108: Chapter 108 Father-in-law Gets a Promotion!

After the video was released, a bunch of fans flooded the comment section of Xiaobai Unboxing.

"I watched the launch event and cried. All my peers are buying Smartphones. I originally wanted to buy one for my son who is in college, but he's so sensible and thinks it's too expensive, insisting on returning it... This price isn't particularly expensive, I'll buy one."

Under such comments, a bunch of remarks like 'electronic trash' or 'you'd be better off adding a bit more money for a better choice' naturally appeared, but the auntie had already chosen a white honor play 1...

"The blogger is just posting this for money. As an industry insider, do you really believe a phone made by another company can compare to Apple? Hilarious..."

"Unfollowed. Although I know work is work and life is life, this kind of disparaging comparison is really disgusting."

"Haha, some people are getting anxious. A phone with a sticker price of 3000, do they really think it's something good..."

"I'm a mate user, and I don't feel backstabbed. Getting this for 1999 means that when I buy a new phone next year, I'll be able to get something better for 3000."

"Haha, I bought it on JD.com, and it's already out for delivery. It's so fast."

"You upstairs are foolish, go offline!"

Just as these comments were arguing, a blue-verified account dropped into the comment section.

"Thanks for the review!" Big Mouth Yu

This single comment caused the popularity to surge once again.

Yangcheng, Transsion Headquarters.

Li Qing handed over a data briefing: "The first-day sales for honor play are out. 250,000 units sold on JD.com, 300,000 units through Huawei's online mall and offline self-operated channels. The rest all relied on telecom operators, especially China Unicom, which sold 650,000 units directly (excluding JD.com data)."

Shen Fei gave an "mm-hmm," and Li Qing continued his report:

"Over at Tencent, the schedule for Tencent's Fruit Ninja is out, and the tech team at Huayin Games has already started interfacing."

Shen Fei opened the schedule, and the first line read:

transsion s2 (Q1 2010)... Tencent's Fruit Ninja, homepage, first screen icon position.

He glanced at it and closed the file. When it comes to Fruit Ninja, you have to look at the legitimate version; knockoffs have no future.

Mentioning knockoffs, he suddenly remembered that acquaintance: "What about Lei Jun?"

Li Qing was a bit surprised, but he hadn't forgotten this task.

"Dami Company has been officially registered. And they conducted their first round of financing right after registration, led by Morningside Venture Capital, with a valuation of 250 million USD. Now Lin Bin is in charge of the supply chain and is currently in contact with Qualcomm to discuss the launch rights for the MSM8255."

"By the way, Lei Jun posted on Weibo the day before yesterday, saying that 'cost-effectiveness isn't low price, it's giving more for the same price.' Although he didn't mention Honor..."

Shen Fei didn't comment, but instead laughed directly. As expected of Lei Jun; even though his marketing plan had been snatched away, he could still come up with such an idea.

Sure enough, the success of Xiaomi relies not only on cost-effectiveness but also on Lei Jun's silver tongue.

The four kings of domestic production are now in place, so the upcoming mobile phone market is going to be interesting.

Yangcheng, Yuexiu District, Provincial Government Compound.

This wasn't Shen Fei's first time here, but this time there was no interception, and he walked right in.

Zhang Shiqing's office was on the east side of Building 3, and from the window, one could see the Flower Pagoda of the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.

"You've come at the right time." Zhang Shiqing didn't stand up but pointed to the chair opposite him, though the smile on his face was clearly uncontrollable, "I just finished a meeting."

Shen Fei sat down and noticed that the file on his father-in-law's desk was clearly twice as thick as last time.

The corner of the red-headed document on top was exposed, and he vaguely saw the four characters "Cadre Appointment and Removal."

"That's for those below. This standing committee meeting specifically reserved a few deputy bureau positions for me, but the higher-ups are indeed planning to change my position." Zhang Shiqing's eyes were also filled with excitement.

Shen Fei was also stunned for a moment: "Dad... your reassignment was already considered a promotion... it's not time yet, is it?"

"Special cases are handled specially." Zhang Shiqing nodded, answering Shen Fei's question, "Some people said I did a good job in the capital, and after being sent down, I dealt with these moth-like troubles in just a few months..."

But Zhang Shiqing looked at Shen Fei seriously again, his eyes filled with gratitude: "I think the biggest reason is because of you."

Shen Fei didn't speak.

Zhang Shiqing looked at his son-in-law. To be honest, he couldn't see through him. He possessed both the sharpness of someone in their 20s and a level of calculation that didn't belong to that age...

He had a tight grip on power but was also very restrained...

"Because of you, I'm expected to be transferred from the Discipline Inspection Commission to Executive Vice Governor." Zhang Shiqing's tone carried a hint of anticipation, "The span is a bit large. Old Huang has always been quite cooperative with my work. As a result, I have to vacate the position. But it's fine; the higher-ups also saw his ability and transferred him elsewhere to be a governor."

Shen Fei was also a bit surprised; it had to do with him? Father-in-law, what are you saying...

Shen Fei said: "It is indeed large, Dad, but what does this have to do with me? What is actually going on?"

"The person above me also said it was large." Zhang Shiqing didn't answer, but instead put his glasses on the file to the side, "But he said this is recognition of my ability. However, I'm no longer some naive youth. Under my questioning, the old leader told me that this time, it was mainly because of you. Transsion not only made a breakthrough in self-developed systems but also obtained important things regarding the Lithography Machine... and... you didn't ask for any benefits. Xiao Fei, for my sake, you..."

Zhang Shiqing stood up and patted Shen Fei on the shoulder, saying nothing more... but this gesture represented everything.

Hearing about the Lithography Machine, it allowed his father-in-law to jump two levels.

Although the position on the surface was a lateral transfer, in terms of actual power, it was indeed so.

The path for advancement had also suddenly opened up.

"Dad, actually... the Lithography Machine... I just wanted to find a sucker to help me pay for some R&D costs, so I could buy the products cheaply,"

"Alright. It's fine to say that here, but don't say that outside..." Zhang Shiqing took another good look at Shen Fei, "By the way, what did you come for today?"

Shen Fei took a document out of his bag.

"The new energy vehicle license, our Transsion Auto has been applying for nearly 7 months."

Zhang Shiqing took it without opening it.

"Did you make a breakthrough with the battery?"

"Yes, the battery you came to inspect has made a breakthrough, and currently, it can reach 175Wh/kg. Wang Mengyang's team found a new path in the battery formula, and the cycle life has exceeded 2000 times. We think it can be used in electric vehicles."

Zhang Shiqing nodded.

He picked up a landline on the desk and dialed a number.

"Director Chen, this is Shiqing. How long has that Transsion new energy license been stuck with you?... Mm, a few months? A few months? Is there a problem with the technical review?... No? Then why is it stuck?"

He listened to the explanation on the other end of the phone, occasionally saying 'mm.'

"Alright, I understand."

He hung up the phone.

"It will be publicized in a few days. It's mainly because there have been a lot of companies applying recently, and we need to screen them properly."

Actually, they hadn't planned to screen them, still wanting to let the best rise to the top through attrition. But now that there was Transsion, a company that actually gets things done, they could change the plan in advance!

"Thank you, Dad." Shen Fei said.

"What are you thanking me for?" Zhang Shiqing pushed the unopened document back, "It was your battery that achieved it, not because I put in a good word."

He paused and took another look at Shen Fei.

"But there are a few things I need to say to you as your father-in-law."

Shen Fei also sat up a little straighter.

"You are no longer the person who just took over Transsion." Zhang Shiqing's voice wasn't loud, but every word was serious, "And Transsion is no longer that small knockoff factory in Yangcheng."