More users means more data is generated. More data means a lot of storage. More storage means more servers.

In fact, in April, Ziweixing spent 300,000 yuan to buy 30 low-end servers from IBM.

Coupled with the cooperation with Wangsu Technology, it can also meet current business needs.

However, Friends.com and Dongfang Micropoint are a bit unstable.

Maybe one day it will explode and there will be hundreds of millions of users.

Have to prepare in advance.

Moreover, Dongfang Micropoint is engaged in the field of security. Data is very important and cannot be lost. Friends' networks must also be treated with caution. The school network is aimed at college students. Even if the server is down and some data errors occur, they can often tolerate it.

But users in society are different. They must have a server cluster composed of high-end servers to ensure data stability.

The request was made by Zhang Yiming.

I quickly got the response from the school network and Dongfang Micropoint.

After Zhou Buqi contacted several responsible persons, he approved the application.

Buying a server now is very cost-effective.

IBM, the world's largest server manufacturer, is launching the "Blue Tornado 2005" plan, which means it wants to attack on a massive scale and not give its competitors a chance in 2005.

In addition to the launch of low-end servers priced at only 5,000 yuan, high-end servers have also been significantly reduced in price, and can be sold at up to 30% off. But even at a 30% discount, each server costs as much as 200,000 yuan.

After confirmation by technical staff, Ziweixing Technology decided to make a big deal this time and purchase 100 high-end servers worth 200,000 yuan and 100 mid-range servers worth 50,000 yuan.

Eliminate all previous low-end servers and leave them offline for programmers to use for testing environment, local code development, code hosting, container environment detection, data cold backup, CEPH and other local computer room services.

This purchase will cost 25 million yuan.

Including the broadband fee of 5 million yuan spent at the beginning of this month, this August is considered a big hemorrhage.

Previously, Xiaonei.com made 300 million through mobile group buying. How exciting was it?

As a result, it has only been 2 months. 170 million has been spent on the acquisition of Oriental Micropoint, the promotion of Friends.com, the transformation of network service infrastructure, the purchase of Panda mobile phones, office building decoration and rent... 170 million has been spent!

Plus a dividend of 100 million...

In June, Ziweixing Technology had a maximum cash flow of 350 million on its books.

Since July and August are summer vacations, advertising revenue has dropped sharply, so that Ziweixing Technology now only has a cash flow of more than 90 million yuan in its account.

“Doing the Internet is really expensive!”

After signing the order, Zhou Buqi almost burst into tears. It was really distressing.

I haven't even done anything yet, and my money is just flowing like water.

If he hadn't launched a group buying business in a daze and made 300 million yuan by selling a wave of hot-selling mobile phones, even with the sky-high advertising fees from Taobao, Kingsoft, Ninetowns and other companies, it would be difficult for Ziweixing to survive.

Don’t take the financing route.

…

Having a driver is convenient.

You get on the bus when you go out and get off when you arrive. You don't have to worry about parking spaces, which greatly saves time.

The female bodyguard Zhao Xinyan was dressed in casual clothes and was always by his side.

Zhou Buqi's mobile phone was given to her for safekeeping.

Only important calls are forwarded.

It's like having a real assistant.

However, he followed Principal Hu's instructions and changed into a black Volkswagen worth more than 200,000 yuan. He also changed into high-end clothes. A blue T-shirt, large plaid pants, and a pair of sandals on the soles of his feet... a living hanging thread.

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When they went to the school network, Guo Pengfei was stunned when he saw him, and couldn't help laughing: "Is that what I said? You just spent some money to buy a server, and it looked like you were bankrupt."

Zhou Buqi said angrily: "If we don't think of ways to make money, we will really go bankrupt!"

Guo Pengfei was a little confused, "There is still 100 million in the account, so don't be alarmist."

Zhou Buqi sighed and waved his hand.

He also wants to develop well in the past few years and reserve more cash flow. In the future, competing with Penguin for traffic portals, including cloud computing, will cost a lot of money.

Just like cloud computing, it is impossible to do it without a base of 1 billion.

"Forget it, if you don't talk about this, why did you come to me?"

"Oh." Guo Pengfei patted his head, walked behind the desk, opened the drawer, and handed over a document, "Take a look."

"Department of Higher Education?"

Zhou Buqi opened his eyes wide and discovered that this fax was sent by the ministry. It was said that it was on August 28th of this month. The main person in charge of the school network was invited to a meeting. The topic of the meeting turned out to be "Advancing with the Times."

, deepen the positive development of online platforms for college students' employment."

Looking up at Guo Pengfei, he also shrugged with a wry smile, "What a coincidence!"

A flash of suspicion flashed in Zhou Buqi's eyes, "Didn't you say that 5Q Campus Network just reached a cooperation with 51555? Then the ministry issued a document?"

Guo Pengfei said: "There is no way, who calls 5Q.net a godson? He fell into the arms of the education system when he was just born. Someone probably gave him the letter in advance."

"No wonder 51job keeps the price so low!" At this point, all the doubts in Zhou Buqi's mind were cleared, and he snorted, "The 5Q network is relevant, and the school network is not bad either!"

Immediately, he contacted Director Gao of the Department of Higher Education.

Director Gao told him that he might as well meet and talk about it. This matter is a bit complicated, but if it is done well, it will be of great significance.

We immediately made an appointment and Zhou Buqi went to his office to visit him tomorrow morning.

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Buqi complained repeatedly: "It's a big deal. Let's finish it quickly. I have to make a special trip. You sit in the office every day, drink tea and read the newspaper, and I still have a lot of things to do!"

Guo Pengfei rolled his eyes repeatedly.

My heart says you are really hypocritical.

You were so flattering when you were talking to someone on the phone just now, as if you were meeting your biological father. If you have the ability, do you say it to his face? He said it all behind his back.

Zhou Buqi saw his contempt and said helplessly: "There is no way, this is the only way an official can do it. Unless one day our company has a market value of 1 trillion, I will not even be the mayor of Yanjing."

"Blow me!"

Guo Pengfei naturally didn't believe it.

Zhou Buqi waved his hand and said seriously: "Okay, let's get down to business. What are your plans for the group buying event?"

Guo Pengfei said: "The school has requirements. It is not recommended for freshmen to bring computers. Even students in the computer department will start using them in the next semester. Therefore, from September 1st to September 15th, the period of military training for freshmen, we will carry out group purchases of computers.

Mainly for sophomores and juniors. We will start mobile phone group buying after the military training is over."

Zhou Buqi nodded and thought of something, "By the way, Guan Ting said that day that 361 Degrees took the initiative to contact you and wanted to cooperate with Xiaonei.com to sell their sports shoes?"

"Yes, I know about this."

"how's it going?"

"The price cannot be lowered. If it is a new model of shoe, they are only willing to give it 10% lower than the market price. If it is an old model of shoe, they can offer a 30% discount or a 40% discount."

"It's not surprising. Things like shoes still have to be bought in physical stores to experience the comfort."

Guo Pengfei agreed: "Yes, so I think we can't sell shoes, which will affect the brand image of group buying on campus. By then, college students will buy back the shoes, whether they are in a larger or smaller size, whether they like the style or not, and wear it

Is it comfortable or not...these are all problems and there is nothing we can do after-sales service."

Zhou Buqi disagreed, "It is still necessary to expand the business scope of school network group buying."

"Ah? Do you think we can cooperate?"

"Whether we can cooperate or not depends on their sincerity."

"What's the meaning?"

"At the beginning of the new semester, Xiaonei.com will give back to college students across the country and give away 50,000 pairs of the latest 361 degree sports shoes for free. With the donated shoes, there will be no after-sales dilemma. There is a lottery event online on Xiaonei.com, and you can participate in group purchases

Activities on computers and mobile phones to get lucky draw opportunities.”

Guo Pengfei is now a chicken thief, and he immediately understood his thinking: "Yes, group buying! Group buying of computers and mobile phones is the most important source of funds for the school network. Through this activity, we will maximize the promotion of everyone to buy computers and mobile phones. At the same time,

, Xiaonei.com has also earned a good reputation.”

Zhou Buqi waved his hand, "We might as well go and promote it now, saying that during the beginning of the school year, the school network will broadcast three major benefits to college students across the country, let's start the hype first!"

"What are you giving me?"

"It's not urgent. We'll talk about it later. Let's talk to 361° first and say that we are willing to give away 50,000 pairs of shoes for free. Ask them if they are willing to share the cost equally with the school network. If they don't want to, we will find other shoe companies to cooperate with.

, I believe there are many shoe companies willing to leave a good impression in the minds of college students."

Guo Pengfei twitched the corner of his mouth, "You are really insidious. You get all the benefits, and you still have to share the costs equally..."

Zhou Buqi rolled his eyes, "What do you know? I am helping them with marketing through the Xiaonei.com platform. The main sales target of sports shoes is students. How big of an advertising campaign is this? Tell them, in addition to the cost,

In addition to the equal share, a service fee of 300,000 yuan must be paid to Xiaonei.com. This is free advertising, and there must be someone willing to cooperate. If 361 degrees cannot be used, just Li Ning, Peak, Jordan, back-to-back, and Adidas. There must be someone who knows the goods.

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To be continued...