Xing Baohua asked Liu Haibo to find a quiet place with delicious food to host a private dinner for Wozniak.
Wozniak previously stated that he was not representing Apple Inc. and that his visit was for personal reasons, essentially a way of making friends.
For this reason, Xing Baohua also asked Su Ya to accompany him. Although she couldn't understand a few words of the foreign language, she was still his official girlfriend!
Woz took a sip of baijiu and gave up, but then drank two fewer bottles of beer.
Afterwards, I discussed the technology with Xing Baohua.
The two got quite into the conversation, and it felt like dinner time was too short. Fortunately, Xing Baohua first took Su Ya home, then brought Woz back to the factory to continue their chat, almost like they were having a long, intimate conversation.
Wozniak's technology is to simplify complexity, that is, to solve circuit problems with the fewest possible lines.
This technique is very useful in integrated circuits or microelectronics. Xing Baohua also used his knowledge from his previous life to answer this electronic genius fluently.
"Xing, let's go to America and start a business together!" Woz invited Xing Baohua.
"You're no longer with Guozi Company?" Xing Baohua asked. If he remembered correctly, it was not long after Woz left that Grandpa Qiao was kicked out of Guozi Company.
“I’m still employed, in a consultant role, and I don’t have any projects under my belt,” Wozniak said.
Then, Xing Baohua said to Woz, "I can't go to America for now because my business here is just starting. When I have money, I'll buy shares in Guozi Company."
"Haha! Sure! I have plenty of whatever you want to buy," Woz said with a laugh.
This guy wasn't drunk or acting rashly; he probably wanted to use shares in the fruit company to blackmail Xing Baohua.
It implies that true friends are hard to find.
This statement also reminded Xing Baohua of what he had said before: Wozniak was much more generous than Uncle Joe; the latter was a pure businessman, stingy and miserly.
Wozniak gave away his own shares to the employees of the fruit company at five dollars a share, a quarter lower than the market price.
Although he wasn't the helmsman, Guozi Company was still his; it was founded in his garage.
Xing Baohua also sensed from his words that he wanted to start a new type of company with Xing Baohua.
Xing Baohua was somewhat tempted; being able to bring a top talent to his team was something he never dreamed of.
"Woz, if you leave Guozi Company, will you still be able to work in the computer industry?" Xing Baohua asked.
"Probably not, because of the industry non-compete agreement, and besides, I already own a computer company," Wozniak said with a shrug.
Well, it's true that Mr. Joe's brilliance was so great that it completely overshadowed this person.
“Woz, give me some time. When I go to America, let’s start a telecommunications company together, specializing in mobile phones?” Xing Baohua said.
“Motorcycle cell phones? Those things are too bulky,” Wozniacki said, shaking his head.
He then added, "Actually, I want to develop a universal remote control that can solve the problem of controlling all electrical appliances with just one remote control."
Xing Baohua nodded to himself; this guy really did start a remote control company.
"Why not develop a remote control that can make phone calls?" Xing Baohua said.
"?" Woz was a little stunned when he heard this.
Xing Baohua was trying to mislead him. Wasn't he planning to develop a universal remote control? A function that comes with mobile phones. Why not just add an infrared transmitter to the phone and write the remote control codes from various manufacturers into the program?
Many mobile phones with this function will be available in later generations.
To put it simply, Xing Baohua remembers that a Nokia phone he used had an infrared function.
You can control several popular brand appliances by downloading one software, such as televisions and air conditioners.
These things are not unusual in later generations.
But now, it's a bit strange; Wozniak even imagined a two-pound telephone pressing a remote control.
How many buttons are on a remote control? How many buttons are on a mobile phone?
In Wozniak's words, why not just put a phone function on the keyboard?
It was clearly a joke. But Xing Baohua said earnestly to Wozniak, "Buddy, I'm serious, believe me. I'm not only giving the phone remote control functionality, I also want to use satellite navigation?"
"navigation?"
“Yes, it’s fully intelligent, like putting the Apple i and Apple ii into a telephone,” Xing Baohua said.
"Hahaha! I think you and Steve will get along well. He often comes up with some really creative ideas that are impossible right now," Wozniacki continued, laughing.
"How will we know if we don't try? We'll make phones first, then smartphones," Xing Baohua said.
In an era before computers are intelligent, it's hard for people to accept the idea of creating a mobile phone that's more advanced than a computer, even if it's just a concept.
Seeing Woz shake his head slightly, Xing Baohua knew that he couldn't persuade him for the time being.
After talking with Woz until after 2 a.m., Xing Baohua took him back to his hotel to rest.
As for whether or not they will cooperate with him in the United States, we'll have to wait and see.
Xing Baohua wasn't ready, and Wozniak didn't have a clear idea about mobile phones, so the matter was put on hold for the time being.
Wozniak said he still needs to finish his studies, so this is a good opportunity to supplement his knowledge.
After dropping Woz off, Xing Baohua didn't go back to the factory. Instead, he checked into a hotel, since he had a room there that he reserved regularly.
Many people lost sleep over the issue of ten million US dollars.
The amount was so large that it exploded like a thunderbolt in central Shandong.
When the factory manager and management of Shuangxi TV Factory heard that Sony could replace two production lines, they started lobbying for help.
Unfortunately, I don't know Xing Baohua, and I asked someone to try to arrange a meeting with him to persuade him.
Many companies facing foreign exchange shortages are also eyeing Shangguzhuang Electronics Factory. This time, Xing Baohua has become quite famous.
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