Chapter 1370 - 1370: Sponsoring 10 Million

About three minutes later, Bai Tieniu had already sorted out his thoughts, ensured there was nothing wrong with what he wanted to say, and said:

"Next, I'll talk about the necessity of the ten-million sponsorship. If there's anything incorrect, feel free to point it out.

Firstly, the advertising effect.

This is an event participated by all citizens of Jiangcheng. The fame needs no further explanation; currently, the highest sponsorship is only two million.

We directly throw out ten million, which is five times more than Chang Wenhua.

When the official announcement is made, we'll seize the opportunity to hype it up, drawing the focus over to us.

You must know, usually, spending ten million wouldn't necessarily garner such universal attention."

Bai Yongge and Bai Lisha slowly nodded, signaling Bai Tieniu to continue.

Bai Tieniu paused slightly, then continued, "Recently, the Bai family's reputation has suffered due to a string of incidents.

It's time for us to make a high-profile move to redeem ourselves a bit.

Donating ten million in sponsorship is such an opportunity."

"In principle, that's true, but there's always the fear of attracting unwanted attention," Bai Yongge said worriedly.

Bai Tieniu laughed and said, "Actually, even if we do nothing, the targeting won't lessen.

It's like forming groups to fight in school.

The more obedient students fear being bullied and end up more easily bullied.

In reality, when fights break out, the bullies aren't necessarily better fighters than the obedient, bullied students.

I know being low-key and seeking stability is the best response now.

But the problem is, that doesn't truly solve our fundamental issues."

At this point, Bai Tieniu sighed and said, "To speak bluntly, who knows how many years it'll be before our dad comes out.

If we do nothing, we'll be viewed as pushovers and constantly oppressed.

By then, even before dad's release, the Bai family could be devoured, leaving nothing but bones under us three."

"There is some truth in that, wouldn't you agree?" Bai Lisha looked at Bai Yongge.

Bai Yongge nodded in agreement, "Go on, Tieniu."

Bai Tieniu breathed a long sigh of relief, knowing that the ten-million sponsorship was basically settled.

He said solemnly, "Since everyone agrees on the necessity of sponsorship, I won't dwell on it further.

Next, I'll focus on subsequent benefits and actions we need to take.

As we await the official announcement of our ten-million sponsorship, we can contact the media for preparation. When the time comes, the three of us each make a public statement."

Bai Lisha asked, "Statements are fine, but what should we say?"

"What we say isn't crucial; the key is to have a clear stance!

Praise the event itself, and mention our Bai family's willingness to contribute, being responsible, and having a sense of social responsibility.

Also, avoid personal benefits, not even a simple advertisement; it's best if people feel we're the event initiators."

"Won't that make us seem pretentious?"

Bai Tieniu smiled slightly, "We don't mind how others perceive it, as long as they can't find fault with us.

Let them sponsor ten million and then call us pretentious!"

"Makes sense!" Bai Yongge took a deep breath, "I roughly understand what Tieniu means now."

"Oh?" Bai Tieniu showed interest, "Please share."

Bai Yongge said, "You want to associate with the officials as much as possible, maybe even be set as a model.

Thus, anyone wanting to scheme against us has to think twice."

"That's not entirely wrong." Bai Tieniu smiled with deep meaning, "But that's just a part of it...

No matter what, as long as this develops smoothly, our situation will improve significantly afterward.

Even if things don't go well, we can maintain a long period of publicity.

During this period, constrained by the official stance, we'll at least be very safe.

The only attacks we might face are from public opinion, but as long as we don't slip up verbally, let the public opinion rage. What could it possibly do to us?"

At that moment, Bai Lisha and Bai Yongge looked at Bai Tieniu with complex expressions.

After a while, Bai Yongge sighed, "Tieniu, now I know why our dad valued you so much."

Bai Tieniu quickly said, "Brother, we agreed earlier.

With no leader among dragons, we're all dragons.

Whoever's right, we listen to them!"

Of course, despite saying that, Bai Tieniu still cared deeply about having a voice.

But in the current circumstances, he must conceal his ambition and brilliance.

When the time is right, reveal it all at once, astounding everyone!

"After we spend ten million, is the remaining money enough?" Bai Yongge looked at Bai Lisha.

With a detailed mind, Bai Lisha currently held the Bai family's financial power.

But before Bai Lisha could reply, Bai Tieniu interjected, "Not worried about not having enough money, only worried it won't be accepted..."

...

Drinking since morning, like last time, Zhuang Dezhu was driven home by Zhao Guo'an.

After sending off Zhuang Dezhu, Xiao Feng took down six books titled "Chicken Recipes" from the top of the liquor cabinet, handing one each to Du Qingyue, Little Girl, Jiang Yixin, and Lu Yao.

Thus, each had a "Chicken Recipe" to start examining.

Of course, before flipping through it, Xiao Feng also reminded everyone to be careful not to damage the books.

"Is mine written with a brush?" Little Girl said excitedly.

But soon, her excitement faded from her face, replaced by a completely dejected expression.

The reason was simple; she didn't recognize the characters.

Being vain like Little Girl, she naturally wouldn't admit not knowing the words, opting instead to guess based on the characters she did recognize.

Beside her, Lu Yao soon noticed the anomaly, took out a phone, opened an app, and handed it to Little Girl: "For any characters you don't recognize or can't see clearly, just take a picture, and the app can automatically identify them."

"Is it that amazing?" Little Girl's eyes lit up, and she coughed lightly twice. "Then I'll give it a try, there are indeed some characters I can't quite see."

Everyone shook their heads, smiling, knowing the truth but choosing not to speak it.

"Mine is also written with a brush," Jiang Yixin said, glancing at her book after opening it.

Little Girl immediately laughed, "Sister Jiang, do you feel like a literate person who doesn't know a single word?"

"Do you think I'm you?" Jiang Yixin retorted, "Pretending not to know characters, claiming unclear vision, lying without blushing."

Just as Little Girl was about to argue, Du Qingyue calmly said, "Yixin took elective ancient Chinese in college, I believe she did quite well."

Jiang Yixin smiled smugly, glanced at Little Girl, and said, "Did you hear that, pretending to understand. You little brat who lies without blushing!"

"You!" Little Girl was infuriated, but knowing she couldn't challenge Jiang Yixin on this front, she snorted, "I'm someone who considers the bigger picture. Once I'm done with this, see how I'll deal with you!"

"Tch!" Jiang Yixin dismissed the threat and didn't continue the bickering.

At this moment, Lu Yao said, "The one I'm holding is written with a pen, in traditional characters, but I can recognize them."

Xiao Feng and Du Qingyue exchanged glances, smiling at each other.

The books they held were in simplified characters and were newer than the ones the others had.

"Focus on looking up the part about little fragrant pearls. You can ignore the rest since we don't plan on starting a farm anyway," Xiao Feng said.

Everyone nodded, carefully reading, striving not to miss any details.