Father and Son

After completing the internal testing in room 305, Lu Zhou returned home.

At present, the entire Chinese mobile phone market has not yet witnessed the battle of the gods.

In the realm of big companies, the entire mobile internet is mostly in a strategic position. However, when it comes to specific product implementation, it is still limited by the fact that the mobile phone market has not been fully explored.

Both Alibaba Penguin and Qianduo have corresponding advertising platforms and systems. It is effortless for them to transition from PCs to mobile devices.

However, the giants have not started yet for one simple reason: the market is still too small, and there are still many sectors within their focused areas that require in-depth development. For now, the benefits of cultivating their own expertise far outweigh the effort invested in the mobile internet advertising market.

Once they gain control over distribution channels in the future and provide developers and advertisers with end-to-end services, including channel distribution, advertising, and data analysis, they will be able to constrain companies that focus solely on the advertising platform market, making it difficult for them to make progress.

Therefore, channels are the fundamental basis for the survival of advertising platforms.

This small time difference provided Lu Zhou with a relatively stable period of development, allowing him to silently establish channels and then use his excellent products to make a surprise attack through those channels, catching everyone off guard.

Dream Valley Advertising has already seized the opportunity, stepping into the realm of mobile internet. The positive feedback accumulated during the internal testing period also allows Dream Valley to avoid concerns about a gap between advertisers and developers for a period of time.

"I can take a slower pace this week and focus on developing the banana market."

Lu Zhou looked at the calendar, planning his time. When he realized the Qingming holiday was approaching, he checked his Alibaba Mall account and estimated that he should have around 200,000 yuan in hand when he goes home for Qingming. He could use it to repay part of the family's debt.

Therefore, he dialed his father, Lu Yong's, phone number.

"Hello, Dad."

"Oh, Ah Zhou. What's up?"

"I'm coming home for Qingming."

"Okay, it's a holiday. Call in advance next time, and I'll ask your mom to cook more dishes."

"Sure. I'll leave for Tianhe on Saturday morning. I should be able to make it for lunch."

"Then I'll go to Lao Zhao's and bring back half a roasted duck. You've been eating roasted duck for so many years, and you're still not tired of it."

"Great!"

"How's work recently? Going well?"

"I resigned and started my own business. I was too busy before and didn't have time to tell you."

There was silence on the other end of the phone.

Lu Zhou could feel his father brewing emotions on the phone, but in the end, all he heard was a sigh.

"Ah, you've already resigned, and there's nothing much I can say. You're already 24 years old and have your own ideas. As long as it's not something illegal or chaotic, I can't control you. You're still the same, saying one thing and doing another. But in the future, communicate more about important matters."

Lu Zhou held the phone but was stunned for a moment. "Okay."

"How's the business going? How are you doing?"

"The company has already started. The venue is inside Yixian University, and it's provided for free by the school. We've also hired more than ten interns to help out. We mainly work on an internet project. The money for starting the company came from some freelance work I did before, and I also raised some money from my former boss."

There was a hint of joy in the voice on the other end of the phone. "That's great, everything is going well."

"Yes, everything is on the right track, and our business is gradually expanding."

"However, Dad also has a few things to mention, although you may not like to hear them."

"Okay, Dad, go ahead."

"Being young doesn't mean being proud; you should maintain a youthful appearance. It's good that the boss appreciates you and provides financing, but you should maintain a good relationship. Visit them often, have a cup of tea, and give small gifts. The gifts should show thoughtfulness, but don't neglect proper etiquette. Maintain good relationships with your colleagues. Even if you're the boss now, you shouldn't boss people around. It's important to understand your own position."

"Mm."

"You're also in the technical field. Often, you need to be modest. In the past, technical professionals were like craftsmen, and the apprenticeship system was strict. To put it plainly, what earns you a living should not be easily taught to others. And in your technical work, strive for excellence at all times and never slack off. Just like when your dad builds a house, it's meant for people to live in, and there's no room for mistakes. Lay the foundations as deep as necessary and use the right amount of materials. No matter what you do, quality must be ensured."

"Okay, I understand."

...

"Sigh. Times have changed, and your dad is getting old too. I know that some of the things I say may not apply to you young people anymore."

"No, Dad. Many things you say still resonate."

"If what I say is useful, then listen. It won't do any harm. If it's useless or incorrect, then ignore it and do things your own way. Your dad is not helpful; I don't understand the Internet, and I can't assist you in your entrepreneurial endeavors. I've also been young before, and entrepreneurship is a tough process that requires perseverance. If you achieve success, don't be arrogant and stay grounded."

Lu Zhou paused for a moment and continued, "Now that your business is up and running, it's not easy to handle the payroll for over ten people. There are still tens of thousands of yuan in savings at home, and when you come back, I'll have your mom transfer it to you."

"I can't take any more money from home. I'll work hard with the money I have, Dad. I believe in myself."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhou felt choked up.

"Dad, I already know about Uncle Chen's passing. Keep the money, and I'll send you more from here.

There was gradually silence on the other end of the phone.

"I mentioned before about the guarantee for Uncle Chen. Your mom and I have been discussing selling the house and taking out a loan from the bank. It's not a big deal, and I didn't mention it to you earlier to avoid affecting your work. You don't need to worry about this. I'll take on more projects, and it won't take much time to repay the loan. Take care of your own money and don't worry about the family."

"I can probably come up with around 200,000 yuan, and I'll repay a portion of it when I come back for Qingming. As the following months bring in more income, I'll send you more. No need to continue with the construction site."

"Son, it's not easy to strive in a big city. Don't burden yourself with family matters. I can't take that 200,000 yuan from you."

"Dad..."

However, the voice on the other end of the phone cut off Lu Zhou's words without hesitation. "Your dad is still young and capable. Housing prices in Guangnan are high, so take care of your own money and save up for a down payment. It's important to have a home while striving outside."

"When Uncle Chen's money is repaid, I'll retire and live a carefree life with your mom in our hometown. Originally, this coastal house was meant to be passed on to you, so you'd have a place to go if things didn't work out. But now, I'm useless, and I can't burden you anymore."

Lu Zhou's emotions were once again difficult to express.

Such an old man, even in the most difficult times, still thinks of his son rather than himself. He either forces himself to appear normal and provides his son with his last bit of money or feels guilty but still carries his responsibility, unwilling to burden his son.

"Dad, let's talk about it when I get home."

"Alright, hang up."

Helpless, Lu Zhou ended the call. "What's going on?"

He let out a long sigh. "I'll talk to Mom when I get home."