I was in my final year of high school, and my deskmate found out I was writing a novel!

When the dormitory door was pushed open, the eldest, second eldest, and third eldest were sitting around the table with a stack of papers spread out in front of them, covered with messy arrows and numbers.

Seeing Ye Feng enter carrying beer, the three of them immediately stood up, their eyes filled with anticipation.

"Brother Feng, you've finally arrived!"

They've even called me "brother," so it seems they really need my help.

Lin Hao simply opened a can of beer and handed it over.

"We've completely run out of ideas for assembling computers. The three of us have been thinking for days about finding something we can do long-term, but we just can't come up with anything. You're quick-witted, so why don't you tell us?"

Ye Feng placed the beer on the table, pulled up a chair and sat down, glanced at the papers on the table, and stroked his chin as he pondered.

After thinking for several minutes, Ye Feng finally had a clue.

"You've accumulated a lot of student resources and you understand digital hardware, so why not focus on the 'campus digital ecosystem'—content marketing + targeted shopping guides + secondhand recycling and trade-in. These three things can be combined, can be done long-term, and can be gradually expanded."

"Campus digital ecosystem?"

Zhou Ming frowned, clearly not quite understanding.

"How exactly do I do it?"

Ye Feng organized his thoughts.

"We'll take three steps, each of which will be profitable and can also boost each other."

Immediately afterwards, he picked up a pen and drew a triangle on the paper.

"The first step is to create a niche content IP. Register a Douyin/Xiaohongshu account called 'Shanghai Campus Digital Bro' and focus on creating digital content for students."

"Then it will be divided into three tracks."

"First, there are 'cost-effective digital product reviews,' such as 'A guide to buying a 5000 yuan laptop' and 'A list of things to avoid when buying a 100 yuan headphone,' all of which are things that students can use and afford."

"Secondly, 'Avoiding Pitfalls in the Second-hand Digital Products Market' teaches you how to identify refurbished devices and test battery health."

"Thirdly, there are 'digital repair tips,' such as 'how to choose a repair shop when your phone screen is cracked' and 'how to clean your computer yourself.'"

He paused, then took a sip of beer.

"Don't push products too hard in your content; the key is to build trust. For example, tell the truth when reviewing products. For a 100-yuan pair of headphones, say 'good enough for basic sound' and for a 300-yuan pair, say 'the sound quality is excellent'. In videos about avoiding pitfalls with secondhand products, disassemble the refurbished devices you've encountered before and point out their flaws. Once your account reaches 1 followers, you'll have a basic audience. When students buy digital products, they'll think of asking you first. This is trust capital that you can rely on in the long run."

Lin Hao's eyes lit up.

"So what's the second step? Just creating content doesn't make money."

"The second step is to provide precise sales guidance and supply chain integration."

Ye Feng drew an arrow on the paper, pointing from "Content" to "Shopping Guide".

"Once your fans trust you, you can help them find reliable digital product suppliers. For example, if a student wants to buy a laptop, you can recommend a suitable model based on their budget (3000-8000 yuan) and needs (studying/gaming/designing)."

He paused for a moment, then continued.

"I know a few distributors in this field, and I'll introduce them to you later. The prices will be about 5% to 10% lower than those on JD.com and Tmall. Even if you only make 5% a day, the students will save money, and you'll make money too."

He got to know these people because he had been in charge of liaising with those who made parts, and they even asked him if he wanted to sell them online.

Ye Feng then added more.

"The key is 'precision' and 'reliability.' For design work, recommend laptops with good graphics cards, not gaming laptops to fill out the quota; after receiving the machine, you should help test it to make sure there are no problems before handing it over to the student. If there are any problems, you will be responsible for contacting after-sales service—this way, students will keep coming back to you and even recommend your classmates."

Lin Hao was the most proactive, taking notes on the side. As for Wan Quan, he was a bit complacent now. Although his novels weren't rising rapidly, they had maintained their popularity. On good days, they would earn around ten thousand yuan, and on average, they would still make a few thousand. Wan Quan had enough to live on, so he had no motivation to work harder.

"Part Three: Second-hand recycling and trade-in. Do some students have old cell phones, old computers, or other electronic products they want to sell?"

"That does exist. I've seen it, but I don't know much about it."

"Definitely, especially during graduation season. The seniors are leaving, and laptops are easy to carry, but what about assembled computers? Wouldn't that be less convenient?"

"That's really true, should we take it back?"

"Yes, but you need to find out how to test it."

"That's for sure!"

"These three things form a closed loop: content gains followers → followers find you to recommend products/sell secondhand goods → after the transaction, the followers become repeat customers and will also help you share content → new followers come in, and the cycle continues. Moreover, it gets easier and easier as you do it. For example, as your account gains more followers, distributors will actively seek to cooperate with you, and the supply of secondhand goods will also increase."

"Furthermore, if you really grow your business to a large scale, you can definitely turn it into an online platform. It all depends on how you do it. I'm just providing an idea."

Zhou Ming had already started calculating the accounts.

"These three things form a closed loop: content gains followers → followers find you to recommend products/sell secondhand goods → after the transaction, the followers become repeat customers and will also help you share content → new followers come in, and the cycle continues. Moreover, it gets easier and easier as you do it. For example, as your account gains more followers, distributors will actively seek to cooperate with you, and the supply of secondhand goods will also increase."

After hearing his calculations, Ye Feng rolled his eyes. This guy really doesn't take the most important things seriously!

"You guys should focus on building up your accounts first. Do you really think it's that easy?"

"Hey, I'm just looking ahead."

Ye Feng ignored his predictions and continued speaking.

"Moreover, this business can be replicated. Once you've thoroughly penetrated the universities in Shanghai, you can expand to universities in Suzhou and Nanjing, find local student agents, share commissions with them, and form a university alliance. Later, you can add the sale of digital accessories, such as customized notebook stickers, headphone storage boxes, and even open an online store to sell your own selected 'student-friendly digital products.' There is a lot of room for long-term development."

Although Lin Hao had been taking notes, he was still somewhat confused after Ye Feng finished speaking.

"So where should we begin?"

They were all college students, and they genuinely didn't know what to do.

As for the platform Ye Feng mentioned, they didn't think that far ahead at all. They were just thinking about making some money while they were in school and filling their wallets. They never thought about anything else!

This idea was actually something Ye Feng saw in a novel; it even had a name... Spin around?

So, he took into account the current situation of the three of them and came up with this idea. He didn't know if it would work, but he thought that if it worked in that world, it should work in this world too.

However, what he said was actually quite complicated, and now everyone is a little confused.