Chapter 196 The Dawn Amidst the Chaos of War

stigious high school to meet Tang Wu.Lately, he had even been seen strolling near their family compound less than twenty meters away, directly colliding with her.The shock she felt back then wasn’t ju...Chapter 196: A Dawn Amidst the Chaos of War

The speech regarding a dialogue with the Facebook CEO reached its peak during the Q&A session at the end.

A senior student from the Computer Science department stood up to ask one of the questions on everyone's mind, "I am also young and we are around the same age. I'm currently involved in activities that aim to start companies. Our generation is eager to achieve something. Can you give us some good advice"

A man wearing a blue-and-white plaid shirt who had prepared his question ahead of time asked, "I am a journalist from Computer News. In your opinion, what are the advantages and disadvantages for China's social networking field It has been heard that Facebook will gradually start acquisitions in certain technology companies within its domestic market this year, and it is also participating in production-academia-research collaboration and incubation bases at Yangpu University City. Is this a sign of Facebook planning to dominate the market and monopolize resources"

Facebook's rapid growth was evident, even funding Nan Da with a three million yuan library renovation and expansion plan this year. Su Cen fully embraced the idea that "if you want to be rich, read more books." Unlike other Chinese giants, Facebook did not rise from domestic celebrities or figures with vast capital operations but rather relied on Yangpu University City's resources.

The majority of employees at Facebook were either senior students and teachers from Nan Da under Su Cen. Some graduates also came from nearby tech areas like Tongji and Shanghai Jiao Tong, as well as Fudan University. Facebook effectively utilized these university talents to the fullest extent, planning to invest one billion yuan in the next three years to support the Ministry of Science and Technology's "Fifth Five-Year Plan." They focused on building a Yangpu University City科技園 with complete service functions and standardized management operations, launching the "Diamond Plan" to provide risk funds for startups and technology companies founded by graduates.

The Shanghai Municipal Committee usually grasped the financial lever, which was reflected in projects such as collaborations with central government departments and national industrial layout plans. Otherwise, the municipal committee secretary Liu Changhui would not frequently visit Facebook to deepen cooperation on various fronts.

Su Cen had already integrated Yangpu University City's reserve talent system and strategic rear echelon into his big pineapple investment network. Over the next three to five years, companies born from core technologies in the university incubation park would be cultivated through this "Diamond Plan" to become strategic "diamonds" with world-leading technology and industry leadership.

The Q&A session continued as a professor from the School of International Relations and Public Affairs, despite being over sixty years old, asked his question with remarkable vigor. The microphone was respectfully handed to him by conference staff. Seated in place, he held the mic near his chin, asking, "The First Finance Daily listed this year's 'Orange Revolution' in Ukraine as a world-shaking event. While I was at Harvard University for an exchange program, I saw a case study at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society that proved social networks had sparked this movement. What do you think of Facebook's powerful ability to cause revolutions in authoritarian countries"

From his position below on the stage, Gao Heng commented during the commotion caused by Professor Wang Qianqing’s statement, "This King College professor, Wang Qianqing, speaks with great authority."

The person asking Su Cen a question, Wang Qianqing, was an expert in domestic politics and economics, well-known for his roles as both an official and scholar. Many influential officials referred to him as their teacher due to the influence he cultivated over years in politics and business.

In recent years, the power of experts and scholars in various central government decisions had increased significantly; many such individuals like Wang Qianqing were invited to banquets by those in high positions. Therefore, Wang Qianqing's criticism towards Su Cen was seen as a sharp attack from someone close to Gao Heng.

Wang Qianqing then shifted his tone: "Moreover, the Economic Observer reported that Facebook's Chinese user base has grown but because it is an open platform rather than a closed communication tool, it allows many subversive contents to spread freely and be easily manipulated for nefarious purposes. It can become a breeding ground for evil thoughts and encourage phenomena similar to foreign online violence. Therefore, domestic experts are calling for stronger regulation of social media platforms, even suggesting limits on traffic and a twelve-hour review period for content. Because traditional media has the right to uncover truths but also an obligation to be supervised by the public, only when both rights and obligations coexist can responsibility and order grow. However, social media lacks such supervisory mechanisms. Do you believe it's urgent for our country to establish such mechanisms as a form of institutional progress"

His words sparked intense discussions among the crowd but carried significant weight, implying that central authorities might consider regulating this type of social platform. Since two out of China’s top three financial newspapers were concerned about potential public threats posed by Facebook, pressure on Chinese Facebook was immense.

Seeing Nan Da's conference treat Facebook similarly to what happened externally, Gao Heng calmly remarked, "Shanghai Municipal Committee members such as Liu Changhui and Yin Cui have listed Chinese Facebook among the city’s key technology companies. Last year alone, Liu Changhui visited three times to expand high-tech layouts, aiming to elevate Facebook. Their ambitions are clear; they want to emulate the global craze sparked by American Facebook. While it may not reach that level domestically due to current policies, the influence of social media and its market value is still formidable. Yet one must understand this frenzy can be a double-edged sword—its impact varies greatly depending on how different people handle it."

Gao Heng succinctly summarized the situation.

In this vast stage of fame and fortune, countless individuals dance to achieve success while others struggle with every step. Countless individuals plan meticulously, climbing higher towards greater power in government; many others are content with mediocrity just to maintain their happiness; some crave authority and abuse it recklessly; all sorts walk down their own difficult paths.

All beings suffer.

Su Cen was a promising stock, while the big pineapple system was a behemoth ready to bear abundant fruit. Economically, it rooted in Sichuan province and spread its influence across surrounding areas; in terms of social networks and new media, it occupied a significant portion of China's internet landscape. Because Facebook’s social essence differed from other Internet companies, it was called the world's third largest country after China and India by American commentators. Now, many issues emerging demonstrated how it could impact global economics and politics.

In China, too, Facebook was rising; it had been dubbed "China's 35th provincial administrative region" by influential political and cultural magazines like Phoenix Weekly in the Chinese-speaking world.

Regardless of whether this analogy was absurd, Su Cen’s daily interactions included people such as Secretary Wang Bo of Sichuan Provincial Committee, Governor Jiang Feng, Director Peng Yufang of the Science and Technology Department, Deputy Minister Peng Rengui of the Ministry of Education, Minister Wan from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Wang Xueqian, President of the Science and Technology Daily, Shanghai Municipal Committee Vice Secretary Yin Cui, and Secretary Liu Changhui.

Given these interactions, many students present in this conference room dedicated to dialogues with Facebook’s CEO would believe that daily, investment representatives from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley were knocking on Su Cen's door seeking funding agreements.

The sharper the double-edged sword, the more it could harm itself.

Gao Heng believed that many political ambitions and ideals were vested in Su Cen’s big pineapple system. This indirectly made him not just an individual but directly connected to high-level political maneuvers. Many people could leverage Facebook's rise for strategic expansion while others might use their positions to suppress these efforts. Such博弈had subtle constraints.

The dangerous situation of American Facebook helped China in publicizing a significant issue: under the support from certain voices within central leadership, more opposing views would emerge. From an equity structure perspective, despite Gao Heng being unable to know the intricate foreign holdings of Chinese Facebook, its domestic company shares submitted to Shanghai were accessible. This showed the inseparable ties between American and Chinese Facebook, potentially becoming a weapon for forming domestic public opinion pressure against them.

Simultaneously, under the high family's influence, this year’s joint investment company founded by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the National Development and Reform Commission was signing cooperation agreements with Microsoft to jointly operate Microsoft's MN China business.

If at this moment they could curb Facebook's expansion in即時通訊領域的展, it would likely be something some central figures wished for. The Academy of Sciences and the NDRC naturally hoped for a joint company backed by state-owned enterprises from influential backgrounds to capture more market share in new media rather than being dominated by private companies.

The entire venue was abuzz with discussions about the difficulties faced by Wang Dianqing, a renowned domestic professor. Even some employees from Facebook and those who had picked up on certain intentions behind Wang's remarks wore angry expressions. The so-called "expert appeals" to strengthen supervision, limit traffic, or even add a 12-hour review mechanism for social networks were all tricks aimed at suppressing Facebook and pushing it towards its doom.

There were also some notable entrepreneurs and officials in the audience, including presidents and founders of companies invested in by Jia Nanhong's Redwood China Fund. Those who knew about the person seated next to Jia felt a mix of trepidation and awe toward this 36-year-old figure who had made waves in high-level circles. A 57-year-old official from Beijing's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, with decades of experience navigating political waters and an acute sense for detecting underlying currents, was surprised by the lineup of big names at this speech and immediately picked up on the brewing changes at the top.

When Wang Dianqing spoke, many related individuals couldn't help but smile knowingly. Some even cast a cold glance towards the young man who had just left the stage.

Su Can faced off against the older professor, whose graying temples were barely able to conceal the biting sarcasm behind his golden-rimmed glasses. The entire speech was imbued with an aura that was both intimidating and captivating.

This wasn't just a verbal confrontation within the venue but also a battle of negative public opinion between Facebook and its adversaries in reality.

Su Can responded calmly, "Professor Wang mentioned earlier the 'Orange Revolution' that shook the world in Ukraine, as well as many accusations regarding Facebook's role in deteriorating regional tensions. This makes me recall the civil rights movement in America during the 1950s. At a time when four black students were harassed by white waiters at a restaurant and began protesting, within days, the sit-in had expanded to a city fifty kilometers away and eventually spread throughout the South of the United States. It was only two decades later that the first mobile phone in history emerged, and it took another three decades for Facebook to come into existence."

"Exaggerating the impact of today's communication tools has led to an erroneous perception of past events. It’s believed these tools have triggered conflicts and social issues, accelerating societal change. I won’t deny that social media can play a catalytic role in conflicts and reforms, but as a famous professor from the National Academy of Governance, Professor Wang should be well aware of 'activism.' Activism is divided into 'strong ties' and 'weak ties.' The civil rights movement in 1950s America and this year's Ukrainian 'Orange Revolution,' where people risk their lives for a shared goal and values, exemplify strong ties. Only such activism can bring down walls like the Berlin Wall or spark serious conflicts. However, Facebook operates differently; social media-driven activism is characterized by weak ties. Social networks aren't hierarchical organizations controlled by a central authority but rather are built on connections made through the six-degree rule, without a primary purpose. People connect for mutual interaction and exchange. While social media played a role in catalyzing information dissemination during the Ukrainian revolution, its core value was not about technology but about shared revolutionary ideals. If it weren't for social media, traditional tools like radio or mobile phones could have served the same purpose, leading to an exaggeration of their roles."

When Su Can finished speaking, he drew a wave of appreciative applause from the audience. Wang Dianqing squinted his eyes slightly as if reconsidering this student CEO before him.

A woman in elegant dress sitting next to Song Zhen, chairman of Shinsen Group, gently clapped her hands and turned to say to Song Zhen: "Professor Wang is often seen at the forefront of many domestic industries. People have long criticized his tendency to speak on behalf of vested interests. Regardless of his intentions today, he probably didn’t expect to be challenged in his area of expertise."

Song Zhen watched Su Can calmly control the stage without any faltering and turned to a young man from an influential family who had been observing her. She smiled and asked, "Can you match him"

The young man, already feeling low, was further intimidated by Song Zhen's steady gaze, which suggested that he should be ready for a direct confrontation. He seemed on the verge of speaking confidently but instead lowered his head in disappointment upon seeing her smile and looked at the stage before shaking his head and saying, "I have some distance to go, but I will strive to bridge it."

Song Zhen crossed her long legs in a narrow chair that she wasn't used to sitting on comfortably. She shook her head calmly and said, "Don’t become like him; otherwise, I may not even have the last reason left to love you."

The young man was shocked and looked at her.

"Some people are strong externally but lonely internally. Others think that because of my strength, they can rely on me forever, whether as a leader or just an employee in a company. But the person standing at the top is often lonely and troubled, which hurts me deeply. The issue is, I don't have the courage to stay hurt for someone."

Looking towards the girl dressed in black next to the stage, Song Zhen continued: "If one can’t forget, then let’s hope they never remember again in their second half of life."

A few people behind Cheng Congcong and Tong Tong were discussing Su Can's remarks loudly, which affected Cheng Congcong and others' ability to hear the debate clearly. After a pause from Su Can, they continued talking noisily, provoking Cheng Congcong to turn around angrily: "Are you going to die if you don't shut up" She was followed by disapproving glances from Tong Tong and other girls.

The guys behind them were taken aback; none of them had ever encountered such a strong reaction. One of them said, “What’s the deal Isn’t this still a place for free speech”

Cheng Congcong wanted to hear more and was impatient with their interruptions. She took out a fruit knife from her bag that she used in dormitory—her white wrist turned around sharply as she slammed it onto the table, causing it to vibrate violently.

"Whoever talks next is dead." She then turned back around, leaving behind a stunned silence and a still-vibrating blade.

Su Can knew that currently, Facebook was emerging as a new media platform. This was not your typical internet company; otherwise, in the past few years, there would have been no calls for consolidating Internet companies under government bodies. Many were unwilling to see this private enterprise monopolize the field.

Wang Dianqing cited two major domestic economic newspapers to illustrate that Facebook’s current public opinion situation was not optimistic. However, the third one, "Business Times" from Pineapple Media, had a positive response towards Facebook, which Wang conveniently overlooked.

Su Can continued seriously: “I know that another major newspaper, 'Business Times,' published a research report by several distinguished professors from Nanjing University, Tongji University, and Shanghai Finance University. The report quantified the economic influence of Facebook. You can find this report in the second issue of their paper. It shows that Facebook's open platform strategy has attracted numerous application developers; currently, over one million websites link to Facebook’s Chinese version. With the growth of games and programs, more developers are investing in Facebook applications, conservatively creating 150,000 new jobs with an economic contribution value difficult to estimate, expected to sharply increase by 300,000 jobs within three years."

The audience was stunned by these figures.

"You can note some of the application companies in Tsinghua Science Park; for example, Yiteng Game has hired four hundred employees solely due to Facebook’s platform games, with profits around twenty million yuan."

Another round of surprise rippled through the room. Su Can paused and said: "In today's social media marketing industry, there is a widely circulated statement: 'Facebook is like a river; we just need to be big fish within it.’"

Despite many people’s reluctance to see such a large entity in new media technology, being called the 35th provincial-level administrative region of China by Phoenix Weekly was seen as an insult.

But both Shanghai and central government officials would have to consider the current solid employment opportunities, the future potential growth in jobs over three years, and beyond. This involved a massive economic contribution from related industries—hundreds of billions or even trillions of yuan

To take action against Facebook or suppress it was not something anyone could afford to do lightly.

The speech ended amid enthusiastic applause, with cheers of "Brother Cai!" and "Awesome!" still echoing.

Some of the South University's hands-on pragmatists boldly went straight to the stage, picked up a marker pen, and wrote on the whiteboard behind them: "Poetry in myriad verses, wine in thousands of cups, how often have I looked upon dukes with disdain. To idle in the golden palace is lazy, but to intoxicate myself amidst plum blossoms in Luoyang is better! Gao Sun, your senior brother supports you; South University will always be your eternal stronghold and home!" This elicited a thunderous response from the crowd.

A female student with a long flowing skirt不甘示弱，緊隨其後在那行字下飄逸寫就不甘示弱，緊隨其後在那行字下飄逸寫就不甘示弱，緊隨其後在那行字下飄逸寫不不甘示弱，緊隨其後在那行字下飄逸寫：“寄愁心與明月，隨君直到夜郎西。燦，師姐們嗬護支援你成長到騰飛！”

引發了一係列怪叫和掌聲。

王乾清的臉色在人潮中陰沉下來，就像一位灰頭土臉的士兵置身於千軍萬馬之中。

鬱悶的相關係主任領導們努力辨認那些略帶不雅的聲音來源，但很快意識到這是徒勞的。四周全是這樣的聲音：不是男生陽剛的起鬨聲，就是南大女生們突然露出嫵媚嬌嗲的叫聲。這哪裡像一群大學生的樣子。

幾天後，在南大的校長辦公室裡，校務委員會、教務處和兩個校區管委會領導層在校風建設會議上一致表示要傳達至宿舍級單位的通知，規範學校在公共場所的語言和標語，避免出現類似江湖味過濃的標語和“過火”的言論。

但對於當天打出幾條標語以及當著幾百號人麵在報告廳白板上寫露骨內容的學生團體是否進行通報批評處理，那些校最高領導層的老少男女們都不約而同地笑笑撇嘴，不予置評。

再過了一兩年，南大管理層才意識到他們所謂的要注意用語講文明樹新風這些黨委校務處的宣傳，都像是屁一樣隨風凋零。

演講會結束後，蘇燦和臉譜方麵的人離開講台，全場纔在剛纔餘熱未消的情況下起身。

場上的商界、政界人士紛紛站起來，或壓抑著情緒，或明顯期盼著什麼，或混沌雙眼中透出一線希望地看著詹化那邊，更多的是看著他旁邊的那位其貌不揚的中年男子。

但隨即在詹化的注視下，這些人再怎麼狂熱的眼神也必須在此刻熄滅，彷彿什麼事都冇有發生一樣，紛紛陸續離開。甚至有道行高一些的人還會順便跟詹化打個招呼，並冇有多看旁邊的男子一眼。整個上海能與這箇中年男子平起平坐禮賓相待的恐怕不會超過兩位數。

高恒似乎並不急著起身，等報告廳周圍的人都走完他纔會起身的樣子。詹化陪著他靜靜地等待，旁邊那位在這種場合下絕對有聚焦人視線的外甥女陳妍也不著急，隻是梳理指甲。

"現在知道他是誰了吧？"高恒對陳妍開口問道。

陳妍點點頭，仔細想了想才得出評價："看出來了，他很難纏。就那麼大年紀啊，場麵就能壓得這麼好？"

高恒笑道："所以你們這些年輕一代還真的該好好學學人家。你比他大一歲吧，但看他今天的表現，何止是一個二十出頭的年輕人可以表現出來的。將纔不足以形容他，應該是帥才了。處處說話密不透風，層次分明，舉證佐證簡短有力。加上他這個年齡所做出的佈局——十五萬人口的就業機會，這是在某些人的骨髓神經裡麵植入，扯一根頭髮渾身都會疼痛啊."

詹化點起一支菸，從側麵看著這位高家三少。這麼多年以來，政壇和央企領域最顯眼的無非是高家長子高滄海和次子高浪濤，這兩個人屬於典型的政治世家出身，冇有逾越國內穩固的仕途升遷規則，一步一步走上核心職務。

反倒是高家第三子高恒極端低調。但是這些年要說最能懂得利用財富編織起政商關係網絡，通過證券、地產、稀有資源等纏繞出人脈帝國創造影響力的人，隻能是高恒了。高家大少霸莽過頭，二少謹慎到陰沉，唯有他兼具沉穩和進取。在高家派係中，高浪濤和高滄海或許是最耀眼的，但絕對不是最得人心的。相反，高恒反倒是家族資本的領軍人物。

詹化心中大概估算了一下，這些年經手的家族內部資產（國內外加起來）預計都有四五百億的資本，這代表支撐高家大樹背後盤根錯節龐大的財富網絡。而操控這個钜額財富網絡木偶背後的線條，就掌握在他旁邊的這位三十六歲的男子手上。

相比之下，詹化手上的紅杉中國基金5億美元、安立信投資20億人民幣，在這位男子麵前顯得相形見絀。

離開南大報告廳後，高恒接過詹化遞過來的煙（一包普通的雲煙），接了一個電話。掛了電話上了詹化的車，高恒說道："他又給了我一個驚喜，凰城鳳凰實業正式向西川省政fǔ提交審批併購盛泰集團下屬西川焦化工業公司的申請，盛泰的趙維新跟我說他實在冇有辦法了。"

西川焦化工業公司可以說是高家盛泰這個外戚集團在西川省最後的壁壘。詹化隱約知道從去年開始蘇燦和王薄就在打整合省內焦煤工業的主意，冇想到鳳凰實業的動作會這麼快，間接將高家商業觸角徹底趕出了省內。詹化的內心震動而語氣平靜："去浦東乾部學院？"

詹化還要送他過去與今天在上海市新聞上出現的一個和高家關係不錯的老大見麵。

高恒點點頭，然後道："我們的計劃要加快了。紅杉資本的唐瓦倫坦和邁克爾什麼時候到中國，我要見他們一麵."

詹化默默地點頭，然後驅車，前臉銳利肌肉感十足的凱迪拉克張揚而氣勢磅礴地駛出南大。

國內相關科技互聯網領域的公司在紅杉資本中國基金的投資下接連湧現。僅上海去年就出現了五家成規模公司，其中還有三家是社交網站。

臉譜遭遇挖人的情況十分嚴重，最重要的是難以抵禦的高薪誘惑。剛開始是一些企業挖掘臉譜高層，但發現這些核心人員忠誠度很難動搖時就開始挖中層員工。一個臉譜中級員工可以在其他公司拿到比原來年薪還多六七萬的工資，並且進入這些企業都享受部門總監待遇。

因為利益金餡餅等緣故離開的人不少，特彆是中低層人員流失嚴重。從2003年到2004年估計有三十人前後離開公司，而臉譜中文總員工人數也就一百七十人而已。

不過除了蘇燦和唐嫵能記住每個人生日，並逢年過節慰問員工之外，也會時常出現感動的場景。有一天晚上，蘇燦呆在臉譜公司加班到很晚準備回南大的時候，在電梯裡遇見了一個叫李樟的工程師。

The Facebook Chinese office stays brightly illuminated by internal energy-saving lights throughout the night, and with various personalized comfortable designs, it often doesn't look like a company but rather a bar. Li Zhang probably thought that most people, especially high-level executives, would have left for the evening, so he took his girlfriend-to-be on a tour of the office just before she stumbled upon Su Cen stepping out from an elevator.

Li Zhang didn't expect to run into Su Cen and immediately tensed up. Surprised by the encounter, Su Cen proactively asked, "Li Zhang, how's your language bar project coming along"

The girl beside Li Zhang who was pursuing him exclaimed in surprise, "You're Su Cen"

Both Su Cen and Yu were taken aback. The girl, flustered but excited, continued, "You might not remember me, but back when I was in the 16th class of No.27 High School, we all knew you and Tang Wu since our school's reunion everyone talked about you guys. It's such a coincidence to meet here."

Upon realizing that he had run into an old high school mate, Su Cen hurriedly exchanged pleasantries with the flustered girl and then instructed Li Zhang to take good care of her before excusing himself on account of having other matters. Yu gave Li Zhang a wink as they parted ways, hinting for him to be more tactful; Li Zhang understood and chuckled, fearing that he might have used overly aggressive tactics towards women but in reality hadn't even dared to hold hands.

A few days later, Su Cen received an email from Li Zhang.

The email stated that he had always kept Su Cen's email address but never sent any letters because he thought it might be a place for people like Qiao Shuxin to communicate with him. However, he couldn't hold back and mentioned how impressed the girl was when seeing him accompanied by Su Cen. Even the CEO knew his name and what he did; though she didn’t care whether or not he owned a car or house, her family valued his future prospects. This made Li Zhang seem extremely important within the company, further fueling the girl's admiration due to him being an old classmate of Su Cen’s. Her father, a high-ranking official, even went as far as suggesting that she bring Li Zhang home.

Upon hearing this news, he couldn't worry about anything else and could only express his gratitude through writing because standing in front of Su Cen, he doubted if he could say such words aloud.

The inevitable occurred. Afterward, Facebook faced a high-level talent exodus with Zhao Yifan, the then-market officer, being poached by Redwood's Zhan Hua to take up an executive position at downstream company "Yirenju" in America.

Zhao Yifan was not only the market officer but also desperately needed talent for Facebook. The company made various attempts to retain him, yet Zhao Yifan was determined to move on as he saw it as a significant career turn.

Despite his close relationship with Qiao Shuxin, even friends can part ways due to different paths and personal interests or ideals. Seeing Qiao Shuxin's distress, Su Cen could only remain silent since sometimes he thought of Xue Yiyang and Liu Rui who seldom contacted him anymore; they were from different places during holidays.

When Zhao Yifan first flew to the US company and called Su Cen to inform him of his decision, Su Cen supported it but hoped for one last meeting before he left.

Zhao Yifan was then in Hong Kong with a day's stopover on his way to America. He would return after meetings there.

Su Cen and Qiao Shuxin immediately flew to Hong Kong, taking an airport shuttle bus for about one hour to the Peninsula Hotel where Zhao Yifan stayed at Tsim Sha Tsui. They spent half an hour in a luxurious suite chatting casually, drinking tea and reminiscing about their time together, without any talk of retention or confidentiality over company secrets. Su Cen nodded and simply said, "Facebook thanks you for your companionship."

As Zhao Yifan watched the determined figures of Su Cen and Qiao Shuxin leave, he was at a loss for words.

On his third day in America, major domestic financial newspapers and Hong Kong's Phoenix Weekly reported on "Qiao Shuxin flew to Hong Kong to try and retain Zhao Yifan," "Facebook’s Qiao Shuxin made the final effort to retain former close friend Zhao Yifan with countdown persuasion," and "Is Facebook’s social empire losing its most precious member worth five million friends"

Su Cen received a call from Zhao Yifan in America, starting off somewhat flustered, asking if it was intentionally arranged.

Su Cen remained silent.

Zhao Yifan paused for a moment before saying sincerely, "Thank you! Everything I experienced at Facebook has become the most treasured memories and will not be shared."

Su Cen knew this was Zhao Yifan's commitment to business confidentiality; he didn't need confirmation by phone as Qiao Shuxin already understood that such arrangements were made for him to leave with honor, making Redwood think they had lured a crucial player from Facebook, giving him more leverage in America.

Putting down the phone, Zhao Yifan felt overwhelmed with感慨。很難找到像蘇燦那樣平凡而鮮明的麵孔，能夠讓他受到這樣的感動和觸動。

他知道那個年輕而堅毅的身影，正像是那天半島酒店最後見麵的落地窗風景一樣，在漆黑天際裡劈雲見日的那一縷曙光。

接下來就是馬克紮克伯格抵達上海。

最大的快樂，莫過於看著筆下的人物活起來；最大的痛苦，則是寫爛東西還要查數倍資料。最傷的，便是努力碼字卻得不到板磚一樣的票票。

一萬字送到，這有點像休息一天隔天三更，實在讓大家傷不起。

今天早睡明天保證還有票的話，給我點爆出動力吧。不要擔心女主冇戲份，也不要擔心節奏；接下來劇情會張弛有度該快則快、該慢則慢；也不要擔心很快結束，我說過大綱詳儘距離結束還有一陣子後麵還有得爽到爆。

臨結束了不在沉默中爆發就在沉默中掛掉。

一定為大家奉獻出最好的東西一如《大涅槃》寫作初衷一樣。ty, the one who made this remark was the Dean of the Life Sciences College, also the chairman of Shanghai Dingxing Pharmaceutical Company and an influential figure in the biotech industry. It was rumo...