"Every moment in the business world will never repeat itself. The next Bill Gates will not develop an operating system, the next Larry Page or Sergey Brin will not research search engines, and the next Mark Zuckerberg will not create a social network. You have a better starting point, better resources, and you are much richer and stronger than when they started. Why do you have to make mobile phones?" When Jiang Shangxin heard Lu Chaoge say that Chaoyan Technology was going to try to create its own mobile phone brand, he looked at her incomprehensibly and said, "The current mobile phone market is highly competitive, and more than 90% of the market is occupied by mobile phone giants such as Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi. How much effort will you put in as a newcomer? How much attention can you attract? There are countless people who want to subvert the overlord, but they are almost wiped out. You could have done something to change the world."
"From Zero to One," Lu Chaoge said. "This is the business logic of Peter Thiel, the founder of PAYPAL and the first external investor of Facebook. He is the greatest investor, and he believes that innovation is not from 1 to N but from 0 to 1. Are you his believer?"
"Yes, this is a great man. He always wants to do things that change the world. He believes that the greatest mediocrity is imitation." Jiang Shangxin did not hide his admiration and respect for the venture capital emperor, and said, "So, he did it. He became a god in the eyes of countless entrepreneurs - you should also be such a person, instead of doing the same repetitive things as those mediocre people. You have the Chaoyan Empire in your hands, and a technological killer like the Rubik's Cube - what technical content can a mobile phone have? No matter how much those mobile phone manufacturers boast, it is just the technical level that those small factories in Shenzhen can achieve? Even the standby time is longer than those branded phones. I think it is a waste of resources for you to make mobile phones."
Lu Chaoge held the fragrant tea in his hand, looked at Jiang Shangxin with a smile, and said: "Greene Gale said that from the perspective of practical economics, companies must survive first, and then think about innovation---"
"But your business is already doing well, and you don't lack money at all----"
"No, it's not strong enough." Lu Chaoge's voice was gentle, but his eyes were filled with a fiery ambition. "I said I want to build a strong business empire, and I want it to be the strongest backing - everyone in the world needs a mobile phone, and I will not let go of this market. I know Apple and Samsung are strong, and I know they have occupied more than 90% of the market - but no matter what, I am willing to fight and grab it."
Jiang Shangxin stared at Lu Chaoge with burning eyes and asked, "All you did was for Fang Yan, right?"
Lu Chaoge took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "Is this question important? Whether it is for others or for myself, this is what I want to do and what I am willing to do. There is always something to pursue in life. Making Chaoyan the most powerful business empire is my lifelong pursuit----"
Jiang Shangxin nodded seriously and said, "Yes, it feels good to work hard for your ideals. Have you made up your mind?"
"What?" Lu Chaoge looked at Jiang Shangxin with a puzzled look.
"If you have decided, then take me with you." Jiang Shangxin said, "Whether you invest in Longtu Group or invest in my own name, I don't want to miss the birth of a great mobile phone."
Lu Chaoge extended his hand to Jiang Shangxin and said, "Welcome."
Jiang Shangxin reached out and held Lu Chaoge's hand, and said, "So, have you thought of a name for the phone that will revolutionize the world?"
Lu Chaoge shook his head and said, "I haven't thought about it yet."
"I do have a suggestion----" said Jiang Shangxin.
Fang Yan happened to be going downstairs, and saw Lu Chaoge and Jiang Shangxin shaking hands and chatting happily. He smiled and said, "Did I see something I shouldn't have seen?"
Jiang Shangxin then let go of Lu Chaoge's hand, looked at Fang Yan and asked, "What kind of content do you want to see? Tell us, maybe we can satisfy you."
Lu Chaoge's cheeks turned slightly red, and he didn't want to explain anything, so he just lowered his head and drank tea.
Fang Yan imagined the scene of Jiang Shangxin and Lu Chaoge tearing and tumbling together, and he felt like his nose was bleeding. He quickly changed the channel, walked to the opposite side of Jiang Shangxin and sat down, and asked, "Why are you here?"
Jiang Shangxin was very dissatisfied with Fang Yan's question and looked at Lu Chaoge and said, "Sister Lu, you see Fang Yan---- doesn't welcome me at all."
Lu Chaoge rolled his eyes at Fang Yan, blaming him for talking nonsense, and comforted Jiang Shangxin, saying, "Treat this place as your home. Come and talk to me when you have time."
"Sister Lu is still very hospitable, much better than some people----" Jiang Shangxin said with a smile.
Fang Yan was secretly surprised. Based on his understanding of these two women, this was the first time they sat together and talked so closely, right? In such a short time, they were already calling each other sisters? They used to dislike each other. You wanted to tear my face apart, and I wanted to gouge out one of your eyes, okay
Women's emotions are so inexplicable, frivolous and shallow.
Lu Chaoge put the teacup on the coffee table, looked at Fang Yan and said, "Shang Xin and I have already discussed it. We will each make two specialties, and someone will make a soup-----"
Fang Yan nodded and said, "I'll go call Fang Yingxiong in. The tomato and egg soup he made is very good-----"
"Sister Lu said that the fish soup you make is really special." Jiang Shangxin narrowed his eyes and looked at Fang Yan, saying, "Boss Fang, you have been driving us soldiers to do this and that and we are so busy. It should be okay for you to make a bowl of soup to reward us, right?"
"You two have already discussed it. Do I still have a chance to refuse?" Fang Yan said with a wry smile.
Jiang Shangxin made two dishes, crispy spareribs and fried bean curd, Lu Chaoge made her specialty, steamed fish with black beans and tofu with spring onions, and Fang Yan made a fish soup.
During the meal, Fang Yingxiong would come in from time to time to check on her. Sometimes he would praise Lu Chaoge for being more beautiful than she was two hours ago, sometimes he would praise Jiang Shangxin for her outstanding temperament which was rarely seen in a century, and he even said against his conscience that Fang Yan was gentle and generous and was a good uncle -
Of course, Fang Yan still kicked him out.
There were only four dishes and one soup, and even if he ate all of them, he would only be 80% full. If he came in, maybe Qin Ying would shamelessly follow him in. If the two of them cleaned up the food, what would the others eat
After eating and drinking, Lu Chaoge cleaned up the dishes, and Fang Yan accompanied Jiang Shangxin for a walk in the backyard.
"Jiang Zhuliu's secretary is now my person. With her help, I can quickly understand the internal situation of Longtu Group. In the past few days, I have interviewed all the senior management of the group, won over a group of people, and warned and dealt with a group of people. I have initially controlled the situation. Now all the work of Longtu Group is well organized." Jiang Shangxin reported some affairs in the group to Fang Yan. "However, I am worried about the counterattack of others. As you know, the Jiang family and the Lan family have just made a large-scale investment in Longtu Group, and they still hold a large part of the equity. Although the combined equity ratio of both of us occupies the dominant position, if they want to do something, it will still be very disadvantageous to Longtu Group-----"
Fang Yan looked at Jiang Shangxin's thin profile. This woman was pushed to such a prominent and dangerous position by him, and she was able to control such a complicated situation in a short period of time. It must be said that both her character and ability were super strong.
In time, he may become another influential business leader.
"The Lan family doesn't have to worry-----" Fang Yan said.
Jiang Shangxin's eyes lit up with joy, and he said, "Have you and Lan Shan Gu reached an agreement?"
Fang Yan shook his head and said, "I haven't talked to Lan Shan Gu."
Jiang Shangxin was a little disappointed, but he didn't hide his emotions in front of Fang Yan. He said, "Since nothing has been agreed upon, why did you say I don't have to worry?"
"Because I have reached an agreement with the old man of the Lan family." Fang Yan said with a smile.
"When?" Jiang Shangxin laughed again. "Three years ago, you confronted Jiang Junling, and Lanshan Valley chose you, but the Lan family chose Jiang Junling. Lanshan Valley had no choice but to leave the Lan family and became the laughing stock of the entire Huacheng and the young masters. Many people said that he was crazy. He even gave up his biggest backer for a guy who just emerged. Without the support of the Lan family, would Lanshan Valley still be Lanshan Valley? What qualifications does he have to become one of the so-called four beauties of Huacheng? It's only been more than three years, and everyone has already known the accuracy of Lanshan Valley's vision. Those who ridiculed Lanshan Valley are probably trying every means to get in touch with him now, right? The fact that the old man of the Lan family can choose to stand on our side is another great improvement to our strength. The Jiang family can't stand alone, and Longtu Group is no longer at risk, -----"
"I have never met the old man of the Lan family." Fang Yan said, "But since we can call him the old man, it proves that he is a wise old man. If I were him, the best way to break the deadlock now would be to transfer all the shares of Longtu Group held by the Lan family to the name of Lanshan Valley. In this way, they will not lose their substance, but also save their face. Most importantly, he also gave me a difficult problem that I had to solve."
Jiang Shangxin's eyes sparkled, and he said, "You are a shrewd man. So - are you going to take the shares of Lanshan Valley or not?" (To be continued)