Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Seeing her pounding her legs, Yang Jianguo went over and put his legs on her knees: "Let me massage them for you, are you feeling uncomfortable?"

"I'm getting old. I used to stand for days and nights without getting tired, but now I can't stand it for long."

Yang Jianguo smiled back, said nothing, and began to massage her.

"Okay, that feels much better. Let me give you a massage too."

He was told to take off his shoes and get on the kang (heated brick bed). Yingzi sat down next to him and started massaging his shoulders: "Why are you so stiff? Haven't you had the health care worker massage you lately?"

Yang Jianguo, with his eyes closed, mumbled, "Where would I get that much time?"

She seemed to whisper something in his ear, but Yang Jianguo couldn't hear it clearly and drifted off to sleep.

When I woke up again, I felt completely refreshed.

I haven't had such a comfortable sleep in a long time.

"Dad, is the Lenovo computer a new product manufactured by your company?"

While eating breakfast, Zhiyi suddenly asked about the new product they were selling.

"Yes, what's wrong? You want one too?" Yang Jianguo laughed. "Dad will buy you the best one."

"I was just asking because everyone's saying that smart offices will be the way to go in the future, so I was thinking maybe I should learn how to do it first."

"I do need to learn it. I'll buy one later and put it in the house in the front yard."

"Why put it in the front yard? It would be much better to put it in my house."

"Aren't you pregnant? Electronic products always emit radiation, it's not good to be around them all the time."

"Never mind then, I'll wait until the baby is born before we talk about it."

Zhiyi dismissed the idea, deciding not to do anything that would be bad for the child.

"It's not that serious. Just don't stare at it all day long. Using it for two or three hours won't cause any problems."

The radiation from computers isn't as exaggerated as some people think; its biggest impact is probably on the skin and eyesight.

As long as you don't soak it all day, it won't cause any problems no matter how you use it.

"Jianguo, why don't you install one for Shuhai too? I heard that machine can create catalogs and things like that."

I plan to compile all the books in the book collection into this book for easier searching and safekeeping.

"Okay." Yang Jianguo thought for a moment and decided to buy a few more.

One in the front yard and one in the house, and two in the bookstore, that should be enough.

I'll also run a network cable at home; it'll be convenient and practical.

"Dad, do you think it's possible to replace humans with robots in the future?"

Automation and intelligence are being discussed everywhere lately, and this is a global issue.

The topic remains highly popular, and it is being widely discussed by both officials and ordinary citizens.

Yang Jianguo glanced at his son-in-law and smiled, "Can't we just look at the Gulf War to find out?"

The Gulf War served as a wake-up call for the entire world.

The era when wars relied on human lives is completely over.

The future will be information warfare, modern warfare.

Anyone who doesn't develop in this direction will become the next Gulf, like a headless fly at the mercy of others.

It can be said that the Gulf took a beating on behalf of the whole world in this war.

This has woken everyone up; a new era has arrived.

Those who cannot keep up will fall behind and be vulnerable to attack.

They've fallen behind once, but they can't afford to fall behind this time.

Chapter 696 Breaking the Rules, Experience Store

"Comrade, I need a 4x4 computer, how much does it cost?"

"Out of stock."

Yang Jianguo was taken aback and asked, "How can there be no stock? Didn't we increase production?"

"I told you we increased production, but you didn't add any to my batch!"

The sales clerk muttered something impatiently and then turned to attend to the other customers.

Yang Jianguo thought to himself, "Isn't this production capacity enough to keep up?"

Just as he was about to leave, he saw someone hand a slip of paper to the sales clerk, and then someone led him to the back.

Then he saw the man take a brand new Lenovo computer from the shelf at the back counter.

Hey…

So many years have passed, how come they're still like this?

You have stock if you have a certain item, and no stock if you don't, right?

As the man left the mall, Yang Jianguo went up to him and called out to him.

"Comrade, comrade, I have a question for you."

As he put the computer on the tricycle and tied the rope around it, the other person said, "What's up? Tell me, I'm in a hurry to get home!"

"Yes, yes, I just wanted to ask how much you bought this machine. I went there and they were out of stock. It really worried me."

Seeing him offer a cigarette with an honest look on his face, the other person took it, lit it, and took a satisfying puff.

"Hey... let me tell you, this computer is a rare find. If you want to buy it, you can't just have money, you also need to have the means."

Where do we get the necessary permits?

"You don't understand such a simple principle, do you? You don't even know which department is in charge?"

"A computer factory?" Yang Jianguo felt something was off.

Sure enough, the other party immediately laughed.

"The computer factory produces optical tubes, but the shopping mall doesn't belong to them, so how can they be in charge of it?"

The Industry and Commerce Bureau, the Price Bureau, the purchasing office of the shopping mall, the logistics department, and the supply and marketing cooperative office can all issue slips.

However, this loan wasn't made for nothing; there was a price involved.

The price varies depending on the number of days it takes to receive the device, whether it's a new or used machine, and whether it comes with a warranty card.

"Don't we all bring our warranty cards?"

"I told you to replace the label and warranty of the new machine with the old one, and you'll get a new machine again."

There are too many intricacies involved; you simply don't understand them.

Upon hearing this, Yang Jianguo could no longer suppress his smile.

In such a short time, they've figured out so many tricks and methods with just one machine.

No wonder the failure rate kept rising; the problem was here.

It seems that launching a franchise store is the only option.

Yang Jianguo wasn't in a hurry to buy a computer for his home; when he returned to his workplace, he first had someone investigate the situation.

Where can I get a permit? What are the prices and the markup?

After a week of investigation, the results were eye-opening.

These people earn more than the manufacturers. They enrich middlemen with their own products, cheat consumers, and then they have to bear all the risks.

Wow, that's quite a variety of options.

"Setting up a specialty store? What for? To sell computers exclusively?"

"Yes, we specialize in selling computers."

Yang Jianguo presented his proposed solution to everyone.

He wants to set up an experience store, put six computers in the store, and anyone who enters the store can experience them.

Each person is limited to one hour; intentional damage will be subject to compensation at cost.

The sales price is clearly marked, delivery is made to your door, and there are dedicated personnel on-site to explain the user manual.

"How many people would that require? This experience store isn't just for making money, is it?"

"It may seem like it doesn't make money, but think about it, the chances of ordinary people learning computers are almost zero."

Even if someone has money, if they don't understand what the item is for or how to use it, they certainly won't buy it.

But once people realize the convenience of computers, and then hear the slogan "For your child's future," they'll grit their teeth and buy it.

Most of them are ordinary people; they all have one thing in common that never changes.

I'm willing to give anything for my child.

"Boss, wouldn't this constitute false advertising?"

Yang Jianguo said seriously, "How can you call it false advertising? Let me ask you, are computers important or not?"

The entire organization is undergoing comprehensive learning and reform; how could it not be important?

The future of the computer industry will create tremendous waves and become a massive industry.

No one knew this better than Yang Jianguo.

Those who are able to benefit from this wave of opportunities are truly using it for good.

I can't say that everyone will become rich and powerful, but making a living from it is definitely not a problem.

Even if you just learn simple repair skills, you can make a living for twenty or thirty years.

But if you buy it, you'll just play games, flirt in chat rooms, and completely ignore the risks.

There's nothing anyone can do about it; what can you do if the food is right in front of you and you don't eat it?

"In addition, this is also a platform to showcase our strength and products. Face-to-face communication allows us to get better feedback and also prevents the channels from being monopolized by outsiders."

Hearing him say that, everyone pretty much understood.

The following is how it was sold; those present had all heard about it.

But it has always been like this.

Everyone has gotten used to it and regards it as an unspoken rule.

It now seems that their boss is dissatisfied with this unspoken rule and is determined to set it right.

Everyone left the meeting room with heavy hearts, wondering what kind of turmoil would follow.

It's good to have a capable boss, but if this boss always breaks the rules, it's bound to cause concern.

The extent of the vested interests involved and the number of departments involved are immense.

One move can affect the whole situation; those people won't easily give up the fat meat they've got in their mouths.

"Boss, you're about to leave."

Seeing him pack up his documents and pick up his briefcase, Zhu Hao immediately went up to ask him something.

"Yes, I need to report to the Third Elder."

The reform of computer sales is not a big deal.

After all, it's only just begun. Getting a taste of success is very different from getting used to the good stuff.

As long as he doesn't venture into other areas, no one will be willing to confront him head-on.

His main reason for going to see the Third Elder this time was the lawsuit and the matter of Tsumura.

Jin Yaohui has been intensifying its public relations efforts, and Yang Jianguo wanted to test the waters to see how many people they had persuaded.

The person with the closest relationship among them is the Third Elder.

"I'll arrange a car." Zhu Hao walked out of the office.

Yang Jianguo picked up his bag, and just as he was about to leave, he returned to his desk and took out a manuscript from the safe.