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Chapter 418 Coercing Pingguo, plotting to get through, and financing again!

Compared with Pingguo's autumn conference, although the global popularity of Maili's autumn conference is a little lower, the follow-up discussions continue to rise.

This is mainly due to the worldwide reputation of Maili X1.

Compared with last year's bombardment-style marketing, after the autumn conference, the follow-up marketing activities of Maili Group appeared to be extremely restrained, and only advertised in a few top media such as Huaxia TV.

More of a covert marketing.

For example, since the beginning of the year, China's popular modern urban dramas and movies have often seen Maili X1 exiting the country.

In the second half of the year, it will be replaced by Mali X2, such as the filming of "Wolf Warrior".

In addition to the implantation of film and television dramas, the use of wheat grain mobile phones is also becoming a new fashion trend in China's Internet celebrity circles and entertainment circles, which can be recognized by fans and audiences.

In contrast.

Pingguo and Samsung gradually withdrew from these fields without knowing it.

At the same time, in overseas markets such as Japan and Southeast Asia, which are simultaneously launched globally, many celebrities have been invited to endorse, such as Andy Lau, Jay Lun, and local stars from Southeast Asia such as Stefanie Sun.

It shows the ambition of Maili mobile phone to expand overseas markets.

.........

The second day is Saturday.

Not surprisingly, with the launch event of Maili in autumn, Maili's offline experience stores all over the first-, second- and third-tier cities immediately welcomed countless consumers who entered the store for experience.

There are two things that everyone is most curious about-

Is the Zhulong Z1 chip really so slippery?
Wheat is really that smart?
The answer is of course yes, and the user experience is even better than what Zhang Shuo explained.

Different from the pure online sales strategy of Maili X1, after Maili X2, the products of Maili Group will adopt a combination of online + offline sales.

In other words.

The purchase can be completed directly in the offline experience store.

In doing so, one is to satisfy consumers' "urgency" to get the physical goods, and the other is to take care of consumers who do not like online shopping, so as to serve consumers to the maximum extent.

For online reservations, Maili Group has also upgraded its logistics services, and at the same time cooperated with three express companies, Qingfeng Logistics, Jingdong Logistics and Shunfeng.

Ensure same-day delivery in third-tier and above cities.

In other words, consumers who ordered last night can receive express delivery in the afternoon.

Very nice!

As the first batch of consumers got the real phone, a large number of startup videos suddenly appeared on the Internet and Moments, which further boosted the reputation of Maili X2.

Sales are also rising.

.........

Monday, May 9.

Zhang Shuo rushed to the small meeting room next door to participate in the meeting. Before the official start, he said with a smile: "I suggest, give Mr. Gu a round of applause first, congratulations on the unprecedented success of Maili X2."

Before the meeting, he had read the latest briefing.

During the first weekend, Maili X2 and Maili X2 max sold a total of 500 million units in China, 200 million units in Southeast Asia, and 25 units in Dongying.

Others include 10 units in Xiangjiang and 15 units in Dongyi Province.

The total sales reached a record 750 million units, refreshing everyone's perception.

Some people even predict that if the Maili X2 is released simultaneously globally, it is bound to exceed 10 million units.

This also made Pingguo really feel the crisis.

Especially in the Chinese market, the targeted pricing of Maili X2 made Pingguo 5c very embarrassing. No one would buy the shrunken version of Pingguo at a similar price.

I am also unwilling to pay for the high premium of Pingguo 5S.

Wheat X5, which happens to be stuck between Pingguo 5S and Pingguo 2c, has become the most ideal choice for consumers.

and so.

Even if Pingguo has included Huaxia in the list of the first batch of global launch markets this time, the pre-sale results in China are still not satisfactory, and it can even be said that it was beaten by Maili mobile phone.

"I dare not take credit for this."

Gu Mingzhang was flattered, and said humbly: "The success of Maili X2 is firstly due to the chairman's good planning, and secondly, the hard work of the Maili team."

"Okay, don't be modest, you should be the first in the credit list." Zhang Shuo knew in his heart that his so-called planning could only be regarded as icing on the cake at best.

As the president of Maili Group, Gu Mingzhang is the hardest one, and he is also the real helmsman of Maili mobile phone.

After a simple celebration, the meeting officially began.

Gu Mingzhang was still the first to report.

"With the hot sale of Maili X2, the Candle Dragon Z1 chip developed by Candle Dragon Technology has passed the market test, which proves that the chip design level of Candle Dragon Technology has already ranked first in the world."

The great success of the Zhulong Z1 chip has made Xiaomi, OV, and Meizuo a joke in the industry.

They originally had the opportunity, but they gave up on their own initiative.

But this is just a layman's rough opinion. Except for the Meiji who quit the first time, Xiaomi and OV probably know the chip level of Zhulong Z1. After all, they have already obtained samples and tested them.

It is one thing to know, but another to be able to resist the pressure from Gaotong.

"In the past weekend, no less than five friends have contacted us, hoping to try to use Candle Dragon chips in subsequent models."

"Who are these friends?" Zhang Shuo asked curiously.

"The more well-known ones are Qiku, Zhongxing, and Tianyu."

"Can these manufacturers afford the cost of the Zhulong chip?" Zhang Shuo expressed doubts.

Said it before.

Because it is the first chip, the procurement cost of the Candle Dragon Z1 chip is even higher than that of Gaotong Snapdragon.

Whether it is Qiku, Zhongxing, or Tianyu, they are all positioned at the low-end, and they are known as price butchers. It doesn't look like they can use high-end chips.

"I can't afford it."

Gu Mingzhang explained with a smile, "So, my suggestion is to let Candle Dragon Technology develop a chip for mid-range models based on the Candle Dragon Z1 chip to meet market demand."

This is the rhythm of an all-out war with Gaotong, and it is ready to continue to grab Gaotong's market share.

"can!"

Zhang Shuo never hesitated to confront Gao Tong.

In addition to developing a new series of chips, Maili Electronics also plans to continue to expand the factory in response to the explosion of Maili X2 to meet market demand.

Based on the sales of Maili X2 in the first weekend, it is conservatively estimated that the total global sales will also reach 70 million units.

Another record.

"That's one point. In the face of Gaotong's possible attack, although the relevant plans have been discussed before, we still need to plan ahead fundamentally and thoroughly summarize the enemy Gaotong."

Zhang Shuo thought of another thing.

"Chairman, what do you mean by planning for a rainy day?"

Gu Mingzhang didn't understand.

"Of course it refers to technology research and development, what else can it be?"

Zhang Shuo smiled, "Gaotong is sure to take the lead in the 3G and 4G era, but it doesn't mean that it will definitely be able to take the lead in the 5G and 6G era."

In fact, in the 4G era, Huawei already has a certain right to speak.

"Although the 5G era seems to be far away, the relevant competition among the global communication giants has actually started. We can't just stand on the shore and watch the show, but also find ways to participate."

"Chairman, do you mean to let Maili Group also participate in the research and development of 5G technology?" Gu Mingzhang had some concerns, but he resisted not to say it.

"Do not."

Zhang Shuo shook his head with a smile, "There is a specialty in surgery, but I don't dare to do anything."

He is still very self-aware.

Especially in the field of communications, the background support of each decade does not even deserve to end.

"What I mean is that we can strengthen cooperation with Huawei to help Huawei in the research and development of 5G technology, fully support Huawei's 5G standard, and help Huawei to fight against Gaotong and Lokia."

Of course, Zhang Shuo also hopes that the 5G era can come earlier.

"understood."

Gu Mingzhang quietly breathed a sigh of relief, thought for a while, and said, "Well, I will find an opportunity later and visit Warwick to see if we can establish a bilateral liaison mechanism or something."

"can!"

For Gu Mingzhang's ability to handle affairs, Zhang Shuo certainly had a lot of confidence.

"Chairman, should Maili Electronics continue to build electronics factories in other cities, or expand the second-phase factories in Jiangcheng, Luzhou, and Linxiang?" Gu Mingzhang asked for instructions.

Because this seems to be a technical problem, but it is actually a "humanity" problem.

Of course, it must be left to Zhang Shuo, the big boss, to make the decision.

"Let's build the second-phase factory in Jiangcheng." Zhang Shuo quickly made a decision.

Although it was said that Germination and Jiangcheng had a bit of trouble last time because of the software industrial park incident, but it was Zhang Shuo's hometown after all, so he had to support it if he should support it.

"Ok."

Gu Mingzhang actually guessed it too, but he just didn't say anything.

"In addition to expanding the electronics factory, with the hot sale of Maili X2 and the success of the Candle Dragon Z1 chip, our voice in the semiconductor industry has also increased a lot, right?" Zhang Shuo said suddenly.

"That is."

Gu Mingzhang nodded with a smile.

In the original time and space, Pingguo can easily control the foundry companies such as Taiji Electronics and Samsung, who will give orders to whom, and may even determine the rise and fall of the two foundry giants.

Today's Maili Group can be regarded as initially possessing this kind of hole card that influences the industry structure.

"In that case, immediately get in touch with Tai Electromechanical. If you want to get an order for Zhulong Z2 chips, from now on, you must prepare to build a 20nm wafer foundry in Luzhou Semiconductor Base."

Although TEC has built a 28nm wafer foundry in Luzhou, because the factory is still under construction, the production of Zhulong Z1 chips is actually still in Yizhou province.

When it came to the Candle Dragon Z2 chip, Zhang Shuo certainly hoped to change this situation and transfer the production of the Candle Dragon Z2 chip to the Luzhou Semiconductor Base.

purpose.

It is to let inland control most of the production capacity of the global chip market.

In my impression, in 14, that is, next year, Tai Electromechanical successfully realized the mass production of 20nm advanced process, which took Moore's Law one step further.

As a high-end chip, the Zhulong Z2 chip must also be based on the 20nm process.

If we are planning to build a foundry now, it is just in time.

"Understood, I will supervise this matter myself."

In fact, Gu Mingzhang was a little puzzled. He didn't understand from which channel the big boss got the news. He was so sure that Tai Electromechanical would be able to break through the 20nm advanced manufacturing process next year.

This should be a commercial secret.

But doubts are doubts, and Gu Mingzhang is used to the big boss's prophetic predictions.

Interest is not delved into.

After discussing issues related to Maili Group, Zhang Shuo took the initiative to raise an issue, which was also related to Maili mobile phone, "If Taiji Electronics agrees to build a 20nm wafer foundry in Luzhou, it will definitely follow the Tairui Semiconductor model , and continue to ask Inaosuke Group to contribute.”

"In this case, is it possible to consider asking Dao Sui Group to start the A round of financing?"

"Um???"

Lu Kai raised his head, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes.

Because the current capital chain of Sprout Group can fully support Inaosui Group's investment in the new wafer foundry, and there is no need to obtain working capital through financing.

There is no causal relationship between the two.

the fact is.

Just yesterday, Zhang Shuo had a private exchange with his second uncle, and one of them was about Dao Sui Group.

The second uncle vaguely reminded Zhang Shuo that Dao Sui Group covers chip design software, chip design, chip production, chip packaging and testing, and is also involved in graphics card, CPU, and storage businesses.

In fact, it is already a giant in the semiconductor industry.

Especially with the success of Candle Dragon Chip, Dao Sui Group has attracted even more attention.

And such a giant that can almost dominate the semiconductor industry is actually 100% owned by the Sprout Group. It is really difficult to reassure decision makers.

If it wasn't for the Germinal Group's official reputation, it would have been a mess long ago.

Receiving the reminder from his second uncle, Zhang Shuo is of course also a follower of good people, and plans to start the A-round financing of Dao Sui Group, and the financing targets are of course those national teams.

Germination itself does not seek absolute control over the Rice Ear Group.

"I agree!"

Although he couldn't see through the big boss's intentions, Lu Kai was the first to voice his approval.

Emotional intelligence is not low.

Seeing this, the other executives naturally had no objection.

"Then it's settled like that, Mr. Lu will be in charge of the specific matters." Zhang Shuo made the final decision.

"Ok."

Lu Kai is also obliged.

At the end of the meeting, Lu Qi, the rotating president, made a speech, "Chairman, Panda live broadcast has been launched for two years. It has become the largest live broadcast platform in China and has a certain influence in Southeast Asia."

"The problem now is that the operating costs of Panda Live have surged, and it is still in a loss stage, and the funds on the books are almost exhausted."

"Next, is it going to be a B round of financing, or a direct capital increase?"

In March last year, in order to allow Panda Live to obtain the live broadcast authorization of Tenda's games, Qinghe Technology reached a strategic cooperation with Tenda, and also opened the A round of financing.

Tengda has accumulatively obtained 30% of the equity of Panda Live, and is the second largest shareholder of Panda Live.

"what is your opinion?"

After Lu Qi became the rotating president again, Zhang Shuo would first seek Lu Qi's opinion on the Internet business, and also supported Lu Qi's work in disguise.

He doesn't want to turn Lu Qi into a tool person, or even a transparent person.

That would be a waste of talent.

If Lu Qi fails in Germination Group, it is actually the failure of Germination Group itself.

It is Zhang Shuo's failure in employing people.

"My suggestion is to choose the B round of financing for three reasons."

Lu Qi obviously also felt this subtle change. Although there were fluctuations in his heart, his face was calm and composed, and his performance was unusually calm.

"One can take this opportunity to thin out Tengda's shares in Panda Live and reduce Tengda's influence on Panda Live."

"Secondly, we can take the opportunity to introduce new strategic investors, such as NetEase, and continue to consolidate Panda Live's leading position in the field of game live broadcasting."

"Three can take the opportunity to introduce some institutional investors, laying the foundation for the future spin-off and listing of Panda Live."

As mentioned before, the Sprout Group's overall attitude towards the Internet business is to retreat.

Panda Live is obviously not a budding core business. In the future, when the time is right, it will inevitably promote Panda Live to be listed to complete the solution.

Lu Qi's proposal can be said to perfectly fit this business strategy.

"Okay, just follow your advice."

Seeing that Lu Qi has considered all aspects, Zhang Shuo certainly has no reason to object.

In this way, in the near future, there will be three financing projects under the Germination Group, including the A-round financing of Pinxixi Group that has already been launched, and the A-round financing of Dao Sui Group that will soon be launched.

Then there is the round B financing of Panda Live.

Unknowingly, the budding group that claimed to never raise money before has ceased to exist.

(End of this chapter)