The time of the fork.
Huo Yunchao and Qin Shu met with Li Xing at the coffee shop in Rongxiang Plaza.
After taking a sip, Huo Yunchao frowned; it wasn't even as good as the takeout from Lightyear Coffee.
However, drinking coffee wasn't the important thing. He gave a general overview of the business needs and the responsibilities of the job opening: "I need a strong business development team. You and your trusted team can bring them. The task is to go deep into the core business districts of first- and second-tier cities, negotiate with those brand merchants, make them partners of Huotuan, and conduct personalized promotions for key merchants."
Upon hearing that it wasn't about writing code, Li Xing regained some confidence. "Mr. Huo, to be honest, I have some experience selling shops before. I think this process of sourcing merchants and negotiating partnerships will be much easier."
That's natural. A shop can cost hundreds of thousands or even millions of yuan, and when it comes to cooperation, it's just about taking a cut and a percentage.
Qin Shu added from the side: "But the number of merchants in this reserve is enormous. Let me put it this way, look at how many merchants Taobao has. Our future Huotuan will also follow that approach."
Back then, they never imagined that one day Huotuan would become the largest group-buying and food delivery website in China. With its rocket-themed food delivery service and vibrant lifestyle, Huo Yunchao became a leading entrepreneur in the internet industry.
Li Xing didn't give a guarantee. He said, "I understand now. I need to think about it."
"I won't give you much time, at most a month, before Fireball goes live."
Time is tight and the task is heavy.
Li Xing had already stood up. "Mr. Huo, thank you. I think one day should be enough."
"Okay, I look forward to your reply."
Huo Yunchao and Qin Shu then left.
In fact, Li Xing made his decision in less than an hour. Huo Yunchao received Li Xing's reply on his way back. He smiled and said, "Welcome to the team. If you'd like, come to work tomorrow."
Having accomplished something important, Huo Yunchao felt refreshed and couldn't wait to share it with someone.
Matchmakers and spiritual mentors weren't qualified, so Huo Yunchao dialed Dai Dai's number.
The first time, no one answered.
Qin Shu glanced at the Blackberry screen and pursed his lips. People in love are so clingy, always thinking about long phone calls. "She's probably delivering takeout! I didn't realize you were such a henpecked husband, you can't be without her for a second."
Huo Yunchao tapped the steering wheel as he drove, "Single dog, are you jealous?"
Single people are feeling like they've been hit with a million-point attack.
"You know what, I'm going to get a villa from Li Xing in a few days, and then I'll go on blind dates there. Anyone who's still single then is a dog!" Qin Shu declared confidently.
Huo Yunchao sneered without any attempt to hide his mockery, "So, do you hope your future partner values your big villa or you as a person?"
Qin Shu: "...You!" He swung his arm violently, "Huo Yunchao, don't expose people's hardships, be kind to others."
The Mercedes had already exited the highway and was about to enter the Third Ring Road. Taking advantage of a break between traffic lights, Huo Yunchao made another phone call, but still no one answered.
Qin Shu felt a sense of satisfaction, his tongue pressing against his teeth, "Look at you, you're so mean, even Junior Sister Xue doesn't want to talk to you anymore."
Huo Yunchao rolled his eyes at him, his sharp tongue kicking in: "That's still better than you, getting rejected by girls for randomly pairing up couples."
This is probably what they call "rubbing salt into a wound."
Qin Shu thought of Jian Yan. She was a nice girl, but her judgment was poor. He, Qin Shu, was a handsome man, and he joked about pairing her up with someone, so why was she unhappy? "Old Huo, then tell me, what exactly does Junior Sister Xue see in you? Back then, she lived in a big villa."
Huo Yunchao thought about it very seriously and answered with extreme confidence: "This is a choice of genes, for the sake of the next generation."
He gasped, speechless.
This has escalated to the level of genetics! That's incredibly advanced. You're a genius!
The Mercedes-Benz returned to the CBD and entered the underground parking garage.
Huo Yunchao efficiently completed everything, went up to the 27th floor of Yintai Center, and locked himself in his office. He almost bumped into Qin Shu's nose because he closed the door too hard.
Although he kept joking around with Qin Shu, he had a bad feeling that it was related to Dai Dai.
He made three more phone calls and sent several more messages to inform Li Xing about the situation. This feeling was maddening, just like when Dai Dai left without saying goodbye at the last alumni reunion. "Dai Dai, please, just call me back," he prayed silently.
Finally, Xue Qiandai called. Before he could speak, Dai Dai spoke first.
"Beautiful Huo, congratulations on acquiring a great general. I was delivering takeout and didn't have time to answer."
Huo Yunchao's lips curved into a beautiful smile. He thought that soon she wouldn't have to endure the wind and sun anymore, and he even wanted to build her a golden house and cherish her. Many wonderful ideas filled his mind, but he didn't say any of them aloud. In the end, they all turned into one sentence: "Dai Dai, I love you."
Over there, the sound of a girl sobbing could be heard.
She was probably crying tears of joy.
"Beautiful Huo, listen to me, I have a big appetite, and I want a fireball as a dowry."
He said "okay".
The magnificent landscapes and the vibrant life of the world—all the beauty in this world pales in comparison to her radiant smile.
He then heard another phrase that was very soothing to the ear: "MeToo."
Me too, I love you very much.
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