Who Would Fall in Love After Being Reborn?

TL: Etude Translations

On the last day of July, the market research activity in four first-tier cities came to an end. Fifteen people piled up the collected data, which looked even thicker than the Xinhua Dictionary. This showed that although everyone had their fun, they were extremely serious about their work. (the Xinhua Dictionary contains 14587 words)

Especially Lu Feiyu, who, in addition to completing the market research, also cooperated with the Wanzhong marketing department to complete an online marketing campaign.

That noon, Jiang Qin led the team of 208 from Shenzhen to a seaside city suitable for vacation and booked two seaside villas.

During the day, they barbecued, played volleyball, chatted, boasted, and at night, they summarized the data while enjoying the sea breeze. The leisurely vacation made everyone exceedingly happy.

The summer vacation lasted two months. Staying at home the whole time would be unbearable; their half-work, half-play lifestyle was more interesting.

During this period, Jiang Qin showed his abs to the little rich lady twice, making her so envious that she really wanted to touch them. But Jiang Qin maintained the same stance: good friends are only allowed to look, not touch. Touching would be breaking the rules and make the friendship impure.

“Men in love are really freaks. Did the boss actually develop abs?”

“Yeah, the boss lady just mentioned she liked them, and he actually trained hard for two months. He really spoils her.”

“The boss may be tough as a boss, but he’s definitely a perfect boyfriend.”

The girls of 208 whispered among themselves, eyeing the boss’s abs again and again, feeling a bit tempted to touch them too.

“Work hard, whoever finishes their task first gets to touch them,” Jiang Qin generously offered.

Feng Nanshu looked at him with a cold expression: “Jiang Qin, I want to kick you.”

“Touching won’t cost you a piece of flesh. Why are you so protective? It’s wrong. For an outstanding People’s Entrepreneur, why not motivate employees to work hard without spending money?”

“What task do I need to complete to touch them?” Feng Nanshu seriously asked, looking at his abs.

Jiang Qin put down the clothes he was holding under his arm: “I won’t let you touch. If I let you touch easily, how can I keep you in check?”

“But I want to touch.”

“Feng Nanshu, I’ve realized you’re really perverted.”

The little rich lady hummed coldly, but her eyes remained glued to Jiang Qin’s abs, obviously very tempted.

By early August, 208 had finished organizing all the research reports from the four cities and compiled them, sending them to the Pintuan-Wanzhong branch.

Based on this firsthand data, the marketing department’s employees were divided into four groups, each targeting a city, planning promotion strategies based on its cultural environment, business characteristics, and residents’ habits.

208’s summer trip was essentially about building a framework for Zhihu’s promotion, determining the direction, and anchoring the ship.

More detailed work needed to be perfected and supplemented after the framework was established.

How to develop local promotion teams, how to efficiently stir up a sensation in university towns, how to shorten the promotion period, and how to stabilize traffic after achieving the goal.

These were all considerations for Wanzhong after the summer holiday ended.

The wind of Pintuan hadn’t arrived yet. Whether waiting for or chasing the wind, it was a long process of expenditure for the company.

Fortunately, the market in Linchuan was mature, and self-sufficiency wasn’t a problem. As long as it wasn’t a money-burning expenditure, Jiang Qin could easily afford it.

During this expenditure phase, Jiang Qin planned to achieve two goals.

First, to use Zhihu’s promotion to train a professional promotion team and create an efficient promotion plan for Pintuan.

Second, to use Zhihu’s promotion network to build offline branches favorable for Pintuan.

After completing these two goals, no matter how fierce the competition was after the wind arrived, Jiang Qin could ensure his foundation remained strong.

Because doing internet business is like flying a kite – too little wind won’t lift it, but too much wind can break it. In the struggle for the market, the storm will be unprecedented, so you must anchor your ground before the wind arrives.

Zhihu – University Towns – Traffic Pool – Pintuan – Payment License – Market Share.

Jiang Qin wrote down this long chain on paper, tore it into a small square, and put it in his wallet.

While 208 was flying around, constantly researching market information, the Wanzhong branch was always busy.

At the beginning of summer, the Vienna Chain Hotel and Hongjin Restaurant and Entertainment revealed their intention to form a strategic partnership with them, wanting to advance and retreat together.

Although their primary interest was in Pintuan, after efforts from the business department, the final agreement was a bundled marketing plan between major chain enterprises and Zhihu.

Besides, several local third and fourth-tier chain brands born in Linchuan, like Zero Convenience Store, Burger Emperor, DeSheng Pizza, YuJia Dining, etc., were all tied to this chariot.

Meaning, when this summer ended and Zhihu officially started national marketing, it would bring the power of the entire Linchuan.

The Linchuan city government was very interested upon learning this news, even forming a special negotiation team, hoping to gather more Linchuan brands’ strength for this marketing campaign.

The power of the entire city, rising with the wind. Regardless of the final result, this would become a significant achievement.

Of course, if the project did well and birthed several national brands, it would greatly aid Linchuan’s industrial upgrade.

For this, the Linchuan city government’s leaders specially invited Jiang Qin to attend a work meeting in early August to report in detail on the Zhihu promotion project.

On the eve of the promotion, receiving government endorsement was undoubtedly the best boost for Jiang Qin, so he ended his vacation early and bought a ticket to Linchuan.

“I have to go to Linchuan for a meeting in these few days. You guys enjoy a few more days here. Buy your tickets home for the 5th. In the remaining days, Wenhao and Lanlan will lead the team.”

“Okay, boss.”

Jiang Qin turned to Su Nai: “How far has the website upgrade progressed?”

Su Nai took out her laptop from her bag: “After integrating the student registration information, we removed most social accounts, upgraded personal pages, updated the follow and friend functions, and added same-school sections and friendship features.”

“Wenhao, what about the content?”

“We’ve deeply optimized the content, selected a batch of topics most relevant to college students, and provided second-degree guidance.”

Jiang Qin nodded: “Prepare for everything to deal with Zhihu’s promotion. This time, we want to fly faster and better.”

After a brief meeting, Jiang Qin packed his things and flew to Linchuan with Feng Nanshu.

The little rich lady was really clingy. Leaving her alone in this unfamiliar city was not an option. Despite being lively and agile around Jiang Qin, she became timid and aloof when he wasn’t around, even if Wei Lanlan and Su Nai were with her. For her, the only source of security was Jiang Qin, a clear sign of psychological dependency.

At six in the evening, Jiang Qin landed in Linchuan. Wang Peixiang from Vienna Hotel personally arranged a car to pick them up and brought them to their hotel.

From the moment Jiang Qin landed, several Linchuan bosses had already started arranging a dinner meeting.

Everyone knew that this discussion was led by the Linchuan city government, and the main focus was Jiang Qin and his Zhihu. They all agreed that it was essential to show him due respect.

Moreover, everyone had experienced Pintuan’s marketing and knew that despite his youth, Jiang Qin’s capabilities were not to be underestimated.

“I have to attend a banquet tonight. Can you wait for me in the hotel?”

Feng Nanshu glanced out the window, her eyelashes trembling slightly: “But I really want to stick with you.”

Jiang Qin pinched her tender cheek: “This banquet is not like our 208 gatherings. It’s complex, and so are the people. I don’t want your beautiful face to be seen by others.”

“Then let me touch your abs, and I’ll wait for you obediently in the hotel.” Feng Nanshu had learned to negotiate.

Jiang Qin narrowed his eyes: “You’ve been planning this all along, haven’t you?”

“No, I’m not as smart as you think.”

Jiang Qin fell silent for a moment, then lifted the short sleeve he was wearing, lay back, closed his eyes, and put on an expression of resignation.

Seeing this, the cold-faced little rich lady slowly extended her hand and began to touch him wildly. The water in her eyes began to ripple, like a silly calico cat.

If the police were to check the room, they would arrest them without question, as this was an unmistakable lewd transaction.

“Alright, that’s enough.”

“Just a little longer, just a little bit.”

“I consider you a friend, and all you want to do is touch me…”

Half an hour later, Jiang Qin, having been thoroughly “tormented,” left the hotel room. He found a place to calm down and adjust his attire before arriving at Longwei International Hotel for the dinner.

In the brightly lit banquet hall, many portly bosses chatted and joked with beaming smiles.

These people were successful figures in Linchuan, wealthy and influential in various industries. Jiang Qin’s meeting with them was also to maximize the benefits of the promotion.

“Mr. Jiang, long time no see.”

“Long time no see, Mr. Liu.”

“The scope of Pintuan’s business is expanding. My son just started high school, and now his classmates always group-buy vouchers for their gatherings.”

Before the banquet, the bosses at the table mainly discussed Pintuan. Compared to the socially focused Zhihu, the more monetarily involved Pintuan was the center of attention.

Their pre-meeting contact was also to reconfirm whether Jiang Qin really had no plans to promote Pintuan.

If he did, they would prefer Pintuan over Zhihu.

However, Jiang Qin was well-versed in the ways of such gatherings, speaking impeccably and ambiguously, giving an inscrutable impression.

But who could have imagined that just an hour ago, this savvy man at the table was a pure-hearted young man at the mercy of others?