Actor: Thank you.

Maintaining composure in favorable circumstances and staying grounded in adversity are two things that most people find difficult to do.

Many strong individuals can at best remain undeterred by adversity and seize opportunities to turn the tide.

It's even harder to stay grounded when things are going smoothly.

After all, one should enjoy life to the fullest when things are going well, but this goes against human nature, and one has to overcome that impulse.

Nowadays, both Teacher Guo and Han Geng seem to be riding the wave of success.

Like nouveau riche businesspeople, the entertainment industry is most likely to amplify human nature.

For example, the article that became a hit this year will soon be brazenly saying on a TV show that he is "having too much luck".

Then Zhuo Wei set her sights on her.

I'd like to see just how smooth things are for you.

Teacher Guo has had it too good these past few years.

From not being able to sell a single ticket to having tickets for commercial performances with thousands or even tens of thousands of people in high demand, it would be strange if they didn't get carried away.

Zhang Yuan's "double attack" tactic was intended to cool him down and clear his head.

Let alone him, even for myself, it would be difficult to completely fall out with a major television station.

I discussed the final details with him and asked him to consider the specifics.

Zhang Yuan then quickly made a call to his contact at the TV station.

Tell the other party that you have done your job with Teacher Guo and will issue an apology statement soon.

Why tell this person in advance?
Make him ready.

The person indicated that they understood and immediately organized a meeting at the station after hanging up the phone.

At the meeting, it was stated that Guo Degang would personally work with him to apologize and back down.

Zhang Yuan acted as a go-between.

They need to solve the team's problems and also promote the insider.

Even Guo's arch-enemy couldn't force him to back down despite their ruthless efforts. Now, by creating the illusion that an inside man intervened and the other party apologized, they are bound to boost the other party's status and popularity at the TV station.

This shift in power indirectly dealt a blow to the rivals of the crosstalk troupe, achieving two goals at once.

After making contact with that party, Zhang Yuan returned home and called Liu Lanfang, the chairperson of the Chinese Quyi Artists Association.

It's not enough to bring two parties together; we need to take a three-pronged approach.

I informed Chairman Liu that the TV station and the crosstalk troupe were about to reach a settlement, and asked her to help contact the cultural and market authorities to inquire privately when they could resume business after the matter was resolved.

Only when all three parties reach an agreement can a closed loop be formed.

"Phew..." Zhang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief as he sat on the recliner under the tree in the yard.

It's almost done.

With this matter resolved, I can finally put down a troublesome thing.

The internal management was very stressful and exhausting, and he also had to hire a private coach for lessons at the same time.

Learning advanced mathematics and physics is not only about getting closer to the characters, but also about cultivating the temperament of a science and engineering talent.

Temperament is related to thinking patterns; people can be broadly divided into emotional thinking and rational thinking.

Not all actors are driven by emotion; the method acting school emphasizes rational thinking.

Anyone who frequently visits a university campus or has attended university knows that even within the same university, students from the physical education department, the art department, and the physics and mathematics departments can exhibit distinctly different personalities and behaviors, much like chickens and rabbits in the same cage.

The same applies to business management talent. People like Ma Yun and Wang Jianlin, who come from science and engineering backgrounds, will have a very different demeanor and speech patterns compared to people like Ma Huateng and Lei Jun.

Zhang Yuan explored the different temperaments between science and humanities students by studying advanced science foundations.

It seems like we've already gotten a tiny bit of it...

Besides that, he has a lot of other work to do.

Having become the spokesperson for Vancl, I have to help them shoot promotional photos and videos for Double 11.

Upon arriving at the other company, Zhang Yuan frowned.

a mess!
It was crowded and chaotic.

I came here to work, but I was greeted and questioned by five or six different groups of people.

I've replied to the same thing several times.

"There's a problem with the management." Zhang Yuan sniffed, sensing something was wrong.

He recalled that when Vancl was at its most "crazy," it set a sales target of 100 billion yuan per year in preparation for its IPO!

This was around 12 or 11; how much sales did Taobao's Double 11 generate?

His company aims to generate 100 billion yuan in revenue annually.

The problem is that, from senior management within the company to external investors, nobody thinks there's anything wrong with this expected goal.

The company's expansion was also quite astonishing; at its peak, it recruited 1000 new employees in a single month!

Moreover, it was the kind of decentralized recruitment that existed in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, where each department, like the various warlords, could recruit its own people.

As long as you say you need people, we can hire.

Even Zhang Yuan noticed something amiss and sensed that something was wrong.

However, the company owner was so engrossed in the dream of "massive expansion" that he was completely unaware of the hidden dangers.

Vancl, established just three years ago, "defeated" Uniqlo, making it one of the few domestic brands in China that can defeat foreign brands. The boss himself became arrogant.

It seems that even mature and experienced middle-aged entrepreneurs can get carried away when things are going well.

"Oh, Mr. Chen, Mr. Lei."

He put on a white T-shirt, finished his makeup, and was about to go to the photo studio to take promotional photos.

I happened to run into the two bosses in the passageway.

"Hello, nice to meet you."

"Hello."

Zhang Yuan noticed that Jun'er's expression wasn't very good, but he was still quite polite to him.

After all, I firmly stood by Tencent in the previous poll about whether Duowan Games should be sold to Tencent.

After chatting for a few minutes, Zhang Yuan smiled and spoke to Jun'er.

"Mr. Lei, I heard that your new company has been established."

"You also drank millet porridge, right?"

"You're quite well-informed," Mr. Lei replied somewhat shyly.

The current Jun'er is still honest and doesn't talk much, unlike the later version where he gets older and doesn't talk much.

Xiaomi was only recently established.

Unlike Vancl's aggressive recruitment, Jun'er's company, which has been established for several months, only has a dozen or so employees, which is quite conservative.

Zhang Yuan spoke with a sincere smile, his tone gentle yet filled with expectation.

"I wish I could drink Mr. Lei's millet porridge someday."

"If there's an opportunity, we'll definitely consider you when we need a spokesperson in the future." The other party made it sound nice, but they were actually just laughing it off and changing the subject.

The two exchanged a knowing smile and then parted ways.

Zhang Yuan glanced back at the two people walking and talking, and listened intently.

Lei complained that Chen Nian's work was too varied, which would put pressure on the logistics and warehousing staff in many ways.

After Vancl became a hit, its ambitions extended beyond clothing; it later ventured into daily necessities, cosmetics, and food.

At its peak, the number of SKUs in the warehouse reached 19.

SKU stands for Smallest Storage Unit.

In other words, at its peak, Vancl had at least 19 items in its warehouses!

They also built their own express delivery business called Rufengda.

It would be a miracle if he didn't die; he's treating himself like JD.com.

In its early days, Xiaomi used Rufengda, which was heavily criticized for its low efficiency and poor service.

Despite the pressure from Lei Jun and his insistence on using subsidies, Vancl still managed to squander its resources and fail.

But the Vancl incident also taught Lei Jun a lesson, allowing him to learn from Vancl's failure.

Xiaomi has consistently adopted a strategy of light warehousing and low inventory levels, resulting in consistently ample cash flow.

The downside is that this method easily leads to stock shortages, so it's often criticized as a scam.

"Xiaomi..." Zhang Yuan listened to Jun'er's complaints fading into the distance, silently reciting the name of the mixed grain in his mind.

Tsk, let's think of another way!
After filming the advertisement, I interacted briefly with the other company's staff, got autographs and took photos, and didn't get home until quite late.

He didn't rest either, studying late into the night!
After receiving private coaching, he has now grown from a first love boy into a seasoned lover.

At first, I could only last less than five minutes, but now I can last 15 minutes against Heavenly Rank techniques.

Indeed, endurance requires training. He's currently having a top student from Tsinghua University's physics department teach him the fundamentals of fluid mechanics.

Because Professor Qian is a master of fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, and aerodynamics, and a world-class master at that, ranking among the top five.

Furthermore, this top-five ranking represents the highest level achievable with currently declassified achievements.

The trajectory of Qian Xuesen alone could baffle fluid mechanics experts worldwide, just like Louis XVI.

If everything is deciphered, it'll probably be like when Qiao Shan went to the foot massage parlor and encountered 298—then things will take off!

Zhang Yuanmo said that even the basics of such profound things were completely incomprehensible to him.

He knew that optics alone wouldn't suffice; he needed to integrate optics and physics to succeed.

He has a lot of tricks up his sleeve when it comes to how to exploit people.

He only has one trick for dealing with these STEM students who tend to be "nerdy".

Do you want to see Fan Bingbing?
I can arrange for you to have a meal and chat with her.

If Fan Xiaopang isn't enough, just name whoever you like, and I'll arrange it for you.

This trick never fails; men, no matter how brilliant, only have this one hobby.

Until he met someone who said he liked Ni Ping...

I really want to see Zhao Zhongxiang!

What should I do with Ni Ping?

The tastes of STEM guys are truly unfathomable...

"Brother Zhang Yuan, excuse me for disturbing you." The assistant knocked on the study door halfway through the class.

"Okay, come right away."

"By the way, who do you want me to arrange for you to meet?"

"I like Little Dragon Girl," the top student replied shyly.

"That won't do, let's choose another one." Zhang Yuan raised his hand in refusal.

This is for my personal use only; I don't offer it for delivery.

I gave the other person time to think it over, then left temporarily and went to the television in the small living room.

He instructed his assistant to call him whenever he saw the news.

What news?
Teacher Guo, please apologize!

Beijing TV reported that Mr. Guo posted a long article on Weibo, reflecting on the previous incident.

With feet off the ground, the arrogant virus shut down, and clever intelligence regained its dominance.

The rebellion and departure of He Yunwei, the eldest disciple whom he had carefully cultivated, caused more damage than a forced closure of the business.

After much painful reflection, Teacher Guo finally calmed down.

As Zhang Yuan said, it's like scraping the bone to remove poison; losing a group of people might not be a bad thing.

Once the pests are eliminated, the remaining people can unite more closely.

Otherwise, there will always be undercurrents, and when they erupt in the future, they will be even more destructive.

Zhang Yuan sat down and quietly read the report.

The TV was displaying Guo's Weibo posts.

The article begins by mentioning the old saying, "Think about yourself in the first half of the night, and think about others in the second half."

"In a restless society, everyone becomes arrogant, but arrogance is the root of all evil. My apprentices wouldn't have left if they hadn't become arrogant, and I wouldn't have caused this turmoil if I hadn't become arrogant."

That set the tone for the matter.

They became arrogant.

Zhang Yuan nodded, which meant he had grasped the essence of the matter.

Master Guo always says that his apprentices are getting arrogant, but actually, the one who is the most arrogant has always been himself!
He reflected on his arrogance on Weibo, saying that if he hadn't been arrogant, this wouldn't have happened, and his apprentice wouldn't have left.

Well, the blow of my apprentice leaving was even greater; I was absolutely right.

Finally, he explicitly apologized to Beijing TV, stating that he had caused a very negative public impact and hurt everyone's feelings.

"Okay, that's it."

He immediately called his contact at the TV station, and the other party was quite pleased.

With this public apology, he completely overshadowed the station director in this incident, which brought him great benefits.

She even chatted with him excitedly for a long time.

"He Yunwei is still in contact with our station about hosting a program," the other party mentioned at the end.

The question means whether or not you need help "get rid of" the traitor.

We should help each other.

"Please take good care of him; it's not easy for the child to earn money," Zhang Yuan replied quite kindly.

"Oh..." The other party sighed, understanding the situation.

Oh it's you!

Upon hearing his words, the other person connected all the recent events in his life.

I told you that my apprentice suddenly left, and then he apologized. It turns out that you were the one who orchestrated it all.

This guy finally understands.

It seems that Guo Wengui is the sole ruler of Deyuan Society, handling all external affairs on his own.

In reality, the real mastermind was the person he was talking to on the phone.

After agreeing to contact the other party again, I received another call from Teacher Guo.

"Junior brother, we've received a message from above."

His words revealed a joy and relief that had not been seen for a long time.

"After 10 working days, once we pass the inspection, we can reopen."

The matter is actually quite simple; there are no fundamental errors.

If all parties are treated with dignity, things will be easier to move forward.

"Like you said, we still need to eat."

"Thanks to your continuous efforts in contacting various parties," said Teacher Guo with great satisfaction.

See? As soon as I issue an apology statement, we can start operating again.

As expected, Zhang Yuan was absolutely right.

In Teacher Guo's eyes, Zhang Yuan's efforts in running around and contacting various parties led to the current effectiveness of the treatment.

After I apologized, I didn't think it was a big deal.

He was holding his breath and refused to bow his head.

Once it's done, it's done.

Just like some people who are unhappy at work, with low pay, lots of work, and annoying bosses, but never dare to quit and change jobs.

But when things finally escalate and you actually resign, you realize the sky hasn't fallen, and you're still yourself.

"We don't say this, it's all for the sake of the team."

The other party naturally cannot see what he is doing behind the scenes.

"Yes, yes, it's all for the team."

[Received a thank you from Guo Degang, storytelling skills +1, language organization ability +1!]

See, he should thank us...

"Now that things have come to a close and the team can reopen, I'm relieved," Zhang Yuan said confidently.

If it weren't for me, given Teacher Guo's personality, he would never have "treated" the condition unless it dragged on for several months, allowing it to worsen.

"I'm planning to hold a special opening event."

"This is like us being reborn, living life anew."

"My fans are called 'Steel Wires' online. I think we should take this opportunity to design a Steel Wire Festival and hold it every year to commemorate this event."

Teacher Guo's idea is quite good. It can not only serve as a reminder to himself, but also win back the fans who are looking forward to their return to work and restore their popularity.

"I'll do whatever you say."

At this point, Zhang Yuan concealed his achievements and fame, retreating to the background once again.

However, there is still one thing he hasn't finished!
"Senior brother, since we're about to resume work..."

"There's something I'd like to discuss with you."

"Just tell me what it is. We're brothers who've been through thick and thin together. There's nothing I can't agree to."

"Alright." Zhang Yuan's eyes gleamed. "What I want to discuss is the issue of Deyuan Society's shares..." (End of Chapter)