Genius Operations, Am I Making Fun of Myself?

"Sure, sure, I support you! I can light up your fan sign!"

"I can ask my classmates and family to follow you and help you gain followers!"

"Hey bro, if you become a streamer, I'll shower you with gifts. If you're interested, why don't you take some orders too? I want you to support me; I'm really going bankrupt, I really want to eat!"

In an instant, a crowd surged forward.

Ye Tian was in a dilemma. He only wanted to prove himself, but now he'd become a hot commodity, with everyone wanting to help him or ask him for help, yet none of them would call him "godfather."

However, he is currently short of money. To start streaming, he needs a good computer configuration. Furthermore, it's not suitable to stream from his dorm room; he would need to rent a venue. Partnering with an internet cafe owner would indeed save him a lot of time and costs!

Later, when they have money, they can leave at any time.

"Xiaotian, didn't you want to be a streamer too? Since even the haters have turned into fans, why not let them become your loyal fans? Besides, many new streamers don't get any viewers. If you start streaming, they can be your audience, and you'll have a better chance of going viral. There's no need to fight for viewership, don't you think?" Su Linglan suggested.

Ye Tian nodded, then frowned and said, "That makes sense, but I have no experience in live streaming, and I don't know how to manage the account."

At this moment, the bald man, who was also the internet cafe owner, patted his belly and laughed, "That's easy. You can have your girlfriend help you manage it. She can edit some videos and post them occasionally, right? Of course, if you want to make the account really successful, it's best to find a knowledgeable and experienced operator. It doesn't have to be a retired club member; it can also be an operator from a professional agency."

Ye Tian chuckled to himself, "Why would these experts seek out an unknown ordinary person like me?"

The bald man stepped forward, his smile widening, and said, "Far away, yet right before my eyes."

"You?" Ye Tian raised an eyebrow.

Su Linglan exclaimed in surprise, "Are you sure you have the potential to run a business? I think you're quite good at stirring things up! You almost embarrassed Xiaotian just now! Besides, Xiaotian and I are childhood sweethearts, but we're not even a couple!"

"Hehe, what's the difference between childhood sweethearts and lovers? Does someone like me not deserve to be a senior operations manager?" the bald man chuckled.

Su Linglan's pretty face flushed red, and she retorted, "What do you mean, 'what'? They're not the same thing at all!"

Ye Tian said, "You say you're a seasoned operations manager, so tell me, how am I supposed to operate this? And why did you choose me?"

The bald man sighed softly, "Let me introduce myself first. My name is Guo Mingjie, and I'm an operator at an MCN incubation agency. The company fired me simply because I turned 35, citing insufficient energy. But actually, it was because my salary was too high. The newly hired college graduates are highly educated, intelligent, and skilled, and most importantly, hardworking and cheaper than me. Knowing I couldn't survive in the corporate world, I made a drastic decision and invested all my savings in an internet cafe. I've used many methods to attract customers, and the results have been good. Currently, we're breaking even, but to truly make it popular, we lack a star with a strong personal style. But such stars are rare; they usually become famous on their own. How can my meager resources support them? I'm only willing to sponsor you because I value your abilities and your natural appeal! And this will also help my internet cafe!"

"I see! You're quite capable!" Su Linglan said softly.

"Then tell me, how should I operate this?" Ye Tian asked directly. No matter what kind of flattery Guo Mingjie was offering, he wanted to see the real deal!

Guo Mingjie smiled mysteriously: "I'm just afraid you won't be able to accept it."

"How do you know I can't accept it if you don't tell me? Tell me first," Ye Tian said.

Guo Mingjie took a deep breath and said seriously, "Brother Kun, do you know? Back when you were incredibly popular all over the country, you were criticized and ridiculed by countless people. But at the peak, you attracted false supporters, and at the end of your career, you gained devout followers. During those years when Brother Kun was both famous and infamous, he was truly a top star. Even now, he's doing very well overseas. What I mean is, you can replicate Brother Kun's path! So what if your actions are like cheating? So what if you get criticized? The more you're criticized, the more traffic you get! And you're not without evidence. When the time is right, just reveal the evidence. With that massive traffic, your reputation will instantly reverse, allowing you to perfectly reap the benefits twice!"

But if you immediately prove you didn't cheat, people might just treat it as a joke, something to talk about over tea, and it'll be over soon! Because you didn't capture enough of the public's attention! You couldn't implant the name Ye Tian into the public's mind! Even with all the scandals, for those few years, who didn't know you, Brother Kun? On the other hand, what about the other kids who debuted with him? They were indeed popular at the time, but when the tide went out, besides their own fans, how many people still remember them now?

Let me put it this way: is it better to have a fleeting moment of glory, like a shooting star, or to be like Kun Ge, where everyone gets so much hate that they develop a fondness for him, remaining popular for years, and even if his popularity fades, still have maximum commercial value?

Weighing the pros and cons, the latter is undoubtedly the better choice.

Su Linglan frowned and said, "But being cyberbullied is really terrible. You'll be mobbed, followed, insulted, and have rotten eggs thrown at you by trolls!"

Guo Mingjie sneered: "Trying to amass a massive online following in a short time that others might never achieve in a lifetime? What's a little bit of cyberbullying? Countless people are crying out to be targeted! And I think, with your childhood friend's mental fortitude, you're perfectly capable of handling the pressure. Besides, if they're going to attack, they'll target my internet cafe; I'll probably suffer far greater losses there!"

At this moment, a passerby coughed lightly and said:

"Hey, you guys are doing this right in front of us, aren't you just showing a complete disregard for us netizens?"

Guo Mingjie shrugged and said calmly, "What do netizens go online for? To learn? For entertainment? I think most people just want to vent their emotions. Even if they're being played, as long as it's exciting and thrilling enough, they won't be too disgusted! Besides, what kind of heinous thing is this? This is a good thing! It's anti-fraud propaganda! Netizens can learn something from this: online fraud is impossible to guard against!"

"You, you're talking nonsense!"

The passerby said angrily.

But after venting his anger, he leaned back and said, "Of course, if any trolls want to storm your internet cafe or target this human cheater, then those of us who come here to use the internet and know the truth won't just stand by and do nothing, right?"

He looked at the group of passersby.

Passersby were taken aback, then raised their hands in agreement: "Yeah! Damn, isn't it much better to watch top players live every day at an internet cafe than to watch live streams on your phone while huddled in bed in your dorm?"

"I strongly suggest you, boss, change the layout of the internet cafe. Leave a large space in the middle for this guy to stream! And don't give us any chairs; we can't possibly have enough. We'll just watch!"

"Great, great! In that case, I'm still an original shareholder!"

The enthusiastic response from the crowd greatly exceeded Ye Tian's expectations.

Originally, he wanted to prove his innocence and then leave in a huff, but he never expected it to develop into such a favorable situation.

But I have to say, Guo Mingjie is a real genius. What could generate more traffic than me criticizing myself?

Since we've chosen this path, we can't be afraid of the obstacles in our way! So what if we get attacked? A person who wants to win doesn't wear a smile!

"Xiao Tian, ​​everyone's enthusiasm is high, and the demand is huge. Why don't you agree to do a live stream right here at Jia Shi Internet Cafe, so everyone can follow your account?" Su Linglan looked at Ye Tian with hopeful eyes.

Ye Tian sighed softly, accepting the offer, and said, "I'll give you my personal Douyin account; please scan the QR code and follow me!"