Digital Life (Absolut01) - Chapter 15

[Fifteen.]

At 2 pm on January 2, 2006, although the weather was a little cold due to the fixed season, when the weather is good, the sun can still warm a person with a certain amount of clothing.

On the back of the International Convention Center in Pudong, the Starbucks by the Huangpu River is said to have the best view in Shanghai, the super team convened by Su Yunhai has already arrived, which is a little earlier than the 3 o’clock agreed with Lu Zhenyu, because Su Yunhai feels that there are It is necessary to explain to everyone Lu Zhenyu and this great product in his hands.

The more absent-minded person is Han Liping, who just took a taxi after arriving at Pudong Airport 2 hours ago. He is not a person who wants to change jobs. He just wants to meet this young man who can independently develop software with a terrible defense mechanism, so as to prove that he has Is my career in the computer field so far living on a dog?

Su Yunhai’s explanation made the audience stunned. A genius programmer had to work for Su Yunhai’s precious daughter for several months because of a period of poverty, and will continue to work as a tutor.

And Su Yunhai also picked up a treasure because of this. As long as they don’t make big mistakes, they may become the founding fathers of a great milestone group. Su Yunhai described everyone’s prospects in this way.

Considering his exaggeration as a eloquent veteran headhunter, after folding his words in half and then in half, it still makes everyone here pounding hearts.

Of course, Su Yunhai mentioned that Lu Zhenyu has no money for the time being. Although Su Yunhai’s friend who is engaged in venture capital is interested, it will take some time to evaluate the project. The company’s economic situation may be very embarrassing in a short time. Of course, the question is just how far to cut wages.

After pondering for a while, the financial strongman Lou Jiaming first spoke: “I agree to join the digital totem. The commercialization of the product must be completed within 3 months. During these 3 months, I can not get a salary.”

Lou Jiaming’s words It was a start. Lei Tao didn’t care about money at first. He was a young man in a family business. When his father was still healthy, running around outside was a kind of learning.

He went on to say, “It’s the same, it’s just a few months’ living expenses. I’ve been around for so long, and I have some savings, so I can make it through.” Everyone gave him a blank look.

This group of people is not a lack of money, they are all senior white-collar workers, their monthly salary starts at 5 figures, and they are all single, so busy with work that they have no time for luxury, a little savings is certain.

“I’m going to move my family back to Shanghai. It’s a little troublesome. I’ve run out of food and I don’t have much money in the bank.” Hang Ying said a little embarrassedly.

“Well, it doesn’t matter, but don’t take the initiative to say that you don’t get a salary. The boss will have an idea. No matter what salary the boss offers us, we will just take it. The boss will have his own calculations.” Peng Hannian, who is relatively wily Don’t be fooled by everyone’s words.

Su Yunhai looked at Peng Hannian with admiration, and said, “It’s good that everyone has no opinion.”

Everyone was chatting enthusiastically when Lu Zhenyu arrived.

Lu Zhenyu saw from his resume the magnitude of the people he was about to meet today, but he really couldn’t find suitable clothes in a hurry.

He doesn’t have anything like suits and leather shoes, even though he got a military uniform and rank yesterday afternoon… but that doesn’t seem to be suitable for him to wear.

So, Lu Zhenyu wore the most expensive set of clothes in his wardrobe – the black jacket from The North Face.

This dress was originally good, and it was rough and delicate, but unfortunately it was Chen Ning who accompanied him today.

Chen Ning doesn’t look like a white-collar worker at all today. She wears a snow-white cashmere coat with her long hair draped over her shoulders. Under her coat is an extremely gorgeous long skirt with an almond-colored cotton high collar. There is also a layer of almond-colored tulle on the outside of the long dress,

which is covered with hand-embroidered daisies, and a pure white leather handbag is carried in the left hand.

Chen Ning looks like a princess from a fairy tale.

And Lu Zhenyu, how to think of a bodyguard.

Lei Tao had already whistled, and Hang Ying rolled his eyes and said in surprise, “Our boss is not being taken care of by this little girl.” Fortunately, Lu Zhenyu and Chen Ning were still outside the glass and had not yet entered the store. , did not hear Hang Ying’s disrespectful words.

Su Yunhai doesn’t know fashion very well. At best, he can see that the girl has a good temperament and the price of the clothes is not low.

Asked, “That girl is rich?”

“The coat, 17,000 euros, the skirt inside, 8,000 dollars, the handbag, it is said that it is not possible to buy it for 3,000 dollars, and the shoes are relatively cheap, only 1,200 dollars. To be honest, I only put these things in fashion magazines and TV. I’ve seen that long dress in Paris for the first time two weeks ago, and I never expected to see the real thing.” Hang Ying recited a series of numbers, which made the men gasp.

Hang Ying’s eyes looking at these beautiful clothes made these men who had long been lifted out of poverty feel guilty for a while.

Chen Ning was not as aggressive as her clothes, and greeted everyone very kindly. After simply telling everyone her name, she never said her identity or purpose.

Lu Zhenyu couldn’t figure out what she meant, so he didn’t care.

After hearing Su Yunhai say that all the people present had agreed to join the digital totem, except Han Liping, Lu Zhenyu was also a little excited. He knew that capable management talents would greatly help the company’s growth, and Su Yunhai actually got several at once. .

Lu Zhenyu didn’t talk about his company’s funds, because he still didn’t know how much Chen Ning was going to invest.

He just talked about his purpose of starting the company and his thoughts on subsequent development.

Because Su Yunhai only asked for the planning of this voice platform, he only wrote about this product in the planning book. Today, Lu Zhenyu talked in detail about the functions of the intelligent core and the future scalability, and the voice platform is actually just this The first advanced application of the Smart Core.

Peng Hannian and Han Liping understood technology, but they understood. Compared with Peng Hannian’s excitement, Han Liping became more silent the more he listened. He understood technology more deeply. Now he is a little in awe of this intelligent core, and he basically He also confirmed that his more than ten years of technical career is nothing compared to this young man who still seems a little immature.

Hang Ying and Lou Jiaming didn’t know much about technology, until Lu Zhenyu took Sony’s aibo electronic pet dog as an example to illustrate the application of artificial intelligence, and they suddenly realized.

And Hang Ying is also very interested in what Lu Zhenyu said as long as there is enough support, it is possible to develop an electronic pet that is countless times smarter and more cute than Sony’s aibo.

Han Liping asked, “What do you think is the point of developing this kind of smart product in combination with hardware? It’s just a plaything, isn’t it?” Han Liping’s tone was sharp, but Lu Zhenyu felt that Han Liping was not malicious.

“No, not exactly. The commercialization of aibo actually provides a possibility. How far can artificial intelligence achieve in terms of artificial intelligence? Although that little thing is expensive, it is really interesting. At least in the three aspects of sound, image and motion, aibo’s intelligence and integration are quite good. The development of artificial intelligence is protracted and expensive. I don’t know whether the development of aibo can offset Sony’s development costs, and I am too lazy to calculate , but while investing in basic research, the results of basic research are continuously transformed into products for profit, which in turn supports basic research. At least I think it is a good economic model. To develop hardware, there are many dynamics and other aspects of the foundation. Research, I really don’t have the strength now, but through software with intelligent features, I believe that after a period of time, I can accumulate a sum of money for basic research in this area. If I develop a product like aibo, it will only be It’s just a part of my research and development process. To be honest, I have several purposes for starting this company. First, one of my shareware, the search machine, has more income. I haven’t paid the income tax yet. I don’t think it’s appropriate, but I pay tax personally, and this tax rate is uncomfortable. Setting up a company can be considered a reasonable tax avoidance. Second, I want to go further in artificial intelligence, and this goal requires money. I don’t care what the company can give me. How much wealth it brings, I hope, I can run a company with R&D as the core, I need to manage all aspects of financial sales, because these aspects can make R&D blood. Last but not the least important, through a well-established and strong company , I can try to influence a lot of things that I like, but I don’t like it. I’m not noble, but I have ambitions.”

Han Liping stared at Lu Zhenyu for a while, maybe the last one “I’m not noble, but I Ambitious” statement moved him.

Han Liping could feel the majestic fighting spirit and grand goals of the young man in front of him.

Just in front of these important members that he will rely on, saying that he will not focus on marketing, finance or regular business links, but focus on research and development, is not something ordinary people can do. .

Face to face with one set behind the other is the current mainstream.

“Okay, when you have the ability to develop hardware, I will help you.” Han Liping said.

Su Yunhai smiled on the side.

If Han Liping were to change jobs, it would be a huge earthquake in the industry.

What Lu Zhenyu said just now also moved Peng Hannian, Lou Jiaming, Lei Tao and Hang Ying.

They all know what it means to take R&D as the core and take marketing finance as the R&D hematopoietic method, although this is not the most popular method in China at the moment.

The most popular is to have a few fist products, and stare at these products before they are overdeveloped.

Wait until the product fails to find a solution.

If we can focus on research and development, and have a solid foundation in basic research and technical reserves, many situations can be changed.

Taking R&D as the core and not paying attention to operation from time to time, operation still occupies the largest weight of the entire enterprise, but it is the ultimate goal of the enterprise from time to time. will be more successful.

Su Yunhai said: “I think with this goal, in order to achieve a career in the near future, it is worthwhile for everyone to reduce their salary and join the digital totem.” Before several people could express their opinions, Chen Ning suddenly asked: “The salary reduction, Why do you want to cut your salary?”

“Isn’t it that the boss has no money? There are still parts that need follow-up development.” Hang Ying also wondered, what is this Chen Ning doing?

“Well, there’s no need to cut salary, don’t worry about capital, I can guarantee sufficient funds within a year for the current R&D and company operations. I believe that after one year, the company will be profitable, right? If follow-up investment is required , then we have to see if there are attractive investment plans at that time.” Chen Ning said.

“Who are you?” Su Yunhai had to change his title, he really couldn’t see through this little girl.

“Chen Ning, the senior investment advisor of the Kylin Foundation, will also be the representative of the Kylin Foundation in Digital Totem Computing Co., Ltd., your future colleagues.” Chen Ning took out the business card from the bag and distributed it to everyone.

Lou Jiaming thought for a while and asked, “Kylin Fund? Is it the Kylin Overseas Chinese Mutual Fund registered in Los Angeles?

” people feel weird.

“Last year’s U.S. business investment fund list included you. The English name has the Chinese pinyin of Qilin, which is very special. I remembered it.” Lou Jiaming explained.

“It’s basically like this. The Kylin Fund is jointly established by overseas Chinese, of course, mainly Chinese in the United States who are concerned about the domestic economic situation. The purpose is to invest in domestic commercial and cultural projects with great potential, thereby promoting the overall development of China’s domestic market. Economic and Cultural Development Fund. Our boss reached an agreement with Lv Zhenyu yesterday. Lv Zhenyu will invest 55% of the company’s shares with voice platform, search machine, two products, and intelligent core programs. Kirin Fund will invest 90 million US dollars, as 45% of the stock price.” Chen Ning said.

The first half of the words are so dogmatic, but the second half is very scary.

Lv Zhenyu didn’t have time to be surprised, but what surprised him even more happened. Chen Ning took out a complete contract from his handbag and showed it to everyone. The content was what she just said, it was an investment agreement.

On the other side of the contract, it was Lu Zhenyu’s signature.

Lu Zhenyu knew that he had never signed this name, but he could not see the difference between the signature on the contract and the one he signed.

Perhaps the feeling of being called a billionaire for a moment was a bit strange, and Lu Zhenyu couldn’t say anything for a moment.

While others looked at Chen Ning in surprise.

Although they have generally recognized that the voice platform is a good project, and the intelligent core hidden behind the voice platform is even more exciting, for now, it is too much to inject 90 million US dollars at once.

Digital totem, before the whole team is built, has no ability to digest the investment of 90 million US dollars. For a long time, this money will stay on the bank’s books, because the company does not have enough people to use the money.

Is Kirin Fund too rich or stupid?

According to the general rules, although Lu Zhenyu’s project is very attractive, to obtain 45% of the equity, at most a few million can sign this project with Lu Zhenyu.

“Don’t be surprised. Kirin Fund currently has a total of 12 investment advisors in China, and the upper limit of the amount transferred by each advisor is 100 million US dollars. I don’t think there is anything wrong with all this money involved in the development of digital totems, nor is it The question of who takes advantage and who suffers. At the beginning, how much money did IBM put into the development of viavoice? How many laboratories in the world have achieved better artificial intelligence? How much did they put in? I also agree with what Lu Zhenyu just said. It is said that building a company with R&D as the core, and R&D, from the current point of view, is very important to burn money. In addition, about the 90 million, it is not all cash, and it cannot be all concentrated on one project. The value of 90 million includes an independent office building and a series of facilities attached to the office building. The capital value of this property is about 40 million US dollars. I believe everyone will be satisfied with this office environment.”

“Oh? Office building , where?” Su Yunhai asked.

“The boundary stone base on the edge of Xintiandi.” Chen Ning smiled with a bit of contentment.

The Jieshi Base is an outlier in the development of Shanghai’s central business district. Speaking of the location, it is on the edge of Xintiandi, with Taiping Lake on one side.

In this place where an inch of land is worth a lot of money, the Jieshi base actually acquired a large piece of land, but only two buildings with 7-storey and 9-storey height were built, with two corridors connecting the ground and the 4th floor in the middle, and surrounded by green space, There is also a very rare grass tennis court and a basketball court, and even a small football field and four plastic running tracks around it.

In the building, all kinds of auxiliary facilities are available from the swimming pool to the bar.

But the Jieshi base is not like an office building, it is too idealized.

Construction started at the beginning of 2005, and before September, the original developer’s funds had problems.

When this idealized Jieshi base was on the verge of turning into an unfinished building, a company emerged out of nowhere and continued to build it until it was just completed not long ago.

40 million?

40 million US dollars is equivalent to RMB, and it is not enough to buy that piece of land.

Su Yunhai, Peng Hannian and Lei Tao are all familiar with Shanghai’s office market, and they look unbelievable.

“Hey, I won’t explain to you how I got it. Anyway, I bought this industry, and it really only cost 40 million.” Chen Ning held the coffee with a look of air.

“Okay, then, what other projects do you need to invest in?” Lu Zhenyu now feels that in front of Chen Ning, it is best to take everything for granted, otherwise, there are too many opportunities to be foolish.

Chen Ning ignored Lu Zhenyu, but turned to Su Yunhai and asked, “Mr. Su, do you think it’s a little strange that Lu Zhenyu continues to be your daughter’s tutor after becoming the boss of Digital Totem?”

Su Yunhai touched embarrassedly. Touching his nose, he said, “I haven’t had time to think about what to do. Although it’s inappropriate, what if Xiao Lu suddenly quits, what will my daughter do? The teachers in the school are not capable of making my daughter obey.”

Chen Ning Secretly, I’m afraid you don’t have the ability to make your daughter obey yourself, but on the surface she still smiled and said, “Lu Zhenyu has a lot of things that I don’t like, and I have it too. It’s a pity that such a big building is empty, we are inside. How about setting up a special school and turning your daughter over? Lu Zhenyu is the principal and teacher, and he justly started the class. This is also a project to study the development of human intelligence. For the research of artificial intelligence, anthropology, psychology and Pedagogy is a related research project.”

Su Yunhai didn’t say anything.

Chen Ning continued: “Actually, the current education is nothing more than coping with exams, and the value is not very big. What’s wrong with running a high school that does not conflict with the 9-year compulsory education, and maybe there will be universities in the future? Ok? Besides, even if the Ministry of Education does not recognize our certificate, so what? We are not going to recruit hundreds of people anyway? A dozen to dozens of students every year, the internal digestion of digital totem is not good? The people who come out are always easier to use. However, this project doesn’t cost much. In addition, I want to invest in a field with relatively large influence, but I haven’t thought about it yet. The media does not seem to be very interesting, but sports may be able to Let’s play. It’s still affordable to throw 20 million a year.”

It doesn’t matter to everyone, anyway, if the rich say they want to play, then it’s good to play.

Anyway, the money should be enough to play, and it will not affect the business because of playing.

Chen Ning’s brows turned, UU reading www.sonicmtl.

com said: “However, the salary cut you just mentioned is a good propaganda tool. This kid Lu Zhenyu suddenly became a rich business owner. The order is a bit unreasonable. Poor companies get many industry experts to join, and then overseas. The consortium has invested heavily in this project that has a major impact on Chinese culture, isn’t this more provocative?”

This is really a good hype theme.

Everyone agreed without arguing.

Moreover, this is really not a fake thing. It was originally that they were going to reduce their salary to join, and then they learned that the rich came to the door. Although the time gap between them is not more than half an hour, but take this time a little It’s not fake news at all.

In the end, Chen Ning, who stole most of Lu Zhenyu’s limelight, concluded: “In terms of money, it’s not a small amount, but it’s not too much, it’s just enough for us to take the first step. But we need to take business actions. Play with style. In a materialistic business society, it is a style to take the initiative to cut wages and join a potential company. It is a style to take R&D as the core under the big pattern of fresh food. In the invasion of English culture Chinese culture is a style, we may not be the richest company, but we want to be the most stylish company.” Chen Ning’s words seem to be a kind of declaration, but no matter what everyone here said to her Agree, after all, there are people with a lot of brains and blood, they just nodded in appreciation, and then continued to turn around and start discussing the details.

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