New York 2006

Chapter 334 The Silent Majority
  2010 1 Month 18 Day.

There was heavy snow in the sky in New York, and the whole city was completely white.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Luo Ji finished his class at New York University. While there was still time, he took a car to "Silicon Alley"

As soon as Luo Ji walked into the WeChat company, Deborah Liu immediately greeted him.

She looked excited with a smile on her face: "Logic, good news. Since we launched the voice transmission message function, the number of global users has increased by 50% in the past few months."

Luo Ji asked, "Why is this happening?"

Deborah Liu said: "People in many places around the world are still illiterate and illiterate. Or they are not so familiar with typing on mobile phones. After we launched voice transmission messaging, we perfectly solved the pain points of users."

"Not bad."

Luo Ji nodded with satisfaction. To be honest, he really didn't expect this.

The company's team performed well, which was in line with Luo Ji's positioning of the company.

He controls the general direction, and the company's employees are responsible for detailed research and development.

The WeChat software has been launched for a year. During this year, the company has not only promoted the software to users. The rest of the time is basically perfecting the functions of this software.

In addition to adding friend circles, voice transmission, optimizing the interface, launching language versions in various countries, cooperating with local operators to establish verification codes, etc.

Versions of various mobile operating systems have also been launched, such as Apple, Android, Palm, Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Nokia and Symbian.

Perfectly realized interconnection and interoperability on all mobile phone operating systems.

The company is now basically established, and other competitors can only follow and eat ashes.

Luo Ji asked: "What about the direct voice call function? It's just like making a phone call. How is the development going now?"

Deborah Liu said: "We have arranged software engineers to develop it. However, the network speed of the mobile phone is a bit slow now, and the voice call may be stuck."

"It's really a problem, the hardware limits what the software can do."

Luo Ji thought for a moment and continued: "But you should continue to develop it. I believe that the mobile phone network speed will become faster and faster."

Deborah Liu continued: "Even if we can only implement voice calls, we may have to compete with mobile phone operators in various countries. Mobile phone calls are the bulk of their income, and they cannot watch our software take away their market. share.”

Luo Ji consoled him: "Just take it step by step, don't be in a hurry. Things always move forward. At most, they will cause us some obstacles, but they will not affect the final development of the software. Even if they want to stop us, they will at most cause us obstacles." Son, there is no legal provision that prohibits Internet companies from developing voice call software. Besides, the software on computers has already implemented this function."

"Ok."

"By the way, there are also video calls. Let's find one or two engineers to prepare in advance."

"Ok."

Luo Ji continued: "How many monthly active users are there in the world now?"

Deborah Liu raised a finger: "1 million users. China has the most, with 3000 million users. Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada, and New Zealand also have 2000 million users combined. Then North America, we have 2000 million. Japan and South Korea It has 1000 million. Other regions combined have about 2000 million users."

"Why is there the most people in China?"

"Because China has QQ, a national social networking software, it is easier for them to accept it."

“Is Tencent taking any action?”

"Indeed, according to the information we heard, they are indeed developing a software based on the mobile phone address book relationship network. However, the specific progress is not clear."

"Okay." Luo Ji continued, "What about WeChat's financing in China?"

"There are indeed many Chinese venture capital companies interested."

Deborah Liu smiled and said: "Logic, this is all thanks to you, because you have a successful case of Holi. They did not object to the valuation of [-] million US dollars."

"Then let WeChat raise funds as soon as possible. We must prepare sufficient ammunition to deal with the next competition from Tencent."

"Ok."

Luo Ji continued: "There is also our Wechat, let's chat in Japan and South Korea. We will also arrange financing as soon as possible. While we are ahead, we will continue to burn money to expand our advantages."

"Ok."

"By the way, remember to keep the financing confidential. Don't disclose it to the media. Our company is relatively weak compared to those Internet giants, so try not to arouse their vigilance."

"Ok."

Deborah Liu continued: "By the way, Logic, the mobile game "Racing Storm" we developed together with Holi has more activity than other mobile games developed by Holi, and the payment rate also exceeds other mobile games. This proves that, Our mobile social mobile gaming strategy is successful."

"Hahaha, of course."

Luo Ji smiled and said, "Holi Company has verified it. Everyone wants to get a high ranking in the game, have good-looking skin, and show off in front of their friends."

…………

Seven o'clock in the evening.

Sitting in the car going home, Fiona looked at her frowning nephew and asked with concern on her face.

"Why do you look unhappy today? We were at the Wechat company just now. Weren't you fine?"

"fine."

Luo Ji shook his head, a little distracted.

"What's going on? You can tell me."

"It's really okay. Don't worry."

Luo Ji usually wouldn't tell the people around him about his troubles to make them worry. Especially this matter is quite sensitive.

"Okay." Fiona patted Luo Ji on the shoulder: "Robin's home is here. You have a good rest tonight and don't work too hard."

"Well, I will."

During this time, Luo Ji basically lived here with Robin and his two children.

People say that mood affects physical condition, and it is true.

Normally, Luo Ji was full of energy in whatever he did. He didn't do much today, but his body felt a little tired.

Arriving at the living room, Luo Ji turned on the TV and sat down on the sofa, not wanting to move.

"Fili, what's wrong with you?" Robin asked concernedly as he sat next to him.

"I'm a little tired from school and work today," Luo Ji replied.

"Okay." Robin didn't care: "Have you had dinner?"

"I ate. I ate with the employees at the company."

"Ok."

Luo Ji sat on the sofa, holding the remote control and changing the channels one by one. Robin asked in confusion: "What are you looking for?"

"Let's see what news there is."

As soon as Luo Ji finished speaking, he found relevant news on CNN.

The host on the TV said: "Tomorrow, the special election for the Massachusetts Senate will be officially held. According to a Pew Center poll, 49% of the people support the Democratic Party's Martha Coakley, and 45% of the people support Republican Scott Brown.”

“Tomorrow’s election, the best chance of winning is the Democratic Party’s Martha Coakley.”

The TV screen immediately switched, and Martha Coakley appeared on the screen. She expressed her political views.

Supporting Barack’s health care reform, supporting immigration, supporting women’s reproductive freedom, supporting ethnic minorities, supporting the LGBT community, etc. are all politically correct nowadays.

Robin looked at her ex-husband watching TV seriously and asked, "You supported Martha Coakley of the Democratic Party."

Luo Ji nodded: "Yeah, I donated some money to her."

Robin is a former journalist and knows a lot about politics. She said: "She has a high probability of winning. A 4-point poll is not easy to catch up with."

"Ok, I know."

This is why Luo Ji is in a bad mood today. He is secretly supporting Scott Brown.

After investing [-] million, he received such a result. It's no wonder that Luo Ji was in a good mood.

Immediately afterwards, Luo Ji also admired the Democratic Party's methods.

To be honest, the United States during the Bush era was not like this.

As a result, after this Democratic Party came to power, within a year, supporting ethnic minorities and supporting LGBT has completely become politically correct in the United States.

The tone of the media was instantly unified, and they supported these political correctnesses with great momentum.

Those who dare to speak out against the situation will directly report on the attack and boycott it. Let it die socially.

Last year, a Miss Universe was stripped of the title because she was against LGBT. Many companies that approached her for endorsements also directly terminated their contracts with her.

The New York real estate tycoon initially supported Miss Universe in the media, but finally gave in.

Money can sometimes decide a lot. But sometimes it seems so insignificant in the face of this general trend.

He had an extra three million, which was a very large sum of money in a senatorial election.

But the result? Not without success.

Luo Ji said tiredly, "I'm a little tired, so I'm going to take a shower and then rest."

A smile immediately appeared on Robin's face: "I'll go with you."

"Hum..."

Luo Ji had a troubled look on his face: "I...I'm not in the mood today. It's still early. You can watch TV for a while. I'll sleep alone tonight. I won't disturb you."

"Okay... okay."

…………

Two days later.

Luo Ji sat in front of the TV and watched the news on the TV with his mouth wide open in surprise.

"It's incredible!"

"The special election for the Massachusetts Senate came out this morning. Democratic candidate Martha Coakley, who was leading the polls by a wide margin, actually lost to Republican Scott Brown."

"Scott Brown will officially succeed Ted Kennedy in the Senate, and the Democrats have lost their absolute majority in the Senate."

"Our new senator opposed everything during the campaign. He opposed Barack Obama's health care reform, opposed women's reproductive freedom, opposed the housing subsidy program, and opposed LGBT..."

Luo Ji looked at Robin next to him and asked, "Why is this the result?"

"I don't know either." Robin shook his head: "It stands to reason that if the polls are so far behind, it is impossible for him to win the election."

Luo Ji searched the Internet and found many interpretations of this unexpected election result. Everyone was already quarreling about this matter.

"The votes must have been fabricated, otherwise how could Scott Brown win with such a huge gap in the polls."

"Shady, shady, absolutely shady. I don't trust the electoral system anymore."

"Maybe it's because of Scott Brown's propaganda. He was still canvassing for votes on election day while Democratic Party Marsha Coakley was preparing a celebratory party."

"Perhaps it's because Democratic voters see such a huge advantage that they simply don't vote. This creates a counter-overtake."

Luo Ji looked at this comment and saw that there was indeed some truth to this statement. Some politicians have fallen victim to this before.

However, both parties took this election too seriously.

This seat determines whether the Democrats can do whatever they want in Congress. They cannot make such small mistakes.

Luo Ji read through many comments on various forums. Suddenly, a comment with more likes appeared in front of him.

"The simple reason for this unexpected result is that the polls simply did not reveal what the people really think."

"Political correctness has gone too far now. To some extent, it uses fear to control people's freedom of speech."

"Especially LGBT issues and immigration issues. This is too sensitive. When many people accept surveys or media interviews, they say they support LGBT and immigration. But in their hearts they are opposed."

"They are the majority who are intimidated by political correctness, they are the silent majority."

"They say these politically correct words, but when they vote, they act honestly and follow their heart."

Luo Ji handed the phone to Robin: "Look at this comment. I think it makes sense."

After reading it, Robin nodded in agreement: "It does make sense. Although I am not against LGBT, I don't want the Democratic Party to make such a publicity. It makes it look like LGBT is a trend. Children are too immature. This kind of trend It could affect our children.”

"Don't worry, they won't encounter anything like this."

Luo Ji said seriously: "The Democratic Party can only use federal funds to control public schools. They have no involvement in private schools. This group of rich people in the United States are not stupid. They will not let this trend spread to their children's private schools."

Robin's face immediately turned gentle when he heard this: "Honey, the doctor said I won't be able to ovulate next year."

Luo Ji comforted her and said, "It's okay. Didn't you freeze more than twenty eggs before? If you are afraid of something going wrong, freeze some more eggs during this time."

"I'm not worried about that."

Robin then looked at her little boyfriend seriously: "Honey, I want to have two more children while there is still time. I always feel that freezing is a bit unsafe."

Luo Ji felt his mouth was a little dry and his heart was a little moved.

Before Luo Ji could speak, Robin continued, "My dear, last time I got pregnant by accident. But this time, it's my own idea. I want to give birth to a new life with you."

(End of this chapter)