163: Chapter 163 Reunion

Chen Hao drove to a five-star hotel first to arrange accommodations and have lunch for everyone.

Inside the private room, the atmosphere was exceptionally harmonious.

After discussing Young Master Xiao's matters, it was Zhuang Hua's turn to report, mostly covering the APP's financial expenditures and income.

The platform had its advantages; once the core team was established, the content was handed over to marketing. With word-of-mouth spreading—one tells ten, ten tells a hundred—as long as the content was high-quality, it would never be buried.

This profit model was exactly as Chen Hao had predicted, truly a blue ocean within a blue ocean.

"The data is good. Although we can't see the money yet, as long as we maintain stable growth and the user base keeps increasing, we won't have to worry about finances."

Zhuang Hua explained respectfully.

"I also think the data is good. Everything is ready except for the final push. We just need the short dramas to launch, and the response should be quite positive."

Chen Hao composed himself and then discussed a host of professional topics with Zhuang Hua, finally reaching a conclusion.

"The leeks have been cultivated; we just need to pick an auspicious day to harvest them," Zhuang Hua said with a smile.

"Although what you said isn't pleasant to hear, it strangely feels exhilarating," Young Master Xiao said while eating and drinking.

"My dad always told me that in today's society, you are either a leek or a harvester; there is no third option," Chen Hao raised his glass.

"Well said, let's drink to that." Everyone raised their glasses together. Chen Hao said,

"I wish everyone great success in their endeavors!"

"Cheers."

After drinking water and beverages, Wang Lichun immediately started putting food on Chen Hao's plate. Chen Hao had been chatting the whole time and hadn't managed to eat; he still hadn't taken a single bite.

"Eat first."

"I'll look at the data while you feed me," Chen Hao said casually. Wang Lichun didn't think anything of it and personally brought the food to his mouth. This scene caused Young Master Xiao and the two Female Internet Celebrities to start teasing them.

"Oh-ho!"

"What are you laughing at?" Chen Hao retorted. Zhuang Hua, with a stern face, snatched the file away.

"You are becoming more and more like a capitalist. You have hands to eat with yourself, yet you make others feed you. How shameless of you."

Zhuang Hua was clearly jealous; she couldn't be as unrestrained as Wang Lichun.

Chen Hao looked at Wang Lichun with a chuckle.

"It's fine. She is my subordinate; feeding me is part of her job scope."

"Oh-ho!" Young Master Xiao started teasing again, turning to the two beautiful Female Internet Celebrities beside him.

"You two should learn from Lecturer Chen."

The two Female Internet Celebrities immediately understood and began imitating Wang Lichun, fawning over Young Master Xiao.

"That's enough, don't carry on endlessly," Chen Hao finally picked up his chopsticks and said while eating.

"Lichun, I'll take you to see the opening store later. Get familiar with the environment first; the opening is scheduled in a couple of days."

Zhuang Hua took over the conversation.

"I want to go see it too. It's my business, after all. I haven't seen what the storefront looks like yet."

Chen Hao added, "Of course you should go. Let's go see it together after we finish eating."

Young Master Xiao immediately retorted, "I'm not riding in your beat-up minivan; it lowers my status."

"Suit yourself, whether you ride or not."

After some playful banter and lunch, Young Master Xiao and the two Female Internet Celebrities stayed at the hotel. Chen Hao drove the two women to the commercial district.

The area was bustling with people and traffic. The two women stood in front of the storefront for a long time. Especially Zhuang Hua, who took several photos and sent them to Qian Zhaodi, causing her to exclaim in envy.

"The storefront is decorated so luxuriously and grandly. CEO Chen's taste is quite something!"

Chen Hao yawned.

"That's enough. Are we going in or not?"

"We're going in, let's go take a look now."

Zhuang Hua maintained the video call as she entered the Goddess Keepsake Specialty Store under Chen Hao's lead.

"Wow~"

Wang Lichun, upon entering, was like Granny Liu visiting the Grand View Garden, finding everything high-end, grand, and classy.

Cai Fenghua, who was cleaning, heard that customers had arrived and immediately stepped forward to serve them. However, upon seeing the two beauties Chen Hao brought, she blurted out,

"Hello, Boss."

Chen Hao looked around.

"Where is Zhang Menglu?"

"The proprietress is upstairs making a video."

Faint footsteps were heard from upstairs. Shortly after, a long leg wearing stockings and a JK skirt appeared first at the top of the stairs. As she quickly descended, a glimpse of the beautiful scenery within was revealed.

"Zhuang Hua, why are you here too?"

"Hi, just saying hello to Zhao Di."

Zhuang Hua waved while recording a video.

Zhang Menglu waved, first exchanging pleasantries with Qian Zhaodi in the video, then went to help Wang Lichun carry luggage while introducing her.

"This is Wang Lichun, another employee. You two should get acquainted."

"Hello, you are really tall."

"You are very beautiful too."

The two women exchanged polite greetings. Zhuang Hua continued recording the video on her own, filming the first and second floors to give Qian Zhaodi across the screen a general idea.

"This is the storefront for our business."

"How is business? What is the market reaction?" Qian Zhaodi was most concerned about this aspect.

Chen Hao immediately took over the topic.

"It hasn't opened yet, so there's no sales. Let's take this opportunity with the video call to finalize the opening arrangements. Menglu, arrange some tables and chairs; we'll have an impromptu meeting."

Once Chen Hao gave the order, Zhang Menglu didn't even need to lift a finger; Wang Lichun and Cai Fenghua immediately started preparing the seating.

After everyone was seated, Chen Hao began to chair the meeting.

"First, the matter to be discussed today is the opening of the Goddess Keepsake Specialty Store. I personally believe the opening must be grand, but not like the ribbon-cutting ceremonies of traditional industries. My idea is to host a fashion show similar to the Victorias Secret Show."

In the video, Qian Zhaodi excitedly covered her mouth.

"I love it! I want to participate too!"

Zhuang Hua was very serious, taking notes on her computer while listening. She suddenly raised a question.

"The Victorias Secret Show is a Western show, after all. What kind of permits are required to hold such a show domestically? Furthermore, will public opinion judge it as vulgar? Lastly, where will the Models for the show come from, how will they be hired, and how much money is budgeted for this show?"

Zhuang Hua was professional; she summarized all the issues in a few sentences.

Chen Hao explained them one by one.

"First, regarding the permits: this show is similar to applying for a comic convention. The process isn't complicated; we just need to submit the relevant documents."

"Second, regarding public opinion: we cannot control how society judges it, but we can hire online commentators and invite Internet Celebrities to livestream the event."

"Don't forget Qian Zhaodi's dream is to build an Eastern Victorias Secret Show—that's why the goddess token was created. Therefore, this show must be held to a standard that is formal, large-scale, and professional."

"Finally, since the business belongs to everyone, everyone must be actively involved. I don't mean you all have to walk the runway, but you must use your own channels and connections to contact various car Models, fitness Models, and we can even hire professional foreign Models to walk."

"The expenses will be summarized according to the quotes in the accounting. Of course, the funding will be handled by the storefront; headquarters need not worry about this point."