CHAPTER 937: CHAPTER 903: MI-STYLE COMPARISON METHOD

"Here it comes again, the Mi-style comparison method."

"I’m dying of laughter, Liangzi looks so helpless."

Just as Lu Liang and Shen Peng were conversing, Lei Jun also wrapped up the opening and used the Mi-style comparison method to introduce the su7 parameters.

The so-called Mi-style comparison method is Xiaomi’s customary marketing strategy, essentially based on the logic of the Field Racehorse method.

For example, comparing Wuling Hongguang with Ferrari F1; if you only look at the price, capacity, load capacity, and fuel efficiency, Wuling Hongguang becomes the winner.

By selectively showcasing advantage data and minimizing common industry shortcomings, it uses differentiated comparison to win consumer approval.

The su7’s comparison target is Tianshu, leading across the board from body to wheelbase, and even down to the drag coefficient and curb weight.

As for the high-precision maps jointly developed by Tianxing and DiDi, the Four-in-One onboard chassis developed by General Motors, Tianxing OS smart cockpit, Yinghuo 2 AI model, and the Ningde customized Kirin Battery...

Things su7 doesn’t have were completely selectively ignored by Lei Jun.

Seeing Lu Liang resting his cheek in his hand with a face full of melancholy, Shen Peng couldn’t help but laugh: "Regretting participating in Xiaomi’s launch?"

"I’m here already, can’t say I regret it." Lu Liang shook his head.

The East Country’s new energy market is huge, as are other countries’ growing new energy markets, which could fully accommodate two homogenous companies in the future.

Moreover, Korea has Hyundai as an agent, Japan has Mitsui Sumitomo as an agent, Tianxing Automobile’s sales ratio in the East Asian market increases monthly, even if Xiaomi su7 has a lower price, it doesn’t pose a threat to them.

The real threat is still Tesla.

It might be a bit disdainful, but Lu Liang truly doesn’t regard Xiaomi highly.

Soon, the press conference reached its end, and with an explosion sound effect, the su7’s price appeared on the big screen.

Standard version, Pro version, Max version, priced at 215,900, 255,900, and 299,900 respectively.

At this point, the camera conveniently focused on Lu Liang.

After all, su7’s top version could only purchase the standard version of Tianshu, in terms of price, su7 has a significant advantage over Tianshu.

Lu Liang smiled and gave a thumbs-up to the camera, showing approval for su7, without getting angry at the Mi-style comparison method.

At the same time, as Xiaomi Car’s prices were announced, the press conference ended, with su7 dominating the online headlines.

Including but not limited to praise articles, blogger reviews, and unboxing videos from order to car pickup.

While netizens were discussing, Lu Liang politely declined Lei’s invitation and left the venue.

Despite trying his best to conceal his whereabouts and leaving from the underground parking, he was still caught by waiting journalists.

"Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu, would it be convenient to share your thoughts on su7?"

"Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu, why did Delimei choose to support Mr. Qiao’s election?"

"Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu, is General Motors really determined to acquire Tesla?"

"Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu..."

Seeing Lu Liang, the reporters were as thrilled as a wolf pack spotting a moving feast, eagerly raising their microphones.

After all, Lu Liang is fearless in expressing his views, with little hesitation, always a favorite source for the media.

But since last year, this guy has been increasingly low-key, spending most of this year in Xiangjiang.

Learning of his whereabouts is as hard as climbing the sky, let alone interviewing him; with this rare opportunity, no one would let him leave easily.

Xiaomi’s security personnel were urgently dispersing the crowd; Lu Liang pondered briefly, rolled down the car window, and said, "The su7 is pretty good."

He added, "However, I feel Mr. Lei’s method of promoting smart driving has some issues; the focus of promoting auxiliary intelligent driving systems should be on ’auxiliary,’ not ’intelligent driving.’"

Given the current technology, even with the visual radar laser integrated Tianxing System, no one dares claim to have intelligent driving.

Even L2.99 level auxiliary intelligent driving still belongs to L2 level, unable to be misrepresented as L3, but Lei Jun purposely ignored that.

Lu Liang believes it may result in some hazard: "Consumers’ life and property safety should always be prioritized."

Reporters were thrilled, eagerly asking: "Mr. Lu, are you saying Xiaomi’s smart driving system has safety concerns?"

Lu Liang, almost laughing from frustration, responded, "You really know how to take things out of context."

He further answered, "But it’s not just Xiaomi; before absolutely ensuring consumers’ safety, all car companies, including us at Tianxing Automobile, shouldn’t actively promote auxiliary intelligent driving."

"In my opinion, the current market’s intelligent driving functions are mainly for assistance. For example, when someone is driving, as long as the road is clear and safe, they can light a cigarette or take a sip of water. That’s the main role of assisted driving."

"Car companies should properly guide consumers, letting them know that this is just an auxiliary function and cannot be completely relied upon."

"If any car company dares to guarantee the public that they will take full responsibility for any traffic accidents that occur while using assisted intelligent driving, then they are free to advertise it."

As Lu Liang was speaking, a timid voice suddenly came from beside him: "Mr. Lu, I don’t think smoking is allowed while driving, right?"

Lu Liang was momentarily at a loss for words. He glanced at the person and found it was a young girl, leaving him both amused and exasperated: "You can’t smoke while driving."

"Let’s go." He waved his hand, looked at the reporters gathered around the car, and with a smile, asked, "I’ve said what needs to be said, and it seems I’ve said what shouldn’t be said too. Can you all disperse now?"

"Mr. Lu, about Delimei..."

Someone wanted to ask about Delimei supporting Old Deng, but before they could finish the sentence, they were nudged aside by a companion.

When Lu Liang speaks without reservation, he doesn’t even spare his own company, and since the reporters have got their news, there’s no need to pursue anything else.

After all, regarding Delimei, even if Lu Liang dares to speak, they might not dare to report it. Politics is a topic that is untouchable domestically.

Lu Liang left Xiaomi’s headquarters by car, but his criticism of Xiaomi’s focus on promoting intelligent driving functions quickly fermented online, garnering a lot of support from netizens.

"Liangzi is still so straightforward. If you’re not confident in intelligent driving, don’t promote it. Don’t later shift the blame to say the owner was driving improperly, turning cause and effect around."

"If car companies don’t focus on promotion, the car owners won’t overly rely on it. This is indeed well said; cause will lead to effect."

"I don’t know what Lei Zi was thinking, inviting Liangzi to the press conference. Seriously, who doesn’t know that Liangzi will say whatever he wants and isn’t afraid to speak his mind?"

Meanwhile, Lei Jun, who was focusing on the first-hour reservation numbers, also learned from his assistant about Lu Liang’s remarks when leaving the venue.

With his brows furrowed, he pondered for a moment, then logged into Weibo and reposted Lu Liang’s news from Sina Media: "Mr. Lu is absolutely right; the current auxiliary intelligent driving systems do indeed focus on the word ’auxiliary.’ I overlooked this a bit."

Lei Jun is very adept at gauging public sentiment. After all, given the countless netizens supporting Lu Liang now, instead of stubbornly rebutting, it’s better to admit the mistake to leave a good impression on netizens.

Although the standard version of the SU7 and Tianshu are only 80,000 yuan apart, the difference in 80,000 yuan in the new energy all-electric sector means they are not of the same class.

There is competition between the two, but the competitive relationship is far less significant than the public imagines. Lei Jun doesn’t mind if the SU7 becomes the backup choice for consumers who can’t afford the Tianshu.

On the way back, Lu Liang saw Lei Jun’s Weibo post and couldn’t help but chuckle: "Lei Zi is still willing to listen to advice."

Soon, his attention was caught by the construction scene on North Third Ring Road. The road administration staff were hanging vibrant red flags and festive red lanterns on every street light.

"What kind of spectacle will the 70th anniversary be?" Lu Liang looked at the flags fluttering in the wind.

Sun Zheyuan showed a hint of pride on his face: "The day of the ceremony should be very lively on the tower."

Before the year, CCTV planned the "70 Years, 70 Enterprises, 70 People" series, and Lu Liang, as one of the interview guests, was also invited to watch the ceremony from the tower.

Such a grand and solemn ceremony, with Lu Liang ascending the tower in his capacity as a businessman, brought a sense of pride to his secretary, Sun Zheyuan.

"It will definitely be bustling that day." Lu Liang smiled, but a trace of concern flashed in his eyes. What’s bound to come will eventually come.

On September 1st, schools began across the country, and Xiaomi Car also announced its 24-hour order lock volume.

12,210 units, making it the third domestic new energy brand to exceed 10,000 units on the first day after Tianxing Automobile and Deep Blue Automobile.

Once the news was released, the market quickly reacted, and after more than half a year, Xiaomi Group’s stock price returned to its 15 yuan IPO price.

Xiaomi SU7’s first-day performance might not be astonishing, but it’s definitely not poor. Lei Jun delivered a report card that was above the passing line to the market.

On September 10th, a significant update in the cryptocurrency industry emerged again. Following El Salvador’s passage of the "El Salvador Bitcoin Law" act, Armenia, located on the Eurasian continent, also made Bitcoin an official legal settlement currency.

Once the news broke, Bitcoin surged again, breaking many institutional management expectations, and pulled the historical high to 30,800 US dollars.

The wave of nationwide cryptocurrency speculation swept Japan and Korea, and the number of cryptocurrency players in the East Country and Xiangjiang District also exceeded three million. It seemed that everyone had grasped the secret to wealth at once.

Meanwhile, Lu Liang received a message from Damon: "The IRS intends to step in. What are your plans?"

With Bitcoin currently at 29,800 US dollars, the market’s total scale has reached 630 billion US dollars.

The IRS and the Treasury Department plan to impose income tax on transactions or gifts exceeding 10,000 US dollars.

Although, on the surface, this is unfavorable news for Bitcoin, it is an inevitable step towards legalization.

This wave of upward trends might come to an end here, and he wanted to hear Lu Liang’s views.

More accurately, it was a test to see Lu Liang’s reaction and to find out if his hidden card was tied to Bitcoin.

Lu Liang smiled calmly: "What else can be planned? Maintain a certain amount of positions and buy low, sell high. The underlying logic of Bitcoin’s rise hasn’t changed. Future prices will only continue to rise."