Ordinary Road 2010

He has already sent blessings to Wang Xing in his heart: You are welcome, please accept it with a smile.

On the other side, Li Robin has not commented yet, but Lu Qi has already expressed his opinion: "I think this is a good suggestion. The O2O track is not our core field."

"I have considered separating this part of the business before. It would be great if the integration can be completed to reduce competition."

Lu Qi's attitude is consistent with what he said earlier, Lin Yi is not surprised by this.

Li Luobin seemed to have some opinions at first, but after Lu Qi said that, he didn't speak up, showing full respect.

At least temporarily.

So far, Lin Yi has fulfilled his mission today, because he can only match wishes, and Zhang Xuhao has to discuss more details by himself.

But he didn't leave immediately, because Lu Qi hadn't finished speaking:

"Let's put the takeaway thing aside, I have another cooperation I want to talk to you about."

Chapter 589 First Bet

"I just took over Xiongchang's business, and found out that Wanli Travel has a joint research institute in the field of smart travel with you?"

"That's what happened."

This research institute was proposed by Lin Yi in order to use Xiongchang's technical reserves to support the business development of Wanli Travel, and it was also one of the help given by Li Robin during the honeymoon period of both parties.

Now the cooperation is still going on, but its status has declined after the end of the taxi war, because Wanli travel no longer has to rely on Xiongchang.

Therefore, the research method of the Institute has also changed accordingly, from the original relatively "pragmatic" direction, that is, to solve business problems, to the "retreat" direction, that is, to explore the technical possibilities of unknown fields.

Playing this is very expensive.

Although Linyi promised investors to make a profit and cut off those business lines that only go out but not go in, the research institute was still preserved.

Although Lin Yi asked the management to treat himself as a taxi company when streamlining the business, he did not understand the importance of technology as an IT company.

What's more, this is not Wanli Chuxing's family, and Xiongchang has played a key role in it.

Lu Qi said in a timely manner: "Just now I mentioned that Xiongchang has returned to the road of technology-driven. My main idea, and my vision since Silicon Valley, is the real implementation of artificial intelligence."

"In my opinion, this is not the sci-fi feeling deliberately created in Hollywood blockbusters, but a ripening fruit that is likely to become a reality in the near future."

"Xiong Factory must seize this rare wave and play a leading role in it, so that we can return to the center of the stage of the technology industry."

"I call it All In AI, all in."

"This is basically recognized by Robin."

"Specifically, the field of travel is one of the most imaginative and operable scenarios we think, and it is a must-win field that we must not give up."

"So, we hope to deepen the cooperation between the two parties on this."

"I mean, consider raising our original joint research institute to a higher level, and the research goal is directly positioned on autonomous driving technology."

As soon as Lin Qi cut off the remaining assets of Xiongchang in the O2O battlefield, Lu Qi knew that he would still embrace the "All In AI" road without hesitation.

Although Lu Qi himself stayed in Xiongchang for less than two years, according to the observation of Lin Yi's latecomers, he did not leave any great legacy to Xiongchang.

At least in the foreseeable future, Xiongchang has not come up with subversive AI products.

Accurate to the next six years.

However, Lin Yi did not refuse casually, not only because of the face of the other party who had just supported him, but also because of the first-class technical reserves of Xiongxiong Factory in China.

He kept thinking about what to do next.

To be honest, at this moment in time, Lin Yi's experience in his previous life can be used to guide his own behavior. There are not many such opportunities.

Rather than revealing to him where he should go, it is better to remind him where there is a deep pit.

For example, shared bicycles.

Electric vehicles can be built, and this is one of the few important conclusions that can be used directly.

But traveling thousands of miles now has a big family and a big business. In fact, there are many things that can be done, and he can no longer rely entirely on those to make decisions.

Lu Qi's proposal is an opportunity.

Xiongchang wants to engage in AI, or in other words, autonomous driving, so why does it want to recruit Lin Yi?

Because he has data.

And in the whole story of autonomous driving technology, it is not prepared for private cars, and it is obviously more powerful in commercial scenarios.

In other words, the two sides have a natural fit, and it is a matter of mutual benefit to come together.

The only problem is, Bear Factory wants to dominate.

This is not the same as the previous technological poverty alleviation. Since Xiongchang regards this as its core strategy, of course it can't let Lin Yi find someone of his own to be the chief scientist like last time.

After thinking about it again and again, Lin agreed.

Because even if there is no Xiongchang, Wanli Travel itself will try to do this. Cooperation with Xiongchang must be a lower cost and more efficient way.

"I very much agree with Dr. Lu's idea. If that day can come sooner, then the goal of smart travel we are pursuing together will be truly realized."

"But in addition to what I just said, I have another suggestion."

Lu Qi is very satisfied with Lin Yi's cooperation. Compared with the artificial intelligence that he has been thinking about, how to deal with the food delivery business discussed before is irrelevant.

Lin Yi is not from Xiongchang, so it is impossible to support Xiongchang's great cause of revival without asking for anything in return, so there should be conditions.

If he really wanted nothing, Li Luobin and Lu Qi's first reaction would definitely not be Lin Yi's righteousness, but whether he had missed something.

"You said."

"That's right. Some time ago, Wanli Travel has made up its mind to build its own car. You should know about this. I also communicated with Robin specifically."

When Lin Yi spoke at the time, he mainly wanted to seek the support of Xiongchang as a shareholder, and he had no idea what they were talking about today.

"An important advantage of an electric vehicle over a fuel vehicle is that it is convenient for its intelligence. Some people even say that electrification is just a precondition for realizing intelligence."

"My idea is that although the self-driving team created by the joint efforts of the two companies has a high positioning, it may not be able to go so far in one step."

"We can gradually distribute the phased research results to the actual carrier, that is, the upcoming mass-produced vehicles of Wanli Travel, so that they can accept the test of the road and time."

"I believe that you have invested so much effort, absolutely not to come up with a toy in the laboratory, so this step is essential."

Li Luobin exchanged glances with Lu Qi, and the more familiar former smiled and said, "Your electric car probably doesn't even have blueprints, so why are you talking about mass-produced cars?"

Lin Yi solemnly said: "There will definitely be, and we won't wait too long."

"You should believe that a company that spent tens of billions of dollars in ammunition in three years and won this taxi war is efficient enough."

Li Luobin and Lu Qi didn't take it seriously, but Lin Yi's reminder was not unreasonable.

They engage in automatic driving to be installed on the car, and it seems that it is convenient to leave this matter to Wanli Travel.

"I think so."

So let's settle down for now.

Of course, this is a cooperation that both Xiongchang and Wanli Travel attach great importance to. The three of them just met an intention.

As part of their respective future development strategies, there are still many details waiting for them to collide and adapt.

For Lin Yi, this is the first time that he does not rely on proven experience to bet on the future development of Wanli Travel.

In this way, the three-step strategy he had considered for a long time gradually took shape.

In the short term, it is using "bicycle sharing" as a cover to secretly realize profitability and listing.

In the medium term, that is, in the foreseeable near future, it will take a share of the upcoming new energy wave and occupy a place.

In the long run, it depends on whether the self-driving technology led by Xiongchang can be implemented. Even if it fails, it will contribute to the intelligent level of Lin Yi's car.

A hidden danger that cannot be ignored is that if this scene is really realized, will the travel of thousands of miles be subject to Xiongchang?

At least at that time, traveling thousands of miles should not be Lin Yi's only bargaining chip.

Chapter 590 Non-aggression Treaty

Lin Yi talked with Xiong Chang about important things, but there is no need to procrastinate about other things.

Soon after that day, the media reported that Zhang Xuhao from Are You Hungry visited the Beijing headquarters of Wanli Travel, and Lin Yi came forward to receive him, and the two sides had friendly consultations and reached a series of cooperation intentions.

It's all bullshit.

What cooperation can Lin Yi and Zhang Xuhao have?

The latter came to the capital mainly to negotiate with Xiongchang on the merger of the food delivery business, and stopped by the middleman Lin Yi to express his gratitude for his matchmaking.

Lin Yi also took advantage of it and made a small news, which was exclusively for someone.

The scope for cooperation between the two companies is really small, so that the media can't make it up. They had to forcefully introduce their deep friendship and mutual encouragement from the beginning when the two of them were on the "Youth Daily" together.

Lin Yi himself wanted to laugh when the report was written.

Not to mention their relationship at the beginning, Lin Yi and Zhang Xuhao seem to be getting along pretty well now, the main reason is that there is no direct conflict of interest except that they both have Factory A as their boss.

Otherwise, Lin Yi believed that both of them would stab each other without hesitation.

In short, the news did not cause any waves after it was sent out, until the news of the merger of Hungry.com and Xiongchang Takeaway was officially announced.

The smart person's reaction was fast, and Lin Yi's cell phone rang immediately.

"Hey?"

"Are you hungry for the matter with Xiongchang, are you the matchmaker?"

"It can't be said that way. The main reason is that both parties have the intention to cooperate. At best, I only made a small and insignificant contribution in the middle."

"Let's talk."

Lin Yi's pretended modesty did not cause Wang Xing to misunderstand, and he directly proposed to meet, Lin Yi did not refuse.

But this time, it wasn't him who went to see Wang Xing, but let that guy come to him by himself.

After seeing the person, Lin Yi took Wang Xing around the current headquarters building in a particularly embarrassing manner, and after taking his seat, he did not forget to show off:

"When each group bought my casual food delivery website, my first impression of you was that the office is luxurious, much better than when we were hiding in the basement of the school."

"I went to that negotiation with the mentality of breaking the boat, but you didn't even show up, and agreed to my asking price of 2000 million US dollars through the screen."

"But I also have to thank you. If it weren't for the start-up capital you gave, I wouldn't have my second venture, and you wouldn't be sitting here today. It's all because of fate."

"How about Brother Xing, how do you think the headquarters of Wanli Travel is compared to each regiment today?"

He also added thoughtfully: "Actually, our headquarters in Lin'an is more luxurious and comfortable in terms of office environment. I'll take you to meet me some other day."

Wang Xing was a little speechless about his posturing, Lin Yi was certainly not such a boring person.

"I didn't come here to visit your office. If you want to vent your long-standing dissatisfaction with me, please go ahead."

"We can talk about business after you finish."

Alas, this is boring.

Since Wang Xing didn't cooperate with his performance, Lin Yi didn't let himself go any further, and leaned back in his chair.

"Okay, let's talk then."

"Apart from the merger between Are You Hungry and Xiongchang Takeaway, what other holes have you dug for me, haven't you announced it yet?"

Lin Yi smiled mysteriously: "It depends on whether you have any sincerity in coming today."

That means no.

Wang Xing made a judgment in his heart, but he didn't feel contemptuous of Lin Yi because of it.

"I admit that the direction of your counterattack is a bit beyond my expectation. My original thought was that you should not waste time and effort thinking about such thankless things as group buying or takeaway."

Of course, Wang Xing has a basis for saying this. It is not a secret in the circle that Lin has always promised investors that he will make a profit.

Or rather, it was because of this that Wang Xing generously started a trial operation in Jianye.

"You have a misunderstanding."

When it comes to serious business, Lin Yi's attitude also becomes serious, "You think you are doing group buying and takeaway, which is thankless and investors don't approve of it."

"But is taxi-hailing a good business?"

"You only see that Uber and our Wanli travel are the sweet pastry in the eyes of capital, and the valuation is higher than the other, but we ignore the great efforts we have made for profitability."

"Every group of taxis has been online in Jianye for a while, I believe you have seen the data yourself."