That night,
Zhou Chen received calls from Xu Dalong, Li Kaile, Lu Ye, and others. It turned out that they were leaders from relevant departments who had contacted them to explain that they could resume normal business operations the next day.
This was not unexpected for Zhou Chen.
If not handled properly, the immense pressure of public opinion on the internet can severely damage public trust.
The relevant departments cannot turn a blind eye.
Secondly, the other party also gave an explanation, stating that the personnel who ordered the closure would be publicly criticized, and the person who made the malicious report would be sent to the relevant department for investigation.
Zhou Chen knew that the local government departments did not want to escalate the matter, so he decided to leave it at that.
Zhou Chen had no intention of investigating further.
Continuing to make a scene is pointless. At most, those who maliciously reported it will be detained for a few more days. Li Xiaolong is so smart, he certainly won't leave any evidence against him.
Ultimately, nothing came of it.
Zhou Chen suffered a loss in this matter.
At the same time, it also served as a reminder to Zhou Chen that he needed to do something in order to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
then,
The next day, Zhou Chen gathered everyone together and conveyed his decision.
Establish appropriate friendships with local government departments.
To cultivate an entrepreneurial image and expand influence.
etc,
Everyone here is intelligent and understands the significance of Zhou Chen's decisions, which are aimed at preventing similar incidents from happening again in the future.
Milk tea shops, stinky tofu shops, and even past exam papers were all available for normal sale, sparking a widespread buying frenzy.
It's like revenge spending—buying in bulk.
When the news reached Xu Dalong, Li Kaile, Lu Ye and others, they were all shocked. They had anticipated a surge in sales after resuming normal operations, but they had underestimated the situation.
Zhou Chen's promise had a tremendous promotional effect.
He directly caused these businesses under his control to completely dominate their respective industries.
Only then did some people belatedly realize the brilliance of Zhou Chen's promise and admire his publicity tactics.
"Being ordered to close down attracted national attention and put him in the spotlight, but with just a few words, he not only resolved the corporate crisis but also gave the country a special publicity opportunity. This publicity method was simply a stroke of genius. Amazing! No wonder he is the top scholar in the province!"
This statement comes from a well-known figure in the advertising industry.
"Zhou Chen is a once-in-a-century business genius. I have a feeling that he will go even higher and further in the future."
Li Wenyan, vice president of Yenching University, made a public statement.
"Zhou Chen will definitely have a place in the future domestic business landscape. I have high hopes for him."
Lao Ma also updated his status, expressing his appreciation for Zhou Chen.
As a well-known domestic tycoon boss who rarely makes public statements, Lao Ma made a rare Weibo post this time, which was about Zhou Chen. This matter immediately became a trending topic.
Many netizens were stunned.
They exclaimed that Zhou Chen was awesome for getting the attention of a big shot like Lao Ma.
Some people are wondering if Zhou Chen did something to elicit such a comment from Lao Ma.
Immediately, countless netizens flocked to Zhou Chen and Lao Ma's Weibo accounts to dig deeper and ask questions.
Neither of them responded.
However, Zhou Chen took the initiative to call Lao Ma. After all, Lao Ma's public statement, though seemingly insignificant, was actually a great help to Zhou Chen, and Zhou Chen had to express his gratitude for this favor.
Although he is now successful and wealthy, there is still a significant gap between him and Lao Ma. Not to mention the scale of his business, the difference in their networks alone is substantial.
Zhou Chen knew that Lao Ma's post on Weibo was a way of returning the favor, as Lao Ma's advice on Singles' Day had brought his business to another peak and boosted its market value.
Old Ma was very busy, so we chatted briefly before hanging up.
Zhou Chen didn't mind. He wasn't famous enough yet, and it was already a big favor that Lao Ma was willing to take the time. He would only have more exchanges with Lao Ma when he could be on equal footing with him.
"That day won't be too far away."
Zhou Chen muttered to himself. He had full confidence in himself. He had already planned out his future path. Once the HarmonyOS system was launched and the era of smartphones arrived, that would be his true stage.
He has many things he hasn't brought out yet, and the foundation for all of this is the smartphone. This is why Zhou Chen is willing to go to great lengths to develop the HarmonyOS system. First, he doesn't want the country to be held hostage in the future, nor does he want his business empire to be affected. Second, it can allow him to catch up with or surpass Jack Ma and Pony Ma, becoming an even more powerful world-class top business tycoon than them.
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"Snapdragon, you saw those messages, right?"
“Dad, I know what you want to say, that I failed in my first round of attacks against him, but I want to say that it was not unexpected.”
Inside the room,
Li Xiaolong and Zhou Haide sat on the sofa, one with a calm and collected expression, the other with a slight frown.
"I admit that I underestimated him a bit. With just a few words, he not only promoted the direction but also put pressure on some people. But this was within my expectations. If I could bring him down with such a trick, Zhou Chen would not be worthy of being my opponent. Don't worry, this was just a test of his abilities. I haven't shown my true skills yet."
Li Xiaolong remained calm, his expression radiating confidence.
Zhou Haide's eyes flashed with surprise, but he still reminded him in a deep voice: "This is your first step in the mainland market, and it is also your grandfather's test for you. If you succeed, you will take over the Li family and everything will be settled. If you fail, we can only watch helplessly as your grandfather gives his family property to someone else. You must not disappoint your grandfather. I hope you can win big, even if your opponent is Zhou Chen. At the same time, I hope you will not underestimate your opponent. If you do not make a move, then don't make a move. But once you do, you must use all your strength."
"Dad, I know you don't want me to lose. You can rest assured. I still have a trump card to use. These past few days, my trump card has basically taken shape. Next, I will give him a surprise. And this surprise will be the first strike I make against him, a killing move that is enough to take his life."
Li Xiaolong remained incredibly confident.
Zhou Haide nodded and said nothing more.
Until Li Xiaolong left the room,
Zhou Haide's furrowed brows finally relaxed, replaced by a faint smile.
He certainly didn't really want Li Xiaolong to defeat Zhou Chen. If he did, the old man would be even more satisfied with Li Xiaolong, and without completing his plan, he wouldn't be able to reap the greatest reward.
What he wanted was for Li Xiaolong and Zhou Chen to be evenly matched for the time being, giving him ample time.
"Zhou Chen, you mustn't let me down. If you can't withstand Snapdragon's killer move, I'll be in big trouble."
"Should we add a double layer of protection?"
Zhou Haide stroked his chin, lost in thought.
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