Chapter 516 Just Treat Me as a Messenger
Wine has a history of thousands of years in China, and along with it comes a wine culture that has received mixed reviews.
Some people say that the wine culture of the mainland is the only ancient heritage that does not need to be deliberately protected and will last for a long time without being cut off or lost.
It’s just that some people like to recite poetry after drinking, and created the famous piece "Singing and drinking, how long is life?", while some people like to talk nonsense after drinking.
"This is our first cooperation, and you may not know much about our capabilities and are not sure about them. This is understandable.
But I believe that after half a year, we will have a brand new basis for cooperation. To be honest, the program-controlled switching system is really an overkill for us.
We are actually more optimistic about the personal computer market. As long as we have sufficient funds, we can develop a world-class personal computer in two years at most."
"Whether it is program-controlled switches or computers, the main markets in the mainland are enterprises and government agencies, so we have an absolute advantage in sales."
Liu Lenovo has a good alcohol tolerance. After drinking three and a half glasses, he can still speak in a coherent logic and continue to demonstrate his sales agency strength.
He does have the ability. Even without Li Ye's early intervention, he would have been able to win a large number of orders from mainland enterprises and institutions with the help of the powerful background of his unit, and make a fortune just from the sales process.
However, Li Ye could not listen any longer, because he knew how far behind the rest of the world in computer science there was, and it was definitely impossible to reach world-class levels in two years.
Instead of listening to his big talk here, it is better to do things step by step according to the procedures.
"I'm going out for some fresh air."
Li Ye whispered something to Luo Runbo, then left the table and went to the corridor outside.
Luo Runbo nodded, and after Li Ye left, he started to redirect Liu Lianxiang's conversation.
When Liu Lianxiang proposed the agency sales this morning, the boss was not very supportive. Now he suddenly went out to take some precautions, so it would be better for him not to make any mistakes.
Technology and sales are the lifeblood of an enterprise. If they are controlled by others, wouldn’t it be like spending money to make wedding clothes for others?
Li Ye stayed in the corridor for a while, and then he saw Master Ni coming out.
He exchanged glances with Li Ye, smiled, and then went to the bathroom.
After coming out of the toilet, Master Ni did not return to the table immediately, but walked to the other end of the corridor, took out a cigarette box, and lit one himself.
People from the mainland like to gather in groups when smoking, but those who have been abroad may habitually stay away so as not to affect others.
But when Master Ni wanted to light a cigarette, he found that he had no fire.
Master Ni looked around and saw that only Li Ye was in the corridor, so he asked with a smile: "Student Li Ye, is there a fire?"
"Oh, yes."
Li Ye subconsciously reached into his pocket, but when Master Ni came over, he searched left and right but couldn't find any lighter.
Two years ago, Li Ye always carried cigarettes with him, but since he became close with Wen Leyu, he smoked less and less.
It's not that Wen Leyu hates him smoking. Nowadays, few women dislike men smoking.
But when Li Ye smoked, Wen Leyu next to him would breathe in and out in small puffs. She would wash the clothes Li Ye wore after smoking on the same day if they were not dirty, so Li Ye hadn't smoked for a long time.
Li Ye smiled embarrassedly and said, "Sorry, Mr. Ni, I smoke less after I got a girlfriend, so I didn't bring fire."
“Puff~”
I don’t know whether it was because Li Ye’s expression change was very comedic or because Master Ni’s sense of humor was too low, but Li Ye’s words made Master Ni burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, little brother, you are really funny. But your girlfriend has a bad temper. She even forbids you to smoke?"
"Not really," Li Ye said with a smile, "When people are together, they must feel comfortable with each other in order to stay together for a long time. If you know clearly that she doesn't like something, but you still insist on doing it, won't you get hurt sooner or later?"
"Um?"
Master Ni looked at Li Ye in surprise, nodded and said, "Little brother, what you said is quite interesting."
Master Ni put away his cigarette box and stood in the corridor to get some fresh air. It seemed that he had no intention of returning to the table for a while.
Li Ye asked, "Teacher Ni, aren't you going in?"
Ni Dashen smiled and asked back: "Then why don't you go in?"
Li Ye said straightforwardly: "I don't want to listen to people bragging, so I came out to be quiet for a while."
“.”
Master Ni looked at Li Ye, very surprised. Just now at the table, he thought Li Ye was a very reserved person! How come he became so "direct" now?
Li Ye turned his head to look at Master Ni and asked directly, "Why? Master Ni, do you also think that you can develop a world-class personal computer within two years?"
Master Ni shook his head and said calmly: "I never said such a thing. Computers are made up of many parts, and there are too many units that need to be coordinated, so no one can be sure whether we can create another miracle."
After all, Li Ye was the accompanying translator of the Hong Kong side, and Liu Lianxiang was still boasting inside! How could Master Ni possibly sabotage himself?
So what Master Ni said is absolutely flawless.
I don't think the Institute of Computer Science can develop a world-class computer in two years, but I also don't deny that we have the ability to create miracles again.
If you can give us a sky-high price, we may give it a try, but I don't think anyone can afford this sky-high price.
However, Li Ye's next words made Master Ni realize that the other person was not so easy to fool.
"What if we only develop a part of the whole computer?" Li Ye asked, "For example, the power supply, hard disk, memory, or South Bridge, North Bridge, or even the central processing unit. How confident do you think we are?"
Master Ni asked Li Ye in surprise: "Aren't you studying economics? Do you understand these things?"
A few decades later, computers are no longer a rare commodity. One can easily assemble a computer by buying a bunch of accessories online.
But in 1985, computer rooms were carpeted. Just imagine how mysterious computers were! Ordinary people had no idea what was inside a computer case.
Li Ye smiled and said, "I am quite familiar with Mr. Pei, so I often ask him to buy some new magazines from Hong Kong Island, so I learned more knowledge."
"Oh~"
Master Ni nodded silently, and after thinking carefully for a moment, he said: "I can't answer you now, but the technical threshold of some computer components is indeed not that high. If Mr. Pei is interested, we can talk about it later."
Well, Master Ni regarded Li Ye as a "messenger".
That's fine, just think of me as a messenger, otherwise we won't have a chance to get to know each other!
You have to get familiar with each other first before you can talk to each other about your innermost feelings, right?
"Mr. Pei mentioned to me last time that he did not understand the specific strength of the mainland semiconductor industry, but now the overseas division of labor and cooperation model is very popular, and the mainland may not be unable to get a share of the pie."
“Yes, I think so.”
The growing Lenovo has two major businesses, one of which is computer assembly. Li Ye also has his eyes on the computer assembly business, but his idea is to "gradually replace" the business.
And Master Ni seemed to have the same idea.
Once two men have a common topic, they can chat together quickly. As Master Ni and Li Ye chatted, they suddenly felt that it was much more interesting than going in for a drink.
"I remember you are from Dongshan, right? What year are you this year?"
"I'm from Dongshan and I'm a junior this year."
"Oh~, Dongshan is a good place,"
Master Ni nodded and said, "When you graduate next year, what are your plans? Stay in Beijing? Return to your hometown? Or study abroad?"
Li Ye smiled and said, "I might stay in Beijing! My girlfriend is from Beijing, and we have an appointment to be together."
“Haha, it’s not easy to stay in Beijing,” Master Ni shook his head and laughed, then said, “But since you are very familiar with that Hong Kong tycoon, if you can’t stay in Beijing, going out to see the world is also a good choice.
I have met some students who work and study abroad. After they survived the first year, the rest of the life was not that difficult. The mainland is now in an era of change, and there is still a bright future for them after they return from their studies.”
"Go out and take a look?"
Li Ye smiled slightly and asked, "Teacher Ni, you have been abroad before, so what do you think you can gain from going abroad?"
Master Ni was stunned, very surprised by Li Ye's reaction.
All the young students he met after returning to China were eager to go out and see the world. Even if they could not get the opportunity to study abroad on government scholarships, they would try their best to go out.
But Li Ye seems to have no interest in going abroad. Could it be because he is deeply in love with his girlfriend?
"The biggest gain is that I have broadened my horizons and gained an objective understanding of the world."
Master Ni thought for a moment and said, "I have been overseas for several years and have deeply felt the gap between us in technology and have also seen some efficient means of business management."
"Overseas technology companies pay great attention to technology research and development. In this regard, Mr. Pei's Seris is somewhat similar."
"But at the same time, I also recognize our advantages. As long as we make some changes, it is not impossible to catch up with developed countries, but very likely."
"Change?"
Li Ye smiled and whispered, "Teacher Ni, the change you are talking about is changing the corporate bureaucracy in the mainland?"
“.”
Master Ni was stunned for a long time, then he smiled and waved his hand and said, "Little brother, please don't talk nonsense. I don't have that much ability."
[Okay, I'm being too polite. ]
Li Ye smiled and said nothing more.
Of course he knew what changes Mr. Ni was talking about. From the initiation of a project to its realization, he didn't know how many meetings would be held and how many processes would be followed.
After finally completing the project, something unexpected happened and it was decided that it was better to buy than to build, so the project was cancelled.
The situation hits technicians particularly hard.
So change is needed, and more people are needed who want to change this situation.
Master Ni suggested that Li Ye go out and have a look, perhaps hoping that Li Ye would become the same person as him after coming back!
However, at the end of their conversation, Master Ni suddenly said: "In fact, I have seen clearly in these years overseas that this style of work exists everywhere, and some places overseas are not bad at all."
"Since there are opportunities everywhere, why don't I return to our land and fight for it?"
“.”
Li Ye couldn't help but give a thumbs up in front of Master Ni.
Mr. Ni is no longer a hot-headed young man in his twenties. As a middle-aged man who has already obtained a high-paying job overseas, he still resolutely returned to the mainland. For this reason alone, he is worthy of admiration.
(End of this chapter)
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