"Why are you so angry? Did I provoke you..."
Muttering to himself, Zhang Xiaohu put the phone back into his pocket. Over in the Yangcheng R&D department, the development of WeChat was still proceeding in an orderly manner. However, the morale of the team suffered a great blow after learning that their hard work was ruined by a college student.
It’s not that Liang Fei’s inferior version of WeChat is so destructive, but the effect is created by comparison.
What is the level of team construction of Yangcheng R&D Department, what are the standards for staffing, and what is the level of funding and various resources?
What does Liang Fei have? A few broken computers, an office and server sponsored by the school, and those few little followers following him. They are just lucky if they don't fail the final exams.
It’s just such a makeshift team, but their ideas and finished products are exactly the same as those of this group of Internet elites?
Not to mention his subordinates, even Zhang Xiaohu felt deeply frustrated. No wonder President Ma had a new regard for this kid and wanted to recruit him. Maybe after fighting with the red-shirted guy and negotiating with the conservative forces within the group recently, the elegant man felt tired.
We need a peerless hero to help our lord conquer the Central Plains!
"He won't think I'm a waste, will he?" Mr. Zhang is now increasingly unable to understand that adult's temper. It feels like he's having his period.
Zhang Xiaohu walked out of the waiting hall, stood under a pillar and lit a cigarette. As agreed, Liang Fei would come to pick him up today.
"Mr. Zhang, coffee~"
The assistant was just a step late and went to buy drinks. Now he carried his bag and attentively handed Zhang Xiaohu a cup of Starbucks.
Zhang Xiaohu did not bring Jin Kai this time because that guy was not impressive enough, so he brought his assistant, who was 22 years old, just graduated from college, very young, and the daughter of his old friend. The headquarters was overcrowded, so he put her in his own R&D department in Yangcheng.
I feel that the group is becoming more and more like a state-owned enterprise, with connections everywhere.
However, the girl is nimble and quick-witted, and is a good candidate for administrative work. The reason she was brought here this time was that she is about the same age as Liang Fei, so she can better understand his thoughts during negotiations.
"Xiao Liao, when you see Liang Fei later, talk to him about young people's topics."
The assistant was called Liao Jiaqing, and she had a pretty face. She agreed without hesitation: "Okay, I will definitely complete the task."
Ta-ta-ta…
Liang Fei, riding a white scooter, rushed over and stopped steadily beside Zhang Xiaohu. He took off his helmet with a Crayon Shin-chan pattern printed on it. Liang Fei looked at Mr. Zhang and then at Liao Jiaqing beside him.
"Why is there another one?"
“…”
“…”
Originally, Liang Fei was indeed planning to drive Nian Huaishi's MINI to pick people up, but then she thought that she couldn't let Zhang Xiaohu think that she was living a comfortable life, so she rode Nian Huaishi's scooter over.
The rice cake has everything, it’s great.
Zhang Xiaohu never expected that the car Liang Fei said on the phone would drive to pick him up would actually be a small motorcycle, and a women's one at that.
"Xiao Liang, what's going on?" Mr. Zhang gave Liang Fei a cigarette.
Liang Fei said embarrassedly: "Oh, I stayed up all night yesterday, and only remembered in the morning that I had to pick you up at the airport. So, I couldn't get a taxi, so I had to borrow my girlfriend's scooter to rush over. Mr. Zhang, please don't despise me."
Zhang Xiaohu nodded and asked, "What about your girlfriend?"
“She can only take the subway.”
"Xiao Liang, although you two young lovers' material conditions are not good, your love for each other is extremely firm."
"Thank you, thank you, hehe..." Nowadays, "hehe" is not an insult.
Mr. Zhang smiled and sighed, looking at Liang Fei with a meaningful look: "How about this, Xiao Liao and I take a taxi, you give me an address, and we'll meet there, Mingda, or your live broadcast company ?"
Liang Fei advised: "Mr. Zhang, please make do with it. It's hard to get a car at this time."
Zhang Xiaohu politely refused, waving his hands: "No, no."
Seeing that Zhang Xiaohu refused to ride the scooter, Liang Fei did not force him. She stood aside and chatted with the two of them while they waited for a taxi. But this was really strange. For some reason, there was not a single taxi in the waiting area.
Half an hour later...
Zhang Xiaohu sighed and looked at Liang Fei: "Xiao Liang..."
"Boss Zhang, have you figured it out?"
"Um."
Fortunately, Zhang Xiaohu and Liao Jiaqing planned to come that day and return the next day, and they only had two backpacks for the gift, so... On the way back to the city, Liang Fei was driving and the young assistant Liao Jiaqing was sitting in the back. From time to time, she was hurt by sudden brakes and her chest hit Liang Fei's back. It was not known whether it was intentional or unintentional.
Zhang Xiaohu, general manager of Penguin Technology's Yangcheng R&D department and a well-known figure in the Internet circle, squatted between Liang Fei's legs, unable to move, feeling extremely suffocated. The north wind was blowing, blowing his hair apart, revealing the big forehead unique to middle-aged men.
The road was smooth, there were no traffic police, and we arrived safely.
When he arrived downstairs at Banana Live, Zhang Xiaohu's legs were so numb that he could only get off the scooter with the help of his assistant Liao Jiaqing.
Liang Fei scratched her head embarrassedly: "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhang, I've wronged you."
"It's okay, it's okay." Zhang Xiaohu waved his hand, not arguing with the junior.
Going upstairs, Liang Fei showed the two of them around his secret base. He enthusiastically introduced it to Zhang Xiaohu: "Boss Zhang, this is a little gadget I made on a whim. It's nothing fancy, but it's OK."
The traffic on the live streaming platform is not large during the day, and there are not many girls live streaming in their own "bedrooms". There are only a few who are particularly hardworking , and Wang Yi is one of them.
"Thanks for the rocket, bro. What do you want to see? Hey, we're from the Northeast. We're from the same hometown, but you still want me to take off my clothes?"
Wang Yi has now figured out a style of her own. Specifically, Liang Fei named it the Rough and Seductive Style. Rough refers to her enthusiastic and cheerful personality, and seductive refers specifically to Wang Yi's slender waist that can kill people when twisted.
After welcoming Zhang Xiaohu into the office and handing him two bottles of mineral water, Liang Fei moved a chair to the side and asked with a smile, "Mr. Zhang, you came here in such a hurry, is there something important?"
Weren't you the one who called me to complain?
Zhang Xiaohu unscrewed the bottle of mineral water and took a big gulp, rubbing his calf: "Xiao Liang, you are now considered an Internet person, you read forums and news, you should know that there are some conflicts between our Penguin Technology and 360."
"Ah?" Liang Fei looked surprised. "I don't know. What's going on?"
Seeing that Zhang Xiaohu was silent, Liang Fei explained, "Mr. Zhang, I really don't know what the conflict is between your two large companies. When Ms. Lei Ying came, she did say some bad things about Penguin Technology, but since everyone said so, I didn't think about it in other ways."
What do you mean everyone says so!
Zhang Xiaohu took out a cigarette and lit it. He pondered for a moment, wanting to put some psychological pressure on Liang Fei in this state. After putting out the cigarette, he looked up at Liang Fei.
"Xiao Liang, I came here this time just to know clearly what your plan is."
Zhang Xiaohu turned the lighter in his hand, leaned on the sofa and stared at Liang Fei: "You have already accepted the publicity assistance from 360, so will the follow-up involve WeChat and campus delivery?"
Liang Fei smiled and replied: "We haven't discussed this aspect yet."
"Here comes the point. So, Xiaoliang, your thoughts are crucial!" Zhang Xiaohu said in a serious tone, "If, if 360 acquires WeChat and Campus Send through acquisition or some other means, we at Penguin Technology will not be in a passive position, but we will not be able to have any deeper dealings with you in the future."
"So, you can choose to just name a price."
What is it like for a young person who is preparing to join the Internet circle to be blacklisted by Penguin Technology?
I hope this young man takes care of himself.
Sure enough, after hearing this, Liang Fei went from his originally relaxed state to silence. After a moment, he suddenly said, "Mr. Zhang, I am a person who strives for progress. Otherwise, I would not have come up with these things before graduating from college. I want to make money."
Zhang Xiaohu nodded with a smile: "I understand this."
“I’m afraid of being poor.”
Liang Fei spoke calmly, "You may not know my family. My parents worked hard all their lives to raise a few cows and supported me to go to a prestigious university. They sold a cow to raise tuition fees when I enrolled in the university."
The young assistant Liao Jiaqing couldn't help but straighten her back and listen carefully. Although she was young and inexperienced, she had already started to imagine what the scene was like.
In a poor village, a couple who faced the loess and were overwhelmed by the burden of life raised their only son to become a college student. In order to allow him to enter school smoothly, they reluctantly sold a cow. For farmers, cows are such an important production tool.
When looking at Liang Fei again, Liao Jiaqing was originally very disgusted with his behavior of taking advantage of both sides, but now he suddenly felt a little sympathy for this young man.
Ask yourself, how many people at Liang Fei's age can attract the attention of two giant companies? This alone is enough for him to look down on his peers.
Unexpectedly, he also has an inspirational background.
"So, I might as well tell Mr. Zhang clearly." Liang Fei looked at Zhang Xiaohu and took a deep breath. "I will side with whoever gives more. Business is business. I can't resist the temptation. They give too much."
"Of course I can understand this. It's human nature. When it comes to money and future, only children would use moral blackmail."
As Zhang Xiaohu was speaking, he suddenly remembered the question his boss asked him when he was on the phone with Mr. Ma before, so, do you know what to do?
"Xiao Liang, you can't be stupid enough to offend Penguin Technology. In the competition between the two companies, we will definitely be the final winner. You know this very well. I understand." Zhang Xiaohu felt that he was really smart and also praised Liang Fei's wit.
He took the initiative to extend his hand, and said sincerely: "Let's work together to get the benefits of 360 and make your Banana Live grow stronger."
Liang Fei was still heavy-hearted. After shaking hands with Zhang Xiaohu, he sighed, "I really don't want to do this kind of thing. It makes me look particularly despicable and unlike a sunny and upright young man. But there is no way. I have to make a choice between the two giants of yours."
"It's not for anything else. I spent a lot of money on CF when I was in high school. If I don't cooperate with you, Mr. Zhang, I'm afraid my account will be blocked." Liang Fei finally smiled, as if she had gotten rid of the psychological constraints. "Also, I hope to let my parents enjoy their old age without having to raise cattle and work so hard."
Although the young assistant Liao Jiaqing didn't say anything, he was moved again in his heart: what an outstanding young man! All his efforts are for his parents to live a good life.
Zhang Xiaohu laughed and looked at Liang Fei: "Xiao Liang, don't say such things anymore."
"Um?"
"The group has done a background check on you."
Liang Fei remained calm and said, "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I'll send you something good someday. It's definitely good stuff."