I’ve Gone Viral Because of a Money-Saving Variety Show

Chapter 123: Chapter 118: Their Family’s Shop Has Made a Fortune! Chapter 123: Chapter 118: Their Family’s Shop Has Made a Fortune! [Can you still discount group buying tickets?]
[I’ve never tried to haggle over group buying tickets, because it seems like the group price is always the cheapest; Chen Xixi is really bold, isn’t she afraid of being kicked out by the merchants?]
[I’m also really scared that Chen Xixi will be kicked out…]
Chen Xixi was afraid that the first time she met her fans, she might turn them into anti-fans, so she asked with an extremely cautious and consultative attitude.
However, the reason she dared to speak up was that she had a backup plan. After all, taking advantage of others without offering sincerity was no basis for negotiation.
The manager of the hostel showed difficulty in his expression and sincerely said, “Um… I’m really sorry, these group buying prices are usually our rock-bottom price, we hardly make any money, and the main purpose is to attract customers for promotion…”
Chen Xixi smiled and gently proposed in a consultative tone: “I understand, actually, what I’m thinking is that I find your group buying event very appropriate, and as you can see, there are many netizens following me to save money online; many also believe the places I choose are usually very cost-effective.
Think about it, if I were to soak in your hot springs, the netizens would definitely think your place is very worth the money, wouldn’t it indirectly save you a lot of promotional costs?”
Chen Xixi now had a certain following, this traffic was also part of her business worth, and in special circumstances, she felt it necessary to make reasonable use of it, to negotiate some benefits for herself.
Moreover, this approach lets netizens know that this hot spring hostel indeed offers value, gives promotion to the business, and enables her to save money—it’s a happy occasion where everyone benefits.
If Chen Xixi’s discount request a second ago might raise the merchant’s ire, then her words in the next second would make the merchant willing to pluck the stars from the sky for her if it were possible.
Chen Xixi began with a smile, “And I won’t charge a fee, I just want a place to stay, and I believe such a kind-hearted corporate group like yours would not have the heart to see a girl like me sleeping rough on the streets.”
Not charging a fee doesn’t equate to working for the hot spring hostel.
She even thought of the reason for the merchants, out of compassion for a girl sleeping rough on the streets, they kindly took her in. Not only does this establish the business’s corporate image instantly, but it also prevents naysayers from accusing her of profiting from publicity or working for pay.
The manager of the hot spring hostel heard Chen Xixi would promote them for free and was instantly stunned!
Although Chen Xixi was presently an amateur, her popularity from the live broadcast variety show was incredibly high. Especially now, with the economy trending downward, Chen Xixi’s down-to-earth money-saving practices greatly peaked netizens’ interest and resonance with the topic discussions about her.
Chen Xixi’s money-saving tips were also wildly circulating online.
The places Chen Xixi visited and things she bought were naturally the most economical and discounted selections. Interested netizens would definitely follow Chen Xixi’s lead.
Now Chen Xixi was saying that she wouldn’t charge for promotion; she just wanted a place to stay.
How much does a place for one person cost, compared to a highly-visible promotion? Their business was about to make a fortune!
When the time comes, not only would the store’s performance sharply rise, but their wages would increase as well! This is all money!
The manager thought, Chen Xixi was truly his lucky star!
In an instant, the smile on the manager’s face was obviously more excited than before: “You wait for me for two minutes… No! You wait just one minute, I will make a call to our boss and tell him about this, after all, he has the final decision, but don’t worry, he will definitely agree!”
Such a good deal, if their boss doesn’t agree, then he must have a hole in his head!
A minute later, to the manager’s absolute surprise, their boss’s head indeed seemed to have a hole in it!
The manager stood at the emergency exit, frowning at his phone and asking, “Why can’t we give Chen Xixi a discount?”
The boss’s voice, thick yet shrewd and calculating, came through the phone’s earpiece: “If she has already bought the tickets, then she’s definitely going to use our service. Since her promotional goals have already been met, why should we give her a discount?”
The manager tried to argue: “But her current popularity is really high, I think we could give her some preferential treatment on the grounds of not wanting to see her left homeless on the streets. Not only would this improve our corporate image, but it would also keep her around to promote us for free for a few more days.”
The boss scoffed disdainfully, “How much influence can an amateur have? Besides, she’s so frugal, her fans are bound to be even more so. You expect her to attract a consuming crowd, isn’t that a joke? We’re running a business, not a charity.”
“But that doesn’t mean there’s no market, right? Just like our current promotion of the 29.9 yuan group purchase, it’s not for wealthy consumers either, it’s for those who want to experience or even love getting a good deal, isn’t it?
So I think our consumption model and Chen Xixi’s liking for deals very much dovetail! First, we bring in the traffic. As long as our service and facilities are up to standard, turning this traffic into loyal customers is just a matter of time!”
The boss paused for a few seconds: “Then ask her how she’s going to promote it, don’t let her stay and then not take care of anything, and end up squatting at our place.”
The manager approached Chen Xixi with his cellphone and asked how she could help with promotion.
Xixi smiled and said, “Can I speak directly to your boss?”
“Sure, that’s fine.”
Xixi took the phone and began with a polite smile, “Hello, I’m Chen Xixi. If your store would take us in, we’d definitely not stay for free. We’ll specifically host a live stream to promote for free as thanks for letting us stay.”
The boss asked, “You guys?”
“There are two of us, plus a male guest.”
The boss considered seriously what Manager Li had just said, then relented, “You can stay for one night, but if I don’t see the promotional effect tomorrow, then you’ll have to pack your bags and leave promptly. Of course, if there is an effect, I certainly won’t shortchange you. By the way, Xiao Li told me earlier, you don’t charge for promotion, you’re voluntarily helping us advertise for free, right?”
Chen Xixi spoke with a sincere attitude, “Yes, mainly to thank you for taking us in.”
“That’s fine, then. Let Manager Li arrange for you, I have other things to deal with, let’s talk some other time.” After finishing the sentence, the boss hung up the phone.
Chen Xixi looked at the disconnected call, how could she not hear that the boss didn’t sincerely want to take them in, and even seemed unwelcoming? The only reason the boss agreed to accommodate them for one night was likely because Manager Li had argued strenuously on their behalf.
Well, she was just a small-time frugal nobody, so it was normal for the boss not to think highly of her.
If she were a big star now, or a well-known entrepreneur, the boss would probably have a completely different attitude.
Maybe the boss would even come out to greet her personally and offer her the best room.
Sometimes people are just that pragmatic.
But having a free place to stay was good enough, and she had no right to be picky.