Because 5% of the shares were given to Linglong Club, Chen Zhe could openly help Xu Renshan.
Mountain and Dream Company may seem like a newly established company, but it is actually quite mature. Chen Zhe was responsible for all the logistics, channels, and the entire live streaming platform. You could say he directly replicated Linglong Club.
The only difference between this place and Linglong Club is the different live streamers.
Xu Renshan, the main character of the company, hasn't even started airing yet, but the company has already started selling its products.
The people selling the goods were recent graduates.
Instead of launching live-streaming e-commerce directly on mainstream video platforms, Chen Zhe invested a lot of traffic in other advertising channels, such as novels, games, and news media.
While their traffic may not be as high as that of mainstream video apps, they have the advantage of a lower barrier to entry and are very easy to use.
Unlike Linglong Club, the people from Shanyumeng Company didn't need to create a number because Chen Zhe considered that these people didn't have the advantages that Linglong Club had, such as background, content, or appearance.
Those recent graduates only need to memorize the script to start live streaming, which allows them to quickly get started and practice.
As it turned out, Chen Zhe's decision was correct. These people had only received a short training session, but they had already started producing results, working from morning until 10 p.m.
Despite having no experience, they managed to sell nearly 8 million yuan worth of goods under Chen Zhe's guidance.
The advertising cost nearly 3 million yuan. After deducting operating costs, although it didn't make much money, the results on the first day were already very good for Guan Xiaomei.
Guan Xiaomei was very happy. Chen Zhe had arranged the company in an orderly manner and worked very carefully and diligently. She no longer had any prejudice against him and only felt appreciation and gratitude.
"Mr. Chen, I had some concerns about you before. I was worried about whether the newly opened company could survive. But seeing how you arranged things today, I feel relieved. You are indeed very professional. I thought we would lose money on the first day of business."
"Hehe, Principal Guan, as I've said before, I'm a businessman, and I won't do anything that loses money. Today was actually not that good; in fact, it was worse than I expected."
"Really? We didn't lose money on our first day of business, we actually made a profit! Isn't that good enough?"
"I think it could be better."
"So what should we do? Should we continue advertising tomorrow?"
Guan Xiaomei asked.
"We don't need to run any more ads for now. The money we put in today can last for a while. Next, we need to focus more on arranging Teacher Xu's live stream. Teacher Xu, what are your thoughts?"
Xu Renshan, who had been silent until now, hesitated for a moment before speaking, "I don't think I'm ready to sell things yet..."
Upon hearing this, Guan Xiaomei immediately became agitated; "Xu Renshan, what do you mean? If you don't sell things, what kind of company are you running? President Chen has done so much for us, and now you're telling me you don't sell anything? Are you playing me?"
Seeing that Guan Xiaomei was about to get angry, Xu Renshan immediately explained, "Xiaomei, listen to me, it's not that I'm not selling anything, I'm just temporarily not selling..."
"What do you mean by 'not selling for now'? The company's already up and running, I've mortgaged the school, I've staked everything on you, are you going to let me down?"
Seeing Guan Xiaomei getting anxious, Xu Renshan didn't know how to comfort her. He wanted to explain, but Guan Xiaomei wouldn't listen at all.
At this point, Chen Zhe spoke up again: "I agree with Teacher Xu. He is indeed not suitable to sell things now. He needs to consolidate the image he has built up and enrich his content."
That's strange.
Xu Renshan could say 100 things to Guan Xiaomei and she wouldn't listen, but Chen Zhe could shut her up with just one sentence.
"Alright then, I'll do as Mr. Chen says."
Xu Renshan suddenly felt a little wronged; "Amei, I explained so much just now, but you didn't listen. You listened to just one sentence from President Chen. Am I still your boyfriend?"
Guan Xiaomei crossed her arms and snorted; "Can you compare to President Chen? He's a professional in this area, and what he says is credible, so I believe him, what's wrong with that?"
Xu Renshan wanted to retort, feeling that he had a lot of experience in live streaming, but seeing Guan Xiaomei's protective attitude towards Chen Zhe, he wisely kept quiet.
Chen Zhe smiled inwardly.
Bringing Guan Xiaomei in was definitely the right thing to do. This woman was able to tame Xu Renshan very well. It seems that all his hard work today was worth it. He gained Guan Xiaomei's approval, which means that Xu Renshan will indirectly obey him in the future.
Just as Chen Zhe was about to leave, Guan Xiaomei received a call from Guan Mao.
After excitedly saying a few words, she handed the phone to Chen Zhe.
As soon as Chen Zhe took the phone, he heard Guan Mao's hearty laughter: "Brother Chen Zhe, you must have been very busy today?"
Guan Mao used to always call himself President Chen, a title that carried a sense of formality and distance. But today, Guan Mao's address of "Brother Chen Zhe" made Chen Zhe feel that the other party wanted to develop a deeper relationship with him.
"District Chief Guan, I'm not too busy. I'm used to it."
"Haha, my sister told me that you and she started a company together. I've been too busy to go and see it. If you're free now, you can come over here and we can have a drink."
"Wouldn't that be too much trouble for you?"
"No, no, I'm at home right now, you can come over."
"Okay, we'll get ready and head over."
Chen Zhe returned the phone to Guan Xiaomei, who put it back in her pocket and said with a smile, "My brother was very happy to find out that we started a company. He really approves of you."
...
11 p.m.
Chen Zhe and his two companions arrived at Guan Mao's house. It was Chen Zhe's first time visiting Guan Mao's home, and the place he was staying was not as luxurious as he had imagined; in fact, it was even worse than the place where ordinary officials lived.
This doesn't quite fit Chen Zhe's impression of Guan Mao. He felt that Guan Mao, with his status and his usual attitude towards his subordinates, should be the kind of person who embezzles public funds. Would someone who embezzles public funds live in such an ordinary neighborhood?
Even Wan Ya, who always claims to be incorruptible, lives better than him.
Guan Mao was an extremely perceptive person; he could discern Chen Zhe's thoughts simply by observing his micro-expressions.
He said with a smile, "It seems that Mr. Chen is not satisfied with the environment of my home."
"Not at all, not at all. District Chief Guan's home is very cozy. I'm surprised that someone as busy as District Chief Guan can still take such good care of these flowers and plants."
Guan Mao's balcony is filled with plants, and several thriving melon seedlings have already covered the entire security window.
"Haha, my wife did all of this. I have no interest in tinkering with these things."
As they were talking, a gentle woman wearing an apron came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of food.
Guan Xiaomei skillfully put down her handbag, walked over and took the groceries from the woman; "Sister-in-law, why did you prepare so many dishes? How can we possibly finish them all?"
The gentle woman wiped her hands and then took off her apron; "We have a guest, Mr. Chen. It's his first time here, so we have to make sure he's well-fed."
Xu Renshan seemed a little reserved; this was the first time he had met his girlfriend's family.
"Hello, sister-in-law."
Li Yumei smiled and nodded; "Please sit down!"
Guan Mao, who was standing next to him, snorted; "You only know how to call her 'sister-in-law,' but not me?"
He spoke to Xu Renshan with a slightly serious demeanor, and his inherent official air caused Xu Renshan to stutter.
"Hello, District Chief Guan..."
Guan Mao scoffed. "I still can't figure out how someone like you could have managed such a big live stream. It's really strange. It must have all been thanks to President Chen's help, right?"
Chen Zhe said something on Xu Renshan's behalf: "I didn't help much. Teacher Xu is a genius himself."
Chen Zhe was telling the truth, but Guan Mao and Li Yumei took it as just polite talk.
After they sat down, they didn't even look at Xu Renshan; their eyes were all focused on Chen Zhe.
Guan Mao got up to pour wine for Chen Zhe, and Chen Zhe immediately stood up and took the glass.
"District Chief Guan, I can do it myself."
“Brother Chen Zhe, I’m not a district chief today, and you’re not a boss. Let’s just call each other brothers. You can call me Brother Guan.”
"Is this appropriate? You are, after all, the district head..."
Sitting next to Guan Mao, Li Yumei smiled and said, "Brother Chen, this is the first time Lao Guan has brought an outsider to his home. The fact that he invited you here shows that he truly considers you a brother."
"Well... alright, then I won't stand on ceremony. Thank you, Brother Guan, thank you, Sister-in-law. I'm very honored to be a guest at your home. I'll drink this cup first."
Chen Zhe downed the small cup of baijiu in one gulp. Guan Mao's eyes lit up when he saw this, and he was extremely satisfied. He refilled Chen Zhe's cup and then compared him to Xu Renshan, who was sitting to the side looking rather reserved. He felt that the two were very different.
Xu Renshan was very clever. He could sense that Guan Mao was dissatisfied with him, but he rarely had such social engagements in his life. For a moment, he didn't know whether he should raise a glass and drink with him.
Chen Zhe nudged his foot, then picked up his glass and said, "To celebrate the official opening of Mountain & Dream Company, how about we do something together?"
"Alright! Let's do it together!"
Everyone raised their glasses.
Chen Zhe's words eased Xu Renshan's embarrassment, and Xu gave Chen Zhe a very grateful look.
After a few glasses of baijiu, Guan Mao became much more relaxed.
“Brother Chen Zhe, my sister has a bit of a temper. If you’re working together, you’ll have to be more tolerant of her. If she gets angry at you, just tell me and I can help you teach her a lesson.”
Guan Xiaomei snorted; "Brother, how can you talk to your sister like that? What's wrong with my personality?"
“What’s wrong with you? You’re wrong with everything! With your temper, you’re always arguing with people. How many times have I told you before? Have you ever listened to me? Every time something happens, you call me over to clean up your mess. How old are you? You’re over 40. You should have some shame.”
Just as Guan Xiaomei was about to retort, Li Yumei spoke up from the side: "Little sister, listen to your brother. You are different now than before. You are starting a business now, and things in the business world are different from things in school. If you made some mistakes in school, your brother might be able to help you a little, but if you make mistakes in the business world, no one can help you."
Guan Xiaomei fell silent after hearing this.
After hearing this, Chen Zhe began to think.
[Are these two working together to target me? Business problems? Now that Guan Xiaomei is working with me, if there are business problems, it means I'm in trouble. Are they implying that if Guan Xiaomei runs into trouble later, I'll be responsible?]
Holy crap, that was a really well-hidden message.
Having understood what the two meant, Chen Zhe knew he needed to make a statement.
"Brother Guan, sister-in-law, don't worry. Principal Guan is actually a very humble person. I work very well with her, isn't that right, Principal Guan?"
Guan Xiaomei nodded. She approved of Chen Zhe's arrangements at the company today, and she had no more objections to him.
"That's right, Mr. Chen and I work together very smoothly, we never argue."
Upon hearing these absurd words, Xu Renshan couldn't help but chuckle bitterly to himself.
[What do you mean by "can't argue"? They've already started fighting. Sigh, they're all two-faced.]
Xu Renshan still had a bit of the pride of a scholar. He understood everything they were saying, but he just didn't want to agree with them, so he was the most eccentric person at the table.
Sometimes being different means being ostracized. Guan Mao and Li Yumei's conversation revolved entirely around Chen Zhe, who sat there as if he were invisible.
However, Chen Zhe did this very well. When he saw that Xu Renshan was being ignored, he indirectly steered the conversation toward him, and very cleverly, he steered the conversation toward history, which was Xu Renshan’s forte, thus giving Xu Renshan a chance to speak.
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