Chapter 516: Consequences of Slander

When they arrived at Ideal Technology Co., Ltd., Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao went to the mobile phone testing department.

Ideal Technology Co., Ltd. conducts more comprehensive tests on mobile phones and conducts performance tests on mobile phones under some special environments, such as various tests in high and low temperature environments, simulating the operating conditions of mobile phones in hot summers and cold winters.

There is also waterproofness, which tests the performance of the phone after a small amount of water enters the headphone jack, charging port, speaker, etc.

"The previous batch of speakers had a crackling sound when water got into them. This batch hasn't completely fixed the problem, but it will return to normal after the water dries up."

Bai Xiyao gave Zhou Jing the test report of Ideal Technology.

"What about water in the charging port?"

Zhou Jing doesn’t care much about the waterproofness of mobile phones now. Currently, all brands have poor waterproofness. This is a limitation of hardware and production technology. It is impossible to achieve a good waterproof effect in the short term.

"It's okay to put a small amount in when not charging, the charging port is protected inside."

After more than a year of studying mobile phones, Bai Xiyao cannot be said to be very professional now, but her level is definitely better than many so-called review bloggers in the digital circle. Rubbing a mobile phone with hands is now easy for Bai Xiyao.

"can."

Zhou Jing's eyes stopped at the mobile phone testing area. Various mobile phone hardware were placed on the cabinets in the testing area. Some were new ones that were disassembled from mobile phones. Rows of ideal smartphones were placed on the testing platform. The phones were all turned on, and different operations were performed on the phones according to different test items.

Mobile phones sound complicated. In the eyes of technicians, they are made up of only a few components, including memory, screen, RF antenna, battery, chip, casing, camera, cable, etc. The accessories seem clear, but the technology is not simple. Each part requires very high craftsmanship. Domestic mobile phones seem to be a battle of gods. If imports are cut off, not even a single smartphone can be assembled with the current domestic technology.

Zhou Jing looked at the hardware accessories on the counter and pondered future research and development plans in his mind.

"This is the smart speaker R&D room. The smart speaker R&D can be completed in June or July. After completion, will we continue to produce Bluetooth speakers?"

After leaving the testing department, Bai Xiyao took Zhou Jing to the R&D department.

“Depending on the situation, design a Bluetooth speaker the size of a girl’s fist and give it as a gift for smartphones.”

With the emergence of smart speakers, Bluetooth speakers are definitely not popular anymore. Whether to continue producing them depends on the market. After all, they are cheap. As Ideal Bluetooth speakers recover their R&D costs, there will be greater profit margins.

"it is good."

Bai Xiyao nodded.

“Other smart home appliances can also start to be developed. How much does a smart speaker cost?”

Zhou Jing picked up the analog panel of the smart speaker and said.

Bai Xiyao said, "The standard material cost is about 70 to 80 yuan. How much do you plan to set the price?"

"299, upgraded version 349"

Zhou Jing said without hesitation.

"You're quite dark."

Bai Xiyao was thinking of pricing it at 199.

“We need to leave enough room for future research and development and price reduction.”

Zhou Jing smiled faintly.

"That's true."

Bai Xiyao thought about it and it made sense. The prices of commonly used digital products are getting cheaper and cheaper. If they are too cheap at the beginning, it would not be conducive to long-term development.

"Boss Zhou, Boss Bai."

Mobile phone R&D department, a R&D staff member looked towards the door.

"Thanks to everyone's hard work, the progress of smartphones has exceeded expectations by a lot."

Zhou Jing took a tour of the R&D department and called the director of the mobile phone R&D department to his office to discuss the plan to start independent hardware research and development. Currently, Ideal Mobile's hardware is almost entirely dependent on compradors and does not have much of its own technology. If it wants to truly become bigger and stronger, it must slowly get rid of its dependence on others.

After communicating with the director of the R&D department for a while, Zhou Jing did not get any substantial opinions. It was not the director's fault that he was incompetent. The research and development of core technology of mobile phones is not a matter of a single sentence. With the current strength of Ideal Technology Co., Ltd., it is really impossible to start. Even if a certain technology is broken through, it will not work if the manufacturing process cannot keep up.

"take it easy!"

Seeing Zhou Jing's helplessness, Bai Xiyao said.

"Test smartphones several more times."

Zhou Jingxin wants to continue to speed up the pace of making money. He needs to sell at least 10 million smartphones next year to realize the next step of his layout.

"You don't have to worry about the testing work. Do you have any ideas on how to improve the efficiency of the software company?"

Bai Xiyao said confidently.

Ideal Technology Co., Ltd.'s profits this year will surpass those of Chuangzhi Technology Co., Ltd. If Chuangzhi Technology Co., Ltd. does not achieve further leapfrog development, it will be left far behind by Ideal Technology next year.

"The short video website will be upgraded to a mobile version next year, and is expected to develop into a short video social platform that integrates entertainment, media, and online shopping, as well as games, with the King's Call as the core mobile game."

Zhou Jing looked at Bai Xiyao and said.

“It’s very interesting.”

Although it sounds grand, Bai Xiyao doesn't think it is a fantasy. In the era of smartphones, games and video entertainment apps based on smartphones will definitely become mainstream.

After sitting in the office for a while, Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao went to the Finance Department to handle some transfer business. Chuangzhi Technology Co., Ltd. has been doing software development for smart phones. The R&D expenses to be paid must be deducted from the finances of Ideal Technology Co., Ltd. This involves tax issues. If it is not clarified, it will be considered as a disguised tax evasion.

"What time did you come back?"

Girls have a very keen sixth sense. Liu Hanyu turned around and saw Zhou Jingdao.

"It's a little after one. Thank you for your hard work."

Zhou Jing looked at the girl and smiled.

"It's not hard."

Liu Hanyu glanced at the boy's slightly joking expression and felt a mixture of emotions.

Bai Xiyao paid attention to Zhou Jing's every move and gently stepped on the heel of Zhou Jing's shoe.

“How many mobile phones do I need to sell to wipe out the company’s debt?”

Zhou Jing looked at Liu Hanyu's computer screen. Ideal Technology's debt did not decrease but increased. Last month, the land for the electronics factory expansion project was all marked out, and the first phase of the project was in full swing. With loans for land purchases and project loans, Ideal Technology now has a total debt of more than 340 million yuan, which may increase in the short term.

Liu Hanyu opened the computer and roughly calculated: "About 2.5 million units. I won't need that many. I also have Bluetooth speakers. If nothing unexpected happens, I can pay off my debts by August this year."

A month ago, Liu Hanyu felt that a debt of more than 300 million was an astronomical figure and was very worried about Zhou Jing. Now Liu Hanyu is not worried at all. According to the current sales of Ideal mobile phones, it will be no problem to sell an average of 600,000 to 700,000 units per month in the next four months. The net profit of a mobile phone is more than 1.6 million. If more than 2 million units are sold, the debt can be wiped out.

Bai Xiyao poked Zhou Jing from behind.

After printing out the financial information, it was almost time to get off work, so Zhou Jing and Bai Xiyao went to the expansion construction site.

"I was scared to death when a few ancient tombs were dug up at the construction site last week. Fortunately, they were just ordinary cemeteries."

Bai Xiyao pointed to the place where the grave was dug at the construction site and said.

"Have you explored Phase II and Phase III?"

When Bai Xiyao said that an ancient tomb was dug up at the construction site, Zhou Jing was also sweating. The most feared thing about construction in Tangdu is to dig up an ancient tomb. If things go wrong, the construction site will become an archaeological site. Fortunately, the Ideal Technology expansion site only dug up an ordinary ancient tomb with no archaeological value. It is unknown which civilian family’s ancestors they belonged to. Only some bones and worthless earthenware jars, bowls, etc. were dug up, not even a copper coin. Archaeological experts said it was from the middle and late Qing Dynasty. "We have explored and there are no other tombs. It is actually not bad to dig up a valuable ancient tomb. It can make a fortune by privately storing some valuable cultural relics in it."

Bai Xiyao sighed.

"That's a nice thought. If you take it and use it, you'll be targeted."

Zhou Jing smiled and said.

“Phase one can be completed this year, and once phase three is completed our own company can produce more than 700,000 smartphones per month.”

Bai Xiyao said as she stood next to the grave that had been dug out at the construction site.

"We will build a separate R&D center next year and choose a better location."

Zhou Jing opened his ideal smartphone and took a few photos of the construction site, thinking about where in Tangdu would be a suitable location.

Bai Xiyao looked at the phone in Zhou Jing's hand and asked, "How's the photo?"

"good."

Zhou Jing turned on the camera on his phone and showed Bai Xiyao the selfie of his daughter lying on him.

"So cute. She's living such a good life at home but she's still looking around. Do you want to flirt with Liu Hanyu every time you see her?"

Bai Xiyao took Zhou Jing's cell phone and looked at the photo of the child lying on Zhou Jing, feeling very envious. She felt both envious and helpless. Bai Xiyao liked children, but she didn't want to have them. But since they were not her own, she would lack feelings for them.

"I want to flirt with beautiful women whenever I see them."

Zhou Jing did not deny that he was a playboy.

"Sooner or later, I will die at the hands of a woman."

Bai Xiyao snorted and turned to walk towards the apartment building.

After get off work, Zhou Jing, Bai Xiyao and Liu Hanyu went out to eat. Zhou Jing found a hotel to stay in. His mother-in-law was in BJ and his father-in-law was out of town for research, so it was more convenient for Zhou Jing to stay in the hotel alone.

After dinner, Liu Hanyu returned to her own place, while Bai Xiyao and Zhou Jing went to the hotel. When they got to the hotel room, Bai Xiyao sat on the bed and asked, "Are you lonely at night?"

"You must be lonely, will you accompany me?"

Zhou Jing looked around the house and said.

"Let Liu Hanyu come over to accompany us."

Gu Jia said while looking at her phone.

"Just accompany me."

Zhou Jing's eyes fell on his best friend Bai's long legs, and he went over and pinched her thigh.

"Touch me again and I'll call Gu Jia, believe it or not?"

Bai Xiyao stood up and sat on the chair and said.

Zhou Jing knew that Bai's best friend was just saying that, but Zhou Jing did not continue to touch Bai's best friend. If he continued to flirt with her, Zhou Jing could not guarantee that he would not molest Bai's best friend.

Bai Xiyao played Rhythm Master on her Ideal smartphone and said, "Am I awesome?"

"generally."

"This is not my full strength. How far have I developed the King's Summoning?"

“It is expected to be launched in August.”

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Bai Xiyao went home at around nine o'clock in the hotel. Zhou Jing called Gu Jia and went to the Tangdu branch of Chuangzhi Technology the next morning.

Chuangzhi Technology Tangdu Branch undertakes very important tasks for the company. The basic software development of smartphones and smart speaker software development are both handled by Chuangzhi Technology Tangdu Branch. There are also two research institutes, Chuangzhi Technology-Tangdu Jiaotong University Research Institute and Chuangzhi Technology-Tangdu University of Electronic Science and Technology Research Institute.

Zhou Jing has invested 10 million yuan in each of the two research institutes. The main research direction of the Jiaotong University Research Institute is semiconductors, and the main research direction of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Research Institute is integrated circuits. The two research institutes have each established specific research projects. Later, Zhou Jing plans to jointly establish a research institute with the University of Technology, with Tangdu as the main research and development base. With the development of the international situation, some key domestic scientific research and industries will be transferred to the mainland in the future, and Tangdu is one of the main destinations. Therefore, developing a research and development base in Tangdu is in line with national policies.

"These are the research and development project materials of companies and research institutes."

Zhao Jie, manager of Chuangzhi Technology's Tangdu branch, gave the research and development information to Zhou Jing.

"Sit first."

Zhou Jing flipped through the project information of the Jiaotong University Research Institute. The institute had been conducting research for more than half a month and was currently verifying the R&D projects. Zhou Jing had been learning about smartphone-related technologies for more than a year. In addition, after his rebirth, he possessed the strongest brain far beyond that of ordinary people. He had a general understanding of the project information after just a glance at the Jiaotong University Research Institute.

As for project justification, Zhou Jing quickly came to the conclusion that the general direction of the research was fine, but the specific research could not be done overnight. A project might take three to five years, or even longer.

Based on the knowledge he had mastered, Zhou Jing quickly provided basic evidence for the project, helping the institute to quickly enter formal research and development.

"We will formulate a research and development reward system to provide certain rewards to the research and development team of the institute according to the difficulty of the project development. The rewards will be higher, and the average reward for breakthroughs in important technologies will be more than one million yuan per person. The same applies to the company's R&D department."

Zhou Jing looked at Zhao Jie and said.

The work in the research institute is very boring. For Zhou Jing, nothing matters as long as money can achieve the goal. As long as the research institute can develop useful technology, Zhou Jing is willing to spend money.

"it is good."

Zhao Jie nodded and said.

Zhou Jing flipped through the project documents of the Institute of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, took a quick look at them, signed them after finding no problems, and handed them to Zhao Jie.

The mobile phone review office established by Bai Xiyao is also in Zhou Jing's office building, Chuangzhi Technology Building, and is directly invested by Bowen Network Technology Co., Ltd. As a brand owner, Zhou Jing will not have direct dealings with reviewers. Although his own company has established a review organization, Zhou Jing looks down on most mobile phone and car reviewers from the bottom of his heart. Unprofessional and unfair reviewers have zero impact on the development of the industry, and may even have side effects.

If his company didn’t need to make mobile phones, Zhou Jing wouldn’t have spent the money in vain.

At noon, Bai Xiyao also came to the office building. The online store operation and marketing department offices of Ideal Technology Co., Ltd. are located in the Chuangzhi Technology Building. After Zhou Jing finished dealing with the matters of the Tangdu branch of Chuangzhi Technology, he went to the Ideal Technology office.

"The combination of mobile phone and Bluetooth speaker is so powerful. Our offline store received 300,000 orders from yesterday to today, and the Bluetooth speaker received 500,000 orders. Did the smear campaign against us at the beginning of the month have a counter-effect?"

Bai Xiyao, who had just come out of the online store operations office, said to him.

In May, the sales of Bluetooth speakers and Ideal mobile phones became unstoppable. Bai Xiyao signed OEM contracts with all electronics factories in Tangdu that could produce mobile phones. In addition, with the OEM work from Shenzhen electronics factories, there was still not too much inventory backlog.

"possible."

Zhou Jing also felt that the smear campaign by rival companies had backfired.

It is a very low-level method to discredit a traditional mobile phone that costs only four or five hundred yuan.

What's more, the Ideal mobile phone has the Ideal Bluetooth speaker, a perfect match, which is incomparable to traditional mobile phones of other brands. Even some current smartphones do not have as good a connection effect as this Ideal mobile phone and Bluetooth speaker. The smearing by competitors is tantamount to reverse publicity.

A set of mobile phone + Bluetooth speaker costs less than 500 yuan, so you won't be cheated or taken advantage of. Originally, the Ideal mobile phone was relatively niche, but a wave of moves by competitors made the Ideal mobile phone well-known in the digital circle.

"We have to hurry up and renew the contract with the factory in Shenzhen. The Bluetooth speakers also need to be renewed. Do you want to go or should I?"

Bai Xiyao said as she counted all the orders from electronics factories that were manufacturing Ideal mobile phones and Bluetooth speakers.

"I'll go!"

(End of this chapter)