Huayu: From "Good Fortune Across the Sky" to becoming a top star

"Comrade Xiao Jiang, why don't you stay in the county town for a while? We can get together and discuss our plans for the future."

Jiang Xun turned around and glanced at Xiao Hong frolicking in the distance.

"Then it..."

"Don't worry, I'll have your village chief look after them."

Having said that, Jiang Xun no longer declined.

Conditions in the county town are much better than in the village, and it is indeed more comfortable to stay there.

Hu Bo, who was standing nearby, immediately raised his hand and replied, "I'll go talk to the village chief. He knows everyone there, so you can go ahead without worry."

After everything was arranged, Jiang Xun stood up, patted the dust off his trousers, and followed the middle-aged man into the back seat of the white SUV.

Despite the bumpy ride, the two chatted casually.

Jiang Xun's casually mentioned ideas for cultural tourism promotion were so clear and to the point that the middle-aged man couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

Let alone a boy from a village, even someone who has been in this position for so many years might not be able to think so clearly in a short time.

The middle-aged man couldn't help but ask, "Where did you learn all these ideas?"

Jiang Xun smiled and said in his usual nonchalant tone, "Read more books and newspapers, and you'll always learn something."

Those who are unaware of his abilities might genuinely mistake him for a hidden expert in cultural tourism.

The distance from Deba Village to Longzhen, the county seat of Xinlong County, is only about 40 kilometers, but the mountain road is rugged and difficult to travel, and it took the car nearly three hours to arrive.

Upon entering Longzhen, although the road surface has been replaced with cement, it is still uneven and potholed, indicating that it has not been repaired for many years.

The road is lined with Tibetan-style buildings. There are hardly any chain stores like Starbucks or KFC, and even decent supermarkets are scarce. All you see are shops selling farm tools and livestock feed, exuding a simple and impoverished atmosphere.

The car eventually stopped in front of a grand and eye-catching building.

Among the buildings in Longzhen, this building is considered quite respectable, but its walls are yellowed and its window frames are worn, bearing the marks of years of wear and tear.

On either side of the iron gate, two gleaming stainless steel plaques are prominently displayed, reading: Xinlong Tourism Development Co., Ltd.

After parking the car, Jiang Xun followed the middle-aged man into the building.

As they walked, the employees greeted the middle-aged man and couldn't help but look at Jiang Xun.

As an actor, Jiang Xun is very good at acting.

At this moment, he seemed like a shy country boy. When others looked him up and down, he would look back at them with composure. When someone smiled and gestured to him, he would return a slight smile. He had a completely innocent and naive appearance, which made everyone feel that this was how a boy should be.

Pushing open the meeting room door, I found that quite a few people were already seated inside.

Upon seeing the middle-aged man enter, everyone stood up in unison to greet him.

The meeting room did not have a conventional long conference table; instead, there was a stage at the front, with several rows of chairs neatly arranged below.

The middle-aged man walked straight to the main seat on the stage and sat down. He then turned to the side and pulled Jiang Xun over to sit next to him.

Jiang Xun's unexpected rise to fame was like a breath of fresh air injected into this quiet little town, and everyone present wore a look of joy.

They all deserve credit for enabling Xinlong to truly break into the mainstream this time.

"Alright, Mr. Zhang, please say a few words first." The middle-aged man waved his hand, gesturing for everyone to sit down.

The man on the right side of the stage cleared his throat, steadied the microphone, and began: "First of all, on behalf of Xinlong Tourism Investment, I welcome Director Li for his guidance, and also welcome young friend Jiang Xun."

"We have discussed some initial ideas regarding the follow-up publicity arrangements internally, but they are not yet mature. After all, the event was unexpected, and we still need to refine and improve them carefully."

The middle-aged man nodded: "It's alright, the purpose of meetings is to brainstorm, please continue."

"First, we plan to have Jiang Xun do a live stream on Xinlong's official cultural and tourism account. He's currently getting a lot of attention from netizens, so we'll have him chat with everyone in the live stream and promote Xinlong's beautiful scenery, delicious food, and cultural customs. Second, we'll hold special folk activities such as a horse racing festival and a bonfire party, while also working with local businesses to ensure they adhere to service standards and showcase Xinlong's positive image. Third, we'll shoot a promotional short film featuring Jiang Xun, highlighting his connection with Xinlong."

As the words fell from the stage, the audience bowed their heads to take notes. The middle-aged man nodded occasionally, but a faint regret lingered in his eyes.

These were all standard, routine procedures, reflecting a cautious approach of seeking no merit but avoiding mistakes.

"Mr. Zhang's thinking is very thorough." The middle-aged man smiled and turned to Jiang Xun, his tone full of expectation, "Comrade Jiang, would you like to say a few words?"

In this setting, Jiang Xun's tone unconsciously became more composed: "President Zhang's plan is sound and feasible, and I have no objections. I just have two additional thoughts."

As soon as he finished speaking, several people in the audience couldn't help but chuckle.

The young man spoke with a maturity beyond his years.

"First, the horse racing festival and folk festival will inevitably attract a large number of tourists. We might as well be generous and open all the paid scenic spots in the county to the public for free, offer airfare discounts for passengers on flights to the prefecture, and coordinate with star-rated hotels and branded homestays in the prefecture to offer accommodation discounts."

The audience was shocked and couldn't help but gasp.

Such a generous offer was something even General Manager Zhang wouldn't dare to make a suggestion on his own, yet an eighteen-year-old country boy had brought it up so directly? A murmur of discussion immediately arose from below.

Mr. Zhang remained calm, but secretly admired him.

These demands that he couldn't say directly were instead frankly expressed by Jiang Xun. If these preferential policies could be secured, it would undoubtedly be a timely help to attract visitors to Xinlong Cultural Tourism.

After listening, Director Li nodded solemnly: "That's feasible. The county also attaches great importance to you, and the prefecture has already planned preferential policies for winter and spring tourism. Launching them with your popularity will double the policy's impact and make its implementation more effective. Any other ideas?"

"I also have some ideas about the promotional video," Jiang Xun replied.

An encouraging light immediately appeared in Director Li's eyes.

Jiang Xun picked up a disposable water cup printed with "Xinlong Culture and Tourism" from the table, took a sip of water, and slowly said, "The short film doesn't need to be long, preferably under ten minutes, otherwise netizens won't have the patience to watch it. In terms of content, I suggest adopting a dual-perspective narrative: one line is my close bond with Xinlong, and the other line is the first surprise of an ordinary tourist encountering Xinlong. Finally, the two lines merge, making both the scenery and the human touch relatable."

People in the cultural tourism and tourism investment sectors have been doing local promotion for years. In the past, their short films were nothing more than hard shots of scenery and piled-up humanistic shots. Jiang Xun's dual-perspective idea was novel and practical. Everyone knew that it was highly feasible as soon as they heard it, and their eyes showed incredible admiration.

"That's a great idea!" Director Li immediately approved, his tone now conveying a clear plan as he looked at General Manager Zhang. "The Tourism Investment Group will take the lead, working with Jiang Xun to refine this short film. In addition to distributing it across the entire internet, we can also put it on state and provincial TV stations, as well as government WeChat accounts and video accounts at all levels, for comprehensive promotion!"

"Yes, leader! We will definitely implement it!" General Manager Zhang immediately replied loudly.

"Is there anything else to add?" Director Li asked Jiang Xun.

"That's all for now. It's hard to say how my popularity will develop. Let's take it one step at a time, try to capture the visible traffic first, and then act according to the situation!" Jiang Xun said.

Director Li nodded approvingly.

"Alright, everyone, be flexible and adaptable. This is an opportunity for Xinlong! We absolutely cannot let it leave without a trace!"