Rebirth: Starting with Capturing the Goddess Mentor

Chapter 352 The bigger the scale, the better
September 25th. Friday.

Polytechnic University Freshman Assembly.

Chen Yan spoke on stage as a student representative.

The morning light of late summer and early autumn shone through the tall French windows, illuminating the gleaming floor of the auditorium. The air was filled with youthful hormones and a touch of reserved anticipation.

Thousands of freshmen, filled with both confusion and anticipation as they entered the ivory tower, sat quietly in the audience.

On the dais, the school leaders sat upright and solemnly.

When the host announced "Chen Yan, an outstanding student representative, a national model of college student entrepreneurship, and a third-year student from the School of Economics and Management," a tall young man wearing a well-tailored white shirt calmly stood up and walked to the podium.

A thunderous applause immediately erupted from the audience, mixed with some curious whispers—for most of the freshmen, "Chen Yan" was a legendary figure.

Because he had previously publicly announced his relationship with Jiang Zhixin, a former counselor at the school;
Because of the company he founded while still in school, [Boss Zhipin], it is now the undisputed No.1 in China's recruitment industry.
With a market share exceeding 70%, it far surpasses the combined share of the two original leading companies, [Zhilian Recruitment] and [Qianchen Wuyou].

Even freshmen who have just finished military training and don't need to think about finding a job have heard of this software.

The breakout hit dramas "The Journey of Flower" from a few months ago and "Nirvana in Fire" which is currently airing were both exclusively sponsored by [Boss Zhipin].

"Nirvana in Fire" topped the trending charts on major video websites just a few days after its premiere, and many industry insiders believe it will be the second breakout hit of 2015.

Having successfully predicted two hit dramas, [Boss Zhipin] has become a household name among young people.

Although Laobanzhipin only accounts for 70% of the overall market share, its market share among young people under 30 years old reaches a staggering 90%.

It's important to understand that the recruitment industry is always youth-oriented.

The reason is simple: middle-aged people over 35 years old basically no longer need to use recruitment software to find jobs.

These people are either doing very well and are sought after by major companies and headhunters;

They either become unemployed in middle age and find it difficult to find suitable jobs through social recruitment.

Therefore, people under 30 years old are the main force with the highest frequency of job hunting.

Like most apps, the recruitment industry is all about winning over young users!

[Boss Direct Hire] quickly became the No.1 in the industry precisely because it accurately grasped the psychology of young users.
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Chen Yan stood still, his gaze calmly sweeping over the sea of ​​people below the stage, and slowly said:
"Good morning, teachers and fellow students. I am Chen Yan, a third-year student in the School of Economics and Management."

His voice, clear through the microphone, resonated throughout the auditorium. It wasn't loud, but it had a penetrating quality: "First of all, welcome to the University of Science and Technology family. Two years ago today, I was sitting here just like you, full of curiosity about the future, and also a little bit uneasy."

He paused, a glint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes.

"Back then, I probably thought that university was just about attending classes, taking exams, graduating, and then finding a good job."

"But the most magical thing about the university of science and technology is that it can not only teach you knowledge, but also ignite some kind of spark in your heart that you may not even know about yourself."

Driven by their admiration and curiosity for this legendary senior, the freshmen in the audience did not impatiently look down at their phones; instead, they listened attentively.

"To be honest, during my first semester of freshman year, I hardly attended any classes. I was handing out flyers at various universities, recruiting people for part-time jobs, and taking a cut from each person I recruited."

Chen Yan's voice was not loud, but every word was clear. "Many people think I'm crazy. I finally got into a top-tier university, and instead of focusing on my studies, I'm messing around with those shady intermediary businesses. I've been questioned and ridiculed, but I've never wavered."

The auditorium was completely silent. The freshmen seemed to be drawn into the emotions, feeling that dedication.

"It was the university of science and technology that gave me room for error and initial nourishment. My teachers did not condemn my 'unconventional' approach, but instead encouraged me to boldly start my own business; not only that, the university also provided free venues and basic equipment..."

Chen Yan's voice was filled with sincere gratitude, "It was right here that the brokerage business, which was originally something that couldn't be done openly and involved taking a cut of commissions, was transformed into a high-tech enterprise—[Daily Part-Time Jobs]."

"I believe everyone has heard about the rest of the story from the internet."

"【Daily Part-Time Job】Sold 10 billion, this is my first real pot of gold."

The moment the words "one billion" were uttered, an uncontrollable gasp erupted from the audience!

Even though many people have seen the news online, hearing the founder say it in person still gets their blood pumping.

That’s 10 million!
Keep in mind that these freshmen have just graduated from high school.

For them, 10,000 yuan was already a huge sum of money. Now, hearing an astronomical figure like 1 billion yuan from a senior who was only two years ahead of them, how could they not be excited?
Shocked, admiring, and incredulous gazes all focused on Chen Yan.

He seemed oblivious to the sudden uproar in the audience and continued his narration calmly.

"Many people ask me what the secret to my success is. Is it good luck? Or high emotional intelligence?"

Chen Yan shook his head slightly, his gaze sharpening. "Neither."

"I believe that it was in the environment of the university of science and technology that we learned to 'dare to think' and 'dare to do,' and that we had the courage and resilience to turn 'ideas' into 'actions.' It was the platform and resources provided by the university that gave us, a group of 'greenhorns,' the opportunity to try, make mistakes, encounter setbacks, and grow."

He leaned forward slightly, placed his hands gently on the podium, and looked intently at the new students below:
"University is the freest and most golden age of life, when you should bravely pursue your dreams. Don't be afraid of making mistakes, don't be afraid of being different. Just like me sitting in the audience two years ago, I never thought I would be standing here today, sharing my story."

He straightened up, his last words firm and powerful:
"May your four years at the university not only impart knowledge, but also help you find your direction and ignite your own spark. The future is in your hands! Thank you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted and lasted for a long time.

The school leaders in the front row listened with smiles on their faces.

Look how eloquent Chen Yan is! He attributes all the credit to the school!

Such students are truly the pride of our university!
Principal Fei Qiming secretly vowed in his heart: if there is anything he can do to help Chen Yan in the future, he will do his best!
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After the freshman orientation ended, Chen Yan hurriedly returned to the company.

21st floor of Qiantangyin Building.

Magic Sound Technology Company.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, Chen Yan saw Wang Qifeng, who was already waiting at the door.

"Mr. Chen."

Wang Qifeng nodded politely in greeting.

"Engineer Wang, why did you come out to greet me personally?"

Chen Yan smiled and patted Wang Qifeng on the shoulder.

"The development of the Magic Voice app is progressing much faster than expected, thanks entirely to the strong support of President Chen."

As Wang Qifeng walked alongside Chen Yan, he said, "As the person in charge of the Moyin app, I should express my heartfelt gratitude to you."

"Haha! You're too kind, Engineer Wang. It's all I should do."

Chen Yan thought to himself that Wang Qifeng was indeed the project leader of Douyin in his previous life. To get to this position, it's not enough to just be a technical expert; one must also have good emotional intelligence.

Look at what they're saying. Chen Yan didn't do much at all, but they immediately pinned the biggest credit on him.

The two walked into the conference room chatting and laughing.

After everyone was seated, Chen Yan asked, "Engineer Wang, you said on the phone that you wanted to discuss something with me?"

"Yes, Mr. Chen."

Wang Qifeng pushed over a whiteboard and wrote down [Completion Rate], [Followers], [Likes], [Favorites], [Comments], and [Shares].

Then he turned to Chen Yan and asked, "Mr. Chen, these are the six key metrics of our recommendation algorithm. How would you like to set the weights for these metrics?"

Hey!
Chen Yan thought to himself, "You've come to the right person!"

My buddy was also an expert in Douyin (TikTok) in his past life.

Many newcomers to self-media believe that the completion rate of videos is very important.

Actually, that's not the case. The completion rate is actually the lowest priority factor in video recommendation.

(PS: A brief explanation of Douyin's underlying algorithm: The probability of predicting user behavior * the weight of the behavior value = the priority of video recommendation)
"Completion rate < Followers < Likes < Favorites < Comments < Shares, in this order."

Chen Yan paused, as if he had thought of something, and continued, "By the way, Engineer Wang, did you add the collaborative filtering algorithm?"

Collaborative filtering, simply put, is about grouping things together based on their similarities and grouping people together, rather than simply relying on labeling.

To give a simple example, suppose you and Daniel Wu both love watching car videos.

If Daniel Wu likes a video, the system will assume that you probably like it too, so it will recommend it to you.

Collaborative filtering involves finding users with similar interests to you and recommending content they are interested in to you simultaneously.

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Wang Qifeng replied with a smile: "Mr. Chen, to be honest, when you explained this concept to me before, I was completely dumbfounded."

"I think your research and understanding of short video algorithms far surpasses mine."

Chen Yan laughed heartily, "Engineer Wang, this is blatant flattery to kill!"

Wang Qifeng said that he was speaking from the heart and that he truly admired President Chen.

Chen Yan smiled and waved his hand, then asked Wang Qifeng how long it would take before the closed beta test could begin.

Wang Qifeng said it could start around the end of October.

Chen Yan agreed that he would throw a lavish celebration banquet for all employees of Moyin Technology.

Next, Wang Qifeng asked Chen Yan about the issue of video content.

For example, if a woman wears a bodycon skirt and dances provocatively, revealing her cleavage and half of her buttocks, such a video will definitely get a lot of likes and comments.

This will inevitably trigger the platform's recommendation mechanism.

Then the problem is coming.

Should platforms promote such vulgar content?
After a moment's consideration, Chen Yan said, "As long as no nudity is shown, the more explicit the better in the early stages."

Wang Qifeng frowned slightly, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Chen Yan knew what he was thinking, and immediately said, "I'll figure something out with the Cyberspace Administration of China."

Wang Qifeng nodded emphatically: "Okay, let's do it then."

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(End of this chapter)