Chapter 480: Soft and Hard Separation, Each to the Extreme
While Liu Shishi and Yu Chendong were chatting, the heavy wooden door of the box opened again, and Song Ci and Ren Zhengfei walked in side by side.
Seeing the two of them coming, Liu Shishi immediately stood up and walked forward with light steps.
She first gave her husband a gentle smile and called him "husband" naturally.
Then she turned to Ren Zhengfei and bowed gracefully with proper manners: "Hello, Mr. Ren, I have long heard of you. I am Liu Shishi."
Ren Zhengfei smiled kindly, sizing up the radiant woman before him, and said with a laugh, "Hello, Madam Song. Sorry to bother you.
My little daughter is a loyal fan of yours. Please help me sign an autograph today so I can take it back to report. Otherwise, the girl will blame me as her father."
Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi's eyes flashed with curiosity: "Mr. Ren, you're too polite. I wonder how old your daughter is this year?"
"Her name is Anna. She just turned 15, which is the perfect age for chasing stars." Ren Zhengfei's words were filled with the doting of a father. "This child really wants to be an actress and break into the entertainment industry. Maybe Mrs. Song will have to take care of her in the future."
Liu Shishi's eyes curved as she readily agreed, "Mr. Ren, you're too kind. If Sister Anna is truly interested in getting involved in the film and television industry in the future, if there's anything I can do for you, just let me know. I'll definitely do my best."
Yu Chendong, who was standing by, took the opportunity to step forward and greeted them respectfully: "Mr. Ren, Mr. Song."
"Hello, Mr. Yu." Song Ci shook hands politely and then said, "Mr. Ren, Mr. Yu, please stop standing and take your seats."
After the guests were seated, Liu Shishi glanced at the manager who was waiting nearby. The manager understood and quietly withdrew to arrange for the dishes to be served.
The exquisite dishes were quickly and orderly served. Taking into account Ren Zhengfei's age and taste, the dishes were mostly light and refreshing. Although there was no luxurious presentation, every detail was exquisitely crafted.
Ren Zhengfei tasted the steamed hilsa and nodded in satisfaction. Then he changed the subject and said to Song Ci with emotion:
"Mr. Song's proposal on 'Internet Plus' at the conference today was insightful and grand, causing quite a stir.
I saw many representatives and leaders nodding their heads. If this proposal can be implemented, it will greatly help promote the development of the national economy."
Song Ci smiled modestly, raised his glass to tea instead of wine, and said, "Mr. Ren, you're too kind. This is simply the inevitable thinking in the tide of the times."
The internet, especially mobile internet, will eventually become an infrastructure like water and electricity, and the value of the '+' lies in integration and improving quality and efficiency."
After a brief pause, he spoke in a serious tone, “But the premise of all these grand strategies is based on the explosive growth of mobile Internet hardware carriers and smart devices.
In the next few years, it will become normal for everyone to have one or even multiple smart terminals.”
The business tycoon's sharp eyes slowly swept over Ren Zhengfei and Yu Chendong who was listening attentively, and his voice was steady and full of meaning.
"The chip, the 'heart' and 'brain' of all smart devices, is the core foundation supporting the entire hardware ecosystem and is truly a national treasure."
Looking around the world, Samsung relies on its advantages in the entire industrial chain to develop and use its own Exynos chips.
Apple has built an unbreakable ecosystem and product control by relying on the deep synergy between its A-series chips and iOS system.
At this point, Song Ci's tone was a little heavier, pointing out the key point: "On the other hand, many domestic manufacturers are overly dependent on external chip suppliers such as Qualcomm.
Not only do we have to pay high patent licensing fees, which drive up costs, but once the supply chain changes, we must also be prepared for the danger of being "choked"."
On the side, Yu Chendong was very excited when he heard this.
Although it is hard to understand why the richest man suddenly mentioned chips, after all, Tenda Technology is famous for its software ecosystem and has no direct business intersection with hardware chips.
But every word the other party said accurately hit his innermost thoughts and coincided with the strategy he most desired!
This perfectly fits his determination to lead Huawei's terminals into the high-end market and his belief in mastering core chip technology.
Yu Chendong almost couldn't help but agree out loud, but after glancing at Ren Zhengfei, he restrained himself and just looked at the old man with burning eyes.
Ren Zhengfei looked calm, put down his chopsticks, and his eyes flashed with deep thought.
He certainly understood the importance of chips, but it was an extremely expensive, difficult, and long-term payback road.
This concerns Huawei's future strategic resource allocation and survival, and every step must be taken with caution and prudent decision-making.
Now, hearing the richest man explain the strategic significance of chips so clearly and urgently, and even elevating it to the level of national industrial security, the balance in my heart has subtly tilted again.
People were originally inclined to support Yu Chendong's radical approach of promoting high-end chips, but now, the support side of the scale seems to have added weight.
After a moment's silence, Ren Zhengfei slowly spoke, "Mr. Song is very far-sighted, but the road ahead in the chip market is long and arduous. I wonder what insights Tengda has in this regard?"
This was a rather clever question, and the atmosphere in the box suddenly became solemn. Everyone understood that the real show was about to begin.
Song Ci wiped the corners of his lips with a napkin, his movements neither hurried nor slow, but the first words he spoke were like thunder:
"To be honest with Mr. Ren, Tenda is currently developing a new mobile operating system, TenOS, and it has entered a critical stage."
"What?!" Even though Ren Zhengfei had experienced many ups and downs, his pupils suddenly shrank when he heard this, and he subconsciously exchanged glances with Yu Chendong beside him.
There was an unconcealable shock in the eyes of both of them.
They knew that Tenda was ambitious and had a deep presence in the software field, but they never expected that Songci had quietly entered the mobile phone system, the top battlefield in the global technology field!
This means that Tenda is going head-on with Apple's iOS and Google's Android, attempting to fundamentally reshape the global mobile ecosystem! Such boldness and ambition are truly heart-wrenching.
Song Ci paused for a moment, as if giving the two people time to digest the news.
Then, with a sharp gaze, he looked directly at Ren Zhengfei and stated the ultimate purpose of tonight's talks: "Mr. Ren, I sincerely hope that Tenda and Huawei can achieve an unprecedented deep strategic cooperation!"
Leaning slightly, his voice clear and resolute, he outlined the grand blueprint he had long been brewing: "In the future, Tenda will focus on the software ecosystem, focusing on TenOS, WeChat, cloud computing, artificial intelligence...
Huawei focuses on core hardware, deeply cultivating high-end mobile phone design, communication technology, and the most critical field of chips, to create world-class terminal devices."
"We have joined forces, integrating software and hardware to create an unprecedented synergy and build a new bipolar landscape in the global technology sector!"
Song Ci's voice carries an inexplicable appeal: "Just like the 'Wintel' alliance formed by Microsoft and Intel in the PC era, which defined industry standards for decades!
The Huateng Alliance has the opportunity to replicate or even surpass this legend in the mobile internet era!"
The richest man's eyes were bright and passionate as he spoke: "Specifically, Tenda TenOS will be deeply optimized for Huawei HiSilicon chips from the bottom up, giving priority to ensuring smooth adaptation on Huawei phones and creating an experience barrier.
In turn, Huawei's chips will provide computing power support for Tenda's artificial intelligence research and cloud computing services, reducing its dependence on foreign chips.
Ren Zhengfei listened quietly, already understanding Song Ci's strategic panorama:
Tenda is pursuing the path of ultimate software, while Huawei is pursuing the path of ultimate hardware. The two are no longer in a simple supply and demand relationship, but a community of shared destiny that is deeply bound and mutually reinforcing.
"Good! That's great!" Yu Chendong's heart was pounding, and he could no longer contain his excitement and cheered loudly.
This concept perfectly matches his ambitions for hardware technology, and will also receive full support from a software ecosystem giant! His gaze towards Song Ci was filled with undisguised excitement and admiration.
Liu Shishi, who was standing by, couldn't help but smile when she saw Yu Chendong acting almost like a fanboy in front of her husband.
Song Ci, full of vigor and ambition, resoundingly expressed his ultimate vision: "Huawei, carry the banner of China's hard technology!
Tenda is willing to be the stepping stone of the software ecosystem, connecting applications and everything!
The future global technology landscape will inevitably be a bipolar world with China and the United States as the two superpowers. And the Huateng Alliance can compete for one of the poles!
Ren Zhengfei was silent for a long time, his expression changing, and finally turned into a helpless yet resolute sigh:
"Mr. Song, your words have really pushed me, an old man, and Huawei into a corner."
He is well aware of the current situation: in the field of mobile phone chips, Qualcomm is the leader and makes a lot of money from patent fees; Samsung and Apple's self-developed chips have become a trend and the barriers are high.
If Huawei does not expand and strengthen its chip business, it will probably not be able to escape the fate of a high-end assembly plant and will have no choice.
"Hua Teng Alliance! Hua Teng Alliance!" After repeating it in a low voice for a few times, the hesitation in his eyes was gradually replaced by determination.
After a moment, Ren Zhengfei slowly stood up, his expression extremely solemn, and extended his hand to Song Ci beside him:
"Mr. Song, I see your blueprint. I receive your determination.
I, Ren Zhengfei, represent Huawei in stating: No matter how difficult and arduous the road ahead in chip development is, or how much resources are required, Huawei will persevere to the end and will never back down!
Song Ci immediately stood up, with a solemn expression on his face, and shook Ren Zhengfei's outstretched hand forcefully and tightly.
This handshake transcends the boundaries between software and hardware;
This handshake embodies the ambitions of the two technology giants;
This handshake signifies that the strategic concept of the "Hua Teng Alliance" has been officially achieved here and tonight!
The soft lighting in the box cast the figures of the two people shaking hands on the wall, like a silhouette of a new era.
The strategic alliance was established, and Huawei and Tenda became close comrades fighting side by side from then on. The atmosphere in the box instantly became relaxed and harmonious.
The previous attempts and considerations have been replaced by a sense of trust in conspiring for a greater cause.
After sitting down again, Song Ci naturally gave his new allies some substantial "greeting gifts".
After a moment's hesitation, he smiled and said, "Mr. Ren, Mr. Yu, since we are already family, I will speak frankly about some of my thoughts.
To be honest, I've been closely following the dynamics of the global chip industry for some time now, and I have some immature ideas that I'd like to share with you.
The richest man's humble words held considerable weight. Ren Zhengfei and Yu Chendong's expressions straightened, eager to hear his opinion.
Song Ci gathered his thoughts and spoke eloquently: "Mobile communication technology is developing rapidly, and the 4G era is about to arrive. This is not just an increase in network speed, but a transformation of the entire mobile ecosystem."
Ren Zhengfei nodded slightly. As the helmsman of a communications giant, Huawei felt this most deeply and agreed with it the most.
"Therefore, if Huawei wants to gain a firm foothold and enter the high-end market, I suggest that the next generation of HiSilicon chips should prioritize integrating its own 4G baseband.
At that time, WeChat will immediately launch a new version that is deeply optimized and fully utilizes the characteristics of the 4G network.
We can use it as the preferred platform for testing network adaptability and stability, and work together to create the best communication experience."
Yu Chendong's eyes flashed, and he immediately took this highly practical suggestion to heart, planning to gather the team to carry out technical demonstration and planning as soon as he returned.
Song Ci then threw out a slightly advanced idea: "Also, I wonder if you two have noticed that the cryptocurrency field has become increasingly popular in the past two years.
I have a feeling that a global wave of 'mining' is coming, and behind this is a massive demand for specific computing power chips."
"Cryptocurrency? Mining?" Yu Chendong frowned slightly.
Although he had heard of concepts like Bitcoin, he always felt that its financial speculation attributes far outweighed its technological value, and he did not understand how this was related to Huawei's main business.
Song Ci explained: “That’s right, especially for Bitcoin, the mining process essentially involves a large number of hash operations, which places a huge demand on specialized chips.
This is not only a huge short-term market opportunity, but also allows Huawei to quickly accumulate experience in high-density computing chip design, while also revitalizing and boosting its own chip design and manufacturing industry chain."
Then, he proposed a cooperation plan: "If you two think it is feasible, Huawei and Tenda can jointly establish a company overseas that focuses on the research and development and production of mining machines.
Huawei is responsible for designing core dedicated mining chips, while Tenda provides financial support and uses cloud services to build and operate large mining pools.
Although Ren Zhengfei was reserved about cryptocurrency itself, he was convinced of Song Ci's business acumen and mused:
"Thank you, Mr. Song, for reminding us. We haven't paid much attention to this area. But since you brought it up, it must have a deeper meaning. We will immediately organize a team to conduct in-depth research."
Seeing that the two of them had listened to his words, Song Ci felt a little relieved.
In its previous life, Nvidia took advantage of the mining boom to soar to success and accumulated huge funds and technology iteration capabilities. In this life, this opportunity must be seized by the "Hua Teng Alliance".
After speaking for several paragraphs in a row, Song Ci felt dry in the mouth, so he picked up the teacup and took a big sip to moisten his throat.
After putting down his teacup, his expression became even more serious than before. "Mr. Ren, last but not least, I hope Huawei and Tenda can jointly develop neural network processors."
"Okay!" To Song Ci's surprise, as soon as the words fell, Ren Zhengfei blurted out almost without thinking, and promised on the spot without any hesitation!
"Huawei has done this! HiSilicon will immediately mobilize its elite forces to establish a dedicated NPU team!"
Ren Zhengfei's decisiveness and foresight in technological research and development were fully demonstrated at this moment.
He may not fully understand cryptocurrency, but he has a deep understanding of the strategic nature of core technologies, and Song Ci's proposal just hits the mark in terms of future planning.
Song Ci was stunned at first, then smiled, deeply impressed by the courage of this veteran entrepreneur: "Don't worry, Mr. Ren, since this is a strategic cooperation, Tengda will show its utmost sincerity.
I will open up Tenda's top AI algorithm team and collaborate closely with HiSilicon engineers to jointly optimize chip architecture design.
Our core algorithms, such as image recognition and natural language processing, will provide the most direct application scenarios and optimization directions for NPU design."
Yu Chendong excitedly interjected, "Great! Mr. Song, I've long admired Tengda's AI technology!"
At this moment, the pressure on his shoulders suddenly eased, and he felt extremely relaxed. He had already begun to imagine the scenario in the future where Huawei phones would be equipped with an intelligent voice assistant powered by Tenda AI and Huawei NPU.
Seeing that the men were immersed in the technical blueprint again, Liu Shishi adjusted the atmosphere in time and gently advised:
"Hubby, Mr. Ren, Mr. Yu, business is important, but let's not just be busy talking. The food is getting cold. Let's talk while we eat."
"Haha, okay, I'll listen to Shishi. Mr. Ren, try this, it's the signature dish of the Four Seasons Hotel." Song Ci picked up the chopsticks again.
The atmosphere lightened up again. As allies, the conversation deepened.
While dining, the two sides discussed the possibility of complementing and sharing some of Tenda's patents accumulated in the communications field with Huawei's powerful baseband patents, in order to further enhance the technological foundation of both parties.
This meal was a great pleasure for both the host and the guests.
The dinner was drawing to a close, and the waiter had just replaced the tea for everyone with freshly brewed hot tea. Song Ci smiled mysteriously and spoke again:
"Mr. Ren, today the 'HuaTeng Alliance' is officially established. To show Tenda's sincerity and determination, I have a special gift for Huawei.
(Please give me a monthly ticket! Thanks(ω))
(End of this chapter)
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