I just want to sell products, but you're forcing me to perform talents.

Chapter 449 I have no backing, I am my own mountain!

Lin Xiaoyu's brother ultimately failed to make the call because Lin Xiaoyu's sister-in-law strongly objected, believing it would ruin her sister-in-law's good mood that day.

"Whatever it is, we'll talk after the livestream ends tonight!"

Lin Xiaoyu's brother had no choice but to give up and get up to go to work.

I don't want to see this infatuated wife anymore.

20:00 in the evening.

Lin Xiaoyu's family ate dinner early and sat in front of the TV. Lin Xiaoyu's brother reluctantly cast his phone screen, and the family immediately saw their daughter sitting in the live broadcast room.

"Did Xiaoyu and Xiaoxiao go together?"

Thanks to Lin Xiaoyu's sister-in-law's promotion, the whole family knew that their daughter would be in the live broadcast room today. When Lin Xiaoyu's mother saw Xiaoxiao sitting next to Xiaoyu, the two of them dressed as Daiyu and Baochai, she couldn't help but be happy: "Xiaoxiao looks much more cheerful, and their clothes are very beautiful."

"Of course! Look, he can even sing 'The Promise' with Brother Xian now."

Lin Xiaoyu's sister-in-law raised her juice glass and clinked it with her son's: "Son, look at your aunt, she's singing with a big star. You should also study hard on the piano so you can become a big star as soon as possible."

Lin Xiaoyu's nephew and niece were stunned to see their aunt on TV: "Auntie's on TV?! Wow! I want to be a big star too!"

"What makes you a big star? Just go back to school and study!"

Lin Xiaoyu's brother scolded her in a bad mood.

"Huh? Why can't my son become a big star?"

Lin Xiaoyu's sister-in-law was furious: "You keep contradicting me today, what exactly do you want?"

Lin Xiaoyu's mother frowned as well: "Why can't my grandson become a big star?"

Lin Xiaoyu's niece raised her arm high and shouted, "What about me?!"

"Yes! And our Qiqi too, Qiqi is going to be a big star!"

Lin Xiaoyu's mother hugged her grandson and granddaughter tightly, saying affectionately, "When you become a big star in the future, remember to be filial to your parents, okay?"

"knew!"

The two children watched their aunt singing on TV with sparkling eyes.

My aunt is amazing!

……

The millions of fans in the live stream also praised Lin Xiaoyu and Li Xiaoxiao.

Wow, I didn't expect these two amateurs to sing so well! They weren't completely overshadowed by Brother Xian at all! Although Brother Xian was holding back his voice, it was still pretty good.

[I didn't expect Xiaoxiao to be so capable. She seemed a bit shy and timid, but being able to pick up the microphone is truly a huge breakthrough.]

Seeing this scene is so beautiful. Brother Xian wrote "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky" to fulfill a request, and then, as promised, went to Xiaoxiao's school to send her blessings and encouragement. Now, Xiaoxiao has been admitted to Haizhou University and is in Brother Xian's live stream. It feels like a fairy tale; I even feel it could be adapted into a movie or TV series.

[No, after the adaptation, it will definitely turn into a "domineering CEO/celebrity falls in love with me" drama. Isn't a simple relationship good enough? Please don't let capital ruin this beautiful relationship!]

……

Seeing that the fans in the live stream had already recognized Xiaoxiao, Ye Xian stopped singing and introduced tonight's guests again: "Thank you all for coming to my live stream. Tonight's guests are the familiar Li Xiaoxiao and her best friend, Lin Xiaoyu, who is also a member of our late-night snack group!"

Li Xiaoxiao and Lin Xiaoyu stood up and bowed slightly nervously to greet everyone.

Ye Xian laughed and said, "Don't be nervous. Speaking of which, it's been half a year since we last met. How are things going? How are you feeling after getting into university?"

Li Xiaoxiao was a little reserved and touched Lin Xiaoyu with her hand. Lin Xiaoyu was also a little nervous, but she still mustered up the courage to share with everyone: "Before going to university, I was full of longing for university, dreaming that I could be independent and free, go wherever I wanted, and date whenever I wanted."

After arriving at university, I realized that those who were "lying down" spent their days watching short videos, playing games, and binge-watching dramas, while those who were "competing intensely" spent their days running, exercising, going to the library, and taking various certification exams.

In the days following military training, I've had even deeper feelings. I feel like I've worked hard for over a decade, shouldn't I be able to relax a bit in university? But seeing the upperclassmen studying all night long for certification and postgraduate entrance exams in the library, I suddenly realize that I still have a long way to go.

Ye Xian nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Xiao Xiao: "Xiao Xiao, how do you feel?"

Xiao Xiao is a socially awkward girl who needs constant encouragement, so Ye Xian gave her a direct approach.

Li Xiaoxiao bit her lower lip, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "I feel the same way as Xiaoyu. I originally thought that after I went to university, I would socialize more with everyone and change my social anxiety. But a senior told me that social skills are social skills, and you can't treat socializing as a skill. You can learn how to get along with people, but you can't waste your time on meaningless socializing."

Therefore, I feel I should honestly start preparing for the postgraduate entrance exam in advance.

[Wow, are college freshmen this competitive these days? I spent four years playing games in my dorm, and now I realize I'm a complete failure!]

Everyone seems to have figured it out: no matter how much hardship they endure, it's only for four years. If they succeed, it's a lifetime of happiness! If they fail, they'll play for four years, work hard for forty, and end up with a host of health problems they can't afford treatment for!

[Haha, it's only in the last few years that short video platforms like Kuaishou have developed so rapidly, and a lot of information has become more transparent; otherwise, we'd still be wandering in a maze!]

Meaningless socializing—those words are so insightful! I used to enjoy eating and drinking with friends after get off work, but now I go home to my wife and kids. Was all that socializing really meaningful? When you're truly in trouble, none of them can help.

……

Indeed, when you're poor, no one cares even in the bustling city; when you're rich, even distant relatives come calling from the deep mountains. Meaningless socializing only wastes your time and energy, causing you to spend a lot of time on meaningless interpersonal interactions and hindering your personal growth.

In life, relying on a mountain can lead to its collapse. Relying on a person can result in their departure. Nothing beats relying on yourself! I have no mountain to rely on, so I am my own mountain! I have no capital, so I will earn it myself! Believe in yourself, and you will grow stronger and happier with each passing year!

Ye Xian's speech sounded incredibly cheesy, yet it won everyone's unanimous approval.

[When you're poor, no one cares even in the bustling city; when you're rich, even distant relatives come calling from the mountains. Relying on others or mountains is not as good as relying on yourself. Brother Xian really understands the ways of the world perfectly!]

[Brother Xian's life experience alone perfectly illustrates these two sentences! But I've never heard these two sentences before, are they another of Brother Xian's golden quotes?]

Every time I listen to Brother Xian's casual chat, I feel so useless! No wonder he writes such great inspirational songs. At times like this, playing "I Believe" or "Dream Chaser" as background music would be just perfect!

[When I was young, my family was poor, and I always dreamed of meeting a benefactor, fantasizing that someone would appreciate me and give me a large sum of money to make my life better! Decades have passed, and I have never met a benefactor. I only have my two hands, and through hard work, I have earned two houses, a car, and built a happy family for myself!]

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Ps1: Today's Recap

Haizhou aged liquor inventory: 4434 bottles

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Ps2:

When you're poor, no one cares even in the bustling city; when you're rich, distant relatives come calling even in the deep mountains. (From *Zeng Guang Xian Wen*)

Relying on a mountain, the mountain will collapse; relying on a person, the person will run away; relying on anyone is not as good as relying on yourself. (From "The Complete Works of Sanmao: Giving You a Horse")

(End of this chapter)