Forcing Me to Be Reborn?!

Although Chen Jianwen hasn't received a response, through probing, he can already guess some things in his heart.

After calling his intermediary, Liu Huabing, he lowered his head and pondered.

"Everything started with Cheng Zhu and the [Youuqu] app."

"It's worth paying attention to," Chen Jianwen thought.

Perhaps... he could even form an alliance?

Chen Jianwen is a smart man.

He conducted a very simple deduction.

Shang Qi and Zhao Qing are [unscrupulous characters].

Then Cheng Zhu, who stands against them, surely can't be a [random person], right?

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As the night deepened.

Cheng Zhu, exhausted after a whole day of work, returned to Xinhang Apartment.

The moment he arrived home, he received a call from Zhang Tao.

"I heard your [Youuqu] was asked to undergo a re-evaluation recently, and [Paipai] was taken down for rectification?" Zhang Tao was clearly just gossiping.

"Hmm, how did you know about this?" Cheng Zhu roughly understood, but still asked.

"We're all in Shanghai, news definitely circulates," Zhang Tao replied with a laugh: "What's more, [Paipai] being taken down for rectification is a big deal. Zhao Qing is trying all sorts of ways to pull strings, and with so many people approached, the word was bound to get out."

Shang Qi and Zhao Qing really have no better options now, showing signs of desperation.

"Seriously, I'm just in Hang City, yet I somehow keep contributing big gossip to you guys in Shanghai," Cheng Zhu spoke light-heartedly, unfazed.

He knew Zhang Tao was also probing.

From Taozi's perspective, after hearing the gossip, his initial thought would definitely be: "Whoa! Is my buddy really that impressive?"

Now everyone mixes together purely because Cheng Zhu's personal abilities are too outstanding.

Zhang Tao has always felt that this kid is quite mysterious, able to understand people and see through schemes at such a young age.

He and Zhang Xuhao now regard Cheng Zhu as their Think Tank.

Yet, no one anticipated he carried such an intimidating energy!

Being able to quickly resolve the review issue isn't surprising.

Giving Zhao Qing a hard time isn't surprising either.

But directly causing the app to be taken down? That's absurd!

This is extraordinary!

Now, in the Shanghai circle, anyone who hears this gossip has just one thought – don't provoke Cheng Zhu!

Don't blow shady winds his way!

If you do engage in dubious deeds, "justice's iron fist" may be slow but will eventually come!

What scares Zhang Tao the most is, he considers himself quite a figure in Shanghai, occupying a top position in the business world.

The people he interacts with are all notable figures from various fields.

"But in this situation, none of us could figure out who made the move!"

That's what makes everyone's heart skip a beat!

The unknown is the most terrifying.

This makes Zhang Tao have different thoughts.

Over the phone, he laughed and said: "So, [Paipai] being taken down really was your doing, it was quite satisfying seeing him falter."

Cheng Zhu chuckled, using the opportunity to boast, but said: "Brother Tao, don't say such things, it wasn't me! If you hear others talk about it, help me clarify."

Zhang Tao: Well, it surely seems more genuine!

I get it, I get it; as your bro, how could I not understand?

Who would have thought, you think he's just the brains, but he's actually a golden asset!

Now Taozi only has one thought: Heaven bless [Dianping]!

Therefore, he shifted the topic towards [Dianping].

"Zhu, recently our Dianping's market share has been steadily rising! It seems Wang might not hold on for long."

"That's great news!" Cheng Zhu smiled.

"The only issue now is Zhang Xuhao just raised funds not long ago, the cash is still ample, and I suppose I'll burn through it around the same time as Wang's side." Zhang Tao naturally shifted the topic.

"Next month, we should proceed with the next round of financing."

"It's not easy for me to ask, sigh, will you have spare money next month?" Zhang Tao extended a financing invitation to Cheng Zhu.

For anyone, this is a highly sought-after opportunity!

After all, look at which giants stand behind [Dianping]?

It's Red Mountain Capital, it's Wanda, and the ever-strong Tencent!

Cheng Zhu already knew earlier that he would definitely secure a spot in [Dianping]'s next round of financing.

But unexpectedly, by a stroke of luck, could he possibly gain more?

"Financing is financing, don't make it sound like you're borrowing money from me." Cheng Zhu smiled again.

Yet, at this moment, his words were unusually straightforward: "How much do you need me to provide next month?"

Such times call for the kind of directness that allows for powerful boasts.

Indeed, he has deep relations with Cousin's siblings.

However, there isn't a direct connection between him and him.

Cheng Zhu is clear-minded: "These relationships can be used for emergencies but not for transactions."

Zhang Tao's response was indeed: "You know it's a critical moment now, so the more money the better."

This clearly spelled out the situation.

Cheng Zhu promptly expressed his stand, saying: "Okay, then I'll see how much I can spare next month."

Currently, although his [Youuqu] will be launched online tomorrow, he doesn't plan to invest heavily in it this year.

The timing for short videos isn't quite right, which directly relates to the popularity of smartphones, data fees, and young people's preferences.