My Return to Life

Fang Nian pondered for a moment, then calmly said: "From my point of view, I don't think now is a good time to make a decision."

As he spoke, Fang Nian lowered his eyes, paused, and continued.

"To be honest with Mr. Lei, the Luzhou project has some other purposes. Strictly speaking, it is not allowed to fail in July."

Hearing what Fang Nian said, Lei Jun immediately reacted.

His complexion changed slightly.

After all, he is half a system man.

But there was no interruption.

Quietly listening to Fang Nian, he said: "According to the current sales trend of Mi 1 being sold out quickly, it is true that Mi 1s can be delayed until September, which will play a good role in delaying the launch;

However, there should not be enough time for perfect hardware adaptation and adjustment. After all, mobile phone SoC not only has a central processing unit, but is still very different from PC. "

"Additionally, if the success of Mi 1 cannot be continued on Mi 1s, it will deal a serious blow to Xiaomi."

Speaking of this, Fang Nian raised his eyelids and looked at Lei Jun opposite: "My suggestion is to release Xiaomi 1s in advance, and secretly start the Xiaomi 2 project, and try to release it on New Year's Day next year."

After Fang Nian finished speaking, Lei Jun fell silent, and this time he didn't make any excuses.

Long before this topic was mentioned, Lei Jun specially called Lin Bing over to greet him in exchange for a time window for thinking.

In the end, I made up my mind completely: I took the risk to get on the bus of the frontier.

Lei Jun really knew Fang Nian's strategic vision all too well.

And he was too aware of Fang Nian's current influence.

Basically, as long as you follow Fang Nian, you will have meat to eat... Who can resist this!

In particular, the influence club and influence fund were quickly established in just a few days, and 25 investment institutions were gathered in one breath;

It almost completely brings together the most powerful companies in China's venture capital industry.

Among them are the Chinese branches of top international institutions.

In a few words, a cash fund of 10 billion yuan has been gathered, and these are only the first steps.

This is also a further demonstration of facts: follow Fang Nian, and there will be meat to eat.

Therefore, Lei Jun was willing to take such a huge risk at the beginning of Xiaomi's development.

Because compared to the risks, the rewards may be beyond imagination.

The absolute leadership of the core hardware is likely to make the performance of Xiaomi mobile phones reach the top in all aspects.

Of course, Lei Jun also agrees with Fang Nian's point of view.

Since the birth of smartphones, SoC replacement has been difficult.

Encryption on SoC and baseband has been gradually started now.

In the future, core chips of the same model and model cannot be interchanged externally.

This is completely different from PCs, which are very compatible, and those who know a little bit of computer knowledge can change various parts such as CPUs by themselves.

Although the chip being developed by Baize Lab is partly designed on the prevailing arm standard and has good hardware system compatibility, it still cannot be used directly.

especially……

The chip produced by Bai Ze is a brand new chip, without any previous use history.

Who knows what magical problems can come up on integrity tests.

Definitely takes time.

No matter how well prepared Xiaomi is now, everything may be completely in vain before the chip is officially on the machine...

After a while, Lei Jun said calmly: "It is more risky to directly test a brand-new chip on a brand-new series."

After saying this,

Lei Jun's expression was obviously relaxed.

"I will carefully consider Mr. Fang's suggestion. Now is indeed not the best time to make a direct decision. It just so happens that the overall industrial design of 1s still needs to be adjusted, but..."

After a short pause, Lei Jun smiled lightly: "Mr. Fang, can you tell me the tape-out time of Frontier Project?"

"Tentatively scheduled for early April." Fang Nian said frankly.

Hearing this, the eyelids of Lei Jun's eyes jumped up quickly: "It's too much, Mr. Fang, with this little time, how can you say a good time."

"Maybe I didn't express it clearly. The scheduled production process of the chips designed by Frontier Luzhou Baize Chip Laboratory is 28nm, so I won't talk about the failure rate." Fang Nian said unhurriedly.

"First of all, there is no way to tape out in the form of MPW (multi-project wafer), only in the form of Full-Mask (full-mask). The Luzhou project can be dragged down and bankrupt."

Hearing this, Lei Jun said seriously: "In this case, Xiaomi should take more risks on 1s!"

Seeing this, Fang Nian shook his head while waving his hands: "Boss Lei, you are hopeless, really."

"..."

Although no direct verbal agreement was reached.

But Lei Jun's meaning is actually very clear, that is, he intends to gamble on the chip produced by Frontier Luzhou on the Mi 1s.

The most advanced process, the best design, the best performance experience...

Taken together, it is likely that Mi 1s will be one step ahead of the world in the smartphone industry.

especially……

Lei Jun knows some relatively distant pre-research arrangements for the Nuwa system.

From this perspective, it can also be deduced why Frontier suddenly began to quickly prepare for the chip design project at that point in time after taking over the Nuwa system.

Even a rare cash fund of 12 billion yuan was leveraged to enter the market.

because--

The excellence of the software will make there is no matching hardware on the market!

As an entrepreneur struggling to catch up with Apple, Lei Jun couldn't be more aware of Jobs' similar views:

Apple is just a software company.

And when Jobs released the first-generation iPhone, he quoted Alan Kay, the winner of the Turing Award in 2003, as saying:

People who are really serious about software should make their own hardware.

People who are really serious about software should go make their own hardware.

Lei Jun didn't say any more.

It is impossible for Fang Nian to know what Lei Jun is thinking.

Don't be surprised even if you know.

This is indeed part of the purpose of the Frontier Luzhou project, even if it is more to achieve the goal of occupying the foundation of the mobile Internet.

but.

Fang Nian is idealistic in this project!

He hopes to promote the rapid development of China's semiconductor industry.

He hopes to realize his personal dream of Chinese rejuvenation in advance under the Chinese dream of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation under the highest guidance.

Anyway...

Fang Nian visited Xiaomi for the second time, and somehow found a buyer for Bai Ze Chip Lab in advance.

and……

Bai Ze Lab on a Chip has not yet put the chip naming plan on the agenda.

Before leaving Xiaomi, Fang Nian did not forget to say to Lei Jun: "Lend me the car for two more days, um..."

"It'll fill you up."

Lei Jun: "..."

…………

…………

Before noon the next day.

In the restaurant of the Park Hyatt Hotel in Yintai Center, Guan Qiuhe, Gu Yu and others came back from work.

Guan Qiuhe had already put on the clothes Fang Nian compensated her.

It fits pretty well.

Showing the elegant temperament of the overlord and royal sister.

In particular, the length of the trousers is just right to leave a little gap when sitting down, revealing a little white ankle, adding a touch of playfulness.

"..."

We ate and chatted a few words about business.

Guan Qiuhe said: "The progress of the frontier institute in the capital is indeed as slow as you expected. With the current progress, it is difficult to admit graduate students in September."

"The establishment of a laboratory based on the Frontier Institute is completely unqualified."

"It is mainly reflected in the fact that the level of universities in the capital is too top-notch, and there is a phenomenon of mutual restraint. I personally think that in places like the capital, the most suitable models are Chang'an and Luzhou."

Fang Nian didn't know this.

But he was just too greedy, and wanted to make full use of the resources of colleges and universities in the capital.

But in fact, Fang Nian didn't have much expectations for the capital.

Otherwise, in terms of distribution, the artificial intelligence laboratory, which is not so important, would be placed in the capital.

After thinking for a while, Fang Nian said casually: "As for the matter of the Frontier Institute, let's discuss it together after we go back, and see if Old Brother Ang has found a breakthrough from the Frontier Society;

The plan is to invest in the second batch of funds to promote it. "

"..."

Guan Qiuhe didn't say any more.

This is also a way.

In fact, only the frontier institutes in Chang'an and Luzhou are currently developing most normally.

The Frontier Institute of Harbin Institute of Technology in Northeast China is also okay.

Lu Weiyu should be able to bring good news from Yangcheng.

Finally, there is the Frontier Academy in Shencheng, which does not seem to have a high sense of presence, and its development... can only be said to be quite satisfactory.

But because of Yang Yuliang's relationship, he has already begun to choose a site for the Frontier Institute in the process of dilly-dally.

Anyway, there are two interdisciplinary research centers in use.

At present, the Frontier Institute of USTC is the most utilized. In the near future, it plans to allocate another batch of funds to assist in the establishment of several new interdisciplinary research centers.

The main reason is that Bai Ze, a well-funded laboratory, is there.

so……

The core problem is actually related to money...

After the meal, Fang Nian called Guan Qiuhe alone: ​​"Sister He, tell me a few words."

Guan Qiuhe first looked at Fang Nian, and then nodded silently.

"..."

Randomly finding an empty corridor, Fang Nian cut to the chase and said, "I plan to buy a Park Hyatt Residence."

"According to the current situation, it is inevitable to come to the capital in the future. In case of accidents like drunkenness, it is still very inconvenient to stay in the hotel. The Park Hyatt Mansion with a single area of ​​more than 600 square meters is very suitable for business trips in the form of small groups."

"As you know, the cooperation between Xiaomi and Frontier is likely to deepen, and the same is true for the cooperation between Qingchao and Dangkang. I am the largest individual shareholder of Qingchat at present, and direct communication is indispensable."

"At the current stage, it is less likely to communicate too many things on the phone in the future."

"..."

That's right, after Dangkang Games was introduced as a strategic shareholder, Qingchat's shares were readjusted.

At present, the total share capital is 100 million shares.

Fang Nian personally holds 30 million shares, which are held on behalf of Guan Qiuhe through a nominee holding agreement;

Dangkang Games accounted for 15 million shares.

Lei Jun, Lin Bing, Li Wanqiang and other shareholders hold a total of 45 million shares, while Lei Jun himself only has 25 million shares.

In the end, 10 million shares were specially set up as an employee option incentive fund to hold them, but there is also a nominee holding agreement.

In this regard, there is no need for Fang Nian to worry about it at all, Lei Jun has completed it properly.

Therefore, in the end Fang Nian became the largest individual shareholder.

And Guan Qiuhe, who holds Fangnian's shares on his behalf, can even basically influence the resolution of the shareholders' meeting.

But Lei Jun and other shareholders don't mind this.

Comparatively speaking, they hope that Fang Nian can exercise shareholder rights more often, don't just nest in Shencheng, light chatting needs Mr. Fang very much!

"..."

After listening to Fang Nian, Guan Qiuhe thought for a while and nodded: "You want me to buy a house together with you, right? OK, I have no objection."

Hearing this, Fang Nian smiled and said, "Then it's settled, I'll pay the down payment, you will repay the loan, and my name will be written in the house book."

"You're really good." Guan Qiuhe glanced at Fang Nian, "It's fine, but the down payment can't be less than 40%. If I'm at a disadvantage, I'll just stay here anyway."

"..."

Buy a house.

It must be bought with personal assets.

After all, in the system of limited liability companies, the highest limit is bankruptcy, and the liability for debts is not unlimited.

If Frontier goes bankrupt today, because Fang Nian paid up the registered capital at the beginning, the debt problem is limited to all assets of the company and will not affect Fang Nian's personal assets.

certainly……

The premise is that Fang Nian did not guarantee the loan to the company.

But obviously this is not the case now. Mr. Fang has secured a loan of almost 2 billion, so Mr. Fang specially carried out family trusts in the form of shares and money trusts to isolate bankruptcy.

"..."

After a few sentences, the two happily decided to buy a house.

The process is not too complicated.

There are not many suites in Park Hyatt Mansion, and there are even fewer vacant ones.

First filter a part according to the area, and finally take a look at it casually, and decide on a set with an area of ​​more than 700 square meters, which is on the 58th floor of the main building of Yintai Center.

The selling price is 66 million.

It is a bit inconsistent with the rumors on the Internet. It is rumored that in 2009, it sold for 100,000 yuan per flat. In fact, it is now 2011, and it is actually less than 100,000 yuan.

The down payment is 26.4 million, which is not bad for the other year.

It's just that after the transaction was over, Fang Nian's personal bank card balance dropped sharply to 23.28 million, and he became a pauper in the blink of an eye.

I don't know if the private bank lady of ICBC lost her eyesight from crying.

Looking at Fang Nian, a VVVVIP super patron with a personal balance of 1 billion, the account balance is only the last fraction left.

Speaking of which... During Fang Nian's use of funds, the president of ICBC Shencheng Branch wanted to visit him many times.

They were all declined by Fang Nian.

On the contrary, there is no obstacle to Fang Nian's transfer of funds.

after all……

It can be seen from the scale of personal assets that he is someone who can't afford to be offended.

What's more, the name Fang Nian has been fudged.

especially……

The president of ICBC is also a person in the financial industry, so he knows who is behind the "influence" hurricane wave a while ago.

and……

Even though Fang Nian spent all his money on various affairs, his treatment in ICBC did not decrease.

The president of ICBC Shencheng Branch reckoned in his heart that he would comfort himself: there will be more, how can he lick this big guy.

…………

at dusk.

Fang Nian and his party returned to Shencheng.

It was a coincidence that I met Lu Weiyu at the airport.

It just so happens that you don't need to toss too much.

All the way to a certain consumption place that Wen Ye settled down.

This frontier celebration spread out a bit.

They called Lin Yucong, Li Annan, Chen Qinghui, and Zhang Rui over.

Ok……

Of course, there are also Ms. Lin Feng and Fang Xin.

Ms. Lin Feng wanted not to be curious about the result of her son's rare business trip, but in the end she couldn't hold back her concern and asked, "Is the business trip going well?"

"Fortunately, the business was over as soon as we got off the plane."

Speaking of this, Fang Nian thought of being drunk again, and gritted his teeth: "The people in the capital are not authentic, especially Lei Jun, they won't let me come back on the next plane;

They also insisted on inviting me to dinner. I was careless and didn't decline politely. They didn't follow the rules of the rivers and lakes, engaged in wheel battles, and got drunk for the first time in my life. "

Hearing this, Ms. Lin Feng frowned slightly: "Isn't this bullying!"

"Don't do business with them in the future!"

Fang Nian shook his hands and said lazily, "It's okay, just let them and the old people occasionally."

"Yes, Lei Jun is still the same age as Dad, you said he has to win the bamboo shoots!"

Ms. Lin Feng saw through it at a glance: "You made money again?"

"It's possible." Fang Nian didn't elaborate.

This is really not a big deal, as he said, it is not necessary to talk about it until we get off the plane.

"..."

After satisfying Ms. Lin Feng's curiosity, Fang Nian yelled, "Come on!"