After the day's meeting, Wang Yaocheng returned to the Mediterranean Manor to rest.
From the perspective of the entire consortium, Atlantic Business Machines is not alone in preparing Plan B (spare tire plan), but every company has one.
However, Atlantic Business Machines was the only company that Chairman Wang Yaocheng personally supervised and continued to pay attention to.
Why is this so?
This is because Atlantic Business Machines Company is a banner of the consortium in the industrial field and is the well-deserved eldest son. Its influence and importance far exceed that of its peers. It also has a complete industrial chain and the world-renowned OPPO brand.
Think back to the beginning
Under strong pressure from relevant U.S. government departments, the consortium would rather give up its controlling stake in Cisco than its absolute controlling stake in Atlantic Business Machines, which shows its extremely important position in Wang Yaocheng's mind and is almost irreplaceable.
After more than ten years of hard work, Atlantic Business Machines has developed very comprehensively and has extremely strong profitability. It is an out-and-out cash cow of the consortium.
In the field of office automation, computers, mobile phones, copiers and mobile equipment, the OPPO brand has the advantage of leading the international market, and its brand reputation is very high.
As competition in the international market for consumer and office electronics products becomes increasingly fierce, Atlantic Business Machines' annual profitability has rapidly declined from more than 30 billion U.S. dollars to more than 17 billion U.S. dollars, still occupying the top position in the industry.
Even if the three chip brothers, who make money like printing money, cannot compete alone, they firmly monopolize the top position in the industrial world.
Of course!
It cannot be compared with HSBC, a behemoth in the financial industry. In 2003, HSBC's profit exceeded US$30 billion.
Although large-scale acquisitions cost more than they earn, the actual increase in assets is certain.
Go back in time four years ago
From 1999 to 2000, Cisco's market value once reached US$550 billion, ranking first in the world.
This does not mean that Cisco's profitability is also the first in the world, but because it stands at the forefront of network high technology, even a pig can fly.
Wall Street's valuation of Cisco is mixed with the bright prospects for the rapid development of the network high-tech equipment market, and it also contains elements of enthusiasm and fanaticism, not to mention.
The prosperity comes to an end and the truth comes to light.
In 2003, Cisco's profit did not exceed US$6 billion, and its market value did not exceed US$200 billion, hovering between US$160 billion and US$170 billion.
In comparison
Atlantic Business Machines Company, a company in the high-tech industrial field, once had its highest annual profitability of US$34 billion. Today, it is still able to maintain a profit scale of US$17 billion, which is enviably stable.
As long as Atlantic Business Machines' industrial supply chain can be improved, the consortium's Glid Group product lines, Dell computers and mobile phones, Panda mobile phones, Playboy and Polaroid brand mobile phones will all be supplied without worries.
To be honest, except for the few brands behind Gli Group, they are all empty shelves. All products are manufactured by Changjiang Technology Group, which does not have any related patented communication technology.
These are the products of the consortium's brand strategy, which are used to enter different markets, respond to different consumer groups, and form an overall linkage effect.
This is an official statement, but what it really means is to attack competitors in groups, use the industrial chain and cost advantages to attack them, and use the machine advantage to drown them.
Obviously, the effect is not as good as ordinary.
For companies such as Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, and HTC that work alone, they are faced with gang fights from many brands under the Wang Consortium, and their lives are very difficult.
Example:
In the field of high-end mobile phone products, only Motorola can compete with the OPPO brand. The Playboy brand is just a younger brother. It is competitive in certain areas that emphasize individuality and has little impact on the overall competitive landscape.
Now, Motorola mobile phones have another strong competitor, Polaroid. Once launched in 2003, it exploded onto the international market with its stunning rotating shape, and really grabbed a lot of market share from Motorola mobile phones.
In this way, it is equivalent to three brands, OPPO, Polaroid and Playboy, fighting against Motorola, creating a situation where more brands are fighting against fewer brands.
Nokia, which ranks first in the world in the mid- to low-end market, has dropped from its throne in terms of shipments in the first fiscal quarter of 2004, ceding its position as the world's number one.
The one on the throne is the Oppo brand. Its low-end and mid-range products compete with Dell mobile phones and Green mobile phones. It has defeated Nokia mobile phones and lost a large amount of international market share.
The most critical factors here:
It is Nokia mobile phones that cling to the Symbian system. This has become the most fatal weakness and has been widely criticized by European and American users.
In Consortium Brand Strategy.
Sub-brands such as Dell, Glitter, Panda, Playboy and Polaroid only have some patents in industrial design, and all production is done by Yangtze Technology Group, so there is no need to worry about the Yankees grabbing their pigtails.
This side
After arranging the affairs of the Atlantic Business Machinery Company, Wang Yaocheng was in a very good mood after returning home. He picked up the phone and had a phone call with Ivanka who was far away in Europe.
Ivanka is now following the "Harry Potter" film crew of veteran Hollywood producer Shea, and is learning the Hollywood film production process. The trajectory of her life has obviously changed.
Wang Yaocheng loved this elf-like top student from the bottom of his heart. The only thing he didn't like was her awesome and coaxing father, who never liked her.
Okay, don't talk about this person, lest you be attacked by the mythical beast.
"...
Hahaha, the weather now should be the best in the British Isles. Why, have you and the film crew been to Guvine Lake Manor in Scotland?
Oh, I was really surprised that they chose that place as an important filming location.
...How could I miss you?
Okay, you can stay in the manor as long as you want, no problem.
…”
After putting down the phone, Wang Yaocheng couldn't hide the smile on his face. Ivanka has behaved better since she lost her temper last time in New York.
Now Wang Yaocheng no longer has any feelings about making money. He has so much wealth that he can't even count it. Conquering Ivanka, who is like a beautiful elf, is even more exciting.
He stretched out confidently and looked at the nightfall of Beverly Hills. He deeply smelled the fresh air full of earthy fragrance and felt great.
In an idyllic city like Los Angeles, it is inevitable that you will feel monotonous and lonely after living there for a long time.
Whether it's riding horses or shooting guns in the manor, you'll eventually get tired of it. The nightlife of light and shadow seems to be in another world.
It is impossible for an influential heavyweight like Yaocheng to attend parties every night, hang out in nightclubs and browse the flowers, or do anything that would lower his status.
In the city of angels where beauties abound, Wang Yaocheng is more like a big fat sheep being hunted. Countless women hope to have sex with him.
This is really not an exaggeration. As long as you have such an experience, you will be rich and secure for life. The private information sold to tabloids is worth millions of dollars, not to mention all kinds of stalking methods.
Just like a blood-sucking leech, stick to it and it won't be easy to take off.
In mainstream European and American society
Once such tidbits of news break out, it can be said that your reputation will be ruined and your outlook will be shattered. You can imagine the overwhelming ridicule and vitriolic ridicule.
The most striking example is Kobe Bryant, the "Black Mamba" on the basketball court who was hailed as Jordan's successor, but his reputation was completely ruined due to a rape lawsuit.
Even more than ten years later, when Kobe Bryant proved through his unremitting hard work that he was one of the greatest players on the basketball court, some guests still ridiculed him as a rapist on TV shows, triggering dark memories in the audience.
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Wang Yaocheng put down the phone, took advantage of the situation and walked out, and met the housekeeper Cetelina. Because she was going to stay at the Mediterranean Manor for a few months, she came with her from New York to serve him.
"Sir, would you like to hear your schedule for tomorrow?"
"Oh, tell me."
The housekeeper Cetelina bowed slightly and saluted, then took out an exquisite little book, read it, and said:
"After breakfast, at nine o'clock in the morning, I need to attend a policy speech by the new California Governor, Mr. Schwarzenegger, at the Chinese Theater on the Avenue of Stars.
At 9:40, you and Mr. Governor will attend the memorial ceremony for Officers Michael and Sandras of the California Police Department who died in the line of duty, and a donation of US$3 million will be announced on the spot to improve police station equipment and provide support to the families of the officers.
10:30, went to Palm Springs Club to play golf and met with several fund managers.
At noon, have dinner and take a lunch break at the Palm Springs Club.
1:40 pm
Went to Palm Springs TV station to give a televised speech, announcing the establishment of a team to support President George's re-election campaign, and opening an account to accept social donations.
2:30 pm
Accepted a live interview with Robert Barber, the famous host of Time Magazine, and expressed his views on the industry monopoly lawsuit currently facing Atlantic Business Machines.
Return to Mediterranean Manor at 3:30.
You have made an appointment, and Miss Julia Roberts will take up the remaining time. She will probably talk about Richards Theron, so please be prepared in advance.
Whether to have a sweet night or a miserable night, I think your Lordship will make a wise choice."
After hearing this
Wang Yaocheng looked at the housekeeper Cetelina with interest and asked: "From a woman's perspective, do you have any good suggestions?"
"I suggest that you deny it decisively regardless of whether it is true or not. Of course it is best to cut off contact. I believe that Miss Richards-Theron is also a person of status and will not be too entangled."
"hehe……"
Wang Yaocheng smiled noncommittally, and did not hold back when Cetelina left quietly. Instead, he strolled outside and walked along the winding road.
For him, conquering the Oscar-winning actress is also a very fulfilling thing. It is not only a physical need, but also a high degree of spiritual satisfaction.
This has nothing to do with whether he is a scumbag or not. After his career reaches its peak, a man's horizons will also become higher.
From the heart, it is not the dream of every man.
Winning Oscar-winning actresses one after another has given Wang Yaocheng a great sense of satisfaction. Now it is a bit like being addicted to drugs. You only know the taste after eating the marrow.
The negative effects are also obvious. Wang Yaocheng is about to face questioning from Julia Roberts, and the relationship between this good friend who is like family may break down.
If you go too far, you may even face the wrath of your wife, Si Wanru, and the outcome will be even worse.
Because behind Mrs. Si Wanru is her mother Chen Xiulian, who once promised her daughter-in-law:
If Wang Yaocheng, a bad boy, dares to mess around outside, he will be punished with sticks and sticks.