Tech startup: I really do make mobile phones!

Chapter 7 The initial dream
"If you really go to the school to ask the teachers for help, your little trick will be exposed immediately. How will you fool that silly Tiezhu then?"

Old Wang noticed the green wine bottle clutched in Tie Zhu's hand and thought to himself, "Porcelain shouldn't be compared to bricks." He quickly changed his form of address, putting on an act as if he were doing it for Tie Zhu's own good.

Zhao Tiezhu didn't expect that Old Wang would suddenly turn the tables on him; it seemed he was determined to target Brother Chen today.

You are the only true defender of your own interests; if you don't speak up, no one will stand up for you.

Chen Mo did not rush to refute Lao Wang.

Zhao Tiezhu was getting anxious, but if he really went to make a move against Lao Wang now, it would be considered reckless and inappropriate!

Just now, Zhao Tiezhu was only trying to scare Lao Wang from beginning to end. He's so cunning; he never even thought about taking action.

Zhao Tiezhu knew all too well that winning meant jail time, losing meant hospitalization—a losing proposition.

He still has to work with Brother Chen on important matters, so he can't risk his life because of a momentary impulse. Solving problems with fists is something only a reckless person does; we need to use our brains, and outsmarting others is the way to go.

Seeing that Zhao Tiezhu, this troublemaker, seemed to have no reason to target him, Old Wang spoke more and more fluently.

"Back then, you were spouting nonsense, saying you would change the situation in North China where technology was merely a shell reseller. It was laughable!"

"Look at yourself! Don't you even know your own weight?"
When people leave their hometowns to work away from home, who isn't doing it to earn a meager living?

You always complain that your competitors are not ambitious and only focus on repackaging technology.

You're so arrogant! You shamelessly claim you're going to change the entire industry and ruin everyone's livelihood. Who do you think you are?

That's utterly delusional! Don't embarrass yourself here and make a fool of yourself in front of everyone. Save your breath!

Hearing Old Wang's sarcasm, even Chen Mo, who had lived two lives, blushed, his chest heaved, and his eyes were filled with anger, yet he forced himself to suppress it.

After Old Wang's harsh mockery subsided, he suddenly took a step forward, his eyes blazing as he stared directly at Old Wang. His voice was low yet resounding as he began to retort.

"Old Wang! Are you done talking? Do you think everyone is like you, only interested in petty gains?"

He paused, took a deep breath, and then said, "I ask you, should those consumers be ripped off by your so-called 'tech products'?"

"Those college students who come from the mountains to study in Shenzhen, their families work hard to save money to send them to university."

"They just want to buy a phone that can make calls and is comfortable to use, and they deserve to be fooled by you with this reskinned electronic junk?"

"We can make money, but we can't be without a conscience!"
If this market continues to make money by ripping people off, then I want to change that and let consumers use truly good, reasonably priced mobile phones.

You are complacent, only thinking about making quick money, treating consumers like fools, and in the end, the lion's share of the profits goes to foreign countries.

But I wasn't satisfied. I wanted to develop my own core technologies, create my own brand, and earn money from foreigners to subsidize my own people!

Chen Mo's voice grew increasingly passionate, a fusion of memories from two lifetimes, dreams, and reality.

He hasn't forgotten his initial dream: to create a technologically advanced mobile phone that users need.

Chen Mo waved his arms, as if to release the pent-up emotions he had felt for over a decade since Orange Technology's failure in his previous life.

"I know this road is difficult, but so what? How will you know it can't be done if you don't try?"

The surrounding stall owners fell silent, unsure whether they should continue to stand by and watch.

Being around passionate and charismatic people, in the right atmosphere, it's easy to be swayed by emotions. "Today you laugh at my wild dreams, tomorrow I'll show you that I, Chen Mo, mean what I say!"
I not only want to make phones that satisfy consumers, but also to make Orange Technology a globally recognized technology brand, not just a synonym for reskinned products!

Chen Mo's gaze was unwavering, and under the dim light of the barbecue stall, he seemed to radiate a sacred glow.

Zhao Tiezhu, that money-grubber, almost had a fleeting thought of sacrificing himself for Brother Chen's great cause for free, but then he thought of his sick father, his younger brother who was still in school, and his infant sister.

Forget it! Let idealists like Brother Chen carry out this sacred and great dream, and let me, Zhao Tiezhu, bear the dirty money!
Several barbecue stall owners from North China, who were eating nearby, looked at Chen Mo with goodwill after hearing his impassioned speech. At least they were no longer as hostile towards him as before.

When Chen Mo first arrived, he arrogantly declared that all his peers were just using shell-swapping technology, which was almost an open mockery of everyone, and he offended many of his peers.

Although no one would openly confront him, everyone secretly contributed to Orange Technology's downfall.

It's a fact that Orange Technology went bankrupt within three months, isolated and helpless, with no competitors even willing to lend a helping hand.

Chen Mo smiled bitterly to himself. He was young and impetuous back then. He hadn't even done the job properly, but he had already made his words and offended all his colleagues!

However, my impassioned speech just now seems to have eased some of the hostility from my colleagues; at least they won't rush to trip me up or kick me when I'm down.

Even a rabbit will bite when cornered!
Haven't you noticed that Chen Mo is showing signs of "going mad"?

What a wonderful misunderstanding! Chen Mo thought his colleagues, having lost their minds for their dreams, were starting to show goodwill!
"Boss Chen! Developing a new type of mobile phone battery isn't something you can just talk your way out of. Why don't you soften your stance and help everyone assemble them? It's a win-win situation!"

Old Wang also noticed the change in the situation and immediately started rallying his colleagues.

Seeing this situation, Zhao Tiezhu worried that Chen Mo, a cultured man, wouldn't be able to handle an old fox like Lao Wang.

If we don't handle it properly, wouldn't Brother Chen's "flash of inspiration" just now be wasted?

He quickly stood up, his expression instantly changing as he tried to smooth things over with a grin.

"Brother Wang! Look at what you're saying. Our Brother Chen's mentor is Vice Dean Lin from Shenzhen University. He's really capable. Don't underestimate him."

These words weren't just for Old Wang's ears, but for the people nearby and Chen Mo's ears.

Zhao Tiezhu knew that Brother Chen was thin-skinned, so he would try to smooth things over for him, at least to prevent him from losing face in front of everyone and being ridiculed by Lao Wang without being able to defend himself.

In addition, it shows these people that Chen Mo is someone with connections, and that they can't just manipulate him.

While secretly calculating, Zhao Tiezhu glanced at Chen Mo out of the corner of his eye.

Seeing Chen Mo's composed expression, Zhao Tiezhu was somewhat surprised.

After experiencing Old Wang's debt collection ordeal, Brother Chen has truly transformed.

In the past, he was inevitably a bit pretentious, thin-skinned, and prone to backing down when faced with problems.

This time, however, Brother Chen seemed like a completely different person. He was resolute and decisive, and handled trouble with great skill. His growth was too obvious.

Chen Mo waved his hand, gesturing for Zhao Tiezhu to sit down first, while his gaze remained fixed on Old Wang.

Since we know that Lao Wang is causing trouble just to get his business license, let's be frank and speak our minds.

(End of this chapter)