Rekindling the dream of becoming a star

Chapter 85 The winner and the loser
When he got home, his parents were still busy in the kitchen preparing a sumptuous dinner for him. During this time, Chen Fang made three phone calls.

The first call was to Sun Lexian, and we agreed to meet in the morning to learn about the progress of decoration and recruitment.

The second one is for Yue Gang. See you at school in the afternoon to see the training of the school team.

The third one was to Wang Yuan. We arranged to meet in the evening, one to treat him to a meal, and the other to communicate on the details of the contract.

There are actually four things I came back for this time.

The last thing is to confess my current thoughts to my parents. I cannot get the signing fee without their approval.

After dinner, the family of three naturally sat in the living room and chatted.

After asking about the life and study conditions at the base, Chen Fang plucked up the courage to speak: "Mom and Dad, there is something I want to talk to you about."

The parents looked at each other, and the mother asked, "What have you done?"

"Well, it was indeed done, and quite a lot." Chen Fangxin made up his mind. It was impossible to hide these things.

He explained everything about opening the store and running the company.

The living room was silent. The parents really had no idea that their son would do such a big thing.

"Fangfang, have you thought it through?" mother Ke Qing asked seriously.

"Well, I'll open a store to generate cash flow and support this sports media company. If I stick with this for two to three years, I believe my return will be huge." Chen Fang was also very serious.

"How do you know for sure that you will get something in return?" asked the father.

"How old are you? What have you been like since you were a child? As your parents, don't we know best?" the mother followed.

"This is definitely not possible. This money may be the most you have ever earned in your life. I can't let you squander it like this."

"Chen Fang, there is no room for negotiation on this matter. Just hand over the card," said his father.

This is an expected situation. At this time, you should not be anxious and communicate calmly.

What is the underlying logic?

What your parents object to is not this matter or this project, but you as a person.

If the person sitting in front of you is a successful businessman, you would believe him even if he said he could develop a spaceship to migrate to Mars in 24 years.

But if he is a minor, you will not feel at ease even if he says he is going for a spring outing in the suburbs.

So, Chen Fang did not rush, but took out the prepared materials, which were papers he had read online and PPTs he had written himself. He printed them out as a project plan and handed it to his parents.

"Mom and Dad, don't worry, just take a look." Chen Fang's stable state also calmed his parents down. As a son, he did not argue, but patiently presented evidence, which in itself was very calming.

While his parents were watching, Chen Fang explained: "This year, that is, in 2014, my country's short video industry has begun to show explosive growth. All major Internet companies have focused on this track, spending huge amounts of money and energy to set up special execution teams to operate this business."

"There are more than 5,000 MCN agencies across the country, and they have all moved in."

"Many things that you are familiar with are obtained through short videos, such as the ice bucket challenge, Little Apple, and which excavator technology is the best. You must have heard of them."

“Kuaishou, a short video company, has been listed in the United States.”

"What is a short video? Unlike movies and TV series, its production threshold is very low. The shooting requirement is the same as that of a home video. I believe that in the next few years, a large number of individual users will become the most basic content producers of short videos."

"As you know, mobile phones are replacing televisions, and the content on mobile phones will also be filled with short videos."

"Countless individual users use their knowledge of the industry they are in to create short videos with their own unique style."

"Sports is a big field. It will collide and create a whole new track when short videos become the main spiritual food in our daily lives."

"That is sports short video media. This market is worth tens of billions or even hundreds of billions. Now, the United States has already seen this market trend. Many people have become Internet celebrities through videos, and they earn huge amounts of money from advertising fees."

"What I want to do now is to use my influence in the Nanyang high school circle to set up a short video company for youth sports culture. I will train sports network stars and help them become creators of advertising traffic, so as to get a share of the profits."

"If I don't do this, someone else will do it in the next two years. If you have to wait until then and someone proves that it works before you are willing to support me, I believe that as a son, you can understand, but you will be very sad."

"So, when I grow up and travel far away, Mom and Dad, do you think I will still seek your support?"

The silence caused by these words made the huge living room truly silent.

"How much does the start-up investment cost?" my father finally asked.

"I have already found a venue. The rent is 36 yuan, the renovation costs are 60 yuan, and the equipment is yuan. The initial investment should be million yuan."

"One million!" The parents couldn't help but clench their fists.

"It's just like cooking for guests. You need a living room for eating, a kitchen for cooking, and a yard for chatting after dinner. Otherwise, you won't be able to invite guests."

“If you want everyone to stay here and willingly create content with you, you need a venue, a base.”

"Fangfang, you're not even an adult yet, and you're still in training in Jinan," the mother said worriedly.

"So, I hope my parents can come out and support me. Dad, you have worked in the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Commission before, and you have a senior engineer certificate. I believe that under your supervision, you can hold this stronghold."

"Mom, you are an accountant, so you can be in charge of the cashier."

"I just need to come up with guidelines and, as a spiritual leader, lead them to create content. This does not require me to be in Nanyang every day."

The parents' expressions relaxed. If you choose to hand over a difficult task to someone who opposes it, the success rate of the task will naturally increase.

"Fang Fang, we need some time to discuss this. It's late today. Go back to your room and rest. You must be tired from the car ride."

"Okay, then Mom and Dad, you guys discuss it. You can read this plan, but you can't pass it on to anyone else. All the information in it can be found on the Internet." After saying that, Chen Fang went back to his room.

The calmer you are with things like this, the more convincing they will be.

Chen Fang discovered that his thinking was gradually improving as his career progressed.

In fact, many successful people gain greater strength in the process, rather than being very powerful from the beginning.

When the teacher worked in the Peking University Library, he thought everyone was a great man. But who would see him like that at that time?

Returning to the room and taking out his homework, Chen Fang returned to his student status and began reviewing and doing exercises.

The road is right under our feet, so stop daydreaming and engage in empty talk.

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"These two people are very suitable and can work full-time." Chen Fang said to Sun Lexian after the interview.

"I will write out the training outline for youth physical fitness next week. When the time comes, I will let Li Wenjie learn it first. He will be the part-time coach in the future and will be the head coach."

"That Wang Xiaoxiao is pretty good. She lives up to her name and is very friendly. Let her be in charge of sales. Put her contact information on all the recruitment advertisements on the posters. Negotiate a commission with her and give her 5% of the commission."

"Five percent? Isn't that a bit much?"

"Not much. Our gross profit is very high, so we can be bold in improving the enthusiasm of our employees. In addition, we need to inform all coaches that there will be assessments."

"Whoever has the class will be responsible for attendance and renewal. Attendance should be linked to performance. We need to maintain a 90% attendance rate, and extra rewards will be given for performance."

"At the same time, you are responsible for the renewal of your own class. If the renewal fee is not met, you can replace someone."

"As for the decoration, I think there is no problem. The color is good and it looks fresh and clean. It will deepen parents' recognition of us."

“When will it be finished?”

"There are still two weeks left." Sun Lexian estimated.

"Okay, we'll start work on November 1st. We'll start recruiting students a week in advance. Find an advertising company that specializes in event planning and have them make the design. Remember to send it to me in advance."

"I will transfer the rent and renovation fee you paid to me this weekend. Since I have registered my company, I will use the money from the public account."

“I actually wonder why you want to register a company?”

"You'll know when the time comes. Anyway, this is the right way to go." Chen Fang didn't explain too much: "By the way, how is the team?"

"Everyone has improved rapidly. Han Nuo can already shoot, but it's very unstable. His three-step layup is very refined."

"Kou Feng changed his shooting method, and his hit rate is actually dropping," Sun Lexian introduced.

"This is a normal problem. Let him adapt to it."

"In terms of tactics, do you have any good ideas?"

Sun Lexian scratched his head: "We have two positions that are not good, small forward and big center, which always leaves loopholes in our defensive strategy."

"What we need to do now is to defend well. We have you on offense, so we are not worried at the moment."

"Think of more ways. Defense requires not only people, but also tactics."

After saying goodbye to Sun Lexian, Chen Fang went to the granary, where he stayed alone until noon. After he left, a rough plan was left on the sand.

He had some new ideas. He wanted to use the nearly 2,000 square meters of wasteland outside to design a diversified sports theme park to attract young people from all over Nanyang to come here on weekends and make it a holy place.

This is also a clever way to make up for the financial investment with wonderful ideas.

Basketball, skateboarding, beach volleyball.

And this can also get government funding and policy support.

When they got home, their parents had already prepared dinner. His father suggested that they go to the site to have a look, and Chen Fang readily agreed. The father and son went to the granary again. This time, because they had a better idea, they won his father's frequent nods.

The cheap venue fee also made my father less worried.

"You plan to make a theme park out of this wasteland."

"Yes, although it will cost more money, the effect will be very good. A stadium cannot attract and accommodate too many people."

"I will make a full basketball court here, build four half courts around the full court, use small stands as sections, and add anime graffiti to create the atmosphere."

"Next to the basketball area, I'll make a skateboard area, and this scrap can be used as a volleyball court. I'll plant some vegetation to embellish these two areas."

Looking at his son who was making great plans for the country, Chen Yi secretly felt that his son had really grown up.

“We need someone to draw a CAD diagram, accurately identify the area, and make fine adjustments,” my father began.

"Yes, Dad, come on about this, I'll draw you a rough diagram."

"Don't be too happy, the decision is up to your mother, but I have no problem with it."

"Yeah!" Chen Fang happily punched the air to celebrate.

"Where are you going this afternoon?" asked my father.

"School, Dad, go home and do your work, and then wait for me to come back."

"Go."

After hurriedly saying goodbye to his father, Chen Fang took a taxi and went straight to school.

Seeing Chen Fang, the old man was stunned for a moment, then asked: "Are you back?"

"Well, come over to the school team for training."

"Go." The old man's brows relaxed, looking very relieved.

When he arrived at the stadium, Chen Fang found that everyone was there. He looked at the watch and it was not yet two o'clock.

Maybe Yue Gang had already informed everyone, or maybe the current team system already required them to arrive early, anyway, everyone's emotions immediately came up when they saw Chen Fang. It felt like they hadn't seen each other for three years.

Yue Gang hugged Chen Fang tightly. He smiled and said, "During the week you were away, everyone had the illusion that you would not come back."

"Now that you've seen it, are you still worried?" Chen Fang asked humorously.

"Haha."

"Let's get ready and start warming up." Yue Gang waved his hand.

It's October now, and the weather in Shandong is getting colder faster than in the south. The wind is also stronger, and the sky is cloudy and a little gloomy.

Warming up, running the basketball, looking like they are going to play a game.

"Now we put the training matches on weekends, so we have plenty of time," Sun Lexian explained.

"Then let's see how everyone has progressed." It's been half a month since the championship, and we really need to test everyone's training results.

Seeing the two teams on the field, Chen Fang asked Sun Lexian in surprise, "Why are there so many players from the second team?"

"The second team is growing very fast. The three junior high school players you selected are already capable of playing in the game."

"Han Nuo is growing the fastest. He is now competing with Yang Shan for the starting spot. Haha."

"It's a good thing."

Looking at Han Nuo rushing forward with the ball, his young face showed more determination.

He just shook off everyone and made a layup with one hand.

"Wow!" Chen Fang applauded and cheered.

"His offense is very simple, but no one can defend him. He plays the point guard and you play the shooting guard. This back line can definitely be used in the national competition." Sun Lexian is very confident.

"Indeed." Chen Fang agreed with this point of view.

Han Nuo can play in mobile warfare. If it is a positional battle, the ball can be controlled across half court and he can organize it, then his physical pressure will be much less.

On the court, Kou Feng received the ball, changed direction in front of his body, shook off Xue Chong, and made a quick stop jump shot.

"Kou Feng's outside shooting skills have also improved. He now dares to do the moves that other players can do on the outside, and his face-to-face skills have improved."

"But when you come back, there will be overlap in positions, and he will have to be squeezed to the small forward position," Sun Lexian said worriedly.

"Don't be so narrow-minded. Now the basketball concept has abandoned five positions. We can play with three guards and two forwards. Kou Feng and I can play on the wing and at the top of the arc. Let Xue Chong rotate, Yue Gang play small forward, Liu Feng act as a tactical chess piece, and He Lang can start."

"This five-man team is powerful." Sun Lexian nodded.

"Yang Shan, Huang Jian, Bai Long, and Hu Fei will rotate as defenders, Xue Chong, Wen Hui, Xia Wen, Lou Qing, and Ge Yuan will rotate as forwards, and Liu Feng will be the center."

"Me, Han Nuo, Kou Feng, Yue Gang, and He Lang, the five of us will be the fixed starters."

"There are 15 people in total. Although 18 people can be registered, at the moment, 15 people are enough for us."

Sun Lexian thought for a while and agreed: "It's feasible. I will speed up the arrangements."

"You've been working the hardest during this period, managing both the school team and the store. How are you doing? Can you handle it?"

"Why, you want to give me a raise?"

"That's impossible, but I solved my family's problems, and my father can share your pressure."

"Damn it, you can't even take care of your family, and you come out and trick me into starting a business?" Sun Lexian's eyes widened.

"Oh, isn't it done now? I'm in a hurry." Chen Fang explained quickly.

"Fuck! You are a complete liar." Sun Lexian was angry.

"I was wrong, I apologize. I'll treat you to delicious food today, just order whatever you want." Chen Fang begged for mercy quickly.

Seeing Chen Fang like this, Sun Lexian felt a little more comfortable: "You said it, don't say I killed you."

"Don't dare."

"You're so quick to admit your guilt."

The small incident passed. Chen Fang watched for a while and then played for a while.

Of course, he held back, fed the ball more often, and switched sides. It was a training match and everyone enjoyed themselves.

At the end, Chen Fang gave a few instructions, took Yue Gang and Sun Lexian, and rushed to the granary, where Wang Yuan was waiting.

Now that funding is no longer a problem, it’s time to begin the second step of the label.

In Chen Fang's expectation, his father would be responsible for the construction, Sun Lexian would be an assistant, and Yue Gang would be responsible for connecting with other players, collecting opinions, organizing ideas, preparing accounts and other personal IP building matters.

That evening, my mother agreed and gave suggestions on government funding and the sports park.

As for the government, if there is no reliable person to recommend you, there is no need. You can do it yourself first and talk about cooperation when the time is right.

Sports parks must pay attention to safety and have insurance in place. Specifically, you can use tickets or package packages to deal with all possible safety accidents.

Regarding partners, my parents have the same opinion. They would rather spend more money themselves than look for a major shareholder and want to keep the company's rights and interests in their own hands.

The family has savings and is willing to take them out so we can share the risk.

This conflicts with Chen Fang's idea, but it is actually a better choice, it just puts more pressure on Chen Fang.

Although Chen Fang was busy this weekend, he still found time to meet with Wang Zhen. After learning that he had joined the photography club and had begun to have a say, he asked him to work harder and provided additional funding.

On Sunday afternoon, Chen Fang carried his suitcase, walked into the station, and returned to his youth training days.

When I returned to the dormitory, it was already evening.

Thinking of going to have dinner with Lu Yun, he knocked on the door opposite.

Lu Yun was really at home, but his face didn't look good. Chen Fang mocked him, "Did he die of exhaustion?"

"How is that possible? I have a body of iron." Lu Yun retorted stubbornly.

"Let's go and eat."

"Wait a minute, I'll fix my hair." Lu Yun turned and went into the bathroom.

Chen Fang waited at the door for a while, and Lu Yun reappeared at the door with a refreshed look on his face.

"Let's go."

"Of course you are. You actually use facial cream." Chen Fang could tell at a glance.

"Ha, you understand this too?" Lu Yun was a little surprised. He smiled and pointed at Chen Fang: "I can't tell. You're hiding it very deeply."

After they finished eating, they sat at the table and chatted. Lu Yun suddenly said, "I have some news to share with you."

"What gossip?"

"It's not gossip, it's serious business. I heard we're going out for a competition next week."

"Competition?" Chen Fang stopped.

"Yes, Shandong, Hebei, Shanxi, Tianjin, BJ, there is an invitational cup competition."

"What teams are they?"

"There are youth training programs under the Sports Bureau like ours, as well as clubs and colleges."

"College?"

"Yes, there are teams from high schools and universities. It is said that BJ has the most teams, more than 30 in total."

"With so many, how long will this cup competition last?" Chen Fang was a little anxious as his own business had just begun.

"It will definitely take a week. We don't have any performance requirements anyway. Let's go and feel the style of a strong team." Lu Yun said with a sly smile looking at Chen Fang.

"You are smiling so sinisterly, what does it mean?"

"I just think that maybe others will feel our charm, King Chen."

"King Chen?" Chen Fang was surprised.

"King Chen of Nanyang, don't you know your nickname?"

Chen Fang shook his head and then smiled: "It sounds pretty nice."

"Do you know how it came about?" Lu Yun started to keep the secret.

"I'd like to hear the details." Chen Fang cooperated very well.

"The winner is the king, the loser is the bandit! A pun. You are the only one who becomes the king, and everyone in Nanyang becomes a loser."

"Isn't this train of thought purely intended to make me offend people?"

"It doesn't matter. Anyway, you have already jumped out of Nanyang's level. And don't thank me. I have already popularized it to you in the team."

"Fuck, you have such a big mouth." Chen Fang immediately became unhappy.

"Oh, this group of people have been taught a lesson by you. Now the coach has been conquered. You are the number one, the top star. Since you are the core, how can you not have a domineering nickname?"

Just as I was about to refute, my cell phone rang. I looked and it was Zhang Shaohong.

"Boss, it's me." Chen Fang's opening remarks were earthy but also very friendly. He finally understood that his backer was Zhang Shaohong, and he needed to be more friendly.

"Boss? Haha, ok, sure. Where is it?"

"Report to the boss, I'm in the cafeteria, ready to eat."

"Okay, wait there after eating, I'll come over later." Zhang Shaohong didn't say much. After giving his instructions, he hung up.

"Who?" Lu Yun asked.

"Second in command, Director Zhang."

"Tsk tsk." Lu Yun expressed his envy in an exaggerated manner.

"I guess they're talking about the competition. You go back first."

"Okay, then I'll leave first, King Chen." Lu Yun saluted and left.

When Lu Yun disappeared, Chen Fang's face became serious.

I will be facing a stronger opponent so soon. Just thinking about it makes me inexplicably excited.

And this nickname is much more advanced than the original one.

I never thought that one day I would get a nickname of “King” level.

　Today is another 10,000 words! Thank you to my fellow golfers and book lovers for supporting me. Next, I will enter a new environment and let Chen Fang show you the market. Finally, thank you to every friend who voted for the monthly ticket and recommended it. For me, it is very important support. I will repay you with stable updates and exciting plots.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)