise, but it was not necessary.
Fang Zhuo raised his hand to add more tea to Mr. Chen, took a few sips himself, nodded and said, "Okay."
"That's it, Mr. Fang, our current most..." Chen Mingyong suddenly froze for a moment before finishing his words, "The biggest goal is to make a product that consumers can
For a satisfactory Android phone, all your energy should be focused on this first.”
"Indeed, different companies have
Different development stages and goals, I understand." Fang Zhuo looked at the OPPO leader in front of him and said with a smile, "You don't have to feel pressure, YMS welcomes all collaborators, but it will not force anything."
Chen Mingyong suddenly became wary, who is Mr. Fang? Mr. Fang is the kind of person who is famous even though he has never met him.
He said cautiously: "Mr. Fang, it's not that OPPO doesn't believe in Yike and YMS, it's that it wants to test the smartphone market first before making the next decision."
"I understand, that's how everyone came here, no problem, Mr. Chen." Fang Zhuo could see the determination on the other side, and he didn't want to waste any more words on this. What the company should say has already been said.
Chen Mingyong pursed his lips, how about giving in to Fang today?
No, no, OPPO needs to have its own development path and cannot be constrained by Yike like this.
"Mr. Fang, thank you very much for your understanding. The domestic business community needs Mr. Fang to have a high position. I, Chen Mingyong, only admire two people in my life, one is our Mr. Duan, and the other is Mr. Fang." Chen Mingyong somehow managed to say this.
Sometimes it’s a bit tough.
"Oh, Mr. Chen is so polite. You also said that there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future. Mr. Chen, don't worry, YMS will never close the door to cooperation." Fang Zhuo smiled and waved his hand.
Chen Mingyong thought about the situation and continued to flatter him.
In fact, it’s not really flattering. It’s normal for the former world’s richest man to give any kind of complimentary words.
When Chen Mingyong walked out of Yike's president's office, he still felt that it was unexpectedly smooth. Mr. Fang just agreed? Or did he not care about a small company like OPPO at all?
Or, does Yike have its own process for dealing with non-YMS companies?
Chen Mingyong was willing to think more about everything, but when he left Yike Company, he immediately knew the content of the phone call that Mr. Fang received in the middle of the call.
Baidu and Yike are at war?
Is this why Mr. Fang has no time to take care of OPPO?
Chen Mingyong sat in the car, quickly opened his laptop, and called Mr. Duan Yongping in the United States, wanting to discuss the situation with him.
On the way to meet with the head of OPPO in the office, Fang Zhuo had already hung up on Xiong Xiaoge twice and put his phone on silent.
After sending Chen Mingyong away, he turned on his computer and browsed the latest situation report. Within two minutes, he saw Xiong Xiaoge's number appear again on the screen of his mobile phone.
"Hey, it's not like I'm blocking you. Why don't you call Baidu? I'm not Baidu's customer service." Fang Zhuo felt helpless.
After Xiong Xiaoge experienced the initial situation, she was still quite indignant: "I called their number and even sent a message to Li Yanhong!"
"What did he say?" Fang Zhuo was curious.
"He didn't reply!" Xiong Xiaoge said dullly.
Xiong Xiaoge is the co-founder of Zhihu, but in fact he has almost no involvement in operations. His bigger role is as an investor.
However, he is often active on Zhihu with a certified account. Many people think that he is deeply involved in entrepreneurship and regard him as a label on Zhihu.
What made him even more depressed about this incident was that IDG had invested in Baidu. At that time, IDG partner Yang Fei had invested in Baidu, and he also made a lot of profits after it went public. Even though it is indeed not a shareholder relationship now... just a little bit
No more talk of friendship?
To put it more realistically, I Zhihu is your customer, are you going to attack your customers recklessly?
Xiong Xiaoge helplessly explained the communication process, and then had to put the phone receiver away from his ears.
He heard the thunderous laughter on the other end. Xiong Xiaoge said: "Two times hurt!
So what if your IDG invested in Baidu? We are now a company with a market value of 100 billion, and we have our own logic for doing things! You Xiong is always on the side of Fang. When the search cooperation with Zhihu site expires, won’t you immediately cooperate with Sogou?
Cooperate?
This is a summary of Xiong Xiaoge’s feedback after in-depth communication with Baidu.
That’s what I say, but Zhihu hasn’t cooperated with Sogou yet! Isn’t this an attempt to impose a crime?
"Old bear, hey
Oh, no, you..." Fang Zhuoxiao burst into tears, "I can only call you Little Bear from now on. Your status is really not good. Well, Baidu is probably going to make a Q&A community.
.”
Xiong Xiaoge was about to be dissatisfied when she suddenly heard Mr. Fang's serious answer and suddenly became hesitant: "You mean, it's not just Baidu's arrogance that wants to attack Zhihu now?"
Zhihu’s on-site search is a collaboration between enterprises, while Baidu’s search results are used by users. These are two different things.
Since Zhihu is searched a lot, it should be objectively at the top, rather than needing to top up or even being inexplicably blocked.
Therefore, Xiong Xiaoge thinks this is the arrogance of the other party. But what if... this is Baidu's competition? Xiong Xiaoge thought about it and asked: "Have you received the message?"
"No, it's just intuition." Fang Zhuo replied with a smile, "Zhihu has indeed done a good job in cultivating the habits of a large number of users in terms of content. This is a kind of differentiation for Baidu. It is normal for similar websites."
He added: "As for how much it has to do with the competition with Sogou... I can't tell."
Maybe search competition is the main reason, maybe I just thought of it in passing.
No matter what, Baidu reacted to Sogou, which became independent from Sohu and acquired Yike, and Sina invested.
The reaction was very strange, quite a bit concerned about Yike cutting off his wings. Only at night, Fang Zhuo's intuition was verified.
At nine o'clock, Baidu launched Baidu Q&A, directly targeting the domestic SNS Q&A community and forming a direct competitive relationship with Zhihu.
Yike wants to challenge Baidu, and in turn, Baidu also challenges Yike.
