Silicon Valley

"Look at the photos in this newspaper, huh, when the chairman of Roche Pharmaceuticals was asked by reporters 'is he stupid and rich', his expression changed and he was very embarrassed. I think he must have regretted laughing at you at the beginning. !" Kaelina couldn't help laughing while looking at the newspaper.

"Hehe, he's doing it himself!"

Just when Henry was talking to Kaelina, Tian Shuai and Edward suddenly came.

Henry asked: "What's the matter, the IReader station has been established?"

Edward replied, "Established is established, but..."

Saying that, a wry smile appeared on Edward's face.

"It's just that not many writers are willing to enter our site. Of course there are some novels that can't be sold in physical books, but, you know. Since they can't sell in physical books, the quality of the books must be poor and not very popular... …”

"Well," Henry nodded and asked, "So, how many novels have IReader signed up to now?"

"One hundred and seven!!!"

Edward recalled for a moment and said, "According to your request, novels will be classified. Currently, they are mainly divided into urban novels, fantasy novels, science fiction, historical novels, and suspenseful horror novels. Among them, there are the most urban novels, fifty!"

Henry nodded when he heard the words, more than 100 novels are indeed few for the website, but everything is difficult at the beginning, just get through this level!

"Well, it's okay, then quickly hire a typist to turn the novel into an e-book!!!"

"We've already hired hundreds of typists and more than a dozen cover designers! In about a week's time, we'll be able to officially launch the IReader station!" Edward replied.

After listening, Henry nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Tian Shuai, Tian Shuai said: "As long as the IReader station is online, we can update the software immediately, and add the 'IReader novel' function to the ICQ chat software interface!!!"

"Okay, that's it. After you go back, work harder!"

Tian Shuai and Edward responded and left.

a week later. IReader station officially launched.

The responses from all walks of life were different. Many book publishers laughed when they saw the West German publishing house taking such a stand.

"Is West German Publishing House crazy? He actually set up a station, and he doesn't want to sell physical books?"

"This move by the West German Press. Extremely stupid!!!"

"Hehe, the West German publishing house was developing well, and it actually made such a stupid move! I heard that this station was proposed by Henry Williams! Although Henry Williams is a genius, I have to say that this It's a layman instructing an expert. Purely pushing the West German press to the brink!!!"

"The West German Press has established such a station. Absolutely the congregation has deserted, and countless writers have left him! Because what he has done has already damaged the interests of writers!"

"..."

Many writers said, "The West German publishing house will set itself on fire and will go out of business! It is said that the contract of the West German publishing house now includes electronic contracts, that is to say, they will put the writer's novels on the website for netizens to browse!! Just think, since I can read it on the website. Why buy a physical book? So, I decided not to sign with West German Press!"

Netizens feel great, because they can read a book for very little money!

After the IReader station goes online, the ICQ software will be updated synchronously. When updating, a window pops up, which not only prompts software update, but also a letter from company CEO Tian Shuai to ICQ users.

The text is as follows: "Since its establishment, the company has always adhered to the principle of providing users with better services. Over the past few years, we have continued to innovate and provide users with more high-quality services. Such as ICQ space, ICQ group and email, etc.! In the process, we encountered many strong opponents, such as Microsoft's msn-messenger, but in the end we won! Now, we will launch another heavyweight service - IReader novels!

Click on "IReader Novels", you can enter the IReader station to browse the novels. It turns out that a book that costs ten dollars, here, you can read it for only one dollar at most! In order to benefit the vast number of ICQ users, ICQ company has spent a lot of money to win the cooperation with West German Press! Now, just by updating the software, you can see 'IReader novels' on ICQ's new interface. On behalf of ICQ, I would like to thank everyone for using and supporting ICQ as always, thank you very much!

October 1, 1991, ICQ CEO Tian Shuai! "

When everyone saw this pop-up window, they were very moved!

ICQ is really a good company that really cares about users!

Nothing to say, decisive update! And I immediately went to see what happened to the IReader station. Is it really as good as Tian Shuai, the CEO of ICQ, said?

After the pop-up window came out, users frantically updated, almost causing ICQ's server to crash.

But fortunately, P2P technology is used. Some users download it, and other users download it directly from his computer, without downloading it from the company's server. Otherwise, how can it be bearable...

After the update is completed, there is a new function "IReader Novel" in a prominent position on the interface. The user clicks in without hesitation, and then links to the IReader station. IReader station, simple interface, beautiful novel cover, clear classification, you can find books according to your favorite type!

In addition, a click ranking and a recommendation ranking are also designed.

Users don't know what books to read, but they can look at two major ranking lists and find books from above. After all, there are many people who read it and recommend it a lot, which means that this book is well written! ! !

In order to enhance the interaction between readers and authors, book reviews are also designed below each book.

In fact, regarding the design of the website, there are many things that Henry borrowed from the website of his previous life, which is naturally very popular!

At present, some areas are still not good enough. For example, the number of books is not enough, and the content of the books is not very popular among readers.

If the physical books sell well, these books will not be tested on the website!

After reading a few books, readers couldn't help complaining: "There are not many books in total in the station, just read the wool, and many of them are poorly written!!!"

"Similarly, there is not a single book on the site that I like!!!"

"Fortunately, I have two books!"

"..."

Edward collected the information and told Henry, who was calm and had expected it.

"Edward, open the 'Author's Zone'!!!"

"Writer's area?" Edward asked incomprehensibly.

"Open to everyone, allowing them to become writers on the IReader station and upload their own novels on the IReader station! Remember, it's everyone, whether it's chefs, doctors, students...any age, any profession. Anyone can. However, the only requirement is that the work must be original!!!”

When Edward heard this, he couldn't help being shocked! (Please note that the update time will be changed in the future. The update will start at 2-3 pm and update at 9-10 pm. At least three changes tomorrow!)

(To be continued ~^~)