The two asked why, and a leaf struck their hearts, and an illusion arose.
Behind the bar, Ke Yike and Zhou Ying were talking in a low voice, secretly glancing at Xue Jiuyue.
"That bag is expensive, isn't it?"
"Of course. It's a world-class luxury brand. The cheapest one is about 200,000." Zhou Ying gave a rough price, shocking Ke Yike so much that his eyes widened.
"So expensive?! No wonder Sister Yue is so touched!" After thinking for a moment, he added: "I wonder which country Sister Yue has captured..."
Before he could finish, he was interrupted by Lin Yiyi's concise voice, "Don't talk nonsense, Sister Yue's father."
Ke Yike's face, which had been twisted into a tangerine peel, immediately felt moisturized. "Hey! Forget about that great god!"
Xue Jiuyue also noticed the commotion here, quickly packed up her bag and emotions, and took the envelope that Ke Yike had put down earlier...
Qian Jianjun was practically lying down, clinging to the sofa like a piece of pork rind to a cutting board. His soul was hollowed out by the sheer laziness of his body, his entire body so still that even breathing felt unnecessary. The word "interesting" once again surfaced in his mind. "As expected of a recommendation from 'Nü Gongjin'..." Qian Jianjun sighed contentedly, his thoughts, just beginning to gather, once again drawn away by 'Nü Gongjin,' and unstoppable.
"Today is really a double happiness!" Qian Jianjun showed his good mood to the fullest as soon as he entered the office.
Gu Quyu placed a cup of black tea on his desk and agreed, "Yes! The company has signed contracts with so many high-quality cotton fields. The raw material problem can be said to have been solved once and for all. Our company's industrial chain is finally complete. It's really worth celebrating!"
Gu Quyu's excitement was beyond words.
Qian Jianjun sat at his desk, took a sip of the lukewarm tea, and continued the conversation. "But I think this second joy is the most important and deserves more attention."
"Oh? What's the second joy?" Gu Quyu looked over in confusion.
"Don't you know? Our company's own e-commerce platform is online for trial operation today."
"Although I didn't follow you about this matter in detail, I have heard you mention it. It's just that..." Gu Quyu's doubts deepened, and his big watery eyes were full of question marks.
"Please sit down." Qian Jianjun was in a good mood to talk and was ready to answer questions.
Gu Quyu first took the teacup and refilled it with tea. He tested the water temperature with the back of his hand before bringing it over and sitting at the desk as he was told.
Qian Jianjun spoke first, but his answer was not what was expected: "Tell me what you think. There are no outsiders here, but you can speak freely and speak frankly."
"Mr. Qian, I..." The sudden change caught Gu Quyu off guard.
She was about to explain, but Qian Jianjun's encouraging look changed her mind. She looked at him and carefully chose her words, "I feel that although almost every company wants to have its own e-commerce platform, based on the current situation, it's either struggling or failing. Only a few survive, so I'm worried that all our efforts will be in vain."
"Have you analyzed the reasons?" Qian Jianjun nodded and smiled in agreement.
Gu Quyu continued his analysis, "Owning your own e-commerce platform grants you significant autonomy, strong customer loyalty, a wealth of effective data, and vast potential for expansion and expansion. In other words, without your own platform, your future overseas expansion will largely be on someone else's territory. This is why companies are so reluctant to invest significant human, material, and financial resources..."
"Yes, the country is so beautiful that it attracts countless heroes to compete for it! Oh, sorry, please continue." The high sense of identification made Qian Jianjun sigh as if he had given a thumbs up.
Gu Quyu smiled faintly and spoke more confidently, "Precisely because the benefits are so obvious, competition is fierce, and each company operates independently, unable to form a synergistic force. However, successful e-commerce platforms are now relatively mature, stable, and well-established. They cover all aspects of daily life and have unrivaled channel advantages. It is extremely difficult to get a piece of the pie..."
Opening the envelope, as expected, another leaf slipped out, followed closely by a photograph. The photo was taken from two doors, looking out. A ray of sunlight pierced through the thick morning mist, slanting across the center of the frame, and faintly visible behind it was a path winding across the entire frame. In the background, a small building seemed to be layered, half asleep, with only a corner of ink visible. Xue Jiuyue carefully examined the envelope, the leaf, and the back of the photo, but found no hints or clues. She returned to the image itself. The fog in her eyes was thicker than the one in the photo.
Zhou Ying, who was clearing the table, asked softly, "Sister Yue, or Ye Zi?"
"Yeah, there are more photos."
As he spoke, Xue Jiuyue handed over the photo and the leaf.
Zhou Ying sat down on the sofa opposite, looked at the leaves first, and murmured, "It's the same as before, just a little greener."
Seeing nothing of value, he studied the photograph again. He then stacked the leaf and the photograph and gestured for a moment before slowly coming to a conclusion: "Could it be the meaning of 'a leaf blocking the view'? The photograph represents the view as seen by the eye, especially since the photograph is projected from the inside of the door, with the two doors acting as eyelids."
"I don't know. At present, I only know that the leaves are ginkgo leaves. I know nothing else. Forget it. If I can't figure it out, then forget it. There will always be a time when the truth is revealed." Xue Jiuyue lazily expressed his lazy thoughts.
“There will always be surprises if you stick with it!”
Zhou Ying left a sweet blessing and left, letting Xue Jiuyue, who was leaning on the sofa, spend some quiet time with her like a boat in still water.
"Your thinking is clear and your ideas are well-organized. You are indeed a female duke. No wonder so many departments want to snatch you up to be the vice president!" Qian Jianjun couldn't help but praise him again. Even though Gu Quyu always appeared rational, he couldn't hide his joy at this moment. He bowed his head and said modestly, "You are too kind. It's what you always say. I have taken note of it."
Qian Jianjun laughed out loud upon hearing this, "Hahaha, who are we flattering each other for?"
He then posed another question, "At the company, I've always emphasized that we shouldn't just present facts, problems, or difficulties. The key is to find solutions, solutions, and solutions. So, let me hear your response."
In the pleasant atmosphere, Gu Quyu also felt more relaxed. "Don't be like this, Mr. Qian, you are deliberately making things difficult for me. You have been busy with the efforts of the entire company for such a long time. How can I explain it clearly in one go?"
Qian Jianjun waved his hand and said, "No need to get too specific about the implementation measures, just talk about the macro direction and strategic priorities. After all, partial listening leads to ignorance, while listening to both sides leads to enlightenment. Moreover, there is always a teacher among three people. And most importantly, this is the opinion of the female minister!"
The half-joking tone further encouraged Gu Quyu, "You keep making fun of me, so I will tell you some of my superficial opinions. There are definitely many omissions, so please bear with me."
"Please speak freely. I'm all ears." Qian Jianjun said this and made a "please" gesture.
Gu Quyu was no longer reserved. "We want to build an e-commerce platform for the home textile niche. We face three main difficulties: How will customers know about the platform? Why would they use it? And why would they stay on the platform?"
As Gu Quyu spoke, he looked intently behind the desk, hoping to catch some feedback, but Qian Jianjun really looked like he was listening carefully, looking forward to what would happen next with a burning gaze.
After a fruitless pause, seemingly just to gather his thoughts, Gu Quyu continued, "First, how do we find out about the platform? It's actually a matter of promotion. We can fully utilize existing online and offline channels and promote through various events, which can save a lot of promotion costs. Then, we can conduct targeted advertising based on our budget. We can also collaborate with companies like home improvement and property management to cross-border promote new residential communities, as well as communities with strong renovation needs based on their age calculated by big data. Finally, including novel and unique promotional cards with all our products should be an effective and cost-effective approach."
"Very good! Quite comprehensive, very specific, and very practical!" Qian Jianjun gave timely affirmation, then continued along Gu Quyu's direction: "Let's talk about the second point. Yes, why use the platform? This is the key to success. What are your thoughts...?"
Perhaps it was the urge to move, or perhaps it was influenced by Zhou Ying, but when the light outside the window softened slightly, Xue Jiuyue closed one eye, held a leaf over her other, and quickly moved her gaze away, letting it rest on the photograph. As she repeated this, her pace quickened, the stillness of the photograph suddenly stirred in the flickering light and shadow. Suddenly, a smile embodying all the light in the world shone in the center of the frame.
It was like a dream, yet it was right before her eyes. Like the sun, it was hard to see clearly, yet it struck her heart, letting Xue Jiuyue know clearly that this was his smile. The smile gradually dispelled the thick fog, and the scene before her eyes gradually became lively. At this time, a voice as bright as the smile rang out: "Lazy Xiaoshi, wake up!"
This sound struck like the morning bell and evening drum, striking at the heart, and like a hammer falling, breaking through the ice. The eternal glacier began to thaw and flow, finally melting into a river of spring water. A frozen world finally awakened.
"I didn't sleep well last night." Xue Jiuyue replied while rubbing her sleepy eyes.
"Hey, the revolution has not yet succeeded, comrades still need to work hard! Come and have some latte to wake up first. A year's plan begins in spring, and a day's plan begins in the morning!" A clear and pleasant voice like a morning horn sounded again, and a cup of coffee was handed over.
As soon as the lid was opened, steam and fragrance leaped out. Xue Jiuyue couldn't help but close her eyes and take a deep breath, letting the morning's vitality fully nourish her body. Taking a sip, the silky taste soothed her physical and mental fatigue and also dispelled any remaining sleepiness. Rejuvenated, Xue Jiuyue opened her eyes and asked as she stepped forward, "Shall we go for a morning run now?"
"Yes, it's 6:25 now, just in time! But let's have breakfast first! There are croissants and fried eggs." A voice came from behind.
"Let's sit down and eat in the playground later, my housekeeper." Xue Jiuyue answered playfully without stopping. Then she asked, "Why are there croissants every day? Is there any special meaning?"
"What a lucky day! A croissant for breakfast, and great luck to you!" The voice sounded from the side again.
"Do you believe in metaphysics?"
"I would rather believe it exists than believe it doesn't exist. It is so mysterious, it is the door to all wonders!" A voice that was prolonged by shaking the head came over.
"Tsk! I don't believe it!" Xue Jiuyue made a judgment.
This time the other party was confused, "You don't believe in metaphysics, or you don't believe that I believe in metaphysics?"
The tongue twister-like words made Xue Jiuyue laugh, and she explained with a smile: "You work so hard, I don't believe you believe in metaphysics!"
"Haha, Xiao Shi is the one who knows me best!" The voice replied cheerfully, but then turned a little gloomy: "My mother can make the most delicious croissants in the world. She has spoiled me since I was a child."
"Were these horns made by your mother?" Xue Jiuyue's curiosity made her not notice the change in her voice.
"My mother passed away four years ago."
"sorry!"
"It's okay." Soon the voice became clear again. "Time will always lick the wounds and heal the pain. Running towards the sunshine is the true meaning of life!"
Xue Jiuyue whispered to herself in a mosquito-like voice: "I will make the most delicious croissants for you in the future!"
"What did you say?"
"I said fried eggs with croissants taste better." Xue Jiuyue quickly covered it up.
"Ha, you really know how to eat!"
"That's right, delicious food is the only thing that shouldn't be missed." Xue Jiuyue replied jokingly and ran towards the sunshine.
"Yes, the beautiful '拾' should not be let down!" The voice behind her repeated her words, but the emphasis on 拾 made the morning glow in front of her burn on her face.
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