With nearly 200,000 Reputation Value points needed to exchange for the item, before coming to Hang City, Zhou Wang didn’t even dare to dream about it.
The most amazing part was that this was merely a Basic Business Plan and it was a one-time use item...
But precisely because of this, Zhou Wang felt that if the Mysterious Store dared to set such a price, then it must be worth it.
He wasn’t in urgent need of any other items at the moment, so why not exchange for a Business Plan and test the waters?
He lacked experience and wasn’t necessarily talented, but he had a cheat... that should be enough.
Supporting this idea for Zhou Wang was another significant reason, which he extracted from the "treasure" of that deputy head of Douyin’s e-commerce department——
[Treasure——Short Video Operations Bet Agreement: After signing, for every real increase of one million fans on the associated platform, the Host can receive 1 Stock Fragment Gift Package from the associated enterprise]
[Stock Fragment Gift Package: Upon opening, receive 0.001% to 1% of stock rewards from the associated enterprise]
Yes, though a bit disappointed, as Zhou Wang expected, the Basic treasure map did not directly dig up shares of Douyin or its parent company, ByteDance...
It was unrealistic to think so. Last time the treasure map unearthed a 10% stake in Wuyou, which, disregarding other factors, was worth about 200 million RMB.
And what kind of colossal entity was Douyin?
According to Brand Finance’s "Huaxia Brand Value 500", released in 2024, Douyin already surpassed Universe, its brand valuation was about 600 billion RMB.
Since Douyin was not listed and due to its vast size, the actual market value might differ from this, but assessments by authoritative institutions wouldn’t be far off.
So if he could really unearth shares of Douyin, even just 1%, Zhou Wang’s net worth would instantly expand to the billions.
A Basic treasure map probably wouldn’t dig up such a big treasure; even an Intermediate one might not, but an Advanced one should have hope.
However, whether Intermediate or Advanced, the Reputation Value required was an astronomical figure for Zhou Wang, one he couldn’t consider for now...
This "Bet Agreement" offered a compromised path. Though not directly giving him shares, it provided an alternative way to acquire shares.
Since he planned to manage his personal brand, the best way would definitely be to combine with industry. If he could firmly establish himself as a young entrepreneur, it would be like building a golden statue for himself.
He always remembered the system’s words: only with industry could he truly establish himself.
Merely owning stock without a solid foundation would always feel uneasy... he needed to tread on two legs for stability.
Even if he failed, these shares, generating constant dividends, were his fallback. Worst-case scenario, he could keep trying.
As a walking cheat, he had far more room for error than anyone else, which was the basis of his confidence in managing life...
As for what industry to enter, Zhou Wang hadn’t decided yet, but he needed to start preparing.
"Qingkui, I need you to handle something for me."
Zhou Wang thought about it and instructed.
"Please tell me."
Jiang Qingkui straightened her posture and listened attentively.
"While I was in Hang City these days, I acquired shares in a chain bar called BSK. From the surface, I’m the largest shareholder."
Zhou Wang explained the origin.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingkui felt a bit numb.
She wasn’t too familiar with the bar industry, as she had rarely visited such places, but anything Zhou Wang emphasized like this surely wasn’t some obscure little bar. It was undoubtedly an investment in the billions...
She was genuinely curious at times, exactly how much asset did Zhou Wang have?
But such a question, not just as a secretary, even as someone close, would be inappropriate to ask.
"There are over twenty visible shareholders in that bar. I want to organize a gathering and invite them all. I’ll leave this matter to you... Make it as soon as possible; I won’t stay in Hang City for long."
Zhou Wang stated his need and added Jiang Qingkui to the shareholder group.
Jiang Qingkui asked for some additional details and then nodded knowingly, leaving the rest for Zhou Wang to worry about.
"I’ll inform you once I’ve set the time."
"Qingkui, don’t you still owe me a favor?"
After they finished talking business, Zhou Wang suddenly spoke with a leisurely tone.
Jiang Qingkui pursed her lips, not denying it, but instinctively fiddled with the hairpin already in her hair, softly asking, "What do you want me to do?"
Zhou Wang smirked and leaned closer to Jiang Qingkui, beckoning her with his finger.
Jiang Qingkui’s heart raced, but she leaned in anyway.
As Jiang Qingkui hesitated, wondering whether to dodge if Zhou Wang actually kissed her, Zhou Wang had already moved his head closer.
Jiang Qingkui’s eyelids softly shut, her fingers twisting the hem of her skirt. Yet, the expected kiss didn’t come; Zhou Wang merely placed his mouth close to her ear and whispered something.
Jiang Qingkui’s eyes widened abruptly, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. Turning to Zhou Wang, her eyes displayed panic and annoyance.
Zhou Wang, however, innocently shrugged his hands, "Accept the consequences of a bet."
"You..."
Jiang Qingkui rarely lost her composure, but after a second, she took a deep breath to calm her emotions.
Jiang Qingkui fell silent; from her ever-changing expressions, it was apparent she was caught in a tremendous psychological struggle.