Chapter 222 - 151: Suffer a Double Loss

Chapter 222: Chapter 151: Suffer a Double Loss

Yan Xici understood this as well, and that was precisely what she found so difficult.

If she hadn’t been flaunting her love for Brother Xiao Ran, she wouldn’t have gotten this popular, and her sister would be even less able to turn hostile.

But this obviously wasn’t a long-term solution.

At the end of the day, this was her own affair. Constantly dragging Xiao Ran into it was undoubtedly a burden on him.

She hoped he could do what he loved.

Since there was nothing else to do at the moment, the girl decided to chat directly with Little Carrot.

"If it were just me, what do you think would happen next?"

Although she had been doing this for a while and was a minor streamer, she clearly didn’t have the experience of a veteran like Little Carrot.

She wanted to hear her opinion.

Little Carrot pursed her lips. "Honestly, right now, you either have to keep flaunting your relationship, or you need to innovate with your content."

People have a natural curiosity about new things.

This curiosity might allow Yan Xici to stabilize her current popularity.

Going viral overnight is hard, but maintaining that popularity is even harder. Being a flash in the pan is meaningless.

Hearing this, the girl’s eyes instantly lit up. ’Innovation is exactly what I’m missing!’

She wasn’t a very clever person herself, and she was really no good at innovation. But it seemed like Little Carrot really knew her stuff.

After all, she was an internet celebrity with hundreds of thousands of fans herself.

"If you’re willing, you could come help me. As you know, I’m a streamer now, too. But as my channel grows, I often don’t know what to film, or rather, I run out of ideas. If you can help me, I can pay you a salary. After all, you have the experience!"

Yan Xici’s tone was sincere, her eyes earnest.

Little Carrot was already very experienced in this industry. Now, she was without a company, without a job.

’It would be perfect for her to come and help me out.’

Hearing this, Little Carrot froze.

Looking at Yan Xici, her eyes filled with gratitude.

To be honest, she had never imagined she could work in this industry again.

After all, it wasn’t just anyone she exposed, but her own boss. In any industry, no boss would like someone who dared to leak scandalous material about them.

After all, nobody wants to get burned.

But she never expected Yan Xici to actually ask her to work together.

’What an incredible show of trust.’

’Meeting people like them was truly a stroke of luck.’

’Xiao Ran is a kind person, and so is Yan Xici.’

’Working with people like them would at least give me peace of mind!’

"No, no, I’m free anyway. You’ve helped me so much, I should be the one helping you."

’I won’t take a single cent.’

’After all, they helped me avoid a two million breach of contract fee.’

’I couldn’t even earn two million in three years.’

’How could I have the nerve to ask them for a salary?’

"That won’t do. You need to eat, too," Yan Xici said, looking at her with a look of disagreement.

"I really don’t need it. Besides, you’re just really popular tonight. As for tomorrow, who knows what will happen. If you really manage to stay popular in the long run, it won’t be too late for us to talk about salary then!"

Little Carrot’s tone was serious.

The look she gave Yan Xici left no room for argument.

She didn’t have any great talents, but over the years, she had accumulated a lot of experience. It was just that her looks weren’t particularly outstanding, so she could never quite become popular.

This experience was extremely valuable to every internet celebrity, something they would be unwilling to share.

But for Yan Xici, she was willing to teach her everything she knew.

’After all, even if it’s just for Xiao Ran’s sake, I should do this!’

...

Meanwhile, Yan Li sat in her car, her expression complex.

Wang Meng was also in the car. "President Yan, I think that with this matter, Teacher Xiao was actually trying to help us. Maybe they’re not as bad as you think."

’This really can’t go on like this.’

’She can’t let her personal issues ruin the company’s future.’

’So many people in the company were depending on it for their livelihood. I feel like President Yan’s actions show a certain disregard for the bigger picture.’

Yan Li stared out the window, only speaking after a long while.

"Go contact the paparazzi. Buy some dirt on a celebrity. It doesn’t have to be a big star, just someone with some traffic. But the scandal has to be huge!"

’The internet has no memory. As long as something more sensational comes out, my own affair will probably go completely unnoticed.’

"Oh, and once you buy the story, find a few major bloggers to promote it. I want to see it first thing tomorrow morning!"

’This is the only way for now. Compared to internet celebrities, people are clearly more interested in celebrity gossip.’

’This time, I’ll have to fork out more than just two million!’

’Talk about a double loss!’

’Now I’m even starting to regret my irrational decision.’

’If I had just held back then, maybe none of this would have happened.’

’But alas, there are no ’what ifs’.’

"Understood, President Yan. But what about you..." Looking at the haggard Yan Li, Wang Meng felt a little worried.

Yan Li shook her head, her wavy, tea-brown hair quivering slightly.

"I want to be alone for a while."

’I’m tired. So, so tired.’

...

It was already almost eleven-thirty when Yan Xici and Xiao Ran left Little Carrot’s place.

The girl squeezed Xiao Ran’s hand and couldn’t help but sigh. "This has probably been the most unforgettable day of my life."

One thing after another had really caught her off guard.

Xiao Ran lovingly ruffled her hair, a doting smile on his face.

"So, still think being a blogger is an easy job?"

In fact, compared to other online media companies, Yan Li’s was relatively professional.

The inside stories of some others were even dirtier.

The girl pursed her lips, her long eyelashes fluttering. "Brother, I want to tell you a secret."

Xiao Ran paused. "What secret?"

"My... my legs are weak."

As Yan Xici spoke, she pouted slightly, and Xiao Ran’s reflection was clearly visible in her beautiful eyes.

Her tone was impossibly pitiful.

Her legs really were weak. She had been on edge the whole time, her mind completely preoccupied with how to handle the situation.

Now that the problem was solved, she felt sore all over.

Her legs, in particular, felt as if they were weighed down by sandbags; every step took a huge effort.

As her beautiful, almond-shaped eyes blinked, the expression on the girl’s face was as innocent as could be.

"You have no idea, I was scared to death just now!"

"Especially when I saw that shattered phone. I felt like my heart was going to leap out of my chest."

Xiao Ran was taken aback.

?

The next second, he couldn’t help but laugh, his eyes filled with an indescribable affection.

He feigned hesitation. "Should I give you a piggyback ride, then?"

"Okay! Then I’ll wash your feet for you when we get home!"

’I’ll get comfortable first, and then I’ll make him comfortable later!’

’After all, it’s only good if everyone is happy!’

Xiao Ran’s eyelid twitched.

’She really has a whole playbook, doesn’t she? I used to think she was just sweet and sensible, but after we started dating, I’ve increasingly felt that this girl is a total, vexing little imp!’

’There’s nothing she won’t say!’

’And nothing she won’t do!’

’And somehow, she’s always impossible to refuse.’

...

Yan Li was still sitting in her car, staring into space, when she saw Xiao Ran emerge from the residential complex carrying Yan Xici on his back.

The girl was leaning close to Xiao Ran’s ear, apparently whispering something, and then the two of them suddenly burst out laughing.

She could even clearly see the happiness on both of their faces.

Yan Li narrowed her eyes. For some reason, she found the sight jarring.

An indescribable bitterness welled up in her heart.

’It feels like a long time since I’ve been that happy.’

’Why are they so happy?’

’In the very beginning, all I wanted was for Yan Xici to break up with him. But who would have thought? I’ve exhausted every possible method... I even caused this huge mess today. The emergency PR alone will cost me at least three million. I’ll have to use a lot of resources, too. It’s not just the money I’ve lost. It will cost so much energy. And yet, look at them. Not only have they not broken up, they’re sweeter than ever.’

’Xiao Ran, oh, Xiao Ran, what kind of magic do you possess?’

Yan Li’s head throbbed. A deep exhaustion enveloped her entire being.