Chapter 365 - 362: Coach, I Want to Be an UP Too

Chapter 365: Chapter 362: Coach, I Want to Be an UP Too

Hearing her good friend say the same, Si Si let out a soft sigh.

She didn’t think the young couple was saying this just to avoid offering them jobs. On the contrary, it was precisely because they considered them close friends that they wanted to give them this gold-mining opportunity first.

But whether or not she could strike real gold was up to her.

After all, for a company as large as Qitian Animation, the incentive plan they were pushing so hard couldn’t just be empty talk; it had the real power to create stars.

Ultimately, if you wanted to make money, you could never go wrong by following the prevailing policy. It meant a massive influx of resources, and if used well, one could achieve tremendous returns in a short period.

The thought of becoming an online celebrity with her own fanbase made Si Si’s heart flutter with excitement.

’Isn’t this better than working a dead-end job for a fixed salary?’

"President Jiang, in that case, does this mean I can work a regular job and be a part-time creator?" Si Si asked.

"Yes, you can do that. Strictly speaking, having a job and being a creator aren’t mutually exclusive, as long as you can plan your time well. But generally speaking, doing it part-time will affect your efficiency and reduce your content output. A video that might take one week to produce could be delayed to two weeks, or even a month. You have to remember, your update frequency also affects fan retention."

Jiang Xia smiled. "Of course, the choice is ultimately up to you. I’m just offering a suggestion."

Si Si nodded slightly. She already had a plan in mind.

"I’m planning to become a creator, too," Lin Yanwan said suddenly, a bright smile on her face.

"You?" Jiang Xia looked astonished.

"What, is there a problem?" she asked, raising an eyebrow slightly.

"Of course you can. Absolutely. I couldn’t be happier."

Jiang Xia could already imagine Lin Yanwan’s first video.

"Hey everyone, I’m Lin Yanwan. I’m the composer for *Cat and Mouse*, the voice actress for Haruko, and the singer of the *Slam Dunk* theme song. I’m really excited to share my work and my life with all of you, and I promise to bring you even better content..."

With the dual boost from the new anime *Slam Dunk* and the hit cartoon *Cat and Mouse*, Lin Yanwan’s debut video on the platform would probably attract a huge wave of dedicated, long-time fans.

’After all, who wouldn’t like a beautiful and talented girl?’

She had originally wanted to debut as a singer in the entertainment industry, but I hadn’t allowed it. Now, as a creator on D Station with our own platform to support her, she wouldn’t have to worry about all those messy, unspoken rules. She could fearlessly do what she loved, which would also fulfill that little wish she had always harbored.

Besides, his own wife joining would also drive traffic to D Station and was bound to encourage more creators to join the platform. It was killing two birds with one stone.

The only problem, however, was that she would be exposed to the public. She would likely be recognized easily at school and draw attention wherever she went, which could be a significant hassle.

’Oh well, so what if it’s a hassle? It’s not a big deal with me here to protect her. What’s more important is letting her fulfill her dream.’

"Hehe, so you really agree?" Lin Yanwan blinked. She knew that becoming a creator would bring many unnecessary hassles to her life on campus.

"Do whatever you want. I’ve got your back, so what is there to be afraid of?" Jiang Xia said without a moment’s hesitation.

"Mhm."

A sweet feeling filled Lin Yanwan’s heart. She secretly pinched the soft cartilage of his ear and decided to give him a proper reward when they got home that night.

Smiling, she picked up several slices of kidney flower and placed them in Jiang Xia’s bowl, helping him build up his strength in advance.

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After they finished the hot pot, Jiang Xia went to the front desk to pay the bill. Then, Qiuting, Si Si, and Cui Jiaying headed back to the university, while Jiang Xia and Lin Yanwan returned to their apartment.

As the three of them walked back to their dorm, Si Si asked Qiuting a lot of questions about D Station.

"To be honest, Si Si, I’m not too clear on the situation with D Station. I’m part of the animation project team. I just know that the boss and Director Li place a lot of importance on it. I also heard recently that they want to spin off D Station into its own company, so it won’t be a subsidiary of Qitian Animation anymore and will have greater autonomy," Qiuting said in a low voice, sharing everything she knew.

Si Si nodded. From the sound of it, D Station’s prospects were quite good.

"Si Si, are you really going to become one of those... creators?" Cui Jiaying asked, pursing her lips.

"I am, but just as a side gig," Si Si answered after a pause. "Look, even Yanwan’s going to be a creator, so why not me?"

"But Yanwan is different from us. She’s so talented, she’ll have no problem gathering a huge fanbase," Cui Jiaying said.

Si Si said calmly, "Didn’t Jiang Xia just say that a creator’s work isn’t limited to a single genre? There are many things we can do; the most important thing is to find a direction that suits us. You have to understand, any industry can generate immense value. We need to look at the bigger picture."

She squeezed Cui Jiaying’s hand and said gently, "When we start out as creators, we’ll definitely have very few followers at first. But as long as we persevere and focus on making high-quality content, we’ll attract fans who genuinely enjoy what we do."

Si Si suddenly smiled. "That’s also why I plan to do it part-time. Is there any better way to grow quickly than to get on the inside at D Station?"

Cui Jiaying paused, stunned. She hadn’t thought about it that deeply. She just felt that being a creator was unstable. To put it nicely, a freelancer is their own boss; to put it bluntly, their income is never guaranteed.

Besides, the question of what kind of high-quality content would actually attract an audience was also something worth serious thought.

"Come on, Yingying, don’t overthink it. We’re only freshmen. The one thing we have plenty of is time, which means lots of opportunities for trial and error. If you’re worried, you can do it with me. We can run a channel together and try our best to make good content. I’ve always trusted Yanwan; she wouldn’t deceive us."

Cui Jiaying looked down at their joined hands, then nodded firmly. "Okay!"

"By the way, Qiuting, did you see the rings Yanwan and Jiang Xia were wearing? I didn’t dare ask during hot pot," she said, sticking her tongue out playfully.

Now that the career talk was over, Cui Jiaying couldn’t resist digging for some gossip.

"I saw them! Sister Yanwan and Brother Jiang Xia got engaged over the New Year, you know. They even brought us lots of celebratory candy," Qiuting said earnestly.

"Engaged?"

Cui Jiaying and Si Si exchanged a look. Now that was some explosive news. As their peers, they were still completely focused on their studies, while those two were already about to walk down the aisle.

But on second thought, considering their circumstances, it made sense. One’s family owned a toy factory, and the other had started an animation company at a young age. Both came from wealthy backgrounds, so their engagement was like a union between two powerhouses.

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