Rebirth 2010: I taught Mr. Lei how to make a mobile phone

Chapter 750 When you're going to act, you have to go all the way.

"If you were Lu Qi right now, what would you choose?"

“If I were him, I would wait. Someone of my caliber is never short of offers.”

What I'm pursuing isn't a 'high salary,' but rather finding an 'optimal solution.'

"If I offered you the position of CEO of the group, would you choose the other side?"

Zhou Shouzi thought for a while and then shook his head.
"The advantage of the other side lies in its balanced business and rapid growth. There are basically no shortcomings in the core businesses involved, but it does lack a comprehensive management talent like me."

But what seems like an advantage on the other side is also a disadvantage in my view. For someone like me who has essentially reached the end of my career at Microsoft, a company like Baidu, which is currently in a slump, might be more attractive and challenging.

"Just like when Lisa Su chose AMD?"

"Yes, people like this are often more willing to 'save' a struggling giant to realize their self-worth than to add to its existing success."

"Is there really no other way?"

"Have!"

Zhou Shouzi opened his eyes and, in a daze, held up one finger.
Just seconds before his boss was about to beat him up, Shou Zi Chew's survival instinct kicked in, and he gave his answer.
"I think the best way to persuade someone is not through words or empty promises, but by listing the development history of our other side and some key events that have caught the pulse of the times. I think Lu Qi will make the right choice, just like I have."

Chen Mo sat back down to show his agreement, "I think we need to add one more point: just like Pang Donglai, treat people with sincerity. Sincerity is the ultimate weapon!"

“Agreed!” Zhou Shouzi then brought up the current public opinion situation, “Recently, the rumors about Lu Qi’s departure have been rampant, which is a bit too strange. On the one hand, there is a lot of publicity about it, and on the other hand, it’s a bit much for Bill Gates, as a former executive, to sing praises to him.”

Chen Mo narrowed his eyes: "This old bastard is probably up to no good."

After all, that guy was never a kind soul.

"I don't know for sure. But Lu Qi is the one who knows him best; perhaps you'll gain some insights after you meet and discuss it in detail."

Chen Mo suddenly changed the subject, "I came to the United States in such a big way to poach Lu Qi, aren't you even a little bit jealous?"

Zhou Shouzi smiled confidently: "There is no such word in the dictionary of the strong. To be honest, I am more looking forward to Lu Qi joining us than you are. If he comes to the other side, I may be able to learn more."

This answer clearly satisfied Chen Mo.

"but."

"But what?"

"Lu Qi has arrived; he can only become the third most handsome man on the other side!"

"Alright, alright, the Three Handsome Men of the Other Shore, right?" Chen Mo agreed rather perfunctorily, pausing slightly as his hand landed on the other's shoulder: "You've lost weight, take care of yourself."

"We'll talk about it after the business expansion comes to a standstill. The overseas market is booming right now, and I can't bear to stop."

After seeing Zhou Shouzi off, Chen Mo recorded the key points of the conversation in "The Other Shore Talent Recruitment Guide".

The profiles of Lu Qi and Zhou Shouzi have been added under the "Top Professional Managers" category; Wang Jian and Shen Xiangyang have been placed in the "Technical Management Elite" category.

Personalized solutions under the same template will save a lot of effort in recruiting global elites later.

Although Beyond Group has ample internal promotion channels and training systems, it still needs to combine internal and external resources to complement each other.

Having summarized all the gains from this trip, everything is ready except for the final push.

On July 3, a gentle breeze was blowing.

Two reports were delivered one after the other. One was an assessment report from a top rehabilitation center in Taiwan, and the other was a treatment plan from a Chinese medicine practitioner in China. The combination of Chinese and Western medicine was a rehabilitation plan he gave for Lu Qi's injuries, based on the expertise of the top doctors and experts in China.

This was the "stepping stone" that Chen Mo had been waiting for.

On the morning of July 4, Chen Mo led his team from the hotel and drove to the hospital where Lu Qi was located.

A large group of people with Asian faces made a big splash, attracting reporters who were lying in wait. Chen Mo waved his hand to decline the interview and strode through the corridor.

Someone in the corner glanced at him and said something into his phone.

Upon reaching the ward door, Chen Mo raised his hand to stop his entourage: "You wait here." He then gently knocked on the door.

"Please come in," came a gentle reply from inside the room.

The moment Chen Mo pushed open the door, his gaze met Lu Qi's on the hospital bed.

With his wife's help, Lu Qi stood up on crutches and shook hands with Chen Mo in a historic moment.

The first private meeting between today's most legendary entrepreneurs and top professional managers quietly unfolded in this sun-drenched California hospital room.
A dozen minutes later, in the beautiful garden downstairs from the hospital, security personnel from the other side were maintaining order.

As the wheelchair rolled over the gravel path, Lu Qi spoke to the man pushing him around, trying to clear his head.

"Mr. Chen Mo, you are so concerned about my condition. It's kind of you, but how come you know so much about my medical records?"

"You said it yourself, as long as you're determined, there's always a way, right?" Chen Mo's gentle voice rang out from behind.

Chen Mo hung a file bag on the armrest of his wheelchair. "The top domestic treatment plans, the development plan of Beyond, the CEO's rights and responsibilities, the family settlement details, and my thoughts on the AI ​​industry are all here."

During his more than one month in the hospital, representatives or heads of dozens of companies came to visit him. Although these people expressed their concern verbally, they quickly got to the point, with only one goal: to get him to choose them so that he could bring benefits to these companies.

Even for an old friend like Li Yanhong, the intention was quite clear.

But Chen Mo, only Chen Mo, didn't pull out a business plan when he came up. Instead, he pulled out a complete and meticulous treatment plan for his condition.

This treatment plan is unlike Western treatments, which only address the symptoms and not the root cause. Instead, it combines traditional Chinese and Western medicine to strengthen the body's foundation and provide a long-term, gradual approach, lasting up to six months. Previously, some people treated him as a tool, but only Chen Mo treated him as a person.

"Actually, Baidu is a very good choice. The timing is good, the technical foundation is also quite good, and you have a close relationship with Brother Li. You might be able to achieve something great if you went there."

"Why are you lobbying for the opponent instead?" Lu Qi raised an eyebrow.

"Uh, I wasn't finished with what I said earlier. Of course, that's assuming Li Yanhong isn't married. It's a pity this is a husband-and-wife business, and if you search on Baidu, you can only see reforms. History teaches us that those who reformed throughout history have different fates on different shores."

Lu Qi immediately understood Chen Mo's unspoken words. He had met the Li couple a few times in the past and could sense the undercurrents between them.

This is actually why Li Yanhong made such a big promise, yet he still hesitated.

The balance began to tilt.

Now that Chen Mo had given Brother Li a piece of his mind, he started to take the initiative, saying, "Actually, compared to these foreign companies, these Chinese technology companies are a better fit for you. Those who are not of our kind will surely have different intentions."

Technology may have no borders, but people do!

Of course, what I just said was just my personal opinion. All I can do is lay out all my sincerity here for you to see.

Whatever choice you make, I understand and respect it.

Lu Qi gazed at the busy swarm of bees among the flowers, and after a long while spoke.
“Mr. Chen Mo, I appreciate your sincerity, but I have a habit of never making a decision on the same day.”

"What a coincidence, so am I."

As they smiled at each other, a tacit understanding quietly grew between them.

That evening, news of Chen Mo visiting Lu Qi appeared in the media.

Chen Mo and his medical team secretly meet with Lu Qi, revealing the talent strategy of the other side.

The battle for top managers intensifies: Unveiling the olive branch offered in the hospital ward.

The following day, in the same garden, Chen Mo was still pushing Lu Qi's wheelchair slowly forward.

“I’ve decided to try traditional Chinese medicine,” Lu Qi said calmly.

Chen Mo's fingers tightened slightly on the wheelchair, his tone steady: "I also believe this is in the best interest of your recovery. Leave the rest to me."

"However, even if I wanted to go back to China, some people might not be willing..."

"Those 'eyes' in the hospital?"

Lu Qi turned his head slightly, his eyes flickering: "You know?"

"Learn from history, I have read about Qian Xuesen's story."

"I'm nowhere near as good as Qian Laowanyi."

"I have a plan. Perhaps we can stage a play," Chen Mo said in a low voice. Lu Qi's expression remained unchanged, and he simply nodded slightly.

A few minutes later, Lu Qi suddenly spoke up: "What if I refuse? Is that also part of your plan?"

"Some things aren't done because you see hope, but because you do them to have hope." Chen Mo smiled slightly. "Then...see you in China?"

Lu Qi remained expressionless, his voice indifferent: "See you in China."

That evening, public opinion suddenly reversed.

The previous day's headlines were filled with optimistic predictions of Chen Mo and Lu Qi chatting and laughing, "mutual appreciation," and "a powerful alliance."

In the blink of an eye, it was replaced by jarring headlines such as "negotiations broke down," "ideological differences," and "parting on bad terms."

In the accompanying photos, Lu Qi's cold profile and Chen Mo's departing figure were deliberately magnified, suggesting that the two were going their separate ways, and the images spread wildly on social media.

The industry is abuzz with speculation: Is Lu Qi trying to inflate his own value, or is it a carefully orchestrated ploy by Chen Mo to lure him in?

Even more surprisingly, just as public opinion reached its peak, some media outlets reported that Chen Mo had actually led a team back to China, leaving behind countless astonished looks.

Has this strongest competitor really exited the stage in such a dismal fashion?
Five days later, a bombshell report from Silicon Valley stirred up another wave of controversy: Lu Qi secretly met with Amazon executives, possibly indicating his return to his former employer.

This seems to provide evidence for the speculation that the talks "broke down." Even Chen Mo returned empty-handed, so how much chance did the others have?
When the news reached Beijing, Li Yanhong was presiding over a meeting. After his assistant reported in a low voice, his fist unconsciously clenched and unclenched, and a barely perceptible smile flashed across his lips.

The meeting ended quickly under Li Yanhong's deliberate control. Back in his office, he couldn't hide his excitement, humming a country music tune.

Previously, Chen Mo's sudden appearance in the United States made him nervous, and he even wanted to fly back immediately to "guard the melon".

But reason prevailed in the end—being too hasty would only make one appear humble.

During this period, he would call Lu Qi every few days, ostensibly to inquire about his recovery, but actually to test the waters.

Lu Qi's answer was as always: "Baidu is still a priority, but my health is the most important thing right now."

Nevertheless, Li Yanhong astutely sensed that Lu Qi seemed more inclined to return to China to develop his career. As for the rumors about Amazon, they were mostly a smokescreen.

Meanwhile, there is no need to worry about the other side's domestic competitors—the photos of the "unpleasant parting" exposed by the media are enough to prove that the two sides broke down in negotiations.

A few days ago, he specifically asked Lu Qi for his opinion on Chen Mo, and the evaluation he received was only four words: arrogant and conceited.

Lu Qi's insightful comments were right up his alley; Chen Mo had always been arrogant and disdainful of everyone.

Since it's not the other side, as long as Lu Qi wants to return to China!
Baidu has nailed this move!
(End of this chapter)