Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 15 Sweeping Through the Army
After the match, the referee awarded Gao Wu two medals: Best Player of the Match and Best Player in a Row.

The Man of the Match medal means a league prize of 1,000 yuan, while the Sweep of the Battle medal means winning five consecutive matches and defeating all of them, which comes with a special prize of 10,000 yuan.

These are all prize money awarded by the league as stipulated, and are directly given to the players by the league organizing committee. The referee confirms the prize money on the spot, and there are also electronic receipts and other formalities; the procedure is very standardized.

Such a resounding victory will likely result in some material reward from the school. Specific details will vary from person to person.

Gao Wu was holding two medals and smiling happily at the camera when the tall Bai Xiang barged in.

Gao Wu was in a good mood at the moment, and he greeted him with a smile: "Hi, Bai, is your injury alright?"

"You don't deserve to win."

Bai Xiang's eyes were already small, and his swollen eyelids made them appear as slits. He also had two white clips stuck to the bridge of his nose, making him look rather disheveled.

But his eyes flashed with a fierce light, and his ferocity completely concealed his disheveled state.

"Oh?" Gao Wu wasn't angry. He asked sincerely, "Why?"

Bai Xiang pointed at Gao Wu's nose and shouted, "Martial arts is the way of life and death. You have no reverence for martial arts, no perseverance. Losing to you is a disgrace to me."

He said with utmost seriousness, "Next time we meet, I will definitely beat you!"

Before Gao Wu could speak, Bai Xiang turned and left.

Gao Wu waved at Bai Xiang's tall back and shouted, "Bai, you must become stronger! I look forward to fighting you again..."

Bai Xiang paused for a moment, but did not stop. Instead, he quickened his pace and left quickly.

"That guy is really fierce!" Shen Yue leaned over from the side, staring at Bai Xiang as he walked away and muttered to himself, afraid that the other party would hear him.

"Although Bai Xiang is ruthless to the point of being unscrupulous, his dedication to martial arts and victory is rare. He is much better than many scoundrels."

Gao Wu made a comment, then said dismissively, "His talent is limited, he won't go very far on the path of martial arts, don't worry about him."

Shen Yue was a little surprised. Gao Wu had won this battle somewhat by luck. He hadn't expected that Gao Wu would not take Bai Xiang seriously.

He didn't even pass the exam for a low-level martial artist, and he didn't dare to discuss martial arts issues with high-level martial artists.

Shen Yue changed the subject, saying, "Your comeback today was truly amazing. Making a video of it would attract a lot of traffic."

"I have a new idea about this. Let's talk about it in the dorm later."

When Gao Wu saw Coach Huang Hai coming over, he told Shen Yue to go to the dormitory and wait for him.

Short videos can both accumulate merit and make money, and they have great potential. He needs to treat this matter carefully, and there are some things he needs to clarify with Shen Yue.

"Your excellent performance today is mainly due to the Blood Dragon Elixir."

Huang Hai stated directly, "Seventeen or eighteen years old is the final stage of human development. At this time, the Blood Dragon Agent is most effective with the fewest side effects. You have considerable talent in martial arts, but you lack explosive power and are slow. Injecting the Blood Dragon Agent can effectively compensate for your weaknesses..."

"Thank you, Coach, but my family is not well-off, and I really don't have the money to buy the Blood Dragon Elixir," Gao Wu said with a troubled expression.

Huang Hai frowned slightly: "This concerns your future. If you invest now, you have a chance to become a samurai!"

No matter what Huang Hai said, Gao Wu just shook his head.

He wasn't going to pay anyway. Based on his experience, Huang Hai was so attentive to him that even if he didn't buy anything, Huang Hai would just give it to him for free.

Generic drugs are all the rage in high school leagues. Even if he can't get Huanghai's Blood Dragon Agent, he can buy it himself.

“As your coach, I can’t watch you waste your talent. Consider these nine Blood Dragon Elixir doses as my sponsorship.”

Huang Hai didn't actually want Gao Wu's money; it was just that sending medicine out of the blue seemed too solicitous, and Gao Wu was a smart man.

It would be much more natural to give the Blood Dragon Elixir to Gao Wu in this way.

Upon receiving the Blood Dragon Elixir, Gao Wu immediately revealed two rows of neat white teeth, smiling exceptionally brightly: "Coach, how could I possibly accept this?"

That's what he said, but he clutched the packet of injection fluid tightly. Once it was in his hands, there was no way he would ever give it back.

He wouldn't take things for free, showering Huang Hai with flattering words about not wanting them for money. Huang Hai got tired of it, gave him a brief explanation, and left.

As soon as Huang Hai left, a group of students gathered around him, some asking for autographs, others for photos, including several lively young girls.

Gao Wu showed great patience with these fans, fulfilling their requests one by one.

After all, they are all classmates from the same school, and we can't let them down.

By the time Gao Wu returned to his dormitory, it was already past five o'clock.

Shen Yue's face lit up with joy when he saw Gao Wu. He said, "I just checked. Of the sixteen matches, your match had the highest viewership. You've made a name for yourself with this one."

"I filmed your fight, and some off-field footage too. With some editing, it should look pretty good. The main thing is that it will connect with your rescue video; it'll definitely have a great effect..."

"My good friend, there's something I need to discuss with you."

Gao Wu's smile faded, and he said seriously, "I want to create a personal short video account to spread positive energy and fill the world with love and justice."

Although he and Shen Yue had a good relationship, the short video account involved his acquisition of merit, which was of great importance.

Brothers settle accounts clearly.

Using Shen Yue's account to start something like this could easily cause trouble. Even if Shen Yue is innocent, there's no guarantee his family won't have any issues.

"Oh." Shen Yue roughly understood Gao Wu's meaning, and he couldn't help feeling a little disappointed. Gao Wu clearly didn't trust him...

“I want to create a personal account, so using your account is not appropriate. I have some other plans for this account.”

Gao Wu didn't comfort Shen Yue. He was already eighteen years old, an adult, and should learn to face the real world.

He said, "You can help me shoot videos, and you'll be responsible for editing, uploading, and managing them, etc. The video revenue can be split 30/70. What do you think?"

Shen Yue's eyes lit up when he heard about the 30/70 split. He wasn't so concerned about the profits, but rather he felt that Gao Wu was very sincere and a true friend to him.

He said somewhat embarrassedly, "How could I possibly accept that?"

"It's a 30/70 split. The account copyright belongs to me, and my personal image and everything else also belong to me..."

Gao Wu immediately took out two pieces of paper and wrote a simple contract, stipulating the benefits, rights, and responsibilities of both parties. Shen Yue signed it without even looking at it, and even smeared his fingerprint with a pen.

Gao Wu was very happy to sign the contract, mainly to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.

Having memories of his past life, he knew all too well the power of self-interest. No matter how good the friendship or how solid the relationship, it was all vulnerable in the face of self-interest.

"I have a preliminary plan to make a series of videos using my personal image, which I'll tentatively call the 'Hot-Blooded Youth Series'..."

Gao Wu briefly explained his plan, drawing on his experience with short videos from his previous life, and spoke quite eloquently.

"The essence of short videos lies in brevity. The visuals and sound should be impactful, but the information density should be low. It should be varied yet simple and easy to understand. I suggest switching camera angles every two seconds and placing the most impactful element at the beginning of the video."

"According to the survey, 70% of users decide whether to stay on a video within the first three seconds."

"Just like today's battle, the first two seconds show Bai Xiang's ferocity, the next two seconds show my bitter battle with Bai Xiang, and the following two seconds show the counterattack, accompanied by the caption of a hot-blooded young man's desperate comeback."

"The preceding footage is like a movie trailer; the video length should not exceed twenty seconds. It will end with those few lines of lyrics from a passionate young man's song—that's the hallmark of this series..."

Shen Yue was completely bewildered. What were these things: user psychological needs, the underlying social mechanisms of short videos, and the secrets of traffic allocation? He had been working on short videos for two years, yet he knew nothing about any of these things.

He looked at Gao Wu with admiration: "Hearing your words is truly worth more than reading for ten years! Elder brother, please accept my bow. No, godfather, please accept my bow!"

Gao Wu reached out and helped Shen Yue, who was about to pay his respects, to his feet. He smiled and said, "When father and son are of one mind, their strength can break metal."

"Damn, you're really not being polite..." Shen Yue laughed and cursed.

(End of this chapter)