How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?-Chapter 501 - 230: Having Connections in the Government Makes Things Easy_2

"I just really need to blow off some steam. If I don't let it out, no amount of money will make me happy."

"Such youthful exuberance!"

Gu Heng took out a cigarette from his pocket, tossed one to Fu Songyang and Chen Zhi, and teased with a smile, "If you're not full of vigor, can you even call yourself young?"

Seeing that Fu Songyang was about to continue lecturing him, Gu Heng quickly lit a cigarette and eager to change the subject, he started teasing Lizi with a familiar tone, "Why aren't you leaving? Not worried about getting dragged down with me?"

At Gu Heng's words, Lizi first rolled her eyes at him, and then stretched lazily, revealing her enticing curves, "I'm not planning to join the system, what's there for me to worry about?"

"Oh? If you're not planning to join the system, what are you planning to do? How about working at my company?"

Gu Heng now understood that he could stay out of politics in the past because he was too low-level to need to be involved.

But at this level, whether he needed to or not, he would have to get involved in some capacity.

As the saying goes, it's good to have connections in high places...

Although he didn't know what level Lizi's parents were at, judging by how people like Fu Songyang treated her, they were definitely not low. If he could tie Lizi to his "shoddy boat," even giving her some shares wouldn't be a big deal.

But in the next second, Lizi's eye roll became even deeper...

"Stop right there! Do you think I don't know what you're thinking? You sweet-talked Ruxue into being your secretary at your company, and now you want to trick me into joining you as a safeguard? What are you dreaming about?

I might have considered it before, but after today, I wouldn't even think about it.

You're too much of a troublemaker and completely lawless.

From my point of view, your lawsuit against the whole internet isn't that serious. There are no strangers here, so I'll just say it. From what little I know, the authorities do intend to crack down on negative trends on the internet, they just don't know where to start.

If you're lucky this time, you might even become a pioneer, leading the charge for the relevant departments.

Even if you're out of luck, at worst they'll just want to talk to you; after all, no matter how big the fuss, you're following the laws and regulations.

But with your inability to take a loss, it's clear you're not a qualified businessman. In the future, you'll definitely cause bigger problems. If I join your crooked ship, I'm bound to suffer huge losses.

Even though I don't plan to help my dad, I'm not about to be a disappointment either, so don't even think about it."

Following Lizi's words, the lounge went quiet...

What Lizi had "casually" revealed just moments ago was heavy with significance...

Fu Songyang, belonging to one of the top law firms, was worried about not knowing the higher-ups' intentions, right? The few sentences from Lizi were like an explicit reveal of those above...

For a moment, Fu Songyang, Chen Zhi, and Gu Heng all turned their gaze toward Lizi.

Feeling the direct gaze of the three men, Lizi was a bit uncomfortable and, with a capricious tone, waved her hand, "Oh please, I was just saying. I wasn't really paying attention when I overheard it at dinner. I don't know the specifics, so could you please stop staring at me like that?"

This is what it's like having a child from a family within the system...

Even their speaking skills are above average...

"Not really paying attention" at dinner, although phrased as an uncertainty, the signal it sent was definitive...

The only possibility for a topic discussed at the dining table by Lizi's family head would be something that's almost decided, hence it being treated as casual dinner talk...

At this moment...

The most excited person wasn't Gu Heng, but Chen Zhi...

Although as a part of Sina, he would definitely know right away if there was any move towards internet regulation, it would then be a matter for the whole company and he wouldn't personally stand to gain any credit.

But this time, if Lizi's information was accurate and he could lead Weibo to circumvent this round of regulation or minimize the damage...

Then the credit would be all his, and he might be able to advance even further...

He was already a vice-president; one step further would make him an executive vice-president, getting him into the board of directors...

But Lizi didn't look at him. She turned her gaze to Gu Heng and said, "I have a suggestion for you, are you willing to listen?"

Hmm?

Gu Heng was still pondering what she had just said. Hearing her question, he replied, albeit with some confusion, "What suggestion?"

"The normal lawsuit process is very slow, especially something like your case with one person suing over ten thousand. It'll probably take a few months to resolve."

"If you're truly set on making this happen, I could teach you a trick."

"You say."

"Create momentum."

Listening to Lizi's words, not only was Gu Heng baffled, but even Chen Zhi and Fu Songyang did not understand.

Fu Songyang thought carefully for a moment, his expression slightly changed, then he promptly said, "You can't listen to her on this, Gu Heng, what you need to do now is to keep a low profile, even lower! If you start creating momentum now, it would completely change the nature of things!

That's manipulating public opinion! By then, even if the higher-ups genuinely wanted to help you, they wouldn't be able to!"

Meanwhile, Chen Zhi slowly said, "Miss Li's idea of creating momentum probably isn't what you're thinking, right?"

Lizi rolled her eyes, which had become her signature move, and addressed Fu Songyang, "Old Fu, people say you're getting on in years for a reason. If you don't understand, then don't speak. Obviously, Mr. Chen here understands what I mean.

Manipulate public opinion? Could it be that I don't understand something even you can grasp? Gu Heng and I have no conflicts. Would I have nothing better to do than to harm him?"

Fu Songyang was still utterly confused, "Then what do you mean?"

Lizi picked up a piece of cake from the table and began to eat it without saying anything, stuffing her mouth full just like a little hamster...

Not until she had finished the cake did she continue.

"This creating momentum is not about manipulating public opinion, but about swaying the will of the people."

Gu Heng listened intently to Lizi's words, his gaze never straying from her face.

"Gu Heng, you should know why people are criticizing you, right? In plain terms, it's because you're too rich.

I saw the work you posted on TikTok about paying 7.1 billion in taxes. It's satisfying to watch, but it made you stand more in opposition to the average person.

To the ordinary folks, it doesn't matter whether you paid 7.1 billion in taxes or ten times, a hundred times that amount – what does it have to do with them? That's exactly why, after you explained, even more people censured you."

"You should learn from Huawei, see how good they are at creating momentum. Buying their products equals political correctness. Even though there's a group of people who don't buy into this, you can't deny that they're good at creating momentum."

Gu Heng mulled over her words; an idea had been brewing in his mind, but it felt elusive...

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Seeing Gu Heng in this state, Lizi could not help but shake her head helplessly, "Alright, let me clarify.

Now you go do something, anything – donate, invest in research and development, poverty alleviation, it doesn't matter what, as long as it's politically correct.

After you've done that, spend some money marketing it online, and your public favorability will come back instantly. There would certainly be a large group of people supporting you.

It would also be like giving the judicial department a way out.

If they proceed with your case now, although there won't be a problem legally, the subsequent public opinion will for sure be distorted. It will turn into the judiciary being in cahoots with you, the capitalist, to persecute the average person.

You're aware of the current internet climate. Most netizens lack the ability to discern right from wrong and just follow the trend.

But if you became a patriotic businessman, a people's entrepreneur, then it's all fine.

Because at that time, you'd be politically correct, and supporting your case would be what the people want.

Do you understand now?"

After saying all this, Lizi quietly returned to her seat without saying another word...

And Gu Heng's eyes gradually began to light up...

This was the difference in vision...

He might be broadening his horizons more and more, but he was still focusing on his own patch of land. Perhaps in the future, he would understand what Lizi was talking about, but certainly not now...

This was really about having the right connections to get things done...

Not only providing the correct intelligence but also devising strategies...

If it weren't for the fact that Lizi's status was out of his league, Gu Heng would have wanted to pick her up and plant a kiss on her...

As for how to create momentum...

Gu Heng already had plans, it's just that previously he didn't have enough money and was too busy enjoying himself to implement them.

Now, with over 30 billion in cash in hand, it was more than enough to kickstart his plan. Although it would not be quite like brushing up against Huawei, securing the reputation of a people's entrepreneur was definitely within reach...