119: Chapter 119 A flash in the pan

"Alright, have you finalized the monetization model for the software going forward?"

Just as Shen Yan was about to nod, he heard Chen Guangke say from the side, "We haven't finalized it yet, we're just trying something out..."

"But I really can't stand it. Do you know what Old Shen suggested to me? He actually wants to install a live-streaming function in a job-seeking application!"

Wu Ya was stunned and blurted out, "Live streaming?"

Chen Guangke nodded vigorously. He pointed at Shen Yan and said to Wu Ya, "You also think this is ridiculous, don't you?"

"Hurry up and persuade him too, tell him not to make such a nonsense decision."

Originally, he thought Wu Ya would side with him, but unexpectedly, not only did Wu Ya not side with him, she was actually very supportive of Shen Yan's idea.

"The idea of live streaming is actually quite good!"

"Many video platforms have a live-streaming function now. I think if our software can integrate this function, our software will definitely attract many more users."

Chen Guangke looked utterly disbelieving.

He felt that both Shen Yan and Wu Ya had gone crazy.

"Is the problem with me or with you guys?"

"It's normal for video platforms to have a live-streaming function. They need live-streaming rewards as part of their monetization."

"Our software isn't a video platform; we are a job-seeking application. Why would we integrate a live-streaming function?"

Seeing Chen Guangke getting more and more agitated, Shen Yan stood up, patted Chen Guangke's shoulder, and said, "Alright, alright, whose problem it is doesn't matter. Let's integrate this function first."

"If this function really doesn't work out, we can just remove it then."

"Oh, by the way, are you two free tomorrow? The three of us can go out for a meal and catch a movie."

Chen Guangke frowned, turned around, and asked, "Are you kidding me? This is the critical growth period for the company, and you're telling me you want to take the two of us out for dinner and a movie tomorrow?"

Shen Yan closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and suppressed the curse words bubbling up in his throat.

He was kindly creating an opportunity for Old Chen to go out with Wu Ya. Yet, this guy didn't get the hint at all.

It was a complete waste of his good intentions!

Thinking this, he squeezed Chen Guangke's shoulder hard and said, "It's about balancing work and rest. You two have been working hard lately, right? Old Chen!"

"Hiss!" Chen Guangke yelped, his face contorted. "Yes, yes, yes, everything you say is right. You're crushing my shoulder! Let go quickly!"

Shen Yan released his hand and smiled, "Then this matter is settled? We'll set off together at ten tomorrow morning."

Wu Ya nodded.

"Sure, but where should we meet?"

Shen Yan answered without hesitation, "Let's meet right outside Old Chen's place. His home is closer to both of us."

Wu Ya didn't suspect anything.

"Okay."

That evening, after work.

"It's already past quitting time, why are you still here?"

Walking out of the office, Shen Yan found Chen Guangke still sitting at his desk.

Chen Guangke was staring intently at the screen, not even lifting his head.

"I'm monitoring the software data!"

"I don't know why, but the software data hasn't been increasing for the past two days."

Hearing this, Shen Yan walked over and leaned down, "Let me take a look."

Just as Chen Guangke said, the growth rate of the software data over the last two days was indeed significantly weaker compared to the previous few days.

"It's fine. Let's see after we integrate the live-streaming function into the software."

Chen Guangke scoffed.

"Do you really think this function can effectively attract new users?"

Shen Yan nodded with great confidence.

"Why wouldn't it?"

"Isn't it a very novel thing for a job recruitment software to have a live-streaming function?"

Chen Guangke opened his mouth but couldn't utter a single word of rebuttal.

Indeed.

If he were just a basic user,

hearing that a job recruitment software integrated a live-streaming function, he would also feel curious and want to check it out.

But he believed this wasn't a long-term solution.

"Attracting new users isn't enough. We need to make these users stick around, otherwise, we'll just be a flash in the pan."

Shen Yan shook his head and tapped Chen Guangke's forehead.

"It's already after work hours. Why are you still dragging me into work discussions? Can't you stop being such a workaholic?"

Chen Guangke leaned back in his chair helplessly, "Then what else do I have to do besides work right now?"

"Ever since my mom was discharged after her surgery, she hasn't been home. She spends every day out with her sisters."

"I have nowhere to go back to, and nothing else to do, so don't I have to throw myself into work?"

Shen Yan chuckled. He said to Chen Guangke, "Who said you have nothing else to do? Don't you have something to do tomorrow?"

Chen Guangke was completely unaware of Shen Yan's plan.

"You mean watching a movie and eating?"

"Isn't that a matter for tomorrow? We'll deal with tomorrow's matters tomorrow."

Shen Yan looked at Chen Guangke with disappointment, feeling that iron could not be made into steel.

He now understood why Old Chen couldn't win over Wu Ya.

It was because Old Chen himself wasn't very perceptive!

"Don't tell me you actually thought I asked you to go out for a movie and dinner with Xiao Wu just so you two could relax?"

Chen Guangke asked, completely bewildered, "What do you mean?"

Shen Yan took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and said word by word, "I asked you two to go out for dinner and a movie to help you build your relationship!"

"Don't you want to pursue Xiao Wu? Then go for it boldly!"

Chen Guangke's face turned red, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Haven't I always been pursuing her?"

"Besides, if you come with both of us tomorrow, how can we build a relationship?"

Shen Yan was utterly helpless. He looked up at the ceiling and said weakly, "Don't worry, I won't be going with you tomorrow. The reason I said I'd go with you two is just to give you two a reason to go out together."

Only then did Chen Guangke fully grasp Shen Yan's scheme.

He suddenly realized, "So you said that on purpose? I thought you really just wanted to take us out to relax for a bit."

Shen Yan chuckled and pulled Chen Guangke up from his chair.

"Since you now know my purpose, start thinking from now on about how you should interact with Xiao Wu tomorrow."

Chen Guangke was a bit puzzled.

Why did he need to think about how to interact with Xiao Wu tomorrow?

It was just about pursuing Xiao Wu, not pursuing her all over again.

Although he didn't voice his question, Shen Yan could still see his confusion from Chen Guangke's expression.