Zhang Yuan was confused. "Huh? What do you mean, Boss Pei? "
Pei Qian sniggered. "Based on the current situation, it would take at least four to five days for customers to place their orders and have the computers delivered, right?"
Zhang Yuan pondered for a moment. "Er … if it's fast, it might take three to four days."
Pei Qian shook his head unhappily. "That's still too slow.
"The current model is equivalent to setting up a good computer and displaying it in Fish-Catching Internet Cafe. When players come online, it would be equivalent to testing whether the computer is good to use or not.
"If they think that the computer is good and want to buy it, we would order the parts online for them to install. At the same time, we would be responsible for delivering the computers and selling after-sales services. We would earn some installation fees and service fees, right?
"However, here's the problem. If we buy the parts online, it would take at least two to three days. If we install the computers and deliver them, it might take another day. Wouldn't the players be anxious during this period?
"That's a huge problem!"
Zhang Yuan felt light-headed. "Huh? It's just three to four days. Can't they wait that little bit of time?
"Don't those online shops that specialize in selling complete machines use this model? Some shops might take a week to place an order and deliver the goods. We're considered fast. "
Pei Qian shook his head. "What kind of core advantage is that if we're only two to three days faster than the online shops? Don't the players still have to wait?
"We have to make it so that players can come in the morning and deliver the computers in the afternoon. That's fast!
"That's why we can't only buy the parts online after players place their orders. We have to prepare the parts in advance.
"We have to achieve four things:
"Make the delivery speed the same as offline physical shops;
"Make the after-sales service the same as first-tier brands;
"Make the marketing model and quality the same as conscientious online shops;
"Make the price-performance ratio the same as the fake marketing effect of unscrupulous merchants!
"That's the only way to live up to this shiny logo, understand?"
Zhang Yuan was speechless. After some thought, he said, "Then, we have to prepare a large amount of goods. That's equivalent to adding to our burden. If we don't sell this batch of goods and keep it in our hands, we can only sell it at a discount when the next generation of products comes out. The risk of losing money is too great! "
Pei Qian smiled. "There are risks in everything. How can we not do it because of the risks?
"As long as we can spend money to give gamers a better shopping experience, it will be worth it!
"Since you've decided to do it, then don't stop at small scale. I'll give you another sum of money. Use this money to rent some warehouses around Fish-Catching Internet Cafe and store some goods. "
"Don't worry about overstocking our inventory. I've been thinking of organizing a 1024 Programmer's Day event. We can add ROF's brand to it."
The three of them were confused. "Programmer's Day?"
Pei Qian nodded and explained his thoughts in detail.
The main reason was that Fish-Catching Take-Out and Upwind Logistics would be offering various discounts in the week after October 24th. To put it nicely, they would be giving back to old and new customers, raising their brand awareness, and expanding their market share.
Of course, the most fundamental goal was to spend as much money as possible.
After seeing this new computer-installation business, Pei Qian decided to include it in the 1024 Programmer's Day activities.
On the Programmer's Day, there were only promotions for food delivery and logistics. It was a bit unworthy of the name.
Now, with the addition of the main computer, it was just right!
"ROF, the computer-installation brand, can also participate in this event, but we'll have to make some changes."
"First, there are too few models at the moment. There's only one set of configurations. We won't be able to meet everyone's needs.
"I think we can come up with three different configurations: 7999, 11999, and 15999. During the event, we'll do a cost-price promotion. We'll sell these computers at the price of the components. That would be equivalent to giving away door-to-door service and computer-installation fees for free.
"We'll also do a free upgrade. 7999 can be upgraded to 11999, and 11999 can be upgraded to 15999.
"The first hundred customers can enjoy a free upgrade. After that, we'll randomly pick a lucky customer to upgrade for free.
"After that, Fish-Catching Internet Cafe can hold a lucky draw from time to time. One lucky customer will be given a system unit.
"Of course, these are all events from October 24th to October 31st. Prices will return to normal after that.
"Doing a promotional event like this will raise our brand awareness and build our reputation. It's not too much to spend some money, right?"
Pei Qian was not talking to the three of them. He was talking to the System.
Indeed, the System did not prohibit it!
The System had a rather blurry boundary between 'promotion' and 'free'. As long as it looked like a promotion on the surface and people were using benefits to exchange for popularity, the System would turn a blind eye to it.
Pei Qian could not help but feel emotional. Physical industries were the best!
Games could not be operated like this.
After research and development was completed, the game would not have any capital to speak of. The more discounts and promotions they offered, the more they would earn.
However, the physical industry itself required high labor costs and rental costs. As long as it was not a long-term activity and could be exchanged for popularity and reputation, it would not be considered a malicious loss to the system.
In addition, Pei Qian had mentioned before that he would need to stock up in large quantities. If he spent the money, the stock would be overstocked. He would not be able to sell them. When the new batch of products came out, he would have to sell them at a discount. That would be another loss.
That was great!
After listening to Boss Pei's explanation, Zhang Yuan could not help but give him a thumbs-up. "Boss Pei, you're really far-sighted and generous!
However, I have a small suggestion.
"1024 might be Programmer's Day, but it might not be very effective if we use this as a slogan. After all, we're targeting everyone, not just programmers. "
"In my opinion, why don't we call it 1024 Digital Day? It would be targeted at a wider audience, and it would be easier to spread."
Pei Qian nodded. "Yes, that works!"
He also felt that the name 1024 Programmer's Day was not very appropriate.
At first, this festival was just a promotion for food delivery and delivery services. Calling it 'Programmer's Day' was a little far-fetched.
Now, this festival included food delivery, logistics, and computer equipment. It would be easier to remember if it was called 1024 Digital Day.
The more people in Jingzhou paid attention to it, the more Pei Qian would lose.
Coupled with the increase in labor costs during the festival, wouldn't he be spending a huge sum of money?
Zhang Yuan was very excited as well. He looked like he was full of fighting spirit.
Boss Pei is too generous!
He trusts me too much!
Before this, Zhang Yuan had only wanted to do a small business. He wanted to take the model of a computer assembly shop and ride on Fish-Catching Internet Cafe's popularity. He wanted to target ballers and earn some money.
However, Boss Pei was so generous. His level of support was very touching!
"Don't worry, Boss Pei. I'll take care of this matter properly!"
Pei Qian nodded. "Yes, just like before. Don't be afraid to spend money, understand?"
Boss Pei understood now. It was unavoidable for him to be stabbed in the back by his employees.
As his business grew, Pei Qian could not do everything himself. His subordinates could not report everything to him either. They could only report every once in a while. It was normal for there to be some time gaps and information gaps.
With so many subordinates, there might be people who had nothing better to do and wanted to make a career out of it.
After all, Boss Pei was treating them very well. Everyone's lives were guaranteed. It was normal for some people to want to achieve higher goals and achieve something in their careers.
Thus, Boss Pei had a problem with everyone stabbing Boss Pei in the back. He had let everyone have too much to eat.
They had no worries in their lives. Wouldn't they have to think about how to make a career out of it?
Pei Qian could only sigh. It was all Boss Pei's fault.
However, this might not be a bad thing. The key was how he looked at it.
The worst case scenario was that all of them wanted Boss Pei dead. However, the best case scenario was that all these people were doing was giving Boss Pei an opportunity to incur losses.
As the saying went, it was better to let things go.
Take this incident as an example. Zhang Yuan's original plan was to make use of Fish-Catching Internet Cafe's popularity and Upwind Logistics' convenience to create a computer-installation brand. He might not be able to earn much, but it would be difficult for him to incur losses. The most likely outcome would be to earn some money.
However, Pei Qian would be able to spend a huge sum of money in this cycle after manipulating it a little.
That was turning a bad thing into a good thing!
Pei Qian sniggered. It's a good thing I'm a genius. Otherwise, these employees would have destroyed my mentality!
After making some simple arrangements, the publicity for 1024 Digital Day began in full swing.
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October 14th …
At Zhongdian Chinese Network …
Preparations for the joint event with Repent and be Saved had been completed.
The preparation for the event was very efficient. Ma Yiqun knew very well that Zhongdian Chinese Network's traffic was increasing mainly because of Repent and be Saved's popularity.
Such popularity might not last for long. The sooner the event was released, the sooner it could stabilize the traffic.
"It's about time. Let's make an announcement."
Ma Yiqun and Li Yada met briefly. Both of them made an announcement at the same time.
The announcement detailed the details of the joint event.
Zhongdian Chinese Network would be launching a seven-day login event. New users would have to complete some simple tasks to obtain free reading on the website, Repent and be Saved's look-changing pills, and other rewards.
Repent and be Saved also made an announcement, reminding players that all Tengda accounts had been connected. They could log onto the website to receive their rewards.
On top of that, Ma Yiqun also arranged for his editors to communicate with the authors.
The traffic has been increasing during this period. Add more chapters for me!
Ever since Zhongdian Chinese Network officially launched, Ma Yiqun had been guiding these editors. The editors had also been selecting manuscripts and picking out good seedlings from these low-level authors.
Later, Zhongdian Chinese Network gave a group of outstanding authors additional royalties so that their income was comparable to that of other big websites. This greatly increased their enthusiasm.
Now, taking advantage of this wave of traffic, the more they wrote, the more money they could make. The entire website's authors were naturally filled with an atmosphere of excitement.
Many authors had saved manuscripts in advance. They were waiting for the joint event to be published in one go. They wanted to rush up the rankings and increase the exposure of their books.
"We have the traffic, and the website has a batch of good works. Whether we succeed or not depends on this!"
Ma Yiqun was nervous and excited.
He had already given up on the online literature industry. Boss Pei had given him enough trust and placed Zhongdian Chinese Network in his hands.
Three months had passed. Ma Yiqun had been working hard and giving his all. He had finally found an opportunity to repay Boss Pei and turn the website's losses into profits!
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