The segment featuring text messages and bullet comments concluded, bringing the program near its end.
After answering a question about his work arrangements, Gao Fei performed another song, "Haihe Ballroom," live.
As the barrage of comments from the online live stream joined in singing along, the evening's program entered its final moments.
"Chen Feng—Into the Sea!"
After the song concluded,
"Thank you to all the viewers and netizens for watching. We'll meet again in the Jianghu!"
Gao Fei bowed on stage in gratitude.
His exclusive interview program officially ended.
Crash!
All the equipment in the studio was shut down, and the staff applauded in celebration.
"Everyone, let's go for a late-night snack after we wrap up. My treat!"
"Thank you, President Gao!"
"Thank you, Comrade Xiao Gao!"
After thanking him, all the staff quickly packed up.
Gao Fei bid farewell to Tang Xue, Director Weng, and others, then walked with a relaxed air towards the dressing room to change.
From the film festival to the exclusive interview, he had become well-acquainted with all the staff in the studio.
They had gone out of their way for him during this time, so treating them to a meal wasn't a violation.
As Gao Fei emerged from the dressing room after changing, Zeng Keming and his secretary, Mu Lingyan, were already waiting outside the door.
"Xiao Fei, I just received calls from two company representatives, respectively from Jingdu Aier Jewelry Group and Jingdu Hengya Jewelry Branch. They wish to customize gifts for your fans free of charge, and you can name any quantity."
"Boss, Trelya Group (cosmetics company) and Feike Sports Goods Co., Ltd. called you just now. They were interested in several design sketches during the live broadcast and want to collaborate with you! They're open to discussing any price!"
Just as the live broadcast ended, four companies were already seeking collaboration. Furthermore, they were willing to let him dictate the quantity of gifts and the price for the design sketches. The influence of the main station and the heat of the film festival were truly captivating!
Gao Fei did not immediately agree to collaborate. Instead, he asked the two to record the four companies first. With the current popularity and traffic, he was confident that after tonight's live broadcast, more than just four companies would approach him for collaboration. It would only be truly time to discuss cooperation when more companies contacted him.
...
Jingda Guesthouse.
While the school's guesthouse didn't quite measure up to five-star hotels outside, its various facilities were comparable to a four-star establishment.
Qiu Dongsheng, dispatched by the Chamber of Commerce, was currently staying at the guesthouse. As he was not a permanent staff member of Jingda but rather a financial statistician sent by the alumni chamber of commerce, the event organizers couldn't arrange faculty housing for him, so he was temporarily accommodated at the Jingda Guesthouse.
After watching the live broadcast, Qiu Dongsheng returned to his room and began reporting the known work to Kong Liwei.
"Boss, Gao Fei didn't mention where the design sketches came from during the live broadcast, but I'm certain it has something to do with the Gu Yuan Studio recently established within Jingda."
"Oh? Tell me your reasons!"
Qiu Dongsheng, in his thirties, loosened his tie and sat on the sofa, continuing, "According to the information I've obtained, the head of Gu Yuan Studio is named Gu Lili, and she has met with Gao Fei privately many times. Their first meeting coincided with Gao Fei's high-profile announcement to compete in the entrepreneurship competition and seek investment projects. Furthermore, Gu Lili was in a competition for a spot with Lin Lin from the entrepreneurship competition last year; they both had similar entrepreneurial projects. Based on my analysis, the design sketches Gao Fei displayed during the live broadcast likely originated from Gu Yuan Studio."
As he finished speaking, Kong Liwei, on the other end of the phone, calmly chuckled, "Dongsheng, I don't need your analysis; I need concrete evidence proving it's a studio invested in by Gao Fei. Do you understand?"
"Yes... Yes, boss!"
"What's the latest on Mingyuan Milk Tea and Fengchao Station, the projects Gao Fei invested in?"
"Mingyuan Milk Tea is preparing to open its third branch in another district. Both existing stores are incredibly popular, with virtually no shortage of customers. Fengchao Station's parcel lockers are now spread across all first and second-year dormitories. Due to the business from Tongda and Suyue Express, they've effectively monopolized half of Jingda's express delivery. Coupled with Gao Fei endorsing Suyue Express and acting as a regional agent for both express companies, the business volume for the other three express companies in Wutong District has plummeted. Although the person in charge of the Entrepreneurship Competition's Chuanliu Express points has been replaced, with Fengchao Station present, they are barely hanging on."
After Qiu Dongsheng finished describing the current status of Gao Fei's two invested projects, Kong Liwei on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment before speaking, "No matter what method you use, you must sabotage these two projects he's invested in. If their revenues are announced next month, it will surely attract more investment projects for Gao Fei. As for Gu Yuan Studio, figure out as soon as possible if Gao Fei has invested in it. Otherwise, once the studio develops, that student named Lin Lin's entrepreneurial project will also be sabotaged immediately! Also, until you've clarified this, you cannot rashly take action against Gu Yuan Studio, or it will incur the displeasure of the school leadership."
"Understood, boss!"
Qiu Dongsheng quickly agreed. Just as he was about to hang up, he couldn't help but ask, "Boss, I'm a bit confused. Why do you place so much importance on Jingda's entrepreneurship competition? Isn't it just students messing around? It's even gotten you personally involved."
As his words fell, the line went silent. Qiu Dongsheng nervously rushed to say, "I'm sorry, uncle, I spoke out of turn again."
Hearing his nephew's hurried apology, Kong Liwei didn't blame him and chuckled, "Xiao Dong, you know about the Chamber of Commerce's Long Yun Group, right?"
"I do! Its founder is Long Chenyan, and he's also your senior!"
"Then do you understand why his company's revenue has skyrocketed since he hosted the last entrepreneurship competition?"
"This... Could it be the projects from the entrepreneurship competition?"
"Exactly!"
Educating Qiu Dongsheng, Kong Liwei continued with a smile, "After he hosted the last entrepreneurship competition, he acquired many of the projects within it. These projects, after multiple rounds of financing and operation, not only made Long Yun Group's business flourish but also caused his company's stock price to surge. Now, do you understand why I attach so much importance to the entrepreneurship competition?"
Hearing this explanation, Qiu Dongsheng suddenly understood. His uncle attached so much importance to the entrepreneurship competition because he was looking for promising projects worth investing in, and then acquiring them. In business terms, this is known as "cutting leeks."
"I understand, uncle!"
"Now that you've replaced me at Jingda, you'll eventually find out some things. Moreover, you're my nephew, so there's nothing to hide from you. For now, keep a close eye on Gao Fei and don't let him sabotage any more projects in the competition. Otherwise, my investments in the competition and the money I donated to the school will all go to waste. If you see any signs, no matter what method you use, you must ruin him. After the entrepreneurship competition ends, I'll acquire promising projects, and I'll give you a twenty percent share in my investment company."
"Understood, uncle!"
They chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up. Now understanding why his uncle placed such importance on the entrepreneurship competition, coupled with the twenty percent share, Qiu Dongsheng lay on his bed staring at the ceiling, contemplating how to sabotage Gao Fei's invested projects, Mingyuan Milk Tea and Fengchao Station. After a moment, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he quickly devised a plan.