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"Yang Supervisor, are you unsatisfied with those terms? If that is the case, you can speak up, and we can discuss them."

Seeing Yang Yaoyao directly reject the terms she had offered, Wu Hui was not anxious. Wasn't negotiating a partnership just a process of give-and-take?

"Well, General Manager Wu, we want an 80 million exclusive licensing fee. As for the 3-7 split, we take 7, and you take 3."

Yang Yaoyao thought for a moment before speaking slowly.

She did not reveal her bottom line directly, but instead raised the price slightly.

"80 million?"

Hearing the price Yang Yaoyao had offered, Wu Hui was somewhat stunned. This price was simply disproportionate to the current popularity of Boring Short Videos.

Given the current traffic of Boring Short Videos, if it weren't for the purchasing power of those watching the livestreams, Fuxi Help would never have come to discuss an exclusive licensing agreement.

That's right; what they valued was the purchasing power of those watching the livestreams.

They had observed the Livestream room for a long time, and those watching the livestreams were very trusting of the various study supplies promoted by Boring Short Videos.

Whenever they needed relevant study supplies, they would go to the Livestream room to purchase them.

Supported by this trust, the purchasing power of those watching the livestreams in the Livestream room was quite considerable.

That was why they had come to discuss the exclusive licensing for Fuxi Help.

However, the other party's direct demand for an 80 million exclusive licensing fee displeased her; this 80 million fee already exceeded the value Boring Short Videos could currently generate.

It felt like they were asking for an exorbitant amount, which she did not like.

She reached out to adjust the glasses on the bridge of her nose and looked at Yang Yaoyao, who was sitting opposite her.

"Yang Supervisor, I came here this time with a serious intention to discuss a partnership. This 80 million exclusive licensing fee is too high. Given the current traffic of Boring Short Videos, it already exceeds the platform's current revenue."

"Therefore, we cannot accept this 80 million licensing fee. The most we can offer for the licensing fee is 25 million, with all other terms remaining the same."

Wu Hui spoke with a serious tone. Once the other party had proposed the 80 million licensing fee, she had no intention of continuing to bargain and immediately presented her bottom-line price.

"General Manager Wu, if that is the bottom-line price you are offering, then I think there is no need for us to continue these discussions. Although our bottom-line price is not 80 million, it is still very far from your offer."

"Of course, there is one more thing I need to mention. The current traffic for Boring Short Videos is indeed not very high, and the 80 million licensing fee is quite steep, but do you think the traffic for Boring Short Videos will always stay like this?"

"Certainly not. Currently, there are only over 190,000 people watching the subject-related livestreams, so it is difficult to generate 80 million in value. However, traffic will grow. Once the number of viewers for subject-related livestreams grows to 500,000—I won't even ask for more—generating 80 million will be quite easy."

"It's just that by then, the exclusive licensing fee won't be as simple as 80 million."

Yang Yaoyao picked up her coffee and took a small sip. Having worked for so long and consistently managing the subject-related livestream section, she had a deeper understanding of the subject-related section of Boring Short Videos.

This subject-related section had already established a very solid foundation, and the viewer retention for the livestreams was extremely high.

She believed that as long as the traffic for Boring Short Videos increased, it would absolutely skyrocket.

Therefore, she did not agree with Wu Hui's skeptical remarks.

"If that is the case, then there is indeed no need to continue these discussions."

Wu Hui nodded slightly, feeling little disappointment. For them, this partnership with Boring Short Videos was merely a trial; if it didn't work out, so be it.

The three of them exchanged a few more polite words, and ultimately, the meeting ended on a sour note.

"Yaoyao, since this didn't work out, how will you explain it to General Manager Li?"

Liu Weiwei watched Wu Hui leave, then turned to look at Yang Yaoyao beside her with a worried expression.

"I'll just have to explain it truthfully."

Yang Yaoyao sighed, looking somewhat dejected.

She hadn't expected her first negotiation to end in failure.

With this in mind, she took out her phone, found Li Shen's number, and dialed it.

… Jingnan Train Station,

Li Shen, Wu Yu, Pang Tao, and Xu Zhengming watched as a Group of elderly people, led by their Group employees, slowly boarded the train.

"Brother Shen, after this Group of impoverished elderly is sent off, only the last Group will remain."

Wu Yu looked at the Group of elderly boarding the train, feeling a sense of relief.

Having been out for so long, it was finally coming to an end.

During this trip, they had not only endured physical exhaustion but also mental torment.

Seeing the living conditions and environments of those impoverished elderly, they suddenly realized that their own daily lives were practically heaven.

If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they would never have believed it, even if someone had told them that there was a Group of people living such difficult lives.

It turned out that in this society, there were still many people struggling just to survive.

During this time, he had also gradually understood the purpose behind General Manager Chen sending him on this trip and comprehended some of the insights Su Dan had shared with them.

At this moment, they truly understood it deeply.

"Let's go; we need to head to the next stop."

Pang Tao, who was standing to the side, spoke slowly.

The next stop was for the last Group of elderly. Once they picked up this Group, they could return home.

He and Xu Zhengming had originally been involved in public welfare, but upon seeing these impoverished elderly, they realized that their previous efforts were merely child's play.

What General Manager Chen was doing was true, great love.

Taking in impoverished elderly from across the country, as well as some orphans from mountainous areas—though they weren't technically orphans; their parents had just met with accidents, leaving the children to be raised by the elderly. But the elderly struggled to support themselves, let alone a child.

Yet, under General Manager Chen's policy, these unfortunate people all received aid.

Elderly individuals with mobility could join the Corner Pet Park, while those without would be placed in senior apartments.

Thinking of the senior apartments, Pang Tao felt even more touched. Two-thirds of the senior apartments had already been built and would likely be completed by next year. After some renovations, the elderly who were unable to work would be able to move in.

As for the impoverished children, they would be placed in orphanages funded by General Manager Chen.

All of this served as a testament to General Manager Chen's great love.

He, Pang, fell far short of that.

"Alright, let's go. We need to take a coach to the next stop, and the coach leaves tomorrow morning. Let's find a hotel to stay at for the night."

Li Shen checked the schedule and then walked toward the exit of the train station.

However, he had only walked a few steps when the phone in his pocket rang.

He glanced at the caller ID, saw that it was Yang Yaoyao, and answered the call immediately.

"General Manager Li, the negotiations with Fuxi Help have failed."

Yang Yaoyao's voice came through the phone.

"Oh, if the negotiations failed, then so be it. You can continue with your work."

Li Shen replied in an indifferent tone, gave a few more instructions, and then hung up the phone.

"Did the partnership with Fuxi Help not go through?"

Wu Yu, who was walking alongside him, had naturally heard Li Shen's phone call.