Reborn in 2005, starting with repairing mobile phones

My father's words, "Now that you have the ability, where do you put your energy?" are like a pebble thrown into a lake, creating ripples that linger for a long time.

During the latter half of the meal, Lin Dong ate in unusual silence, but his eyes grew brighter and brighter.

When his mother was clearing the dishes, he took the initiative to get up and help, and his movements were quick and efficient.

The father sat on the sofa, watching the news, but his eyes were constantly on his son.

He could sense that something stagnant about his son was dissipating, replaced by a more refined and focused aura.

After tidying up, Lin Dong returned to his room and gently closed the door.

He didn't make the call immediately.

Instead, he sat down at his desk, took out a brand new notebook, unscrewed the pen cap, and held it above the paper.

You need to think this through.

His father's words were like a wake-up call for him.

Yes, as a reborn person, making money is a must, and it has to be a huge amount.

But in this life, is it really worth being content with just being the biggest middleman? What's the point? It's like playing house.

If you're going to play, play big.

If you're going to compete, compete with those who will stand at the top in the future—compete with people like Jobs, Musk, Lei Jun, and Ren Zhengfei.

With this trump card of "future" in hand, we can create truly excellent products that even top competitors have to admire.

Let technology no longer be a toy for a select few to show off, no longer something unattainable, but something that can truly serve every ordinary person and change their lives.

not only that.

He also intends to take this treasure and conquer the entire world.

Let the outside world see that China's technology can also produce world-class products.

That's what makes him worthy of this second chance at life.

He closed his eyes, and memories of his past life flashed through his mind like film reels:

In January 2007, Steve Jobs held up the iPhone that would change everything…

The crude imitations that subsequently flooded Huaqiangbei were all show and no substance, offering a terrible user experience...

Nokia's struggles, Motorola's decline, Samsung's rise, and later the battles between Huawei and Xiaomi...

China's mobile phone industry chain has evolved from humble OEM manufacturing and counterfeiting to arduous independent innovation and mastery of some core technologies...

A surge of intense heat, mixed with resentment and a sense of mission, welled up from the bottom of my heart.

He suddenly opened his eyes, and the pen finally fell to the ground.

Build your own new phone and make it even better than Apple's.

Using the foresight and methods of the future, we will create a truly beneficial and excellent product that serves humanity through technology.

He stopped writing, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table, his eyes gazing out the window as if he could see a stage in the future.

Although Steve Jobs' iPhone wasn't the first smartphone at the time, his groundbreaking innovation at the launch event created "a little shock" for people all over the world.

Lin Dong's lips twitched slightly, a complex expression that mixed respect with a strong desire to challenge.

And even after Lin Dong's rebirth, Apple remained a behemoth, the world's number one mobile phone manufacturer.

He looked away, refocused on his notebook, and continued writing: "To surpass Apple, I have a huge advantage in design and user optimization."

As a reborn individual, his mind is filled with countless successful designs that have been validated by the market and continuously optimized.

He knows what's just for show and what constitutes the core user experience that users truly can't live without. He can do it, and he must do it even better.

He put down his pen and leaned back in his chair.

The key issue is now clear: how do we overcome these three major hurdles—touchscreen, core hardware, and operating system?

Apple's future success will not rely on a single technology, but on its complete control over chips, operating systems, and software ecosystem—like a tightly fitted suit of armor. This is its strongest fortress, making it impossible for others to imitate.

So he sat up straight again, his gaze sharpening. To surpass him, he had to build the city wall before him.

A groundbreaking phone must be released before Steve Jobs.

He quickly wrote down two dates on the paper: January 2007, and then forcefully wrote down on the previous line: December 2006.

The pen paused on the date line, then circled it heavily.

Simply releasing it isn't enough.

He stared at the circled date, his gaze darkening.

The launch is just the first shot fired; what truly determines life or death is whether you can consistently deliver goods to users after the first shot is fired.

The most terrifying aspect of Apple's future lies not only in its products and operating system, but also in its absolute control over the supply chain—from the upstream chips to the downstream assembly, it holds it firmly in its own hands.

You must have your own roots. Next to "December 2006", he wrote two words with force: "[Supply Chain]".

Who can supply touch screens?

What solution should be used for the main control chip?

Battery, memory, casing... all these vital components need to be planned now.

Launching a product early only wins you temporarily; securing the supply chain is what wins you in the long run.

time is limited.

Looking at the two dates, he felt a sense of impending tension, but even more so, a heightened excitement.

However, he tapped his finger on "December 2006" and his thoughts became clearer. He remembered that the key scientific and technological talents and scientific research leaders of the future had not yet been poached by the giants.

I can strike first. Moreover, the industry's focus is still on feature phones, while the smartphone supply chain is like a sleeping treasure, making it the perfect time to lay the groundwork for core components such as touchscreens.

Thinking of this, Lin Dong let out a long breath. The pressure on his shoulders seemed to transform into a more concrete weight, but it also made the path beneath his feet clearer.

"The task is arduous and the road ahead is long." He muttered to himself, his face showing not fear but rather a hint of excitement.

However, it's time to set off.

He closed the notebook decisively and efficiently.

The admission notice from Shenzhen University won't arrive until August, but we can't waste a single moment of these few months.

First, go to Shenzhen.

Lay a solid foundation, find the right people, and lay out the game plan for the future.

Having thought all this through, Lin Dong felt more at ease.

He closed his notebook and pushed open the door.

The parents were still watching TV in the living room.

"Dad, Mom," he said, sitting down in the chair next to me, "I plan to go to Shenzhen in the next couple of days."

The mother immediately turned her head: "So rushed? The acceptance letter hasn't arrived yet!"

"Okay, I'll go first."

Lin Dong nodded. "Anyway, my university is in Shenzhen, so I want to go there early and settle things down." He paused, looking at his parents, "How about... you come with me? I'll buy a house there, and we'll settle down in Shenzhen."

He was serious when he said that.

Now that he has the ability, he should let his parents leave this place that carries too much pressure and old memories.

The mother paused for a moment, opened her mouth but didn't speak immediately, and looked at her husband beside her.

Father Lin Guodong turned the TV volume down a bit, picked up a cigarette from the table, and then put it down again.