Who would still start a business seriously after being reborn?

Chapter 577 This is not a whim
"Such high profits?" Chen Zhi was surprised to hear this.

With such low costs and such high profits, this keyboard is clearly not from the legitimate source.

Du Yusheng wanted him to use the Prince Group's gray channels in Southeast Asia to dump large quantities of these keyboards.

This keyboard even has the Samsung brand name on it.

"Of course, but this project has nothing to do with the group; it's something I did personally." Du Yusheng lowered his voice. "By taking advantage of the hardware obsolescence wave brought about by Audition Online, we can quickly seize the low-end and mainstream peripheral markets in Southeast Asia with this Samsung keyboard. Firstly, we can make huge profits, and secondly, we can blur the image and reputation of the Samsung brand in the minds of ordinary consumers to some extent. You should know better than me how to do it."

Chen Zhi picked up the keyboard, weighed it in his hand, and a cruel smile appeared on his face: "I understand. Don't worry, Chairman Du, I will do my best to open up the sales channels for Samsung keyboards."

Chen Zhi could imagine how devastating it would be for Samsung's true brand image if such a high-quality, low-priced Samsung keyboard suffered widespread reputational problems due to some deliberately left minor flaws.

That's a really vicious move.

"Very good." Du Yusheng finally showed his most genuine smile of the night, and said with a grin, "Giving you the game agency rights is a reward for you, and the keyboard incident is a test for you. I hope you can do your best and not let us down."

"I promise I won't let you or President Cheng down," Chen Zhi stood up and solemnly assured them.

"Yes, and also, this project was something I personally approached you about; it has nothing to do with the group," Du Yusheng added.

“No, this project was one I found myself, and it has nothing to do with Chairman Du.” Chen Zhi’s answer made Du Yusheng even more satisfied.

No wonder Cheng Yi gave Chen Zhi such a huge market.

With Chen Zhi around, many things are indeed much easier.

In the business world, it's truly easy to find a thousand soldiers but hard to find a good general.

The next day, at Jingzhou International Airport, the once orderly arrival hall was completely overwhelmed by surging crowds and media with their long lenses and microphones.

An almost boiling sense of excitement filled the air.

When Du Yusheng led the Momo Group delegation and the Momo team members who had returned victorious from the Blizzard Cup through the VIP channel, the entire airport erupted in cheers.

"Come out, come out."

"Sun Baxin, look here."

"Momo Team, awesome!"

"Is that the legendary Chairman Du? Wow, he's so handsome! I really want to have his baby..."

"Ha... Of course you're handsome if you're rich."

The frantic shouts, screams, and the clicking of camera shutters mingled together, creating a deafening sound wave.

Enthusiastic fans held up huge posters, banners, and support signs, featuring close-ups of Sun Baxin's calm gameplay, Wang Hao's composed face, and the glorious moment when the entire team lifted the trophy.

The Momo team flag and the Chinese national flag waved wildly inside the venue, creating a surging sea of ​​red.

The airport also deployed a large number of security personnel, who formed a human wall by holding hands, barely managing to separate the agitated crowd and clear a narrow passage.

The flashes of light rained down on everyone in the delegation, so bright that it was almost impossible to open one's eyes.

Du Yusheng, walking at the front, still wore his signature smile, which was slightly naive yet deliberately profound. He waved to the media and fans on both sides as he walked, his slightly chubby face full of confidence.

Behind him, the five core members of the team, led by Sun Baxin, became the absolute focus.

Sun Baxin wore a red and blue Momo team uniform with his championship medal hanging around his neck. His face showed a hint of fatigue, but more than that, it exuded the composure of a champion.

He wasn't used to being the center of attention with countless cameras, so he just nodded slightly and occasionally waved in response to the fans' shouts.

Wang Hao and the other team members seemed much more excited, constantly flashing victory signs at the camera and fans, their young faces beaming with bright smiles.

At this moment, they are no longer internet addicts hiding behind their computers, but heroes who bring glory to the country and idols worshipped by countless teenagers.

This change in identity and the overwhelming sense of honor made them both nervous and proud.

After finally being escorted by security to the makeshift interview area set up at the airport, the noise subsided slightly, but countless microphones and recorders were already eagerly thrust out.

Du Yusheng took the center stage without hesitation. He cleared his throat, and the area immediately quieted down as all the media awaited the speech of the head of Momo Group.

"Dear media friends, dear fans, hello everyone." Du Yusheng's voice resounded through the microphone throughout the venue: "First of all, on behalf of Momo Group and the Momo team, I would like to thank the people of our motherland for their support and love! We have successfully completed our mission in Singapore, bringing the highest honor of the Blizzard Cup back to China!"

Applause and cheers erupted once again.

Du Yusheng pressed his hands together and continued, "This victory is not just a gold medal and a trophy; it is a symbol and a signal. It declares to the world that young people in China can not only win gold and silver medals in traditional sports, but also stand at the top of the world in the emerging field of e-sports."

"Yes!" A thunderous response erupted from the audience.

Du Yusheng's voice gradually rose, filled with an infectious energy comparable to Amway's, as he shouted: "Many people have asked me, and even questioned us, whether it's worth investing such huge resources in esports and organizing competitions? Standing here today, I can tell everyone clearly, it is worth it! And it's extremely worthwhile!"

"Esports is not just about playing games! It is already the 99th official sport recognized by the General Administration of Sport of China. Behind it lies a sunrise industry with huge output value and unlimited potential!"

Reporters frantically took notes, and flashbulbs went off again.

Du Yusheng's gaze swept across the entire room, his tone becoming extremely solemn: "Based on my unwavering optimism about the enormous potential of the e-sports industry and my responsibility to promote the development of e-sports in China, I hereby, on behalf of Momo Group, officially announce—"

He paused, then said firmly:

"Momo Group will officially and fully enter the e-sports industry. We will integrate all the advantageous resources of Momo Games, Momo Internet Cafe, Universal Vision China Operation Center, Toutiao, etc., to create the world's top e-sports ecosystem!"

"Hereby I announce that Momo Group will establish Momo Esports Operation Company, which will be personally led by Ms. Zhang Lingyu, the Group's Vice President. In the next five years, we will invest no less than 50 billion RMB to host various competitions and build an esports ecosystem."

After a brief silence, the audience erupted in cheers again. A reporter from CCTV pressed for an answer: "Chairman Du, is this a spur-of-the-moment decision, or has Momo Group had this plan in mind all along?"

“This is certainly not a spur-of-the-moment decision,” Du Yusheng replied.

The reporter immediately asked sharply, "Since this wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision, you must have an operational plan. Could you briefly explain your plans to everyone?"

Du Yusheng thought for a moment, then said with a smile, "Of course, I'll give a brief explanation so that companies looking to enter the esports industry can grasp the direction." Du Yusheng looked around at everyone and said firmly:
"First, we will build Momo esports centers covering major cities across the country to provide the most professional training and competition venues."

"Secondly, we will call on esports enthusiasts to form more professional esports clubs, covering all mainstream esports games including CS, StarCraft, and Red Alert."

"Third, establish the Momo esports youth training system, discover potential esports talents in internet cafes and universities across the country, and provide them with professional training and career advancement opportunities."

"Fourth, we will build a top-tier domestic esports professional league and gradually make China the center of global esports events."

Fifth, we will cooperate with major universities to promote the professionalization of esports education and cultivate all-round talents in esports operation, management, commentary, data analysis, etc.

Each time Du Yusheng announced a statement, a gasp of surprise rang out from the audience.

five billion!
Top-tier esports center!

Global event center!

Youth training system!

This series of massive and detailed plans has outlined an incredibly grand blueprint for an e-sports empire for everyone.

Du Yusheng's speech was instantly broadcast throughout the country through the cameras and microphones of countless media outlets present.

This is not only a celebration of Momo's team winning the championship, but also a declaration that China's largest internet giant will officially enter and dominate the future of the entire e-sports industry.

This is simply paradise for those academically challenged students who lack learning talent.

Sun Baxin and the others standing behind Du Yusheng were equally moved.

They knew that the golden age of esports had truly arrived.

And they are the trendsetters standing at the crest of the wave.

Du Yusheng finally looked at Sun Baxin beside him, patted him on the shoulder, and said to the audience: "Our champion captain Sun Baxin and all the members of the Momo team will become the image ambassadors of Momo esports, as well as the head instructors of the Momo esports youth training camp. I hope that in the future, more young people will be like them, winning glory for the country and realizing their dreams."

Amidst countless flashes of light and enthusiastic cheers, Sun Baxin stepped forward. He didn't say anything more, but simply smiled and waved to the crowd along with his teammates.

The nationally sensational welcoming ceremony and declaration at the airport was just the beginning.

For the next two weeks, Du Yusheng and the members of the Momo team had a suffocatingly packed schedule.

Their first stop was the official commendation ceremony held by the Hantong Provincial Government Affairs Association.

Inside the solemn and dignified government hall, Du Yusheng changed into a sharp dark suit, abandoning his flamboyant demeanor from the airport and replacing it with a composed demeanor befitting the occasion.

Sun Baxin and his teammates also wore custom-made formal attire. Although they looked a little reserved, their upright posture and the gold medals on their chests made them appear exceptionally spirited.

The meeting was chaired by the vice president of the Handong Provincial Political Affairs Association.

He highly praised the Momo team's spirit of winning glory for the country and affirmed the outstanding contributions made by the Momo Group in developing emerging industries.

In his speech, he repeatedly mentioned terms such as e-sports and a new cultural calling card, which signifies that Handong Province has reached an unprecedented level of recognition for the e-sports industry.

Subsequently, Du Yusheng took the stage as a representative to speak.

His speech was carefully crafted by the Momo Group's writing team, and revolved entirely around the core themes of giving back to society, supporting his hometown, and serving the country through industry.

He didn't boast about his achievements, but instead emphasized that Momo Group was able to grow thanks to the favorable business environment and policy support in Handong Province. He also stated that in the future, Handong Province will be the first choice for the core R&D base of the e-sports industry and the location of major events, which is expected to bring 100,000 jobs, considerable tax revenue, and surrounding effects to the province.

His statement earned him applause from the leaders in the audience.

Next came the grand awards ceremony.

The executive vice president personally presented Du Yusheng with the honorary certificate of "Leading Figure in the Cultural Industry of Handong Province".

At the same time, the Handong Provincial Sports Industry Association awarded the Momo team the title of "Outstanding Sports Team of Handong Province".

Each and every weighty honor elevates the significance of this victory to a new level.

At the banquet following the commendation ceremony, Du Yusheng and Sun Baxin became the absolute center of attention.

Heads of various provincial associations and executives of large state-owned enterprises came over to offer toasts and exchange business cards, their words filled with anticipation for cooperation in the e-sports industry.

Du Yusheng navigated the situation with ease, chatting and laughing, while Sun Baxin and the others seemed somewhat overwhelmed. It was the first time they had truly felt the enormous influence that the identity of an e-sports champion could bring in mainstream society.

The provincial event had just come to an end when Jingzhou City began to receive guests.

As the location of Momo Group's headquarters, Jingzhou City was particularly proud and not only held a grand celebration and symposium on the development of the e-sports industry, but also had all the city's leaders in attendance, making it a very high-level event.

They were already very familiar with Momo Group, so they got straight to the point, providing maximum support in terms of land, policies, and funding, and fully cooperating with Momo Group's plan to build a global e-sports center.

They not only allocated 500 acres of land in Jingzhou High-tech Zone for the construction of the Momo Esports International Center, but also undertook an urban investment project that includes a professional esports arena that can accommodate 10,000 people, a team training base, an esports-themed hotel, and an esports industry incubator.

In terms of policy, Jingzhou City has also issued the "Several Opinions on Accelerating the Development of the E-sports Industry," which provides tangible benefits to e-sports companies, clubs, and events, such as tax reductions and exemptions, rent subsidies, and green channels for talent introduction and settlement.

Du Yusheng naturally reciprocated by announcing on the spot that the headquarters of Momo Esports subsidiary would be located in Jingzhou, and that the permanent home venue for the soon-to-be-launched Momo Esports Professional League would be located in Jingzhou.

In the days that followed, various activities continued to keep him busy.

Participated in the Handong Provincial Youth Alliance Symposium, was appointed as an honorary professor at Handong University and gave a speech, was interviewed by various CCTV programs, recorded an interview program for the provincial TV station, and participated in an entrepreneur salon organized by the Handong Provincial Chamber of Commerce...

Although the two weeks of continuous work were tough, the intangible value they brought was immeasurable.

Now that the legitimacy of the e-sports industry has received the most authoritative endorsement, its social recognition has naturally increased.

The previous criticisms about indulging in frivolous pursuits and neglecting one's duties have been completely drowned out by the high-profile support and honors bestowed upon the province and city governments.

At this moment, Du Yusheng, who had been a powerful figure for half a month, stood respectfully in front of Cheng Yi, handed him a thick stack of documents, and said, "Boss, everything is done."

(End of this chapter)