Rebirth of the Tech Madman

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Instant messaging software does not have high technical barriers, as long as it reflects the huge value of Internet socialization, it will soon attract fierce competition from 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\u0026D 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 Sixiao contributed technically, he also invested his own pocket money in it—of course, compared with the venture capital he got from his father, it was only a drop in the bucket.

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

The resource consumption that bears the brunt is marketing, that is, trying to make people form a consensus-ICQ numbers, like email addresses, belong to the standard configuration of users in the Internet age.

The other big head is lines and servers. Among the target user groups of Gein icq, employees who collaborate with each other within the enterprise are a very important part. Therefore, a stable service quality is inevitably 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.

Thinking about how Yahoo's server was still surfing the Internet in the student apartment last year, you will understand how high and professional ICQ's starting point is.

Under such circumstances, the four children wanted to use their own intelligence and capital investment to taste the taste of the CEO. It was purely children who did not know the heights of the sky and the earth, and their father would not really accompany them to mess 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 said reluctantly: 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 on his face, 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 on the shoulder, and encouraged: Uncle, you have to work hard and don't disappoint everyone's expectations. After a few years, we will make you the 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 but feel a little embarrassed by 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 users of icq is that.

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 profit 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 the perspective of capital, the most cost-effective ending 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 a fledgling, tasted the limited emphasis on icq's business prospects in his cousin's words, so he couldn't help expressing his opinion eagerly, If icq can really develop into a complete social circle, then its profit point is still a lot Yes, especially I noticed that icq supports the audio format - the Zheru sound digital coding technology it adopts makes the call quality very ideal, and it is highly operable to further develop into an Internet phone.

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

Seeing that his cousin seemed to have reservations, but still encouraged him, 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 80:1 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 Yiben won't be so naive anymore. The deep meaning here is: In order to curb Yiben's trade surplus with the United States, the Clinton government is intervening in the exchange rate of the yen in various ways-it's too popular ~ It's a hooligan!

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 United Engineering Center in the United Nations Plaza in Midtown Manhattan, New York. Christina replied triumphantly, It's just opposite the United Nations Headquarters, and it cost more than 50 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. 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 400 million dollars for this project. After Christina finished speaking naturally, she was a little annoyed, It's just that the neighbors jumped out to protest when they heard the news— — Especially the TV news host Walter Cronkite, known as the most trustworthy American, criticized the inappropriate design of this construction plan higher than the United Nations headquarters; there is also a man named Alberto Villa The investment manager, himself, donated $100,000 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 relieved to hand over such a good land to others. The ship queen muttered unwillingly, Why don't you recommend someone to take a look at?

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 Trump 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 2: Lost in New York released at the end of 1992.

In the same year of 1992, Trump also made a more sensational news-the marriage, which was hailed by the media as a model 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 Trump's reputation has played a positive role that cannot be ignored in his troubled business from time to time, and further complements his ability.

You have to understand that the bank can turn Trumpu into a clean poor man at any time, but on the one hand, this guy kidnapped the bank so that he would not dare to wean him, and on the other hand, he used his own ability to convince the bank that, given time, he could recover Investment, and then reached a balance pattern that looks precarious to the outside world. The richest man analyzed patiently: As far as I know, Trump is indeed an excellent contractor. What you just mentioned, such as demolition, He can definitely handle any problem.”

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

Time is also luck—doing business, sometimes you really need luck. No matter how shrewd Te Langpu is, if he can't keep up with the general trend, he can only be squeezed by the bank. Tang Huan said with a smile: Well, let me arrange a meeting, let's sit down and talk to get to know each other better.

That's fine. The ship queen agreed indifferently, It's just right, you come and evaluate the 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 the world-class mansion of any random property, calculated in units of value—in the original time and space, Gates, who was on the top of the Forbes rich list, Saudi Arabia in the Middle East, Mayor Rudy Giuliani of New York, Harrison Ford and Sophia Loren in Hollywood, Beyoncé Knowles in music, Derek Kitt in Major League Baseball... Countless celebrities and superstars are 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, Well, it's as popular as the Rockefeller Center you bought!

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

George Conway, a partner of Watcher, Lipton, Rosen \u0026 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 really ready, and I only owe Dongfeng. Tang Huan nodded, Then, let's talk to Trump and see how he is capable.

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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 of this 400 million US dollars cost 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, that is, I can only understand it but not express it in words, so you just need to 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.