A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 113 Learning to Use a Mobile Phone

"Ahem," Chairman Li Yuan cleared her throat, her gaze sweeping over each of the senior executives in the conference room, "I called everyone here today to discuss how to use mobile apps like WeChat and QQ to make work more convenient. Everyone, please share your thoughts."

General Manager Chen adjusted her glasses and said with a helpless expression, "Chairman, every time I open WeChat, messages flood in like a tidal wave. I don't even know which one to read first. I have to be very careful when replying to a message, for fear of sending it to the wrong group."

CFO Wang nodded in agreement: "Yes, last time I accidentally sent the message I sent to my wife, 'Honey, what's for dinner tonight?' to the company's group chat. It almost gave me a heart attack."

A burst of laughter filled the meeting room. At this moment, Xiao Li, a "post-90s" employee who had just joined the company, couldn't help but speak up: "Sister Chen, General Manager Wang, actually, WeChat isn't difficult to use. You see, when you receive a message, there will be a little red dot in the upper left corner indicating unread messages. The number shows the number of unread messages. You can check the ones with numbers first according to their importance. When replying, you can long-press the message to reply directly, so you won't send it to the wrong one."

Manager Zhang from the marketing department frowned and said, "What about sending files via WeChat? I can never find where to send them, and the recipient always says they can't open the files I send."

Xiao Li replied with a grin, "Manager Zhang, just click the '+' sign, then there's a 'File' option. Select the file you want to send from there. But please pay attention to the file format. If it's a special format, like professional engineering drawings, you might have to convert it to the common PDF format before sending it, otherwise the recipient might not be able to open it."

Sister Chen asked curiously, "How can I quickly find previous chat history on WeChat? Sometimes I need to find something, and I can't find it even after searching for a long time."

"Sister Chen, you can enter keywords in the search box of the chat interface, such as a person's name or a project name, and all the relevant chat history will appear. If you want to find pictures, just click the three dots in the upper right corner, select 'Search Chat History,' and then select 'Pictures and Videos,' and you'll find them," Xiao Li patiently explained.

At this moment, Mr. Liu, the head of the technical department who had been silent until now, spoke up: "Chairman, I think we could also use QQ for some work collaboration, such as sharing documents."

Sales Manager Zhao quickly waved his hand: "QQ? Isn't that for young people? I haven't used it for years, it feels too complicated."

Xiao Li chimed in, "Mr. Zhao, actually, QQ has many features that are useful for work. Like the document sharing you mentioned, there's a 'File' option in QQ groups. After clicking on it, you can upload documents, and everyone can edit them online, which saves the trouble of sending and receiving them back and forth. Moreover, QQ's file transfer function is more powerful than WeChat's; large files can be transferred very quickly."

Mr. Wang joked, "Little Li, what you're saying sounds impressive, but won't it be too much of a hassle for us old folks to learn?"

Xiao Li smiled and said, "Mr. Wang, don't worry. Just think of these software programs as your new 'secretaries.' You might be a little overwhelmed at first, but once you get used to them, they'll save you a lot of trouble. It's like playing a game, taking it one step at a time. First, learn how to send and receive messages, then learn how to send files and find records. You'll get the hang of it quickly."

Chairwoman Li Yuan listened to everyone's discussion and said thoughtfully, "I think Xiao Li makes a good point. We can't avoid using these tools just because we find them difficult. Times are changing, and we have to keep up. Starting today, everyone should try to use these software programs more often. If you have any questions, ask Xiao Li or other young people. Let's see if our work efficiency has improved in a month."

After the meeting, Sister Chen pulled Xiao Li aside and said, "Xiao Li, you have to teach me more. My memory isn't always so sharp, and I'm afraid I won't be able to remember things."

Xiao Li patted his chest and said, "Sister Chen, don't worry, I've got it covered! If you have any questions about mobile phone software in the future, just come to me anytime. I'll be your 'Internet assistant'."

In the days that followed, it became common to see Xiao Li giving extra lessons to the senior executives. These employees, born in the 60s and 70s, gradually became familiar with and accustomed to the convenient work methods offered by software like WeChat and QQ. A fascinating journey through the internet quietly unfolded in this small company, enlivening the previously somewhat dull office atmosphere. Everyone was striving to keep up with the times, moving towards a more efficient and convenient future.

Li Yuan dragged her tired body home, threw her high heels aside as soon as she entered the door, and collapsed onto the sofa.

Liu Xuan poked his head out of the kitchen and said with a smile, "Hey, what's wrong with President Li today? Is work at the company too tiring?"

Li Yuan rolled her eyes at him: "Isn't it because these electronic products are giving me a headache? Today at the company, we were discussing how to use WeChat and QQ for work, and I felt like a caveman, not knowing how to do anything."

Liu Xuan walked over, sat down next to Li Yuan, picked up her phone and waved it: "This thing stumped you? Come on, let me explain. Do you know what else WeChat can do besides chatting?"

Li Yuan sat up and snatched the phone: "It's just sending messages, what else could it be? I almost made a fool of myself on WeChat today. I searched for a chat history for ages and couldn't find it. I was so anxious!"

Liu Xuan laughed heartily: "You don't understand. Look, click this search box, enter keywords, and it will find everything, whether it's text, images, or files. Also, do you know how to use WeChat Pay? It's so convenient to use WeChat Pay when you go out to buy groceries or something. You don't need to carry a wallet, and you don't have to worry about receiving counterfeit money."

Li Yuan said in surprise, "Really? I thought it was just something young people used for transferring money. How does it work? Isn't it unsafe?"

Liu Xuan patted Li Yuan on the shoulder: "Look at you, so timid. Click this '+' sign, see 'Pay/Receive'? Click it, and the merchant can pay by scanning your code. WeChat Pay is secure. As long as you don't click on unknown links or scan random QR codes, there won't be any problems. Besides, if someone transfers money to you, the money goes directly to your wallet, and you can withdraw it to your bank card."

Li Yuan nodded as if she understood, "That sounds pretty amazing. What about QQ? The people in our company's tech department said that some of QQ's features are pretty good, but I haven't used it in a long time. The interface feels so complicated."

Liu Xuan opened QQ on his phone and said while operating it, "QQ is actually quite powerful. For example, QQ Mail lets you send and receive emails anytime, anywhere on your phone, which is even more convenient than a computer. Look here, click on this envelope icon, and you'll be in your mailbox. When you're composing an email, the recipient, subject, and body are all clearly displayed. And QQ also has a 'favorites' function, so you can save any good articles or pictures you see and look at them later when you have time."

Li Yuan looked on curiously: "Can I find those QQ contacts that I saved on my computer on my phone?"

Liu Xuan laughed and said, "Of course you can. When you log in to your mobile QQ account, all your contacts will automatically sync. You can also group them into different groups, like family, friends, and colleagues, which makes it much easier to find them. And remember QQ Space? You used to like posting photos and writing logs on it, right? Now you can view them on your phone too."

Li Yuan laughed as she recalled the days when she used QQ Space: "That was so many years ago. I feel like I'm falling behind the times now, I don't even know about many of the new features."

Liu Xuan comforted him, "What's the big deal? It's never too late to learn. Look, there are so many fun apps on your phone. Have you heard of TikTok?"

Li Yuan shook her head: "What new gadget is it now?"

Liu Xuan opened Douyin (TikTok), and various interesting videos appeared before his eyes: "There are lots of funny videos, beautiful scenery, and all sorts of life tips here. You can scroll through it when you have free time to relax. You can also follow people you're interested in, such as food bloggers, and learn to cook from them."

Li Yuan was captivated by the video: "This is quite interesting. How do I follow them?"

Liu Xuan patiently taught her: "Look, click this '+' sign, and you'll successfully follow him. You'll be able to see all his videos in your following list from now on. There's also this like and comment function. If you like a video, give it a like; if you want to say something, leave a comment in the comment section, and you can also interact with other netizens."

Li Yuan said excitedly, "This is much more interesting than watching TV. It seems I need to study these mobile apps more carefully in the future, otherwise I'll really become an old relic."

Liu Xuan smiled and said, "That's right, that's right. If you don't understand anything in the future, just ask me, and I guarantee I'll turn you from a 'phone newbie' into a 'phone expert'."

Li Yuan leaned on Liu Xuan's shoulder and said happily, "Okay, then I'll rely on you. But I won't study today, my brain is about to burst, let me rest for a while." After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled, enjoying this warm moment.