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Although Zhou Hao was not an IT specialist, he was familiar with Zhang Zhaoyang, because Zhang Zhaoyang, who was revered by the outside world as ”Doctor Zhang”, was the founder of ”Sohu”, one of the four big portals in China.

In his previous life, Zhou Hao was fairly familiar with Zhang Zhaoyang's entrepreneurial experience. After graduating from Tsinghua University, Zhang Zhaoyang went to the American Massachusetts Institute of Technology to study for a doctorate.

When he was successful, he became the liaison head of MIT Asia Pacific (China) and then the chief representative of US ISI in China.

In 1996, Zhang Zhaoyang, supported by venture capital, set up Etruscan in February 1998.

The company officially launched the ”Sohu” product, which was successfully listed on Nasdaq in July 2000, and gradually developed into one of China's four big portals.

The other three most famous portals are ”Sina”, ”Netease” and ”Tencent”, all of which began to develop in the next few years as the country's most popular internet market.

Having learned of Zhang Zhaoyang's establishment of ”Sohu”, Zhao Zhaobang was keenly aware of the enormous business opportunities contained within. He quickly returned from the United States to see if he could take advantage of the rapid development of the internet in China.

Without a doubt, Zhao Ze Bang had a good eye for business. Zhou Hao asked, ”Ze Bang, what do you plan to do? Investing in Zhang Zhaoyang's' Sohu '? ”

”Yes, Uncle. I'm going to find some investors interested in the Internet to raise money and buy into Sohu. I'm going to put Sohu on the market at Nasdaq in the United States for the development of IT,” Zhao said.

Add in China, a huge market with almost limitless progress, and Sohu will surely soar after Nasdaq goes public. ”

Zhou Hao was also very much in favor of Zhao Ze Bang's plan. He smiled and asked, ”Did you find the financial backer?”

”Not yet. Dad said he could help me find a few bosses, but I don't want to rely on family connections.

Besides, those people must have invested for Dad's sake. I don't want to be like a beggar. ”

”What beggar? Your words are so unreliable.” Zhao Dingzhou scolded in a rough voice, but he was not really angry.

Perhaps he was influenced by the independent thought of the West, but Zhao Zhaobang rejected the idea of relying on the energy of his family to achieve his own goals. Perhaps he was affected by the independent thought of the West, but Zhao Zhaobang rejected the idea of relying on the energy of his family to achieve his own goals.

But he would rather build his own network of friends than rely on the protection of his family.

Old Master Zhao admired Zhao Ze Bang's determination, so he didn't force him.

At this time, Zhou Hao laughed and said, ”Actually, I am quite interested in this new industry.”

Hearing Zhou Hao's words, Zhao Zeyang's eyes immediately lit up: How could I forget about it? This young uncle in front of them was one of the richest men in the country, although not many people knew about the enormous wealth in his possession.

”Little Uncle, are you saying that you can invest in me?” Zhao Ze Ba looked at Zhou Hao with expectation.

”That's right, but can you guarantee that you'll be able to take control of Sohu?” Zhou Hao said seriously.

Zhao Zebang did not agree immediately. He knew that Zhang Zhaoyang, who possessed both skill and ambition, valued the control of the company. It would not be easy for him to take control of Sohu.

After weighing the pros and cons in his mind, Zhao Zeyang gritted his teeth and said, ”This will not be an easy task. However, I am confident that I can do it.”

”Alright, then I believe you.”

With regards to Zhao Family, Zhou Hao sincerely admired them. The Chinese often said that they were not rich past three generations, but this ”iron law” did not seem to exist in Zhao Family.

As someone who had risen up the Zhao Family, Zhao Rixin's current achievements were already great enough. Zhao Dingzhou was also a general who was in charge of a region.

To be able to become the commander of this large military region and manage two armies that numbered in the hundreds of thousands, it was naturally impossible to rely entirely on Zhao Rixin's support. Zhao Dingzhou's own abilities and achievements were the most direct reasons.

Furthermore, Zhou Hao had already heard Zhao Rixin mentioning it when he was in Beijing the last time. At the latest, in 2000, Zhao Dingzhou would be granted the title of general and become the youngest general in the country.

And there was also Zhao Yuqin. Even though she was a woman, her talents were not inferior to any man's. For Zhou Hao's ”Milky Way” to have developed to this day, Zhao Yuqin was the first person to contribute.