In the room, Zhou Chenxi spread himself on the bed like an omelette.
He opened Weibo and decided to record his mood at the moment.
Because the professional account was controlled by the company, he was definitely not allowed to post things indiscriminately. And he couldn’t disclose too much personal information in his side account, so as not to be found out by his brother at that time.
So he deliberately logged in to Moubao1某宝: Moubao, refers to Taobao because some websites have set keyword blocking for the word “Taobao” and the content where these two words appear will be deleted. and bought a new mobile phone number to register an account. He used the default avatar and a random name “Mobile User 2333”. After confirming that there was nothing wrong, he went up and posted a dynamic:
[@MobileUser2333: If I don’t get popular this time, I can only go back and live with hundreds of millions of properties for a lifetime.]
Thinking about going to work in the company brought a great pain to Zhou Chenxi’s head. He didn’t want to do anything at all, so he picked up his gudetama pillow and fell asleep on it.
After a day of fright, Zhou Chenxi was really tired. After he fell asleep, he had a dream in which Luo Xinghe and his harem, including Lu Ji, laughed at him.
They were like villains in Hong Kong movies, shaking their shoulders while surrounding Zhou Chenxi with a mocking smile: “You unlucky guy still want to turn over the salted fish2咸鱼翻身: lit. the salted fish turns over (idiom) / fig. to experience a reversal of fortune. Refers to people who are in trouble suddenly turn around or get better.? Dream on!”
This dream was so real, so ridiculous, and so terrifying, that Zhou Chenxi was sweating when he woke up.
He took out his mobile phone and looked at the time. It was already more than nine o’clock in the morning. There was a strange missed call on it a little after eight o’clock.
Zhou Chenxi called him back and asked him why he called himself so early.
Because of work reasons, artists basically operated in American time. They didn’t go to bed until the early hours of the morning and didn’t get up until noon. Zhou Chenxi had been used to it for so many years. Of course, except when he was unemployed and at home during this period of time.
Unexpectedly, Zhi Qi said: “It’s getting late. The Lu’s sent me the contract at seven o’clock in the morning. You can take a look and sign it if it suits you. Then send the electronic draft back to me. Remember to send out the Weibo draft that I edited for you before.”
Zhou Chenxi muttered that Lu’s people were too diligent and hung up the phone. After reading the contract, he returned the electronic draft, and then posted a Weibo in accordance with Zhi Qi’s request.
Within five minutes, Zhou Chenxi’s Weibo did not have a single like comment. His 50,000 zombie fans were still asleep. When Zhi Qi reacted and greeted the zombie fans to work, there were several more likes and comments that looked fake even at first glance.
The music from “Plants vs. Zombies” echoed in Zhou Chenxi’s mind. He put down his phone and got up to wash and eat breakfast.
Zhou Chenxi hadn’t gotten up so early for a long time. In the past, it was the norm to work until late at night or until dawn. These days, in order to eat the breakfast made by the aunt at home, most of the time he woke up at this time.
Downstairs, housekeeper Chang, the housekeeper of the Zhou family, had already helped Zhou Chenxi set up breakfast. Zhou Mingxuan had already gone to work. Zhou Chenxi sat down and housekeeper Chang asked him, “Young master, are you going out today? Do you need me to send a car for you?”
Zhou Chenxi remembered that Zhi Qi told him that he needed to go to the company today, so he said to housekeeper Chang: “No, I can just take the subway by myself.”
Housekeeper Chang was very moved.
He didn’t know what the young master had experienced in the past two years. He had lived frugally. He even had to take the subway by himself when he went out to save fuel money for his family.
However, what housekeeper Chang didn’t know was that Zhou Chenxi didn’t take the car just because he was too unlucky. There were many people in the subway. He used everyone’s luck to make it a smoother trip for himself.
When he arrived at the company, Zhi Qi didn’t talk nonsense, and just threw him a contract: “Sign it.”
“What is this?” Zhou Chenxi took it over and looked at it.
“The contract for the variety show ‘Red Carp and Green Carp’, the resources come with ‘Journey of the Immortals’. Director Qin said that you need to increase your popularity before starring in ‘Journey of the Immortals’. Lu Group side recommended this. This variety show is quite reliable and promises to be broadcast simultaneously on Watermelon Station’s online and offline platforms in the future. For this reason, Lu Group also specially bought you a life insurance. I took a look. This contract is quite conscientious. Anyway, we still earn this, it is a resource bundled with ‘Journey to the Immortal’. There is no reason not to accept it.”
Zhou Chenxi hesitated and flipped over the contract: “Who are the guests?”
“There are two who are not sure. The ones who’s confirmed are the movie star Ren Qian and a small flower Shao Yunyi. Adding you, there are three.” Zhi Qi said.
Zhou Chenxi said suspiciously: “There won’t be Luo Xinghe participating, right?”
“How could it be, he is busy preparing for a new play, how can he have time to participate,” Zhi Qi assured, “Don’t worry, I have already asked for you.”
Zhou Chenxi still didn’t want to pick it up. He remembered that the actor Ren Qian was also one of Luo Xinghe’s harem. Because the book he read was actually not over yet, he didn’t know if Luo Xinghe had established CP in the end. However, he wanted to avoid anyone who was involved with Luo Xinghe.
Zhou Chenxi put down the contract and decided: “I won’t go.”
“Why?!”, Zhi Qi almost wanted to lift Zhou Chenxi upside down and shake the water in his head, “You’ve never had such a good resource before. In the past, you couldn’t rub on other’s heat if you wanted to. The movie star Ren Qian, the little flower Shao Yunyi, which one is not a hot topic. If you get to know them, there will only be benefits and no disadvantages. You have heard of Zhu Fang’s reputation. She is the producer of this variety show. The show hasn’t started filming yet. Other than her, who would dare to guarantee that their variety show can be broadcast on dual platforms of Watermelon Station? It’s a great opportunity and others are eager to be on it. You’re telling me you are not going?!”
Zhou Chenxi hesitated.
He couldn’t say that he was afraid of death and colliding with Luo Xinghe. He was already getting Luo Xinghe’s ptsd, alright!
However, Luo Xinghe was indeed busy preparing for Director Zheng’s new drama at this time. This variety show never appeared in the book from beginning to end.
Since it didn’t appear in the book, it meant that Luo Xinghe had indeed not participated in this variety show. Maybe he could give it a try?
Zhou Chenxi hesitated and said, “Let me think about it again.”
Zhi Qi looked like he hated iron for not becoming steel3恨铁不成钢: lit. to hate iron for not becoming steel / to feel resentful towards someone for failing to meet expectations and impatient to see improvement (idiom): “You really want to make me mad!”
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Lu Group.
Lu Ji had a drip in his hand and was sitting in the office reviewing documents. The secretary knocked on the door outside before coming in and asked him, “President Lu, Sister Fang asked if you want to participate in the new variety show she planned?”
Lu Ji raised his head, his dark eyes seemed to be able to see through everything: “Whose idea?”
“Sister Zhu Fang…” The secretary said embarrassedly, “Well, it’s actually our board of directors. They think you have worked too hard and that you should find a chance to relax. They already know that you won’t agree with the usual peaceful vacation. This time, Sister Fang’s variety show is in the form of tourism. So, some people suggest… Your appearance can also represent the company’s image.”
“After all that talking, whose idea is it?” Lu Ji exposed her lie at once, “Okay, I haven’t had any free time recently. Guangrong’s acquisition plan hasn’t been finalized yet, the company still has so many businesses, how can I have time.”
“But…” The secretary broke out in sweat and glanced at the pinhole in Lu Ji’s hand.
She was afraid that Lu Ji would get angry. After all, she was a subordinate. Fortunately, Lu Ji didn’t say anything. After all the documents at hand were signed by Lu Ji, the secretary retreated in fear.
After a while, Lu Ji’s cell phone rang.
He picked it up and saw that it was his mother, Lin Yujiao.
Lin Yujiao was the only relative in the world who really cared about Lu Ji.
Lu Ji picked it up and the other party’s gentle voice rang on the phone: “AnAn, I’ve just heard from your secretary… are you sick?”
——AnAn was Lu Ji’s nickname.
Lu Ji laughed and said, “Mom, why did you listen to her nonsense. It’s not that serious.”
Lin Yujiao sighed: “You have never let mother worry since you were a child. You have suffered so much with me. Your mother is useless. She can’t help you. She always drags you down…”
She was about to cry as she spoke.
Lu Ji had no choice but to persuade: “Mom, it’s not that serious. It’s just a cold, just hang a few bottles of IV.”
“Are you on an IV?” Lin Yujiao was even more worried, “Do you want me to come and see you?”
“No need…” Lu Ji said hurriedly.
How could he let Lin Yujiao come?
“You said that you have been in the company all day for Lu Group’s affairs. You are not young anymore. Someone should take care of you. I heard… there is a show, and Shao Yunyi participates?”
“I have known Shao Yunyi before. She is your Uncle Shao’s daughter. I have no objection to you falling in love with people in the entertainment industry. As long as they don’t have a bad intention and are good to you, or… Do you still prefer boys?”
After all was said and done, this was what she’s been meaning to ask.
Lu Ji had a headache: “Did Sister Zhu Fang tell you something?””
Lin Yujiao’s ‘eyes and ears’ were everywhere in the company, which was not good.
“She didn’t tell me anything,” Of course Lin Yujiao wouldn’t admit it. “Mom’s idea is very simple, that is, you can take a good rest after work. Why not do it? If mom just told you to relax directly, you definitely won’t agree. Isn’t Guangrong’s acquisition still under discussion? Don’t you need to take the opportunity to increase the company’s influence and popularity? I know that Zhou Xin is also our strong rival this time. They don’t get involved in the entertainment industry. This is our advantage. My son is not bad. He is much more handsome than the artists of those companies, which directly represents the face of our company! Or you can take another child from our company as a gatekeeper to see how Shao Yunyi’s character is.”
After all was said and done, she still wanted Lu Ji to go on a blind date.
Lu Ji thought it was a bit funny.
But what she said did reach Lu Ji’s heart.
Guangrong’s acquisition case had been unsuccessful so far and Zhou Xin was indeed Lu Group’s biggest opponent.
He might want to find another way.
Lu Ji was a person who did whatever it took to achieve his goals. His experience from childhood to adulthood told him that once he tried his best to climb out of the quagmire, he couldn’t stop anymore, otherwise death might knock on his door at any time.
Lu Ji looked down at the variety show plan that the secretary had just given him.
A few days later, the official blog of ‘Red Carp and Green Carp’ announced the guests participating in the show. Zhou Chenxi, who had just signed a contract with the program team, was lying on the bed and accidentally swiped this Weibo. He almost fell off the bed on his butt.
[@Red carp and Green carp: The carp’s trip is about to start soon! Welcome to our guests in the first season! @RenQian @ShaoYunyi @LuoXinghe @ZhouChenxi @ZhuangJingle There is also a mysterious guest waiting to be announced, look forward to their arrival!]
Zhou Chenxi stared at the words ‘Luo Xinghe’, blinked, and blinked again.
He agreed! Luo Xinghe! What about not participating in the show?!
Breach of contract! He wanted to break the contract!
Zhou Chenxi held his mobile phone, crying without tears. QAQ
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The author has something to say: I heard that President Lu has to go on the show to find a daughter-in-law.
Xixi: Don’t come, don’t come! QAQ
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Thank you for the nutrient solution that “cultivators don’t need to hug”!
