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There are ten treadmills in the gym.

However, after Zhou Buqi appeared, everyone ended the exercise one after another and returned to work. Only Boss Zhou was left jogging in the gym.

"What about exercise?"

Zhou Shaoning came over with a smile at some point.

"It's not waiting for you."

Zhou Buqi continued to jog, controlling his rhythm and breathing. But this speech is a bit broken, and the stride frequency is messed up, so I can only slow down the speed and end the exercise.

The two sat down on the soft seat next to them, and Zhou Shaoning took out two products - mobile phones.

One is white and one is black.

Affixed with the "Lenovo" trademark.

Zhou Shaoning said: "The quality is not bad, but the functions are a bit lacking, and the castration is too serious."

"It was originally a low-priced version for the benefit of the people."

Zhou Buqi took it over and tried it a few times, mainly answering calls and sending text messages, and all other fancy functions were cut off.

Even the battery has been cut in half.

Mobile phones on the market are charged once a week, but this version of the phone needs to be charged once a day or two. The main reason is that it is cheap, with a retail price of 299 yuan, which can be afforded by most college students.

I did it once last year and it sold out. This is the second wave, and it will probably be the last.

In the future, Ziweixing Electronics Group will start the strategy of smart phones.

Zhou Shaoning said: "There is news that the relevant departments are discussing whether to relax the entry threshold for mobile phone manufacturing. As long as we can get the license, we can launch our own 'Ziwei' brand mobile phone."

Zhou Buqi glanced at him, "This brand can't be used indiscriminately, let's start a sub-brand to practice. By the way, how is your research on iPhone?"

"Genius design, amazing. But there are many problems, and the stability is much worse than Nokia, Motorola, Samsung's smartphones."

"When we first started making mobile phones, problems are inevitable. But this kind of capacitive touch screen idea is the mainstream of mobile phones. We must do the same when we want to make mobile phones."

"I have received an invitation letter."

"Um?"

"It's from Google." Zhou Shaoning couldn't make up his mind about this, so he could only discuss it with Zhou Buqi, who is sensitive and accurate in judging the general direction, "Do you know the Android system?"

Zhou Buqi nodded, "Well, a mobile operating system acquired by Google."

Zhou Shaoning said: "The Android system was developed by several core engineers of the IOS system. The entire architecture idea is very similar to IOS. Now that the iPhone is unveiled, it has amazed the world, and Google can't sit still. But Google chose another kind of thinking."

"Open source."

"Yes, it's open source. They started this project two years ago. They want to cooperate with mobile phone suppliers and developers around the world to optimize and adapt the Android system. I... I'm a little bit in Silicon Valley. Fame, when they heard that I was working as a mobile phone company, they hoped that we would also join the Android Alliance."

"Then add it."

"Ah?" Zhou Shaoning was taken aback for a moment, he did not expect him to agree so lightly, "Don't you need to think about it?"

Zhou Buqi laughed and said, "What's there to think about? That's Google, the benchmark of Internet companies in the world! Apple's system is also very good, but they are closed and don't let us play, what can we do?"

"In fact, there are quite a lot of systems on the market. For example, Microsoft's mobile phone system is very good, with many applications, many developers, and a high market share."

"Microsoft seems to be a bit behind the Internet age."

"But Microsoft is the king of operating systems."

Zhou Buqi took a deep look at him, "In terms of experience and smooth operation, which system is better, the WM system or the IOS system?"

"For now, it's still Microsoft."

"Well……"

Zhou Buqi was a little speechless, so he had to say: "That's because Apple has just made a mobile phone, and it is still very immature. When the iPhone's system is updated and perfected, you can see the gap. How simple and beautiful is the interface of IOS? Microsoft's interface is so dirty. How vulgar?"

It doesn't matter if the interface is a bit dirty, after all, it's Microsoft.

But the licensing fee for the Microsoft system is too high.

Microsoft's CEO Ballmer is top-notch in making money, but his market vision is really a little bit worse. Android is completely free and can be equipped with mobile phones with Microsoft systems, but each mobile phone has to pay Microsoft an authorization fee of up to 25 US dollars.

Who can bear this?

If it was the era of huge profits in the early days of mobile phones, it would be fine, and there will be more and more mobile phone manufacturers later. In particular, the domestic mobile phone access policy has been changed, and a large number of domestic mobile phone manufacturers have entered this field. Under the competition of a hundred flowers, the profit margin of mobile phones will definitely be greatly reduced.

At that time, who could still afford Microsoft's mobile phone system? Including the Symbian system, you also have to pay an authorization fee.

If the Android system is rubbish, that's all, you have to use it as you grit your teeth.

But Android is backed by Google, has the world's top technology content, imitates Jobs's IOS interface creativity, and is completely free... It will be a matter of time before it stands out.

Zhou Buqi pushed the process based on the results, one after another, step by step, and talked for ten minutes, clearly and theoretically.

Zhou Shaoning looked at him suspiciously, "Why is it like a mathematical formula?"

Zhou Buqi coughed lightly, "This is business logic."

Zhou Shaoning looked at him seriously for a while, and then slowly said: "But Android is too risky, maybe you will be sued. We pay so much attention to the brand image, if it is equipped with such a system..."

Zhou Buqi waved his hand, "Google will solve it!"

Zhou Shaoning's eyes were full of confusion and doubt.

Zhou Buqi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "What kind of eyes do you have?"

"How are you so sure?"

"Market judgment."

"That's too hasty."

"What's sloppy? I've been thinking about this issue for more than half a year, and I'm just waiting for you to come over. You'll understand when we work together for a long time in the future. This is my work style. It's straightforward, without those repeated arguments."

Zhou Shaoning was silent for a while, then sighed softly, "I can't keep up with your train of thought, so that's it? Shall we cooperate with Google?"

"Cooperation is a must!"

"There needs to be a lot of research and development investment."

"Don't be afraid to spend money. Since we have cooperated, we will wholeheartedly. I have talked with the two founders of Google, and I admire them very much. It is even better if you have a relationship here. Let's concentrate and work together! "

Zhou Shaoning asked, "To what extent?"

Zhou Buqi said: "There is no standard, no upper limit. Quickly form a team and start this matter immediately. By the way, how many mobile phone manufacturers are there in the Android Alliance?"

Zhou Shaoning said: "At present, there seem to be five or six, but there is still time. Before the official launch of the Android system, there will definitely be more mobile phone manufacturers joining in."

Zhou Buqi narrowed his eyes and said calmly: "You can treat this matter as the core business of Ziweixing Electronics Group."

"Android system?"

"The mobile phone operating system has been made, and it must be installed on the mobile phone. We still have time, you go to the United States immediately, discuss in detail with Google, and reach an in-depth strategic cooperation. They don't make mobile phones, let's do it for you! The world's first Android mobile phones should be made jointly by us and Google.”

The first Android phone in the previous life was a collaboration between Google and HTC.

HTC did not have any well-known products before this, but this time it seized the opportunity to hold on to Google's thigh and launched the HTC mobile phone with Android system, which directly detonated the world.

Then, the domestic Meizu followed up HTC.

Xiaomi imitated Meizu again, and the next domestic mobile phone manufacturers followed Xiaomi closely, which completely exploded the domestic mobile phone industry.

There is no need to be modest about this opportunity.

Zhou Buqi has personally been to Google twice, and he personally still holds more than 300,000 shares of Google stock, which has not been lifted, and has a good relationship.

In contrast, HTC is a passing stranger. Moreover, HTC's main partner now is Microsoft, and it is the primary partner of many new versions of Microsoft's mobile phone operating systems.

And Google and Microsoft are absolutely competitive.

With this relationship, there will be more room for operation, which will lead to a strategic cooperation between Ziweixing Electronics and Google's mobile phone business.

Zhou Buqi said: "You go to the United States right now, and leave the matter of these low-end mobile phones to Lao Yan. The group buying business on Xiaonei is already very mature, so you don't need to worry about it."

"Well, okay!" Zhou Shaoning nodded, "By the way, there is one more thing. I told Lao Yan that I want to sell Yongyan Electronics Factory and throw away all the equipment and workers."

Zhou Buqi twitched the corner of his mouth, "Can he agree?"

"It's a bit reluctant. Didn't you say that you want to set up a project to build a headquarters park here, and the land must be vacated."

"How much money can be sold?"

"I'm afraid they won't be able to sell at a high price. Now small factories that make flashlights, electric mosquito swatters, and LED lights have all gone to Jiangsu, Zhejiang and the south. It is not difficult to move the entire production line there, but it is difficult for the workers to solve it. If it can't be done, we can only Sell ​​equipment, then lay off staff."

In this kind of electronics factory, the workers don’t get paid much, and don’t even think about five social insurances and one housing fund. The occasional bonus of some rice noodles is good.

To make mobile phones, you must take the asset-light route. For mobile phone research and development, design, sales, after-sales and other links, the production and manufacturing links mainly rely on foundries.

There is a history of blood and tears at the foundry, and what they do is all the work of black-hearted capitalists. This kind of work must not be directly linked to the high-end Ziweixing Electronics Group.

Zhou Buqi nodded, "It's really not possible, then let's lay off the staff, settle everyone down, pay each person an extra three months' salary, and don't make trouble."

"That's for sure, I won't let you go without Lao Yan." Zhou Shaoning was a little amused, "I really didn't expect that Lao Yan is so careless and loyal. I told him the other day that I would sell the factory and lay off the workers. , he cried."

"What?" Zhou Buqi was also amused, "Really? Are you crying?"

Zhou Shaoning said with a smile: "Really, my eyes are red. Later when I went to his office, the whole room smelled of cigarettes."

Zhou Buqi sighed, "It's not surprising, it was all his hard work in the first half of his life, and you threw it away."