Reinventing the Millennium.

Chapter 618 Trick or Treat (Two in One)

Things are not easy for BOE.

This is Fang Zhuo's intuition when he received the call and the conclusion that has been deepened over the past few days.

It's not easy to do, so should we still do it?
Fang Zhuo has no hesitation about this. On the one hand, he is happy to see the development of the domestic industry. On the other hand, it’s fine if he doesn’t have the ability. He just takes care of himself, but Sony’s Stringer is a good brother. All the leaders of the TV alliance called.

Some people took the initiative to discuss the method, some people hesitated to listen to the tone, and some people simply put out a sentence "I listen to Mr. Fang".

It stands to reason that, as the leader, it is interesting enough to bring together a TV alliance to cooperate with BOE, and there is no reason to continue after-sales.

But, thinking about Lee Ki-tae, the president of Samsung Electronics who went to China in person, the mobile phone and TV manufacturers who came and went here and there seemed to be challenging each other, so it was really itchy.

So, there's no harm in giving Samsung a try.

As a more critical part, whether the old Sir Stringer is willing to do a little favor is really related to the development of the matter.

Taking advantage of the recent communication due to Android, Fang Zhuo took the opportunity of the first round of the playoffs of his team to invite the old Jazz to watch the game together, discuss Google and Android, and talk about the reform and development of Sony Group.

On April 4, the NBA's 26-2004 season began its journey to the playoffs.

The Rockets ranked No.3 in the regular season in the Western Conference, ahead of the No.1 Spurs and No.2 Sonics.

In fact, the Rockets won 4 games more than the Sonics, but because the Sonics belong to the Pacific Division, they are ranked in front.

The Rockets with Nash, Carter, and Yao Ming under the leadership of coach Nelson already have the strength to hit the championship this year. .

In the first round of the playoffs, the Rockets played against the Nuggets.

As the owner of the team, Fang Zhuo, who was famous for his bets and interviews in the league last year, Fang Zhuo naturally appeared on the court at the beginning of the first round and also accepted interviews from the media.

This time, his championship declaration was not underestimated. The Rockets' star combination experienced poor running-in, changed coaches, and worked hard in the second half. Many people have already called it the "Trident".

At present, only the Spurs with Parker, Ginobili, and Duncan in the West are the biggest opponents in the West.

Before the night game started, Fang Zhuo was already sitting in the best viewing position in the first row, waiting for the old jazz to arrive.

Because she also likes football games and needs to handle official business related to Android, Yu Hong also came to Houston flexibly.

Of course, she is still curious about the disturbance of the panel production line.

"You asked Mr. Ni's son to talk to him, and he wasn't angry?" Yu Hong was quite surprised when she heard the boss's casual feedback.

"Why is he angry? Is he angry that he can't make up his mind? Or is he angry at his son for bravely speaking for outsiders? Or is he angry at me?" Fang Zhuo was puzzled, "We've known each other for so long, Lao Ni knows who I am."

who?

A person who determines a goal and uses various conditions to advance it.

Yu Hong was shocked by the boss's extremely silky answer.

Fang Zhuo glanced at Xiao Yu's expression, and said disapprovingly, "I don't want to harm him, am I helping them in the United States? What am I trying to do? Could it be that I don't like Samsung? Everyone's time is precious." Okay."

Yu Hong stretched out her finger and gave an example: "Picture the relationship between e-buy and TV manufacturers, the chips adopted by TV manufacturers, the local administrative relationship between each other, and, although you don't value reputation very much, you can also take a picture of what you are doing. national reputation."

She raised her eyebrows: "Of course, I prefer to believe that you really don't like Samsung."

Fang Zhuo was silent for a while, and said sincerely: "There are so many pictures, how can Xiao Yu know me so well?"

"Onlookers are clear." Yu Hong cast a glance, "The authorities are obsessed."

"It doesn't have to be that complicated. I'll help him, and he will help me. Multiple friends have multiple paths." Fang Zhuo turned his attention to the warm-up players on the field again.

"The question is, how can Sony help? It's not about 01:30." Yu Hong asked.

"It's not complicated here at Sony." Fang Zhuo smiled slightly, "Today I wanted to ask Sony for help, but in fact it was me who wanted to help Sony."

Yu Hong didn't understand.

Fang Zhuo blinked, and said something about the Halloween event here: "Trick or treat."

Trick or treat, trick or treat.

On Halloween night, little kids dress up and knock on neighbors' doors asking for candy.

Seeing that the boss didn't go any further, Yu Hong thought about his intentions, and suspected that the focus here was still on Sony and Android, but didn't Mr. Fang make up his mind to kick Sony out?
What else could flowers be here?The Android system will not be effective in a short while.

"Stop talking, Lao Si is here."

After Fang Zhuo reminded, he stood up and welcomed the head of Sony to support his team's first game of the playoffs.

Stringer was in great spirits, and he was not at all tired from the flight. After greeting Mr. Fang and Mr. Yu, he sat down and joked: "I see that the owners of other teams are all big stars in Hollywood. Accompanied by supermodels in the fashion industry, Fang, you are welcome to invite an old man over to watch the ball together."

Fang Zhuo laughed, and turned his head: "There is a beautiful woman next to me. Not only can I watch the game with me, but she can also give me advice on the company's development. This is not comparable to those people."

Yu Hong kept smiling and didn't argue.

Stringer laughed a few words, and repeated what he said when he accepted the invitation: "Then don't forget to come to my charity dinner, I also want someone who can participate in charity together and provide advice on Sony's development." friend."

As the new head of the Sony Group, in addition to the company's reform and development, he has also arranged some personal activities, and the charity dinner is one of the important ones.

Fang Zhuo agreed with all his heart, everyone will carry the bridal sedan chair.

Stringer was not very interested in the game, and after chatting for a while, he complained: "I heard that last time you and Rubin talked about Android in the arena first, Fang, why do you like to chat in such a noisy place? "

"I spent so much money to buy the team, of course I want to show it to my friends." Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "Many times, I also feel that sports and business decisions are very similar. They require vision and courage. My team The performance of the team this year proves that I have no problem with my vision.”

"The Android system is facing a lot of challenges." Stringer thought that the implication of Fang's general words was the Android company that Yike and Sony jointly invested in.

"Indeed, the same is true of our Yike mobile phone. It is easy to make a decision, but it is quite difficult to actually get involved in it." Fang Zhuo sighed, "I always think that Yike's current business model is too simple, and it is looking for more growth directions. "

Stringer laughed and said, "So you chose the mobile phone market with Nokia and Motorola? Fang, it's a good thing to be ambitious, but...as the chairman of Sony, I'm very happy with the patent licensing of Sony Ericsson mobile phones, but From a friend’s point of view, I still don’t recommend you make a mobile phone lightly.”

Yu Hong couldn't help muttering in her heart, can the money from your patent authorization be refunded?
Fang Zhuo thought about it for a while, and then began to praise Sony: "Sony Group's reform direction is very good, especially, the development of Sony Entertainment will definitely lead the progress of the entire group in the future."

Sony Entertainment is Stringer's credit and the biggest reliance on his success.

Stringer smiled and waved his hands: "Sony's reform still needs time to verify the effectiveness, but the image sensor you mentioned last time, I think there is a lot of room for us to cooperate."

With regard to the group's image sensor, Stringer's attitude has become more proactive. The main reason is that the detailed evaluation and analysis of the company he received shows that Sony is indeed lagging behind in the industry.

Whether it is Germany or Japan's domestic counterparts, they are already one position ahead of Sony.

Under such circumstances, Stringer is willing to find a partner who can help, on the condition that Sony has always been a 50% joint venture.

However, the enthusiastic President Fang didn't mention this matter recently.

Therefore, Stringer took the initiative to bring up the old matter this time.

"Well, I'm very interested in building the CMOS department of the image sensor in China." Fang Zhuo paused for a while when he said this, and he continued after the whistle for the start of the game passed. "I think one of the reasons Sony is getting better is that it's becoming more inclusive."

Yao Ming on the court jumped to the ball.

The first ball was handed over to the Nash organization. Yao Ming made an off-ball screen for Carter in the high position, and Carter cut in to speed up.

People arrive at the ball!

boom!
A snap!
The Rockets cheered at home. This is a common tactical play for half a season. Nash initiates the organization, Yao Ming provides high-quality pick-and-rolls, which can be used for soft touch jumpers and secondary organization. Carter often serves as the end point.

"Oh hoo!"

Fang Zhuo followed the applause and cheered, smiled and said to the stunned Stringer: "This is the charm of sports, what did I say just now, oh yes, Sony's tolerance and openness are the key to its success again."

Stringer asked, "How do you say that?"

"The joint venture between Sony and Bertelsmann, the joint venture between Sony and Ericsson, and the joint venture between Sony and Samsung." Fang Zhuo talked eloquently, "I know that many Japanese companies are very closed, but Sony is different. It's a global brand."

Sony likes a 50%-50% [-]/[-] joint venture.

Stringer also agreed: "Sony is a Japanese company, but it is also a global company. It wants to cooperate with excellent companies around the world. I believe that Yike is also a worthy partner."

He was also thinking about the image sensor. Its technical research is not bad, but the production line transformation involved is quite expensive.

This year, Yike's music player and electronic music sales are said to have grown quite astonishingly.

How amazing is it?
Surprisingly, Mr. Fang has the confidence to enter the highly competitive mobile phone market.

"Of course Yike is, but if Sony wants to have a better recovery, I'm afraid they still need similar high-quality partners." Fang Zhuo looked at the increasingly anxious situation on the field from the first quarter, and said casually, "Not only It’s just a joint venture, including the technology licensing of Sony Ericsson mobile phones this time, which is also very good.”

He continued: "If I were you, I would also be willing to grant such authorization."

Fang Zhuo paused, and said meaningfully: "After all, we have just taken charge of Sony, and we need a more stable company to carry out more scientific reforms."

Stringer was not surprised, and Mr. Fang's words were not inappropriate.

"Whether it's a partner or a technology license, Sony needs to choose, the main thing is its own business." He smiled, "Besides, Yike is not everywhere, and such a co-production partner is not easy to find."

"Coincidentally, I can't say anything else. Speaking of cooperation, I have friends in Huaxia who may really have room to cooperate with Sony." Fang Zhuo was serious.

Stringer looked at Mr. Fang with a weird expression, and then at Mr. Yu who was listening, and laughed dumbfounded: "Wait, Fang, did you say so much, and even invited me to watch the game today, just for this? "

"Watching football first, Sony second, this is incidental." Fang Zhuo shook his head slightly.

Stringer smiled and said, "Since it's incidental, then there's no need to talk about it today."

Fang Zhuo thought for a while, then pointed to the Rockets who just got the ball: "If the Rockets score this goal, then I will say, if this goal does not score, then I will not say anything."

Stringer found it interesting and nodded in agreement.

Fang Zhuo stood up and shouted loudly: "Dayao hit a ball, hit a ball!"

Stringer: "..."

The Rockets were in position normally, so the ball was really handed over to Yao Ming for singles.

The center of the Nuggets is Marcus Camby, who likes to block shots, has average defense, and Yao Ming, who has comprehensive skills, is more sure of playing him.

However, Yao Ming threw the ball a little too hard and missed it!

Immediately, he snatched the frontcourt ball by himself and scored another goal himself!
Stringer looked at the situation and said in astonishment, "What is this? Does it count? Does it count?"

Fang Zhuo shrugged: "We are the parties involved, so it's hard to say, let Mr. Yu talk about it."

Yu Hong said without hesitation: "Dayao played alone, and the others didn't touch the ball, so it counts."

Stringer laughed loudly. This person is indeed not the person involved, but he may be more involved than the person involved: "Okay, Fang, I know you are using it personally, so tell me."

Fang Zhuo described BOE's technical requirements.

Stringer listened carefully, but he couldn't help but smile again after Mr. Fang finished speaking: "Fang, you have found the wrong person."

"Oh?" Fang Zhuo was puzzled.

"You are looking for the technology of the 6th generation line, but we Sony does not have it." Stringer smiled, "We are the 7th generation line in cooperation with Samsung."

Fang Zhuo immediately said nonchalantly: "7th generation line, BOE does not dislike it either."

"I'm afraid Samsung won't agree." Seeing that the polite refusal didn't work, Stringer said directly, "I know what you mean."

He was afraid that Mr. Fang would pretend to be stupid, so he simply said more bluntly: "I know what you mean to seek technology for your domestic industry, but..."

Stringer shook his head and said, "No, this is not allowed."

why not?
He didn't say it.

Interestingly, it's inside.

"Really?" Fang Zhuo confirmed.

Stringer replied firmly: "Really not."

He added: "This is not your Yike, and it is more sensitive, you know, Fang, I need to seek other people's opinions on this aspect of Sony Group's business."

Fang Zhuo was not in a hurry when he was explicitly rejected by the old jazz, and he said slowly: "That's really a pity. Originally, I wanted to help Sony with the production line."

"Help Sony?" Stringer didn't understand the logic. Who helped whom?

Fang Zhuo nodded, and said casually: "Yes, since LCD technology is unwilling to authorize, our domestic manufacturers have no choice but to switch to plasma."

"Sony wants to enter the LCD market, depending on whether the market has any prospects and whether there are enough benefits."

"As far as I personally think, with the plasma in the Chinese market, I'm afraid it won't lose to LCD."

"Sony is unwilling, so let's compete in normal technology, it's okay."

Stringer: "?"

Switch to a competitor without helping you?

Is this normal?

Sounds out of the ordinary!
(End of this chapter)