Chapter 10: Planning for Profit
Unconsciously, the way to address the mountain also changed. Although Cheng Xu is younger than him, calling him "Brother Cheng" is not a loss.
Gao Shan quickly responded, anticipating that something significant was about to happen, his eyes filled with longing
Gao Shan pulled a chair for Cheng Xu to sit on and was about to pour water for him. Cheng Xu stopped him, and Gao Shan understood that Cheng Xu had something to say, so he respectfully sat down by the bedside
Cheng Xu walked to the computer, organized his belongings, and hurriedly opened the notepad to rewrite the specialized tool according to the requirements he had envisioned the previous night
Is there no issue with the funds
If I use my own Alipay account, after the specialized tool is made public, there will definitely be someone investigating me. Last night, Cheng Xu took out the specialized tool, and many people will definitely associate it with him. If problems arise later and it is mistakenly believed that I leaked the secret, that would be disastrous. No, this matter must be clarified
The resting room of Gao Shan is only about 10 square meters in size, cluttered with smelly clothes and socks. Gao Shan hurriedly entered the room, blushing as he opened the window to let in some air, picking up the clothes scattered all over the floor and hiding them away, awkwardly saying: "I am the only one in the room, and I usually don't bother to tidy up."
Low profile! Low profile! Cheng Xu repeatedly reminded himself to carefully analyze how to implement this plan without exposing his identity. How can he maximize profits? Unable to sleep, Cheng Xu fell into deep thought
Cheng Xu spent five yuan on a taxi to return home, which was the internet fee refunded to him by the internet café owner. Lying in bed, Cheng Xu was overwhelmed by the grand wealth dream he had woven himself with images and texts, and he could not fall asleep for a long time.
During the process of contemplating issues on the mountain, Cheng Xu remained silent, patiently waiting for the mountain to make a decision. At times, it is necessary to maintain a certain demeanor; Cheng Xu suddenly realized why officials often prefer to adopt a lofty attitude, as it can be quite beneficial
Cheng Xu did not have any objections; it was not like this when he was in university. It was only after he started working that he began to pay attention to his image, and he usually keeps himself tidy and clean.
How big is the business? Even with a broken head, Gao Shan couldn't figure it out, so he simply decided to stop thinking about it. Last night, it was precisely because Gao Shan sensed the enormous business opportunity of this specialized killing tool that he dared to propose to Cheng Xu the purchase of the tool. However, after making the proposal, Cheng Xu did not respond, and Gao Shan then felt that he had overstepped. How much could he offer? At most, it would be ten or twenty thousand. Would someone with such technology really care about such a small amount of money?
Since the decision to cooperate has been made, Gao Shan unconsciously began to delve into the potential issues that might arise.
The internet café owner continuously seeks to establish a closer relationship, as having such a skilled programmer is undoubtedly a significant gain for both the café and himself. At critical moments, this expertise can even be transformed into wealth, along with numerous other benefits. The owner senses that he is facing a tremendous opportunity for development and must find a way to seize it
Thank you
Secondly, the price must not be too high; it should be set at a level that is acceptable to internet users, including students. Let it be set at 2 yuan per download.
Regardless of the occasion, you may simply call me Gao Shan
Thirdly, to achieve maximum benefits, it is advisable to adopt the practice used in internet cafes, where files are automatically destroyed within 24 hours. This way, there will be daily visitors coming to download the specialized tools
Cheng Xu recognized that Gao Shan was quite perceptive, able to think at a higher level. Compared to Gao Shan, he felt he was still lacking. It seemed that Gao Shan could indeed be a reliable friend, not just someone to look up to. However, after giving him a sweet deal earlier, it was now necessary to impose some discipline; otherwise, Gao Shan might not be dependable in the future, and it would be troublesome to rectify any issues that arose: "Boss Gao, there are some things that need to be said upfront. If we decide to collaborate, you must keep my secrets. In the future, you will be in the front, and I will be in the back, and we will all make money together. Let’s do it this way: I will give you an extra ten percent, I take seventy, you take thirty, and we won’t need to change anything; we’ll all profit together. However, if you disclose my matters, what will the consequences be? You should be well aware of that."
Cheng Xu could not imagine
Cheng Xu made a swift decision and said, "Alright, take me to the lounge, and I will discuss a major business deal with you regarding specialized killing tools"
Cheng Xu was feeling quite pleased with his own brilliance. Gao Shan had also figured out the intricacies of the situation and explained the pros and cons to Cheng Xu, saying: "Brother Cheng, I have a good friend's Alipay account in my possession. He has gone to work in another city. What do you think about using that Alipay account?"
Cheng Xu did not intend to sell the specialized malware removal tool to the boss of the internet café at https://www.hetushu.com, but rather thought of another way to make money. It is easy to imagine how much a café owner could afford to pay. If the specialized malware removal tool were sold online, with over 300 million internet users in China and more than 5 billion users worldwide, if each person paid one yuan to buy their own malware removal tool, how much money would that be
I maintained an air of confidence, psychologically holding the upper hand. If you have any questions, think them through yourself. If your thoughts are sound, I will certainly acknowledge them; if they are flawed, I will dismiss them. The reasoning is always on my side. Indeed, it is quite interesting
Upon thinking of this, Gao Shan quickly called a friend to watch over the internet café and led Cheng Xu upstairs
Brother, my name is Gao Shan, what is your honorable surname
First of all, this specialized killing tool must not feature any pirated content; otherwise, given the habit of the people of Huaxia to favor and consume pirated materials, Cheng Xu is confident that he can achieve this with technology that surpasses this era by thirty years
Cheng Xu, upon seeing the appearance of the mountain, came to his senses and stated his intention: "I think the two of us should partner up and use your Alipay account to sell this specialized tool online. We can split the proceeds, with me taking 80% and you 20%. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Gao Shan finally breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that this person was indeed here to offer money. "Why use my Alipay account? By the way, I’ve heard that experts prefer not to leave their names in public; the more famous one becomes, the more trouble it brings"
Cheng Xu remained silent, while Gao Shan was restless, even his breathing became somewhat hurried
Gao Shan spoke, yet was filled with immense surprise in his heart. Could it be that Cheng Xu has come to knock on the bamboo pole?
Cannot go out
Lost in thought, Cheng Xu unknowingly fell asleep, sleeping soundly until the sun was high in the sky. It was only when Cheng Xu's parents called him for lunch that he finally awoke from his slumber
Gao Shan immediately felt relieved; as long as he kept this secret well, he would definitely make a huge profit this time, and perhaps there would be opportunities for future collaboration.
There is.
Finally, he arrived at the internet café where he had been online last night. Upon entering, he saw that the café was filled with people, and there were no available seats. Cheng Xu couldn't help but feel quite annoyed. At that moment, the café owner noticed Cheng Xu and walked over, saying: "Brother, do you have something urgent to do online? I will give you my seat."
How effective was the specialized removal tool I developed last night? I believe Mr. Gao is already aware. However, the specialized removal tool installed in the internet café will automatically be destroyed in a few hours.
Is there a convenient place here for a conversation
Let's proceed as planned
In the previous moment, Gao Shan was still pleased with his additional ten percent, but in the next moment, he was taken aback. The other party was a hacker expert, and it was said that the whole world was struggling with this virus. Yet, this young man before him had managed to create a specialized killer for it, undoubtedly a top-tier expert. If a top-tier expert in the world wanted to deal with an ordinary person, how easy would that be? Although it was unexpected, it was certainly serious, and with Gao Shan's skills, he did not dare to confront it head-on. If a top-tier expert in the world wanted to deal with an ordinary person, how easy would that be? Although it was unexpected, it was certainly serious, and with Gao Shan's skills, he did not dare to confront it head-on.
Cheng Xu glanced at the time; it was already past 1 PM. The last bus back to town was at 5 PM, and the plans made the night before had to be completed before that time. Cheng Xu had little time left. He hurriedly ate a few bites of food, packed the things he needed to take back to town, said goodbye to his parents, and rushed towards the internet café to work on his project.
Fourth, it is important to be low-key, preferably ensuring that no one knows it was done by oneself. This is somewhat challenging and requires some thought. It would be best to find an agent or something similar. But who to find? ... Cheng Xu felt a bit troubled.
The internet café owner has a favorable impression of Cheng Xu
However, now that Cheng Xu has taken the initiative to propose a business discussion with him, the situation is different. Regardless of the circumstances, the potential gains are undoubtedly substantial. Gao Shan feels that an opportunity for a turnaround in his life has arrived, and he secretly resolves that no matter how demanding Cheng Xu's requests may be, he will do his utmost to meet the requirements he can fulfill, and he must succeed in this business endeavor
The tall man nodded and pointed to the side door, saying: "The upstairs is my lounge, and there is no one there"
There is.
The clever person on the mountain said: "Cheng Ge, rest assured, I am only responsible for selling and will absolutely not disclose any information about the specialized killing tools. However, I haven't done anything and am getting a 20% share; isn't that a bit much? I think it would be better if it were 90% for you and 10% for me. After all, I'm just running errands."
Gao Shan furrowed his brows twice, quickly making up his mind; come what may, one must seek fortune in risk
Cheng Xu had finished writing his specialized tool. He glanced at the internet café owner and felt that the owner was quite decent. Suddenly, he thought it might be a good idea to have this owner act as his agent, so he asked, "My name is Cheng Xu, Boss Gao, do you have a verified Alipay account?"
Cheng Xu noticed the unease in Gao Shan's eyes and realized that his words had caused a problem. He thought to himself: "It seems that language is indeed an art; expressing the same meaning in different ways yields completely different effects. If I want to survive in the officialdom, I must learn more."