The aloof school beauty has been reborn and is now pursuing me relentlessly.

Chapter 303 What kind of looks do you have that you dare to use your beauty to seduce me?

12:15pm.

Lin Ran took a taxi to her destination, the South Bank Coffee Shop in the city center.

The last time I came was the last time.

The familiar transparent glass sliding door, accompanied by the swaying sound of the wind chimes on the door as it opens.

Lin Ran went to sit in the same seat as last time.

Before sitting down, he subconsciously turned his head and glanced again at the window seats in the corner not far away.

We came here last time to discuss business.

By sheer coincidence, they ran into Liu Xiaowan and her two best friends.

This time, there weren't as many unexpected events.

The agreed meeting time with Cheng Binghao was 12:30, but Lin Ran arrived more than ten minutes early and still had to wait a while.

After sitting down, while waiting for someone, he began to organize his thoughts.

After deciding to officially start a business and make money.

He started by selling domain names and URLs, and his next plan was to make quick money directly through web games.

But I didn't expect it.

After the first Kaixin.com domain name was successfully sold.

Surprisingly, this brought an even greater reward than expected.

The founder of Kaixin.com was fooled by him last time, who used the other party's real skills to sway the person in question.

They wanted to recruit him directly.

It is indeed a good opportunity and platform.

Regarding Kaixin.com, Lin Ran already had her own ideas and plans before going to bed last night.

This doesn't contradict or conflict with the web game project in his original plan.

even--

There's also the possibility of them echoing each other.

They support each other.

Kaixin.com can be considered his stepping stone into the fierce competition of the domestic Internet industry.

Web games served as a crucial cash cow and stable source of funding for him in the early stages of his personal business empire.

Since we've decided to start doing something big...

Then we might as well try to do both.

--Um?

—Should we grasp both aspects?

One second they were seriously studying and considering business planning.

The next second, someone's thoughts were slightly diverted by the five words mentioned above.

Subconsciously, I recalled the scene in Lin Su's bedroom the night before last.

The young girl's feet were encased in black stockings, her calves were rounded and shapely, and her skin felt smooth and soft to the touch...

—Hey, what was that guy thinking about just now?

—Oh right, the business sector was doing really well the other night…

……

"Dingling bell~"

The pleasant sound of wind chimes jingling could be heard.

The glass door of the coffee shop was pushed open, and footsteps approached from afar.

Then a familiar male voice rang out:

"Brother Lin Ran—"

Only then did Lin Ran come to her senses and look up.

Then I saw the familiar middle-aged man with a buzz cut and black-rimmed glasses stride towards me, his expression calm yet with a slightly warm smile, and he extended his hand:

"Awaited."

The person who came was none other than Cheng Binghao, the founder of Kaixin.com, who extended a recruitment invitation to someone.

Lin Ran also stood up, reached out and shook hands with the other person, and smiled calmly:

"soon."

"I just arrived too."

His gaze then swept over Cheng Binghao's back, and he saw that there were indeed two other people who had come with Cheng Binghao.

One male and one female.

The man was in his early thirties.

His standard programmer casual attire made him appear lazy and relaxed, but his eyes occasionally revealed a shrewd glint.

The woman was probably around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old.

She wore a formal shirt, blazer, and gray skirt, with her hair tied in a high ponytail and wearing women's gold-rimmed glasses. Her appearance was above average, but she possessed a mature and intellectual charm.

Lin Ran was sizing up the man and woman.

The two people on the other end were also scrutinizing and observing Lin Ran.

Upon seeing how young Lin Ran looked, the man and woman were immediately taken aback, but quickly concealed their surprise.

The mature woman couldn't help but glance at Lin Ran's face a few more times—

In terms of ability, I wonder if he lives up to what President Cheng praised.

But this little guy is actually quite handsome...

At this moment, Cheng Binghao also noticed Lin Ran's gaze, smiled, and introduced him:

"These two are Wu Yan and Fang Ping, who are also our team's current deputy technical director and planning director."

"They are all core members of Kaixin001 in the future."

“When I went back last time, I heard about the solutions and ideas you shared from me.”

"They were all deeply shocked."

"I came here this time to take this opportunity to pay a visit in person."

The words were spoken tactfully and politely.

But Lin Ran could easily understand the true meaning behind it.

It was less of a visit and more of a meeting.

Rather, it's more accurate to say they were skeptical and unwilling to accept defeat, wanting to personally verify and test the system.

However, he didn't seem to mind, and simply smiled and clasped his hands in greeting.

"polite."

"Please sit down and let's talk."

His attitude was calm and composed.

This made Wu Yan and Fang Ping take a second look at Lin Ran.

I was filled with astonishment.

A college student who looks very young is being treated so politely by his boss.

Moreover, he himself was completely relaxed and at ease, without any tension or pressure whatsoever.

If nothing else...

At least in terms of demeanor and cultivation, he is indeed far superior to ordinary people of the same age.

……

The four of them took their seats.

Cheng Binghao and his subordinates Wu Yan and Fang Ping sat on one side.

Lin Ran sat alone opposite the three of them.

It was quite like being subjected to a joint trial.

Sitting in the center seat, Cheng Binghao looked at Lin Ran and smiled slightly:

"I discussed your requirements with the company team after I went back last week."

"The reply is exactly what I told you in the text message yesterday."

"Add another two percentage points to the shares."

"In exchange, Kaixin.com is hiring you as the company's Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)."

Since you have no objections—

"Then let's sign the letter of intent today..."

The words have not yet fallen.

A voice suddenly rang out from the side:

"I have an opinion."

The speaker was Wu Yan, the technical deputy director dressed as a programmer.

He had seemed so lazy just moments before, but now that he spoke, Wu Yan's eyes gleamed with shrewdness as he looked at Lin Ran sitting opposite him with a half-smile:

"Mr. Cheng."

“Our company didn’t initially plan to create a position like Chief Strategy Officer.”

"This young guy, just by having a coffee and a chat with you, has suddenly become the boss of most of the guys in the company?"

"If this gets back to the company, it won't be easy to convince the staff—"

Cheng Binghao frowned slightly upon hearing this and looked at his subordinate:

"Wu Yan, how can you talk like that—"

At this moment, Fang Ping, who was sitting on the other side, also laughed:

"Yes."

"Lin Ran is a guest. Old Wu, your aggressive attitude is making people think we're here to cause trouble."

"but--"

As she spoke, the planning director of Kaixin.com changed the subject, her gaze falling on Lin Ran, and she smiled sweetly:

"Lin Ran, please don't mind."

"Old Wu's meaning actually represents the attitude of many people in the company."

"At such a young age, if you don't demonstrate real competence, your subordinates will always have something to say about you."

"Last time, Mr. Cheng said that you have a lot of well-developed ideas and solutions."

"How about we bring it out now and discuss it further?"

"Let Lao Wu and I listen and learn from your experience so we can put in a good word for you when we get back to the company."

As she spoke, the planning director, who exuded a sophisticated and powerful aura, displayed a charming and alluring expression.

As if by accident, she reached out and touched the back of Lin Ran's hand, which was resting on the table, then quickly withdrew her hand and winked at Lin Ran.

Their attitude was intimate, yet also carried a hint of temptation.

Cheng Binghao frowned even more:

"Ah Ping, you're joining in this nonsense too—"

He turned to look at Lin Ran, a helpless, bitter smile on his face:

"Excuse me."

"These two have been with me since my time at Sina. I spoiled them. They have no respect for elders."

Don't take it to heart—

……

One was the good cop, and the other was the bad cop.

There's also someone in the middle acting as a referee, seemingly impartial but not involved.

The way the three people were acting in unison was something Lin Ran could clearly see through to their intentions.

This also made someone smile slightly.

If it were an ordinary person...

You can really be fooled by this act.

But he was an exception.

As a reborn individual, he knew Old Cheng from Kaixin.com better than the other party himself had imagined.

They also clearly understood the personnel structure of Kaixin001 in its early stages.

Cheng Binghao was a domineering person by nature, and the early team of Kaixin.com was almost entirely his personal fiefdom.

and so--

In fact, there was no such thing as going back to discuss or consult after the last negotiation.

Everything was decided by Cheng Binghao himself.

What happened today?

The two technical deputy directors and planning directors who came were just there to put on an act for Comrade Cheng.

The "good cop" and "bad cop" tactics are merely ways to put psychological pressure on oneself, thereby further probing his background and trying to gain more leverage in order to benefit Kaixin.com.

but.

Even if you see through something, don't say it.

In fact, Lin Ran didn't care about the other party's request.

Having decided to accept the invitation to join the fray, I'll fight alongside Kaixin001 in the domestic internet arena.

He had no intention of keeping anything secret.

but.

before that.

He also has his own pace and plans.

Lin Ran immediately looked up, met Cheng Binghao's gaze, and smiled calmly:

"It's okay."

"You two are right."

"Now that I'm ready to join, I will naturally share everything I've planned and researched with the company without reservation."

This statement came out.

A hint of smugness and disdain flashed in Fang Ping's and Wu Yan's eyes.

The former even had a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth, with a charming and reserved curve, smug that her little trick of using her beauty had worked so easily.

A look of joy flashed across Cheng Binghao's face, and he immediately burst into a hearty laugh:

"That would be perfect!"

"We have plenty of time now, so let's have a proper chat right away—"

The words have not yet fallen.

But someone interrupted him:

"but."

"I also have a small request."

The three people, led by Cheng Binghao, suddenly froze for a moment and subconsciously looked at Lin Ran.

At this moment, someone is calm and composed, smiling serenely:

"Join Kaixin001 as Chief Strategy Officer."

"can."

"But 10 percent of the original shares is not enough."