Chapter 29: His Name Is Su Xin

Su Xin nodded silently, feeling quite satisfied with Liu Qingli's explanation.

And since Liu Qingli could not see his expression or movements, she continued earnestly:

"The third step is business cooperation, connecting with advertisers. Once Tiantian Assistant has over one hundred million users, we will hold a massive traffic gateway. We can insert advertisements on the software's main page, or even consider using Tiantian's dynamic image as an ad space. I believe the revenue from this will certainly not be any less than membership fees in the future."

Tiantian's dynamic image refers to a lively and cute animated girl character that, after Tiantian Smart Phone Assistant is running, floats on the top layer of the phone interface for long periods.

Of course, this dynamic image can also be hidden, shrinking to the edge of the screen, playfully revealing only half of her head, and whenever the user calls out, she will respond with a beaming smile.

Su Xin interrupted her and asked:

"Wait! Because of the function of Tiantian Assistant, users mostly use voice activation and rarely enter the main software interface. If we insert ads here, won't they be ineffective? And if they are pop-up ads, they are too annoying; that won't do."

Liu Qingli laughed:

"If users rarely enter the main interface, can't we guide them to enter voluntarily through various means?"

"For example, we can open up more image themes for Tiantian Assistant, more voice packs, and other personalized services, so that everyone will go to the main interface to browse and change them whether they have something to do or not. Plus, by launching various other personalized features later as attractions, everyone will slowly get used to entering the main interface."

"Here, I should also mention another idea I had earlier, which is paid services for themes and voice packs. If users want to purchase them, they have to spend money or activate a premium membership for free access."

"Many software programs are actually doing this, such as input methods, mobile app stores, and even various common software."

"But personalized paid services and inserting ads into Tiantian Assistant—one can only choose one. After all, if both exist simultaneously, it would look too greedy and be bad for the company's reputation."

"And after thinking it over, I chose to give up on personalized paid services and chose to insert ads."

"This can, on one hand, reduce user expenditure and lower the pressure on everyone using Tiantian Assistant long-term. On the other hand, it can enhance user activity and recognition through various free personalized services, making users both unable to leave Tiantian Assistant and accustomed to entering its main interface to browse and interact."

"Otherwise, Tiantian Assistant will always just be an assistant, just a tool. Although users can't do without it, it doesn't have much presence and cannot bring us more benefits. It's just like human breathing; everyone knows they can't live without it, but no one pays special attention to it in daily life."

"If breathing required payment, I believe everyone would pay decisively, but wanting more derivative revenue is basically impossible."

"And once users have developed the habit of browsing frequently, the presence of Tiantian Assistant will be greatly enhanced. Beyond the advertising revenue from the main interface, this is extremely beneficial for our long-term development."

"For example, in the future, we can integrate chat functions into Tiantian Assistant to replace WeChat, integrate intelligent search functions to replace Baidu, and so on."

"And these can only compete better with them when our user stickiness and activity are high. Otherwise, it would be like Alipay. Alipay also has a very large number of users, but its presence on everyone's phone is not high. Most people only open it when making payments, so the chat function in Alipay is basically used by no one and cannot compete with WeChat at all."

"Lack of strong presence is one of the main reasons."

"But we are different. We have this super software, Tiantian Assistant, and user stickiness will definitely be very high. Next, we must find ways to increase our presence, so that everyone doesn't treat Tiantian Assistant as a simple tool, but as a multi-functional assistant that can satisfy various user needs, letting everyone develop the instinct to habitually enter the main interface, just like they habitually click on WeChat."

"In summary, that is why I would give up on personalized paid services and choose main-interface ads. Beyond wanting to increase revenue, this is even more for the sake of our upcoming strategic unification."

"So, the next strategy is to increase the presence of Tiantian Assistant through various means?"

Su Xin had a thoughtful expression on his face.

Liu Qingli on the other end of the phone replied:

"Yes."

"Then, regarding the other point you mentioned—using Tiantian's dynamic image as an ad space—how would that be operated?"

"I only have a rough idea about this for now and need to refine it later. It would roughly be using Tiantian's dynamic image as an advertising model, under specific conditions, performing certain behaviors that are as non-annoying as possible, such as dancing or cute actions, to push advertisements."

Su Xin nodded secretly, very satisfied with Liu Qingli's performance, and said: "Welcome to Tianqi Technology Co., Ltd. From now on, you are the CEO of Tianqi Technology, President Liu."

Hearing this, Liu Qingli immediately beamed with joy, even happier than when she was admitted to Norton Business School or promoted to Vice President.

"Thank you, Boss! I will work hard!"

"Have your friend add my WeChat as soon as possible and send me her resume to look at. I am currently on the high-speed train to Tianjing and will arrive early tomorrow morning. I want to finish the company matters as soon as possible; I have to go home in a few days at most."

"Okay, I will contact my friend right now."

The two finished their conversation.

After hanging up the phone, Liu Qingli immediately made a video call to her good friend.

"Hey! Qingli, are you crazy? It's past eleven o'clock and you're still calling me?"

As soon as the call connected, it was pitch black on the other side.

Soon, a magnetic, lazy female voice came through, sounding like a gentle mature woman whispering, scolding in a familiar tone.

"Xuewei, you won't blame me once I finish speaking. I have a huge piece of good news to introduce to you."

Liu Xuewei on the other end of the phone laughed: "Huge good news? Don't tell me you're planning to introduce a wealthy bachelor to me? Is there any need to call me in the middle of the night for that?"

As she spoke, Liu Xuewei turned on the lights in the room, and the image on the other side of the video came through.

One could see a stunningly beautiful woman wearing light pink silk pajamas leaning against the head of the bed. Although she was not wearing makeup, such a bare face highlighted a fresh, refined beauty and purity even more.

Yet, the snow-white, slender neck exposed at her collar, and the faint cleavage and bulging clothes below, made one's imagination run wild.

The whole person exuded a unique charm that combined purity and glamour.

This person was Liu Xuewei.

She and Liu Qingli both shared the surname Liu, were both in their early twenties, and had previously happened to be executives at the same company. They got along well, so they had always been very close.

Liu Qingli also laughed:

"Although the other party is not a wealthy bachelor at the moment, he is definitely the biggest potential stock. Moreover, he is handsome, has super combat power, a gentle personality, and his technical skills are invincible. It won't be long before he becomes a top billionaire in the country."

"The most important thing is that he is only eighteen years old, just right for you to 'rob the cradle,' haha!"

Hearing such teasing, Liu Xuewei immediately retorted: "If I am an 'old cow,' you are a year younger than me, aren't you an 'old cow' too?"

Then, she asked with some curiosity:

"However, if there really is someone as perfect as you describe, let alone introducing him to me, I wouldn't mind chasing him myself!"

"Of course, I know you must be fooling me. Could it be that one of your relatives can't find a wife, and you want to push me into a pit of fire?"

Liu Qingli smiled slightly and said:

"No, there really is such a person, and his name is... Su Xin."