Chapter 41

Cen Xun was speechless for a few seconds, then resigned himself to his fate and continued reading.

Dear guests, in order to present a better program effect for the audience, please be sure to read the following content carefully:

1. The business district is staffed by staff from Hengmao International Center, Shengyao Group, Fortune Hotel, Jinwan Central Park, and other areas. They will provide guests with a full range of top-notch services. Please enjoy them.

2. To enhance the variety show's appeal, the Mirror City Business District has comprehensively upgraded its equipment and provided special training to its staff. If you encounter anything strange during filming, don't be alarmed; it's simply the 3D projection effects of the equipment. If you encounter any staff members behaving erratically, don't be alarmed; they're just specially trained NPCs to heighten the show's tension.

[3. The director's orders are absolute. All guests, regardless of their status, must obey the director's orders.]

4. Guests are requested to stay away from mirrors in the Mirror City Business District! Mirrors are dangerous! They can make you disoriented! If you fail to return to the variety show filming location in time, you will lose your guest status and will no longer be able to enjoy the services in the Mirror City Business District!

5. There are no small animals in the Jingdu Business District! No small animals! No small animals! If you see a small animal, please move away immediately! Tell the staff where the animal is and they will promptly remove it.

6. Staff at the Jingdu Business District are divided into two categories: special staff serving guests and ordinary staff who do not participate in filming. During the filming of the variety show, guests are not allowed to interfere with the work of ordinary staff. Employees' working time is precious. If guests violate this rule, they must pay the disturbed employees for lost work time.

Thank you for joining the "Make Money! Guests" program team. Welcome to Jingdu Business District!

This is the end of the invitation letter from Jingdu Business District.

Cen Xun read the entire article, lost in thought.

There are a total of six pre-rules in Jingdu Business District. Judging from the surface content, there are three obvious danger points.

First, there are the inherent dangers of the Jingdu Business District. Whether it's the so-called "3D projection equipment" or the specially trained "staff," their presence is definitely not normal, and the Jingdu Business District has offered no solution to their problems.

Second, the director. The director can order the guests to do anything, which means it is difficult for the guests to resist the director.

Third, mirrors and small animals. Mirrors can make guests lose their way and unable to return to the filming site. The danger of small animals is unknown, but the Mirror City Business District has provided a way to deal with it, which is to notify staff and have them come and drive them away.

In addition to these, the "lost wages" in the sixth rule also aroused Cen Xun's vigilance, making Cen Xun think of some hidden danger.

If a guest recognizes the wrong employee and disturbs the work of ordinary employees, he or she will have to pay for lost wages. So where does the guest get the money from?

Are all the top-tier services in the Jingdu Business District really free? Do they cost nothing extra?

Money, Cen Xun remembered that Tong Ming once said that the ability of the owner of Jingdu Business District was related to money, and all the players who entered Jingdu Business District were, without exception, crazy about making money.

If those top-level services require money, it would explain why all players are trying to make money.

As for the "small animals" that appear in the fifth rule, the owner of Jingdu Business District repeatedly emphasizes that there are no small animals in the business district. Why is that?

Cen Xun had a good ability of association. When he saw the word "small animals", he almost instantly remembered the pet hospital examination form that Tong Ming gave him.

The domain owner of Jingdu Business District once rescued a long-haired cow cat. Could the "small animal" mentioned in the rules be that cow cat?

There was too little information available now, and Cen Xun didn't have much of a clue for the time being. He raised his hand and pressed the solar plexus, and suddenly felt something was wrong with his hand.

Looking up to the light, Cen Xun saw a gorgeous and dazzling brand-name watch on his wrist, and several unique and fancy rings on his fingers. He then touched his neck and hooked a jewel-encrusted choker.

What the hell, this is too exaggerated.

Cen Xun didn’t know how the top stars in the real world dressed, but it was impossible for them to dress up like a Christmas tree.

Probably in order to create a sense of nobility of the top stream in all aspects, the domain owner of Jingdu Business District piled many gorgeous and exaggerated accessories on him. Although they are beautiful, when put together, the whole thing looks very out of place.

Cen Xun was about to take off the extra ring on his finger when a hand holding a comb suddenly reached out from the shadows beside him: "Teacher Cen, it's time to do your hair."

Cen Xun paused and turned to look to his side. A figure had appeared there at some point. The figure and face were hidden in the shadows, making it difficult to see clearly. Only a rotten hand holding a comb was deliberately exposed to the sight of the top star.

Generally speaking, normal humans would be frightened by the sudden appearance of human voices and ghost hands while driving, and then do irrational things, such as screaming, attacking, trying to open the car door and jump out, etc., but today's star does not seem to be classified as a normal person.

He simply glanced at the rotten hand with a hint of disgust, then leaned back in his seat with his eyes closed, and gave orders as a matter of course: "Put on gloves, or don't touch my hair."

This big star acted so naturally, as if he was born to be surrounded by thousands of people, which made the stylist stunned for a moment and actually put on gloves.

"Teacher Cen, would you mind a subtle butterfly perm? It would go better with your outfit today."

Cen Xun said nonchalantly, "Whatever."

At this moment, another hand reached out from the side, holding a powder puff: "Teacher Cen, your makeup is a little off, let me touch it up for you."

The powder puff was bright red, as if stained with blood. Cen Xun watched the makeup artist press the thing onto his face. His brows furrowed, and he grabbed the other person's wrist. His tone darkened. "How much are you paid?"

The makeup artist was stunned for a moment, then replied stiffly, "One, ten thousand."

Cen Xun asked the stylist again: "What about you?"

Stylist: "Also 10,000."

Cen Xun said coldly: "I am your employer, right?"

“Yes, yes.”

"So you still remember that I'm your employer," Cen Xun said with a tone full of displeasure: "I paid you to treat me like this?"

"One of them did her hair without washing her hands or wearing gloves, and the other one did her makeup without washing her powder puff and just pressed the dirty stuff into my face. If my face gets bruised, can you afford to compensate me?"

Cen Xun said in a cold tone, "Since you're so unconcerned about your work, then don't do it. If you can't do it well, there are plenty of people who can."

The stylists and makeup artists realized what he meant and were all panicked. Jingdu Business District was a place where money was paramount. They scared Cen Xun in order to cheat him out of some money, but they didn't understand why this person dared to turn around and accuse them when the stars in the past would immediately pay after being scared.

They even threatened to fire them.

If they are really fired, they will lose their source of income, and when they arrive at the Jingdu Business District, they will definitely be bullied to death.

Thinking of this, the stylist hurriedly said, "Teacher Cen, it's my fault. I forgot to wear gloves for a moment. Please forgive me. I promise I won't do it again next time."

Cen Xun didn't even raise his eyelids, unwavering, as if he had made up his mind: "After the first time, who knows if there will be a second time? The last thing I lack is money, why do I have to continue using a stylist with a criminal record?"

Seeing that the situation was not good, the makeup artist gritted his teeth and revealed more information: "Teacher Cen, you can't fire us. If we don't do your styling, your image will not meet the director's requirements, and you will be scolded by the director."

Cen Xun raised the corners of his lips in a mocking tone, unfazed by the threat. "Then let me be scolded by the director. I'm a top star, and even if he scolds me, I won't lose my job. But if you lose your jobs, your life will be very difficult."

Cen Xun is not a good person to begin with, and he is very familiar with this kind of villain character.

Threats and intimidation easily scared the stylists and makeup artists into begging for mercy.

After Cen Xun had heard enough of the pleading, he spoke compassionately: "Forget it, it's not easy for you either, just consider it my pity for you."

Without waiting for the stylist and makeup artist to show any joy, Cen Xun slowly said the next words: "But, you offended me, shouldn't you apologize to me?"

"The two monsters froze.

After a while, the stylist asked with difficulty: "Teacher Cen, what kind of apology do you want?"

"If you want me to calm down, you should at least show some sincerity," Cen Xun said playfully, "Why don't you just give me your monthly salary to make amends."

What are these two weird monsters looking at with bloodshot eyes? What are they going to use to make amends?

"Of course, I'm not an unreasonable bad person," Cen Xun said calmly, "I'll just leave you some money for food and accommodation."

As if sensing the two strange stiffness, Cen Xun turned his head, a smile on his face, but his tone was full of ruthlessness: "Why, you don't want to? Then you don't have to do it, get out of the car now."

"What else could the two weirdos say? They could have used the importance of makeup to put pressure on the star, but unexpectedly, Cen Xun didn't care at all whether he would be punished by the director, so this bargaining chip was ineffective on Cen Xun.

The initiative was immediately reversed. Now they are at the mercy of others, and they are the ones who are more afraid of losing their jobs.

They had no choice but to bow to Cen Xun.

Cen Xun extorted a huge sum of 20,000 yuan as soon as he entered the copy. He was in a good mood, but he had a vague feeling that this amount of money was definitely not enough in Jingdu Business District.

Cen Xun patted the wad of cash thoughtfully in his palm, still trying to please the two weirdos: "That's right. Who else but me would hire you without holding a grudge? You should be grateful. After all, not everyone can get such a high-paying job."

The stylist was styling his hair carefully and almost cried when she heard the words.

Damn it, why was I assigned to this car today?

The makeup artist's powder puff was completely dirty and unusable, and the lipstick tube was filled with blood, so Cen Xun refused to put on makeup.

The makeup artists now dared not confront him at all, for fear that this old man would get angry and extort the remaining money from them.

The stylist was curling Cen Xun's hair. Cen Xun closed his eyes and raised one hand to ask, "How much is the gemstone ring on my index finger?"

The makeup artist was stunned for a moment, and glanced at the ruby ​​ring, thinking that there should be nothing she couldn't tell him. After all, when Cen Xun was poor enough to sell off his jewelry in the future, he would know the price of the ring by then, it was just a matter of time.

So the makeup artist answered honestly: "150,000."

Cen Xun: "What about the one on your ring finger?"

"Twenty thousand."

"Pinky ring?"

"Thirty thousand."

"watch?"

"Five hundred thousand."

Including the jewel ear clips, the choker on the neck, the brooch on the clothes, and all the other odds and ends, plus the outfit he was wearing, the whole set cost a total of 1.1 million.

Cen Xun estimated that if all the 1.1 million were sold, it would seem like a lot, but how long it would actually last would also depend on the consumption level of the top stars.

If a meal for a top star costs 100,000, it is definitely not enough.

While thinking, Cen Xun heard the makeup artist say cautiously: "Teacher Cen, we've arrived at the venue."

Cen Xun responded lazily and asked the stylist for a small mirror to look at his freshly permed hair.

Not bad.

Cen Xun was planning to return the mirror to the stylist, but suddenly he had an idea and put the mirror into his pocket.

The stylist seemed a little anxious and lowered her voice: "Teacher Cen, this mirror..."

"Leave it here so I can check if the styling is messy at any time." Ignoring the stylist who was hesitant to speak, Cen Xun took a step with his long legs, bent down and got out of the car.

The nanny car stopped at a large square. The tall buildings of the Jingdu Business District stood not far away. At this time, many people were already standing in the square. When Cen Xun got out of the car, he happened to hear a voice coming from the speakers:

"That's right! This special guest is none other than Mr. Cen, the super-talented teacher we invited from Jingdu Business District. Welcome!"

Cen Xun: “”Divine gold.”

Cen Xun rarely feared anything, but now he had one.

He is afraid that others will play tricks on him.

There were more than a dozen people standing in the square. When the director shouted, everyone turned to look over.

Cen Xun immediately saw Tong Ming with a very sour face. He was standing aside with his arms folded. When he met Cen Xun's gaze, he glanced to the side obscurely, then rolled his eyes, as if hinting at something.

Cen Xun followed Tong Ming's gaze and didn't notice anything unusual because of the crowd.

Putting aside the doubts in his heart for the moment, Cen Xun ignored the surprised or dazed looks of the crowd and walked forward calmly. He didn't know who started clapping first, but others also started clapping inexplicably.

Only when Cen Xun got closer did he see a shadowy figure behind the crowd.

The man clapped his hands and walked up to the front of the group. He lowered his head and smiled at him, his eyes roaming over him with great presence. "Teacher Cen has kept everyone waiting for a long time. I'm afraid he's just being a big shot, isn't he?"

Cen Xun stared at him for a moment and smiled, "Yeah, I always like to be the last one to appear, because that's usually the treatment of the protagonist. Besides, don't I have the capital to act like a big shot?"

"Of course you do." Feng Jihan extended a hand in a friendly manner: "It's an honor to meet you, big star."

Cen Xun glanced at the hand he extended, touched it perfunctorily, and was about to pull away when Feng Jihan suddenly grabbed his hand tightly.

Feng Jihan lowered his voice and gritted his teeth in his ear, saying, "Actually, you're not quite right. The last person to appear could be the protagonist or the villain."

Cen Xun looked at him expressionlessly. Without thinking too much, Cen Xun understood what Feng Jihan meant.

The reason they met unexpectedly in Jingdu Business District was not because of some illusory fate, but because they had the same goal.

They all came for that rift.

The rift is a huge hidden danger to the human world, but for Cen Xun, it is a great opportunity to infiltrate reality.

So they gathered here tacitly.

Cen Xun curled his lips and said meaningfully, "I still like the way your mouth is covered. At least you can't bark like a dog then."

What was this person saying in public? Feng Jihan's expression froze, and his ears couldn't help but turn slightly red. Before he could say anything, someone suddenly bumped into him and forcibly separated their tightly clasped hands.

"Oh my! Why are all these toads touching my brother's hands? They're so dirty!"

Feng Jihan was knocked back a few steps and looked at Tong Ming in silence as he complained while pulling up his sleeve to wipe Cen Xun's hand, his disgust evident in his words.

Administrator 01 appeared beside Feng Jihan like a ghost, cupping his hands around his mouth as if whispering, "Captain, tell me about your experience of having your mouth covered."

Feng Jihan: ""

On the other side, Tong Ming pulled Cen Xun aside and angrily asked, "When did you cover his mouth? Was it when I called you? So, brother, am I also part of your play? How could you treat me like this? Where is the morality and where are the details!?"

Cen Xun: “”