dognovel Chapter 69 An Unexpected Guest!
Chapter 69 An Unexpected Guest!
Xu Ran went to Beijing for 3 days.
I participated in a fishing competition, and just like the last one, I didn't stop at all and kept catching fish.
When I returned to the farm, I was already trending on social media.
Because two first-level competitive anglers participating in the Beijing fishing competition had never caught Xu Ran.
To be awarded the title of Level 3 Competitive Fishing Master, one must participate in nearly 100 competitions and rank among the top 30 nationwide.
Level 2 competitive fishing master is awarded to those who are among the top 8 in a master competition or among the top 10 in the national rankings.
A Level 1 Fishing Master is someone who is ranked in the top 8 of the Masters Tournament or in the top 10 of the national points rankings, and is promoted from Level 2 to Level 1.
All top-tier masters have gone through hundreds of matches, earning their titles through genuine hard work, and have a huge number of fans.
Of course, in commercial competitions, it's not that they can win first place every time.
But the results will definitely not be bad.
This time, Xu Ran once again won first place with an overwhelming score.
It suddenly became a hit in the fishing community!
The reputation of the "Innate Fishing God Body" has spread far and wide.
It even became a trending topic.
Although it's not ranked very high, it's generating a lot of discussion.
The comments section under the related topics is full of netizens' comments.
"Who is this guy? He's so good! I heard he just won first place in Tianfu City a few days ago, and now he's in first place again, with such a commanding lead!"
"A genius has emerged in the fishing world!"
"This child has unlimited potential!"
"I watched his match live, he's incredibly strong, every shot he makes lands, he just keeps hitting fish!"
"When I was watching the live stream, the camera stopped showing anyone else and just focused on him!"
"He was incredibly calm, not excited at all throughout, it's amazing!"
Related discussions continue.
With outstanding results, calm demeanor, and good looks, she has both skill and good looks, plus a sense of contrast for young people in the fishing community. It's no wonder she's so popular!
It has almost all the elements that make a hit.
More and more people like him.
Xu Ran's account started to surge in followers, gaining more than 20 in just one day.
Xu Ran hadn't anticipated any of this at first; his goal was simple: the prize money.
The prize money for the Beijing fishing competition is 40 yuan.
It's a first-tier city after all; the bonuses are indeed higher.
There are actually competitions with even higher prize money, but those are all organized by fishing clubs across the country, and you have to be a certified fishing player to participate. Then it's all about accumulating points and climbing the rankings.
Completely commercialized, similar to the WTT billiards tournaments.
They will be dragged into it.
Xu Ran had no intention of signing up.
After all, I'm not a professional.
He returned to the farm, now feeling more confident.
After taxes, I still have over 300,000 yuan left, which makes me feel much more at ease.
In any case, at least we now have the ability to respond to emergencies.
That will allow me to have some peace of mind for a while.
The farm was still filled with a joyful atmosphere.
Little Grey has grown a lot and is almost as big as an adult Border Collie.
They look more energetic.
In addition, Xu Ran recently discovered that Xiao Hui's relationship with the Tu Gou Gang has improved a lot.
I used to fight with a little yellow dog all the time, but now we're friends.
Sometimes, Little Grey even goes for walks with the local dogs.
The little yellow dog has become bolder and dares to go inside the farm.
After Xu Ran fed it twice, the little yellow dog immediately became friendly, wagging its tail and running over whenever it saw Xu Ran, which could be considered as recognizing it as its owner.
Xu Ran named the little yellow dog "Black Bell".
Because this little yellow dog has yellow fur all over its body and is very strong, but the two "bells" hanging on its butt are pure black.
When Xu Ran first saw it, she thought it was poisoned and that its bottom had something dirty on it.
It was only later that they discovered that was the bell's original color.
It was pitch black and very conspicuous.
Especially when viewed from behind.
Xu Ran sometimes felt it was too impolite, a bit lewd, how could he stare at the puppy's bell?
Every time Xiao Huang ran far away, Xu Ran's gaze was inevitably drawn to it, and then she couldn't help but laugh for a while.
It’s also talent.
That afternoon, a minivan appeared and parked in front of the farm.
Three middle-aged men dressed in casual clothes and looking rather mild-mannered got out of the car and walked into the farm.
Zhang Wen happened to see this, so he went up to him and asked:
Who are you looking for?
"We're looking for Xu Ran, Mr. Xu. Is he here?" a middle-aged man asked politely.
At this moment, Cola and Sprite from the Border Collie ran over and stared at the newcomer.
However, the Border Collie was very smart. Instead of barking and chasing it away, it observed the situation and saw what was going on.
They watch if the farm staff chat with each other.
If the staff becomes impatient, the Border Collie will bark and shoo them away.
"Looking for the boss? Okay, what's the matter? I'll report to him."
Zhang Wen asked again.
Xu Ran was strolling outside when she saw what was happening, so she came over and asked, "Zhang Wen, what's up?"
"Boss, they're looking for you, but they haven't said what they want."
Zhang Wen responded immediately.
When the middle-aged man saw Xu Ran appear, a smile appeared on his face. He quickly walked over and said politely:
"Hello, Mr. Xu, I am Sun Wei, the manager of Tianyuan Fishing Tackle's Tianfu branch."
"Well, we came here specifically to talk to you about the endorsement deal."
"Tianyuan Fishing Tackle is very well-known in China. We are about to launch a fishing rod specifically for crucian carp and we are looking for a spokesperson. The investment department saw your competition in Beijing and thought you were a perfect fit."
"That's why we came all this way, wanting to talk to you in person."
"Also, we've prepared a special gift for you."
"It's a complete set of fishing gear from the Tianyuan brand, including this newly launched fishing rod."
Sun Wei explained his purpose.
He turned around, and his assistant immediately handed him the fishing box and tackle.
Xu Ran was slightly surprised.
Endorsement?
I never imagined that something like this would happen to me.
He had researched Tianyuan Fishing Tackle when he bought it, and it turned out to be a well-known brand in the fishing community.
It's not one of those no-name brands.
Big brands offer guarantees, and hiring spokespeople is just icing on the cake for them. To put it bluntly, companies have advertising budgets to spend, and to maintain brand image, they need to hire people.
This kind of endorsement is more comfortable.
Smaller brands might be after the traffic generated by their spokespeople, making a quick buck and then running away.
Zhang Wen, standing nearby, was utterly shocked.
Find the boss to endorse it?
How could something like this happen to someone right next to him?
The boss is truly unfathomable!
Xu Ran replied with a smile:
"Manager Sun, welcome! This is great news, I'm interested!"
In the era of traffic, as long as you have traffic, money will flow in endlessly.
Xu Ran became famous in the fishing community because of the "innate fishing physique" mentioned online, and naturally, he received more business offers.
Xu Ran thought it was great; as long as it was a legitimate product, being able to endorse it was a good thing.
Generally speaking, big brands choose celebrities as spokespeople, not internet celebrities.
Online celebrities can lower a brand's image.
Xu Ran is different; he rose to fame based on his academic achievements, purely on hard skills.
Videos of him participating in fishing competitions are still circulating online.
A lot of people watched it.
He is recognized by people in the fishing community.
In that case, if he endorses a new fishing rod, anglers will be willing to buy it.
Sun Wei laughed:
"Okay, let's talk about the details."
"The actual filming might take a whole day."
Xu Ran nodded. "Okay, please come in. The farm environment is a bit simple. Let's talk in the office."
The farm has a small office, which is just a table and a few chairs. If there is any work to be done, they will call everyone over. If there is nothing to do, the employees may play cards or something inside.
However, it is kept very clean.
The group entered the conference room, and Xu Ran instructed Li Wu, Wang Hai, and Zhao Shan to pour tea.
Once everything was ready, Xu Ran was inside talking to Sun Wei while the employees waited outside.
Li Wu asked Zhang Wen, "Brother Wen, what's going on? What do these people want with Brother Ran?"
As soon as he finished asking the question, Wang Hai and Zhao Shan both looked at Zhang Wen with curiosity, waiting for his answer.
Zhang Wen clicked his tongue and sighed:
"Looking for a boss to be a spokesperson, to discuss business."
"I just heard it's a big brand of fishing gear. They're asking the boss to endorse their fishing rods. Let's take a picture."
"Our boss is really amazing. The farm's business is sure to grow bigger and bigger in the future."
Upon hearing Zhang Wen's words, a look of shock appeared on the faces of all three.
Endorsement?
"Ran-ge is so awesome!" Zhao Shan exclaimed in amazement.
"That's incredible!" Li Wu agreed wholeheartedly.
"Following Brother Ran is definitely the right thing to do. I'm definitely going to follow him for the rest of my life," Wang Hai declared.
The employees admired Xu Ran more and more.
I felt even more awe in my heart.