RPAGF Chapter 114 Straightforwardness Officially Goes Viral
Chapter 114 Straightforwardness Officially Goes Viral
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"Boss, the press conference you mentioned, is it specifically to launch XiYao? Is it our new app?" Shu Beibei's eyes were filled with anticipation and a hint of doubt.
Geng Zhi shook his head: "No, before that, we need to light the first fire—publish a white paper on the dating and marriage industry. To be precise, we are just an facilitator."
"Huh? A white paper?" Yang Mingxia blinked. "It sounds so academic and serious."
Geng Zhi was about to explain the ideas behind the white paper and the press conference to Shu Beibei, Yang Mingxia, and Sun Xiaowen in detail.
"We are collaborating with the School of Media and Communication to write a 'White Paper on Trust and Security in my country's Online Dating Industry (2010),' which will be presented to the public at the press conference," Geng Zhi explained. "I hope you can cooperate."
"No problem! Boss, what exactly should the white paper cover?" Yang Mingxia asked, puzzled.
"Based on our discussion with Vice President Liu Kangping, the main body of the white paper will include four parts," Geng Zhi said, turning around to write on the whiteboard.
"The first part will analyze the core problems of the current dating industry, such as data fraud, inadequate platform supervision leading to 'pig butchering scams' and emotional fraud, and platforms inducing consumption."
"The second part will showcase the marriage and love demands of young people in the new era, such as placing more emphasis on spiritual compatibility in terms of personality and values, rather than just material conditions, and also their desire for new ways of making friends offline."
Hearing this, Yang Mingxia listened attentively, while Sun Xiaowen and Shu Beibei's eyes lit up at the same time, but for different reasons.
Sun Xiaowen's eyes lit up because the words "spiritual compatibility" seemed to be a full affirmation of the "soul matching" model she had devoted herself to researching.
Shu Beibei, however, keenly sensed the boss's deeper intentions—the more she listened to the content of this white paper, the more it sounded like a promotional outline tailor-made for "Jiaotong University Matchmaker".
Geng's direct words indeed confirmed her guess.
"The third part will systematically compare the traditional online model that prioritizes efficiency with the new offline model that prioritizes authenticity, highlighting the importance of genuine dating and marriage," Geng explained directly.
"Boss!" Yang Mingxia finally realized what was going on and clapped her hands excitedly. "This new offline model—isn't that exactly what our Jiaotong University matchmakers are all about!"
“No brand names will appear in the white paper,” Geng Zhi said with a smile and a hint of slyness in his eyes, “but if you insist on making that connection—well, I can’t say you’re wrong.”
"Got it, got it! This is an open conspiracy!" Yang Mingxia chuckled.
"What about the fourth part?" Shu Beibei pressed, knowing that the main event was definitely at the end.
Geng Zhi's expression became even more serious: "The fourth part, which is also the most important part of the white paper, is to put forward the core initiative of jointly building a new ecosystem of authentic social interaction."
He explained in detail: "For example, in response to false information, we advocate promoting data collaboration among multiple departments to cross-verify user identity, education, marital status, etc., and explore feasible real-name registration and credit scoring systems —"
"To combat marketing fraud and contract traps, we advocate for the development of industry-standard service contract templates, mandating transparent pricing and clearly defined terms —"
"To address the issue of low matching efficiency, we advocate for lightweight, scenario-based, and interest-based social networking —"
He spoke frankly and candidly, and his last suggestion about "lightweight, scenario-based social networking, and interest-based social networking" was already quietly paving the way for Momo's future.
Shu Beibei, Yang Mingxia, and Sun Xiaowen listened intently, as if they had been drawn into a grand narrative.
For the first time, they saw so clearly that the boss's vision extended far beyond the gains and losses of a single company.
The office remained silent for a long time.
Sun Xiaowen broke the silence first, her admiring tone tinged with a hint of doubt: "Boss, your plans are all fantastic, very ambitious. But the question is, can we really drive such massive change with just a press conference and a report?"
"This sounds a bit like Don Quixote challenging windmills."
"My senior is right," Geng Zhi readily admitted, "This is a correct but extremely difficult task, and a project that requires long-term investment. We alone are definitely far from enough."
Before Geng Zhi could continue explaining, Shu Beibei interrupted and asked, "Then what do we do? Just throw out a topic and start a fire?" Shu Beibei pressed.
Geng Zhi laughed and said, "Therefore, leveraging existing momentum is very important."
He took a sip of water and continued explaining, "For this press conference, the School of Media and Communication at Jiaotong University is the academic leader and the main organizer. They will invite the Municipal Women's Federation..."
Representatives from relevant departments such as the Civil Affairs Bureau participated. The "Jiaotong University Matchmaker" was at most invited as an industry representative, playing a supporting role by providing case studies and data.
"I understand!" Sun Xiaowen exclaimed in realization. "The boss means to transform academic research into social issues, leveraging the credibility of universities and government to spark widespread discussion, thereby forcing the industry to reflect and implement gradual reforms!"
Geng Zhi smiled and gave Sun Xiaowen a thumbs up: "Senior, your summary is spot on!"
Shu Beibei and Yang Mingxia nodded in agreement, their eyes blazing with fighting spirit.
However, Shu Beibei suddenly realized something, and her expression changed slightly: "But boss—if the 'Jiaotong University Matchmaker' is an industry representative, then according to the official title, wouldn't it be—Ma Chunmei—who should be the one to cooperate with the college and appear at the press conference? We've been running around doing all this, and in the end, she gets all the limelight?"
"Yes, theoretically, she is the number one representative of the 'Jiaotong University matchmaker,' and she needs to actively cooperate and provide strong support." Geng Zhi nodded.
"Why should we?!" Yang Mingxia immediately pouted, her face full of displeasure. "So we work ourselves to the bone, and she gets all the peaches? What's the point of us?!"
"Just because we did something beneficial for the industry? And we keep our achievements hidden?" Sun Xiaowen added weakly, feeling that her reason was a bit flimsy.
"Keep your achievements hidden—that's fine too," Yang Mingxia muttered, clearly unwilling to give up.
Shu Beibei shook her head, looked at Geng Zhi, and smiled knowingly: "I don't believe you, boss, would suffer such a loss in silence. You must have a backup plan."
Upon hearing this, Yang Mingxia and Sun Xiaowen immediately turned to look at Geng Zhi, eagerly seeking confirmation.
"Beibei understands me best!"
Geng Zhi laughed: "However, based on my understanding of Ma Chunmei, she will be very willing to cooperate in the early stages, and may even take the initiative to perform."
"But when she finally sees the full contents of the white paper, especially when she's required to represent the Jiaotong University matchmakers in front of the camera, she'll most likely find a reason to give that opportunity to 'me'."
"Why?" the three asked almost in unison.
"Because she's not stupid," Geng said firmly, "the contents of the white paper are a direct attack on traditional matchmaking giants. Although it flattered Jiaotong University's matchmaking service," it's also tantamount to openly slapping our shareholder—Baihe.com—in the face."
"Given her shrewdness, she would never willingly step into this awkward situation of simultaneously promoting herself and attacking her benefactors. She will definitely find a way to shift the blame."
"I see!" Sun Xiaowen understood. "So she wants to enjoy the brand benefits brought by the white paper, but also wants you, the boss, to bear the pressure that may come from Baihe.com."
"But boss, how can you be sure that Ma Chunmei will take the initiative and provide strong support in the early stages?" Shu Beibei thought of the key to the execution level.
"Well," Geng Zhi smiled mysteriously, "I'll arrange for a suitable person to liaise with her. We'll pull a trap—luring her into a snare."
At this moment, a potentially suitable candidate from the School of Media and Communication had already emerged in Geng Zhi's mind.
"Who is it?" Yang Mingxia blurted out, then realized she probably shouldn't have asked and quickly covered her mouth.
Geng Zhi only touched on the topic briefly and didn't say anything more, nor did he mention any of the plans that followed the press conference.
He suppressed his smile and began assigning specific tasks, his tone becoming quick and clear: "Mingxia, the press conference will be led by the School of Media and Communication, but you must follow up on the entire process, from the pre-conference hype surrounding my potential remarks to the subsequent brand marketing and public opinion guidance. The plan needs to be detailed—"
"Beibei, the press conference involves coordination with multiple media outlets, so we need you—and with Zhao Jie, we still need to—"
Geng Zhi assigned a lot of tasks in one go, and Shu Beibei and Yang Mingxia quickly took notes on the key points, occasionally raising some detailed questions.
Ten minutes later, the task was sorted out, and Shu Beibei and Yang Mingxia had a clear direction.
But Sun Xiaowen, who was sitting next to me, had not been called on yet. She finally couldn't sit still and was a little worried: Did the boss not intend to let me participate?
Or is it that you don't trust me?
"Learn from—the boss," she couldn't help but ask, "they both of them know their jobs very well, so what about me? What do I need to do?"
Upon hearing this, Geng Zhi turned around and looked at Sun Xiaowen with a complex gaze that mixed apology, expectation, and "calculation."
Sun Xiaowen felt uneasy under his gaze: "Junior, why are you looking at me like that?"
"To achieve the grand goal of purifying the industry, we need Jiaotong University matchmakers," became a hot topic at the press conference. "So—we need to further increase the national popularity of 'Jiaotong University matchmakers' beforehand," Geng Zhi said straightforwardly.
"Hmm, the boss has a point," Sun Xiaowen said. "So?"
"So, senior, you are the most crucial and indispensable part of our plan."
"Me?" Sun Xiaowen was even more confused. "What can I do? I can't compare to the professional team in the college when it comes to writing reports, and I can't compare to Beibei and Mingxia in communication—"
"What you can do, no one else can replace," Geng Zhi said, emphasizing each word. "After in-depth discussions with President Li, we unanimously agreed—Senior Sister Sun, you are the most suitable representative of Jiaotong University's matchmakers," and thus, you appeared on the dating show "If You Are the One."
The female guests on stage.
"What?!?!"
Sun Xiaowen's eyes widened instantly, her body leaned back instinctively, and she waved her hands repeatedly, her face filled with shock, as if to say, "Are you kidding me?"
Shu Beibei and Yang Mingxia were also stunned, looking at each other in disbelief.
How did Sister Xiaowen arrange this so quietly?
Several seconds passed before Sun Xiaowen recovered from her shock, her voice trembling slightly: "Boss—why does appearing on 'If You Are the One' make the 'Jiaotong University Matchmaker' more well-known? This logic—I don't understand."
Geng Zhi patiently explained, "Currently, the exposure of the 'Jiaotong University matchmaker' on 'If You Are the One' mainly relies on occasional mentions by guests like Wang Qinqin, which is too indirect and passive. If you appeared as a female guest, the effect would be very different."
"Simply mentioning your work naturally during the program—for example, during self-introduction or interaction with the host or male guests—simply saying that you work in marriage and relationship psychology research at Jiaotong University's matchmaking agency—this direct and frequent brand exposure will have an exponentially increasing effect."
He paused, looked into Sun Xiaowen's eyes, and continued, "Furthermore, senior, you have a great presence, a unique professional background, and speak eloquently. You're likely to leave a lasting impression on the audience and might even become a topic of conversation. This would be a huge benefit to enhancing the professional image and public favorability of 'Jiaotong University matchmakers.'"
What Geng said was all true, but he didn't give all the reasons.
An even more important reason is that his senior, Lü Sifeng, has fallen for Sun Xiaowen and wants Geng Zhi to help him plan a confession.
Taking advantage of the moment when Sun Xiaowen closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and struggled internally, Geng Zhi quickly gave Shu Beibei and Yang Mingxia a wink.
Although the two did not know the full reason, they immediately understood and began to help out because of their unconditional trust in Geng Zhi.
"Xiaowen, I think the boss is absolutely right!" Yang Mingxia leaned closer, her tone sincere. "You have a great image and professional knowledge. You'll even get to interact with your idol, Professor Huang Han, on stage! What a fantastic opportunity!"
"Yes, Xiaowen," Shu Beibei gently advised, "What we're doing is meaningful. If you can use this stage to convey the concepts of 'real love and soulmate matching' to more people, that would be a tremendous achievement!"
"But I—I really can't."
Sun Xiaowen covered her face with her hands, her voice muffled: "I can give a whole bunch of advice to others, but when it comes to myself, I chicken out. Standing in front of so many cameras, and having so many people commenting on me—just thinking about it makes my legs weak."
"Senior," Geng Zhi said, his tone becoming more serious, "I assure you, if you appear on 'If You Are the One,' it will not only greatly promote the white paper project, but also bring a huge first wave of attention and users to our upcoming 'MM' project!"
"Soon, the millions of user behavior data points you need to refine your 'soul matching' model will likely be available."
"Really?" Sun Xiaowen parted her fingers a crack, revealing eyes that were both skeptical and expectant. She simply couldn't resist the temptation of "millions of user data."
Hearing the number one million, she still felt a little excited.
"When have I ever lied to you?" Geng Zhi asked with an upright expression. "Think back to before we held our first offline 'If You Are the One' event, I said I would become famous overnight, and you all doubted it, but didn't it come true?"
"That's true." Sun Xiaowen's tone softened a bit.
Yang Mingxia: "Sister Xiaowen, sacrificing yourself benefits millions! No, it's not a sacrifice, it's a win-win situation!"
Shu Beibei: "Xiaowen, maybe your destiny is on stage? What if you meet your Mr. Right? Wouldn't that be amazing!"
Yang Mingxia: "Sister Xiaowen————"
Under the combined pressure and relentless persuasion of Shu Beibei and Yang Mingxia, as well as the allure of the straightforward "big data promise," Sun Xiaowen's psychological defenses began to crack.
"So—if I go on the show, how long will I stay? I don't plan to actually find love through the show. If no one chooses me, I can't just stay on there forever, can I?" she asked, voicing her doubts.
A hint of a smile flashed across Geng Zhi's face as he immediately offered a solution: "That's easy! After you've completed the main brand exposure tasks, I can arrange for one of my own people to come on stage as a male guest and lead you down. It's guaranteed to be safe, secure, and without any problems."
"One of our own? Who is it?" Sun Xiaowen asked curiously.
"For example—Senior Brother Lü Sifeng," Geng Zhi said tentatively, observing her reaction.
"Lü Bo? Let him pretend to be a male guest?" Sun Xiaowen's face flushed red, unsure whether it was embarrassment or anger. "This—this is too strange!"
Two minutes later, Sun Xiaowen agreed to communicate with General Manager Ma and help promote the company.
At 2:52 p.m., Geng Zhi, after his lunch break, rode his bicycle to the small conference room of the Jiaotong University Academic Activity Center Hotel on time.
When he entered the small conference room, Li Haipeng and Attorney Chen were already there, chatting warmly in a harmonious atmosphere.
"Mr. Geng, you've finally arrived!" When Attorney Chen saw Geng Zhi, he seemed to have found his pillar of support and visibly breathed a sigh of relief.
Without Geng Zhi present, he always felt that he and Li Haipeng were not quite able to control the situation that was about to unfold.
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"What's the rush? There are still eight minutes until three o'clock." Geng Zhi sat down unhurriedly. "As investors, Mr. Li and his team will arrive at most five minutes early; it's basic etiquette. Don't worry."
The three chatted casually for a few more minutes. At two minutes to three, there was a soft knock on the meeting room door, which was then pushed open.
Geng Zhi looked up and saw a man and a woman walk in one after the other.
His gaze instantly locked onto the man walking in front.
He looked to be in his mid-forties, of average height, wearing a dark gray single-breasted suit made of high-quality fabric but with an outdated design, a crisp white shirt, and a conservative dark blue striped tie.
Her hair was neatly combed, but silver strands were clearly visible at her temples. Her face was thin, her cheekbones were slightly protruding, and the pale blue under her eyes revealed years of accumulated fatigue.
However, in contrast to his slightly haggard face, his eyes were calm and sharp, as if all emotions were shut out.
Geng Zhi, Li Haipeng, and Attorney Chen quickly stood up and greeted Li Dongping and Li Haipeng.
"Hello Mr. Li, hello Attorney Jiang!"
"Hello, Geng, Li, and Attorney Chen."
Li Dongping stepped forward steadily and shook hands with each of the three people one by one, with just the right amount of force and timing.
At the same time, he was also quickly assessing his three "opponents":
Attorney Chen is older, but his eyes are slightly unfocused, and he seems to lack confidence; Li Haipeng is calm and has the air of a pragmatist; the youngest, Geng Zhi, is the most composed and calm, with clear eyes that have a penetrating power that is not commensurate with his age.
This contrast is completely different from the "Ele.me" team he was facing.
A slight stirring of professional curiosity rose in Li Dongping's heart.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries and everyone taking their seats, the meeting quickly got down to business.
Li Dongping first gave a clear and concise overview of the overall framework of the TS, and the two sides had an initial exchange on some basic terms. The atmosphere was peaceful, even friendly.
However, disagreements began to emerge when the discussion delved into specific terms.
After exchanging opinions in hushed tones with Li Haipeng and Attorney Chen, Geng Zhi expressed clear confusion and concern about two key clauses.
Geng Zhi politely began, "Mr. Li, we approve of the overall framework of the TS. Could you please elaborate on how the lead-ahead right in Article 4.1 and the non-compete clause for the founders in Article 8.3 are specifically implemented in practice? We would like to understand their boundaries."
Li Dongping nodded slightly, his tone calm and even, as if stating a legal provision: "Okay. Regarding the drag-along rights clause, the core is to protect the overall interests of all shareholders."
"It stipulates that if the company is to undergo a merger or acquisition in the future, and if shareholders holding more than 50% of the shares agree to the sale, and Arctic Capital, as a preferred shareholder, also agrees to the sale, then all shareholders must follow suit and cannot obstruct the sale."
Upon hearing this, Li Haipeng's brows furrowed immediately, and his tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction: "Isn't the 50% threshold too low? This means that an external fund, together with a small group of early shareholders, could forcibly decide the fate of the company, leaving the founders with no right to say no."
Li Dongping turned his gaze to Li Haipeng and said in a calm tone, "Mr. Li, this clause is a balance; it prevents minority shareholders from obstructing an exit that is beneficial to the majority of shareholders. Commercially, this ensures capital liquidity and ultimately provides long-term protection for the company's valuation and all shareholders."
His response was strictly based on the investors' position and was completely unaffected by Li Haipeng's emotional questioning.
Geng Zhi leaned back in his chair, his fingertips touching as if deep in thought, before speaking again: "Mr. Li, I understand the logic of capital. But the number '50%' means, for me, that I've lost my final veto power over the company I created."
"My bottom line is that this threshold must be more than two-thirds," and it must include the unanimous consent of the founding team. Otherwise, it doesn't resemble an investment; it's more like a proxy for a potential company auction.
Li Dongping tapped his finger lightly on the table.
He suddenly realized that the young founder of "Jiaotong University Matchmaker" and Zhang Xuhao of "Ele.me" had completely different styles and negotiation skills.
This person is straightforward, extremely sensitive to numbers, and possesses a level of dedication and clear understanding of control beyond their years.
Li Dongping's expression remained unchanged as he stated industry practice in a steady tone: "Geng, this clause is an international standard—"
Before he could finish speaking, Geng Zhi decisively interrupted, "Mr. Li, standards are meant to be optimized. Especially in China, the founder's culture is the soul of a company, and protecting the founder's control is one of the most important investment logics."
Before Li Dongping could continue explaining, Geng Zhi said directly, "Why don't we put this aside for now and please continue explaining the non-compete clause?"
A hint of surprise flashed through Li Dongping's mind; he felt that the founder was being too domineering.
But he quickly and seamlessly transitioned to a more professional explanation: "Article 8.3. To ensure investment value, the founders and core team members shall not engage in any business that competes with or potentially competes with the company globally during their tenure and for five years after leaving the company. Furthermore, all intellectual property rights generated during their tenure belong to the company."
Upon hearing this, Geng Zhi laughed out loud, half-jokingly and half-sarcastically, "Five years? Globally? All intellectual property rights? We're a social project that started on campus. Does this clause assume I'll open a matchmaking agency in Antarctica after I leave?"
Upon hearing this, Attorney Chen, who was standing nearby, was startled.
He felt that even if it was a deliberate rejection, making such a joke during such a formal negotiation was very inappropriate.
Geng Zhi, seemingly oblivious to Attorney Chen's glare, continued to press on with a slightly sarcastic tone: "As for intellectual property rights, does the definition of 'ownership' mean that the copyright of an acrostic poem I wrote in the middle of the night that has nothing to do with business also belongs to the company?"
Li Dongping fell silent.
This was the first noticeable pause he made in the game; he was quickly assessing the situation.
Is this young man simply born with an extraordinary sense of humor, and enjoys using extreme examples to deconstruct complex clauses?
Or is he just deliberately being unreasonable and looking for an excuse to refuse investment?
Or perhaps this is a negotiation tactic used to probe one's own bottom line?
A few seconds later, Li Dongping adjusted his posture, his tone remaining calm, but his wording softened slightly: "Geng, the broad wording of the terms is for legal rigor and comprehensive coverage. The specific scope of the non-compete agreement can be negotiated and limited based on a clear definition of the company's main business in a supplementary agreement."
"However," he changed his tone, becoming firm again, "the five-year timeframe and the basic global scope are the core bottom line for protecting investments, and there is no room for compromise. This is a common requirement in the industry for the core founding team."
Upon hearing this, Geng Zhi's assessment of Li Dongping became even clearer.
Li Dongping has many strengths, but his weaknesses are also obvious: he is too rigid and lacks flexibility in upholding established core clauses, which makes him seem somewhat dogmatic.
He exchanged a glance with Li Haipeng, who shook his head slightly.
Geng Zhi leaned back, adopting a posture that seemed to indicate he was making a decision: "Mr. Li, I am very grateful for your and Arctic Capital's sincerity. However, I'm afraid there are fundamental differences in our philosophies regarding these two core terms."
"To be honest, we also received a term sheet from another top-tier institution around the same time. They offered a higher valuation, and we felt a basic respect for the founder's sovereignty in the terms regarding lead-up to the sale and non-compete clauses."
Li Dongping's face did not show any anger or disappointment at being rejected.
In fact, according to common sense, he should at least try to negotiate or explain again, since a successful signing would mean another considerable commission.
But he didn't.
Because deep down, he already had doubts about this investment.
In fact, when he first received the negotiation task, after listening to the introduction from the boss behind the scenes, he subtly expressed his skepticism about the "Jiaotong University Matchmaker" model, or at least that it was not worth such a high valuation.
But the boss behind the scenes did not take his advice and still made him negotiate according to his instructions.
The outcome at this moment may have actually relieved him—at least he didn't have to personally sign off on an investment that he considered "unprofitable" for the company.
Li Dongping deftly closed the notebook and carefully inserted the pen into the inside pocket of his suit jacket.
He stood up, his tone as calm as ever: "Mr. Geng, I understand. I will fully report your final position and core concerns to the investment committee. Thank you for your time."
He nodded slightly to the accompanying lawyer Jiang, then shook hands with the three men, Geng Zhi, and then turned around decisively and left the conference room with the lawyer.
The whole process was crisp and efficient, without a single unnecessary word or emotional expression.
The door closed gently.
Geng Zhi sat quietly for a few seconds, reviewing every detail of the exchange.
From previous phone calls and email reports to today's face-to-face negotiations, Li Dongping's image has finally become more three-dimensional and complete in his mind.
It is clear that Li Dongping is absolutely loyal to his employer's instructions, has a deep understanding of investment terms, and also has good emotional control.
However, its drawbacks are equally apparent: a lack of strategic flexibility and excessive self-repression. Beneath that perfect, calm exterior may lie enormous emotional exhaustion and isolation.
Finally, Geng Zhi smiled slightly and nodded in satisfaction.
This is the kind of person he needs. Some weaknesses, under certain frameworks and guidance, might even be turned into strengths.
"Finally—it's over." Li Haipeng, standing beside him, let out a long sigh of relief, rubbed his temples, and said in a low voice, "To be honest, I feel a little guilty towards Arctic Capital—it feels like I took advantage of their sincerity."
"President Li, the business world is like a battlefield. Sometimes, choices are not about right or wrong, but about advantages and disadvantages." Geng Zhi patted him on the shoulder, his tone calm.
Attorney Chen, who hadn't said much throughout, was now looking towards the door, a sense of unease rising in his heart.
Today, his straightforwardness was displayed with an overly composed and experienced demeanor!
The sharpness, toughness, and control of the pace during negotiations were completely different from the "hesitant" and "compromising" attitude he displayed when negotiating with Ma Wencai and Mu Yan.
Could it be that he had been pretending all along?
If he could even fool Baihe.com and Zhu Xiaohu, then what about Mr. Ma and his group—Attorney Chen dared not think any further.
"Attorney Chen, what are you daydreaming about?" A straightforward voice suddenly rang in his ear, startling Attorney Chen.
"No, nothing!" Attorney Chen quickly snapped out of his reverie, trying to cover it up. "I was just thinking about the details of a few clauses from earlier."
Geng Zhi seemed to suddenly remember something and hurriedly said to the two of them, "Oh right, President Li, Attorney Chen, there's something I almost forgot to mention. CCTV-2's 'Financial Weekly' program at 8:30 tonight will broadcast an interview with me and President Ma. Remember to tell President Ma so she can also take a look."
After saying that, he picked up his things and walked out of the conference room with light steps.
At 8:30 p.m., Geng Zhi, Shu Beibei, Yang Mingxia, and others were gathered in a room watching the interview video.
Just over ten minutes after the interview ended, major portal websites, industry media, and financial media began issuing press releases:
CCTV Focuses on New Models of Marriage and Dating: Jiaotong University Student Entrepreneurial Project Challenges Industry Giants
"Jiaotong University Matchmaker Founder Geng Zhi: 'I'd rather not match than have a fake match.'"
CCTV Interview with Geng Zhi: How We Use "Simple Methods" to Solve the Trust Problem in Marriage and Relationships
"A Top Student's Real-Life Experiment in Dating and Marriage: Rejecting Superficiality, Focusing on Sincerity"
That evening, the name of Geng Zhi, the founder of "Jiaotong University Matchmaker," began to circulate across the internet for the first time.