Zhang Long, wearing a crisp suit, stood up directly at this time, came to Zhou Yan and extended his hand.
"Is this Mr. Zhou Yanzhou? Hello, I am Zhang Long, the manager of Penguin Technology Department."
Zhang Long introduced himself very politely, without any worry about admitting the wrong person. It was obvious that he had obtained Zhou Yan's information before.
"Hello, Manager Zhang."
Zhou Yan reached out and shook Zhang Long's hand, then said with a smile: "Please sit down."
Zhou Yan and Zhang Long sat at the coffee table in the living room.
Sitting directly opposite.
Zhang Long is obviously used to the world, and he is naturally very confident that he can handle such small scenes.
Initially, Zhang Long did not believe that the founder of Zhulang Studio, who was able to take Hongcheng by storm, was an 18-year-old young man, but until he saw Zhou Yan, Zhang Long believed it.
Confident and without stage fright, even after revealing his identity as the manager of Penguin's technical department, Zhou Yan didn't have many surprises.
And Zhang Long saw a certain temperament in Zhou Yan.
The temperament of a leader.
He really looks a lot like Hua Teng.
Zhang Long was grumbling in his heart, but he kept a bright smile on his face. He said to Zhou Yan: "Seeing is better than hearing a hundred times. I have heard of Mr. Zhou's name many times in the technical department."
Zhou Yan smiled inwardly, but still smiled and responded: "Brother Zhang, thank you. In fact, I was really excited to see Brother Zhang today, but I didn't show it."
Zhang Long was surprised: "How to say?"
"Brother Zhang is very powerful. The foxmai he developed was sold for a high price of 12 million yuan in less than two years. It is really amazing. Later he joined Penguin and worked under Mr. Ma. It’s something I’m very envious of.” Zhou Yan complimented with a smile.
Zhang Long, a middle-aged man in his forties, blushed slightly at the compliment from Zhou Yan. He waved his hand: "Good luck, good luck."
"This is not luck. If Brother Zhang hadn't been very talented, he wouldn't have been able to develop Foxmail. To be honest, I would be a little regretful." Zhou Yan paused.
"What regret?" Zhang Long asked subconsciously.
"I'm a little regretful that I didn't fill in the computer major when I applied for the application, but filled in the mathematics major. If I had filled in the computer major, I might have become a technical genius like Brother Zhang and Mr. Ma." Zhou Yan said with a smile.
When Zhang Long heard what Zhou Yan said, he also smiled and said: "Learning computers is not an easy task. Look at the hair on my head, there isn't much."
Zhou Yan could actually vaguely see that Zhang Long's head was a little sparse, and he guessed that the hair that was so thick later must have been transplanted. He laughed and said: "Brother Zhang, have you ever heard of a saying that I have become bald?" Got stronger.”
Zhang Long twitched his lips: "Who said this?"
"That's what I said." Zhou Yan said with a smile: "If your hair is gone, you can replant it, but there are not many people in this world who are as capable and talented as Brother Zhang."
"Don't compliment me." Zhang Long also smiled helplessly. He actually wanted to get to the point quickly, but Zhou Yan kept mastering the rhythm of his speech, just like an old fritter. He was dedicated to research and development, and he also Somewhat difficult.
"It's not a compliment." Zhou Yan shook his head and carefully reviewed a series of software developed by Zhang Long in addition to Foxmail, including those released abroad.
Zhang Long listened and felt that Zhou Yan knew him better than he did.
Zhou Yan revealed his admiration for himself from time to time, and Zhang Long gradually believed him.
It's possible that Zhou Yan is really his fan, otherwise, how could he know him so well just based on the information on paper.
Zhang Long even felt as if he had found a confidant.
He looked at Zhou Yan more and more cordially.
He smiled and said: "Zhou Yan, you are also very powerful. When I was your age, I didn't know anything about starting a business. I was still a kid who was immersed in studying. You are only eighteen years old now and you have already founded a business. Even I think it's awesome." The Zhulang Studio has integrated the information system of the university and established its own channel network, with hundreds of thousands of channel fees every day. If I really want to envy you, you are the one I envy."
Zhang Long said it very seriously.
Zhou Yan smiled: "We have just started, and we are still far behind Penguin."
Zhang Long smiled in his heart.
Compared to penguins.
How does it compare to penguins?
Penguin is because of the help of the entire era, but now that the peak of the Internet era has passed, it is obviously impossible to create a myth like Penguin.
In fact, even Zhang Long is not sure whether the mobile app can make a successful software, and where the profit direction of the app is. These are still in the exploratory stage.
At least in his current view, the mobile terminal should be a complement to the PC terminal and serve as a window for traffic.
But the real effect may not be as important as the PC version.
If Zhou Yan wants to develop an Internet company, he can only compete with established Internet companies for jobs. In his view, this is impossible.
Not to mention being on par with Penguin, being able to get involved in games, search engines, music, etc. is considered awesome.
He has no idea how cruel the competition on the PC side is now.
Even the penguins are now finding a place to maintain stability, where they can drink soup and eat meat.
However, Zhang Long only thought that young people were ambitious and could understand it. He did not criticize it, but said with a smile: "You are still young and have many possibilities. You will definitely be able to do it in the future."
Zhou Yan knew that Zhang Long was speaking to encourage him. Penguin was indeed an unsurpassable behemoth for the current Zhulang Studio.
Zhou Yan said with a smile: "Who can say for sure what will happen in the future, but what is the reason why Brother Zhang came to Hongcheng to find me?"
Zhang Long didn't expect that he didn't bring it up, but Zhou Yan did it first. ,
But that’s fine too.
"It's like this. I found out that your Zhulang Studio has registered a 'WeChat' trademark. I want to buy this trademark, so I came to Hongcheng to find you." Zhang Long said straightforwardly.
Zhang Long had already thought of the name WeChat in September, but it was a pity that Zhou Yan took the lead. He understood that this was a special tacit understanding.
And Zhang Long also has a deep obsession with "WeChat".
This is also the reason why he came to Hongcheng in person, just to get the 'WeChat' trademark that was registered in advance by Zhou Yan.
“WeChat’s trademark?”
Zhou Yan was also stunned. He did not expect that Zhang Long came to Hongcheng to find him for this matter.
Speaking of which, the WeChat trademark is actually insignificant. If Zhang Long wants it, he can just provide it with certain conditions.
The real key lies in the core of WeChat.
A simplified version of instant messaging software suitable for mobile terminals.
Who can say no to an app that allows you to make free calls?
Who can resist an app that can send voice instead of text?
There is also WeChat payment...these are the hot spots for attracting traffic.
For WeChat, an epoch-making product, even if you name it Fetion or WeChat, it will have no impact.
As long as the core remains unchanged, it will explode.
But now Zhulang Studio has put it on a function bar.
A certain degree of user stickiness has been formed.
If the WeChat trademark is transferred to Penguin, then the Home app will definitely not be able to continue to use the WeChat name.
Zhou Yan was actually a little disappointed when he learned that Zhang Long came to Hongcheng to find him because of this trivial matter.
But it was unexpected and reasonable.
The current size of Zhulang Studio is not favored by Penguin.
The decision to purchase the WeChat trademark was more Zhang Long’s than Penguin’s decision.
Zhou Yan thought for a while and said to Zhang Long: "Brother Zhang, if I agree to sell this trademark to you, what price can you offer?"
Zhang Long: "50,000."
A trademark doesn't cost much, and 50,000 yuan is already the maximum price Zhang Long expected.
He believed that Zhou Yan would give him this face for Penguin's sake.
After all, it is just an insignificant trademark that has not been put into use.
But Zhang Long saw Zhou Yan shake his head and said, "Sorry, Brother Zhang, I don't sell this trademark."
Zhang Long was stunned and asked subconsciously: "Why?"
"This trademark has been put into use and cannot be resold to you."
Zhou Yan refused directly.
He has no shortage of fifty thousand yuan.
He knew that Zhang Long seemed to have paid fifty thousand, but the actual price was his favor and his face.
But how much is a favor and face worth?
Moreover, Zhou Yan has a project that can better cooperate with Penguin, and he believes that Zhang Long will not refuse.
Zhang Long felt a little disappointed when he heard what Zhou Yan said.
But what else could he say.
Are you saying you can offer better terms?
Zhou Yan had already refused. If he said anything else he wanted, he would lose his confidence.
As the manager of Penguin Technology R&D Department, Zhang Long also has his arrogance.
I won’t ask for help because of a trademark.
The atmosphere also stiffened at this time.
Zhang Long's eyebrows wrinkled slightly, and he knew it was time to get up and leave.
"I..." Zhang Long was about to speak, but Zhou Yan said with a smile: "Since Brother Zhang is here, we can have other cooperation."
cooperate?
To be honest, Zhang Long didn't know anything he could work with.
Zhulang Studio has received capital injections from Hongcheng’s local capital Huayu Capital and Southern CMC Chinese Private Equity, and has no shortage of money or resources.
Penguin and cmc have never dealt with each other very well. It can be said that the two of them can't urinate in the same pot.
There really isn't much to work with.
Even if Zhou Yan has the intention to cooperate, I am afraid that cmc, which controls Zhulang Technology Co., Ltd., will not agree.
"Zhou Yan, what exactly is the cooperation?"
Regardless of the integrity of the transaction, Zhang Long still asked curiously.
"Brother Zhang, have you ever heard of QR codes?" Zhou Yan asked.
"QR code?"
Zhang Long nodded: "I know."
"QR code, also known as QR code, is an information storage technology that first appeared in Japan." Zhang Long said.
"Brother Zhang, if the QR code technology is applied to mobile phones, is there any room for operation?" Zhou Yan asked.
Zhang Long also thought that Zhou Yan was discussing the possibility of grafting QR code technology into mobile phones with him, and said with a smile: "This is actually not difficult, but even if the QR code can be displayed on the mobile phone, a decoding tool is needed. It doesn’t do anything.”
"What if the mobile phone itself is a decoding tool?" Zhou Yan asked.
Zhang Long was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up and he slapped the table heavily: "This is a good idea."
Zhang Long and Zhou Wan looked exactly the same when they heard Zhou Yan's words.
However, at this time, he had the idea of developing a QR code decoding app. The upper limit of QR code operation is actually very high.
The final analysis is to store information in the QR code.
And this is equivalent to a piece of paper, on which you can doodle any information at will.
Originally, Zhang Long didn't think about decoding, but now after Zhou Yan's prodding, he felt that there was much to be done.
Zhang Long even plans to start developing the decoding function of mobile phone QR codes after he returns.
Just imagine, if you send a QR code on your mobile phone, you can scan out the information inside with just one swipe. Normally, you are responsible for the tedious dissemination of information. If you use a QR code to do it.
Zhang Long felt that there was much to be done.
But before Zhang Long could ask Zhou Yan about the QR code, Zhou Yan had already taken out a piece of paper with a square QR code printed on it.
"This is the QR code." Zhou Yan said to Zhang Long.
Zhang Long thought to himself that he didn't recognize this QR code.
But he nodded.
At this moment, Zhou Yan opened the photo album on his mobile phone, stored the QR code in the form of a picture on his mobile phone, and displayed it in front of Zhang Long.
Zhang Long glanced at the QR code picture on his phone, and then at the QR code printed on the white paper.
It also more and more confirmed the suspicion in my heart.
This is possible.
But he didn't know what Zhou Yan was going to say.
Then Zhang Long saw Zhou Yan starting to operate his mobile phone.
Because he was very close, Zhang Long saw Zhou Yan click on an app named "." on his phone. Below it was a photo album button, which was obviously used to pull out the photo album.
Zhang Long didn’t know what the function of this app was.
Because the interface of this function seems too simple.
Zhou Yan also started demonstrating at this time.
Zhou Yantiao took out a photo and clicked OK.
Zhang Long heard the phone ding, and a brand new secondary interface popped up.
"This is...."
Zhang Long opened his eyes slightly as if he couldn't believe it.
He saw the group chat interface belonging to QQ, and the application to join at the bottom was particularly conspicuous.
And this is just scanning a QR code.
This...this...this.
This is a treasure.
If this app existed, QQ's mobile ecosystem would definitely be more than one level higher.
Zhang Long looked at Zhou Yan, hiding the excitement in his eyes. He showed a bright smile and asked: "Zhou Yan, the cooperation you are talking about is this very simple app."
Zhou Yan nodded: "Its real name is Scan, and what I want to talk to you about, Brother Zhang, is this QR code scan service."
Zhang Long was silent for a moment: "Did your Zhulang Studio develop Zhou Yan's function?"
"That's right."
The scan function was developed by Zhou Wan, Gu Tian and several seniors.
and...
Zhou Yan added with a smile: “And we have registered a patent for scanning QR codes.”
"I think Brother Zhang, you should see the practicality of this scanning function." Zhou Yan said pointedly.
Very practical indeed.
Zhang Long murmured in his heart, he knew that the upper limit of QR code is definitely not as simple as joining a group. In layman's terms, QR code is the hyperlink information on the search engine. Only when you actually click on it can you know what the hyperlink information is. What.
It is equivalent to passing some complicated information and programs through a QR code, simplifying it and then running it.
Zhang Long deeply understands the role of QR codes on mobile phones.
Because this is obviously a very unnatural promotion channel.
For example, in the QQ group, in the past, you could only enter the QQ group number to search. Now you can jump directly to the group joining interface through the QR code, and the only thing you need to join is to scan the QR code.
etc....
Zhang Long looked at Zhou Yan blankly: "You just said that a patent has been registered?"
