In fact, the main reason for the demise of Little Overlord is the popularity of VCDs and DVDs.
This thing is much easier to use than the Bully. Not only can you watch movies, but you can also play games by plugging in a controller.
One CD can integrate dozens or hundreds of games, so forget about the game cartridges.
Coupled with the popularity of home computers, Xiaobawang’s market share has been eroded away.
This is the trend of the times and will not be diverted by the will of Yihua Group.
Of course, if Yihua Group does not squeeze out Duan Yongping, he will naturally lead the company to find new breakthroughs.
Duan Yongping has an extremely keen vision. After a millennium, he has already enriched the United States.
It happened that Sanshi's pig farm was listed in the United States, but it encountered the Internet bubble and the stock price fell to the center of the earth.
Duan Yongping bought 2 million shares at a price of one yuan per share, which surged 70 times a year later.
As soon as Duan Yongping saw Yang Ye's things, he knew that there was no need for the little bully to continue.
Duan Yongping asked: "Mr. Yang, what is the purpose of your coming to me?"
Yang Ye said straightforwardly: "I plan to develop a device specifically for playing this disc. I admire your talent very much. , I hope you will preside over this matter."
Duan Yongping said doubtfully: "Since this technology was invented in the United States, why has it not been used in the United States?"
Yang Ye? Tech said: "In the United States, the market for video recorders and home consoles is very mature. Although this type of optical disc is high-quality and low-priced, its effect is not better than that of video tapes. Therefore, if there is no application scenario, it will naturally not receive enough attention."
Duan Yongping suddenly realized: "I understand, in our country, video tapes, game consoles, laser discs and other things are not popular. So as long as we can successfully launch this product, we can achieve the three-in-one effect?"< br>
Laser discs are a storage medium that was very popular in Japan in the 1980s and 1990s. They are the same size as vinyl records and have the same surface as VCDs.
Its effect is better than VCD, and the screen will not be blurred if played too much. It is specially used in the production of karaoke DVDs.
The reason why VCD has been successful in China is because video tapes, game consoles, and laser discs are all very expensive and have not become popular.
VCD can replace it in one go. Although the effect is a bit worse, the price is cheaper, so it became very popular in China once it was launched.
Unfortunately, Jiang Wanmeng, the inventor of VCD, did not apply for a patent for the whole machine. Faced with a swarm of opponents at home and abroad, he had no shield to protect himself.
It is really ridiculous that someone else has taken advantage of it and has to pay patent fees to others.
Of course, given the current environment in China, even if Yang Ye creates a VCD, it will still face being copied and pirated.
But Yang Ye and Jiang Wanmeng are different. Jiang Wanmeng invested a lot of money in the research and development of VCD. When the finished product was released, they had no money for promotion.
As for this thing... there is actually no technical difficulty, it’s just that no one has made it. Once you see the prototype, you can imitate it immediately.
Because Jiang Wanmeng invested too much in research and development, when the first batch of "Wanyan" brand VCDs were put into the market, they were priced at 4888.
As a result, all the first batch of 1,000 units were bought by friends to make prototypes, and within half a year they launched their own products.
They have almost no research and development costs, and all the funds are used for marketing.
And the price is only half of that of "Wanyan", so it naturally quickly occupied the market.
Wan Yan was crushed to death by the imitators. Jiang Wanmeng worked hard, but made a wedding dress for others and didn't even take a sip of the soup.
But Yang Ye is different, although it is difficult for him to stop those people from copying and piracy.
But Yang Ye has a huge amount of funds, and he can seize the market as quickly as possible and form a brand effect.
Even if others imitate it later, it will not shake his leading position in the industry.
Duan Yongping originally thought that Yang Ye was offended by his copycat "Pocket Elf", but he didn't expect that Yang Ye didn't even mention it, but instead gave him a wealth that was overwhelming.
Duan Yongping couldn't miss this kind of pie-in-the-sky good thing, and the two parties hit it off immediately.
Duan Yongping went back to resign and brought his brothers over to start a new VCD company.
The new company is the same as Qiu Bojun's Jinshan Company. Yang Ye exclusively holds 80% of the shares, and the other 20% is given to Duan Yongping for free distribution.
This is the same as the agreement between Duan Yongping and Yihua Group. However, Yihua Group made a verbal agreement and defaulted on its debt.
But Yang Ye signed the contract in black and white, and there was Qiu Bojun as an example, and he would never default on his debt.
……
A few days later, Kowloon Railway Station.
Qiu Bojun led a group of people out of the gate and saw someone holding a board that read: "Welcome outstanding employees of Jinshan Company to visit Hong Kong!"
Qiu Bojun greeted: "Let's go over!"
< br>When Li Zhi saw Qiu Bojun in the crowd, he asked someone to put the board away, walked forward, and shook hands with Qiu Bojun enthusiastically: "Mr. Qiu, and everyone, welcome to Hong Kong."
Qiu Bojun smiled and said: "Secretary Li, you are so polite, you even came to pick me up in person."
Li Zhi smiled and said: "That's right. And I am from the mainland, so it is easier for everyone to communicate."
A few people exchanged greetings, and Li Zhi said: "Let's go to the hotel with me to rest first!"
The group of people left the train station and got on a bus that came to pick them up.
The driver started the car and took them to the Shangri-La Hotel in Kowloon.
These people are all outstanding employees selected by Jinshan Company at the end of the year. In addition to bonuses, their rewards include a three-day trip to Hong Kong.
On the bus, a group of people curiously admired the bustling street scene outside through the bus window.
In this era, the Chinese people are full of infinite yearning for Hong Kong.
When they finally set foot on this land, looking out the window at the busy traffic, the rows of buildings on the streets, and the dazzling array of signboards, they were very excited.
Li Zhi held a small loudspeaker and turned into a tour guide and said to everyone: "Wait a minute, let's go to the hotel to put our luggage away, then have lunch, and arrange a visit to the company in the afternoon. In the evening, let's go to the Hong Kong Coliseum to watch the cross-dressing ceremony. concert.”
Lizhi’s arrangement made the employees of Jinshan Company feel valued and won a round of warm applause.
In the back seat of the car, a handsome young man said to a young man wearing glasses next to him: "Manager Zhu, this Secretary Li speaks Mandarin very well."
Manager Zhu's name is Zhu Chongjun, and he is a good friend of Qiu Bojun. Together with another person named Wu Xiaojun, they were collectively known as the "Three Gentlemen of Zhongguancun" when they were in the capital, and they were the first generation of programmers in China.
Qiu Bojun founded Jinshan Company and called him over.
Zhu Chongjun said: "She is from Shanghai!"
"Then how did he get to Hong Kong and become Director Yang's secretary?"
"How do I know? ? Don’t keep staring at me, your eyes will almost fall off!”
The young man couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
He didn't want to do this either. Secretary Li was too eye-catching.
Especially the pair of headlights, which made it difficult for a young man like him to take his eyes away.
……
“This is the Coliseum!”
People from the Jinshan tour group got off the bus and looked at the magnificent inverted pyramid building in front of them, feeling like a pilgrim.
People passed by them from time to time, and some people even came up to say hello to Li Zhi.
Li Zhi explained: "These are employees of the group company. Asia Television's annual New Year's Eve concert does not sell tickets to the public. Instead, as a benefit, employees of the group company and their families are invited to watch."
These words amazed the members of the Jinshan Tour Group. They heard that the Coliseum can accommodate 10,000 people, and if tickets are sold for this concert, it can sell more than 3 million Hong Kong dollars.
It’s free!
What a big gesture!
“Everyone, let’s go in!”
The tour group blended into the crowd and slowly entered the legendary music palace. Qiu Bojun was arranged to sit in the guest seat at the front, while the others were arranged slightly forward in the middle.
The concert has not started yet, and everyone is looking around with interest, taking in everything around them.
When they saw the front row, they were shocked.
Here we go, there are so many stars!
They are all Hong Kong stars they usually see in movies and TV.
Suddenly seeing so many celebrities, everyone was a little excited.
Zhu Chongjun said calmly: "Normally, they are colleagues of the group just like us. Look at the other audiences!"
When everyone thinks about it, it makes sense.
Looking at the other spectators around, everyone is busy with their own business, some are chatting, some are eating, and some are training their children.
As a result, the people in Jinshan Tour Group were not so enthusiastic.
However, just as they calmed down, the entire audience suddenly stood up, waving their hands and cheering.
I saw Yang Ye, Chen Long, Li Lianjie and others walking out from the backstage.
Well, these people were so calm just now because the seats for the celebrities in the front row were too small.
Now that super celebrities are coming out, I can’t calm down at all.
Yang Ye and others waved to everyone and took their seats in the front row. Soon, the host came on stage and announced that tonight's New Year's Eve concert had officially begun.
In addition to the superstars from Poplar and Rolling Stone, students from the four major mentors of The Voice also joined tonight's concert.
In the past half year or so, these students have been stealing the show. After The Voice ended, they started touring with the four major instructors.
Traveling to various countries in Southeast Asia, they are all warmly welcomed. Some famous singers are not as famous as them.
Although several months have passed since The Voice, their popularity has not diminished. Their appearance on stage also aroused enthusiastic cheers from the audience.
The sound waves were rolling at the concert, and thousands of spectators were waving their fluorescent sticks, like waves in the ocean, rising and falling with the music, and complementing the dancing lights on the stage.
This music feast lasted for four hours. After the Jinshan tour group returned to the hotel, they lay on the bed and had endless aftertaste.
The happy day has ended like this. What will greet everyone tomorrow?
...
Yang Ye woke up from her sleep, gently took away the arms of Yamaguchi Momoe and Nakamori Akina, got up gently, and started to get dressed.
"Husband, are you going to practice?"
Yang Ye turned around and smiled: "You're awake!"
"Well, I'll practice with you Go! ”
"Where is Akina?"
"She should be very tired, let her continue to sleep!"
"Okay!"
The two got dressed and went out, covering their heads. Akina Nakamori, who was sleeping, suddenly lifted the quilt.
She was also awake, just pretending to sleep.
She came to attend the New Year's Eve concert.
Every time she comes to Hong Kong, Yang Ye will take time to accompany her.
It was the same yesterday. After the performance, Yang Ye took her away without caring about anyone else.
But...he returned to Yamaguchi Momoe's house.
Nakamori Akina usually stays at Yamaguchi Momoe’s house when she comes to Hong Kong, but for her date with Yang Ye, she finds another place.
When she went home and took a shower, and was about to go to bed, Yang Ye slipped in.
Nakamori Akina was a little embarrassed and said: "The teacher is here!"
Yang Ye smiled and said: "You and Momoe haven't seen each other for a long time, right?"
" Yes!”
“Would you like to chat with Baihui?”
"It's very late now!"
"She's not asleep yet!"
Yang Ye said, carrying Akina Nakamori into Yamaguchi Momoe's room.
Over the years, Yamaguchi Momoe has long been accustomed to this polygamous life, and she once played multiplayer games with Xu Feng and Hu Yinmeng.
Yang Ye brought Akina Nakamori home at this time, how could she not know what this guy was thinking?
With the cooperation of Yamaguchi Momoe, Nakamori Akina was quickly peeled into a little white sheep by Yang Ye and let him do whatever he wanted.
......
Nakamori Akina sat up from the bed, turned her head, looked at herself in the mirror, and couldn't help but sigh.
The ridiculous things last night are still vivid in my mind. Is this... what I want?
However, she could no longer look back.
When she decided to be with Yang Ye, she knew that this day would come sooner or later.
And, once you accept this, the feeling... is actually inexplicably stimulating.
So cool!
……
After watching the New Year’s Eve concert, the Jinshan tour group spent two days wandering around Hong Kong, eating, drinking and shopping, and then happily returned to Shenzhen.
On Yang Ye's side, the new year's work has begun again.
For the TV station, the top priority is of course this summer's "The Voice of China Season 2".
In the new season of The Voice, Yang Ye and Teresa Teng will withdraw from the mentor camp.
After Zhang Guorong brought out the championship, he also planned to give up as soon as possible.
Furthermore, since he was banned from the show last year, he could still make excuses for participating in The Voice by saying that he had not finished the work he had accepted before.
If I continue to be a tutor in the second year, it will be unjustifiable.
So Zhang Guorong will not work again this year.
Only Lin Zixiang is willing to continue.
Three of the four great mentors have gone away at once. For the program "The Voice of China", it can be said to be a serious loss of vitality.
However, Yang Ye was not in a hurry. He said: "We were successful enough last year. Based on this, it will be much easier to invite successful mentors."
As a result, everyone began to discuss this year’s mentor list.
The first is the female tutor. In fact, Ye Qianwen from Yang Ji is qualified enough to be a tutor.
But she is in her prime, so being a mentor now is a bit wasteful, so let’s wait for two years.
Yang Ye’s candidate is Zhen Ni. Zhen Ni’s status, strength and other aspects are very suitable.
And since her husband died, she is gradually fading out of the music scene.
Before she leaves Hong Kong, becoming a mentor on The Voice can also leave a lasting mark on her career. (End of this chapter)