The world is in trouble

Chapter 65: Genius and Madman (Part 2)
The leaders had all left and the opening ceremony was over, but Lin Xiao had never appeared from beginning to end.

After the prosperity has faded, only the smoke and the debris of firecrackers on the ground remain.

Of course, there is also the remaining excitement in everyone's body.

Faced with this unplanned yet grand opening ceremony, Lin Xiao was grateful but calm.

Cheng Hai once asked Lin Xiao whether he should prepare red envelopes or arrange a banquet for the leaders who had finally come to attend the opening ceremony.

Lin Xiao said no.

First, he really doesn't need it. He can't get close to other leaders, and everyone is just giving face to Lian Zheng.

Second, Lian Zheng doesn’t care about this at all, and even if it is brought up, he will refuse.

Of course, the most important thing is that the company is very poor now, and the total funds of him and Xia Xi combined are only a few hundred thousand.

Normally, for today's opening ceremony, all employees of the company should find a restaurant and have a dinner together.

But everyone was too tired.

Xia Xi drove for more than ten hours yesterday. After arriving at Linshan, she rested in the car for a few hours. Then she started to set up the office in full swing and has not slept a wink until now.

So, I just ordered about twenty box lunches and two boxes of beer from a nearby restaurant.

Everyone sat on the floor, ate boxed lunches and drank beer.

Li Zhongtian also ate the boxed lunch with everyone, feeling full of surprise and freshness.

He didn't even know why, but he kept his head down in class, feeling very inferior. But in Lin Xiao's company, he was more natural.

Because he knew that this company belonged to Lin Xiao, and Lin Xiao was his best friend, he inexplicably felt a sense of security.

"Let's go and have a chat?" Lin Xiao said to Xia Xi.

"it is good."

Then, the two people came to the roof.

"You haven't told me why you agreed to partner with me?" Lin Xiao said, "We haven't even discussed it a few times."

This is indeed very mysterious.

The two of them didn't communicate very often, and even when they decided to cooperate, there wasn't much persuasion. One day, Xia Xi suddenly called and said, "Let's cooperate."

"Does the life-saving straw know?" Xia Xi asked, "Does the gambler know?"

Lin Xiao nodded.

"This startup and this cooperation are the last straw for me." Xia Xi said, "My confidence was destroyed too badly in my last startup. I need a success to help me rebuild my confidence."

"My family forced me to get married and made me a canary, leaving me very little time and breathing space."

"At this time, in this space, you are the only one extending an olive branch."

"I've already lost several million, so I don't mind losing a few hundred thousand more. The worst that can happen is that I can just get married."

“A gambler who has lost everything doesn’t care where the money comes from or who gives it to him.”

Lin Xiao said: "I understand, I understand!"

80% of success in this world comes from rationality.

But 95% of the glory of this world comes from impulse.

Xia Xi picked up the beer and took the last sip. She instinctively wanted to throw the can away, but then she remembered that this was the rooftop, so she didn't throw it away.

He made a throwing motion but still held it in his hand.

"There is another reason." Xia Xi suddenly said, "Before the day you came to find me, I couldn't sleep for several days and nights. I fell into terrible anxiety and depression."

"After you came to me, I slept soundly and even dreamed about my mother."

Lin Xiao asked: "Is this reason sufficient?"

Xia Xi said: "Some reasons are not reasons for others, but for people like me, they are reasons."

"You and I are the same people. We spend a lot of time thinking, so we need to keep our daily lives simple."

"You and I are the same people, with a light burning in our eyes, pursuing self-worth."

"A few whiffs and a few words of a person's scent are enough."

“We are all too eager.”

"Of course, there's one more thing. I think your project is very... challenging."

"This is a brand new business model. If it succeeds, I can't imagine how much of a boost it will give me."

Xia Xi is a man of few words, and she talked especially a lot tonight.

Lin Xiao usually has a strong desire to express himself, but tonight he just kept listening.

When Xia Xi had almost finished expressing herself, he asked, "How much money did you bring?"

"Three hundred and ninety thousand." Xia Xi said.

390,000, plus the 130,000 that Lin Xiao invested in the company (the remaining 40,000 was for rent), the total amount of the company was only 520,000.

Lin Xiao said: "It's a bit strange. We formed a partnership very suddenly, and we didn't even discuss the distribution of shares too much."

Xia Xi said: "This small company in Linshan is just our test field. Perhaps we don't value the profits here. The next company, the next industry, are what we really value."

"We all just want to prove ourselves with this project and make our first pot of gold quickly."

Lin Xiao said: "For this company, I will provide the idea, a website, nine models, and 170,000 yuan in funding. You will provide 390,000 yuan, a Jinbei car, 20 computers, and four programmers."

Xia Xi: "Yeah."

Lin Xiao said: "So according to what we discussed before, I own 51% of the shares, you own 39%, and the remaining % will be dynamically distributed to the employees below, is that ok?"

Xia Xi: "Okay."

She didn't even argue.

"We know each other a little bit, but not too well." Xia Xi continued, "In the next cooperation, you will tap into my abilities and I will tap into yours. Our shareholding and status in the company are changing dynamically."

"I have no objection to this distribution now, but if I become more important in this company in the end, then I will have a bigger say and more shares in the next company or the next industry."

"Of course, if you find that my strategic value in this company is not that high, then perhaps you can reduce my shares."

Lin Xiao: “Okay.”

Then, he added: "You are the legal representative of the company, and we will jointly supervise the accounts. I will be responsible for the strategic command of key nodes, and you will be responsible for the daily management and operation of the company."

Xia Xi: "Okay."

"I will register tomorrow and complete a series of procedures."

It’s funny that the company was unveiled today, but it hasn’t been registered yet.

However, the leader’s rules are the rules.

These processes are supposed to take some time, but there is no doubt that they will be smooth sailing.

Lin Xiao said: "Then let's go down."

....................................

After coming down!

Everyone had finished their lunch boxes and were drinking beer.

Seeing Lin Xiao and Xia Xi coming down, everyone applauded and said, "Say a few words, say a few words."

All the male programmers said, "Mr. Xia, please say a few words."

Because they were brought by Xia Xi.

Su Tao led the eight girls and said loudly: "Boss Lin, please say a few words."

Faintly, it seemed as if they were divided into two factions.

But, this is normal.

Lin Xiao glanced at Xia Xi, then took a step forward.

"Today's opening ceremony was a great success. Thank you for your hard work."

"But everyone should not indulge in this false prosperity."

"No matter how many leaders come to inspect, it cannot change the fact that we still have to rely on ourselves for survival and development."

"Nine girls quit their jobs to come to me, with a base salary of only one-third of their original income."

"Four programmers gave up their high salaries in Beijing and joined President Xia."

"We are taking a huge gamble, using hundreds of thousands of dollars to bet on an unprecedented new business model."

"We are all using our own chips to fight for a brand new future."

"You all know the company's financial situation very well. It only has a few hundred thousand dollars."

"The expenses will be more than 70,000 yuan. If we don't make money, the company will go bankrupt in about half a year."

“You knew it very well, but you still came.”

"An elder told me that if this business model doesn't emerge, is it because the timing is not right?"

"What he said makes sense. All my conjectures and theories have never been verified."

"I have been working hard these past few months. Every time my girlfriend asks me what I am doing, I tell her I am working on a porn website."

As soon as these words came out, Li Zhongtian looked over directly.

When did you have a girlfriend? How come I didn't know?

"That's not actually some pornographic... website, that's our future."

"Ugly girl, you have to meet your parents-in-law."

"This website has cost me countless efforts. Is it a masterpiece ahead of its time, or just my own pleasure? I need you to help me judge whether it can be successful or not."

"Everyone is too tired today and has become insensitive."

"Tomorrow I will go up and hand over the so-called pornographic website that I carefully created to everyone for judgment."

"I'm done."

No pump-up, no sensationalism, only pragmatism.

Lin Xiao looked towards Xia Xi and said with a smile, "Boss Xia, would you like to say a few words?"

Xia Xi stood where she was, not leaving the group, and said calmly, "The last time I started a business, I failed because I was too ambitious."

"This time, let's try again." "If we succeed, it will be the beginning of a legend."

"If it fails..."

"No, I have a hunch that we won't fail this time."

Her words were very brief, and that was the end of it.

Lin Xiao glanced at everyone and said slowly: "Now, our Lightning Technology is officially established."

"I don't exactly expect this evening to be the stuff of legend."

"But I hope that for years to come, everyone will still remember this night in their dreams."

"Because that would prove that we in the future have succeeded."

....................................

At two o'clock in the morning, Lin Xiao and Li Zhongtian left the company.

Su Tao had already prepared a room for Xia Xi, but the rooms for the four male programmers had not been tidied up yet. The big men just made a bed on the floor and were now lying in a mess, snoring.

As Lin Xiao spoke, he opened his backpack, took out an electric baton and held it in his hand.

Because not far away, a dark shadow suddenly appeared.

The public security in 2001 was not very good.

The other party seemed to be on guard as well, and it was not until both parties walked under the street light that they could see each other clearly.

"It's you..." This was a tall and thin man, Lin Xiao and Li Zhongtian's landlord, Bai Xiaoping's husband Zhang Zhigang.

"Brother Zhang..." Lin Xiao shouted.

Zhang Zhigang's face looked somewhat gloomy, his eyes were red, his lips were chapped, and he looked distraught.

"You guys are also playing in Wu Yuan's gambling arcade?" Zhang Zhigang said, "You're still students, so play less."

Judging from the situation, he has already lost a lot.

Wu Yuan's gambling arcade has caused a lot of harm to people.

………………

After returning to the rental house, Lin Xiao fell asleep as soon as he lay down.

He was really exhausted these days.

As a result, I was woken up by a shrill sound before I had fallen asleep for a while.

From below came the shouts of men, the cries of women, and fierce curses.

The landlord couple was arguing.

No...were fighting.

Lin Xiao didn't want to care, but Li Zhongtian had already gotten up.

With no other choice, he could only follow Li Zhongtian down.

result……

The landlord and his wife had already fought each other to a mess.

Zhang Zhigang's face was covered with scratches, and Bai Xiaoping's clothes were torn, revealing her snow-white arms.

"Zhang Zhigang, you dare to hit me..."

"You lost so much money, and you still dare to hit me?"

Bai Xiaoping rushed into the kitchen angrily and came out with a kitchen knife.

Suddenly, Zhang Zhigang was shocked.

"Sister Bai, don't move the knife, don't move the knife..." Lin Xiao was also shocked.

He quickly stepped forward and stopped Bai Xiaoping.

"Lin Xiao, don't stop me, don't stop me. If he dares to hit me, I will chop him down today."

Lin Xiao hugged Bai Xiaoping tightly, then said to Zhang Zhigang: "Brother Zhang, what are you still doing here? Run away..."

Zhang Zhigang was too embarrassed to run away.

Lin Xiao shouted, "Zhongtian, drag Brother Zhang away."

Li Zhongtian hurried forward and dragged Zhang Zhigang away.

After Zhang Zhigang left, Bai Xiaoping just stood there crying.

Lin Xiao took the kitchen knife from her hand and found a piece of clothing to put on her.

"Lin Xiao, do you know how much money he lost?"

Lin Xiao shook his head, then poured a glass of warm water and handed it to her.

Bai Xiaoping was slightly stunned, then took it.

"I lost thirty-six thousand." Bai Xiaoping cried.

Thirty-six thousand?
For a county town in 2001, that was indeed a huge number.

I was just immersed in the ambition of establishing a company, but suddenly I was pulled back to the mundane world.

Lin Xiao raised his hand and wanted to pat Bai Xiaoping on the shoulder to comfort her, but when he thought of the differences between men and women, he put his hand back.

"I will go and persuade Brother Zhang, but it is still necessary to forgive him for the first time." Lin Xiao said.

Bai Xiaoping kept crying. When she first got married, she was really full of hope, but she didn't expect it to be shattered so quickly.

………………

In the yard, Zhang Zhigang was smoking.

"I knew it was wrong, but I didn't know why I just got carried away."

"It seems like the loss is not much at a time, but I didn't expect that when added together, it would be so much."

Lin Xiao said, "Brother Zhang, you should admit your mistake to your sister-in-law and swear never to gamble again. You have only been married for a few months, so you still have a long time to live."

Zhang Zhigang didn't say anything.

Lin Xiao took Li Zhongtian back upstairs to sleep.

More than half an hour later, Zhang Zhigang knelt in front of Bai Xiaoping and slapped himself in the face.

"Someone was there just now. I'm sorry."

"I'm sorry, Xiaoping, I was wrong."

"I swear I will never gamble again."

Bai Xiaoping said angrily: "What if you dare to gamble again?"

Zhang Zhigang said, "If you gamble again, I'll chop off my fingers."

………………

It was past five in the morning.

Cheng Hai and several others who were sleeping on the floor of the company were awakened by the cold.

Although they were still very sleepy, several people could not fall asleep. Each of them held a cup of hot water and did not speak for a long time.

Xia Xi brought three people, Feng Xian, Li Chengzhu, and Zhang Yufeng. Among them, Feng Xian was the leader of the three.

The opening ceremony during the day was crowded with people and it was bustling and lively, and they felt excited.

But now, after waking up after sleeping for a few hours, I just feel empty inside.

I was obviously very sleepy, but I couldn't fall asleep.

"Brother Feng, are we taking a bit of a risk?"

"Yes, the three of us have received offers from Beijing, but we followed Mr. Xia to this small county."

Cheng Hai said: "I quit my job at Jinshan and came here. I suddenly felt like I was crazy."

"What if we fail? We will return to the capital in disgrace. I'm afraid there won't be any place for us."

"What are you afraid of? How many chances do you have to gamble in your life?"

"We are all crazy. President Xia is also crazy, and President Xiao Lin is also crazy!"

"Hahaha, yes, this is a company of crazy people."

“This is the story of a bunch of crazy people.”

The girl upstairs was woken up and heard the shouts of the four men below.

Ou Feifei said: "It was clearly the opening ceremony last night, they were not excited then, but they are excited now. Are they so slow to react?"

Xia Xi squeezed on a small bed, listening to the cheers of several men below.

Of course she knew why.

Yesterday’s opening ceremony was so grand that the four programmers were passively excited and emotionally driven, but in fact they were ignorant or even numb.

I slept tonight, but I didn't get enough sleep. At this time, fear and loss will occupy most of my spirit.

And then there’s the fear of the future.

They force themselves to be happy, overcome their inner loss and fear, and cheer themselves up.

She had this feeling very clearly. In the past two years, she woke up in the middle of the night almost every day.

There is only a fine line between genius and madness.

Geniuses may not always succeed, but crazy people often do.

Hopefully we'll all be lucky lunatics.

"Mom, I haven't slept enough. Please help me sleep for another three hours." Xia Xi tried hard to close her eyes.

"Mom, I will succeed this time, right?"

..............................

Note: The second update is here. Thank you all for your monthly tickets.

(End of this chapter)