Chapter 23: What a Pity—He’s Just a Stripper!
This time, Liu Rumei didn't reject the idea immediately.
She pondered for a moment before nodding slightly. "I think the education industry is worth considering."
Ye Xingchen's eyes lit up with excitement.
Yes! Take the bait! Step into the education industry!
Right now, the education industry was booming—so much so that "insane" was the only way to describe it.
But in the near future, a national policy on educational burden reduction would crush the entire industry.
If Lin Beifan invested in education, he was guaranteed to lose everything!
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However, Lin Beifan shook his head. "The education industry is indeed promising. But there are significant barriers to entry—it's not as simple as just walking in!"
"First, we'd need a strong team of educators, and we currently have none. Without teachers, how could we possibly grow?"
"Second, even if we partner with existing institutions, we'd be at their mercy. Without sufficient resources, we'd be left with scraps while they feast. There's no fun in that!"
"And most importantly, we simply don't have enough capital!"
Lin Beifan sighed. "Unlike other industries, education relies less on physical assets and more on brand reputation. And brand-building isn't just about throwing money into advertisements—it requires an enormous investment over time."
"So, we should observe a little longer before making a decision."
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Ye Xingchen's smile stiffened.
Lin Beifan hadn't fully committed.
But—at least he hadn't outright rejected the idea!
There was still hope.
Yes… fall into my trap!
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"Brother Ye, your suggestion is great! Do you have any other recommendations?" Lin Beifan encouraged.
Ye Xingchen perked up immediately. "Of course! I think the live-streaming industry is a fantastic opportunity!"
"Live-streaming?"
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Ye Xingchen nodded confidently.
"Right now, live-streaming e-commerce is booming across the country! Whether it's celebrities or internet influencers, everyone is selling products through live broadcasts—and the profits are insane!"
"Just look at the top two streamers! On Singles' Day, they sold over 10 billion yuan worth of goods! That's absolutely terrifying!"
"So I suggest we invest in one or two well-known streamers—celebrities or big internet personalities—and collaborate with them to sell products! This industry moves quickly, and we could see returns in just one or two months!"
"Plus, the investment isn't too large. With 100 million yuan, we should be able to handle it!"
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Liu Rumei's eyes sparkled with interest.
She knew this business well—after all, she often bought products through live-streaming platforms.
The top streamers earned more than some publicly listed companies.
Even major celebrities had started jumping into live-streaming to cash in.
What's more, the industry had a low investment requirement but rapid returns—money could start rolling in almost immediately.
She nodded slightly. "I think this is a solid suggestion."
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Ye Xingchen was thrilled again.
Yes, yes, go ahead! Enter the live-streaming market!
The industry was indeed thriving right now, but soon, a massive tax crackdown would sweep through the live-streaming sector.
Many top streamers would be exposed for tax evasion and completely ruined—and the bigger the star, the harder they'd fall.
If Lin Beifan invested now, he'd be doomed!
Haha! I really am a genius!
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Lin Beifan smiled but remained cautious. "Live-streaming is indeed a hot industry. But it's a bit like the entertainment industry—it all depends on people."
"In entertainment, success relies on celebrities. In live-streaming, success depends on the streamers selling products."
"If the streamer collapses, the entire investment crumbles. We've seen this happen with celebrities—there's a scandal practically every month!"
"So, we need to take our time and thoroughly investigate potential streamers. Only those with good reputations and solid character should be considered."
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Lin Beifan then smiled encouragingly. "Brother Ye, any other recommendations?"
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Ye Xingchen nodded enthusiastically and proceeded to recommend several more industries.
Each seemed to be thriving on the surface.
But in reality, they all had hidden dangers—and would collapse spectacularly in the near future!
Yet somehow, Lin Beifan kept dodging the traps.
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Lin Beifan looked at Ye Xingchen with an amused smile.
"Something is definitely off about this guy."
"Every single industry he suggests… is doomed to fail in the future."
"And the ones he picks? They're all ticking time bombs, hidden so well that even experts would struggle to spot the risks!"
"How is he getting everything so precisely right?"
Lin Beifan narrowed his eyes.
Could it be that this guy… knows the future?
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Meanwhile, Ye Xingchen pretended to be humble, scratching his head.
"That's all I can think of for now! I don't know much, so please don't laugh at me if I said something stupid!"
He knew when to pull back—if he acted too smart, it would raise suspicion.
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Liu Rumei looked at him with admiration. "Brother Ye, you've done really well! I never expected a bodyguard to know so much about business. Your analysis is thorough and convincing—very impressive!"
Hearing this, Ye Xingchen stood tall with pride.
I finally left a good impression on Liu Rumei!
Maybe in the future, I'll have a chance with her… Heh heh…
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But just then, Liu Rumei's expression changed.
Her eyes were filled with disgust, and she spat out coldly,
"What a pity—he's just a stripper! Pah!"
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Ye Xingchen: "PFFT—!!!"