novelraw Chapter 159 : Getting My Idol to Endorse for Me
Chapter 159 : Getting My Idol to Endorse for Me
Chapter 159: Getting My Idol to Endorse for Me
"What bet?"
Ding Dian asked with a smile.
Chen Fan pointed to the bustling construction site in front of them.
"I bet that after this place opens, it will become hugely popular within half a year, perhaps even the most popular sports venue in Yunhai. Do you believe it?"
Ding Dian laughed.
When this woman laughed, she had a special charm. The two small dimples at the corners of her mouth added a touch of cute playfulness to her sensual and alluring demeanor.
"I don't believe it."
Of course, she didn't believe it. She even thought Chen Fan must have been drunk.
To actually start daydreaming in broad daylight.
Chen Fan, however, was quite confident.
"Then let's make a bet. In half a year, I'll make this place the most popular spot in Yunhai."
"If what I say turns out to be true, you'll have to close your studio and come work for me."
Ding Dian pursed her lips, "My design studio just opened less than a year ago."
Chen Fan smiled, "Come on. I've been observing, and your studio's operation is no different from being closed. You haven't had a single customer in the past month or two."
If she had any customers, Ding Dian wouldn't be leisurely helping Chen Fan for free at the construction site every day.
In fact, Chen Fan's project was the biggest one she had taken since opening her studio.
Feeling a little embarrassed at being exposed by Chen Fan, Ding Dian couldn't help but let out a cold snort.
"And if you lose?"
Chen Fan shrugged, "I'll do whatever you want."
"That's what you said."
Ding Dian suddenly became interested.
"Okay. I'll take this bet."
Ding Dian was very confident. She thought Chen Fan was getting a bit carried away.
As if finding a good idea made him arrogant.
She wanted to witness this kid's downfall in person.
Chen Fan, however, didn't explain further. He only reminded Ding Dian to keep an eye out for people coming for interviews.
At the same time, he told her to inform Feng Pojun to notify the newly hired security guards on the list that they will officially start work tomorrow.
All these people would be under Feng Pojun's management.
Suddenly becoming the security team leader, Feng Pojun was a bit excited.
To repay Chen Fan's kindness in hiring him, Feng Pojun hadn't left the construction site these days.
With the money Chen Fan gave him, he bought a mattress, a bed pad, a hot water bottle, an electric cooker, and boxes of instant noodles.
Every day, he would just hole up at the construction site, supervising the workers.
He seemed to have embraced the spirit of "being ready to die for a true friend."
Time passed, and it was now March. That day, Wu Di informed Chen Fan that there were elective courses this semester, and everyone had to choose at least one.
Chen Fan didn't have time to consider this, so he directly called Ma Xiaoshuai, since this kid had a computer, and told him to randomly pick a course.
"What kind of course are you interested in?" Ma Xiaoshuai asked with a smile.
"Same as you," Chen Fan casually replied, as he didn't plan to attend classes anyway.
In the faculty apartment, Chen Fan's relationship with Wen Wan had gradually become a bit more familiar during this period, although it was still not as comfortable as in the beginning.
Both were very busy people. Wen Wan was almost never home during the day, leaving early in the morning and returning very late at night.
The two only ran into each other in the evenings and occasionally exchanged a few words.
But most of the time, it was just a polite greeting.
That day, Chen Fan returned to the apartment a little earlier than usual. As soon as he opened the door, he heard the sound of running water from the bathroom.
Wen Wan was taking a shower.
There was also the sound of the bathroom door being locked from inside.
Clearly, the person inside had heard the door opening.
Chen Fan felt a bit awkward and quickly headed to the study.
Taking a deep breath, he took off his thick clothes, sat down at the desk, and let out a long sigh of relief as he opened his computer.
To protect his secret, Chen Fan had set a password for his computer.
But these days, through observation, he found that Wen Wan had never entered the study.
In fact, apart from going to the bathroom, Wen Wan didn't even go to the master bedroom across the hall, and was very well-behaved.
On the desktop, there was a folder containing Chen Fan's own memo and plan.
Since he had boasted to Ding Dian during the day about being successful when the place opens, Chen Fan needed to prepare if he wanted to make a splash at the grand opening.
To achieve an explosive debut, the best approach would naturally be advertising.
In this era, advertising methods were limited to newspapers and television.
Chen Fan wasn't too keen on using these, as they were expensive and had limited effectiveness.
He planned to use a second method.
The celebrity effect.
Find a few celebrities to endorse his venue, and then leverage the celebrity effect for marketing when the time comes.
As long as the operations were good, it was sure to be a huge hit for a while.
Chen Fan gazed at the memo, his mind recalling the past.
Who were the popular stars in 2001?
The Four Heavenly Kings, Gong Li, Chen Daoming, Lu Yi, Chow Yun-Fat...
But these celebrities were already famous, and their endorsement fees were exceptionally high.
Chen Fan wanted to find stars who had just exploded onto the scene before they became famous.
Sign an endorsement contract with them before they shot to stardom.
He wanted a good value for money.
Soon, an excellent candidate flashed through Chen Fan's mind.
F4.
If asked who the hottest stars were in 2001, no one could be more popular than the four members of F4.
With the broadcast of "Meteor Garden," the four members of F4 instantly shot to stardom.
Not only were they a sensation across Southeast Asia, but they also captivated countless young men and women in mainland China.
If he could find the four members of F4 before they became famous and sign an endorsement contract with them before the release of "Meteor Garden,"
And then unveil it when the drama aired.
It would undoubtedly cause a sensation.
Chen Fan held an unlit cigarette in his hand, gently sniffing it under his nose.
This was a little habit he developed when thinking as a boss in his previous life.
When was "Meteor Garden" released?
It seemed to be late April.
He still had time.
Chen Fan wrote "F4" on the memo.
To be cautious, he didn't write their names, only "F4."
That way, even if someone else saw his computer, they wouldn't think too much of it.
After writing it down, Chen Fan thought of another person.
So he added "Jay" below.
He remembered that Jay Chou also debuted that year, but not until November.
At this point, Jay was probably still struggling to write songs at Alfa Music, Jonathan Lee's company.
Since the opportunity presented itself, Chen Fan wouldn't miss this chance.
No matter how late, he would try to secure Jay's endorsement first.
Of course, having only male celebrities wasn't enough, so Chen Fan added a group: "S.H.E."
This group also debuted in September 2001.
If he could get endorsement contracts from these three, Chen Fan didn't believe his venue wouldn't be a hit.
After finishing the memo, Chen Fan opened the business plan next to it.
The industry was just a start, his real goal was the internet.
He didn't have many opportunities in his previous life, but this time he could have another go, with the advantage of two or three decades of foresight over others.
Chen Fan wanted to truly compete with those internet tycoons.
As he contemplated his first move, he glanced at the cigarette he was holding.
Chen Fan hesitated, wondering if he should smoke it.
Thud.
Suddenly, there was a dull thud from the living room outside.
Chen Fan was startled and quickly got up to open the door.
As soon as he went out, he saw Wen Wan wearing a white nightgown, her face contorted in pain as she slumped on the stairs.
Her hair was wet, and the towel she had wrapped around her head had fallen to the side.
There were women's undergarments scattered around Wen Wan's feet.
Chen Fan: "......"