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

Chapter 778 Half is seawater, the other half is an abyss.

"This truly exceeds our expectations! We guarantee to go all out to increase production capacity, ensuring quality while allowing Xiaomi fans to receive their new phones as soon as possible."

"By the way, let me clarify something. I didn't see these figures in the backend. After the press conference, I was holding a press conference, which some of you may have seen. Around 10 o'clock, a colleague came over and told me that 16 units were sold in 2 minutes and 20 units in 3 minutes."

"Hey, I remember you guys were there back then."

"Honestly, I was incredibly excited! It's simply a miracle! Thank you again to all the Mi Fans for your strong support; it's you and Xiaomi engineers who together created the sales legend of domestic mobile phones in the 4000 yuan price range."

"Thank you so much! Could you please move aside, please?"

Lei Jun's question, "Is it good?" seemed to have no resistance from the media surrounding the scene.

After saying this, Lei Jun put his hands together in apology and left with the help of security personnel.

A group of media reporters were left standing there dumbfounded, looking at each other in bewilderment. The answer was completely irrelevant; none of their questions had been answered directly.
Having successfully shunned the media, Chen Mo looked around, his gaze locking onto someone before his eyes lit up, and he quickly stepped forward.

Upon seeing Chen Mo, the other party also showed a look of surprise and smiled elegantly: "Mr. Mo, what a coincidence?"

What a joke! I came here specifically to find you.
Chen Mo smiled in response: "Are you free tonight? How about a small gathering at Jin Yi Inn?"

"It is my wish, but I dare not ask." Li Yanhong nodded in agreement.

Chen Mo patted him on the shoulder, "Okay, eight o'clock tonight, see you there!"

This scene was witnessed by Little Ma, who was not far away.
After he invited Leonardo DiCaprio, will he invite me next?

If he doesn't come, should I go to him first?
Brother Ma hesitated for a moment, frozen in place, ignoring even the words of his friend beside him.

Seeing Chen Mo leave directly, a sense of loss welled up in her heart:

Why don't you give it a try? What if I agree?
They were once evenly matched rivals, so it's only right and proper for them to greet each other. This black dog is being dishonest.

Perhaps they didn't notice me?

If it were just a personal matter, he wouldn't be so conflicted, but since it concerns the company's future, he has to be extremely cautious.

Just as I was pondering this, my phone vibrated. It was a message from Lao Ma: "There's an inn. 8 PM!"

Actually, Chen Mo had just scanned the area and did see Brother Ma, after all, the latter's harmless and refined demeanor was quite noticeable in the crowd.

But after thinking about it, he decided not to rush over, since the relationship between the two of them was a bit delicate right now.

Speaking of enemies, the relationship between Bi'an and Tencent in the past was like that between Xiaomi and its competitors today—they wished the other would die as soon as possible.

In the early years of Bi'an's startup, the two companies fought fiercely, almost to the point of life and death, their brains nearly spilling out.

As the fight progressed, they realized that the other person was not to be underestimated and went to a distant place to secretly learn the other's moves, which showed a hint of mutual respect.

You could say they're friends. Chen Mo's interactions with Little Ma have ranged from their first meeting at the auction where they never spoke, to Little Ma and Liu Chiping's failed attempt to acquire WeChat for billions, to the number of times they've met now, which can be counted on one hand. They certainly haven't reached the point where they can drink and chat happily yet.

Even in cooperation, there are ways to do things. So, chatting and laughing with Brother Li in front of Brother Ma can be considered a manipulative tactic.
As night falls, the ancient town of Wuzhen is illuminated with dazzling lights.

Restaurants and bars are frequented by global internet elites, and you might bump into big shots on the streets who you usually only see in the news.

The past two days, since the big shots all had important matters to attend to, the gatherings were mostly small, sporadic, and informal.

After the conference concludes, following the usual practice, tonight will become a stage for the tech giants to socialize.

Jin Yi Inn, one of the venues for the first "Internet Dinner Party", is already fully prepared.

The innkeeper posted two photos on Weibo: one showing neatly arranged tables, chairs, and dishes, and the other a close-up of straight white tableware and a blue-and-white porcelain wine bottle.

"I have wine and stories to tell, will you come?"

Although the caption was only nine characters long, it was clear that the owner was hinting that the inn was about to welcome old friends again.

As expected, Chen Mo replied instantly in the comments section: "Come on, wait for me!"

This attracted countless netizens and media outlets to watch the drama unfold.

For the media, the Wuzhen Summit is divided into two battlefields: daytime for serious interviews, and nighttime for staking out the bigwigs.

At this moment, their long guns and short cannons were already aimed at Jin Yi Inn and You Jian Inn, which had become the "military dividing line" between the Bi'an Group and the Ali Group.

The Other Shore Group vs. the Alibaba Group.

The iconic photo from the inaugural Wuzhen Summit, featuring Chen Mo and Ma Huateng resembling a gangster standoff, remains a popular topic of conversation. However, last year, with JD.com's Liu Qiangdong, a member of the "Other Shore Alliance," launching an attack at the conference, and Chen Mo and Ma exchanging barbs, the number of members at the Other Shore Alliance gatherings drastically decreased, and no direct confrontation took place.

This year, Chen Mo, the core figure of the Biyuan Group, became the new richest man in China, and his reputation reached its peak. Even Lao Ma paled in comparison. In addition, he has been making headlines these past two days and has been called the "Thor" by netizens. The reporters in front of the gate were already excited just imagining the famous scene that might happen.

As seven o'clock approached, the two inns, East and West, were not covered with red carpets, but they resembled the red carpet show of the Internet world's Oscars.

As 7:30 approached, the bigwigs began to appear, attracting a flurry of media flashes and a swarm of reporters.

As eight o'clock approached, Chen Mo made his grand entrance. His well-tailored suit accentuated his charisma, making him the center of attention instantly. Under the spotlight, he seemed to be enveloped in a halo of light.

Facing a barrage of questions from the reporters surrounding him, Chen Mo stopped at the entrance of the inn, smiled with narrowed eyes, and said...

"What grand event? It's not as mysterious as everyone's making it out to be. It's just an opportunity to get together with friends and have a meal."

Meanwhile, Lao Ma on the other side also encountered the same situation.

Once the doors of the two inns were closed, blocking outside prying eyes, the sounds of clinking glasses and lively conversation soon filled the air.

The media professionals standing on the street were also busy. Media practitioners on both sides of the street exchanged information and compared the lists of bigwigs on both sides.

"It's said that NetEase's CEO, Mr. Ding, personally brought his own pigs and premium Shaoxing wine this time."

"What's the big deal? Right now, the focus is on both sides. Today, it seems that the East Wind is prevailing over the West Wind. It's rumored that the members of the Other Shore Group, such as ride-hailing and Ele.me, are about to go public. The combined valuation and market value of these companies are close to 4 trillion, right?"

"The Alibaba group is not weak either. Lenovo's Yang Yuanqing, Meituan's Wang Xing, Kuaishou's Su Hua, 360's Zhou Hongyi, Didi's Cheng Wei, the new head of NetEase's search engine, and Giant Interactive's Shi Yuzhu—combined, they are not to be underestimated; their combined value is at least 2 trillion yuan."

"That's still not as good as the other side. I reckon Zhang Yiming of ByteDance could take on several of them with one hand right now. Look how popular Douyin is now, even the international version TikTok is showing signs of exploding in popularity."

"What do you think these big shots talk about when they get together?"

"Who knows?"

"Huh? Mr. Jia, who was all the rage last year, really didn't come this time."

"Mr. Jia is going through a tough time; the dramatic changes and upheavals in the internet industry are vividly reflected in LeEco's situation."

"Last year, the market value was nearly 2000 billion, but now it's a complete disaster. A colleague of mine bought at the peak and is still stuck with it."

"I remember last year, President Jia went to the other side to ask for cooperation, but Chen Mo didn't make a move."

"That's why they say President Mo has a sharp eye. LeEco was at its peak back then. If I were Chen Mo, I wouldn't be short of funds and would have chosen to form a powerful alliance long ago."

Is it possible that if the other side intervenes, LeEco might not necessarily decline?

Meanwhile, Chen Mo was enjoying drinks and conversation with his internet allies at the Jin Yi Inn, discussing industry trends and insights.

As the host, he sometimes made witty remarks that made everyone laugh, and at other times he made sharp analyses that sparked deep thought, making him the soul of this high-end gathering.

Meanwhile, at a nearby inn, Lao Ma also displayed his extraordinary social charm, navigating the social scene with ease.

But as he looked around, a barely perceptible shadow crossed his eyes—Little Ma, as expected, didn't come!
Meanwhile, feeling utterly disheartened, Little Ma finished dinner in his hotel suite, alone and determined, and began to devise Plan B.
Hmph, so what if Chen Mo isn't here? I'm not someone to be trifled with!
All good things must come to an end.

Three hours later, the doors of Jin Yi Inn opened first.

Chen Mo and a group of internet tycoons walked out slowly amidst the flashing lights, each wearing a sky-blue scarf symbolizing the other side of the river, which stood out in the night.

This is a signature gift from the "Other Shore Group" that Chen Mo carefully prepared, symbolizing the cohesion of this emerging alliance.

In stark contrast, an inn across the street remained brightly lit, with the bustling sounds of people emanating from its carved wooden windows, creating a strange scene of "half seawater, half flames" against the backdrop of the dispersing crowd on this side.

This scene inevitably reminded all the media professionals present of the internal letter from LeEco president Jia Yueting that caused a huge uproar a couple of days ago.

LeEco's Tale of Sea and Fire: Will it be Swallowed by the Giant Waves or Boil the Ocean?

The entire article is eloquent and well-written. It first traces the glorious history of LeEco's development, and then expresses that because of its rapid development, it is now facing many problems. Among them, it admits for the first time that there are certain financial problems within the company.

Finally, the decision was made to carry out organizational changes, and along the way, a shot of adrenaline was given to whoever it was meant to be: although the road ahead was full of thorns, the dawn of victory would come sooner or later.

At the end of the letter, Jia Yueting called on all employees to "run together on the same path, for our dreams can even boil the ocean!"

This letter, originally intended to boost morale, ultimately had a chain reaction that far exceeded Jia Yueting's expectations.

Just like the metaphor of "boiling the ocean" in his letter, the letter's real-world impact is pushing LeEco into a true "sea and fire" situation.

(End of this chapter)