Xiaomi Heavy Industry, its first entrepreneurial venture!

Chapter 338 News Broadcast! (Second Update!)

Lin Yiju wholeheartedly agreed with Lei Jun's idea to take over Gaode and Baidu.

He approves of Baidu.

Because, relatively speaking, Gaode simply likes to treat those side roads as main roads and paste them onto its own map.

Especially for those experts, when they drive through those side roads using Gaode Maps, Gaode Maps will mark that road as passable.

Aside from this one inappropriate point, Gaode Maps is generally not at fault.

However, compared to Gaode Maps, Baidu Maps can only be considered human-like.

But he doesn't do any human work.

Even apes don't do things as abstractly as humans.

Bidding for search results—that's a trick only a beast would come up with.

After a moment's hesitation, Lin Yi asked in a low voice, "What about your team?"

Don't tell me you're only now thinking about finding a team!

Lei Jun waved his hand dismissively: "It's alright, take your time."

"According to the inside information I received, these two maps use the civilian interface of GPS."

“In some places, the civilian interface of GPS does not work well.”

"But yours is different. This is nationally certified and can be used anywhere!"

“I’ll definitely be better than them with your data.”

Upon hearing Lei Jun say that he would use his own interface data, Lin Yi shrugged and said, "Then you'll be waiting a long time!"

"I'm not in a hurry!" Lei Jun smiled and finished the last sip of tea in the disposable cup.
"What I'm most anxious about right now is getting my phone out as soon as possible. I realize you were right back then."

"We desperately need a suitable mobile phone to bring everyone into the mobile internet era."

"Then take your time taking care of him! I'm going to sleep!" Just as Lei Jun was about to express his feelings, Lin Yi reached out and pressed his shoulder, forcibly pushing him out of the room.

Lin Bin also left.

As soon as the door closed, Lei Jun straightened his back and put his hands behind his back like an old man, except that he held his chest out high and looked quite proud, like a rooster that had just won a fight.

After taking a couple of steps, he clicked his tongue and suddenly said:

“I was really good at the time. I only used 2000 million yuan to get 5% of Xiaomi Heavy Industry’s shares.”

"I have such good taste!"

After boasting for a bit, Lei Jun realized that Lin Bin hadn't applauded.

He rolled his eyes and nudged Lin Bin with his elbow:
"Make some noise!"

"Heh!" Lin Bin chuckled coldly, walked past Lei Jun, and went straight ahead.

…………

The CCTV-1 crew arrived even faster than Lin Yi had imagined.

When he woke up at noon, he saw the program team in front of him.

A man and a woman, both a little older than him, had faint smiles on their lips. Although the smiles were faint, they gave people a very close feeling, making it impossible for anyone to feel any dislike.

Seeing Lin Yi's messy hair, the female host covered her mouth and chuckled for a moment, then quickly whispered, "We brought a stylist."

"There are still a few hours before the show's recording starts, let's have a stylist do your hair and makeup."

"I'm sure I'll be able to charm countless girls on stage!"

And so, Lin Yi was forced into a chair by the program's stylist and his hair and makeup were put on.

Two hours later, after getting their looks done, the two hosts made some minor adjustments, and the interview program officially began.

At the very center were the two hosts and Lin Yi, while Saler and the others sat on the sofa behind Lin Yi, serving as a backdrop.

The female host spoke first, asking in a gentle voice:

"President Lin, as we all know, on the evening of June 11, your Xiaomi Heavy Industry and Aerospace Group cooperated to launch three rockets, a total of 27 satellites, on the same day and at the same time."

"Many of our viewers are curious: did you choose this time intentionally or by accident?"

Lin Yi sat up straight and nodded solemnly:
"I did it on purpose, it was an accident!"

"I am a businessman, and I must always keep in mind one sentence in my words and deeds: 'Business is business.'"

"Our future lies in reaching out to the world."

"The time before the World Cup is a very good opportunity for exposure."

"So I chose June 11th, a few hours before the World Cup final."

I need to generate a lot of traffic!

"Mr. Lin is indeed bold and meticulous." The female host smiled and took over the topic. Then, she picked up a cardboard box from her feet. Inside the box were some astronomical models.

She placed the models on the table in front of her, arranging them one by one, before continuing:
"We have just solved the mystery of the date selection."

"Now, we will continue to follow up on the questions raised by our viewers."

"After the relevant news was released, everyone knew that Xiaomi Heavy Industry and Aerospace Group would launch a three-pronged attack on June 11."

“There is a great risk in doing this.”

"Netizens want to ask, why did President Lin make such a decision under such high-risk circumstances?"

"As the saying goes, a company's founder's personality determines the company's personality."

"If you, Mr. Lin, prefer to make decisions under high-risk conditions and choose high-risk options, does that mean that Xiaomi Heavy Industry also prefers this approach?"

"No!" Lin Yi raised his right index finger and gently shook it:
"I prefer to call the behavior you described speculation."

"The word that follows is called 'taking shortcuts'."

"It means that when a person lacks ability, they will choose to take shortcuts."

"However, our simultaneous launch of three satellites, controlling 27 satellites at the same time, is not an opportunistic tactic."

"It's not that we lack that kind of strength!"

"We're just doing what we can do, just like eating and drinking—normal and easy!"

At this moment, the male host cooperatively raised his hand and gently clapped.

When the applause subsided, the female host nodded earnestly: "Mr. Lin is absolutely right. If you have the ability to do it, then it's not a risk!"

"It's not called speculation, nor is it called taking shortcuts!"

"Then let's continue to discuss the questions from our audience."

"Xiaomi Heavy Industry launched 27 satellites this time. What are these satellites for?"

"Mr. Lin, could you help us answer this?"

"Okay!" Lin Yi faced the camera, nodded twice, and the director responded with an "OK" sign. He then turned to look at the two hosts:
"The primary function of our satellites is navigation!"

"A navigation system just like GPS!"

"This function sounds simple, but it has many practical applications."

"The application scenario that is most relevant to us is maps."

"If nothing unexpected happens, you will see major companies start promoting their map apps by the end of this year or the beginning of next year."

"These map apps require surveying vehicles that use navigation systems to travel across the map, and then transmit the data back. After the data is processed, it becomes the map software you see."

"With these kinds of map apps, people can directly search for the places they want to go when they go out, unlike computer software where you need to bring paper and pen to note down landmarks along the way to avoid getting lost." "Besides map applications, our company also has another product: drones..."

…………

"Focusing on technology and looking to the future, let's turn our attention back to China."

"Recently, Xiaomi Heavy Industry Group, together with my country Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, launched a total of 27 satellites on June 11."

"These 27 satellites are a combination of remote sensing and navigation satellites."

"With 27 satellites in space, high above, they bring us stunning views."

"Now, please follow our camera and enjoy these beautiful views together."

The camera cut from the news studio to a view of space.

In this set of images, the sun, the earth, and the satellite are aligned in a straight line.

As the Earth rotates, sunlight shines on it, making the planet look more like a jewel.

The scene was quiet, without music or narration, but it wasn't unpleasant to watch.

Soon, the beautiful scene changed to a series of satellite images.

As both cameras focused on each other, the female host's voiceover came on:

"The launch of the Xiaomi-1 satellite has brought a significant breakthrough to my country's satellite navigation history."

"This marks my country as the fourth country to possess a complete satellite navigation system, following America GPS, Russia's GLONASS, and Europe's Galileo."

"The successful launch of Xiaomi 1 has enabled my country to gain a foothold in the field of satellite navigation, giving us a first-mover advantage in the upcoming competition."

"It will play a significant role in the subsequent process of practical application and industrialization."

As the female host's voice faded, the scene switched from space to the Jincheng Launch Center.

Under the scorching sun, Lin Yi stood beneath the towering launch tower and spoke eloquently.

The news camera lingered on his face for about 30 seconds before panning past Lin Yi and onto the people behind him.

The camera pans away, and the male host's voice begins to play:

"Relevant departments stated that during the next five-year plan period, they will continue to increase investment in related scientific and technological research..."

At the guesthouse of the Jincheng Rocket Launch Center, after watching the evening news, Han Pengfei let out a satisfied burp, then walked over to Lin Yi and placed his hand on Lin Yi's shoulder:

"You know, this look of yours... is kind of interesting! How did you agree to let the stylist give you this look?"

Snapped!
Lin Yi slapped Han Pengfei's hand away and asked with a sidelong glance:
"Now that the news filming is finished, can I go back?"

"Of course!" Han Pengfei put his hand on Lin Yi's shoulder again. "Book your plane ticket back, and I'll arrange a car to take you there."

"After I see you off, I also need to go back to Yanjing."

"So many days have passed, and a huge amount of work has piled up. All of this will eventually fall on my shoulders."

"Uncomfortable!"

Lin Yi slapped Han Pengfei's hand away again, stood up, and dusted off imaginary dust from his shoulders: "Then I'll go pack my luggage!"

A dozen minutes later, a group of people said goodbye in front of the Jincheng Launch Center.

Lei Jun and Lin Bin are going back to Yanjing.

Sall and Rashid want to go home.

Han Pengfei is going back to Yanjing.

Lin Yi and Ji Shuangshuang returned to Suzhou.

After saying goodbye, the group of people got into their respective vehicles, started the gas pedals, and left in the directions they wanted to go.

…………

Suzhou.

As the Party Secretary of Suzhou, Qin Chao watches the news broadcast every day without fail. When he saw that familiar face on the news, he felt terrible.

He knew that Xiaomi Heavy Industry Group was going to launch a satellite.

Lin Yi was going to the launch center in the city to attend the launch ceremony, and he knew that too.

But no one told him that Lin Yi could actually get a CCTV program crew to interview him.

why?
why?
Why was Lin Yi allowed to appear on the news broadcast, which I myself had only done a few times? And why was he given a special makeover? The time I appeared on the show, I had my hair styled at an outside hair salon.

why?
why?
why?
After asking "why" several times, Qin Chao couldn't help but sigh.

But soon, a smile appeared on his face.

What he needs to do now is show off, show off terribly, especially to the Jiangda Bridge in the neighboring city of Jinling.

Qin Chao took out his phone, found Jiang Daqiao's number in his contacts, and dialed it without thinking.

The phone rang for a while before Qin Chao answered it. As soon as the call connected, Jiang Daqiao's lazy voice came through:

"If you're trying to show off your company in Suzhou, then go ahead, I don't want to hear it."

No, you want to hear it!

"I don't want to hear it! Shut up!"

"No, no, no, you want to hear it, Jiang Daqiao. If you don't let me finish what I have to say today, then tomorrow I'll have someone buy trending topics and news reports about your Jinling City, so that other cities in Jiangsu Province will mock you for not having anything worthwhile to show for yourself as the provincial capital."

"Get out of here!"

And so, the two of them started teasing each other over the phone.

While Qin Chao was busy seeking revenge on Jiang Daqiao, Xue Hongchang, the district head of Hanshan Temple District, was also busy.

Xiaomi Heavy Industry is a company in Hanshan Temple District. If Xiaomi Heavy Industry brings honor, then Hanshan Temple District will bring honor.

Since they have brought honor to the country, they should celebrate.

Xue Hongchang picked up paper and pen, the pen tip lingering lightly on the paper. After an unknown amount of time, the pen began to work, and in just over 10 seconds, he had come up with the slogan for this publicity campaign.

The world's technology looks to China, China's technology looks to Hanshan Temple, and Hanshan Temple's technology is unparalleled!

Xue Hongchang picked up the paper with the slogan written on it, read it about 10 times, and finally called his secretary to come and get the slogan.

It needs to be even faster.

money is not a problem!
…………

"Finally back! I feel like I'm going crazy!" As the car turned into the familiar intersection, Lin Yi couldn't help but sit up straight and stretch.

However, his comfort did not last long, because he saw the banners hanging on both sides of the street.

Red banners hung from streetlights and among tree branches. When the wind blew, the banners fluttered in the air, just like kite strings.

The world's technology looks to China, China's technology looks to Hanshan Temple, and Hanshan Temple's technology is unparalleled!

[Xiaomi Heavy Industry · Hanshan Temple · The World.]

Let's step into the world of Mr. Lin Yilin, Chairman of Xiaomi Heavy Industry Group!

Looking at these unrhymed propaganda banners, Lin Yi felt like crying. In the end, he had the security personnel take down all the banners hanging at the entrance.

After all, hanging these things at the company entrance would make people think that Xiaomi Heavy Industry is too abstract.

After finishing up the backlog of work from the past two days, Lin Yi was just about to rest when Han Shunfa hurriedly knocked on the door:

"Boss, someone at the door wants to see you!"

(End of this chapter)