Reinventing the Millennium

The Android camp has added new players.

As Google, Yike, and HTC initially finalized their intentions, Schmidt, who most wanted to see the prosperous development of the Android system, meaningfully posted a photo on Facebook of Mr. Fang and Mr. Wang shaking hands and smiling.

Vaguely, this can be regarded as Google's response to Nokia's public opinion. The Android camp is always getting stronger.

Nokia's press conference had some of the effects it wanted. Although it is unclear whether ITC had a stimulating effect, the technology and financial media did have a more heated discussion.

They easily discussed the ban on LG mobile phones.

LG is still two months away from the final ban on sales determined by the leadership, but after the ITC announced its ruling, LG mobile phones from various channels were gradually removed from the shelves. The most fatal thing is that its largest cooperative channel in the United States, Verizon, also announced that "To protect consumer rights and interests, the sale of infringing LG mobile phones will be cancelled."

Immediately afterwards, Verizon announced in a high-profile manner that it had reached a cooperation with Yike Mobile Phones and would launch the Mars series of products.

Such actions made LG executives, who only learned the news in front of the media, lose their composure and angrily accused Yike and Verizon of collaborating!

There are also media commenting on this point.

"If Yike is banned from selling in the future like LG, will Verizon immediately remove the Mars phone from the shelves again to protect the rights and interests of consumers, and then switch to Apple iPhone?"

Such an argument is very expectant and gloating.

Because many media have invited practitioners to analyze the patent litigation situation between Nokia and Yike.

Without exception, everyone thinks that Yike cannot win the patent lawsuit, but their predictions of the outcome are different. Some think that it will most likely be banned, while others think that Nokia will still ask for money after all. .

There are already strong players joining the Android camp. Even if a Yike company is banned and Samsung is eyeing it, it is better to get a huge patent fee.

On the evening of December 12, a reporter took a photo of the two founders of Yike entering the restaurant by car. He then waited patiently for them to finish their meal and stepped forward to inquire about the company's patent dispute.

Seeing that there was only one reporter waiting on the cold winter night, Fang Zhuo thoughtfully signaled to his assistants to leave room for interviews.

"Mr. Fang, the media generally believes that it is difficult for Yike to win Nokia's lawsuit. What do you think of this?"

Fang Zhuo still answered the same: "I have confidence in Yike."

"If, if Yike really loses the lawsuit and is banned from sales like LG, how will you deal with it?" The reporter made a hypothetical qualification.

"Of course we respect the ITC's ruling, otherwise?" Fang Zhuo shrugged, "No matter LG, Yike, Nokia, or anyone else, I think everyone must be willing to admit defeat. I am a person who can afford to lose. ."

The reporter felt that this sentence seemed to mean something, but he could not think of anything specific for a short time, so he had to seize the moment and ask again: "There is news claiming that Yike and Google have a dispute over the Android business. Is it because of the Nokia patent?" Impact of litigation?”

"It's strange. As the chairman of Yike, why don't I know? Don't use this kind of fake news. Just leave it like this. I wish you a Merry Christmas in advance." Fang Zhuo denied the news with a smile.

The reporter wanted to ask again, but seeing that Mr. Fang had already signaled his assistants to come forward, he had no choice but to wish the other party a Merry Christmas and ended the interview.

"Nokia still has a good reputation." Yu Hong watched this small interview and expressed her feelings.

Just as she was about to get in the car, she suddenly found that her bag had been left in the restaurant upstairs, so she turned around and went back to get her bag.

When Yu Hong went downstairs again, she saw Mr. Fang chatting happily with a long-legged blond girl, and then obviously took the note handed by the other party.

"Ha, she's quite charming." Yu Hong walked closer and watched the blonde blink away with lingering thoughts.

Fang Zhuo smiled slightly: "She said I was the most handsome oriental man she had ever seen."

Yu Hong reminded: "Is this handsomeness blessed by your ranking on the Forbes rich list?"

"I feel like she didn't recognize me. Besides, I'm not a big star and I don't often appear in the media." Fang Zhuo shook his head, feeling that Xiao Yu was too speculative.

Yu Hong reminded again: "Is this handsomeness because of the Rolls-Royce next to you?"

Fang Zhuo sighed: "Mr. Yu, why bother? The pressure from Nokia has already bent me down. It's rare for me to be confused. Don't be so serious."

"Hurry up and pay back the money. I'm going to buy back the company's shares." Yu Hong emphasized her identity as a creditor.

Yike's stock price may be negative at some point in the future. As a co-founder, she decided to buy back shares to express her confidence in the company's development.

"If it weren't for Mr. Yu, he would be willing to share the difficulties with me." Fang Zhuo opened the door for Mr. Yu himself.

Yu Hong emphasized before sitting in: "It's with the company, not you."

"It's rare to be confused. No matter who you are with, Mr. Yu is always good. If you pass this level, Mr. Yu can consider changing his position." Fang Zhuo also sat in the car and smiled, "As long as you pass Nokia, After digesting the Hummingbird chip, I think President Yu can become the president of Yike."

"Didn't you say that I am the King of the United States? I think it is good to be my King of the United States." Yu Hong did not have much enthusiasm for the position of president.

"The positioning of the U.S. market is still different. Judging from this wave of financial crisis acquisitions, Silicon Valley still has a lot of talents. It is precisely because of the Silicon Valley R\u0026D center that we at Yike have two Mars products today. This is not just a measurement from a market perspective." Fang Zhuo said a little more seriously, "But I still hope to cultivate and utilize more local talents. At the very least, we can have two global dual technology centers in Silicon Valley and Shanghai."

He continued: "The competition in the mobile phone industry is fierce, but the Android system has just begun. Our local area can stimulate more research and development efforts. If you become the president, your focus cannot be limited to the United States."

Yu Hong glanced at the boss and asked, "Are you afraid to come to the United States after killing a wave of short sellers?"

"Haha, no, I have a moral advantage. If others don't harm me, I will naturally not harm...others." Fang Zhuo paused, and suddenly remembered the actions that the Gasoline Man had already launched, and began to use his vest to seduce institutions into short selling.

Many institutions were languishing during the financial crisis, and they really had to help stimulate a wave of energy.

You can do short selling quickly, all by yourself.

Yu Hong keenly noticed the boss's unfinished pause and asked suspiciously: "Really? Can you hold back and not harm others?"

Fang Zhuo pursed his lips: "It's never me who harms others, it's greed that harms others."

Yu Hong wanted to applaud her boss.

"Anyway, I have the preliminary idea that young people have to add more burdens." Fang Zhuo smoothly returned to the original topic, "I will say this first, and then we will watch the board of directors discuss it."

He was silent for a while: "I have always said that rapid development is the best way to solve problems, but rapid development will also encounter bottlenecks. We cannot wait until that day to consider the next step of development, a more optimized organizational structure, and more efficient management. Methods, these are worthy of attention and exploration, and I will pay attention to discuss these with the organizers in the next two to three years.”

Yu Hong looked at her boss who was no longer "confused" and said calmly: "You remind me of a Buddhist word."

Fang Zhuo listened intently.

"Ji Si Si suddenly released." Yu Hong spit out four words.

The problem is not solved at once. After constant thinking, the answer will suddenly appear.

Fang Zhuo smiled and said: "Then before I leave, I will leave a calligraphy treasure for Mr. Yu, so that I can let go of my thoughts and let's encourage each other."

He has decided to take a flight back to China tomorrow.

There is a planned trip to Europe this month, and now not only the domestic gangs are pressing for it, but the German side that they had contacted with before is also pressing. Deutsche Bank even thinks that it is trying to pull more conditions, and has already stated that it can negotiate for more favorable conditions. loan conditions.

There is no doubt that both sides can complement each other in many areas.

In particular, international trade during the financial crisis is even more precious.

In addition, some matters regarding the Ice Core Wafer Manufacturing Services Alliance also need to be addressed.

"You are a person worth mentioning." Yu Hong praised.

Fang Zhuo was disrespectful to such praise.

However, the next morning, he did not communicate more with Mr. Yu. He first had a phone call with Geithner, and then reviewed the progress and schedule of Yike and some funds. It was time to rush to the airport.

Fang Zhuo did not say goodbye to Mr. Yu again, but wrote four words in one stroke.

——Ji Si suddenly explained.

When Yu Hong saw the boss's encouragement, she knew that the Qingzi had taken off.

It’s unclear whether the next time the Qingzi comes to the United States, it will be a carnival for short sellers or a disposal of toxic assets.

Yu Hong put away her calligraphy treasure and continued to work.

Today, the boss leaves the United States, and it is also the time for Yike to start a wave of gifts for the Christmas sale.

"Temple Run" landed on the software store, and Google and various advertising channels began to put out stronger promotional messages.

…

Perhaps because he was too tired recently, Fang Zhuo had already arrived in the country when he woke up, and it was evening.

The sky was dark, with only the last trace of sunset left.

He suddenly felt a huge loneliness.

Fang Zhuo quietly stared at the scenery outside the window, all kinds of thoughts rising and disappearing, and for a while he lost all interest in talking.

This continued until he got off the plane and got into the car. Two pieces of news suddenly made him happy again.

"Mr. Fang, Mr. Li of Dangdang has called the company several times and wants to see you." Liu Zonghong reported the news that has yet to be processed in the country. This was from Mr. Su who thought it was not so urgent and could be sent.

Fang Zhuo smiled, nodded, and said his first words after getting off the plane: "Arrange it as soon as possible."

There are still friends in China who miss me.

"Mr. Ni also called, but he didn't say anything." Liu Zonghong said again.

Fang Zhuo wondered: "What about the domestic mobile phone supply chain?"

Liu Zonghong suddenly corrected his words: "It's Mr. Ni from Changhong."

"Oh, Lao Ni." Fang Zhuo was even more happy. Lao Ni had a chance encounter with him, and his son is now responsible for the cultivation of Yike Mobile in the domestic supply chain. He is a closer friend.

However, I haven’t contacted Lao Ni for a while, and now I’m contacting an old number in China, so it’s not easy to find someone directly.

Fang Zhuo took advantage of his happy mood and simply looked for the number and dialed Changhong's former boss Ni Runfeng.

"Hey, it's me, Fang Zhuo, Mr. Ni, how are you doing?" His tone was quite brisk, "I just returned to China, and the number you dialed was left in the domestic company."

Although Ni Runfeng retired, his voice is still full of energy: "It's good. I see Changhong and Meiling are prospering, and I see that the LCD strategy is the right direction. There is nothing better than this."

"Yeah, I didn't lie to you. This is Changhong's path to redemption." Fang Zhuo smiled and only said half a sentence. This is also Lao Ni's path to redemption.

"I admire Mr. Fang's vision and methods. Even though I am retired, I often wake up suddenly at midnight and sit on the bed to admire Mr. Fang." Ni Runfeng said seriously.

Fang Zhuo pretended to be unhappy: "What are you talking about? Your son is still in my hands."

"It's because my son is in your hands that I made this call." Ni Runfeng said.

"Let's make it clear first that promotion cannot be done through the back door. Ni Boren has done a good job and there is hope for promotion through normal channels." Fang Zhuo said.

Ni Runfeng smiled and said: "It's not because of this, he doesn't have such a character. In fact, after retirement, the communication between our father and son has been much more than before. Well, during this time, I listened to him talk about Yike's global supply chain. Talking to the domestic supply chain, listening to him talk about Android phones, listening to him talk about the development of smartphones, I don’t know..."

Fang Zhuo suddenly heard some hidden meanings.

Ni Runfeng paused and continued: "I don't know if there is any hope in this attempt. Mr. Fang, if I want to start a mobile phone company again and start again in my twilight years, is now an opportunity?"

Fang Zhuo verified his guess, changed his mind, and said with a smile: "Isn't retirement life good? Wouldn't it be better to urge your son to have a grandson as soon as possible?"

"It's good or bad." Ni Runfeng pondered, "It's almost boring to raise flowers, grass, fish, and dogs. I think Android is developing extremely strongly globally, and it has just started in China. 3G will definitely be released next year. license."

"The hardware supply chain is initially mature and mobile phones can be assembled. The PRO Alliance can license it for free, and the Android system is open source. I feel it is a good opportunity."

Fang Zhuo suppressed his laughter and asked seriously: "Are you sure this is a good opportunity? Are you, an old man, here to develop new intelligence?"

"Confirm, new smartphones, new opportunities and new challenges." Ni Runfeng did not hesitate or pause at this moment, "But I thought about it again and again, and it seems wasteful to leave you, the Android giant, alone. So, what do you think? Sample?"

"You are addicted to your career." Fang Zhuo sighed and then laughed, "I think it's great. I think Android can accommodate OEMs from the other side, well-known manufacturers from neighboring countries, and entrepreneurs. And , I don’t know who will have the last laugh.”