My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1272 Gathering

They have not only achieved remarkable results in the domestic market, but also started to enter the international market. Their products and services have reached every corner of the world, allowing more people to feel the charm of Chinese network technology.

In the process, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue also gained their own love and family. Zhou Xing's wife is a gentle and virtuous woman who silently supports Zhou Xing's career behind the scenes; while Ling Xue's husband is a humorous man who always brings laughter and strength to Ling Xue when she is tired. The two families often get together to celebrate every important moment together.

Years are like songs, life is like a dream. For Zhou Xing and Ling Xue, every day is full of challenges and surprises. They grew up from a young high school student to a leader in their respective fields, and experienced countless ups and downs, but what has never changed is the heart of pursuing dreams.

On a sunny afternoon, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue sat in a corner of Ling Xue Internet Cafe, drinking coffee and chatting about the little things that happened over the years. They were filled with emotion, as if they had returned to the carefree high school days.

"Tell me, how could we have imagined that this day would come?" Ling Xue asked with a smile.

"Maybe it's because we both have different passions for the Internet," Zhou Xing replied. "Do you remember the first time we met at the Science and Technology Festival? At that time, we could never have imagined that we would be doing so many things together now."

"Yeah, time flies." Ling Xue sighed, "But I think it's all worth it. I can get to where I am today because I have friends like you by my side."

"Me too." Zhou Xing nodded, "The road ahead is still long, let's go on together."

The afterglow of the setting sun shines on them, coating them with a layer of golden light. In this ever-changing Internet era, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue use their own stories to explain what persistence, innovation and friendship are. They know that no matter how the future changes, as long as they have dreams in their hearts and a path under their feet, they will be able to create their own glorious chapter.

Zhou Xing and Ling Xue were also involved in the debate. Zhou Xing believed that the village's natural and cultural resources should be carefully considered and protected, while Ling Xue believed that it could be developed appropriately, but sustainable development must be ensured. The two had different views, and this was the first dispute since they met.

In the days after the dispute, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue reflected on their positions. They both realized that no matter which path they chose, the most important thing was to consider the other person's feelings and the future of the village. One morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the mist, the two agreed to meet under the old locust tree at the entrance of the village.

Standing face to face, Zhou Xing was the first to break the silence: "Ling Xue, I'm sorry, I'm too stubborn." Ling Xue smiled and shook her head: "No, I should also be more open-minded." They exchanged their thoughts and concerns with each other frankly, and finally reached a consensus: to protect the village's traditions and environment, and to appropriately introduce external development opportunities.

After the reconciliation, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue cherished their relationship even more. They participated in the discussion of the village development plan together and proposed that Zhou Xing dragged his heavy luggage and set foot on the rural land he had not returned to for many years. His heart was filled with both excitement and complex emotions. The familiar alley in front of him seemed to be not much different from the scene in his memory, except that there were more traces of time. Every step seemed to be traveling through time and space, reminding him of the scenes of running and playing here as a child.

When he pushed open the mottled old wooden door, an old yet familiar smell hit him. Although the old house that accompanied him throughout his childhood looked a little shabby, in Zhou Xing's eyes, it was still full of warmth and intimacy. He decided to use his savings to renovate the house and give it a new lease of life.

The renovation process was not easy. Zhou Xing dismantled and rebuilt the buildings by himself during the day, and learned about construction knowledge through the Internet at night. When he encountered difficulties, he asked netizens for help. Although the process was difficult, every time he saw a little bit of results, he felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction. In order to record this process, Zhou Xing began to shoot short videos and share them online. Unexpectedly, these real and simple pictures attracted the attention of many people in the city. They were moved by Zhou Xing's love for his hometown and left messages of encouragement.

One evening, when the setting sun filled the yard, Zhou Xing was repairing the light under the eaves. At this time, a woman's voice came from outside the yard: "Zhou Xing, is it really you?" He looked up and found that it was his childhood playmate Ling Xue. After not seeing each other for many years, she has become more gentle and generous, and her face is filled with the joy of seeing an old friend. The two chatted about their recent situation and learned that Ling Xue is now focusing on growing figs and is also trying to sell her own products through live broadcasts. This idea gave Zhou Xing a flash of inspiration - perhaps they can cooperate and explore a new entrepreneurial path together.

As the cooperation deepened, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue found many complementary aspects. Zhou Xing was good at using social media to attract traffic, while Ling Xue was proficient in agricultural knowledge and marketing strategies. The two decided to use Zhou Xing's homestead as one of the display windows to create a small farm park that integrates sightseeing experience. They named this project "Memories Orchard".

In order to get the project off the ground, the two first needed to integrate existing resources. Zhou Xing invested in improving the infrastructure around the homestead, such as building trails leading to nearby fields; and set up rest areas for tourists to rest and communicate after visiting. Ling Xue was responsible for introducing high-quality fig varieties and teaching local farmers to use more scientific methods to increase yields and fruit quality. In addition, she also planned a series of online and offline activities to attract more young people to participate in rural revitalization.

After several months of intensive preparation, the "Memories Orchard" finally ushered in its opening day. That morning, the sun was shining, the breeze was blowing, and the whole village was decorated exceptionally beautifully. At the opening ceremony, not only did tourists from all over the country participate in the experience of picking and other activities, but also many media came to report on this event. The villagers also spontaneously organized to perform traditional programs to liven up the atmosphere, and the atmosphere was extraordinary. Over time, the "Memories Orchard" has gradually grown into one of the well-known rural tourism destinations in the region and even the surrounding areas. Whether it is a family tourist who wants to get close to nature or an artist seeking inspiration for creation, they can find their own fun here. More importantly, the project has driven the development of the surrounding economy and increased the social employment rate, achieving a true win-win situation for all parties.

Of course, success is not all smooth sailing. In the early stages of operation, they encountered problems such as capital shortage and fierce market competition. But it was these challenges that prompted Zhou Xing and Ling Xue to constantly think about innovative models and methods to adapt to changing market demands. For example, they launched a membership system to allow customers to enjoy more preferential services; they launched online courses to teach skills such as how to grow figs... It is such continuous efforts that made "Memories Orchard" stand out among many similar projects and become a model.

As the popularity of "Memories Orchard" continues to grow, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue are also facing more and more challenges. The most prominent problems are tight capital chain and intensified market competition. Although their project has achieved some success, in order to further expand the scale and improve the quality of service, more investment is needed. At this time, it is the off-season for tourism, and the sharp drop in income makes the two feel stressed.

In the bustling corner of the city, there is an Internet cafe called "Xingmang", which is Ling Xue's business territory. In the commercial district with tall buildings, Zhou Xing's Internet company is also forging ahead in the wind and rain. They used to be deskmates in high school, and now they are working in different fields, but the threads of fate are quietly intertwined.

Zhou Xing, a young man with a dream, founded his own Internet company after graduating from university with his unique insights into the Internet and keen market sense. The road to entrepreneurship was not smooth sailing. He faced financial constraints, technical difficulties, and fierce market competition. Each problem was like an insurmountable mountain in front of him. But Zhou Xing had an indomitable will. He studied the business day and night, ran around looking for investment, and continuously optimized the company's products and services. After several years of hard work, the company gradually got on the right track and began to emerge in the industry.

Ling Xue was a literary and artistic backbone of her class in high school. She was lively and cheerful and had a strong interest in computer games. After the college entrance examination, she did not choose to go to a big city, but returned to her hometown and took over the Internet cafe run by her parents. In her eyes, the Internet cafe is not only a place for entertainment, but also a place that carries people's dreams and memories. She carefully decorated every corner of the Internet cafe, updated the equipment, and held various e-sports competitions and theme activities, attracting a large number of loyal customers. Her Internet cafe has gradually become the first choice for local young people to relax and have fun.

One day, Zhou Xing's company received an important project to develop a large-scale online game. In order to find inspiration and understand the needs of players, he decided to experience life in an Internet cafe in person. When he walked into the "Xingmang" Internet cafe, he was shocked by the lively atmosphere inside. The players stared at the screen intently, skillfully controlling the mouse and keyboard in their hands, and shouting excitedly from time to time. Zhou Xing watched for a long time, feeling deeply moved. He knew that these players were his target customers, and only by truly meeting their needs could the game be successful in the market.

At this time, Ling Xue, the owner of the Internet cafe, came over. Seeing that Zhou Xing looked unfamiliar, she greeted him warmly: "Hello, how can I help you?" Zhou Xing looked up and saw the familiar yet unfamiliar face in front of him. He was surprised: "Ling Xue, why is it you?" Ling Xue also recognized Zhou Xing. She excitedly shouted: "Oh, it's Zhou Xing! I haven't seen you for many years. You have changed a lot!" The two smiled at each other, as if they were back in high school.

Zhou Xing followed Ling Xue to the office, and the two chatted about their experiences over the years. Zhou Xing told Ling Xue about the hardships and gains of his entrepreneurship, and Ling Xue also shared the ups and downs of running an Internet cafe. They found that although they were in different industries, they all had a persistent pursuit of their dreams. As they chatted, the topic naturally turned to the game that Zhou Xing was developing. Relying on her experience accumulated in the Internet cafe, Ling Xue gave Zhou Xing a lot of valuable suggestions, such as how to design the social functions in the game to be more attractive, and what types of props would be more popular with players. Zhou Xing listened carefully, nodded from time to time, and was full of gratitude to Ling Xue.

In the following days, Zhou Xing often visited the "Xingmang" Internet cafe and discussed the details of the game development with Ling Xue. Their feelings also warmed up unknowingly, and gradually transformed from the initial friendship of classmates to a subtle emotion. However, they both knew that this was a critical period in their careers and they could not let their feelings hinder their future. So, they agreed to focus on their work first, and consider their feelings after the project was successfully completed.

As the project progressed, Zhou Xing's company encountered a technical bottleneck. The key algorithm in the game could not be broken through, resulting in a serious delay in the development progress. Zhou Xing was so anxious that he lost a lot of weight. Ling Xue saw it and felt pain in her heart. She took advantage of her wide network of contacts in the Internet cafe and asked around for technical experts and solutions. Finally, with the introduction of a senior programmer, Zhou Xing found an industry authority. With the guidance of this expert, the company's technical team successfully overcame the problem and the game was successfully launched.

After the game was launched, it quickly became popular in the market with its novel gameplay and exquisite graphics. Zhou Xing's company became famous in the industry and orders came in one after another. The "Xingmang" Internet cafe also became more popular because of the offline promotion activities of the game. Ling Xue and Zhou Xing have achieved great success in their respective fields and have become the best in the eyes of everyone.

However, there is always a crisis behind success. As market competition intensifies, Zhou Xing's company faces tremendous pressure from peers. A large Internet company has taken a fancy to Zhou Xing's technology and market share and wants to acquire it maliciously. If he refuses to acquire, the other party will use its own advantages to suppress Zhou Xing's company. Zhou Xing is caught in a dilemma. On the one hand, he must stick to his dreams and hard work, and on the other hand, he must face the pressure and difficulties of reality.

At the same time, Ling Xue's Internet cafe also encountered a change. Due to the urban reconstruction plan, the area where the "Xingmang" Internet cafe was located was facing demolition. Ling Xue had to find a new business location in a short time, otherwise the Internet cafe would have to close down. She ran around looking for a suitable house, but the high rent and poor location always troubled her.

In this difficult time, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue did not choose to give up, but supported each other and faced challenges together. Zhou Xing used his connections and resources to find a store with reasonable rent and excellent location for Ling Xue. Ling Xue mobilized her connections in the Internet cafe industry to provide Zhou Xing with market information and response strategies to help his company resist the acquisition of competitors.

With the joint efforts of the two, Zhou Xing's company successfully overcame the difficulties, rejected the hostile takeover, and stood out in the market competition. Ling Xue's Internet cafe also reopened at the new address, and business is still booming.