Last Love chapter 38
“But if, as you said, you don’t embed the compatibility matching database, how do users match on this app?”
Han Jiangque obviously absorbed the information, pondered for a while, and then asked.
“Yes, so we need to introduce a completely different computational system.”
Wen Ke’s speech rate involuntarily increased slightly due to excitement. “I have communicated with Xu Jiale many times, wanting to use complex and authoritative psychological tests, coupled with the most detailed interest module on the market, and even a life experience module. And lastly, the most special part—let users control the big data matching computation themselves.”
“How can this be achieved?”
“Well, if a user cares more about the psychological test results’ matching, they can adjust the weight of this compatibility to the highest. If a user cares more about the compatibility of interests, then they can adjust the weight of interests to the highest. In this way, although the backend processing is complex, it allows each user to customize the computation formula based on their personal needs.”
Wen Ke paused and looked at Han Jiangque, saying word by word, “Han Jiangque, I want users to be able to discard the pheromone compatibility factor, seize what they want by themselves, and find the love they want—do you know, in the market, there has never been such a dating app.”
Han Jiangque also looked into Wen Ke’s eyes. At that moment, he suddenly felt like kissing him.
This was a 28-year-old Omega, who had been married and divorced, an age where one should be more realistic and practical in the eyes of ordinary people. Yet, he was so earnestly developing such a unique app, unrelated to pheromones, only concerning genuine love.
In this world, it was such a naive and romantic idea.
In a trance, Han Jiangque seemed to return to his youth.
He was an undoubtedly terrible student, always daydreaming in class. He watched sparrows on the branches, watched light spots dancing on the window glass, just never paying attention. One day, the teacher took him out to stand several times, and even the fiercest headmaster couldn’t control him.
But unexpectedly, he was later tamed by the good student Wen Ke.
He liked listening to Wen Ke talk, even though he always deliberately pretended to be fierce and complained about Wen Ke during those times.
Gentle and firm, Wen Ke possessed all the qualities he admired.
Han Jiangque thought for a long time and asked, “This app will be very disruptive, right?”
Disruption meant significant risks.
“Yes,” Wen Ke nodded.
He also felt a bit melancholy because he was fighting alone and knew that such a plan might not be easily accepted. So, after a pause, he said, “And the development will require a considerable amount of funds. Although The Last Love app can obtain the compatibility database from the hospital without spending money, I think the computation system I have in mind is quite complex. It requires hiring skilled developers, and this is just the early development, not including the subsequent large-scale launch and promotion… Well, money is needed everywhere.”
“Don’t worry about money.”
Han Jiangque suddenly said very confidently.
“Huh?” Wen Ke looked at him in confusion.
“Because…” Han Jiangque hesitated a bit awkwardly, then explained, “For such a special plan, there will definitely be people willing to invest. Wen Ke, I think this will be a very good app.”
“I hope so too.”
Wen Ke quickly cheered up.
He looked at Han Jiangque, who was focused on him, and suddenly reached out to pinch the Alpha’s straight nose. “It’s okay; I also have some savings to operate. Don’t worry.”
“Han Xiaoque, I will work hard to earn money to support you.”
He smiled sweetly, deliberately teasing Han Jiangque.
Han Jiangque squinted his eyes, and he was actually happy. Even Wen Ke could see a hint of laughter in his eyes, but he still deliberately asked, “How do you plan to support me?”
“What do you want to eat tonight?” Wen Ke asked with a smile. “I’ll cook for you.”
“Just like this?” Han Jiangque snorted. He paused for a moment, and his face showed a hint of shyness. After a while, he asked softly, “Wen Ke, will you invite me to live together?”
“Do you… Do you want to live with me?”
Wen Ke was stunned for a moment, seemingly infected by Han Jiangque, and became a bit shy for no reason. “Really?”
The progress of the relationship between the two seemed to be like riding a rocket. Wen Ke couldn’t help feeling a bit doubtful in his heart. Is this real?
“I’ll agree if you invite me.”
Han Jiangque said.
Wen Ke couldn’t help but pounce on the bed.
“Come and live with me.” He laughed while kissing Han Jiangque. “Han Little Bird, please live with me.”
Being together for a long time, it seemed like habits gradually converged. Now, he also learned Han Jiangque’s trick of pouncing. The two rolled around on the bed before finally calming down.
“But why is it called The Last Stage of Love app?” Han Jiangque suddenly asked curiously. “Actually, it doesn’t sound like an app; it’s more like a book.”
“Well…” Wen Ke hesitated for a moment. He actually knew that this name wasn’t very mainstream.
One year, he saw a sentence overseas and remembered it ever since: “Love is the end.”
The meaning couldn’t be directly translated, but he felt it was strangely beautiful. “Because I hope every love can be the last.”
He finally said softly.
…
Wen Ke’s interest in apps began many years ago.
At that time, app development in China was still a blue ocean market.
Within the Zhuo family, the competition was fierce. After Zhuo Yuan returned to China, he took a large sum of money from home to start his own company. Initially, he successfully developed several decent apps during the flourishing period. During this time, they even initiated a Future plan, recruiting talents from overseas universities by providing scholarships. This plan included talents in front-end and back-end development, as well as individuals skilled in app marketing.
At that time, Wen Ke had finally recovered from the blow of dropping out and losing his mother. He volunteered to participate in the Future plan.
Zhuo Yuan seemed to have always somewhat underestimated him due to his lack of education. In the end, he only assigned him the logistical coordination part, which had little technical content and did not involve talent selection.
However, Wen Ke’s gentle personality and caring nature made him help many students in the Future plan who encountered difficulties, regardless of Zhuo Yuan’s opposition. This interaction with talented individuals proved to be beneficial for him as well.
Although Wen Ke didn’t attend college, he didn’t fall behind.
On the contrary, perhaps because he was aware of his deficiencies, he cared more and worked harder than the average person.
He never wanted to miss any opportunity to acquire knowledge.
Even when overseas Facebook and Google began using their vast traffic to build ad platforms, Wen Ke persuaded Zhuo Yuan to send many students to participate in the marketing training courses offered by these two giants.
That time, he managed to secure a spot as well.
His English was among the best in high school, but after neglecting it for a few years, he had fallen behind. Therefore, he not only had to learn new knowledge but also overcome language and environmental barriers. During that time, he studied almost every day, feeling the pressure.
With the help of several students from the Future plan, he successfully obtained the certificate from that course.
This was actually a remarkable achievement.
Wen Ke, without a university degree, became one of the third batch of professionals in the industry to obtain Facebook Blueprint certification for ad placements.
However, Zhuo Yuan didn’t pay much attention to this.
During that time, Zhuo’s most urgent matter was to make Wen Ke conceive. Also, around the same time, Zhuo’s mother forced Wen Ke to massage his gland, causing Wen Ke to fall seriously ill.
Since then, Zhuo Yuan no longer let him get involved in any company matters, insisting he focus on maintaining his health for pregnancy.
In that year, he once again felt disheartened.
Afterward, he did not actively participate in Zhuo Yuan’s company affairs, only occasionally maintaining good contact with some students from the Future plan.
It was because of these contacts that he was able to obtain some small job opportunities, helping some aspiring app developers who wanted to expand into overseas markets with Facebook ad placements.
It was from these experiences that he became interested in the entire app industry.
Zhuo Yuan always thought that the down payment for the Sega house came entirely from the so-called compensation fund. In fact, it was that money, combined with the savings from his own part-time jobs, that allowed him to repay the principal so quickly. In fact, a couple of years ago, he made a forward-looking decision and bit the bullet to buy seven or eight bitcoins.
Although these were correct choices, for some reason, Zhuo Yuan seemed angered by the fact that he bought the house.
For almost two or three months, Zhuo Yuan was cold and violent towards him, making Wen Ke feel very uncomfortable. Consequently, later on, he dared not tell Zhuo Yuan about any achievements.
During those years trapped at home, Wen Ke was still trying to do something as much as possible.
He studied, invested, and even though he had resources and funds like Zhuo Yuan’s company, he worked hard not to be abandoned by this industry. Until recently, he once again mustered the courage to have his app proposal accepted by Zhuo Yuan.
However, he was disappointed once again.
It wasn’t until today, listening so seriously and attentively, that Wen Ke realized how terrible the environment had been before.
Being together with Zhuo Yuan for ten years, adding up over three thousand days, he didn’t talk as deeply and extensively about his career in one day as he did with Han Jiangque.
People find it challenging to maintain an enterprising attitude in a negative environment at all times. Constant denial makes it difficult for even the most tenacious individuals to maintain a vigorous fighting spirit.
Finally, he could affirm to himself: divorce was the right choice.
It wasn’t because of infidelity or the emotional experiences of being neglected for so many years. It was simply because—
Someone who loves him would definitely see his worth.
Even if that value had been covered in dust for ten years, now emitting a weak glow.
…
In the next few days, Han Jiangque was busy moving his things gradually to Wen Ke’s Sega home. Meanwhile, Wen Ke was trying hard to contact the students from the Future plan and many previous partners, looking for any opportunities to further advance The Last Stage of Love app.
Until Thursday night, Han Jiangque suddenly said to him, “Let’s go to LM Club this weekend, meet up with Fu Xiaoyu.”
“Fu Xiaoyu?” Wen Ke was a bit surprised.
“Yeah, maybe Fu Xiaoyu will be interested in The Last Stage of Love. Bring the proposal with you when the time comes.”
“Really?” Wen Ke’s eyes suddenly lit up. He was a bit nervous, firing a series of questions, “But isn’t Fu Xiaoyu the owner of LM? Would he be interested in app development? Has he invested in projects in this area?”
“Let’s talk to him casually first. And consider it as a side thing—”
“As a side thing?” Wen Ke didn’t quite understand.
“Yeah.” Han Jiangque pressed Wen Ke, who was busy in the kitchen, against the cooking counter from behind, biting his ear and saying in a low voice, “This weekend, I have an amateur boxing match at the LM Club. Come and cheer for me.”