Chapter 505: Didn't Fall Asleep at All
"Chairman, do you want to check in at the hotel first or come to the company to check on the work?"
After the beginning of the year, An Ying established the Luo Sheng Tang Northern Regional Headquarters in the capital, and the person who came to pick him up at the airport was the regional director Qian Qiyuan.
"Just take me to the hotel. I came to the capital to take care of other things."
Luo Yang regained his composure and said, "You go about your business, and just leave a car and a driver for me."
He flew to the capital at the invitation of Zhang Yiming, and brought no one else except his personal secretary Chu Jing.
"We've prepared a welcoming banquet for you tonight."
Qian Qiyuan breathed a sigh of relief.
"Cancel it. Change the welcoming banquet to your own internal team-building dinner."
Luo Yang waved his hand: "I have an appointment with someone tonight."
"Okay, Chairman."
Although he had heard that the chairman of the group was young, Qian Qiyuan was still shocked when he met Luo Yang at the airport.
Moreover, after a brief contact, he actually felt pressure from this young boss.
Fortunately, Luo Yang didn't talk much, and after arriving at the hotel he checked in quickly and efficiently. It was just as he said, this trip to the capital was to handle personal matters and had nothing to do with the company's business.
"Boss, what time do you have an appointment with Mr. Zhang?"
In the executive suite, Chu Jing helped Luo Yang sort out his clothes while asking, "Do you want to book a private room in the hotel?"
"Let me make a call."
Luo Yang took off his coat and threw it on the sofa, then took out his cell phone and called Zhang Yiming: "He only knew that I would arrive today, but he didn't know it would be so early."
Even though there was a dragon and two phoenixes last night, fortunately one of them was still immature, and plus she had to go to school the next day, so she didn't have a chance to be reborn from the ashes.
So I was able to catch the 11 o'clock flight, and it was just before 2 o'clock.
Zhang Yiming was also a little surprised after receiving Luo Yang's call.
Because he and Luo Yang had just contacted each other yesterday afternoon, and considering Luo Yang's busy schedule, it would be difficult for him to get to the capital tonight.
Originally, we planned to meet and chat tomorrow.
"The company was established not long ago, and there are so many miscellaneous things to do. How about I go over later and we can talk while we eat?"
There was a lot of noisy noise on the phone, and one could imagine the environment around Zhang Yiming.
"Okay, then I'll book a private room at the hotel where I'm staying and we can have a simple meal."
Luo Yang cut to the chase: "I won't bother you for now. I'll send the address to your phone later and we can talk when we meet."
Chu Jing heard Luo Yang's conversation clearly.
You don't need to ask to know that you have to book a small private room later.
"Boss, do you need me to attend the dinner tonight?"
"busy?"
"A close friend of mine works in the capital. Knowing that I was coming today, she wanted to invite me to go shopping in Nanluoguxiang together."
Chu Jing showed an embarrassed expression on his face.
She accompanied Luo Yang on a business trip and was paid overtime. Now she blushed when she told her boss that she had made an appointment with classmates to go shopping.
"I don't need you to follow me tonight. You can go out for a walk."
Luo Yang thought for a moment and said, "We will be returning to the Magic City either tomorrow afternoon or the day after tomorrow morning. Please keep an eye out for the tickets."
"Understood. I'll go reserve a box now."
Chu Jing showed a little joyful expression on his face, and added as he left the suite: "Thank you, boss, you are so generous!"
Zhang Yiming said that he would come over after work, but in super first-tier cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, what does it mean to cross districts to attend a dinner party after get off work?
It is basically equivalent to running from the capital to Tianjin.
It was past seven o'clock when the two met in the box.
"Alas, there are more and more cars in the city in the past two years. In the past, I could get here at 6:30, but now I can get here at 7 o'clock, which is a relatively smooth result."
As soon as Zhang Yiming entered the box, he complained about the traffic congestion in the capital.
"That's right. Even after the Sixth Ring Road was built, there is no relief."
Luo Yang smiled and continued, "If we want to build the Seventh Ring Road, we have to go to Tongzhou."
"what?"
Zhang Yiming looked at Luo Yang in surprise: "Are you familiar with the capital?"
"I am more concerned about super first-tier and new first-tier cities."
While signaling to the waiter who had just finished hanging up his coat to serve the dishes, Luo Yang replied to Zhang Yiming, "I worked part-time at a real estate company three years ago. Because of my job, I'm more concerned about the construction and development of cities like this."
“You also worked in real estate?”
Zhang Yiming was even more surprised: "Three years ago, you were still a sophomore, right?"
The last time they came to the capital, the two of them had supper and talked a lot, and the fact that Luo Yang was still a college student had already been made clear.
"Well, something happened at home at that time, and I had to step out of the ivory tower and work part-time to make money."
"You're better than me!"
Zhang Yiming has started a business so many times, but all ended in failure. He knows very well how difficult it is to start a business, especially for someone like Luo Yang who started from scratch.
"I originally studied this major, and I encountered this opportunity. I guess I'm lucky."
As Luo Yang spoke, he shook the porcelain bottle of Niulanshan Erguotou in his hand and said, "This bottle is eight taels. Let's split it between the two of us tonight."
"You can drink a lot, give me more."
Zhang Yiming smiled as he watched Luo Yang pour the wine, and chatted at the same time: "How are the housing prices in Shanghai now? The average price in the capital is about 30,000 to 40,000 yuan, especially in Chaoyang and Haidian. There are many communities with an average price of 70,000 to 80,000 yuan."
"The average price is about the same. The high-priced river view apartments in Pudong, such as Tomson Yipin, are almost 16 yuan per square meter."
Luo Yang responded, "There is a villa area near the Xijiao Hotel, called Tan Palace. It is said that the houses there cost about 100 million yuan or more, and ordinary people can't afford them. It can only be said that there are more and more rich people now."
"A pyramid-shaped society is taking shape, and the number of the domestic middle class will surge in the next few years."
After the two got to know each other, Zhang Yiming had a lot to say: "This will bring about the development of the Internet industry, the expansion of the real estate industry, and the opening of the mobile Internet."
“The consumer market is waiting for a breakthrough in technology.”
Luo Yang thought for a moment and continued, "The Internet has just moved from 3G to 4G. Once nationwide coverage is achieved, smartphones will completely replace traditional phones. The mobile Internet industry will usher in a greater wave."
Having said that, they both raised their glasses at the same time.
"Toutiao has caught up with this trend, and I think it has great prospects."
"Thank you for your kind words!"
The 52-degree Erguotou burns from the throat to the stomach, warming the whole body.
"I called you this time because I wanted you to come and see the newly formed company, and I also wanted you to give me some advice."
During the last midnight snack chat, Luo Yang revealed a lot of things from his memory fragments. These were originally things that Zhang Yiming or his team came up with, but Luo Yang said them out in advance.
But when Zhang Yiming heard it at that time, he was shocked to find that he was a close friend.
After experiencing a series of failed business ventures, it was not surprising that when he founded Toutiao, he asked Luo Yang to come over and have a chat.
"Hey, this won't work."
Luo Yang vaguely grasped a little clue, but still didn't fully understand Zhang Yiming's current mentality.
He shook his head and said, "Lao Zhang, we have already agreed that I will only be in charge of the investment and will not interfere in the management of the business."
I was afraid that the butterfly's wings would flap too hard and blow the unicorn to pieces.
"That's not what I meant!"
Seeing Luo Yang re-emphasize the principle, Zhang Yiming took the initiative to pick up the wine cup and said, "It's not like I'm interfering with the management. It's just that we are just starting out, and I don't have much confidence. Some of my ideas are still vague. I hope you can give me some advice for reference."
It's such a headache.
They clinked their glasses first, then Luo Yang began to rack his brains.
He had a feeling that after this conversation, he would be drained dry. If Zhang Yiming came to him again in the future, apart from a flash of inspiration, he would never be able to come up with any useful insights in a systematic way.
For this chat, a bottle of wine is not enough.
"Waiter, open another bottle." This time it was Zhang Yiming who took the initiative to ask for more wine.
"Lao Zhang, can you still drink?"
“A thousand cups of wine is too little when you meet a close friend.”
The first half of the sentence is fine, but the second half is wrong: "When we meet the right person at the right time, we are willing to drink a little more."
Good thing Luo Yang knew his hobby, otherwise he would be trembling with fear.
"You're only less than half a pound, don't say you can't drink it."
Zhang Yiming was about 30 or 40, and he could still hold on. At least it could be seen from the question he asked: "What do you mean by fragmented time?"
“Actually, this is not a new word, nor was it invented by me.”
Luo Yang replied with a smile: "In the mobile Internet, 'fragmented' time refers to the scattered time when people are waiting for elevators, waiting for buses and subways, and riding in cars."
Zhang Yiming's eyes suddenly lit up: "Luo Yang, this fragmented time can be a few minutes of waiting for a bus, a few dozen minutes of taking the subway, or other waiting and boring time. Can you understand it this way?"
When he saw Luo Yang nod, his expression became even more excited.
"If it is put on the mobile Internet, users can make full use of 'fragmented' time by using mobile phones and tablets to browse news, play games and read e-books."
As expected of the founder of Toutiao, just based on Luo Yang's suggestion, he immediately associated this concept with his own product.
“These fragmented moments may seem insignificant, but when reunited they can produce huge effects.”
Zhang Yiming's voice gradually became smaller and he muttered to himself: "How to attract users' attention, occupy their fragmented time, and make this attention a habit. Use vivid and interesting products to enhance user stickiness. No, everyone has different preferences. How to solve this problem?"
Luo Yang really wanted to give a thumbs up.
He didn't bother Zhang Yiming's thinking, picked up the chopsticks, and started eating.
After more than ten minutes, the murmur in my ears finally stopped.
"Luo Yang, calling you from the Magic City to the capital is definitely the best thing I have done."
After coming to his senses, Zhang Yiming looked at Luo Yang happily: "I feel that this business venture is likely to be successful!"
Of course you will succeed.
Luo Yang put down his chopsticks, raised his glass and said, "Then I wish your Toutiao a bright future and become a unicorn company in the industry!"
"Hahaha"
Zhang Yiming laughed happily. Of course, if the company became a unicorn, he regarded it as a good wish and did not take it seriously.
"It's not mine, it's our Toutiao today."
"I just got involved blindly."
Luo Yang clinked his cup with his: "You feel better now, right? Let's go!"
"Go one!"
Zhang Yiming, with his confidence greatly increased, clinked his glasses with Luo Yang.
When it comes to chatting, once the topic is changed, Zhang Yiming is really no match for Luo Yang.
But there is one thing Luo Yang can't compare to.
People living in the imperial city usually hear a lot of "stories", so this is out of bounds.
It's like the taxi drivers in the capital, when it comes to talking about certain things, even the top leaders of prefecture-level cities from other places can't compare with them.
"You are a major shareholder after all. Why don't you go to the new company tomorrow morning?"
At around 9:30, the two had talked enough and had drunk enough wine, so before leaving, Zhang Yiming extended an invitation.
"Okay, just consider it as a place to get acquainted with the place."
Luo Yang took the coat from the waiter and said as he put on his clothes: "Don't let it happen that you don't know where Toutiao is. That would be a joke."
"Okay, I'll send the company address to your phone later."
The two walked out of the private room, chatting as they walked.
"Lao Zhang, can you please rent a room and live here?"
"No, I only drank half a catty. I'll go back and make a cup of coffee so I can sort out some of my thoughts for tonight."
Zhang Yiming was still thinking about working overtime after returning home: "I think you seem to have worked too much, don't send me off, go upstairs and rest early."
Two bottles of wine, weighing one pound and six ounces, were not actually drunk.
Zhang Yiming drank about half a catty, and Luo Yang drank about eight or nine taels.
It was fine in the hotel, with air conditioning and heating, but when he went out and was blown by the cold wind, Luo Yang, who had been relatively sober, suddenly became a little confused.
After watching Zhang Yiming get into the taxi and leave, Luo Yang turned around and returned to the lobby.
Feeling dizzy, he did not enter the elevator immediately. Instead, he walked to the cafe in the rest area to sit for a while, and ordered a cup of strong tea, intending to relax.
"Boss, why are you sitting here?"
A familiar voice came from the side. Luo Yang turned his head and found Chu Jing coming over.
There was a girl who was about the same height as her standing next to her.
"You go up first, don't worry about me."
Luo Yang waved his hand: "I'll sit for a while."
"How much did you drink?"
From a distance of more than one meter, Chu Jing could smell the strong smell of alcohol. Looking at Luo Yang's appearance, he knew that he was drunk.
Chu Jing was originally appointed as the personal secretary in order to take care of the boss who was drunk. Now that he has met her, how could she leave first?
"Meng Meng, give me a hand."
Chu Jing turned around and said to his classmate, then walked to the sofa: "Boss, go back to your room. You've drunk too much and you'll feel sleepy later."
Two girls over meters tall, each holding one arm, supported Luo Yang as he left the lobby lounge.
"Meng Meng, make me a cup of strong tea"
After entering the suite, Chu Jing helped Luo Yang to sit on the sofa. She was busy helping Luo Yang take off his coat and shoes, while talking to her bestie: "Use mineral water to boil some hot water. Make the tea stronger. Yes, put two packs of Lipton in a cup."
After a busy period, Luo Yang was finally settled.
"Your boss is really so young"
Zhou Mengmeng leaned against the bedroom door, looking at Luo Yang who had fallen asleep: "You are still so handsome Chu Jing. If I were you, I would never let go of such a good opportunity. You don't hold such a thick thigh tightly. What are you thinking about all day long?"
"Zhou Mengmeng, be serious."
Chu Jing said angrily and amusedly: "Wipe the saliva from the corners of your mouth, and go back to the room with me as soon as possible, and don't think of taking advantage of my boss!"
"Oh my, oh my, nothing has happened yet, and you're already protecting your food?"
Zhou Mengmeng turned around and said to Kazilan with her big eyes, "Tell me the truth, have you ever been seduced by your handsome boss?"
"Haha, do you think my boss is short of women?"
When Chu Jing said this, he couldn't help but think of the time when he sent Luo Yang home and saw Jiang Wen and Jiang Xue supporting their boss together.
Not both, but at least one, right?
"Who cares? We're not married anyway. You and I are both dark horses. The future is uncertain. Who knows who will get the final victory?"
Zhou Mengmeng pouted and said, "You are a girl from Northeast China after all. When did you become so timid? Can you introduce her to me?"
"You've been talking nonsense all day long. Come back to your room with me."
Chu Jing booked a standard room, which was not on the same floor as Luo Yang. Seeing that her best friend was becoming more and more outrageous, she quickly pulled her away.
Before leaving, he glanced into the bedroom to see if Luo Yang was asleep.
"You wimp, if it were me, I would eat your boss tonight, skin and bones included."
Although Zhou Mengmeng looks innocent, she speaks without restraint and acts like a female hooligan, which is in stark contrast to her appearance.
With a click, the suite finally fell silent.
In the bedroom, Luo Yang opened his eyes and raised his upper body.
(End of this chapter)
