After weighing the pros and cons, Chen Xiu felt this was doable, but if the contract duration could be shortened a bit, it would be even better.

What he didn't know yet was that Zhang Yang was offering him the best terms among all the signed hosts.

The contract he was looking at was actually considered a long-term agreement within the company.

In Zhang Yang's perspective, only those hosts who could potentially become company partners in the future would receive such a contract.

Just after eight o'clock the next morning, Chen Xiu called Zhang Yang back.

"President Zhang, the other contract terms are very sincere, but the contract duration, eight years, is a bit hard to accept! Is this negotiable? Can we first sign for one year to test the waters?" Chen Xiu asked tentatively.

Zhang Yang listened and then grinned: "I'll add a thousand to the salary, but the contract duration is non-negotiable!

And let me remind you, even though the company's contract terms are indeed lenient, don't think they're without consequences; the cost of breaching is substantial!

There's a series of stipulations including account confiscation, restrictions on new accounts, and limitations on streaming on new platforms!

This is related to the stability of the company's strategic layout. I never gamble with uncertainty on serious matters! Whatever the outcome, you need to think it over carefully!"

Hearing Zhang Yang's firm attitude, Chen Xiu hesitated.

Not because of the additional thousand, but mainly because, in Chen Xiu's eyes, Zhang Yang's account and the company behind it, had great potential.

Currently, the proactive invitation from Zhang Yang was the best opportunity for Chen Xiu to join the team.

"Alright, I'll sign the contract! When will the agreed business training be executed?" After some hesitation, Chen Xiu was still swayed.

"You'll be informed later, no later than two months. Other hosts will join at that time too! If you're confirmed, I'll arrange for the staff from the MCN company to liaise with you!"

"Okay, that's settled then!"

...

"Yes!!"

After hanging up, Zhang Yang clenched his fist and made a triumphant gesture; securing Chen Xiu so easily was another profitable win!

In the days that followed, Zhang Yang handed over the subsequent work to Lao Zhao to arrange personnel for follow-up and coordination.

Three days later, Chen Xiu drove himself directly to Zhang Yang's tackle company.

Upon witnessing the scale of Zhang Yang Company, Chen Xiu became even more convinced of his correct choice.

Compared to the mainland merchandise on the local fishing equipment street, Zhang Yang Company's products were genuine hard goods, whether fishing rods or other tackle products, all were outstanding quality items.

In the office, after signing the contract, Chen Xiu sat smiling across from Zhang Yang.

"How do you feel? After touring around, is it alright?" Zhang Yang casually chatted while making tea for the other party.

"Wow, it was really worth coming here! I didn't expect President Zhang to be so young, nor did I expect your company to be so large!"

"Just lucky. In the internet age, there are plenty of opportunities; seize a trend, and you rise quickly!" Zhang Yang glanced at Chen Xiu and replied casually.

"Quite right! Do you know what sparked my decision to become a host?

Watching your live fishing sessions before, a host created a WeChat group and sold dozens of rods in one night. I roughly calculated the profit—at least over five thousand. So, why bother selling grout?

So, I reported to my dad and started live fishing sessions!

I wasn't knowledgeable at first, gained followers by gifting and spending money! Looking back now, I've recovered the money spent gifting earlier, and even got a free account!"

Zhang Yang nodded repeatedly, smiling: "Haha, spending money to gain followers, that's truly an unconventional move!

This method is good for starting the account, but less effective later on! You need your own style and content!

During the upcoming business training, learn it systematically. It's based on our team's prior experience. You'll soon be on the right track!"

"So, after touring the company and seeing the products, I have a bold idea. Since we're face to face, I'll just say it openly!

Can our products be sold online?

I have many customer WeChat groups, all fishing enthusiasts. Can't we put our products up there for sale? The sales would definitely be decent! Far better than those cheap market goods!"

Chen Xiu really has a sharp business mind, thinking about selling right away.

Zhang Yang smiled, but didn't reply.

"What, not suitable?" Seeing Zhang Yang not agreeing, Chen Xiu kept pushing.

"Our company has an official Tmall store online, agents offline. Simply driving traffic from live sessions into WeChat groups for selling is not the right path. I know you want to make money from trends, but not like this!"

Zhang Yang explained confidently.

"Uh…then what should I do? Get an agent? Or?"

"A formal tackle company won't allow such market-disruptive sales behavior!

So, in the short term, the company's goods cannot be sold according to your method!

My suggestion is, while few are doing it now, make some quick borderline money. When the platform sets rules, the company will adjust strategy, and that's when you can shine!"

"Platform sets rules? When will that be, ages away?" Chen Xiu wasn't satisfied with Zhang Yang's answer.

"Very soon, latest by this year's second half! Our MCN company has shares at the official top level, and the site is already progressively pushing for this matter!

Your main focus now is figuring out how to grow your loyal fanbase. Only with fans and reputation, can money be guaranteed later!"

"So…keep spending money to gain fans? Sales through WeChat groups are adequate for maintaining gifting expenses for now!"

"Spending money moderately is key! The effect of gaining fans this way will get worse over time. Fans following you need suitable content to stay interested. Instead of letting other hosts take the money, consider offering discounts, building up your loyal fanbase!

Later, I'll have the operations team streamline your live broadcast strategy, come up with some highlights! Establish your persona! Daily broadcasting will naturally grow your followers!"

"Alright, I'll listen to you! Looking at it this way, your idea is indeed more reliable than mine!" Chen Xi nodded continuously.

Zhang Yang thought of another reliable idea, smiling as he continued: "Broadcast steadily for three months. If you can reach a hundred thousand followers in that time, I'll suggest to you a zero-risk, high-profit money-making way!

Since you signed, you're one of us. I won't let my hosts suffer!"

"Great, from now on you're my boss, and I'll definitely work hard!"

With just a short meeting, Zhang Yang's perspective and vision easily impressed Chen Xiu, this naturally gifted money-making youth. Because of this offline signing and meeting, he was fully integrated into Zhang Yang's commercial fleet, and in the near future, will swiftly rise like a rocket.

...

While Zhang Yang was recruiting and expanding his business map, Yingke Platform was experiencing subtle changes.

With the launch of the live streaming feature on Kuaishou Platform, Yingke's daily active users were directly affected.

After learning from Zhang Yang, Chen Xiaodao and Ding Wen, who had been live streaming fishing on Yingke, were now facing a tough decision.

Many previous fishing hosts on Yingke, including famous experts, have successively switched platforms, taking away large numbers of loyal fishing fans.

Under such influence, the activity of regular users under the Yingke Live outdoor fishing tag has greatly decreased, particularly noticeable in day-to-day broadcasts.

Facing the dilemma, Ding Wen and Chen Xiaodao were unsure how to proceed.

On one hand, they've amassed over twenty thousand followers through live streaming, but on the other, their broadcast popularity has declined significantly.

Whether it's live donations or product sales during broadcasts, earnings have plummeted.

Their accounts on Yingke Platform have become like a chicken rib—nothing much to eat, but hard to discard! How to proceed next, they're both unsure for now.

This situation lasted until the end of April.

Then one event occurred, becoming the last straw that broke the camel's back!

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