From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

There were already about ten people in the conference room, both men and women. Some were holding documents, while others were looking down at the project proposal. Their expressions ranged from tense to relaxed.

The front seats were all full, so I pulled Luo Peng and we found two empty seats in the back.

I could hear the voices of people talking all around me, and after listening to a few of their words, my heart sank.

These people were all teams from the same industry as us, competing for this off-road promotion contract.

A strong sense of crisis instantly welled up in my heart. It turned out that today's meeting was not a one-on-one meeting, but a competition among teams to win the order.

As I was secretly figuring out how to highlight our strengths, the conference room door was pushed open again.

A man with a calm and composed demeanor strode in...

I looked up and saw that the man standing at the front of the conference room looked to be no more than thirty years old.

He wore a neat, quick-drying functional short-sleeved shirt paired with military green cargo pants, and his skin was a healthy tan from years of outdoor off-roading.

His entire demeanor is capable and decisive; without needing to say more, one can tell at a glance that he is a seasoned professional who has been deeply involved in the off-road community for many years.

He slowly swept his gaze over everyone present and spoke unhurriedly:

"Good morning, everyone. I am Wang Yi, the founder of the Beast Club."

"Today, everyone here is here to bid for the new car promotion partnership. This is also the first time our club has done online short video promotion, so we don't have any mature experience. Therefore, we don't have any fixed standards. Everyone will take turns to share their promotion ideas, and we will select the best ones to partner with."

He paused, then added, "Also, don't worry about the compensation. Our budget for this collaboration is no less than one million."

The moment the words were spoken, a suppressed commotion erupted throughout the conference room.

My heart skipped a beat, my pupils contracted sharply, and I was completely stunned.

One million!

For a simple promotional collaboration involving short videos and live streaming, they actually offered a seven-figure sum!

Luo Peng, standing to the side, stared wide-eyed in disbelief, then whispered in my ear:

"Brother Lin, what kind of promotion is this that's so valuable? The compensation is outrageous!"

I suppressed my shock and quickly scanned my competitors in suits and ties in the room. My heart sank instantly.

"Don't get excited, let's assess the situation first. This time, our opponents are all formidable."

Luo Peng looked utterly astonished and muttered to himself, "I thought it would just be a simple meeting and we could close the deal, but it turns out to be a public bidding process..."

I felt a sense of helplessness.

During yesterday's meeting, the other party didn't mention that there were multiple competing teams, clearly indicating that they wanted us to compete on the spot.

Seeing that other teams have complete staff, complete materials, and perfect plans.

Looking at ourselves empty-handed, without even a proper company, a huge sense of powerlessness instantly welled up in our hearts.

We have no experience, no team, no qualifications, and no case studies.

It's a completely grassroots start; how can it compete head-on with these professional companies?

Wang Yi didn't give us much time to process his words and continued, "The modified Raptor that everyone just sat in when we entered is the main model we're promoting today, and you've all had a chance to experience it firsthand."

"Let's get straight to the point and save everyone's time. We'll start from the far right and take turns speaking. No need for long speeches, just clearly and simply explain your core promotion plan."

You can tell from his tone of voice that he is an extremely pragmatic person who hates empty talk and nonsense.

The team on the far right was the first to stand up and speak, their opening remarks filled with technical jargon, yet they were very organized and articulate.

From the vehicle's brake model, shock absorber parameters, and chassis tuning to the power modification data, the level of expertise required made me shake my head.

The final promotional plan revealed focused on using attractive livestreamers to attract viewers, combined with professional car reviews and explanations, along with large-scale livestreaming promotion across the entire network, and simultaneous distribution through a matrix of accounts.

Most importantly, their team has its own influencer with millions of followers.

We have established case studies, an operational system, and a professional team.

Then the second and third teams took the stage in turn.

Some people have been deeply involved in the off-road community for many years and are themselves seasoned off-road enthusiasts with rich experience.

Some people have access to massive traffic resources and are skilled at brand building.

Some people even bring their own event IP, with countless exposure channels.

Listening to the technical jargon that I couldn't even understand, and seeing the comprehensive and meticulous plans from other companies, I instantly lost my confidence.

All of them are from legitimate media companies with professional operation teams.

I am the only one, a grassroots individual team that hasn't even registered a company and has nothing to show for it.

The difference is like night and day.

The idea that "the brave eat meat first" that Su Qing had previously instilled in me now seemed particularly weak.

I mustered my courage to take risks and fight, but faced with an absolute gap in strength, I was still utterly helpless.

After listening to a round of speeches, Luo Peng panicked completely and leaned close to me, whispering:

"Brother Lin, these people are too professional. They're all experts. We have no chance against them. Should we just give up?"

I felt the same way, and the more I listened, the more discouraged I became.

The team's plan was perfect and they had abundant resources. No matter who the boss was, they would be the first choice.

We have neither advantages nor highlights, and we are not competitive at all.

But since I'm already here, even if I'm likely to be rejected, I can't just give up and run away.

Even if it's just going through the motions, you should still express your thoughts so you don't have any regrets.

Soon, all the speakers finished, and it was our turn.

I took a deep breath, forced myself to stand up, and spoke with a hint of insecurity:

"Hello Mr. Wang, we are different from everyone here. We are not a formal company at present, but just a startup team of individuals."

"After listening to the proposals from our colleagues, to be honest, I really think that each one of them did a perfect job. Whether it's vehicle analysis or promotion layout, they are all impeccable and surpass us in every aspect."

At this point, I gave a self-deprecating laugh, then abruptly changed the subject:

"So with conventional tactics, we really don't have any advantage. But I have a plan that others dare not do: I will personally drive this modified Raptor through the no-man's-land in real life, and broadcast it live 24 hours a day."

These words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky, instantly exploding throughout the entire conference room!

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

All eyes turned to me, filled with shock and astonishment, and even a hint of mockery.

Luo Peng, who was standing next to me, suddenly narrowed his eyes and quickly reached out to grab my clothes, signaling me to shut up and not say anything out of line.

But I know in my heart that I am inferior to others in every aspect, including routine operations, professional car reviews, and traffic matrix.

Since I can't compete with expertise, resources, or heritage, I'll fight with all my might.

Su Qing is right; in this world, the brave are always the first to reap the rewards.

In this life, you have to go all out at least once for your future and for a chance to turn things around.

I had no experience crossing uninhabited areas, and I had never even traveled the popular National Highway 318, let alone had a professional expedition team to guide me.

But so what?

You'll never know your limits until you push yourself!