Volume 3: Taking Roots 2016 Chapter 775: Strange Development
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but ponder for a moment.
Zhou Dongsheng was not averse to Xu Ruoan's proposal for hype. After all, since he had already entered this world of fame and fortune, he naturally had no intention of keeping out of it.
To some extent, Xu Ruoan's proposal is indeed an option that maximizes benefits and is worth a try.
Just when Zhou Dongsheng was about to take action and give it a try, Li Jiajia suddenly ran over in a hurry, looking panic-stricken as if he had caused some terrible disaster.
"Boss! Big...big things have happened. I'm number one on the trending search list..." After seeing Zhou Dongsheng, Li Jiajia was like a mouse seeing a cat, hesitating guiltily.
Such a strange behavior made Zhou Dongsheng feel moved. Could it be that... Li Jiajia did it on purpose?
Thinking of this, Zhou Dongsheng felt a little evil, and his face darkened. "Did you do this on purpose or accidentally?"
"Ah, I did it... on purpose, but I didn't expect the consequences to be so serious. I'm really sorry, boss!"
Li Jiajia, who had been carefully observing Zhou Dongsheng's words and expressions, was shocked. She thought Zhou Dongsheng was really angry, so she apologized quickly. Her anxious tone was even mixed with a hint of tears, as if she really felt that she had made a big mistake.
Zhou Dongsheng just tried it out on a whim, but he didn't expect Li Jiajia to have such a little trick, and he exposed it simply and rudely...
Seeing that Li Jiajia was about to cry, Zhou Dongsheng stopped talking and couldn't help but smile, "I'm just kidding you, it's not a big deal."
"Not only that, I have to praise you for doing a good job. After all, being number one on the trending search list is something that can only be encountered once in a while. Others want it but can't even get it, but you actually think something big has happened?"
Zhou Dongsheng said sarcastically, looking at this woman who was like a pastoral fairy in the eyes of many fans, and her clumsy appearance in front of him, Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but feel secretly happy.
Today, Zhou Dongsheng feels that he has temporarily gotten rid of vulgar tastes. He is no longer satisfied with simple beauty, but has higher requirements.
After all, for Zhou Dongsheng now, if he simply wants beauty, then it is completely within his reach. After all, the countless newcomers under the two major media companies alone are enough to make Zhou Dongsheng drink a pot.
Of course, it doesn’t mean that Zhou Dongsheng can choose freely. It’s just that some people are unwilling to take this shortcut, but there are always people who are willing to take it. This is the reality.
Even if Zhou Dongsheng doesn't want to eat grass in his own backyard and wants to be as free and easy as Principal Wang who "walks among a thousand flowers", it is still a piece of cake for Zhou Dongsheng now.
However, as shown in Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, physiological needs are certainly the most solid link and the solid foundation of the pyramid structure.
But when this level of needs is filled, the desire that will never be satisfied will naturally rise and enter the next level.
This is the case with Zhou Dongsheng today. In other words, to sum it up in the simplest and most brutal way, the more readily available something is, the less you will cherish it. Instead, you will start pursuing things that are "unattainable".
Humans are just so cheap.
From this perspective, perhaps we can understand why even Principal Wang would become a "suck-up". It is because he cannot get what he wants, but instead it arouses his most essential desire to conquer.
But for Zhou Dongsheng now, conquering ordinary internet celebrities obviously can no longer satisfy his appetite. Instead, only some more difficult or even worthy opponents can make Zhou Dongsheng feel a little interesting.
After all, you will get tired of fast food if you eat too much, and occasionally you will want to eat something pretentious, not to fill your stomach, but simply for enjoyment.
Zhou Dongsheng is obviously like this now and enjoys it.
Sometimes, nurturing is interesting, isn’t it?
Li Jiajia naturally didn't know what Zhou Dongsheng was thinking. Seeing that Zhou Dongsheng's reaction didn't seem fake, she still said worriedly, "Is the boss really not angry?"
Zhou Dongsheng pretended to be angry, "Do you have to make me angry to be satisfied? Are you trying to make me angry on purpose?"
Li Jiajia couldn't help but waved her hands repeatedly, "No, no, Boss, that's not what I meant. I just didn't expect that my sudden idea would have such a big impact..."
Zhou Dongsheng said nonchalantly: "It's actually not as complicated as you think. It's just that you underestimated your own fame. Now you are not only the top internet celebrity under Yi Nian Media, but also one of the best in the industry!"
"Especially your unique style and the personality you created have always created a sense of mystery to the outside world, especially in the eyes of the fan community, forming an inherent stereotype..."
"Therefore, the sudden spread of the scandal caused such a big reaction, but this effect only happens once. After this time, there will be no next time."
"So, you have to seize this opportunity. As your boss, I'm willing to go all out to build momentum for you. How about that?"
Zhou Dongsheng changed the subject and said, Li Jiajia hadn't reacted yet, so she asked, "What do you mean?"
"Now, in the eyes of your fans, you are an omnipotent pastoral fairy, and you have created the paradise in their minds, but you are not a fairy who is detached from the mundane world after all..."
"Fairies will always come down to earth, and your traffic will always need to be monetized. This can also create more income for you and allow you to live a better life..."
"So, next I will use the [Muziqi] account to establish a personal brand and cash in when the time is right. I'll let you know in advance. Don't worry about the profits. I will definitely not treat you unfairly."
Zhou Dongsheng gave Li Jiajia a shot of prevention in advance. After all, the essence of relationships between people, to put it bluntly, is a relationship of interest.
The so-called interests are not just money and material things. Spiritual needs are also a manifestation of interests. Therefore, even among family members, family affection is used as a bond to maintain relationships.
In terms of cooperation, whether it is equity or other aspects, to put it bluntly, it is just a manifestation of the interest relationship between people, and it is also a way of cutting the cake.
In Zhou Dongsheng's opinion, the reason why Li Jiajia fell out with the media company was obviously because of the way the cake was divided.
The unequal distribution of benefits will naturally lead to a lose-lose situation for both parties in the end.
For this reason, Zhou Dongsheng didn't want to repeat the same mistake, so he naturally had to make preparations in advance.
What's more, there is an essential difference between the two. Unlike the media company that originally only had [Mu Ziqi], a top internet celebrity, and could only hold on to this trump card...
Zhou Dongsheng has too many cards in his hand, and there is no need for him to do anything extreme just for a little benefit.
"I don't mean that. I don't understand these things. If it weren't for the boss, I wouldn't have everything I have today. So everything in this regard is up to the boss to arrange. I won't say a word!"
Li Jiajia said very seriously that Zhou Dongsheng's kindness alone was enough to make her grateful, not to mention that he was more than just a mentor...
"It sounds easy now, but if I tell you that this involves a business worth hundreds of millions or even billions, can you still remain calm?"
Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but feel playful and started teasing Li Jiajia.
It is said that one should never test human nature, because human nature can never stand the test, but as of now, this is far from enough to test human nature.
"Ah?! Am I so valuable?" Li Jiajia blurted out, and then seemed to feel that there was some ambiguity in her words and her face turned red.
Then, his expression still revealed a trace of determination, and he spoke solemnly.
"Even if I really have that much money, I would never make that much without my boss. My grandma always said, 'When you drink the water, don't forget the well-digger.' People should know how to repay kindness!"
"So, boss, you have made the greatest contribution, no matter how much you take, I have no complaints!"
"I still say the same thing, everything is up to you, boss!"
Li Jiajia looked very serious and genuine, without any sign of pretense.
For this, Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment in his heart. Although he was a person who "picked peaches", it did not prevent Zhou Dongsheng from feeling satisfied.
It’s just like playing a game. Even if you don’t have the ability to complete it for the first time, you can still enjoy it by completing it yourself with someone else’s guide.
Zhou Dongsheng nodded with great satisfaction, "Okay, since you said so, then I won't waste my time. I promise that you will have no worries about food and clothing, and eat delicious food and drink spicy drinks in the future."
Then he took out his phone and said, "It's rare to have a top trending search, so I'll just take advantage of your popularity and add fuel to your fire."
" After all, I am a celebrity after all. How about we work together to shoot an episode of "Zhou Dongsheng's Boring Life"?"
Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but suggest it on a whim. After all, with Li Jiajia's current skills, there are countless fans drooling over her and wanting to have her.
If there is really some hype and a limited bidding price, I believe there will still be fans willing to spend some money to get a glimpse of her beauty.
However, this way of cashing in by overdrawing fame and lowering the standard is often difficult to sustain. After all, not everyone can be compared with Buffett.
However, simple and crude monetization is certainly not advisable, but if it is used as a gimmick, it will be a rare and scarce bargaining chip.
Just like the pork in Ding Sanshi's hands, it once became a scarce social currency and a stepping stone to enter a circle.
For Zhou Dongsheng, if used properly, it can achieve the same effect.
"I'll shoot in the currently popular food exploration format. I'll follow the trend and explore some food stores. This will just be a good opportunity to take advantage of this wave of popularity. I can also respond and add fuel to the fire!"
Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but feel playful, and felt that this sudden creative idea of his was actually quite desirable, especially since he hadn't updated it for a long time.
It's a good opportunity to release a video! It can be said to kill two birds with one stone.
"Okay! Boss, just make your arrangements and I will cooperate!" Li Jiajia didn't think there was anything wrong with it, but said it excitedly.
The most important thing is that she will not easily miss such a precious opportunity to work with the boss.
"Well, visiting a restaurant is simple, so let's stick with beef noodles. I'll take the photos this time, and we can just do some editing later. Today is a good time to strike while the iron is hot!"
Once Zhou Dongsheng got excited, he couldn't stop and was ready to take action with high morale.
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After a day's work, until night fell, in the absence of any response from [Muziqi] and without follow-up traffic to support it, the hot search terms naturally came and went quickly.
After all, everyone's attention is limited, and the speed at which information on the Internet changes is so fast that everyone is overwhelmed and naturally has no time to stay on just one thing . It is already difficult to maintain enthusiasm for three minutes.
Therefore, only continuous revelations can fully satisfy the enthusiasm of the crowd.
However, although the public's attention comes and goes quickly, the enthusiasm of fans will not dissipate so quickly. In many fan groups, the discussion on this matter still maintains a high level of heat.
After all, even though the speed of information dissemination on the Internet is very fast, the spread of information still takes time, and the number of video views also increases over time.
Many fans did not pay attention to the hands at first, and only joined the discussion later, helping to spread the topic.
Among them, the view that he is Mu Ziqi's younger brother is more in line with the expectations of the vast majority of fans.
After all, although the phrase "If you want to marry a wife, marry Mu Ziqi" has been passed on by word of mouth among fans and has been unanimously recognized by them, it does not mean that they want to see this happen.
Just like the reason why popular stars cannot announce their love relationships is to satisfy the unrealistic fantasies in the subconscious of many fans.
Even more extreme, the so-called traffic idols were born for this purpose, so once they violate the principle, it will be difficult to continue, unless they can successfully transform into a powerful idol and gain a firm foothold...
Although Mu Ziqi does not fall into this category, some fans obviously do not think so.
However, just when fans thought there would be no follow-up and this incident was just a simple misunderstanding, the fan group suddenly went wild again.
“Fuck! The Boring Life of Zhou Dongsheng has been updated, and it’s even linked to Ziqi!”
"In my lifetime series! These two actually have a dream collaboration, our Ziqi has made it!"
"Hey, hey, hey, are you focusing on the wrong thing? Our Ziqi has actually fallen into Zhou Dongsheng's clutches. This time there's really no escape!"
"Although, if it's Zhou Dongsheng, it seems to be quite good..."
"If it unfolds like this, I think I can do it too!"
"Being addicted to everything will only harm you, but to be honest, if it's Zhou Dongsheng, then he deserves it..."
For a while, the fan base seemed to have subtly changed its opinion. After all, although Mu Ziqi's omnipotence was excellent, it still pales in comparison with Zhou Dongsheng.
Even the mindless fans have to be convinced.
After all, no matter how outstanding Milk Tea Sister is, no one would think that Brother Dong is marrying above his station. After all, the gap between the two is as big as a chasm, which cannot be ignored unless you are blind.
The same principle naturally applies to Zhou Dongsheng.
With Zhou Dongsheng's efforts, the hot search term "Muziqi Zhou Dongsheng" once again appeared on the hot search list, and at a rocket-like speed, it unsurprisingly topped the hot search list again!
It is true that they treat the hot search list as their own backyard, the only thing missing is to go in and out seven times.
