Back To 2005

"In this area, TX has been developing it for a long time. We can cooperate with them to jointly develop anti-virus software. Although 359 claims to be free forever, its current functions are not comprehensive."

Regarding this issue, Qin Sui, who was well prepared, explained his reasons for developing anti-virus software and also pointed out the shortcomings of the new anti-virus software 359.

Although 359 Security Guard has launched the slogan of "forever free", today's market is still occupied by most of the original paid software, especially the installed market has not yet completed its layout.

Currently, the number of downloaded users of 1234 browser exceeds one million, which also gives her the confidence to develop anti-virus software.

As the new batch of computer users become younger, the future computer market will definitely become more diversified, and anti-virus software will not be controlled by the installed market.

Once users have the autonomy to choose, the entire anti-virus software market will be reshuffled. This is an important node and an opportunity for them.

When she first took charge of an investment company worth billions, she always had to make outstanding achievements in order to secure her position as general manager and add the most significant highlight to her resume.

"Let Mr. Pan come here."

After listening to General Manager Qin's words, Zhou Anan thought for a moment, pressed the communication button on the landline, and asked the beautiful secretary to notify Pan Shaofu, the director of the technical department, to come over.

Afterwards, Zhou Anan said sternly to the short-haired female subordinate: "It's okay to make anti-virus software, but I want a deadline of version 1.0."

In February of this year, the founder of 359 Security Guard announced that it would be permanently free and occupied a large market under the siege of several established anti-virus software.

As it cooperates with major computer dealers and its early promotion of "forever free" is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, the area occupied by 359 will become larger and larger until it accounts for more than half of the entire market.

I still remember that the desktop computers he bought in his previous life were all equipped with **antivirus installed by the dealer. After returning home, he directly changed it to 359 Security Guard.

It wasn't until she bought her second laptop many years later that the seller helped install another security guard software. Zhou Anan, who thought it was simpler, didn't uninstall it and kept using it.

In other words, nowadays, when researching anti-virus software, one must be fast and spend money in order to seize the market that is about to be reshuffled.

Otherwise, it is at best an anti-virus software that is matched with the 1234 browser, and there is no need to invest heavily in research and development.

"I haven't confirmed this issue yet."

Qin Sui was speechless when he heard the question asked by the big boss.

She has not yet received the authorization from the big boss, so her contact with TX is only superficial, and she has not yet made such a long-term plan.

She originally thought that after getting the big boss's approval, she would make a plan, but she didn't expect the big boss's request to be so direct and urgent.

"I'll ask you when Mr. Pan comes over."

Seeing that the other party could not answer, Zhou Anan, who heard the sound of the door opening, said to the beautiful secretary who led the person in: "Pour Mr. Pan a cup of coffee."

"BOSS."

Mr. Pan shouted as he walked into the office and nodded with the new general manager Qin.

"Sit down, Mr. Qin proposed that the new investment company should develop anti-virus software. I just wanted to let you, a professional, confirm how long it will take to complete the development of version 1.0."

After Pan Shaofu sat down, Zhou Anan said a few words briefly and asked Mr. Qin to explain the specific matters to him.

"Mr. Pan, it's like this"

"If we cooperate with TX, the minimum time should be 3 to 4 months."

After listening to Qinsui's story, Pan Shaofu estimated the technical development capabilities of the cooperation between the two parties and gave an approximate time.

Technically, he is a professional.

"In this way, Mr. Qin, please confirm cooperation with TX as soon as possible. Version 1.0 will be launched before August. It will also be promoted to be permanently free and quickly occupy the market. Also, although 359's current bundling and downloading strategy of various software can make money in the short term, the cost can be recovered. But it has a great impact on user reputation. We are not afraid of losing money at the moment. If we want to make it free, we must make it truly free, and don’t make fake slogans."

After thinking for a moment, Zhou Anan decided to let Mr. Qin give it a try and put forward his own request.

Anyway, by cooperating with TX, who is never short of money, the loss is not theirs.

If it succeeds, the peripheral profits derived from this market will definitely not be small.

A 1234 browser alone is still a bit thin, but coupled with the supporting security guards, it is indeed a good development direction.

After all, many years later, 359 claimed to have an annual profit of billions. He did not have high requirements and was satisfied with making a billion a year.

"OK."

Seeing the big boss making plans, Qin Sui, who recognized the big boss' straightforward style for the first time, stood up and nodded in agreement.

When they arrived at Zhuyuan, Zhou Anan got off the car and looked at the time. It was already half past ten.

He didn't expect a small meeting to last so long, and he didn't know if Miss Wang was to blame.

After all, tonight's late-night snack is to express the other person's gratitude for agreeing to accompany him to attend the charity gala tomorrow night.

This attitude is a bit insincere.

"An'an is here, come on, come on, the crayfish is very tender today."

Seeing Zhou Anan come in, Wang Xiaoxiao, who was sitting there eating spicy crayfish, quickly said hello, his hands were too busy to wave.

"Oh, did the crayfish taste good today?"

After looking at the lobster shells in front of the two eldest ladies, Zhou An'an breathed a sigh of relief and sat down to eat.

Fortunately, Miss Yu is with me. If Miss Wang was invited alone, I would be really angry.

Although Miss Wang's anger is easy to coax, it would be nice to have a bag that can cure all diseases or go shopping with her, but you still have to save a little if you can save some money, shopping is also a waste of time.

"Hmph, don't try to divert yourself from the matter of being late. Besides, you are inviting the two of us tonight. The conditions agreed before do not count. You must invite me alone again tomorrow night."

Seeing An Xiaodi sitting down and eating crayfish, Wang Xiaoxiao pointed out the things that the other person wanted to avoid.

If you don't treat guests sincerely, you can't count it as an extra meal tomorrow.

"no problem."

After listening to Miss Wang's words, Zhou Anan agreed simply.

After eating two crayfish that tasted pretty good, Zhou Anan took the initiative and grilled the two eldest ladies lamb kebabs and the enoki mushroom soup (garlic and slightly spicy version) that Miss Wang liked more.

Sure enough, Miss Wang beamed with joy after eating the mutton skewers, and it was not difficult to coax her.

"If the Weike project is separated, how much money are you prepared to raise?"

After eating half full, Yu Xian'er asked about the important agenda of tomorrow's celebrity Weike shareholders meeting.

She and Wang Xiaoxiao can also be regarded as shareholders of Celebrity Weike. Although it is good to entrust An Xiaodi with full authority, some care is always needed.

"Valuation is US$2 billion and financing is US$500 million."

Hearing Miss Yu's question, Zhou Anan answered without hesitation.

If it were not for the impact of the financial crisis and the divestment of several important assets, it would be no problem to double the amount of financing.

Even so, compared with the 8.8 billion yuan in the first round of financing last year, it is still an increase of 60%.

This is considered to be at the bottom in the ranking of financing growth in the Internet industry in the past two years.

Of course, those Internet companies whose market valuations have increased several times or even dozens of times a year have all capsized and sunk under the financial tsunami.

Celebrity Weike is the No. 1 Internet company in China that can rise instead of falling under the severe situation of the financial crisis and start a new round of huge financing.

"Do you need me to invest?"

Knowing that An Xiaodi had always wanted to hold the controlling stake, Yu Xianer asked a very crucial question.