With the arrival of September, the school once again entered a busy rhythm. Fang Jueyu officially became a senior student. In the fourth year, there weren't many courses, and students were busy looking for internships or preparing for graduate exams. He happened to be one of the few idle people.
Just as well, he couldn't stay at school much, so he simply decided not to return to school. He would go back when it was time to work on his graduation project and thesis next semester.
After half a month of preparation, the singer competition on the Bamboo platform organized by Wang Cong was almost ready. More than just hosts could sign up for this competition; even grassroots singers could participate.
Jiangnan City was truly a place of hidden talent. Many people, although not professionally trained, had singing skills that didn't fall short of many artists. The only thing they lacked was resources and a stage.
Of course, Fang Jueyu wasn't worried about Guo Xinyu's skills at all. Under the guidance of that master, although it was only for a month, Guo Xinyu's singing skills had significantly improved.
Likewise, this confidence also came from the work. The lyrics and music created by Xiao Yi's talent would surely open a new world for all listeners.
Various promotional videos and advertisements flooded the internet. With Fang Jueyu spending money like crazy, the level of promotion was no less than Huaxia's The Voice. The platform set up audition sites across the country, and the number of applicants reached a staggering number.
At last month's gathering in Sanya, Fang Jueyu met quite a few singers, and almost everyone left their contact information with him. He contacted several singers, hoping they could come as judges for the finals, and offered them a hefty payment, which they gladly accepted.
Several days ago, Wang Cong and Fang Jueyu's Weibo had already started relevant promotions, but netizens were still eagerly awaiting to see what kind of rewards these two would offer for a singing competition held together.
"Old Fang, with you spending money , we won't even make back the capital in the end!" Although all the initial investments came from Fang Jueyu, Wang Cong was still quite anxious.
The live streaming platform wasn't like a TV station; all revenue came from advertisers and user tips. Even if the program could attract millions or even tens of millions of viewers, only a minority would actually spend money, and they'd likely not recoup those investments.
"Who said I wanted to make money?" Fang Jueyu's words immediately silenced Wang Cong. He didn't intend to make money from this competition at all. His sole purpose was for Guo Xinyu's first song to make an explosive impact.
Fang Jueyu's financial power was enough to secure recommendations on major music platforms. Some of these music platforms even originally belonged to him. But would many people want to listen to a song released by someone who was virtually unknown, an internet celebrity?
But once they went through this method, at least those who watched the competition would get to know Guo Xinyu, turning that new song into a blockbuster. With word of mouth, it would create a chain effect in promotion.
"You don't intend to make money?" Despite witnessing Fang Jueyu's numerous audacious moves, Wang Cong still couldn't fathom his thinking. "Are you really telling me that you spent so much money on hosting a competition just to make Guo Xinyu famous?"
"What do you think? Do I care about that amount of money?" Fang Jueyu said. "But I won't waste money indiscriminately. This competition is fair and transparent, and I definitely won't involve anything like Q Rules."
"That kind of money..." Wang Cong's mouth twitched slightly. Just hiring four judges cost tens of millions, not to mention the advertising, props, and other expenses. Was spending over a hundred million really considered small money?
"Forget it. It doesn't matter as long as I get things done with your money!" Wang Cong only covered the platform's expenses, and he could take thirty percent of all profits. It was practically free money, with no reason to refuse it.
"By the way, have you decided on the champion's rewards?" Wang Cong asked.
"I have. Besides cash prizes, there are some support projects. But I also have a bold idea!" Fang Jueyu added, "I'm planning to add a lucky audience raffle!"
"Wow!" Wang Cong's eyes lit up. If it were just an ordinary competition, it might not attract a big crowd, but if there was a raffle, people would come just to try their luck.
"Of course, only viewers who watch beyond a certain duration can participate, and the live audience can join as well. After each elimination round, we'll conduct a raffle!"
"You're planning something big!" Wang Cong could already imagine the bustling traffic on the live streaming platform. Several live rooms might be needed to handle such user flow!
"So, what kind of rewards are you planning to give?" If the prizes were not appealing, it wouldn't have a significant effect. But given Fang Jueyu's personality, the rewards for fortunate audience members might be more generous than those for the champion.
"Hehe, I need you to do me a favor," Fang Jueyu said. "Help me post a Weibo. Let's cancel the bet where I lose and have to dress as a woman singing Conquer."
"Promise?" Wang Cong didn't know how many days he hadn't slept well because of this.
Half an hour later, a bombshell dynamic simultaneously appeared on Wang Cong and Fang Jueyu's Weibo.
This "Bamboo Ultimate Singing" competition would establish special prizes. After each elimination round, online viewers who've watched for more than an hour and live viewers could participate in the raffle, with ten lucky viewers and one super lucky viewer chosen each time.
Round 1 Rewards: Imperium 11 phones ×10, luxury European tour for two.
Round 2 Rewards: Alienware laptops ×10, a BMW i8.
Semifinal rewards: Lamborghini 1 million discount vouchers ×10, a luxury villa in Jiangnan City.
Final rewards: Private jet usage coupons ×10, rights to use an Aegean Sea island numbered 89757 for 20 years.
Such terrifying rewards were unprecedented in the raffle industry. People had seen phone giveaways and car giveaways, but who had ever seen villa or private island giveaways? And what was that Lamborghini 1 million voucher? And what on earth was the private jet?
"Oh my God, can someone tell me just how rich Dean Fang is?"
"Am I short of the 1 million for a Lamborghini? No, I'm short of the remaining millions!"
"Dean, principal, do you intend to put other live streaming platforms out of business? With such huge prizes, who will watch other streams?"
"Nobody stop me. From today, I'm going to eat vegetarian and pray day and night!"
"Upstairs, I'm with you every night!"
"Can someone explain what the private jet coupon is?"
Most rewards people could understand, but everyone was baffled by the private jet mention.
Fang Jueyu quickly explained with a picture of his private jet on the dynamic post.
"Friends who win the private jet coupon can use it once to go anywhere in the world for a month. All travel, accommodation, and ticket expenses will be covered by me, up to three people allowed!"
This message immediately crashed Weibo!