Chapter 45 Suspected of Going Mad
While the platform's actions are legal, they lack sportsmanship. Ji Zhi Qiu is clearly in the right, but as a small streamer, there's very little he can do, and he can't do anything about the platform for the time being.
Ji Zhi Qiu angrily put down her phone, not wanting Yu Nian to worry along with her, and made up an excuse to brush it off.
His bad mood lasted until bedtime. Ji Zhi Qiu crossed his arms, his brows furrowed, his mind filled with the mess with the platform. He knew he definitely wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.
Huff zzzz...
When Ji Zhi Qiu woke up the next day, he stared blankly at the ceiling, unable to remember when he had fallen asleep the day before.
It seemed that he thought he was going to be so angry that he couldn't sleep, so he lost consciousness the next second and drifted off to sleep.
Sure enough, he's still himself; even if the sky were to fall, he wouldn't let it bother him.
After waking up, Ji Zhi Qiu prepared dinner for the three little ones and opened a can of food for the cat family. Watching the three cats and three people eating with their heads down, he suddenly felt healed and comforted, and his mood improved again.
It's the weekend, and all three kids are home. After breakfast, Ji Yanyan busied herself, strictly following the rules set by her older brother to create a home for the kittens.
With nothing to do, Ji Zhiqi could only lean against the door, repeatedly asking if he needed any help. Ji Sicheng had found a new topic and buried himself in his studies. However, Ji Zishen, who was mature and worldly-wise, was the first to notice the problem.
"It's time, Dad, why aren't you going to do the live stream yet?"
He was the family's only stable source of income, and Ji Zhi Qiu didn't want Ji Zi Shen to worry, so she forced a smile and said, "The platform is reviewing the contract as usual, and the live stream hasn't been unblocked yet."
Ji Zishen's dream is to become an independent adult. He understands the difficulties of making money and is also concerned about Ji Zhiqi's career. Upon hearing this, he immediately said, "Impossible. I saw the announcement. The live stream has already been unblocked."
Ji Zhi Qiu was surprised that Ji Zi Shen knew so much about it and panicked instantly. "I'm a little tired. I want to rest today."
Ji Zishen asked in confusion, "Then why didn't you post on Weibo?"
Ji Zhi Qiu pretended to be reminded, "How could I forget such an important thing? Thank goodness for Ji Zi Shen, I'll go right now."
After saying that, he went into the bedroom and, taking advantage of Ji Zishen's inability to see the contents of the phone, pretended to operate it.
When he looked again, Ji Zishen had an innocent smile on his face, flawless, as if he had just asked a casual question.
Ji Zhi Qiu finally felt relieved and continued to wander around the house, but couldn't find anything to do. Even Ji Yan Yan, who was always clinging to him, was busy with her head down, completely forgetting her father's existence.
Ji Zhi Qiu sat by the window, transforming into a melancholy and handsome man, resting his chin on his hand and letting out a soft sigh.
The possibility of him going head-to-head with the platform is almost zero. When the contract expires, he can simply switch to another platform and start over. He is never afraid of the unknown future, but how is he going to get through these six months?
There are also three little money-devouring beasts at home.
Ji Zhi Qiu was at a loss for what to do. Knowing that immersing himself in negative emotions would only make him feel more powerless, he wanted to change his state of mind.
"Zishen, I'm going out for a bit. Could you look after my two younger brothers for me?"
Ji Zi gave him a deep look, "Okay."
Ji Zhi Qiu went out, and Ji Zi Shen stood in front of the door for a full three minutes to make sure that Ji Zhi Qiu was far away and there was no possibility of eavesdropping. Only then did he walk into the kitchen with a serious expression and frantically bang the iron basin with a spoon.
Upon hearing the noise, Ji Yanyan and Ji Sicheng rushed out, their expressions ranging from shock to bewilderment.
Ji Zishen coughed, taking on the responsibility of the eldest brother, and said in an extremely serious tone: "Something terrible has happened at home!"
...
He uttered his guess in a few words. Although there was no substantial evidence yet, Ji Zhi Qiu's reaction said it all.
Ji Sicheng, who had always been proud of his intelligence, was unusually frustrated and reflected, "This time I was too naive. In order to steal the limelight for a moment, I forgot to consider the consequences in advance."
“It’s also my fault. The things I made up were too much,” Ji Zishen said, emphasizing each word. “I felt she was provoking me, and in order to prove herself, she forgot her limits.”
Ji Yanyan couldn't come up with anything eloquent, so she could only anxiously repeat, "It's different, it's different!"
Ji Sicheng possessed the admirable virtues of a villain, and then changed the subject, saying, "We only have minor problems, but ultimately it's still the other party's fault!"
Ji Zishen wholeheartedly agreed: "Damn capitalism, it's pushing people to the edge of a cliff."
This is the first time that the two minor villains have faced the evils of capitalism and the objectification of people. They feel it deeply and, after profound reflection, they make up their minds.
Ji Zishen nodded emphatically, “I don’t want to experience the same thing again. I want to become capital!”
Ji Sicheng immediately agreed with him, "I would rather betray the world than let the world betray me!"
Ji Yanyan blinked, not understanding a word, but that didn't stop him from recognizing it as a beautiful line from Long Aotian. He kept moving closer to his brother, "Brother, can you teach me this line?"
"We'll talk about it later," Ji Sicheng casually agreed.
Without Ji Zhi Qiu's guidance, the three minor villains, true to their nature and with their thoughts reaching a sinister edge, exchanged a glance and silently reached a tacit understanding.
The first Villain Conference was thus convened.
Ji Sicheng: "Actually, from another perspective, this is a good thing."
Ji Yanyan: "Great news!"
Ji Zishen: "I had this idea before. Raising kids is a very niche category. After becoming a top streamer, not only do you not get any benefits, but you also have to carry a heavy burden and use yourself to drive traffic to the entire category. There might even be some disgusting people who jump out and leech off you."
Ji Yanyan: "Blood sucker!"
Ji Sicheng: "When I built the model last time, I studied the platform's policies. There was no support at all, and some of the terms were too harsh. Even if this incident hadn't come to light, the subsequent development would have been very limited."
Ji Yanyan: "Limited!"
Ji Zishen said, "Since it has already happened, we should minimize the losses. Why not take this opportunity to switch to another track?"
Ji Yanyan: "The racetrack!"
Ji Sicheng's heart skipped a beat: "Do you already have something in mind?"
Ji Yanyan: "It's the law!"
Ji Zishen: "It's not just an idea, I've already taken action."
Ji Yanyan: "It moved!"
Ji Zishen and Ji Sicheng could no longer keep up the act and turned around to glare at Ji Yanyan beside them.
Why do you keep repeating the last word?
“Say what you think directly, don’t be a punctuation mark.”
Ji Yanyan, however, was the most focused, completely immersed in her role. She stroked her chin, a thoughtful expression on her face, and said, "Yanyan also has an idea."
Infected by his emotions, Ji Zishen and Ji Sicheng's expressions gradually turned serious, their curiosity piqued: "What are you thinking?"
"Yan Yan thinks..." Ji Yan Yan said, pretending to be serious, "What the brothers said makes a lot of sense."
Ji Zishen: "..."
Ji Sicheng: "..."
Instead of spouting nonsense, you might as well be a proper punctuation mark.
They exchanged a glance, neither of them able to deal with Ji Yanyan, and continued discussing serious matters.
Ji Zishen: "I saw a news article online that a top producer is going to create an unprecedented variety show and has invited several groups of guests. One spot has been given to an ordinary person. As long as you send an email to the official account, you may be selected."
Ji Sicheng's eyes were full of satisfaction with the other person and affirmation of himself. "It seems that we have the same idea. This variety show focuses on parent-child relationships in an unprecedented way. It is diverse in form and full of innovation. Even if the quality of the later stages is not guaranteed, this gimmick is enough to attract everyone's attention."
"Yes, I believe that with this producer overseeing things, the quality should be able to hold up. Even if we take a step back, the initial buzz will be of great help to the subsequent live streams and negotiations with the platform."
After he finished speaking, he was silent for a few seconds, then couldn't help but look at Ji Yanyan with discomfort: "Why didn't you repeat the last two words?"
Ji Yanyan, with a composed expression, finally regained her dignity as the villain, "I think we should send the email now."
Ji Sicheng nodded in agreement, "We definitely need to take action. Tomorrow is the final deadline."
Ji Zishen looked at his two younger brothers and smiled faintly, concealing his accomplishment: "No need to rush, I sent the email a long time ago and officially received the invitation from the program team."
The last sentence was like a thunderclap, exploding in the living room. Ji Sicheng and Ji Yanyan's expressions changed from surprise to delight.
"How did you manage to do that? This show is highly anticipated, and many people are eyeing this opportunity. You should have received a lot of emails, so why did you specifically invite us?"
“I borrowed your model for a bit.” Ji Zishen coughed. “Through big data simulation, I roughly guessed the producer’s core needs and made appropriate modifications to the family situation, which is how I got the invitation.”
Ji Sicheng agreed with his strategy, "So, to what extent did you make the adaptation?"
Ji Zishen glanced at him, hesitated, and looked very unnatural.
A missing mother, a suffering father, and a mentally disabled man.
Ji Sicheng was furious, pointing at himself: "What? You want me, a genius, to play the role of an idiot? Impossible!"
Ji Yanyan fully supported the idea, blinking her clear, watery eyes, and asked in confusion, "What does 'disability' mean?"
Ji Yanyan is cute and has all her arms and legs, but she has to play a disabled person later.
Ji Sicheng suddenly fell silent. In comparison, he suddenly felt that the character of the mentally challenged persona was acceptable.
Ji Zishen sighed. In terms of talent, he was not as good as Ji Sicheng, but in terms of interpersonal skills, he was outstanding.
"This is the production team's requirement, but it doesn't help us at all. All we need to do now is get selected and then do our best to attract everyone's attention. As long as we have popularity and make enough money for the production team, they can't say anything."
Ji Sicheng nodded: "After that, I'll kick out this producer, take charge of things myself, and become a capital investor."
The three minor villains discussed for a while longer, and the first Villain Conference officially concluded, with everyone waiting for Ji Zhi Qiu to return.
They stood at the door, each with their own thoughts, and after only half an hour, there was movement outside.
The three kids had already discussed their strategy and had a clear division of labor. After exchanging glances, Ji Zishen took the lead and stepped forward.
He was so young yet he could understand people's hearts. He was about to speak confidently when he suddenly lost his voice after seeing who was at the door.
Ji Zhi Qiu still had the same face, and his clothes were exactly the same as before he left home, but for some reason, they were so dazzling that people couldn't help but focus their attention on the... orange hair on his head.
The color is 99% similar to the special effects of the evil orange head.
Ji Zishen silently withdrew his foot and took another step back. His two younger brothers also stood at attention, each with a very unpleasant expression.
It seems that things are more serious than they imagined.
After being sidelined by the platform, Ji Zhi Qiu appears to have lost her mind:
Since I can't be the evil orange-haired guy in the live stream, I'll just wear orange hair in real life and play the role of the orange-haired guy.
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