Who would still start a business seriously after being reborn?

Chapter 645 Everything is ready except for one shot.

Cheng Yi's words greatly shocked Li Yongliang.

He might think Cheng Yi was just young and impetuous, but this young man had the right to be arrogant.

Perhaps, he really is getting old.

Cheng Yi's words combined soft and hard tactics, demonstrating his strong strength and determination while also revealing a sense of consideration for the overall situation. This put immense pressure on Li Yongliang and Sun Meng, yet they couldn't completely deny the truth in his words.

However, Li Yongliang's deep-seated resistance and the pride of the older generation of entrepreneurs did not easily dissipate.

It's emotionally difficult for him to fully accept such a humiliating treaty from a younger, more assertive junior.

Moreover, if they join the Momo Group, and this giant ship collapses, there will be no room for development in the IT industry in the Chinese market.

Groups that have risen to prominence in the last two years, including Huawei, will be treated as rebels.

The billions of dollars in protection money they paid to IBM will also vanish.

Li Yongliang frowned and remained silent.

Seeing that Li Yongliang was still hesitating, a hint of impatience flashed in Cheng Yi's eyes.

He didn't intend to give the other party too much time to weigh things; at this point, he had to reveal his trump card and completely break down the other party's psychological defenses.

Otherwise, once a choice is made, this matter will be difficult to resolve in a short period of time.

He turned his head slightly and glanced at Li Weiwei standing beside him.

Li Weiwei understood immediately and took out a beautifully bound document from her briefcase, respectfully handing it to Cheng Yi.

Cheng Yi took the document, didn't even look at it, and flicked his wrist, slamming the document onto the table in front of Li Yongliang with a light thud.

This action carries an undeniable sense of power and a touch of youthful exuberance.

"Mr. Li, Mr. Sun, while you're still debating the founding team's 17% stake and the choice of operating system, you can take a look at this first." Cheng Yi's voice returned to calm: "This is a summary of the procurement intention agreements for government and enterprise computers that our Momo Group's Honor computers have just reached with the three provinces of Handong, Donglu, and Guangyue. The total order amount is 11 billion RMB."

"what?"

Li Yongliang and Sun Meng were both speechless at almost the same time, their faces filled with disbelief.

The government and enterprise procurement market has always been the core and most relied-upon base of Lianxiang Group, and the area with the most stable profits and the strongest brand endorsement.

This is also what Lianxiang considers its most advantageous competitive advantage compared to brands like Shenzhou Rongyao.

Li Yongliang picked up the document with trembling hands and quickly flipped through it.

The more you look at him, the paler his face becomes, and fine beads of sweat even appear on his forehead.

The terms and conditions on the document are clear and unambiguous, including the purchaser's stamp, intended amount, configuration requirements, etc.

All of this indicates that this is not a bluff, but a major procurement project that has already progressed to the substantive stage.

Looking at Li Yongliang's reaction, Cheng Yi added indifferently, "This is only the first batch of intentions from three provinces. As the advantages of the Moc-os system in terms of government security and controllability are recognized more and more, I believe that similar orders will come in like snowflakes in the future."

"Mr. Li, do you think that without the government and enterprise market as its core business, how much value does Lianxiang's so-called mid-to-high-end brand positioning still have? How long can Lianxiang's cash flow support you in a price war with Dell and HP?"

Li Yongliang's hand holding the document trembled slightly, the paper fluttering and making a soft rustling sound that seemed particularly jarring in the quiet conference room.

He stopped looking at Cheng Yi and stared intently at the terms, as if trying to find a flaw in them. In the end, he simply let go helplessly, and the documents slid onto the table.

He slowly leaned back in his chair, as if all his energy had been drained away in an instant, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to have deepened.

His composure and the confidence he had maintained in trying to maneuver crumbled at this moment.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, all that remained in his eyes was exhaustion and a resigned clarity.

Sun Meng, standing to the side, was also deathly pale.

She realized earlier than Li Yongliang that Lianxiang had no way out, but this government-enterprise order agreement was undoubtedly the last straw that broke the camel's back, and it also completely shattered her last bit of hope.

Lianxiang's strongest fortress was also breached by Momo Group.

Momo Group is not only invincible in the offline consumer market, but now it is also waving the banner of a domestically developed, secure, and controllable operating system to enter the government and enterprise market, which they consider a no-go zone, and deliver a fatal blow.

This has had a huge impact on them.

Yang Yuanqing's willingness to cooperate with Microsoft in launching a campaign to encircle and suppress Momo Group also stemmed from this consideration.

Once Momo Group breaks into government and enterprise procurement, Lianxiang Group's core business will be severely impacted.

Liu Guiwu witnessed all of this, and his heart was filled with turmoil.

He was amazed by Cheng Yi's profound planning and ruthless actions, but also secretly lamented that the business world is like a battlefield, ever-changing, and that even a former giant can lose everything if it is not careful.

He coughed lightly, breaking the suffocating silence, and gently acted as a peacemaker, saying, "Mr. Li, Chairman Sun, things have come to this point, and I think you can see it very clearly. If we continue to resist, it will probably be a dead end for Lianxiang."

Liu Guiwu glanced at Cheng Yi and said, "Although President Cheng is young, the cooperation plan he proposed has indeed pointed out a way out for Lianxiang. Sacrificing a portion of the equity and short-term dominance in exchange for the survival of the brand and the rebirth of the market, I think you two should have a good grasp of the pros and cons."

Seeing that the time was right, Cheng Yi stopped pressuring and softened his tone, offering a final way out: "Mr. Li, Chairman Sun, I, Cheng Yi, have always preferred to do things openly and honestly. I'm putting the conditions here, which may sound unreasonable, but they are the most pragmatic and sincere solution I can offer based on the current situation."

"Lianxiang's joining the Momo ecosystem is not about becoming a subordinate, but a strategic partner. You've been lying low for so many years, it's time to let your passion ignite, don't you think?"

Cheng Yi paused for a moment and said, "I will offer a fair price to the founding team of Lianxiang to ensure their due rights."

Li Yongliang remained silent for a long time, and the meeting room fell silent again. But this silence was different from the previous heavy struggle; it was filled with a sense of helplessness at the impending doom and the quiet before a crucial decision was about to be made. Finally, Li Yongliang slowly raised his head, his gaze sweeping over Sun Meng. Sun Meng nodded slightly to him, her eyes conveying a message of having no other choice.

Li Yongliang then turned his gaze to Cheng Yi, the young man who was excessively young but already held immense power.

He let out a long sigh, a sigh that seemed to express the final struggle of his role as the guardian of Lianxiang.

“President Cheng…” Li Yongliang’s voice was hoarse and tired, but with a sense of relief and determination as he said, “You’ve won.”

He stood up, his posture somewhat hunched, but he still tried to maintain his last shred of dignity: "Your three requests...we agree to them in principle. As for the specific details, especially the price of the share acquisition and the subsequent integration plan, let the professional team below handle them. Chairman Sun and I will do our best to push the board of directors to pass this resolution."

Li Yongliang nodded, and the matter was considered settled.

Because he is the real person in charge at Lianxiang.

After seeing Li Yongliang and Sun Meng off, Cheng Yi stood at the entrance of the park, feeling his hands trembling slightly.

Before our eyes, the winter night in Jingzhou has been lit up by neon lights, and the buildings in the Momo Technology Industrial Park are still brightly lit, like giant ships poised to set sail in the night.

He let out a long sigh of relief, and his shoulders relaxed slightly.

The battle with Microsoft was fierce, but thankfully, we managed to capture Lianxiang at the most crucial moment.

"Have you reached an agreement?" Du Yusheng walked in immediately upon returning to his office.

As one of Cheng Yi's closest people, Du Yusheng understands Cheng Yi's feelings at this moment.

From the moment he began facing Microsoft, Cheng Yi felt an extraordinary amount of pressure.

Cheng Yi turned around, a tired but genuine smile on his face, and said, "Yes, this bone was hard to chew, but we finally managed to get it through."

He pointed to the sofa next to him and said, "Sit down, there's something I need to discuss with you."

The two sat down in the comfortable sofa area, and Li Weiwei quietly brought over two cups of freshly brewed hot tea. The fragrant aroma of the tea dispelled some of the tension that followed the negotiations.

After serving the tea, Li Weiwei immediately left the office, closing the door behind her.

"Boss, it's almost the end of the year, is there anything important?" Du Yusheng blew on the steam from his teacup, changing his form of address after Li Weiwei left.

“Lianxiang is a major strategic event, but now it’s a major internal event.” Cheng Yi picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, “That’s the year-end bonus. This year, the brothers have been fighting alongside us all over the country, and it hasn’t been easy for them, especially over there.”

He gestured slightly in the direction of Deep Summer City, referring to Tencent, which was under immense pressure.

Du Yusheng immediately understood, put down his teacup, sat up straighter, and his expression became much more serious: "It's time to make some serious plans. This year, our group has really had a great year. Apart from Tencent being overwhelmed by Microsoft, we've had a string of victories on all fronts. I saw the financial report the other day, and those numbers were really encouraging."

Cheng Yi nodded and replied, "Yes, our profit margin is probably the highest in the IT industry. Our total revenue is about to break the 200 billion mark, and our profit margin is over 37 billion. This achievement is the result of every line of code written by all our employees, every computer sold, and every internet cafe maintained. Since the credit belongs to everyone, we must make sure that everyone can truly feel the benefits."

Du Yusheng responded, "Yes, the money has to be right before the relationship can be right. No matter how big the promises are, they can't compare to a generous bonus at the end of the year. But now that we've expanded, with over 100,000 people relying on us for their livelihood, distributing year-end bonuses is quite a skill."

"That's why I called you here to discuss this." Cheng Yi smiled, a shrewd glint in his eyes, and said, "We need to set a standard. We need to ensure the brothers have a good New Year and boost morale, but we can't let it affect our ability to fight Microsoft to the death next year. What do you think is a suitable amount to distribute?"

Du Yusheng understood; Cheng Yi was testing him.

He pondered for a moment, then calculated, "How about 10% of the profit? That's about 2 billion."

"Ten percent?" Cheng Yi shook his head with a smile and said, "That's too stingy."

Cheng Yi stood up and said, "Give me thirty percent."

"Thirty percent?" Du Yusheng's mouth dropped open in shock. He muttered, "Isn't this a bit too outrageous?"

“That’s not outrageous. We must retain our employees’ loyalty first in order to cope with the upcoming big battle,” Cheng Yi said. “My idea is to divide it into several levels. First, the more than 10,000 technical backbones and middle and senior managers are our core engine. Their year-end bonuses should be strongly linked to their performance. The base can be set at 6 to 12 months’ salary, multiplied by the performance coefficient. Those who perform well should be able to get 200,000 to 300,000 or even more.”

"Especially those teams that have overcome the key challenges of Moc-os will receive a hefty reward!"

"As for internet cafe managers, industrial park workers, and security guards, the year-end bonus for these frontline employees can be set at 1-3 months' salary, multiplied by a performance coefficient, with an additional guaranteed minimum, so that even newly hired employees can receive a generous bonus to take home for the New Year."

"In addition, we will establish a special contribution award pool to reward teams and individuals who have made outstanding innovations or made significant contributions at critical moments throughout the year. The list will be nominated by each subsidiary and finalized by us."

"That's all. Go back and organize it, and proceed according to this plan." Cheng Yi said, "You are the chairman, so it's most appropriate for you to make the arrangements. Have the human resources department and the finance department refine the plan overnight to ensure that everyone receives their full share the day before New Year's Eve. We want Momo's year-end bonus to be the most enviable New Year's bonus in the internet industry this year."

Cheng Yi stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the endless stream of car lights below and the scattered lights in the park, which represented the hopes and struggles of hundreds of thousands of families.

He said softly, "Reward the troops well and let them rest and recuperate. After the New Year, it will be our turn to settle accounts with Microsoft."

With the year-end bonus matter entrusted to Du Yusheng for full handling, Cheng Yi felt a significant weight lifted off his shoulders.

Du Yusheng is reliable and understands his thoughts well. With Huang Wenrong's assistance, they will definitely be able to handle this matter beautifully and allow everyone in the group to have a heartwarming New Year.

As the year draws to a close, the festive atmosphere in Jingzhou City is gradually growing stronger. Red lanterns are hung on both sides of the streets, and the air seems to be filled with a relaxed feeling of bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new.

Cheng Yi didn't linger. He quickly packed his luggage and got into the unassuming Audi sedan with the license plate "Han A99999".

Outside the car window, skyscrapers rushed past, and the hustle and bustle of the city was gradually left behind.

Cheng Yi leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and finally, the rare moment of leisure allowed his nerves, which had been tense for too long, to relax a little.

Now that the Momo Group is fully established, he no longer needs to do many things personally, especially in the gaming sector, where he doesn't need to worry about anything at all.

During the Spring Festival, he can finally take the time to figure out how to crush Microsoft's MSN in one fell swoop.

(End of this chapter)