I asked you to save a bankrupt factory and you became the richest man in the world.

Chapter 247 Chapter 049-051: Nova mobile phone development becomes more difficult! (Three chapters in total)

And just when Gao Huaijun gave the drawings to Min Weiguo and others, he returned to his residence to have a glass of wine to reward himself.

Min Weiguo grabbed the R&D team under his company and held several emergency R&D meetings.

The theme of the meeting is undoubtedly related to this Hillhouse nova.

Although Gao Huaijun didn't say much about Min Weiguo, Hillhouse Vehicle BG is very powerful and has very strong execution. It has successively produced four models of Xia, Han, Qin and Ming cars, so Hillhouse Technology is also very nervous.

As the eldest brother, their sales were directly surpassed by their second brother.

Although other BU companies, such as chips, artificial intelligence, derivatives, etc., didn't say anything, he didn't know what they said behind the scenes.

Pressure creates motivation.

This time, the focus of research and development is on a high-volume mobile phone model. The price itself is not high, and it coincides with the consumer price range of young girls in the lower middle class.

He is bound to compete and show off!

In the conference room, Min Weiguo looked around and after making sure that everyone was present, he nodded with satisfaction.

They have been working on this drawing for two days, and most of the work has been assigned.

Now there are only some important and difficult technical public relations left.

The efficiency is pretty good, and the team's R&D capabilities are still very strong.

Min Weiguo shook his head, extinguished his chaotic thoughts, and said in a hoarse voice.

"Thank you for your hard work! I called you here today because the core is this beauty APP!"

“Since our company’s focus is on building hardware, building software is a weak point.”

"When we first started, we underestimated the difficulty of research and development of this project. We need to pay more attention to it!"

At the beginning, what they thought was that this was a simplified version of photoshop, which only required a few functions such as skin smoothing, editing, and color addition.

But after they sorted out the information in the past few days, Gao Huaijun directly rejected their idea and directly increased the difficulty of research and development!

His idea is to bring in artificial intelligence BU to play with this beauty camera!

This also makes the research and development expenses of this beauty camera directly reach tens of millions.

After the artificial intelligence BU was brought in, several cross-discussions were conducted according to Gao Huaijun's needs.

This AI-empowered beauty camera has several features.

One is the need for accurate face detection and recognition. The beauty camera needs to be able to accurately detect and recognize faces in order to beautify the face area during image processing. Face detection and recognition need to solve the problems of accuracy and robustness under different angles, lighting conditions, occlusion, etc.

The second is natural beauty effects. Beauty cameras need to achieve natural and delicate beauty effects to improve the beauty of photos. This requires solving problems such as detail retention, skin color adjustment, and defect repair during the beautification process to ensure that the beautification effect can hide defects without losing realism.

The three are real-time and performance optimization. Beauty cameras usually need to beautify during real-time shooting or video recording. In order to achieve real-time performance, algorithms and data processing processes need to be optimized to ensure complex image processing tasks are completed within a limited time.

The fourth is the personalized needs of users. Different users have different needs for beauty effects. The beauty camera needs to provide adjustable parameters and personalized options to meet the needs of different users. This requires balancing the universality of the algorithm with the flexibility of user personalization.

These difficulties require the R&D team to conduct in-depth research and exploration in technical fields such as computer vision, image processing, and machine learning.

So, it’s not easy for the current team!

However, if this thing can be produced, it will definitely be a killer.

What kind of beautiful woman can resist the temptation of a beauty camera?

They all feel that the most beautiful photos of themselves in the beauty camera are the real ones.

For women, this is definitely one of the most urgent needs for mobile phones!

With such a powerful tool, other companies' mobile phones do not have it. The price of the mobile phone is still cheap and it is in the best-selling range.

The appearance, positioning, and camera are all in line with female aesthetics.

The sales volume is unimaginable!

After Min Weiguo finished speaking, it was time for these middle-level people to discuss freely.

"You, Hillhouse Technology, don't have enough algorithm engineers. They are all front-end and back-end. According to Mr. Gao's needs, it is probably not as simple as copying Photoshop. It is estimated that you will have to build a new basic framework, and then our artificial intelligence team will Embed auxiliary functions into this basic framework.”

"We are all a group of rough guys who are engaged in mobile phone research and development. How do we know how to develop the basic framework of this APP development?"

"Brother, recruit people! Recruit people! Recruit people! A basic framework design chief engineer, that is very important. 100 million yuan a year should be enough. It is not that expensive to do this thing without embedded artificial intelligence, but now The requirements are so high, it’s best to have a chief frame designer.”

"Face detection and recognition are too difficult to implement and require dynamic capture. Current camera technology cannot meet the demand, so my idea is to change to micro-scanning and determination of static images, which achieves accuracy and robustness. Sexual problems can be solved to a certain extent.”

"We cannot implement dynamics in the direction of user personalized needs. Otherwise, it will be difficult for our algorithm to be completed within half a year. The difficulty of implementing static images and dynamic capture has increased exponentially."

"I think we can make some pink and tender emoticons that women like and insert them into the pictures. Maybe it will be a big highlight!"

"In fact, I think this software is likely to become an iconic artifact. You guys should do it first. Don't complain first. If there are any problems, we will talk about it later. The company has allocated resources for Package A."

"Damn it! The legendary set meal A is out, cowhide!"

"Package A means that resource rationing can be 150% of the prescribed amount, which is really impressive."

"President Gao really attaches great importance to this project."

Ding Peng is sitting in the middle of the conference room. His hair is a little messy now. He has not been home in the past few days and has not showered or washed his hair for several days.

After the previous R&D director resigned due to acclimatization, he took over as Hillhouse's third R&D director.

The person who designs mobile phones is now asked to organize the development of APP software.

This is quite difficult!

In front of his desk, there is a large stack of sketches, design drawings, and executable reports.

【Chapter 50】

This online video conference between Hillhouse Technology and Hillhouse Artificial Intelligence lasted for 4 hours and was about to end at 11 o'clock in the evening.

"What this artificial intelligence BU is saying is really half-understood. I'm most afraid of having a meeting with them."

"Hey! I can't help it. They are really good. Mr. Gao made an exception and opened a small office in the beautiful country. He refused to accept it at first, but now he has to accept it."

"Indeed! But does Mr. Gao have a too deep understanding of artificial intelligence? Regarding this beauty artifact, I think the people who started the artificial intelligence BU and their PhDs are not impressed, but now they are all very excited. , artificial intelligence is too mysterious, and there are not many places where it can be used."

"Although it's not much, the strength is incredible! This research and development is still led by you. Communicate more with their department. Their strength is indeed very strong."

"The Magic City R&D Center will be launched soon. They will divide a small group of people to work in Magic City. Meetings will be much more convenient then."

"The relationship is so good, but I have to accommodate their time every time, and the meeting starts at 9 o'clock in the evening. My head hurts."

"Now, let's adjourn!"

Min Weiguo announced directly after completing the communication with the backbone R&D middle managers below.

In fact, these middle-level employees have worked in the small field of mobile phone research and development for too long and do not have a good understanding of the enabling role of artificial intelligence in the mobile phone field.

On this point, Gao Huaijun also communicated with Min Weiguo again and again.

Although Hillhouse's artificial intelligence strength is not strong now, it is in the initial stage of weak artificial intelligence. Not to mention strong artificial intelligence, even the kind of medium artificial intelligence that will be developed in mid-2023 can complexly control cars in various fields. Work is still far behind.

It is under such circumstances that Hillhouse needs to use some practical projects to hone this team.

And now that the Chinese branch of Artificial Intelligence BU has been established, it should not be difficult to escape perfectly in the later stage.

After a while, Min Weiguo and Ding Peng went to Min Weiguo's office to smoke.

"Old Min, you haven't changed at all! Such a big leader, with an annual income of millions, at least smokes some good cigarettes! I smoke Hongjiankang all day long, this kind of low-end cigarettes are not good for the body. !" Ding Peng smoked two cigarettes from his desk, lit them respectively, and the two of them puffed away in the office and said.

"Smoking is still good for your health? I've smoked everything from Golden Leaf to Yellow Crane Tower 1916, so that's it!"

"This old red Jiankang is still very energetic when he smokes it!"

Min Weiguo sighed while puffing out clouds.

He just came to Hillhouse in 05. At that time, he wanted to fish in troubled waters and take care of his old mother, but he didn't expect that he would just do it in such a muddle for 6 years!

Moreover, not only did his mother receive the best medical protection, but he also initially achieved financial freedom.

Basically, except for heavy luxuries such as airplanes and yachts, you can buy whatever you want.

"Old Ding, you have been here for five years, right?" Then he asked Ding Peng.

"Yes! Five years!" Ding Peng nodded.

“Although Hillhouse Technology’s work intensity is at the forefront of the industry in terms of overall work intensity, the overall working atmosphere is really good. There is actually no big gap between us and our powerful foreign competitors. Everything is going well now. Go in this direction." Min Weiguo took a sip of water and continued in a muffled voice.

"President Gao is under the greatest pressure. Now Hillhouse's vehicle cash flow has not returned to normal. The chip business, artificial intelligence business, and battery business are all money-eating tigers. Although Hillhouse Technology is developing rapidly, it has been slow to It has not become a world-class electronic technology manufacturer."

"Although it looks like flowers are blooming now, if there is a slight mistake, his company will collapse directly!"

"The chip business, artificial intelligence business, and battery business, which are strong auxiliaries, may all become stumbling blocks for the company to turn a profit. It is really difficult!" Ding Peng took a deep breath and sighed, "Gao It’s always really not easy! If you have a big business and a big business, you really can’t support such a big stall if you don’t have strong cash flow to support it.”

“This Hillhouse Nova, although Mr. Gao didn’t say it, its function is very clear, which is to help Hillhouse Technology obtain the most precious cash flow! With the Hillhouse Nova and Honor magic two mobile phones, we are in the low-end market Come on, I can barely stand up." Min Weiguo said after exhaling two puffs of smoke from his nose.

"So starting from tomorrow, I definitely need you to mobilize the enthusiasm of Hillhouse Technology's mobile phone R&D department, just like me, do your best and go all out! I'm worried that the following group of kids think this is just a low-end product. We should take mobile phones lightly. The Mate series is Hillhouse’s sentiment and belief, but mid- to low-end mobile phones are the tools through which we can really make money!”

"You must pay attention to the artificial intelligence team! We need to allocate some additional positions related to artificial intelligence. Even if you don't understand them, you can still effectively connect with them."

“Right now, our team is really not familiar with the work in this section!”

"So, we need to increase our work link grabbers and become familiar with their work atmosphere as soon as possible!"

When Min Weiguo said this, he said seriously!

Hillhouse Technology’s involvement in artificial intelligence is much shallower than Hillhouse Vehicles.

Now the artificial intelligence BU focuses most of its energy on Hillhouse vehicles.

That is unreasonable!

Hillhouse Technology, as a pioneer in electronic technology, especially smartphones, has fallen behind!

Although he knows that Gao Huaijun attaches great importance to the intelligentization of cars, it is easier for electronic technology products to become intelligent!

"Sure! There is no problem with this. There are relatively few graduate students related to artificial intelligence, but there are still many mathematics graduate students in China. I will recruit more mathematics graduate students to come over and learn by doing. Hillhouse's mobile phones can make places smart. There are still a lot, I know how to do it." Ding Peng twisted the cigarette in his hand in the ashtray and said directly.

"That's fine! Mr. Ding is doing a good job now and can now take charge of his own business." Min Weiguo changed the subject and laughed jokingly.

Small meetings are held for big things, and big meetings are held for small things.

He still likes this kind of effective communication.

"Mr. Min, please don't hurt me. I've been very busy these days. I haven't been home for several days, and my wife has some objections." Ding Peng couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"The situation is opening up! Follow Mr. Gao and we will become a national enterprise in China!" Min Weiguo patted Ding Peng's shoulder hard.

【Chapter 51】

"Mr. Min, tell me, what is this person doing?" Ding Peng asked suddenly and abruptly.

Min Weiguo looked at the round full moon outside and seemed not to think that this was a topic that two old smokers should talk about.

Three ultimate philosophical questions: "Who are you?" "Where do you come from?" "Where are you going?"

Ding Peng should be asking the third question: Where are you going?

This should be something someone at Aristotle's level would think about, right?

For some reason, Min Weiguo thought of the sharp words he accidentally saw on Gao Huaijun's desktop, and couldn't help but said, "Establish a heart for the world, establish a destiny for the people, inherit the unique knowledge of the saints, and create peace for all generations!"

Ding Peng suddenly smoked the cigarette in his hand. He originally wanted to throw it away and leave, but when he heard Min Weiguo's sudden words, he couldn't help but choke on the cigarette. He coughed twice and joked, " Lao Min, your style is really high! I heard that, Lao Min, you changed to a top-end version of Cadillac Escalade. Did you go to the foot-washing city to wash your feet too much, and you washed your style?"

"You kid!" Min Weiguo couldn't help laughing and scolding.

. . . . . .

"You are so hard to date now! You are wearing sunglasses and a mask. I thought it was some big star coming over." Tang Ying handed over a cup of milk tea with a smile.

"Haha! You can call me Gao Sunglasses! Why do you like drinking this kind of junk food so much? There is no milk in Coco milk tea, it is all non-dairy creamer, which is the legendary creamer. This thing is extremely hot, you Aren't you getting fat?" Gao Huaijun said slowly while taking off the mask and sunglasses on his face.

"I want you to take care of it. If you don't marry me, you are responsible for me." Tang Ying pursed her lips and said coquettishly.

Gao Huaijun was stunned. He didn't expect Tang Ying, a girl from Jiangnan who was supposed to be gentle, to be so direct.

Wu Nong said it softly, and it actually sounded pretty good.

"I'm shocked when I say it! I didn't expect that it only took you seven years to reach a height that ordinary people cannot reach in a lifetime, and you were able to be interviewed on the Yangma News Channel! The boys and girls in our company were all shocked. Everyone wants you to be their boyfriend." Tang Ying's mood darkened, then she became cheerful again, laughing loudly.

Hearing what she said, Gao Huaijun couldn't help but almost spit out a mouthful, "Boys and girls, you all want me to be your boyfriend? Your words are quite precious!"

He pulled out a piece of paper from the tissue paper beside him and couldn't help but laugh.

"Yes! Ke0ke1! Our Xiaomo is very diverse!" Tang Ying winked at him and said with a smile.

"Come on! You people in finance, especially those in top investment banks, have too high an eye." Gao Huaijun shrugged.

"Who said that..." Tang Ying couldn't help but become anxious and said without hesitation.

She looked at the smile on Gao Huaijun's lips and couldn't help but exclaimed that she had been fooled.

She walked boldly in front of Gao Huaijun and gently shook Gao Huaijun's arm.

Gao Huaijun felt the softness on her arms, and his heart couldn't help but sway.

"Hillhouse has really surprised the financial industry now. The fact that you can accept an interview with the central government shows that Hillhouse has truly entered the vision of senior executives. From this point of view, it is more rare than any big benefit in the industry! "

"Are there many banks contacting you now to provide loans?"

Tang Ying raised her charming eyes and said softly.

"There are a lot! But the banks are not good birds. Directed credit basically requires me to provide collateral, and the interest rate is also very high. It is basically a big increase from the base interest rate." Gao Huaijun frowned. said.

"This is what banks do. Otherwise, why would so many companies want to go public? Now that Meiliyuan is in the interest rate cut channel, many companies listed abroad or in free ports want to get a piece of the pie and have created a lot of Meiliyuan. debt."

"These debts have low interest rates, long repayment times, and very fast sales. They have been very popular."

"But one thing is that it must be listed on the market."

Tang Ying glanced at Gao Huaijun thoughtfully.

Gao Huaijun's heart moved and he knew what Tang Ying meant.

But this thing will become famous in later generations.

Forever Real Estate in later generations has penetrated three red lines (1: The overall asset-liability ratio of the real estate cannot be higher than 70%. 2: The net debt ratio of the real estate itself cannot be higher than 3%. : It is the cash of the real estate itself. It cannot be more than double the ratio of the debt.) After that, the debt of Meiliyuan borrowed in Freeport collapsed directly. Coupled with the interest rate increase of Meiliyuan during that period and Brother Belt's own tampering, this loan became the last one to overwhelm Yongda. Straw.

Therefore, Gao Huaijun has always been somewhat resistant to this stuff.

However, this stock market borrowing is really a good thing.

The interest rate is generally lower than that of banks.

Collateral is basically nothing.

Definitely a really fragrant series!

The second meaning of Tang Ying is that Hillhouse can actually be listed.

Now Hillhouse Group is divided into two BGs and four BUs.

The six companies serve as six stories, each stripped clean and punctured with multiple layers of protection.

From a financial perspective, it is already a good investment product.

If Gao Huaijun wants to go public, he can directly separate one of Hillhouse Vehicle BG or Hillhouse Technology BG and go public directly.

The price-to-earnings ratio skyrocketed, driving investors crazy. She felt there was no problem at all.

She didn't understand why Gao Huaijun hid it and didn't put it on the market for so long.

Isn’t it good for rich people to do what they do?

Gao Huaijun immediately understood what she meant, and explained to her with a smile the current product planning, especially his most critical product now, Hillhouse Nova!

Yes, Min Weiguo’s guess was correct!

This product is the key product that Gao Huaijun uses to make a difference.

He wants to use this product to achieve a new breakthrough in the field of artificial intelligence and intervene in new scenarios.

This product is integrated with the Start and Deeper software.

And this combination is the capital market’s favorite capital story!

The so-called intersection of emerging trends and strong fields!

Gao Huaijun smiled and explained his thoughts to Tang Ying.

Tang Ying looked at Gao Huaijun in front of her in shock.

But having said that, even though she had known the details of Gao Huaijun's strength for a long time, Tang Ying was still severely shocked.

Is this person a monster?

His understanding of industry and capital markets is extremely sensitive.

He is a connoisseur of storytelling!

(End of this chapter)