At this moment, Ling Yi had already opened VB4.0.
At that time, VB6.0 did not exist; version 6.0 was released after 1998.
The latest version should be 5.0, but it's already quite remarkable that Shen Bin was able to get his hands on VB version 4.0.
The first thing Ling Yi needed to do was develop internet cafe management software.
Seeing Ling Yi start typing away at the top of his lungs, Shen Bin finally realized that this kid really could Programming.
And they're incredibly skilled.
Although he himself is not very skilled, it's still easy to tell whether someone is truly capable or not.
"What are you doing? It looks like a database management system?"
"Internet cafe management software, this is the business I was talking about with you."
Internet cafe management software? What features does it have?
"Recharge function, automatic timer for power on/off, automatic screen lock, automatic software management, Computer system restore, etc., we'll add whatever we can!"
Shen Bin's eyes lit up; he immediately understood the benefits of such software.
"If possible, I also plan to add food delivery ordering and vending machine functions..."
What is food delivery ordering?
"It means you can order food directly through this app and have it delivered to your door," Ling Yi explained simply.
What about the vending machine function?
"Don't say anything yet, let me get it done first."
"Okay!"
Since the code was found on Baidu, it was all readily available, and Ling Yi only needed to type it out.
About three hours later, the software had begun to take shape.
After testing it and finding no problems, Ling Yi began compiling and packaging the package.
Two EXE executable files were packaged in total, one of which was a management program used by the main switchboard.
One is used by other Computer; it's a user program.
Ling Yi opened the local area network and directly installed the program on the other eleven Computer.
Immediately afterwards, I pressed the start button on the main control program.
The next moment, all the Computer in the internet cafe went into lock mode.
This immediately caused a chorus of groans from the people surfing the internet in the cafe.
"Holy crap, what's going on? Why aren't my mouse and keyboard working?"
"Boss, boss, your Computer is malfunctioning!"
Shen Bin was speechless for a moment. "Little brother, couldn't you have told me before you started the program? I'm the boss!"
Ling Yi clapped his hands and called out to the people inside, "Our internet cafe is currently undergoing an upgrade. Please wait a few minutes. Also, everyone's internet time will be increased by half an hour."
Shen Bin emphasized again, "I am the boss!"
"I didn't say you weren't!" Ling Yi laughed.
Of course, Ling Yi Ling Yi this because he understood Shen Bin; he wouldn't have done it for anyone else.
"How do you keep track of your internet usage time?" Ling Yi asked again.
Shen Bin pulled out a notebook containing his handwritten internet browsing history.
So-and-so paid how much money at what time, and when is the due date?
"You've studied Programming, yet you're just taking notes by hand? Even using a notepad would be better than handwriting, right?" Ling Yi said disdainfully.
"Just ten machines, a notebook will suffice!"
"Watch me do it!" Ling Yi was too lazy to waste words.
Following the handwritten notes in the notebook, I entered the daily recharge fees for the machine.
For each entry, the corresponding machine in the internet cafe is restored.
"Is this countdown the countdown for each machine to go online?" Shen Bin asked.
"Yes, the countdown has ended. The machine will automatically lock the screen and clear all browsing history."
Why should I clear my browsing history?
"What if your account gets hacked? For example, you're chatting on Penguin, and suddenly the time is up and your Computer screen locks."
"But locking the Computer screen does not prevent background software from continuing to run!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Bin understood.
What's going on with this member?
"Do you have all the necessary permits for this internet cafe?" Ling Yi asked, seemingly unrelated to the question.
"Nonsense, who would dare to open a business without proper paperwork? The authorities are cracking down on this very strictly these days!" Shen Bin nodded.
"Your room is quite large; it could easily fit at least fifty machines, right?"
"I'd like to, but brother, it's money!" Shen Bin said, rubbing his hands together.
"Get a membership card. Once you have a membership card, internet access is 3.5 yuan per hour. The minimum top-up for a membership card is 100 yuan. Guess what will happen?"
"Gulp!" Shen Bin swallowed hard. He was quick-witted and immediately understood the meaning.
This is equivalent to quickly accumulating funds in advance and then using those funds to buy Computer.
If this continues, it's like a snowball rolling downhill; soon, the room will be filled with Computer!
"You're a smart person. The competition in internet cafes will only get fiercer in the future. Only by staying ahead of everyone else can you reap the first benefits."
"The main income of internet cafes comes from students, right?" Ling Yi asked again.
Shen Bin nodded.
"As you've seen, students are addicted to the internet, which will inevitably have a huge impact on their studies."
"We don't see the problem now because there are few internet cafes, but once there are many, do you think the authorities won't intervene?"
Shen Bin's heart skipped a beat. "What will happen? Will internet cafes be banned from operating?"
"Guess what? Minors are strictly forbidden from going to internet cafes, what do you think?" Ling Yi laughed.
What do you mean, "whatever"? Then there's no fun to be had!
"However, this should take at least two or three more years!"
"That hasn't been long!" Shen Bin frowned.
"Are you going to buy this software?" Ling Yi changed the subject and stated his main purpose for the day.
Shen Bin became wary. Damn, this kid is a complete prodigy; he can't be treated like an ordinary student at all.
How much?
Ling Yi held up two fingers.
"Two thousand?" Shen Bin asked tentatively.
Ling Yi looked at him as if he were an idiot.
"Ahem, I guess it's not two thousand!" Shen Bin chuckled dryly. He knew very well the value of this software; two thousand was definitely out of the question.
"Two options!" Ling Yi said.
"The first option is a flat price of 200,000 yuan, giving you three years of usage rights."
"Are you kidding me? I can't even earn 200,000 a year, okay? And it's only a three-year usage right, are you robbing me?" Shen Bin immediately became furious.
"My second offer is 20% of the internet cafe's revenue!"
"20% is too much, impossible, at most 5%." Shen Bin shook his head.
"I'm not just selling management software, I'm selling this too!" Ling Yi pointed to his temple and said.
"Take this membership plan for example. Let me ask you, is it worth the price? And I have many more ideas like this."
"I admit you're very capable, but you're just talking the talk, how can I believe you?" Shen Bin wasn't so easily fooled.
Ling Yi held up three fingers and smiled, "Then let's go with the third option."
"What?" Shen Bin asked curiously.
"A performance-based agreement. I'll provide you with an operational plan. If your monthly profit reaches over 100,000, I'll take 20% of the profits; if it reaches over a million, I'll take 30%."
"If it doesn't reach 100,000, I only want 5%!"
"Hundreds, millions or more?" Shen Bin gasped, this was too audacious.
If you earn over a million a month, even if you give Ling Yi 30%, you can still earn at least 700,000.
Let alone 700,000, he wouldn't even dare to dream of earning 100,000 a month.
"Stop being so indecisive, I'm just asking if it's okay or not. If not, I'll find someone else," Ling Yi said, feigning impatience.
"Then let's go with the third option!"
"Then let's prepare the contract!" Ling Yi said with a smile.
Half an hour later, both of them signed the betting agreement.
" Ling Yi, why do I have this feeling that I've fallen into a pit?"
"Did you lose out? Either way, you'll gain something!"
Before Shen Bin could speak, Ling Yi sat back down at the Computer and said, "To put your mind at ease, I'll show you something good."
Ling Yi opened a Notepad document and began typing away rapidly.
Membership card schemes, vending machine schemes, food delivery schemes, Computer retailer schemes, profit- Sharing schemes...
The more Shen Bin looked, the brighter his eyes became; the more he looked, the more he felt his soul was about to Spirit Leaving the Body.
He kept muttering, "Wow, awesome, this is amazing..."
Looking at Ling Yi now, Shen Bin felt as if he were looking at a god.
Ling Yi stretched, stood up, patted Shen Bin on the shoulder, and said, "That's enough for now. Now, do you still think making a million a month is difficult?"
Shen Bin shook his head blankly.
These solutions were all derived from Baidu (the Ling Yi engine), and their effectiveness might be somewhat diminished in later generations.
After all, many of these tricks have been overused.
But in this era, that would be considered a secret manual for Huangjin.
"Then let's go and do it according to these plans!"
"No problem!" Shen Bin said with great enthusiasm.
Ling Yi nodded in satisfaction. This was exactly the kind of spirit Shen Bin was looking for; it was perfect!
"Oh, and get another Computer to use as the main unit. I'll use this Computer for a while."
"What are you going to do?" Shen Bin asked reluctantly; this Computer was his prized possession.
"The games in internet cafes are garbage. I want to make my own games, and they'll be online games! The future belongs to online games!"
"You can even make games?" Shen Bin was shocked.
"Once it's finished, I'll let you try it out first."
"Okay!" Although Shen Bin was reluctant to part with the Computer, he knew that it would be most valuable if Ling Yi used Computer.
"Wait a minute, I have another Computer at home. I'll go get it and use it to cover for you. Could you watch it for me for now?"
Shen Bin's house was in the backyard, and a few minutes later, he came over carrying a Computer.
Simply uninstall the main program of the internet cafe management software, and that's it.
"I have a car, I'll drive you home. By the way, where do you live? You're not still staying in the dormitory, are you?"
Shen Bin then remembered that this troublemaker was a freshman in high school.
"I rented a small courtyard myself!"
Shen Bin's car was a boxy, dark red Santana. In this day and age, owning a car was already quite an achievement.
This shows that Shen Bin's family is quite well-off.
Shen Bin had wanted to show off his car, but seeing Ling Yi's nonchalant attitude, he immediately lost interest.
It was already around 10 p. m.
One Symbol Road has become very quiet, with few pedestrians on the road.
The area around Two Symbols Road, however, was quite lively.
The roadside was lined with barbecue stalls.
"Want to go get some barbecue?" Shen Bin asked.
Ling Yi shook his head. "There'll be plenty of time later. I have to get up early tomorrow to run errands, so I need to go to bed early tonight."
Shen Bin remained silent for a long while before exclaiming, "You really are a student, aren't you!"
"Brother, everyone is different; you need to learn to adapt."
Shen Bin curled his lip. "Adapt my foot! Only someone like me, who's seen the world, could try coming here."
Just then, Ling Yi's expression suddenly changed, and he shouted, "Stop the car!"