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”The golden age of the mobile internet is coming! The PC business will definitely go into a gradual decline. In the future, the average person’s demand for a mobile phone might even far exceed their need for a computer.”

’Heh.’ Chen Yansen sneered inwardly. Zhao Maolin’s strange behavior had put him on alert. He guessed the man had likely used some connections to probe into his background.

’But he didn’t get the full picture, so now he’s trying to test my mettle.’

”Oh? And what’s your basis for that?”

Zhao Maolin remained noncommittal, his tone flat as he pressed for more.

”Across the ocean, Sprint Company is using the latest microwave interconnect technology to conduct small-scale 4G base station tests in California. Our own three major domestic carriers are making similar moves.”

”The jump from 3G to 4G means internet speeds will get faster and faster. Take phones, for example. This year’s network can only load images and text, but in the future, a phone might as well be a small laptop.”

Chen Yansen spoke with eloquence and confidence.

In his past life, he often went drinking and shooting the shit with the bosses in Hu City’s circles, and they would talk about everything.

In those situations, if you couldn’t keep up with the conversation, you wouldn’t necessarily be mocked, but you would inevitably be looked down upon.

And Chen Yansen had been the best of them all at both bullshitting and putting on an act.

By now, Zhao Maolin had completely dismissed the idea of withholding Chen Yansen’s commission from the top-up rebates. Even if the young man truly had no family background, his ability, knowledge, and accurate judgment of the current situation alone guaranteed he would be successful in the future.

There was no need to make an enemy over a mere few hundred thousand yuan.

Besides, if he made a gesture of goodwill, he might gain a capable ally.

”Xiaochen, come work for me after you graduate. I’ll arrange a good position and official status for you. Interested?”

Zhao Maolin thought for a moment before asking with a solemn expression. He was genuinely moved by the young man’s talent.

”Then I thank you for the offer, Brother Zhao.”

Chen Yansen didn’t refuse—there was no need to. Inwardly, however, he was thinking: ’Work for you? Wouldn’t that mean I was reborn for nothing?’

Speaking of phones, Zhao Maolin seemed to remember something. He picked up his phone and gave a few instructions. Less than two minutes later, Gu Wenwen walked in carrying two boxes.

”The newest smartphone from the Lighthouse Country—the Apple 4. You young people should like it.”

Zhao Maolin introduced them with a chuckle, handing over two phones worth five thousand yuan each.

”Brother Zhao, could you trouble yourself to get two more? The white ones.”

Chen Yansen’s eyes lit up. He’d been wanting to ditch his Noaki N78 for a while. Even though the Apple 4 was just electronic trash in his eyes, it was still way better than the Symbian OS.

Zhao Maolin’s expression froze. This kid really didn’t hold back. Four phones would be over twenty thousand yuan. He couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret.

”Brother Zhao, I’ll pay for them myself.”

Chen Yansen noticed his hesitation and quickly added.

”Xiaochen, now you’re being a stranger. Aren’t you just slapping your big brother in the face? Xiaogu, get Junior Brother Chen two more, the white ones.”

Though his heart ached a little at the cost, Zhao Maolin put on a stern face and spoke with magnanimous flair.

Chen Yansen accepted them readily, not standing on ceremony with Zhao Maolin. He knew very well that the man stood to make a hefty profit off him.

’Hmph, these phones should have been mine to begin with!’

After that, he and Wang Zihao stayed in Zhao Maolin’s office until dusk. Then the three of them drove together to the parking lot of the Star of the Milky Way.

As expected of the biggest KTV lounge in Xucheng, the interior was resplendent and incredibly luxurious. The girls the manager brought over were all stunningly beautiful, with curvy, well-proportioned figures.

”Third from the left. Go sit next to my brother. He likes them big.”

Chen Yansen leaned back casually on the sofa, pointing at a girl in the front row. His tone and posture were those of a seasoned regular at such places, without a trace of awkwardness or embarrassment.

Back then, the hyper-competitive trend sparked by the live-streaming industry hadn’t started yet. The girls in these clubs, whether in looks or figure, were a cut above those from a decade or so later.