Rebirth of the Thousand-Faced Movie King

"Chen Yu, I don't know what your plans are, but since you have decided, I can help you make appointments with both of them. But whether you can convince ASUS and Acer depends on your ability."

"Thanks."

The next day, under the introduction of Wang Xuehong, Chen Yu's first appointment was Shi Congtang, chairman of ASUS.

Before meeting Chen Yu, Shi Congtang was also very interested in Chen Yu.

However, after Chen Yu and Shi Congtang met, Shi Congtang shook his head when it came to the PC operating system.

"Sorry, Mr. Chen, we at ASUS have never considered this."

"You can consider it now."

"I don't think so."

"Mr. Shi, I know you have cooperation with Microsoft, but do you think Microsoft can always monopolize the entire market?"

"Philosophically speaking, everything has life and death, and the same goes for companies. Microsoft will also die one day. If Microsoft can monopolize the world, there will also be a day when it cannot monopolize the world. However, I have not seen such signs yet. Moreover, I don’t think you, Huanyu Technology, can challenge Microsoft’s position, although you have done a good job.”

"That's not necessarily the case."

"Mr. Chen, if this is the reason for your meeting with me, then I'm sorry, but this matter basically doesn't need to be discussed. However, if there is cooperation in other aspects, I think we can still discuss it in detail. Of course, the things you asked me to discuss , I won’t reveal even a word to anyone.”

pity.

Chen Yu hit a snag on the first day of meeting.

Although Chen Yu really wanted to have a fight with Microsoft, it was obvious that ASUS didn't want to.

However, Chen Yu was not discouraged.

If these traditional PC giants follow his words, then Microsoft's alliance is too bad.

The next day, Chen Yu met Shi Zhenrong, the founder of Acer.

As the world's third largest laptop and computer manufacturer, Acer plays a key role in building a system ecosystem.

Drawing on the experience with ASUS Shi Congtang, Chen Yu did not directly discuss the issue of PC operating systems when meeting Shi Zhenrong this time.

Instead, they directly threw out Alipay and prepared to cooperate with Acer.

"Alipay, Mr. Chen is really willing to give up?"

Shi Zhenrong was also extremely interested in Chen Yu's arrival.

In particular, Huanyu Technology has made a series of innovations in the electronics industry, which Acer does not have.

For example, in the PC area, we launched netbooks and gaming laptops. These are genius-level ideas.

It is precisely because of this kind of creativity that Huanyu Technology, a company without much hardware experience, broke into the PC field.

I have to say, this is a miracle.

You know, when Acer started, they started from a small workshop.

In just a few years, Huanyu Technology has reached the market that it took them decades to achieve.

"There is nothing to be reluctant to part with. PayTong is a third-party payment tool. The more people use it, the better it is for us. If we only use it for ourselves and do not choose to open it up, sooner or later our competitors will launch a third-party payment tool that is similar to ours." Third-party payment tools are also very detrimental to us.”

"Mr. Chen really has a broad vision."

Shi Zhenrong said with admiration.

It is normal for young people to have courage, ideas, and innovative abilities.

Young people actually have such a long-term vision, which is something that ordinary young people cannot be afraid of.

Shi Zhenrong has seen many geniuses, and some of these geniuses are no worse than Chen Yu in terms of courage and innovation.

But in terms of vision, mind and tolerance, they are far inferior to Chen Yu.

They feel that they can take care of the whole world by themselves.

pity.

This world is diverse and too complex.

You simply can't make it on your own.

"Mr. Shi is too generous. Compared to you, we are just juniors and have no vision."

"Mr. Chen is humble. However, Mr. Chen gave us a big gift as soon as he came. I am not receiving any reward for my merits."

Although Shi Zhenrong wanted to cooperate with Alipay, Shi Zhenrong had been in the business world for decades and naturally knew that it was definitely not that simple.

"It's not a big gift. I just wanted to cooperate with Acer to launch a new product."

"New products, Mr. Chen, I'm very interested in the new products you mentioned."

While talking, Shi Zhenrong said again: "Your previous netbooks and your game notebooks were really amazing. Is there a new PC product this time?"

"Indeed, we plan to develop a PC product called an all-in-one PC."

"One machine?"

Shi Zhenrong was a little confused: "What is an all-in-one machine?"

"The motherboard, accessories, and screens are all integrated together. No chassis is needed, only a monitor is needed."

"This idea?"

Although Chen Yu said it relatively simply, Shi Zhenrong already had the structure of this product in his mind after having been working on computers for decades, just by thinking about it.

This is equivalent to a computer without a host.

But it's obviously not that he doesn't have a host, but that he stores various components in the host into the display package.

It's a bit like a notebook, but it's not a notebook.

He has a traditional PC monitor and can also have a keyboard, but he does not need a host.

Judging from the display package cover, they have a lot of space to lay out various components and accessories.

"Mr. Chen, you are here to disrupt the PC market again!"

Staring at Chen Yu, Shi Zhenrong was really impressed.

First there were netbooks, then gaming laptops, and now there are all-in-one computers.

Not to mention three products, even one of them would be unimaginable by a series of manufacturers around the world.

But now, three innovative products have appeared from Huanyu Technology.

Although this is just a simple idea, it is such a simple idea that it has sold tens of millions.

Or so you would say.

If you have a desktop computer, why would you want an all-in-one computer like this that doesn’t require a chassis?

Obviously, the performance of an all-in-one computer without a chassis cannot exceed that of an ordinary desktop computer.

But that's not important.

The important thing is that many people actually buy a computer and don't even use 10% of its performance.

This is why many people buy netbooks.

Even if the performance of the netbook is poor, it doesn't matter to them because they meet the needs of users.

Although the performance of the all-in-one machine is not particularly high, it basically supports most of the functions.

He is also definitely more than a netbook.

also.

Because there is no host and no need for awesome performance, the price of the all-in-one machine can also make many consumers excited.

In addition, it is more convenient than the traditional PC desktop, isn't it?

Although he admired it in his heart, Shi Zhenrong said: "Mr. Chen, you have acquired Shenzhou, and you are not bad at OEM work. You can just launch an all-in-one machine by yourself. It seems that there is no need to cooperate with us, Acer. "

Although this is a cooperation, this kind of cooperation gives Acer a pre-emptive opportunity.

Huanyu Technology has already entered the PC field by virtue of its first-mover advantage.

As Acer, a global PC company, if they have a first-mover advantage, they will sell directly to the global market.

Such a great gift is no longer a concept of payment cooperation.

"Mr. Shi laughed. Although we have our own foundry platform, our R\u0026D strength is also good, and our performance in the domestic market is okay, but we are much weaker in the global market."

"clear."

Shi Zhenrong nodded.

If we cooperate with Acer, this will definitely be an opportunity for Huanyu Technology to enter the global PC market.

"Mr. Shi, this is our design plan, you can refer to it."

"Thanks."

It's not necessary.

Chen Yu just made a point, and Shi Zhenrong already had an idea.

As long as he has this idea, Shi Zhenrong can turn this idea into a product.

So even if you don’t look at the design drawing given by Chen Yu, it doesn’t mean anything.

However, when he saw Chen Yu's design plan, Shi Zhenrong was a little surprised: "Mr. Chen, such a plan?"

In Shi Zhenrong's mind, he thought Chen Yu's design was similar to the idea in his mind.

The so-called all-in-one computer is nothing more than integrating various electronic components into the display.

In other words, the all-in-one machine they want to build looks like a traditional PC computer monitor.

But the design that Chen Yu came up with, even though the plan that Chen Yu came up with was just a display.

But Chen Yu’s display design, to put it in one sentence, is really beautiful.

Not only is it beautiful, but it also has a strong sense of technology.

Just one glance, let alone performance and demand, even just for the appearance, there is a strong desire to buy.

"I admire you, Mr. Chen. I admire you."

Giving a thumbs up to Chen Yu, Shi Zhenrong said: "I finally understand, your Huanyu Technology is truly worthy of its reputation."

Just like this design drawing.

Product innovation is just one point, and they have also implanted this innovative concept in every place.

For example, appearance innovation.

This look is not just how the monitor looks, but also how the keyboard looks.

Can't computers be made more beautiful?

Does the all-in-one computer have to be like the original PC monitor?

Can't it be done differently?

Although this seems easy to understand, the longer someone has been in this field, the more he will be solidified by traditional PC thinking.

Just like what everyone knows, a computer monitor should be like this.

Computer keyboards should be like this too.

Mobile phones do need keyboards, too.

The bowl must also be round.

You won't even think about doing it any other way.

With this thought, Shi Zhenrong chatted with Chen Yu about Huanyu Technology's pear series.

Doesn’t the Pear series of products take appearance innovation to the extreme?

However, what Chen Yu and Shi Zhenrong have said is just a warm-up.

His real purpose is not to cooperate with payment channels, nor is it to cooperate with all-in-one machines.

"Mr. Shi, I wonder if you are interested in such cooperation?"

"I'm interested, of course I'm interested. If I say I'm not interested, then we at Acer may not be able to keep up with the times."

"However, I have two conditions for cooperating with your company."

"Mr. Chen, please speak."

"I hope Acer's all-in-one computers will be equipped with our Universal operating system."

"this……"

After hesitating for a moment, Shi Zhenrong nodded: "Okay."

In the previous netbook business, Acer has been equipped with Universal Operating System.

Although Microsoft once objected, the netbook market is not big, so if you take advantage of it, you can take advantage of it. Acer can still withstand Microsoft's pressure.

As for the all-in-one machine using the Huanyu system, this is understandable.

Although all-in-one computers are very popular, they are also in a niche market like netbooks. It is impossible for them to sell more than traditional PCs.

But regardless of the fact that this is a niche market, if they give Acer a first-mover advantage, it will also be a huge profit.

Therefore, Shi Zhenrong did not refuse Chen Yu's proposal to build the Huanyu system.

Moreover, he felt normal.

If not, why would Huanyu Technology want to cooperate with you?

"What about the second condition?"

There was no problem with the first condition, and then Shi Zhenrong asked about the second condition.

"The second condition is..."

Looking at Shi Zhenrong, Chen Yu still said: "I hope that more than 30% of Acer's traditional PCs in the global market will be equipped with the Universal system."

"What?"

At this time, Shi Zhenrong finally understood the real purpose of Chen Yu coming to him today.

"Mr. Chen, the real purpose of your visit to Taiwan this time is not AliPay or the all-in-one machine, but your Huanyu system."

After going around in a circle, I didn't expect that Chen Yu was here for this.

However, it seems so.

Whether it's a payment pass or an all-in-one machine, why should we share it with Acer?

Huanyu Technology doesn’t know how to play by itself?

Although PayTong does need to be open, Huanyu Technology also needs to enter the global market.

But the first-mover advantage of technological products is the real core strength, and it is impossible for him to share it with others.

In fact, Huanyu Technology relies on this first-mover advantage to enter the hardware field.

Mobile phones, Lizi MP3 series, including the current all-in-one machine.

"Mr. Shi, the payment channel and all-in-one business really need cooperation. Of course, we also want to work with your company to promote our Huanyu system."

"Mr. Chen, are you very ambitious?"

"I think anyone can be ambitious."

"We are different. We only do PCs."

"Mr. Shi only does PCs because you already have a strong advantage in this area, but what if there are great opportunities in other fields?"

"Do you think you can challenge Microsoft?"

"Can."

Chen Yu nodded firmly.

"Mr. Chen, it's good to be ambitious, but I believe you know the strength of Microsoft."

"I know, Shi Congtang from ASUS told me the same thing."

"Have you contacted Shi Congtang before?"

"Yes, but unfortunately, Shi Congtang refused."

"Shi Congtang refused, Mr. Chen, do you think I won't refuse?"

"That's not necessarily the case."

Chen Yu shook his head: "Don't you think this is an opportunity?"

"Microsoft is not easy to challenge."

"I know, but if we don't challenge, Microsoft will always be invincible."

Chen Yu continued: "Mr. Shi, you must have heard a saying back then, when will the Chinese people have their own operating system?"

Every time this sentence appears, it is extremely regretful.

"But perhaps, this sentence should be changed now. When will the Chinese people be able to create a system comparable to Microsoft Windows?"

From when to have your own system to when to build a system comparable to windows.

This is not a difference of one sentence.

Involuntarily, Shi Zhenrong also sighed and said: "Mr. Chen, your Huanyu Technology is really amazing. Although your Huanyu system is still not as good as Windows, I have to say that you have opened up the situation of Chinese operating systems. Moreover, your Huanyu system has done It’s pretty good. But no matter how good it is, it’s only a niche system, and it can’t be used by everyone in the world.”

"Everything is difficult at the beginning. The most difficult thing in the world is to start something from scratch. We have never had a system that can be a system. Next, can't we make an operating system comparable to Windows?"

"It's hard."

"I also know that this is difficult. And I think it is impossible to achieve it with the strength of our Huanyu Technology family. That's why I came to Taiwan this time."

"Even if Acer joins us, it can't challenge Microsoft's position."

"But what if ASUS, HP, Dell, Samsung... and other global PC companies join in?"

"This is impossible."

"Nothing is impossible. Microsoft's Windows did not receive support from so many PC manufacturers at the beginning."

The two of them asked and answered questions.

Shi Zhenrong knew what Chen Yu said better than Chen Yu.

But Chen Yu said it, especially in the current environment, Shi Zhenrong was moved by Chen Yu for a moment.

This is an opportunity, isn't it?

if successful.

Then, Acer is likely to become the world's No. 1 PC giant.

Not only that.

They can also take this opportunity to develop a more diversified business.

But having been in the PC field for decades, he is very aware of Microsoft's strength.

Chen Yu's ambition is certainly respectable, but he can achieve it without ambition.

"Mr. Shi..."

Seeing Shi Zhenrong's hesitation, Chen Yu felt happy.

Turning around in circles was indeed the right thing to do.

Otherwise, if you talk about the operating system directly, even if you talk about a series of benefits later, the other party will not agree.

Because they didn't even think about it.

We can first provide the two major businesses of Paytm and the all-in-one machine, and then talk about the operating system, and the outcome will be different.

Although Shi Zhenrong may not agree, he at least gives time to hesitate.

He will consider whether it is worth it, whether Huanyu Technology has the strength, and whether their entry will benefit him?

Chen Yu continued: "Mr. Shi, can I ask a question?"

"certainly."

"What do you think of the future computer market?"

"It is getting bigger and bigger, especially the awakening of the mainland market. In the future, there will be huge markets like Africa and South Asia."

"Compared to a mobile phone?"

"It's naturally bigger than the mobile phone market."

"Are you sure?"

Chen Yu asked: "Do you really think the computer market will be bigger than the mobile phone market in the future?"

"Is not it?"

"Although this is indeed the case now, it may not be the case in the future. Moreover, from the perspective of necessity, Mr. Shi, don't you think mobile phones are more important than computers? I don't need a computer, but I have to live without a mobile phone. "

"But cell phones are so cheap."

"Our Lizi phones are not cheap."

"Not everyone will buy a Pear phone."

"Actually, this doesn't need to be discussed. Even if not everyone will buy a Pear mobile phone, in the future, if each of our Chinese people can afford a 2,000 yuan mobile phone, the market share of mobile phones will surpass that of computers."

Shi Zhenrong's heart trembled when he said this.

It’s not like he hasn’t investigated the mobile phone market.

In fact, he can also predict that the mobile phone market will become increasingly huge in the future.

However, Acer makes computers and does a good job in computers, so they don't necessarily envy the mobile phone sector.

But Shi Zhenrong knew that the mobile phone Chen Yu was talking about was not just a mobile phone.