Cheng Youyou had been very busy during this time, busy spending money.
The program group had given her four hundred thousand last time, and she hadn’t spent it all yet.
She had been working tirelessly for several days in a row. Cheng Youyou would wake up early every day to go to the supermarket, then immediately head to the beauty salon after finishing there. Following that, she had to be back home before eight in the evening, ready to be on time for the live stream with the product-selling internet celebrity.
Amidst her busy schedule, Cheng Youyou still found time to unpack deliveries.
That day, when Cheng Youyou was unpacking the sixteenth parcel, she received a call from Liu Meng.
Liu Meng: “What have you been up to lately?”
Cheng Youyou looked at the mess on the floor and replied, “Not much, what’s up?”
Liu Meng couldn’t contain her excitement. “You didn’t seek out any master?”
“Master? No, I didn’t.”
Cheng Youyou had never encountered a master before, and her daily routine was destined to have no intersection with a master.
Liu Meng: “That’s strange then. It’s rare for a job to actively come to me, and it sounds quite reliable. They even gave me the contract.”
In Liu Meng’s memory, Cheng Youyou’s job opportunities often fell through, but this time, the first party was actively following up.
At the same time, the first party strongly insisted that the collaborator must be Cheng Youyou and no one else. To show their sincerity, they drafted the contract in the shortest time possible, and now they’re just waiting for Cheng Youyou to sign and make it effective.
Seizing the moment while Liu Meng was speaking with doubt, Cheng Youyou opened another package.
She casually asked, “What kind of job?”
Liu Meng replied, “A supermarket’s online store is doing live stream sales for the first time, and they’ve invited you to be the guest for the first episode.”
Cheng Youyou didn’t pause in her actions, continuing to unpack the delivery.
Liu Meng: “I’ve looked over the contract. It’s their first time doing a live stream too, so don’t worry. They’ll provide a professional shopping guide as the main host, and you’ll just need to cooperate as a guest.”
Cheng Youyou casually asks, “Which supermarket?”
Cheng Youyou heard the rustling of papers over the phone, then she replied seriously, “Call S Supermarket.”
Snap! Cheng Youyou’s scissors fell to the ground.
Liu Meng: “What’s wrong? Everything okay on your end?”
Cheng Youyou: “I’m in! I’ll take this job.”
She had to go for it. She had been going to the supermarket during the day for several consecutive days, then staying at the live stream room at night. This kind of life was really exhausting. If she could combine the two joys into one, that would be great.
Moreover, she couldn’t possibly carry so many things by herself. If she buys things directly from S Supermarket during the live stream, won’t there be deliverymen to deliver them home?
Fantastic!
Liu Meng: “…”
Liu Meng: “I haven’t mentioned the specific details of the job yet.”
Cheng Youyou pats her chest: “I’m familiar with S Supermarket, don’t worry.”
Liu Meng: “But I haven’t mentioned the money.”
Cheng Youyou realizes she’s gotten too excited and tries to remain calm: “How much will I be compensated for this job?”
Liu Meng: “Before taxes, it’s 200,000.”
Cheng Youyou: “Wow, I’ll sign the contract immediately, let’s get this arranged.”
Liu Meng: “Huh?”
Cheng Youyou: “Just for one term, okay? Can it be a monthly arrangement?”
Liu Meng: “…Have some restraint.”
Can Cheng Youyou maintain her restraint? The combination of her favorite supermarket with what she considers the most convenient shopping method is simply flawless.
However, Liu Meng rejected Cheng Youyou’s idea of becoming a monthly guest for product sales.
Liu Meng had her own considerations. Based on past experiences, Liu Meng was worried that Cheng Youyou might encounter an accident on the eve of recording the program, directly or indirectly affecting the live stream’s ability to be recorded.
Therefore, even though Yu Zong strongly insisted on Cheng Youyou signing for three terms consecutively, Liu Meng didn’t agree.
What she feared was that once the contract was signed, if there were any issues with Cheng Youyou that affected their collaboration, they would have to compensate for it.
Not being able to earn money was one thing, but losing money was not worth it.
For safety’s sake, it was best to sign only for one term.
After signing the contract for the live streaming sales, Cheng Youyou, who was resting at home with her leg in a cast, suddenly received a message.
System reminder: 【Cheng Youyou has a new job.】
Ding Yaxin, who had been feeling miserable for the past few days, now had a dark expression on her face: 【What are you waiting for? Sabotage her job and transfer it to me.】
System: 【Can you handle your current situation?】
Ding Yaxin, with her leg in a cast: 【I can!】
System: 【Resolute in the face of adversity.】
Ding Yaxin’s face twitched momentarily. She felt the system was being quirky, but she didn’t dare to argue.
She deeply understood that her current predicament was a result of her own recklessness in not trusting the system.
Based on her past experience, Ding Yaxin confirmed that the system was indeed working and also confirmed that the system could indeed help her.
And what she needs to do now is to trust the system.
Ignoring the system’s eccentricities, Ding Yaxin begins selecting props from the inventory to sabotage Cheng Youyou’s work.
In the end, she chooses a prop called “Skirt Rising When Standing Up”.
This prop is very simple. It involves placing a small hook on the chair where Cheng Youyou sits during her live stream. As soon as Cheng Youyou stands up, the hook will catch her skirt and pull it off.
Then Cheng Youyou will expose herself.
Ding Yaxin has already learned through the system that the first party in the live stream is S Supermarket. Using the system, she has also confirmed the specific location of the live stream room.
Her plan is clear. She intends to drag her leg in a cast and quietly wait near the live stream room. As soon as Cheng Youyou’s skirt rises, she will step in to replace Cheng Youyou.
Ding Yaxin had prior knowledge of the platform Cheng Youyou was using for her live streaming. The platform resists vulgar and pornographic content, so if Cheng Youyou’s skirt rises or her pants are exposed, she would immediately be banned from the platform due to pornography issues.
However, the live stream cannot be stopped because of Cheng Youyou’s mistakes. In that case, Ding Yaxin would be the best choice for a cooperative guest in the live stream.
As a star herself, and being able to appear at the earliest opportunity, she had seized the initiative, which could be described as getting the first bite of the cherry.
Ding Yaxin was well-prepared, and in no time, it was the day of Cheng Youyou’s livestream.
On this day, Ding Yaxin, leaning on crutches, waited near the livestream room early. She even used the props provided by the system to dirty all the pants in the dressing room.
The “dirty” props were something Ding Yaxin activated at the last minute, and for this, she even spent an extra two hundred yuan.
Cheng Youyou appeared in the livestream preparation room full of energy and vitality.
Today’s livestream host is named GuoGuo. She is S Supermarket’s celebrity shopping guide, with an intimate knowledge of the supermarket’s products. S Supermarket chose her as the host considering her professionalism.
With some time before the broadcast, GuoGuo went to Cheng Youyou’s dressing room. She intended to build a rapport with Cheng Youyou first.
GuoGuo introduced herself as soon as she entered the room, saying, “Miss Cheng, hello, I’m GuoGuo, today’s host, and also an employee of this supermarket. If you encounter any questions during the livestream that you’re unsure about, you can skip them, and I’ll take care of the rest of the introduction.”
“Do you know S Supermarket well?” Cheng Youyou interrupted GuoGuo, her tone so calm it was impossible to discern any emotions.
GuoGuo’s heart sank as she realized she had misspoken.
She had only intended to help Cheng Youyou relax, but her words could easily be misunderstood as implying something else entirely: that she wanted to steal the spotlight from Cheng Youyou.
Even if she hadn’t been directly involved in the entertainment industry, GuoGuo had heard gossip about it. She knew that in showbiz, stars detested having their scenes stolen or being overshadowed.
However, the next moment, Cheng Youyou grabbed GuoGuo’s hand and said, “This is great! Since you’re an employee here, I can trust you. It’s like I’ve infiltrated the supermarket from within. Come on, quickly, show me what we’re selling today!”
GuoGuo: Huh?
Cheng Youyou clapped her hands, “I’m also one of today’s hosts, so I should also have the privilege of previewing the products in advance, right?”
GuoGuo: It’s hard to guess what’s on a female celebrity’s mind.
Once Cheng Youyou entered the stockroom, her eyes were not enough to take it all in.
The shelves in the room were filled from top to bottom with products, ranging from dry goods and grains to snacks and nuts, from household cleaning supplies to home textiles and underwear. Everything you could possibly need was there, far more than what Cheng Youyou would typically see when she shopped by herself.
Despite having only four shelves in the stockroom, it essentially encompassed the star products of S Supermarket.
Cheng Youyou asked, “Are these all going to be sold tonight?”
GuoGuo replied, “Yes.”
Cheng Youyou followed up, “Are these the same as what can be bought in the supermarket?”
GuoGuo clarified, “The items are the same, but the prices are different. Today is the first time our supermarket is livestreaming, so there will be significant discount promotions.”
Cheng Youyou said, “Give me a pen and paper.”
GuoGuo, puzzled, still handed them over.
Cheng Youyou diligently wrote down, “You said I remember, I want to know the discounted prices of the products to be put on shelves today in advance.”
Who said today’s celebrities aren’t dedicated? GuoGuo was the first to step up and disagree.
Cheng Youyou not only memorized the prices, but she also inquired about stock quantities and the order of product placement. She even earnestly discussed the timing of stock being sold out.
GuoGuo had never seen such a dedicated celebrity. Although it was her first time hosting a livestream, she had heard before that most celebrities who went to livestream rarely did their homework. They were responsible for driving traffic to the livestream, but they hardly took the time to understand the products seriously.
Cheng Youyou, on the other hand, was different. She diligently understood every product. If it weren’t for GuoGuo’s reminder, Cheng Youyou wouldn’t have been willing to leave.
Guoguo: “Miss Cheng, it’s time for you to prepare your makeup for today.”
Upon entering the dressing room, GuoGuo’s face turned green at the sight of the clothes on the rack.
GuoGuo called the wardrobe assistant over, “What’s going on here? How come all these clothes are dirty?”
This was S Supermarket’s first livestream, and the management attached great importance to it. GuoGuo had followed up on every detail for the livestream’s effectiveness, but she hadn’t expected the wardrobe to go wrong.
The wardrobe assistant also hadn’t expected this. He glanced at the clothes rack, looking puzzled, “This isn’t right, clearly… I distinctly remember these clothes were perfectly clean…”
The wardrobe assistant was also unsure where the problem lay. He looked up to find dripping water, and then down to find stains, but after searching all around, he couldn’t find any evidence of the clothes getting dirty.
The wardrobe assistant felt deeply guilty, while GuoGuo was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, fearing that Cheng Youyou would blame her and even worse, dismiss her.
GuoGuo cautiously glanced at Cheng Youyou, but Cheng Youyou instead picked out a set from a row of clothes, saying, “I’ll wear this set.”
It was a shirt paired with a skirt.
The wardrobe assistant quickly followed down the stairs, “Yes, yes, this one looks great.”
GuoGuo felt apprehensive, “It does look good, but this outfit…”
She looked again, “Huh, these two pieces of clothing aren’t dirty? They’re surprisingly clean?”
The wardrobe assistant looked over the clothes on the hanger again, “It’s strange, except for the pants, the other clothes are all clean.”
GuoGuo also became puzzled, “Why is that?”
Cheng Youyou grabbed the two outfits. “Don’t worry about these small things. I’ll go change right away. The live broadcast is about to start, let’s not waste any time.”
Then, she swiftly entered the fitting room, leaving GuoGuo and the costume designer bewildered.
Guoguo and the costume designer exchanged a glance.
Costume designer: “So easy to work with?”
GuoGuo: Who says stars have big attitudes!
Cheng Youyou came out of the fitting room after putting on the dress. The costume designer praised, “You look amazing! This outfit suits you so well. It’s such a shame not to wear short skirts with those long legs of yours!”
“One part compliment, nine parts sincerity.”
Cheng Youyou’s legs were just too attractive, so fair and long. GuoGuo looked at them enviously. Right now, she had only one thought in her mind: Stars are resilient; the temperature in the live studio was barely reaching 20 degrees Celsius, yet they could still persist in wearing skirts with bare legs.
Cheng Youyou glanced at the time on her phone. “Quick, the live studio is about to start!”
As a guest, she was even more professional than the host, GuoGuo.
Right now, Cheng Youyou just wanted to start the broadcast quickly. Pointless flattery couldn’t stop her enthusiasm for shopping.
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