Chapter 120 Don't forget
The next morning.
Network engineers arrived on time at Creator Company, only to discover that several social products under Meta Platforms Company had updated simultaneously. A new feature called 'Soulmate,' described as 'Find strangers who share your interests,' had been launched.
This was Meta Platforms Company's annual major upgrade.
The employees of the Gemini app were instantly plunged into gloom.
'It's over. Meta Platforms Company has already rolled out a feature similar to ours! And it's built on their existing social software. They already have more users than we do. With similar features, how can we win?' they thought.
Before the Creator engineers could start to analyze this 'Soulmate,' the entire company's sound system announced a meeting.
10 minutes later.
Four hundred employees gathered in the conference room. Some sat, some stood; the place was packed. But everyone was silent.
What made everyone most uneasy was the set of comparative data displayed on the stage's screen. It compared Gemini app and Meta Platforms Company's social software. Download numbers, registrations, and activity levels were updated in real time.
Meta Platforms Company's social users totaled 900 million, while Gemini app had less than 800 million.
Just 10 minutes ago, after Meta Platforms Company updated the 'Soulmate' feature, their activity level surged! It was only 9 a.m., a time when users should be busy, yet Meta Platforms Company had 400 million active users!
And the number kept increasing!
With a crisp footstep sound, Alvin, dressed in a sharp suit, slowly walked onto the stage.
'Mr. Weaver is here!' Everyone held their breath and focused their attention.
"Everyone, two days ago, our company made a significant decision!" Alvin scanned the room, his voice deep and powerful. "And that is to declare war on Meta Platforms Company! Without a doubt, this is a momentous occasion for our company!"
He continued, "So, to face and win this highly anticipated battle, I have specially invited Paul Three, the true founder behind our company and the creator of the core code of Gemini app!"
As Alvin spoke, he pointed to the audience with one hand. Paul Three! This name was famous all over the internet, revered by countless network engineers as a super genius. Yet, no one knew his true identity as a dual talent in programming and business.
"He's here!" Everyone's eyes widened, and they looked over.
What they saw was a young man in a white shirt and jeans with slightly long hair partially covering his right eye. He was incredibly handsome, with a carefree smile, standing with his hands behind his back, observing the crowd! His appearance was somewhat unexpected for the Gemini app employees!
Paul Three was very handsome in front of them, almost like an actor! And beneath his white shirt, his body lines were extremely well-defined. Under his rolled-up sleeves, one could vaguely see his firm, bulging biceps! This physique was at the level of a fitness model!
They had never seen a programmer like this! A programmer who was both a heartthrob and a master! Far from what they had imagined!
Many female colleagues felt their hearts flutter! Temporarily forgetting the battle with Meta Platforms Company, they fell into a one-sided crush on Paul Three.
'Would Paul Three stay in the company to work in the future? I need to find a way to bring him coffee! Maybe develop some office romance! It's like one of those stories where the boss falls in love with me.' They began their fantasy.
Some recognized him.
"He seemed to be Mr. Weaver's classmate! He had appeared at a class reunion! He was even the focus of that reunion!" many Gemini app employees stared straight at Elbert and exclaimed.
A flash of inspiration in their minds gradually connected this figure in white with the figure in the news standing on the rooftop. The figure in the photo and the one before they merged!
"Yes! It was him, the legendary Paul Three!" One person reacted first, starting to applaud.
Gradually, the applause became thunderous!
Elbert smiled lightly. Slowly, he walked onto the stage. Once he stood still, the applause abruptly stopped! Four hundred pairs of expectant eyes watched him! He turned to look at the screen behind him, his gaze lingering on the activity level of Meta Platforms Company's software.
The numbers were still changing: 420 million, 430 million.
"Meta Platforms Company is indeed extraordinary! At this rate, it won't take long for them to reach full user activity! Very strong!" Elbert spoke slowly.
The room was dead silent.
The reality they had avoided for a minute struck again!
'What did Paul Three mean by that? Is he scared? Does he think the numbers are too terrifying and that Meta Platforms Company is unbeatable? If Paul Three is scared, there is no point in fighting, they thought.
But then Elbert turned around, smiling. "There's no denying that Meta Platforms Company is strong. With over a decade of foundation, it's not just empty talk! It's very hard to beat!"
The crowd remained silent, the atmosphere heavy.
"But," Elbert casually moved a step to the right, revealing the other half of the data he had been blocking.
This was the data for the Gemini app.
[Download users: 780 million.]
[Real-time activity: 190 million.]
"I believe those who have entered the Creator Company and are now in this conference room are the best of the best! Elite among elites! But everyone is making a mistake right now." Elbert smiled, but his eyes glinted as he looked at everyone. "You have forgotten how excellent you are!"
A sudden realization struck everyone's minds! Many suddenly remembered the past!
'I was once the network technology director of a listed company!'
'I am a Ph.D. graduate from a prestigious university's network engineering department!'
'I developed an alumni network during college that became a hit on campus!'
'I have unique ideas and a distinctive visual design style, standing out from everyone!'
'I once worked my way up from an intern at a small company to the position of HR manager with 100% effort!'
'Why? Why am I doubting myself now? And we certainly can't doubt the Creator!'
Just within a couple of minutes, it seemed everyone suddenly found themselves, and they were not afraid of their future anymore.
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