After dinner, Qin Chuan took Fan Binbin back to the hotel.
Without any incidents, the next day quickly arrived.
Longcheng was particularly lively today, as the cast and crew of "My Fair Princess" were holding a fan meeting in the city, scheduled for seven o'clock in the evening.
At the Xiaomi factory, in a spacious and bright conference room, when Qin Chuan threw more than ten tickets onto the table, everyone's eyes lit up, and they shouted, "President Qin is awesome, long live President Qin!"
Everyone knew how difficult it was to get tickets for "My Fair Princess." They had all sold out yesterday, with no market available. Rumor had it that tickets on the black market were being resold for five hundred yuan each.
Five hundred yuan for a ticket was more than many people earned in a month's work at that time, making it a very high price.
Therefore, when Qin Chuan tossed out over a dozen tickets at once, everyone was extremely excited and thrilled, even Fang Rumei's eyes sparkled.
Although she wasn't short of money, freebies were undeniably appealing.
"I've already called the crew of 'My Fair Princess' in advance. Since we're all acquaintances, and considering it will be late after the fan meeting tonight, and it's the middle of winter, we've arranged to go directly to the Longcheng International Hotel at three o'clock this afternoon."
Qin Chuan announced.
Everyone applauded; the arrangement was excellent.
"President Qin, your connections are truly extensive, amazing!"
Someone flattered.
Qin Chuan grinned.
Time flew by, and it was afternoon.
Longcheng International Hotel, fifteenth floor.
In a room specifically for business meetings, many familiar faces were present.
There was the director of "My Fair Princess," Sun Shupei, the assistant director and agent, Shen Anna, and Fan Binbin. Other celebrities seen on television were not present.
After all, this matter didn't concern them much.
Fan Binbin was clearly meticulously dressed today. Her delicate makeup further accentuated her exquisite oval face, making her look beautiful and alluring, with skin as white as snow, breathtakingly so.
Especially her eyes, as her beautiful gaze flickered, she exuded a captivating charm. At such a young age, she already possessed a soul-stirring allure that made the male and female executives who came with Qin Chuan and Fang Rumei hesitant to look directly at her.
They secretly marveled, truly a big star. Her charm and gaze made them feel inadequate.
Upon seeing Fan Binbin's stunning beauty and demeanor, Fang Rumei suddenly became concerned for her good friend, Yang Zimo.
The women around Qin Chuan seemed to be endless, and their quality was increasing. Now even a big star had appeared. If this trend continued, and Qin Chuan truly changed his mind, then the two of them would be completely finished.
Fang Rumei felt she needed to inform Yang Zimo about this. Deep down, she really supported the couple, and a breakup would be a great pity for everyone involved.
Of course, this was all contingent on Qin Chuan, that scoundrel, not being so much of a player anymore!
"Director Sun, Sister Na, I must say you're not being very considerate, picking such a time. Why schedule it like this?"
"I'd like to treat you to a meal, but you just had lunch, and dinner would be too early!"
"Are you intentionally preventing us from showing our hospitality!"
Qin Chuan said.
His words made everyone laugh.
"Boss Qin, we're actually saving you money. That way, you're not spending money on a meal,"
Director Sun said with a smile.
"Exactly, Boss Qin, you should be thanking us!"
Shen Anna also said with a smile.
"So, you're saying I owe you a meal, and I'll definitely remember this and repay it in the future."
"Hahaha!!!"
Laughter filled the business conference room.
Qin Chuan naturally understood why the crew of "My Fair Princess" had scheduled this meeting for the afternoon. It was because they needed to dine with many leaders from Longcheng at noon, and they already had dinner arrangements with many important businessmen.
When facing those important leaders, all private dinner invitations and other business collaborations took a backseat.
In the eyes of those in real positions of power, celebrities were essentially nothing; they did as they were told.
Qin Chuan felt that once the MP3 product was launched, within two years, he would also be able to ascend to that level. Even if he couldn't fully enter, he would definitely have one foot in the door, and then he could casually invite celebrities for meals, which would be a small matter.
Since they were all acquaintances, everyone felt very relaxed during this meeting.
When Qin Chuan presented the MP3 products he had prepared and proposed that Fan Binbin endorse his factory's products, Shen Anna was astonished.
Looking at the MP3 players on the table, with their novel designs and trendy feel, she couldn't hide her surprise.
"Boss Qin, this… was this really developed by you yourselves?"
Qin Chuan nodded with a smile, "Genuine article, we applied for a patent long ago and brought it with us today. If you'd like to see it, we can show it to you now."
As Qin Chuan spoke, a staff member sitting nearby placed the patent certificate on the table.
Fang Rumei also added, "Currently, in our country, I'm sure there are others who are also developing similar products, but we are definitely the first to have made it."
"I believe everyone present, having traveled extensively, are well-informed individuals and have likely heard about the future prospects of this MP3 player."
"Currently, both in Goryeo and the United States, there's a craze, the market is huge, and the prospects are very broad, greatly loved by young people."
"Our original intention was to invite Andy Lau from Hong Kong or Jacky Cheung to endorse this product. Because, in my opinion, this endorsement is not just a simple endorsement, but a mutual achievement."
"No matter which celebrity endorses our product, as it becomes popular in the future, their fame will also increase significantly, greatly benefiting their future development."
"It was Qin Chuan who insisted that he knew you and wanted to give this opportunity to you, so that the benefits would stay within the family. That's why we're here today!"
Fang Rumei sat elegantly and spoke fluently, while the expressions of the surrounding staff members were all serious.
Across the large oval rosewood conference table, after hearing Fang Rumei's words, Fan Binbin's bright, clear eyes almost seemed to overflow with water, filled with emotion.
As for Director Sun, agent Shen Anna, and the others, they whispered amongst themselves.
"Boss Qin, Ms. Fang, please wait for me for a moment. I need to make a phone call outside."
Finally, Shen Anna stood up and said.
About five or six minutes later, Shen Anna returned, holding her phone.
Upon her return, Shen Anna was surprised to find that everyone on their side had earphones in their ears, and each person's expression was one of deep immersion.
"Boss Qin, Ms. Fang, our company has agreed to this collaboration."
"As for the endorsement fee…"
"Sister Na, for this endorsement, deduct all my income. I don't need any payment."
Before Shen Anna could finish speaking, Fan Binbin suddenly said.
Everyone present was stunned for a moment, then their expressions varied.
It's important to note that Fan Binbin was no longer the minor role who used to play bit parts last year. She had made significant progress in the past year, and many people actively sought her out for collaborations, such as magazine shoots and television dramas.
This had caused Fan Binbin's value to skyrocket. The endorsement fee for a product started at a minimum of two hundred thousand yuan, putting her on par with leading actresses like Zhao Wei and Lin Xinru.
This was not a small sum of money. Even after the agency took its share, Fan Binbin would receive at least seventy to eighty thousand, or even a hundred thousand yuan.
To give up such a large sum of money so easily caused everyone to look at Fan Binbin and Qin Chuan with expressions that held unspoken meaning and deep implications.
Seeing this, Qin Chuan gave a wry smile. He knew why Fan Binbin was doing this; it was purely to repay a favor. However, repaying favors wasn't done this way.
He immediately shook his head and said, "Binbin, you don't need to do this. Although we are acquaintances, we won't shortchange you a single cent of what you're owed."
"Ms. Fan, we are a legitimate company, and we won't skimp on any necessary expenses!"
Fang Rumei also quickly said, while inwardly grinding her teeth. Good heavens, this seemingly pure and charming young girl was actually quite cunning.
If the factory's funds weren't so tight, she would never have allowed this woman named Fan Binbin to endorse the product this time.
This was simply creating an opportunity for Qin Chuan, that scoundrel!
After repeated persuasion from everyone, Fan Binbin finally reluctantly withdrew her stubborn idea. Half an hour later, the two parties perfectly signed the contract, and warm applause filled the room.