Age of Legends

Chapter 363 The Return of the Condor Heroes
Chatting with Shen Nuoyi in such a setting was quite pleasant. Zhang Chen's words lessened their anxieties about a possible future separation. Using their careers to stay together was a way to overcome the barriers of time and space.

When Shen Nuoyi learned that Zhang Chen's help was actually the reason why Wang Bowen's content department had stirred up Rongcheng and even sparked a nationwide hit in reality show ratings this summer, an indescribable complexity appeared in Shen Nuoyi's eyes as she looked at Zhang Chen.

"So 'Seven Days' is also your script? You wrote it?" Shen Nuoyi suddenly remembered something: "Oh no, even my mom is watching it."

Zhang Chen was a little embarrassed. "Although there was a script framework, it wasn't all acting. After all, we were all amateurs, so it was mostly genuine reactions. The element of 'acting out real feelings' in specific situations was actually more touching."

Shen Nuo turned her head away and remained silent.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Chen keenly noticed the subtle change in her emotions.

“It’s nothing…” Shen Nuoyi’s phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, her long eyelashes casting a faint shadow on her eyelids. After a moment, she said softly, “Everyone says how amazing I am, that I got into Tsinghua University, and all I hear are compliments. But actually… your ability is the most precious. How many people can achieve such tangible results just by relying on the creativity in their minds?”

She looked up, her gaze clear and earnest. "You're really amazing."

It's said that in a relationship, you shouldn't be the first to surrender, or you'll put yourself at a disadvantage. Shen Nuoyi loves reading romance novels and has also read quite a few books on relationships, so she has some knowledge of these kinds of theories. Some knowledge doesn't need to be memorized; it just pops into your head unexpectedly at the right time. Her subconscious tugging at him just now was somewhat influenced by these ideas.

But at this moment, knowing the principle that "it's best not to praise easily," she still chose to set aside her calculations and honestly express her praise.

“But what can I do…” Her tone was uncertain. “Maybe I can post on the SMTH forum to help you promote it… Actually, even if I don’t do those things, I can help without taking a salary.”

She was still worried that she would become a burden to him, and even more afraid that she could only do so much and would not have enough reason to be closely tied to him.

“It’s not just that,” Zhang Chen shook his head, his gaze resolute. “I hope you can take charge of setting up the company’s branch in the capital. Games are just the starting point for Wanxiang’s business—I plan to build a network, and we’ll use the name you suggested, ‘Wanxiang Network.’”

He looked at her, his eyes shining: "Given your position, you'll have many opportunities in the future. This matter concerns expanding our territory, and only you can help me."

“All things…the internet…” Shen Nuo was stunned, her eyelashes trembling slightly, her heartstrings touched by this sudden weight and anticipation.

After a moment, she nodded: "Okay."

Wang Shuowei and Zheng Xue got off the car, bickering and teasing each other. The environment didn't allow them to continue their discussion, but from the moment she agreed, it no longer mattered.

She would go with him no matter what. She also hoped that the two of them could have a common career and support each other along the way.

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Reaching an agreement with Shen Nuoyi put Zhang Chen at ease. Wanxiang Network was indeed the next thing he planned to do. Shen Nuoyi could gain experience by participating in the construction process, and given Zhang Chen's understanding of Shen Nuoyi's abilities, he was eager to see what she could achieve.

On the other hand, although Zhang Chen himself couldn't go to Tsinghua University, Shen Nuoyi could use her status to do many things within this top university. Little did she know that it was also one of the most authoritative campus BBS forums, and many events had circulated there over the years. Moreover, the school had its own fraternity structure, and the human resources, information, and even cutting-edge internet knowledge gained there could be used as a springboard to expand outwards.

So Tsinghua University is a stepping stone, and Shen Nuoyi can be the one to connect it. Even if he can't connect it, there are plenty of opportunities.

However, Zhang Chen still hopes to experience such an opportunity to build a business together.

As I said before, you can take bigger steps and be bolder with your ideas. After all, you've been reborn and have the advantage of being ahead of the game, so you can try many things without regrets, and even bring some imagination and creativity. The days at driving school passed quickly, and the entire team successfully completed their driving tests and obtained their licenses.

By this time, it was already mid-August, and the area where Liu Qi's Yipin Group had been closed for archaeological work had been officially designated.

The newspaper finally confirmed the final assessment from the municipal government's archaeological working group, confirming that the former Shahe Textile Factory site was the capital of the ancient Shu Kingdom from the late Shang Dynasty to the Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately the 12th to 7th centuries BC). It was the political, economic, and cultural center of the ancient Shu Kingdom, and most likely the successor capital that rose in the plains after the decline of the Sanxingdui civilization. It was the center of the origin of civilization in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.

The newspapers reported on this officially identified discovery with the headline "Sleeping for 3,000 years, awakening to astonish the world," and the area around Shahe Village was officially renamed "Jinsha Site."

Five hundred acres of land within the "Jinsha Site" area have been frozen and turned into an archaeological excavation site, where a national cultural relics museum will be built in the future. The compensation for Yipin Group is an additional land parcel on the outskirts of the city.

But for Liu Qi, who had been using various high-leverage funds to develop this land, this news was tantamount to a direct verdict that his business empire had completely collapsed.

Meanwhile, the investigation results regarding the Shengfeng Express bombing were also released. The placement of the explosive device pointed to Liu Qi's deputy, Zhou Kai, bribing spies to infiltrate Shengfeng Express's delivery trucks and deliver packages containing an explosive mixture. The suspect, Zhou Kai, confessed to the crime. According to his confession, he disliked Zhao Tao and had an argument with him. Furthermore, as the vice president of Yipin Group, he was concerned about his reputation and decided to teach Zhao Tao's express company a lesson, thus planning the crime.

Zhou Kai was arrested according to law. But even so, it could not save the Yipin Group from collapse.

Unable to repay the huge debts of Yipin Group, Liu Qi was intercepted and arrested at the pier in Shenzhen, where he was preparing to smuggle himself into Hong Kong.

The biggest beneficiary of this was Huang Huifen of Xuhui Real Estate, who had previously competed with Liu Qi for the "land king" title.

The moment the Jinsha Site was described as "sleeping for three thousand years, awakening to astonish the world," the name of Huang Huifen, whose land plot is located just across from the Jinsha Site, resounded once again in Fuzhou's real estate industry.

No one thought her vision was particularly sharp or ruthless, but everyone was amazed by the luck of "Huang the Cannon," a big sister in the Fuzhou real estate industry who was known for her outrageous remarks!

What kind of incredible luck is this? How could Huang Huifen, who initially lost out to the land king and sheepishly chose the East Coast 08 plot, a plot ridiculed by many, unexpectedly become the most valuable location?
However, Yipin Group itself was not clean. Although Vice President Zhou Kai took full responsibility for the criminal responsibility of the main culprit in the Shengfeng bombing case, everyone knew how arrogant Liu Qi, who claimed to have "connections with both the legal and illegal worlds," had been before. It was only because of the exposure of this incident that Yipin Group was exposed for some of the shady dealings behind the scenes, such as deceiving investors, engaging in related-party transactions, and various illegal leverage operations.

If it hadn't collapsed due to this incident, the Yipin Group could very well have become a major financial time bomb in Fuzhou. Through high leverage and pre-sales, it absorbed a large amount of private lending and investment funds, practically binding banks, trusts, and real estate agencies together. Once the funding chain broke, countless investors and homebuyers would inevitably lose everything, and Fuzhou might even experience a wave of unfinished buildings.

On the other hand, LG Philips Chenguang Optoelectronics Co., Ltd., a high-tech enterprise in Fuzhou with a total investment of 13 billion yuan, has officially started production. This 29-inch color display tube production line, jointly built by Chenguang Display Technology, Nanguang Group, and LG Philips in Fuzhou, is now in operation. It will supply 1.8 million glass tubes to the national color TV market every year, with an annual output value of more than 1 billion yuan and export earnings of up to 20 million US dollars.

The key figure in this, engineer Zhang Zhonghua who possesses core technology, is Huang Huifen's husband.

As a result, the two became the talk of the town and were hailed as the "Condor Heroes" of Fuzhou.

Compared to these two, Zhang Chen, who is also famous throughout the country, is overshadowed by the fame of his parents.

And so, my university years began.

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(The Return of the Condor Heroes, Volume Two - End)

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