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Chapter 499 Ji Guoxiong's live interview! A little bit unstoppable!
Guodi Lao quietly removed itself from the trending searches, while Jiuxiang Hotpot’s popularity skyrocketed.

All the Jiuxiang Hotpot branches in various places were crowded for a while.

There were long queues outside many hotpot restaurants.

Ordinary people began to check in at Jiuxiang Hotpot Restaurant and post videos and photos on social media.

Some internet celebrities also went to the Jiuxiang Hotpot branch to take advantage of the popularity of Jiuxiang Hotpot!

The entire Jiuxiang Hotpot chain tends to develop into an Internet celebrity restaurant.

Fortunately, Ji Guoxiong had informed the store managers of all branches earlier and prepared to welcome a large number of customers.

Coupled with the relatively redundant number of employees, each branch can serve customers well.

In Shancheng, Xu Zhu was delighted to see a long queue in front of her "own" Jiuxiang Hotpot restaurant.

After doing business for so long, this is the first time she has seen a return on her money!
Although she has not yet made back her investment, she has already seen the light of hope.

She couldn't help but sigh: "It's really not easy!"

"Xiao Wang, let me help you!"

Xu Zhu happily rolled up her sleeves and helped the waiter Xiao Wang move plastic stools to the customers queuing at the door.

"Boss Xu, let me do it!"

Xiao Wang is a boy who graduated from high school. He has a pretty and clean appearance and is quite popular among girls.

He had worked in a factory and as a delivery man before. Later, he heard that Jiuxiang Hotpot had good treatment, so he paid attention to apply for the job.

Just as an employee was about to resign, he was hired!
Xiao Wang is also very hardworking at the hotpot restaurant and is always eager to do any job.

The store manager also likes him and plans to train him.

Xiao Wang lifted the plastic stool and walked out of the hot pot restaurant...

This made Xu Zhu feel helpless. Although the hot pot restaurant was making money, she didn't feel much sense of accomplishment.

She spent money on investment, but it seemed like she couldn't accomplish anything. At most, she could smooth over local relationships!
However, she was still very happy when she thought that the two hotpot restaurants in which she invested could make a profit.

Once she makes enough money, plus the dividends from the cafeteria, she will have enough pocket money to start her own business!
Maybe I can even use the good news of my "successful making of money" to get more money from my dad.

Since she can make money on her own, her father should believe that she has the ability to start a business... right?

When Su Yang arrived in Xinduqiao, the traffic of Jiuxiang Hotpot Restaurant almost reached its peak in a short period of time.

At this time, Ji Guoxiong of Jiuxiang Catering once again accepted a live interview with local media and once again took the initiative to stand in front of the public to answer questions from media friends and netizens!

Jiuxiang Hotpot Restaurant is now a hot topic on the Internet, and the local TV station was very happy that Ji Guoxiong took the initiative to appear on the show.

This interview program quickly attracted the attention of many forces.

In addition to Jiuxiang Catering's management, Xinghuo Entertainment Group includes Xinghuo Media, Xingli Public Relations, Mingxuan Advertising, and its old rival Guodi Lao, as well as many domestic catering companies, companies that have cooperated with Jufan Holdings' subsidiaries, and many netizens.

The live broadcast was about to begin at 7:50 p.m. that day.

Ji Guoxiong, who is in his forties, sat on the sofa. This time he did not wear a formal suit.

Instead, he wore more plain sportswear that didn't look like it was from a famous brand.

He also had a kind smile on his face. He sat with Chen Xiao, a well-known local host in Rongcheng, who was wearing a slim suit. He looked like a middle-aged uncle who was taking a walk and you could easily meet him on the street!

When the show was about to begin, Ji Guoxiong nodded to Xingli Public Relations General Manager Kang Xuyan and Deputy General Manager Ji Sheng in the audience.

He wasn't really worried, as everything was scripted.

He deleted the questions that netizens were concerned about, which were more sensitive or really inconvenient to answer.

The public relations company also communicated with the production team and added some issues that Jiuxiang Catering wanted to express!

The TV station will of course give face to Jiuxiang Catering. After all, Ji Guoxiong came to their TV station to appear because he was giving them face.

They also hope that Jiuxiang Catering Corporation can give them some advertising!
Everyone knows how television stations have declined now.

Except for those few TV stations that are still barely holding on, all local TV stations are having a hard time.

And they also know that Jiuxiang Catering has a strong background in the local area!
Under the stage, Kang Xuyan whispered, "It should be okay, right?"

"It's definitely no problem. We've been rehearsing with President Ji for a long time just for this appearance. Even the host has rehearsed with President Ji. What is there to worry about?" Ji Sheng whispered, "And aren't we here too?"

He flipped through the drawing board in his hand. If Ji Guoxiong made any mistakes in his speech, they could give hints or remedy the situation!
Chen Xiao is only slightly famous locally, but he is not a celebrity host like the ones on toilet channels.

The appearance fee is not expensive!

And as long as you pay enough, these celebrity hosts can be invited to host weddings, celebrate birthdays...there's nothing they can't invite!
The effect they want from their star power!

As soon as eight o'clock arrived, tens of thousands of netizens flocked to the live broadcast room of the local TV station, and the number continued to increase.

The backstage staff all had smiles on their faces. They hadn’t encountered such a large traffic volume for a long time, and they quickly reported the good news to their superiors!

The host Chen Xiao started chatting with Ji Guoxiong. She looked at Ji Guoxiong with curiosity and said, "Mr. Ji, before I met you, I thought you would be a middle-aged mature uncle in a suit..."

Ji Guoxiong took over the conversation and said, "After seeing the real person, you are disappointed, right?"

"No! No!" Chen Xiao smiled and shook his head: "I just feel that you are very down-to-earth!"

"It's mainly because it's comfortable!" Ji Guoxiong said sincerely, looking at his outfit, "I also wear a suit when I'm working, but now it's an interview, I want to show you a more real side of me."

As soon as the two of them talked, many netizens left messages in the live broadcast room:

“Suits are really uncomfortable to wear!”

"Mr. Ji is quite down-to-earth!" "I also wear whatever is comfortable for me!"

"I only wore a suit when I was looking for a job after graduation. If someone wears that normally, people who don't know me would think I'm a real estate or insurance salesperson!"

"..."

Kang Xuyan laughed when he saw the comments from netizens.

It is no longer the same as it was ten years ago. Ten years ago, many netizens still admired those business elites with impressive academic qualifications and those billionaires...but now the direction of public opinion has changed.

"Do you like sports?"

"Yes!" Ji Guoxiong nodded. "There is Spark Fitness downstairs from our company. Many of our employees are members of Spark Fitness. I think it is a good thing for employees to like to exercise. Only when they are healthy can they be full of energy and work more efficiently and with more passion!"

Chen Xiao smiled and said, "Xinghuo Fitness is indeed very famous in Rongcheng, but they didn't pay us for the advertisement. The director is going to cut this segment... Oh~ This is a live broadcast!"

A group of netizens laughed and left comments:
"I guess Spark Fitness must be paying for advertising!"

"Xinghuo Fitness has a really good reputation, and I love going there!"

"Many employees are gym members, which proves that their work intensity is not too high!"

"Unlike me, I just lie on the sofa when I get home from work every day, too tired to move!"

"Don't I want to exercise? I just don't have the energy!"

"..."

The host Chen Xiao tried hard to get the topic back on track: "Mr. Ji, we are interviewing you today. Netizens are very interested in your Jiuxiang Chain, and many netizens have raised many questions... Are you willing to answer the netizens' questions?"

Ji Guoxiong smiled and said, "Of course I am willing. I came here today to answer questions!"

Chen Xiao picked up a question card and looked at Ji Guoxiong a little embarrassedly and said: "The first question may be a little sharp..."

Ji Guoxiong coughed tactically: "Then let's switch to the next one!"

For a moment, the netizens who were looking forward to it couldn't help but laugh.

Originally they thought it was a rigid interview program, but now it feels like it has a lot of show effects. The general manager of the Xinghuo Hotpot chain is also very interesting!
"That won't do!" Chen Xiao read the question card, "The first question that netizens are more concerned about is that some people online criticized the Jiuxiang Hotpot chain for taking advantage of the popularity of Guodi Lao. Do you admit this?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the live broadcast room went crazy.

Many fans of Jiuxiang Hotpot began to speak up for Ji Guoxiong:
"That's a really sharp question!"

"So what if I can just take advantage of the popularity? I'm on Jiuxiang's side anyway!"

"Conscientious companies like this should take advantage of the popularity!"

"..."

"Do you really want to answer?" Ji Guoxiong asked the host a little embarrassedly, "Can we skip it?"

"cannot!"

"Then I'll tell the truth?"

"Okay, I'm looking forward to it too!"

Chen Xiao looked at Ji Guoxiong, his face full of curiosity.

Not only are netizens looking forward to it, but many companies that are following this live broadcast are also looking forward to it!

In the conference room of Guodi Lao’s headquarters, senior executives including Lei Mingwei and Chen Jianyun, as well as other employees from the marketing and public relations departments who were responsible for public opinion management were all looking at the projection screen with great anticipation.

They also held pens and notebooks in their hands, just to see if there were any loopholes in Ji Guoxiong's speech that could be exploited!

"Okay!" Ji Guoxiong sighed, "I admit that we are just trying our best to take advantage of the heat from the bottom of the pot!"

In the Guodi Lao conference room, many executives and employees had smiles on their faces.

This is the pride of being an employee of a catering giant!
The only ones who looked unhappy were a few vice presidents and senior executives.

They feel like they are being used to gain popularity again!

"Then why are you trying so hard to get some of the heat from the bottom of the pot?" The host Chen Xiao seemed to be determined to get to the bottom of the matter.

Many netizens began to be dissatisfied with Chen Xiao’s attitude.

Ji Guoxiong: "Do you still want to tell the truth?"

Chen Xiao nodded seriously: "Yes!"

Ji Guoxiong leaned back on the sofa, spread his hands and said helplessly: "To be honest, our marketing budget is really limited. Riding on the popularity is the best way to save publicity funds. It just so happens that Guodi Lao wants to acquire us. They have a lot of traffic, so we took advantage of it..."

Ji Guoxiong seemed to be savoring the memory and added: "I can't stop a little bit!"

With a chuckle, the host Chen Xiao couldn't help but laugh.

On the live broadcast screen, there was a dense barrage of comments:

"Hahaha!"

"I am dying of laughter. I can't stop!"

"Haha... Mr. Ji is so frank!"

"I feel like Mr. Ji's expression can be made into an emoticon!"

"..."

(End of this chapter)