Rebirth 98, the rise started from ripping off Microsoft

Chapter 321

Looking at the familiar face of the young man, Lu Yiming felt a little familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere.

It wasn't until the young man bent down to pick up a few banknotes scattered on the ground, and looked at Zhao Tiezhu next to him, he understood that the bad boy who caused trouble before must have been taught a lesson by the strong man in front of him, so he ran back obediently and took the money settle.

While being moved in his heart, the young man said repeatedly: "Thank you, thank you."

Lu Yiming asked with doubts on his face, "What's your name?"

The young man touched his head shyly and smiled honestly: "My name is Zhang Xiaolong."

"Zhang Xiaolong??!"

Lu Yiming repeated it.

He can be regarded as knowing why the person in front of him looks familiar.

This TMD is Zhang Xiaolong, the father of WeChat!
Wait, Zhang Xiaolong is actually selling pirated CDs right now?
It's just out of line!

Seeing Lu Yiming lose his composure slightly, Zhang Xiaolong felt very strange: "You know me?"

Lu Yiming thought to himself, I don't just know you, everyone will line up to scold you from now on...

"Ah, I'm sorry, I'm just a little surprised. I've heard of your name in domestic Internet circles, and I've wanted to get to know you, a folk computer expert, for a long time."

Lu Yiming took out his business card and handed it to Zhang Xiaolong, with an unprecedented enthusiasm: "This is my business card, I am very interested in you, I want to talk to you about the future of the Internet, if you are interested , come to the address above at noon tomorrow to find me. It's getting late, you should go back first."

A taxi happened to pass by, Lu Yiming waved and shouted, "Hello, taxi."

When the rental car stopped, Lu Yiming directly took out a hundred-yuan bill, pointed to Zhang Xiaolong, and said, "Send this gentleman home, don't need to look for it."

Sitting in the taxi, Zhang Xiaolong looked at the business card in his hand and couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

what is happening?
When he arrived at his residence, Zhang Xiaolong dragged the sack and got off the car at the entrance of the alley.Just as he was about to enter the alley, the owner of the canteen at the intersection stopped him: "Xiaolong is back."

Zhang Xiaolong said with a smile: "I'm back, Sister Chen."

Sister Chen asked, "How is business today?"

"It's okay, it's not good, I have to take a shower, it's too hot."

Zhang Xiaolong was about to enter the alley when Sister Chen said, "By the way, your mother called just now, and I'll go tell you that you're not at home."

"Then I'll call her back."

Sister Chen opened the wooden box in which the phone was locked, and said, "Call, pay attention to the time."

"okay."

Zhang Xiaolong made a phone call, which was answered by Zhang Xiaolong's mother.

"mom."

"Xiaolong."

Hearing his mother's voice, Zhang Xiaolong was a little excited, and his voice choked up: "Mom, you called just now, what's the matter?"

"In half a month, it will be your birthday. Eat better by yourself. Don't burn yourself out to save money. If you can't do it, come back."

Hearing his mother's voice and feeling his mother's love, Zhang Xiaolong's eyes filled with tears, but he tried his best not to cry out.

Perhaps in the eyes of his parents, he has now become a prodigal son who does not do his job properly.Let go of a good business unit and quit, and have to go to Baiyun to open up wasteland alone.

The result was good. At the end of the drive, nothing was lost, not even a serious job.

But even so, his parents didn't dislike him, which made Zhang Xiaolong feel guilty, and wanted to look like a man even more.

"Mom, I'm pretty good here. The big boss of the company appreciates me very much. When I make money, I will go back in a good time."

On the other end of the phone, my mother sighed softly, and still said softly: "Well, it's getting cold, you need to wear more clothes."

Zhang Xiaolong looked at his short sleeves and said, "It's okay, it's still hot here in Baiyun, even if it's December, it's almost like summer."

After chatting for a few more words, Zhang Xiaolong had no choice but to hang up as soon as the phone bill ran out.

"Sister Chen, thank you."

Zhang Xiaolong took out a five-yuan ticket and handed it to Sister Chen. Sister Chen smiled and said, "Forget it, I didn't say a few words on the phone, so I won't charge you."

In recent days, Zhang Xiaolong came home later and later at night. Sister Chen saw it and guessed that the business was not good, so she didn't plan to take Zhang Xiaolong's money this time.

After persisting for a few times, sister Chen didn't take it away. Zhang Xiaolong put the money in his pocket helplessly, and said, "Okay then, when I get rich in the future, I'll treat you to a big meal."

Sister Chen nodded with a smile: "Okay, then I'll just wait."

The next morning, Zhang Xiaolong was absent-minded, thinking about the young man he met last night.

At noon, after get off work, Zhang Xiaolong finally decided to go to Shijinji to look for Lu Yiming.

Lu Yiming was already waiting in the office. When he saw Zhang Xiaolong coming in, he smiled and said, "Sit."

Zhang Xiaolong was a little surprised, and said to Lu Yiming: "Mr. Lu, I'm a computer student. This Shijinji is a food company. This..."

Lu Yiming said straight to the point: "I came to you because I wanted you to help me make a software. This is my software design idea, you can take a look first."

Lu Yiming pushed a document in front of Zhang Xiaolong.

Zhang Xiaolong took the document and looked at it with doubts.

Lu Yiming then continued: "Zhang Xiaolong, there is no doubt that you are a rare talent, I would like to ask you to help me make a software."

Zhang Xiaolong, who had been struggling for a long time, was full of doubts at the moment: "Me? With all due respect, Mr. Lu, you seem to know me very well?"

Lu Yiming smiled, but didn't explain anything in detail, and said casually: "I can only say that I have a little impression, so I asked someone to find out. I wanted to find you, but I didn't expect to meet you by chance. Isn't it fate?"

The Foxmail software developed by Zhang Xiaolong, in just one year, the number of users soared to 50, and the user group even extended from domestic to foreign countries.

Although in reality, he is a nobody, but in the virtual world, he has already become a well-known Internet celebrity.

So much so that in Xiaguo Internet circles, when the name "Zhang Xiaolong" was mentioned, everyone on the Internet knew it.

However, the reality is cruel. He has a reputation now, but his money bag is very embarrassing. No matter how much spiritual food there is, one still has to eat after all.

But in Zhang Xiaolong's view, the essence of the Internet is sharing, so the Foxmail he developed does not plan to charge.

However, after the software is developed, it is not perfect. Users will inevitably find various problems during the use process. As a developer, Zhang Xiaolong needs to improve and upgrade the software from time to time to ensure its subsequent normal operation.

For more than a year, he basically relied on selling pirated CDs and doing odd jobs to support Foxmail. Up to now, even he can barely support himself.

He didn't get paid for the development of software, and he had to volunteer to help "wipe his ass". No matter how great the halo of ideals is, a gurgling stomach can bring him back to reality.

During the conversation between the two, Zhang Xiaolong also read the project requirements.It is not difficult for him to make such a software.

But Zhang Xiaolong has a temper, that is, he doesn't like to work for others, and he doesn't like to do things according to other people's requirements.Therefore, although Lu Yiming offered a high price, he did not agree immediately.

"I'll think it over."

Lu Yiming didn't ask for anything, he just said, "I'll wait for you until twelve o'clock tonight."

"it is good."

Zhang Xiaolong got up to leave, but Lu Yiming said, "Have you eaten yet? Together?"

Zhang Xiaolong said politely: "Thank you, I have eaten."

Although he lied, this is his character. Before he decides to cooperate, he will not receive any favor from strangers.

Before going out, Zhang Xiaolong said: "Last night, thank you Mr. Lu. The 100 yuan will be returned to you later."

"it is good."

Lu Yiming smiled and agreed.

Walking out of Shi Jin Ji, facing the bright sun above his head, Zhang Xiaolong thought a lot.

Now, he still has the last hole in his hand, which is to sell Foxmail.

Just two months ago, he had already discussed this deal with Lei Jun of Kingsoft.Once the transaction is successful, he can earn the first pot of gold of 15 yuan and continue his dream.

That's why he didn't directly agree to Lu Yiming.

After get off work in the afternoon, Zhang Xiaolong did not set up a street stall for the first time.

In front of the dilapidated computer desk, fluorescent lights flickered on the screen, reflecting Zhang Xiaolong's face that was once again lost in confusion.

He wants to display his talents, but he doesn't want to pursue his dreams on an empty stomach.

Although he treats Foxmail like his own son, Zhang Xiaolong needs the money.

The Internet environment in China is really bad—it can't be said to be bad, it can only be said to be too backward. Even the most basic Internet access is not affordable for ordinary people.

The computer in front of me is not connected to the Internet.Usually after the code is written, Zhang Xiaolong has to burn it down and find a place to test it.

Zhang Xiaolong plans to go to the beautiful country to try his luck after selling Foxmail.

"Zhang Xiaolong, answer the phone!"

While he was in a daze, Sister Chen downstairs uttered a voice, which scared Zhang Xiaolong into a fright.

"Oh, here we come."

Zhang Xiaolong frightened the building, and Sister Chen said, "I saw the lights on in your room. Why didn't you go to set up a stall tonight?"

"Oh, I'm going to take a break."

"It's good to take a rest, young people nowadays, work is really hard, and they work too hard, don't burn your body, it's not worth it."

Zhang Xiaolong thanked Sister Chen for her concern, then went to the commissary and picked up the receiver.

"Hey?"

The call was from Kingsoft Software General Manager Lei Jun, who told Zhang Xiaolong that they were not going to buy Foxmail anymore.

Zhang Xiaolong became anxious when he heard it. If he can't get the 15 yuan, how will he develop the next plan?

"Isn't it already negotiated? How can you not buy it if you don't buy it?"

Lei Jun said calmly: "The company held a meeting to discuss it these few days. Everyone thinks that Foxmail is not worth 15."

Zhang Xiaolong felt very unconvinced after hearing this. Foxmail is the software he wrote with painstaking efforts, and it is very well-known in the circle and has many users. He thinks that the price of 15 is already the base price.

In fact, Lei Jun knew all these things. The reason why he didn't buy them was that he didn't think they were worth 15 yuan. It was because several of his subordinates said that they only need half a month to reproduce a software of this level. exactly the same.

"Since Lei always feels that this Foxmail is not worth 15 yuan, then I won't sell it."

Zhang Xiaolong is also a person with a temper, so he hung up the phone immediately after speaking.

Beside, Sister Chen saw that Zhang Xiaolong's expression was not good. Although she didn't understand what had happened, she comforted him and said, "Xiaolong, there is no hurdle that you can't overcome in life. You are still young, and you will have opportunities in the future."

"Sister Chen, thank you."

Zhang Xiaolong thanked Sister Chen for her concern, and walked into the rental house with a heavy expression.

Right now, the software is not sold, and I don't have any income. These days are getting more and more difficult.

He had just returned home and was about to take a shower and go to bed when there was a knock on the door.

Zhang Xiaolong opened the door, looked at the person standing outside the door, his eyes widened.

"Director Zhou, why are you here?"

The person who came here was none other than Zhou Hongyi, who would be called the leader of the red dress in the future.

Zhou Hongyi walked into the house, looked around, and said to Zhang Xiaolong: "Xiaolong, I told you before, your skills are superb, I am very optimistic, and I hope you can change your mind."

Obviously, Zhou Hongyi has a good vision. He saw the commercial value of Foxmail, so a month ago, he proposed to Zhang Xiaolong to change the software model, and asked him to try to add advertisements in it.

At present, portal websites are dominant, and Internet advertisements are booming. With the huge user base of Foxmail software, if adding advertisements to drive traffic, Zhang Xiaolong can collect money while lying on his back.

However, Zhang Xiaolong chose to reject Zhou Hongyi's proposal without hesitation.

He developed this software at the beginning purely for his feelings, and he did it with the intention of creating the first universal e-mail system in Xia Kingdom.He felt that if advertisements were added to it, the purpose would become impure, and it would be incompatible with his ideas.

Looking at the crude furnishings around, Zhou Hongyi clicked his tongue: "I really don't understand, if your feelings can't support yourself, then what's the use?"

If it was before, Zhang Xiaolong would definitely refute.But today, he was silent.

However, silence itself is a kind of persistence and an answer.

Zhou Hongyi saw that Zhang Xiaolong did not speak, but his eyes were firm. He was also very helpless, and persuaded him: "Xiaolong, you are very talented, but in life, talent is not enough. Without money, it is difficult to move forward. Think about it carefully." Bar."

Looking at the back of Zhou Hongyi leaving, thinking of his mother's worry on the phone, Zhang Xiaolong felt like a knife was twisting his heart.

Am I really doing something wrong?
Whether to persist or give up, a person's life always faces too many choices.

In fact, Zhang Xiaolong has been smart since he was a child. It's not that he doesn't understand Zhou Hongyi's words, but he knows that the reason why Foxmail can succeed is because of its free strategy and clean product core. Foxmail.

Zhang Xiaolong had seen the trend of the future early on, but he had absolutely no confidence in whether he could live into that bright future.

Foxmail, which cannot be sold, has now become a hot potato in his hands.

After hesitating for a long time, Zhang Xiaolong decided to go to Lu Yiming.

(End of this chapter)