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“Ma Huateng, what's wrong? You look so down,” Zhang Zhidong asked with concern upon seeing his friend in such a state.
“Song Zong cut my network paging business and wants to turn it into a simple add-on feature!” Ma Huateng felt that was impossible; he couldn't be convinced by just Song Rushi.
However, the data was clear: the pager market had clearly peaked, as the prices of new alternatives, Mobile Phones, were continuously dropping and even showing a downward trend.
“Actually, I was going to advise you the same!” Zhang Zhidong poured cold water on his friend. “Yi Zhou, oh, BSS wants you to be in charge of Zheng Yi. I analyze that they need a mature and responsible Product Manager who will allow you to make some changes, rather than letting you do things your own way!”
The term “Yi Zhou” was only used by Song Rushi and Zhang Xiaolong in the company. Having an English name was a good choice since there was no cultural background in English; it could be treated as a fun code name. However, Zhengyi Technology had already formed its own naming habits, which were hard to change.
“Wasn't it the case before that the major direction was approved by him? You wouldn't have done it without that!” Zhang Zhidong suddenly recalled the initial rules that had been set.
Ma Huateng's expression darkened. He indeed wanted to create something to report back but didn't expect Jiang Yizhou to return home so soon for some reason.
“Hey, you should wait for BSS to come back and have a good talk with him to avoid this kind of situation again. Although BSS trusts people more, consuming his trust is not a good thing!”
……
“Do you really not want me to pick you up?” Ding Zhengnan complained unhappily.
“No need, I can go to the company myself. Don't you have work to do? By the way, how's your job going?” Jiang Yizhou declined politely.
“I've been honored with a promotion! Isn’t that impressive?” Ding Zhengnan excitedly shared with Jiang Yizhou while lightly touching on what had happened around her.
For instance, her promotion came after dealing with a handsy client, resulting in her smashing his head and ultimately getting promoted publicly.
That nouveau riche probably didn’t even understand the unspoken rules. After hearing certain rumors, the intermediary sister thought she could play around a bit. Instead of testing the waters, he went straight for it. Even if the unspoken rules were dark, they still required mutual consent; being forced into something against one’s will and then going further would be considered a crime.
Thus, Ding Zhengnan's identity spread throughout the company along with news of her having a boyfriend. Even so, there were still many who harbored fantasies about her; dealing with these people was somewhat troublesome, though just a bit.
If it weren't for her father's approval and the fact that he hadn't introduced her to any talented young men, it would have been quite troublesome. She would probably just buy a plane ticket to find Jiang Yizhou.
Jiang Yizhou thought to himself, since the company belongs to her family, it's not impossible for her to become the general manager directly. However, feeling guilty after acting impulsively, Jiang Yizhou felt remorse towards both women, so he patiently chatted with his girlfriend, "That's impressive! By the way, how's the house coming along?"
"It's a bit too big; it's a bit lonely for just one or two people!" Ding Zhengnan complained. Although her family was quite wealthy and they had a villa in the central villa area, that was mainly for vacation use. Most of the time, they lived in a villa near her grandfather's residence, which was only about 800 square meters—considered relatively small.
The house they bought had an excessively large courtyard. In the past, when hosting parties and organizing events, it felt spacious and free. However, living there long-term felt somewhat uncomfortable; it was too tranquil.
"I'm planning to redesign it myself, build a few pavilions, add a tennis court, move some trees, and lay down some grass..."
Jiang Yizhou could only complain that the mindset of wealthy people was indeed different. However, what he valued was the tranquility and those two rows of Ginkgo Trees; as long as those two aspects were preserved, everything would be fine. "Well, that's great! I don't have any money right now!"
"That's fine; I do!" Ding Zhengnan was determined to transform this villa into an ideal home, even a wedding house.
In the end, he didn't mention Song Rushi at all. After all, there wasn't a promise in his commitment that couldn't be concealed. Although he always adhered to not lying, in reality, not lying and lying could ultimately have equally negative consequences.
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yizhou called Song Rushi again. "Sister, your foot should be fine now, right?"
Jiang Yizhou felt like he was digging his own grave. From the moment he tentatively held Song Rushi's hand and used that suggestive title for her, he regretted it; unfortunately, he wasn't that resolute of a person.
"Yeah, it's nothing serious. You little devil! It seems like you keep treating me like your assistant!" Song Rushi scolded him. "Everything here is fine; it's just that Ma Zong is a bit emotional. Just communicate well with him when you arrive!"
After discussing business matters for about ten minutes without any other feelings involved, they ended the conversation. Jiang Yizhou paid and got into the car heading towards Xichuan.
Having stayed at home for two days felt like sitting in a lonely banquet among strangers. Jiang Yizhou lacked a sense of belonging. Even though his personality had absorbed many traits originally from him, he still felt distant from relatives outside his immediate family.
His mother was still considering Xiao Ya's transfer to Beijing for her household registration and schooling since it was summer vacation and there was still time. Jiang Yizhou didn't know how things would turn out in the end; he leaned towards staying local and considered transferring to a key school in the city due to educational resources.
A person's mindset can change dramatically with the environment, and looking at the changes in Xiao Ya over the past year, she is a child who is easily influenced.
Jiang Yizhou believes that at least during her three years of high school, she should be able to focus on her studies in a rigorous learning environment. During these three years, he occasionally took her out to see the world and broaden her horizons, helping her gradually adapt.
However, this is merely his wishful thinking; ultimately, it will be up to her mother and Xiao Ya to come to a conclusion. As for her father, his opinion does not carry much weight.
Jiang Yizhou arrived at Xichuan Train Station with ease, boarded the train, found the soft sleeper compartment, greeted the other three people, and made small talk to pass the time.
……
"This is a very wise choice, Mr. Xiong. I believe no one is more sincere than America Online!" Stephen Case extended his hand to shake hands with Xiong Xiaoge, smiling as he spoke. At least apart from Jiang Yizhou, the largest shareholder outside of him had about 9% of shares in IDG that were acquired by America Online.
"Of course, this is a very good deal!" Xiong Xiaoge's expression was both excited and complex. This was the largest income since IDG China was established and also the first successful exit income.
Although he wanted to inform Jiang Yizhou about it, IDG China was not yet a future partner; it currently belonged to McGowan's IDG Group and was under McGowan's control.
The substantial benefits were enough to change McGowan's attitude. America Online's determination also made him worried about elink's future, just like Netscape struggling against Microsoft.
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