Rebirth 2004: A lone figure in the literary world

Chapter 65 No, I want to buy it!
Luyuan is located in the south of Balizhuang in the eastern suburbs of Yanjing City, outside the East Fourth Ring Road, more than 20 kilometers away from the Capital Airport. Zhang Chao did not rush to go there after getting off the plane, but took a taxi to Haidian and found a chain hotel near Zhongguancun to stay.

After calling home and having lunch at noon and taking a short rest, Zhang Chao went to a nearby mobile business hall at around 2 p.m. to sign up for a "M-Zone" package.

Then he took a taxi to Dongfangxing’s newly rented office on Shangdi Street.

Zhang Chao only told Dongfang Xing and Lu Jinbo about his visit to Yenching this time, because the two of them had called and emailed him many times after the college entrance examination, asking him to come to Beijing as soon as possible, saying that they had important matters to discuss.

Emotionally speaking, Zhang Chao was naturally closer to Dongfang Xing, so he came to "Blog China" first.

"Blog China" first received US$100 million in venture capital from Shengda and Softbank this year. Later, seeing that Zhang Chao was becoming more and more popular and the website's traffic was increasing, Shengda added another US$50.

In just a few months, Dongfang Xing went from being a private webmaster who generated electricity with love to an Internet upstart with more than 1000 million RMB in his hands. Naturally, he wanted to do something big.

Now "Blog China" has nearly 200 square meters of office space in the office building. Although the decoration is simple, the typing sound of keyboards coming from the cubicles does make people feel somewhat high-end.

Zhang Chao didn't call Dongfang Xing in advance this time, for fear that he would try to pick him up at the airport, so he came quietly.

Entering the office area of ​​​​"Blog China", he honestly registered at the front desk. The front desk called Dongfang Xing's office and said, "There is a Mr. Zhang who wants to see you..."

After a while, Zhang Chao was led into Dongfang Xing's office. Dongfang Xing was surprised and delighted when he saw him. He quickly stood up, walked around the desk, hugged Zhang Chao, and said, "Why didn't you call in advance?"

Zhang Chao smiled and said, "Isn't it because I'm afraid of you being like this? I can't stand being too enthusiastic."

It can be seen that Dongfang Xing is completely different now. He is dressed in a suit and looks quite elite, and is no longer as casual and free as before.

Zhang Chao said: "You have upgraded your weapons and cannons now. You can show your skills now."

Dongfang Xing laughed and said, "This is all thanks to you. Now our 'Blog China' can be said to be a new portal of the Internet."

Then I gave a brief introduction to recent developments and some future plans.

Seeing Dongfang Xing getting more and more excited, Zhang Chao quickly interrupted him and asked, "You said that I should come to Yanjing because of something important. What is it first?"

Dongfang Xing then replied: "I plan to establish a Blog Weekly based on the article resources of 'Blog China' and hire you as the editor-in-chief."

Zhang Chao asked: "Blog Weekly? Is it an online weekly, or are you planning to publish a physical edition?"

Dongfang Xing said: "I have had this idea for a long time. We have nearly 2000 active authors who can produce thousands of articles every week. Why can't we compile the essence of them into a book and disseminate them?
Previously, I only wanted to publish an electronic journal for online dissemination. But we recently received a venture capital investment, and with sufficient funds, I think it is not impossible to publish a physical journal. "

Zhang Chao complained bitterly in his heart, not knowing how to persuade Dongfang Xing, who was in high spirits, to stop and not expand his business. But he certainly would not do this, so he refused and said, "My class starts next Monday, so I really don't have time."

Dongfang Xing was stunned and said, "Next Monday? Isn't the school going to be closed soon?"

Zhang Chao had no choice but to tell Dongfang Xing about the situation. Unexpectedly, Dongfang Xing became even more excited and insisted that Zhang Chao be the editor-in-chief:
"Well, I'll build you an editorial team, all of them are elite soldiers, and you'll have very little work to do... I'll pay you 1 yuan a month, and if sales are good, there will be bonuses, what do you think?"

Zhang Chao knew what Dongfang Xing was planning, but he was not short of money and had no interest in being the editor-in-chief, so he shook his head apologetically and said, "I'm too young. The editor-in-chief needs to be someone with experience..."

Dongfang Xing continued to persuade him, "The Internet is the world of young people. It would be inappropriate for me to find an editor from a traditional magazine. I think you..."

Before he finished speaking, the office door was pushed open, and a young man with blond hair and black eyes, who looked like a mixed race, came in. Without even looking at Zhang Chao, he slapped a document in front of Dongfang Xing: "Boss, you must approve this strategic plan!" Dongfang Xing was a little embarrassed, and introduced him to Zhang Chao: "This is the Chief Operating Officer, COO, Jeffrey Huang, who I just invited back from the United States. He is a top student who graduated from Harvard. Jeffrey, this is..."

Zhang Chao interrupted Dongfang Xing's introduction and said, "You guys go ahead and get back to work. I'll go back first."

Dongfang Xing quickly stopped Zhang Chao and said, "We are all not outsiders, let's listen together. Jeffrey, go on."

The top student was not polite and said directly: "I have looked at the data in the past six months and feel that our current traffic structure is very unhealthy! We are too dependent on this blog called 'Midnight Tide'!

If we want to further develop 'Blog China' and become a real Internet portal, we must 'get rid of the midnight tide'!"

Zhang Chao laughed when he heard this. Dongfang Xing was about to stop the high-achieving student from continuing, but Zhang Chao asked first: "What you said makes sense, but after going 'midnight tide', how can we ensure the traffic of 'Blog China'?"

Although Gaocaisheng was a little surprised, he continued, "First, why not introduce an author with a similar positioning to 'Midnight Tide' to divide his traffic...

Secondly, we can also invite some popular stars to come to our website. We are professional enough, but not popular enough, and 70% of the limited topics are about the "Midnight Tide"...

In the past, celebrities relied on traditional media to be their mouthpiece and lacked their own channels to express themselves. But here, they can speak freely and their fans will...

Third, we need to refine the channels..."

Zhang Chao nodded frequently as he listened, thinking that Jeffrey Huang was quite capable. If things went as he said, "Blog China" would completely deviate from its original development trajectory in time and space, but it would most likely perform better in the future competition with Xinlang Blog.

After he finished speaking, Zhang Chao gave him a thumbs up and praised the top student sincerely: "You... are really a talent!" It was a good thing that he didn't finish Li Yunlong's lines.

He turned to Dongfang Xing and said, "You've found a treasure! I think this strategy of de-'Midnight Tide' is quite feasible! Implement it as soon as possible!"

Dongfang Xing thought Zhang Chao was mocking him and could only smile bitterly in embarrassment.

Jeffrey Huang felt that the atmosphere was a little awkward, so he asked, "Who is this gentleman...?"

Zhang Chao took the initiative to stand up, shook his hand firmly, and said: "Listening to your words is worth ten years of reading. Let me introduce myself. I am the author of the blog 'Midnight Tide'. My name is Zhang Chao. Nice to meet you!"

While the top student was still struggling to digest the situation, Zhang Chao immediately turned around and said goodbye to Dongfang Xing: "It's getting late. I have other things to do in the evening. I'm leaving first. I really can't be the editor-in-chief."

He walked to the door, turned back and said with a smile: "I almost forgot, there is one thing I really want to ask you for help."

Dongfang Xing finally came back to his senses and asked hurriedly, "What's the matter? Just tell me."

"I have to study in Yanjing for several years. If you have any connections, please ask for me if there is a suitable house for me to live in. The closer to Yanjing University, the better. Two or three bedrooms are fine."

"You want to rent?"

"No, I want to buy it."

(End of this chapter)