Chapter 196: That Glimmer of Dawn Through the Smoke of Turbulent Times
The talk billed as a dialogue with Facebook's president reached its climax during the final question-and-answer session, when everyone scrambled to ask questions. There was even a brief bout of confusion as people fought over the microphone.
For instance, a senior from the School of Computer Science stood up to ask what concerned many of them most. "I'm young too, and we're about the same age. Right now I represent some startup activities. Our generation is also eager to accomplish something. Could you give us some good advice?"
There was also a man in a blue-and-white checked shirt who seemed well prepared when he took the microphone. "I'm a reporter from Computer News. In your opinion, what are the advantages and disadvantages facing the development of social networks in China? We've heard that Facebook will gradually begin acquiring information technology companies in the domestic market this year, while also participating in Yangpu University Town's industry-academia-research incubator. Is this a big-fish-eating-small-fish strategy intended to make Facebook the sole dominant player?"
Facebook's rapid development was plain for all to see. This year, it had even contributed thirty million toward renovating and expanding Nanjing University's library. Su Can had thoroughly put into practice the principle of "read more if you want to get rich." As everyone knew, Facebook's rise differed from that of some Chinese giants. To a large extent, it had not been built by nationally renowned professional managers and specialists with vast expertise in capital operations and particular industries. Instead, it had drawn on the resources of Yangpu University Town right where it stood.
A large proportion of Facebook's current employees were Su Can's senior schoolmates and teachers at Nanjing University. Some were also graduates of Nanjing University, Tongji