Chapter 1128: It Never Hurts to Be Cautious

The person Zhao Fusheng was going to meet was, naturally, Evan Williams.

The Greek myth ultimately played out on the European Championship stage. The veteran coach Otto Rehhagel and his disciples used one victory after another to explain to the world what it meant to challenge the impossible.

It wasn't until the Greek team won the championship on July 4th that Zhao Fusheng finally received a call from Evan Williams.

"Zhao, you really are an amazing person." On the phone, Evan Williams was quite excited; clearly, he had watched the entire final.

"Really? I think so too." Zhao Fusheng said without a hint of modesty.

"A bet's a bet. According to our previous agreement, I think it's time for me to start a new venture." Evan Williams said.

And so, Zhao Fusheng and Evan Williams arranged to meet in New York, which led to his trip to the United States.

"How about I tag along for a stroll?"

Fan Baobao blinked her eyes and said after listening to Zhao Fusheng's explanation.

Zhao Fusheng smiled, shrugged, and said indifferently, "If you can get leave, that would be great. You can come with me and look around."

He meant it. Over the past year or so, Fan Baobao had been holed up at the People's Art Theatre rehearsing plays. Although her acting skills had improved considerably, it had been quite grueling. Zhao Fusheng saw this and naturally felt sorry for her—after all, she was his beloved girlfriend.

Upon hearing Zhao Fusheng's words, a look of joy appeared on Fan Baobao's face, but then she helplessly shook her head and smiled bitterly: "No, the tribute performance is coming up soon. If I leave now, the theater definitely won't let me go. Besides, the whole group has been rehearsing together; if they had to redo everything because of me, it would be too embarrassing."

That was just how she was—she really disliked causing others trouble because of herself.

That was also one of the reasons Zhao Fusheng liked her. After all, a kind-hearted girl was undoubtedly likable.

"If you're not going, then I'll go alone." Zhao Fusheng looked at Fan Baobao's conflicted expression and couldn't help but laugh.

Fan Baobao looked torn, remained silent for a long time, and finally sighed regretfully: "Alas, it can't be helped. But I really want to travel."

Zhao Fusheng laughed and patted her head, saying, "It's okay. I'll take you out when I have time."

Hearing this, Fan Baobao nodded in satisfaction.

She was really just trying to act cute with Zhao Fusheng. Once he comforted her a bit, the girl was content.

Sometimes women seem a bit unreasonable, not because they don't understand reason, but because at such times, they might simply want more attention from men.

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After soothing his girlfriend, Zhao Fusheng began preparing for his trip to the United States.

Many people think that business owners must be busy every day. Actually, that's quite true—at least, in Zhao Fusheng's impression, successful people, when they get busy, are really busy.

Because when it comes to all the big and small matters in the company, the final decision-maker can only be the boss.

Just like no matter what plans Zheng Yao had, she had to report to Zhao Fusheng before making any formal decisions and announcing them within the company.

This was the most basic rule in the workplace, and everyone had to follow it.

Conversely, as the boss, ensuring that employees received the wages they earned from their hard work was also an obligation.

"You're going abroad?"

Dong Chenxi, who appeared at Zhao Fusheng's home the next morning, looked at him blankly: "Hasn't everything been taken care of on the US side?"

As the head of Future Investment Fund, she hadn't actually received any news about business that required Zhao Fusheng to go to the US.

Zhao Fusheng shrugged: "To be precise, someone I had my eye on wants to cooperate with me, so I need to go meet him."

He paused, then continued: "Besides, I need to show Tong Zhenbang and his crew a bit of my strength."

Dong Chenxi fell silent; she had forgotten about that.

"If Tong Zhenbang sends someone to contact you, remember to arrange for someone to receive them." Zhao Fusheng instructed Dong Chenxi: "Handle everything according to procedure, just treat it as a normal investment, understand?"

Dong Chenxi nodded. She naturally understood what Zhao Fusheng meant. Since things had reached this point, they had to continue according to the original plan. No matter who Tong Zhenbang and the people behind him were, it no longer mattered to Future Investment.

"Also, after that money comes in, set up a separate account." Zhao Fusheng thought for a moment and said to Dong Chenxi.

Dong Chenxi was taken aback, then understood his meaning and nodded: "Don't worry, I understand."

"By the way, how's the acquisition of Blog.com going?" Zhao Fusheng suddenly remembered something. Dong Chenxi had mentioned earlier that they were in talks with Blog.com, and he wondered how things were progressing.

Dong Chenxi replied: "We've started negotiations, but the person in charge there still has feelings for the site. It seems he hopes to retain more shares."

Hearing this, Zhao Fusheng sneered: "Feelings? If he really had feelings, he wouldn't agree to sell the site. He's just holding out for a better price. Don't worry about him. Do as I said—up the offer!"

Humans are the most hypocritical animals. They always like to portray themselves as particularly noble, believing that everyone else in the world has one flaw or another.

Zhao Fusheng didn't claim to be a gentleman, but when it came to understanding human nature, he felt he had a fairly clear perspective.

It was for this reason that he found what Dong Chenxi had just said laughable.

"But..." Dong Chenxi hesitated. Given Zhao Fusheng's tough stance, she was worried that the founder of Blog.com might become resistant, after all, he was still the current owner of the site.

Seeing Dong Chenxi's expression, Zhao Fusheng knew what she was thinking. He smiled and said, "Don't overthink it. Don't forget, we can't hold onto this site forever either."

Dong Chenxi was startled, then remembered Zhao Fusheng's usual approach to internet investments. She could only smile bitterly and nod.

Yes, Zhao Fusheng's attitude toward the internet industry had always been to make a profit and then exit. Although he had invested in several projects, apart from his shares in Tencent Technology, he had let go of all other projects after making a profit.

"Don't worry." Zhao Fusheng saw Dong Chenxi's expression and knew she was puzzled. After all, his approach might seem opportunistic to some.

But in fact, no one except Zhao Fusheng himself knew that the true spring of the internet era had not yet officially arrived.