After arriving in Wuzhen, Rebus planned to introduce some business tycoons to Wang Donglai.
But Wang Donglai refused.
If you have this time to socialize, you might as well read more books and study technology.
So, after arriving at the place, Rebus and Wang Donglai separated.
Rebus tidied up a little and headed to a quieter gathering place.
There is a lot of water in the south, so naturally it is better to go on a cruise.
This gathering is a gathering among Internet giants. As the founder of Xiaomi, Rebus was naturally invited.
Boarding on the cruise ship, Rebus had just walked in when a voice came.
"Ding Sanshi, I am willing to admit defeat. I would like to see what difference the pigs you raise will make if you don't play a good game!"
It was Jack Ma who saw that only Rebus came in alone, smiling as if he had won a bet, and said this to a fat middle-aged man wearing glasses.
Ding Sanshi, founder of the pig factory.
Jack Ma, founder of Taotian Group.
Xiaomi founder Rebus.
In addition, there are also Giant founder Shi Yuzhu and others.
It can be said that most of the domestic Internet is gathered in a small room.
Obviously, among so many people, Jack Ma has the highest value, so he is in the middle.
When Ding Sanshi heard what Jack Ma said, he immediately smiled and said: "Don't tell me, the pigs you raise are just different. You will know later when you eat them."
Rebus also understood at this time that Jack Ma and Ding Sanshi made a bet.
The content of the bet is whether Wang Donglai will come with Rebus.
The news that Rebus and Wang Dong would take a flight to attend the conference had already spread, so there was this bet.
"Mr. Lei, does this academician founder have a very high self-esteem and is unwilling and disdainful to have too much contact with us, a group of stinky businessmen?"
"I have heard that this academician boss has a very high opinion of domestic businessmen." The Internet looked down upon us, saying that we copied Bald Eagle’s experience and had no spirit of innovation, and their tone was extremely disdainful.”
Suddenly, a voice came out, with a bit of malice towards Wang Donglai.
As this voice sounded, the room was quiet for a moment.
Rebus was keenly aware that the reason why Wang Donglai refused was probably because he really thought so.
He has also been in contact with Wang Donglai several times, and from the conversation, he can indeed feel some of Wang Donglai's thoughts and ideas.
However, although Rebus thought so in his heart, he did not show it.
"Sit quietly and think about your own mistakes, and don't talk about the rights and wrongs of others in small talk. Just say these things to your face, and there will be no answer even if you say them here."
Rebus glanced at the man , he withdrew his gaze and said lightly.
"Indeed, this kind of talking about other people's rights and wrongs when the parties involved are not present cannot happen here. If you have anything to say, please say it to your face and don't discuss it behind your back!"
Jack Ma immediately stood up and said with final words.
Rebus didn’t say anything, and neither did the man.
Soon, this little episode passed.
We are all the best among human beings. Naturally, we will not let the atmosphere become so cold. In just a few words, we can liven up the atmosphere.
The topics everyone talked about were all-encompassing, ranging from astronomy and geography to local customs and customs, with various jokes interspersed in between.
When the wine reached halftime, Jackma suddenly spoke to Rebus and said: "Mr. Lei, we are all members of the domestic Internet. We still need to work together to develop and expand the domestic Internet industry."
Rebus's eyes moved, and he smiled and said: "Mr. Ma is too polite, I believe The country will develop better and better!”
Jie Kema’s smile remained unchanged, and he raised his glass with a smile and said: “Mr. Lei is right, the country is developing better and better, and everyone is making money. More and more.”
Suddenly, the atmosphere in the room became more enthusiastic.
After the dinner was over, Ding Sanshi smiled and said to Jack Ma: "How about it, doesn't it feel weird that someone doesn't buy your face?"
Jack Ma laughed at himself and said aloud: "There are so many people who don't buy my face. What's so strange? Before Taotian grew up, I was still a grandson. Even now, at most He’s just a decent person, not even a father.”
“It’s normal for someone to disapprove of me. What’s more, Lei Jun is engaged in smartphones, and I don’t have much business contact with him. , don’t give me face, I can still What should I do?"
"What's more, this is a mutual choice. If he doesn't want to, I won't force it."
Ding Sanshi nodded and said, "You just want to. There are too many things you want. Like me, it would be great to do something you like after you have freedom of wealth."
Jie Kema shook his head and said: "Zifeiyu, I know the joy of fish. ! ”
"However, it is a pity that a unicorn company with such potential as Galaxy Technology did not seize the opportunity!" Ding Sanshi sighed.
“As long as it is not listed yet, everything is still possible, not to mention that Galaxy Technology’s stall is so big now, there may not be opportunities in the future.”
“Don’t forget, Galaxy Technology The short video called Douyin that was developed matched up with Xiao Ma’s Weishi. If Xiao Ma tried his best, it would be very lively.”
“By the way, it’s almost over. , of Galaxy Technology Toutiao News and your company’s Yiwang News are also competitors.”
“Let me count, Pinyidao, Toutiao News, Douyin, and drones are all areas with competitors. Galaxy Technology is still engaged in industry, engaged in semiconductor technology research and development and energy battery research and development, and has established a pharmaceutical research and development subsidiary and a rocket company. It is simply a hodgepodge. In my opinion, it will suffer big losses sooner or later.”
Jack Ma counted Galaxy Technology's business territory and analyzed it in detail.
"Who makes him young? He is only 21 years old and is already an academician. With a company like Galaxy Technology, he is really young and formidable!" Ding Sanshi also said with emotion.
"As beautiful as a tree is in the forest, the wind will destroy it. With this person's temper, more and more people will be offended. At a certain stage, it will inevitably arouse public outrage. At that time, that is what we Opportunity! "
Jack Ma said with certainty, his tone was full of confidence, like a fishing guy, confidently waiting for the fish to take the bait.
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the next day.
December 16th.
The Internet Conference officially opened.
The conference started at half past ten, but Wang Donglai and Rebus had already entered the venue at around eight o'clock.
This Internet Conference can be regarded as a grand event, and many reporters came.
Even Headline News has employees come to do live broadcasts of pictures and texts.
When entering the venue, you need to scan your face to enter.
"Academician Wang, what do you think of the market prospects of face recognition technology?"
After passing the facial recognition machine, Rebus asked Wang Donglai curiously.
In Rebus’ view, there are too many application scenarios for face recognition.
In just an instant, Rebus had several ideas in mind, such as miniaturizing facial recognition technology and applying it to door locks.
“Face recognition is a good technology, but its drawbacks are also obvious, and it can easily cause data leakage.”
“Personally, I still think that this technology will not be used until regulatory policies are introduced. , It is not suitable for large-scale promotion, otherwise it will do more harm than good!" Wang Dong took a look at the face recognition machine and gave his own evaluation.
When Rebus heard this, his eyes twitched.
After entering the venue, Wang Donglai found his seat and sat down. However, Rebus's seat was not the same as Wang Donglai's, so they were separated.
Time passes quickly.
Ten thirty.
Dignified guests entered the venue one after another, and the leaders also gave opening speeches.
“Last year, the first World Internet Conference was held here, which promoted the rapid development of new businesses such as online makers, online hospitals, and smart tourism, giving this thousand-year-old town a new charm. Wuzhen’s networkization , Intelligence is a vivid portrayal of the integrated development of tradition and modernity, humanities and science and technology. It is a microcosm of China’s Internet innovation and development, and also vividly embodies the concept of shared development of the global Internet.”
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"Currently, China has 670 million Internet users and more than 4.13 million websites. The Internet is deeply integrated into economic and social development and into people's lives..."
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The leader was speaking above, but Wang Donglai was busy with his own affairs below.
Looking through the information, using powerful computing power in my mind, I was conceiving and calculating the design of the rocket engine.
Wang Donglai is not going to wait too long. 2016 is about to enter, and he has now been selected as an academician.
He already has the initial ability to protect himself, so there is no need to cover himself up like before.
At twelve o'clock, Wang Donglai followed the crowd out of the venue.
The afternoon time was allocated to Xiangjiang and the gambling city to discuss Internet development from two o'clock to six o'clock.
Wang Dong is not going to participate in this event anymore.
However, when he was walking out of the venue, he heard a voice.
Because those who can participate in this conference are all related to the Internet, and big guys can be seen everywhere.
At this time, a reporter from the main station was interviewing a celebrity.
Guo Tianmin, founder of Baodao Enterprise Honghai Precision.
Many people may not know Red Sea Precision, but given another name, few people in China would not know it.
That is Futukang!
In front of the camera, Guo Tianmin said with a smile on his face: "We have reached cooperation with the local government on the issue of migrant workers. In the future, Futukang will become a pilot to provide more job support for migrant workers!"
Hearing this, Wang Donglai paused deliberately.
Looking at Guo Tianmin who is being interviewed, and then looking at the many other big guys who are also being interviewed.
A strange feeling suddenly arose in my heart.
What happened in Futukang five years ago had a great impact at the time.
However, five years have passed and Futukang is still growing, with more and more workers.
No one pays special attention to whether the changes in Futukang after that incident have optimized the management of employees.
Huge population resources, rich demographic dividend, and powerful Chinese infrastructure!
Wang Donglai, a rural boy who has been born in two lifetimes, clearly understands what is behind these three words.
On the assembly line, there were rows of people standing and sitting, with no light in their eyes.
“Alas!”
Sighing inwardly, Wang Donglai understood that he could not solve such a problem for the time being.
No matter how bad things are in Futukang, compared to the majority of private enterprise owners, it is not even a little bit good.
Wages are paid on time, overtime pay is provided, and the working environment is not considered high-risk.
Thinking about it, Wang Donglai left the main venue.
Five-thirty in the afternoon.
Wang Donglai was invited to participate in a symposium. Schwab, the head of the World Economic Forum, will have a symposium with domestic Internet entrepreneurs.
The invitees include Xiao Ma Ge, Jack Ma, Liu Daqiangzi, Zhou Hongyi, Ding Sanshi, Zhang Suning, Zhang Sohu and others.
Not even Rebus received an invitation.
When receiving the invitation, Wang Donglai thought for a moment and chose to refuse and did not go.
Because such a symposium is meaningless to Wang Donglai.
The name of the person in charge of the World Economic Forum sounds very lofty, but in fact he has no influence at all on Galaxy Technology and Wang Donglai.
It's not a technical forum, and it's not worth Wang Donglai's time to attend.
After rejecting the invitation to this symposium, Wang Donglai was busy with his own affairs in the room.
After reading all the information and books introduced to him by Deng Gang, Wang Donglai already had a general idea in his mind.
Why private rockets are not favored is because of unclear policies.
The main reason is the large investment and high risk.
The large investment is reflected in the fact that rocket R&D personnel, without exception, must be highly educated and high-level.
Most of such talents have entered the national team, or else they have stayed in the research institute to engage in research and development.
Serving the country provides both room for advancement and honor.
Private companies can only give money, but for such highly educated talents, the level of salary, benefits and benefits must be very high.
In addition, R&D equipment is also a big consumer of money.
The high risk is reflected in the fact that the rocket will either succeed in launching or fail. Once it fails, tens of millions at least will be wasted, and as many as hundreds of millions will be wasted.
This is only the cost of building the rocket, not including time cost and labor cost.
For these reasons, private rocket companies around the world are rare and their development scale is not large.
However, Wang Donglai had a different view.
The most important thing for rocket launch is to be able to launch successfully.
SpaceX is all about flying with a big force.
Use various cost-saving methods to reduce costs, such as abandoning the mainstream method of equal grid to reduce the cost of the casing.
Use friction stir welding technology to improve processing efficiency.
In the past, rockets used carbon fiber composite materials. The raw material cost was about 150 US dollars per kilogram, and the scrap rate was as high as 35%. The final actual cost soared to more than 200 per kilogram.
So SpaceX chose to use stainless steel to make it, and the cost is only 3 US dollars. Compared with the previous cost, the savings are simply a huge difference.
In the field of private rocket launches, spacex is indeed at the forefront of the world and has achieved the ultimate in cost savings. (End of this chapter)