Chapter 140: Episode 140: Smoke Bomb Released and US Dollar Acquisition 1
I don’t know who leaked the news that 51buy was considering selling the site, but the front desk’s phone was almost overwhelmed these past few days, mostly by calls from large internet companies wanting to visit and inspect the premises.
Even Ya Rui had gotten wind of it and hurriedly called, "Yinyin, are you guys selling your website?"
"We’re considering it, but the pricing is still under evaluation... I don’t know who let it slip... I’ve been so overwhelmed with calls, I can’t even work on my reports..." Zhou Xueyin said, her headache palpable.
"If you’re really selling, why not join our group?" Ya Rui suggested teasingly.
"Aren’t you a magazine alliance? We’re an internet media entity; I doubt we interest you..." Zhou Xueyin said resignedly.
"That’s not necessarily true. How about coming over for a chat?" Ya Rui asked tentatively, and continued, "After all, you’ve met with 3L before, and our group’s policies are changing daily. In the meetings, they seem quite keen on venturing into the internet sector..."
"Hey, entering the internet industry is the trend. I attended the Internet Conference last month; some magazine groups launched websites too, which were quite influential!" Zhou Xueyin said, still juggling the phone and her reports, "Little Taotie, help me fax this to William..."
"You seem quite busy. Shall we set a time to meet? This week or next, when are you free?" Ya Rui inquired.
"How about next Wednesday? I’m swamped with reporting this week... I need to compile various data." Thankfully, with Wang Anqi’s help, she wasn’t completely overwhelmed.
"Okay, I’ll contact you then! Keep at it! You’re doing great!" Ya Rui encouraged Zhou Xueyin.
Zhou Xueyin hung up the phone, sighing over a pile of unrecoverable arrears dating back to 2005.