OBS Chapter 37 Your name, isn't it a bit too obvious that it's hiding something?!
Chapter 37 Your name, isn't it a bit too obvious that it's hiding something?!
The three of them gathered around.
Jing Yang, sporting his "African panda" face, Yang Yi, holding a notebook, prepared to take notes, while Dai Xiao turned his laptop screen around, revealing a blank document titled "Shen Li's Get-Rich-Quick Plan Risk Assessment Report."
Shen Li: "...Brother Xiao, could you please come up with a more auspicious name for this document?"
"Be realistic." Dai Xiao said expressionlessly.
"Alright." Shen Li cleared her throat. "Brothers, I saw something on the bulletin board today... Campus Entrepreneurship Competition, first prize is five thousand yuan."
Jing Yang sat bolt upright, his face mask nearly cracking open: "Five thousand yuan?!"
Yang Yi's eyes lit up: "Really?"
Dai Xiao adjusted his glasses: "The campus entrepreneurship competition is jointly organized by the school's Youth League Committee and the Career Guidance Center. Last year, the first prize was the 'Campus Secondhand Book Trading Platform,' and the second prize was the 'Top Student Notes Sharing Mini Program.' The level of competition is moderate to high."
Shen Li was taken aback: "Brother Xiao, how do you know everything?"
"Information asymmetry is a core competitive advantage," Dai Xiao said calmly. "That's what you taught me."
Shen Li: "..."
Well, I've been shut down by my own words.
"Alright, since Brother Xiao has already obtained the basic information, I'll get straight to the point."
Shen Li leaned forward, her eyes gleaming. "I want to start a project and enter it in a competition. The theme is just four words... Campus errand running."
Jing Yang frowned: "Running errands? Isn't that what you're doing now, 'flash delivery'? You can even enter that in a competition?"
"Isn't that a narrow perspective?" Shen Li held up a finger and shook it.
"You think 'Flash Delivery' is just about delivering packages? That's superficial! Behind it lies a trillion-dollar blue ocean market for campus life services! It's the core sector of the 'lazy economy'! It's a necessity product that solves the 'last mile' pain point for college students!"
Yang Yi listened, stunned: "Shen Li, these words you're using sound so familiar. It's like I've seen them in a business plan template somewhere before?"
"That's not important!" Shen Li waved her hand. "What's important is that I have firsthand data!"
He took out his phone, opened the order history of "Flash Delivery Campus," and showed it to the three people.
"See that? Since the start of the semester, I've taken no fewer than fifty orders. What's the most in demand? Picking up packages, food delivery, reserving seats, taking attendance, delivering water, delivering documents... Can you guess which type of order is the most frequent?"
Jing Yang leaned closer to look: "Picking up a package?"
"Yes! Picking up packages accounts for more than 60%!" Shen Li tapped her fingers on the screen.
"Our school's courier points are all located at the west gate. It takes anywhere from ten minutes to fifteen minutes to walk there from the dormitory area. If you're buying something heavy, like a case of drinks, a bag of rice, or a dumbbell, it's a nightmare."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the three of them:
"So, my idea is to create a WeChat mini-program called 'Beijing Film Academy Runner.' Students can post their errand requests on it, with clearly marked prices. Runners accept the orders, complete the tasks, and receive payment. The platform takes a 15% cut."
Dai Xiao adjusted his glasses: "Technically, it's feasible. But the problem is, how do we compete with 'Flash Delivery Campus'? They already have a first-mover advantage and a user base."
"Good question!" Shen Li snapped her fingers. "'Flash Delivery Campus' is run by an external company, covering universities nationwide. But precisely because it's 'big,' it's 'rough.' Their pricing is fixed, and their service is standardized. What we want to do is deeply integrate with the unique characteristics of Beijing Film Academy."
He counted on his fingers:
"First, we need 'exclusive services for Beijing Film Academy,' such as 'rehearsal assistance,' 'line memorization assistance,' and 'audience video recording assistance,' which 'flash delivery' services simply cannot provide."
Secondly, we need to establish a "trust system". Delivery personnel must undergo real-name authentication and student ID verification, and they should mainly be part-time students on campus, which is more reliable than off-campus personnel.
third……"
A sly smile crept across his lips:
"Third, we need to create the concept of 'celebrity deliverymen.' Think about it: a beautiful senior from the broadcasting department helps you pick up a package, or a handsome guy from the performing arts department delivers your food—that in itself is a form of 'emotional value'!"
Jing Yang's eyes lit up instantly: "Holy crap! This is great! I can be a 'celebrity deliveryman'! With my looks, I'm sure I'll be inundated with orders!"
Yang Yi muttered to himself, "What if the customer is a man? If he sees you picking up a package in a silk robe, won't he complain?"
"Yang Yi, shut up!"
Dai Xiao remained silent for a while before speaking: "Technically, I can handle the mini-program development. The front-end will use uni-app, the back-end will use Python, the database will use MySQL, and the server will temporarily use Tencent Cloud with student discounts. We can produce a demo in one week and launch a test version in two weeks."
Shen Li slapped her thigh: "Brother Xiao is awesome! Then Young Master Jing, you're in charge of publicity and promotion. Use your 'social butterfly' skills to shout in various groups and recruit people. Yang Yi, you're in charge of logistics and customer service. You have a good temper and are patient."
Jing Yang raised his hand: "What about you, Li'er? What are you responsible for?"
"Me?" Shen Li said matter-of-factly, "Of course I'm in charge of strategic planning and resource integration! In other words... being the boss."
The three of them exclaimed in unison, "Tch!"
Despite the complaints, everyone still became interested in the project.
Jingyang even tore off the face mask on the spot and started brainstorming promotional plans.
"We can shoot short videos for promotion! Right on Douyin! I'll be in them! The video will be called 'Beijing Film Academy's Most Handsome Delivery Guy'! It'll focus on the 'appearance economy'!"
Yang Yi: "And what about me?"
"You?" Jing Yang looked him up and down. "You could be the 'most honest errand boy at Beijing Film Academy,' your main strength is 'reliability.'"
"...It doesn't sound like a compliment to me."
Dai Xiao had already opened the development documentation and started writing the technical solution. The clattering of the keyboard sounded like firecrackers.
Shen Li looked at the bustling dormitory and felt a sense of satisfaction.
What's this called? This is called "getting something for nothing"!
With Dai Xiao handling the technology, Jing Yang handling the publicity, and Yang Yi handling the logistics, Shen Li only needed to use his words to convince his three roommates to become "co-founders."
Of course, he wasn't just all talk. His firsthand experience in the errand-running business, pricing strategies, and understanding of user pain points were all earned through real-world experience.
Without these "data assets," a project cannot be sustained by mere hype.
"Oh, right," Shen Li suddenly remembered, "we need to come up with a good name for the project. 'Beijing Film Academy Runaway' is too corny."
Jing Yang raised his hand: "Let's call it 'Movie Express'! Sounds high-end!"
Yang Yi: "Call it 'Campus Helper'? It sounds more friendly."
Dai Xiao didn't even look up: "It's called 'Beijing Film Academy Life Service Platform V1.0'."
Shen Li: "...You guys are all so good at naming things, each one more touching than the last." He thought for a moment, "Let's call her 'Lili Run' then."
All three of them turned to look at him.
"Your name, the hidden agenda is way too obvious!!"