Yahoo China...
Yahoo China...
These are two different companies. In fact, the current Yahoo China has the potential to become Yahoo China, especially since the management rights are in the hands of Jiang Yizhou.
Moreover, with the precedent set by Yahoo Japan, it is likely that Jerry Yang and other executives understand what it means to relinquish management rights, as Yahoo Japan has already been listed as an independent entity in Japan.
"First, your task is to get Yahoo China up and running. At the very least, it should fulfill its necessary functions, especially for domestic users... I remember you are from Taiwan, right?" Jiang Yizhou suddenly shifted the conversation to this somewhat sensitive topic.
Due to the significant events across the Taiwan Strait in 1996, Jiang Yizhou had also been a passionate youth in his previous life. Although he gradually became less impulsive due to life circumstances, he still felt a strong aversion towards those who made money on the mainland while criticizing it back in Taiwan.
Li Kaifu was taken aback for a moment but quickly realized that since Jiang Yizhou could ask this question, it meant he still cared about it.
"I am from Taiwan, but first and foremost, I am Chinese. Mr. Jiang, you don’t need to worry about that; please continue!"
Jiang Yizhou nodded in satisfaction and continued, "Make targeted adjustments based on the needs of domestic users. It would be ridiculous if it doesn't fit well!"
Their discussion didn't delve into many technical or professional details; rather, it focused more on Jiang Yizhou's attitude towards him and his expectations for Yahoo China. Understanding these aspects and knowing one's scope of authority is what matters most.
As for his boss, Jiang Yizhou was not someone with deep schemes or cunning plans; he was straightforward yet effective.
"By the way, I have also developed a Launch Portal and invested in a Wangyi Portal. You know about that, right?" Jiang Yizhou suddenly recalled this matter.
Li Kaifu perked up; this was something he was eager to know. "I know about it, but regarding competition and cooperation among them, who should take precedence?"
"Qihang Network is meant to serve as a protective moat. Zheng Yi does not focus on it, while with Wangyi, I only have a partial investment there. Just treat it as normal competition!"
In his words, Jiang Yizhou handed over the initiative to Li Kaifu, who naturally felt both pleased and somewhat worried.
Jiang Yizhou's words meant that he was in charge, but in practice, he had to be careful not to strain the relationship with the brother company, as that would lead to serious consequences.
After finishing his response, Jiang Yizhou felt somewhat uncomfortable. He put on noise-canceling headphones and closed his eyes to sleep, while Li Kaifu continued to ponder his future strategies.
...
"Mom, what are you doing here?" When Jiang Yizhou saw the people waiting for him at the airport, besides Song Rushi and Li Yue, there was also his mother, which made him feel a bit uneasy.
His mother was clearly there to hold him accountable. As for what she was questioning him about, Jiang Yizhou knew all too well. Previously, during a phone call, due to poor signal and interruptions, he had hung up and postponed this interrogation until now.
However, he ultimately could not escape this ordeal. Blood ties connected the family together. Unless Jiang Yizhou wanted to be seen as a cold-hearted person in a societal sense, his mother had done nothing wrong to him, and he could not avoid her.
"I'm sorry, I still have some family matters to deal with here. You all go ahead with the original plan!" Jiang Yizhou said with an awkward smile to the group.
Although the group couldn't discern the situation, they could gather much from the surface information. Li Yue was there to receive them; the middle-aged woman was Boss's mother, and as for Ms. Song...
Looking at her visibly pregnant belly, anyone could guess she was expecting!
Shen Qing discreetly gave Jiang Yizhou a thumbs-up before turning around and leaving with the group to get into the transport vehicle.
How bitter it was!
Jiang Yizhou kept lamenting internally, but on the surface, he could only help his mother place their luggage in the car's trunk. Then, under his mother's urging, he took the driver's seat that Li Yue had originally occupied.
Now that Li Yue was absent and As such couldn't drive either, it naturally fell to him to take the wheel.
"You too! How long has Song been pregnant? How could you be gone for two months? Is that how you treat family? And you've only contacted us a few times? We don't lack for phone bills!"
Mother Jiang began her reprimand once Jiang Yizhou had smoothly started the car and was driving on the road.
"I had urgent matters to attend to! It had to be resolved sooner or later; I couldn't just wait until after the New Year. Now that everything is settled, I'm back to accompany As such and you, Dad, and Xiao Ya. As for not calling much, it's because I trust you to take care of As such!" Jiang Yizhou complained.
This is indeed something that should be done sooner rather than later. Delaying for a few days is acceptable, but dragging it out for too long is pointless. Moreover, with the New Year approaching and production soon to begin after the holiday, this arrangement is more appropriate.
"You explained it clearly this time, but in the future, if you go out for at least a week, make sure to call home. If you don't, people will get used to thinking you're not around!" Gao Qingzhen lightly let it go. Although her tone was strict, it was merely for Song Rushi's benefit, allowing her to vent a little.
On the way, Jiang Yizhou endured his mother's constant nitpicking and scolding. He could only grin and bear it, letting her vent her frustrations while explaining where he could. Meanwhile, Song Rushi covered her mouth, stifling occasional laughter; it seemed she had been looking forward to this scene for quite some time.
The car came to a steady stop in Jiang Yizhou's residential courtyard. Gao Qingzhen waved her hand and said to Jiang Yizhou, "You unload your luggage here; I'll take Song back to her room!"
Jiang Yizhou readily agreed, unsure of what his mother was really thinking. He decided to go along with her wishes for now.
Mother Jiang treated Song Rushi like a precious daughter, supporting her as if she were a valuable person. "It's cold outside; you should go back to your room and rest well. As for things outside, Yi Zhou and I will handle them!"
After a while, once Mother Jiang had settled Song Rushi in the upstairs bedroom and came down, she grabbed Jiang Yizhou and began to ask quietly, "Yi Zhou, tell me the truth: are you really in a relationship with this woman?"
Jiang Yizhou paused his work momentarily and thought for a moment before speaking frankly. "At first, I did cheat; there were some feelings involved, but they weren't that deep. It was only because of the child that I ended up with her!"
Speaking honestly was indeed the most terrifying thing. Jiang Yizhou self-deprecatingly thought that he found himself quite disgusting for saying that.
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