"Agent?" Xie Yi frowned slightly, looked at Sun Suhe intently for a few seconds, then shook his head and said with a smile, "You lied."
"Ah, um, I'm sorry." She subconsciously felt that she had made a mistake again, and apologized quickly, but when she thought about it she felt it was wrong: "Hey, you lied, I don't think I need to say I'm sorry."
"Oh, I understand." Xie Yi suddenly realized: "You are deliberately making me happy, right? Then... I'm sorry."
Sun Suhe listened to Xie Yi's words with a smile on his face, but he couldn't help feeling embarrassed. He didn't expect to be exposed to his face as soon as he opened his mouth, and was interpreted and defended in good faith by the other party. This feeling is so embarrassing that people want to pick up the chessboard and shove it in the face.
The photo was taken. However, he still tried his best to keep his face from blushing and his heart from beating. He asked calmly and with a bit of doubt: "Why do you think I am lying?"
"My father used to be a professional chess player. How can there be any agent? I also know a few current professional chess players, and I have never heard of any agents. With the income of professional chess players, how many people do they have?
Can you afford an agent?" Xie Yi thought for a moment and said, "Maybe Ke Zhe and the other nine-dan world champions can afford it, but as far as I know, most of them are arranged by their families and chess institutes.
For all kinds of things, there is no such thing as a full-time agent.”
Sun Suhe screamed with shame in his heart. He didn't expect Xie Yi to know so clearly. What should he do now? He couldn't just follow her words and say I was just talking nonsense to make you happy. Then it would be difficult to go further.
We were chatting together. At the moment of embarrassment, Sun Suhe suddenly remembered a book he had read when he was dealing with the Kiddar Mountain Retreat.
In order to know themselves and the enemy, Sun Suhe spent a lot of time researching relevant information. Many things are still fresh in his memory. I remember it mentioned in it: If you encounter doubts from the other party when preaching, you must not dwell on the details.
Instead, we should quickly use our conversation skills to find another battlefield, so that we can control the conversation and it is up to me.
In short... first think of a way to tell her a few big words to bluff her. Ah, why do I feel more and more like the big bad wolf who deceived Little Red Riding Hood? Sun Suhe suppressed the helpless smile in his heart and replaced it with a confident one
Laughing loudly: "Haha, you don't understand this."
As for what he didn't understand, Sun Suhe himself didn't know, so he could only make it up based on his feelings: "As you said, today's chess players basically have their families and chess academy help arrange and take care of various affairs, but
This is just a transitional phenomenon in the professionalization process of Go. As the professionalization of Go continues to deepen, only true professional agents can help chess players maximize their own value."
Sun Suhe calmly slowed down his speaking speed, trying to be as natural as possible, so that he seemed slow and unhurried, and looked like he was really knowledgeable. In fact, he was trying to buy time, and then relied on his long-term experience in Zhou Yiqing's fan group.
, his mind raced, and he said half-truthfully: "The chess academy has a chess academy system, so it is destined to be impossible to truly understand the market, and the families of the chess players
You are a natural agent, but it is difficult to become a professional agent. Take endorsements as an example, it is not as simple as filming an advertisement, taking money and leaving. It involves economic aspects, legal aspects, and the finalization of various contract details.
The follow-up media operation cooperation, all kinds of complicated knowledge involved, without professional agents to check, not to mention maximizing value, even if you are cheated, you don’t know.”
Sun Suhe talked eloquently and acted like a professional, making Xie Yi stunned for a while. The more he talked, the smoother he became. He added more heat: "For example, if you sign an agency contract with our company,
, with the resources and capabilities of our company, the talented beautiful girl chess player, well, definitely has a lot to do. As long as we
With proper coordination and proper operation, you don’t need to worry about large fluctuations in income due to personal status, nor do you need to worry about a sharp drop in income due to declining status as you get older. Endorsements, events, TV shows, cross-border cooperation... chessboard
There is a vast world outside, and that is where the real commercial value lies.”
"I don't want it." Xie Yi said decisively without thinking, "If that's the case, then there's no need for us to continue talking."
Sun Suhe originally thought that these words hit a sore point and would definitely impress Xie Yi. Unexpectedly, Xie Yi refused directly and resolutely. For a moment, Sun Suhe could not finish the words even if his mind turned around.
On the contrary, Xie Yi felt that she had gone too far. She smoothed her hair and tried to explain: "Have you ever seen the kind of book that pretends to be a beautiful girl writer? There is a big photo printed on the cover.
It’s more conspicuous than the title of the book. In the final analysis, what is sold is just three words: beautiful girl. No one really cares about the writer. I hate this kind of thing. I really want to become famous and make money, but I will only rely on myself.
chess ability, not some other inexplicable thing."
"Ah, that's it." Only then did Sun Suhe truly understand Xie Yi's intentions. She kept insisting on fame and fortune, just to seek enlightenment in Go, instead of striving for fame and fortune through Go. Which one is the cause and which one is the effect?
This is the difference between a profit-seeker and a seeker.
"Good ambition." Sun Suhe couldn't help but praise sincerely. He had really underestimated this kid before. Although he always believed that business operations are not a bad thing for professional chess players, as long as they are grasped properly, they can even help promote the entire project.
, but Xie Yi was able to reject such a temptation without even thinking about it. This kind of mentality cannot be possessed by a non-devout seeker, and no one can help but admire him.
"Don't refuse too quickly. Since you don't want to involve too many commercial things, I won't force you. In fact, I know many chess players like you who only focus on Go. I respect them very much. Our company
There is also a professional operation plan that allows chess players to concentrate on studying chess skills, helping them to continuously improve their chess skills and maintain their condition. By the way, you said your father was also a professional chess player before? Maybe I also know him, wait a minute,
I'll call and ask."
Sun Suhe found an excuse to go out, dialed the secret line in the bamboo forest with his mobile phone, and ordered them to immediately collect Xie Yi's information through domestic channels.
In just a few minutes, Sun Suhe already knew the brief situation of Xie Yi's family. He returned to the game hall and sat down opposite Xie Yi. At the same time, a wireless earphone hung on his left ear, and there was a steady stream of music coming from the other end of the earphone.
More and more detailed information. Sun Suhe said with a smile: "So your father is Xie Yang. Is the Xie Yang Chess Hall opened by your family?"
"Do you really know my dad?" Xie Yi was surprised and happy.
Sun Suhe nodded shamelessly and said, "I heard from a friend that I have several friends in the circle who know your father."
Now Xie Yi really believed most of it, and Sun Suhe quickly struck while the iron was hot: "Actually, I came here today to discuss a cooperation with Mr. Hideo Hirano, the executive director of the Nippon Chess Academy. I made an appointment to meet at three o'clock. I came a little early, but I didn't expect that it would be just right.
It's such an unexpected surprise that I met you. What do you think, are you interested in signing a contract with our company? Believe me, we are definitely capable of helping you."
One fact after another strongly verified Sun Suhe's identity. Xie Yi had completely believed the agent's words, but when it came to signing contracts, she neither understood nor was afraid of things like contracts.
Being deceived, he could only whisper vaguely: "Signing a contract? This... this..."
Sun Suhe smiled kindly and said: "No need to rush to answer, you can think about it slowly. Our company also needs to further investigate you. When both of us feel it is suitable, I will draw up a detailed contract, and then we will hire a lawyer."
Let’s talk in detail together.”
"Yeah, I need some time to think about it." Xie Yi breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.
"As part of the inspection, your chess skills are naturally the focus, and your experience is also very important to us. Only by knowing more can we help you better." Sun Suhe smiled and led the topic.
Lead in the direction you want: "So, let's start with the recent past. Let's have a casual chat and talk about your time in Japan?"
At this moment, further information came from Sun Suhe's earphones. According to the school she attended, Xie Yi took a long vacation to Japan to participate in the Go winter camp. She was the Chinese Chess Academy team that competed in the Super Inbo Tournament more than a month ago.
We set off together.
When Sun Suhe heard the news, his smile suddenly became more kind: "I heard that you came here with the Chinese Chess Academy team participating in the Super Honinbo Tournament?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Yi's expression suddenly became unnatural.