When I am reborn, I just want to be a top student

After arriving in Wuzhen, Lei Jun also planned to introduce some business tycoons to Wang Donglai.

But Wang Donglai refused.

Instead of spending your time on socializing, you might as well read more books and study some technology.

So, after arriving at the place, Lei Bushi and Wang Donglai separated.

Lei Bush packed up a bit and headed to a quieter gathering place.

There is plenty of water in the south, so boating is naturally the best option.

This gathering was a gathering of Internet giants, and Lei Jun, as the founder of Xiaomi, was naturally invited.

As soon as Lei Bushi walked in, he heard a voice on the cruise ship.

"Ding Sanshi, you have to admit defeat. I want to see if you don't play the game properly, and what difference will the pigs you raise make!"

It was when Jack Ma saw that only Lei Jun came in, he said this to a fat middle-aged man wearing glasses with a smile as if he had won a bet.

Ding Sanshi, founder of the pig farm.

Jack Ma, founder of Taotian Group.

Lei Jun, founder of Xiaomi.

In addition, there are people like Giant's founder Shi Yuzhu.

It can be said that most of the country’s Internet is gathered in this small room.

Obviously, among so many people, Jack Ma has the highest net worth, so his position is closest to the center.

When Ding Sanshi heard Jack Ma say this, he immediately smiled and said, "Don't tell me, the pigs we raise at home are different. You will know when you eat them later."

At this time, Lei Jun also understood that Jack Ma and Ding Sanshi had made a bet.

The content of the bet is whether Wang Donglai will come with Lei Jun.

The news that Lei Jun and Wang Donglai would take a flight to attend the conference had already spread, so this bet came about.

"Boss Lei, is it because this academician founder thinks highly of himself that he is unwilling and disdains to have too much contact with a group of money-minded businessmen like us?"

"I heard that this academician boss looked down on the domestic Internet and said that we were plagiarizing the experience of the bald eagle and had no innovative spirit. His tone was extremely disdainful."

Suddenly a voice was heard, with a tone that contained some malice towards Wang Donglai.

As the voice sounded, the room fell silent for a moment.

Lei Jun was keenly aware that the reason Wang Donglai refused was probably because he really thought so.

He had also come into contact with Wang Donglai several times, and from the conversations he was able to indeed feel some of Wang Donglai's ideas and opinions.

However, although he thought so in his heart, Lei Jun did not show it.

"When you sit quietly, always reflect on your own mistakes. When you chat, don't discuss the right and wrong of others. Just say these words to their faces. There will be no answer if you say them here."

Lei Bush glanced at the man, then looked away and said lightly.

"Indeed, this kind of thing of discussing other people's right and wrong when the person concerned is not here should not happen here. If there is anything, everyone should talk about it in person and don't discuss it behind their backs!"

Jack Ma immediately stood up and made the final decision.

Reeves said nothing, and the man said nothing either.

Soon, this little episode was over.

Everyone was a smart guy, so they naturally wouldn't let the atmosphere become so cold. With just a few words, they livened up the atmosphere.

The topics discussed by the crowd were all-encompassing, ranging from astronomy and geography to local customs and practices, with various jokes interspersed in between.

During the middle of the drinking session, Jack Ma suddenly spoke to Lei Jun: "Mr. Lei, we are all part of the domestic Internet industry. We should work together to develop and expand the domestic Internet industry."

Lei Jun's eyes moved, and he smiled and said: "Mr. Ma, you are too polite. I believe that the domestic development will get better and better!"

Jack Ma smiled and raised his glass, saying, "Mr. Lei is right. The country is developing better and better, and everyone is making more and more money."

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the room became more heated.

After the dinner was over, Ding Sanshi smiled and said to Jack Ma, "How about it? Does it feel strange that someone doesn't buy your face?"

Jack Ma laughed at himself and said, "There are so many people who don't respect me. What's so strange about that? Before Taotian grew up, I was a grandson. Even now, I am at most a respectable person, not a grandfather."

"It's normal for someone to not give me face. What's more, Lei Jun is a smartphone developer and I don't have much business contact with him. If he doesn't give me face, what else can I do?"

"Besides, this is a choice made by both parties. If he doesn't want to, I won't force him."

Ding Sanshi nodded and said, "You just want too much. It would be great if you could do something you like after you become financially independent, just like me."

Jack Ma shook his head and said, "You are not a fish, how can you know the joy of fish!"

"However, it's a pity that Galaxy Technology, such a potential unicorn company, did not seize the opportunity!" Ding Sanshi sighed.

"As long as it hasn't gone public yet, everything is still possible. Moreover, Galaxy Technology has already expanded its business so much that there may be opportunities in the future."

"Don't forget, the short video app called Douyin developed by Galaxy Technology is competing with Xiao Ma's Weishi. If Xiao Ma makes a move, it will be a big deal."

"Oh, it's almost over. Galaxy Technology's Headline News and your company's Yiwang News are also competitors."

"Let me count them. Pinyidao, Toutiao News, TikTok, drones, these are all areas where there are competitors. Galaxy Technology is still engaged in industry, semiconductor technology research and development and energy battery research and development, and has established a pharmaceutical research and development subsidiary and a rocket company. It's really a hodgepodge. In my opinion, it will suffer a big loss sooner or later."

Jack Ma counted the business empire of Galaxy Technology and analyzed it in detail.

"Who can blame him for being so young? He is only 21 years old, but he is already an academician. He also has a company like Galaxy Technology. He is really young and formidable!" Ding Sanshi also said with emotion.

"A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. With this man's temper, he will offend more and more people. When it reaches a certain stage, he will inevitably arouse public anger. At that time, that will be our chance!"

Jack Ma said this with certainty, his tone full of confidence, like a fisherman fishing, confidently waiting for the fish to bite.

……

the next day.

December 16th.

The Internet Conference officially opened.

The conference was to start at half past ten, but Wang Donglai and Lei Jun had already entered at around eight o'clock.

This Internet conference was considered a grand event, with many reporters attending.

Even Headline News had employees come to do live text and picture broadcast.

When entering the venue, you need to scan your face.

"Academician Wang, what do you think of the market prospects of facial recognition technology?"

After passing the facial recognition machine, Lei Jun asked Wang Donglai curiously.

In Lei Jun’s view, there are too many application scenarios for facial recognition.

In just a short moment, Lei Jun had several ideas in his mind, such as miniaturizing the facial recognition technology and applying it to door locks.

"Facial recognition is a good technology, but its drawbacks are also obvious, and it can easily lead to data leakage."

"I personally think that this technology is not suitable for large-scale promotion before regulatory policies are introduced, otherwise the disadvantages will outweigh the advantages!" Wang Dong took a look at the facial recognition machine and gave his own evaluation.

When Lei Bushi heard this, his eye twitched.

After entering the venue, Wang Donglai found his seat and sat down, but Lei Jun's seat was not next to Wang Donglai's, so they sat apart.

Time passed quickly.

Half past ten.

Distinguished guests entered the venue one after another and the leader also delivered an opening speech.

"Last year, the first World Internet Conference was held here, which promoted the rapid development of new businesses such as online makers, online hospitals, and smart tourism, and brought new charm to this thousand-year-old town. The networking and intelligence of Wuzhen is a vivid portrayal of the integration of tradition and modernity, humanity and technology. It is a microcosm of China's Internet innovation and development, and also vividly embodies the concept of global Internet shared development."

"..."

"At present, China has 6.7 million Internet users and more than 413 million websites. The Internet is deeply integrated into economic and social development and people's lives..."

"..."

The leader was speaking at the table, but Wang Donglai was busy with his own things below.

He looked through the materials and used his powerful computing power in his mind to conceive and calculate the design of the rocket engine.

Wang Donglai is not going to delay too long, as 2016 is about to begin, and he has already been selected as an academician.

He already has the initial ability to protect himself, so there is no need to hide himself as before.

At twelve o'clock, Wang Donglai followed the crowd out of the venue.

The afternoon time was divided between Hong Kong and Las Vegas for discussions on the development of the Internet, from two to six o'clock.

Wang Donglai is not going to attend this event anymore.

However, when he walked out of the venue, he heard a voice.

Because those who can attend this conference are all related to the Internet, and bigwigs can be seen everywhere.

At this time, a reporter from CCTV was interviewing a celebrity.

Guo Tianmin, founder of Taiwan enterprise Red Sea Precision.

Many people may not be familiar with Red Sea Precision, but if it changes to another name, I believe that few people in China will not know it.

That's Foxconn!

In front of the camera, Guo Tianmin said with a smile on his face: "We have reached a cooperation with the local authorities on the issue of migrant workers. In the future, Foxconn will become a pilot project to provide more job support for migrant workers!"

Hearing this, Wang Donglai deliberately stopped for a moment.

Look at Guo Tianmin who is being interviewed, and then look at the many other bigwigs who are also being interviewed.

Suddenly, I had a strange feeling in my heart.

Five years ago, what happened at Foxconn had a huge impact at the time.

However, five years later, Foxconn is still growing and has more and more workers.

No one paid special attention to whether Foxconn's changes after that incident had optimized its employee management.

Huge population resources, rich demographic dividend, and powerful Chinese infrastructure!
Wang Donglai, a rural kid who has lived two lives, knows very well what these three words represent.

On the assembly line, there are rows of people standing and sitting, and there is no light in their eyes.

"Ugh!"

Sighing in his heart, Wang Donglai realized that he could not solve such a problem at all for the time being.

No matter how bad Foxconn is, it is much better than most private business owners.

Salaries are paid on time, overtime pay is provided, and the working environment is not high-risk.

Thinking of this, Wang Donglai left the main venue.

Half past five in the afternoon.

Wang Donglai was invited to attend a symposium where Klaus Schwab, head of the World Economic Forum, will hold a discussion with domestic Internet entrepreneurs.

The invitees included Pony Ma, Jack Ma, Liu Daqiangzi, Zhou Hongyi, Ding Sanshi, Zhang Suning, Zhang Sohu and others.

Even Lei Jun was not invited.

When he received the invitation, Wang Donglai thought about it and decided to refuse it and did not go.

Because, such a symposium is completely meaningless to Wang Donglai.

The head of the World Economic Forum sounds very impressive, but in fact it has no influence on Galaxy Technology or Wang Donglai.

It’s not a technical seminar, and it’s not worth Wang Donglai’s time to attend.

After rejecting the invitation to the symposium, Wang Donglai busy himself with his own things in the room.

After reading all the information and books introduced to him by Deng Gang, Wang Donglai already had a general idea in his mind.

The reason why private rockets are not favored is besides the unclear policies.

The main reasons are large investment and high risk.

The investment is large, which is reflected in the fact that the rocket's R&D personnel, without exception, must be highly educated and highly skilled.

Most of these talents have joined the national team, or stayed in research institutes to do research and development.

Serving the country not only provides opportunities for advancement, but also brings honor.

Private companies can only give money, but for such highly educated talents, the salary, benefits and welfare levels must be very high.

In addition, research and development equipment are also a major consumer of funds.

The high risk means that the rocket will either be launched successfully or fail. If it fails, at least tens of millions of dollars or even hundreds of millions of dollars will be wasted.

This is just the cost of building the rocket, and does not include time cost, labor cost, etc.

For these reasons, private rocket companies are rare around the world and are small in scale.

However, Wang Donglai has a different opinion.

The most important thing about a rocket launch is that it can be launched successfully.

SpaceX is all about flying with great force.

Use various cost-saving methods to reduce costs, such as abandoning the mainstream equal grid method to reduce shell costs.

Use friction stir welding technology to improve processing efficiency.

Previous rockets were all made of carbon fiber composite materials, with raw material costs of approximately $150 per kilogram. The scrap rate was as high as 35%, and the final actual cost soared to more than $ per kilogram.

So SpaceX chose to use stainless steel to make it, which costs only $3. Compared with the previous cost, the savings are simply a world of difference.

In the field of private rocket launches, SpaceX is indeed at the forefront of the world, achieving extreme cost savings. (End of this chapter)