Chapter 21 [21]
believe
Luo Qingyue used an excuse to cover up the internal departmental affairs.
But the next day, news of her feat still reached Lu Mingxiao's ears.
Gossip about senior management is always a topic that employees enjoy discussing.
However, some senior executives also keep an eye on the employees' activities, such as Cheng Wang.
Lu Mingxiao heard all the news from him: whose golden finless fowl had given birth to quintuplets, who had bumped into a telephone pole while walking in the dark, who had been pursued by whom, and who had rejected whom.
“Yesterday you criticized Lin Qian, and Lin Qian then criticized her subordinates. Luo Qingyue was the one who was singled out for special treatment.”
"At first, Lin Qian only said she would gain 20,000 followers, but she inflated the number herself and raised the bet to 50,000. As expected of the Luo family, they don't care about small things, they only play big games."
In the morning, Lu Mingxiao went to the R&D center to check on the latest vehicle infotainment system upgrade.
He had barely returned to his office when Cheng Wang came to find him and shared the firsthand information he had obtained.
After listening, Lu Mingxiao suddenly realized that what she meant by giving her a chance to show off her skills was actually being forced into a corner.
The department director has veto power over employee retention. Lu Mingxiao asked, "You're packing your bags and leaving if you don't even make 50,000?"
Cheng Wang sat down on the sofa and gave an affirmative answer: "You will help her, right? This is a hellish level of difficulty. If she really leaves, it will be hard to explain to Luo Hanzhou."
Not long ago, Luo Qingyue was determined to leave Mingyue. If such a situation were to occur, she would jump three feet high and go straight back to her workstation to pack her things. She would never think about fulfilling the bet.
But last night, Luo Qingyue looked worried, and it was clear that she was serious and concerned, wanting to do this well. She deliberately didn't mention the real reason, not wanting him to get involved, which was obvious.
Why should I help her?
Lu Mingxiao sat down at his desk and opened his laptop. "If you can't do it, there's no need to force yourself. Since you're going to be a hero, you have to accept whatever the outcome. As for Luo Hanzhou, I don't need to explain anything that happened to Mingyue to him."
The tone was so cold and aloof that it seemed to disassociate them from all ties.
"President Lu, what a cruel heart you have." Cheng Wang couldn't help but sigh. "No wonder people say that you are heartless, cold-blooded, and deserve to be alone. Poor little princess, you should go back to being a lazy bum, lest you ruin your promising future at Mingyue."
Faced with Cheng Wang's accusations, Lu Mingxiao said helplessly, "The time hasn't come yet, so why are you presupposing the outcome? Go to Luo Qingyue now and see if she'll slap you."
"..."
Cheng Wang took two or three minutes to reiterate Lu Mingxiao's words: "You don't believe she will leave at all."
Lu Mingxiao closed his laptop and looked at Cheng Wang.
“When Luo Qingyue opened her Western restaurant, she managed her own account and filmed a lot of short videos. She once gained 80,000 followers in a week. I’ll forward the video to you. After watching it, your doubts will turn into curiosity. You’ll be curious about what kind of killer move she will use this time.”
——
Gain 50,000 followers in seven days, or get out.
This goes against Luo Qingyue's goal of passing the probationary period.
Her courage to confront Director Lin head-on stemmed from Yue Luo's marketing experience.
However, Western restaurants and car companies are two completely different fields. After actually getting started, Luo Qingyue found that it was not as easy as she had imagined.
"This is the account traffic statistics for the past year."
"The fastest growth in followers occurs around the time of a new car launch, such as the launch of the 'Starry Night' three months ago. July and August are the off-season for the entire automotive industry, when people's enthusiasm for buying and looking at cars decreases, and consequently, the frequency of followers on the account also decreases."
The following morning, Feng Xuejiao brought over a statistical table and sat down next to Luo Qingyue to analyze it for her.
Luo Qingyue flipped through the list of fan sources: "It's the off-season now, and there are no new cars on the market, so relying on natural growth is definitely not going to work."
Feng Xuejiao added, "Activities to attract traffic and advertising are also not allowed, because these all require Director Lin's signature for funding."
Luo Qingyue pondered for a moment: "We can only focus our attention on the content."
Based on her experience, Feng Xuejiao told her, "Your content must go viral; you can't just rely on traffic from your vertical field."
"Going viral." Luo Qingyue wrote these two words in her notebook.
She rested her chin on her hand and pondered for a moment: "I've always wanted to explore new ways to play with cars. After hearing what you said, starting with people might not be a bad idea."
"people?"
Feng Xuejiao caught the key words.
Luo Qingyue further explained: "To break out of the circle in the short term, you must quickly grab the public's attention. Mingyue is a car company, and cars are everywhere, so it's not new. But the people behind the car, who created it, are shrouded in mystery, which can arouse more public interest. I want to try to uncover that."
Feng Xuejiao unscrewed the thermos cup: "The idea is good."
She took a sip of lemonade and continued, "Is it going to be made into a documentary about the person?"
Luo Qingyue: "Pretty much. Use a short video format—keep the length to three or four minutes, keep the tone light, and focus on showing the contrast between their lives and work, revealing the most authentic side beneath the veil."
Feng Xuejiao: "If you've chosen someone, I'll help you get in touch with them and do a trial run first."
With time running out, we should prioritize those with high traffic.
Luo Qingyue blurted out, "President Cheng or President Lu."
Feng Xuejiao paused for a few seconds, then quickly understood her intention: "President Cheng, you're familiar with the process, so you can go by yourself. But don't even think about it, President Lu. It's too difficult. I suggest you just give up."
Compared to Cheng Wang, Lu Mingxiao is the person she most wants to record.
Luo Qingyue didn't say that to Feng Xuejiao, but instead asked, "What's wrong with President Lu?"
Feng Xuejiao: "President Lu keeps his work and life very separate. It's okay for you to record your work, but he won't allow your personal life to be exposed to the public."
Out of respect, Luo Qingyue said "Oh," and then said, "Then I'll ask President Cheng first."
Feng Xuejiao returned to her workstation and received a message from Luo Qingyue ten minutes later.
[Luo Qingyue]: Mr. Cheng is an angel. As soon as I finished expressing my thoughts, he immediately agreed and even invited us to his house tonight.
[Feng Xuejiao]: Then you and President Cheng make an appointment, and I will go and register the filming equipment for loan.
Cheng Wang lives in Zhenpin No. 1, which is half an hour's drive from Mingyue.
Luo Qingyue had arranged to meet him at 7:30. Before that, she and Feng Xuejiao went to a fruit shop to get a fruit basket and then took a taxi to the store.
Cheng Wang met them at the entrance of the residential area. After exchanging pleasantries, he took the fruit basket from Luo Qingyue's hand and said, "Let me take it."
Feng Xuejiao carried the filming equipment, while Luo Qingyue took the fruit basket, which was indeed a bit heavy. She thanked Cheng Wang and followed him through the gate of the residential area towards the building.
Zhenpin No. 1 is also a well-known luxury residential area in Dongchuan, with a quiet environment and lush vegetation.
As they entered the building, Cheng Wang pressed the elevator button, and Luo Qingyue said, "I'm really looking forward to seeing your son."
Upon hearing "son," Feng Xuejiao's lips parted slightly. Luo Qingyue knew she would react this way, so she took the initiative to explain, "It's a Ragdoll cat."
Cheng Wang explained that his son's name is "Nuomi" (糯米).
"The little guy gets easily stressed when he sees strangers. Whether you can pet him depends on whether he avoids you. So far, besides me, the only person who can make Nuomi lower his guard is Mr. Lu."
Lu Mingxiao, such a cold and aloof person, actually got stuck with a cat.
Luo Qingyue, surprised, said, "I thought all Ragdoll cats were cows."
Cheng Wang: "Cats, like people, have their own unique personalities. It doesn't like socializing, and I can't force it, right?"
Luo Qingyue nodded seriously. The elevator doors opened, and she walked in with Cheng Wang and Feng Xuejiao.
Cheng Wang's home is a large apartment on the fifth floor. As soon as Luo Qingyue stepped out of the elevator, she could clearly hear a cat meowing coming from inside the apartment.
But when Cheng Wang pressed the keypad and opened the door, she looked around but didn't see Nuomi.
Cheng Wang took two pairs of slippers and put them on the girls.
After Luo Qingyue changed her shoes and turned around again, she saw Nuomi hiding next to the sofa, her big, sapphire-blue eyes looking at them from a distance of four or five meters.
The cat is acting suspiciously.
Luo Qingyue tilted her head, took two steps forward quietly, and made a silent eye contact with Nuomi.
Cheng Wang took good care of it; its fur was thick and long, shiny, and it was a very handsome boy with a strong physique.
Feng Xuejiao was assembling the filming equipment on the side, while Luo Qingyue was also preparing to get down to business first.
He took out a notebook with a shooting outline from his bag and had a discussion with Cheng Wangxian.
Cheng Wang has a background in sales; he is articulate and eloquent.
Luo Qingyue always thought he was a super invincible big e person, but when Cheng Wang showed her the MBTI test results, she realized he was a senior i person. This created a huge contrast and laid the foundation for the direction of short videos.
The filming lasted until 9:30, and Cheng Wang was very cooperative throughout the process.
The final scene shows the bond between him and Nuomi. The little guy is unusually well-behaved in his father's arms, but when Cheng Wang puts him on the ground, he reverts to his socially awkward self, as if "there are always treacherous subjects trying to harm me." He runs to the coffee table, still only peeking out with his beautiful big eyes.
After tidying up, Luo Qingyue squatted down about a meter away from the coffee table.
She waved to Nuomi and called its name. Unexpectedly, the little guy came running over with cat-like steps and rolled around in front of her, releasing a friendly signal.
Luo Qingyue stroked Nuomi's head and then turned to Cheng Wang to report the good news: "It likes me very much."
A second person besides Mingxiao has appeared.
Cheng Wang was very pleased, because if he forgot to put out cat food while he was away on a business trip, he could ask the little princess for help.
Seeing this, Feng Xuejiao also wanted to pet Nuomi, but Luo Qingyue gave up her spot, and Nuomi immediately ran away.
Feng Xuejiao was furious: "You little lecher, you treat people differently based on their status. I hope you stay single for life!"
Luo Qingyue used all her strength to pick up Nuomi: "Poor little thing, quickly tell Sister Feng—Dad has sent me to a monastery, so I'm destined to be a vegetarian for life!"
...
At the same time, Lu Mingxiao finished his work at Mingyue and sent a message to Luo Qingyue.
He asked her if she was still at the company and if she wanted a ride home in his car.
Luo Qingyue's message came back quickly.
【The crescent moon】: I am at Cheng Wang's house.
Lu Mingxiao frowned slightly, and the next second Luo Qingyue retracted the message.
【Crescent Moon】: Thank you, Mr. Lu, I'm home now.
Lu Mingxiao pressed the phone screen with a cold expression.
[Lu Mingxiao]: What are you doing at Cheng Wang's house?
【Crescent Moon】: [Panic] Are you staring at your phone? I can see even when I retract my message.
【Crescent Moon】: I didn't do anything, I just came to play with Nuomi.
【Crescent Moon】: Nuomi's beautiful photo.jpg
It's 10 PM now, and she's gone to another man's house to pet his cat.
Even if Luo Hanzhou were here, he wouldn't allow such a situation to happen.
Lu Mingxiao immediately dialed Luo Qingyue's number and gave a concise and to-the-point explanation.
Half an hour later, they appeared at Cheng Wang's doorstep.
[Author's Note]
Xiao: Petting a cat is not as good as petting me, I'm also very pettable [Let me see][Let me see][Let me see]
Cheng Wang: He's panicking! He's panicking!!! [Evil laugh][Evil laugh][Evil laugh]
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