Rebirth 08: Can a mobile game company also build a tech empire?

For the next period of time.

Thanks to Lu Chen's timely handling of the problem, the previously stalled process began to move again.

Zheng Yong's achievements were remarkable.

After using the method taught by Lu Chen.

As expected, LG agreed and provided a batch of screens to Journey Technology.

Similarly, SanSang also successfully obtained lithium batteries with a smaller capacity.

When Zheng Yong visited Toshiba with purchase contracts from both companies.

Toshiba is very straightforward.

Anyway, LG and Sansang have both been sold.

So they simply signed a contract with Journey Technology as well.

After solving the three toughest challenges, the remaining components such as the motherboard, speakers, vibration motor, etc., were a piece of cake.

On the other side, Wu Zhixuan was all alone.

They drove straight to Beijing and found the headquarters of Kongzhong Corporation and Tom Online.

After explaining the purpose of our visit.

After Wu Zhixuan presented several games that Journey Technology had released overseas, he...

They were extremely interested in these games.

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However, as expected,

Wu Zhixuan had a disagreement with the two companies regarding sales revenue sharing.

Their profit-sharing requirement is a maximum of 40%.

After several days of back and forth.

Wu Zhixuan switched back and forth between the two companies.

Ultimately, Journey Technology secured the two channels with a 53% revenue share.

With this, the issue of charging for the game in China was resolved.

Lu Chen was fairly satisfied with the profit sharing.

Given the size of Conquer Online Technology, it has no choice but to rely on others and has to bow its head.

However, once the Z1 was officially released and the three games generated profits in the country, the game was released.

This will allow Journey Technology to catch its breath and recoup sufficient funds.

Lu Chen still needs to build his own payment platform to become a SP (Service Provider).

Firstly, after becoming a SP (Service Provider), ZhengTu Technology only needs to share revenue with the operator.

Of these, operators account for 15%, and Journey Technology accounts for 85%.

Income has increased significantly.

Secondly, we have experienced this predicament regarding toll collection.

Instead of stopping Lu Chen, it actually made his mind more active.

Lu Chen conceived a rough idea in his mind:

After becoming a SP (Service Provider), can Journey Technology import foreign games and applications?

Once there are more apps, wouldn't it be possible to establish an app store similar to the App Store on the Android system in advance?

Lu Chen sat directly in the middle of the road to collect tolls.

Of course, why would Lu Chen spend a lot of money to become a SP instead of directly developing mobile payment?

Because the first batch of mobile payment licenses in China were not issued until 2011.

In the past two years, SMS payment services have remained the mainstream.

Therefore, Lu Chen could not escape the constraints of the times.

All he can do now is accumulate funds and wait for the right opportunity.

What is gratifying is that

During this period, Wu Zhixuan did not stop after completing his task.

Instead, they proactively followed Zheng Yong in running the supply chain.

From Hangzhou to Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Shanghai, and so on.

My skin has tanned several shades darker.

However, the harvest was plentiful.

Previously, Wu Zhixuan only knew how to develop games.

But after a month...

He was thoroughly familiar with a range of issues related to product manufacturing, such as how to negotiate with manufacturers and how to prototype PCBs.

Meanwhile, in the rear, ZhengTu Technology,

Jiang Chang's game team was the only one that didn't run into any major problems.

He developed the new game step by step.

At the same time, the old game was modified according to Lu Chen's requirements.

Ensure smooth operation on the Z1.

The few pieces of good news are,

The development team led by Zhao Yongqiang is making rapid progress.

During Zheng Yong and Wu Zhixuan's business trip.

Zhao Yongqiang has basically completed all the design work for the Journey Z1.

As long as Zheng Yong can secure the parts supply.

The Z1 can immediately enter experimental production.

……

After overcoming a series of difficulties and unexpected events.

It was late November.

at last,

The Z1 has entered the prototype production stage.

This means that, up to now...

The major issues of the Z1 project have been largely resolved.

As long as the prototype meets the requirements.

The Z1 will then enter mass production.

It didn't take long.

A few days later, the first batch of engineering prototypes rolled off the production line.

Zheng Yong personally waited next to the Foxconn production line in Shenzhen.

We watched as the first Journey Z1 was completed.

The day I received the machine.

Zheng Yong rushed back overnight by plane.

at this time,

The atmosphere in the ZhengTu Technology office was both solemn and full of anticipation.

An engineering prototype lay quietly in Lu Chen's hand.

Lu Chen was surrounded by a large group of people.

They all wanted to see the true appearance of the Z1.

The front of the machine is covered by a single piece of Corning glass.

The light now illuminates Lu Chen's young face and a throng of heads.

Lu Chen gripped the machine tightly.

I got used to the larger screen phones that came later.

In Lu Chen's opinion, the 3.5-inch screen was a bit too small, even somewhat exquisite.

The device can be completely enclosed in the palm of your hand.

He flipped the machine over, his hand constantly stroking the Journey Technology logo on the back of the machine.

Although the back cover of the Z1 is made of polycarbonate, commonly known as "plastic".

But once you actually get the hang of it, you'll find out.

The material used for the back is just right.

It feels smooth and glossy to the touch, like a piece of white jade.

"Wow...you know what, the actual device looks even better than in the pictures."

"Exactly, look at this glass, this back cover, this logo, it's perfect."

"Boss, please turn it on and take a look."

Subsequently,

Lu Chen took a deep breath and impatiently pressed and held the power button.

The screen turned on successfully.

The first thing that appears is the white "Android" logo.

Next to the letters, a small green robot is surrounded by a halo of light.

Immediately following was a red "Z".

After the screen hovered over the logo page for a moment, I finally entered the system successfully.

The first thing you see is an extremely simple desktop background with a sea and blue sky.

Several skeuomorphic icons sit alone on the desktop.

This is a stock Android 1.0 system.

It was officially released in September 2008.

Lu Chen took it and used it directly without making any modifications.

After all, the Z1 is ZT Technology's first product.

It has some of the characteristics of an experimental product.

Therefore, Lu Chen did not develop any more UI systems.

However, after the Z1 was put into use, it will be time to develop the next device.

He was ready to try out some new gadgets on the new equipment.

Lu Chen tentatively swiped his finger to the right.

The Journey Z1 responded very quickly.

On the new page are three games from Journey Technology.

However, they are all still in the semi-finished stage.

Lu Chen clicked on Fruit Swordsman without hesitation.

After all, of the three games, Fruit Swordsman best reflects the machine's true condition.

Quickly jump into the new game.

Lu Chen swiped on the screen.

The flash of the blade followed the fingers.

The controls are responsive and the animations are smooth, with no signs of lag whatsoever.

The game begins, and fruits fly up from below one by one.

Lu Chen held his breath and focused intently.

Fingers swipe rapidly across the screen.

The fruit bursts open crisply as the knife flashes, its juice splattering across the screen in a special effect.

There was absolutely no ghosting or delay throughout the entire process!

Successfully completed a game.

Lu Chen exited the game.

Then a long-lost smile appeared on his face.

At this moment, all the hardships experienced before are nothing in the face of success.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, he solemnly announced to everyone:

"Everyone, we... succeeded!"