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It can be seen that Li Zaiyong is not interested in this set of things. He was trained as a successor since he was a child, and he was extremely strict in terms of tutoring and morals. He was not a typical playboy from a wealthy family.

Zhou Buqi bowed out appropriately.

Xu Baihui's small matter was settled, and then there was the matter of Ma Pingshan. The group got up and left, going to the headquarters of Samsung Electronics.

Sun Wanran was left behind, with a group of delighted fans.

The big boss is gone, now you can watch the boy band perform!

On the way, Li Zairong couldn't wait any longer and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhou, regarding the cooperation with Rokid, when do you think we will sign the contract?"

"Oh?" Zhou Buqi looked surprised, "Has the decision been made?"

Li Zaeyong complimented: "Rokid is the best AI voice assistant now. If we can get the authorization for this product, why do we need too much time to think about it?"

Zhou Buqi nodded, "What's the age limit?"

Li Zaiyong asked back, "What do you think?"

Zhou Buqi didn't know how to answer. He smiled and said, "It depends on Samsung's needs."

It is not easy for Samsung to determine the length of the contract.

If it is too long, it may cause the Samsung mobile phone to be bundled with Rokid, and it will be impossible to change to another AI assistant in the future.

If it is too short, there will also be interest risks.

Who knows at what speed the industry development and technology iteration of artificial intelligence will proceed?

If you only sign for two years.

The risk of being deeply tied up is gone, but if the AI ​​assistant industry does not develop in one or two years, Samsung’s technology in this field is not up to standard, and it cannot develop its own AI voice assistant that meets the requirements, then it will have to follow suit. Ziweixing renewed its contract.

At that time, Ziweixing had absolute initiative.

It is unlikely that it will be as easy to talk as now.

Once the contract is renewed, the price is guaranteed to increase significantly.

Samsung's interests will be damaged.

The contract period is either too long or too short. After the best contract expires, the artificial intelligence industry is booming, and AI voice assistant related products are already available all over the world.

Samsung Mobile can successfully end its contract with MSI and launch its own AI voice assistant.

Zhou Buqi was at ease and not in any hurry.

This time I came here mainly to support the Mapingshan Station.

…

Two days later.

Zhou Buqi is leaving South Korea.

It’s a fruitful return.

Not only did Ma Pingshan successfully obtain the order at a satisfactory price, but Zhou Buqi also negotiated a business deal, and the preliminary intention to cooperate with Samsung Electronics authorized by Rokid has been reached.

Not just Samsung mobile phones, but also Samsung tablets.

The contract period is 40 months and will expire at the end of June 2015.

It can be considered an unexpected surprise.

The licensing fee for each machine is US$1, and all Android-based Samsung phones and tablets will be equipped with Rokid’s voice assistant.

Global smartphone shipments this year will probably reach 800 million units.

Because Samsung uses a sea of ​​​​mobile tactics, it has more mid- to low-end mobile phones, which can target a wider market and user groups around the world, so its shipments are huge.

The expected sales volume this year can reach 180 million to 200 million units.

It’s basically on par with Apple.

In the next few years, smartphones will gradually and completely replace feature phones, and sales will only continue to increase. Counting Samsung tablets...

Zhou Buqi had a rough estimate.

This order is really likely to bring US$1 billion in revenue to Ziweixing in the next three years!

You know, in order to give its products priority in Samsung's mobile phones, Google pays Samsung billions of dollars every year.

Boss Zhou took action this time. Not only did he promote Rokid into Samsung mobile phones, he also asked Samsung to give him money!

This is a great time.

In the past few days in South Korea, Zhou Buqi has been dealing with the Samsung Li family and the Hyundai Zheng family. He doesn’t care much about the girls around him. Anyway, he is crazy about boy groups, especially the new EXO, which has Two domestic handsome boys.

After boarding the plane to return to China, Zhou Buqi asked about it, "How's it going? Have you met your idol? Those names like Fanfan and Hanhan don't sound like men's names."

The most fascinated person was Mai Feixue. Hearing this, he felt a little depressed, "I saw it."

The smile on Gu Zanli's face next to her was also very forced. It was forced out, and her mood was not very high.

Zhou Buqi was a little surprised, "What's wrong? Aren't you happy to see it?"

Mai Feixue said with a bitter face: "I won't pay attention to you anymore. It's boring."

Zhou Buqi said amusedly: "What's wrong?"

Mai Feixue said: "These groups are all suffering and poor. They have to work hard to receive announcements and continue to accept business performances. They are tired every day. But after making money, it belongs to the company... How much Divide it?"

Gu Zanli said softly: "The company takes 90% of the 19%, and it belongs to Mr. Xu. That's not all. The idols can't get the remaining 10% of the income share, and the clothing fee will be deducted. , makeup fees, training fees, accommodation fees, catering fees, etc., I am so poor that I can’t even afford beef.”

Zhou Buqi nodded and said matter-of-factly: "That's not surprising. Didn't you go to S/M to see it? It may be necessary to cultivate 10 groups at the same time before one group can successfully debut and get the opportunity to monetize. To the company In other words, the cost of cultivating these 10 groups needs to be borne by this debut group."

Mai Feixue muttered: "The company has made all the money."

"What do you call this?" Zhou Buqi disagreed, "This is so irresponsible. If you look at S/M Company's financial report, it doesn't make much money at all. The Korean Wave has been so strong in the past year, especially The idol groups of S/M Entertainment are all popular across Asia, and their net profit is less than US$200 million, which is not as good as the income from Jieyu Media’s investment in a Hollywood movie.”

Mai Feixue sighed: "Anyway, those trainees... Actually, trainees are better. They just train every day and don't have so many things to worry about. After debuting, it's even harder, life is more difficult, and you have to work hard to maintain your reputation in front of fans." No wonder they have to support their image and dignity, it’s really impossible to live without support.”

"Every walk of life has its own complexities. Otherwise, those girls would still be drinking, singing, playing, and sleeping. S/M Entertainment has made a big list for me in the past few days. There are more than 20 girls. I chose, but I rejected them all.”

Zhou Buqi didn't say much else.

With so many years of management experience, he could see at a glance the management model of S/M Entertainment, which is all kinds of weird PUAs that firmly lock its artists.

This is actually a strategy.

Mai Feixue sighed and said, "It's not just girls, it's the same for boys."

"ah?"

Zhou Buqi almost laughed.

It's probably Xu Baihui's move behind her back. She needs to kill the girls around Boss Zhou to catch up with the boy band! If you want to chase him, just chase Boss Zhou. There is something wrong with such an outstanding man standing by your side and not admiring him, but liking those little fresh guys who don’t understand shit.

Gu Zanli bit her lip and whispered, "It's true. Maizi and I both saw it! We saw it with our own eyes!"

Zhou Buqi asked: "What did you see?"

Gu Zanli said: "A vice president of Baidu."

"What?" Zhou Buqi was confused, "Baidu? Hmm... I seem to have heard that after Baidu's business failed in Japan, it didn't give up and wanted to develop the Korean market."

Gu Zanli suddenly understood and said: "Oh, that's right, then this is probably the opportunity for them to get to know each other."

"what?"

"The vice president of Baidu. She is a woman. She is in her forties. Maizi and I both saw it. The vice president's car was parked outside the company. After EXO and the others finished training, my favorite little boy Hanhan put on her makeup, happily took her bag and got into her car and left."

"Well……"

Zhou Buqi twitched the corner of his mouth.

Mai Feixue said softly: "EXO has just debuted. Everyone has no money and they are still living in a dormitory. Hanhan has been living outside during this period and got approval from the company."

Gu Zanli looked up to the sky and sighed, "This is the entertainment industry. I have seen it all."

Zhou Buqi said amusedly: "Are you too late to realize this?"

Gu Zanli said: "I finally understand. I will never care about these things again. The entertainment industry is too chaotic."

Mai Feixue shook her head slightly and said softly: "It's not just in the entertainment industry. I have a college classmate... She was not very good-looking at first. She was an ugly duckling. She started plastic surgery when she was a junior. By the time she was a senior, she was all She went to a large state-owned enterprise for an internship, and then her lifestyle changed. She kept going to various high-end places, always went shopping in Taikoo Li, bought all kinds of luxury goods, and always showed off her wealth on Weibo."

Guzanli blinked.

Biting her lip tightly.

It’s really hard to criticize because I am this kind of person.

Mai Feixue continued: "A few days ago, she was showing off to me, saying that she became their unit's annual advanced worker last year, and that she would be promoted to the board of directors in the next step."

"Board of Directors?"

Gu Zanli was greatly surprised. This was amazing. She didn't even know where the door to Ziweixing's board of directors was. Let alone the board of directors, it was impossible to transfer to a leadership position.

Mai Feixue rolled her eyes at her and hummed: "Are you envious? The person she is looking for is over fifty this year, older than her father. I don't know why she is so proud day by day. She could have been more prepared at the beginning. Me, as if she was afraid that I would take away her position, which is really ridiculous."

Guzanli was speechless.

It really is.

Among successful people with successful careers, except for Boss Zhou next to them, which one is not an old man?

Zhou Buqi said in a deep voice: "You all remember, it is forbidden to show off your wealth. Only by keeping quiet can you make a lot of money. This is the truth. Being low-key is the best way to enjoy life. Don't show off."

Mai Feixue said with a smile: "I know, I haven't even posted on Weibo."

Gu Zanli added softly, "Well, we had such training on the first day we entered the company, and Sun Wanran and Ning Lu didn't allow it."