Rebirth 2010: I taught Mr. Lei how to make a mobile phone

Chapter 935 The value of the Crown Prince's Law is still increasing.
"Email received. Is this all?"

"That's all I have at the moment."

"Why are you cooperating with us like this? You should know that our two families are mortal enemies."

"If you want to climb up, you have to be ruthless. I have no other choice."

"Don't worry, you'll be satisfied with the results. We're always professional."

How long will it take to see results?

"Three days at most."

"Alright, then I'll wait for good news."

"Pleasant to work with."

"Pleasant to work with."

Li Jiaqi put down her phone and let out a long breath.

As one of only two top-tier livestreamers on Taobao, his popularity plummeted after the "it's expensive there" incident.

Previously, each live stream easily attracted tens of thousands of viewers, but now only a few thousand are online at the same time, and sales have plummeted to a fraction of what they used to be.

He became increasingly convinced that Jiang Fan had completely sidelined him.

Meanwhile, Viya's popularity soared—the attention that should have belonged to him was now flooding towards her.

Why?
Li Jiaqi knew that as long as Wei Ya remained in that position, he would never have a chance to turn things around.

So he hired a team of private investigators to follow Jiang Fan and Wei Ya separately. Sure enough, the investigation confirmed his suspicions—there was a clandestine business relationship between the two.

One wields immense power on Taobao, the other is a rising star in online traffic, while he himself has become a forgotten, washed-up livestreamer.

For Li Jiaqi to overthrow these two formidable figures alone is like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. He must rely on external forces to break this deadlock completely.

Recently, however, the situation seems to have taken a turn for the better.

A mysterious person contacted him via WeChat, claiming that they could help him "solve" Viya.

This gave him a glimmer of hope.

After several tests and the initial establishment of trust, Li Jiaqi decided to take a gamble.

After receiving the latest information from Li Jiaqi, the "All-Out Attack" team immediately shared it with the personnel on another front.

A few hours later, Zhang Dayi looked at the backs of the two people in the photo as they walked intimately into the villa, her eyes practically spitting fire.

"After working 'behind the scenes' for so many years, don't you want to be promoted? If you miss this opportunity, the next one to take the top spot will be the person in the photo."

"What do you need me to do?"

"It's not about what we need you to do, it's about—what you want to do."

"Can I keep these photos?"

"It was originally prepared for you."

"Besides these, what else can you help me with?"

“We can amplify your voice.”

Zhang Dayi, a seasoned online influencer herself, raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. She rattled off a list of all the major social media platforms, her tone slightly provocative:

"You can magnify all of what I just said?"

"It's basically possible."

"Who exactly are you? What good will it do you for me to do this?"

"I cannot disclose that detail. All you need to know is that our interests are aligned. Of course, the final choice is yours."

Zhang Dayi bit her lip tightly, her mind in turmoil.

A few minutes later, she looked up at the masked man sitting opposite her and said firmly:

"I'll do it."

That evening, Zhang Dayi reorganized the photos that had been gathering dust in her drafts for a long time, added the caption, and pressed publish.

Two in a row.

First on WeChat Moments,

He then updated his profile picture on Sina Weibo and Weibo simultaneously: a photo of himself wearing a short top and exuding a fresh and clean vibe, with the caption: "Even a short top can make you a star."

To outsiders, this might just be another ordinary viral post. But in Jiang Fan's wife's eyes, whether it's the profound meaning behind the phrase "about to leave" or the all-too-familiar figure in the corner of the photo—everything is crystal clear.

Actually, she had always known about Zhang Dayi's existence, and she also knew that Jiang Fan had more than one woman outside. What capable man doesn't occasionally have an affair? She'd seen it all before.

Because Jiang Fan still cares about his family and genuinely loves his children, she has always chosen to be patient.

But this time, the other party openly "posted pictures" to provoke her, clearly adopting a posture of forcing her to take over—she could no longer tolerate it.

Subsequently, she posted a Weibo post, directly tagging Zhang Dayi by name.

The person who posted the ad, Dong Huahua, was discovered by "enthusiastic netizens" to be Jiang Fan's wife.

Who is Jiang Fan?
Last year, Jiang Fan was appointed president of Taobao, taking full responsibility for the operation and management of Taobao's business. He spearheaded Taobao's intelligent and content-driven transformation, playing a key role in the platform's development. Earlier this year, following the departures of DingTalk's Wu Zhao and Alipay's Peng Lei, Jiang Fan rose to prominence and officially became president of Tmall.

With Taobao and Tianya integrated, Jiang Fan wielded immense power. His influence within Alibaba steadily rose, making him an indispensable core figure. At thirty-three, he was at the peak of his career, full of energy and vitality.

In June, Alibaba Group announced its latest list of partners, with Jiang Fan being newly selected. This marks his formal entry into the highest decision-making level within the Alibaba system.

Rumors circulated within the industry that Jack Ma intended to groom him as a potential successor. The nickname "Alibaba's Crown Prince" quickly spread.

The involvement of "Alibaba's Crown Princess" is a sex scandal that the public loves to watch, and public opinion was instantly ignited.

People turned their attention to the name Zhang Dayi mentioned in the Crown Princess's Weibo post. Who exactly is she?
Soon, resourceful netizens uncovered her resume:

Zhang Dayi, a first-generation veteran internet celebrity.

Nominee for E-commerce Model of the Year at the 2015 Sohu Fashion Awards; Internet celebrity.

Zhang Dayi, who debuted as a model and won first place in Taobao's "No Makeup" contest, frequently appears in fashion magazines such as "Mina" and "Xinwei" in addition to "Rayli".

Her Taobao store even reached the five-star crown level within a year, which is nothing short of a miracle.

How can a female model run a business so smoothly and even take her company public in the United States?
The CEO's ex-wife publicly addressed Zhang Dayi, and onlookers have deduced the answer from this: a transfer of benefits.

The media went to great lengths, producing a constant stream of headlines and short articles, firmly grasping the secrets to online traffic.

In just a few days, a large number of short dramas of the same genre have emerged on Douyin:

"President, Your Wife is Trending," "The Overbearing President: My Internet Celebrity Sister," "Your Wife is the Ultimate Boss," "The President's Scandalous Girlfriends," and "Internet Celebrity's Rise to Power: The Socialite's Path to a Wealthy Family."
Despite the stiff acting, rough plot, and obvious rushed production, the comments section was filled with comments like, "I'm a country bumpkin and I love watching this," and "This kind of show is perfect for mindless viewers like me."

Soon, the fire spread from two women to one man, and then all the way to the comments section of Alibaba and Jack Ma's Weibo posts.

Public opinion was in an uproar.

This comes at a critical juncture in the fierce battle between Alibaba and Biyan. If the negative public opinion surrounding Jiang Fan is left unchecked, the suspicion of bribery will be difficult to clarify, which will not only seriously damage the trust of Taobao's core user group—female consumers—but also raise questions among small and medium-sized merchants about the platform's fairness.

This directly relates to the trust crisis of the Taotian brand.

Upon hearing the news, Jiang Fan's face darkened, and he immediately returned to Hangzhou from Shanghai.

Instead of going home, he went straight to a teahouse near Alibaba's headquarters to apologize to Jack Ma.

That night, Alibaba urgently convened a meeting of its highest-level partners.

Old Ma, Joseph Tsai (CFO), Zhang Yong (CEO), Peng Lei (CPO), and several other core partners were all present. To avoid any appearance of impropriety, Jiang Fan did not attend.

The conference room was filled with smoke.

Despite Alibaba's internal smoking ban, this night seemed to be an exception.

Old Ma, his face ashen, sat in the head seat, his fingers unconsciously tapping the table. At a moment, he slowly spoke.
Everyone is here.

"Everyone should know what happened."

The internet is in an uproar; this is no small matter.

The reason for this urgent call tonight is to establish a procedure—how should we handle Jiang Fan?

Jiang Fan's direct supervisor, Zhang Yong, was the first to express his support, clearly stating his intention to protect her:

"Jiang Fan possesses a rare entrepreneurial spirit, keen insights into users and products, and is the core driving force behind Taobao's wireless transformation."

He not only propelled Taobao's full shift to data-driven operations, but also enabled personalized experiences tailored to each individual user.

Now is a critical period in the war; to kill a general on the battlefield for personal reasons would be devastating.

Moreover, this ultimately falls under the category of private morality.

Peng Lei interrupted coldly from the side:

"The entire internet is watching how we deal with a partner who has a 'moral failing'!"
This is no longer just a personal matter for him; it is a major issue that has seriously damaged the company's reputation and shaken the public's trust in Alibaba's values!
Isn't this the most fundamental business problem?
Moreover, the investigation into the alleged transfer of benefits has not yet been fully completed.

Jack Ma looked at Jiang Fang—she is currently the Vice President of Alibaba Group, directly leading the Anti-Corruption Department, and has handled many major corruption cases in her early career:
"Have you reached a conclusion on your investigation? Was there any transfer of benefits as alleged online?"

"Before the meeting, I spoke with Jiang Fan. He admitted to mishandling personal relationships but firmly denied using his position to drive traffic to Zhang Dayi. The technical team reviewed nearly six months of traffic data and indeed found no signs of system-level traffic skew."

"Hmm. Chongxin, what's your opinion?" Jack Ma turned to the "God of Wealth" beside him.

Joseph Tsai adjusted his glasses. "From the perspective of corporate governance and capital markets, we need to strike a balance."

First, Xiaoyaozi is right. Jiang Fan's ability is beyond doubt. He is currently the most capable person to manage the core e-commerce business. Changing him at the last minute is extremely risky. His past performance is well-known.

Secondly, although no transfer of benefits was found in the incident itself, the negative impact it caused is real.

We need a solution that can both stabilize our business and provide a satisfactory explanation to the outside world. Simply trying to preserve or abandon the business is a poor choice.

I suggest a strategy of openly criticizing while secretly protecting the person.

Old Ma nodded: "That's what I think too. Does anyone have any other opinions?"

The three key figures in the group reached a consensus, and other partners subsequently expressed their seconding opinions.

Following further discussions, specific penalties were gradually determined.

Looking at the draft resolution, Lao Ma finally made the decision: "Then, we'll proceed with this."

Peng Lei suddenly asked, "President Ma, what position did Jiang Fan vacate after being transferred to the International Business Department?"

(End of this chapter)