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Zhao Zixuan spent three days in Hengdian, during which time he was wandering around the crews of "The Story of Minglan" and "The Untamed". In his spare time, he watched how the directors filmed and learned some shooting experience. When he was tired, he would just find a tent and let the heroine and supporting actresses of the crew take turns serving him. He lived a very happy life.

Afterwards, Zhao Zixuan flew back to the imperial capital, ready to meet a heavyweight figure - Zhou Shouzi.

To be honest, Shan Jianwei's ability is indeed amazing. He easily recruited top talents that Heguang Technology had tried its best to find.

The influence of PAG Capital is growing in China, which has forced Zhao Zixuan to reconsider his cooperation plans with the other party.

But no matter what, Zhao Zixuan still felt that he had made a profit by being able to recruit top talents like Zhou Shouzi.

On the evening of his arrival in the imperial capital, Zhao Zixuan asked his "chief assistant" Huang Yingying to arrange a meeting with Zhou Shouzi.

After discussion, the two sides finally decided to meet at a high-end restaurant in the central business district of the imperial capital. This restaurant is famous for its exquisite fusion of Chinese and Western cuisine, elegant environment, good privacy, and is very suitable for business talks.

After Zhao Zixuan arrived at the restaurant, he was taken by the foreman to the reserved private room, which overlooks the entire city at night. The lights are bright and the atmosphere is very suitable for doing business.

Soon, Shan Jianwei arrived first, followed by Zhou Shouzi, who arrived at the private room accompanied by his wife Gao Weiyan. The couple were well-dressed and behaved gracefully, leaving a deep first impression on people.

The arrival of Zhou Shouzi and his wife undoubtedly added a warm family atmosphere to the meeting, and also showed how much he valued this meeting.

Zhao Zixuan politely stood up to greet them and extended a cordial greeting to Zhou Shouzi and his wife Gao Weiyan. After both parties sat down, the waiter quickly presented the menu for them to choose their favorite dishes.

During the ordering, Zhao Zixuan was the first to break the silence. He said in a relaxed tone: "Mr. Zhou, Ms. Gao, the scenery here is really breathtaking, just like our gathering tonight, it is unforgettable."

Zhou Shouzi responded with a smile: "Mr. Zhao, you are too kind. I must say that Mr. Shan's recommendation made me look forward to this meeting. Now it seems that everything is better than I imagined."

Zhao Zixuan nodded and looked at Shan Jianwei, who smiled and nodded, obviously proud of having made this meeting possible.

"We all know Mr. Shan's ability," Zhao Zixuan added, "Mr. Zhou, I believe your joining will inject new vitality into our team. I have full confidence in our cooperation."

Gao Weiyan touched Zhou Shouzi's arm gently and said softly, "My dear, I am proud of you."

Zhou Shouzi looked at her gratefully, then turned to Zhao Zixuan and said, "Mr. Zhao, I am also looking forward to creating a future with Heguang Technology. I am sure we can achieve something great together."

Zhao Zixuan's eyes flashed with admiration when he heard this. He nodded and said, "Mr. Zhou, your confidence is the greatest encouragement to us. We are standing at a new starting point at Heguang Technology. With talents like you joining us, I believe we will be able to climb higher peaks."

As the dishes were served, the conversation deepened. Zhao Zixuan and Zhou Shouzi began to discuss the future direction of Heguang Technology and the role Zhou Shouzi might play.

Zhao Zixuan detailed the company's vision and goals, while Zhou Shouzi shared his understanding of industry dynamics and how he plans to use his expertise to drive the company's development.

Gao Weiyan listened quietly and occasionally expressed her own opinions. Her wisdom and elegance left a deep impression on Zhao Zixuan.

Her words revealed her support for her husband's career and her trust in Zhao Zixuan's team, which made the whole atmosphere more harmonious.

Although it was the first time that the two parties met, Zhao Zixuan felt that this Gao Weiyan woman was very extraordinary and was worthy of being the woman behind a successful man.

Later, Zhao Zixuan found out that Gao Weiyan's grandfather was the "big boss of the Tainan Gang", which means that she was born into an influential family in Taiwan. This background may have provided her with a wide social network and potential business opportunities.

Moreover, she graduated from Harvard Business School with an MBA, which shows that she has received the world's top business education and has profound business theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

"Does Ms. Gao know Mao Yourong?"

During the meal, Zhao Zixuan asked Gao Weiyan casually, just to narrow the distance between them.

However, Gao Weiyan's answer was surprising. She said directly: "Of course I know her. Not to mention that she and I both graduated from Harvard and I often hear about her deeds at alumni gatherings, her current achievements on TikTok are impossible for me to ignore."

Gao Weiyan's answer not only shows her extensive social circle, but also reflects her keen attention to industry trends.

As the CEO and major shareholder of TikTok, Mao Yourong's influence and achievements are obviously hot topics in the industry. Especially for Gao Weiyan, who also has experience in technology and the Internet, it is natural for him to pay attention to the developments of his peers.

Zhao Zixuan was pleasantly surprised by Gao Weiyan's answer, which not only deepened his impression of Gao Weiyan, but also made him realize the importance of establishing a good relationship with her.

In the business world, connections often mean opportunities. Maintaining a good relationship with a woman like Gao Weiyan who has a deep background and extensive connections will undoubtedly bring more cooperation opportunities and resources to Heguang Technology.

During the meal, Zhao Zixuan and Gao Weiyan continued to communicate. The topics ranged from industry trends, challenges faced by women in the workplace, to educational concepts and personal interests and hobbies. The conversation between the two seemed relaxed and profound.

Gao Weiyan's unique insights, the confidence and wisdom revealed in her conversation, made Zhao Zixuan appreciate this woman's strength and charm even more.

At the end of the dinner, Zhao Zixuan said to Gao Weiyan: "Ms. Gao, it is a great honor to have dinner with you and Mr. Zhou today. I am deeply impressed by your knowledge and demeanor. I hope we will have the opportunity to communicate and cooperate more in the future."

Then, Zhao Zixuan looked at Zhou Shouzi and suggested, "Mr. Zhou, since we have the same goal, let us toast to this wonderful night and wish success to the great cause that is about to begin!"

Everyone raised their glasses, and the sound of the glasses clinking was crisp and pleasant, symbolizing the official opening of a new chapter of cooperation.

After the dinner, which lasted for three hours, Shan Jianwei arranged for Zhou Shouzi and Gao Weiyan to leave first, while he took the initiative to stay and discuss some things with Zhao Zixuan alone.

When they were the only two people left in the room, Shan Jianwei slowly spoke: "Boss Zhao, I have already arranged the person for you. You should have thought clearly about our cooperation now, right?"

Zhao Zixuan frowned slightly and met Shan Jianwei's eyes: "Although I also want to cooperate, but you should know, Mr. Shan, Principal Wang is my friend..."

Shan Jianwei smiled and interrupted, "Mr. Zhao, you are really humorous! What's the point of talking about friends in the business world? Shouldn't interests be the premise? Given the current situation of Wanda Group, even if we don't take action, other capital will intervene in no time. Instead of letting others get the advantage at that time, we might as well strike first." Zhao Zixuan was silent for a moment, obviously weighing the pros and cons.

Finally, he sighed and said slowly: "You have a point. The business world is like a battlefield. Sometimes we cannot let our emotions get the better of us. But, Mr. Shan, if we want to take a piece of the Wanda Group pie, we must do it cleanly and try not to hurt innocent people. After all, Principal Wang and I have a good relationship... You know, I don't want him to get into trouble because of our actions."

Shan Jianwei nodded, expressing his understanding: "Mr. Zhao, don't worry about this. We always pay attention to strategy and efficiency in doing things, and we won't leave any tails. Moreover, if we can successfully acquire shares in Wanda, we can also help it reduce its burden, which is also a kind of help to Principal Wang, isn't it?"

Zhao Zixuan thought about it for a while, and finally nodded: "Okay, let's do as you say. However, Mr. Shan, I hope that we can keep a low profile throughout the process and try to reduce speculation and public pressure from the outside world. In addition, we still need to discuss the specific acquisition plan in detail to ensure that every step is legal and compliant."

Shan Jianwei smiled with satisfaction: "Mr. Zhao, don't worry, these are my strengths. I will immediately prepare a detailed plan and arrange for our legal advisory team to follow up to ensure that everything is carried out within the legal framework. As for confidentiality, don't worry, we have our own channels and methods."

The two continued to discuss some details until late at night, then left.

Zhao Zixuan walked out of the restaurant and looked up at the starry sky. He felt both anticipation for the future and a little worried.

He knew that from this moment on, he would embark on a new path full of challenges, but as long as he had faith in his heart, he believed that he could overcome all difficulties.

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Three days later, Heguang Technology officially announced that Zhou Shouzi had joined the company and became the group's second CEO. Stimulated by this news, all major news media spread the news at the first opportunity.

Lei Jun even took the initiative to post a Weibo, announcing that the second most handsome man in Xiaomi had left.

Lei Jun's Weibo post instantly ignited the Internet, triggering widespread attention and discussion. Netizens commented one after another, some expressed surprise that Zhou Shouzi joined Heguang Technology, while others expressed their blessings and expectations for him, believing that his joining will bring new opportunities and challenges to Heguang Technology.

In the media, financial channels, technology blogs and major news websites have all rushed to report this major personnel change, with headlines such as "Heguang Technology welcomes a new leader, Zhou Shouzi becomes CEO" and "Former Xiaomi executive Zhou Shouzi jumps to Heguang Technology, leading a new trend in short videos". These reports not only analyzed Zhou Shouzi's career and his influence in the industry, but also explored the changes that this change may bring to Heguang Technology and the entire short video industry.

Faced with this series of changes, Zhao Zixuan felt both a sense of accomplishment and pressure as he watched the news reports on the computer screen in his office.

He knew that although Zhou Shouzi's joining was an important milestone, it was just the beginning. There was still a long way to go, and it would require the joint efforts of their team to push Heguang Technology to higher heights.

In the days to come, Zhao Zixuan and Zhou Shouzi will work closely together to develop strategic plans, optimize the company structure, and promote technological innovation to meet market challenges and achieve the company's long-term development goals.

Their cooperation is destined to write a new chapter in the short video industry.

Zhao Zixuan took a deep breath, adjusted his thoughts, and decided to turn this pressure into motivation.

He immediately set about arranging the first high-level meeting with Zhou Shouzi and invited the heads of various departments of the company to attend.

At this meeting, he formally introduced Zhou Shouzi to the team and emphasized the significance of this appointment.

Zhou Shouzi also shared his vision and put forward some preliminary ideas for strategic adjustments, including strengthening product innovation, expanding international markets, and optimizing user service experience.

After the meeting, Zhao Zixuan and Zhou Shouzi began to work intensively on a detailed action plan. They analyzed the current strengths and weaknesses of Heguang Technology and determined short-term and long-term goals. To ensure the smooth implementation of the plan, they also adjusted the company's organizational structure and clarified everyone's responsibilities and expectations.

Under the leadership of Zhou Shouzi, Heguang Technology's technical R&D team has increased its investment in AI algorithms and big data analysis, striving to make breakthroughs in content recommendation systems to provide a more personalized and accurate user experience.

At the same time, the marketing department has been given new tasks, not only to consolidate existing markets, but also to explore opportunities in emerging markets, especially those that have not yet been fully developed.

As time went by, under the leadership of Zhou Shouzi, Heguang Technology gradually showed new vitality and innovation. The company not only dominated the short video field, but also made diversified attempts in other related technologies and services, gradually building an ecological empire around video content.

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8 month 31 day.

The two-month summer vacation is over and the Chinese Academy of Drama has also ushered in the new school season.

Zhao Zixuan drove the Maybach 650S slowly into the campus of the Central Academy of Drama. The appearance of this luxury car immediately attracted the attention of everyone around.

As a sophomore, Zhao Zixuan's high-profile return caused quite a stir, especially on the first day of school, when the surprise of old classmates and the curiosity of new students intertwined, making the atmosphere unusually lively.

The moment he got off the bus, he was immediately surrounded by a group of familiar and unfamiliar faces.

Old classmates patted his shoulders excitedly and shared interesting stories from the summer vacation, while freshmen tried to get close to this popular figure on campus with curiosity and admiration.

Zhao Zixuan smiled and talked to everyone patiently, and he gave enough attention and respect to both old friends and new faces.

Sudden.

A beautiful young girl came into Zhao Zixuan's sight. Her voice was clear and powerful: "Brother Zhao, hello. My name is Zhang Xuying. I am a freshman in the acting department this year. Um... can I add you on WeChat?"

The person in front of me has a pair of bright eyes, as if she can see the beauty of the world, shining with vision for the future and love for art. Her skin is fair and has a healthy glow, and the occasional blush on her cheeks adds a bit of shyness and innocence to her.

When she smiled, her eyes curved into crescent shapes and the corners of her mouth slightly raised. Her sincerity and kindness seemed to be able to penetrate all barriers and bring people closer together.

"You are Zhang Xuying!? Did you play the role of Liu Xiaoqing's daughter in the TV series 281 Letters?"

Someone immediately recognized Zhang Xuying. Apparently, this freshman who had just enrolled had already become somewhat famous. (End of this chapter)