The world is in trouble

Chapter 324 My King! My Cult Leader!
New Year's Eve has finally arrived.

Xia Xi once again appeared in the most central position of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, as she remains the biggest sponsor this year, and the scale of the event is no less than last year.

Therefore, in the eyes of the people across the country, Lightning Group really is rich and willful.

You've been spending a fortune promoting this WeChat account for a whole year now, haven't you? In China alone, you've probably spent over a billion RMB.

As a result, the current daily active users are still only a fraction of QQ's, and QQ's user base has even surged again this year.

It's fair to say that WeChat's total daily active users this year are less than the number of new users added by QQ.

However, whether in China or abroad, they still spend money on advertising regardless of cost.

At least in China, the name WeChat is known to everyone. Many people, even if they don't use it much, have registered an account and are very familiar with the software.

However, basically, more than half of users who purchase a smartphone will become active WeChat users.

This year, Xia Xi wasn't the only one who came; she also forcibly dragged someone along to accompany her—Li Shuang, the president of Lightning Entertainment.

This female CEO is known as the sexiest woman.

She stepped down from her position as a front-line host about two years ago. Even after the flagship program "If You Are the One" went through a transition period, it was replaced by another host from the Lightning Group.

Her appearance immediately sparked a wave of heated discussions online.

"President Li, she's so sexy, absolutely stunning. I think she's even more alluring than President Xia."

"Then you haven't seen the real person. I've seen it once, and the feeling is indescribable. It's as if every inch of his body is burning with male hormones."

"This is what is known as being born with a seductive nature."

"My God, Master Er Gou is eating too well."

"Don't talk nonsense. The leader and President Li Shuang are completely innocent."

"Come on, with such a beauty by your side, how could you resist sleeping with her? And if you go online and find photos of President Li Shuang and Er Gou together, her eyes are practically drooling, giving the impression that she's about to kiss him any second."

“I’m a woman, I understand women best. I guarantee Er Gou has definitely slept with her. Only a woman who has slept with a man would have that kind of look and that kind of expression. Moreover, women love adventure. The more public the situation, the more she recalls the wanton scenes of the two of them sleeping together.”

Several years have passed, and Er Gou's fans seem to have become more relaxed.

It means you can say whatever you want without making a big deal out of it.

At this moment, a large chorus was performed during the Spring Festival Gala, and a newcomer was suddenly added to the group.

Li Hu's daughter, Li Wenwen.

"Damn, who is this Li Wenwen? She seems to have suddenly appeared out of nowhere, becoming the third female lead in two major dramas this year, and even appearing on the Spring Festival Gala?"

"Who's her dad? What's his background? He's so powerful!"

"The key is that she's not even particularly good-looking!"

If Li Wenwen heard this, she would be heartbroken. She has always thought she was quite pretty, and even the prettiest girl in her class.

She is a typical 7/10 girl, which is quite beautiful among ordinary people, but once she enters the entertainment industry where beauties abound, she is not so good-looking.

"She's from Linshan, a master's graduate from a top university. She's my senior from high school, and the prettiest girl in our class. She doesn't have any connections; her father is just a section-level cadre, maybe a deputy director now." Someone immediately revealed this.

"You're kidding me. How could a deputy section chief have that kind of influence to get her to act in two TV dramas and even appear on the Spring Festival Gala?"

"You don't understand, do you? President Li Shuang is also from Linshan, and her surname is also Li!"

Meanwhile, Li Hu and his wife sat in front of the television, watching their daughter appear on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala stage.

Hi!
I really don't know whether to feel proud or helpless.

He had no intention of letting his daughter pursue this career path; he only wanted her to join the Lightning Group and become a mid-level manager. The key was for her to marry well, to marry a future core member of the Lightning Group.

For example, Zhu Hongbin is a good example.

Therefore, Li Hu did not give any prior notice in this matter.

However, over the years, Li Wenwen has become very close with Li Shuang, Lin Yao, and others, and is now a member of the Lightning Sisters group.

So Li Hu didn't need to say hello at all; she actually managed to sneak in.

The Lightning system now boasts a plethora of superstars, both male and female, with over a dozen top-tier members.

Li Wenwen, thanks to her good relationship with Li Shuang and Xiao Momo, was able to get along very well with these superstars.

Although she's not particularly beautiful, she has high emotional intelligence and is a natural actress.

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Meanwhile, in the United States, all of Lin Xiao's companies were also celebrating the Chinese New Year.

They booked several entire floors and accommodated several thousand people.

Even so, a large number of people were still unable to participate.

This is a very typical atmosphere at a Chinese company's annual meeting.

They had a party while eating.

Many people might find themselves going on stage to perform while they're eating.

Among these performances, some are highly professional, such as those by professional YouTubers.

It even includes many actors under the Dream Vision brand, and even Hollywood stars.

Of course, most of them are non-professionals, such as scientists from the X Research Institute, engineers from Er Gou Studio, and so on.

The point is to have a lively atmosphere.

Moreover, they performed shows and held a lucky draw while eating.

Excited.

Senior Sister Zhang Yin was finally dragged along as a family member of Leon. Moreover, she only came because Leon confirmed with great regret that Lin Xiao would not be attending.

Lyon's position in this system is not high; he can only be considered a junior member. Everyone at his table is a screenwriter.

Some brought their parents, while others brought their wives or girlfriends.

Next to her was a female reporter from a TV station, who exclaimed in surprise almost constantly throughout the night and kept sharing her experiences.

"My God, Sony's classic CEO."

"This is the president of Texas Instruments."

"This is the president of Sony Corporation."

"The CEO of CBS."

"This is the president of AMC."

"This is the former chairman of Yahoo! Group and the current chairman of Twitter Group."

"My god, that's the chairman of Nasdaq's board of directors!"

"This is the governor."

"This is your country's consul in the United States."

Because she is a television reporter, she knows these celebrities and political figures very well.

Hearing these names, Senior Sister Zhang Yin felt a series of shocks.

Over the years, she has deliberately avoided related news, only listening to her boyfriend's endless ramblings about how amazing Lin Xiao is and how great his global career is.

At this moment... it all seemed to come to life.

Even her boss's boss couldn't reach the celebrities and political figures present today.

She finally couldn't help but ask, "Doesn't America emphasize equality for all and have no class distinctions? So there's no need to look up to these people."

The female reporter stared at her for a while, then asked, "Who told you that?"

"And most importantly, class is there in the open; it doesn't cease to exist just because you deny it or close your eyes."

"In the United States, there is only one type of person who believes that everyone is equal: those who have had their brains ruined by alcohol."

When the banquet was halfway through.

Sawyer from Er Gou Studio, who was also the host of today's banquet, suddenly went on stage and shouted loudly, "Ladies and gentlemen!"

"A warm welcome to our king's return!"

Immediately afterwards, the VIPs at the front tables all stood up.

Then, all the tables in the room stood up.

Amidst countless gazes and enthusiastic applause, Lin Xiao and Lian Yi slowly walked in.

He shook hands and hugged each of the dozens of people in front of him!
Then, he didn't make any speech, just wished everyone a Happy New Year, and then returned to his seat at the banquet.

The banquet continued, and the performances continued.

However, Zhang Yin could clearly sense that almost everyone's attention was focused on the table at the head of the table.

Do Americans do this too?

As the prize money increased, so did the star power of the performers on stage.

The atmosphere at the banquet grew increasingly lively.

I really didn't expect that so many world-class superstars would appear at this banquet to perform.

At last……

The host, Sawyer, suddenly said, "Next, I have a very bold idea."

"My king, my queen!"

"Could you please give us an extra performance?"

Lin Xiao was taken aback. Lian Yi was still looking around, her gaze falling on Wu Lingxi.

“Silly boy, what are you looking around for? He’s talking about you,” Wu Lingxi said.

Lian Yi leaned closer and whispered, "Won't it cause trouble to shout like that in public?"

Wu Lingxi: "Don't worry about it." Then, the important figures at Lin Xiao's table applauded in unison, including the consul.

Moreover, the Chinese consul chatted with Lian Yi for a few minutes, talking about her father, Lian Zheng, and the two had some interaction.

Immediately afterwards, the entire audience began to applaud and stomp their feet.

Lin Xiao and Lian Yi got up and went onto the stage.

"Do you remember that piece of music?" Lin Xiao asked.

Lian Yi: "I remember."

The two of them didn't even need to mention the name of the piece.

Lian Yi sat in front of the grand piano, while Lin Xiao picked up the bass.

The whole place suddenly fell silent.

They were filled with anticipation because this was the big boss's first performance.

However, most people dare not have high expectations.

Because most people here think that Lin Xiao is just an entrepreneur and Lian Yi is just a lawyer, and that they don't have any talent in art and music.

Taking a deep breath, Lian Yi's slender hands began to dance across the piano keys.

Immediately, a beautiful sound resounded throughout the entire hall.

Everyone was stunned.

You play so well?!

Just kidding, she got second place nationwide, she's a real professional.

The piece performed was "The Dawn," perfectly suited for piano and bass ensemble.

In this world, this piece of music is not called the "Overture to the Dead".

Lian Yi played a solo for about half a minute!

The audience was amazed!

Midway through, Wu Lingxi, dressed in a black evening gown, walked up to the drum set and, still in high heels, gently turned the drumsticks.

Finding that the skirt made it slightly inconvenient to spread my legs, I forcefully tore it open from the side, creating a slit.

After Lian Yi's solo reached the 49-second mark, Wu Lingxi and Lin Xiao exchanged a glance and nodded.

Then, she swayed her exquisite body and began to swing the drumsticks with great power.

Lin Xiao then began strumming the bass strings.

Suddenly... the entire audience was stunned!

FUCK!

What did I see?
Such a high level of performance?
The beautiful CEO, worth tens of billions, has such a great and cool rhythm when she plays the drums.

The key is the rhythm of her body swaying as she plays the drums, and her long hair flying in the wind.

It is full of power and rhythm.

So cool.

And the cult leader, who is the biggest boss, plays the bass so well. He truly deserves to be everyone's idol!

The three of them worked together perfectly.

This piece is already amazing, with a superb sense of rhythm.

And in this environment, it became even more exciting.

As the rousing music played, the entire venue erupted in cheers.

Zhang Yin looked at her own table, and at the tables around her, where almost everyone was going crazy.

Her boyfriend, Leon, even climbed onto the table and started dancing along.

Immediately afterwards, a stunningly beautiful American woman next to him also came up to the table and started swaying her body towards Leon, performing a pole dance.

Almost five minutes later!

The performance is over!

The audience gasped and screamed in surprise.

Wu Lingxi left the drum set, went to Lian Yi's side, and hugged her.

"Thank you, baby!"

Lian Yi felt a sense of pampering.

It's strange that Xia Xi, Wu Lingxi, and even Li Shuang all treat Xiao Momo and Lian Yi with such doting and protective attitude.

Although it felt strange, Lian Yi felt a little awkward, a little heartwarming, and a little happy.

In an instant, I was favored by a powerful group.

The banquet, which lasted a full four hours, came to an end.

Then, Lin Xiao was surrounded by countless people.

Countless people came up to him to take photos and shake hands.

This system has many bosses, but he is the only spiritual idol.

Lyon had already taken a photo with the group once before, but this time he brought his girlfriend along, and he was still very excited even though there was a very long line in front of him.

Then, he noticed that his girlfriend seemed a little uneasy and very embarrassed.

“Darling, there’s no need for that. Our leader is very passionate. He has a strong spiritual connection with us, and you’re Chinese. He has a great fondness for Chinese people.” Even at this moment, Leon didn’t forget to comfort his girlfriend.

At this moment, Zhang Yin only wanted to escape.

I sensed an aura, or even a ray of light, that was about to pierce me, leaving me riddled with holes.

In order to integrate into this country, she tried hard to deny many of her past experiences and ways of thinking, and tried to conform to the mainstream here.

Many years ago, she joined Li Zhongtian and became one of the earliest people to start Lin Xiao's business.

But she quickly withdrew from that path and chose a prestigious foreign company.

She felt she had made a lot of progress, that she was constantly climbing upwards, and that she felt she had already looked down on the past.

Those classmates who had better conditions in the past.

The rich and beautiful woman who stole his first boyfriend.

Now, Lin Xiao has transformed from a humble college student entrepreneur into a shining star.

That terrifying sense of insignificance, that long-suppressed inferiority and self-esteem, emotions that I thought had disappeared, suddenly erupted.

At this moment, she was truly afraid to hear Lin Xiao say, "Long time no see, Senior Sister Zhang Yin, how have you been?"

These words, though seemingly intimate, actually seemed to come from the heavens above, as if they would shatter all her efforts and struggles into nothingness.

Because it reminds people that if she had chosen to stay with Lightning Industries, her achievements would have been far greater than what she has now as a junior employee at HP.

Amidst these complex emotions, it was her turn.

"Darling, darling, it's our turn..."

Senior Sister Zhang Yin suddenly looked up and immediately saw Lin Xiao's handsome face. Under the spotlight and with countless eyes on him, he looked like the center of attention.

Meanwhile, her beloved boyfriend, whom she had admired for a long time, was now looking at Lin Xiao with the fervor of a devoted fan.

When Lin Xiao saw Zhang Yin, he was taken aback. He really didn't expect to see her here. Is the world really that small?

At this moment, Lyon embraced Zhang Yin and said, "Master, this is my lover. She is also Chinese, and her name is Zhang Yin."

Lin Xiao immediately recovered from his astonishment. He didn't say "long time no see" or call her by name, but instead said gently, "Welcome, Ms. Zhang. Welcome to our family as a member of our household."

Then, Leon quickly asked to take a photo with Lin Xiao.

He and Zhang Yin stood on either side of Lin Xiao, and then they took a selfie with their phones.

As a result, Lin Xiao took the initiative to adjust the positions, allowing Zhang Yin, who was a lady, to stand in the middle, while he and Leon stood on either side. Immediately, Leon's expression towards Lin Xiao became even more adoring and fervent.

“Darling, smile, smile…” Leon gently urged her.

Zhang Yin looked up at the phone camera and gave a hasty smile.

The expressions on the three people's faces were frozen in time.

"Thank you, Master. You will always be my king." Time was of the essence, so Lyon spoke quickly to Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao hugged him: "Your script is very well written. Your talent, which blossomed in an instant, is amazing."

Then, Lin Xiao gently embraced Senior Sister Zhang Yin: "Miss Zhang, you are very beautiful."

Then, the next couple eagerly stepped forward, because it was their turn.

Zhang Yin was still in a state of panic. Her boyfriend, Leon, pulled her aside and listened to his excited voice, but she couldn't understand what he was saying.

I don’t know how long it took.

She quieted down and was already in the car, on her way home.

Zhang Yin turned her head to look at her boyfriend's face; he had stopped babbling.

It wasn't because he wasn't excited, but because he saw that Zhang Yin seemed a bit tired, so he stopped.

“Honey, if you’re tired, take a rest. We’ll be home soon.”

Immediately, tears streamed down Zhang Yin's face.

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