My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1282 Warmth

This not only boosted the development of the local economy, but also allowed more people to understand the power of e-commerce and stimulated their interest in Internet entrepreneurship.

Just as the "Xiangyun Guoxiang" brand was booming, a sudden crisis quietly arrived. As the number of fig products on the market increased, competition became extremely fierce. What's worse, some unscrupulous merchants used inferior products to reduce costs, seriously disrupting the market order. These behaviors not only harmed the rights and interests of consumers, but also affected the brand image of "Xiangyun Guoxiang".

In the hustle and bustle of a bustling city, there are two old acquaintances whose life trajectories intersect because of the Internet, and bloom with a different brilliance because of their respective dreams. Zhou Xing, the owner of an Internet company, rides the wave of digitalization with his keen insight and unremitting pursuit of emerging technologies; Ling Xue, his high school classmate, sticks to a unique feeling for traditional Internet cafes and runs an Internet cafe full of stories. Tracing back to that sunny September, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue, as high school freshmen, entered the gate of the same school with infinite longing for the future. At that time, they had very different personalities but unexpectedly became good friends. Zhou Xing, an introverted and creative teenager, is always immersed in the world of computers and is full of interest in programming and network technology; while Ling Xue is an extroverted and lively girl who has an almost obsessive love for games and always likes to pull Zhou Xing to the Internet cafe to "play games" in her spare time.

That Internet cafe became the warmest corner in their youthful memories. In the dimly lit room, the sound of keyboard tapping came one after another, and the flickering light on the screen was reflected on their young faces. Every victory or defeat of the game was accompanied by laughter or regret, but more of it was the pure joy and cherishment of friendship. During such a time, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue not only deepened their understanding of each other, but also planted the seeds of their dreams - Zhou Xing longed to have his own Internet company in the future and change the world with technology; while Ling Xue dreamed of opening her own Internet cafe one day to provide a place for everyone who loves games.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, high school career is about to end. Facing the watershed of the college entrance examination, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue made different choices. Zhou Xing was admitted to a well-known university with excellent grades to study computer science, while Ling Xue chose to drop out of school because of her love for games and family reasons, and began to work hard in society, helping her family run a small business while looking for opportunities to realize her dream of running an Internet cafe.

During his college years, Zhou Xing absorbed professional knowledge like a sponge. He not only achieved excellent academic results, but also showed extraordinary talent in practice. He participated in the development of multiple projects and gradually emerged in the Internet circle. After graduation, Zhou Xing did not choose to join the comfortable life of a large company, but decided to start a business and set up his own Internet company, focusing on providing digital transformation solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. The road to entrepreneurship is full of hardships and challenges, but Zhou Xing, with his indomitable will and persistent pursuit of his dreams, has put the company on the right track step by step.

At the same time, Ling Xue was also working hard for her dream of opening an Internet cafe. At first, she worked in an Internet cafe, starting from the most basic work, learning the operation management and service skills of the Internet cafe. She used her spare time to study the market and understand the needs of players. Gradually, the outline of her ideal Internet cafe became clearer and clearer. After several years of accumulation, Ling Xue finally saved enough start-up capital, rented a shop in a crowded place, and started her career as an Internet cafe owner. She named the Internet cafe "Memories", hoping that it can become a warm memory in everyone's heart.

With the rapid development of the Internet, the traditional Internet cafe industry has been hit unprecedentedly. More and more people choose to surf the Internet at home, or go to Internet cafes and e-sports halls with more comfortable environments and more diversified services. Ling Xue's "Memories" Internet cafe is also facing the dilemma of reduced customer base and declining income. She began to realize that if she wants to survive in this era, she must transform.

Just when Ling Xue was worried, she accidentally saw Zhou Xing's company looking for partners to promote a new cloud gaming platform. This platform combines the latest cloud computing technology, allowing players to play games smoothly on any device without downloading a large client. Ling Xue's eyes lit up, and she thought this might be the opportunity for the transformation of "Memories" Internet Cafe. She took the initiative to contact Zhou Xing, and the two quickly reached a cooperation intention based on their many years of friendship.

Zhou Xing's team tailored a transformation plan for the "Memories" Internet Cafe, which not only upgraded the hardware facilities in the store, but also introduced a cloud gaming platform and held a number of online and offline e-sports competitions, attracting the attention of a large number of young players. At the same time, Ling Xue also used her personal connections in the Internet cafe industry to establish cooperative relationships with surrounding schools and companies, and regularly held various activities, making the "Memories" Internet Cafe gradually become a comprehensive place integrating leisure and entertainment, social gatherings, and e-sports events.

The road to transformation was not smooth. The development of new technologies is always accompanied by challenges. The early promotion of the cloud gaming platform encountered many technical problems and user feedback, such as network delays and compatibility issues. Zhou Xing's team worked overtime to optimize it, and Ling Xue also actively communicated with customers in the Internet cafe, collected opinions, and provided instant feedback. The tacit cooperation between the two solved the problems one by one, and the cloud gaming platform gradually gained market recognition.

In the noisy corner of the bustling city, there is a well-known travel agency. Zhou Xing is a senior tour guide here. He has an upright figure, a clear face, and his eyes seem to hide the sea of ​​stars. When he smiles, his crow's feet ripple gently, warm and kind, as if he can dispel every bit of haze on the journey. On the other side of the city, in a quiet and ancient scenic spot, Ling Xue is wearing a plain long dress, her black hair is like a waterfall, and her voice is crisp and pleasant, like a clear spring flowing in the mountains. As a guide for the scenic spot, she shuttles between pavilions, ancient trees and flowers every day, telling the story of the years.

It was a sunny spring morning, Zhou Xing led the tourist group to the ancient town scenic area full of historical charm. The bluestone road in the ancient town glowed with warm light in the morning light, and the door lintels of the shops on the street, which had just begun to bloom with new green, swayed in the wind, as if whispering about the past. Zhou Xing arranged the itinerary in an orderly manner, occasionally looking up ahead, and his eyes met with Ling Xue who was leading another group of tourists. In an instant, it seemed as if time had stopped, the surrounding noise disappeared, and only a glimpse of each other's eyes remained.

After the tourists dispersed to visit, Zhou Xing unconsciously walked to where Ling Xue was. "I just listened to your explanation, it was professional and vivid, I really admire you." Zhou Xing spoke first, his voice full of vitality. Ling Xue smiled lightly, dimples: "Thank you, but everyone has their own strengths, and you tour guides are amazing for taking tourists around." Just like that, the two of them started chatting familiarly, from the past and present of the ancient town to the local customs and practices of various places, the topics flowed like springs, weaving a brocade of acquaintance.

In the following days, Zhou Xing's travel agency took on many tour groups to the ancient town. Coincidentally, Ling Xue was often assigned to connect with Zhou Xing's team. After a while, they worked together more and more tacitly. Ling Xue would prepare a special explanation manual for the elderly tourists in Zhou Xing's team in advance, with large fonts, many pictures, and thoughtfully marked rest points; Zhou Xing would pay attention to the feedback from tourists when Ling Xue was explaining. If there was something she didn't understand, she would help her sort it out afterwards so that she could explain it more smoothly next time.

Once, a sudden rainstorm hit the scenic area, and tourists were panicking and hiding from the rain. Zhou Xing was busy comforting everyone and directing everyone to take shelter in the nearest pavilion, but he saw Ling Xue still in the rain, holding an umbrella to guide those tourists who were alone. The rain wet the corners of her skirt and her hair stuck to her cheeks, but her eyes were firm and she did not retreat at all. Zhou Xing's heart tightened, and he rushed over to hand over his spare umbrella: "Don't get wet, I'm here." Ling Xue shook her head stubbornly: "I have to make sure every tourist finds a place safely, you take care of them first." Having said that, when she took the dry towel handed by Zhou Xing to wipe her face, she felt a warmth she had never felt before in her heart.

After the rain, the ancient town was washed fresh and bright, and a rainbow spanned the sky, as if cheering for their courage and kindness. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue stood side by side under the rainbow, looking at the colorful light, their hearts full of gratitude for surviving the disaster and gratitude for each other's company. Zhou Xing whispered: "Today is really unforgettable, fortunately you are here." Ling Xue glanced sideways, her eyes as gentle as water: "Yes, taking care of each other makes this journey more stable." After that, in their spare time, they made an appointment to stroll through the alleys of the ancient town. Zhou Xing loves to explore those hidden old teahouses and listen to the tea doctor talk about the craftsmanship passed down by his ancestors; Ling Xue is fond of the stories behind the old stage, where the joys and sorrows of those famous actors were performed. Zhou Xing accompanied her to ask the old artists, from makeup to singing, pieced together the old scenery bit by bit. Ling Xue would also take Zhou Xing to travel through old mansions, pointing at the carved beams and pillars and mottled murals, and telling them about the rise and fall of the family. Zhou Xing listened attentively, as if he was in the long river of history.

In the hot summer, lotus flowers are in full bloom in the ancient town, with green leaves and pink lotus swaying. Zhou Xing got up early to take pictures of the beautiful lotus flowers, wanting to capture the moment when dewdrops roll down the petals. When Ling Xue knew about it, she specially brought her homemade lotus leaf porridge, which is sweet and refreshing, and can relieve summer heat and fatigue. Zhou Xing tasted it and praised it: "This craftsmanship is enough to open a store!" Ling Xue scolded: "You are exaggerating, it's just a little thought." But the smile on her lips couldn't hide her joy.

As their relationship deepened, they developed feelings for each other, but neither of them broke the thin paper. As autumn deepened, the ancient town prepared for a folk culture festival. Zhou Xing was in charge of arranging the performances for the travel agency team, and was very busy; Ling Xue was the cultural consultant of the scenic spot, and she had to check the explanations for the activities, and she was also busy day and night.

Late one night, Zhou Xing was still pondering over the details of his program, and he was frustrated by the lack of inspiration. At this time, Ling Xue called him and said, "I was sorting out materials in the scenic area and saw some old folk records that may be helpful for your program." As she read the text carefully, Zhou Xing suddenly had an idea in his mind, and his creativity exploded like fireworks.

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Xing looked out the window at the moonlight. Some soft spot in his heart was touched, and those emotions that had been suppressed due to being busy were no longer easy to control.

The next afternoon, Zhou Xing found Ling Xue practicing dancing. She was dressed in colorful clothes, with a graceful figure, dancing to the music, like a lively fairy. Zhou Xing was fascinated by her, and when the music stopped, he strode forward and said, "Ling Xue, these days of getting along, I found that I... I seem to like you, how about you?" Ling Xue was startled at first, and then a blush climbed up her face, her eyes sparkling: "Me too, but I don't know how to start, I'm afraid to break this beauty."

Since then, their love has thrived in the sunshine. Every inch of the ancient town has witnessed their sweetness. In winter, they walk in the snow together to look for plum blossoms, and the white plum blossoms set off their smiles; in the New Year, they watch lanterns and guess riddles hand in hand, and the fireworks light up their happy faces. Zhou Xing plans for the future, thinking of taking Ling Xue to see the most beautiful scenery in the world; Ling Xue carefully embroiders a panoramic embroidery of the ancient town, intending to frame it to remember this relationship.

However, fate always likes to play tricks on people. With the changes in the tourism market, the travel agency where Zhou Xing works is facing the dilemma of transformation and a large number of business adjustments. Zhou Xing's job is in jeopardy and he may even lose his job. At the same time, Ling Xue's family suddenly changes. Her father's business fails and he falls ill. The financial burden of the family falls on her shoulders.

On the path of the ancient town where they used to stroll leisurely, now there are only heavy sighs and silence between the two. Zhou Xing held Ling Xue's hand tightly: "Don't be afraid, I will accompany you through it." Ling Xue couldn't help sobbing: "But I don't want you to give up your dream, and I don't want you to be dragged down by me."

At the critical moment, Ling Xue made a bold decision. She quit her job as a guide and, with the connections and knowledge she had accumulated over the years, opened a self-media account online to live broadcast the ancient town and sell special cultural and creative products. She studied traffic algorithms and product selection strategies at night and traveled through every corner of the ancient town during the day to dig out new stories. Although Zhou Xing felt guilty, he also gave her full support, helping her move goods and appearing on camera to interact.

Hard work pays off. Ling Xue's account gradually improved, orders increased, and income stabilized. After repeated job-hunting failures, Zhou Xing, with his rich experience as a tour guide and keen insight into the tourism market, started his own business and established a small tourism studio, focusing on in-depth cultural tours.

At first, they faced many difficulties, including a shortage of funds and few customers, but they persevered. Zhou Xing wrote the copy and did the planning himself; Ling Xue recorded the promotional audio with her soft voice. Step by step, the studio slowly got on the right track.

As spring goes and autumn comes, the ancient town still lies quietly in the depths of time, welcoming and seeing off people. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue stand here hand in hand, looking at the bustling crowd and the long years, knowing that the ups and downs along the way have become stepping stones, paving the way for the tranquility at this moment. The previous encounter was the mercy of fate, and the companionship in the future is the gift of time. Their story is integrated into the charm of the ancient town, continuing the endless romance, shining brightly in the fireworks of the world, and becoming a good story passed down by travelers - finding true love on the journey, keeping true heart in difficult situations, only love warms the journey, and spends the rest of life together.

In addition, they also face pressure from competitors. In order to compete for market share, some large-scale chain Internet cafes and e-sports halls have launched preferential activities and high-end services, trying to squeeze the living space of "Memories" Internet Cafe. Faced with the challenge, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue did not choose to confront it head-on, but found another way.