Lin Chen looked at Lei Jun, who said, "This place will be Xiaomi's national shipping center for mobile phones in the future, so we must pay attention to fire safety and the park's surveillance system, which is also very important."
"Indeed, Dong-ge, we must do a good job with the surveillance. Even if it costs more money, we must ensure that Xiaomi will not only have mobile phones in the future, but also many other things, such as computers, TVs, tablets and so on."
Lei Jun and Liu Qiangdong both looked at Lin Chen.
"Mr. Lei, I didn't expect Xiaomi's plans to be so ambitious."
"Aha, right? Hahaha."
Lei Jun himself was completely baffled. When did Xiaomi start making computers and TVs? I had no idea. Are they also planning to make refrigerators and washing machines?
Are there any other requirements?
"Nothing for now. We can communicate anytime you have any requests."
"Okay, no problem."
Afterwards, the group prepared to return to Shanghai. Seeing An Rou's eager eyes, Liu Qiangdong said tactfully, "It's not appropriate for three grown men like us to let a young girl drive. How about I drive?"
Lei Jun immediately chimed in, "Yes, yes, we can take turns driving. We can just switch at any service area we reach."
"Hey, how can I let you two brothers drive? Of course, I'll drive. I'm young, driving this short distance is nothing to me."
"Hmm, I think it's fine. Brother Lin, you can drive it then."
"I think that's a good idea, let's go then."
The three of them quickly settled the matter of driving, and An Rou was still in a daze when she sat in the passenger seat.
Once on the highway, Lei Jun and Liu Qiangdong chatted casually in the back seat, while Lin Chen drove with one hand. Only An Rou sat alone in the passenger seat, sulking.
More than three hours later, the four returned to the Deji Building. Lei Jun showed Liu Qiangdong the Xiaomi phone, which made Liu Qiangdong's eyes light up. After trying out the Xiaomi phone, and then looking at his own iPhone 3GS, Liu Qiangdong even thought that the Xiaomi phone was more beautiful and the system was more intelligent than the iPhone.
"Mr. Lei, is Xiaomi short of funds? How about I invest some money too?"
"Haha, Mr. Liu, we don't lack funds for the time being. If we need anything, we'll definitely come to you first."
Liu Qiangdong secretly regretted it and reluctantly returned the Xiaomi phone to Lei Jun.
"Mr. Lei, how do you plan to sell the Xiaomi phone? Are you planning to open a store on JD.com?"
Liu Qiangdong's question reminded Lin Chen that neither Xiaomi nor Huasuan.com currently has its own payment system, and the timing is delicate. In two months, the government will take action to regulate the third-party payment market and start managing the qualifications of third-party payment platforms, which is commonly known as payment licenses.
"Brother Dong, speaking of this, I was just about to ask you something."
"Oh? What is it?"
How does JD.com's payment system work now?
"You mean this? We're now modeled after Alibaba, a third-party credit intermediary platform. After the buyer makes payment, the funds are first deposited into one of our bank's escrow accounts. Only after the transaction is completed and the customer is satisfied are the funds transferred to the seller."
"I see. Did you develop this system yourself or buy it?"
"We developed it ourselves. What? You want to make one too?"
"Yes, when we sell our phones online, we certainly can't put them all on other online shopping platforms. Our own official phone website also needs to have a purchase portal."
“Okay, then I’ll call the development director at JD.com and ask.”
As he spoke, Liu Qiangdong took out his phone and called the director of JD.com's development department.
"Hello, Mr. Liu."
"Hey, Mr. Chen, I have a question. A friend of mine wants to develop their own payment system, modeled after JD Wallet. Is that difficult?"
"This is not difficult. We just need to modify our system and it can be used directly. However, the most troublesome thing is that they need to find a bank to conduct a credit assessment for their company, allow them to open such a credit account, and the bank must agree to open the interface to transmit bank transaction data to them in real time."
"Okay, I understand."
Liu Qiangdong hung up the phone and relayed what the development director had just said.
Lei Jun laughed and said, "There shouldn't be any problem with the banks. I know some friends in the banking industry. I'll go ask them."
"Brother Dong, thank you so much. Once we've made the arrangements, we'll ask your development director for help."
"No problem, it's nothing."
After Lei Jun and Lin Chen treated Liu Qiangdong to lunch, Liu Qiangdong took his leave.
"Brother Dong, let An Rou take you there."
Liu Qiangdong quickly waved his hand: "No need, no need. I still need to go to the Shanghai branch. Miss An doesn't know the way either. I'll just take a taxi. I'll take my leave now. We can keep in touch by phone if anything comes up."
After Liu Qiangdong left, Lin Chen whispered to Lei Jun, "Brother Jun, hurry up and ask the bank. I got inside information that the higher-ups are about to crack down on the third-party payment environment. We need to get things sorted out before then so we can be among the first batch of companies to receive approval."
"Oh? Then I'll make the call now."
Lei Jun didn't hesitate and immediately took out his phone to make a call.
"Jun'er, what's wrong?"
"Old Wang, I need your help with something."
"Let's not be so polite, brother. Just say what's on your mind."
"Our company is planning to implement third-party payment and needs a bank to open a credit account for us. Is this a complicated process?"
"Hey, is that all? I'll take care of it for you in no time. You've already deposited 4 billion with me, do you think I'm afraid you won't keep your word? Hahaha."
"Okay, please hurry up and get it to me, I need it urgently."
"Okay, I'll call you back this afternoon."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Chen was speechless. Is this the power of money? One phone call solved the most troublesome problem that the director of JD.com's development department had been talking about.
After returning to the company, Lin Chen took a nap on the office sofa.
As a result, I was just dreaming that I had invited An Rou, Shen Yue, and Su Xiaowan to go swimming at the beach, and I was waiting to see them in bikinis, when I was woken up by a phone call.
"Lin Chen, the credit account is all set up, and the API application is complete. I'll send you the API documentation."
"So fast? Didn't we just get back?"
"It's almost five o'clock, time to get off work."
"Uh, hahaha, I just fell asleep."
"What sweet dreams are you having? Sleeping for so long. Alright, I'm just letting you know. You should contact Liu Qiangdong's side."
"Okay."
Lin Chen hung up the phone, thinking to himself, "It was just a beautiful dream, but unfortunately, I was just getting to the most exciting part when your phone call woke me up."
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