Rebirth: My Home Has Become a Gathering Place for Young Women with a "Crazy" Spirit

"This is the backend data of my big spender account. Currently, I have 9,988 followers. Last month, I earned... not much, only about 3,800 yuan," Shen Kaiyang said, feigning modesty.

These words immediately caused an uproar in the private room.

"Three thousand eight hundred yuan? That much?"

"Damn, I still have to ask my family for living expenses, while other people are already earning money."

"Wait a minute, if he can earn so much money, why would he steal our class funds and forge receipts?"

"What do you know? That money was just something the class monitor used temporarily. Didn't the class monitor pay for this meal out of his own pocket?" Hearing someone bring up the class monitor's "dirt," Zhang Chao, who was sitting next to Shen Kaiyang, immediately turned around and scolded the person, defending the class monitor.

The students around them whispered and discussed among themselves, most of them looking on with envy and amazement.

Shen Kaiyang's smile deepened. He put away his phone, still feigning humility, and said, "Actually, I was just lucky to catch this wave of short videos. I currently manage three accounts: one main account and two smaller accounts that I recently opened. The traffic is quite stable. Next semester, I plan to set up a studio and hire a few employees. Of course, we will definitely give priority to students from our class."

"We'll set up a studio next semester," he announced, "with priority given to students from this class." His words immediately ignited a lively atmosphere. Having had a few drinks, everyone loosened up, even the usually reserved students shed their usual inhibitions.

"Class monitor! Me! I'm signing up!"

"Squad leader! You absolutely can't forget me when the time comes! I want to work with you to make our business bigger and stronger, and create even greater glories!"

"I'm a pro at editing, I can do Premiere Pro and After Effects too! You've heard of 'Shrimp Cultivation: Starting as a Furnace', right?"

Suddenly, the entire room fell silent, and all eyes were fixed on this person.

This person's name is Lin Tao. He is of average build and looks, wearing black-rimmed glasses. He usually likes to exchange computer-related knowledge with his classmates.

"Lin Tao, you're not going to tell us that the viral, silly animation 'Shrimp Cultivating Immortality' was made by you, are you?" someone joked.

"Hehe, it definitely wasn't me!" Lin Tao was a little embarrassed by the stares of so many classmates, and said awkwardly, "I just wanted to say that I can make that kind of animation too, but I just can't think of that kind of plot."

"Tch! I knew it! If you were that capable, would you still be stealing my shampoo every day?"

"Exactly, if he made that much money, he wouldn't use my soap every time he showers."

"Holy crap! How did we veer off-topic like this?" Zhang Chao, the class monitor's lackey, quickly steered the conversation back on track: "Class monitor, I'm a pro at copywriting! I've published viral hits on erotic novels!"

"Squad leader, I'm very efficient. If you give me a task, I'll stay up all night to get it done!"

"I'm eloquent and can help the class monitor interact with fans."

In an instant, more than a dozen hands shot up, and some people even jumped up from their seats, afraid that if they were a second too slow, someone else would snatch their spot.

The boys who were playing cards also threw down their cards and gathered around Shen Kaiyang's table, flattering him with smiles on their faces.

Shen Kaiyang picked up his wine glass, took a small sip, and glanced at the eager faces around him. The feeling of pent-up excitement in his heart had reached its peak.

Zhang Chao, assessing the situation and seizing the opportune moment, delivered a perfectly timed "assist," deliberately drowning out everyone else's voices and asking in a questioning tone, "Squad leader, if we were to work for you, how much are you planning to pay us? At least five hundred yuan, right?"

Shen Kaiyang was immersed in the feeling of being surrounded, admired, and needed, like a "boss" who held resources and controlled his destiny. He waved his hand and said with a tone of three parts arrogance and seven parts pride: "Hehe, I certainly can't let you work for free. My initial base salary is at least one thousand yuan per person per month."

"How much? A thousand?!"

"A thousand a month? And that's just the base salary?"

"Damn, I only make 800 a month as a tutor, and I still have to be bullied by parents and kids."

Another commotion erupted below, with some already calculating: a thousand yuan is enough to pay internet bills, buy shoes, and take a date out to dinner. If they do well, they might even get a bonus, which would be even better.

"Of course," Shen Kaiyang changed the subject, his smile unchanged but his tone becoming more serious, "The salary is quite good, so naturally the requirements are not low either."

He held up three fingers and slowly said, "If you want to work for me, you must meet three conditions. First, you must have the ability to execute; you must not procrastinate on anything I assign. Second, you must be able to protect trade secrets; the details of account operation must not be leaked. Third, you must have a knack for the internet; simply put, you must know what kind of content will go viral."

"Therefore, not everyone can make a living in the internet industry." Shen Kaiyang paused, his gaze slowly sweeping across the room before finally settling on Qin Lang.

Looking at Qin Lang, he had a helpless expression on his face, even with a hint of pleading.

But he didn't glance at Shen Kaiyang once. Now, holding his wine glass, looking at the three girls surrounding him, he was genuinely a little scared.

"I...I really drank too much. If I drink any more, I'm afraid I won't be able to find my way home." Qin Lang felt that his tongue was already a little hard to read.

"What are you afraid of! Brother Lang, we're here. The three of us will definitely get you home safely." Su Yue clinked her beer bottle against Qin Lang's glass and said domineeringly.

She's the one who can drink the most in the trio; she's already downed seven bottles of beer, yet she still looks perfectly fine.

"Qin Lang! Ignore them, let's keep drinking." Ruan Zhihuan also brought her wine glass closer.

Xu Han: "Are you even capable?"

Qin Lang gritted his teeth and pressed on. A man has to do it. He'd rather prove himself than give up. "Come on, drink!"

The group clinked their glasses and bottles together, and another drink was served...

"Oh, right..." Shen Kaiyang stared straight at Qin Lang, a smile playing on his lips. He suddenly raised his voice, his tone a mix of mockery, warning, and deliberate "teaching," "Qin Lang, you're no good."

Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent for a few seconds. Some waited to see the drama unfold, while others glanced at Qin Lang with schadenfreude, since everyone knew that Qin Lang and Shen Kaiyang didn't get along. Last time, regarding the class funds, Qin Lang had embarrassed the class monitor in front of the whole class.

Seeing that Qin Lang didn't react, Shen Kaiyang became even more emboldened, adding in a light tone, "Qin Lang, it's not that I look down on you, it's just that you're too rigid and inflexible. New media and short videos are all about flexibility, traffic, and pleasing fans. You don't even understand basic social skills. Tell me, what can you possibly accomplish?"