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

Chapter 965 Lei Zong is gone, Chen Mo has arrived!

"The design plan and concept for next year's Xiaomi X11 have been finalized; I'll send them to you."

If his memory serves him correctly, the Xiaomi X series is only at its 8th generation, with the Mix and Mix 2 being launched in the last two years to take over the flagship baton.

Jumping directly to 11 is a bit too much of a leap.

He asked in confusion, "If I remember correctly, next year should be the X9, right?"

Lei Jun's tone was filled with a sense of anticipation and excitement: "Good news has come from Mianxinsheng: there will be a major breakthrough in chips! I plan to skip generations, reorganize the product line, reposition the strategy, and launch the X11 next year, directly competing with Apple in all aspects and taking the lead in the high-end market!"

Having chips alone doesn't guarantee you'll compete in the high-end market.
Of course, this was just Chen Mo's little internal rant.

"Okay, send the proposal to my email. I'll take a closer look at Xiaomi's high-end strategy when I have some free time and then give you feedback."

However, when Chen Mo opened the file in his email, he couldn't help but feel a toothache.

The rear camera area has a secondary screen embedded in it; the high-end chip is planned to be a Qualcomm chip to clear out inventory; and the back cover has a color scheme that's so varied it's like a peacock spreading its tail feathers, with as many as eighteen colors to choose from.
The copywriting emphasizes how high-end the paint is, how complex the process is, how exclusive customization services are provided, and how many miscellaneous accessories are included.

Looking at the design drawings and development market strategy for the Xiaomi X11, Chen Mo's brows furrowed more and more tightly, like screws being tightened.

Jun'er, you're getting too cocky!
Xiaomi has always implemented a strategy of "launching one generation and developing another," meaning that when a new product is launched, the next generation has already entered the research and development stage.

In the past, most of the design prototypes were first outlined by Chen Mo in terms of direction and framework, then refined by Xiaomi's design department, reviewed by Lei Jun, and finally reviewed and commented on by Chen Mo.

After all, Chen Mo, as Xiaomi's senior strategic advisor, doesn't receive hundreds of millions in bonuses every year for nothing; he has to set aside a few days to live up to this 'trust'.

But this time, he was deeply involved in the battle with Alibaba and had no time to spare, so the design and direction of the X11 were entirely led by Lei Jun.

Perhaps now that the dust has settled, Lei Jun has finally asked him, Xiaomi's senior strategic advisor, to give his opinion.

But it feels like Xiaomi has gone a bit astray this time. This is a crucial period for focused research and development and expanding production capacity. How can they waste their energy on these flashy but impractical miscellaneous things? Instead of doing these things, they might as well just focus on foldable screens, making two-fold and three-fold screens all the way possible.
That way, it looks high-end no matter how you fold it.

He worries that while this strategy might generate buzz in the short term, it will damage Mi Fans' trust in the brand's core values ​​of "born for enthusiasts" and "value for money" in the long run.

More importantly, he vaguely remembered that in another year or two, Xiaomi would likely face a severe sanctions environment, especially now that it had already taken the world's number one spot and was the target of everyone's criticism.

If a product strategy falters and external sanctions pressures combine, the resulting crisis will be significant.

"Xiao Lei, you've only been number one in the world for half a year, and you're already getting cocky?" Chen Mo felt a sense of worry. He was about to pick up his phone and call the other party back, but then he thought about it and decided against it. This matter couldn't be explained in just a few words.

"No, I need to go back and have a serious talk with him."

Just as I was pondering this, the suite door was gently opened.

Besides him, only one other person had the authority to enter directly: a woman known as the "Queen of Business" by the South Korean public.

"What's wrong, Momo? You look so worried." Lee Boo-jin returned to her room after handling external affairs and saw Chen Mo with a serious expression.

Chen Mo is always decisive and efficient; he does what he thinks of.

He closed his laptop and said, "With this matter settled, Summer Technology's action plan for the next three years and its development plan for the next five years have been finalized. I'll head back tomorrow; there are still important matters to attend to back home."

Lee Boo-jin knew that this man was extremely busy. The thrilling business battle with Alibaba-affiliated capital a while ago had made her, as an observer, feel excited and her legs tremble. She gained a deeper understanding and admiration for this man's business acumen and skill.

For a woman like her, what kind of man couldn't she find?

But there was only one person in the world whose business acumen was so powerful that even she, who had grown up amidst the power struggles of conglomerates and considered herself no less capable than any man, was truly convinced of his abilities. She obediently sat down next to Chen Mo and softly said, "Yes, I'll follow your arrangements."

Before she finished speaking, her queen-like aura was subtly revealed. She reached out her fair wrist and gently lifted Chen Mo's sharply defined jawline, her eyes flashing with an undeniable authority. "However, tonight you have to listen to me!"

As night fell, the moon, perhaps seeing something, shyly hid behind the clouds.

A night of silence.
The next day, on the way back to Beijing, Chen Mo slept the entire way.

After the plane landed, Chen Mo did not return to the Other Shore Science Park. Instead, he got into the waiting car and said four words to the driver: "To Xiaomi headquarters."

As the wheels rolled on, he leaned back in his seat, pulled out his phone, and posted a message on Weibo:

"Thank you for your concern. I have returned to Beijing and am doing well. Please don't worry!"

IP address: Beijing.

Netizens who are online every day can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
"Be careful, don't let your guard down with bad guys!"

"We deserve some credit for Xiao Mo's return!"

"It seems our previous support did have an effect."

"I knew it! He's been the richest man in China for three consecutive years, who would dare to mess with him!"

An hour later, at Xiaomi headquarters.

"President Mo Mo? You... what brings you here?"

The receptionist was utterly shocked!
She was clearly a seasoned internet addict who spent all her time online and was very familiar with the recent rumors about Chen Mo. She never expected to suddenly see him in person and could hardly believe her eyes.

Chen Mo had no time to pay attention to the other person's intense inner turmoil and went straight to the point: "Where is President Lei?"

"He's in a meeting, I'll take you there."

"Tell me which conference room; I know this company better than you do!"

The young woman was completely overwhelmed by Chen Mo's unintentional aura and subconsciously gave out the name of a meeting room.

After hearing this, Chen Mo walked straight towards the elevator.

"Hello, Mr. Mo!" "It's Mr. Mo!" "Mr. Mo, you're back!"
The employees at the workstations along the way were startled and whispered when they saw Chen Mo suddenly appear.

Chen Mo smiled and waved to the crowd, but his steps did not falter at all.

Inside the meeting room, Lei Jun was explaining his plan:
"I know everyone has different opinions, and I am aware of all the concerns."

However, I believe that Xiaomi's high-end customized service is a groundbreaking attempt that we must make to break into the high-end industry.

The initial investment doesn't need to be too large. Let's allocate 100 million yuan to set up the flagship experience center first, and then operate it for a year to see the market response.

Just then, a knocking sound rang out on the door.

(End of this chapter)