New Ideas: Remote Interviews

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Everyone here is no fool; they all have some idea of what Li Zhou means.

Actually, there was one point Li Zhou didn't mention: how would users who had already purchased the Intelligent Assistant feel if other manufacturers offered it for free to users who hadn't bought it?

This was not a scenario Li Zhou wanted to see.

Looking at the four top executives with grim expressions, Li Zhou shared some of his thoughts.

"Actually, you've all fallen into a misunderstanding. I suspect you're worried that if other manufacturers give away the Intelligent Assistant for free, it will severely impact phone sales and even user experience."

"I can guarantee that I won't sell it to anyone. Even if I do sell it, I will notify you all first."

With Li Zhou's guarantee, Yu Chengbei and the other three, though disappointed about leaving empty-handed, felt a great weight lifted from their minds.

Seeing the change in their expressions, Li Zhou pressed his advantage.

"Ahem, while I won't sell the Intelligent Assistant, how about this..."

When Li Zhou paused, the four became anxious.

Even Lei Jun, who usually smiled the most, wore a long face.

"Director Li, if you keep doing this, my heart can't take it!"

"Just say what you want to say."

Lei Jun's comment made Li Zhou a little embarrassed.

He said sheepishly:

"Actually, you can attract more phone users by customizing exclusive voices and exclusive virtual avatars."

"Think about it, buy a phone and get a free voice pack and virtual avatar. Knowing the public, they'll jump at the chance to get something for free. However, there's something you need to pay attention to: users who have already purchased and are still using it must receive the same treatment. Otherwise, it will be a loss."

"In this way, whichever company designs a voice pack and virtual avatar that is more popular, I'm sure their phones will sell like hotcakes. What do you think?"

Li Zhou's suggestion made the four's eyes light up. It was an excellent idea, but the cost would likely not be cheap.

After exchanging glances, Yu Chengbei, as the spokesperson, asked the question on their minds.

"Director Li, how will your plan be priced?"

"Charging money? That's my specialty!"

Li Zhou rubbed his hands together and said, feigning embarrassment.

"I have two plans here. The first is based on the number of activation codes you distribute. It's not expensive, only ten yuan per activation code. Of course, let me clarify first, the voice pack and virtual avatar are separate. The second is a bulk deal: a voice pack plus a virtual avatar, both for a lump sum of... one hundred million!"

Li Zhou held up one finger to signal to the four.

The four frowned. Considering the sales volume of their respective companies, the lump-sum deal seemed more cost-effective. However, there was also an issue of modifications.

"Director Li, the lump sum is fine, but if we make some changes to the voice and virtual avatar later, how will that be handled?"

Li Zhou scratched his head and snapped his fingers.

"How about this: if you make changes, you need to send them to me for review. If the changes are not too significant, then it's fine. If the changes are substantial, then we'll need to discuss additional charges based on the situation."

This requirement was reasonable and acceptable to the four.

However, the next step would be a competition among the four companies to see whose designer was more skilled.

In response, the four eyed each other with hostile smiles.

Clearly, they all had great confidence in their designers.

"Director Li, since we've reached an agreement, let's sign a contract."

"Huh?!"

Li Zhou scratched his head sheepishly.

"You won't believe this, but I don't have a printer at home."

Fortunately, this small issue was quickly resolved. Yu Chengdong had brought a printer with him when they came.

After Li Zhou signed the contract and stamped the company's official seal with a "snap," Future Technology Sharing had its first loss.

Finally, Li Zhou watched the four executives leave with the four contracts and four business cards. After they were gone, Li Zhou put away the contracts and the official seal, only then remembering that he had only eaten half of his meal.

"Damn it! No wonder I felt so empty."

Meanwhile, Yu Chengdong and the other three got into the car, planning to find a farmhouse to grab a bite.

In Yu Chengdong's car, besides him, there was a driver and a security guard.

After the car started and began to move, the security guard in the passenger seat suddenly spoke.

"Mr. Yu, those four people are special forces, and top-tier ones at that."

Yu Chengbei, who had been closing his eyes to rest, heard the security guard's report and said, "I noticed."

The next sentence from the security guard in the passenger seat, however, made Yu Chengbei open his eyes in shock.

"Mr. Yu, not only are they special forces, but if I'm not mistaken, they're also armed."

"Are you sure!"

Anzi turned his head and nodded at Yu Chengbei.

Yu Chengbei cracked his knuckles, the sound echoing.

At the same time, he looked at the scenery rapidly receding outside the car window, lost in thought.

"Anzi, just the three of us need to know about this. Don't mention it to outsiders."

"Understood!"

"Understood!"

In the other three cars, the same conversation was happening almost simultaneously. It was clear that none of the security personnel who served top-tier magnates were simple.

After Yu Chengbei and his group left, the small village returned to its tranquility.

After 2 PM, Li Zhou became busy.

Li Zhou had finally shortlisted three candidates from the ten resumes sent by Liebao Company yesterday.

Two women and one man, all around the same age. Except for one who was in her early twenties, the other two were in their early thirties.

According to their resumes, they all met Li Zhou's requirements perfectly. However, he would only know their true capabilities after the interview.

Thanks to the advanced internet, he didn't have to travel across the country to Kyoto to interview the candidates.

That's right, Li Zhou had scheduled interview times with the three applicants, starting at 3 PM, to conduct remote video interviews in order.

By the time Li Zhou was ready, it was already 3:01 PM.

Sitting on the sofa, he initiated the video call with the first interviewee, Xiong Kexuan. A young woman appeared on Li Zhou's computer screen. He had to admit, the woman in the video was very striking. However, her visibly fatigued expression made Li Zhou frown slightly.

The first interviewee was the youngest female applicant.

Xiong Kexuan was surprised to see the young man in the video, but when she noticed his slight frown, a bitter smile played on her lips.

Although she didn't know why the interviewer looked like this even though he knew about the interview beforehand, it didn't stop Li Zhou from continuing her interview.

"Mmm, Ms. Xiong Kexuan, what are your thoughts on our company's future technology?"