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Rebirth of a Turbulent Life
"This photo makes me look ugly!" Looking at his picture in the newspaper, Jiang Yizhou's feelings were not as relaxed as he pretended; he was actually quite pleased.
"If you want to appear more often and accept interviews, why complain about it?" Xu Xin walked in from outside and said to Jiang Yizhou, who was carefully reading the article about himself.
"Have you finished the handover? Was it smooth?" Jiang Yizhou looked up and realized it was Xu Xin who had come over.
Most of the matters regarding the sale of Fail and the joint establishment of Yahoo China with Yahoo were handled by Xu Xin, while Bill Green took care of the directed share increase and bond issues. Jiang Yizhou's role was more about fulfilling his responsibilities as a venture capitalist and a board member of the invested company.
At first, there were quite a few misunderstandings because, due to the different times, what Jiang Yizhou subconsciously thought was natural turned out to be absurd in this era. When he first arrived in this time last year, he started from the bottom and learned that nothing could be taken for granted.
Now, as a board member helping founders better manage their companies and adjust their structural direction, he had made some rather nonsensical suggestions without having grounded experiences.
So now he had no excuse for not understanding American circumstances; he needed to grasp the whole situation before speaking up.
"Of course everything is going smoothly. Boss, you're so generous that they can't wait to finalize things to prevent you from changing your mind!" Xu Xin couldn't understand Jiang Yizhou's operations either, and since it wasn't within her authority, she could only smile and accept it, feeling good about it.
Jiang Yizhou naturally didn't mind Xu Xin's mention of "generosity." The bonds were merely a reasonable way to cash out before the bubble burst in the future. Although stock prices might fall, those star companies in his memory wouldn't go bankrupt.
Moreover, it was also a good way to establish friendly relations, along with other methods like purchasing government bonds or gold to avoid that painful period for venture capitalists.
For Yahoo, giving up a little stake in Yahoo China wasn't too significant; it could relieve cash pressure and was a suitable move.
"When do you plan to return to China? People over there are complaining to me; they're waiting for you to take charge!" Jiang Yizhou responded to Xu Xin.
"I estimate it will take another week. I'm currently asking friends and headhunters to find suitable candidates to lead Yahoo China. Since you're taking over management rights, I assume you won't manage it according to Yahoo's old ways!"
Xu Xin continued, "The domestic Internet industry has just begun to rise. There aren't many qualified individuals capable of leading an emerging company like Yahoo China. So I plan to select someone from Silicon Valley. You'll need to interview them when the time comes!"
Jiang Yizhou thought about it and realized that it made sense. Companies like Yahoo China, which already have a mature structure and development model, need experienced Overseas Returnees rather than the group of people in the domestic market who have grown through various opportunities.
Although in the end, the domestic group is not inferior to the Overseas Returnees, it is still more appropriate to recruit from Silicon Valley at this time.
As for Zhengyi Technology in the domestic market, it mainly stems from Jiang Yizhou's collecting habit. Now, most of the historical Teng Xun team members are already in place, so there was no need to bring in high-level executives from outside. They can develop freely and hire suitable candidates as needed.
"Since you've thought it through, go ahead and take action! Don't delay domestic matters; I've told them not to rush!"
Xu Xin finished reporting and communicating with Jiang Yizhou and hurriedly left, while Jiang Yizhou inquired about Shen Qing's upcoming schedule.
After learning that there were no arrangements for the afternoon, he felt a bit bored. It was already November 5th; was there anything worth paying attention to at this time?
The cold weather made him reluctant to go out. Jiang Yizhou glanced at the phone on the table and wondered if he should call Song Rushi, who was far away in Beijing.
Based on experience, pregnant women's emotions are complex and changeable; they are very sensitive to changes around them. Although they had hired an experienced middle-aged nanny at home, care was still needed.
Regarding relationships and marriage, as well as sex and love, Jiang Yizhou was also surprised by the changes that had occurred in his life over the past year.
Upon arriving in this era, Jiang Yizhou held onto his previous life’s resistance to marriage and denial of love. He felt guilty and resistant towards Ding Zhengnan, whom he encountered by chance.
However, when he was truly moved, he realized that a lack of love does not mean one cannot enter into marriage; he learned about sex from Ding Zhengnan, which opened certain switches within him.
Just like the broken window theory, Jiang Yizhou's attitude towards sex gradually became more casual. He began fantasizing about what he had longed for in his previous life: being surrounded by beautiful women, various thrilling experiences, and a sense of conquest.
Although he hadn't acted on these thoughts outwardly, he internally denied these sordid ideas. However, the truth was clear: he thought this way and acted accordingly. When encountering women nearby with little resistance, he felt justified in continuing down this path, indulging in daydreams of embracing multiple partners.
To a ridiculous extent, with Ding Zhengnan's aunt constantly reminding him, Jiang Yizhou became aware of his own transformation. Compared to his initial self, this change—whether good or bad—was not what he desired.
After struggling for quite some time, Jiang Yizhou finally exploded, but having grown accustomed to his own outbursts, he was not too hurt by it. The two women related to him were left battered and bruised.
Then, one left, while the other returned to his side after a brief silence due to her pregnancy...
It was a somewhat appropriate ending!
His resistance to marriage was essentially a strict attitude towards family relationships. The deeper the love, the harsher the responsibility. If she were to have a child and demand that he no longer seek women outside, would he agree?
Of course, he would agree. However, he could never bring himself to force an abortion—something that would eliminate the source of his constraints.
If an accident occurred, whether due to drunkenness or crime, and the two became intimate, resulting in an unexpected pregnancy, that would only be a physical union, not a product of love. Abandoning such a connection would be effortless; however, this child—regardless of the circumstances—he had no reason to abandon.
This bizarre self-critical life philosophy had never wavered for Jiang Yizhou. Initially unclear about himself, he gradually came to understand who he was and became even more resolute.
I am still the same person I have always been; I have not changed. In my past life, whether actively or passively, I avoided various constraints—family and relationships. Now it seems that due to my reckless and absurd behavior, I must actively step into this cage that binds me.
But as long as I remain myself, I will continue to live on.
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