Late June.
Renren.com underwent a major version update.
A chat software was embedded within Renren.com, incorporating site messages, topic groups, and friend groups, while also adding a user search function.
Users could not only search for sections, topic groups, and users of interest but also search by title and keywords.
A 'follow' function was added, allowing users to find their favorite idols immediately even without adding them as friends.
Adding friends was a two-way interaction, while following was one-way.
Under Renren.com's active guidance, more and more celebrities, public figures, and internet celebrities joined the platform.
Following this, subculture, "Shamate" (Visual Kei-inspired fashion), and Martian language culture invaded Renren.com, and as Renren.com became more popular, this trend intensified.
These groups were an undeniable presence around 2007.
Subculture was a broader, more diverse style, while Shamate was a more visually impactful and exaggerated form of expression within subculture.
Not all followers of subculture might choose Shamate attire, but Shamate represented a more extreme personalized expression built upon subculture.
These trends initially spread from QQ Zone, gaining momentum with the popularity of "Audition".
Among them, Luo Fuxing, the founder of Shamate, and Cheng Lin, the progenitor of internet celebrities, were the most representative.
Zhuo Ling frowned:
"Do we need to ban this content? I feel these cultures conflict with the mainstream culture on Renren.com and might make some people uncomfortable."
Chen Pingjiang looked around:
"What do others think?"
Miao Bingwei also voiced his opinion:
"Tieba, QQ Zone, and Xiaonei.com all have traces of these people; banning them won't stop it."
Everyone expressed their opinions, and ultimately Chen Pingjiang made the final decision.
"Content should be slightly constrained and guided, but other than that, it's fine. Everyone should have a clear understanding that this is a product of the times; every era has it, and it's not like they've done anything heinous.
While these may not conform to mainstream aesthetics, one can choose to block or ignore them, so there's no need for a ban. Or perhaps we simply don't understand it?"
Chen Pingjiang said.
Just as he said, Shamate culture mainly existed in rural areas and factories, and within a few years, these people would eventually be transformed, cutting their hair, wearing normal clothes again, and working tirelessly day after day on factory assembly lines.
"Currently, in popular categories like knowledge, beauty, and finance, we have discovered a group of bloggers, all of whom have sold us their video and manuscript rights. Everything is focused on funding and traffic, without direct production,"
Zou Yu reported from the side.
"Don't worry about the money. Right now, what I want is data and scale. If the money isn't enough, I'll directly initiate Series B financing."
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The university town in Dongjiang gradually began its summer vacation.
Zhou Guanghan had no plans to return home and was sent by Chen Pingjiang to assist Ge Mengshi.
After work, Chen Pingjiang drove to Yan Yan's house.
It was Li Yuhua's suggestion.
The first time is unfamiliar, the second time is familiar.
When he arrived at Yan Yan's house again, Chen Pingjiang no longer felt the tension from last time and casually changed into a pair of well-fitting slippers at the door.
Yan Yan seemed very happy about Chen Pingjiang's arrival.
"Xiao Chen is here?"
Li Yuhua, who was cooking in the kitchen, called out towards the living room.
"Yes, Auntie."
Chen Pingjiang pushed open the kitchen door and said with a smile,
"What delicious food have you made?"
Li Yuhua was amused by Chen Pingjiang's familiarity, but also mused that this young man hadn't changed despite getting rich overnight.
Chen Pingjiang hadn't changed, but Li Yuhua's attitude towards Chen Pingjiang had changed somewhat; specifically, it might have become more cordial and equal.
After all, no one could treat Chen Pingjiang as a mere college student anymore.
However, with Yan Liming's status and the relationship between Chen Pingjiang and Yan Yan, Li Yuhua wasn't so enthusiastic as to be fawning.
"I bought you a watch. It's in Yan Yan's room. See if you like it; the brand is common, so don't dislike it."
Li Yuhua always remembered that when Chen Pingjiang's parents visited Dongjiang last time, they bought clothes for Yan Yan.
This time, she finally found an opportunity to return the favor to Chen Pingjiang.
It must be said that Li Yuhua had sharp eyes; she noticed during their last meal that Chen Pingjiang was wearing a generic brand watch.
And watches were very important for men, especially for gentlemen.
They could display one's status and enhance one's temperament.
"Oh? Auntie, you're too kind?"
Chen Pingjiang feigned a surprised and flattered expression.
Entering Yan Yan's bedroom for the first time, a delicate girlish fragrance immediately reached his nostrils.
Seeing Chen Pingjiang dramatically sniffing the fragrance, Yan Yan also became embarrassed.
Unlike most girls who prefer pink or decorate their bedrooms like a princess's room, Yan Yan's room appeared small, cozy, and elegant.
The clean white sheets were tidy, the quilt neatly folded, and a Mickey Mouse plush toy sat on the headboard.
The fresh scent in the room mixed with the pleasant shampoo smell from Yan Yan's hair.
Seeing her blushing expression, Chen Pingjiang's heart stirred.
He casually closed the already ajar door with a "click" and then stared intently at Yan Yan.
As Yan Yan was wondering why Chen Pingjiang had suddenly closed the door, she looked up and saw his passionate eyes.
The next second, Chen Pingjiang had "kabedon"-ed her against the wall and kissed her.
It happened so fast that Yan Yan didn't even react, and then she felt his agile tongue constantly conquering her mouth.
Yan Yan's mind went blank as if a bomb had exploded.
Not long after, a different kind of excitement stirred within her.
Deeply immersed yet afraid her mother Li Yuhua would discover them.
This thrill, in turn, made Yan Yan bolder, and she began to cooperate with Chen Pingjiang, even clumsily responding.
Chen Pingjiang also felt stimulated, and his hands began to wander.
By late June, the temperature in Dongjiang was already quite high, and Yan Yan, being at home, was dressed rather casually.
Her white T-shirt was tucked into denim shorts, revealing a pair of fair, slender legs.
Chen Pingjiang lifted the hem of Yan Yan's T-shirt tucked into her denim shorts.
Yan Yan felt her tummy exposed, and then a large hand slipped inside.
Although their relationship was already very intimate, this situation was still a first.
Before long, Yan Yan felt her chest succumb...
Chen Pingjiang's movements were slow but powerful, continuously rubbing...
Yan Yan immediately felt a burning sensation throughout her body, a feeling different from when she touched herself during a bath.
Her head was dizzy and blank.
Additionally, the feeling of being embraced was reassuring.
She wanted Chen Pingjiang's hand to leave, yet also wished for the feeling to continue.
Chen Pingjiang looked at the beautiful woman across from him, her eyes glistening, and found it amusing; she was completely different from the usually cool and reserved Yan Yan.
"You're back?"
Just then, accompanied by the sound of a door opening, Li Yuhua's voice also rang out.
The two in the bedroom separated like lightning, both breathing heavily.
(End of chapter)