I've Gone Viral Because of a Money-Saving Variety Show-Chapter 168 - 162: Off to be your Great-great Grandfather

Chapter 168: Chapter 162: Off to be your Great-great Grandfather

Xu Yichen babbled on, and Chen Xixi could only feel the irony. She could never win five million; her family’s background couldn’t land her a good man; aspiring to be an artist who earns 208K a day was merely dreaming of becoming a celebrity?

She could only be a tiny staff member in a project team at Zhongjing Group under his so-called ’kind’ arrangement, then marry some oddball introduced by Li Youjia to climb the social ladder?

Xu Yichen indeed had no intention of looking down on her with his words, but every single one belittled her to worthlessness.

To be realistic, she was well aware of moderation, but living a mediocre life and staying in her comfort zone wasn’t what she wanted.

She was still so young; she should grasp and fully utilize every opportunity.

As for behind-the-scenes manipulation, sponsors predetermining the winner... if such things really did exist, she would accept her fate. At least she would have tried her best without regret, since life is never fair everywhere.

But even if she resigned to fate, she would make the TV program pay accordingly; letting her be a mere pacer depended on whether the show and the sponsors had the strength.

Chen Xixi’s lips lightly curled, just about to speak, when a man’s voice suddenly appeared beside her, speaking first with a calm tone: "Who says she has no background?"

Chen Xixi and Xu Yichen both turned towards the voice.

Both were taken aback for a moment.

What was President Zhou of Zhongjing Group doing here?

How had they not noticed him just now?

Besides, wasn’t it unheard of for Zhou Jinyuan to be married with children? Could it be that Zhou Jinyuan was also here to help on behalf of his relatives?

The man was dressed in a well-tailored white shirt, his broad shoulders causing the quality fabric to stretch taut, the hem tucked into the waistband accentuating his lean and fit waist. Further down, a pair of long legs wrapped in crisp black trousers.

The simple business attire was endowed with an inexplicable sense of dignity and a distinct mature masculine charm due to his superior appearance, body, and aura.

Chen Xixi’s first thought was: Hmm, looks just like a capitalist who has come to acquire a kindergarten, absolutely not like someone here to play with kids.

His features were too cold; accompanying kids with such a demeanor would scare a whole bunch of little ones to tears!

After all, children’s mental resilience is nothing like hers.

But perhaps he really was here for business... though that didn’t seem right either, what business could he have with a kindergarten?

And it surely wouldn’t warrant the CEO of Zhongjing Group personally conducting talks.

However... what did Zhou Jinyuan mean by what he said just now?

[Ahhhh! President Zhou is so handsome! When I look for a boyfriend, I want one just like him! Wealthy, good-looking, and with style!]

[If I could find someone like that, I’d be willing to give up eating and not gaining weight while driving luxury cars and living in mansions for my whole life, and even for the next!]

[Why is President Zhou here? And judging by his attire, he must be here for something serious, right? Does he have business talks to handle in a kindergarten?]

[Oh my! Whose child is so fortunate to have President Zhou help out during his busy schedule? This kid must have an extraordinary background! So young and already with such powerful connections!]

[Which child has such great reincarnation skills? I suggest this child writes a book to share their reincarnation experience; I really need it, thanks!]

[Who’s that madman talking to Chen Xixi? Is he sick? This is the first time I’ve heard that persuading someone to quit their job is for their own good! Finding a job and making money is so hard these days! Could this madman be trying to manipulate Chen Xixi?]

[Exactly, he even said that someone like Chen Xixi could only find a sales department manager! How could that be possible! Chen Xixi is so excellent! I think she’s more than a match for President Zhou!]

[Sister, matching President Zhou might be a stretch, but I think finding someone like Jin Cheng, a rich second-generation, wouldn’t be a problem!]

[I think that man also makes sense; programs like these are often scripted, and I feel that the show will definitely pull some stunt at the end with a huge twist to make Chen Xixi lose. Besides, the entertainment industry really isn’t a place where an ordinary girl can make it, very dangerous.]

[What did President Zhou mean by what he said? Is President Zhou eyeing Chen Xixi, intending to be the capitalist behind her?]

...

Forty minutes ago.

Hai City’s star-rated business hotel.

Zhou Jinyuan finished a video conference and walked casually to sit on the leather sofa by the floor-to-ceiling window.

Opposite him, Lu Wenling crossed his legs in a casual pose, holding a tablet, eyes lowered, gaze fixed on the screen.

"When are we going back? I really don’t understand why you personally came to Hai City to acquire such a shabby little factory, especially one that’s on the verge of bankruptcy after changing hands so many times. What’s the use of keeping it?"

The most valuable thing about this tiny broken factory is probably the land it sits on. But, the location isn’t worth much. If it had been the 70s, 80s, or 90s, owning a factory here would have meant you were filthy rich.

Now... it’s less valuable than a single storefront.

Zhou Jinyuan lounged back on the sofa, speaking slowly, "Keep it for a look."

"..." Lu Wenling suspected that Zhou Jinyuan, probably due to being single for too long, had developed some psychological abnormalities.

Because usually only a madman would fancy a nearly abandoned factory.

As a good brother, he did not understand but respected it.

Zhou Jinyuan, seeing the complicated look on Lu Wenling’s face as he watched him, knew the guy must not be thinking anything nice, but ignored it and instead asked, "What are you doing following me here?"

Lu Wenling, holding his forehead as if it hurt, said, "I’m here to pick up a kid."

"A kid?"

"Yeah, my dad’s friend’s daughter wanted to visit Jiang City during the summer vacation, and my dad asked me to look after her, so she doesn’t get into trouble. It’s so annoying, I hate babysitting the most." Lu Wenling irritably ran his fingers through his hair and lit a cigarette in his mouth.

Zhou Jinyuan chuckled, "He’s having you look after her? She’s more likely to get into trouble around you."

"Am I that unreliable?"

Zhou Jinyuan just laughed and kept silent.

Lu Wenling gave a sneer and didn’t argue. Okay, he admitted he didn’t have a good influence on kids to transmit any positive educational values. He had no good points to argue with Zhou Jinyuan.

Lu Wenling being bored, suddenly stumbled upon Chen Xixi’s live stream on his tablet, his eyes widened dramatically. He took the cigarette from his lips, holding it between his fingers, and exclaimed in amazement.

"Chen Xixi actually went to that kid, Lu Ziqi’s kindergarten, to act as his parent."

Zhou Jinyuan’s motion of picking up the teacup paused. After a moment of thought, he asked, "Is that the kindergarten grandpa you mentioned before?"

He faintly remembered Lu Wenling jokingly mentioned earlier, saying a four-and-a-half-year-old kid was his grandfather.

Lu Wenling: "Yeah, that’s the kid. How did those two end up together? This is just too bizarre! Chen Xixi even replaced that kid’s parent."

Zhou Jinyuan took the tablet for a glance and saw that many children in the kindergarten were accompanied by their parents. It was quite rare for someone like Lu Ziqi to only have one parent, and that too, a substitute mother.

Then, he casually placed the tablet on the table and got up to leave.

Lu Wenling looked at Zhou Jinyuan’s retreating back in confusion and called out, "Where are you going?"

Zhou Jinyuan didn’t look back, his voice lazily drifting back, "To be your great granddad."

"???"