Reinventing the Millennium.

Hang Lung 23's president's office, Yike's contact with OPPO was interrupted by an unexpected situation.

While drinking tea, Chen Mingyong observed Mr. Fang's expression.

I don't know why, although President Fang's brows are furrowed, there is something strange on his face.

Chen Mingyong wondered if there was any change in the mobile phone business, right?

He quietly drank half a cup of tea, and his thoughts returned to his own affairs.

This time I came to Yike to pay a visit to Mr. Fang, but I was actually a little uneasy.

In today's domestic market, or in other words, the global market, Android is an extremely hot and rapidly developing smart system.

Although OPPO nominally came here to say hello and negotiate whether to make a mobile phone equipped with Android system, in fact, it started intensive research and development in March, and it became more determined after the release of Hanwang and Meizu mobile phones.

This Android phone must be done!
The mid-to-high end has Yike to establish a brand image, and it can compete with Nokia and Samsung internationally. This brings awareness to domestic consumers that the brand tonality of Android is invisible, and it also brings new benefits to entry-level mid-to-low-end Android phones. Comes a considerable convenience.

And, OPPO conducted research in China and found that Yike started the domestic training link of part of the supply chain as early as one or two years ago. Until now, many domestic manufacturers have failed to become Yike's suppliers, but have become Hanvon And suppliers of brands such as Meizu.

For example, the glass cover of Yike is still the Schott glass factory in Germany, but Lens Technology, which it invested in and granted loans in 07, also produced the glass cover.

Chen Mingyong made a special trip to Germany for proof, and learned that aluminosilicate glass is used there, and from Lens Technology, it is said that aluminosilicate glass is used here, and the two sides are said to have the most obvious difference It is the level of aluminum content, and more professionally, there is a relatively large difference in the interdiffusion coefficient.

The performance in use is the difference in resistance to falling and scratching.

The price Chen Mingyong got from Schott in Germany was 22.5 US dollars, and the domestic Lansi was 45 Huaxia coins. In conversion, compared with Schott's 153 Huaxia coins, the cost of Lansi alone saved 108 yuan.

Moreover, Chen Mingyong asked the company to conduct an investigation, and almost no consumers of Hanwang and Meizu talked about the difference in the glass cover.

Does this still require selection?
There is no doubt that OPPO uses Lens Technology as a component supplier.

However, at this moment, Chen Mingyong is sitting opposite the head of Yike, thinking of the effort he has spent on the domestic supply chain, it is hard to understand, and you don't need it, and the cheapness is left to other manufacturers. What are you trying to do?

If you really want to say, you can roughly know that it is the landing development of the Android system.

But... still feel a little thankless.

Chen Mingyong has traveled all links in the mobile phone supply chain, and has also conducted an in-depth internal analysis of the suppliers of Yike mobile phones. To be honest, OPPO is now targeting entry-level models. Products from premium suppliers.

However, according to the law of market development, these will be available sooner or later, and sooner or later they will be able to form direct competition with Yike.

The systems are all the same system, and the parts are the same, but the tuning is different. Okay, you tuned it well, optimized it well, and I sell it for [-] less than you. Is there no one to pay for it?

Based on this situation, Chen Mingyong believes that Yike's actions to accelerate the domestic supply chain will do more harm than good.

Of course, from the standpoint of OPPO, he welcomes Yike to continue to carry forward the spirit.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Chen, I have a small situation." Fang Zhuo put down the landline, replied a text message and sat down in front of Chen Mingyong again, "I know that OPPO has doubts about the mobile phone system. Maybe some domestic manufacturers have such doubts. But, don’t worry, Android’s open source will not change, both I and Google firmly believe in and insist on this, only by continuing to cooperate with everyone can we make the cake bigger.”

Chen Mingyong nodded and said a few words of praise for the Android system.

Before Android, mainstream Symbian, WM and other systems had problems of one kind or another. Such an open source move has indeed promoted the development of the upstream and downstream, which also led to the transformation of Yike.

OPPO has transformed from a music player to the mobile phone field, and Meizu is the same. However, the most successful one is Yike. Its image from the inside to the outside and then to the inside is now the undisputed number one mobile phone brand in China.

The overall strategy and transformation determination are admired by OPPO. Last year, taking advantage of the pilot project of the Olympic heat, it was an incomparable means.

Last year, Chen Mingyong also thought about the difference between domestic and foreign markets, and maybe he could be on the same starting line as Yike for 3G landing.

Who knew, Yi Ke ran away for half a year first...

The golden time of the past six months is no longer a matter of one position and two positions.

"Mr. Fang, OPPO is very willing to achieve mutual success with Android, and I am especially grateful to Yike for promoting the development of the domestic mobile phone market. Yike has shown us the strength that can rival foreign brands." Chen Mingyong said thanks, "To be honest, OPPO uses Yike as its driving force.”

Fang Zhuo laughed: "Mr. Chen is too famous, and Yike is only responsible for his own business. The domestic market is huge. I hope to see more and more friends and merchants engage in healthy competition."

Chen Mingyong nodded again and again, and praised Yike's pursuit of Nokia.

Then, he finally talked about something he was not sure about: "Mr. Fang, there is one more thing, because OPPO has been developing independently from the beginning, and now it wants to release products quickly to seize the market, and it may not be able to support Yike YMS for the time being. "

Fang Zhuo said with a smile: "Mr. Chen, Yike YMS has already cooperated with Hanwang, Meizu, Kesheng and other companies very smoothly. The experience in this field is not bad, and it will not delay OPPO's time too much."

"Boss Fang, it's mainly due to the lack of our technical team. There is a serious shortage of manpower in this area." Chen Mingyong said in embarrassment, "So, I think I can work hard on the next generation of products."

Fang Zhuo pondered, and talked about a key point of communication that had just started recently: "Mr. Chen, some domestic manufacturers have concerns about the YMS that Yike is making. In fact, I think everyone already knows our intentions. The biggest purpose is to give consumers the best. This is something that our Android system has been verified abroad, but the state of Google in China is not very good, so Yike will do this.”

Chen Mingyong listened attentively. He knew the motivation of YMS to advertise to manufacturers, but just like some domestic supply chains, do users really care?If you don’t need MediaTek or Lens, Yike can use both, and you can win a piece of the market.

Similarly, if OPPO does not join YMS, the relevant software store and other benefits will be kept in its own pockets. Will consumers care about this?
Chen Mingyong believes in the affordable price and the specific benefits of the company at the current stage.

It may be reasonable for Yike to consider, but this does not necessarily apply to OPPO.

"YMS has finalized the cooperation with companies such as Sogou Engine and AutoNavi Maps, and will provide more and more consumers with a full range of mobile services." Fang Zhuo introduced the plan seriously, "Because YMS is something everyone is doing together. , we will distribute the income in this area according to a certain proportion in the future, so as to create a virtuous circle.”

One is the user experience, and the other is... don't tie up your manufacturers for nothing, and you can share the money together in the future.

This is the promise of Fang Zhuo and Yi Ke.

Chen Mingyong thought it was good, and said, "Mr. Fang, the management really believes that YMS can bring a better user experience, and is willing to strengthen cooperation in this area in the future."

It's good to pay a penny, and I will definitely do it next time.

To what extent will YMS start to distribute money in the future?What is the proportion of the money?Can you treat your competitors equally?

Chen Mingyong has many problems when he thinks about it casually. He can believe Mr. Fang's promise, but it's not necessary.

Fang Zhuo raised his hand to refill Mr. Chen's tea, took a sip himself, nodded and said, "That's fine."

"It's like this, Mr. Fang, we are currently the most... the most..." Chen Mingyong was stunned suddenly, and then he finished speaking, "The biggest goal is to make an Android phone that satisfies consumers. This comes first."

"Indeed, different companies have different development stages and goals, I understand." Fang Zhuo looked at the head of OPPO in front of him and said with a smile, "You don't need to be pressured, YMS welcomes all partners, but it will not force you what for."

Chen Mingyong suddenly became vigilant, who is Mr. Fang?

Fang is always the kind of person who has never seen anyone but is famous.

He said cautiously: "Mr. Fang, it's not that OPPO doesn't believe in Yike and YMS. It's because they want to test the smartphone market before making the next decision."

"I understand. That's how everyone came here. No problem, Mr. Chen." Fang Zhuo saw the firmness on the other side, and didn't intend to waste any time on it. The company had already said what it had to say.

Chen Mingyong pursed his lips, or, it's finally over after following Fang today?
No, no, OPPO needs to have its own development path, and it cannot be held back by Yike in this way.

"Mr. Fang, thank you very much for your understanding. The domestic business community needs Mr. Fang from a high position. I, Chen Mingyong, only admire two people in my life. One is our Mr. Duan, and the other is Mr. Fang." For some reason, Chen Mingyong said this Sometimes it's a bit tough.

"Oh, Mr. Chen is too polite. You also said that there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future. Mr. Chen, don't worry, YMS will never close the door to cooperation." Fang Zhuo waved his hand with a smile.

Chen Mingyong thought about the situation, and continued to flatter him.

In fact, it is not flattery. It is normal for the former richest man in the world to give any kind words.

When Chen Mingyong walked out of Yike's president's office, he still felt that things were going well beyond his expectations, so President Fang just agreed?Or does he not care about a small company like OPPO at all?

Or, Yike has its own set of procedures for dealing with non-YMS companies?
Chen Mingyong was willing to think more about everything, but when he left Yike Company, he immediately knew what the phone call Mr. Fang received might be about.

Baidu and Yike are at war?

Is this why Mr. Fang has no time to take care of OPPO?
Sitting in the car, Chen Mingyong quickly opened his notebook, and at the same time called President Duan Yongping in the United States, wanting to discuss the situation with him.

……

On the way to meet the head of OPPO in the office, Fang Zhuo had already hung up on Xiong Xiaoge twice and turned his phone to silent.

After sending Chen Mingyong away, he turned on the computer, browsed the latest situation report, and saw Xiong Xiaoge's number appear on the phone screen again within 2 minutes.

"Hey, it's not me blocking you, you call Baidu, I'm not Baidu's customer service." Fang Zhuo felt helpless.

After going through the initial situation, Xiong Xiaoge was still filled with righteous indignation: "I called them, and I even sent a message to Li Yanhong!"

"What did he say?" Fang Zhuo was curious.

"He didn't come back!" Xiong Xiaoge said sullenly.

Xiong Xiaoge is the co-founder of Zhihu, but in fact, he hardly intervenes in the operation, and his greater identity is an investor.

However, he is often active on Zhihu with an authenticated account. Many people think that he is deeply involved in entrepreneurship and regard him as a label of Zhihu.

What made him even more depressed about this incident was that IDG had once invested in Baidu. IDG partner Yang Fei had invested in Baidu back then, and he had also made a lot of money after going public. said?

To be more realistic, I know that I am your client. Are you going to attack the client immediately?
Xiong Xiaoge recounted the communication process helplessly, and then had to keep the phone receiver away from his ears.

He heard thunderous laughter on the other end.

Xiong Xiaoge: "..."

Second damage!
So what if you voted for Baidu in IDG?We are now a company with a market value of [-] billion, and we have our logic of doing things!You, Xiong, are always on Fang’s side. When the search cooperation in Zhihu expires, won’t you cooperate with Sogou immediately?
This is a summary of Xiong Xiaoge's feedback after a little in-depth communication with Baidu.

That's what I said, but Zhihu hasn't cooperated with Sogou yet!Isn't this a crime of desire?

"Old Xiong, ouch, no, you..." Fang Zhuo smiled and burst into tears, "I can only call you Little Bear from now on, your status is really not good, um, but, Baidu is probably going to be a competition in the Q&A community .”

Just as Xiong Xiaoge was about to be dissatisfied, he suddenly heard Mr. Fang's serious answer, and suddenly became hesitant: "You mean, it's not just Baidu's arrogance now, but it's going to attack Zhihu?"

Zhihu’s on-site search is a cooperation between enterprises, and the results of Baidu’s search are for users, which are two different things.

Since Zhihu has been searched a lot, it should be objectively at the top, instead of needing to recharge or even being blocked inexplicably.

Therefore, Xiong Xiaoge thought it was the other party's arrogance.

But what if... Baidu is going to be a competing website?

Xiong Xiaoge thought about it and asked, "Have you received the news?"

"No, it's just intuition." Fang Zhuo replied with a smile, "Zhihu has indeed done a good job, and the content has cultivated a considerable number of user habits. This is a kind of differentiation for Baidu, and it is normal to be a similar website."

He added: "As for how much it has to do with the Sogou competition this time...I can't say for sure."

Maybe it's search competition that's the main reason, or maybe it's just a passing thought.

In any case, Baidu responded to Sogou, which became independent from Sohu and received investment from Yike and Sina.

The reaction was very weird, and it seemed to cut Yi Ke's wings.

Only at night, Fang Zhuo's intuition was verified.

At nine o'clock, Baidu launched Baidu Questions and Answers, pointing directly to the domestic SNS question-and-answer community, forming a direct competitive relationship with Zhihu.

Yike wants to challenge Baidu, and in turn, Baidu also challenges Yike.