Rebirth: I have Monopoly System

The next morning, Wu Yun got up early, planning to grab a quick bite at the breakfast hall.

As soon as he opened the door, he saw Cai Haoyu from the room next door, neatly dressed and also about to head out.

"Morning! Heading to breakfast?" Wu Yun asked.

Humans are social creatures, so Cai Haoyu accepted the breakfast invitation from Wu Yun, who wasn’t too far from him in age.

On the way, the two chatted idly about the day’s conference schedule.

The day before, Cai Haoyu had mentioned his encounter with Peng Zhijian in their group chat, making his friends green with envy.

To be honest, everyone in the gaming industry envied Tencent’s user traffic. With Tencent’s scale, any game with decent quality could easily become a hit.

That’s why Liu Wei and the others had urged Cai Haoyu to get in touch with Peng Zhijian more often.

In the restaurant, they saw many celebrities they usually only saw on TV or online. Just like them, they were holding plates and picking out their breakfast from the buffet.

Wu Yun ran into a few of the CEOs he’d had dinner with the previous night, and they all exchanged nods or verbal greetings.

Cai Haoyu was quite envious seeing how well-connected Wu Yun was. At the same time, he grew very curious about the man himself.

Just then, Cai Haoyu stared excitedly at someone approaching from behind Wu Yun, his expression like that of a fan seeing his idol.

Seeing Cai Haoyu’s expression, Wu Yun was just about to turn around when he felt a pat on his shoulder.

"Morning, President Wu!" Xiaomage said in greeting.

"Morning, President Ma!" Wu Yun said, pulling out a nearby chair for Xiaomage to sit. Xiaomage gave a brief nod to Cai Haoyu, who was sitting across from Wu Yun, as a simple greeting.

Peng Zhijian also set his plate down, taking the seat next to Cai Haoyu.

The atmosphere turned a bit heavy for a moment. Cai Haoyu kept his head down and quickly finished everything on his plate.

Peng Zhijian broke the silence. "President Wu, are you planning to attend the eight-thirty session?"

"I am! ’New Media, New Ecosystem.’ I think it could give me some inspiration. Who knows, I might feel like starting another company after hearing it!" Wu Yun said with a laugh. ’I’m not sure if this session will have any bearing on the future of short-form video, so I’ve decided to check it out.’

Peng Zhijian was a bit speechless, but he still said earnestly, "President Wu, if you have any good projects in the future and find yourself short on funding or resources, remember to give us a call!"

Watching Wu Yun chat and laugh so freely with Xiaomage and Peng Zhijian, Cai Haoyu felt a pang of envy. He realized he couldn’t contribute to many of the topics they were discussing, which made him resolve to study more when he got back. He couldn’t just be a homebody who did nothing but develop games.

Cai Haoyu’s mind drifted back to Wu Yun’s proposal from the day before. ’If it can bring resources to Miha You, giving up some equity to bring in a capable partner would be a good option.’

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After breakfast, the group followed the signs and hurried toward the venue for the first breakout session.

At eight-thirty, the "New Media, New Ecosystem" panel, the first breakout session of the day, began right on schedule.

At the forum, domestic and international experts and media "helmsmen" gave speeches. They discussed the changes that the constant evolution of media was bringing to people’s lives, the developmental trends of new internet media technologies, and the new ecosystems on the verge of emerging.

What impressed Wu Yun the most were the views of Tian Shubin, the president of Xinhua Net. They aligned perfectly with the future of short-form video and new media, and Wu Yun couldn’t help but admire the foresight of these titans.

Tian Shubin argued, "With the arrival of the new media age, eyewitnesses to an event can send out information on the spot, instantly spreading it to every corner of the world. Information consumption has become increasingly instantaneous."

"Data shows that 50% of social network users worldwide share news stories, pictures, or videos. In Huaxia, the number of users who share news on social platforms is as high as 78.5%. The new media ecological chain is extending at light speed, changing the original media ecosystem."

Finally, Tian Shubin looked out at the large audience and media cameras below and declared, "I propose that the industry must reflect on the state of the new media ecosystem and take measures to prevent an unhealthy online environment."

Wu Yun felt the internet’s development was truly a double-edged sword for the media and even for ordinary people. ’In the future, things like one-sided news reports and manufactured outrage will be endless. As an ordinary person, you sometimes have to doubt your own eyes and ears, wondering if what you’re seeing is even real.’

So, Wu Yun meticulously recorded all the insights and inspirations from the session in his notes. He was preparing so that if he were to launch Douyin, he would know which landmines to avoid.

After the first breakout session, the group arrived at the Dragon and Phoenix Hall, where the opening ceremony was to be held. There, Xiaomage parted ways with the other three.

As a titan of the internet industry, he was immediately escorted by staff to a seat in the first few rows.

Wu Yun joked, "Just you wait! In a few years, I’ll be sitting up there too!"

Peng Zhijian was taken aback for a second, but then he thought of Wu Yun’s companies and nodded very seriously. "I think you have the potential, President Wu!"

Wu Yun didn’t let Peng Zhijian’s compliment go to his head. ’Potential doesn’t guarantee success. History is full of fallen prodigies.’

Cai Haoyu hadn’t said a word since breakfast. His estimation of Wu Yun was rising by the minute. He made up his mind to deepen his connection with Wu Yun and not just let the relationship fade after the conference.

So Cai Haoyu asked, "President Wu, I heard your company, Pinduoduo, is based in Modu?"

When Wu Yun nodded, Cai Haoyu continued, "When you get back to Modu, I’d like to invite you to visit us at Miha You."

Wu Yun hadn’t expected such a welcome offer from Cai Haoyu, so he readily agreed with a smile. Besides, he’d already promised Xiaomage he’d be going to Modu for Pinduoduo’s next financing round anyway.

Loud music swelled through the hall, clearly reaching everyone’s ears as the opening ceremony officially began.

After the host’s introduction, Wu Yun realized that the warm-smiling, middle-aged man on stage was a major figure.

Ma Kai began to publicly read a congratulatory address from the top leadership for the first World Internet Conference.

"On the occasion of the opening of the first World Internet Conference, I would like to extend, on behalf of the government and people of Huaxia, and in my own name, my warmest congratulations on the convening of the conference!

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This World Internet Conference, with the theme ’An Interconnected World Shared and Governed by All,’ responds to the international community’s shared concerns regarding the major issues facing cyberspace. We hope the esteemed guests will pool their wisdom, build consensus, and contribute new ideas to help the internet better serve all of humankind.

I wish the conference a complete success!"

The congratulatory message was concise and to the point, lacking the usual tedious length.

As soon as Ma Kai finished reading the address, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

Afterwards, Ma Kai put forward four initiatives for the conference.

After Ma Kai finished his speech, leaders and representatives from various countries took to the stage one by one to deliver their own addresses.

Seeing Wu Yun listening with rapt attention, Peng Zhijian chuckled. "President Wu, can you understand everything they’re saying?"

After all, given his age, Peng Zhijian knew some English, but listening to the entire thing without a translator was a real struggle.

Wu Yun replied earnestly, "It’s not too bad. They’re speaking quite clearly, so I can understand most of it."

Just as the two were whispering, a fresh wave of thunderous applause swept through the hall.

They both looked up to see Old Ma, dressed in a sharp suit, taking the stage.

"Respected President Ma, Director Lu, and all our distinguished guests who have come from afar, good morning..."

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