Uncle Big rarely smiles but this sudden smile, though harsh to hear, was enough to shake everyone."The ashtray you broke last time saved me from a loss of twenty thousand," Uncle Big set down his win...Chapter 108: The Next Foundation Step

Ate some Qiao Bridge rice noodles. A large crowd came out of the narrow shop, making one feel somewhat apprehensive. It's no wonder that ordinary students who aren't part of their clique avoid them. Zhang Feifei, Zhu Zhiyu, Wang Weiwei, and Lin Luoran, these young masters and mistresses who usually carve out their territories, seem a bit unfamiliar and intimidating to the common student.

But in Su Can's view, because of his and Tang Wu's intervention, compared to before, they've become much more restrained. At least in their eyes, he and Tang Wu are just ordinary students without any special background.

Zhang Feifei wouldn't feel the urge to compete even when showing off her new clothes or the bracelet she picked out last week because there's nothing to flaunt in front of Tang Wu who dresses simply yet tastefully.

So, getting along with Tang Wu is especially pleasant for Zhang Feifei. Unfortunately, she only realized how good Tang Wu was at the end, but it was already too late.

This is like many senior three students.

Tang Wu knows that Su Can has something to do and thus stays in class doing problems. For her, whether or not she gets a direct admission seems irrelevant; every day she still diligently completes the homework assigned by teachers. However, sometimes there are too many questions on the test papers, so she selectively does them and doesn't feel like doing the rest.

Even so, this earns her praise from the teacher. The class advisor often uses Tang Wu as an example when educating students: "Your Tang Wu is clearly destined for Tsinghua or Peking University, but every day she still diligently solves problems and listens to lectures. So you should learn from others at this critical juncture; don't slack off and remain vigilant."

Usually such words won't cause much of a stir in the class. Don’t think that encouragement alone can make countless students suddenly change for the better, for senior three habits are already ingrained, and even if there's an epiphany, it’s very rare to see overnight success outside the norm.

But at least these words can spur on the top thirty students who feel resentful inwardly. How could you come back from America as strong as ever with no lag in your studies Why is it that even after working so hard every day, we still can't catch up to you

However, even so, Tang Wu would meet with Su Can and his friends every day. She was also dedicated to listening attentively in class, taking notes, reading books, doing exercises, and occasionally daydreaming, which left many students speechless. Such a girl is truly rare.

Zhang Feifei had to go to the art studio, while Ling Ge Ran recently found some weak points in certain subjects. As such, he and Wang Weiwei returned to their respective classes for intensive study sessions, disappointing those on the basketball court who were waiting for her appearance.

Everyone dispersed, and Su Can met Lin Guangdong at the nearby Island Coffee right on time.

The Audi parked downstairs had been repainted; it looked brand new. Back then when he drove away from school ignoring his rivals and former girlfriend with such nonchalance, it made Su Can cringe inwardly—after all, this was a company car. I do feel generous giving you my money.

The sound of laughter drifted out from the private room they were in.

Su Can entered to see Lin Guangdong casually seated here while Wang Yue sat on the other side. She wore a long white shirt with an overcoat dress, looking very relaxed and casual. In front of this boss, Ling Guangdong seemed quite at ease. During the development process of Pineapple Media, he had honed his ability to handle difficult situations, as evidenced by how he managed to respond skillfully to sharp questions from reporters backed by Chengdu Business News Group during a previous media summit.

The leadership of the provincial newspaper group held high expectations for him. Thus, they planned to entrust Lin Guangdong with overseeing the magazine "Fashion Culture," aimed at white-collar workers, using an old publication number formerly belonging to their own group's "On Consumption Concepts" magazine. They were willing to invest 40% in this project, setting requirements to be “guiding” and “authoritative.”

The aim was to make the fashion magazine a major player in the market.

These moves demonstrated the provincial newspaper group's determination and sincerity to reform their business direction. They were determined to establish Pineapple Media as a breakthrough point for launching new initiatives.

Wang Bo had always supported Su Can’s Pineapple Media. Although he was initially surprised when he first learned that Su Can was its largest shareholder, seeing how Su Can acted in Xiahai eventually made him unsurprised by this fact.

In honesty, Wang Bo felt that if Su Cen didn’t venture down this path of operating a magazine media, it would be a waste. He naturally had the ability to敏銳地把握民眾焦點 and capture key points. If he were to tackle the media industry, it would be an advantageous position.

However, up until now, Wang Bo was still conflicted because Su Cen was merely a senior high school student.

A mere senior high school student could help Lin Guozhou achieve status domestically and defeat Liu Cheng, this boy must have started doing so today or something like that.

For geniuses to be guided rather than suppressed. Who knew what kind of future they would develop into Conversely, those who nurture geniuses are also thinking the same way as Wang Bo, not wanting to suppress their own ideas. This made Wang Bo somewhat pleased with himself.

"Here you are, our high achiever," said Wang Yue upon seeing Su Cen enter. Wang Yue was now considered an ambassador for the financial network under Su Cen's control. To others, she appeared as the most mysterious owner of the Dunhuang Mall, constantly pulling a team to various events for strategic and tactical discussions. The scariest part was that at just around twenty-two years old, she had achieved such accomplishments. Wang Yue had an unspeakable secret in her heart.

"You two seem to get along pretty well," Su Cen said with a smile as Wang Yue's face turned slightly red and Lin Guangdong chuckled awkwardly.

Su Cen sat down and got straight to the point. "Old Lin, do you have any preparations You need to go out and learn from some of America’s top fashion magazine editors, understand how these leading magazines operate. You need a recharge. Aim to break through in the upcoming tough battles of 'Fashion Culture' magazine at least making an impact domestically. Creating 'Fashion Culture' magazine is entirely different from creating 'Campus Consumption'. The previous work we did was like 'Campus Consumption', beautiful in form but lacking substance, advertising for the sake of advertising. People who make magazines don't need professional training; they can not know how to interview or tell a story."

Lin Guangdong nodded upon hearing this. For a magazine to challenge China’s media was an outrageous idea. At most, they could solidify their foundation but lacked the strength to compete with ordinary magazines. This time, there was a giant behind them in the form of the provincial newspaper group, and it would be up to them whether they could stay ahead of the wave and lead a new era.

However, this path restricted our growth as well. By cultivating users, we merely extract advertising revenue for survival since our audience is on campus. Due to the regional differences within the province, any attempts at significant change would still be confined by limitations. Soon enough, there will be countless people rising up in various provinces and cities. We can neither suppress nor unify this battlefield across the nation.

"So this is just a stepping stone. We want to do 'Fashion Culture', which involves more than just fashion, but also the cultural sphere. This magazine will undoubtedly have內涵 and foresight, and you need to learn and think. When we pass through Tongcui Lin Rich District and Chunxi Road with its old prestigious shops, can you immediately tell which item in each shop is designed by a renowned designer Can you tell if it's Swiss craftsmanship or Finnish ingenuity Or when you walk in, the shop owner can recognize that you are our magazine editor, a celebrity in the national fashion circle. Your visit alone could boost their sales for the next quarter by 30%. However, currently, not being professional enough remains our weakness."

Lin Guangdong thought for a moment and then said, "I understand. I'll try my best. But I'm concerned about the development level of China's local fashion industry. I can roughly grasp your meaning. For us to reach that stage as per your vision, we would have already become big shots in the country where no one could compete with us. However, there is no guarantee that such fertile ground exists domestically for us to thrive."

"China will join... this year. We'll be closer to the center of global wealth. Our country doesn't have magazines like 'Vanity Fair' or 'Harper's Bazaar', which carry an aristocratic aura. But gradually, Chinese readers will also demand such publications and investors will channel funds into them. What we need to do is lead in this area. You should study abroad, start a fashion magazine that can sustain itself financially and grow stronger."

Lin Guangdong paused, then said with a bitter smile, "Indeed, it's quite simple. Your words make me shudder. Also, where do you get the confidence that China will join... this year Although there have been tight winds lately, no one can say for sure. Such matters often drag on for years."

Su Can shook his head and said, "China is eager to join and doesn't want any delay; we must achieve it within this year."

"Alright, you talk as if it's a done deal. I can brag to my buddies enough when I chat with them," Lin Guangdong chuckled, "Now I see that their skills fall short compared to yours. If what you say is true, your level would be far above theirs. Of course, considering your age, you are indeed a master."

Su Can thought to himself, 'I'm just bluffing when saying I’m a master; others might consider me crazy if they heard these nonsensical words.'

It was 2001 and China was eager to join... As Su Can it was time for him to align his capabilities with the times. Taking this step did not mean smooth sailing ahead; many enemies lay in wait, along with numerous obstacles.

He was just a reborn individual who could only master what he could, and face the challenges of the era alongside others.

This unique variable in the predetermined path of the world would bring about what kind of dragon-subduing future. The website address has been changed to: ..., please log in for reading! day, this chain will break. We need to have an independent life chain!" Su Cai wanted to avoid such a family relationship where everyone’s fortunes rise and fall together.The political situation was...