Chapter 180: Chapter 180: Third Cousin
It really sounded too pitiful, so Tuanzi offered the juice she hadn’t drunk yet.
"Here, drink it, and you’ll have good luck."
Miao Mu accepted it and tentatively said, "If you participate in this show, it would be my greatest fortune."
Before Tuanzi could reply, the five-year-old Yi Kai solemnly said, "Uncle, you haven’t even said what your show is about. Don’t deceive the kids."
Miao Mu blushed instantly.
He just hadn’t expected the recently popular Gu Miaomiao to actually pay attention to him, and for a moment, he lost his bearings.
"My show actually doesn’t require much investment, as it’s quite special."
Miao Mu earnestly introduced the show plan.
The two children listened very attentively, completely different from the perfunctory and impatient attitude of the higher-ups.
He thought that even if he couldn’t invite Gu Miaomiao, he was still very grateful to this little girl. At least she respected his plan.
This parenting reality show is actually about transforming an old villa into a restaurant with multiple themes with zero funding.
The villa belongs to an elderly woman who is gravely ill and has decided to donate the villa to a children’s welfare institution.
The current agreement among the three parties is that if Miao Mu can ensure the program can start normally, the villa will be lent to the program group for free.
Once the guests remodel the villa and start operations, all the income will belong to the children’s welfare institution. Moreover, the welfare institution can continue to operate the restaurant afterward.
On the contrary, the welfare institution can either sell the villa or use it as a spare building for the institution.
Currently, Miao Mu plans to invite three to five groups of guests to let parents bring their children to remodel the villa, use creative ideas to establish a restaurant, and open it to the public.
Tuanzi nodded, "It sounds interesting, but shooting only for a month and a half, is there enough time?"
Miao Mu thought there was hope, quickly took out his phone, "This is the villa, by the seaside."
It’s a seaside villa, at a distance from the beach where tourists often play. But it doesn’t take long for tourists to walk over. Besides, it’s also at a distance from the commercial street.
It’s a villa with a somewhat awkward but salvageable geographical location.
The villa has five floors, one underground and four above ground. It’s quite old, with much of the exterior wall paint peeling off, part of the indoor flooring needing replacement, and the interior decoration requiring renovation. It has a large garden, but the garden has mostly been neglected.
Miao Mu talked eloquently, "Because it’s a zero-funding renovation, guests will initially need to raise money for renovation materials through various means. During this time, guests can also think about what type of restaurant to open. Whether it’s a music restaurant or a children’s restaurant, anything is possible, even a mishmash."
"Regarding the time issue, if the guests can raise the renovation materials in the first few episodes, the program team can hire people for simple renovations between episodes. However," Miao Mu hesitated, "if the show can’t attract investment, the money to hire people must also be raised by the guests. If investment is drawn, the program can help a lot."
Tuanzi fell into contemplation.
This parenting show is different and even more challenging at startup compared to "Leisurely Country Life."
However, it sounds fun. If she could renovate the villa and run the restaurant with her brother, it seems like a good experience. She could even be the chief chef!
Miao Mu saw her eyes sparkling and tentatively asked, "How about it, are you interested?"
Yi Kai quickly said, "Miaomiao, you have to discuss with your parents."
Tuanzi patted her head, "I almost forgot, Miaomiao needs to ask the big brother."
Gu Cheng, after listening to the context, thought for a moment and asked for Miao Mu’s business card.
"Can we discuss this tomorrow?"
"Of course, I’ll be in Jiang City recently," Miao Mu quickly replied, but felt a bit apprehensive inside.
After the birthday party, Tuanzi went home with Gu Cheng.
Gu Cheng made a cup of hot milk and, turning around, saw his sister opening the fridge like a cat about to steal fish.
"Not full?"
Tuanzi quickly shut the fridge door.
"I’m full!" She shook her head, her smile showing a hint of guilt.
Gu Cheng was thoughtful and didn’t immediately expose her.
"Drink your milk. Let’s have a chat."
With her little paw holding the glass, Tuanzi obediently sat on the sofa, took a sip, and her gaze drifted to the kitchen before quickly coming back.
"Do you want to participate in this show?"
Gu Cheng emphasized, "In the beginning, you’ll need to raise money and gather materials, and later, you’ll have to attract and entertain guests, building a reputation."
Given the goal of doing something good, you must capitalize on the program to build a reputation. This way, the restaurant handed over to the children’s welfare institution can continue to operate, increasing revenue.
This means the guests will work hard.
"I want to go."
Tuanzi hugged the glass, smiled contentedly, "If I go with brother, it’s not hard at all."
Gu Cheng raised his hand to his lips and lightly coughed.
"I’ve checked Strawberry Channel’s recent schedule. If this plan goes through, the show might go live as soon as next week."
As it’s not a prioritized program, even if it passes, the live timeslot isn’t great. It will end just before winter break, which is the prime time.
Tuanzi blinked, not quite understanding why Gu Cheng emphasized the timing.
Gu Cheng, feeling guilty, said, "If it starts next week, I might not have time to accompany you to the show."
Tuanzi lowered her little head.
Gu Cheng felt somewhat at a loss.
But soon, Tuanzi lifted her head, smiling like a little sun.
"It’s okay, Miaomiao can ask other brothers if they can go. Big brother is busy, needs to earn money to support the family, Miaomiao knows."
Her words made Gu Cheng feel even guiltier.
But he had to take the lead actors to various places for promotions next.
"Wait," Tuanzi’s sadness faded quickly, "Big brother, since you brought up time, does this mean you’re okay with Miaomiao participating?"
Gu Cheng nodded.
"You want to go, right?"
Tuanzi: (*￣︶￣)
"Since you want to go and also wish to promote Ancient Martial Arts, let’s work hard to make this program successfully broadcast. First, at least get an investment."
If not even one investment is secured, the program group can’t prepare the needed equipment for the live broadcast.
"There’s not much time, directly reach out to your cousin Qize for investment."
Little ears perked up immediately.
"Cousin Qize? Who’s that?"
"Your third cousin, your little uncle’s eldest son."
Mr. Gu has four sons and one daughter, with only the youngest son, Gu Yu, in business. Gu Yu ventured overseas early, accumulated capital, and returned to create the Runze Hotel Group.
The group’s chairman is naturally Gu Yu, with his eldest son Gu Qize working for him as the CEO.
Tuanzi couldn’t help but open her mouth wide.
"Wow, a group, it sounds impressive."
She thought for a moment, "There seems to be a Runze Chain Hotel outside the community. Is that my little uncle’s?"
Gu Cheng nodded.
Tuanzi felt a bit embarrassed, "But is it okay to ask him to invest? What if it loses money?"
"It’s fine," Gu Cheng thought, "He’s still abroad on business, but knowing you’re back, he’s planning to gift you the hotel near the community. Thinking it’s rather modest, he’s currently pondering a new gift."
"During ’Leisurely Country Life,’ he wanted to invest."
Tuanzi: "Wow." She feels like she’s met a wealthy brother.