From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

The next day, just as dawn broke, I dialed Luo Peng's number.

The phone was answered after only two rings, and Luo Peng's cheerful voice came through the receiver:

"Hey, Brother Lin, what's up calling so early?"

"Are you free today? Come over and give me a hand."

"Just tell me what kind of work it is. As long as I can do it, I won't hesitate."

Luo Peng is a man of honor and never makes excuses.

"I've taken on a promotional order, but the client requires that there be a car expert on the team. I remember you used to work in auto repair, so I'd like to bring you along to help out."

Without the slightest hesitation, Luo Peng readily agreed: "Leave this small matter to me. What time would you like to meet?"

"Just go there now, I'll send you the address."

"No problem, I'll be right there."

After hanging up the phone, I immediately sent the location of "Beast Off-Road Vehicle Club" to Luo Peng.

When I arrived at the scene, I realized that the size of this club was far beyond my imagination.

The entire site was converted from an old factory; it's more like a large, fully equipped car modification plant than a leisure club.

Modified chassis and off-road accessories are displayed everywhere, exuding a powerful aura.

I arranged to meet Luo Peng at the main gate. Afraid of appearing timid when discussing cooperation later, I pulled him to a quiet corner by the wall and offered him a cigarette.

Luo Peng, with a cigarette between his fingers, asked curiously, "Brother Lin, what kind of job did you get? What kind of place is this?"

I looked up at the huge beast logo on the gate and said, "This club wants to do online reviews and short video promotions for the new off-road vehicle. The deal isn't finalized yet, so I brought you here today to meet with the person in charge."

Luo Peng was stunned, his face filled with disbelief: "Car review gone? When did you switch careers to this? Do you even know anything about short video operations?"

I slowly exhaled a puff of smoke and said with a faint smile, "Whether you understand or not, you'll only know after you try. Nothing has been finalized yet."

Luo Peng frowned and said, "I'm not trying to discourage you, but you don't have a mature operations team or relevant industry experience. It's really a bit unreliable for you to suddenly come here to take on brand promotion."

I completely understand Luo Peng's concerns.

Just like my reaction when Su Qing told me about this yesterday, my first reaction was that I felt I wasn't good enough.

But Su Qing is right. No one is born knowing how to do something. Everyone starts by feeling their way across the river.

Promotional evaluation isn't exactly a high-tech job; if you don't give it a shot, you won't even have a chance.

I took a couple more puffs of my cigarette before speaking to Luo Peng in a low voice, "To tell you the truth, I'm planning to start my own influencer media company, and right now I'm most short on start-up capital. I heard this promotional deal has a high price tag; if I succeed, I can not only get the start-up funding but also boost the exposure of an influencer I'm planning to sign."

Luo Peng's eyes widened instantly upon hearing this, his face filled with shock:

"Wow, Brother Lin, that's a huge leap! One minute you're delivering food and working at a courier station, and the next you're opening a celebrity management company? What are you planning to do?"

"There are various reasons, and I can't explain it to you in a short time."

After a pause, I added, "In short, we only have one goal right now: to close this deal. If they throw out any automotive-related questions later, you'll be the one to answer them."

Luo Peng remained silent for a moment, then nodded without asking any further questions, saying:

"No problem, let's go then."

Luo Peng remained silent for a few seconds, then nodded emphatically, no longer asking about the intricacies of the matter.

"Don't worry, I know everything about cars. Leave it to me. Come on, let's go inside and talk."

I stubbed out my cigarette in the trash can and walked into the club with Luo Peng.

After a quick registration at the front desk, I dialed the number of Mr. Wang, the person in charge I had spoken to yesterday.

After a short wait, the call connected, and a male voice came from the other end: "Have you arrived?"

"Yes, we're already inside the compound."

"Okay, please wait at the entrance of the lobby. I will arrange for someone to come out and meet you."

I hung up the phone and turned to Luo Peng, saying, "Someone will come out to pick us up in a bit."

"Wow, this club has quite the entourage; they even have personal chauffeured staff."

Luo Peng chuckled, then couldn't help but press, "I'm still not quite there yet. Are you really planning to cross over into starting an influencer company? Are you confident in your abilities?"

"As I said before, don't deny yourself before you've even tried."

Luo Peng nodded thoughtfully and remarked, "Honestly, Brother Lin, you're completely different from ordinary people. No matter what unfamiliar industry you're in, once you've made up your mind, you're willing to do it."

I just gave a wry smile and didn't offer any further explanation.

If Fang Heng hadn't relentlessly pressured me, cutting off my courier station and blocking all my avenues of survival, I wouldn't have been forced to find another way, starting a media company to directly confront him.

Luo Peng and I waited at the entrance of the lobby for about five minutes when a heavily modified Ford pickup truck roared up and stopped in front of us.

I recognize the car as a Ford, but I can't say which specific model it is.

The most impressive thing was the four giant off-road tires, which were almost as tall as half of my body.

The entire vehicle was parked in front of us, like a steel behemoth ready to pounce.

Even Luo Peng, who had worked in auto repair for many years, stared in disbelief, his face full of amazement.

To my surprise, the car window rolled down, and a woman in her early twenties was sitting in the driver's seat.

The woman was wearing a black fitted tank top, her hair was tied in a high ponytail, and she had no makeup on; she looked both cool and stylish.

She glanced at us and asked crisply, "Are you here to discuss a short video promotion collaboration?"

I quickly snapped out of my daze and nodded in agreement.

The woman raised her chin: "Get in the car, I'll take you to the office area to see the boss."

Luo Peng and I opened the car door. The car chassis was too high, and we had to hold on to the roof handrail. It was like climbing stairs to get in.

The exterior looks rugged and hardcore, but the interior is brand new and clean, with spacious and comfortable leather seats.

The young woman didn't waste any words. She stepped on the gas, and the car drove along the factory road toward the office building.

To my surprise, the heavily modified off-road vehicle didn't have the bumpy, shaky ride I expected.

Luo Peng looked around at the modified parts inside the car, then leaned close to my ear and whispered:

"Brother Lin, I've done a rough estimate, and the modification cost for this car alone will be over a million, more than double the original price."

After hearing this, I was secretly astonished.

I don't understand the ins and outs of car modification, but I know it's a bottomless pit.

It's the same principle as decorating a house; just piling on some accessories can double the cost.

A few minutes later, the vehicle stopped in front of a three-story detached office building.

Luo Peng and I pushed open the car door and jumped out. The woman driving raised her hand to signal:

"Come upstairs with me, the boss is waiting for you in the conference room."

Luo Peng and I exchanged a glance and followed her into the building.

The long corridor is lined with off-road racing award certificates and real photos of various modified vehicles, clearly indicating that it is an established shop that has been deeply involved in the off-road community for many years.

The woman led us into a spacious conference room and said, "Please sit here and wait. The boss will come over shortly to discuss cooperation with you."

I nodded and went into the room with Luo Peng.