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Chapter 1180: Chapter 1038: Wishful Thinking (Please Subscribe!)
Like Steve Jobs.
The other international communication giants also received this news.
However,
It did not catch their attention.
Because as far as competitors were concerned, Apple seemed more threatening. A Qingyuan Technology alone, based on the scattered information they had collected so far, was analyzed as ’temporarily harmless.’
And they had another formidable opponent to face.
------ Zhihua Technology.
Its 4G technology had already posed a considerable threat. In Myanmar, after months of testing, no issues were found, proving the company’s technology was excellent.
This sparked keen interest among the operators of many nations.
Selling mobile phones?
That was never the main business of these communication giants; they could only negotiate with Zhihua Technology for collaboration in 4G products, but if they ever got the chance, they would never bow down to this Huaxia company.
...
November 18th.
Saturday.
Tang Qing had just finished his morning exercise.
When he received a call from Steve Jobs.
Last night, Sky Eye had received an email from Apple setting up a call at this time. It wasn’t that Jobs couldn’t get Tang’s number, but rather it was a necessary procedure, and no one wanted to make it difficult.
Otherwise.
If the call didn’t go through, or if the person didn’t pick up, or if the timing wasn’t convenient, it would all be quite bothersome.
Regarding Steve Jobs.
Tang Qing truly admired him.
For initiating an era, being the idol of countless people at home and abroad. Entrepreneurs and those in the internet business often talk about becoming the next Steve Jobs, few aspire to be the next Ma Yun.
From this.
One can see the weight Steve Jobs holds in the hearts of a generation.
Even though he had been reborn.
Even though he might surpass Apple in product innovation, Tang Qing still believed that Steve Jobs was an incredible person; Tang Qing merely stood on the ’shoulders of the era.’
"Mr. Jobs, hello," said Tang Qing.
Jobs greeted, "Hello, wealthiest man of Huaxia, I’m pleased to speak with you."
"May I know what advice you have?" Tang Qing asked knowingly.
"Qingyuan Technology, we at Apple are very interested and would like to invest," Jobs didn’t beat around the bush and got straight to the point.
"Not for sale."
"You won’t even hear our offer?"
"No, I won’t."
Tang Qing refused ’willfully,’ not tempted by the prospect of ’bottom-fishing’ for his company.
"..."
Jobs felt like he had taken a thousand points of damage.
Such a way of speaking made Jobs experience the ’fearless youth’ of younger people, whimsical, like dealing with a junior, Jobs chuckled to himself—interesting.
"I want to know why?" Jobs asked.
Tang Qing answered in very standard English:
"Firstly, naturally, it stems from my confidence. I have high hopes for this company. If I were to set a price, it would definitely be a number Apple could not accept. Since that’s the case, there’s no need to talk numbers."
"Secondly, Mr. Jobs, your life experience has earned my great respect. Without you, Apple wouldn’t be where it is today. Therefore, I’ve always had one goal: to surpass you."
"Now, if we collaborate, it would be a deviation from my goal. Please give me a chance, the chance to surpass you."
After hearing Tang Qing’s words.
Jobs opened his mouth.
Not knowing what to say.
Tang Qing had effectively lauded him to the skies with a high hat, then told him: I’m not collaborating with you because I need an adversary to defeat. So, don’t even think about it.
Such a reason for refusal.
Jobs had never heard anything like it before, it was completely a ’playing the world’ attitude.
Remembering his own life’s journey.
Suddenly.
He seemed to understand Tang Qing’s ’I will conquer the skies’ bravado.
This young man.
Was truly not simple; just this spirit alone was not something an ordinary person could possess.
"Haha, I like your reason," Jobs laughed cheerfully.
"So do I."
Jobs knew there was no chance of acquisition for the time being and said, "Alright, I’ll give you this chance. However, I want to know, when will your smartphone go on the market?"
"Next year’s second half, there’s still a long way to go," Tang Qing stated flatly.
"Thank you, regarding smartphones, I think we’ll have many topics to discuss," Jobs still wanted to talk about mobile phones.
"You should know that before the official release, I cannot give you any answer," Tang Qing shook his head.
Jobs expressed disappointment, "I understand, in that case, let’s see whose product becomes popular. I’m looking forward to it." 𝓷ℴ𝓿𝓹𝓾𝓫.𝓬ℴ𝓶
"So am I."
Jobs was not someone with time to spare, nor did he like to beat around the bush. After a few words, he bade farewell to Tang Qing.
Tang Qing wasn’t concerned.
Apple didn’t know much.
They couldn’t gauge the threat level of Qingyuan Technology’s mobile phones. The most important aspects of a smartphone are its appearance, performance, operating system, and applications.
The data Apple had was just individual parts.
Nearly worthless for analysis.
As for the operating system, applications, and appearance, even the internal employees of Qingyuan Technology would only find out how powerful the phone was when the engineering prototype came out at the end of April—this was going to be a remarkable phone.
The first-generation model.
Tang Qing was planning to make it as classic as the Apple 4.
Not just in performance in all respects but also in quality. One should know that even seven or eight years after its release, many were still using the Apple 4, it was very durable, whereas other phones would be discarded after a few years.
The gap.
That’s how it came about.
The first-generation model.
Must become a classic.
...
United States.
Apple Headquarters.
"He doesn’t want to?" the Senior Vice President asked.
Steve Jobs placed the mobile phone on the office desk, walked to the window, and with folded arms slowly said, "That’s right, Tang Qing’s mobile phone won’t hit the market until late next year, and it may not be much later than ours."
"Then forget it, a company from Huaxia can’t cause much of a stir."
"But he is Tang Qing."
"And you’re still Steve Jobs."
"Heh, true."
Steve Jobs had a smile on his face but inside he was growing more and more uneasy. Apple’s new generation of mobile phones was about to be released, but it was still over six months until they went public. By then, if Tang Qing’s mobile phones were released, they would definitely impact the market.
As for how big the impact would be.
He didn’t know.
"Old pal, have someone speed up the investigation to see what their operating system, programs, and appearance are like. We can’t be unprepared." Steve Jobs still couldn’t ease his mind.
"Alright."
...
Wan Yu.
A JAVA technician.
Lured to Qingyuan Technology by Luo Qiang’s high salary, he soon made it to a small manager position, leading a small team to develop the display part of Qingyuan Technology’s smartphone operating system.
After work.
Upon invitation.
Wan Yu arrived at a hot pot restaurant.
"You’re here." Arriving at the reserved box, his former company colleague Pang Yulian greeted him with a big smile.
Wan Yu placed his bag onto the chair.
"Why be so generous, inviting me to hot pot?"
"Missed you, that’s all." Pang Yu opened a bottle of beer for Wan Yu.
Wan Yu didn’t believe it.
"Bullshit, who’s this?"
He was referring to the middle-aged man next to Pang Yu, whom he didn’t recognize.
Pang Yu introduced, "A friend, his name is Lu Qiaojie, a senior technician at a company, very capable. We bumped into each other on the way, so we came together. His skills are strong too, you guys should get to know each other."
"Nice to meet you." Wan Yu extended his hand.
Lu Qiaojie casually inquired, "Nice to meet you, Wan brother, where do you work?"
"Just a little-known company." Wan Yu modestly said.
Pang Yu spoke out ’injustice’: "What little-known company, that’s Tang Qing’s company, the richest man in the inland, mention it and others will envy you, if it weren’t for my current boss treating me well, I’d be ready to jump ship."
"Qingyuan Technology? What do they do?" Lu Qiaojie asked.
"Designing mobile phones."
"Don’t know what kind of mobile phones they are?"
"I don’t know either, it hasn’t been finalized." Wan Yu shook his head, the company’s security measures were the strictest he had ever seen. Anyone who violated them would be dismissed by the company immediately.
In this line of work.
Being kicked out meant your reputation was ruined.
"Can I have a look? I’m really curious," Pang Yu suddenly said.
Wan Yu was stunned.
And then a string in his heart was plucked.
That statement.
And this meal.
Made him alert, wondering if there was an ulterior motive. He and Pang Yu were just colleagues from a previous company, who had left one after the other. Suddenly arranging a meeting and introducing a stranger, it all seemed too intentional.
With this thought.
Wan Yu furrowed his brow.
"You’re not here specifically to inquire about this, are you?" Recently, the company had several meetings emphasizing the importance of increasing security consciousness, being cautious in speech and action, guarding against strangers’ questions.
Right now.
This matched one of the scenarios described at the company meeting.
Pang Yulian and Lu Qiaojie’s faces stiffened slightly, Pang Yulian laughed awkwardly: "How could that be? We’re just curious about what kind of mobile phone our richest man is developing, purely curious, don’t overthink it, come, let’s eat."
Of course, Wan Yu didn’t immediately believe them.
"Really?"
"Of course." Pang Yulian and Lu Qiaojie assured emphatically.
"That’s good then, our company’s confidentiality rules are very strict, if breached, the consequences are severe. Don’t ask about such things anymore, I’m just a junior technician, my knowledge is limited. Even leaving the company, we are not allowed to bring storage devices, personal computers are also forbidden from having work program backups."
Having said that.
Wan Yu cooked a slice of tripe.
The spiciness stimulated his mouth, and he quickly swallowed it down, taking a sip of chilled beer. His face showed contentment, the contrast of hot and cold was just refreshing.
Hearing Wan Yu say this.
"Your company really doesn’t respect talent, keeping you all like thieves." Pang Yulian complained.
Wan Yu gently shook his head.
"No, the company is not wrong, it’s that some people truly lack basic work ethics, leaking too much company information, hence the strict regulations now. It’s understandable."
"You’re still defending the company?"
"The facts are just so. Earning a company’s money, doing its bidding. It’s because some people’s hands are not clean that the company is forced into this." Wan Yu shook his head, he was a leader after all and had some sense.
"You really talk like an official."
"I’m stating facts."
"..."
After the meal.
Wan Yu was certain that these two were aiming to pry into Qingyuan Technology’s products. Calling them ’business spies’ might be an exaggeration, but they were definitely targeting what he knew.
After dinner.
Wan Yu hurried to pay the bill and left, declining invitations for karaoke and foot massages.
He couldn’t afford it.
Nor did he dare.
After Wan Yu left.
"It’s pointless, didn’t get anything."
"Time is on our side, and besides, it’s not like Qingyuan Technology only has him."
