Rebirth in 1985

Chapter 586: Plot

Lu Shaohua suddenly remembered an important thing. If it weren't for the arrangement of advertising, Lu Shaohua almost forgot about it. Fortunately, it is not too late to remember it now, and there is still time for Lu Shaohua to arrange it.

In fact, the matter is very simple. It is about QQ logging into the United States and using it to promote Phoenix operating system and Phoenix computer. According to Lu Shaohua's estimation, no, it cannot be said to be an estimation, it is certain that if the evidence of problems with Phoenix computers and Phoenix operating system is released in the United States, then the whole world will definitely be in an uproar.

If the matter of QQ logging into the United States was spread through the media at this time, it would become a hype. As for the issues of Phoenix operating system and Phoenix computer, it would be effective if they were mentioned briefly in words. After all, the theme of the press conference was about Phoenix operating system and Phoenix computer, and there was no need to exaggerate it.

The most important thing is QQ, the instant messaging chat software. Lu Shaohua wants to use this incident to launch QQ into the market, not only in the US market, but also in the larger global market. Such a big thing happened to Phoenix Group, and now the mystery is about to be revealed. Lu Shaohua has reason to believe that the attention of the global media has been attracted. Launching the QQ chat software at this time is undoubtedly a great opportunity to expand the global market.

However, the news release will be in the hands of Xu Jiarui. If Lu Shaohua wants to complete his plan, he must go through Xu Jiarui. Fortunately, it is not time to release the evidence yet. Lu Shaohua still has a chance to call Xu Jiarui and ask him to think carefully about how to promote the QQ instant messaging software.

“Beep, beep.”

After two beeps, Xu Jiarui answered the phone. He seemed to check the caller ID and said, "Director Lu."

"Yeah." Lu Shaohua responded, and then asked, "How is the invasion going?"

Lu Shaohua did not go straight to the point, but first asked about the situation of intrusion into the MSN main server. This is also what Xu Jiarui is doing now, and Lu Shaohua asked about this matter for a certain purpose.

If there is no evidence to show that the spread of the Trojan is a problem with the MSN main server, then it will be difficult for QQ to log in to the United States. Only by finding out that the Trojan is hanging on the MSN main server can Lu Shaohua take advantage of people's fear and make them afraid to use MSN again. Only in this way will QQ have a chance to replace MSN.

"We just started a while ago, and we haven't cracked it with all our strength yet." Xu Jiarui paused for a moment before continuing, "The two experts said that with the cooperation from the Chinese side, it's only a matter of time before we can crack it, and there will be no problem getting evidence. Unless the Trojan horse on MSN is removed by their staff, we will definitely be able to get ironclad evidence."

After finishing speaking, Xu Jiarui did not wait for Lu Shaohua to speak, and continued, "It is almost impossible for the Trojan horse to be eliminated, because the two experts just tried it, and the Trojan horse still exists, which means that they have not eliminated it. And we have already started the attack, and it will not take long for us to get in. Even if they want to eliminate the Trojan horse, it is impossible."

"Good, very good." Lu Shaohua seemed very happy, and shouted twice, then calmed down for a while before saying, "I wish you success, but I'm not calling you to ask whether we can break into the MSN main server, but to tell you something else."

"Oh?" Xu Jiarui on the phone asked, a little confused.

"Microsoft has MSN, and our Phoenix Group also has an instant messaging software with similar functions to MSN, named QQ. Just now, I have ordered someone to develop an English version before tomorrow. Well, what I mean is to take advantage of such a good opportunity to allow QQ to log in to the United States, or even the world." Lu Shaohua spoke skillfully. He first introduced QQ and then stated his purpose.

Although QQ was developed in the middle of the year, it has never been launched on the market. Many people don't know that there is such a software as QQ. Xu Jiarui was the same. He didn't know that Phoenix Group actually had such a software as QQ, so when Lu Shaohua said it, Xu Jiarui was still a little surprised.

"Really?" Xu Jiarui asked back, but suddenly he realized that this question was very stupid, so he changed the subject and said, "You mean to use QQ to replace MSN and enter the US market?"

It is undeniable that Lu Shaohua meant this, but Xu Jiarui just said it out loud at this time. "Yes, I want QQ to replace MSN and make QQ the network communication tool for Americans' office life.

"I understand." Xu Jiarui seemed to be mumbling to himself, and then he said, "Are you planning to promote it while publishing the evidence, stepping on the shoulders of MSN to make QQ a god in one step and ascend to the altar?"

Thinking back to what Lu Shaohua said just now, it is not difficult to guess Lu Shaohua's plan. Lu Shaohua asked about the invasion of MSN just now, just to care about whether there is enough evidence to prove that Microsoft was playing tricks on the MSN main server. If there is evidence, then MSN will be pulled down from the altar and all users will abandon it.

Americans' work and life have long been inseparable from online communication software such as MSN, so what should they do?

At this time, Phoenix Group launched QQ, a chat software that is not inferior to MSN, but much more powerful than MSN. So what will Americans choose? There is only one answer: most people will choose QQ.

Lu Shaohua is 200% confident about QQ and Ma Huateng. There is no need to say much about the powerful functions of QQ. With him, a reborn person, guiding Ma Huateng, some functions that were only available in the later period have already been integrated, making QQ more powerful and more attractive.

Although the culture of the United States is different from that of China, Lu Shaohua believes that with the powerful functions of QQ, it can still attract users in the United States and even other countries around the world, so replacing MSN or other chat software is no longer a problem.

Lu Shaohua was naturally happy that Xu Jiarui understood it immediately, saving him a lot of saliva. He didn't say much and went straight to the deeper topic. "We need to pay attention to strategy when we promote it. When you go to the press conference venue, you should bring a laptop and phone, connect it to the Internet, and demonstrate it on the spot. This will be more convincing and attract more people's attention."

"But I have never used QQ. If you ask me to demonstrate it, it might be a bit difficult." Xu Jiarui raised a key question.

Come to think of it, Xu Jiarui had never come into contact with QQ before, and it was indeed difficult for him to suddenly demonstrate it at a press conference. More importantly, the time was too short. After the English version of QQ was developed and sent to the United States, Xu Jiarui would have even less time to familiarize himself with it.

"Oh! I was negligent." Lu Shaohua sighed, paused, and said, "How about this, I will send a programmer who is familiar with QQ. When the time comes, you can hold the press conference on site, and leave the demonstration to that programmer."

The plan to let Xu Jiarui demonstrate in person didn't work, so Lu Shaohua had to change his strategy. He sent someone from Phoenix Tencent to go to the United States immediately. However, after the English version of QQ was developed and sent over, he would have to wait for the time of the press conference to arrive.

"Okay, that's fine." Xu Jiarui also quite agreed with Lu Shaohua's plan, but out of curiosity, Xu Jiarui couldn't help but ask, "Is QQ free or does it cost money?"

"It's free." Lu Shaohua's answer was very direct.

"Then we're working in vain and won't make any money in the end." Xu Jiarui said a little helplessly.

"Ha ha!"

Lu Shaohua laughed and said, "I think you are obsessed with money. Hey, don't underestimate this free chat software. Now we should gather popularity first. When we reach a certain popularity, we will open VIP services, such as VIP diamond services. Then we will start charging money. Do you think we can not make money in the end?"

Didn't QQ in the past work like this? A membership cost 10 RMB a month, a diamond also cost 10 RMB a month, and then there was QQ show, anyway, there were all kinds of things, a mess.

Finally, they developed online games, which could be played by just binding a QQ number without re-registering. This indirectly brought great popularity to online games and made QQ one of the three major Internet giants in China.

Hearing this, Xu Jiarui was a little confused. He had never seen this method before. He immediately became interested and asked, "Who came up with this method?"

"I." Lu Shaohua answered very firmly.

There is no way. This way of operation was indeed thought out by Lu Shaohua, but he plagiarized Ma Huateng. The current Ma Huateng has not thought of this way of operation. From a certain perspective, Lu Shaohua is indeed the first to use this way of operation, and he is not lying.

"Haha." Xu Jiarui laughed innocently and said, "I told you, apart from you, no one else can come up with such a bizarre way of operation."

Lu Shaohua was very happy to accept the flattery, smiled faintly, and changed the subject. "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Now tell me if there is anything you want to add. I want QQ to rise to the top overnight."

"Nothing to add, but I do have some ideas for the later stage." After a pause, Xu Jiarui continued. "QQ will be featured at the press conference, and the media will definitely report it, but we can't just let it report it once. The necessary publicity must be followed up later, so that QQ will not be silent."

I have to say that what Xu Jiarui added was very crucial. Lu Shaohua only planned for the early stage and did not plan for the later stage, and time was very tight. If the publicity was not followed up closely, I am afraid that QQ would be greatly discounted and lose the maximum effect.

"I'll take care of this, you take care of the things over there." Lu Shaohua agreed hastily, and then changed the subject, saying, "Well, once there is a result of the invasion, notify me immediately."

"Ok."