Who would still start a business seriously after being reborn?

Chapter 546 Playing with others isn't just about being a slut
In the conference room of Momo Group in Jingzhou City, Cheng Yi and Li Fuzhen sat in the main seats, with their respective core teams on either side.

After handling the affairs of the new company, Li Fuzhen killed her beloved with her first sword strike upon returning to shore, and then rushed to Jingzhou City without stopping.

Although she prides herself on being a business genius, she is still somewhat apprehensive about suddenly being completely separated from Samsung and taking control of such a large company on her own.

Many things seem wonderful when we fantasize, but when those fantasies become reality, our hearts start to pound with apprehension.

Over the years, she has only had a little over 300 million US dollars in her hands.

To pay the $5 million down payment, she even sold all her villas and real estate at low prices.

The hotels she owns are still pledged and cannot be sold or liquidated until she pays the remaining $45 billion.

However, this also has its advantages, namely that her divorce process was very convenient.

She gave the man only 60 billion won before ending this marriage that had never been blessed.

Her only thought now is to revitalize the businesses she owns.

Cheng Yi handed Li Fuzhen a cooperation plan and said with a smile, "President Li, is it acceptable for us to invest 5 million US dollars in cash, plus 157 million Honor computers comparable to Pentium 4, and 157 million matching Universal Vision satellite dish receiving devices as our investment for a 35% stake in Shilla Hotel Management Co., Ltd.? The installation and debugging of the equipment will be handled entirely by our Honor computer and Momo technology teams to ensure seamless integration with the hotel's existing network and television system."

Li Fuzhen approved of Cheng Yi's investment.

After all, with current computer prices, even a Pentium 4 630 model computer costs 4000 yuan.

157 million units, that's equivalent to 10 billion US dollars.

“Okay.” Li Fuzhen nodded.

The $5 million in funding will temporarily solve their current cash shortage problem.

Li Fuzhen looked at Cheng Yi and asked, "President Cheng, what I'm most concerned about right now is the value-added service you promised for the hotel. What exactly is this? Is it just an extra computer with internet access in the room? I don't think that's enough to differentiate our hotel brand."

Cheng Yi smiled slightly and said, "Of course not. Hardware is just the foundation and carrier. What we want to inject is a brand new immersive social entertainment experience based on the Internet and gaming culture. I have given this gameplay a name: Momo Companion."

"Play with someone?" Li Fuzhen frowned slightly. This word was somewhat unfamiliar to her, and even carried a slightly ambiguous meaning.

She frowned and said, "You mean, find someone to play games with the guests?"

"Yes, but not entirely," Cheng Yi corrected. "It's not just simple gaming companionship; it's providing professional gaming and entertainment partners. Our target audience is our hotel guests and the wealthy second-generation kids who crave novel experiences."

He paused, noticing a flicker of interest in Lee Boo-jin's eyes, and continued, "Imagine a young oil prince from the Middle East checking into the presidential suite of the Shilla Hotel in Seoul. Suddenly, a beautiful, articulate, and multilingual young woman appears before him. She not only provides hands-on guidance and companionship but also recommends local delicacies and attractions based on the hotel's features. This isn't just about playing games; it's a unique journey led by a professional companion, blending entertainment, social interaction, cultural enrichment, and even light business."

“She takes good care of the wealthy men, and she gets a cut from their spending, as well as a cut from the hotel,” Cheng Yi said with a smile. “That’s the pleasure type. Besides that, there’s also the technology type.”

"For example," Cheng Yi said slowly, "a veteran Japanese gamer is obsessed with Warcraft 3. Our gaming partners can be his most desired top-tier 1v1 opponents, accompanying him in a thrilling duel, and providing professional post-match analysis. Or we can become his most reliable allies, cooperating seamlessly in 2v2 battles to crush other players. This experience of fighting alongside experts or being taken seriously by them is the most direct gaming pleasure that money can buy."

“The World Esports Championship is about to begin, and esports will become a trend. Our hotel is seizing this opportunity. To put it simply, at the same price point, our esports rooms are definitely more competitive than regular rooms with only a TV,” Cheng Yi said with a smile. “Moreover, the hotel also earns a portion of the revenue from their spending.”

Lee Boo-jin's eyes gradually brightened as she keenly recognized the commercial value involved.

She slowly said, "It sounds very appealing, but it requires highly professional people. They need to have the right image, temperament, gaming skills, communication abilities, and service awareness. Where can we find such people? How do we train them? And how do we control the costs?"

"This is precisely the core competitiveness we want to build together," Cheng Yi said with a smile. "Recruitment and training will be fully handled by our Momo Group."

“We will first train a group of high-quality companions based on the GDP ranking of Asian cities,” Cheng Yi said. “You have 3741 hotels in Asian cities with high GDP, so we will train 3741 companions first. Moreover, there are ready-made companions to choose from.”

Cheng Yi said, "Japanese and Korean girls are top-notch in Asia in terms of service awareness and attitude. We just need to find girls in Japan and Korea who can speak English. With a little training, they will be top-notch companions. When they put on maid outfits, who can resist their temptation?"

Li Fuzhen rolled her eyes at Cheng Yi, her voice slightly reproachful, and said, "Are you recruiting companions or escorts?"

"Of course it's companionship, absolutely legitimate companionship." Cheng Yi said seriously, "We only provide companionship services. As for other services, customers can figure it out themselves."

"Why not look in China?" Li Fuzhen asked.

“Chinese girls are not suited for this kind of high-end job,” Cheng Yi said with a smile. “I prefer Japanese and Korean girls.”

Li Fuzhen snorted and didn't pursue the matter any further.

Cheng Yi continued, "We will set up a companion service department in each hotel. The first girl will serve as the head of the companion service department. Her task is to recruit and train girls locally. Each hotel should recruit at least ten people. In addition to providing companion services, their daily work is to post companion service information on social media or local chat to attract customers to the hotel. In this way, the hotel's occupancy rate can be greatly increased."

Cheng Yi's words made Li Fuzhen increasingly feel that they were somewhat feasible.

The biggest problem with this business is that it is somewhat involved in pornography.

If such services are not strictly prohibited, there may be girls who become pregnant.

However, opportunities always come with risks, and at the very least, Li Fuzhen felt that Cheng Yi's plan was very feasible.

Li Fuzhen then asked, "How exactly will the training be conducted? Do you have a plan now?"

"The training is divided into three parts, conducted in a high-intensity, closed-door manner, lasting for one month," Cheng Yi quickly said.
"First, we need to teach them everything from hairstyles, makeup, clothing matching, and body management to business etiquette and cultural taboos of various countries."

"Secondly, the Warcraft 3 professional coaching team, led by senior players from the Asia server of Honghuang Zhanji and Sun Baxin, will personally take charge to consolidate their personal skills and learn and master how to coach clients, especially in Warcraft 3. They need to learn how to find the perfect balance between throwing the game without leaving a trace and ensuring the client wins easily, and how to adjust the strategy according to the client's skill level."

"Third, teach them how to listen to customer needs, how to guide the conversation, and how to deal with unexpected situations, such as customers making unreasonable demands. Make them understand the boundaries of service and prohibit any form of ambiguity or overstepping of boundaries. Violators will be severely punished or even dismissed."

As Li Fuzhen listened, she nodded slightly and said, "The cost is not low." "Initial investment is definitely necessary." Cheng Yi nodded and smiled, "But the returns are also higher. Our companion service is priced differently depending on the level. The starting price for top-level companions will not be lower than that of a top-level hotel spa or private butler."

"Have you considered specific pricing?" Li Fuzhen asked the crucial question.

Cheng Yi looked at Huang Wenrong beside him.

Huang Wenrong adjusted his glasses, took out a budget sheet, and said, "Based on our market research and cost accounting, we suggest that the basic service fee for companionship start at US$5 per hour. After that, the service fee will be divided into five levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond, depending on the level of the companion. The service fee will be different for each level, with the highest reaching US$50 per hour."

A collective gasp filled the conference room, and even Lee Boo-jin raised an eyebrow.

This price even exceeds the cost of her private butler service at the hotel.

"Isn't this price too high?" the operations director next to Li Fuzhen couldn't help but question.

“Ordinary people can just choose the bronze-level companion service.” Cheng Yi smiled and said, “For the wealthy, $50 per hour is not much.”

He looked at Kong Feng and said, "Mr. Kong, you have the latest user profiles and payment data for the Asia server of Honghuang Zhanji. Why don't you tell us about them?"

Kong Feng immediately replied, "Okay."

Kong Feng glanced at Li Fuzhen and said, "Our Honghuang Chronicles Asia server currently has over 5 million monthly active users, with 500% being paying users. Among them, top-tier paying users who spend over $1 per month account for about 0.1%. These users spend an average of over 6 hours online per day and have an almost fanatical pursuit of top-tier equipment, rankings, and honors in the game. For them, $50 per hour is not a high price."

Li Fuzhen pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay! I agree to this pricing, but what about advertising?"

“Promotion is simple,” Cheng Yi said. “We can broadcast it on Universal Vision satellite TV, advertise it in the game, promote it through normal hotel channels, and also conduct it simultaneously with local offline events. When the World Esports Championship is held, we can also sponsor the competition to increase its brand awareness.”

Hearing Cheng Yi's reasoning, Li Fuzhen, though still wary, knew she had no other choice.

Li Fuzhen said, "President Cheng, from now on you will be the president of our Shilla Hotel Management Company. You will have complete control over all matters."

"Thank you for your trust, Mr. Li." Cheng Yi smiled.

With these 157 million rooms, Honor computers can be considered to have truly gone global.

The repair and maintenance of these computers alone could establish a computer repair center in various cities across Asia.

Once the nail is driven in, there won't be any problems.

As for the agreement signed with Microsoft, it only stated that the Momo system would not be promoted overseas, but it did not say that Momo's own stores could not use its own computers, right?
Li Fuzhen and Cheng Yi agreed on the recharge dividend ratio and the details of the shareholding, and then handed over the share transfer to their respective legal teams.

Du Yusheng is currently traveling to various provinces to promote the Global Satellite Channel and the World Esports Championships, and rarely returns to Jingzhou City.

Left with no other choice, Cheng Yi could only personally take Li Fuzhen to visit various scenic spots in Jingzhou City and experience the local customs and culture.

The next morning, Lee Boo-jin took a plane back to South Korea.

She was to recruit hotel department managers in Japan and South Korea, as Cheng Yi had requested.

If recruitment is done directly under the guise of "playing with companions," the quality of applicants is likely to vary greatly, and many may be naive and inexperienced.

However, if department heads are used for recruitment, the quality of applicants will be greatly improved.

The first batch of "playmates" must possess management skills, eloquence, and excellent physical appearance.

At the end of December, two consecutive heavy snowfalls caused temperatures in Jingzhou to drop even lower.

The biting north wind whipped up heavy snow, covering Jingzhou City in a thick layer of silver.

However, inside the headquarters building of Momo Group, a completely different and bustling scene unfolded.

"Hurry up! Add another layer of moisture-proof film to the packaging boxes. This batch is being shipped to Mumbai, India. The humidity there is high, so we can't let the machines get damp." The workshop director of Honor Computer's Factory No. 1, wrapped in a thick military overcoat, was giving instructions to the workers in a hoarse voice.

The main team of Honor Computer has now moved to Yantai City to set up a new factory, and Honor Computer's production capacity has changed from the initial 8000 units per day to 5000 units per day.

Inside the huge factory, the lights were on, and the production lines that had been shut down were all started up again, busily refurbishing second-hand computers.

Inside the assembly line, brand-new Honor computers were carefully packaged and sealed with packing tape bearing labels indicating they were exclusively supplied to Shilla Hotel and their destination.

Forklifts roared as they transported the packed boxes to a large, temporary distribution area set up in the corner of the warehouse.

There, a long line of container trucks from logistics companies in Iwata City were waiting to be loaded.

The shipment of these computers was handled by Huang Fei's smuggling team.

Firstly, it can save on foreign customs fees.

Secondly, it would allow Huang Fei's men to get some practice, since in a few months, Feixiang Computers would officially embark on the smuggling route, and letting them experience the process in advance would be beneficial.

During this period, apart from planning the annual meeting process, Cheng Yi spent most of his time wandering around the various factories of Honor Computer.

As he watched boxes of computers being loaded onto the truck, Cheng Yi's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

He was really looking forward to the next time Microsoft called.

(End of this chapter)