[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-get-stronger-every-payday-with-one-billion-emp":3,"chapter-i-get-stronger-every-payday-with-one-billion-emp-i-get-stronger-every-payday-with-one-billion-emp-chapter-67":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Get Stronger Every Payday—With One Billion Employees!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2264280,4419,"Chapter 67: Rejecting a 400-Million-Yuan Man (37k Chapter)","i-get-stronger-every-payday-with-one-billion-emp-chapter-67",67,"\u003Cp>“Yifeng, Chen Xu, I’ve already checked ahead—this channel awards event will have some top Taotao merchants attending. Your tasks: first, get faces known; second, exchange contact info, and casually promote FoxTao’s daily active users and average order value…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Mercedes Viano sped along the highway; in the back seat, Chen Yansen gave Chen Xu and Zhang Yifeng detailed instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the merchant backend system goes live, Chen Yansen plans to onboard a batch of brand partners, first creating a flagship case to generate big buzz.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood, Sen-ge.” Chen Xu and Zhang Yifeng nodded in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have a driver’s license?” Chen Yansen asked Song Yuncheng after finishing his briefing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No,” Song Yuncheng replied honestly, slightly confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having experienced the Tencent visit before, she wasn’t resistant to going to Hangcheng this time, especially with Chen Xu and Zhang Yifeng along—it made her feel more at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Learn later. The cost can be reimbursed by Teacher Liu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yansen arranged it directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These days, traveling from Xucheng to Hangcheng was hundreds of kilometers away—with no high-speed rail available, Chen Yansen had no choice but to rent a business vehicle and hire a dedicated driver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh,” Song Yuncheng didn’t ask further this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew that if she asked, his next words would be “Do you want me to dock your salary?”—better to obey silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xu and Zhang Yifeng exchanged glances. Song Yuncheng, FoxTao’s number-one employee, clearly received different treatment from the boss. They stayed silent, scrolling on their phones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With outsiders present, Chen Yansen couldn’t be physically affectionate, so he idly scrolled through news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 3G network could only load images and text; Chen Yansen couldn’t help missing the summer of 2018, when opening a short video app meant screens filled with girls in skimpy outfits—using your phone felt like the emperor flipping through his concubines’ name cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too bad, the three major carriers hadn’t even gotten their 4G licenses yet, and Lei Jun’s Mi 1 probably hadn’t even left the design stage—entertainment in 2010 was indeed far more monotonous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was a weekday, traffic on the highway was light. Chen Yansen dozed off briefly; when he opened his eyes again, the car had entered Hangcheng’s city center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Hangcheng was dotted with skyscrapers, its finance, exhibition, and commerce sectors booming rapidly; coupled with Ali Baba’s presence, the city had earned another label: E-commerce Capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The location of Ali’s channel conference was the Xin Yao Holiday Hotel, not far from headquarters. As Chen Yansen and his team entered the lobby, they spotted Ali’s registration desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir, hello. May I ask your company’s full name? I’ll register you first.” The receptionist asked politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senhai Technology. Our product is FoxTao,” Chen Yansen replied briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The receptionist, who had been Ditou  flipping through a guest list, immediately brightened upon hearing “FoxTao,” handed Chen Yansen a conference badge with a warm smile, and even politely explained tomorrow’s agenda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t due to any special instruction—it was simply that, after FoxTao’s Double Eleven performance, they’d just hit the group’s 1-billion-yuan target, securing year-end bonuses, so their gaze toward Chen Yansen was unusually warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We still have time. If you two are bored staying at the hotel, feel free to stroll by West Lake. Just make sure you attend tonight’s networking session.” As they stepped into the elevator, Chen Yansen said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks, Sen-ge. On the way here, Feng-ge and I were just wondering whether to ask you for leave, hehe.” Chen Xu grinned, visibly excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yansen grunted, saying nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator doors opened slowly. They picked up their room cards and returned to their respective rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yansen sat by the window with his laptop, reviewing again the FoxTao promotional PPT made by Song Yuncheng, which emphasized metrics most merchants cared about: daily unique visitors, cumulative registered users, and monthly order volume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first slide read: FoxTao | One-Stop CPS Performance Marketing Platform!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, we’re missing a flagship case—we’re lacking confidence when pitching to merchants,” Chen Yansen muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he’d optimized the numbers: FoxTao’s cumulative registered users were 4 million, but on the PPT, they became 10 million; daily active users rose from 600,000 to 1 million; daily orders jumped from 70,000 to 150,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When traveling, inflating numbers by tenfold was already being generous; playing it straight was the move of a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blow the hype first—securing the first wave of merchant resources was the urgent priority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come to my room. The PPT needs revisions.” After confirming all details, Chen Yansen sent a message to Song Yuncheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yuncheng received the text, instinctively grabbed her laptop, but as she reached the door, turned back, picked up a brick-sized object, then walked out feeling secure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tap-tap-tap—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knock came. Chen Yansen opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yuncheng entered with her laptop; the boxers on the bed instantly caught her eye—the cute print made her want to laugh and cry, her cheeks flushed, and she quickly turned her head away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Which parts need changing?” Song Yuncheng sat at the desk, opened her laptop, and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet her mind kept replaying the pattern on those boxers, forcing her to take a deep breath to suppress her embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here—add a zero after the numbers, increase daily new user growth by 50,000, raise conversion rate by 10%…” Chen Yansen stood behind her, pointing at the screen one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Won’t that be too exaggerated?” Song Yuncheng whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just change it boldly!” Chen Yansen shot her a look, annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes yes yes! I’ll fix it right away!” Song Yuncheng shrank her neck, reluctantly agreeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yansen sat on the bed, inhaling her scent, scanning Song Yuncheng up and down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Wang Ziyuan’s dazzling talent, Song Yuncheng’s growth had been noticeably slower—but among FoxTao’s other members, her intelligence, emotional intelligence, and composure were above average.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know how she’d fared in her past life, but from Chen Yansen’s perspective, after graduation, she could easily land a job at a mid-sized or larger design firm; if lucky enough to join during its startup phase, she had a 70–80% chance of becoming a UED manager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m done,” Song Yuncheng turned her head and said. Seeing Chen Yansen staring fixedly at her, her heart skipped a beat and her guard instantly rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm. Come with me for a walk, and we’ll grab lunch.” Chen Yansen stood up, speaking in a tone of instruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yuncheng had no choice but to follow obediently. Chen Yansen picked a Cantonese restaurant, ordered a few dishes, and they sat facing West Lake, eating and chatting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss Chen, why not eat at a local restaurant?” Song Yuncheng asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hangcheng food tastes bad,” Chen Yansen said, chewing a piece of beef and shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meal, they strolled along West Lake, then entered a dessert shop. They sat by the window, watching the bustling street outside, eating sweets and sipping milk tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from their roles, they looked exactly like a couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yansen did it on purpose. Song Yuncheng sensed something off, but since she’d never dated, she assumed this was just normal boss-subordinate interaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only at 5 p.m. did they take a taxi back to the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short rest, Chen Yansen called Chen Xu and Zhang Yifeng and entered the banquet hall hosting the e-commerce networking event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thousand-square-meter hall glittered opulently, packed with people dressed formally—women mostly in casual blazers, men in black, white, or gray suits, hair glistening as if coated with two ounces of hair wax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Chen Yansen’s group entered the banquet hall, they drew attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though dressed appropriately, they were far too young—compared to other attendees, they seemed a generation apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daniel, FoxTao’s boss has arrived,” the assistant sitting beside Zhang Yong whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yong immediately recognized Chen Yansen from the direction his assistant pointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Chen Xu and Zhang Yifeng tried to stay composed, their nervousness was obvious to an old fox like him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yuncheng’s demeanor was calm and confident, but her posture as a subordinate was too obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Chen Yansen strode forward with head high, a faint smile on his lips, showing zero tension—his entire aura blended seamlessly with the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such a young man is rare!” Zhang Yong silently assessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment’s thought, he slowly stood up, accompanied by his assistant and Hu Zhilong, head of Ali Alliance, and walked over to greet them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yansen was no stranger to Zhang Yong—the designated successor chosen by Ma Liyun—but in his past life, they’d never interacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Zhang Yong was at his peak, Chen Yansen had just entered the industry; by the time Chen Yansen was thriving, Zhang Yong had already been crushed by Pinduoduo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss Zhang, you’re a senior in this industry—I should’ve come to greet you first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yansen spotted Zhang Yong’s group and hurried forward before he could think further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t ignore Ma Wenteng, but he absolutely couldn’t offend Zhang Yong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Ali’s reputation before its IPO in 2010 was low-key, within the e-commerce circle, it was unquestionably the top dog—dominating Paipai, JD, and Amazon like they were children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re Chen Yansen, right? Call me Daniel. You’re even better than I imagined.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yong shook Chen Yansen’s hand and nodded approvingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a senior, recognizing talent was the first lesson—just from Chen Yansen’s demeanor and speech, he could judge his general capability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You flatter me. FoxTao’s growth today is entirely thanks to riding on Ali’s giant tree…” Chen Yansen smiled in reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Interested in joining Ali? I can personally approve acquiring your project—merge it with Yitao, and you’ll lead the business line.” Zhang Yong spoke bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yifeng and Chen Xu froze, secretly delighted—Boss was truly impressive; even a giant like Zhang Yong treated him with special regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yuncheng’s reaction was calmer—last time at Tencent, Paipai’s Zheng Chunbin had spoken almost the same way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Boss Zhang, for your recognition. But I’m too laid-back—I can’t handle the daily clock-in routine.” Chen Yansen gave a casual excuse to decline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard you secured a ten-million-yuan investment from Tencent. Your current valuation is around 200 million. I’ll offer you 400 million—Ali will absorb your project into the group. As for you, I’ll give you a P8 rank; if you deliver results, I guarantee promotion to P9 within three years.” Zhang Yong frowned and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Chen Yansen accepted, he’d become an Ali employee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No interview needed—curve into Ali!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xu and Zhang Yifeng exchanged glances—of course they were tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yansen shook his head, eyes firm—he’d said it before: this lifetime, he’d never work for anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems Mr. Chen has lofty ambitions. I won’t press further.” Zhang Yong showed great grace—though rejected, his face showed no displeasure, still as warm as spring breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss Zhang, you’re too kind. FoxTao’s interests have always aligned with Ali’s.” Chen Yansen delivered the free flattery effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wait till I make a fortune first, then switch tactics and fight you—when I crush you, see if you still pretend to be so calm,’ Chen Yansen thought, smiling outwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhilong, spend more time with young people like Chen Yansen. You two chat—I’ll excuse myself for a moment.” Zhang Yong patted Hu Zhilong’s shoulder, then politely took his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Zhilong looked oddly at Chen Yansen—he was just too young. After exchanging contact info, he stood up and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sen-ge, 400 million! You just turned that down?!” Chen Xu said, visibly pained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“400 million? So what? Come on, let’s go chat with the merchants.” Chen Yansen spoke dismissively, then led the way forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know a single one of the top merchants’ reps, yet he strode up to each one like an old friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Xu and Zhang Yifeng watched silently, learning Chen Yansen’s communication techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brand representatives who’d previously been unfamiliar with Chen Yansen and FoxTao suddenly became highly interested upon hearing Zhang Yong had offered 400 million to acquire them—and began handing out business cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After one round, they’d collected a whole basket of cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was just the first step. Chen Yansen didn’t expect to win their loyalty with a few words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, establish communication channels—opportunities for collaboration would come later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2033,"2026-06-19T19:17:18.227Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","8dc8512a9772f2140ec9f807aec40b04fc341bf6fe50a5a185622771f6b826ec","i-get-stronger-every-payday-with-one-billion-emp-chapter-68","i-get-stronger-every-payday-with-one-billion-emp-chapter-66",387,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-get-stronger-every-payday-with-one-billion-emp-cover.jpg"]