novelraw Chapter 435 : This Isn_t Like What_s Written in the Books_
Chapter 435 : This Isn_t Like What_s Written in the Books_
Chapter 435: This Isn't Like What's Written in the Books?
"Video website?" Liang Shichu was a bit confused, not knowing how to respond for a moment.
"Won't a video website be somewhat unreliable?"
"Not to mention the massive manpower and resources this thing would require, there's also various bandwidth costs. Where's the profit model for a video website?"
Chen Fan smiled and uncrossed his arms, slowly sitting up straight in his chair. He was about to give Liang Shichu another lesson.
"Currently, the number of internet users in the country is still growing exponentially. Whether it's the most popular forums or various community BBSes, they can no longer satisfy young people's needs for expression and spiritual fulfillment."
"As domestic broadband speeds gradually improve, it's inevitable that netizens' entertainment will shift from text to video in the future."
Chen Fan knew that Baofeng Player had already been born this year.
Next year, LeTV would be established.
And by 2005, the world's first video website, Tudou, would be born, followed by YouTube coming online a month later.
After that, Youku, iQiyi, Sohu Video, and Tencent Video would appear successively, fully kicking off the video war.
However, for 2003, all of this was still too early.
The reason Chen Fan was so eager to launch a video website was to seize the video track first and cultivate user habits in advance. This would lay the groundwork for the future era of TV series, copyright wars, or self-produced dramas, and even for the platform to produce variety shows.
Of course, Chen Fan had an even bigger ambition, which was to plan ahead for the short video era of Kuaishou, Miaopai, Weishi, Douyin, etc., that would emerge with the advent of 4G and 5G.
Chen Fan looked at Liang Shichu and explained with a smile, "The cost of starting a video website is indeed very high, but there are ways to make a profit, such as advertising, VIP memberships, and exclusive broadcasting rights for various TV series and movies."
"Of course, we might even lose some money in the early stages, but as long as we control the profits and losses well, we can attract a large number of internet users with the advantage of being the first video website."
"With these users, even if our video website doesn't make money, we can earn it back from the company's other products."
"Old Liang, you must remember, in the internet era, whoever controls the traffic, that is, the users, can be king."
Liang Shichu's mouth opened slightly, completely shocked by Chen Fan's words.
To be honest, he had never heard of much of what Chen Fan had just said, and some of the content was even beyond his comprehension.
But in his mind, he vaguely seemed to grasp something, as if a door had been pushed open.
"You're the boss, whatever you say, we'll follow."
Chen Fan smiled, "No need to rush. For now, it's just a simple idea."
"You can hint at it to everyone first, have an internal meeting to discuss it, and then we'll have a detailed meeting to study it in a while."
"Alright."
As the conversation ended, Chen Fan stood up to say goodbye.
Liang Shichu accompanied him to the company entrance, where Chen Fan shook hands with Liang Shichu and said something meaningful.
"Old Liang, the wave of the internet is about to come."
"As long as we can seize this opportunity, believe me, I can deliver you a fortune in the future."
Liang Shichu's expression changed slightly, and he spoke seriously.
"I understand! I come from a programming background and I'm not very good at expressing myself."
"But I know one thing, following the boss in this life, the future definitely won't be too bad."
Chen Fan laughed heartily.
Who says programmers can't flatter? Old Liang's words were quite skillful.
"My biggest dream in this life is to be able to watch the ups and downs of the world with a smile when I'm old, sitting idly with a fan and a pot of tea."
"I hope both of us can achieve that."
"Let's work towards it together!"
......
Chen Fan suddenly realized he had made a mistake; he shouldn't have let Su Ruochu be responsible for the renovation design plan.
Now it was good, this girl wasn't coming back home.
Perhaps because she had decided that this house would be their future marital home when they returned to their hometown to get married, Su Ruochu was exceptionally serious.
The entire design plan was revised at least six or seven times before barely passing, and then she began to personally oversee the renovation.
Chen Fan called several times, but she just wouldn't come back, leaving Chen Fan scratching his head in frustration.
So, daily phone calls and nightly QQ chats became their unshakeable routine.
In the evening, Su Ruochu sent Chen Fan several photos of the design plans via email, as well as some photos of the new house starting renovation, asking Chen Fan what he thought.
But Chen Fan's mind was completely elsewhere.
"Wife, when are you coming back?"
Su Ruochu: "Didn't I say? I need to oversee the renovation."
Chen Fan: "What's there to watch? Just let my parents keep an eye on it."
"Come back quickly, I can't take it anymore being alone."
Su Ruochu: "The holiday is about to end soon, we'll be able to see each other then."
Chen Fan: "I can't wait even one more day, I'm going crazy by myself."
"Wife, come back quickly. I found a few DVDs that Ma Xiaoshuai secretly hid in the apartment, we can study them together when you come back."
Su Ruochu: "Tsk! What are you thinking about all day?"
Chen Fan: "You."
Chen Fan couldn't wait any longer and directly took out his phone to call Su Ruochu.
"Hello?"
Su Ruochu's voice was very soft on the other end of the phone, clearly hiding under the covers to make a secret call.
Chen Fan put on a pitiful act.
"Wife, I've been poisoned, I urgently need a heroine to come and suck out the poison with her mouth..."
Su Ruochu: "Stop it. If you keep this up, I won't talk to you anymore."
"Okay, okay. I was wrong." Chen Fan quickly changed the subject.
"Do you miss me at home?"
"...Mm."
"Is 'mm' yes or no?"
"Yes, I do."
"How much?"
"Oh, you... Very much, very much."
Su Ruochu was clearly not yet used to this level of sweet talk.
Chen Fan: "Then come back quickly. I can't sleep without you here, I can only sleep hugging the pillow you used."
"I went to see a doctor and they said I'm lovesick. It's best to balance yin and yang..."
"Tsk! Clearly not a proper doctor."
"Wife..."
"Hm?"
"Are you lying in bed now?"
"Yes."
"Which pajamas are you wearing?"
"Oh my, are you just finding things to talk about?"
Chen Fan continued to pester her shamelessly.
"Tell me, tell me..."
"You really beat me."
Su Ruochu replied in a helpless tone: "The one with the cartoon teddy bear."
Chen Fan smiled: "Oh, that one? I helped you choose that one."
"Wife..."
"What now?"
"Ahem, are you wearing underwear under your pajamas?"
"What are you trying to do?"
Su Ruochu's voice suddenly became alert.
Chen Fan laughed awkwardly: "Just chatting casually. Can't I even ask?"
Su Ruochu sighed, seemingly at a loss with Chen Fan.
"I am."
"What color?"
"White."
"Ahem, take it off..."
"Chen Fan! You... I'm never talking to you again!"
Bang!
The phone hung up directly.
Chen Fan was stunned.
It hung up just like that?
Wait... How come this isn't like what's written in those books I've read?
The books said that the protagonists could make the beauties on the other end of the phone soft as water and obedient with just a few words.
Why doesn't it work for me?
Is my skill level not high enough?
Chen Fan stared at the hung-up phone with a face full of indignation and despair.
Lies.
It's all lies.
What the books say can't be trusted at all.