"Look at the situation now. Apart from the five permanent members of the Security Council who won World War II, no other country has nuclear weapons. Even if they do, they are considered to be illegally possessing them."
Therefore, the main way to acquire resources has gradually shifted from war to economic warfare.
For example, I have 100 acres of land, and you also have 100 acres of land.
If we each farm our own land, then everyone can barely make ends meet.
But I wanted more, so I came up with a solution and developed Douyin (TikTok).
You see it and think, "Hey, this is interesting," and then you start scrolling through Douyin every day.
Next, I added a shopping function to Douyin, so you can shop while you're browsing Douyin.
The money you spent all went into my pocket.
Then I'll use the money you spent to buy fertilizer and seeds to increase production capacity.
Then, after a few years, you'll find out, "Hey, how come I'm so much richer than you?"
Little did I know, I was actually using your money to develop this business.
Do you understand now?
"I see. So, Meidi used to make money from all over the world using his advanced internet technology, while they didn't have to pay anything, right?"
"Yes, from a purely business perspective, there's nothing wrong with this, but once politics gets involved, everything changes."
"By the way, Lao Zhang, there's no need to rush into the international version of TikTok. Let's focus on getting our other products exported first, with Heytea and Fried Chicken Life as the first batch. Once the time is right, we can then promote the international version of TikTok."
"Okay, boss."
A month later, Lin Chen was still in the office discussing Fried Chicken Life's overseas expansion plans with Zhang Yiming when Lei Jun suddenly called.
"Brother, it's done, it's done!"
Lin Chen's eyes lit up.
"Foldable screen phones are made now?"
"Yes, come and take a look. I'm at the Deji Building."
"Okay, I'm coming right away!"
Lin Chen abandoned Zhang Yiming and rushed out of the office in an instant.
Upon arriving at the 27th floor of the Deji Building, both Lei Jun and Liu Zihong were present.
At this moment, Lei Jun was holding a phone with an unusually large screen.
Upon seeing Lin Chen approach, Lei Jun handed over his phone.
"Hey bro, look at this phone, it's absolutely amazing."
Lin Chen took it and saw that the screen had vibrant colors and full brightness, and when folded, it could be tilted to a 180-degree angle.
Apart from a crease in the middle, it does not affect its use at all.
Moreover, even if the screen is at a full 90-degree angle, it still does not affect any operation of the phone.
Liu Zihong noticed that Lin Chen was staring at the crease in the middle.
He quickly replied.
"Mr. Lin, we already have a solution for this crease, but in order to save time and make the world's first foldable screen phone, we didn't continue the research."
"Yes, you're right. That solution can just wait for the next generation upgrade. Have you done the performance testing and functional testing?"
"It's all been done, it's perfectly fine, and there are no problems with daily use."
"Good job!"
Lin Chen turned to Lei Jun and said.
"Brother Jun, it's your turn!"
Lei Jun was very excited, but he was also a little embarrassed.
“Brother, you designed this phone and you found the team. It’s not fair for you to give me this opportunity.”
"Hey, there's nothing inappropriate about it. We're like family. I'll write your speech for you, and you can just read it."
"Haha, since you put it that way, then I'll accept your favor."
"Brother Jun, this time we won't go to Jiaotong University for the press conference. We need to go to a more upscale place."
"Where do you think would be suitable? I'll contact them right away."
"National Convention Center!"
Hiss~~
Lei Jun and Liu Zihong both gasped upon hearing this. The National Convention Center—anything that starts with "National" must be extraordinary. Many international conferences are held there, and even the fencing events at the Beijing Olympics were held there.
Isn't it a bit too high-profile to use this as a mobile phone product launch event?
Would the National Convention Center agree to host this event?
Lin Chen noticed Lei Jun's worry and said...
"Brother Jun, don't worry, I'll take care of it and make sure everything is arranged perfectly for you."
Lei Jun thought of Lin Chen's ID card, the leader of a Shanghai internet company, and immediately felt much more at ease.
"Haha, okay, bro, it's all up to you now."
"I'll borrow this sample machine for now."
Lin Chen took the sample machine and left. He went downstairs, drove directly to the Shanghai government building, and found the mayor.
"Hey, Mr. Lin, it's been a long time."
"Mayor, there's no time to explain, I have something important to report to you."
Seeing Lin Chen's serious expression, the mayor also became serious.
"Tell me what it is, and we will definitely help you if it's something we can do."
"Mayor, Xiaomi has created the world's first foldable screen phone, and I'd like to rent the National Convention Center to hold our new product launch. You absolutely have to help me!"
"Hold a mobile phone launch event at the National Convention Center?"
The mayor was speechless after hearing this. "Are you getting arrogant, or am I?" he thought. "You want to hold a new mobile phone product launch at the National Convention Center? What kind of level is that?"
"Yes, Mayor, we beat the Koreans and the little ones to it and became number one in the world. This is a great opportunity to showcase our country's technological prowess!"
Upon hearing this, the mayor began to agree.
"Where's your phone? Let me see it."
Lin Chen took his phone out of his pocket, and then, right in front of the mayor, folded the other screen open.
The mayor blinked. "No, did I just see things?"
He took the phone and looked at it, then wondered if he could turn it back, but he was afraid of breaking it, so he looked up at Lin Chen.
Lin Chen nodded to him, as if to say, "Just relax and do it."
The mayor slowly folded the phone and found that no matter the angle, the screen still displayed the image normally. He even swiped it, and it was not affected at all.
"This is a foldable phone? It truly lives up to its reputation!"
"Yes, Mayor, the Koreans and the Japanese are both researching this technology. We're trying to overtake them by taking a shortcut. We don't know what stage they're at yet. What if they release it before us? If we become the world's number one, our country will be gone! Shanghai will be gone!"
The last five words struck the mayor like a heavy blow to the head.
"I'll contact them right away!"
The mayor picked up the phone on the table.
"Hey, Secretary Jia, contact the National Convention Center and reserve a meeting room for me. We need to hold a press conference called... 'Shanghai Science and Technology, Folding the World'! Yes, as soon as possible, the sooner the better!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen exclaimed, "Wow, you know how to name things! You even added the word 'Shanghai' to it!"
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