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

Chapter 984 The Arrogance of the Internet Kingpin
"This is not an empty slogan," Chen Mo continued, his voice steady and powerful.
"This means that companies must ensure that all employees' social security and housing provident fund contributions are paid in full; it means refusing to use 'struggle' as an excuse to 'freeload' labor; it means effectively protecting employees' legal rights to rest and vacation; and it means establishing a clear and standardized overtime management and salary payment system."

"This is not only to protect workers, but also to protect our company itself, avoiding potentially huge human and legal risks, and enabling the company to develop healthily and sustainably."

"Many companies here have already implemented this, and we've all seen the final results. Have they been affected?"

"Not at all! On the contrary, the company's operational efficiency, team stability, and even long-term productivity have all significantly improved compared to the past!"

Chen Mo's gaze swept across the audience, keenly catching a few disdainful sneers on their faces.

"Some people say that this is too costly and will make us lose our competitiveness."

"I want to say that the so-called 'competitiveness' gained by depriving employees of their basic rights is false and shameful."

“True competitiveness comes from technological innovation, business model optimization, and fundamental improvements in management efficiency, not from trampling on legal and moral bottom lines, much less from the vicious cycle of ‘bad money driving out good money.’”

"Our future cooperation should be a competition on the sunny field, a race to see who can run faster, more steadily, and further," he said, each word distinct and clear, "not a race in the mud, a competition to see who can endure dirt the most, or who can be the most unscrupulous."

"Only incompetent bosses would make employees work overtime without pay in the name of hard work to meet performance targets!"

"Partners who are willing to jointly uphold this bottom line and focus their efforts on enhancing the intrinsic value of their enterprises and working together to make the pie bigger will become our friends."

"Capital, resources, and technology can be exchanged and used for mutual development."

Chen Mo's voice was clear and steady, but it suddenly turned cold the next second:
“Conversely,” he said, his gaze sharp as he slowly swept across the audience, “if any company still tries to live on those outdated, even illegal, models—”

He paused briefly, as if he could see through the calculations in some people's hearts:

"Some people might think that if everyone follows the rules, I can gain an advantage by not following them."

"Indeed, this is the root of involution. When the majority adhere to order, while a minority tramples it wantonly—"

"I may not be able to effectively manage other industries, but in this small corner of the internet world—"

His voice wasn't loud, but every word was like a nail:
"In fact, people's demands are very simple and down-to-earth. They just need a peaceful life where they can earn more for their work, be safe, and be respected."

This is also my goal that I have always strived for.

Anyone who obstructs the achievement of this goal will face retribution!

Chen Mo's domineering declaration shocked everyone present!

After being friendly for several days, Chen Mo finally revealed a sinister and ruthless side at this moment.

Everyone suddenly remembered that this man was no ordinary gentleman; he was a ruthless figure who had fought his way out of countless giants in a white coat.

Behind them is the Beyond Group, which has risen to the pinnacle of China's internet industry by stepping over the corpses of all its competitors in social media wars, group-buying wars, gaming wars, food delivery wars, and ride-hailing wars.
Li Yanhong turned enemies into friends, Ma Huateng shook hands with him and made peace, Lao Liu's family was full of "heroes", and the principal was forced to retire. One after another, old stories came flooding back to memory.

When the top internet figure reveals himself, the law becomes ineffective, and I too adopt a somewhat arrogant attitude, employing martial arts techniques.

The bosses, who had just inadvertently revealed their indifference, disdain, and sarcasm, couldn't help but swallow hard, no longer daring to look at the man on stage.
At the 2012 China Economic Figures Awards Ceremony, Chen Mo made some outrageous remarks that silenced the entire audience. However, most of the people in the audience were just looking at this young man with disdain.
Even now, the entire room remains silent. Whether it's the leading internet entrepreneurs in the front row or the owners of medium-sized companies from Lakeside Academy in the back, the atmosphere is one of awe and reverence.
Chen Mo looked at the various expressions on their faces and sighed inwardly.

Seven years! He has finally reached this point where he can redefine the rules.

Ultimately, the future of "coopetition" belongs to companies that respect the rules, respect their employees, and dare to compete in the open.

His tone returned to calm, yet carried an undeniable power:
"I hope that next time, we can not only sit together to drink tea and discuss philosophy, but also join hands and run side by side on a cleaner and wider track."

"I will be waiting for you all at the opening ceremony of Wutong College this March."

“Of course,” he changed his tone, leaving room for maneuver, “there are many paths to the other side, and you don’t necessarily have to take the Wutong Academy route. It’s all up to your wishes, and I will never force you. As long as you run your business in accordance with the law, no one can tell you what to do!”

After finishing his speech, Chen Mo calmly nodded in acknowledgment and stepped down from the podium amidst a more complex but clearly more earnest round of applause.

His speech, without any grand promises, was like a ruler drawing a clear line in everyone's hearts, letting them know the 'rules' and new 'bottom line' of the internet from now on.

This speech was destined not to be published in newspapers or circulated among the public.

However, within certain circles of entrepreneurs, the news still spread quietly like an undercurrent.

Cao Guowei of Sina was stunned when he heard about this from a friend who had attended Lakeside Academy.

"You mean Ding Lei and Zhang Chaoyang both went. Me? Haha, Mr. Ma did call me, but unfortunately I was out of town on a business trip. Oh well, what a pity."

"What exactly was said? You can't even tell me?"

"I understand, I understand. Okay, that's settled then."

After hanging up the phone, Cao Guowei's face darkened.

The so-called "call from Mr. Ma" was just a way for him to save face.

A fat man who abandons a perfectly good business to raise pigs out of boredom; and a man who lets his company run wild while he becomes a popular physics teacher on Douyin (TikTok).
Both of them were invited, so why was he, who works so diligently, excluded? Wasn't his previous "performance" loyal enough?
Mr. Ma, you're so foolish!

For some reason, he suddenly remembered that many years ago, when Chen Tong was still the editor-in-chief of Sina, he had come to see him excitedly:

"Mr. Cao, there's an exceptionally talented IT genius here. Would you like to meet him?"

He had assumed it was some renowned expert, but upon hearing that it was just a young man in his early twenties, his interest vanished instantly.

Who could have imagined that this young man named Chen Mo would later stir up such a storm, even defeating the Boss Ma he relied on.

If he had gone to meet him then, perhaps Chen Mo would have switched from Xiaomi to Sina. Even if he ultimately couldn't retain him, with that connection, would Sina's fate have been different?

Every time he thinks about this, he regrets his past actions.

Should we call Chen Tong and apologize?
This thought truly surfaced in Cao Guowei's mind for the first time.

(End of this chapter)