Water and Flames

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WAF CH44

by DewdropTL — In that evening’s conference call, Jing Hong responded to the current crisis on behalf of Fanhai Group to major brokerage firms. First, Jing Hong took a firm stance, much like his father, Jing Haiping. He stated that Fanhai and Qinghui were engaged in benign competition and that blocking external links was solely done to protect users. Since Fanhai Group could not guarantee the content of those external videos, restricting links was a risk-averse strategy. He noted that Qinghui’s products had always…
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WAF CH60

by DewdropTL — Four days later, Zhou Chang returned to Beijing from Guangzhou. This business trip had lasted a total of five days—a considerably long time for him. After landing, Zhou Chang went straight to Qinghui Headquarters first, listening to dozens of reports, signing dozens of documents, and approving dozens of work initiatives. By the time he arrived home, it was already extremely late. Yet, his heart was fluttering with anticipation. This kind of longing was something he had never experienced in…
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WAF CH45

by DewdropTL — Fanhai was caught in a cascading series of crises—getting shorted by Wall Street, investigated by the SEC, dumped by major shareholders, tangled in Weilai’s "sudden shift in accounting standards," and embroiling itself in a dispute with Tianping Supermarket... One wave had barely subsided before another crested. These crises were intricately linked, impacting one another like a falling line of dominoes; if one piece toppled, the entire structure risked collapsing. Resolving such a deadlock required…
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WAF CH46

by DewdropTL — On the day of the negotiations, Jing Hong followed his original schedule and headed to a remote village first. Fanhai had previously launched an educational public welfare initiative. The company donated a massive amount of hardware equipment pre-installed with dedicated educational software to impoverished and remote areas. Through this software, children in these distant regions could directly attend live lectures by top-tier educators—all retired teachers carefully selected by "Fanhai Education"…
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WAF CH47

by DewdropTL — The following afternoon, Fanhai and Qinghui issued announcements simultaneously, causing an immediate media frenzy across the entire Chinese internet. : A Historic Handshake! Fanhai and Qinghui Open Their Ecosystems to Each Other! : Tech]:Historic Reconciliation Between Fanhai and Qinghui! After More Than a Decade of Rivalry, Jing Hong and Zhou Chang Turn Enemies into Friends with a Smile! Sina Tech reported: "Today, Fanhai and Qinghui released a joint announcement stating that they will…
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WAF CH32

by DewdropTL — With the Saint Games matter settled, Jing Hong gave himself a short three-to-four-day break. Ever since he took over the reins of the empire, Jing Hong had never taken a vacation. There was simply too much work. Jing Hong had his assistant, Tan Qian, book an island in the Maldives to unwind. The resort was opened a few years ago by LVMH, and Jing Hong had never been there before. It was said to have exceptional ocean views, facilities, food, and service, making it ideal for a vacation. Most…
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WAF CH33

by DewdropTL — Zhou Chang didn't say any more, as the bride and groom had already stepped in front of the pastor, who began reciting a long passage that Jing Hong couldn't hear clearly from where he stood. Next came the couple exchanging their vows following the pastor's lead. They turned around, facing each other, holding hands, and gazing into each other's eyes. Only then could Jing Hong clearly see what the newlyweds looked like. The man was handsome and the woman beautiful—a match made in…
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WAF CH34

by DewdropTL — Facing Zhou Chang's invitation, Jing Hong's chest heaved violently as he said, "Alright." Zhou Chang gave him a deep look, turned, and led the way. The sounds of music, chatter, and crashing waves drew closer once more as they returned to the dock. A fiery tune struck up, and the crowd grew lively again. Ladies twirled and spun, their red or yellow dresses fluttering in the sea breeze—so captivating to behold. Yet Jing Hong and Zhou Chang didn't tarry for a second, walking straight past the…
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WAF CH35

by DewdropTL — The next day, when Jing Hong woke up, the daylight outside was already bright. The curtains weren't drawn, and as Jing Hong opened his eyes, he winced from the direct sunlight piercing through. At first, Jing Hong didn't realize this wasn't his suite, even turning over to squint for a few more minutes. Only after several minutes did something feel off, making him snap awake. Scattered fragments of his drunken night drifted to the surface of his mind. Jing Hong sat bolt upright, unable to believe…
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WAF CH36

by DewdropTL — A few days after returning to Beijing, Jing Hong was scheduled to attend a relatively large IT conference held in Chengdu, one which Zhou Chang would also be attending. Jing Hong’s first reaction was that he didn’t want to go; his second reaction was why on earth shouldn't I? He thought he could bring everything back to its original state. The night before the IT conference, Jing Hong told his assistant, Tan Qian, to head to the conference venue earlier, instructing: "Check the name cards on the…
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