Chen Pingjiang listened to "Won't Sell Even If I Die" coming from his headphones with a keen and playful expression.
"Interesting, I didn't expect to draw out this big shot."
It's hard to truly understand and appreciate this song and know how popular it was without having experienced the bull market of that era.
Chen Pingjiang clearly remembered that back then, when he went to the barber shop for a haircut, this song was the background music, on repeat.
He wasn't called the "God of Stock Market Songs" for nothing.
Combined with the current A-share market conditions, "Won't Sell Even If I Die" quickly became a sensation.
In just four or five days, its click-through rate exceeded 1 million, which could rival the user growth rate of Renren 'Grab a Parking Spot'.
Moreover, it directly parachuted to the fourth position on Baidu's fastest-rising search terms list with an invincible stance.
Countless stock investors called it "China's Number One Stock Song" or "The Song of Stock Investors."
Among these, Renren.com, as the biggest beneficiary, immediately fanned the flames behind the scenes.
Not only did it find professional singers to re-record "Won't Sell Even If I Die," but it also bought the copyright to the original song from Axin, resolving legal concerns.
In the original timeline, Gong Kaijie had found a singer to cover "Won't Sell Even If I Die."
A website took an interest, expressing a desire to collaborate.
However, considering that he hadn't created the original song himself, only modified the lyrics, Gong Kaijie declined, stating that he never intended to use the song to make money.
What's outrageous is that a month later, Gong Kaijie actually heard "Won't Sell Even If I Die" online, and the other party had merely changed the order of the lyrics and brazenly put it up for sale.
Gong Kaijie, in a fit of pique, sued the other party.
Under Chen Pingjiang's instructions, Renren.com not only immediately signed a sincere contract with Gong Kaijie, recruiting him, but also repackaged the song and spread it through various channels.
Sitting at home, a celebrity falls from the sky.
After signing Gong Kaijie, Chen Pingjiang only needed to sit at home and count money.
Because it wouldn't be long before this guy would not only appear on CCTV's "Economy Half-Hour" but also become a guest on "A Date With Luyu."
He was even arranged by the host in the stock market segment of the "CCTV 2007 Economic Life Survey" program, conversing with Zhang Houqi, Vice President of Huaxia Fund.
In the end, even Japanese media like "Reader News" and Singaporean media like "Lianhe Zaobao" came for interviews.
This kind of thing sounds like a fictional story even in 2023.
But in 2007, it was very reasonable!
Because the focus of those years was the stock market!
After signing with Renren.com, Gong Kaijie had a good income and immediately resigned from his logistics job at an IT company in Shanghai to become a full-time stock trader and financial commentator at home.
Renren.com very thoughtfully gave Gong Kaijie a small blue badge.
When the mouse hovered over it, a string of titles would appear.
"Renren.com Certified: Famous God of Stock Market Songs, Financial Analyst, Representative Work 'Won't Sell Even If I Die'."
Renren.com was thrilled by this trend, gaining traffic effortlessly.
This also brought great confidence to Zou Shu.
So, stargazing is this effective?
...
May 26th.
Renren.com officially announced the winners of the first 'Grab a Parking Spot' competition.
The grand prize, a Peugeot 206, was ultimately won by Chen Siming, a "Grab a Parking Spot Tycoon" from Sichuan.
The awards ceremony and the launch ceremony for the second phase of the event were held on the 28th at the Shuanglong Yazhi 4S store in Dongjiang City.
Chen Pingjiang ceremoniously invited several media outlets to report on the scene.
At the awards ceremony, the grand prize winner Chen Siming, holding the microphone in front of the array of cameras, appeared a little nervous:
"Thank you Renren.com, thank you Shuanglong Yazhi 4S store. I am very happy to receive this award."
"Almost all my friends are playing 'Grab a Parking Spot,' and I'm no exception. Initially, when I entered Renren.com's 'Grab a Parking Spot' competition, I didn't think I would win the grand prize. I just felt that since colleagues and friends were all playing, I might as well participate."
"Nowadays, everyone is very busy with work, and there are not many opportunities to meet and communicate with friends. However, almost everyone's work and life are inseparable from computers. 'Grab a Parking Spot' itself isn't incredibly attractive, but playing it with friends feels different; it's wonderful."
When Chen Siming received the car key from Dongfeng Peugeot, his face flushed with excitement.
A grand event, all three parties satisfied.
Chen Siming received his prize, Dongfeng Peugeot's product gained attention, and Chen Pingjiang garnered traffic.
Facing the camera, Chen Pingjiang, wearing the Armani casual suit given to him by Ge Mengshi, spoke energetically and articulately.
"The first 'Grab a Parking Spot' competition received an enthusiastic response, and we've decided to continue holding the 'Grab a Parking Spot' competition. Each subsequent competition will offer even richer rewards."
"For the second phase, we have prepared a Dongfeng Peugeot 307 for the grand prize winner, along with other abundant gifts like fuel cards and car models. We hope to use this opportunity to help users better understand the fun of SNS websites and also allow everyone to enjoy the happiness of 'Grab a Parking Spot' while winning generous prizes."
After the live video was uploaded to Renren.com, it immediately sparked an even greater reaction.
"Damn, Renren.com is really daring to give away prizes. I thought it was just a gimmick before."
"Exactly! From a 206 to a 307, do you think there will be BBA later?"
"As long as everyone actively participates in the 'Grab a Parking Spot' competition, manufacturers will see the popularity and naturally become more active."
"Renren.com is awesome! I declare myself the champion of the second 'Grab a Parking Spot' competition! {hands-on-hips laughing}"
"Upstairs, why are you hyping yourself up? Did you ask me? I'll stay awake 24 hours to win the championship."
However, another group of people focused on Chen Pingjiang.
"The boss of Renren.com is actually so young and handsome? If you didn't say it, I'd have thought he was some male escort from a business KTV."
"{grinning} Upstairs, you probably haven't seen a male escort with such a high net worth. According to external estimates, Renren.com's current market valuation has already exceeded 1 billion RMB."
"Where did you get that news? Renren.com's valuation is already that high?"
"What's so strange about that? A friend of mine works at an investment firm and heard a bunch of people clamoring to invest in Renren.com."
"I can confirm what the person upstairs said. Daqi.com and Qihoo.com, which feel pretty average, have similar valuations. In comparison, I think a 1 billion valuation is an insult to Renren.com."
"Don't rush, buddy. More and more people are using Renren.com now, and its valuation is increasing every day."
"I don't care about age-gap relationships; an older sister can love her younger brother even more. Who can give me the Renren.com boss's QQ?"
"..."
Cao Jie looked at the screen full of "declarations of love," feeling goosebumps all over, and disdainfully said,
"These women are really shameless, talking without restraint. If you ask me, Chen Pingjiang should announce your relationship to cut off these flirty intentions."
Yan Yan, however, seemed unconcerned, sitting quietly and reading a book.
Hearing this, she chuckled softly:
"Let people online say whatever they want."
Cao Jie was a bit "angry at her friend's inaction":
"The boss lady of Renren.com, the mysterious girlfriend of a 1 billion diamond bachelor, you really are big-hearted."
Seeing that Yan Yan showed no reaction at all after hearing her words, Cao Jie was a little frustrated:
"This attitude of yours, not fighting or scrambling, being content with little, really benefits Chen Pingjiang too much. Outsiders only know how excellent Chen Pingjiang is, but in my heart, Yan Yan, you are the first."
The Second Canteen at the University of Finance and Economics during lunchtime.
It was packed with people, a bustling scene.
At this moment, the screen on the TV flashed, and Chen Pingjiang's interview video played.
The previously noisy chatter suddenly ceased.
Many students ate their meals while staring at the TV screen.
Dong Tinghui kept sighing and shaking his head:
"Old Chen on TV is so handsome. I have to admit that even with my looks, I have to concede defeat."
Zhao Shaoyang, eating with oil all over his mouth, contemptuously glanced at Dong Tinghui and mumbled,
"Do you dare to say that in front of Brother Chen? I plan to apply for a driver's position at Renren.com in a couple of days."
"In that case, the doorman of Renren.com must be me."
"After our class monitor became famous, even the teachers are not as fierce when they come to our class anymore."
Sitting nearby were a few people from Cong Nini's dorm.
The girls looked at Chen Pingjiang's dazzling demeanor on TV, each with different thoughts.
Cong Nini, in particular, looked like her eyes were about to drip water, and remembering the time she was alone with Chen Pingjiang during the last spring outing, she suddenly felt a warm current flow between her legs and quickly and somewhat nervously clamped her legs together.
Cong Nini's best friend, Zhang Lu, suddenly felt that the food in her mouth was no longer tasty, muttering,
"If I had known it would be like this, I would have chased the class monitor no matter what!"
Wang Liwen smiled and said,
"There are countless girls in our school and even the entire Dongjiang University Town who want to chase him. What advantage do you have?"
Zhang Lu:
"If necessary, I can offer myself!"
Wang Liwen giggled:
"Even if you're willing to offer yourself, you'd have to ask if he wants it."
(End of this chapter)
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