Earning 100 million a day, yet trapped in a county town.

Chapter 73 Boss, a female live streamer is looking for you.

Wang Guanxi is not one of those internet celebrity brands that rely on hype and can be ruined by throwing money at them.

This guy is smart, resourceful, and damn rich.

Wen Guoliang stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray, leaned back in his chair, and closed his eyes to think for a while.

Then he opened his eyes, picked up the landline on the table, and dialed a number.

"Hello, is this Lao Zhou? This is Wen Guoliang."

On the other end of the phone was Mr. Zhou, a fabric supplier in Shaoxing, who had been cooperating with Meiwei for over a decade.

"Mr. Wen, it's been a long time since we last contacted each other. What's up?"

"Old Zhou, do you know a brand called Chongxi in Jiangcheng?"

Boss Zhou thought for a moment: "I know, it's been quite popular lately. It seems to be selling well on Douyin."

"Yes, that's it." Wen Guoliang's tone was unhurried, but every word carried weight. "From today onwards, I don't want your fabrics to appear in Chongxi's factory."

There was a pause on the other end of the phone.

"Mr. Wen, you mean...?"

"My meaning is very simple," Wen Guoliang said. "Whoever supplies Chongxi can forget about getting any more orders from Meiwei."

Boss Zhou was silent for two seconds.

Meiwei purchases at least 30 million worth of fabrics from him every year.

Losing a major client like Meiwei is like losing an arm.

"President Wen, please rest assured, I will absolutely not supply Chongxi with a single meter of cloth."

"Okay, Lao Zhou, I trust you to handle things. I'll have the purchasing department increase the order volume for next week."

"Thank you, Mr. Wen!"

After hanging up, Wen Guoliang dialed a second number.

Mr. Lin, a supplier of auxiliary materials in Guangzhou.

"Old Lin, this is Wen Guoliang."

"Mr. Wen, please speak."

"Jiangcheng Chongxi, you know him, right?"

"I know, it's been really popular lately."

"From today onwards, I don't want your auxiliary materials to appear in their factory. Whoever supplies Chongxi can forget about receiving orders from Meiwei in the future."

Mr. Lin's answer was exactly the same as Mr. Zhou's: "Mr. Wen, don't worry, I absolutely won't do that."

The third call was to Mr. Wu, a zipper supplier in Fujian.

Same dialogue, same response.

After making the three phone calls, Wen Guoliang leaned back in his chair and let out a long sigh.

He picked up his teacup and took a sip, only to find that the tea had gone cold, but his heart felt a little warmer.

There was no fabric, no accessories, and no zipper.

Wang Guanxi, let's see what you're using to make clothes.

Wen Guoliang poured out the herbal tea, brewed a fresh cup, and took a sip.

My mood has finally improved a bit.

He didn't want things to come to this.

The business world is like a battlefield; if you can use your words, try not to use your fists.

But Wang Guanxi is the kind of person who can't be left out without taking action.

If you mess with him once, he'll slap you back. If you mess with him again, he might chop your hand off.

The same applies to Wen Wubin's case and the online trolls' case.

"Wang Guanxi, you forced me to do this."

Wen Guoliang muttered something to himself, then drank the tea in his cup in one gulp.

……

Jiangcheng, Chongxi Apparel.

Wang Guanxi was completely unaware of Wen Guoliang's underhanded tactics.

He was sitting in his office, phone to his ear, a smile on his face.

The person on the other end of the phone was Mayor Chen.

"Mr. Wang, I've heard about what's going on online. Those smear videos, did they have any impact?"

Mayor Chen's tone carried the concern characteristic of an elder, yet remained measured.

Wang Guanxi smiled and said, "Mayor Chen, don't worry, it's all been handled. We held a live broadcast, clarified what needed to be clarified, and apologized for what needed to be apologized for."

"I saw the report." Mayor Chen paused, a hint of surprise in his voice. "Your 'transparent factory,' broadcasting the entire production process 24/7, is a great idea. I've been doing this for so many years, and this is the first time I've ever heard of it."

Wang Guanxi humbly replied, "I just want consumers to be able to see things clearly and buy with confidence."

Mayor Chen hummed in agreement, his tone becoming serious.

"Mr. Wang, to be honest with you, I personally attended your brand launch event. When those smear videos came out online, I was really worried."

He paused.

"It's not that I'm worried about myself, it's that I'm worried about your brand. It would be such a shame if a fledgling local brand were ruined by rumors."

Wang Guanxi recognized it.

Mayor Chen is implying that he cannot personally intervene to help Chongxi deal with the online public opinion.

When government officials intervene in commercial disputes, it's difficult to gauge the appropriate level of involvement; they might end up making things worse.

But he genuinely hopes that Chongxi can succeed.

Firstly, because Chongxi is a local brand in Jiangcheng, its success would benefit the city.

Secondly, because he personally endorsed the brand, it would be embarrassing for him if the brand collapsed.

More importantly, Chongxi is different from traditional branded clothing.

Brands like Heilan Home and Meiwei mainly rely on offline stores.

Chongxi mainly relies on online sales, such as Douyin, Kuaishou, and Taobao Live.

What are online brands most afraid of?

What I fear most is public opinion.

A single negative review or a piece of smear material can ruin a brand.

Therefore, the more Mayor Chen thought about Wang Guanxi's "transparent factory," the more ingenious he seemed.

Didn't you say the quality was bad?

I'll show you the entire production process live, from fabric warehousing to cutting, sewing, and packaging—every step will be crystal clear.

Haters can't find a angle to criticize.

Thinking about this, Mayor Chen held Wang Guanxi in even higher regard.

"Mr. Wang, I can't be of much help online. But within Jiangcheng, if there's anything I can help coordinate, please don't hesitate to ask. Don't be shy."

Wang Guanxi quickly said, "Thank you, Mayor Chen. Everything is going smoothly so far. I will definitely help you whenever I need it."

"Okay, it's settled then. You go ahead with your work, I won't bother you anymore."

Goodbye, Mayor Chen.

......

Shortly after the live stream ended, the videos on Douyin that deliberately smeared Chongxi were quietly deleted.

The two online influencers have issued apology statements with similar wording: "After verification, the video content is inconsistent with the facts. We apologize to the Chongxi brand and General Manager Wang."

The comments section was filled with mockery.

"Deleted? Weren't you arguing quite a bit yesterday?"

"If apologies were enough, what would we need the police for?"

"How much money did you get illicitly? Tell us so we can all have a laugh."

But one internet celebrity didn't delete it.

Her name is "Jiangcheng Little Chili," her real name is Ding Xiaotang, she is a local of Jiangcheng, and she only has more than 18,000 followers.

Among all the videos that smeared her, hers stood out the most.

In the video, she's wearing a Chongxi sweatshirt, looking miserable at the camera, saying it shrank after one wash and the neckline was deformed. She concludes by saying, "This is a local Jiangcheng brand? Shameful!"

This video didn't get many views, only tens of thousands.

However, because it was posted by a local resident of Jiangcheng, it stayed on the Jiangcheng local list for half a day, and many locals saw it.

When Wang Guanxi saw it, he glanced at it a couple more times.

It wasn't because she cursed so harshly, it was because her crying was so fake.

I tried to squeeze out tears for a long time but couldn't. In the end, I used two drops of eye drops, but I used too many, and they streamed down my cheeks, looking like snot.

Wang Guanxi almost burst out laughing at that moment.

Not long after Wang Guanxi finished his phone call with Mayor Chen, Xie Baizhi knocked on the door and came in.

"Mr. Wang, someone named Ding Xiaotang wants to see you. She says she's a local news anchor from Jiangcheng and wants to apologize to you in person."