Fifty million a day, trapped in the county town, can't spend it all.

Just as Zhang Yang was deploying his counterattack, in the Chengnan Building Materials City...

"Mr. Zhao, we've already contacted several online influencers on various platforms," ​​the secretary reported to Zhao Yongchang.

Zhao Yongchang took a puff of his cigar and exhaled: "Have them stand by at any time, waiting for my instructions. When the time comes, we'll make Zhang Yang a viral sensation across the internet."

"clear."

After the secretary left, Zhao Yongchang stared out the window with a gloomy expression. He had really gone all out this time. If he couldn't control his arrogance, where would he, Zhao Yongchang, have a place in the county town in the future?

Of course, he has other methods, but those are only used as a last resort.

......

For the next week, Zhang Yang acted as if nothing had happened, completely ignoring how the outside world demonized him and refusing to respond to any rumors. Instead, he accelerated the renovation of Moore Department Store.

Seeing that Zhang Yang hadn't responded and the rumors were getting worse, Chen Rou finally couldn't hold back and ran into Zhang Yang's office to ask:

"Brother, what are you waiting for?"

Zhang Yang was looking at the progress report sent by Ye Mei. He raised an eyebrow and replied, "Wait until they help me build up enough buzz."

"heat?"

Zhang Yang put down the documents and leaned back in his chair: "Zhao Yongchang spent money to make the whole county talk about me. If I don't accept, how can I face him?"

Chen Rou paused for a moment, then realized something: "You mean...?"

How many people in Mu County do you think know my name now?

Chen Rou thought for a moment: "At least 70% or 80%, the comments under those posts are practically exploding."

"That's enough." Zhang Yang smiled. "If I were to announce a major project that would benefit everyone, how do you think the onlookers would react?"

Chen Rou instantly understood what he meant: "Brother, you're really ruthless."

Zhang Yang smiled and waved his hand: "Don't say that, it's called going with the flow."

"You made me worry for nothing." Chen Rou rolled her eyes at Zhang Yang and then left the office.

After Chen Rou left, Zhang Yang sent Wen Yining a message: "Attorney Wen, how are the preparations going?"

Wen Yining replied quickly: "The breach of contract clause has been confirmed. Luo Qingqing has secured screenshots of the seven rumors posted, and they can be used at any time."

"Okay, then I'll let you know."

"OK."

After arranging things with the lawyer, Zhang Yang looked at the progress schedule again. With the recent lack of complaints, the renovation progress had accelerated considerably. He estimated that construction had been underway for about half a month. Once the interior layout was completed, all that remained was the interior decoration. At most, it would be open for business in another month.

By leveraging the buzz generated by Zhao Yongchang beforehand, their fame can be established immediately.

After reviewing the schedule, Zhang Yang dialed Luo Qingqing's number.

"Mr. Zhang."

"There's something I need you to prepare. Please draft a public announcement for the 'Moore Department Store Renovation Project.' The core information should include three points: First, after the renovation, the department store will be modeled after Pang Donglai; second, it is expected to open in about a month; and third, local residents of Mou County will have priority in obtaining employment opportunities, so you can start recruiting people gradually. Also, find a headhunter to recruit someone with experience in managing large-scale department stores, with no price limit."

Luo Qingqing paused for a moment: "President Zhang, this announcement will cause a huge stir."

"It has to be a big commotion."

"When will we release it?"

"Wait for my notification."

"Okay, I'll go prepare now."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Yang sorted out his thoughts. He still needed to tell Cheng Kainian about this, since Cheng had helped him a lot to get to where he was today.

He picked up his phone and dialed Cheng Kainian's number.

"Director Cheng, there's something I need to tell you."

"Mr. Zhang, please speak."

"I have taken two actions recently: one is to sue people who buy traffic to spread rumors, and the other is to release an official announcement about the future plans for Moore Department Store after its renovation."

"Are you trying to capitalize on this hype to launch your project?" Cheng Kainian felt a surge of excitement. If Zhang Yang's project were to be launched, his performance would be guaranteed.

"right."

"Okay, let me know in advance if there's anything I need to coordinate."

"That's not necessary for now. Someone's already set up the stage for me, isn't that right?"

Cheng Kainian naturally understood Zhang Yang's meaning and laughed, "Alright, then I'll wait for your good news."

"OK."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Yang smiled slightly. Everything was ready; all that was needed was the right opportunity.

"Zhao Yongchang, I hope you can give me another push."

Zhang Yang knew that things were about to change in Mou County. The hype that Zhao Yongchang had painstakingly created would soon become the best springboard for his new project. Zhao Yongchang thought he was setting up a net, but he didn't expect that he was helping Zhang Yang build a stage.

But there can only be one protagonist on this stage.

......

Nine o'clock the next morning.

Zhang Yang was sitting in his office when Chen Rou rushed over in a panic:

"Brother, rumors about you were circulating on all major platforms last night. They were only circulating locally before, but now they're spreading all over the internet."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yang exclaimed, "Great! The east wind is here!"

He immediately took out his phone and notified Wen Yining and Luo Qingqing in the WeChat group to proceed according to plan.

Before lunch, Wen Yining sent a message: "The lawsuit materials have been submitted to the court."

At noon, Luo Qingqing also posted the "Official Announcement on the Renovation Project of Mouxian Moore Department Store Life Plaza" online. At the same time, she contacted several local life accounts, spent some promotion fees, and pushed the announcement to the top of the trending list. The operators of various online platforms also released the announcement at the same time and spent money to buy traffic. Of course, the money for buying traffic was paid in advance by the people operating the accounts at Zhang Yang's request.

The announcement was short, but contained a lot of information:

I. Dawn Investment Company has fully launched the renovation project of Moore Department Store. After the renovation is completed, the mall will be fully benchmarked against the Pang Donglai model, covering a comprehensive range of business formats such as supermarkets, restaurants, and cultural entertainment.

II. It is expected to officially open in one month.

Third, after the mall opens, priority will be given to providing employment opportunities for local residents of Mou County, with approximately two hundred positions available in the first batch.

IV. Once the project is fully operational, it is expected to cover Mu County and surrounding areas, serving the daily consumption needs of local residents.

The announcement also included a photo of Moore Department Store undergoing renovation.

After the news was released, they found many promoters online to forward it, and soon the news that a shopping mall similar to Pang Donglai was going to open in Muxian, a small, third-tier county, became a trending topic.

The discussions about "monopolizing transportation" were quickly drowned out by discussions about "Moore Department Store is going to be renovated, and I heard it's going to be modeled after Pang Donglai".

Local online groups are buzzing with discussions about high-paying jobs, and opinions on monopolies and non-monopolies have long since died down.

Chen Rou excitedly rushed into Zhang Yang's office: "Brother, multiple local groups have exploded, all asking how to apply for the job and what the salary is like."

Zhang Yang took the phone and scrolled through a few messages. He breathed a sigh of relief. He had expected a reaction, but seeing the reversal so quickly, he still felt that he had made the right move.

He handed the phone back to Chen Rou, and was about to say something when his own phone started ringing incessantly.

Upon picking it up, I was surprised to find that Liu Quanyou had also sent a message: "President Zhang, you made this move... I'm impressed, I'll follow you from now on."

Zhang Yang was stunned for a moment, then a slight smile appeared on his lips. Liu Quanyou had completely taken sides.

He quickly replied, "Pleasant to cooperate!"

Ye Mei then sent a message: "President Zhang, your move was brilliant. Everyone on my team is asking how to share it."

After replying to everyone, Zhang Yang put his phone back on the table and leaned back in his chair. This move was very risky. He knew all too well the power of the internet; if he wasn't careful, the backlash from public opinion could devour him completely.

Fortunately, he won his gamble this time.

Everything will only truly be realized when the mall officially opens.

But at the same time, the scene inside the office of the Chengnan Building Materials City was quite different.

Zhao Yongchang stared at the news online with a gloomy expression, his chest heaving violently.

He suddenly raised his hand and smashed the phone against the wall, shattering it into pieces.