When it comes to the ancients, people most often think of poetry and songs, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.

In fact, the inheritance of culture is based on science and technology. In ancient times, people studied nature in the most primitive way, and accumulated valuable experience over a long period of time, which promoted the prosperity and development of today's science and technology.

Objectively speaking, contemporary science and technology are changing with each passing day, and it is no longer what the ancients could imagine.

"Mr. Mai, the number of software users has exceeded 13 million, and there are now 50 million active users, and there may be more after full operation. Zhang Peng came to report.

"Yes, how much is Xiangyou now?" asked Mai Xiaoji.

"The number of registered users has exceeded 300 million, and I have spent a lot of money to buy download recommendations. However, as far as I know, there are only 3,000 active users, which is barely a big increase. Zhang Peng sneered.

"Hmph, not everything can be solved with money. ”

Needless to say, Mai Xiaoji also knew that he was here to apply for the opening of the charging model, so that the company could enter a normal profit cycle.

The time was almost up, and immediately, Mai Xiaoji notified Nangong Yue and asked her to set up a conference room and hold an internal discussion meeting of the company's key members.

The company has entered the normal operation stage, but the main products are still in the completely free period, and Mai Xiaoji's earning power can fully feed a large family.

But the problem is that if you don't take the lead in the market and are noticed by competitors with a sensitive sense of smell, you are likely to end up making wedding clothes for others.

"The knowledge-seeking software has been running for free for more than a year, and has accumulated more than 100 million users, and the results are gratifying. Mai Xiaoji made an opening remark first, and then said: "Let everyone come over today to discuss the issue of software charging and how to charge for it. ”

Everyone was happy, and they were already looking forward to it.

In this regard, General Manager Yan Beifei has more right to speak, Mai Xiaoji raised his hand and said: "Mr. Yan gave me a plan a few days ago, and after I read it, I think it is very good." Now, let Mr. Yan talk to us in detail. ”

"Good. Yan Beifei nodded and said seriously: "There is no free lunch in the world, and sometimes I don't know how to cherish free things, I don't need to talk about these truths." The knowledge-seeking software also comes with a treasure appreciation function, which is all serious content, many experts and scholars are stationed, and the topics discussed are also very convincing, and it is really time to charge. ”

Equivalent to not saying it, Nangong Yue frowned slightly, she has been following Mai Xiaoji for so long, but the status of the secretary is a little worse, she can also say these words, but it made Yan Beifei steal the limelight.

"However, I don't think it's advisable to charge across the board at the moment, as it will cause a lot of loss of users. Yan Beifei changed his words and put forward different opinions, "Some people may say that now the user base is large, and there are people who reward simulated gold coins when they are free, and some people will never pay if they are charged, but the pace of progress is too large, and from the psychological level of users, there will be extreme discomfort, and it needs to be carried out in several steps." ”

"Yes, yes, I think Mr. Yan said it very well and reasonably. Mai Xiaoji's old problem seems to have been committed again, and he exaggerated his approval.

"Secretary Nangong is a psychiatrist, and she can prove to everyone what I said. ”

Yan Beifei was very arrogant, and did not ask for advice, but directly assigned Nangong Yue to explain to her. Nangong Yue was calm and calm, didn't care about these little tricks in person, and nodded: "That's true, the comprehensive charge needs to be dealt with step by step." ”

"So, what aspects should we start with?" Fang Hua asked.

"First of all, third-party access can be charged, because it is a paid product, and the user's psychological gap is not large. In addition, the Treasure Column can be charged, and these users have specific needs, of course, provided that we give them a satisfactory answer. ”

Fang Hua also nodded, Yan Beifei had a clear idea, these are no problem.

"Very good, very good!" Mai Xiaoji summarized again, Yan Beifei frowned slightly, this kind of praise was empty and superficial, and he didn't even have a comment. Mai Xiaoji looked at Nangong Yue again, "Xiaoyue, do you also have any ideas?"

"Yes. Nangong Yue said affirmatively, "When I am abroad, I often log on to some science and technology websites, and the materials on them need to be downloaded for a fee, and sometimes an academic report costs hundreds of dollars." ”

"There's no shortage of thousands of dollars. ”

Yan Beifei reminded with a smile, Nangong Yueqiao's face flushed slightly, they poor students generally don't dare to worry about those high-priced reports, even if they are ordinary, they should download a copy, and everyone will bear the cost so that they can be shared.

"It's true, and there is no shortage of such paid websites in China. Nangong Yue said.

"Yes, isn't the software registered by many scholars and experts, providing some unpublished academic results, and paying to download them on the software. The sharing model can consider more providers, and the enterprise is responsible for paying taxes, so as to improve everyone's enthusiasm. Fang Hua also gave advice.

"What I'm worried about is that these people are not used to online publishing, and they are not enthusiastic enough at the beginning, and they still need to be driven. Nangong Yue suggested.

Mai Xiaoji was very happy, and patted the table, Nangong Yue considered the problem more and more maturely, and could also see potential problems, "So, how to solve this problem?"

"I'm just suggesting, for example, I've also written some articles on psychology, which are not in the book that has already been published, and are original and first-published. Nangong Yue said.

Ahem, Fang Hua's throat was a little dry, and he drank saliva. It's not that nepotism is employed, Nangong Yue has made achievements in psychology, and she is a famous female chess king, which can be considered in the first list.

In addition, Nangong Yue will select a few more people, and this part can be perfected.

"I think that paid content needs to be reviewed in advance to prevent shoddy content, or someone with bad intentions, impersonating celebrities to publish articles to cheat money, etc. Zhang Peng mentioned practical problems.

"However, if you want to do this, the articles with strong professionalism have to be reviewed by experts, and we don't understand it. At that time, I am afraid that it will be a large expense. Fang Hua said.

"I'm not afraid to spend money, the question is, where to find so many people at once. Experts and scholars are very busy, and they want to let them do the audit work, but they are afraid that they will offend people as soon as they open their mouths. Yan Beifei said.

"I'll contact you, and everyone will be responsible for sorting out the articles at that time. "Mai Xiaoji has a big package.

"Mr. Mai, if the software wants to become bigger, it will not involve an industry in the future. Yan Beifei reminded.

"Then find more people. As for the fees, they are proportionally paid from the fees. ”

There is a huge think tank behind Mai Xiaoji, and there are elites from all walks of life, and if these experts and scholars really see them, they have to call their teachers respectfully.

"Xiaoji's connections are wide!" Fang Hua was very confident, "It's that some articles can't let netizens find too many faults, and now the whole thing, when it comes to experts, they all say that they are brick-throwing bricks, and they all involve a tall group!"