One Yuan First Recharge: I'm Actually the Boss Behind a Fortune 500 Company

Time flies, and it's already the end of April.

Wang Hao sat on the sofa in his apartment, his phone screen lit up, displaying the game interface of "Behind the Scenes".

He is reviewing the monthly data reports of three subsidiaries.

As you slide your finger across the screen, rows of numbers come into view.

[Starry Moon Beauty (Chen Ming in charge)]

Last month's revenue: 824.7 million

Net profit: approximately 310 million

Core Product: Starry Night Revitalizing Essence Lotion

Production capacity status: The new production line is currently undergoing commissioning, and production capacity is expected to increase by 150% next month.

Looking at this set of data, Wang Hao couldn't help but smile.

The Chen Ming storyline has seen explosive growth.

With monthly revenue of 824 million and net profit of 310 million, this has far exceeded the game's initial target of "accumulating 300 million in profit over three months."

And this is just the beginning. Once the new production line is operational and offline channels are fully rolled out, next month's performance will only be more impressive.

"The profit potential of the beauty product line is even greater than I imagined," Wang Hao thought to himself.

He continued reading.

[Star Moon Media Anchor Company (managed by Yu Xinxin)]

Last month's total GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume): Approximately 680 million

Net profit: Approximately 158 million

Core business: Live-streaming e-commerce

Number of streamers: 28 signed streamers, including 5 live streaming rooms with more than 1,000 viewers.

Main products: Star Beauty series (accounting for approximately 40%), and other carefully selected supply chain products.

While the livestreaming company didn't experience the same explosive growth as Chen Ming's company, its growth has been very steady.

In particular, thanks to the hit product "Star Beauty", not only did it boost its own sales performance, but it also honed the sales skills of the livestreaming team.

The company has now cultivated several promising top streamers, and the ecosystem is becoming increasingly healthy.

With a monthly net profit of 158 million, it has long exceeded the monthly target of 100 million.

Wang Hao nodded in satisfaction and looked at the last report.

[Xingyue Boutique Used Car Dealership (managed by Zhang Wei)]

Last month's total sales: Approximately 520 million

Net profit: Approximately 112 million

Main business: High-end brand accident-damaged used cars (BBA, Land Rover, Porsche, etc.)

Sales model: Offline showrooms + online live streaming for customer acquisition

Number of units sold last month: 31 (average price per unit: approximately NT$16.8)

The used car dealership had the most difficult start-up among the three companies.

Initially, the company was smeared by competitors, resulting in a poor reputation and few customers.

But Zhang Wei, with his tenacity and talent for live streaming, managed to carve out a path for himself.

They have accurately identified the niche market of "high-end accident cars" and are targeting small business owners who need to save face, know about cars, and have limited budgets. This positioning is very precise.

Last month's net profit was 112 million, which is very good.

But Wang Hao quickly did some mental calculations.

The game's objective is for each of the three companies to achieve a cumulative net profit of 300 million (equivalent to an average of 100 million per month) within three months.

Chen Ming's side might have had a slightly worse first month, but the second and third months saw explosive growth, and the total profit will definitely far exceed 300 million.

On Yu Xinxin's side, things are growing steadily, and the total profit should easily exceed 300 million.

The problem lies with Zhang Wei.

Wang Hao pulled up rough data from the previous two months:

First month (difficult start): Net profit of approximately 30.

Second month (on track): Net profit of approximately 112 million.

We are still 158 million short of our goal of 300 million.

The three-month period ends at the end of this month.

"In other words, Zhang Wei needs to generate another 73 yuan in net profit in the last ten days or so."

Wang Hao stroked his chin, deep in thought.

The pressure is considerable, but it's not impossible.

Zhang Wei's live streaming account now has nearly 100,000 followers, and his ability to sell products is getting stronger and stronger.

Moreover, as word-of-mouth spread, there were more and more instances of existing customers referring new customers.

"Judging from Zhang Wei's recent state, he's full of energy, so there shouldn't be any major problems," Wang Hao concluded.

He was confident that he would complete the game mission and receive the "mystery reward".

Wang Hao breathed a sigh of relief after closing the game interface.

"..."

The next afternoon, Wang Hao returned to his apartment building after get off work.

As soon as I stepped out of the elevator, I saw Yu Xinxin taking out her keys to open the door.

"Brother Hao!" Yu Xinxin heard footsteps, turned around, and immediately smiled.

Wang Hao smiled and asked, "Off work?"

"Mm!" Yu Xinxin nodded.

Wang Hao sized up Yu Xinxin in front of him.

Today she was wearing a nice white shirt, tucked into black high-waisted trousers, and beige mid-heeled shoes.

Her hair wasn't tied in a ponytail like before; instead, it was loosely tied back, revealing her fair neck.

She wore light makeup and her lips were a soft mauve color.

She looked capable and elegant, a stark contrast to the receptionist a few months ago who wore jeans and canvas shoes, had a ponytail, and blushed when she spoke.

Her job required her to mature quickly.

But Wang Hao could sense from her still clear eyes, from the light that lit up when she saw him, that Yu Xinxin was, deep down, still that innocent, kind, and grateful girl.

"Brother Hao, why are you staring at me?" Yu Xinxin felt a little embarrassed by his gaze and tilted her head slightly.

"It's nothing," Wang Hao said, coming back to his senses. "It's just that... Xin Xin is starting to look more and more like a director."

"Brother Hao, please don't tease me." Yu Xinxin's face flushed slightly, but her eyes held an undisguised joy.

"It's all for work. At the livestreaming company, I deal with a lot of suppliers and partners, so I can't dress too casually."

She paused, then her eyes crinkled into a smile:

"But Hao-ge, when I'm with you and Sister Lin Wei, I'm still me!"

Wang Hao felt a warmth in his heart: "Yes, I know."

"Oh right, Hao-ge!" Yu Xinxin suddenly remembered something, her tone becoming lighter.

"We haven't cooked and eaten together in ages! You've been working a lot of overtime lately, so how about we cook together tonight, just like before?"

Her eyes were full of anticipation.

Wang Hao thought for a moment, and since he didn't have anything planned for tonight, he said, "Okay."

"That's great!" Yu Xinxin said happily. "Then I'll call Sister Lin Wei later and see if she's coming back for dinner."

"Okay, I'll go back to my room and wash up first, then I'll be there in half an hour."

"Uh-huh!"

Half an hour later, Wang Hao knocked on Yu Xinxin's door right on time.

The door opened, and Yu Xinxin had changed into a comfortable set of loungewear—a light gray cotton T-shirt and matching casual pants, with her hair down, softly draped over her shoulders.

Once that aura of a career elite fades, she reverts to being the girl next door.

"Brother Hao's here! Come in quickly! Sister Lin Wei just got back and is washing her hands."

As Wang Hao walked into the room, a familiar feeling washed over him.

The living room was clean and cozy, and the dining table was already set with washed vegetables and chopped meat.

Lin Wei came out of the bathroom, saw Wang Hao, and nodded slightly: "You're here."

She still had that aloof demeanor, with long black hair and simple home attire, but her eyes were much softer than before.

The three of them worked together seamlessly, as if they had returned to those nights when they were colleagues at the headquarters of Xingyue Media.

Wang Hao puts on an apron; head chef.

Yu Xinxin helped wash vegetables and hand things over, chattering about interesting things that happened at the company.

Lin Wei doesn't talk much. Occasionally, when Yu Xinxin gets too excited, she'll casually interject with a comment, always accurately capturing the key point.

"Brother Hao, do you know?"

"Xiaoyu from our company, the shyest new streamer before, is amazing now!"

While peeling garlic, Yu Xinxin said, "She made those 'daily skincare check-in' short videos, and her followers grew so fast. Now her live streams consistently have seven or eight hundred people online!"

They're incredibly sincere in their sales pitches, resulting in an exceptionally high repurchase rate!

"Really? That's good." Wang Hao stirred the vegetables in the pan, the range hood humming.

"Yes! Seeing her grow up gives me a great sense of accomplishment." Yu Xinxin's tone was filled with pride, but then turned to a touch of emotion.

"However...sometimes I do miss the days when I worked as a receptionist at headquarters."

Wang Hao paused in his movements: "Nostalgia for what?"

"I miss how simple things were back then," Yu Xinxin said softly.

"Back then, all I had to do was answer the phone, keep records, and occasionally order food for everyone."

"If there are any difficulties, Supervisor Zhou will take care of them, and Brother Chen Ming and Brother Zhang Wei will discuss them with us. It feels like even if the sky falls, someone will hold it up."

She wiped her hands and leaned against the kitchen door frame:

"Things are different now. After I joined the livestreaming company, everyone calls me 'Director Yu'."

"I have to negotiate with the supply chain, develop live-streaming strategies, handle conflicts between streamers, and figure out how to make the company earn more money..."

"So many responsibilities have all piled up on me at once."