From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

Three more days passed in the blink of an eye, and the company's initial registration, site selection, and decoration preparations were basically all completed.

The most critical matter at hand is recruiting team members.

I'm not good at personnel coordination and job selection, so Su Qing took the initiative to take over the detailed work.

That day, I made a special appointment to meet with Anran to discuss cooperation matters.

To show her my sincerity and to give her a direct understanding of our team's current situation and plans, I arranged to meet at our new company, which was still under renovation.

Anran arrived as promised, still looking as sophisticated and sharp as I remembered, stylish and eye-catching, with outstanding temperament.

I accompanied her as we slowly walked around the spacious office area, looking at the brand-new space, and then I said:

"I specifically invited you here today so you could see my determination for yourself. The company is currently undergoing final renovations, which should be completed in about two weeks. Once the site is handed over and the staff is in place, we can officially start operations and get on track."

An Ran looked around the spacious and bright office space, nodded in satisfaction, then looked at me and said seriously:

"It's really good, Brother Lin. But I have a question I've been wanting to ask you."

"Go ahead," I gestured for her to speak.

"You're already one of the most popular outdoor bloggers online, with a solid foundation. But since leaving my previous company, Fangheng, I haven't been able to focus on live streaming steadily. My account has been idle for almost half a year, without proper operation, resulting in a significant loss of followers and a sharp drop in traffic. I'm actually quite worried that in my current state, I can't keep up with your pace and can't help the team in any way..."

I instantly understood her concerns and smiled, saying, "You don't need to worry about that at all. The company will set up a professional operations team to help you refine your persona, plan content, and operate the account. You just need to be yourself, appear on camera normally, and cooperate with the content. You don't need to worry about anything else."

After listening to my words, An Ran nodded with relief: "Then there's no problem. Actually, back when you set off to explore the no-man's-land, I said that I would join you when you came back and formed a team. I've always remembered that, and I've been waiting for you."

"Okay." I nodded in response. "Then I'll explain the salary cooperation plan to you in detail."

I paused briefly, then explained clearly, "Our contract is for at least one year. Your account will be fully managed by the company, and all operational, planning, and promotion costs will be borne by the company. You won't need to invest any money. We'll split all normal revenue from the account 50/50. Does this plan seem suitable to you?"

An Ran froze instantly, staring at me in disbelief and astonishment.

I understand her surprise. Nowadays, it's common for MCN agencies to exploit their streamers. New streamers are lucky to get 30% of the revenue, and even established top streamers who have been deeply involved in the industry find it difficult to secure a 50/50 split of the revenue.

The 50/50 split I offered almost gave her the largest portion of the account's profit margin.

"Brother Lin... are you sure it's a 50/50 split?" An Ran stared at me blankly, her voice full of disbelief.

I nodded emphatically and added, "Let me make this clear to you. For the first year, the company will give you a guaranteed signing bonus of 200,000 yuan. After the one-year contract expires, we will renegotiate the renewal contract based on your account's actual traffic and revenue data."

An Ran fell silent upon hearing this, carefully weighing the cooperation proposal.

I didn't urge her, and waited quietly for her reply.

Cooperation is a two-way choice, and I respect all her considerations.

I took out a cigarette, turned around and handed one to each of the busy renovation workers present. After exchanging a few simple pleasantries, I gave Anran plenty of time to think.

After a three-minute wait, An Ran looked at me again and said, "Brother Lin, I can totally accept this plan. To be honest, with my current account status, my monthly income is only ten or twenty thousand, which is not worthy of such generous treatment from you."

She paused, her tone tinged with guilt and trepidation: "I've stagnated for too long, haven't managed the account properly, and have wasted a lot of my savings. You don't need to give me such a high share of the profits and such a high contract."

I lit a cigarette, took a small puff, and looked at her, saying, "I approached you for collaboration not because of your current data and traffic, but because I value you as a person."

She was able to decisively withdraw from Fang Heng's company back then, preferring to put her account aside rather than get involved in those dirty traffic-generating tactics of capital, and refused to monetize through vulgar hype and smear campaigns. She even helped me out once.

I have always seen and remembered her character and integrity.

Such clean, transparent, and principled people are extremely rare in the online celebrity circle.

I stubbed out my cigarette and slowly said to her, "You don't need to belittle yourself. Your looks, your on-camera presence, and the rhythm of your live streams that you've built up over the years—these are all solid foundations. The reason your data has declined isn't because you're incapable; it's because your previous terrible team dragged you down and buried your talent."

"Our company doesn't resort to those exploitative tactics against streamers. The account is fully planned and operated by our team, and the company covers all costs. You just need to focus on appearing on camera and cooperating with the content shooting."

"The agreed-upon 50/50 split will absolutely not change. There will be no hidden deductions, no random commissions, and no outrageous penalty traps. All terms will be clearly stated in the contract."

I paused for a moment, then continued, "Moreover, we're just starting out. We're not looking to make a quick buck by exploiting streamers. What we want is a good reputation, a solid matrix of high-quality content, and a long-term business. Your experience and abilities will be a tremendous asset to us if you join us."

Anran listened quietly to every word I said, a light shining in her eyes.

She didn't hesitate any longer, nodded firmly, and said decisively, "I trust you, Brother Lin. I'm extremely satisfied with this 50/50 split, and I have no objections whatsoever. From today onwards, I'm officially a member of your team, and I'll cooperate with whatever arrangements the team makes."

"it is good."

I raised my hand and gently shook her hand.

I then explained the follow-up plans to her: "Once the company's renovations are all completed and the legal team is in place, we'll immediately sign a formal contract. You should suspend your broadcasts for the next few days. I'll take some time to do a full account review for you, re-evaluate your persona and positioning, and create a customized content plan to gradually rebuild the reputation and popularity you've lost."

"No problem, I'll follow your arrangements!" An Ran readily agreed, her eyes full of enthusiasm.

After discussing all the details of the collaboration, we slowly took a walk around the spacious office area.

Looking at the brand-new and orderly layout before her, she couldn't help but sigh softly.

"Brother Lin, to be honest, I still have some regrets. If I had been more decisive and gone with you to train when you set off for the no-man's-land, my account and my current situation might be completely different..."

She stopped abruptly halfway through her sentence.