, then may I ask Sheldon Busheng, when the Japanese network invented the quartz watch, the heart people also sneered at the quartz watch, thinking that the quartz watch is just a toy, completely without art and craftsmanship, and does not bring any impact on the traditional mechanical watch. But contrary to the conclusion of the Swiss, quartz watches became popular in the world as soon as they came out, occupying more than half of the share of the watch market in a short period of time, forcing Switzerland to change its strategy and invest in the development of quartz watches. Xia Xiang asked unhurriedly.

Sheldon was speechless.

Although Xia Xiang didn't like little Japan, the intelligence of the Japanese was also admirable, and their invention of quartz watches forced the watch kingdom of Switzerland to face the enemy. The instant noodles they invented are marketed all over the world and have made it convenient for countless people. Their achievements in digital products. It has almost become the maker of industry rules, whether it is LCD screens, digital cameras, or even various household appliances, it is also world-class, and it has to be admired by the technology and manufacturing capabilities of small Japan.

The tide of digital cameras has swept the world under the impetus of today's manufacturers, and the United States has not been spared, attracted by the ease of use, practicality and convenience of digital cameras, and quickly abandoned traditional cameras.

"I think that in the near future, digital cameras will rise with a strong momentum along with computers, the share of traditional cameras will shrink year by year, and the film industry will also be a sunset industry, and the prospects are not good. And China is also for various reasons. will become the world's factory, and Kodak should seize the opportunity to work together with Dafu in the coming digital tide. Be the first to occupy a favorable position, increase investment in scientific research, and develop the next generation of digital cameras! Xia Xiang directly threw his bombshell, and he also knew that there were many debates within Kodak about whether digital cameras could replace traditional cameras. He added a handful of firewood to the fire and took the opportunity to make his suggestion, "Canon, Nikon, and Sony, as old Japanese camera manufacturers, are under the development of digital cameras. They have invested heavily in digital cameras, and they are betting that digital cameras will be able to replace traditional cameras, and Kodak still has a competitive power with Japanese manufacturers in the market share of traditional cameras. But on top of digital cameras. It's already a lot behind. Dafu is also keenly aware that the shrinkage of the traditional camera market will inevitably lead to the shrinkage of the film market, and has now invested a lot of manpower and material resources to build digital camera and LCD screen production lines

Next, Xia wants to talk about the current situation of the market. The advantages and disadvantages of traditional cameras are compared with those of digital cameras, and it is concluded that digital cameras will win. At the same time, on the current computer, display and LCD also carried out technical comparison and market analysis, there are personal experience in later generations, witnessed the ruthless competition of the market, Xia Xiang knows the future development trend better than anyone else, and it is also easy to tell, which is convincing. More than just examples. The various technical parameters are like a treasure, and the analysis of the market is also very good, even Sheldon listened to it and nodded again and again.

Xia Xiang's English is not too good, and he talks at length. It was handed over to Tsusawa. There are many terms that I can't get accurate, so Xia Xiang added them on the side. The jargon is often the role of Qing. Listening to Sheldon's ears, he had to be impressed by Xia Xiang.

Originally, he thought that Xia Xiang was just an ordinary little bureaucrat, and he had come into contact with many similar officials. He is a complete layman about technology and the market, but he likes to express some empty opinions. Unexpectedly, Xia Xiang's speech directly hit Sheldon's vacillating choice.

Sheldon is a middle ground, believing that digital cameras will be on an equal footing with traditional cameras in the future. But within Kodak, most people still believe that the status of traditional cameras is unshakable.

This time, I suddenly heard such a detailed market analysis from Xia Xiang, which was ten times more wonderful than the report made by Kodak's internal professional market analysts. Immediately made him respect Xia Xiang.

Americans respect powerful people the most, and when Xia wanted to finish speaking, Sheldon was the first to stand up and applaud. "Wonderful, very exciting." Mr. Xia, I have a request, I don't know if you will agree? I would like to invite you to Kodak headquarters to meet with Mr. President in person, and I am sure that your wonderful remarks will touch Mr. President. It is also believed that it will have an impact on the minds of many directors. ”

Xia Xiang also got up to express his gratitude: "Since Mr. Sheldon is sincere, I will accept your invitation A stone fell to the ground in his heart, which touched Sheldon, and being able to meet the president is equivalent to taking the first step towards success." After all, it is not easy to convince the conservative Kodak.

But Xia Xiang has reason to believe that with his later experience and personal experience, as long as he treats the market prospect as a future vision, he truthfully speaks. The shock of the truth is sure to impress Kodak's president and Kodak's market analysts, and it is because of the truth that his statement is detailed and convincing.

A negotiation turned into Xia Xiang's speech, which Chang Qingsong did not expect. But Xia Xiang's analysis of the market and his understanding of technology also surprised Evergreensong. Only then did he know that Xia Xiang did have real talent and learning, and he was not a small bureaucrat who did not learn and did not know, and he had an understanding of the current situation of the film market. An analysis of the future of digital cameras. The prophecy of the rise of liquid crystal, and so on, all made Chang Qingsong greatly impressed when he heard it. Regardless of whether Xia Xiang's conclusion is correct or not, his rich theoretical knowledge and in-depth understanding of the market alone are no worse than him, and in some places even surpass.

As soon as Sheldon left, Chang Qingsong came to Xia Xiang, and Zhiwu said, "Director Xia, I misunderstood you before. I'll say a few things to you

Xia Xiang also knew that Chang Qingsong was originally from a technical background. became the vice president again, basically there are both the rigidity of technical personnel and the solemn change of officials, and he is not bad. It's just that in the officialdom, I couldn't keep my heart, so I laughed it off: "It's nothing, it's all for a common goal, but I'm a little too ambitious." And always always look at the present. Now everyone seeks common ground while reserving differences and strives for a satisfactory result. ”

The next day, Xia Xiang and his entourage went to Kodak's headquarters and met with Kodak President Smith.

Xia Xiang was even more prepared this time, and talked eloquently about how the traditional cameras of later generations were quickly swallowed up by digital cameras, and how the film was unsalable in a large area. How can the LCD screen be concave in two or three years, completely beating the market prospects. In vivid and detailed language, it was told to Smith as if it were a story. Along with Smith. In addition to Shelton, there are several directors and market analysts.

Xia Xiang spoke for more than two hours in a row, mainly because he needed to pause in the middle and wait for the translation to finish. After the performance is finished. Smith led the applause. Everyone stood up and greeted Xia Xiang.

Qiu Xufeng and Chang Qingsong were very happy to see Xia Xiang receiving a grand welcome, thinking that the matter was done. Xia Xiang knows that Americans applaud you and praise you, but they may not agree with you. He knew that things were not that simple, but at least one step opened up the situation.

Subsequently, several directors and market analysts asked Xia Xiang a lot of questions, some of which were very tricky and mean, but how could Xia Xiang not have confidence and convincing power in the facts he saw with his own eyes? He dealt with it calmly and calmly, and gave satisfactory answers to all his questions, leaving everyone present speechless.

However, Smith did not express any opinion on Xia Xiang's speech, but asked people to arrange for Xia Xiang and a few people to go to dinner, and then held a closed-door meeting. Xia Xiang also knew that it would take time for Kodak to digest. He was not in a hurry, so he discussed with Qiu Xufeng and prepared to go to San Francisco to see Lian Ruohan.

Qiu Xufeng was a little uncertain: "You're gone; How do I and Evergreen Pine deal with the Yankees? Don't you say that I haven't thought about it carefully, but after you say it, it's true that the Yankees are not easy to deal with. One is one, two is two, not like us talk about human feelings, they turn their faces and don't recognize people. ”

Xia Xiang smiled: "The United States is a real country that respects strength, does not talk empty words, does not talk about human feelings, and everything is based on interests." You don't have to be afraid of them, you just need to keep an attitude of no humility. They're easy to deal with, and believe me, they're not at all more eager to want a joint venture than we are. Not only are they lagging behind Japanese manufacturers such as Fuji in terms of digital cameras, but the market share of film studios is also shrinking, so they are eager to open the door to China. Actually, let's be honest. It seems to me that if Kodak does not agree to our conditions. The negotiations will be suspended, and after going back, we will have close contact with Fuji, and Kodak will take the initiative to send it to the door. ”

Xia Xiang had the foresight to know that Kodak was the outlier in the market, and although it was still in the position of the boss, it was already in the waning days. For a person who knows Kodak's prospects, in his eyes, Kodak does not have much to be feared, on the contrary, his idea is actually extremely beneficial to Kodak. Fujifilm and Dafu Film have also been in close contact, but for various reasons. Dafu is still more inclined to cooperate with Kodak. Xia thought that if Kodak still stuck to the concept of traditional cameras and refused to invest in digital camera LCD screens, it would be better not to cooperate with Fujifilm instead of joint ventures, because Fuji is not only interested in digital cameras, but also interested in dyeing liquids

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Although the cooperation between Kodak and Dafu was successful in later generations, after the digital tide, Dafu was ruthlessly abandoned by the market, and after the complete collapse of film from the civilian market, Dafu also withdrew from people's sight, and what direction to develop in the future. Xia Xiang didn't know very well.

So in Xia Xiang's long-term planning. The hundreds of millions of dollars of foreign capital that Kodak has introduced now attracts foreign capital in the short term, and in the long run, it has killed Dafu's growth path, and the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Kodak agreed and agreed, but did not agree to his terms. It's good to shoot and scatter.

It is precisely because of this mentality that there is a way out that Xia Xiang does not care very much about Kodak's attitude, so he persuaded Qiu Xufeng: "If you can't cooperate with Kodak, I will be responsible for getting you back more investment elsewhere." Just simply selling shares to introduce foreign capital, for Dafu, only short-term interests, in the long run, it is not good to be rich, it needs not only capital, but also restructuring, and in order to meet the great changes in the market and prepare early, successful transformation has a way out. ”

Dafu does not produce digital cameras and plexes. The related technology of the LCD screen, Kodak has, Kodak is now the technology has strength, but there is no market awareness. Dafu has a high brand recognition in China, as well as cost and market advantages, for Kodak, occupying the domestic market is equivalent to gaining a firm foothold in Asia.

Now the preliminary work has been completed, just waiting for the results.

Xia Xiang still flew to San Francisco, because he received a notice from Kodak that it would take three days to give an official reply, and Lian Ruohan was about to give birth, and he had to leave. Before leaving, Xia wanted to confess to Qiu Xufeng, insisted on the conditions, imprisoned the investment of B dollars, sold 30 to 40 percent of the shares, and Kodak was also responsible for investing in the LCD production line and investing in the digital camera research laboratory. In the future, the main direction of development will be the production of digital cameras and LCD screens, and the negotiations will be suspended if the above conditions are not agreed.

Qiu Xufeng got Xia Xiang's promise that Kodak could not be negotiated elsewhere, and out of trust in Xia Xiang, he agreed to bring Xia Xiang to trust, and he seemed to be a jack of all trades, and he couldn't shake off the technical problems of the four professions, but his speech could make Kodak's presidents applaud it, and Kodak's market analysts couldn't ask him. Qiu Xufeng found that Xia Xiang was even more talented than he imagined.

Qiu Xufeng sighed to himself, Xia Xiang's understanding of technology and analysis of the market, his professional knowledge and theoretical level. The preparation and grasp of the pulse of the market is rich in unimaginable. Only then did Qiu Xufeng understand that the gap between him and Xia Xiang was indeed huge, Xia Xiang was not only better than him in dealing with people and things, but also in terms of business vision. It is also a height that he cannot reach.

Qiu Xufeng was glad that he and Xia Xiang finally became friends. Otherwise, it would be a huge loss for him. In the future, the Qiu family will have Xia Xiang to help, and they should be able to avoid many detours in the decision-making of some major projects.

Xia Xiang flew to San Francisco alone, and as soon as he landed, he went straight to the hospital, but fortunately he was able to catch up, and Lian Ruohan only started to have labor pains and had not yet advanced into the delivery room.

Lian Ruohan gained some weight and had a big belly. Lying in bed with difficulty. Although she has lost her former demeanor, the brilliance of motherhood also makes her extremely moving. Wei Xin held her hand tightly from the side. Keep comforting her and saying words of encouragement.

As soon as Xia Xiang came in, Lian Ruohan, who was lying on the bed, still looked strong, but when he saw his figure, he immediately burst into tears, grabbed a pillow and threw it over, and said angrily: "Do you still know to come?" If you don't come again, I don't want you. I hate you, dead summer thoughts, stinky summer sadness"

Even Ruohan lives in a single room, and no outsiders will see her if she shouts and scolds her, but Wei Xin is there. Xia Xiang couldn't help but be a little embarrassed, so he took the pillow and said with a smile: "I'm still alive." It's also quite fragrant, so if you didn't scold me just now, I should have heard it. Came to the bed, gently put the pillow behind Lian Ruohan, touched her hair, and said affectionately, "Child, I came from across the ocean from thousands of miles away, just to when you need me the most." By your side, I hope that with my warm companionship, your mother and son can be safe. ”

Lian Ruohan was angry and laughed: "It's hard to hear." Don't call your child! ”

"Okay, the kid will tease Lian Ruojia again when he wants to.

Even Ruohan's smile triggered labor pains again: "I just can't be angry, you let me suffer alone for ten months, but you have nothing to do." What do you say you can do to make me happy? ”

"When I go back, I buy a suit of armor to wear on my body, and I also feel the feeling of more than a dozen catties of weight on my body, okay?"

"What's wrong with you, it's really annoying, I don't want to fix your way now, I'll talk about it after I give birth." Lian Ruohan's voice fell. I felt a huge pain hit me, and I couldn't help but cry out in pain.

Xia thought about it for a while, and shouted: "Doctor, doctor, doctor, come quickly,"

Lian Ruohan was amused by him again: "What are you shouting nonsense? Don't make a fuss. ”

"I didn't shout, I'm afraid they won't understand. Isn't doctor and doctor the same word in English? I'm trying to emphasize that they don't have to be slow to react. ”

Wei Xin, who had been silent on the side, finally couldn't help but laugh: "You are talking in Chinese." Where do they understand the difference between a doctor and a doctor? ”

Even Ruohan wanted to laugh, but several nurses came in to check on her and pushed her into the delivery room. Xia Xiang didn't forget to encourage Lian Ruohan: "Come on, you will win!" Lived in an American ward and gave birth to a Chinese baby. ”

After saying a few words, the nurse glared at him a few times, which frightened Xia Xiang to shut up quickly.

As soon as Lian Ruohan left, only Wei Xin was left in the room. Xia Xiang remembered that Wei Xin had always taken care of Lian Ruohan, and his heart was full of gratitude. The circumstances of life are really wonderful, and Wei Xin has always taken care of him in the previous life. is by his side, but now he has been taking care of Lian Ruohan. With Wei Xin by Lian Ruohan's side, Xia Xiang can also rest assured. Because he knows Wei Xin's carefulness and thoughtfulness, even Cao Shuhui can't compare to Wei Xin's meticulous care for people.

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Thank you Wei Xin, it's really hard work. Xia Xiang said sincerely.

"Don't thank me, I volunteered to take care of Sister Lian. With her, I feel very down-to-earth, and I always feel like she is like my family. Wei Xin lowered his head slightly, not daring to face Xia Xiang.

Xia Xiang's heart moved, and a trace of indescribable emotion surged into his heart.

I remember that when she was with Wei Xin in the later life, her love for herself always made people feel warm and comfortable. Xia Xiang has been enjoying Wei Xin's gentleness and thoughtfulness with peace of mind, but he has never thought of spending the rest of his life with her. Until one day, he suddenly found his conscience and asked Wei Xin: "I didn't marry you, why are you so good to me?" ”

Wei Xin's eyes flashed with tears at that time: "I don't know, maybe I just love you inexplicably." It always feels like you're like my family. ”

The past is still yesterday, Xia Xiang said to Wei Xin: "In the future, Ruohan and I will be your own sister." ”

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