Open source?

The company, under Zhao Min's leadership, was slowly getting on track. After taking over from Chen Mo, she began to recall some capable former employees.

With the addition of newly recruited staff, the company was able to barely maintain operations in just ten days.

Zhao Min sat at her desk, carefully reviewing the documents in her hand. Across from her sat a woman with a pleasant face, dressed in professional attire.

"Xiao Li, please inform Director Li that we will be recruiting more people at the job fairs in major universities, but they must strictly adhere to the company's hiring standards."

Zhao Min handed the documents back to the female white-collar worker. "Also, the company is still short-staffed at the moment. You will temporarily assist in the administrative system."

"Yes, President," Xiao Li replied, taking the documents and leaving the office.

Only after Xiao Li left did Zhao Min rub her temples and take a sip from the teacup beside her.

The company was just starting, and there were many troublesome matters to deal with.

Chen Mo, the chairman, completely ignored his duties and left everything for her to handle.

Zhao Min was both pained and happy. There was a lot of work now, but she had the final say in company affairs, no longer feeling constrained as before.

Knock, knock, knock!

Not long after, a knock sounded, and Chen Mo walked into the office with a backpack and a document in his hand.

"A rare sight, Chairman."

Seeing Chen Mo, a hint of surprise clearly flashed in Zhao Min's eyes.

Chen Mo had come once when the company leased the office space. In the past few days, Chen Mo hadn't been seen at all; they had only communicated by phone. She hadn't expected Chen Mo to come in person today.

"Is the company very busy?"

As soon as Chen Mo entered, he placed the documents in his hand in front of Zhao Min.

"Nonsense, we're just starting, and the company is short-handed. The company's data center, servers, recruiting staff... Do you think everyone is as idle as you? We're currently preparing to go to major universities to recruit fresh graduates." Zhao Min took the documents Chen Mo handed over and flipped through them a few times.

"Heaven and earth bear witness, I haven't been idle. I'm working on the second product," Chen Mo said.

As soon as Chen Mo finished speaking, Zhao Min immediately perked up.

"When can it be completed? The mobile phone system cannot be released for now. The company's scale is insufficient, and there is a severe lack of talent. Releasing it would easily lead to targeting. If there are other products, they can be released first. Once the company is stable, the mobile phone system can soar as soon as it comes out."

"That's what I thought, so I've been rushing to write the second product these past few days."

"What is the second product?" Zhao Min asked.

"An office software." Chen Mo placed a USB drive in front of Zhao Min. "It's all completed. The functions are similar to WPS and Office, with an added simple image processing function. The data is all inside."

During this time, Chen Mo had been hiding away, coding the office software and designing the interface. Fortunately, he was just copying; otherwise, it would have been a bit troublesome for him to design all the interfaces by himself.

"Really?" Zhao Min asked, somewhat disbelievingly.

"This is my company. Am I lying to you for money?"

Chen Mo was amused by Zhao Min's reaction. He inserted the USB drive into Zhao Min's office computer and directly took over her seat.

Not long after, a software appeared on the desktop. The icon was a cartoon ant.

"Ant Office?"

Zhao Min glanced at the icon, her eyes lighting up, and clicked to open the software.

The office software was similar to WPS, but only in terms of the interface. It had more functions than WPS. It included PDF and other format conversions. It also had an image processing function, which was a simplified version of PS, with slightly more functions than Meitu. This function was eye-catching.

The interface layout was very comfortable to look at, and people who had used WPS or Office would find it very easy to get started.

"Did you create this?" Zhao Min said, pointing at the computer.

"Yes, hurry up and praise me."

Shaka shaka...

Zhao Min opened a drawer and rummaged through it. Chen Mo blinked. "What are you doing?"

"Looking for scissors."

"What do you need scissors for?"

"To praise you."

Chen Mo's hair stood on end in fright. "Calm down! You don't have to be so excited if you're not going to praise me, right?"

"Did you really develop this?" Zhao Min still didn't quite believe it.

"Don't be so surprised. There will definitely be more products than these in the future," Chen Mo said.

"Let's talk business. I'll report on the company's work and expenses now." Zhao Min also sat down on the office sofa.

"No need, I trust you," Chen Mo said. "You have the final say in company matters."

"Those words are truly touching. Aren't you afraid your girlfriend will find out that her boyfriend is saying such things to another woman?" Zhao Min said with a half-smile.

"It's fine even if she knows. I didn't come here to hear your work report. I came to deliver the product to you."

Chen Mo pointed to the USB drive on the table.

"This office software is mature. It has both PC and mobile versions. The key is how you promote it. We can use this time to stabilize the company and pave the way for the release of the mobile phone system."

"Regarding the Army Ant System, I have entrusted an agency to apply for international patents. Will you choose to license it, enter the mobile phone market, or open source it?"

"Not open source," Chen Mo said.

Umbrella Corporation open-sourced the Android system, and due to the existence of the open-source agreement, it is now losing control over the Android system. Domestic mobile phone manufacturers have been continuously optimizing based on Android, and Umbrella Corporation has specifically criticized third-party customized systems like the Da Mi System, stating that they are harming the Android ecosystem.

Seeing Apple making a fortune with the Apple System, Umbrella Corporation's latest Android system updates are gradually tightening control over the Android system.

The latest updated Android version has integrated the fragmented system and implemented strict modularization. This is precisely to gradually regain control of the Android system.

If the Army Ant System were also open source, with its unique architecture, it would definitely attract the interest of developers. They might even develop computer operating systems based on the Army Ant System.

Once the Army Ant ecosystem spreads, even if it defeats Android, it will definitely be very troublesome to take it back in the future. Therefore, Chen Mo never considered open-sourcing it.

"Then let's enter the mobile phone market," Zhao Min said. "Our mobile phone system is better than the Apple System. Entering the mobile phone market with high specifications and low prices gives us a certain advantage."

"Okay," Chen Mo thought for a moment and said, "Leave the phone design to me."

"Can you do it?" Zhao Min looked at Chen Mo with disbelief.

"Can a man say he can't?"

"That's really hard to say, after all, you're a little brother," Zhao Min said playfully.

Chen Mo's head was full of black lines. He was sure that Zhao Min was absolutely doing it on purpose.

"Since you say you can do it, then I'll leave the phone design to you. I need to recruit people. The company is still too small, and there aren't many talents," Zhao Min said without waiting for Chen Mo to speak.

After Zhao Min got busy with company matters, Chen Mo went back to school alone.

He was very confident in Zhao Min. Since Zhao Min was willing to help him manage the company, he would naturally trust her one hundred percent.

He returned to the library all the way.

Xiao Yu was already sitting in the library. There wasn't much time left until the accountant exam, so Xiao Yu would come here whenever she had time every day.

After browsing the bookshelves for a while, Chen Mo finally sat down next to Xiao Yu with a pile of books on telecommunications.

"You're here."

After Chen Mo sat down, Xiao Yu finally looked up and gave him a sweet smile.

"Came to accompany my girlfriend," Chen Mo said with a smile.

"I'm sorry, I have to prepare for the accountant professional title exam during this time, so I don't have much time to accompany you," Xiao Yu looked at Chen Mo with a hint of apology in her eyes.

"Instead of saying sorry to me, why not take some practical action?" Chen Mo whispered in her ear.

"Sit properly, this is the library." Xiao Yu's face turned red, and she didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "After this period is over, I'll give you a surprise."

"Really? What surprise?"

"You'll know then." Xiao Yu glanced at the books on Chen Mo's desk. "Last time you were still reading physics books, why are you reading telecommunications books now?"

"To fix your computer after I've learned."

As soon as he mentioned fixing computers, Xiao Yu chuckled softly. The incident with the computer virus last time caused such a big misunderstanding, and it was still funny to think about it now.

After chatting in low voices for a while, Chen Mo focused on his books. Xiao Yu stared at Chen Mo's focused profile, and her eyes became gentle.

Wishing everyone a happy National Day!