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After Lin Zhengdong finished his report, the meeting was coming to an end.

The finale speaker was Tan Yunsong, the Chief Science Academy of the Wotu Research Institute. First, he briefly reported on the latest progress made by the Wotu Research Institute in the field of artificial intelligence in the past year.

In fact, the executives present here have a deep understanding of this.

As mentioned before, Germination Group established the Fertile Soil Research Institute, in addition to conducting basic research, it is actually serving as the brain center of Germination, constantly empowering its subsidiaries.

The so-called empowerment has actually been going on all the time.

For example, the magic sound technology intelligent recommendation algorithm mentioned just now, and the intelligent push algorithm of Tiantian Toutiao earlier, are all supported by the artificial intelligence laboratory and algorithm laboratory.

The last six months.

Even Pinxixi and Qingcheng are starting to implement smart push to optimize the push mechanism.

In addition to smart push, and various built-in functions, they are also inseparable from the strong support of the Wotu Research Institute's laboratory, and they are constantly getting new optimizations.

Not to mention.

Maili mobile phone and Mango Auto, the leading industrial products of the two sprouts, from industrial design to software platform, are inseparable from the technical support services provided by Wotu Research Institute.

The influence of the Fertile Soil Research Institute has never been limited to the laboratory.

What Tan Yunsong wants to report is the technology that is not related to the above. "The research of the VR laboratory has achieved phased results a few days ago."

"In the next stage, it is best to be able to carry out corresponding product development, and then in the process of product development and upgrading, capture the development path of VR technology, and carry out the next stage of technology research and development."

The implication is that VR technology should move from the laboratory to the foreground.

"That's a good thing."

Zhang Shuo looked excited, and asked with a smile: "Do you have any specific plans?"

"The application of VR technology, the current mainstream product should be the development of VR glasses. The development of VR glasses is divided into two major components: hardware and software." Tan Yunsong introduced with a smile.

This is actually the same concept as the birth of the smartphone.

In the era of feature phones, the biggest function of mobile phones is to make calls and send text messages. In the era of smartphones, calls are gradually replaced by voice calls and calls, and the text message function has become a garbage collection bin.

The functions of smart phones are mainly realized by means of various applications.

Compared with smartphones, VR glasses also have their differences. The biggest difference is that smartphones are born out of functional computers, and many of them are actually secondary transformations of computer software.

Therefore, in the smart phone industry chain, there are not only Pingguo and Samsung that focus on the development of complete machine hardware, but also Guge that focuses on the operating system, and Internet companies such as Tenda and Ali that focus on applications.

However, the previous development of vr glasses was a blank slate. Whether it was software, hardware, or even operating systems, there were basically no precedents to follow.

Nor has a basic industrial chain been established.

This also leads to the saying that if you want to develop a mature vr glasses, you need not only hardware research and development capabilities, but also a considerable level of software research and development.

Both are indispensable. …

Not only that, because vr glasses are inherently entertaining, games are one of the most suitable carriers for them. Ordinary software companies can't handle it, and they need to have a certain foundation for game development.

The requirements are not too high.

In the original time and space, the giant in Huaxia who is more keen on chasing the concept of the metaverse should be Qiandu.

But Qiandu has neither the gene for hardware nor the gene for game development, and even the level of software development is worthy of a big question mark.

It is conceivable that Qiandu failed in his attempt in the Metaverse.

And overseas.

The one who is most enthusiastic about embracing the concept of the metaverse is undoubtedly Washbasin. For this reason, they even changed the name of the company to the metaverse, and put on a stud posture.

Compared with Qiandu, Washbasin appears to be more sincere.

As early as 14, Washbasin spent 2 billion US dollars to acquire the virtual reality headset manufacturer Oculus, ambitious to enter a new track.

But after several years of tossing and tossing, there is no reason for tossing.

All the bright future seems to be still on the ppt.

Afterwards, Washbasin tried for a few more years in the Metaverse field and spent tens of billions of dollars. It was still a big failure, and even became the laughing stock of the Internet industry for a time.

It also allowed Washbasin to be gradually surpassed by peers such as Guge, Weiruan, Flaxun, and Pingguo.

It can be said that it has encountered Waterloo!
It can be seen from this that metaverse, vr glasses and so on sound beautiful, but it is really not a simple matter to be successful, and it is not even something that can be done by spending crazy money.

"Fortunately, within the group, there are Maili Group, which is good at R&D and production of consumer electronics products, and Qinghe Group, which is deeply involved in the field of software and games."

"With the technical support of the VR laboratory, the combination of the three should be able to make a successful product."

Tan Yunsong seemed very confident.

The budding and powerful internal software and hardware ecosystem is indeed unmatched by other companies.

The key is not bad money.

"The question now is, who should lead the VR glasses project, Maili Group, Qinghe Group, or form a new company and establish a new brand to operate the project?"

Tan Yunsong finally raised the key question.

It can be seen that the Wotu Research Institute itself has no idea of ​​leading the VR glasses project.

Or uphold the pure R & D orientation.

Hearing this, the two senior vice presidents, Gu Mingzhang and Lu Qi, looked at Zhang Shuo together, apparently very interested in taking over the project.

In the past one or two years, concepts such as virtual reality and vr glasses are no longer unfamiliar words in the industry, but have gradually become popular.

Otherwise, Washbasin would not have spent huge sums of money to acquire oculus last year.

Although it is said that the research and development of related technologies has not made any breakthrough progress, most people believe that this represents a new future for the electronic information industry.

It will also be another cross-age product after the smart phone.

Maybe even a smartphone replacement.

What's even more amazing is that within the Germination Group, as early as July 11, when the Wotu Research Institute was first established, a VR laboratory was established almost simultaneously. …

And in the following three years, a lot of research and development funds have been invested.

In other words, Sprout can be regarded as one of the first big players to enter the VR track in the world, and it is even in a leading position in the world in terms of accumulation of related technologies.

Both Gu Mingzhang and Lu Qi knew about Tan Yunsong's disposition as the chief scientist. They knew very well that Tan Yunsong would not be able to make such a judgment if he hadn't really made a major breakthrough.

The right time, place and people, there is really no reason not to look forward to it.

Facing the eager gazes of Gu Mingzhang and Lu Qi, Zhang Shuo quickly made a decision, and said with a smile: "Let's leave it to Maili Group to take the lead, and the Wotu Research Institute will cooperate with Qinghe Group."

This is not difficult to understand.

For a product like VR glasses, in the development process, it follows that the hardware and overall design and assembly are the leading principles, and the software is only an effective supplement.

In this area, Maili Group can obviously play this role better.

Moreover, in the long run, the smartphone market will experience a slowdown in growth after 21 years, and even a series of consumer electronics products including tablets, laptops, and smart watches will face reduced demand.

By then, although Maili Group will not be in distress, it may usher in a slowdown in revenue growth.

Just like Pingguo and other giants in the original space-time.

Under such circumstances, if Maili Group can come up with a relatively mature vr glasses, then undoubtedly, it will gain a new growth point in the field of consumer electronics products.

Definitely a shot in the arm.

In contrast, although the game and advertising business under Qinghe Group will also face the risk of slowing growth, after all, they are already short of such a king bomb.

It is still one of the unshakable Internet giants in China, and even in the world.

therefore.

From the perspective of actual demand, Maili Group obviously needs more support from the VR glasses project.

On the other hand, with the help of Maili's established brand awareness on a global scale, VR glasses can easily open up major global markets as soon as they come out.

Compared with creating a brand new brand, it undoubtedly saves a lot of time and effort.

Similarly, if the VR glasses are successful, in turn, it will be a disguised blessing to Maili's brand influence, helping to strengthen the brand positioning of "Maili focuses on high-end research and development".

It can be said that they complement each other and achieve each other.

"Thank you, Chairman!"

Gu Mingzhang couldn't hide his excitement, and smiled and cupped his hands.

"Don't be too happy, next year, I want to see the first product come out." Zhang Shuo didn't leave much room for Gu Mingzhang to maneuver.

Since the VR glasses project is about to be launched, the first generation of products must be produced within a year.

Even if it's just for internal testing.

"no problem!"

Gu Mingzhang was also full of confidence.

Today's Maili Group is no longer what it used to be. With the world's leading product design center, R&D center and testing center, coupled with a complete supply chain, it is not difficult to make VR glasses.

Just like the previous tablet, laptop, and smart watch projects.

After all, it is supported by the technology of the Fertile Land Research Institute. …

"The Qinghe Group should go all out."

Zhang Shuo turned his head to look at Lu Qi, "One is to cooperate with the development of the corresponding operating system, and it is best to be able to carry out an integrated design with the Xiyang system."

"The second is to instruct the interactive entertainment business group to carry out the project establishment and development of related vr games."

In the field of vr games, Zhang Shuo also has nothing to do.

It can only rely on the ready-made planning and R & D team of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment, hoping to bring surprises.

"understand!"

Lu Qi was not too disappointed when he failed to get the leading right of the VR glasses project.

Didn't have high expectations after all.

On the contrary, how to cooperate with Maili Group to complete the research and development of the ecological part of the VR glasses software is both a challenge and an opportunity for Qinghe Group.

If VR represents the future of the Internet, then VR games will be the future of the gaming industry.

As the world's number one game manufacturer, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment has the opportunity to participate in the VR glasses project from the very beginning, undoubtedly occupying the first-mover advantage.

There is really no reason not to make some achievements.

After discussing the VR glasses, Zhang Shuo finally focused on the key investment direction of Sprout Investment next year. In addition to continuing to bet on modern agriculture, it can also make some new attempts in the field of daily chemicals.

"In the field of daily chemicals, overseas giants have a serious monopoly." Lu Kai was thoughtful.

"It is precisely because of this that we need to be targeted and support some domestic daily chemical companies with potential to compete head-on with overseas giants."

Zhang Shuo is very bold.

Because of the original time and space, Xiang Chuannan Baiyao fought a beautiful turnaround in the field of toothpaste.

There are also many old brands such as withered cards.

"This one can be combined with the Guochao brand support plan." Zhang Shuo added with a smile.

"That's a good catch."

Lu Kai's eyes also brightened, and he responded with a smile.

So far, the annual joint president meeting has basically come to an end.

For next year's plan, Zhang Shuo actually has some other ideas, but he didn't put them forward at the meeting, mainly because they are still in the making and not yet mature.

I plan to wait until next month, and then I will think about it after I have vented with Lu Kai and other group executives.

The Spring Festival this year will be in mid-February, so there is still plenty of time.

After the meeting, the New Year's Day holiday was ushered in, and the development plan of the Germination Group for the next year was set. Zhang Shuo put aside the company's affairs in a very cool way, and accompanied Gu Xiaoxi to Meiya for a few days to have fun.

.........

Monday, May 1.

On the first Monday after the New Year's Day holiday, Zhang Shuo appeared in the office again, and the first thing he did was, of course, sign and approve the appropriation application for the new quarter, which mainly included—

Appropriate 45 billion special research and development funds to the Fertile Soil Research Institute;
Allocate 30 billion special research and development funds to Mango Group;
Appropriate 30 billion operating funds to Xingyun Group, including 20 billion special research and development funds;
Appropriate 4 million operating funds to Sunshine Holdings;
Appropriate 35 billion operating funds to Lime Group, including 30 billion special research and development funds;
Appropriate 1 million operating funds to Xinghai Mining;
Appropriate 5 million operating funds to the headquarters of the Sprout Group, including the operating expenses of the property management department. …

A total of 150 billion funds.

Among them, the research and development funding for the Fertile Soil Research Institute, Mango Group, and Nebula Group has been increased again, and the operating capital allocation for Mango Group has been reduced to zero.

It means that Mango Group has initially achieved self-sufficiency.

As for Xinghai Mining, currently there is only one headquarters in operation, and there is no pressure on research and development, nor any specific business matters, so the expenditure is naturally not large.

And in addition to fixed appropriations.

In the fourth quarter that just passed, the largest expenditure of Sprout Group was to successively allocate 370 billion to Xinghai Mining for equity investment in Luoyang Molybdenum, Blue Gold Mining and Xianhu.

income.

In the fourth quarter of 14, the performance of major hematopoietic machines continued to be eye-catching.

Qinghe Group handed over 515 billion Lilan, Maili Group handed over 475 billion Lilan, and Weizhong Group handed over 60 billion Lilan, for a total of 1050 billion Lilan.

Compared with the third quarter, Budding Lilan achieved an astonishing growth of 26.96% from the previous quarter.

The year-on-year growth rate was as high as 124.8%, more than doubled.

Qinghe Group and Maili Group handed over to Lilan, both broke 40 billion, worthy of the name of the two major hematopoietic machines.Especially for Qinghe Group, Lilan broke through 50 billion in a single season without precedent.

Created a new record.

Among them, in addition to the growth brought about by the two major businesses of games and advertising, there is another reason, that is, at the end of last year, Qiandu renewed its contract with Frog Browser again.

With the great success of frog browser in the Southeast Asian market, the annual service fee paid by Qiandu has also increased from 35 billion last year to 4 billion this year.

--slightly--

[Level]: Level 11 (8200 million/1 million)
[Cash]: 1175 billion

[Loans]: 245 billion (bank loans) 100 billion (corporate bonds) 84 billion (overseas loans)

[Subsidiaries]: Qinghe Group, Qingcheng Group (54.44%), Pinxixi Group (90%), Maili Group, Dao Sui Group (90%), Mango Group, Weizhong Group, Sunshine Holdings, Nebula Group , Lime Group, Xinghai Mining

--slightly--

Another quarter passed, and another 20 million experience points were added.

What a solid horse.

The most important thing is that due to the sharp rise of Lilan in the fourth quarter, the result is that after one quarter, the cash flow in the budding account surged again by 520 billion.

The total cash flow is as high as 1175 billion, breaking through [-] billion again.

Last quarter, Zhang Shuo chose to invest in the mining industry in order to spend the money in Germination's account. As a result, the mining industry invested, but the funds in his hand increased instead of decreasing.

Who does this make sense to?