Lu Haifeng raised his head, his voice steady and full of resolve.
"Let more people experience the true joy of technology. Let China Star Technologies' mobile phones lead this entire industry, whether in configuration or price."
Over the years, no matter how high CS soared, Haifeng never forgot his original dream:
To make the company the global leader in mobile phones.
First, though, they had to dominate the domestic market.
It wasn't enough to have the best chip processors. They had to lead in design, battery life, cameras, memory systems—every metric that mattered. Even on price, they had to be a company consumers could trust.
Only then would CS earn its place at the very top.
Haifeng stood and walked to the window. Outside, sprawling real estate developments filled what had once been barren land.
"Money isn't that important anymore," he said quietly. "When we first came here, this place was nothing but wasteland. Now look at it. Since we've come into this world, it's not enough to be fed and clothed. We have to leave something behind—something that matters."
Turning back to Liu Jianyu, Haifeng smiled confidently.
"Our only goal is simple: lead this industry, and guide the healthy development of China's mobile phone market."
Liu Jianyu was stunned by the magnitude of Haifeng's ambition. He had never realized just how high his chairman aimed.
After a moment of reflection, he could only nod solemnly.
"Hopefully," he said softly.
As someone who had spent years in the mobile industry, Liu Jianyu knew all too well:
China's manufacturers still had ground to cover to match international giants.
Take Samsung, for example.
Last year, their flagship devices, though slightly lagging in processors, crushed domestic brands in screen quality, camera capabilities, and even operating system fluidity.
The gap was shrinking, but it was real.
Haifeng noticed Liu Jianyu's quiet sigh and clapped him on the shoulder.
"The 16th is coming up fast. I'm counting on you to make this launch a brilliant one.
This new product isn't just another phone—it's our proof to the world."
Jianyu understood completely.
This wasn't about fighting Xiaomi's Mi 4 or Huawei's Honor 3X. It was about standing up to the likes of Samsung—and winning.
Meanwhile, at Dami Company, pressure was mounting.
Since CS's announcement, Mi 4 pre-sales had surged again, selling out in ten minutes.
In a panic, Dami accelerated the launch of the Mi 4S—a minor refresh, swapping the Qinglong 810 for the Fire Dragon 810 chip.
The differences were minor, but it was a necessary move.
Production lines were pushed to the limit, and Dami pumped out a million Mi 4S units just in time for the market window.
Lei Jun reviewed the latest intelligence on CS's new phones—and his heart sank.
Leading-edge rear cameras.
Monster batteries.
Haifeng's upcoming Hongmeng S series wasn't just good but terrifying.
Lei Jun set down the report heavily.
"Temporarily halt mobile phone production," he ordered Lin Wen.
"Wait until the Hongmeng S2 press conference is over. Then we'll decide our next steps."
He knew better than to charge unthinkingly into an ambush.
Meanwhile, the buzz around China Star Technologies continued to explode, fueled heavily by their close collaboration with Penguin Company.
Every tech enthusiast in the country is now watching the Hongmeng S series.
And then, something even crazier happened.
Sharp-eyed netizens noticed two bombshell details on Weibo:
Xiao Ma Ge (Tencent CEO) had a new mobile tag following his account: "Hongmeng S2".
Old Ma (Alibaba founder) also had a "Hongmeng S2 Pro" tag.
The implications were crystal clear.
The two most influential business moguls in China weren't just endorsing CS quietly—They were already using their phones.
This wasn't a commercial stunt in the mobile world where celebrity endorsements could make or break sales. This was real, authentic prestige.
While Oppo and Vivo still relied on K-pop idols and TV celebrities, China Star Technologies had roped in the titans of industry themselves.
No wonder the whole country was watching.