Liu Di walked down the mountain, strolling back to the Yan Family Estate.
In the short span of 20 minutes on his way back, the number of *Gemini* users had already surpassed 200 million, doubling its user base! And the growth trend was still unstoppable!
Although *Gemini* was completely free at the moment, Liu Di didn't mind. In the world of the internet, the most crucial concept is *user-first*! More precisely, *user base* is paramount!
*Gemini* had already taken the internet by storm, and its functions were deeply appreciated by everyone. Thus, a continuous increase in users was inevitable.
Liu Di's plan was to simply wait and watch *Gemini* grow. Stranger socializing was just one of its core highlights. At its core, it was still a social network. In the future, *Gemini* would gradually evolve into a true social platform through the "find a soulmate" path—a platform that could rival the Penguin Empire and one that users couldn't abandon!
By that time, when the user base was vast enough, there would be countless ways to monetize! Games, finance, shopping, video platforms, live streaming... the potential spin-off values of *Gemini* would be limitless!
Most importantly, *Gemini's* core code and technical functions were unmatched and would remain unrivaled!
Thinking of this, Liu Di pondered, "Motong, now that *Gemini* is online, we at least need an office space. After all, this isn't a one-man show; it's a company."
Motong responded, "A minor issue. What are your requirements?"
Liu Di thought for a moment and smiled, "It needs to be upscale, grand, and intimidating enough."
"The tallest building in Haishi, Rongteng Tower CBD, the top three floors, 87th, 88th, and 89th, including a rooftop terrace with a small golf course and a helipad!"
"A total of 6,532 square meters, 400 workstations, 4 independent conference rooms, 13 independent offices, an independent coffee bar, an independent restaurant, and a 300-square-meter modernly decorated CEO office!"
"A business center-grade office building with professional security and 24-hour access control."
"In the same building, there are 5 Fortune 500 companies and 16 publicly listed companies."
"Is Liu Di satisfied?"
Liu Di smiled slightly, "Buy it."
"Also, I have selected 3 marketing directors, 4 design directors, 6 network engineering directors, and positions like HR manager, customer service, 200 senior programmers, and more from 100,000 resumes online, totaling 330 excellent employees!"
"I'm currently communicating with them using a virtual identity!"
"After all, someone has to handle the daily operations!"
"The related procedures for the *Creator* company have also been applied for registration, and they will all be approved within three days."
"I've also placed orders online for office supplies and renovation work..."
"30 seconds ago, I bought the office space in Rongteng Tower at a price 10% above the market rate. The contract is being signed as we speak..."
Listening to Motong's arrangements, Liu Di couldn't help but sigh in relief.
*Motong! It's good to have you; otherwise, I'd be overwhelmed!*
"However... I won't be spending much time at the *Creator* company. Although we don't lack talent, we do need someone we can trust."
Liu Di thought for a moment and then pulled out his phone, dialing a number.
At the Hengmao Mall, inside the GOG clothing store.
A-jia, who was checking inventory and getting ready to open the store, suddenly had his phone ring.
"Hello, Liu Di? What brings you to call me out of the blue?" A-jia wiped the sweat from his brow, smiling.
"A-jia, I remember back in college, you told me you had a dream of starting your own business? You wanted to take on Google and Microsoft?"
On the other end, Liu Di also chuckled.
"Yeah, who didn't have dreams? But that was a long time ago! Why bring it up now?"
"I remember you had a poster by your bed that said: 'Don't waste your days, youth won't come again?'"
"Translated, doesn't that mean you should stick to your dreams?"
Liu Di paused for a moment, then said deeply, "I've started a company, and everything is ready. Do you want to come and join me?"
On the other end, A-jia suddenly fell silent.
Liu Di's sudden reminder stirred up thoughts and feelings in A-jia, who had sacrificed a promising future for a flashy woman, awakening long-dormant aspirations.
Liu Di didn't say anything more and just waited patiently. He knew that A-jia was smart. No one knew better than A-jia whether he and Sun Lili had a future together. But A-jia was naturally stubborn, unwilling to give up on anything easily!
After a long time, A-jia slowly asked, "Are you sure I'm up to it?"
"I know your talents better than anyone."
"Okay."
Hearing A-jia's slow but firm response, Liu Di let out a long sigh of relief. *This guy, A-jia, finally came around!*
"A-jia, what are you dazing off for? Hurry up and finish stocking the shelves; we're about to open!" Sun Lili, who was in the GOG store, looked at A-jia, who was holding his phone in a daze, and called out impatiently.
But A-jia slowly turned around, his eyes flashing with an unprecedented look. He straightened his back, his demeanor completely different from the fawning store clerk he had been moments before!
"Sun Lili, I've served you for three whole years, and you haven't even given me a smile!"
"Today, I'm done!"
As A-jia spoke, he kicked aside a pile of clothes in front of him and walked out with his head held high.
When he reached the door, he suddenly stopped.
He slowly turned back and said, "And another thing, Sun Lili, the name A-jia is no longer for you to call. Remember this well: my name is Zhang Tianjia!"