Chapter 464: Foresight: Success Is Not Without Reason

It is worth mentioning that transportation in Shanghai is particularly convenient; subway lines run through the entire city like the meridians of a human body.

It is on a completely different dimension from Hangzhou, giving them the experience of country bumpkins entering the big city.

Shen Yan suggested, "Everyone can go to The Bund and spend 2 yuan to take a ferry to enjoy the night view of the Huangpu River, or go to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street; that place is a paradise on earth for shopping and food."

The group listened with surging excitement.

Hearing about it is not as good as seeing it for oneself; they all wanted to experience the charm of a big city firsthand.

After filling their stomachs, those who still had energy went out in groups again.

Wu Yueer had wanted to encourage Shen Yan to go out together, to stroll leisurely along The Bund promenade and blow in the spring breeze, which would have been extremely pleasant.

Shen Yan, with his inner "salted fish" persona taking over, flatly refused, giving a very legitimate reason: "I have to discuss some matters with Shanni's father in a while."

"Alright then!"

Lacking the presence of the main person they wanted to accompany, the girls had no choice but to dismiss the idea with little interest.

They then instigated playing cards together.

There was a sunken courtyard in the basement, which could be called the perfect choice for playing cards.

Taking this opportunity, Chen Shanni pulled Shen Yan to the tennis court next door.

When Chen Jun arrived at the tennis court under the guidance of a nanny, what met his eyes was a pair of handsome man and beautiful woman, their figures moving like the wind across the court, with their sneakers making "chirp-chirp" friction sounds against the ground from time to time.

Accompanied by the crisp sound of hitting the ball, the ball traced a graceful arc in the air, making one's heart beat along with it.

This was where the charm of tennis lay.

Rarely seeing his daughter in such a vibrant state, Chen Jun's mouth corners curled into a doting smile unconsciously.

Not bad, not bad!

These young people get along quite well!

Chen Jun's arrival immediately caught the attention of the two; with a crisp and decisive corner baseline smash, Shen Yan was caught off guard.

"Good!" Chen Jun couldn't help but applaud, "Shanni, you play tennis really well."

Chen Shanni smiled radiantly, feeling satisfied with her rapid progress.

"Uncle Chen, have you played tennis before? Would you like to play a set against Shanni?" Shen Yan wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked casually.

"Sure!"

Chen Jun agreed without hesitation; his hands were just itching to play.

Thus, the father and daughter began their duel.

It had to be said that ginger is still spicier when old; unlike Shen Yan's nonchalance, Chen Jun's tennis skills were filled with military strategy—feigning an attack in the east while striking in the west, conserving energy to defeat an exhausted enemy, crossing the sea under camouflage... he applied them with masterful proficiency.

He tricked Chen Shanni into spinning in circles, and before long, she was drenched in fragrant sweat.

She cried out, "I can't do it anymore, I'm going to rest for a bit."

It was Shen Yan's turn to take the court; he didn't hold back at all against his future father-in-law, and with his abnormal reaction speed and physical fitness, the situation reversed instantly.

It was Chen Jun's turn to run around in a desperate struggle, panting heavily, yet he did not collapse in a one-sided defeat.

Shen Yan lifted his chin toward Chen Shanni on the sidelines, clearly saying, "Look, I've avenged you!"

Chen Shanni couldn't help but purse her lips to hide a smile, casting a flirtatious glance his way.

Bad guy! Even playing tricks on his future father-in-law.

Before long, the panting Chen Jun decisively threw in the towel; he was getting old, and the future was ultimately the stage for the young.

The three sat on the sidelines drinking water and resting.

"Uncle Chen, is there anything you wanted to discuss by coming here?" Shen Yan got straight to the point.

Chen Jun sat with his legs crossed, his tone slightly lazy: "I've seen the delivery website you designed; the concept is novel and the feasibility is extremely high. I believe it will be deeply loved by young people."

"However, the internet has never lacked sharp-eyed big shots. As the delivery footprint expands, more and more people will realize the business opportunity within it, and you will face a scene surrounded by a pack of wolves."

"Without strong financial backing, it is very likely to die halfway."

Shen Yan feigned ignorance: "The delivery platform is still in the 'feeling the stones to cross the river' stage, losing money every day; it's too early to talk about business opportunities."

Such a posture made Chen Shanni find it amusing inside.

Bad guy!

Acting at every moment.

If she hadn't heard Shen Yan mention a word or two about it, Chen Shanni would have almost believed him.

"Hey! You brat, you're still putting on an act with me. If you didn't have a certain degree of confidence, would you have entered the market to start working without hesitation?"

Chen Jun scolded him with a smile, but his eyes revealed a sense of admiration.

—Do not reveal your trump cards casually just because you hit it off with someone; speaking too deeply when the acquaintance is shallow is a major taboo in interpersonal relationships.

This was the experience he had summarized after so many years in the business world.

The more secrets you can tell, the more dangers await you; the people who can kill you are often the ones who know you best.

Facing Chen Jun's teasing, Shen Yan just shrugged indifferently: "I'm just telling the truth. The predecessors plant the trees, and the descendants enjoy the shade; the delivery platform is indeed in the 'feeling the stones to cross the river' stage."

Chen Jun was noncommittal, then proceeded to expound on his own point of view: "In the internet era, traffic is king. The cheaper something is, the easier it is to open up the situation; the most vivid example is QQ."

"It is provided to the public for free, but in reality, it uses the massive traffic within it to nurture various profitable projects, such as QQ Show, QQ Game Hall, and various games."

"To be honest, I haven't seen the profit point of the delivery platform yet, but one thing is very clear: it requires a large amount of capital to promote this platform."

"Once someone discovers the business opportunity within it, capital will intervene forcefully, and you must be prepared to fight a protracted war."

Shen Yan felt a warmth in his heart; the other party was using his own years of business experience to analyze the situation Kuaida Delivery would face in the future.

This was a gesture of goodwill from an elder, unrelated to anything else.

Thus he said, "Thank you for the reminder, Uncle Chen. Your insightful views on the internet have opened my eyes; I have long been prepared for this."

"Haha, it seems I was overthinking it."

Chen Jun laughed heartily; Shen Yan's understanding of the internet was far higher than his own, so how could he not have taken precautions?

Then he continued: "Actually, I have another idea regarding food delivery. Have you ever thought about developing the food delivery website into a mobile app, where users place orders through their phones? That would make it much more practical and easier to promote."

After all, computers are expensive; how many people can actually afford them?

This is precisely why you are able to make a breakthrough starting from the university."

Holy crap!

Shen Yan was deeply shaken; with this kind of keen market intuition, it's no wonder he could build a Fortune Global 500 company—success is never without reason.

"Awesome! Uncle Chen, you truly have the sharp eyes of Erlang Shen—you are so farsighted."

"Do you still remember what I said back then, about how once the mobile phone research and development is successful, it could bring a large batch of customers to the company?"

Chen Jun's eyes lit up: "You mean promoting the food delivery platform and the mobile phone together?"

A faint smile curled at the corners of Shen Yan's lips, his expression confident and composed, making one feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze: "Yes and no. Food delivery is actually only a small part of the factor; as for the real big picture, allow me to keep you in suspense for now."

However, one point is very clear.

Food delivery riders have a very strong demand for smartphones. Once the phone's research and development is successful and the price is something the common people can accept, I can guarantee that it will allow Xiaogu Mobile to quickly open up the market."