Chapter 42 That Child, This Child

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"In fact, when I first started the company, I did wonder why it was so difficult to achieve something truly meaningful. There were a lot of issues from various aspects. However, things are gradually getting better now. Maybe all that's needed is time." Since Tang Wu's grandmother brought up this topic directly, Su Can naturally didn't need to hide anything. As the saying goes, one doesn't have to be overly polite if they're not part of the same family; it wouldn't be a big deal for him to express some grievances to Tang Wu and her grandparents.

"It's not just about time; you are also too young. Experience and skills—any aspect is an insurmountable problem." Tang Wu's grandfather glanced at Su Can and said, "What is it now that makes achieving something so easy For the young to endure hardship isn't a bad thing. So-called experience isn't about small trials; one must truly go through hell-like tribulations before they can handle matters and carry responsibilities with ease."

Although Old Man Qian spoke in an admonishing tone, typical of his leadership personality, Su Can understood that this was an excellent start.

If Old Man Qian didn't genuinely regard him as important, he would never speak like this. Perhaps he already had some positive feelings towards Su Can, but Su Can wasn't sure when these good impressions were formed—was it due to the poor move he made earlier or because of his achievements so far

"Do your job conscientiously; don't overstep boundaries. Develop steadily and break through at appropriate times. There will always be a day for you to rise up." Mu Qin spoke, holding her bowl while talking, with chopsticks parallel to the rim of the bowl, perfectly fitting the situation. "As for some unhealthy trends in society, they won’t last long; just focus on your own path."

After pausing, she added, "I heard that your company’s headquarters is in Meiluo Tower"

The status of Meiluo Tower within the district's commercial center was self-evident. Su Can wasn't merely acquiring Meiluo Tower to give Qiao Shuxin a Chinese welcome gift. With Facebook's development becoming a media focus and shining brightly, its Chinese landing site couldn’t be subpar either. Due to geographical limitations of where he was based, it was impossible for him to set up headquarters in Yanjing. However, Meiluo Tower was undoubtedly an excellent choice among many options; it was also a highly conspicuous commercial center.

"Currently, there are around twenty-seven or eight companies入駐美羅大廈，包括聯合利華、友邦保險、美孚石油和微軟資訊中心等。對我們公司來說，在這二十多家裡麵，我們大概是其中最弱小的一家吧。"蘇燦笑了笑說道。剛纔穆芹親口說的“歪風邪氣”讓他心頭一跳，不知道她這麼說會不會間接讓劉振生那些人以後的日子難過一些。

The companies in Meiluo Tower were probably the most eye-catching in Xujiahui business district. As a tenant, Su Can naturally basked in some of the glory brought by these numerous big-name companies, which made him a focal point.

Companies like ExxonMobil paid taxes of hundreds of millions of RMB last year, with each company such as Unilever and AIA being well-known major taxpayers in Xujiahui. These tax revenues could amount to several years' worth of fiscal income for some prefecture-level cities.

Therefore, the Merit Tower is likely seen as a dazzling diamond on the strategic map by high-ranking officials in XuHui District. It's an essential source of revenue and has strong traction effects that can boost the surrounding business district. Many districts in Shanghai follow this development model: planting landmark seeds that are rich with potential for growth, which帶動周邊商圈升級，最終提升整個區域的產值和創收質量。地區政府嚐到這種甜頭後，會加速發展。

Entire financial centers have been rapidly growing under such competition, like being propelled by God's hand towards a new era.

In this context, placing Facebook China in the Merit Tower is both risky and full of opportunities for Su Cen. Being at the forefront means attracting countless eyes, which also explains why they are targeted by many troublemakers. Many will aim their guns at them, but once they stand out, the results will be obvious.

The key lies in how quickly Su Cen can take action.

Although Su Cen is an outlier among college students, he essentially remains a freshman at Nanjing University like Tang Wu. Therefore, when it comes to his career pursuits, they only briefly touched upon the subject. Su Cen gave a general overview of the situation so that the two elders could understand what he was doing.

Given that Su Cen has experiences from two lifetimes and isn't just talking about empty ideas, much of what he said was practical. He simply but systematically explained his company's vision, allowing Mu Qin and Old Man Qian to better understand him with approving nods and relaxed expressions.

The conversation then shifted back to their academic studies. It seemed they had momentarily forgotten that this is still the primary focus for these two students. After July, it would be summer vacation, marking the end of their freshman year.

After eating at Tang Wu's house, Su Cen returned to school.

Tang Wu was sitting in the living room watching TV, but her attention was actually focused on her grandparents.

In reality, Tang Wu's relationship with her grandparents is somewhat distant. From a young age, she could sense the pressure from her parents' high expectations and even imagined her grandparents as monsters when she was younger; this perception gradually improved as she grew older. Despite their stern demeanor, they showed an exceptional preference for Tang Wu among all the descendants in the family, though it was rather subtle but known by everyone within the clan.

At times, Tang Wu wondered if her grandparents chose to compensate her because of a sense of guilt or responsibility stemming from their interference during their parents' youth. Both elders had been dominant and stubborn throughout most of their lives, yet this did not mean they were as inflexible and serious as they appeared on the surface.

Her father and mother struggled in a small city with no support, enduring hardships to build a life for themselves. Tang Wu was aware that her mother's efforts within the legal system, where she made a name for herself, were not any less than those of a determined man. Before, Tang Wu had witnessed her mother throwing tantrums due to work stress, revealing a side far from gentle and amiable.

Therefore, could it be that they harbored resentment towards Grandma Mu and Grandpa Qian

Whether or not there was resentment, this seemed an indelible impression left by the passage of time. Perhaps her grandparents showed more concern for Tang Wu in an attempt to make amends for something distant.

Tang Wu didn't need them to make amends; she just wished they could accept and acknowledge Su Cen without repeating past mistakes.

Aside from being a diligent student, Su Cen was also an exceptionally talented chairman facing numerous challenges and adversaries. Lin Luoran could assist Su Cen in this regard, but what support could Tang Wu offer to his career At present, she couldn't contribute much, but if it were her grandparents, Tang Wu hoped they would lend a helping hand toward Su Cen's aspirations.

Of course, such hope came with uncertainty. Given the strict nature of her grandparents, Tang Wu wasn't confident about obtaining the desired outcome.

Tang Wu's family has two study rooms. One is used by her father for work, and it’s decorated in a grand and solemn style. The other one belongs to Tang Wu herself, with a fresh and elegant design. Grandma Mu put on a pair of玳瑁老花眼鏡 (g玳瑁 lao hua jingguang - pitted spectacles), and was sitting at her father's desk, holding the glasses in one hand while flipping through documents with the other. She occasionally used a pen she held between her fingers to make corrections.

After tending to the flowers and plants, Mr. Qian walked into the study room, thinking for a moment before he said, "As for that child over there, what do you think we should do" As he spoke, he turned around and looked out of the door, spotting Tang Wu's ponytail silhouette on the sofa downstairs in the living room. The TV was playing softly; he smiled and added, "Otherwise, this kid wouldn’t let it go."

Grandma Mu, who was reviewing documents without looking up, merely moved her glasses to the tip of her nose and glanced at Mr. Qian with her eyes, shifting her body slightly as she changed to another document in hand. She scribbled something on it with a pen and casually remarked, "Regarding this matter, whom should I speak to Alright then, when I meet Secretary Liu tomorrow, I’ll mention it to him. He was from the second branch of the 32nd provincial cadre training class last year; he’s an old friend of Mr Wu's. Should I bring it up Oh dear, with this old face of mine, I really can’t bring myself to ask about such trivial matters."

With FaceBook Chinese business and final exams piling up, various chaotic tasks came flooding in. Initially overwhelmed by the situation, Su Cen still managed everything and found his life suddenly very fulfilling.

He heard that after Mark Zuckerberg returned from a visit to Dustin, they bet on doing 5000 push-ups within a week. That worked out to over 700 daily. This guy actually accepted the challenge and set strict plans for himself, stopping at fixed times every day to do tens or twenties of them. Even during meetings or meals, he would stop immediately to finish before continuing. After a week, he won that bet.

Su Cen now felt like he was in Zuckerberg's shoes; aside from handling FaceBook Chinese business and reviewing his studies daily, his time was fully occupied. The first year of study at NanDa University was overall quite challenging. Although the final exams were less difficult compared to the college entrance exam, passing them without putting in effort would still be no easy task.

The only consolation during this period was dining with Tang Wu and her family's elders, which marked a significant step forward for him.

Shortly after, Su Cen received a call from Qiao Shuxin who sounded very excited. "It’s official; the district people will come over tomorrow, along with TV camera crews. You must attend this. Although the main purpose is to visit the Merlion Plaza, they also specifically mentioned that they would drop by our FaceBook Chinese office. This is fantastic news! Have you heard the buzz among employees Morale has never been higher. By the way, Mr Lin from the fashion magazine called too; he doesn’t seem fully convinced either. But regardless, you must come tomorrow."

"Secretary Liu Changsheng visited Xujiahui Merlion Plaza and Merlion City accompanied by Mayor Lu Mei of the city’s Propaganda Department, Secretary Wang Tao of Hu District Party Committee, Deputy Secretary Zhang Zhibin in charge of propaganda and district labor union officials. He listened to reports from the chairman of the company and the union president. During his visit, he toured several headquarters of Fortune Global 500 companies located there and inscribed a message for one representative enterprise."

This was news reported by various media outlets in Shanghai on that day.ub’s long history and fine traditions; he simply nodded and said, "I agree. I'll join."The crowd was clearly stunned. President Zhang Yaqi then said, "Are you really sure Joining is a voluntary and so...