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Bai Yujing bought some vegetables at a nearby supermarket, preparing to cook a few dishes himself. He also wanted to invite Wang Yi over to discuss some matters.
When Bai Yujing finished cooking, Wang Yi had already arrived. This time, Bai Yujing did not give Wang Yi the access card, so the security guard called before letting him in. Tangyuan came along with Wang Yi; this couple had been inseparable lately, which made Bai Yujing feel a bit envious.
"Go ahead, what do you want? Cooking for me and serving Moutai, it feels like you're trying to win my favor for something," Wang Yi said while eating with chopsticks.
Bai Yujing clinked glasses with Wang Yi and said, "Well, Wang, we’re not getting any younger. Do you really want to work for others your whole life? Year after year of hard work without gaining anything? Now that you have Tangyuan, in a couple of years you'll be married with kids. Don’t you have any other plans?"
After drinking a bit, Wang Yi felt troubled thinking about these things. "What can I do? I thought about borrowing some money from you to start something, but after thinking it over, I realized I don’t really have many skills. In this day and age, there aren’t many businesses that guarantee profit. You and I know each other well enough to know our strengths and weaknesses."
Bai Yujing immediately replied, "I have an idea, but I’m not sure if you’d be willing to do it."
"What’s the idea?" Wang Yi looked at Bai Yujing.
Bai Yujing quickly explained that he was preparing to sign a contract with a publisher. "So I feel this is an opportunity for us to partner up and establish an Outdoor Sports Brand, mainly selling outdoor sports equipment and related products. It should have potential."
Bai Yujing didn’t just invite Wang Yi because they were close; he knew that Wang Yi was very organized and had strong execution abilities. Any tasks or troublesome matters given to Wang Yi could be resolved quickly. This was evident from the housewarming party he organized for Bai Yujing; he was definitely skilled at getting things done.
However, while Wang Yi was good at executing tasks, he lacked clear goals. He could handle assignments well but didn’t know what to do when there were no tasks at hand. That’s why Bai Yujing wanted to involve him in this venture.
Wang Yi thought for a moment and asked, "Do you have a plan? I feel like starting our own brand might be too big of a challenge; we might not have enough funds."
Bai Yujing replied immediately, "Of course, we’re not planning anything too big at first. We’ll just apply for a sports goods brand and open a few Tmall stores. We’ll only need to rent an office and hire a few professional e-commerce staff initially. We can keep the team small at first, and then I’ll promote it through Weibo, live streaming platforms, and some channels from the publisher. I think we can make it work; I currently have over ten million on hand, which should be enough."
Wang Yi nodded and became interested, feeling that it seemed quite feasible. "So how will we handle sourcing?"
Bai Yujing responded quickly, "There are plenty of large factories in Guang Province that can act as our manufacturers. We can hire a few designers to help us create the designs. Don’t we have several classmates who are in this field? Instead of copying others, we can create styles based on popular trends in the market. Then we can place orders with these factories for production. By the way, isn’t Haiyang into fashion design? Can we ask her for help?"
"The reason I insist on establishing a brand is that we have our own promotional channels. Secondly, if we really succeed, we can grow stronger and larger in this area."
Wang Yi exclaimed, "Your suggestion is good; it seems really feasible. As long as you have the channels and visibility on your side, it shouldn't be too difficult to pull off. I must say, you're quite popular online these days."
Bai Yujing had also seen his own Weibo; a couple of days ago, when he posted pictures of his villa, the online buzz was overwhelming. Bai Yujing's experiences were truly legendary and inspirational—fantastic adventures and motivational stories, combined with his handsome looks, made for a compelling selling point. His online fan base had officially surpassed two million, making him a minor internet celebrity, though Bai Yujing wasn't particularly fond of the term "internet celebrity."
Of course, Bai Yujing understood that fame on the internet can rise quickly but can also fade just as fast. If he didn't continuously increase his exposure, his popularity would gradually decline, and in a few months to half a year, people might forget all about him.
Therefore, signing with a publishing house was indeed necessary. He could publish a book and share travel articles in magazines. The publisher would use its channels to promote both him and Traveler's reputation, which gave Bai Yujing the confidence to pursue this venture.
Moreover, Bai Yujing possessed the Exotic Creature Hunter System. The so-called Exotic Creatures often came with unique traits and treasures. Bai Yujing felt that his future legendary stories would certainly be abundant.
"How about it? Are you in? If you're willing, I'll invest ten million; you can take charge of everything. I'll hold eighty percent of the shares, and you'll have twenty percent. However, you won't receive that twenty percent until a year later; for the first year, I'll be paying your salary. We can write this into the contract." This ratio was something Bai Yujing had considered for a long time because Wang Yi would be running the operations. Without shares, there would be little motivation to get things done.
Additionally, it's important to keep finances clear among close friends. The clearer the accounting is, the less likely it is to damage relationships. If one feels embarrassed to speak up and leaves things vague, misunderstandings can arise later on, potentially ruining even the best of friendships.
So by clarifying everything from the start, everyone knew exactly what they were entitled to and there would be no complaints or grudges.
Wang Yi seemed quite tempted but was unsure whether to agree with Bai Yujing. Meanwhile, Tangyuan was very excited; she really liked Wang Yi and felt frustrated seeing him hesitate at such an opportunity. She immediately nudged Wang Yi and said, "What are you hesitating for? No matter what, this is better than your current job!"
"Alright, Old Bai," Wang Yi replied quickly. "But isn't that share percentage a bit too high? I haven't contributed anything yet; it doesn't seem fair for me to take that much."
Bai Yujing immediately responded, "It's only right. We're starting this venture together: I'll provide the funds while you put in the effort. I'll handle promotion while you're in charge of operations. We'll each do our part and hope to succeed—not aiming to become wealthy but just wanting a comfortable life without financial worries."
Wang Yi was also excited; he stood up and filled his glass: "Great! Old Bai, I'm in! Tomorrow I'll quit my job and start working on this project right away; let's get this company established as soon as possible."
"It's not just me; it's both of us working together. Cheers!" Bai Yujing said as he and Wang Yi downed their drinks.
Tangyuan looked pleased from the side. "Alright, you two have had enough; stop drinking so much and eat more food! Old Bai's cooking skills are quite impressive; these egg dumplings are really well made."
Wang Yi immediately said, "It's a happy day, so it's fine to drink a little more. After all, it's just me and Old Bai, and we're at his place."
The two of them finished their drinks and finalized their plans, both feeling extremely happy, as if a heavy weight had been lifted off their shoulders. When one is very confused, life can feel aimless, with each day passing without knowing what to do. However, once a goal is set, one realizes that the world suddenly becomes different, and so do they; life becomes filled with motivation and drive.
Bai Yujing felt this way when he obtained the Exotic Creature Hunter System, and at this moment, Wang Yi felt the same. What changed for them was not just their lives but also their mental state of having found a purpose in life.
Just after Bai Yujing sent the two away, he received an unexpected phone call: "Is this Bai Yujing? This is Li Hao. I'm at the entrance of your community; can you come out to meet me?"
"Huh?" Bai Yujing was momentarily stunned.
When Bai Yujing arrived at the entrance of the community, he saw Li Hao standing under a streetlight with a suitcase. Li Hao was wearing a business shirt and casual pants but looked extremely exhausted, with heavy dark circles under his eyes. Upon seeing Bai Yujing, he rushed over.
"Bai Yujing, you have to save me! I don't want to die!" Li Hao cried out dramatically, hugging Bai Yujing's leg, drawing the attention of the security guard at the entrance.
Bai Yujing felt extremely awkward. "Get up first; there's nothing wrong. Just come inside with me. By the way, did you bring those suspicious items?"
Li Hao immediately stood up. "I brought them all; they're in the suitcase. Don't worry, not a single one is missing."
Bai Yujing sensed something as well; just moments ago, when he was far from Old Bai, his Exotic Creature Hunter System's Radar had gone off. It seemed to be related to important items concerning their mission.
"Come inside with me; you'll stay here for today."
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