Rebirth in 1984: Beginning with Han Card Development

What happens to the future when humanity loses its imagination?

That slogan created a sensation during the summer of 1984.

Back then, computers couldn't support Chinese input and co...

Chapter 175 Contract Terminations Abound! (5.3k)

"Yes, Mr. President!"

On that day, news of the conflict between IBM and Wujiang Group and the termination of their contract shocked the industry and sparked heated discussions.

Liu Chuanzhi never expected that a pie would actually fall from the sky. IBM had just terminated its contract with Wujiang Group and was about to cooperate with Lenovo Technology.

What else is there to say? Of course, I'd gladly agree!

Liu Chuanzhi was overjoyed. IBM PCs were the most popular and well-known computers in China, and many government officials specifically requested IBM PCs, rejecting other types of computers.

"Haha, 'One generation plants the trees, another enjoys the shade,' Wujiang Group's agency for IBM PC has made IBM PC far more famous in China than other PC brands, it's really awesome!" Liu Chuanzhi shouted excitedly in his heart.

He hadn't been this happy in a long time. Before, the mere thought of Zhao Ye made him feel uncomfortable. Now he felt at ease.

Liu Chuanzhi was naturally curious as to why IBM would terminate its contract with Wujiang Group for no apparent reason. He inquired with IBM and learned that Wujiang Group wanted to create its own computer brand, which offended IBM.

“The products they develop themselves and the products they distribute to others are treated differently by Wujiang Group. No wonder IBM terminated its contract with Wujiang Group!” Liu Chuanzhi laughed.

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Before long, news spread that Wujiang was going to develop a PC.

Following IBM, several other computer brands, including HP and Compaq, have also announced the termination of their contracts with Wujiang Group.

Around noon, in Shanghai, Secretary Liu Hai, accompanied by his secretary, came to visit Zhao Ye.

However, what he saw left Secretary Liu completely bewildered. Such a major incident had occurred, and things were on the verge of collapse, yet Zhao Ye was still leisurely sipping tea, seemingly not in a hurry at all.

"Zhao Ye, IBM, HP, Compaq and other PC manufacturers have all terminated their contracts with Wujiang Group, aren't you worried at all?" Secretary Liu walked up to Zhao Ye and asked.

"Secretary Liu, there's no use in me being anxious about this. Wujiang Group's entry into the PC market will inevitably squeeze the market share of other PC brands. They're trying to suppress me, but please rest assured, Secretary Liu. They're no match for us!"

Zhao Ye took a leisurely sip of tea and said calmly, "To use Huang Chao's poem to describe it, it would be, 'After my flowers bloom, all other flowers wither!'"

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