Pei Qian was stumped by this question.
That's right. What if GOG followed up brainlessly?
Pei Qian realized that he had fallen into a small misunderstanding previously. That was because Tengda's previous opponents were all other companies that could not burn as much money as Tengda.
After all, other companies were burning money from their bosses or investors. Unless the bosses treated money like Pei Qian, they would not be able to burn money so easily.
Thus, Tengda always won in the money-burning war.
However, GOG was also Tengda's game now, and it had a limit to burn money!
However, Pei Qian quickly calmed down. This was just a problem of numbers.
I just have to ensure that IOI's funds would always be more than GOG's, right?
When it came to burning money, whichever side had more ammunition would definitely have an advantage!
What's more, it was a great thing for him to burn money together!
He was just worried about having nowhere to spend his money.
Pei Qian smiled at that thought. "It's alright. I'll ensure that your money will always be more than GOG's."
It was impossible to limit GOG's funds. After all, Pei Qian had just proposed the policy of 'free use of 50% of income'. He could not change it now.
He was not worried about anything else, but he was afraid of causing misunderstandings.
What if everyone started imagining what Boss Pei's intentions were? Was he hinting to everyone not to waste money?
Wouldn't that be counterproductive?
Thus, Pei Qian considered whether GOG should burn money or not. He just had to ensure that IOI's local server would always be more profitable than GOG's.
He could not possibly let GOG turn the tables again, right?
Everyone's eyes regained their luster.
Indeed, he was Boss Pei!
The problem was solved once he made his move!
Although the plan to burn money was not difficult to think of, to be able to burn money so cleanly, so neatly, and so without any scruples, obviously not everyone had the courage to do so.
Moreover, only Boss Pei could guarantee that IOI would always have more money than GOG.
Ye Zhizhou was extremely excited. "Alright, Boss Pei. We'll make arrangements immediately. We'll definitely get back at them!"
…
Pei Qian felt relaxed after leaving Shang Yang Games.
He looked at his watch. It was past three in the afternoon. It seemed like a good choice to go home and lie comfortably in the sun on the sofa in the living room.
At that moment, his cell phone rang.
It was Li Shi.
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In an instant, he felt as though he was facing a formidable enemy.
Could something have happened at the Thriller Hostel? Or was it about the Golden Maze?
Or did Li Shi want to invest in Dream Realization Ventures?
That's not right. Boss Li wouldn't want to invest in the Fully-Automated Bickering Machine, right? What he drank wasn't some perverted soup. He couldn't possibly drink until he lost his mind, right?
Pei Qian instinctively panicked when he saw the name 'Li Shi'. He was afraid that Li Shi would follow him and invest money without saying anything else. That would cause the loss-making project that he had secretly hidden to become popular.
However, he had no choice but to take it. Even if he was like an ostrich, he wouldn't be able to avoid being stabbed in the back a few times.
He had no choice but to accept it.
"Hello? Manager Li, what's the matter? "
Li Shi's voice came from the other end of the line. "Boss Pei, there's nothing special. It's just that a friend of mine wants to meet you and discuss something with you. I wonder if you have the time? "
"You should have heard of this friend of mine, and you might even have met him. His name is Wang Peng, one of the co-founders of Quanmin Reviews. "
"Wang Peng, Xue Zhebin, and I are partners. We opened Ming House together. Do you remember?"
A realization dawned on Pei Qian.
Yes, I remember him very well.
This person is still lying in my little notebook!
Although his position was quite far behind, Pei Qian would definitely not forget him.
Back then, Wang Peng and Xue Zhebin had a meal at Ming Yun Private Kitchen. Then, Wang Peng specially marked it on Quanmin Reviews and wrote a long review. Finally, he asked the programmer to make a blank name for him.
Thus, Ming Yun Private Kitchen's losses turned into profits.
This feud was absolutely irreconcilable!
How could he have the cheek to meet me?
Pei Qian was just about to find an excuse that he was busy with work, but on further thought, it seemed like he should still meet him.
What if this person was hatching a new plot behind the scenes?
If Pei Qian did not meet him, he would continue to be kept in the dark.
Pei Qian pondered for a moment. "I'm free now and tomorrow. Ask Manager Wang to arrange it."
Li Shi was elated. "Of course, that's good. Shall we meet in an hour at Fish-Catching Internet Cafe at Handong University?"
Pei Qian, "Alright, but … what exactly is it?"
Li Shi sniggered. "Boss Pei, you'll know when you get there. I won't waste your precious time!"
Pei Qian, "…"
Why was he getting more and more scared?
…
At Fish-Catching Internet Cafe, Handong University branch …
Not long after Pei Qian arrived, Li Shi and Wang Peng arrived as well.
"Boss Pei!
Boss Li, Boss Wang. "
Pei Qian exchanged a few insincere pleasantries with the two of them and then sat down.
Pei Qian instinctively felt that something was wrong when he saw the smile on Wang Peng's face.
What could make him so happy?
"Boss Wang, why are you looking for me?" Pei Qian asked worriedly.
Pei Qian had a feeling that someone was looking for him with a beaming face. Nothing good would come of it!
Wang Peng smiled slightly and did not answer directly. Instead, he looked at Li Shi and said, "I heard from Boss Li that you have the constitution of a koi. No matter who it is, as long as they get close to you, they will definitely have good luck!
"If they happen to show some good intentions, they will reap even greater rewards.
"After the incident at Ming House, I was still a little skeptical."
"However, this time, I completely believe it!"
Pei Qian looked confused. After a moment of silence, question marks floated above his head.
？
What was he trying to say?
I have the constitution of a koi? Why didn't I feel it?
Your good luck is my bad luck!
Seeing that Boss Pei was unmoved, Li Shi smiled and said to Wang Peng, "Boss Wang, if you have something to say, just say it. Boss Pei doesn't like people to keep him in suspense.
"What's more, Boss Pei is usually very busy. He has too much work to deal with. He might not know about this."
Pei Qian opened his mouth, wanting to say something but hesitating.
Although Boss Li's words sounded wrong, Pei Qian really could not find any big mistakes.
Wang Peng nodded. "Alright, I'll be straightforward, then. Boss Pei, do you know that the nameless restaurant has become popular on the internet because of a famous food blogger?! "
Pei Qian, "??"
I didn't know!
Looking at Boss Pei's indifferent expression, Li Shi sniggered. "See, I told you that Boss Pei is very busy. How could such a small matter alarm him?
"Branch Manager Lin probably arranged it himself. If he told Boss Pei everything, wouldn't Branch Manager Lin be a good-for-nothing?"
Seeing that Pei Qian did not know about this, Wang Peng became even more excited.
"Boss Pei, you don't know? That's great. Let me tell you the ins and outs in detail!
"Because of my profession, I follow some well-known foreign food bloggers. Many of them are foodies who often fly around the world to eat Michelin three-star restaurants.
"On Tuesday night, I found out that a food blogger with millions of fans had updated her content. What's more, this content was reposted many times.
"I excitedly clicked in to take a look, but I found that there were no pictures. It was a long article.
"At that time, I was very puzzled. Because of the time difference, this blogger liked to spread poison in the middle of the night. She always flew around the world, took pictures of classic food, and then added her own comments.
"Unlike other amateur food bloggers, she has a good eye for food. At the same time, she knows how to satisfy the expectations of ordinary people, so that her food reviews won't be too out of touch. That's why she has a lot of fans abroad."
"However, in my impression, she rarely posts such pure text blog posts.
"Then, I took a closer look and realized that this is talking about your nameless restaurant, Boss Pei.
"No wonder there are no pictures. The nameless restaurant doesn't allow pictures, haha!"
Pei Qian's hand froze in mid-air.
He suddenly understood why so many foreigners had made reservations for Ming Yun Private Kitchen recently.
Obviously, this food blogger was up to no good!
The good thing was that he was mentally prepared. Pei Qian remained calm on the surface, but he kept telling himself in his heart, "Don't panic. Even if Ming Yun Private Kitchen becomes more popular, it will not make me more money!"
After taking a sip of coffee, he said, "And then?"
Wang Peng could not help but feel emotional. "Boss Pei's calm attitude is really worth learning.
"You have to know that this blogger has even criticized Michelin restaurants. She has very picky tastes. However, this time, she used a very long article to praise the nameless restaurant from all angles!
"Including the details of the service, the taste of the various dishes, and even the last two dishes, verjus,
Eggs, and boiled cabbage were all detailed. She was full of praises!
"She also emphasized what she was most satisfied with. No matter what question she asked, the waiters were able to answer her fluently. What's more, Branch Manager Lin had very thought-provoking views on the development of the food and beverage industry. She had a deeper understanding of Chinese food culture!
"Boss Pei, you don't get many compliments like that.
"The only pity is that the Michelin guide has not yet entered the Mainland. Otherwise, as soon as this blog post is published, there will definitely be Michelin reviewers who will come to visit secretly. If we can really get two or even three stars, then …"
Pei Qian trembled with fear.
What the hell?
How could this food blogger be so powerful?
Fortunately, the guidebook for making tires had not been released in China. Otherwise … the consequences would be unimaginable!
Pei Qian did not think that Michelin was very powerful. After all, it was a standard for Western food. It did not have much reference value for Chinese food.
However, Pei Qian knew very well that many people recognized it!
If it really got three Michelin stars, Pei Qian would have to ask to withdraw it.
Otherwise, what would happen if crazy diners came from all over the world? Wouldn't everything go out of control?
Fortunately, the Michelin guidebook had not been released in China yet. Even if it was released in a few years, it would start from big cities like Shanghai and Beijing. It probably would not be Jingzhou's turn.
Pei Qian could not help but heave a sigh of relief.
However, on further thought, he felt that something was wrong.
Did Wang Peng have to come all the way to me just for this?
Although this food blogger was quite powerful and had praised Ming Yun Private Kitchen, so many foreigners came to make reservations and eat there, so what?
Ming Yun Private Kitchen had already made reservations for two months later. Even if it became more popular, it would not make me more money.
What was I afraid of?
Li Shi nodded. "It's a pity that we didn't get a chance to get three Michelin stars. Although Michelin's evaluation of Chinese food is not reliable, there's no harm in trying it out.
"To be honest, I admire Boss Pei even more after starting a high-end restaurant myself. It's easy for high-end restaurants to go from thirty to sixty points, but it's extremely difficult to go from ninety to ninety-five points!
"Boss Pei actually allowed the nameless restaurant to continue improving after ninety points. He must have put in a lot of effort where we can't see!"
Pei Qian, "…"
However, before Pei Qian could say anything, Wang Peng continued Li Shi's words.
"It's a pity, but there's an old saying that goes' a blessing in disguise '!
"Boss Pei, Boss Li, have you thought about a problem?
"The Michelin guide has not entered China yet. In other words, foreigners can't evaluate Chinese restaurants based on Michelin. How do you think they can enjoy Chinese delicacies? "
Pei Qian's heart skipped a beat. "By … recommendations from food bloggers?"
Wang Peng laughed. "That's right, Boss Pei! Think about it, none of the restaurants in the mainland have been given a star by Michelin, but the nameless restaurant has been replaced by a well-known food blogger who has criticized Michelin … Isn't this equivalent to the nameless restaurant being on the same level as a Michelin three-star restaurant? "
"That's like the nameless restaurant suddenly being highlighted on the food map!
"Regardless of whether they are foreigners or local people, they will definitely come and try it!"
Pei Qian, "??"
Wang Peng continued. "What's more, Boss Pei, you're only half right. They do have to rely on food bloggers' recommendations to find delicacies, but they also have to rely on Quanmin Reviews!
"Boss Pei, your nameless restaurant has become popular, and Quanmin Reviews has benefited from it as well. That's because Quanmin Reviews was the first to discover the nameless restaurant and named it after it. Quanmin Reviews has the most and most complete reviews of the nameless restaurant!"
"Those who want to search for the nameless restaurant will definitely be directed to Quanmin Reviews. Just this alone will save us a lot of money in terms of promotion!"
"Therefore, the few of us co-founders held an emergency conference call and decided to make good use of this opportunity to do a publicity feature. We'll combine the ultimate food experience of the nameless restaurant with our Quanmin Reviews. Then, we'll ride on the popularity of this food blogger and make this matter famous!"
"Good marketing only needs a little spark to make it explode in an instant!"
"That's why I said that Boss Pei, you really have a special constitution! You did nothing, but you brought such a huge wave of traffic to Quanmin Reviews!
"Of course, Boss Pei, don't worry. Quanmin Reviews will not forget your kindness.
"To express our gratitude, we've decided to recommend all of Tengda Corporation's physical businesses for you in this special topic!"
Pei Qian was already feeling a little absent-minded at first. However, thinking that Ming Yun Private Kitchen would not be able to make much money no matter how popular it became, he could barely maintain his composure.
However, countless question marks floated above Pei Qian's head when he heard this.
？？？
Wang Peng did not notice Boss Pei's confusion. He continued speaking excitedly. "Our special topic is called 'Beautiful Jingzhou'. In this special topic, we've listed all of Jingzhou's famous scenic spots, historical sites, high-end restaurants, and the like. The highlight is the nameless restaurant, but we've also added Fish-Catching Internet Cafe, Fish-Catching Take-Out, shared phone booths, Deposit Fitness, and even Thriller Hostel!
"After all, it's so difficult to book a seat at the nameless restaurant. It's not easy for everyone to come all the way to Jingzhou. We must experience all of these specialties.
"On top of that, we've decided to give Tengda's businesses permanent preferential treatment. This includes Fish-Catching Internet Cafe, Deposit Fitness, and other businesses. When searched on Quanmin Reviews, they will even have a special star selection symbol. Continue to recommend them more!
"This is called returning a favor. Don't you think so, Boss Li?"
After Wang Peng finished speaking, he looked at Li Shi, who was sitting beside him.
Li Shi smiled and nodded slightly as if saying 'this kid is worth teaching'.
Obviously, Boss Li had taught him this style of doing things.
Pei Qian, on the other hand, fell into a long silence.
Wang Peng's smile seemed to be saying, "If I can't deal with your nameless restaurant, can't I deal with your other businesses? Tengda is a big company. You can run away, but you can't run away. If you can't earn money from your nameless restaurant, you can earn it from your other businesses. In short, you can't run away! Men, help Boss Pei earn money! "
Pei Qian had wanted to investigate why so many foreigners had come to Ming Yun Private Kitchen the next day. However, it seemed like there was no need for that now.
It was too late!
Pei Qian was speechless. Are all of you on steroids?
The Manage Loss Trainee just reported this to me at noon, and you've already arranged everything in the afternoon?
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