Going to work? Even a dog wouldn't go!

Chapter 13, isn't that quite a ritual?

"Don't even think about asking about Chu Yourong's case. Our law firm is committed to protecting the confidentiality of our clients."

Seeing that Zhang Xian seemed very interested in Chu Yourong, Zhang Laidi quickly added.

"What if I were to say that Chu Yourong is my wife?"

"Just say so!"

Zhang Laidi curled her lip dismissively: "There are at least 800,000 to 1 million people online claiming to be Chu Yourong's husband, so one more won't make a difference."

"Besides, Chu Yourong has already publicly announced her relationship, and it's been trending on Weibo for half a day!"

"What?"

"Announcing our relationship!"

Zhang Xian quickly opened Weibo, and the topic #ChuYourong'sRelationship# was at the top of Weibo's trending searches, followed by a bright red "hot" character.

This topic is clearly very popular.

Zhang Xian clicked into the related topic and saw that four hours ago, Chu Yourong posted a Weibo: "For the rest of my life, it's all about you."

The following are three pictures, all intimate photos of Chu Yourong and a man, except that the man's face has been replaced with a cartoon image.

In the comments section of this Weibo post, Chu Yourong personally explained that her boyfriend is not in the entertainment industry and she didn't want him to receive excessive attention.

At this moment, her Weibo post announcing her relationship has garnered 32 comments and over a million likes.

"May your baby be happy!"

"Announcing your relationship at the height of your popularity, you're so brave!"

"No wonder you haven't been open lately, turns out you've been dating!"

"A popular girl group member has revealed her relationship; is she giving up her career? Love-obsessed people are truly terrifying!"

"Nai Rong actually has a boyfriend! I can't even imagine how happy her boyfriend must be!"

"Holy crap! My wife has a boyfriend! I'm devastated!"

"Bro, promise me, if you're getting IVF, please don't touch the milkweed!"

Zhang Xian casually browsed through the comments from netizens, and most of them were quite friendly. Among Chu Yourong's fans, the proportion of male fans was greater than that of female fans.

Male fans tend to be more rational. They may like a star, but even if they call her "wife" every day, it's just talk. They know in their hearts that she is "unattainable".

There wasn't a particularly strong reaction when they learned that Chu Yourong had a boyfriend, but it's different for male idols with many female fans. Once they announce their relationship, the female fans react quite strongly. They are really involved in the relationship, and most of them are "girlfriend fans" or "wife fans".

Therefore, once a male idol's relationship is exposed, it is basically a devastating blow to his career.

However, judging from the comments section of Chu Yourong's Weibo post, her fans' reaction was not as intense.

Zhang Xian looked at the three photos Chu Yourong posted again. They were indeed well protected. Not only was his face covered with cartoon images, but even his clothes had been color-changed.

If the photo hadn't been taken in a coffee shop, and Zhang Xian hadn't been involved, he wouldn't even be sure if the man next to Chu Yourong was him.

Well, as long as it doesn't affect me.

After dinner, Zhang Xian went straight back to his room to play video games.

The next day.

Zhang Xian woke up naturally again.

Ding!
The first "lying down" assistant's income is being settled yesterday.

The No. 1 "Lying Flat" assistant earned 36000 yuan yesterday!
The host has received double the reward of 72000 yuan!
I had just opened my eyes when another 70,000 yuan came in.

It seems that the popularity of "Apple Fragrance" is still growing, and Zhang Dongshan's live broadcast room is becoming more and more lively. He even earned more than 30,000 yuan in one night.

After having brunch.

Zhang Xian went out again with his fishing rod on his back.

Yesterday, because of Chu Yourong's interference, he still failed to break the Air Force's curse.

Today, Zhang Xian decided to try a different fishing spot.

"Brother Xian, going fishing again?"

These past two days, the NPC at the Liu family's gate has changed from Liu Fusheng to Liu Dongxu. This guy is dressed smartly, his hair is neatly combed, and he's carrying a briefcase. It looks like he's either going for an interview or going to work.

Huh, wait!

Zhang Xian frowned subconsciously because he noticed that Liu Dongxu had an extra red line above his head.

He remembered that Liu Dongxu had six red lines on his head before, but today there were seven.

Could it be that Wang Jiajia won him over?
"Brother Xian, why are you staring at me?"

"Is it because he's too handsome?"

Liu Dongxu touched his hair with a narcissistic expression.

"Hmm, did you find a job, or are you going for an interview?" Zhang Xian asked.

"I went for an interview at a big company. They said they could offer an annual salary of 40 yuan."

Liu Dongxu said smugly.

"That's really great!"

"Good luck!"

Liu Dongxu chuckled: "Thank you for your kind words, Brother Xian. However, an annual salary of 40 is really not much. The job I interviewed for before had an annual salary of about 50."

"By the way, Brother Xian, could you take me to the alley entrance? It's easier to get a taxi there."

"Okay, come on up!"

Zhang Xian can help with this small favor.

So Liu Dongxu sat on the back of the electric stove: "Brother Xian, as your brother, I still have to give you some advice. Fishing and playing games all day long is not a good way to live. You should find a proper job."

"Otherwise, you'll really be stuck with a bachelor forever. What woman could possibly like an unemployed bum?"

"Yes, you're right!"

Zhang Xian nodded, then added, "However, I actually did get a girlfriend."

"Brother Xian, you have a girlfriend? Then why were you on a blind date with Jiajia before?"

Liu Dongxu asked curiously.

"The blind date was arranged by my grandfather; I had no idea about it at all."

"Oh, okay? Then call your girlfriend when you're free, and I'll invite Jiajia too. Let's have dinner together. How about tonight?"

Liu Dongxu was very curious to know what kind of girlfriend Zhang Xianneng would choose.

Based on his speculation, given Zhang Xian's current conditions, even if the other party wasn't ugly, she probably wouldn't be good-looking either. He and Wang Jiajia could definitely crush her.

"It probably won't work tonight; she's quite busy with work."

"Then ask your sister-in-law when she's free. It doesn't matter if it's a little later, since Jiajia and I are both free anyway."

"Okay, I'll ask in a bit."

Zhang Xian gave a perfunctory reply.

But he had no desire to participate in such a boring gathering; he would simply find an excuse to decline later.

Zhang Xian dropped Liu Dongxu off at the alley entrance and rode his electric scooter straight to the river.

Today he changed his fishing spot, determined to regain the dignity he had lost a few days ago.

[Jingxi Electronics Factory] Live Stream Room.

After yesterday's incident of fishing in the rain, there were even more viewers in the live stream today.

"At 9:56:12, he still hasn't arrived."

"At 9:58:24, he still hasn't arrived."

"It's 10 o'clock! Why isn't he here yet!"

"Can the streamer change the camera angle? They must have changed fishing spots after going home empty-handed!"

"Yes, yes, let's look at it from a few different angles, it must be a new fishing spot!"

The staff managing the live stream listened to the advice and immediately changed the camera angle twice.

"Yes, yes!"

"They really changed their fishing spot!"

"Haha, here we go again!"

"I wonder if this guy really doesn't have a job? He just fishes all day!"

"Not only does he not have to work, but he also has a hot girlfriend!"

"When it rains while I'm fishing, my girlfriend comes to bring me an umbrella. I can't even imagine what my status in the family is like!"

"." With Zhang Xian appearing on camera, the live stream chat became lively again.

Zhang Xian, who had changed fishing spots, had no idea that he had become the "electronic pet" of tens of thousands of viewers, and that his every move was under scrutiny.

However, changing fishing spots did not bring Zhang Xian good luck; two hours passed and he still caught nothing.

Ding!
Checked in successfully!

This is the fifth day that the host has been lying down and not going to work!
A reward of 10,000 R coins!

Random reward: One entertainment blind box.

The system notification sounded again.

Zhang Xian, who was already drowsy, suddenly brightened up.

He quickly opened the entertainment blind box.

Ding!
Entertainment blind box successfully opened!
Obtain the song "Ordinary Man's Song" from Time and Space Z!
Ding!
The song "Ordinary People's Song" has completed copyright registration in this space and time.

Accompanied by a series of notification sounds, Zhang Xian's Huaguo Copyright Network account gained another original song, "Ordinary Man's Song"!
However, with the popularity of "Apple Fragrance", Zhang Xian's nickname on the China Copyright Network, "Sixth Sense", has also been labeled as a "well-known creator".

Once a work is published under a personal account on the copyright website, the nickname cannot be changed.

Zhang Xian's nickname "Sixth Sense" originated in high school when he wrote two original songs and posted them on a Chinese copyright website, hoping to sell them and make a fortune.

However, his works at the time were too immature and no one paid any attention to them.

Ironically, after "Apple Fragrance" became a hit, a music company actually sent him a private message wanting to buy the two songs that had previously gone unnoticed.

The song is still the same, and the quality hasn't changed at all, but now people are willing to buy it.

Zhang Xian was self-aware; he knew that even if those two songs were officially released, they wouldn't make a splash, and they wouldn't sell for much money anyway, so he simply decided not to sell them.

He logged into the copyright website again and found another song, "Ordinary Man's Song," under his name, but it is currently listed as "hidden and awaiting sale."

After a singer uploads their work to the copyright website for review, they can choose to "sell publicly" or "keep it hidden for sale".

If a song is chosen for public sale, it will automatically enter the "copyright pool," where the singer or music company representative will "retrieve" the song.

However, with the development of the music industry, fewer and fewer people are going to the copyright pool to retrieve songs, because the works of well-known creators are not worried about selling, and they do not need to put their songs into the copyright pool. Therefore, the quality of the works that enter the copyright pool is usually not very good.

Of course, there are also a very small number of talented creators who are just starting out and have no sales channels, so they can only put their works into the copyright pool first.

Zhang Xian is now a well-known creator, and his works sell well, so there's no need for him to put "The Song of Mortals," which he received as a system reward, into the copyright pool.

Moreover, Zhang Xian's primary task now is to promote his father, who is the number one support player.

The song awarded by the system is, of course, meant for my dad to sing.

Zhang Xian carefully read through the entire song "Ordinary Man's Song," noting its simple lyrics and catchy melody.

At 22, he couldn't quite understand all the ideas the song was trying to convey, but the charm of music is that even if you can't fully understand it, you can still feel some of the message the creator wanted to convey from the lyrics and melody.

Zhang Xian read the lyrics several times. Unlike many popular songs, the lyrics of this song were not particularly "beautiful" and there was no exaggerated or ornate language.

It uses the simplest and most straightforward language to explain many principles of life.

Perhaps this is what is meant by "a heavy sword has no edge, and the great way is simple".

Hmm, this song is perfect for an old man with a wealth of life experience!

It might just be another hit product.

However, there's no rush to take it out right away; let's wait until Dad has finished enjoying the profits from "Apple Fragrance" first.

Having made up his mind, Zhang Xian turned his attention back to the river.

At this moment, his cell phone suddenly rang.

It was Chu Yourong calling.

"Let's have dinner together tonight. I'll arrange for someone to take some photos secretly, but don't worry, when it's published in the news, I'll still blur your face!"

The call connected, and Chu Yourong's voice came through.

Hearing about the mosaic made Zhang Xian feel a bit annoyed; it made it seem like his face was a private part of his body.

This reminded him of a certain internet celebrity whose face was always blurred out.

However, Chu Yourong meant well, and Zhang Xian indeed did not intend to "show his face in public".

Once you become a public figure, your life will inevitably be affected, which is not what Zhang Xian wants.

"Just the two of us?"

"Can I bring a friend?"

Zhang Xian thought of Liu Dongxu's invitation. He had originally planned to make up an excuse to decline, but since Chu Yourong had taken the initiative to contact him, he might as well have a meal with her to prevent Liu Dongxu from feeling so self-important all the time.

"Sure, that would be more realistic."

"I'll send you the restaurant address and opening hours via WeChat."

"By the way, send me the number of friends you want to bring."

After hanging up the phone, Chu Yourong immediately sent over the restaurant address and the appointment time.

Then she sent another voice message: "Come an hour early, I have something to talk to you about in person."

Half past five.

Zhang Xian arrived at the restaurant that Chu Yourong had booked on time.

This is a Japanese restaurant called "Da Yu" that takes a high-end approach. Before coming, Zhang Xian checked and found that the average cost per person was over 1,000 yuan.

But he wasn't worried at all, since his "wife" would pay for it anyway.

Zhang Xian was led into the private room by the waiter, where Chu Yourong was already waiting.

"Here's a set of clothes for you to change into."

Upon seeing Zhang Xian arrive, Chu Yourong immediately handed him a shopping bag.

"Do I need to change clothes?"

Zhang Xian was reluctant, mainly because he felt it was too much trouble.

"Matching outfits, let's go all the way with the acting!"

Go change in the bathroom!

Chu Yourong pointed to the restroom in the private room.

"Fine, I'll be obligated if I take a bribe!"

Zhang Xian went to the bathroom and changed into the clothes Chu Yourong had prepared. It was a casual outfit from a major brand, the kind that celebrities often wear.

Zhang Xian was already good-looking and had a good figure. After he changed his clothes and came out, Chu Yourong's eyes lit up: "Hmm, not bad!"

"Whatever you like is fine, since you're the one paying for it anyway."

Zhang Xian casually sat down opposite Chu Yourong.

“Sit next to me. Aren’t two friends coming over in a bit?”

"It would be so weird if you sat across from me."

Chu Yourong pointed to the person next to her.

"Okay, you can sit wherever you want!"

Zhang Xian immediately got up and sat down next to Chu Yourong, intending to play a supporting role.

"Did you see the news?"

"You don't seem to recognize me before?"

After Zhang Xian sat down, Chu Yourong asked.

"Yes, we know each other now." Zhang Xian nodded.

"To tell you the truth, I want to terminate my contract with the agency by getting married, so I need your cooperation."

"Now that the news has spread, the next step is to build hype for the relationship. There are people across from this Japanese restaurant taking pictures of me, and news of our date tonight will appear online."

"But that's not enough. I'd like to create a program with a sense of ceremony. Do you have any good ideas?"

Chu Yourong rested her chin on her hand and looked at Zhang Xian sitting next to her.

"Do you want a sense of ceremony, the kind that's very grand?" Zhang Xian asked.

"Correct!"

Chu Yourong nodded: "The more grand the better, we'll all participate!"

"Then, I'll take you to visit the grave!"

"Isn't that ceremonial enough?"

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