[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reborn-starting-from-1993":3,"chapter-reborn-starting-from-1993-reborn-starting-from-1993-chapter-64":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Reborn Starting from 1993",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2357048,4611,"Chapter 64","reborn-starting-from-1993-chapter-64",64,"\u003Cp>Li Dongling led Yao Luoying, Hu Zi, Zhang Ao, Gao Peng, and other senior executives of Dongling Gaokē to the company entrance to welcome Li Wenjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Li!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Li Dongling shook hands with Li Wenjun, camera flashes flickered continuously, capturing this “historic” moment—one side being China’s largest tech giant, the other a rising tech tycoon who had won a lawsuit against overseas giants; their meeting naturally sparked speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wenjun followed Li Dongling into Dongling Gaokē and, upon seeing the office decor, nodded approvingly—it was exactly how a tech company should look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dongling Gaokē’s office appearance was impressive; regardless of actual capability, anyone seeing it for the first time felt this was the correct way to present a high-tech firm—appearance matters, as the saying goes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncertain of Li Wenjun and Sitong Group’s true intentions, Li Dongling still showed him around the offices and laboratories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dongling could clearly sense Li Wenjun’s strong interest in the Silver Mink mouse project.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, is Dongling Gaokē developing a new-generation mouse?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering the mouse lab, Li Wenjun stood rooted in place, meticulously examining even the most obvious items—especially models clearly different from the first-generation Silver Mink mouse. Though he couldn’t discern their significance, he couldn’t help asking Li Dongling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dongling confirmed the Silver Mink team was developing a new-generation mouse but revealed no further details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Silver Mink team was currently developing optical mice; while mechanical mice performed well, their wear, cost, and declining precision over time made them less appealing to average users, and they were prone to damage and expensive due to production costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Optical mice had existed for years, but due to technical limitations, they had not yet become mainstream. Li Dongling intended to make Silver Mink the first to embrace optical mouse technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Developing an optical mouse engine was essential—if refresh rate and movement speed could match mechanical mice, optical mice would inevitably replace them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, optical mice cost far less to produce, and they avoided mechanical mice’s drawbacks: difficulty in movement, dirt accumulation on rollers, lag over time, and susceptibility to damage or misalignment. Once the technology caught up, optical mice would be far easier to popularize and more popular with retail users.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Li Dongling refuse to elaborate on the new Silver Mink mouse, Li Wenjun, though eager to probe further, could only follow him back to the office building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The entire Sitong Group has long heard of your reputation. That lawsuit against Microsoft truly lifted the spirits of domestic brands, showing foreign companies that Chinese brands have real R&D capabilities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our General Manager Duan Yongji holds you in high esteem. Had his schedule not been so packed—he just accepted the Beijing Municipal Committee’s appointment as General Manager of Zhongguancun Tech—he would have come himself to meet you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wenjun first lavished praise on Dongling Gaokē, then subtly reminded Li Dongling of Duan Yongji’s stature in the industry—Sitong Group was the face of China’s private enterprises, and Duan Yongji’s influence stood alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sitong Group is the banner and leader of China’s private enterprises; General Manager Duan is a patriarch of the tech industry, a model for all successors!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dongling returned the praise to Duan Yongji and Sitong Group, then turned to Li Wenjun: “May I ask, what is your purpose in coming here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m here on General Manager Duan’s behalf. He’d like you to visit Beijing and give a speech to your peers at Zhongguancun—share your insights, help everyone grow together,” Li Wenjun said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded like Duan Yongji was offering mentorship, elevating Li Dongling’s status among peers—but Li Dongling never believed in something for nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Visiting General Manager Duan is only proper, but surely there’s more to your visit than that?” Li Dongling asked, watching Li Wenjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wenjun chuckled and clapped his hands a few times. “Mr. Li, your reputation is well-deserved—blunt and straightforward. To be honest, inviting you to Beijing does involve a matter we wish to discuss.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Silver Mink is an excellent brand—it’s already a flag of China’s tech industry. Precisely because of that, it deserves attention and protection, not to be ruined like Xuehua, Shuixian, Meijiajing, or Tianfu Cola by foreign capital!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General Manager Duan holds Dongling Gaokē and the Silver Mink brand in high regard and is willing to lend Sitong Group’s modest strength to protect domestic brands!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Li Wenjun’s long speech, Li Dongling caught the real point in the final sentence: “So, what does Sitong Group want…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sitong wants to acquire—or better yet, merge—Dongling Gaokē. With our combined strength, Silver Mink can become China’s top tech brand. Silver Mink shouldn’t be confined here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wenjun spoke with earnest persuasion, as if fearing Dongling Gaokē would squander the Silver Mink mouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Dongling took a sip of water, paused, then said: “Thank you for General Manager Duan’s kindness, but Dongling Gaokē already has plans for Silver Mink. In the future…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps you should first hear Sitong’s terms.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three hundred million RMB. If you agree, Sitong Group will acquire Dongling Gaokē entirely with a combination of cash and Sitong stock, totaling three hundred million RMB. After acquisition, you may remain as President of Dongling Gaokē.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wenjun spoke with absolute confidence—three hundred million RMB in 1994, when average monthly wages didn’t exceed six hundred yuan, was an astronomical sum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, if you’re reluctant to sell Dongling Gaokē entirely, Sitong Group is open to another arrangement: Sitong will invest seven hundred and fifty million RMB for a 30% equity stake. Dongling Gaokē will retain full autonomy over personnel and finance. Most importantly…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wenjun spoke with unwavering assurance: “Sitong Securities can help Dongling Gaokē list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After presenting both options, Li Wenjun fell silent, confident Li Dongling would choose one. He believed no one in China’s tech industry could refuse—either take the money or take the listing. Even Shi Lao, desperate for Giant’s listing, had nearly lost his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitong’s offer was undeniably tempting. Anyone else in this era would have been overwhelmed—but Li Dongling looked at Li Wenjun with no excitement, no frenzy, only calm eyes. Li Wenjun began to doubt whether Li Dongling had even heard him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dongling wondered why Sitong Group had suddenly approached Dongling Gaokē. It couldn’t be charity. The talk of protecting China’s tech future was nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Duan Yongji had sent Li Wenjun to negotiate acquisition or investment primarily to quell internal Sitong issues—and more crucially, to address Sitong’s stock price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitong was riddled with internal problems. Duan Yongji had realized the scale of the crisis: real estate investments in Yazhou were a Ponzi scheme collapsing; pharmaceutical ventures were a mess; securities operations had piled up massive debt. Over the years, Sitong had invested in countless industries—all losing money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even their printer business, once booming, now saw declining sales. Though revenue still grew, profits kept slipping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since last year, Sitong’s stock price on the Hong Kong exchange had been falling steadily. Duan Yongji and other board members, holding massive Sitong shares, were frantic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dongling Gaokē’s emergence gave Duan Yongji an opportunity. He didn’t expect to profit from acquiring Dongling Gaokē—just a successful deal would create positive news to boost Sitong’s stock price, allowing him to appease the board and Hong Kong investors, secure his position, and cash out shares for huge gains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sorry, but Dongling Gaokē has no intention of selling equity at this time. We deeply appreciate General Manager Duan’s support, but we must decline.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wenjun, waiting for Li Dongling to choose between the two offers, froze. “What did you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dongling Gaokē declines Sitong Group’s investment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wenjun’s smile vanished instantly. “Mr. Li, won’t you reconsider?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Dongling’s resolve, Li Wenjun rose, sneering: “I hope you don’t regret this later!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wenjun’s fury stemmed not only from Li Dongling’s refusal—making him lose face before Duan Yongji—but from Li Dongling’s attitude: no awe, no fear of Sitong Group. To him, Sitong was just another company. Rejecting its investment was no loss. This pierced Li Wenjun’s pride—he felt as if his most prized possession had been scorned, and he couldn’t accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying nothing more, Li Wenjun stormed out. The reporters waiting outside immediately sensed major news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Li, did Sitong fail to reach an agreement with Dongling Gaokē?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What project were you discussing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the media, Li Wenjun suppressed his rage: “Sitong Group showed sincere intent and offered generous terms—but Mr. Li Dongling rejected this partnership, a chance he may regret for the rest of his life!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A reporter from Pingyang City Daily, sympathetic to Dongling Gaokē—having received multiple ads from them—spoke up: “Perhaps there’s a misunderstanding. Dongling Gaokē may have new plans.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wenjun finally snapped, glaring at the Pingyang City Daily reporter: “Do you think Dongling Gaokē is right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why do you believe a listed company like Sitong Group is inferior to Dongling Gaokē? Why won’t you believe in someone who has already succeeded?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that we are not successful enough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1499,"2026-06-21T04:42:08.057Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ef04ce1c6fb148bc77c73875d2d1052be6083c6157082e39ceae71053b1ee8e6","reborn-starting-from-1993-chapter-65","reborn-starting-from-1993-chapter-63",989,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-starting-from-1993-cover.jpg"]