City.
“This is Mark, the person in charge of Google in Mocun, and this is Xi.”
“Hello.”
“Hello.”
Under Alin’s introduction, Chen Xi shook hands with a gray-haired middle-aged man.
Google already established branches in Tu'ao eight years ago, located in Xicun and Mocun.
“Our GoogleMap navigation has actually been around for a long time, but it has been frustrated. In other words, it has been beaten to a pulp by those GPS navigations, and it is simply incapable of fighting.
Whether it is in the United States Whether it's beautiful or Tu'ao, the situation is the same. Especially in Tu'ao, there is no signal for mobile phones in remote areas, and mobile phone navigation has become a complete display..." Mark sat down and chatted with Chen Xi for a few words before starting to go straight. theme.
As the person in charge of Mocun Company, Mark has always felt that Google Map is a useless product for Tuao people, and his company is currently focusing on other products in Tuao.
“You are right. Currently, people in Tu’ao use TOMTOM, and older people still use maps. Although smartphones are now becoming more popular, that is also in other countries, Tu’ao Some of the older people are still using old antique machines
Since GoogleMap cannot be used by ordinary people now, it would be better to directly cooperate with other companies and use it for commercial purposes. "Chen Xi nodded.
"The company has taken on several commercial projects before, but the results were surprisingly poor. When Google Map first came out, it cooperated with many local merchants to display the merchant's location, contact information, business hours and other information on the map. This function greatly facilitated users' needs to find surrounding services. You should know this. "Mark sighed and looked at Chen Xi.
"Well, I used to use it often. "Chen Xi nodded.
"Later, as GoogleMap's functions continue to improve, route planning and navigation functions gradually become one of its core functions. Google Map cooperates with traffic data providers to provide users with accurate route planning and navigation services, helping users quickly find the best driving route. As I said just now, I have been confused by those GPS, because the requirements for mobile phone signal are quite high. "
"Yes, I understand. ”
"Three years ago, we launched the Street View service to provide users with a more realistic urban landscape experience through city street view photos taken by Street View vehicles. This feature not only improves users' map experience, but also provides users with a better experience in tourism, real estate and other industries. Provides more business opportunities. However, this function does not generate any revenue, but it keeps burning money!"
"Understood"
"The year before last, we created GoogleMapMaker. , this is a A tool that allows users to edit and update map data. By working with local communities and government agencies, Google MapMaker makes map data more accurate and complete, providing reliable data support for many commercial projects that rely on map data. As you can see, now. The functions are becoming more and more useless, and the senior management is very dissatisfied with this project. If it were not for strategic factors, Google Map would probably be stopped!" Mark shook his head helplessly.
To be honest, he is not optimistic about this thing either.
He is the person in charge of Mo Village, and the partners he is considering for cooperation are all local companies. In such a country with vast land and all important cities located on the southeast coast, this map tool is really useless.
Besides, the current TOMTOM is very easy to use and can be used in many areas where there is no mobile phone signal. So why are you taking off your pants and farting to use Google Map?
Is it because free mobile navigation costs nothing?
In Tu'ao, the penetration rate of cars is quite high. Almost everyone has a GPS. Although TOMTOM's GPS is not cheap, you can buy a second-hand one if you don't have money.
Generally speaking, GPS requires money to update the map package. However, the roads in Tu'ao have not changed much in decades. A GPS can be passed down to two generations, so there is no need for mobile navigation at all.
Furthermore, at first glance, mobile phone navigation is free, but data costs money. Mobile phone data in Tu’ao is shockingly expensive. If you use it every day, it is more expensive than buying a GPS.
Seemingly seeing what the other party was thinking, Chen Xi explained: "GoogleMap is a free software, but it will consume data during actual use. This is one of the reasons why few people used it before. Now the operators of Tu'ao More and more, these operators are coming to the local market to grab the market. Since they are grabbing the market, they will definitely launch a series of discounts to attract consumers. Unlimited traffic is one of their methods to attract consumers. When unlimited traffic was just launched, the package The price may not be cheap, but as long as the competition becomes fierce, other operators will also lower their prices, so you don’t have to worry about this..."
"Well, you are right. A project must be able to generate revenue in order for the company's senior management to nod. Some shareholders have limited patience. He is not willing to spend a long time betting on the success of a project. He just wants to see returns in a short period of time, you know what I mean. "Mark first agreed with Chen Xi's words, then pondered for a while and then shook his head.
“I understand, I called you here today because I want GoogleMap to generate revenue. With the rise of cross-border e-commerce, the application of virtual maps in the logistics field will become increasingly widespread. Many cross-border e-commerce companies Platforms and logistics companies may use Google Map's geographical location information and route planning functions to optimize logistics distribution routes, improve distribution efficiency, and reduce logistics costs..."
Chen Xi's words made Mark's eyes light up, and the other party's words were similar to People at Google headquarters think alike.
Think about it, there are so many talented people in such a large multinational company, and it has been so many years since Google Map came out, and someone has already thought of this.
However, what Chen Xi said next was what interested him the most: "We have our own logistics company, TOLL, and the largest auto parts city in Tu'ao, which includes e-commerce business... In China, I plan to expand the coastal areas to Those factories have joined forces to do cross-border e-commerce, and I am currently working on a project. ”
"What project? I heard him say that you are the boss of Real-Car. I have read the news about Real-Car. Carsales is going to be listed soon. How can we at GoogleMap cooperate with you?" Mark Pointing at Alin, a smile appeared on his face.
"Of course, even if Carsales goes on the market, it can't stop me from moving forward!" Chen Xi stood up confidently.
"Oh? Then how can GoogleMap and Real-Car cooperate?"
"That's..."
Seeing that the other party's interest was aroused, Chen Xi finally started talking about a formal cooperation project.
Burwood, Matthew's villa.
"Teacher Matthew, do you think this Real-Car can survive?" A tall and thin young man asked holding a copy of The Age newspaper.
“Just call me by my name from now on. We have known each other for so long and we are about the same age. There is no need to call me teacher. It makes me feel a little embarrassed. I think Real-Car is of course You can survive this." Matthew handed Jia Zhenyu a can of drink.
"Really? But the listing of Carsales is already a certainty. Needless to say, the ability to attract money after the listing. Coupled with the leading position of Tu'ao Automobile Trading Platform, how can Real-Car turn around? What?" Jia Zhenyu blinked with an expression of curiosity.
"There are many factors that affect the success or failure of a company. Look, wasn't Nokia the big brother at the time? Wasn't it also overtaken later? A company like Real-Car has a small number of shareholders and no external capital. , it all depends on the wise judgment of the decision-maker. In just a few years, Real-Car can catch up with the automotive platform giant with many years of history, and can also pose a serious threat to the other party. I think this boss is no ordinary person..." Matthew touched his chin, but he did not look outward. It is revealed that the boss of Real-Car is Chen Xi.
But when asked by his friends, he could only explain it in another way. "Well, that makes sense. So how should Real-Car fight back? If it were you, what would you do?" Jia Zhenyu asked again.
“I don’t know, I’m not the boss either, hahaha!” Matthew really didn’t know that ideas often appeared in Chen Xi’s mind that he couldn’t imagine, and he couldn’t figure it out at all.
“What do you think of the lavender bear that is very popular recently? I see that many international students have made a lot of money through purchasing agents. There are also many people in China who have cooperated with purchasing agents and made a little money. I heard that Wushang Counterfeit products have begun to appear. Once these counterfeit products appear, people with low spending power will definitely choose low-priced products. As for whether they are real or not, they don’t know. It will definitely have a big impact on the bear market. .”
"Well, you are right. This kind of Internet celebrity product is actually just an ordinary doll filled with lavender. Where is the lavender? What is not there is just the copyright of the bear design. Since the copyright has been replaced by copycats, the advertising is still You can continue to use the Tasmanian brand. The impact is definitely inevitable. In fact, if there are no counterfeit products, the popularity will not last forever. This is just making a temporary profit and has no value for discussion." Matthew said. Take a sip of drink.
“When I returned to China this time, I felt that the domestic market was completely blank. These businesses in Tu’ao, such as real estate agencies, education tutoring, and automobile platforms, can be moved there. What do you think?” Jia Zhenyu clicked on one A cigarette.
"I think the model of directly moving to Tu'ao is not feasible. We can only change it to financing and listing to make money..." Matthew hesitated to speak.
"Well, I think so too. There are too many local bosses in China now. You can get a lot of investment from them by just making a PPT."
"I've been waiting for a long time. I haven’t returned to China, I heard everything from people and read it online, hahaha. What you said is correct, but investors can’t waste their money casually, they still have to do their best.”
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"Did you know that there are four people who are the most famous at Didi University?" Jia Zhenyu looked at Matthew and raised his lips.
"Oh? Who is it?"
"That's you, teacher, and Gouzi, Chen Xi, and Thomas. Have you heard of them?"
"Well, that's for sure. Gouzi and Chen Xi are both my friends. As for Thomas, I've heard a lot of people talk about it, but there are more bad words than good ones." Matthew thought for a moment, and he did indeed listen. I've told you about this person, but I've never seen him.
"Oh? What are you talking about?" Jia Zhenyu looked curious.
"That is to say, this person can make money, but he can also deceive people. In short, more people belittle him. I don't know the details, but I don't think this person is a good person."
"Teacher Matthew , you said that among the big bosses who are now famous, when they first started doing business, which one did not have a dark history? After he succeeds, these dark histories will be dazzling. Covered. Those celebrity profiles and interviews on the Internet are all fabricated. Do you think Thomas is different from them?"
"Well...it seems to make sense, but my personal values are not very good. If you agree with his approach, you should be more sincere to others and know how to repay kindness." Matthew nodded first, then shook his head.
“Teacher, I think there are no good or bad people in this world, only winners and losers. On the road to success, you will encounter various difficulties. Sometimes you need to use some It is normal for people not to recognize the means. After all, everyone has different ideas. Most people don't recognize you, but there are always people who recognize you, right?
Have you watched "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms"? The scheming Cao Cao in it and the Liangshan bandits in "Water Margin" are still the same. Does anyone admire you? Which one of these people is the good guy and which one is the bad guy?
Some people say that there are not many good people among the 108 people in Liangshanbo. However, these extremely vicious people are liked by so many people because of their abilities. This is the reality.
Looking at those novels and movies, most of them are counterattacks by people at the bottom. The plot is nothing more than how miserable it was for a person at the bottom to be dominated by people from the upper class in the early stage, but after he successfully counterattacked and became a high-class person, wasn't he also dominating others?
The audience felt very happy after watching it. That’s because they don’t really care about the unfairness of class at all, but they care about why they are not in the upper class. Who is the good person and who is the best person? A bad guy? Or was he a good guy before and turned into a bad guy later?
Hahaha!
You are now a teacher and shareholder of an educational institution, right, but is your boss’s development idea consistent with yours? If there are inconsistencies, and you choose to stay in the company in obscurity due to some reasons, your future may be delayed. However, if you put aside all feelings, go out and develop on your own, and follow your own path, you may achieve unexpected surprises..."
"I haven't thought about this problem. I think my life and career are very good now. We won't discuss your topic." Matthew interrupted him before the other party could finish speaking. He drank the drink with a serious look on his face. After I finished, I picked up a book and started reading.
Jia Zhenyu looked at Matthew's performance and shook his head secretly.
What age has it been, and the relationship between a king and his subordinates is not the same as before.
In this day and age, if you can make money, you will get together. If it is not possible for me to make money, you will find another job and work alone. All loyalty and disloyalty are bullshit, and you are not a slave in ancient times.
Seeing that the conversation could no longer go on, Jia Zhenyu said goodbye.
After the others left, Matthew began to meditate alone.
In fact, the cram school has been open for such a long time, and he himself is very famous as a gold medal lecturer. Privately, many large educational institutions in Tu and Ao have contacted him, wanting to poach him to change jobs.
The treatment offered was much better than the current one, but he rejected them all. He did not tell Chen Xi about these things because he felt it was unnecessary.
What Jia Zhenyu said just now was undoubtedly like a slap in the face.
Inside a HungryJack's in Burwood.
Li Yuqing held a hamburger in her hand and said vaguely: "His grandma's, where did these people buy the goods from? I asked for a long time before, and they said it was near the school..."
At this time, Shi Tao came over with two glasses of drinks, handed one to Li Yuqing, and then drank the Coke happily: "Also... It’s great here, you can have unlimited refills. I used to sit here all afternoon and then leave after drinking my money.”
“Look at you, you are such a loser! People nowadays are so dishonest. , who agreed to take us to see the goods today, but no one was seen even at what time it was." Li Yuqing finished the burger and picked up the fried onion rings.
“Since I met you, I don’t even have time to play games. I am really impressed by you. All I can think about is money, money, money!”
“I am like this to a woman. You are ambitious, you are a grown man People actually say such things. I wonder what you will do when you return to Jiangcheng after graduation. Your family's conditions are just like that, not as good as mine! If your aunt hadn't helped you in Mo Village, you would have been better off than me. It’s still miserable.”
"Haha, my father always has children, and I am the only son. As long as he has money, he will spend it on me. I am not like you. What are your family's conditions? They are similar to mine. You talk about it like Miss Qianjin." Shi Tao is usually very polite. Anyone who can take a joke will always smile no matter how sharp-tongued Li Yuqing is.
"Didi!" At this time, the mobile phone on the table rang.
“Stop eating, that person seems to be coming!” Li Yuqing looked at her phone and stuffed the remaining food on the table into her mouth.
“Damn it, you ate it all and didn’t leave any for me.” Shi Tao looked at the empty box on the table and then at the drink in his hand. In line with the principle of not wasting, Drink it all in one gulp. (End of this chapter)