Before the end of the spring break, Zuckerberg hurried back to Harvard from New York. During the rush, he finally read the entire book "The World is Flat".
It was all-encompassing, covering the global division of labor, world structure, etc., but I didn't dare to be interested at all. What attracted me the most was Lu Fei's "shocking" predictions and descriptions of the Internet and computers.
For example, the Metaverse.
Lu Fei also thoughtfully mentioned "Ready Player One". Countless people make money offline just to buy online equipment, and some even work for "IOI Company" in the "Oasis" to make money...
Zuckerberg found a vacuum in the book and rushed back to the dormitory. At this time, his roommates Eduardo and Chris Hughes were there. .CoM
They will all be the founders of Facebook in the future.
"Have you read the book I recommended?"
Eduardo smiled and said: "I saw his web2.0. Although I agree with some of Lu's views, such as information cocoon rooms and software outsourcing, it is too crazy. A Chinese person taught us how to use the Internet and how to play. Computers are very, very magical!”
Chris Hughes believes that the origin of the Internet and computers is in the United States. Teachers should teach students, but students are so bold and dare to teach teachers?
We also distinguish between web1.0, 2.0 and 3.0. Do you know IT better than us?
"I think what Lu said makes sense. Looking at current SNS websites and blogs, the era of web 2.0 social literacy has arrived."
Zuckerberg said in a serious tone: "We should take action, develop in the social direction, and build an SNS website."
"Haha, no problem, you are my friend and I will be happy to help."
Eduardo didn't take it to heart and shrugged. He and Chris Hughes dealt with Zuckerberg perfunctorily for a while, and chatted about "The World is Flat" for half an hour. Finally, he couldn't bear it anymore and wanted to "change the channel" and immediately I suggest you go to the lecture.
Before and after spring break, many professors from American universities will come and give various lectures one after another.
Now starting the class is Yucha Benkler, director of the Berkman Center for Internet and Society Research and a self-proclaimed "Internet thinker."
When he came to the stage, he was holding a thick book. After finishing the serious content of the Eight Classics, he said to the students in the lecture hall:
"The after-school reading I recommend to you is co-written by Friedman and his Chinese friend, a man named Lu. It's called "The World is Flat." It's very good.
I even think that business schools and computer schools should require freshmen to read this book before registering. Of course, for our students, I will ask them to write a post-reading essay, which counts as an extracurricular assignment. "
After saying that, Yocha Benkler left without looking back. All his students in the classroom were holding their heads and wailing. Others were gloating at the misfortune and talking about it:
"Recommend a work written by a Chinese? Haha, I heard it right."
"Professor Benkler must be crazy. He actually asked us to read a book written by a Chinese. They should read ours!"
"That is, what good things can Chinese people write? Do they understand the Internet?"
"I know Huaxia, ah da, Bruce Lee, Jack Cheng!"
"..."
The cynicism of American students gradually disappeared with the flow of "The World is Flat" to major campuses.
With the endorsement of Bill Gates and the publicity of the New York Times, colleagues in major American media outlets trumpeted it, and its reputation immediately changed. It received rave reviews and gradually spread among the elite circles.
Especially in the circle of Chinese students studying abroad, the reputation of Huaxia Land is spread from one person to another, and from ten to a hundred.
The University of Delaware in Washington, D.C., is a public Ivy League university.
Wang Xing is studying for a master's degree in computer science. When he heard that it was Lu Fei from Feigou.com, he immediately went to the off-campus bookstore to buy "The World is Flat", but it was already sold out.
I went to 3 bookstores and 1 supermarket to find it. The popularity of this book is far beyond imagination.
After buying the book and returning to the dormitory, I couldn't wait to open it and read it. As a result, I read it until dawn, and actually read it all night long.
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"What a masterpiece! It was actually written by us Chinese people, and it was written by Lu Fei!"
He was originally hesitating whether to stay and work in the United States or return to China to start a business, but now there is no suspense.
For a moment, he thought of his beloved Wang Huiwen, who still resolutely gave up the opportunity to pursue a graduate degree under such a wise boss, and he felt hesitant and confused.
By some strange coincidence, he made a long-distance call to Wang Huiwen.
"Hey, Wang Xing, why did you call? Is there something wrong?"
"No, I just wanted to have a casual chat with you. Are you busy now? If so, I'll hang up first."
"I just finished my work. I have been busy fighting back against eBay recently." Wang Huiwen made a chewing sound on the phone, obviously eating lunch.
"Ebay? Is it the eBay that eBay supports?"
Wang Xing was extremely interested and patiently listened to his friend's vivid description of the second war between Feigou and eBay.
"Meteor Garden" made a surprise attack, selling 50,000 units in 4 days, and the number of merchants reached a new level, exceeding 200,000.
eBay wants to engage in a "choose one of two" approach, and it will be defeated in one attack.
Merchants large and small who have been recommended have received a wave of bonuses, with daily sales averaging close to 2 million.
"Wait until World Book Day on April 23, and then organize a boutique book festival to completely leave eBay behind."
Wang Huiwen spoke with passion, "Hey, how are the sales of our Mr. Lu's books in the United States? Are they popular?"
"Fire! Extremely hot! Everyone in the school is talking about his book."
Wang Xing was silent for a while and choked out a sentence, feeling regretful, why didn't I give up studying abroad and hang out with Mr. Lu!
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After hanging up the phone, Wang Hui rushed straight to Lu Fei's office to report the good news she got from Wang Xing.
Knocking on the door, the joy was beyond words.
As soon as I shouted, "Mr. Lu, your book is selling well in the United States," I saw that he was on the phone at this time, and he stretched out his hand to make a silent gesture on his lips.
"Lu, our book is very, very successful. The publishing house has received calls from distributors in several cities to replenish the stock. "The World is Flat" will print another 100,000 copies."
"It's only been one week, and all 150,000 copies have been sold out?" Lu Fei curled his lips.
"Yes, and the ones that are out of stock are cities with developed economies and education, especially Ivy League universities and Silicon Valley companies."
“Maybe in the future, everyone in the Ivy League and Silicon Valley will have a copy of our book.”
"It's not impossible, Lu, it's not impossible!"
Friedman was so happy that the results of this book greatly exceeded the book he wrote three years ago, and he was already on the verge of becoming a master.
Invitations to cultural salons and top-notch cocktail parties are being received with little mercy, and politicians, business celebrities, and Silicon Valley elites all want to take advantage of the popularity.
"I will attend a cocktail party with Arthur the day after tomorrow. It's a pity that you are not here. When will you come to the United States? There are many TV stations and newspapers who want to interview us, especially you!"
"It will take some time. The Chinese version is at the final moment and will be released soon."
Lu Fei is not so short-sighted as to compete with Friedman for exposure. If he is allowed to take the lead and wave the flag vigorously, he has to give Tianzao.
As long as the book is a big success in the United States, China will benefit from it.
"Thomas, just mention me, Feigou, and Penguin by the way."
"I will, Lu!"
Friedman was quite happy that Lu Fei could not compete with him, so he was of course willing to share some of his glory and serve as a voluntary publicist for him and his company.
At this moment, the secretary hurried over and handed over a statistical form.
When he took it over and took a look, he was overjoyed:
"Lu, I just received good news. The latest best-selling book list of the New York Times is out. Our book has entered the top 10 of the weekly best-selling list in the United States, ranking 9th!"
