Volume 3: Taking Roots 2016 Chapter 724: Pattern
When the video is opened, accompanied by slightly sentimental background music and the extremely magnetic narration, combined with the images of Zhou Dongsheng on the Internet and appearing in various occasions, an introduction to Zhou Dongsheng is told.
"In just two years, he has transformed from an ignorant 19-year-old young man from a small town into the first post-90s entrepreneur to make it onto the wealth list through his own efforts, creating a legend for young people of the new era!"
"What happened in the past two years? How did he accumulate his wealth step by step? What kind of hardships and unknown efforts did he make? What is so special about him that allows him to be ahead of his peers?"
"This man is called Zhou Dongsheng. He lives up to his name, just like the rising sun, full of vitality and a bright future. Today, our People column is honored to have him for an exclusive interview."
"Now, let us follow the reporter's perspective and walk into the business life of this legendary young man. Let him lead us into his story..."
Finally, the video editor also ingeniously selected a group photo of the dinner in Wuzhen. Among the many Internet tycoons that the audience are familiar with, an exceptionally young face stands out.
The cluster of flowers makes the lush green leaves stand out particularly eye-catching, and with this photo as the ending, the editor's little thoughts are naturally known to everyone.
At the same time, after seeing this photo, many viewers vaguely recalled that it seemed that it was from the Wuzhen dinner last year that this young man made a name for himself and became extremely active on the Internet.
At the same time, the series of foreshadowings in the previous section also aroused the strong curiosity of many viewers, who wanted to know more about what was hidden behind Zhou Dongsheng's stock market.
How did he accumulate tens of billions of wealth in just two years? Just this gimmick is enough to attract most viewers.
After all, the truth that money can move people's hearts is always so simple and effective.
"Hello everyone, I am Bai Jingjing, the host of the "People" interview column. I am very honored to invite Zhou Dongsheng, the guest of this issue!"
An intellectual woman with an infectious smile and a unique affinity exuded from her whole body, introduced herself to the camera calmly.
Then he extended his hand to signal the camera to turn to Zhou Dongsheng, who was relaxed and at ease, and smiled as he passed the message to Zhou Dongsheng, "Dongsheng, please say hello to the audience friends."
Zhou Dongsheng was also very polite. He waved to the camera with a bright smile, "Hello, audience friends. We meet again, but this time in a different place."
"I am very honored to be a guest on the "People" interview program. I have watched this program since I was a child, but I never thought that one day I would be able to be on this program..."
Not only was Zhou Dongsheng not at all unfamiliar, he also seemed to be very familiar with everyone. He started talking as soon as he came on stage, leaving the host a little at a loss.
Fortunately, as a professional, Bai Jingjing was confident in handling any emergency, and this was not a live broadcast, so she smiled and joked with Zhou Dongsheng.
"But as far as I know, our program has only been established for less than five years~" Bai Jingjing joked with a hint of sarcasm, just to liven up the atmosphere so that the interview could be conducted better.
"Yes, I just turned 21. Strictly speaking, I have grown from a minor to an adult, so that can be considered as growing up, right?" Zhou Dongsheng said seriously.
Bai Jingjing was speechless, but the guest's active and positive performance was undoubtedly of great benefit to the recording, so Bai Jingjing continued talking along the way.
"Yes, you are also the youngest guest we have interviewed since the establishment of our column. Sitting in front of you makes me feel ashamed.
At the age of 21, he has already achieved what most people would never achieve in their lifetime. What does it feel like? Can Dongsheng explain it to us? "
Bai Jingjing then played the role of host and gave words to the guests.
“Well, it’s very appropriate to describe it using the lines from a show I did before, which is plain and boring,” Zhou Dongsheng said calmly.
Bai Jingjing had obviously done her homework, and couldn't help but chuckled, then said, "So we are in the same industry, both of us are people who make programs. Dongsheng, you are not only young, but your experience is more exciting than most people imagine. Can you share it with us?"
"I think many viewers are curious about your experiences and stories, and I am no exception." Bai Jingjing said patiently.
"In fact, there is not much content. As an ordinary person, my only advantage may be that I am lucky and made more correct choices than others ."
"To borrow the advice of an elder, in life, making the right choice is often more important than hard work."
Zhou Dongsheng continued speaking, and although it was indeed the "truth", Bai Jingjing thought it was obviously a humble excuse, and it also gave her a handle.
"So in your opinion, hard work is not as important as choice?"
I have to say that this is a very bad pit. If Zhou Dongsheng really falls into it, it will probably cause a lot of negative impact once it is broadcast. The fact that he "denies the value of ordinary people's efforts" alone is enough to make Zhou Dongsheng suffer.
At the same time, it will also bring a lot of controversy and criticism. Of course, this is only for Zhou Dongsheng, but for the program itself, controversy and hot spots are the most important.
As for causing trouble for the guests, that is obviously not what they care about most.
Fortunately, Zhou Dongsheng is no longer a fool who doesn’t know how to turn and won’t give up until he hits a wall.
"Of course not. Choice is important, but right and wrong are not something we can control. Working hard is the only thing we can do."
“Effort is the ladder. Without effort, we won’t even make it to the door called choice, and we will have fallen halfway.”
Zhou Dongsheng gave a very smooth answer, and did not forget to add the word "pattern".
"Of course, it is also important to choose to be a law-abiding citizen. The red line of the law cannot be crossed. This is the most important choice in life."
Bai Jingjing didn't seem to have expected that Zhou Dongsheng, who had achieved success at a young age, was not frivolous at all. Instead, he handled things in a way that didn't seem like his age.
Especially with that positive sentence at the end, even Bai Jingjing was a little stunned.
However, this approach was a dead end. As a media worker, Bai Jingjing would not give up easily, so she agreed at first.
"That's right, Dongsheng, what you said is very good. Can you tell us in detail what choices you made and the efforts behind them?"
Then he asked another question, guiding Zhou Dongsheng to continue speaking.
Obviously, the previous preparations were sufficient. Bai Jingjing was ready to get to the point and talk about the highlight of this interview. Naturally, Bai Jingjing had done her homework for this.
"As far as I know, you started your entrepreneurial journey in your hometown Gu Town two years ago. Can you talk about it in detail?" Bai Jingjing asked.
"Yes, that's right. My hometown, Guzhen, is a famous underwear town. Underwear is the most famous local specialty in our town. Maybe many of my friends are wearing underwear from Guzhen."
"The first step for most businesses is to integrate the resources at hand. With such good conditions, I naturally started my business by selling underwear."
Zhou Dongsheng was quite calm, and a look of nostalgia could not help but appear on his face. When you have achieved success, all the things in the past will be medals in your book of merit.
"Wow, in just two years, he went from being a small lingerie vendor to a billionaire. Such a gorgeous comeback and transformation, even TV dramas and novels wouldn't dare to write about it like this, right?"
Bai Jingjing showed an expression of surprise at the right time. Even though she had done her homework, after listening to the person's statement again, Bai Jingjing still expressed her true feelings. Then she looked impatient and guided the guest to continue speaking.
"Then what?"
Zhou Dongsheng said while reminiscing: "Due to limited start-up funds, the entrepreneurial path we chose was also mainly e-commerce, but the e-commerce channel has already become very mature after these years of development..."
"As a famous underwear town, Guzhen has naturally been a pioneer in this field. So you can imagine that we have no money and no experience, and we have nothing to gain from our entrepreneurial passion."
"The conventional way didn't work, so we had to find another way. We found it unexpectedly. This is my first company, 'Flowers in the Mist'..."
"We both make lingerie, but the category of sexy lingerie was rarely touched upon in Guzhen or on the Internet at that time. This may be related to our traditional and introverted culture..."
"But it is precisely because of this that by doing business that others don't do, you can make money that others can't make!"
Zhou Dongsheng talks about his past, which most people might be ashamed to talk about, without any concern.
Rather than rushing to cut ties with one's past self and distance oneself from the past once one has achieved success, Zhou Dongsheng is more inclined to believe that one should not forget one's roots.
Bai Jingjing nodded thoughtfully, "That's the truth. Only by doing what ordinary people can't do can you get everything that ordinary people can't get."
"And every great story often starts from an insignificant starting point. I guess this is the beginning of your first pot of gold, Dongsheng?"
"No." Zhou Dongsheng said very straightforwardly and did not follow the usual interview route. After all, only the roads that are rarely traveled can reveal beautiful scenery that others cannot appreciate.
"Ah? Where did the first pot of gold come from?" Bai Jingjing was a little surprised by the unexpected answer, and she subconsciously followed up the conversation with a question.
"It's embarrassing to say this, but there's really nothing worth learning from my experience in making my first pot of gold, because my first pot of gold came from sports lottery..."
Zhou Dongsheng smiled honestly, as if he was afraid of being misunderstood, and added, "I bought sports lottery tickets from regular and legal channels!"
Bai Jingjing's mouth twitched. This unexpected development did not even involve her homework. Damn, not only was he young and promising, but he even won the lottery?
This luck is too good. It is hard not to be envious. At the same time, Bai Jingjing also realized that this was a good explosive point, so she asked quickly.
"Then can you please reveal the specific amount of the prize? This good fortune can also be shared with the audience in front of the screen, so that everyone can share in the joy..."
Zhou Dongsheng hesitated for a moment, then stretched out his thumb and index finger and made a pistol gesture.
"7,000? Or 70,000?" Bai Jingjing asked subconsciously.
"A 7...digit bonus..." Zhou Dongsheng said honestly. After hesitating for a long time, Zhou Dongsheng chose to say one digit less. After all, it was not something worth promoting.
But obviously, even a seven-digit number was surprising enough, and the surprised expression that Bai Jingjing gave this time was obviously not intentional, but a genuine feeling.
"A seven-digit prize of over a million... your luck is too good. Dongsheng, not only have you achieved something that many people cannot hope to achieve, but even this luck, I'm afraid not many people are better than you..."
Bai Jingjing couldn't help but reveal an envious look. At this moment, Bai Jingjing suddenly understood why Zhou Dongsheng said "choice is more important than hard work".
Others work hard to earn their first million in life, but for Zhou Dongsheng, it is just a matter of "choice".
As the saying goes, comparing yourself to others makes you feel pissed off. This comparison is indeed a bit irritating. At least Bai Jingjing already feels that Zhou Dongsheng's handsome face looks somewhat hideous.
Damn the European Emperor!
However, the interview had to continue. Bai Jingjing quickly adjusted her mentality and continued speaking.
"I didn't expect to meet a real lottery winner today. Most people think about how to spend their lottery winnings, but Dongsheng, you chose to start a business. It is this choice that has made you what you are today..."
"If you had chosen to stop at that time, I'm afraid the outcome would be different now. So, I finally understand the saying 'choice is more important than hard work'..."
After all, it is professional. Not only does it make sense, but it also makes the whole thing consistent. Zhou Dongsheng even wants to give it a thumbs up.
"So what's next? Most people, once they find the right business path, will stick to it. But how did you choose a different path, Dongsheng?"
Bai Jingjing then got back to the main topic and continued to guide Zhou Dongsheng to continue speaking. Unconsciously, Bai Jingjing was looking forward to what unexpected content Zhou Dongsheng would say next.
"The success of the sexy lingerie business is far beyond our imagination. Perhaps it is because the Internet has a natural advantage that allows consumers to unload their psychological burden and consume with greater peace of mind..."
"During this process, I discovered an interesting idea: the consumer profile of our products is mainly young people, and their purchasing power far exceeds that of other age groups."
In order to make his "story" logical, Zhou Dongsheng found a line of thought that could run through the whole story, and so he began to tell lies with his eyes open.
"As a young person, I know that we young people are more tolerant of new things and are more willing to explore and try. This also gave me a deeper understanding of the saying that youth is capital."
“Perhaps in the short term, young people’s spending power is limited, but they are a huge incremental market. Compared with other stable age groups, young people are the biggest variable…”
"Young people are the future of the country. If we control young people, doesn't that mean we control the future? So I chose to cater to their preferences."
"It just so happened that I had accumulated some funds, so I started my own experiment, first looking for a direction that was more in line with the preferences of young people."
"Games are undoubtedly the favorite of young people , including me, because I am a senior gamer, so I will try in this direction..."
"I didn't expect to encounter the rise of the game live streaming industry..."
Zhou Dongsheng said casually.
But Bai Jingjing couldn't help but feel itchy. What a coincidence? How come all the good luck belongs to you?
However, as the interview progressed, Bai Jingjing realized belatedly that this was just the beginning.
Zhou Dongsheng’s “good luck” has just begun.
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