After ending the call with Luo Xuan, Chen Hansheng stood in the corridor in a daze. Technical engineers and subordinate executives kept passing by him. They greeted him politely, and Chen Hansheng responded mechanically.
His junior sister's love was like a hedgehog. Even Chen Hansheng was often pricked by it and felt annoyed. However, when Luo Xuan chose to leave, he suddenly realized that a layer of calluses had formed on the spot where he was often pricked.
In fact, without these "thorns", he would feel a little empty and not used to it.
After calming down for a while, Chen Hansheng returned to the R&D center.
Everyone in the R&D center had a smile on their faces. After all, the third-generation mobile phone's performance and appearance were excellent. It was very likely that Nutshell could catch up with Nokia and Motorola's domestic market share with this product.
However, when they saw Chen Hansheng's calm expression and melancholy between his eyebrows, everyone couldn't help but become serious.
Chen Hansheng was the big boss. His mood could naturally affect the atmosphere of the group.
Noticing the subtle changes in his colleagues, Chen Hansheng didn't explain. He still crossed his arms and listened to Li Xiaokai explain the various functions of "Nutshell 3".
"What's going on?"
Sister Kong glanced at Nie Xiaoyu. Her eyes were full of confusion.
"I don't know."
Nie Xiaoyu shook her head. She didn't know what was going on either. However, based on her understanding of Head Chen over the years, the little secretary judged that the call just now should be from a girl.
"Is Youchu or Little Yu 'er? But Youchu is so gentle, so they shouldn't quarrel. As for Little Yu' er, it's still midnight in the United States …"
The little secretary began to daydream again.
"Ding ~"
Not long after, Chen Hansheng's phone received another text message.
The sound wasn't loud, but it was harsh enough.
Because other than Chen Hansheng, everyone else's phones were on silent. Even if there were business calls that had to be handled, they would cover their mouths and hurriedly go outside to deal with it.
Chen Hansheng looked down at the text message. Li Xiaokai also deliberately slowed down his explanation. He was waiting for the big boss.
The message was from Luo Xuan. She said, "Senior Chen, I suddenly remembered that if we go to Hong Kong in the future, we'll be separated again.
"Da, da, da ~"
Chen Hansheng replied to the message as if there was no one else around.
Chen Hansheng: "Hong Kong is not far. Besides, I often go there for work."
Luo Xuan: "Oh."
Little Junior Sister's "Oh" meant that she was still in a bad mood.
Chen Hansheng thought for a while and continued to reply.
Chen Hansheng: "Of course there's a distance between different places, but I haven't studied geography before, so I don't know the distance, so don't worry."
Luo Xuan: I'm not worried about my feelings. I'm worried that you'll get lost.
Chen Hansheng: "I have a navigation system."
Luo Xuan: "Humph, my mom is calling me. You can continue with your work." "Senior Chen, maybe I'll come back at any time, and suddenly appear in front of Shen Youchu or Xiao Rongyu. Are you scared?"
Chen Hansheng: "…"
But after sending the message this time, Chen Hansheng's mood was inexplicably much better. As long as Luo Xuan continued to say mean things, she would still be the little junior sister.
After Chen Hansheng returned to normal, the most obvious feedback was from his subordinates. The R&D Center soon became lively again, sweeping away the gloominess just now.
"It should be a girl who sent the message, but who is it this time?"
The little secretary guessed randomly.
Cui Zhifeng, the head of the sales department, didn't say anything just now. Now that the big boss was talking cheerfully again, he joined in the fun and said, "President Chen, about this blue and white mobile phone, I suddenly remembered something."
The third generation of the Nutshell mobile phone had a total of five colors. In addition to the classic black and white model, there were also bright pink, light purple, and blue and white. At present, the blue and white model was the most unique.
Maybe it was because the blue and white model was in line with the aesthetic standards of Chinese. The overall color of the phone was clear and elegant, revealing a kind of careless calmness and elegance. In addition, the twin lotus flowers on the back of the phone outlined the charm of Chinese style with just a few strokes.
It was like the ink mountains and rivers in Jiangnan, spiraling smoke and drizzling rain, elegant and romantic.
"Last week, I discussed the shooting plan with Jay Chou's company."
Cui Zhifeng continued, "I heard that his new album will be released in November this year. I was very curious at that time and asked if I could enjoy it first."
The image spokespersons of Nutshell Electronics were all popular music stars, such as Jay Chou, May Day, and Lin Junjie. Of course, this had a lot to do with Chen Hansheng's preferences. After all, everyone knew that President Chen was a fan of Jay Chou.
Therefore, in terms of the endorsement fee, Nutshell was more generous and didn't add any messy rules to the spokespersons. Therefore, the relationship between the two parties was very harmonious.
"Did they agree?"
Chen Hansheng probably wouldn't refuse.
"They agreed."
Cui Zhifeng said with a smile, "I remember that there is a song called Blue and White Porcelain in this album. From the tune to the lyrics, it is very suitable for the mood of this mobile phone. It seems that it was specially written for us …"
Cui Zhifeng thought it was an interesting memory, but Chen Hansheng was very surprised.
"Damn, is Blue and White Porcelain from 2007?"
"Why does it seem to be a song from 2017?"
"Do all classic songs have such a special ability? It has been sung for many years, but no matter when you listen to it, it always has a sense of freshness that never goes out of style."
… ….
"Cui Zhifeng."
Chen Hansheng thought for a while and suddenly said, "Can you talk to Jay Chou's company and see if the song 'Blue and White Porcelain' can be released in advance? I want to cooperate with the promotion of the third-generation mobile phone. Of course, this will definitely disrupt other people's plans, so the compensation will be indispensable. You have full authority to negotiate this."
"As for the range of the compensation …"
Chen Hansheng pondered for a while and raised a finger.
This means 10 million yuan. The executives in the R&D center let out a burst of exclamations.
10 million yuan was not a lot for the current Nutshell. Last year, Chen Hansheng could spend 200 million yuan to buy a private jet. This year, the Nutshell network was going to be listed, so 10 million yuan was a piece of cake.
However, Jay Chou's endorsement fee for three years was only 12 million yuan. This price was transparent, and all his previous songs could be used at will.
Now, for a new song that hasn't been released, is it worth it to spend 10 million yuan?
"Er …"
Cui Zhifeng was also a little dazed. He just said it casually. Why did the big boss be impulsive?
"Xiaoyu."
Sister Kong also asked Nie Xiaoyu, "You are also a fan of Jay Chou. Have you heard of Blue and White Porcelain?"
"No."
Nie Xiaoyu shook her head, "But judging from the name, it should be similar to the China style of 'Dongfeng Po' and 'Chrysanthemum Terrace'."
Since the release of 'Dongfeng Po', China style songs suddenly increased in the past two years, and were widely popular among teenagers and college students. This group of people happened to be the main consumer of new electronic products.
From this point of view, Chen Hansheng's decision was not wrong. Using Jay Chou's new song "Blue and White Porcelain" to promote the new blue and white mobile phone of Nutshell Electronics, the effect would be explosive.
"Director Chen, why don't you listen to the song before making a decision?"
Cui Zhifeng was more nervous. This matter was proposed by him. If something went wrong, although it was the big boss who made the decision, he would be the scapegoat.
"No need."
Chen Hansheng grinned, "I believe in Director Cui's vision."
At the internal management meeting on June 16th, two things were decided:
First, everyone was very satisfied with the prototype of "Fruit 3" and could enter the mass production process;
Second, find a way to promote the release of Jay Chou's song "Blue and White Porcelain" in advance and use it in the promotional vlog of "Fruit 3".
It could be foreseen that from today until the day the mobile phone was released, Nutshell Electronics Factory would have many sleepless nights.
… ….
Cui Zhifeng acted very fast. He had the result three days later. He hurried to Chen Hansheng's office to report.
"Jay Chou's company responded. They agreed to release the song" Blue and White Porcelain "in the new album first and authorize us to use it, and …"
Cui Zhifeng paused and continued, "And they didn't ask for compensation."
"Why?"
Chen Hansheng asked.
"They said there were two reasons."
Cui Zhifeng explained, "First of all," Blue and White Porcelain "is not the main song, and they didn't expect us to like it. Second, it is equivalent to promoting the new album with the help of Nutshell Third Generation mobile phones. Seriously speaking, they almost offset each other."
Hearing this, Chen Hansheng felt very comfortable in his heart. This was the attitude of long-term cooperation.
However, he had never been stingy. He said directly, "This is their polite words. They don't want it, but we have to give it to them. It's still 10 million. In addition to the right to use "Blue and White Porcelain", we can also buy the exclusive first broadcast rights of the album "I'm Busy" by Nutshell Cloud. "
"That's more or less reasonable."
Cui Zhifeng nodded and said, but he still had a question, "Chairman Chen, how do you know the name of Jay Chou's new album is" I'm Busy "?"
"Well …"
Chen Hansheng raised his head and said seriously, "I have my own information channel. If I didn't establish Nutshell Electronics, I would have broken into the entertainment circle with my talent and appearance."
"Ho ho ~"
Cui Zhifeng forced a smile and left.
Chen Hansheng sat in silence for a while, and then happily hummed the song "The sky is waiting for the misty rain, and I'm waiting for you. The smoke rises in spirals, thousands of miles away …" He left the office.
Today was June 19th, Little Yu 'er's 9th month birthday. Chen Hansheng naturally put down all his work to accompany her.
… ….
There were quite a lot of people in Shen Youchu's house. Chen Zijin's grandpa and grandpa came from Harbor City, plus Uncle Zibo and Aunt Shishi, as well as her aunt Chen Lan, who skipped classes, the living room was quite crowded.
However, this should be Chen Zijin's last birthday in the building, and she would move to the villa in two days.
Old Chen and the others sat on the sofa and chatted, but the corners of their eyes were always on the baby.
Chen Lan accompanied Little Yu 'er to sit in the baby's enclosure. Chen Zijin, who was nine months old, could already sit up straight. She was playing with Lego blocks attentively, and she often muttered to herself, "Oh, oh, oh."
Her speech was unclear, and the adults didn't know what the baby was trying to express.
However, Chen Lan was very naughty, and she often took the toys away from Chen Zijin. Little Yu 'er looked up at her aunt, and stretched out her little arms to take back the toys.
Every time this happened, Grandma Lv Yuqing said with concern, "Lan, give the toys back to her, or she will make trouble again."
"No, I won't."
Chen Lan said with a smile, "My brother used to tease me like this, and he would only be happy when I cried. Now, I want to take revenge on his daughter."
"This girl …"
Chen Zhaojun and Xiao Hongwei didn't think it was a big deal. Before long, Chen Hansheng arrived. He first greeted his parents-in-law and Old Chen, "Dad, Mom."
Chen Zhaojun nodded. There was no need to be too polite between father and son.
However, Old Xiao only nodded. It wasn't clear whether he was responding to Chen Hansheng's call, or just nodding subconsciously.
As expected, Little Yu 'er's arrogance was actually inherited.
Only Lv Yuqing said seriously, "Hansheng, you're here."
"Yes."
Chen Hansheng went to greet his mother-in-law in the bedroom, then he hugged his daughter and kissed her. He coaxed her, "Call me daddy. Call me daddy."
However, Little Yu 'er didn't like it. After being hugged by Chen Hansheng, she not only didn't call him daddy, but also shook her head from side to side. She was anxious to go downstairs and play with building blocks.
In fact, Little Yu 'er was very familiar with calling people "mom" and "auntie". Sometimes, she would also call them "daddy" when she was happy. As for calling people "grandpa" and "grandma", she still didn't know how to do so.
"Hansheng."
Lv Yuqing looked at her granddaughter lovingly and said, "I just heard Xiao Hu and Shishi talking about the milk tea shop. They lost the lawsuit for copyright infringement. Do you know about it?"
"There's such a thing?"
Chen Hansheng said with surprise, "I basically don't care about the operation of the milk tea shop. Besides, there are a lot of problems with the Nutshell III mobile phone recently, so I don't have much time. However, the other party was obviously plagiarized. How could they win the lawsuit?"
In fact, this sentence was half true. Chen Hansheng didn't intervene in the daily operation of the milk tea shop, but he knew that they had lost the lawsuit.
Because the "Meet the Milk Tea Shop" originated from the Jiangling District University Town, the first trial was held in the Jiangling District Court.
Before the verdict came out, the court specially called to ask about the legal representative of the "Meet the Milk Tea Shop", Shen Youchu, and the company manager, Hu Linyu. They were also graduates of Jianye University of Finance and Economics. They wondered whether Chairman Chen knew them.
Chen Hansheng directly said, "I know them, but I'm not familiar with them." He needed to lose the lawsuit so that Xiao Rongyu could participate in the second trial.
In the end, the "Meet the Milk Tea Shop" lost the lawsuit. The boss of the "Meet the Milk Tea Shop" also had a powerful background, so the final verdict was that they didn't infringe the copyright.
It seemed that the other party had won the lawsuit, but in fact, it didn't, because Chen Hansheng looked down from the atmosphere.
"Hansheng, you can't only care about your own business."
Lv Yuqing didn't know the situation, so she continued to educate her son, "We don't advocate using relationships to solve problems, but we can't stand being treated unfairly."
"Mom, you're right. I'll go ask Shen Youchu."
Chen Hansheng said respectfully, then carried Little Yu'er to the kitchen.
After he left, Director Xiao frowned and said to Lv Yuqing, "Why did you tell him that?"
"I told Hansheng to pay more attention to the situation around him. What's wrong with that?"
Lv Yuqing didn't understand.
"I mean …" Director Xiao said calmly.
"Chen Hansheng doesn't need you to teach him that. How could he make his business so big if he just started his own business? Do you really think that your son-in-law is a good person?"
"Well …"
Lv Yuqing thought for a while, then agreed, "You're right. I thought too much."
"Ahem ~"
Chen Zhaojun coughed awkwardly. He knew that Xiao Hongwei cared about Little Yu'er and had a lot of complaints about Chen Hansheng, so he had to endure some of the mockery.
… ….
The kitchen of the apartment was even more crowded because there were more people here.
Shen Youchu, Bian Shishi, Hu Linyu, and Dong'er were picking vegetables while discussing the lawsuit that they lost. Wang Zibo was helping Bian Shishi.
In fact, Bian Shishi used to be the vanguard general of the "small fish gang". She had stood up for Xiao Rongyu and even had a dispute with Hu Linyu.
Now, because of Chen Zijin's existence, she was like a communication link. Not only did she eliminate the conflict between Shen Youchu and Xiao Rongyu, but she also stopped Lv Yuqing from complaining about Shen Youchu. At the same time, Bian Shishi and "Shen Dang" had established a good communication relationship.
Therefore, the operation of "swapping children" was indeed harmful in the early stage, but it could really solve the problem.
After Chen Hansheng came in, only Dong'er called "Brother Xiao Chen". Hu Linyu and Bian Shishi ignored him. They just teased Chen Zijin, "Baby, why are you here? Do you want to help me cook?"
Little Yu'er could recognize people now. She knew that there were familiar faces here, especially her "mother".
"Oh ~"
Chen Zijin was very fond of Shen Youchu. She immediately stretched out her little arms, like a baby bird that wanted to jump into its mother's arms.
Shen Youchu didn't talk to Chen Hansheng, but she washed her hands, dried them, and took Chen Zijin in her arms.
"Oh!"
The baby was in Shen Youchu's arms, and there was a happy and stable smile on her little face.
Chen Zijin had a lively personality. When she smiled, her little dimples were very sweet. Bian Shishi immediately took out her phone, took a picture of this scene, and sent it to Xiao Rongyu.
After Chen Hansheng successfully integrated into the kitchen with the help of his cute daughter, he asked, "I heard that the lawsuit was lost. What was the reason?"
"What other reason could there be?"
Speaking of this matter, Xiao Hu, who hated evil, was very angry, "The other party has connections. They actually ruled that they didn't plagiarize and infringe on copyright. How ridiculous!"
"That's so hateful!"
Chen Hansheng also expressed that he didn't understand. He turned to Bian Shishi, "Lawyer Bian, this is the first case that your law firm has lost a lawsuit, right?"
"Ah … We haven't been represented yet."
Bian Shishi was surprised, "Because this case was too simple, Little Yu 'er and I just explained the main points. The law firm didn't accept it. I didn't expect that we would lose the lawsuit in the end."
"Then you should be represented as soon as possible."
Chen Hansheng used words to control Bian Shishi, "Since we lost the first trial, there will definitely be a second trial in the future. The second trial will be the final judgment, so we can't lose."
"Oh, oh, oh …"
Bian Shishi always felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't tell what exactly was wrong.
However, now that they had a good relationship, Bian Shishi finally agreed. She patted Hu Linyu's shoulder and said, "Remember to give me the case file later."
"Okay."
Xiao Hu nodded and said, "We'll pay you the usual fee."
"Why are we talking about this?"
Bian Shishi curled her lips. Now the relationship between Chen Zijin and Chen Zipei was a mess. How could it be settled clearly?
During lunch, Little Yu 'er was also carried in the baby chair. She could drink some porridge now, so occasionally she would eat at the table. However, she needed Lv Yuqing or Shen Youchu to patiently feed her spoon by spoon.
Today was her birthday. As usual, Shen Youchu bought a small cake. This scene had repeated three times. Unknowingly, the two babies and the other "mother" had been together for so long.
"Knock, knock, knock."
Little Yu 'er grabbed the plastic soft knife used to cut the cake and knocked on the table randomly. Lv Yuqing nervously guarded beside her, afraid that her granddaughter would accidentally poke herself.
"Dad, Mom."
Chen Hansheng suggested, "There are many people today, and it's the baby's birthday. Let's drink some wine. Zibo doesn't need to drive. We can take a taxi to the company."
If Director Xiao and Chen Hansheng were asked to drink alone now, Director Xiao would definitely refuse. However, for the sake of his precious granddaughter, Director Xiao agreed.
Halfway through the meal, Chen Hansheng put the milk bottle in his daughter's hand and asked her to toast her mother-in-law, grandfather, and grandmother.
Little Yu 'er couldn't speak, so Chen Hansheng said on behalf of her, "We wish great grandmother, grandfather, grandmother, and grandfather good health and good luck!"
In fact, her mother-in-law wasn't Chen Zijin's great grandmother. She was Chen Zipei's great grandmother. However, now that the mother had been swapped, what was wrong with changing a great grandmother?
Lao Xiao was very rude to Chen Hansheng. He knew that Chen Hansheng was using Chen Zijin's identity to curry favor.
However, he had to admit that this trick was very effective.
Seeing his precious granddaughter toast him, Director Xiao was very happy. He drank it all in one gulp, as if it wasn't liquor, but nectar from heaven.
"Me too. Me too."
Chen Lan noisily poured herself a drink and clinked it with her niece's milk bottle, making a "clang" sound.
"Yes, yes, yes."
Chen Hansheng held his daughter's little arm and turned to Shen Youchu, "Let's toast to mom too. She has been working hard recently."
The chatter at the dining table paused for a moment. Even though Shen Youchu and Chen Zijin were as close as mother and daughter, and even though Shen Youchu was taking care of Chen Zijin like a mother, it was still a little awkward to say it out loud, especially in front of Old Xiao and Lv Yuqing.
"The reason why Xiao Chen is so successful is that he can do things that others can't."
Although this scene was a little awkward, Chen Hansheng was very calm. Wang Zibo couldn't help but secretly sigh.
Shen Youchu was not used to being stared at by so many people, even if they were family and friends. She picked up the glass in front of her and gently clinked it with her "daughter". She said softly, "Baby, happy birthday."
“ma~ma~”
Little Yu 'er said happily and then giggled.
That was why children were the best mediator in a family. When she laughed, the awkwardness disappeared in an instant. Even Bian Shishi clinked her glass.
"Pour some wine for me."
Bian Shishi said to Wang Zibo and asked him to pour some wine from her glass.
"Liquor is very spicy."
Wang Zibo suggested, "You and Lan should drink the same drink."
"No."
Bian Shishi raised her chin and said, "I'm not afraid of spiciness."
Wang Zibo couldn't argue with Bian Shishi, so he shook his head and passed some to her.
No one else was surprised, but Chen Hansheng found some clues. Because when a man and a woman broke through that layer of relationship, their actions would unconsciously become intimate.
For example, when eating out, the girl would ask the boy to help her eat when she couldn't eat anymore.
Or when shopping, the girl would no longer avoid the boy when she bought underwear.
These were all little tips when the opposite sex interacted. They could say that there was nothing between them, but they wouldn't lie about the details.
From the way Bian Shishi poured wine from Wang Zibo's glass, Chen Hansheng could basically tell that his childhood friend and Shishi must have gone through all the procedures.
"Good guy."
Chen Hansheng thought that Wang Zibo, this son of a bitch, was really the winner.
However, he was really happy for him.
"Chicken neck."
Chen Hansheng raised his glass and said, "Come, let's have a toast."
"Okay."
Wang Zibo didn't think much and also raised his glass.
"But I have something to do in the afternoon."
Chen Hansheng deliberately made things difficult for his best friend, just like 20 years ago when he was a child. "So I'll only drink a sip, but you have to drink a glass. Is there a problem?"
"No problem, you have the final say."
Wang Zibo smiled sincerely, just like how he tolerated this unruly childhood friend of his for the past 20 years.
Of course, Chen Hansheng was just joking. He also drank the whole glass, then looked at the bright sun outside the window and suddenly said to himself, "Life is going to get better soon."
Everyone at the table was stunned. Everyone had a strong premonition that Little Yu 'er and Little Silly Bun might be back soon.
… ….
(Don't worry, it's just a technical adjustment recently. The books stored on the bookshelf won't affect reading, and Old Liu won't be affected either. Let's wrap it up properly. PS: I need to take a leave for the Qingming Festival, so the next chapter will probably be late.)
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