However.

When Ye Chen heard that name, his expression became incredibly complicated.

They say life is stranger than fiction.

But Ye Chen never expected that Zhang Jingshan would just so happen to bring up that guy—of all people—and suggest him as the spokesperson for the flawless cream.

Damn!

Let's not even mention that this industry-shaking product didn't need any celebrity endorsements to begin with.

Even if they did, there was no way—absolutely no way—he'd consider that guy!

Besides, with the flawless cream destined to take the world by storm, they wouldn't need to seek out celebrities. If anything, countless stars would be lining up, begging to endorse it for free!

"Hmm? Brother Ye?"

Seeing Ye Chen lost in thought with a complex expression, Zhang Jingshan couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Is this really something you need to think about for so long?"

"Forget the endorsement for a second—you two were classmates and still keep in touch occasionally. Have you ever hung out with him?" Ye Chen asked meaningfully, snapping out of his daze.

But even as he asked, Ye Chen doubted Zhang Jingshan was that type of person.

After all, with a grandfather who used to be a senior official, Zhang's upbringing and family values made it unlikely he'd engage in anything shady or illegal.

"Hung out? Not really. I looked after him a lot in high school, but after he immigrated, we hardly kept in touch until he returned to China a few years ago. We reconnected a bit, but mostly just exchanged a few WeChat messages. He's thrown quite a few private parties—claimed there were a lot of girls—and invited me to join."

Zhang Jingshan explained, "But I never went. I figured I wouldn't mesh well with those celebrities. And as for girls... I'm not exactly short on attention. After turning him down a few times, he stopped inviting me. But he still occasionally messages me."

After rambling a bit, Zhang Jingshan realized he was veering off-topic.

Quickly, he added, "Brother Ye, don't worry—even if I haven't hung out with him much, I'm sure he wouldn't refuse if I asked for his help!"

"Not much, huh?"

"Yeah, not much."

"Good."

Ye Chen smiled.

"No need. I don't think flawless cream needs an endorsement right now. Its results speak for themselves. Once word-of-mouth spreads, sales will explode naturally!"

"Huh? You really don't want him to endorse it?" Zhang Jingshan was baffled.

He was sure this wasn't about money.

But Ye Chen's refusal to use a top-tier celebrity for promotion left him scratching his head.

"Really. No need." Ye Chen declined with a laugh.

"Alright then."

Seeing Ye Chen's firm stance, Zhang Jingshan let it go.

"By the way, Brother Ye, what's your price point for the flawless cream?"

"399." Ye Chen replied without hesitation.

But unlike Chen Yinuo's reaction to this price, Li Changfeng immediately spoke up.

"Brother Ye, isn't that too low? If the cream is as effective as you say, we could easily charge more. Even gimmick products go for higher than that!"

"I know. But I want to target the general public, not just niche markets. 399 is still within reach for most people, even those who are tight on cash. If we price it higher, that might change. I want everyone to afford it. The profit margin is already good enough. Besides, the product only lasts six months, and 50ml won't last long. The price is fair—no need to be greedy." Ye Chen smiled.

"True. At that price, almost anyone can afford it." Li Changfeng nodded in agreement.

"Jingshan, have your influencers test the product first. Once production ramps up, we'll launch it. Start preparing the contracts too. As for commission—"

Before Ye Chen could finish, Zhang Jingshan interrupted.

"Hold on, Brother Ye! Contracts and commissions? Come on, don't embarrass me! My family already owes you more than I can repay. Helping you sell this product is an honor—there's no way I'm taking a cut!"

"Business is business. Besides, your company's operations and influencer commissions can't come out of your own pocket. I'm not about to let you lose money." Ye Chen shook his head.

"Even if I didn't sell for you, I'd still have operating costs. I'll just raise commission rates for other products. But no commission from you!"

Zhang Jingshan was adamant.

Without Ye Chen, both he and his father, Zhang Xingguo, would have been ruined. His grandfather might have even died from the stress.

Plus, he'd already made over a hundred million yuan in the past few months thanks to Ye Chen.

There was no way he'd accept more. Even if it meant losing money, he'd happily do it.

"If that's how you feel, I'll have to find someone else to work with. It's a matter of principle—I don't like owing people." Ye Chen said helplessly.

Hearing this, Zhang Jingshan panicked.

"Don't, Brother Ye! If you switch partners, that's not just slapping me in the face—it's total humiliation!"

He gritted his teeth and added, "How about this—six percent. Just six percent commission, okay?"

"Old Zhang, that's unfair. You charge me 13% for my products!" Li Changfeng teased.

"That's different! Say another word and I'll back out of our deal and leave you hanging!" Zhang Jingshan shot back.

Li Changfeng laughed and turned to Ye Chen.

"Brother Ye, Jingshan's right. Six percent is fair. Honestly, your help means more than money. Let us do something for you—otherwise, it feels wrong."

"Now you're talking!" Zhang Jingshan grinned.

"Six percent—deal?"

"Fine. Six percent it is."

Ye Chen chuckled and shook his head.