It had to be said that Huanyu Technologies' strategy was executed very well.
With YY Music's lawsuit, hundreds of celebrities' reports, and thousands of netizens' support for the original version, the topic of authentic and pirated music instantly attracted the public's attention. This topic even attracted the attention of some offline TV stations. Many TV stations even launched investigations into pirated music.
Of course, it wasn't just that. The relevant departments didn't ignore the reports of so many celebrities.
The next day, the relevant departments responded that they would investigate Baidu's alleged pirated music.
"Old Xu, how's it going? Have the higher-ups left?"
"They're finally gone."
"Actually, there's no need to be so nervous. We didn't infringe, nor did we provide pirated content. We're just a search engine. A search engine can search for authentic and pirated music. "
Li Yanhong's expression was calm. He wasn't affected by Huanyu Technologies' three waves of attacks at all.
Only Xu Yong was deep in thought.
"Old Xu, what are you thinking about?"
"I'm thinking that if we continue to do this, we might encounter more trouble in the future."
"You're thinking too much."
Li Yanhong said, "Which internet company doesn't have trouble? Even Huanyu Technologies has a lot of trouble."
"You know what I mean."
Xu Yong looked into Li Yanhong's eyes.
The two of them knew better than anyone else.
Although they didn't pirate music, they supported it in other ways.
Take Baidu Music for example.
Originally, after Huanyu Technologies' attack, the number of pirated music in the market decreased by 80%.
However, after Baidu Music was launched, countless pirated websites appeared in the market.
Baidu played a very important role in this.
This time, Baidu was able to get through this crisis not because Baidu wasn't involved in piracy, but because the higher-ups didn't really want to pursue the matter.
The reason why they still came to investigate was to give Huanyu Technologies and the public an explanation.
"Old Xu, you're saying that we should shut down Baidu Music?"
Li Yanhong's expression turned cold. "Old Xu, you're too idealistic. Even though Huanyu Technologies' so-called official declaration sounded impressive, it was actually useless. Human nature was greedy. How many people would support the original version? As long as there is a pirated version, more than 90% of netizens will not support the original version. "
"However, if we follow YY Music's VIP payment model, we might be able to walk a healthier path of legitimate music in the future."
"So you approve of Huanyu Technologies' strategy, but not our own?"
"I'm just expressing my personal opinion."
"Xu Yong, you are not an individual. You have to remember that you are Baidu's COO. Your views will affect the company's decisions. In fact, your personal views may even harm the company. "
Li Yanhong warned Xu Yong.
"We still don't know who harmed the company."
Xu Yong retorted, "Our approach will definitely be opposed by other companies in the future. Although we now occupy most of the market, if we use the market to do some improper business, we will soon be abandoned by the market."
"Xu Yong, you've changed."
Li Yanhong shook his head.
"I haven't changed. You have. Do you still remember what we said in the United States? We said we wanted to be China's search engine. We wanted to provide the world's most powerful Chinese search platform for China. Now we have done it. But look at the businesses we have launched recently. Bidding ranking, Baidu Music … "
"Am I thinking for myself? If we didn't have a bidding ranking, we would have starved to death by now."
"Even if we can launch a bidding ranking, why don't we conduct a stricter review of the bidding ranking?"
"It seems that your thoughts are completely different from the company's. Alright, let's each keep our own opinions. "
After a round of argument, no one could convince the other.
Li Yanhong did not want to say anything more, but he had a plan in mind.
Xu Yong snorted and left.
…
"Boss Chen, I've done everything I can. However, it seems that Baidu is not affected much."
Zhang Jianming reported the situation to Chen Yu with some regret.
However, Chen Yu was satisfied and said, "Of course it is. Who said that it is not affected?"
Of course, it was not affected on the surface, but it did gain some public opinion.
Of course, it was impossible to destroy Baidu all at once.
Chen Yu could not do it now. Even if he could, the higher-ups would not allow it.
Who would create a Chinese search engine after destroying Baidu?
Could Huanyu Technologies do it?
He could not do it now.
Since he could not do it, then Baidu's existence was still necessary.
Not only was it necessary, but it also needed to survive.
He could not ask Yahoo and Google to help.
"Moreover, there seems to be a quarrel in Baidu."
"There are rumors about this."
Zhang Jianming said, "It is said that Li Yanhong and Xu Yong are not on good terms. However, their relationship has always been average."
"Then there will be a show to watch."
Chen Yu remembered that Xu Yong resigned from Baidu in 2003.
This was strange.
Xu Yong was one of the founders of Baidu. Logically, he should not have resigned so soon.
Of course, it did not mean that the founders could not resign.
But the key was that Baidu was going to be listed in the US in 2004. How could Xu Yong resign before the listing?
When the media interviewed Xu Yong, Xu Yong said that his biggest regret was that he could not participate in Baidu's listing.
But Li Yanhong still had some friendship with Xu Yong. Although Xu Yong resigned, he still invited Xu Yong to ring the bell on Nasdaq when Baidu was listed in 2004.
"Xu Yong seems to be against Baidu's bidding ranking system."
Zhang Jianming continued, "But Xu Yong only has 7% of the shares, and Li Yanhong has 22%. His objection was invalid."
"I see."
Chen Yu nodded.
It seemed that he could play some tricks between Xu Yong and Li Yanhong.
"Sister Xiaoqing, I need your help."
Chen Yu called Ye Xiaoqing.
"Oh, what's the matter?"
"Aren't you doing a program about the Internet recently? I can recommend you an interview."
"Forget it, I don't want to interview you."
"Huh?"
"The higher-ups said that there is nothing new in my program, so they won't approve it."
"Isn't this program your TV station's idea?"
"Who knows? This kind of thing happens all the time. I'm already used to it."
"It's okay. I'll do my" One Stand to the End "next time. I've already finished the rules. I'll send it to your email later."
"Great, I'll wait for your email."
Chen Yu hung up the phone.
But in his heart, he thought of Li Ziyi.
Could it be that Li Ziyi's doing?
I'll check it another day.
But for the time being, Chen Yu did not have time to deal with Ye Xiaoqing. Since Ye Xiaoqing's program was not going to be done, Chen Yu asked Zhang Jianming to contact another media person.
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