By 1998, the China Internet Information Center (CAC) had released statistics on Chinese netizens for the first time.

In 1997, the first year of China's Internet, the number of Chinese Internet users grew from scratch to 620,000. During the same period, the number of Internet users in the United States was more than 20 million.

One out of every five people in the world who use the Internet is an American.

But by 2008, the number of Internet users in China was even higher than the entire population of the United States combined.

In 10 years, the number of people online in China has increased nearly 400 times. What kind of power will be hidden in this process, no one knows better than Zhou Shuo.

As one of the default components of windows95, Liuer IM is the source of the rise of the Internet in China, and it has firmly controlled the domestic instant messaging software market.

In China, the operation and copyright of Liuer IM belong completely to Liuer Software Company. In other words, the current number of users of Liuer IM in China is almost exactly equal to the number of netizens.

Based on this, Liuer Software Company has launched an email service, which is in the limelight for a while in the Chinese network with the Chinese version of Liuer Browser.

Miao Xiaoxi sent out a piece of his program source code, and then waited patiently. She didn't know that at this time, in the hearts of many young people in China, they were not so calm.

The domestic computer industry is still too small, and cities like Xiucheng that have established the direction of development early can be said to be rare. No matter which city you are, there is no shortage of people who have studied computers. It's just that the vast majority of talents are almost useless.

Not to mention 1997. Even in 2014, the vast majority of computer talent jobs. All of them are still confined to a few developed coastal cities. The vast number of third-tier prefecture-level cities and inland areas have neither talent nor demand. It simply can't support excellent software and network companies.

However, this program competition of Rebirth Technology has given hope to many wild "programmers" who are struggling to find a way out.

Nowadays, a computer, no matter how cheap it is, costs 156,000, coupled with the high cost of Internet access, the life pressure of wild programmers can be imagined.

Even if there are local tyrants who don't care about this little money and can communicate with their counterparts across the country, it is rare at this time.

The setting of a prize of 10 million is enough to attract the attention of programmers across the country. The minimum prize is 10,000 yuan. The maximum prize is 1 million, which is like a book for programmers.

Qiu Jun, the idol of the national programmer, is already very good, and when he wrote the first version of WPS, he only got a bonus of a few hundred yuan. If it weren't for Zhou Shuo's support, Qiu Jun at this time would have already sold his villa to Baoshan Software Company for blood transfusion.

Making software in China has been unprofitable for a long time.

Such a well-rewarded competition really made many people excited.

It's not just Miao Xiaoxi alone, it's not just Jinghai or the magic capital, it's not just the developed coastal areas.

Computer newspaper, popular software, microcomputer, Chinese Journal of Computers......

In all newspapers and magazines aimed at professionals and general readers. You can see the advertisements released by Rebirth Technology. The setting of a total prize of 10 million can be said to be extremely rare in China at this time, and even in China in the future.

Gradually. The impact of this competition is not limited to the industry and enthusiasts. The mainstream media have also joined in, wanting to see what the multi-million prize event is like.

"Ten million!"

He Xi held a newspaper in his hand. The face is indescribably wonderful. It's like a little crying and laughing, and a little frightened.

The total capital of Rebirth Technology is only 10 million. This one contest is all out. In other words, the debt ratio of Rebirth Technology is now 100%. In the absence of income can be declared bankrupt. As the father of He Youyou, the second largest investor, He Xi will of course be a little worried.

But I also know that it is impossible for Zhou Shuo to covet this "small" 10 million. If you really want to squeeze out the minority shareholders, Rebirth Technology will not only set up a capital of 10 million in the first place, so that these students of his will occupy a lot of shares.

In fact, I don't know how many people outside the company are willing to buy the shares of this small rebirth technology with three or five times the capital.

"Dad! What are you doing here? He Youyou walked out of the office area of Rebirth Technology, and when he saw He Xi standing at the front desk, he ran over with tears and laughter, holding his arm.

In a few years, He Youyou, who was still a little young, has become a slim girl at this time. Oh, no, He Youyou at this time should be said to be more like a woman. The breath of youth and the charm of a woman are blended together, which makes her beautiful and temperamental.

He Xi held the newspaper he picked up from the front desk in his hand, and said with a kind smile: "Can't I come to see my daughter?" From the outside, I saw that your Rebirth Technology was built in an old factory, and I was worried about your working environment. Now it seems that there is no need to worry, the environment is even better than that of our city government! ”

"That is, our design is specially looking for French designers, one of the best in China!"

He Youyou proudly pulled He Xi into the office area, and I have to say that the office environment of Rebirth Technology is indeed far beyond the vast majority of Chinese companies at this time.

Working in such a pleasing and advantageous environment, the employees are not only more efficient, but also seem to have sublimated a lot.

Seeing He Youyou and He Xi walking in, only a few people who knew each other nodded slightly, which was regarded as saying hello. As for those who didn't know each other, unless there was eye contact, everyone kept quiet without disturbing each other. In the entire office area, there is only the faint sound of conversation, and the continuous sound of keyboard tapping.

For this alone, He Xi felt the gap between the city office staff and Rebirth Technology.

"Your company is doing a very good job!" He Xi was also affected by the environment, and said softly in He Youyou's ear.

"Hey, that's. Don't look at our company, there are only dozens of people, but if you want to talk about the technical level, it is selected by Xiao Huaidan and Sister Xiao in the city's talent pool. ”

He Xi knows who Xiao Huaidan is, as the manager of the human resources department of Fanhan Group, and once served as the director of investment promotion on the side of Dagang City on the software park project, of course, his ability is beyond doubt.

"So, the technical level of Rebirth Technology is very high?"

"Of course, our technology is the highest in the city. It can be said that in the past few years, all the talents that have emerged in our embroidery city! ”

"Then what kind of software competition are you going to do with great fanfare, 10 million prizes! It's too flamboyant! ”

He Xi's worries are still reasonable in his opinion, a company with 10 million capital, with 10 million to hold a competition, even if it is a loan, even if it is an interest-free loan, I am afraid that it will be talked about. If it is a company in a traditional industry, such criticism will bring infinite trouble to the business operation.

Just if the cooperative enterprise is worried about the safety of its funds, it will add a lot of trouble. What's more, if it is an ordinary enterprise, no bank will dare to lend 10 million directly to a company that is not well-known.

"There's no way, the heritage of Embroidery City is too bad after all. These dozens of people are already all the talents that can be found. If this 10 million can find another 100 talents from all over the country, the value of each person's creation will definitely be more than 100,000 yuan. At the same time, it can also promote the fame of rebirth technology, which can be said to be very worthwhile. ”

As far as the meaning of this 10 million is concerned, Zhou Shuo has already brainwashed Li Zhi. And when Li Zhi assigned tasks, he also washed the brains of He Youyou and others more than once.

From top to bottom, Rebirth Technology's understanding of the program competition can be said to be far beyond He Xi's understanding.

But He Youyou and He Xi look at the problem from different angles after all, and from his point of view, Rebirth Technology is He Youyou's kick after all. If things get too big, he won't be at ease.

"That's right, Dad. Are you here today to see me, or do you want to find our general manager? He Youyou doesn't think that He Xi, who is usually busy with his feet and doesn't touch the ground, will really have time to see himself.

She pulled He Xi to sit on the sofa in the reception area, poured him a glass of water, and simply asked straight to the point.

"Ah, this, hehe......"

He Xi smiled embarrassedly and said embarrassedly: "Since you are here, I have to meet with your leaders." ”

"Poof-" He Youyou was not angry, covered his mouth and smiled, nodded and said: "I know that Dad, you are going to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, okay, wait for me to find Sister Li." ”

He Xi watched his daughter go upstairs with a glass of water, and suddenly felt that her daughter had indeed grown up. is no longer the little girl who needs her father's protection, but a woman who can hold up half the day on her own.

He took two sips of tea, and after a while, he heard someone coming down the stairs. Just looked up, but it was not Li Zhi, the general manager of Rebirth Technology, but Zhou Shuo with a smile on his face.

"Welcome Mayor He to come to our rebirth technology and inspect and guide the work!"

Zhou Shuo was still far away, so he laughed. He Xi put down the water glass, stood up and shook hands with him, and then they both sat down.

When the two met this time, there was no He Youyou present. Zhou Shuo also knew that He Xi's purpose for coming over would not be too simple. There may be some content that is not suitable for He Youyou to hear.

There are some problems that can be avoided for a while instead of using He Youyou as a shield, but after all, they can't be avoided for a lifetime.

"I'm not here to inspect and guide, Mr. Zhou, don't get me wrong." He Xi waved his hand again and again, and said with a wry smile: "It's just that there are some things, I really want to ask Mr. Zhou for advice." ”

Zhou Shuo sat up straight and said, "If there is any problem, Mayor He can just ask." (To be continued......)