RBCT Chapter 1432 I am Super Brave (5k)
Chapter 1432 I am Super Brave (5k)
Chapter 1432 I am Super Brave (5k)
Larry flew nonstop from New York to Berlin, spending eight hours in the air.
Before he left, the interview in Germany had not yet begun, but by the time he landed, even an open letter had come out.
Things are different now. Google is no longer the company that needs to find an entrance to the mobile Internet, but a giant that firmly controls the world's largest smartphone system ecosystem.
But even so, when he suddenly saw that Yi Ke's affairs had deteriorated to the point where they were out of control, his heart suddenly became mixed with emotions. Yi Ke's Mars series last year and this year definitely attracted a wave of new users for the Android system. It is the king of Android that surpasses its competitors, and even the king of phones!
Once Yi Ke is frustrated...
Larry had a vague worry on the way from the airport to the hotel. Yike is a very special company. It not only makes hardware, but also has its own YMS ecosystem in China.
Madmen are not scary; madmen with strength and skill are scary!
It is obvious that Mr. Fang chose to make a tough statement this time. This was not a reckless act as the media said, but a decision made after careful consideration.
But don't start your decision from my side...
Fuck u……
Larry didn't show his anger. Instead, he quickly and calmly walked a few steps and sat down, saying sarcastically, "Fcuk Man, why didn't you curse publicly this time?"
This is the new name Mr. Fang got after the recording of his phone call was leaked.
"I didn't curse anyone publicly before. I cursed them in private." Fang Zhuo spread his hands innocently. "I wrote a letter for my employees to read. It was just to express my stance. Why curse others for no reason?"
Larry snorted and got to the point: "Then why did you acquire a German map company?"
"Well, this is not because we are afraid that it rains but it pours. We are afraid that you Google can't bear the pressure. If it really doesn't work, we will learn from Apple and go it alone to avoid putting you in a difficult position." Fang Zhuo poured two cups of coffee and handed one to Larry.
Larry took the coffee and said seriously, "Eco can't beat Google."
"Yi Ke is not trying to defeat Google. As long as we can protect ourselves and reduce losses, it will be fine. Larry, what do you think?" Fang Zhuo asked back.
"Did I say that Google couldn't handle the pressure?" Larry asked, still serious. "I think you've been waiting for this opportunity!"
Fang Zhuo said sincerely: "I am just worried that Google can't bear it."
"Are you worried that Google will be overwhelmed and choose to stab us?" Larry asked. "Google hasn't been overwhelmed yet!"
Fang Zhuo sighed: "So, Yike hasn't acquired it yet, right?"
He did not avoid the Google boss's gaze.
The two looked at each other speechlessly.
After a while, Fang Zhuo raised his hand and took a sip of coffee, and Larry also drank the instant coffee that didn't taste very good.
After a while, Larry finished his coffee, pushed the cup back, and asked, "Is it true that Intel can't come to an agreement?"
Fang Zhuo smiled and said, "Intel wants the Zhurong chip."
Larry: "..."
Intel really dares to ask for such a high price!
However, Intel's acquisition of Broadcom and its re-emergence of its mobile strategy do seem to be in pursuit of a strong breakthrough. If it could integrate top-level mobile phone chips like Zhurong into the Broadcom division, it would surely bring about considerable competitiveness.
He thought for a while and asked again: "Is it really impossible to divide the production capacity of Taiji? Even raising the price won't work?"
"This reason should be true. Taiwan News has received orders from both Apple and Samsung at once, so it can't produce more 16nm capacity." Fang Zhuo analyzed, "Of course, it probably doesn't want to produce more. It is a company that cannot be discussed objectively or subjectively."
Larry didn't ask about Samsung. Even the Taiwanese reporters were like this, let alone the character of Samsung.
He asked two questions in a row, actually talking about the possibility of Yi Ke's recovery, but... as Mr. Fang himself said, there is no subjective or objective basis for that.
If Yi Ke really has no chance of recovery, then...
The question returns to Google.
Simply put, Google can become a weapon to restrict Yi Ke, because Google GMS's mobile ecological moat has been formed in markets outside of China, and the vast majority of users are using Google's products.
Once Yike mobile phones lose the support of GMS, users will lose Google's ecological services such as the App Store, email, maps, YouTube, cloud storage, as well as the operation and use of the huge third-party developed applications behind them.
At the same time, in some countries and regions, there are laws and regulations requiring mobile phones to be pre-installed with specific Google services to meet data protection, privacy supervision or industry standards.
This will definitely limit Yike's advantage in overseas markets.
but……
How does this benefit Google?
Yike has always been an important part of the Android camp, and has greatly suppressed Apple in the past two years. It has mature experience in operating mobile ecosystems in China, and has both resources and funds. That YMS is the Chinese version of GMS.
Indeed, Larry is confident that Yi Ke's YMS will not be able to beat GMS if it goes abroad, but Mr. Fang's understanding is also very clear. He may just want to maintain the bottom line of operation, and every extra bite means more profit.
After Yike gave up the US market, Larry still had a vague worry. Europe frequently made trouble for Google in antitrust issues. Once Yike decided to reinvent the wheel in Europe to develop GMS, would it be regarded by the EU as a competitor to counterbalance Google?
Without the map, Yike can buy it, and even considering the data risks, it can only invest and support without controlling it.
Without email, Yike can also expand its own email business to Europe, and the data will remain in the local data center just like Yike Cloud.
Without third-party developers, Yike can invest more money and reduce the profit sharing ratio because it has its own huge user base.
Doing so will cause Yike's costs to increase dramatically, but compared with the profits brought by European business, it must be worth it.
Larry had considered this possibility on the way here. Now thinking about it again while sitting in front of Mr. Fang, he even felt that Yi Ke seemed to have everything except determination.
Why should Google act as a knife in the hands of BIS and why should it establish such a competitor?
But Larry has the reason to reject Washington's request. Android was jointly acquired by Google and Yike. In recent years, they have also established the Pro Patent Alliance, which has its own complex deep agreements.
"Washington did give strong hints," Larry said at this time, "but Google didn't take the hints, so you don't have to worry about that."
Fang Zhuo nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes."
Larry said helplessly, "Really? Android belongs to everyone. You didn't want to sell your shares in Android at the beginning... Well, your sense of security was right at the beginning."
"You guys..." Fang Zhuo just used this wording, but seeing Larry's eyes opposite him, he changed his words, "Those people in Washington, they can do anything. It's not that I don't trust you, I just don't trust Washington."
Larry said sincerely, "If that time ever comes, we can lobby Washington together."
That's the attitude coming from Google.
He flew to Berlin this time just to express this attitude.
"Larry, if it weren't for the last resort, Yike would never give up the US market. Just like what those reporters and analysts said, am I crazy? The US accounts for 3% of our revenue." Fang Zhuo sighed, "But Washington is getting more and more excessive. BIS had already drafted new measures before I was interviewed. I just exposed them first."
He continued: "YiKe's YMS in China is just a last resort to fill the position of Google. The most fundamental purpose is to provide services to customers and enhance the cohesion of our system."
This time it was Larry who nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes."
"Yike's success today is inseparable from its cooperation with Google and everyone's joint efforts on the Android system." Fang Zhuo said seriously, "As long as we maintain candid communication and contact, Yike's YMS will only be limited to China."
As long as Google is willing to take the pressure, the situation will be different.
Larry stood up and this time he took the initiative to extend his right hand.
Fang Zhuo shook hands with him and they reached a consensus that a breakup between Google and Yike would not benefit either party.
The coffee was refilled.
Larry took two sips and started talking about the restrictions that Yike will inevitably face in the future. Bingxin International is still the focus of breakthroughs, and the future may not be limited to American equipment and technology. This is about the relationship between Google and Yike.
"If Bingxin encounters more stringent restrictions, can it guarantee the supply of chips for Yike mobile phones next year?"
"No problem." Fang Zhuo answered without hesitation.
Larry was surprised and asked, "Is Bingxin already so strong? So strong that he is not afraid of restrictions?"
"That's not the case. The ice core only needs to solve two problems." Fang Zhuo held up two fingers, "this problem and that problem."
Larry could only say: "Mr. Fang, you are still quite optimistic. Well, it's you. You are the crazy one, but you are also the optimistic one. What if the ice core is restricted?"
He felt that this was very likely to happen.
"That's easy, Larry. Do you know that the Chinese have a very simple spirit?" Fang Zhuo finished his coffee and said, "You're not going to die. It's just fine if you die."
He laughed and said, "I'm restricted, so what can I do? I can only do what I should do, and then see how to drag everyone to death together."
Larry was silent for a while, thinking that the “everyone” here included Google.
But it was different then.
He shook his head and said sincerely, "I hope Bingxin can maintain its competitiveness."
"When two people meet on a narrow road, the brave one wins." Fang Zhuo blinked, "I am very brave."
Larry felt that Mr. Fang was very brave, and that this bravery was backed by historical achievements, so he was particularly respected.
He sighed in his heart, feeling disgusted by this situation, but it would not cost Google much extra to bear the pressure, and it was already a better way under the current circumstances.
Larry chatted for a while and saw that Mr. Fang's phone was lighting up from time to time. Knowing that the other party was still busy, he made an appointment to continue chatting the next day.
After the head of Google left the hotel, Fang Zhuo returned three calls from Yi Ke and Bing Xin, and then called his colleagues in France to inquire about the situation there.
It was almost dawn when Secretary Liu Zonghong came in to report: "Mr. Fang, Mr. Kong's plane will arrive in Paris in two hours."
Fang Zhuo nodded. He was not sleepy at all after such a busy day. "Give him a call when he lands and tell him..."
Liu Zonghong listened attentively.
Fang Zhuo pondered for a moment and said simply: "Just say 'Aozi the Second'."
Liu Zonghong instantly understood what Kong Guangtou was doing in Paris this time, but he was secretly surprised in his heart. Is there anyone like this in France?
Fang Zhuo thought for a while about going to France next week. The person in charge of coordinating investment activities with Yike there was Macron, the then economic steward, and he was also a suitable person to contact.
Mr. Ma supports globalization, but his election opponent Marina is highly opposed to globalization and wants to put "France first", which is a bit like the second Art.
Now that Kong Yu is in charge of contacting this person, he must be familiar with the process.
In Europe, Germany and France can get relatively good support, and the entire market can also get good protection.
"Mr. Fang, can Google firmly support us?" Liu Zonghong asked with concern when he saw that his boss was in a good mood.
"There's no such thing as firmness. Yike has many users now, so it naturally has many concerns. If Bingxin cannot guarantee product supply next year, Yike will not be able to continue to retain users, and Google's pressure will be less and less. It can do whatever it wants at that time." Fang Zhuo said disapprovingly, "Google believes that we are now capable of causing harm to it, so we can still sit down and talk."
When Google thinks YiKe is a threat, YiKe better really is a threat.
Therefore, Fang Zhuo continued, "Your question reminds me. Let Kong Yu find someone to invest in this German map company. It's OK as long as it survives. We don't know what will happen next year. We can gamble based on the situation then."
Liu Zonghong agreed and added: "It's good that Google can support Yike now. We can't let all the conflicts erupt at once. If we solve them layer by layer, the situation will be much better."
Fang Zhuo glanced at the secretary approvingly. It was indeed like that. For the moment, he would keep the Bingxin running. As long as the Yike mobile phone could continue to output, all problems could be solved one by one.
"Mr. Fang, will Yike ever be able to return to the U.S. market?" Liu Zonghong asked finally.
"Of course there are." Fang Zhuo said calmly, "As long as we are not afraid of restrictions in all aspects, we can naturally compete in the market again."
If there is no limit, then there is nothing to limit.
Liu Zonghong let out a long sigh. Sometimes he even felt that he was under more pressure than his boss. Mr. Fang was so emotionally stable that it was terrifying.
He made a pot of tea for Mr. Fang before hurrying out. He was destined to have a sleepless night today and he didn't want to sleep.
……
The head of Yike accepted an interview and published an open letter, which can be regarded as removing restrictions for the company's employees.
Qi He, the president of YMS, who had been holding back for a long time, immediately posted a message on WeChat Moments: If things are not in balance, they will make noises. If the US market wants to end in this way, let it go. Yike will not fall!
He added the most fashionable expression, a picture of his boss giving the middle finger.
There are not only pictures, but also timely follow-up texts from netizens.
——Do you want to be a coward for your whole life, or be a hero, even if it is only for a few minutes, you need more than just courage, a cry from the bottom of your heart, just to wake up a few people!
Originally this text was on other emoticons, but this time, with the spread of the Yi Ke incident, with the extensive media coverage and the typical photos of Yi Ke’s head, the emoticon package was updated with Fang’s version.
Liu Qiangdong, president of Yike Huaxia, also updated his status: The method of self-criticism is only applicable to internal affairs. It is impossible to persuade the other party to change their ways. The only way is to organize forces and fight against them!
Schroeder, president of Econ America, who has already returned to New York, even expressed his feelings on Twitter: We made a difficult decision. Although it was difficult, it must be in the long-term interests of the company.
Everyone at Yike is outraged, and the American employees may be even more sad. Once the company withdraws from the US market, it will inevitably lay off employees, and it is unknown what the situation will be like by then.
Almost all major Chinese platforms, including WeChat Moments, Weibo, Zhihu, portal websites, and Douyin, have posted hot searches related to Yi Ke. Also circulating were Fang Zhuo's expressions and some video clips of him being interviewed by the media.
——Happiness is like a palace guarded by a dragon on a magical island. To obtain happiness, one must go through a fierce battle.
——No matter what problems or challenges we face, I would like to speak on my own behalf, on behalf of all the employees of Yike and Bingxin, on behalf of all practitioners in the industry who are unwilling to succumb to threats, and on behalf of all colleagues around the world who stick to their beliefs and defend their dignity... come on.
——If a company is destined to survive only a few moments, then I am sure this is the moment.
——Please come with me, the brave will win when two meet on a narrow road.
Foreign media released the complete process of the Berlin interview, and domestic media also reprinted it in full, allowing everyone to clearly see the performance of Yi Ke’s head.
As Yike's main competitor in China, Alibaba quickly organized a meeting to study this latest situation.
Ma Dian attended the meeting and read the main content of the Berlin interview with many senior executives.
When the projection was over, he couldn't help but comment: "Yi Ke really did it, Mr. Fang is not crazy, Mr. Fang is really fucking courageous!"
"I noticed that although Mr. Fang's emotions fluctuated, he was generally calm. This... is indeed not easy." Alibaba's CEO Zhang Yong noticed the details.
Whether it was an interview or an open letter, although Yike was almost certain to give up an important market, Mr. Fang was very calm throughout the whole process, instead of being as excited or indignant as imagined, which seemed to bring even stronger power.
"He has been silent this year. He must have made up his mind long ago and is just waiting for the right opportunity. The emotions he should have had have already been brewing. I'm afraid the next step will be a bloody battle between Yi Ke and Bing Xin." Ma Dian shook his head slightly and admitted, "It's not easy, it's not easy. He has guts, he has guts."
This was consistent with his previous judgment, but when it really came to this moment, he still felt that Mr. Fang was very courageous.
I don’t know if it is the best choice, but it is definitely a respected choice.
"We must pay the highest respect to our opponent Yi Ke," said Ma Dian.
Everyone nodded, and the highest respect was naturally to give their all.
Coincidentally, sooner or later, Penguin and DuJi also held high-level meetings to discuss the new developments in the domestic competitive situation.
Yi Ke will suffer a heavy blow, such a rare opportunity must be seized!
Even in Duji's office, exaggerated slogans were shouted.
"A full-scale counterattack, rush into Yike, initiate a takeover, and capture Fang Zhuo alive!"
Du Kee once received a humiliating takeover offer, and this incident is still fresh in the memory of senior management.
On November 2, at 10 a.m. Beijing time, perhaps because he sensed the restlessness of his competitors or because there was new news from Washington, the head of Yike posted a relaxed update on Twitter.
He even used the popular Chinese emoticon of himself giving the middle finger.
——Come on, I’m very brave.
(End of this chapter)