As Zhang Yang spoke, Meng Fan's mind started to churn.

He was pondering the feasibility of Zhang Yang's so-called open strategy, but due to his own misconceptions, he couldn't figure out the logic behind it.

"What? Can't figure it out?" Zhang Yang grinned.

"Is it really necessary?"

"Yes, it's very necessary! Maybe you understand fishing well, but you don't understand livestreaming enough!

Take today's example of reeling in a big fish—the number of people in the livestream increased from over four thousand to more than six thousand!

Most of these people who stayed are actually interested in fishing! They are precisely targeted fans, so while they are here, we can just casually hold some prize giveaways to easily boost our fans!

The fan base is the foundation of an account.

Currently, the competition for fishing livestreams on this platform is not intense, it's the perfect opportunity for us to stake our claim. Using every possible method to keep viewers in the livestream room is the most efficient choice!

Dragging on a bit doesn't count as cheating; it doesn't violate our promises or intentions!"

Meng Fan nodded after listening: "I understand, okay, I'll follow your lead for the next livestream!"

"Pack up the stuff, it's quitting time. Take a day off tomorrow, and we'll continue the livestream the day after! There's not much to show with catching carp, so next time we'll continue to catch big fish! I'll contact the reservoir to stock some big ones!"

"Hmm!"

...

After a simple meeting, Meng Fan drove off after work, while Zhang Yang hesitated as he stared at the backend of the account.

It's not the livestream effect or fan growth that was troubling him, but the two planets on the virtual gift interface made Zhang Yang feel uneasy.

Although it wasn't verified, Zhang Yang was pretty convinced deep down about who had sent him this generous gift, most likely Liu Xingyun from the platform operations side.

Ever since Liu Xingyun first called Zhang Yang, he had made contact several more times, with conversations essentially revolving around discussing Zhang Yang signing a contract with the platform.

The terms were becoming more lucrative, there was sincerity, but Zhang Yang knew that this pure livestream ecosystem like Inke couldn't thrive for long; it would soon be overshadowed by newcomers.

Should I just call to thank him?

Zhang Yang, being a principled person, believed this counted as a kindness! Receiving a favor, a word of thanks was still necessary.

After a brief hesitation, Zhang Yang found Liu Xingyun's number and dialed!

The phone rang for a long time, but no one picked up, making Zhang Yang puzzled. What was going on?

It's only evening; at this time, it shouldn't be hard to find someone. An operational manager like this should be on standby 24 hours, right?

Even after the call ended, there was still no answer.

Zhang Yang shook his head, forget it, he would try again another day.

With that in mind, Zhang Yang contacted a friend responsible for aquatic transportation on WeChat to arrange for some big fish. After a discussion, he ordered two thousand pounds of Grass Carp, each weighing at least thirty pounds, and some fifty-pound Blue Carp, to be delivered to the reservoir by the day after tomorrow at the earliest.

Just after finishing the WeChat chat, Liu Xingyun called back.

Zhang Yang answered smoothly.

"Hello? Zhang Yang, sorry, I was a bit busy just now and didn't hear the phone ringing!"

On the phone, Liu Xingyun spoke in a somewhat subdued tone, quite different from his usual loud and energetic manner, giving off a sensation of weariness.

"Hello Minister Liu! Today's debut on the livestream account received two large gifts, I'm a bit overwhelmed, calling you specifically to express my gratitude!"

Zhang Yang didn't inquire at all, directly using an affirmative tone to express thanks.

Liu Xingyun paused, with a bit of self-deprecation in his voice as he said: "At our level, dealing with acquaintances and socializing with internet celebrity hosts is quite frequent; the company has a monthly virtual currency limit, kind of like operational expenses!

Just happened to catch your livestream, so I casually sent some gifts! Just a small gesture, it doesn't count as anything significant."

"That's not just casually sending something! Planet Park costs thousands to recharge with personal money! For our small-scale operation, that's not a trivial amount!" Zhang Yang responded with a hint of humor.

Hearing Zhang Yang's joking tone, Liu Xingyun didn't bring up the signing matter as he usually does during phone calls but instead spoke with a bit of sentiment: "Giving to anyone is giving; it doesn't cost me personally, so it's not a big deal!"

"Have you been drinking?"

Upon hearing the 'not a big deal' remark, Zhang Yang immediately felt something off about the other party's state, so he cautiously inquired.

"I met an investor with the leaders at noon; work required me to drink a bit more! Don't mind my telling you, when you called just now, I was drunk and sleeping, thinking it was a dream!"

"Tsk tsk, well, even the head of the operations department has to accompany drinks huh?"

"To wear the crown, one must bear the weight!

In our line of work, behind the glamor, there's actually quite a lot of pressure! Otherwise, I wouldn't have called you several times for the contract signing!

I'm responsible for platform operations affairs, contract matters, have to deal with investors' various things, manage all sorts of interpersonal relationships at the unit! It's tough!"

Perhaps due to the alcohol, Liu Xingyun spoke quite openly today, unlike the usual business calls where topics were mostly touched and stopped, evident in the subjective emotions accompanying his words.

"As an executive, these are indeed the responsibilities; it's understandable! But let me say, work is work, please take care of your health!" Zhang Yang exchanged pleasantries.

"Heh! Usually, many people ask me for resources, conditions, and demands! You are the first to remind me on the phone to take care of my health!