Chapter 2386
I'm not as conflicted as you think
He Yuzhu shrugged, his meaning clear: this is the problem.
"But our leaders have also applied to higher authorities, and there really isn't a good solution." He Ping scratched his head, displaying some of the little gestures typical of someone his age.
"If the higher-ups can't do anything, can't you guys figure something out yourselves?" He Yuzhu continued to steer the conversation back on track.
"What method?"
The Go tournament on Xiao Rizi's side has sponsors and broadcasting fees.
"That's a huge sum of money; we simply don't have that kind of atmosphere here." He Ping pursed his lips. He had the connections and genuinely knew about the chess tournaments on Xiao Rizi's side.
He was absolutely right about that, not to mention broadcasting fees, sponsorship fees, and advertising fees.
The TV commercials came out two years ago.
In January of that year, a Shanghai TV station advertised a ginseng and cinnamon health-preserving wine for one minute and thirty seconds, and the advertising fee was three hundred yuan.
Then in March, another advertisement for Rado watches appeared, and that advertisement cost more—700 yuan per broadcast.
However, the advertisement that is most clearly remembered by later generations is probably the Yanwu tape recorder with the slogan "...a song brings a piece of emotion".
It's pretty much the same in Beijing.
However, since televisions were not yet widespread, the impact on this was minimal.
The key point is that even if they make money, it's the TV station that makes the money, and it has nothing to do with other organizations.
Let alone broadcasting fees, even our current TV dramas are all funded by the government. No matter how high the production cost is, other channels generally won't spend money to buy them.
Most of them are exchanges.
Since it doesn't generate any profit, the idea of collecting advertising sponsorship fees for broadcasting can't be implemented.
"What if someone were willing to sponsor you with this money so you could hold a Go tournament like Xiao Rizi?" He Yuzhu said this while instinctively clutching his pocket.
This is a huge sum of money right now.
He hasn't even gone to the school for a meeting to get the school's approval yet.
However, he had also thought about this issue.
Given the current predicament faced by door manufacturers, at least Xiao Qian would agree with him spending money to protect his reputation and save the factory.
That's no small amount of money!
"Dad, you're not talking about those factories outside, are you?" He Ping couldn't help but laugh.
Organizing a proper commercial Go competition would cost at least several hundred thousand yuan, even just covering travel, accommodation, and food expenses in various locations.
If we add some bonuses, that's more than a million.
Currently, it seems that only foreign businesses would be willing to do something that loses money but gains publicity.
At least He Ping knew that his father's CNC academy was established with the support of Aunt Lou.
He believed He Yuzhu could do it.
"No, it's our own factory."
Let me be frank with you, Dad!
"Our CNC School's PP Doors is willing to contribute two million yuan annually to support your Sports School in organizing long-term national Go competitions, allowing your Sports School to select Go players with talent." He Yuzhu said to his son seriously through gritted teeth.
"Why?" He Ping blurted out.
He Yuzhu's statement had a huge impact on him.
"...
Most importantly, Dad wants to make your dream come true. He Yuzhu explained all the pros and cons he had considered to He Ping.
Finally, he spoke from a father's perspective, sharing his true feelings with his son.
"This...this...would my mom agree?" He Ping was so shocked by his father's extravagant gesture that he couldn't help but ask a childish question.
"Hehe..." He Yuzhu chuckled and rubbed his son's head, while He Ping also grinned foolishly.
What the hell does it have to do with what happens between different companies?
"If you fund the competition, I'll still stay with the team..."
"Will this affect you?" But the boy was clever after all, and he immediately figured out the problem.
He Yuzhu nodded quietly.
The light in the boy's eyes went out again in an instant.
He could imagine the grand event and the impact such a competition would have on the domestic Go community, but he couldn't be so selfish. He couldn't do anything that would affect his father's job.
"This requires both my son and I to make a choice," He Yuzhu said with a wry smile and a serious expression.
He Ping was stunned.
"As long as you're on the team, this competition can't be held."
It's not a matter of reputation; it's that even if you submit it, it will most likely be rejected.
"At that time, Dad will be in trouble, and things won't work out." He Yuzhu said it bluntly, stating the consequences clearly.
He believed that He Ping could make the right choice.
Even He Ping and his teammate, who replaced his senior brother Nie, became the top player in their respective teams.
Given that the commercial potential of Go has not yet been fully realized, the best outcome would be for him to stay with the team and become a coach.
Whether or not one can become a leader still depends on personal ability.
Therefore, He Ping's future, if we disregard family factors, is already predetermined.
He's either at the sports institute or back in the Beijing Go team.
Or, if things go even worse, go to a children's palace and teach children to play chess.
You can play chess and take on apprentices, but for competitions like the "Little Daily Life" kind of games, you have to think about stepping down to someone more capable.
The impact on his career, at present, is not significant.
But he dreamed of making a name for himself in the Go world, just like his senior brother Nie.
Once that step is taken, it's basically impossible.
This is the cruel place that He Yuzhu believes in.
He Yuzhu didn't explain these things to He Ping in detail.
He didn't know how to explain it.
Could it be that he's telling He Ping to keep going, and that if he persists for seven or eight years, or even ten years, the level of Go in our country will naturally improve?
In the end, he might not be the one to win.
Look at my son's sunken eyes now, and think about how he hasn't eaten or drunk much in the two days since he came home.
He Yuzhu felt that these things were too heartbreaking for his son.
He didn't want his son to suddenly cough up blood while walking one day.
It is indeed important to hold on to your dreams.
But the person who burns themselves out to pursue their dream should ideally not be his son.
In this respect, He Yuzhu is still an ignorant and selfish father.
"So, if I leave the Guo family team, this matter can be accomplished?" He Ping calmed himself down and asked He Yuzhu in a composed manner.
He Yuzhu was silent for a while, then shook his head and said, "Don't think too much about it."
If you're looking to grow through the struggles, then enjoy the fun of playing chess.
Then your father will support you to continue.
What Father said was just another possibility.
In the end, He Yuzhu was still somewhat hesitant.
This isn't a work-related matter for him; when it comes to work, he can be decisive and ruthless.
But when it comes to his children, he is just an ordinary father.
If this kind of thing causes his son to struggle and suffer, he will definitely choose to give up.
"Let me think about it carefully."
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Dad, thank you. Actually, I didn't really want to stand on the mountaintop.
"I'm not as conflicted as you think," He Ping said with a smile to He Yuzhu. (End of Chapter)