Chapter 1293: Side Story: A Self-Serving Journey
In the company, Huo Feng is holding a senior management meeting.
Each department head gave routine reports on their department’s focus and progress.
The pace was the same as always.
The only difference was that after this segment ended, Huo Feng stood before the senior staff and announced a big news—he plans to take his wife and son on a two-month vacation.
When the senior leaders heard this, they began whispering among themselves, and discussing fervently...
At this moment, Huo Feng continued: "As everyone knows, I recently made a splash online because I went to pick up my wife at the airport after she returned to the country!"
This was something known throughout the company and even by internet users everywhere.
Just these past few days...
The buzz surrounding Huo Feng hasn’t died down yet, even boosting the company’s shares a bit.
Therefore, for Yuanfeng Company, Huo Feng himself is like a lucky charm.
Huo Feng seemingly carries his own heat, which has saved the company a lot on publicity costs over the past two years.
In contrast, Yuanfeng Company’s second president, Yan Siyuan, is much more low-key.
But compared to Yan Siyuan, Huo Feng doesn’t quite seem like a hands-on person.
In reality, many of the company’s developmental projects were proposed and arranged by Yan Siyuan.
Thus, for the company, it could go a day without Huo Feng, but not a day without Yan Siyuan.
So to the senior staff, Huo Feng’s request to travel with his family, although quite excessive, would be unpreventable if he insisted on going.
However, two months is quite long...
Most of the senior staff were unwilling to comply.
"These past days, the company’s stock increase is visible to everyone. Compared to our intense efforts, showcasing work, hosting press conferences, or winning awards in gaming, which require so much manpower to slightly raise the company stock!"
Huo Feng remarked: "Now, if relying on me personally, showing off my affection online can stir up a wave, boosting company stock. It’s undoubtedly an effortless and simple move, don’t you all agree?"
The senior staff quietly stared at Huo Feng, none responding.
Lin Cong didn’t respond either.
Regardless of their reactions, Huo Feng continued: "So, if my personal life can bring significant and positive benefits to the company, I’m willing to sacrifice, share my private time with my wife and son on public platforms, and contribute to the company’s promotion."
Below, a group of senior leaders along with Lin Cong quietly watched Huo Feng’s persuasive arguments.
Everyone was well aware...
What was Huo Feng trying to swap with his words!
Such brazen personal gain under the guise of public interest was indeed impressive!
"So, I’ve set up a feasible plan, let’s look at the slideshow."
Huo Feng clicked open the slideshow and continued explaining, "I’ve planned a two-month long RV trip for myself. As we all know, RV travel in our country hasn’t widely spread yet, it’s an attempt by a few. But this lifestyle sparks longing in many people’s hearts. An RV, wife, son, and a pet dog traveling on the road, this slow-paced travel is a point that easily attracts attention. Therefore!"
Huo Feng moved forward in the slideshow, "I’ll be taking my wife, son, and our dog on a two-month RV trip. Actually, it’s a family vacation, but behind it, there lies a commercial chain waiting to be tapped."
"I can travel while livestreaming, sharing the journey with internet viewers. With my current online popularity, I bet two hundred percent that my RV travel plan mentioned online will immediately garner strong attention!"
"Behind this commercial chain, advertisement placements, related games, and merchandise, this entire commercial chain initializes. A simple example, while I’m on this RV journey, the company can launch related mini-games like ’Huo Feng’s Family on the Road’."
Huo Feng even prepared game templates, presenting a sketch done by a graphic designer working overtime, showing it to the senior leaders.
The image depicted an RV with stick figures: a man, woman, child, and dog inside.
"The development and design of such mini-games can be diversified. For example: race games, puzzle games, RV management games, or even a storyline game similar to ’Let’s Take the College Entrance Exam Together’. Design a slow-paced lifestyle game like ’RV Travel’!"
At this point, indeed, Huo Feng had outlined a commercial chain from his family RV trip involving a dog.
Now, the senior leaders and Lin Cong sitting in the conference room had to start taking Huo Feng’s plan seriously.
Because...
This plan sounded quite promising!
"I’m on an RV trip, which inherently is the best promotion! Without spending a penny, it can even attract ads, boost traffic, and bring external attention to the company! At this time, the company launches related games. A flagship game, multiple supplementary mini-games, leveraging the momentum I bring, igniting the company, wouldn’t it keep getting stronger? Do you all agree?"
After asking this, the senior leaders nodded, each feeling Huo Feng’s plan and analysis were very reasonable.
Letting Huo Feng travel is certainly not going to be a loss.
But if leveraging Huo Feng’s popularity brings in ad revenue, offers free promotion for the company, and launches a new flagship game!
Not considering the long term...
In the short term.
During Huo Feng’s two-month vacation, the game related to him could maintain its market heat for half a year!
The game’s market area has strong expansion capability.
It’s not that once the heat fades, players stop playing the game.
Gradually, players will continue.
Just like when Huo Feng and Yan Siyuan debuted, releasing the game ’Let’s Take the College Entrance Exam Together’.
After all these years...
It can still regain popularity with Huo Feng and Pu Sangzhi’s heat rising, contributing sustained revenue to the company.
Thus, the plan provided by Huo Feng is indeed feasible and rather intriguing!
It’s a short-term profit model, also a micro-investment.
If short-term gains are achieved, it certainly leads to high profits!
If it fails to make profits, it’s a micro-investment, with no significant losses, no major issues.
Just consider it as giving the president a two-month vacation.
"When I initially proposed traveling with my wife and child, everyone might have thought it was personal gain under public interest. I might indeed have a bit of that in me! But..."
Huo Feng placed his hands on the table, smiled confidently, "I can also assure everyone, and the company, that even if it’s a personal gain, I can still bring benefits to the company! I can travel while working. The company can utilize my popularity to operate the entire commercial chain! I believe our operations team is composed of talented people who can arrange it all well, right?"
Huo Feng gave a glance to the operations department manager.
Receiving the signal, the operations manager nodded and replied, "From a commercial perspective, it’s indeed a short-term profit plan, with low risk, and investment. But it’s relying on Mr. Huo, the success depends on Mr. Huo. Our operations team can provide mature operational methods, but Mr. Huo must manage the pace and scale well. Also, Mr. Huo... your popularity is a fact, but it’s easy to be praised, yet easy to be criticized. So, when you utilize popularity for commercial chains, you must ensure that your persona remains intact! No major mistakes or scandals! Caution at all times!"
Caution is indeed necessary.
No major mistakes can occur.
If, let’s say, during the trip, you accidentally hit someone...
That would be the end.
Not only would Huo Feng be finished, but the company’s reputation would be ruined.
Huo Feng can earn big, or neither popular nor earn, but absolutely mustn’t make mistakes.
Huo Feng sincerely accepted the advice given by the operations manager.
He tapped his chest, nodding, "Rest assured, I’ll travel slowly, play slowly. Abide by the law, be cautious at all times!"
Thus...
Huo Feng successfully used the feasible plan he prepared overnight to persuade the senior leaders.
The RV travel plan was settled.
While Huo Feng prepares for the trip, the company will also start preparing for the upcoming commercial chain operations.
At night, returning home, Huo Feng shared this good news with Pu Sangzhi.
After hearing his overall arrangement, Pu Sangzhi began feeling nervous!
