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

Ren Fei from Warwick is already in his seventies, but he is still in good spirits and looks quite energetic.

But in the country, Mr. Ren is not that famous.

Because he deliberately keeps a low profile, rarely appears in front of the media, and prefers to work behind the scenes.

However, we have to say that it is precisely because of the presence of Mr. Ren, with his keen insight, that Huawei has grown step by step.

In the conference room.

After both parties sat down, Mr. Ren stated the purpose of his visit.

"Mr. Wang, are you willing to sell your company's smart home appliance business?"

"Ten billion!"

Mr. Ren simply raised a finger and said seriously.

Not only Wang Donglai and Mr. Ren were present, but also Yu Dazui, Zhou Rui and others.

When Mr. Ren offered this price, everyone except Wang Donglai and Mr. Ren was shocked.

Ten billion to buy a smart home appliance business.

Judging from the accounting data, Galaxy Technology got a great deal.

Galaxy Technology has only been engaged in the smart home business for a few years, and has only achieved some results, which are far from outstanding.

If it weren't for the Galaxy Technology brand behind it, it would have been impossible to promote it in the market.

Before Wang Donglai could reply, Ren continued, "Mr. Wang, you want to use the smart home business to prepare for the domestic operating system in the future. I think I am right about that!"

"To do this, there is a very important link, that is, the smartphone. The foundation of the Internet of Everything also needs a carrier, and the smartphone can do this very well."

"But, from what I understand, your company doesn't seem to have any intention of developing smartphones."

"Based on some of the previous actions, I have a bold guess."

"Mr. Wang probably wants to leverage your company's strong R&D capabilities to use cutting-edge technology to reduce the dimensionality of current market technology, thereby promoting domestic systems."

"Before today, I might not have been completely sure of this."

"It is precisely because I have figured this out that I rushed over here!"

“I think there should be a lot that we can communicate with each other!”

If what Mr. Ren said were to get out, it would probably cause a strong shock outside.

Even at this time and place, Zhou Rui and others showed a hint of surprise on their faces.

When Wang Donglai heard Mr. Ren express his thoughts, he did not panic but remained calm.

With a smile on his face, he asked back: "Xmi is also engaged in the smart home business, why doesn't Mr. Ren think about acquiring Xmi?"

Mr. Ren smiled and said, "Because I don't regard Xmi as a rival. It's not that I look down on Xmi, or that Xmi is not good, but because Xmi doesn't have the technology R&D gene, can't develop domestic systems, and can't develop chips."

Wang Donglai commented pointedly: "It seems that Mr. Ren feels that Xmi is a threat, but it is just a threat."

Mr. Ren did not hide his attitude, nodded and acknowledged it.

"Mr. Lei is indeed a very capable young man. I believe Xmi can develop very well and become a Fortune 500 company with a market value of hundreds of billions. This is all possible."

"But, in the real core area, I don't see Xmi having such courage and ability!"

"It doesn't mean that investing billions of yuan in chip research, even if we have the guts, or recruiting a large number of engineers and experts, will produce results."

"The price/performance ratio of Xiaomi mobile phones is a good entry point, which can quickly dominate the market and gain a foothold."

"But this is how success and failure happen. Once the price-performance ratio is attached, it is extremely difficult to remove it. It is almost impossible for Xiaomi to develop high-end models."

"The extreme compression of hardware profits will inevitably limit the company's development, which means it needs to open up new sources of income. Smart home is just a profit supplement for Xmi, which will increase its product variety and thus increase profits."

"This is completely different from your company's idea."

"I wonder what Academician Wang thinks of my explanation?"

Mr. Ren behaved very kindly and friendly, and did not look like the founder of a giant company at all.

However, Wang Donglai was not fooled by this superficial attitude.

The mall is like a battlefield!
No matter how kind, friendly and sincere Mr. Ren appears, he cannot erase his underlying identity.

The reason why he said this was not only to prove his sincerity, but also to imply that he had seen through Wang Donglai's thoughts and was trying to show his power.

"In this situation, I suddenly felt like the heroes of the Three Kingdoms who were discussing the world over plum wine."

"Mr. Ren, what do you think?"

Wang Donglai's eyes moved, and he suggested this out loud.

Mr. Ren also showed some interest and agreed with a smile.

Wang Donglai was not polite and asked immediately, "We just talked about Xiaomi. Mr. Ren's views on Xiaomi are very thorough. I wonder what Mr. Ren thinks of OV?"

"OV is steady and cautious, not showing off. All aspects are balanced, but not outstanding. It seems strong, but lacks stamina."

Mr. Ren was not worried about the impact of his words being leaked, so he spoke directly from his heart.

"China's Internet industry is gathering talents and big names are emerging. Penguin is gaining momentum and is on the verge of becoming as popular as Jack Ma. What do you think, Mr. Ren?"

When Wang Donglai mentioned Penguin Ma and Jack Ma, Ren paused for a moment before saying, "People with different ideals cannot work together."

After giving this evaluation, Mr. Ren hesitated for a moment, then explained: "Penguin has two super traffic sources and 70% of the country's users. Its position as the communications overlord is irreplaceable."

"However, judging from Penguin's development over the years, it is clear that it has not focused on technology research and development, but has adopted a multi-faceted approach to form an industrial portfolio, more like a capital operation company than an Internet company."

"As for Taotian Group, it promotes online shopping, promotes the development of the logistics industry, and drives millions of jobs in logistics. However, as time goes by, it will inevitably lead to business stagnation, and it is bound to develop new businesses."

"At its core, whether it is Taotian Group or Penguin, the underlying color is the traditional Penguin development ideas."

"High-tech and scientific research and development are just to better seize the market and win users."

Wang Donglai listened to Mr. Ren’s comments on Jack Ma and Penguin Ma, nodded in his heart, and asked another question.

"As Mr. Ren said, how many people in the domestic business field can catch Mr. Ren's eye?"

Hearing this question, Mr. Ren smiled and shook his head. He did not answer directly, but said: "This question is too offensive. I am an old man who is already disliked by others. If I say this again, I am afraid that no one will like me even more."

"Mr. Ren, you're too polite." "Since Mr. Ren is so frank, I'll tell you what I think."

"To be honest with Mr. Ren, I have considered the development of a domestic operating system since the beginning of the smart home project."

"It's not just the domestic operating system. I think Mr. Yu should have also talked about my criteria for judging reputation during life and after death."

"Development is the only way forward. In this era, people are more enlightened, and technological development is the only way forward."

"So-called development should be three ways to increase wheat production, not eight ways to make bread."

"As a nation, we have always believed that hard work leads to wealth, but this is a false proposition."

"The resources in this world are constant. If we cannot leave this planet, then as we continue to develop, the competition for resources will become more and more intense."

"As Ao Guanhai said, if all Chinese people were allowed to live a middle-class life, it would be a huge disaster for the whole world."

"We have a large population, which is our advantage, but to a certain extent, it has also become an obstacle to our development."

"I'm not afraid of being laughed at by Mr. Ren. I don't covet delicious food, I don't like luxury goods, I don't smoke, I don't drink, I don't like socializing, and I don't have much self-indulgence."

"According to Maslow's need theory, I should be at the stage of self-actualization needs."

“I want to do something meaningful!”

"The wealth created by the entire nation tightening its belt and cutting back on food flows entirely abroad, becoming the cost and provider of high welfare for Westerners. This is irrational."

Mr. Ren frowned and interrupted Wang Donglai directly.

"Mr. Wang!"

"We are businessmen, and we should be businessmen. There are some things we shouldn't touch, let alone worry about!"

"If we can run the business well, pay taxes, and create jobs, that's good enough. If we can do all that and benefit the country, that's the best outcome."

"Everyone has their own identity and position. Just do what you should do. Some things and some areas should not be touched easily!"

"There is a very good saying: When you stare into the abyss, the abyss is also staring at you!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Donglai gave his answer directly.

"Mr. Ren is right. The smart home business is related to the domestic operating system. I can't sell it!"

Ren Fei was not surprised and said, "It is not difficult to develop a domestic operating system. As long as we invest time and money, we can always do it."

"But promoting it is a difficult problem. Mr. Wang, don't you consider it?"

"To be honest, even if you have your own mobile phone brand, if you launch this domestic operating system without proper preparation, it will most likely fail."

"In this regard, Mr. Wang, aren't you worried about repeating Microsoft's mistakes?"

Wang Donglai shook his head and said, "This is different now!"

"China's development is bound to attract the attack of the bald eagle. A domestic operating system will have a different meaning at that time, and some problems will no longer be problems!"

Mr. Ren: "It seems that Mr. Wang is certain that the bald eagle will restrict our rise, right?"

Wang Donglai laughed and said, "Mr. Ren, what you said is true. In fact, it is normal for the bald eagle to restrict us. It was a blessing from heaven that we were able to join the WTO back then."

"There may not be such a good opportunity in the future. We have been crossing the river by feeling the stones of the West for so many years. There is not much to learn from in the future."

A trace of thought flashed across Ren Fei's eyes, and then he asked, "From what Mr. Wang said, it seems that you are not optimistic about the future development of global business?"

Wang Donglai nodded, then shook his head and said, "Crisis always coexists with opportunity."

"If you can get through it, it's an opportunity; if you can't get through it, it's a crisis!"

"Mr. Ren, imagine that one day, the West imposes comprehensive sanctions on us. As long as high-tech products containing Bald Eagle technology patents are not allowed to be sold to us, and companies such as TJD and Samsung are not allowed to manufacture advanced chips for us, even many core equipment and components are restricted in sale."

"If this situation really occurs, then Mr. Ren, is this a crisis or an opportunity?"

When Wang Dong made this assumption, everyone present gasped.

The situation described by Wang Donglai was really too serious.

Such severe sanctions are totally unreasonable.

If this really happens, the bald eagle will not have an easy time either.

The reason is very simple.

The bilateral trade volume between China and the Bald Eagle has been increasing year by year, and the scale has become larger and larger.

A large number of cheap primary industrial products and light industrial products are sold to bald eagles, forming the basis of their high welfare.

The capital and consortium of the Bald Eagle, as well as many high-tech companies, have also gained a huge market and reaped huge profits in the rapidly developing China.

It can be said that a big reason for the bald eagle’s glory is China’s efforts.

According to Wang Donglai's idea, once such a situation occurs, there will be no winner for both parties.

Intellectually, this is almost impossible.

But reality is sometimes unreasonable.

However, after listening to it, Mr. Ren's eyes lit up slightly.

He immediately gave his answer without hesitation: "Of course it's opportunity!"

“The bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish. The more critical the moment, the more the true value of some things can be highlighted.”

“You may not think it is that important at ordinary times, but when it comes to critical moments, its value is truly reflected.”

Ren Fei nodded and said, "That's right, but this situation may not actually happen!"

"Everything is prepared, without preparation, there is failure!"

"What's more, if we want to become a world power and lead the people out of poverty and into prosperity, we must also master high value-added industries. This is a fundamental conflict and there is no way to resolve it."

"Either we give up our slogans and change our purpose, or the West will give in and the handover will be smooth."

"But both of these are impossible!"

Wang Donglai said calmly. (End of this chapter)