Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 865 He is quite good at building houses.
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Instant messaging software does not have high technical barriers. As long as it reflects the huge value of Internet social networking, it will soon lead to fierce competition for brutal expansion.

Therefore, although the idea of ​​ICQ has been tossed out by the four little ones for a while, they have been improving the basic links such as functional architecture and user experience, and at the same time incorporating some technical achievements of Zheru R&D Center.

For example, support for multimedia types other than characters such as images and audio; group chat functions other than point-to-point; server-side data caching and roaming, etc.

The main purpose of keeping improving is to raise the threshold as much as possible, like browsers, strive to be directly on the starting line, so that some interested parties will be discouraged.

After intensive polishing up to now, ICQ has finally entered the official operation state step by step from internal testing, invitation testing and other stages.

While contributing to the technology, the fourth child also invested his own pocket money - of course, compared with the venture capital drawn from his father, it can only be said to be a drop in the bucket.

Tang Huan, who is well aware of the development trajectory of instant messaging software, directly put ICQ into a money-burning mode.

The first resource consumption is marketing, which is trying to make people reach a consensus that ICQ numbers, like email addresses, are standard configurations for users in the Internet era.

The other big head is lines and servers. Among ICQ's target user groups, the employees who collaborate with each other within the enterprise are a very important part, so a stable service quality is bound to be required-if you drop the line at every turn, or If it is difficult to log in, no matter how powerful the function is, it will not be able to retain the hearts of users.

If you think about the fact that Yahoo's servers were used for Internet access in student apartments last year, you will understand how high and professional ICQ's starting point is.

In this case, the fourth child wants to use his own intelligence and financial investment to get a taste of the CEO's taste. It is purely a child's ignorance of the world, and their father will not really accompany them to fool around.

After these little guys sat down honestly, Tang Huan said with a straight face: "You guys have experienced a basically complete entrepreneurial process, so you can retire after success, wait for the company to appreciate, and let your pocket money go well. It's been doubled."

Jin Ying, who had long expected that it would end in a "killing the donkey", reluctantly said: "We are also important shareholders, and we have the responsibility to ask the candidate for the CEO."

Tang Huan couldn't help laughing and said, "Okay, since you guys are so dedicated, then I'll call someone over and let everyone have a look."

As a result, when Han Sining appeared with a smile, the fourth child was completely speechless.

Han Sining also stated his position in a serious manner: "Four little nephew shareholders, just feel free to go to school, I will manage ICQ well, and you will be able to solve the problem of college tuition by yourself."

Jinying stood on tiptoe, patted Han Sining's shoulder, and encouraged: "Uncle, you have to work hard and don't let down everyone's expectations. In a few years, we will be your CEO."

Tang Huan, who was drinking tea, couldn't hold back for a moment, and sprayed the water out of his mouth.

He quickly waved his hand, "Since you're relieved, then retreat quickly. Remember, from now on, you only have a limited right to participate in the technical aspects of ICQ, so don't bother your uncle if you have nothing to do."

Han Sining used to be the famous "King of Children" in the compound, but he couldn't help being a little scared of his eccentric nephews, so he took the words to comfort him: "You are too young now, follow your interests to participate It’s okay to develop technology for a while, but as for other aspects, it’s not too late to get in touch after finishing university studies.”

In this way, Jinying, Jinjie, Jinjia, and Jinyan completed their first technological entrepreneurship journey and exited in a proper manner.

"I'm really afraid they'll keep asking why." Han Sining wiped his sweat with a smile, then turned serious and asked, "Brother, what specific profit goals do you have for ICQ?"

"Profit is not your primary assessment goal." Tang Huan shook his head slightly, "The number of active ICQ users is."

Han Sining scratched his head, smiled wryly and said, "Then there must be an approximate timetable; otherwise, wouldn't it be very confusing."

"Currently the most effective way to compete on the Internet, and almost everyone knows how to use it, is free. If ICQ has the demon of making profits too early, it will soon be overwhelmed by other free competitors." Tang Huan Carefully explained: "Only when the number of active users grows to a certain level, can ICQ try to make profits through the scale effect of traffic."

"Perhaps, from a capital perspective, the most cost-effective outcome for ICQ is to sell it to buyers who are interested in it when its value is at its highest."

Han Sining, who was just starting out, sensed his cousin’s words about the limited emphasis on ICQ’s business prospects. He couldn’t help but express his own opinions eagerly, “If ICQ can really develop into a complete social circle, then it will still have many profit points. In particular, I noticed ICQ’s support for audio formats - the Zheru sound digital encoding technology it uses makes the call quality very ideal, and further develops into an Internet phone with high operability."

"It's all right." Tang Huan laughed, "You can try it according to your own ideas."

Seeing that his cousin seems to have reserved but still encouraging attitude, Han Sining stopped talking, and geared up for his first career in the real sense.

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After arranging this suitable training opportunity for his cousin, Tang Huan withdrew his thoughts and asked about capital operation.

All kinds of preparatory work for Zheru Software before going public were carried out in an orderly manner, and Brad Swahlberg's performance was nothing to be picky about.

Tang Huan felt that the most interesting thing was that the exchange rate between the Japanese yen and the US dollar reached a record level of 4:80 just after entering April.

You know, the exchange rate level more than 20 years ago was more than 300 yen to 1 US dollar.

To use a metaphor, if this data is used as a reference, the economic scale of the book is now almost on par with the United States and ranks first in the world.

It's just that I won't be so naive anymore. The deeper meaning here is: In order to curb Japan's trade surplus with the United States, the Clinton administration is intervening in the Japanese yen exchange rate through various methods-it is too sloppy. ~Rogue!

Zhuang Menghua analyzed: "According to this trend, the yen-dollar exchange rate is very likely to stay in the range of 80:1 to 90:1 for a quarter."

Tang Huan nodded approvingly, "One book is enough."

While they were discussing, the ship queen Christina called and happily told Tang Huan, "Honey, I just successfully bought a pretty good piece of land."

What can Mr. Richest say about this slut who just made a fortune out of the Mexican peso crisis?
In fact, the other party's performance is already very good - they bought the land, which can be mortgaged after changing hands, and then invested. Although the routine is bad, it has also been proved to be the most effective.

"Where is the location?" Tang Huan asked casually.

"The 18-story Joint Engineering Center in the United Nations Plaza in midtown Manhattan, New York." Christina replied proudly: "It's right opposite the United Nations Headquarters. It cost more than 5000 million U.S. dollars."

The richest man was indeed shocked, and immediately said in amazement: "You have good contacts, and you can win such a good position of land."

The Queen of Ships was even more excited when she was praised, "After tearing down the old building, I will build a 70-story residential skyscraper overlooking the United Nations headquarters, and I will definitely make a lot of money by then!"

The richest man hurriedly interrupted: "Sweetheart, are you sure this construction plan is feasible?"

"Of course there is no problem. I have already prepared 4 million US dollars for this project." After Christina said it matter-of-factly, she was a little troubled. "It's just that when the residents nearby heard the news, they jumped out to protest - —Especially Walter Cronkite, the TV news host known as the "most trustworthy American", criticized the inappropriate design of the building plan, which is higher than the United Nations Headquarters; there is also a man named Alberto Vera The investment manager, himself, donated $10 to support the hiring of a public relations firm to lobby New York City to stop the construction."

"Honey, can you help me with the New York City Government and City Council, please?"

Tang Huan smiled wryly and said, "It's not a matter of activity or not. Our family is not good at building houses, especially such a large house in New York. It's better to directly subcontract to a local professional agent to take care of it. It's more cost-effective."

"I don't feel comfortable handing such a good piece of land to someone else." The female shipping queen muttered reluctantly, "How about you recommend a candidate?"

"Have you heard of Te Langpu?" Mr. Richest Man pondered for a moment, "He is quite good at building houses."

"I know." Christina asked disdainfully, "Isn't this guy bankrupt?"

"He personally is not really bankrupt." Tang Huan was amused and laughed.

It can be said that Te Langpu has always been famous because he often uses his own name to name the buildings he built, and the outside world also recognizes this name, which can be called a successful trademark with considerable intangible assets.

At the same time, Trump is also very good at managing his own reputation, even at the expense of being photographed himself.For example, he participated in the Christmas comedy movie "Home Alone 1992: Lost in New York" released at the end of 2.

Also in 1992, Trompu made a more sensational news - the marriage, which was hailed as a model by the media for its frequent show of affection in public, ended with the intervention of a third party, which ended in a bloody way.

It can be said that Te Langpu's reputation has played a positive and positive role that cannot be ignored for his business, which has been in trouble from time to time, and then complements his ability.

"You have to understand that the bank can turn Trangpu into a clean pauper at any time. But on the one hand, this guy kidnapped the bank and made him afraid to wean himself. On the other hand, he used his own ability to convince the bank that given time, he can take it back. Investment, and then reached a balanced pattern that the outside world seems to be in danger." The richest man patiently analyzed: "As far as I know, Te Langpu is indeed an excellent contractor. Those things you just mentioned, such as demolition, etc. He can definitely handle any problem.”

"Since he's so capable, why is he doing so miserably?" The ship queen still expressed her doubts.

"Luck also comes from time to time - in business, sometimes you really need luck. No matter how smart Te Langpu is, if he can't keep up with the general trend, he will only be pinched by the bank." Tang Huan said with a smile: " Let me arrange a meeting and we can sit down and talk to deepen our understanding."

"That's okay." The female shipping queen agreed nonchalantly, "Just in time, come and evaluate the piece of land I bought for yourself."

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Tang Huan didn't need to find additional professionals to help with the assessment. Tang Huan looked at the 18-story joint engineering center that was planning to be demolished, and then compared it with the United Nations Headquarters opposite, and he understood.

This is definitely a world-class mansion that is worth millions as any property - in the original time and space, Gates ranked first on the Forbes rich list, Saudi Arabia in the Middle East, and Rudy Julian, the mayor of New York. Hollywood's Harrison Ford and Sophia Loren, the music industry's Beyoncé Knowles, Major League Baseball's Derek Jeter... countless celebrities and superstars are all residents here.

"If all goes well, this place can be completed before 2000 and become the tallest residential building in the world." The ship queen Christina proudly flaunted: "How about it, the limelight is not worse than the Rockefeller Center you bought! "

The richest man said to himself: "The highest..."

George Conway, a partner of "Watcher, Lipton, Rosen & Katz", one of the most profitable law firms in New York, hurriedly said: "There are no legal problems in all aspects of this project, including the sky above the building. Space ownership."

"It seems that everything is ready, all we need is the east wind." Tang Huan nodded, "Then let's talk to Te Langpu and see what his abilities are."

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Trump's performance was very straightforward. After listening to the troubles of the ship queen Christina, he immediately expressed his position with a pat on the chest - you are absolutely right to ask me to be the contractor for this 4 million US dollar project.I have the best way to deal with those troublemakers.

Christina rolled her eyes unceremoniously, "They're all celebrities, don't trouble me."

Upon hearing this, Trump first glanced at Mr. Richest Man.Tang Huan shrugged and signaled to the other party—whether this big job can continue, you have to publicize the Queen of Ships first.

Te Langpu continued to explain helplessly: "I really have an effective method in this regard, but I can only understand the indescribable. You can rest assured."

The richest man laughed and smoothed things over: "There is really nothing to worry about. Donald should also care about his own business reputation."

(End of this chapter)