Can following the rules be called rebirth?

Chapter 34: Considering Emerging Industries

Chapter 34 34. Considering Emerging Industries
The evening breeze blows gently, taking away the last bit of warmth, and the light begins to slowly become blurred in the twilight.

The shops along the street lit up their signs, casting a dreamy halo on passersby.

The two walked along the roadside, and in front of them came a sparsely populated traffic light. Du Jianuo finally figured something out, suddenly stopped, turned sideways and said, "Zhou Lu."

"that."

When the words came to her lips, she hesitated again.

"I wanted to say thank you."

They looked into each other's eyes.

"Thank you for standing on the side of us vulnerable people and speaking out for justice."

But the man was obviously startled and stopped as well.

"Wait, who are you calling the vulnerable group?"

"me."

"Hahahahaha you?"

Zhou Mingyuan chuckled and even raised his eyebrows.

"What kind of vulnerable group are you?"

"Please, don't push it too hard, okay?"

He stretched out his arm and inadvertently put his arm around Du Jianuo's shoulders, his fingertips just landing on the strap of the Loewe shoulder bag.

"Do you think people won't recognize your bag because its logo isn't prominent?"

His gaze followed the free fall, focusing on the snow-white center of the girl's chest.

An exquisite Y-shaped necklace is wrapped around her neck, sparkling in the light.

"And this necklace, it's obviously a new Swarovski model."

"Your spending level and ability are nothing like those people I'm talking about. They probably can't even afford the consultation fee."

He let go of her hand at the right time, took a step forward with a mischievous look on his face, and the red light just turned green.

"Don't think too much. I'm just a lawyer."

"Just doing the job for money."

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Du Jianuo's pretty face turned red, and she pursed her lips slightly, and was speechless for a moment.

Are all lawyers so scary?
Where do these piercing eyes come from!

Her bag does cost less than five figures, and her necklace is Swarovski's Mesmera, worth more than 4000.

But that doesn't mean she is rich.

It is said that women only have two moments of happiness when shopping: one is placing an order and paying, and the other is unpacking.

The only remaining worry is the monthly bills.

Du Jianuo, who is always the center of attention wherever he goes, has always adhered to the principles of refined living.

There is no need for others to recommend them. Lipstick, eye shadow, blush, perfume, scarf and bag are like a spell that can attract people's impulses.

All the push notifications, advertisements and desires on the Internet finally condense on the girl's little thumb, where she presses the password and confirms the payment.

But exquisiteness is also her pride.

She firmly believes that the most valuable asset is herself, and instead of living frugally, it is better to buy herself happiness.

Save money to buy your first luxury bag in your life, accumulate strength through installment payments, and aspire to become an urban beauty that everyone envies.

She has an extraordinary and resolute pursuit of tone.

It's like a sharp double-edged sword.

On the one hand, this indirectly boosted her popularity, making her a campus celebrity early on and popular wherever she went. On the other hand, consumption is directly proportional to desire.

Even if Tianyu Media no longer exists, she is unwilling to stop.

She longs for fame.

When the two of them returned to the vicinity of Tianyu Media, many girls in cool clothes were standing at the door, waving at Du Jianuo from a distance.

"Nono, the lawyer you hired is really amazing, isn't he?"

"He's incredibly well-connected. Not only does he know the thugs, he can even call in reporters."

"Could you share your contact information with me? Every failure is a learning experience. I could consult Lawyer Zhou if I have any legal questions."

That’s right, laymen cannot tell the difference between a legal consulting firm and a lawyer.

Everyone called him Zhou Lu enthusiastically.

"Only three business cards left."

Zhou Mingyuan took out the last few business cards from his suit pocket and spread out his hands.

Faced with the expectant gazes of a large group of young girls, he expressed helplessness.

"It's okay~ We're all unemployed this time, so I'll just create a group for the sisters who've resigned. I'll send you Zhou Lu's WeChat later."

The three business cards were snapped up quickly.

Seeing this scene, Du Jianuo giggled, and the silver bell-like sound melted into the wind.

"Nono, you're so nice! That's settled then, bye~"

"I only now realize how important it is to understand the law. You never know when you might get scammed when signing a contract."

"You're such a fool! How dare you sign with such a fraudulent MCN company? You really don't learn your lesson."

The former employees of Tianyu Media surrounded the two of them and chattered, and different voices came to their ears.

“Is the company really useful?”

Du Jianuo nudged Zhou Mingyuan with his elbow.

"What do you think, Zhou Lu?"

"There's no need to generalize. Putting aside the companies that cheat people, if an internet celebrity wants to become a top influencer, it's inevitable that MCN companies will play a supporting role."

"Establish a new media matrix, conduct data analysis, sniff out explosive content, and polish the image of internet celebrities"

"Every aspect is important. It's hard to go far alone in the era of traffic."

Zhou Mingyuan pushed the gold-rimmed glasses on his nose and said with a smile.

In his previous life, he was a master at manipulating traffic.

Not only does he have a keen sense of hot topics, but he also has knowledge of all the skills related to new media.

If he had not accidentally become a lawyer and invested a huge amount of sunk costs, he might have chosen to start a certain media company and mingle with internet celebrities.

"In short, I think for a mature MCN, providing supporting services is just the foundation. They should focus on the unique characteristics of each influencer and turn them into gold."

"Wow"

Du Jianuo was just asking casually, and everyone just listened casually.

But after hearing what Zhou Mingyuan said, the information and ideas revealed in his words were even more professional than Ke Kairui's!
The girls looked at each other, and felt a deep sense of surprise in each other's eyes.

Zhou Lu is indeed a successful person!
In any field, the basic logic is the same.

In order to thank Zhou Mingyuan for helping them solve the contract problem, the beautiful girls who were facing unemployment insisted on treating him to a meal.

The location is a Yanbian barbecue restaurant near Donghu High-tech Zone.

The high-tech zone was extremely desolate a few years ago because it was just being developed and everyone came here to work but didn't live nearby.

This has led to the surrounding shopping malls, vegetable markets, snack bars and other supporting facilities being extremely depressed.

As a result, the rent has become lower and lower, which has attracted a large number of unique fly-in-the-wall restaurants to move in.

Later, over time, more and more communities began to grow here and it became more popular, but those fly-in-the-wall restaurants remained in operation because the food was delicious enough.

Everyone was eating barbecue in such a fly restaurant.

The shop is very small, with only four or five tables, so small that it may not even be able to issue an invoice.

A greasy yellow light bulb hung from the low ceiling, illuminating the mottled walls with warm cracks.

The two sliding windows were wide open, and the draft, carrying the smell of charcoal and meat, rushed through the space of less than 20 square meters.

"Come on, let's have a drink first! Thank you, Zhou Lu!"

The smoke from the grill curled up, weaving a golden net in the light, covering Zhou Mingyuan's hand holding the beer glass and the girls' hair falling from their temples.

The dishes were served one by one.

The skewers sizzled on the iron grill, the pork belly was fat and lean, curled into golden crescents, the fat fell into the charcoal fire along the grain, frying out tiny sparks.

The skin of the chicken wings showed amber burnt spots, and the honey wrapped in white sesame seeds crystallized in the heat.

The dried pollack was curled into a bow shape, its back slightly wrinkled from being roasted, and chili powder was sprinkled on the whitened fish meat.

The beef tendon swelled in the charcoal fire, the edges curled into transparent waves, and the cumin seeds sprinkled on it rustled with the vibration of the iron net.

With the anchors officially terminating their contracts with Tianyu Media, it means that in the short term, they will not even receive basic salary.

The sadness of losing their jobs mingled with the joy of having their debts wiped out. Everyone drank until their glasses were empty, and quickly became close friends. "Zhou Lu really knows how to talk."

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"That's right. Actually, I think you guys are amazing. The company is just sitting there doing nothing, with no lighting, scenery, or live broadcast room operations, and yet you can still make money."

"I've seen the supporting evidence that Nuonuo sent me. Oh my god, that's what you call a livestream. She's just randomly dancing in her dorm room with a broken camera, and people are actually watching!"

"Ke Kairui is also a genius. He is begging for food while guarding a mountain of gold and silver. It is hard to imagine that he can have such a strong team of anchors under him."

There was a mountain of grilled skewers piled on the plastic square table, and the kimchi soup in the glass plate was still steaming.

In such a down-to-earth and delicious environment, even the most refined and respectable people will involuntarily put down their airs.

"Signing a contract does have risks, but unscrupulous companies are just the exception. Be careful and don't worry too much."

"There's no need to suffer a loss, or you'll be on high alert for the rest of your life."

Zhou Mingyuan curled up his right leg and stepped on the old wooden bench. Then he picked up a skewer of shiny lamb and, following the signature, pulled the meat off with his teeth.

He also took off his framed glasses early, unbuttoned his shirt, rolled up his sleeves, and occasionally revealed his well-defined and strong forearms.

The sense of distance suddenly shortened.

He talked about his understanding of MCN, and everyone listened attentively while eating.

If the remarks just now were just the tip of the iceberg, then this time he actually used his advanced incubation concept to give the girls a little shock of the times.

Data-driven, platform analysis, small steps and fast progress, traffic iteration.

Any one of them is enough for these newbies to understand for a while.

"Live streaming will be a booming industry for a long time. Besides, you're all still in school. Aren't you just thinking of doing it for fun in the beginning?"

"You can keep playing, it's okay."

"If I give up, all the fans I've accumulated will be wasted. What a shame."

Zhou Mingyuan did feel it was a pity.

In this era, the Internet economy is just emerging, and there is a huge information gap in many fields.

By the time most people knew that live streaming was a new way to make money, the industry had already tightened its regulations in all aspects, creating a red ocean.

In fact, those who actively seek opportunities in barbaric times and dare to try and make mistakes will have a good future.

Compared with ordinary people, they have better conditions, stronger desires, greater ambitions, and everything they are willing to fight for.

Riding on the trend of the times, they deserve to make money.

For example, the ones in front of me.

Apart from the already familiar Du Jianuo, the other girls who appeared at the dinner table were definitely plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, each with their own strengths.

There are talented people, pure academic masters, and even among the administrative staff of Tianyu Media, there are unexpected surprises.

"Zhou Lu, I... I'll toast you a glass!"

The girl who pulled out the chair and stood up was named He Min.

As one of the few operators of Tianyu Media, He Min did not pack up and leave the company like other administrative staff, but joined this small group.

After drinking a large glass of draft beer, He Min's rosy cheeks seemed to have gained a little more courage.

"Lawyer Zhou, I'd like to ask if Mingli Legal Consulting Company is still short of staff?"

"I want to join Akari!"

"what?"

Not only Zhou Mingyuan was curious, but Du Jianuo and a group of sisters also showed surprised expressions.

"Sister Minmin, why would an operator like you go to a law firm?"

“Actually, I studied law.”

Speaking of this, He Min's face turned even redder.

"Hahahahaha, no wonder the company is run like this!"

Everyone couldn't help laughing and was out of breath.

"What are you laughing at! Do you think I want to work in operations? I can make at least 5000 yuan a month in operations, twice as much as a trainee lawyer!"

He Min sounded aggrieved and filled his beer cup again.

"Ahem. Did you pass the bar exam?"

Zhou Mingyuan cleared his throat, sat up straight and asked.

“Just last year.”

"So what's your situation now? Did you find a law firm to hang up your license?"

"Hmm, yes."

He Min nodded.

"That's it."

The conversation among people in the industry was confusing and no one could really understand it.

Zhou Mingyuan found out He Min's background in just two sentences.

She had obviously just obtained her lawyer's license and was not yet able to practice independently.

But the salary of trainee lawyers is really too low. For some people, an income of two or three thousand is not only hard to come by, but even rent, water, electricity and food become a problem.

Therefore, many law students whose families are unable to provide support will choose to drop out of school at this stage and go out to find another job to make a living.

Without actually participating in the internship and without receiving any remuneration, one can register with a law firm as a trainee lawyer in order to obtain a professional qualification certificate.

"Zhou Lu, Sister Minmin is definitely a talent."

Seeing that Zhou Mingyuan was still thinking, Du Jianuo couldn't help but interrupt.

"Even though she's not very good at operations, she has very strong coordination skills! She and I went to the same school, and she was the president of the student union before graduation."

"Oh?"

Zhou Mingyuan raised his head and looked over with a smile.

It turned out to be my senior schoolmate.

But the logic seems fine.

As a campus celebrity, it is quite reasonable for Du Jianuo to become an anchor at Tianyu Media through his relationship with his senior.

"can."

Without much thought, he stood up as well.

"But we're an asset-light consulting firm, operating flexibly and efficiently, focusing on non-litigation business. The initial workload might be a bit intense. Can you accept that?"

"Yes! I can work overtime!"

He Min nodded vigorously with an excited expression.

"OK, welcome to join Mingli."

The man extended his hand and shook hands with the new employee.

"congratulations!"

"Hurry up and toast the boss again, just to show your appreciation!"

Several girls present applauded and urged He Min to have another drink.

The latter also drank it all in one gulp.

"It's hard to believe that within two hours of setting up this group of sisters who had just resigned, someone had already found a job."

"Shouldn't this group change their name?"

Du Jianuo put down his phone, looked up, pouted at He Min, and his eyes were filled with bright smiles.

"He Min is really not sociable!"