Who wants to take the civil service exam after being reborn?

Chapter 594 Love is as you are, not as I wish you to be.

Chen visited China Unicom today.

Their headquarters are also located in Financial Street, not far from the headquarters of China Mobile.

After getting off the bus, looking at the familiar "China Unicom" logo and the red Chinese knot logo, Chen thought to himself that the design concept was absolutely brilliant.

The intertwined Chinese knot perfectly blends the charm of traditional culture with the spirit of modern enterprises, and also deepens the mission of a state-owned enterprise to "connect you and me" in all directions.

Ge Zhirou, who was in charge of product design, and Chen Zhe finally finalized the name and logo for the new phone.

【Yumi】

Acorn is also a good name, but after discussion among the senior managers of the electronics factory, they all felt that the name was a bit too business-like, and besides, there was already a company called "Acorn International".

【Youmi】is more youthful and is also a model of "combining sound and meaning".

The English meme is "U and Me," which means "you and me." Since mobile phones are social tools, this meme inherently carries a social attribute and youthful energy, making it particularly relatable.

The Chinese idiom "有米" (yǒu mǐ) implies "having rice and money, and wealth coming from all directions" in our traditional language.

We Chinese people love this kind of auspicious omen.

However, the logo design has a very high-tech feel.

It wasn't going so smoothly at first; there were always stumbles and near misses, but no one could pinpoint exactly what was wrong.

In the end, it was Director Chen who made the final decision to share a pattern from his memory.

Based on this design, Ge Zhirou derived the logo for the Youmi phone, and gave three reasons:
First, the overall shape is "super-elliptical", which combines the essence of circles and squares, echoes the Confucian concept of "heaven is round and earth is square", incorporates elements of Eastern philosophy, and strengthens the brand's cultural foundation.

Second, the clever use of silver-gray highlights and shadows makes the logo look like a smooth pebble, which not only enhances the three-dimensionality but also embodies the perfect fusion of technology and fashion.

Third, the social concept of "U and Me" is also conveyed, and it can further form a cultural sharing with the software "Reply".

Everyone thought it was great.

Actually, Chen had a fourth and a fifth reason in mind.

Fourth, it's like a chip, constantly reminding me that the journey of tracing back is not limited to mobile phones and cars.

When we have accumulated enough strength in ten or twenty years, we must not be complacent with small achievements, but firmly devote ourselves to the chip research and development industry.

Without the foundation of technological self-reliance for the "big family," there can be no long-term peace and future for the "small family."

Fifth, this is a logo that has been tested by the market and has won the favor of the general public.

I wonder if Lei Jun, after founding Xiaomi, ever felt a pang of regret for constantly living in the shadow of his past.

However grand your ideals may be, you must take things one step at a time and sometimes even resort to "forming cliques" and using informal means to achieve your goals.

There's nothing shameful about it. You can't change anything with just enthusiasm and nice slogans. Finding a path within the rules and building bridges through human relationships is a strategy, and it's also Director Chen's strength.

Just like Lu Yimin, who will be visiting the top executive of China Unicom later, this is a deal.

After waiting on the first floor for about 5 minutes, Lu Yimin's secretary came down personally and took Chen and the others up.

Although it's still the National Day holiday, Lu Yimin is far from having a moment's rest. He's at the same level as Wang Guohua of China Mobile.

Since there was no subordinate like Zheng Weizhong in China Unicom, nor was there a software called "Fetion", Lu Yimin and Chen Zhe met without any burden. They could even be described as "having known each other for a long time and appreciating each other's talents".

How large is the network of domestic telecommunications operators? How many of them hold vice-ministerial level positions?
Zheng Weizhong, this young and promising figure, is undoubtedly a prominent one. Lu Yimin and others are aware of his fierce battles with Su Hui.

I admired Chen's courage as a young man, and I was secretly pleased.

The competition among the "Big Three" is becoming increasingly fierce. Fetion, as a product unique to China Mobile, once caught China Unicom and China Telecom off guard, leaving them to watch it triumph.

At this moment, someone stepped forward to put pressure on Fetion, and Lu Yimin and Wang Xiaochu (the top executive of China Telecom) were overjoyed.

Therefore, when the "Reply" was being promoted, Lu Yimin and Wang Xiaochu had already given instructions to the regional managers below:
We will cooperate in every possible way!
What we don't have, you can't have even if you move it!
As the elevator doors opened with a "ding," Chen Zhe, guided by his secretary, arrived at Lu Yimin's office on the 20th floor.

"Mr. Chen, what brings you to the capital?"

Lu Yimin didn't act arrogantly. Although he didn't come out to greet him, he politely stood up, shook hands, and exchanged pleasantries.

Not only because of Su Hui's strength and courage, but also because of Chen's actions in Hong Kong recently, which many higher-level leaders are aware of.

Therefore, Chen expressed his willingness to "report on his work" through an intermediary, and Lu Yimin readily gave him half an hour.

However, when they actually met, Lao Lu's expression was a little strange.

In his imagination, Chen Zhe, who could contend with a vice-ministerial level leader, should be a "calm, intelligent, and precocious" college student. But the young man in front of him, wearing a bright yellow sweater, looked like a high school student going on an autumn outing.

Does she like to act young?

But you're already very inexperienced.

“Mr. Lu, you can just call me Xiao Chen. If you call me President Chen, there’s no room for me to stand here.”

Chen smiled humbly, his tone as polite and sincere as ever:
"When I was in Hong Kong last time, Director Gu of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office mentioned several times that you personally coordinated the replacement of their preferential service packages despite your busy schedule, which significantly improved their communication experience."

"The officers and soldiers stationed in Hong Kong are very grateful to you. When we talk about it, we all admire your pragmatic and responsible spirit."

"Once we arrive in the capital, everything else can wait, but I must come here to report for duty and learn about your efficient management skills."

In fact, changing the communications business of the Hong Kong Liaison Office was a decision made at the national level, involving many factors such as security and confidentiality. Lu Yimin was just the person in charge of the specific implementation.

But when Chen said it, it was as if he was giving all the credit to Lu Yimin.

How to become a likable person in social interactions.

First, after becoming familiar with someone, praise them extensively behind their back.

Secondly, mentioning someone's past achievements in person when you first meet them.

Sure enough, although Lu Yimin knew that Chen Zhe was carrying the sedan chair, he couldn't help but feel happy. He gestured for Chen Zhe to sit down first and asked his secretary to pour tea and water.

Then, the two of them chatted while drinking tea.

Lu Yimin knew that Chen Zhe must have something on his mind. All those excuses like "reporting on work," "checking in," and "learning business skills" were just that—excuses.

However, he didn't rush him. He just wanted to see if this college student who was going head-to-head with Zheng Weizhong could pique his interest within half an hour.

About ten minutes later, under Chen's deliberate guidance, the topic gradually shifted to the several existing mobile phone operating systems.

Lu Yimin naturally realized this as well.

There are currently seven or eight mobile phone operating systems in the world, but no one is certain which one is the right one.

Therefore, many companies put their eggs in different baskets, using Symbian for their products while being founding members of Android, and also showing great interest in Microsoft's Windows Mobile...

There are also pioneers in China who dare to take the plunge, with Alibaba announcing the independent development of Alibaba Cloud OS.

Not to be outdone, China Mobile is also making a big show of developing the OMS system.

Lu Yimin was somewhat worried. If the mobile service succeeded, wouldn't they be overshadowed again, just like with Fetion?

Does this mean that we are planning to collaborate on developing a mobile operating system?
Lu Yimin took a sip of tea, remaining calm and observing what ideas Chen Zhe might come up with.

"...Boss, this is what I think: the more chaotic the market is, the more we need to make clear and accurate judgments."

Chen Zhe, a high school student on an autumn outing, said with a serious expression, "We're betting directly on Android, but not on China Unicom."

“You are a state-owned enterprise, large in scale and with heavy responsibilities. A change in one part will have a ripple effect on the whole. You must be more prudent in choosing the technology route.”

"In addition, we must also take into account policy guidance."

"Ah."

Lu Yimin nodded.

These few paragraphs reveal the level of the "first college student entrepreneur in China"—his insight into issues is extremely profound.

In fact, truly effective communication lies precisely in stepping outside of yourself, learning to see things from other people's perspectives, and understanding their concerns, rather than constantly pouring out your own demands.

Just like feelings—love is about you being as you are, not as I wish you to be.

"but."

Chen continued, "If we do nothing, we risk appearing insensitive to technological trends and may even miss the window of opportunity for strategic transformation."

"Well……"

Lu Yimin's vision gradually cleared, and his interest was truly piqued.

He felt it.

The next sentence is to state the purpose of today.

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