Giant of the times

Under the PayPal building, there are all kinds of luxury cars, including Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maybach, Pagani, etc...

Two employees of a department store nearby looked at these sports cars and sighed.

"Ever since everyone knew that the CEO of PayPal is Chronos Li's sister, countless rich second-generation people have come to pursue her. Luxury cars are everywhere here. I thought to myself, if I open a flower shop here, I will definitely make money!"

"Oh, this is really a good idea, Jack! I see these rich second generations sending roses every day. What if we jointly open a flower shop here, close to the water?"

"Yes! Just do it!"

"..."

PayPal CEO office.

Li Zetian, Yu Jingqiu, Dongfang Yuqin, and Zhou Qiqi sat together drinking tea and chatting.

Yu Jingqiu looked at Zhou Qiqi and asked with a smile: "Qiqi, do you like the work here? If you don't like it, just tell me and I will ask your brother to find another job for you."

PayPal's business is developing very fast, and Yu Jingqiu is worried that Zhou Qiqi will be under great pressure as CEO.

Zhou Qiqi smiled and said: "Thank you, sister-in-law, I like the work here very much!"

"That's good, but you have to pay attention to the balance between work and rest, and don't tire yourself too much!" Yu Jingqiu said.

"Hmm~" Zhou Qiqi nodded obediently, not at all like a strong woman in front of outsiders.

Li Zetian took a sip of Dahongpao and said slowly: "Now because PayPal has just started, many things have not been on the right track, so I am quite busy, and I will be very free after a while! When the time comes, Qiqi will hand over PayPal to her subordinates. Go ahead and take over a more challenging company - eBay."

Zhou Qiqi was confused: "Brother, what kind of company is eBay?"

Li Zetian smiled and did not answer, but looked at Dongfang Yuqin. Dongfang Yuqin smiled and took out a document from her bag, then handed it to Zhou Qiqi and said, "eBay is an e-commerce company, and the specific contents are written in the document."

Zhou Qiqi took the document and looked through it immediately.

Li Zetian drank tea with a smile and looked at Zhou Qiqi again, intending to train her to become the "godmother of e-commerce", the "queen of online flea markets" and the most outstanding female CEO at the moment!

Although there is a suspicion of nepotism, so what, so what! !

If your own relatives don’t use it, why should you use it?

After a while, Zhou Qiqi finished reading the information, her eyes were shining, she raised her head and looked at Li Zetian, and said in surprise: "Brother, eBay is an online auction and shopping website that allows people around the world to buy and sell items online. It is a very alternative E-commerce website!!!”

Li Zetian said with a faint smile: "The current e-commerce is dominated by Amazon.com. If other e-commerce companies want to break through, they have to find a way to win. Therefore, eBay has to find a way to win! eBay and Amazon compete in market differentiation. It will have a huge impact on Amazon, but at the same time it can develop itself very well!"

After a pause, Li Zetian smiled and said: "Qiqi, eBay is probably more challenging and more interesting than PayPal. Are you confident that you can do it well?"

"Have confidence!" Zhou Qiqi said with firm eyes.

Li Zetian smiled and nodded, and then told Zhou Qiqi to learn more about eBay's operations so that she could take over the company in the future. In one month, the eBay website will be officially launched!

After chatting for a long time, it was almost noon. Yu Jingqiu said, "It's almost noon. I'm already hungry. Let's go have lunch!"

"good!"

Everyone got up and headed to the restaurant.

As soon as they walked downstairs, a large wave of rich second-generation people rushed over holding flaming red roses.

"Miss Zhou Qiqi, can we make friends?"

"Miss Qiqi, I fell in love with you at first sight, please accept my love!"

"..."

Zhou Qiqi's cheeks turned red and she immediately ordered the security guards to drive these people away. It was so annoying!

Zhou Qiqi's vision is very high and she doesn't look down on these people at all.

She imagined that the other side of her would be like her brother Zetian, a super genius and a peerless hero! ! !

…

…

It’s been a long time since I’ve been to Panda Fast Food Restaurant. At noon, Li Zetian and his party came to Panda Fast Food Restaurant for dinner.

Over the years, Panda Express has been developing vigorously under the management of his father-in-law Yu Jingshan. It has more than 4,000 chain stores and has now become the largest Chinese fast food restaurant chain in the world.

After lunch, everyone sat and rested for a while, and there were comments from several diners not far away.

“Chinese fast food is indeed good, but it’s still not as good as KFC and McDonald’s!”

"Well, in the newly released global fast food rankings, Panda Express is not even in the top three! I heard that Panda Express is also Chronos·Li's industry!"

"Haha, do you think any industry belonging to Chronos·Li will be ranked first in the industry? Fast food is different from others. The things inside are profound!"

"Well, Chinese food culture has a long history. Among the eight major Chinese cuisines, Shandong cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, Jiangsu cuisine, Fujian cuisine, Zhejiang cuisine, Hunan cuisine, and Anhui cuisine, which one is not more delicious than European and American cuisine? In addition, there are many local specialties. It is also very famous, such as Chaozhou cuisine, Northeastern cuisine, local cuisine, Gan cuisine, Hubei cuisine, Beijing cuisine, Tianjin cuisine, Hebei cuisine, Henan cuisine, Hakka cuisine, etc... Well, when I think of these, my mouth is watering. It’s a pity that we in the United States will never be able to eat these!”

"That's true. Although Panda Express has many dishes, it is also limited. If it can be more diverse, maybe Panda Express can surpass KFC and McDonald's!"

"..."

The voices of these people attracted Yu Jingqiu's attention.

She frowned, and after a moment, she suddenly thought of something and said to Li Zetian: "Dear, do you remember that you said you wanted to host a food documentary program before?"

Li Zetian was startled for a moment, then nodded thoughtfully: "Oh, remember, "A Bite of China". Jingqiu, do you want to..."

"Well, yes, I want to take a photo of it!" Yu Jingqiu looked excited and said unconvinced, "Didn't I just hear a few diners over there say that Panda Express is not as good as KFC and McDonald's. In my opinion, a This is because the dishes of Panda Express are not rich enough, and some are not suitable for European and American tastes; secondly, because Europeans and Americans do not understand Chinese food culture. I want to first film "A Bite of China" to promote Chinese food culture and let these people If foreigners are interested in Chinese food and come to our Panda Express restaurant to eat, Panda Express can be the exclusive sponsor of this documentary. In addition, Panda Express can also feature these Chinese characteristics when filming "A Bite of China" Food is brought to the dining table at Panda Express!”

Yu Jingqiu became more and more excited as she talked. After all, Panda Express was founded by her and her father personally, and she was very emotional. In recent years, because she was busy with the charity work of the L.Y Foundation, she had neglected the development of Panda Express, and she felt a little guilty. Therefore, she wanted to develop Panda Express and surpass KFC and McDonald's to become the world's largest restaurant chain!

Li Zetian held Yu Jingqiu's little hand and nodded gently: "Okay, I support you. I will send people to China to film "A Bite of China" and arrange for people from Panda Express to go with them."

Yu Jingqiu said: "I want to go too. It just so happens that the L.Y Foundation has charity activities in China, and I can also participate in one or two filming sessions!"

Li Zetian thought about it and decided that it was okay to participate in one or two sessions. It was just a matter of traveling to the local area and tasting delicious food.

So Li Zetian expressed support.

In the afternoon, Li Zetian called Chinese Film and Television Company and told them about the documentary "A Bite of China" and ordered them to immediately form a crew and use the most advanced high-definition cameras. Even how to shoot, Li Zetian explained in great detail. I'm afraid they won't be able to capture the effect of this documentary on my previous life.

Three days later, Li Zetian went to the airport to see Yu Jingqiu and some Panda Express employees off to the plane.

"Pay attention to safety!" Li Zetian said while holding Yu Jingqiu.

"Um!"

Not long after, the plane took off.

Li Zetian looked at the sky and murmured: "The release of "A Bite of China" has been of great help in spreading Chinese food culture! Uh, let's not talk about it anymore, when I think of those scenes, my mouth is almost watering!"

Li Zetian wiped his mouth, turned and walked out of the airport.

…

The weather in London in May is particularly nice!

Li Zetian came to discuss a deal - the acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank.

Standard Chartered Bank is a British bank founded in 1853 and headquartered in London. However, it has very few customers in the UK. Its business is mainly concentrated in emerging markets such as Asia, the subcontinent, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. The most important thing is that Standard Chartered Bank is a Hong Kong-based bank. One of the three note-issuing banks in Hong Kong, it plays a decisive role in Hong Kong!

1997 is approaching, and Li Zetian has to make some preparations in advance. He owns a large number of industries in Hong Kong, both public and private. He doesn't want Hong Kong to be greatly impacted by the Southeast Asian financial crisis! If you master Standard Chartered Bank, you will have more confidence and calmness.

In addition, acquiring Standard Chartered Bank is also a very good investment.

Li Zetian stayed in London for more than ten days and conducted four rounds of negotiations. The board of directors of Standard Chartered Bank finally agreed to sell 60% of the shares for US$10 billion.

Li Zetian successfully joined Standard Chartered Bank and served as chairman of the bank!

After settling this matter, Li Zetian felt relaxed and traveled around the UK for a few days.

Edinburgh is a famous cultural ancient city in the UK and the capital of Scotland. Some of the coffee shops here are very atmospheric and unique. Li Zetian likes to wear sunglasses and sit in a coffee shop by the window to drink coffee. The wind is beautiful and the sun is shining, letting his mind fly and making him feel relaxed and at ease.

This afternoon, Li Zetian came to a coffee shop again. While drinking coffee and looking around, he suddenly found a blond beauty sitting at the table behind him writing something. Li Zetian couldn't help but take another look. He has a good eye and discovered names such as "Harry Potter" and "Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry".

"Here, this woman can't be J.K. Rowling, the author of the "Harry Potter" series of novels?! Well, it should be her!"

Li Zetian was very surprised, but after thinking about it, he was right.

At this time, Rowling was divorced and had permanent custody of her daughter. As a single mother, Rowling's mother and daughter's life was extremely difficult. It was at this time that Rowling began to write "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", the first part of the Harry Potter series of fairy tales. Because her house was small and cold, Rowling often went to a cafe near her home to write Harry Potter stories on small pieces of paper.

"Hi, hello, are you writing a novel?" Li Zetian asked proactively?

"Oh, hello, sir! Yes, I am writing a novel!" Luo Lin raised her head and looked at Li Zetian and replied. She looked Li Zetian up and down, but because Li Zetian was wearing a pair of big sunglasses, she didn't recognize Li Zetian as Chronos Li. However, Li Zetian is well-dressed and has a noble temperament. He is obviously a big shot. Rowling was a little surprised.

"Have you finished writing?" Li Zetian asked. He didn't know if Rowling had finished writing the first "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone".

"Not yet, but I've already written more than half of it!" Rowling replied.

"Can you read it to me? I think what you wrote is quite interesting. Magic school, um, a very novel subject!" Li Zetian said with a smile.

"The manuscripts are all at home. Sir, if you are free now, I can go back and get them!" Luo Lin said excitedly, thinking that the other party seemed not simple. If he likes my work, maybe he can help me contact the publisher. society.

"Sir, my home is near the cafe. I'll be there in three minutes!" Luo Lin thought for a while and quickly added, for fear that the other party wouldn't be able to wait.

Li Zetian smiled slightly and said, "Go get it, I'll wait for you here."

"Okay, sir!"

After Luo Lin finished speaking, she immediately got up and rushed home.

Not long after, she returned to the cafe, still holding a stack of manuscripts in her hand.

"Sir, this is the novel "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" I wrote. Please read it over!" Rowling handed the manuscript to Li Zetian and then sat in front of him, her face full of anticipation and nervousness.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

Well, maybe it was originally called that, but then it was changed to "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone."

Li Zetian took the manuscript and opened it to read. He looked carefully, but also quickly.

The sun shone through the glass window on his handsome face. Luo Lin suddenly seemed to have discovered Li Zetian's identity and covered her mouth in surprise!

"He's Chronos·Li!!! Oh God, he must be Chronos·Li!!!"

Rowling felt that she had discovered a great secret. She had never been so excited in her life.

“Oh my gosh, I can’t believe he’s reading my novel now!!”

Rowling suddenly felt very proud, but at the same time extremely nervous.

She was afraid that Li Zetian would make her novel worthless.

After a long time, the hot coffee became lukewarm.

Li Zetian has finished reading the unfinished "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone".

He raised his head and looked at Luo Lin, and was slightly startled. Luo Lin seemed to have turned into a little fangirl, restless, not daring to look at him directly, but looking at him secretly.

Li Zetian did not know that JK Rowling had recognized his identity, but thought that she cared very much about a stranger's appreciation of her works.

"It's very well written!" Li Zetian handed the manuscript back to Luo Lin and said with a smile.

"Really? Is it really well written?" Rowling asked repeatedly.

"Of course!" Li Zetian nodded and said with certainty. "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" received rave reviews upon its publication and won the British National Book Award for Children's Fiction and the Smarty Book Gold Medal Award. Later, because the book was so popular, it was made into a movie.

"But some publishers think my writing is not good~" Rowling said unconfidently.

"What you write is a fairy tale novel. You must have a childlike innocence to understand your novel! Let me tell you, you don't need to pay attention to those people. What do they know? They have long been corrupted by the fame and fortune of this world!" Li Zetian disdainfully road.

Hearing this, Luo Lin was very happy. She glanced at Li Zetian secretly and thought to herself, Chronos Li also has a childlike innocence!

At this time, Li Zetian took out a business card and handed it to Luo Lin, "This is my business card. When you finish writing the novel, you can call me and I can help you!"

Rowling excitedly took the business card and said, "Okay, sir, thank you very much!"

The business card seems to be made of some kind of expensive black metal and feels very comfortable. There is no text introduction on it, only a row of silver numbers, which should be a phone number.

Li Zetian looked at the sky and said, "I'm going back. Goodbye, future great writer!"

Being praised by Li Zetian, Luo Lin's face turned slightly red. Seeing Li Zetian walking away, Luo Lin felt an inexplicable emotion in her heart. She didn't know when she would see him again.

"Chronos Li is so superior, and I..." Luo Lin shook her head, inferiority complex and melancholy suddenly written on her face. She stared at the business card for a long time, thinking, "Unless absolutely necessary, I will never bother him with this phone call in the future. Maybe others are just interested in it temporarily and don't really like their novels. What's more, he must be very busy. Everything is a big deal, why would he care about his novel? Forget it, treat all this as a dream..."

Rowling looked gloomy, drank the cold coffee in the cup, picked up the manuscript, and went home.