Chapter 528 CEO Selection
Seeing his wife so happy, Song Ci raised the corners of his mouth slightly, sketching out a sly smile, and said with a hint of frivolity: "This time when I go to visit the set, I want to try on the Empress's Phoenix robe."
The implication in the words couldn't be more obvious. Liu Shishi's cheeks suddenly flushed. She glared at the screen shyly and lowered her voice: "Okay, whatever you say. But..."
After a pause, she said with a hint of anger, "Don't be too rough. These costumes are all handmade and very expensive. If they are torn, they will not be repaired in a short time."
Song Ci raised his eyebrows when he heard this and chuckled, "Don't worry, I promise I won't do anything when the time comes. Please change your clothes yourself."
"Bah! You wish!" Liu Shishi spat lightly, her cheeks turned redder, and she quickly changed the subject to hide her inner throbbing.
"I'm not going to waste my time on this nonsense. I just saw a long, insightful article analyzing Tengda on Weibo. The blogger's ID is 'Chuanliu Buxi'."
I think Weibo could provide more traffic support to insightful bloggers like this. Right now, Tengda needs people who can both champion the cause and provide rational analysis.
Seeing her serious expression, Song Ci couldn't help but chuckle and explained, "Madam, you really have a good eye for talent. However, the talented person you are talking about is none other than my roommate Tang Xiaochuan."
"Ah? It's Xiaochuan?" Liu Shishi was stunned, and the image of the young man wearing glasses and looking a little shy at the wedding immediately appeared in her mind.
"I saw him at my last wedding, and I felt that he had become much more confident. He was completely different from the timid guy in college."
"Yes," Song Ci said with emotion, a trace of nostalgia flashing in his eyes, "People always grow up!
Now that he has completed his doctorate and is teaching at Peking University, he has made a name for himself. If he can devote himself to academic research, he will have a bright future.
"No wonder netizens jokingly call him Weibo's number one 'word-blower,'" Liu Shishi suddenly realized, unable to contain her laughter. "I was just thinking of giving him a compliment, but I didn't expect he's one of our own."
"Ogawa's theoretical foundation is indeed very solid," Song Ci affirmed. "He has millions of followers on Weibo because of his real talent and knowledge, not just flattery."
Liu Shishi nodded, then changed the subject, her expression becoming more serious. "By the way, husband, I have something serious to tell you. I've decided to acquire Asia Television and have entrusted the Standard Chartered Bank to handle it."
Song Ci wasn't surprised, and simply asked calmly, "Have you thought it through? This is a big game, and the beginning is particularly important."
"I've thought it through." Liu Shishi's eyes were firm. "Opportunities and risks coexist. I'm willing to give it a try. However..."
His tone turned worried. "Resurrecting ATV is no easy task. I need a leader with a forward-looking vision and rich practical experience."
"Honey, do you have any suitable candidates to recommend to me? I can contact them and prepare in advance."
Upon hearing this, Song Ci sat up slightly, tapping his fingertips lightly on the armrest of the sofa, and fell into deep thought.
The brain is like a high-speed processor, rapidly searching, screening and comparing in the huge talent database.
After a moment, he raised his head and said slowly, "Actually, in terms of philosophy and ability, Gong Yu is the most suitable.
He is proficient in building the ecosystem of 'content + platform + terminal' and has an extremely accurate grasp of mobile Internet trends.
iQiyi was able to get a share of the pie under the huge pressure from the three giants Toutiao Video, LeTV and Youku, all thanks to its great talent.
If he were to lead the reform of ATV, he would be the perfect person to lead the transformation."
Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi glared at her husband with a displeased expression, her charming demeanor mixed with a hint of helplessness: "Student Song Yiyi, you really dare to think like that!
Gong Yu is the founder and CEO of iQiyi, and his career is at its peak. How could he possibly abandon the empire he built to take over the mess that is ATV, a laborious and uncertain undertaking?
He paused for a moment, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes again, "But I didn't expect you to think so highly of him."
Song Ci nodded lightly, and said frankly: "I am just telling the truth, Gong Yu is indeed a man of great talent.
However, heroes are as numerous as the fish in the river. Many people just lack a stage to display their ambitions.
A management trainee newly recruited by Toutiao Video this year has demonstrated amazing talent.
If he can be carefully nurtured, he will be able to stand on his own in the future, and his achievements may not be inferior to Gong Yu's."
"That's true." Liu Shishi agreed softly, "Throughout history, countless heroes have risen from humble beginnings.
Didn't the small towns of Pei County and Fengyang also produce half of the founding heroes? Platforms and opportunities are extremely important to people's growth."
Then he brought the topic back, "But for now, let's solve the ATV issue first. Besides Mr. Gong, does your husband have any other more realistic candidates to recommend?"
Song Ci deliberately dragged out his words and gave a mischievous smile: "How is Li Dongsheng?"
Liu Shishi was stunned at first, then she realized that her husband was joking again, and couldn't help rolling her eyes.
"Okay, no more jokes." Song Ci knew when to stop, his expression serious, and he said the candidate he had carefully considered, "I thought of one, Xu Haoran!"
"Xu Haoran?" Liu Shishi searched her memory for the name, but didn't have much of an impression. She couldn't help but ask, "Yiyi, tell me quickly, what's so special about this person?"
"Xu Haoran is a postdoctoral fellow in economics at Peking University and an expert receiving special government subsidies."
Song Ci introduced, "He has long been committed to the research of cultural industry management, brand strategy and corporate communication, and has a solid theoretical foundation and rich practical experience.
If we can invite him to come out, he will definitely provide crucial strategic perspectives and implementation methods for ATV's brand upgrading and internationalization."
"Peking University again?" Liu Shishi was stunned for a moment and blurted out, then looked at her husband on the screen strangely.
"Honey, why do I feel like all the talented people who graduated from Peking University are stored in your head? Your talent pool is too easy to use, isn't it?"
Song Ci chuckled and shook his head, but his eyes couldn't hide the background and confidence of being a Peking University student:
"It's not that exaggerated, but I do know a thing or two about the outstanding people who came from my alma mater."
Liu Shishi nodded slightly, as if thinking about something, knowing full well what the university her husband graduated from meant.
As the first comprehensive university in modern China, it has a profound history of over a hundred years.
Countless political leaders, business tycoons, and academic masters have come from here. Its alumni interpersonal network is complex and spread all over the world, and its influence is everywhere.
When Song Ci started his business and was at his busiest, she had secretly wondered why her husband insisted on completing his studies.
Why not follow Bill Gates’ example, drop out of school, and devote yourself to the business world?
Now it seems that I was thinking too simply and superficially.
If my husband had not persisted, successfully completed his studies, and deepened his ties with his alma mater in the process, it would probably not have been so easy for him to gain the favor and support of that senior leader of Peking University.
Tenda Technology’s development path might not have been as smooth as it was later.
The halo and connections of top universities are themselves an invaluable asset.
Liu Shishi engraved the name "Xu Haoran" firmly in her mind and said solemnly: "Okay, Xu Haoran, I will remember this person.
Once I've dealt with the current issues, I'll personally invite him out of retirement, hoping to convince him to work together on a radical reform of ATV!"
After finishing the business, the atmosphere between the two returned to its previous warmth and intimacy.
They expressed their longing for each other and reminded each other to take care of their health. Then they left a flying kiss on the screen and reluctantly ended this transoceanic video call.
In the early morning, sunlight filtered through tall palm trees, casting dappled shadows on the paths along the UCLA campus.
The air was filled with the fragrance of grass and soil, mixed with the vigor of young students rushing to class.
Lin Ziren, a talented young man who had already shown his talent in the computer field at the age of eighteen, was absent-mindedly responding to his classmates' greetings.
At this moment, his brows were slightly furrowed, and his mind was still struggling with the algorithm problem that had troubled him for a long time last night.
I walked straight to the tutor's office, came to the familiar door, calmed my mind, and knocked gently.
"Come in."
Lin Ziren pushed the door open, looked up, and was stunned for a moment.
His mentor, Professor Zhu Songchun, who usually prefers comfortable short-sleeved shirts and has a casual scholarly demeanor, was wearing a suit and tie today, standing in front of the mirror adjusting his clothes, exuding a solemn air.
"Professor, what are you doing...?" Lin Ziren couldn't hide his curiosity.
Zhu Songchun turned around and saw his beloved disciple. He smiled gently, his eyes filled with inquiry, "Ziren, what's the matter?"
"Professor, I've encountered a difficult problem. I'm stuck on load optimization of distributed computing nodes and I may need your guidance." Lin Ziren spoke a little quickly, revealing his inner urgency.
Professor Zhu looked at his watch, a trace of apology on his face. "Sorry, Ziren, I have an important appointment soon. I need to meet a distinguished guest."
Lin Ziren's face was instantly filled with frustration: "Sorry to bother you, Professor!"
For a genius like him who is arrogant and accustomed to conquering all technical fortresses, the feeling of an unresolved problem is like a bone stuck in his throat.
Zhu Songchun was well aware of his disciple's stubbornness and talent. After a moment's hesitation, he made a decision: "How about this, Ziren, we can discuss your problem in the car. Now I have to leave."
"Really? Thank you, Professor!" Lin Ziren's eyes immediately lit up.
The teacher and student walked out of the teaching building side by side, and Lin Ziren couldn't wait to start describing the bottleneck he encountered.
Professor Zhu listened attentively, occasionally inserting one or two key questions to get to the point.
The two walked through the bustling campus and arrived at the parking lot, where a top-of-the-line Lincoln sedan had been waiting for a long time.
Zhu Songchun confirmed the license plate, had a brief conversation with the uniformed driver, and then took Lin Ziren to the spacious and comfortable back seat.
"Okay, Ziren, now you can tell me your question in detail." The vehicle started smoothly and Professor Zhu turned his attention completely to his disciple.
"Professor, this is what happened. When I was designing a new scheduling algorithm, I discovered..." Lin Ziren explained the model he built, the contradictions he encountered, and the failed paths he had tried.
Zhu Songchun is worthy of being a world-class scientist. He pondered for a moment and then began to unravel the mystery.
He did not give a direct answer, but guided Lin Ziren to look at the problem from another dimension through a series of illuminating questions and several clever mathematical metaphors.
However, in just over ten minutes, some insightful advice gave Lin Ziren a sudden clarity, and his previously blocked thoughts instantly became clear.
"I understand! The key is to model the delay of asynchronous communication as a random process, rather than trying to predict it precisely! Thank you, Professor!"
Lin Ziren was filled with excitement, his tense nerves finally relaxing. "Professor, where are we going?"
"The Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles."
"Consulate General? Are you going back to China to develop?" Lin Ziren blurted out, subconsciously thinking that his mentor had made a major life decision.
In recent years, China's economy has taken off, and the emphasis on top talents has increased day by day. He knows that many scientists in the United States choose to return to China to work.
My own mentor is the chief scientist of MURI, an interdisciplinary collaborative project in the fields of vision, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence in the United States. He is a top scholar who is highly regarded worldwide. No matter where he goes, he will be treated as a national treasure.
He said to himself: "Actually, it's also good to develop in China. My parents are also considering returning to China to settle down recently.
I left Fuzhou for Canada when I was 7 years old, and my impression of my hometown is vague. If you go back, I would also like to go with you to see it.”
Zhu Songchun looked at the yearning and complex emotions on the student's face, shook his head gently, and clarified: "I'm just going to meet someone. I haven't made a final decision yet."
"Meet someone? Who is worthy of you being so serious and even going to the consulate general?" Lin Ziren was even more curious.
"Song Ci." Zhu Songchun didn't hide it. He was still weighing the pros and cons of the joint invitation from Tengda Technology and Peking University.
But a voice deep in his heart told him that if he really decided to return to China, he must bring this gifted young man with him.
This is a piece of unpolished jade that needs a broader world and a bigger stage to be carved.
"The richest Chinese?" Lin Ziren showed surprise. Mr. Song Ci has been very popular recently and is a frequent headline in the technology and financial sections.
However, he knew his mentor's temperament well and the matter was of great importance, so he did not ask any more questions. He just felt an inexplicable anticipation for the upcoming meeting.
After about half an hour's drive, the Lincoln sedan drove into the block where the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles is located, and finally stopped smoothly in the parking area in front of the consulate building.
As soon as the car stopped, Zhu Songchun looked through the clear car window and was stunned.
Song Ci himself was standing at the entrance of the parking lot, with a calm posture and a quiet gaze in the direction they came from. It was obvious that he was waiting there specially.
Zhu Songchun and Lin Ziren hurriedly pushed the door and got out of the car.
"Professor Zhu, I've long heard of you. I'm Song Ci. I'm finally honored to meet you today."
Song Ci took two steps forward, a gentle and sincere smile on his face, and offered his hand. His clear eyes made people feel like they were bathed in spring breeze.
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(End of this chapter)
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