Chapter 910
The Realistic Significance of a Single Slash
The invisible attacks on Galaxy Technology are still ongoing.
First, PinYiDao's stock price began to fall, and negative reports about the PinYiDao platform could be seen everywhere online.
There are issues related to product quality, counterfeit goods, and return rates, among others.
There was no specific data or information provided, and even the wording used was ambiguous and speculative.
However, such negative online comments did not affect Pin Yidao.
Instead, it made netizens feel like they had found something to amuse them.
"I buy things on Pinduoduo, so I don't care about fakes or not. At this price, as long as it still works, it's a good product."
"You get what you pay for. If something is cheap and of decent quality, then it's fine. Why be picky?"
"So what if the return rate is high? Pinduoduo doesn't make us consumers pay anything, so what's wrong with that?"
It must be said that netizens are still rational.
Although the fight in this timeline is different from the one in the previous life due to Wang Donglai's involvement.
However, the genes of the lower-tier market have been retained, and the platform is indeed filled with a large number of cheap and affordable items.
In other words, with super artificial intelligence like Wa, through powerful computing analysis, many low-quality merchants and products were intercepted in advance, and in subsequent after-sales service, the response was also extremely fast and the correct measures were taken.
Otherwise, the "Fight One" strategy would never have developed so well.
Backed by Shanghai, in his previous life, Pin Yidao was incredibly prestigious. Even though he angered the public, the final punishment was only a fine of 100,000.
You can earn back 100,000 in a minute by making a single cut.
But in this timeline, a single strike won't achieve that.
While both Tangdu City and Qin Province strongly support Galaxy Technology, the level of support is always limited.
Furthermore, Tangdu City and Modu City are not even in the same league.
Of course, "fighting to the death" doesn't mean taking absolutely no action.
A topic about the significance of taking a hit appeared across the entire internet.
The comments section of "Fight It Out" has become the warmest corner of the internet this winter.
More than 100,000 television sets, originally made from industrial waste and priced at just over 100 yuan, were sold.
The cashback for positive reviews is only a few yuan, but the photos posted in the comments section instantly break the defenses of countless young people who are used to a refined lifestyle.
Some homes don't even have a table to put the TV on; they just put two stools on a wooden board, and place the TV on the board, with a jumble of miscellaneous items piled up next to it.
The comment was just one sentence: "The child was overjoyed to have such a big TV for the first time."
Someone described a room filled with medicine bottles as the only "smart home" in their house.
In the photo, next to the television is a plastic medicine box containing blood pressure medication, painkillers, and medicated plasters.
The old man wrote: "My wife has difficulty walking and is lying in bed. The TV keeps her entertained."
What's most touching is the positive feedback for a wedding dress that cost only 38 yuan.
"My wife is disabled. I gave her a wish and she was very happy to wear it. Look how good it is, the quality is good, the price is cheap and the logistics is fast."
The woman in the photo was so thin it was heartbreaking. She sat on a dilapidated wooden chair, wearing a white wedding dress, and her face beamed with an undisguised smile.
The table behind him was covered with medicine bottles.
The background is a mottled wall, without decoration or furniture, only the simplest form of survival.
Hundreds of thousands of netizens flooded into this comment.
No one laughed; there were only likes and blessings.
The merchant noticed this situation and wanted to issue a refund, but couldn't contact the other party. The man's account only had this one comment, no linked phone number, and no other information.
In the end, the merchant could only process the maximum refund allowed by the system: 85.28 yuan.
Then, they pinned a message to the top of the product page: "We urge everyone to consume rationally and not to buy unnecessary things just to support us. If you really want to buy something, please give it to someone who truly needs it."
Some people said that the old lady next door spent a long time picking out a cotton-padded coat for 25 yuan in the cold winter.
Previously, the elderly man had been wearing several thin old clothes layered together for warmth.
When her online friend accompanied her to choose the item, the elderly woman repeatedly asked, "Is this warm? Can you make it cheaper?" In the end, she gritted her teeth and placed the order.
In the comments, a netizen wrote: "If it weren't so cold, the old lady probably wouldn't have bought it and would have chosen to continue enduring the cold."
Twenty-odd yuan is just the price of two cups of milk tea for young people, but it brings the most tangible warmth to the elderly in the cold winter.
Stories like these abound in the comments section of Pin Yidao.
Some people buy their children cotton shoes for 20 yuan, saying that children's feet grow quickly and buying expensive ones is a waste; some people buy themselves trousers for 15 yuan, saying that they will wear them for work and they won't feel bad if they get worn out; some people buy their parents thermal underwear for 40 yuan, saying that the elderly are reluctant to spend money, so they secretly buy it for them and send it back without telling them the real price, for fear that they will think it is too expensive.
These stories are like thorns, piercing the cognitive systems of those who are used to judging the world by terms like "consumption upgrade," "cost-effectiveness," and "avoiding pitfalls."
Netizens suddenly realized that the purpose of "one-cut" shopping was never to help anyone achieve financial freedom or to let anyone enjoy the ultimate shopping experience, but to give those who have never been seen by mainstream e-commerce a tangible choice.
Some people dream of traveling the world, while others simply dream of having enough to eat and wear.
As this topic became increasingly popular, more and more netizens stepped forward to share their stories about fighting for a piece of the pie.
Those stories don't depict a refined lifestyle or the revelry of consumerism; they only depict the most basic survival.
Some people say that the first time they used the "Fen Yi Dao" (拼一刀) was because their mother wanted to buy a medicine jar.
I searched all the shops in town, but couldn't find it.
I bought it on a deal-sharing platform, just to give it a try.
Eight yuan, shipping included, my mother used it for a year.
Some people say they bought a pair of cotton shoes for their fathers through a one-time online shopping spree.
My father works on a construction site, and his feet get cold in the winter, so he can't afford to buy nice shoes.
My father wore those cotton shoes, which cost thirty-eight yuan, for two winters.
My father passed away last year, and those shoes are still under the bed; I couldn't bear to throw them away.
Some people say that the most expensive thing they ever bought on Pinduoduo was a refrigerator that cost 400 yuan.
The rented apartment didn't have a refrigerator, so leftovers couldn't be stored. After buying this refrigerator, I can finally cook more food at once and bring my own lunch to work the next day.
These stories have no celebrity endorsements, no elaborate marketing campaigns, and no glamorous packaging.
They come from ordinary people at the very bottom of society, using the most clumsy language to tell their true stories.
Young people flocked to these comment sections, reading and liking each one.
Some people say that after reading these comments, they realize how lucky they are.
Some people say that they uninstalled PinYiDao in the past because they thought it was low-end, but now they keep it because they want to provide a cheaper channel for those who need it.
The stock price of PinYiDao did not skyrocket as a result, but its reputation among young people quietly changed.
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Meanwhile, another battlefield was quietly opening up.
On Douyin (TikTok), a blogger named "The Uninterested Leader" has become popular. Her rise to fame is phenomenal; in just a few days, she gained over a million followers, and the number is still growing at an extremely rapid pace.
As a video science popularization blogger, her way of explaining things is completely different from others.
In front of the camera, the leader of the alliance, who doesn't follow the gossip, appears with a gentle and intellectual image, wearing glasses and speaking in a soft voice, much like a female teacher or professor.
She uses a "bedtime story" tone to deliver extremely sharp and even radical viewpoints.
This strong contrast quickly grabbed the user's attention.
What did she say?
He discussed Dream of the Red Chamber and put forward new viewpoints, which at first glance seemed extremely unorthodox.
But if you think about it, it seems quite possible.
It discusses Western pseudo-historical theories and questions the antiquity and originality of Western civilization.
Although it is highly controversial in academic circles, its widespread dissemination precisely caters to the social and psychological needs of the current historical stage.
As we gradually catch up with or even surpass the West in the economic and technological fields, people also need to undergo a process of 'demystification' and 'equal viewing' in terms of cultural and historical narratives.
Clearly, the leader of the alliance has achieved this.
The brilliance of the leader who doesn't just follow the crowd lies not in the novelty of his views, but in the way he expresses them.
She didn't engage in academic argumentation; instead, she spoke eloquently, like a familiar friend sitting across from her.
Without delving into historical research or listing references, it simplifies complex historical, literary, and archaeological issues into bedtime stories with protagonists, antagonists, suspense, and plot twists.
This narrative style greatly lowers the cognitive threshold.
Users don't need academic background; all they need is curiosity to gain a sense of superiority and satisfaction from "mastering secret knowledge."
In the fast-paced consumption of short videos, this kind of "storytelling" content naturally has a higher dissemination power.
In the comment section below her videos, countless netizens who were drawn in shared their feelings and thoughts.
Some fans even declared: "Five million followers is just the beginning; I hope to break ten million soon."
"The leader of the non-gossip alliance will be the first Douyin account to surpass 100 million followers."
"Having lived for decades, this is the first time I've truly felt the allure of history."
The significance of the leader who doesn't follow the crowd lies in "making young people willing to stay up all night to study history."
Even if you disagree with her views, you have to admit that she has brought history from textbooks into the world of online commentary, turning academic papers into a "bedtime gossip forum."
The seeds she planted are taking root and sprouting.
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While these topics were being discussed, Galaxy Technology itself was in a delicate state.
The criticism from the outside world has been growing louder and louder.
Some say Galaxy Technology is driven by "capital greed," others say Pin Yidao is the "culprit behind the downgrade in consumption," and still others say the entire Galaxy Technology is "harvesting the lower class."
However, these criticisms have remained at the level of public opinion.
No official media outlet has issued a definitive statement, and no regulatory body has taken any formal action.
It was as if the entire storm had been blocked by an invisible wall.
Those in the know understand that what truly prevents outside voices from causing substantial harm is another reason...
Galaxy Technology's ability to create jobs has reached a point where any force must take it seriously.
Wang Donglai's "million-employee plan" has already reached more than 800,000 employees.
Behind these 800,000-plus people are 800,000-plus families and millions of mouths to feed.
If we include the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain, this number would be several times higher.
In today's environment of immense employment pressure, the significance of a company that can stably provide nearly a million jobs is self-evident.
Not to mention the many cutting-edge technologies that Galaxy Technology possesses, Wang Donglai, as a key R&D personnel, has immense personal research value.
These situations must all be carefully considered.
At the height of the public outcry, Wang Donglai was pondering a question, or rather, preparing a plan.
That is the virtual stock plan.
The successful IPO of PinYiDao and the success of its employee stock ownership plan have created many wealthy individuals.
However, Galaxy Technology is not just about fighting alone; it also has other business lines and subsidiaries.
Different properties naturally lead to different processing methods.
Virtual stocks were another solution that Wang Donglai came up with.
All employees participate in virtual share dividends according to their positions and contributions. The company is not listed on the stock exchange, does not raise funds, and all employees share the fruits of development.
The annual profits are distributed as dividends according to a certain percentage.
This way, both long-term and new employees will have their interests guaranteed.
Wang Donglai has already sensed that Galaxy Technology is starting to influence him.
A top-notch researcher holds the technology that will change human technological civilization.
At the same time, he also owns a top-tier high-tech company and a business empire.
Holding a sharp blade, the urge to kill arises spontaneously.
Wang Donglai naturally didn't have such thoughts, but in other people's eyes, his ability was already a threat.
Not to mention, such enormous wealth has undoubtedly captured the hearts of countless people.
This is beyond what the previous so-called trillion-dollar market capitalization could describe.
Technology is the primary productive force.
The skills that Wang Donglai possesses cannot be measured in monetary terms alone.
Each of them could create a super giant.
Commercial value is probably the least valuable asset.
Wang Donglai also understood this point through this incident.
Therefore, virtual shares are directly allocated, and all employees share the profits.
Creating one billionaire is less profitable than giving ten thousand ordinary employees a bonus of ten thousand yuan.
Based on Galaxy Technology's profitability, even if only dividends are distributed, each employee would still receive an average of nearly 200,000 yuan more.
This number is not small, not to mention that Galaxy Technology's business is still growing rapidly.
Profits will increase in the future, and dividends will also increase.
Galaxy Technology already boasts top-tier employee benefits and high salaries in the industry, and this bonus makes it even more competitive.
Wang Donglai showed no reluctance whatsoever about giving away so much money.
In his office, Wang Donglai made this decision in his heart, without further hesitation. (End of Chapter)