Replay 07: Opening the Temple of Learning

Chapter 375: Suppression from behind
"If everyone sees that these companies only care about their own interests, users' emotions will gradually lean towards us."

Lu Shan nodded with satisfaction and continued: "In addition, we can also publish some reports in due course."

“Showcasing the innovation and breakthroughs of our Zemeng operating system in technology and user experience.”

"Especially in terms of user privacy protection and personalized recommendations, which makes users full of confidence in us."

"However, this kind of public opinion guidance must be measured."

Financial Director Huang Cheng warned, "If you are too tough, it may cause resentment."

"Of course, we don't need to incite users to blame them."

Lu Shan said calmly, "As long as users understand that we are doing our best to promote the development of domestic operating systems, while some companies are secretly suppressing us behind the scenes."

"This contrast is enough to resonate with everyone."

Wei Xing nodded and sneered, "These established companies thought they had the final say, but they didn't expect that we also have channels to influence public opinion."

"The more sympathetic users are to us, the more resentment they will have towards us will gradually accumulate."

Lu Shan went on to say: “We can also take this opportunity to cooperate with companies that support domestic operating systems.”

"Issuing some cooperation statements will further demonstrate our determination and sincerity to the outside world."

"Let users see that Zemeng is not fighting alone, and there are many like-minded partners moving forward together."

Operations Director Li Wen nodded in agreement: "Yes, there are several small and medium-sized companies that have expressed interest in cooperating with us before, although they are not large in scale."

"But their support can also send a signal that Zemeng is working hard for the domestic ecosystem."

“And those established companies are actually hindering this progress.”

"The user group of Jiyue Browser is mostly young people who are highly receptive to new things."

Technical director Zhao Qiang added, "We can design a special page in the browser to support domestic products and gather these related news and articles."

Lu Shan nodded and smiled with satisfaction: "This is the effect I want."

“Through the Extreme Browser, we can plant a seed in the minds of users to make them question the companies that block our development and support our ideas.”

Lu Shan paused for a moment, giving everyone some time to digest the first suggestion, and then continued:

"The second point is to defeat them one by one."

He spoke word by word, his eyes firm and calm, as if he was planning a careful attack and defense.

"We can't expect that all companies will turn to support Zemeng's ecosystem overnight."

"But this does not mean that we should give up the opportunity for cooperation. Instead, we need to gradually open up the situation strategically."

He paused and continued, "If we can cooperate, we must insist on cooperation. Even if it is just a small company or a small application, we must firmly grasp every resource in our hands."

Wei Xing, the head of the marketing department, nodded and smiled with satisfaction: "Boss Lu means that we don't have to rush to get those top resources."

"Instead, we can start from the edge and accumulate small victories into a big one?"

"That's right." Lu Shan nodded approvingly, "We can choose those companies that have not yet completely taken sides."

"Especially small companies that need profits and do not have absolute advantages in the market."

"As long as we can give them tangible benefits and let them see the room for development in the Zemeng system."

"As we gradually accumulate these resources, our content and applications will gradually become richer."

Operations Director Li Wen frowned slightly and asked with some concern: "But, Mr. Lu, if we only attract some small and medium-sized companies."

“Will it seem that our content is not strong enough and not attractive enough to users?”

"So, this requires us to develop a reasonable cooperation strategy."

Lu Shan explained slowly, "In terms of content layout, we prioritize applications with high user demand, such as music and video."

He tapped the table lightly with his fingers, and said in a steady tone: "At present, audio and video content is a rigid demand of Zemeng users. We can use this as a breakthrough."

“Medium-sized companies like Qiantian Music have already achieved some success on our platform, which is a good start.”

"Next, we can choose some similar music companies or cooperate with some video content producers."

Ma Lijuan nodded in agreement and added: "As for music, I can contact some independent musicians and small music copyright companies and ask them to put their works on the Zemeng platform."

"As long as we can provide them with tangible benefits and platform promotion resources, I believe there will be companies willing to take the risk."

Lu Shan smiled slightly, showing a trace of relief: "Very good, Lijuan, this is the strategy I want."

"Gradually accumulate resources and provide these partners with tangible benefits, so that they can see the benefits of cooperating with Zemeng."

Financial Director Huang Cheng frowned and asked cautiously, "What about the specific profit-sharing model? Do we need to offer a higher profit share to attract these companies?"

"Yes, we have to pay the price."

Lu Shan nodded, his tone firm, "At this stage, we would rather sacrifice some profits temporarily to make up for the content resources first."

"When the user base increases and we have a say, we will gradually optimize the cooperation model."

Technical Director Zhao Qiang said with some concern: "But if this happens, won't our financial pressure be too great?"

"It will increase our financial burden in the short term, but it is a necessary investment."

Lu Shan said in a steady tone, "We want to let the market see that Zemeng is not only an idealized domestic operating system, but also an open platform that can actually bring profits."

"We have gradually attracted small and medium-sized partners to create a certain demonstration effect."

"Once we have enough applications and content support, more companies in the market will consider joining."

Upon hearing this, Operations Director Li Wen said thoughtfully, "So, we are saving the country in a roundabout way - we are not in a hurry to touch those big companies, but taking steady steps."

Lu Shan smiled slightly: "That's right. Big companies are now standing on a high ground and think that we are not a threat, but when we have enough content resources in our hands."

“They will find that the power of the market cannot be ignored.”

"By then, they will be the ones asking us for cooperation."

Wei Xing said approvingly: "Boss Lu is indeed far-sighted. This step-by-step approach may seem slow, but it is the safest."

Lu Shan nodded with satisfaction and continued, "This is the second point. We will gradually introduce partners in stages and build our content ecosystem step by step."

"Even a small step can accumulate valuable resources for us."

He paused for a moment, seeing that everyone looked thoughtful, and then began to talk about the third point.

"The third point is to build our own ecological chain." As soon as the words fell, the conference room fell into a brief silence again.

Everyone knows that this topic is obviously much more complicated than the previous two points.

Building a complete ecosystem is not just about content and applications.

“The construction of an ecological chain is a long process.”

Lu Shan said calmly and firmly, "In the best case scenario, our users can complete it within the Zemeng system."

“A complete experience from content consumption, payment, social networking to office work, without relying on any external platform.”

Technical Director Zhao Qiang nodded and said, "Mr. Lu, this is indeed our ideal goal."

"But from a practical point of view, the cost of building an ecological chain is huge."

"The development and maintenance of social, payment, and video applications alone requires a lot of money and manpower."

“So, we have to proceed in stages.”

Lu Shan calmly analyzed, "We can't achieve success overnight. We must start with basic applications."

"Just like our Extreme Browser, it has already accumulated a user base on the mobile side and has successfully launched a PC version."

"Through the browser, we can integrate more content and provide users with a unified entrance."

He went on to say: “Next, we can give priority to the development of payment and office applications, which are indispensable in users’ daily use.”

"In terms of payment, we can consider cooperating with existing third-party payment platforms, temporarily bypassing those large payment companies and focusing on the user's convenient experience."

"As for the social function, this is something we need to focus on later."

Lu Shan said in a deep tone, "We can start with the light social function."

"For example, community interaction and content sharing can gradually cultivate users' social habits, and then slowly expand to in-depth social interaction."

Wei Xing, the head of the marketing department, nodded and smiled in agreement: "In this way, our ecological chain can be improved little by little, and the user experience will be gradually enhanced."

Lu Shan then concluded: "Everyone should remember that the construction of the ecological chain is a long-term battle, but we cannot slow down our pace because of this."

“Only by establishing a complete ecological chain can we completely break free from the constraints of these old companies and truly control our own destiny.”

He looked around and looked at everyone with a firm gaze: "This is a difficult process, but it is also the only way for Ze Meng to become independent."

“I hope everyone can strengthen their confidence and give it a try.”

Everyone nodded, their eyes shining with determination.

"Mr. Lu, we understand." Chen Yang was the first to express his opinion.

His tone was full of determination, "Public opinion, cooperation, and ecological chain, we will go all out!"

Lu Shan looked around the conference room and saw that everyone had a resolute look on their faces. A glimmer of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

"Since everyone agrees, let's take action from now on."

He said slowly, his tone revealing an unquestionable firmness.

He glanced around, assigned tasks one by one, and pointed to the operations director Li Wen: "Li Wen, the first step of the public opinion offensive is left to you."

"Jiyue Browser is our most important communication channel."

“I want to see a series of news and analysis related to the development of domestic operating systems appear on the front page.”

“Remember, it’s not about criticizing by name, but about guiding users to think for themselves.”

Li Wen nodded, his expression serious: "Understood, I will arrange for the team to move forward quickly."

"We will use the news recommendations of Jiyue Browser as the main platform to guide users to pay attention to the difficulties of domestic operating systems."

Lu Shan turned to the head of the marketing department, Wei Xing, and said, "Wei Xing, please continue to contact those small and medium-sized companies that have not yet fully joined the team. Make sure that we continue to add content in the audio-visual field."

“For music and videos, we prioritize independent studios and small-scale copyright holders, start with small resources, and gradually build our content foundation.”

Wei Xing nodded confidently: "Don't worry, Mr. Lu. I will give up the profit margin to attract more partners to join."

"Even if we have to defeat them one by one, we must let them see Ze Meng's potential."

Lu Shan nodded slightly, and his eyes fell on the financial director Huang Cheng: "Huang Cheng, the capital demand for ecological chain construction will be huge, and we need to make a good investment budget in the early stage."

“Profits may decline in the short term, but this is a necessary investment.”

Huang Cheng's face was solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "I understand, President Lu. We will control the cash flow and give priority to the funding needs of these key projects."

Then, Lu Shan turned to the technical director Zhao Qiang with a hint of encouragement in his eyes: "Zhao Qiang, the focus of technology is the research and development of payment and light social networking."

"In terms of payment, we should first connect with some small payment platforms and try to avoid those big companies."

"In terms of light social interaction, we can first launch simple community interaction and content sharing functions to gradually cultivate users' social habits."

Zhao Qiang's expression was stern and full of energy: "Understood, I will set up a special R&D team to focus on these two areas and come up with preliminary products as soon as possible."

"Very good." Lu Shan nodded with satisfaction, his eyes firm, "We will proceed step by step and steadily. There is no need to rush, but every step must be taken firmly."

He paused, glanced at the entire room, and said in a low and powerful voice: "From now on, everyone must treat this mission as their top priority and do their best."

"I don't need empty slogans, I just want to see every practical result."

"As long as we can build our own ecological chain step by step, those so-called blockades and monopolies will eventually be broken."

In the conference room, everyone's expression became more determined, with a strong fighting spirit in their eyes.

Chen Yang was the first to speak out, his voice full of passion: "Boss Lu, don't worry! We will never let these old companies succeed easily."

"This time, we must go our own way!"

Lu Shan smiled slightly and looked at him with a hint of relief.

Then he looked at everyone present and said, "Very good. Remember, any setback is only temporary."

"Zemeng is not a company that relies on others for development. Our goal is autonomy and independence."

"Let's work together and give it a try!"

Everyone responded in unison: "Yes! Give it a try!"

With this resounding response, the meeting ended.

(End of this chapter)