I'm in Love Apartment, and the system is making me cultivate immortality.

Chapter 281 Saving Soldier 'Xiao Xian': Run bravely forward, don't look back!
They led everyone to the studio.

Lisa had nothing else to do, so she simply waited for Zeng Xiaoxian with the others outside the studio.

"If I can get an internship certificate, then I'll take a part-time job at the TV station."

When Lisa invited him to work part-time on the show, Gu Yifan thought for a moment and jokingly agreed.

Seeing that Gu Yifan readily agreed.

Lisa smiled, relieved that she had a weight lifted from her shoulders, and extended her hand, "Then welcome Gu Yifan to the team."

When shaking hands.

Both of them felt a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing both feelings and reflections).

Lisa felt that the saying "heroes emerge from among the young" was indeed true.

Gu Yifan thought to himself that he seemed to have even more things to do, and he couldn't possibly finish them all.

He made up his mind that he would only come and wander around occasionally, as long as Nuolan was still the host, he really had no intention of interfering in anything else.

At the same time, Lisa also brought up another matter.

"The leadership has agreed to the investment, and the station is willing to cooperate with Lin's International Bank. However, if we want to include advertising, that might be..."

Lisa looked troubled, after all, Lin's International Bank was not a local bank of Dongda University, so it was not appropriate to publicize it extensively.

Gu Yifan was somewhat taken aback and explained, "As for the investment, it's not Lin's Bank's investment."

"Isn't that right?" Lisa was surprised. She had always thought that the investment Gu Yifan mentioned was an investment by Lin's International Bank.

Gu Yifan smiled and waved his hand, "No, it's an investment from my company."

As he spoke, Gu Yifan explained that he owned two companies.

Lisa then realized, "Oh, I see. Then there's no problem."

Before we knew it, it was almost four o'clock.

There was less than half an hour left before the show started.

When Gu Yifan went to talk to Lisa about the show.

Wan Yu, Mei Jia, Ms. Hu, and Guan Gu sat and waited on the side.

The three girls didn't find it boring at all and kept chatting and gossiping, except for Guan Gu, who was starting to question his life.

"Why hasn't Teacher Zeng arrived yet?" Meijia took out her phone and glanced at the time, becoming increasingly restless.

"I knew this guy was unreliable." Although Hu Yifei was stubborn, she still valued her friends. Even though she said it, she still hoped that Zeng Xiaoxian could arrive in time.

But now, for some reason, Zeng Xiaoxian's phone is unreachable.

Guan Gu is currently bombarding people with his phone.

Just then, Lin Wanyu walked back, and Ms. Hu immediately asked, "What did Yu Mo say?"

"Sister Yu Mo said she hasn't seen Teacher Zeng yet." Lin Wanyu spread her hands innocently.

Well, when they first met this morning, Lin Wanyu was very wary, but now she's calling Yu Mo "sister".

"How about we let Yifan stall Lisa a little longer?" Meijia thought for a moment, then said with a grin, "Why not let him put his charm into practice and bewitch Lisa?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanyu and Hu Yifei immediately exclaimed in unison, "No way!"

Lin Wanyu's strong reaction was understandable, after all, Gu Yifan was her official boyfriend.

Meijia looked at Ms. Hu, who was also reacting strongly, with a puzzled expression. "Yifei, why are you in such a hurry?"

Hu Yifei realized she had overreacted and quickly coughed to cover it up.

"If anyone should come, it should be that guy Lu Ziqiao. I should have brought him along."

Meijia curled her lip in disdain.

After she made things clear with Ziqiao, their relationship plummeted to a freezing point, and neither of them spoke to the other.

"What do we do now? We don't know if Teacher Zeng can make it in time," Guan Gu asked, scratching his head.

Lin Wanyu was quite worried, "That's right, how do we stall Lisa?"

"Even if we hold Lisa back, what's the point? Would the show be delayed for the sake of one guest?" Ms. Hu said with a sigh of relief, seeing that she had gotten away with it. Wan Yu wasn't worried at all.

"What delay?"

Just then, Lisa and Gu Yifan returned and asked curiously.

"No, it's nothing." The group quickly shook their heads.

Lin Wanyu looked at Gu Yifan with pleading eyes.

Their eyes met.

Gu Yifan was taken aback: No way, Teacher Zeng hasn't arrived yet?
Lin Wanyu nodded slightly: Yes, Yifan, you should think of a solution quickly.

Gu Yifan:
What could he do? Teacher Zeng, I've told you to exercise more often.

Gu Yifan strongly suspected that Zeng Xiaoxian had fainted on the way.

As the two exchanged glances, a staff member ran over.

"Teacher Lisa, haven't the guests arrived yet? The show is about to start."

Upon hearing this, Lisa glanced at her watch and frowned deeply. "Yeah, it's already this late, and Zeng Xiaoxian still hasn't arrived?"

Mika chuckled awkwardly, "Soon. It'll be soon."

Lisa shook her head, "No, if Zeng Xiaoxian isn't here, we'll have to bring in a backup guest."

"An alternative? There's an alternative!"

Meijia asked in surprise.

Just then, a woman with three hundred hula hoops wrapped around her body passed by.

Lisa crossed her arms and gestured with her chin towards the other person.

"Hey, that's her, Sister Furong who's been all the rage online lately. She can wear three hundred hula hoops from head to toe and still spin them around."

"Damn it!" Meijia rarely swore.

"Is this okay?"

Lisa shook her head, "There's nothing we can do. The show's schedule can't be changed. We can't expect the entire production team to wait for Zeng Xiaoxian."

At this moment, Gu Yifan suddenly spoke up, "Lisa."

Lisa turned her head and saw Gu Yifan gesturing for her to go aside and talk.

A hint of helplessness appeared on his face, but he still walked over.

Taking this opportunity, Meijia clenched her fist, and the group bumped into each other.

"We can't let that hula hoop guy steal Professor Zeng's spot as a guest. We have to take action!"

"How should we proceed?" Lin Wanyu asked, blinking.

Meijia thought for a moment and then whispered a few words.

"Let's do it this way!"

Meijia, Lin Wanyu, Guangu, and Hu Yifei all nodded after listening.

Lisa and Gu Yifan walked to the side.

“If you want to postpone Zeng Xiaoxian’s show time, I’m sorry, I can’t help you with that,” Lisa said first.

Reality is not a TV show.

The program schedule is all set, and it's impossible to postpone it because of one person!

Lisa was also powerless to help.

Gu Yifan thought for a moment, "Just one hour, I guarantee Teacher Zeng will be able to stand on the show stage."

“No.” Lisa shook her head again.

After thinking for a moment, Lisa added, "He's just a guest on a show. Since you and Xiao Bu are both Zeng Xiaoxian's friends, I'll help him find another opportunity later."

It seems that Zeng Xiaoxian's role as a guest this time is coming to an end.

But Gu Yifan persisted.

Since Teacher Zeng was unwilling to give up any opportunity, Gu Yifan, as Zeng Xiaoxian's friend, felt that he couldn't just give up like that either.

Gu Yifan thought for a moment, then held up five fingers and said directly, "If it comes to the investment in the new program, I'm willing to add another five million."

"An additional five million in investment?" Lisa was somewhat surprised. "No conditions attached?"

Gu Yifan smiled and said, "The condition is to postpone it for another hour."

Lisa fell silent, her gaze turning strange.

Although the show was planned by Gu Yifan, its effectiveness and whether it will become a hit are still uncertain.

Investors' money doesn't come from thin air.

Getting money from businessmen is no easy task, and Lisa knows this all too well.

However, Gu Yifan actually planned to add another five million in investment, which saved the TV station a lot of money.

This isn't making a movie, and the return on investment is nowhere near as high. If Gu Yifan initially invested for Nuolan, what about now?

Would you really be willing to spend five million just for Zeng Xiaoxian?

"Is it worth it for a guest on a TV show?" Lisa couldn't understand.

But Gu Yifan said it casually.

"I think it's worth it."

Anyway, he'll never lose out.

In Lisa's opinion, this was a potentially unprofitable deal and not worth it.

But don't forget, Gu Yifan can get a rebate on the expenses he gives Nuolan.

Gu Yifan was initially unsure whether investing in the program hosted by Nuolan would qualify for rebates.

But the system provided a quick answer.

Tell Gu Yifan that the expenses for supporting the fairy's career advancement will also be included in the rebate.

So what are you hesitating about?

After making an investment, one can immediately receive a return of more than ten times the initial investment. This rate of return is terrifying and can attract all kinds of businessmen.

However, even if Gu Yifan wanted to increase investment, it had to be in line with business logic.

It's just making a TV show, not filming a movie. For an investor, investing a few million or tens of millions is already quite an achievement.

The expenses on the show are not even as high as the fees for inviting celebrity guests.

Gu Yifan initially planned to invest five million.

That's already quite a lot. Now we can use Zeng Xiaoxian as an excuse to invest ten million directly.

The rebate will be 120 million, minus the cost of 10 million, leaving more than 100 million.

Tsk, buying luxury goods and indulging in pleasures doesn't cost much, but investing is a real money-burning endeavor.

No wonder those wealthy people don't really want their children to start businesses. How much do women spend on luxury cars and yachts? Starting a business might wipe out their entire fortune.

Now you can not only get an extra rebate, but also help Teacher Zeng. Why not?

"Teacher Zeng is my friend, and it's nothing to do for a friend."

“I believe that if Teacher Zeng had five million, I think he would make the same choice.”

Gu Yifan said seriously, then added with a smile, "Besides, I'm confident in my program. If I invest more, I'll get a bigger share of the profits, right?"

To be honest, Zeng Xiaoxian's character is the best in the apartment, even better than Zhang Wei's.

He's undoubtedly a genuinely kind-hearted person. Zhang Wei is somewhat stingy, but Zeng Xiaoxian, having five million, truly spent it all on his friends.

If I can lend a hand, I will.

Lisa shook her head, looking at Gu Yifan as if he were a monster. This kind of friendship shocked her and made her somewhat envious.

However, Lisa has always been shrewd and capable in her work. As a program producer, she has more funds at her disposal and more confidence.

This is Lisa's first time taking charge as the executive producer of this show. In any case, Lisa hopes that the show will be a success, as it will have a significant impact on her future.

Even just delaying the program by an hour is still quite troublesome.

Seeing Lisa hesitate, Gu Yifan thought for a moment and then whispered.

"Also, Ziqiao is with Teacher Zeng. If Teacher Zeng can come over, Lisa, you can see Ziqiao again."

"Bush!"

Lisa's eyes lit up, and she became a completely different person.

Reality is sometimes even more illogical than TV dramas.

Lisa's weakness is Lu Ziqiao.

Especially last night, the small building was filled with spring breezes, and Lisa and Lu Ziqiao had a wonderful candlelight dinner together.

Lu Ziqiao: Bullshit. What's so wonderful about it? I'm sitting on pins and needles, okay? Old Gu, you're not being fair!

Looking back now, Lisa's hormones are burning again.

Under Gu Yifan's expectant gaze, Lisa nodded firmly, "Okay, for my little Bu, I promise you."

"Thanks, Lisa."

Gu Yifan breathed a sigh of relief.

We finally managed to secure an hour for Teacher Zeng.

After saying that, the decisive Lisa hurriedly walked into the studio.

Gu Yifan turned his head, only to find that Wanyu and the others were gone.

What about people?

Within a few minutes.

They came back. Meijia and Guangu were carrying a stack of hula hoops, and they walked over behind Lin Wanyu and Ms. Hu.

"Where have you all been?" Gu Yifan asked curiously, standing still.

"Help Teacher Zeng buy some time," Lin Wanyu said with a grin.

Meijia put down the hula hoop and gasped for breath.

"Thanks to Wanyu, she bought all of Sister Furong's hula hoops, two hundred yuan each. Sister Furong counted the money and went home satisfied."

Lin Wanyu smiled slightly; this amount of money was nothing to her.

Now Miss Lin has officially become the heiress of Lin's International Bank, and her father has unfrozen all her cards.

The complete form of the heiress of the Lin Family International Bank—present!
Ms. Hu then asked, "How are things on your end?"

Everyone looked at Gu Yifan.

Lin Wanyu and Hu Yifei have the most confidence in Gu Yifan.

Gu Yifan will not let them down.

as predicted.

“I’ve got it sorted out on my end too. Lisa agreed to help postpone it by an hour,” Gu Yifan replied easily.

Everything is ready now, except for Xiaoxian.

"Now all that's missing is Zeng Xiaoxian. Guangu, can't you get through to Teacher Zeng on the phone?" Lin Wanyu said seriously.

Guan Gu shook his head. "No."

"Teacher Zeng, give it your all!" Gu Yifan wished he could fly over and drag Zeng Xiaoxian over.

"There's no other way. Call Ziqiao and Zhanbo and tell them to split up and find Teacher Zeng!"

"No matter what, Teacher Zeng must be on today's show! I said it!"

Gu Yifan's serious words stirred up everyone's excitement.

Hu Yifei praised, "Exactly! That good-for-nothing is useless, but he has a group of useful friends!"

Meijia thought for a moment, "I'll go call Zhanbo."

Lin Wanyu raised her hand, "I'll call for Ziqiao!"

Guan Gu remained silent. Gu Yifan patted Guan Gu on the shoulder, "What are you thinking about?"

Guan Gu quickly replied, "Oh, I was thinking that our operation should be recorded. I already have an idea for a comic."

Gu Yifan laughed, "Well done, Guan Gu, no wonder you're a cartoonist."

Guan Gu chuckled and scratched his head, "Oh right, I also gave this operation a name."

"What's your name?" Gu Yifan asked.

"Saving Private 'Xiaoxian'! How's that going?"

Guan Gu is quite eccentric.

Gu Yifan nodded in agreement, but there was still one problem: where was Zeng Xiaoxian, the soldier they were supposed to save?
On the congested overpass.

Zeng Xiaoxian leaned dejectedly against the railing, gazing at the surrounding high-rise buildings.

The traffic jam seemed endless; what was clearly a straight road felt like a maze to Zeng Xiaoxian.

An enchanting maze swallowed him up as he tried to escape, and no matter how hard he ran, it was all in vain.

In despair, Zeng Xiaoxian decided to give up.

Looking at the dozen or so missed calls on my phone, there was only one minute left before the show started.

Zeng Xiaoxian was filled with mixed feelings.

Bitterness, depression, confusion
Life is like a walled city; he was trapped inside, while those outside envied him.

I think he has a double master's degree from a 985 university and is a radio host with a formal position.

But Zeng Xiaoxian wanted to escape the walled city, to escape his failed life.

Just as Zeng Xiaoxian was speechless and questioning the heavens.

Someone next to him patted him on the shoulder.

"Hey buddy, can I borrow a light?"

Zeng Xiaoxian turned his head and saw a bearded man with a small mustache and a cigarette in his mouth standing behind him, still unbuckling his belt.

Zeng Xiaoxian: ∑(O_O；)
What are you doing?

"Going to the toilet," Bearded Guy replied. "It's been blocked for so long, I couldn't hold it any longer, and you're here too."

"Huh?" Only then did Brother Beard realize that Zeng Xiaoxian wasn't urinating.

What is he doing here, hunched over and acting so suspiciously?

"Hey bro, got a lighter?"

"I don't smoke." Zeng Xiaoxian, who has obsessive-compulsive disorder about cleanliness, walked away with a look of disgust.

Melancholy permeated even the place where his last trace of sorrow resided.

What should we do now?

Turn back and face the ridicule of the crowd?

Zeng Xiaoxian knew that probably wouldn't happen, and that everyone would comfort him, but that's precisely why he felt even more unwilling.

Appearing on TV shows is no longer just about appearing on TV shows; it's Zeng Xiaoxian's path to a brighter future.

Now, however, the days are shortening and becoming gloomy with the arrival of autumn.

Zeng Xiaoxian was listless as he prepared to go back.

Another hand landed on his shoulder.

"Who?"

Zeng Xiaoxian shuddered.

I turned my head and saw a man with an afro and a dark, grimy face appear before me, which startled me.

"Who are you? Don't come any closer!"

"Teacher Zeng, it's me."

At this moment, the dark figure spoke.

"Ziqiao?" Zeng Xiaoxian was shocked. "What happened to you?"

What happened? Ziqiao didn't go to chat up the beautiful Mini Cooper owner.

"Has God finally opened his eyes and struck you down?"

Lu Ziqiao's lips twitched. Whether God would open his eyes or not, he had indeed been 'struck by lightning'.

"It's a long story, but it's not important. By the way, Teacher Zeng, what are you doing standing here? I called your cell phone but you didn't answer."

Zeng Xiaoxian's expression froze, and he lied, "My phone is broken."

"is it?"

Lu Ziqiao remained noncommittal, and taking advantage of Zeng Xiaoxian's inattention, snatched his phone.

"It's perfectly fine."

"Give it back to me." Zeng Xiaoxian tried to snatch it back, but Lu Ziqiao stretched out his dirty, black hand, which he dodged in disgust.

"Fine." Zeng Xiaoxian squatted down defiantly. "I'm out of luck. The show has already started."

"And I'm just a good-for-nothing who can't even walk three kilometers before giving up. You can laugh at me all you want."

Lu Ziqiao tilted his head and looked at the dejected Zeng Xiaoxian, then said something surprising.

"Who said the show has already started?"

"It's already started," Zeng Xiaoxian muttered.

“I said no, so no!” Lu Ziqiao argued unreasonably. “Yifan has already taken care of Lisa and the backup guest for you, and has bought you an hour.”

"Really?" Zeng Xiaoxian exclaimed excitedly.

“That’s right, so Teacher Zeng, you can still make it if you run down now.”

“But…” Zeng Xiaoxian hesitated, looking at the long line of cars ahead.

"No buts! Teacher Zeng, if you don't run faster, I'll post about you being cheated on on the Love Apartment dating forum."

"How dare you!" Zeng Xiaoxian instantly flew into a rage, a small flame igniting in his eyes.

"Then why don't you go quickly!"

"Don't rush me." Zeng Xiaoxian couldn't help but start running forward.

"Run faster, Teacher Zeng."

"I've tried my best. Get out, and don't touch me!!!"

Watching Zeng Xiaoxian's back as he went from jogging to sprinting.

"Don't forget Teacher Zeng, Yu Mo is waiting for you at the intersection! Run fast! Don't stop!"

(End of this chapter)