Chapter 691: Internet Cafe Industry Alliance

With the popularity of online games, internet cafes have become increasingly numerous.

Youlong Computer's dominant position in internet cafes makes other computer brands envious.

Liu Dazhi watched Youlong gradually surpass Lenovo's sales, yet he had no way to respond.

Fortunately, his core market has not suffered a major impact.

The dominance of the Intel-Microsoft-Lenovo alliance remains strong.

However, seeing Youlong's rapid development, he grows increasingly anxious, fearing Youlong will one day seize his market.

Fortunately, his social network is broad; targeting Youlong Computer's advantage in internet cafes, he quickly discovered a forum for an internet cafe alliance.

Someone there has been developing a network relationship system.

Its functions are very close to Youlong's internet cafe management system.

Liu Dazhi decided to talk to that guy.

That person is Guo Yan, a celebrity of the time.

Guo Yan's small company is now profitable.

Moreover, he used his connections to get cracking-system vendors to OEM his software for free.

To spread his Mei Ping Network Management Master.

However, because Youlong Computer dominates internet cafes, he can only strive in small cafes that cannot afford Youlong.

He is a marginal survivor.

After receiving Liu Dazhi's invitation, Guo Yan felt his spring had arrived.

If he could ally with Lenovo, he thought it would be hard not to prosper.

So he gave it little thought and rushed to meet Liu Dazhi.

When he went, he told his wife Mei Ping:

"Wife, if we hitch onto Lenovo's wagon this time, we'll make it. We'll also move to Jingcheng, buy a big house, buy a car."

His wife was overjoyed; anyone encountering such an opportunity would be excited.

On the way to Jingcheng, Guo Yan could not suppress his excited heart.

Upon seeing Liu Dazhi, his mind was already excited and dazed.

Seeing Liu Dazhi's appearance, Liu Dazhi knew he could easily handle him.

He took him to a high-end restaurant, booked a private room, preparing to eat and discuss matters.

After a period of calm, Guo Yan, upon seeing the big shot, gradually calmed down considerably.

"Mr. Liu, thank you for the hospitality. I don't know how I can help you."

He also had self-awareness, knowing they absolutely saw some use in him.

Liu Dazhi thought, since he had the restaurant, the private room, and the solicitous care, he should have this person under control.

Little did he know, although Guo Yan initially felt overwhelmed and his mind was foggy, after this buffer period his rationality returned.

"I saw your post on the forum; your software is excellent."

"But constrained by Youlong's dominance, it has never been able to develop."

"Youlong's domineering behavior really shouldn't be allowed."

"Outstanding talent must not be buried."

"I intend to form an Internet Cafe Industry Alliance for mutual support."

"Are you interested in joining?"

Upon hearing the words "Internet Cafe Industry Alliance," Guo Yan immediately sensed its important significance.

"Mr. Liu, you truly are public-spirited."

"With your help, we will avoid many detours."

"I won't say more; I'll drink this cup, thank you, Mr. Liu."

Saying that, he downed the cup of alcohol.

After finishing the drink, he raised an important question.

"May I ask, Mr. Liu, in this Internet Cafe Industry Alliance, is our Mei Ping Network Management Master the sole one?"

Liu Dazhi was startled; he didn't expect this person to suddenly become so sharp.

He wanted to say yes, but that was impossible.

"Hehe, Guo Yan, do you know how much benefit being the sole one entails?"

"I agree, but others would not agree either."

"I can only say, as much as possible, as much as possible."

Upon hearing this, Guo Yan understood the meaning.

His smile unchanged, he lifted another cup.

"Mr. Liu, how can one become the sole one? You know, piracy is rampant in our country now; I fear that once people learn of the internet cafe alliance, the market will soon be flooded with a bunch of internet cafe management software."

"That would not be favorable to our development."

The more the better, Liu Dazhi thought inwardly.

Best if it flooded the streets, so as to disrupt Youlong Computer's position.

However, words cannot be said that way.

Moreover, he feared ending up with a scattered mess, which would instead benefit Youlong.

"Perhaps we will limit the quota."

"However, to join this alliance, some benefits must also be contributed."

"You should understand; without benefits, why would others let you take such a big slice of the cake?"

Guo Yan understood, this was asking for a kickback.

He hesitated a moment and then asked.

"How much?"

Liu Dazhi chuckled and pointed at him with his finger.

"Hehehe, you lack vision, talking about money is so vulgar."

"You need to understand, mixing in the shopping mall means making as many friends as possible and as few enemies as possible."

"Is it because they've taken a fancy to your shares or dividends?"

"That's the older brother wanting to take you out to play."

"The more you put in, the more you can get out!"

"Like this, I'll make the decision for you—you take out half."

"In the alliance, besides Meiping, we can at most add one more member—would that work?"

"From now on, the older brother will take you out to play and let you meet some big shots."

"His appetite is truly fucking huge."

Guo Yan didn't like it in her heart, but she didn't dare show it.

The initial surprise is now completely gone.

This person really devours people without spitting out the bones.

However, he also knew Liu Dazhi's ability; if he quit, Meiping might be finished.

This isn't soliciting his opinion—it's an ultimatum; by the time they said these words, he had already boarded the pirate ship.

After thinking it through, he had no choice but to compromise, squeezing out a smile.

"Manager Liu thinks highly of me, Guo Yan—everything, just let Manager Liu worry about it."

Liu Dazhi still thought Guo Yan would at least get a little angry, but he didn't expect to really be talked into it himself.

"Good, those who accomplish great things have broad minds; Guo Yan, you're not simple. Just wait to get rich."

In the following days, people began to come one after another.

Computer parts agents, pirated system vendors, plus the Lianzhong Game Platform, internet cafe IC membership system vendors, internet cafe equipment vendors……

Also personnel with telecom connections, and personnel handling procedures.

All-in-one internet cafe service.

Seeing these people, Guo Yan felt that her half of the shares was not wasted.

With such great energy, the market it creates is also huge.

This is an all-around formation.

You Long probably won't have an easy time.

The alliance talks lasted about half a month before reaching a secret cooperation agreement and a profit distribution agreement.

After the secret meeting ended, the alliance sprang into action.

A major reason they could reach agreement so quickly is that many officials wanted to give Yang Qing face.

You spend money on Toutiao, and we'll bleed you dry on You Long.

You have lots of money—I'll see how long you can keep bleeding.

There will always be a day when you have to compromise.

Soon, the changes in the internet cafe market were felt by Yang Qihang.