Chapter 41 Tremble, he has a little villain...
Chapter 41
Ji Zhi Qiu remained silent for a full three minutes before struggling to find her voice, "Did I buy this for you? You even picked it out?!"
Qingyuan didn't feel awkward at all. On the contrary, because of Ji Zhi Qiu's lack of understanding, her tone was full of resentment, "How can you guys be like this? You act so nonchalantly, not caring about my feelings at all!"
Ji Zhi Qiu paused for a moment, then asked, "What's wrong?"
Some things, once kept inside for too long, just need to be said. Qingyuan said, "This matter is actually related to you as well."
The protagonist imagines himself sitting by the sea, drinking and playing the role of a melancholy prince, recounting his past.
Ji Zhi Qiu was also a thoughtful friend who kept comforting him.
"How could he do this? What else did he do? Tell me in detail!"
"That's too much! Is there any more?"
"Oh my god, how could they treat you like this? What was the reaction of the others?"
Qingyuan could clearly feel Ji Zhiqi's support and sympathy, and was even more moved, so she told him everything with tears streaming down her face.
All the past disagreements were misunderstandings. In just half an hour of heart-to-heart talk, he has come to regard Ji Zhi Qiu as a true friend.
Qingyuan was so heartbroken she wanted to jump into the sea, but she still managed to comfort Ji Zhiqi, "You don't need to worry too much about me, I can get through this... Wait, why did you mute my microphone?"
The two characters in the game stood silently, as if they had disconnected. After a full five minutes, Ji Zhi Qiu finally turned on the microphone again. "I see. What kind of grudge do you have with Da Dong? Did he deliberately steal your sweetheart?"
Ji Zhi Qiu's tone was undisguised, filled with excitement and agitation; it was only because he had been so immersed in sorrow that he hadn't noticed.
"You're not trying to comfort me," Qingyuan snapped, "you just want to have some gossip!"
"No wonder you two muted my mic earlier! What were you talking about me about behind my back?!"
Ji Zhi Qiu comforted him, "Don't worry, we're both of high quality and won't say anything nasty. At most, we'll say something like, 'I thought you were brainless before, but I was wrong. You have such a big love brain.'"
Love Fate: "..." It's not exactly human language you can understand.
Qingyuan blushed, feeling fooled, but remembering his earlier remarks, he didn't dare to confront Ji Zhiqi. He said, half-threatening and half-pleading, "These are my private matters. You can't tell anyone, or else I'll... I'll..."
"Stop stuttering, what can you threaten me with?" Ji Zhi Qiu continued, "You're familiar with the process, it starts with me saying I have a friend, and I definitely won't mention your name."
Qingyuan almost couldn't catch her breath and regretted coming to see Ji Zhiqi even more today.
He fell into a negative mood, got stuck in a rut, felt sorry for himself, and felt that the whole world had abandoned him and that there was no future for him.
Even though Qingyuan didn't say anything, Ji Zhi Qiu could still sense his emotions through the screen. Afraid that if something went wrong, he would blame Qingyuan, an innocent bystander, so he had no choice but to speak up.
"There are plenty of fish in the sea. In other words, this cat doesn't deserve your affection. You deserve better. Look ahead, the right person is waiting for you in the future. You'll meet them sooner or later."
With three little villains in the family, Ji Zhi Qiu was quite experienced in coaxing children. After just a few words, Qing Yuan's entire demeanor changed.
He couldn't help but feel a longing: "Where would it be?"
Ji Zhi Qiu said gently, "In my dream."
Romance: "..."
Ji Zhi Qiu felt that he had done everything he could and couldn't blame him, so he said goodbye perfunctorily.
The two logged off together, leaving only the flamboyant purple sweet potato bun on the game screen. Due to the long period of inactivity, the screen went dark, reflecting the blank face of the player's partner.
The evil orange-haired girl comforted him, even using her wife's voice, and was so gentle. Actually... he's a pretty good person.
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Regardless of the purpose behind their relationship, Ji Zhi Qiu was actually very grateful for his reminder, which made him more prepared.
Sure enough, the next day, he received a private message from the streamer inviting him to do a live stream together.
Ji Zhi Qiu vaguely sensed something, and when she opened the homepage, she found that the streamer had posted a comeback announcement. The fans in the comments section were so moved that they cried, saying that they had been waiting for her for a very long time, and the atmosphere was exceptionally warm.
Ji Zhi Qiu pondered for a while and then politely declined the offer from the livestreamer.
Although he is not afraid of trouble, he does not want to get involved in too many entanglements or have too many worries.
He hoped the other party would sense his wariness and back down.
Ji Zhi Qiu looked at the screen and sighed.
This world is too complicated; sometimes, not falling into a trap is itself a trap.
...
Sure enough, Ji Zhi Qiu saw the live stream clip of that streamer in the afternoon.
"Of course I know that streamer called Evil Orange Head. Actually, my return to family life was a last resort. As you know, my family situation is quite special. My husband loves me very much. He's a grown man, but he gets anxious when I'm not around. My daughter is going to a prestigious elementary school, so I have a lot to worry about. Now that I finally have some free time, I found Evil Orange Head's live stream clips very interesting, and that's how I got back into the idea of live streaming."
"Speaking of which, I invited him." The elegant woman on the screen showed no signs of aging. She coquettishly covered her mouth with her hand and picked up her phone to browse the backend.
After reading the content, the light in her eyes dimmed instantly, but she still forced a smile and said, "He rejected me. Maybe it's because our live broadcast times are different, or maybe he doesn't want to do live broadcasts with other streamers. It's okay. I've just returned. Once I've built up some popularity and become as interesting as him, I believe he will change his opinion of me."
Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."
He should have thought about this, but the presence of the fluffy hair next to him was so strong that it distracted him, and he couldn't even hear the specifics.
"Zishen, have you finished your homework? Do you want to take a break?"
Ji Zishen remained motionless, not even lifting his eyelids, staring intently at the screen, his brows furrowed, and a strange light flashing in his eyes.
A string in Ji Zhi Qiu's mind suddenly twitched.
Ji Zishen is like a young beast; although his claws and teeth are not yet fully grown, his hunting instincts are already stirring and he has his eyes on his prey.
That's true. Even if the minor villain is guided onto the righteous path, his nature is hard to change, and he can't change his ways overnight.
Just as Ji Zhi Qiu was about to ask him what he was thinking, Ji Zi Shen spoke up first: "This person is not simple. She is manipulating public opinion to smear you. Did you realize that?"
Ji Zhi Qiu was only concerned about her eldest son and didn't listen to the content at all, letting out a blank "Ah".
Ji Zishen spoke each word with conviction, “She didn’t immediately blame you, and even seemingly kindly offered two reasons to defend you.”
"But the first reason is that your live broadcast times don't coincide, which is obviously a lie, as fragile as paper. Fans will feel that she has been wronged and will take their anger out on you. The second reason is that you don't like to do live broadcasts with others, which is even more impossible. I've encountered this several times. She's implying that you don't care about her popularity and are picky about who you choose to do live broadcasts with, giving her special treatment."
"As for the last sentence, it's a clear indication. She's mocking you for getting arrogant, for disrespecting your seniors, and for not being able to distinguish between superiors and inferiors. If I'm not mistaken, her previous status was probably higher than yours."
Ji Zhi Qiu was stunned when she heard this, and couldn't help but give her a thumbs up, "You are still the best when it comes to tea ceremony."
"Tea ceremony?"
Ji Zhi Qiu then realized that she had accidentally let something slip and gave an embarrassed laugh.
Ji Zishen muttered to himself, savoring the word repeatedly: "This word is good, I like it very much, it's subtle but also very aggressive."
Ji Zhi Qiu smiled, intending to comfort him, but Ji Zi Shen called over Ji Si Cheng with a serious expression and explained the situation in a few words.
Ji Sicheng initially looked down on these childish games, but the villains found common ground with each other, and his eyes grew brighter as he stared intently at the screen, his eyes gleaming with the wild joy of discovering prey.
"Although she has been out of the entertainment industry for a while, there must still be past live broadcast clips online. I can use big data analysis to build a model, simulate her personality, and list the strategies she might take in the future."
Ji Zishen naturally replied, "That way I can come up with a plan in advance and catch him off guard."
The two villains exchanged a glance, their understanding unwavering.
Ji Zhi Qiu was stunned for a moment, her thoughts drifting away with the two of them. "What about me?"
Seeing Ji Zhi Qiu, who was completely clueless and whose eyes revealed a clear but foolish look, the two minor villains fell into an eerie silence.
Ji Zhi Qiu, however, assumed they were thinking and confidently patted his chest, "Leave it to me, I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"
Although he wasn't the villain who almost killed the male lead in the future, he was still very powerful. He made a name for himself with his live streaming account and dealt a heavy blow to some troublesome streamers.
But the two minor villains had a special affection for him. They patted his chest on the left and right, saying with tenderness, "Don't be afraid, we're here."
This is the stepfather they chose, they mustn't let him kill him!
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Ji Zhi Qiu was lost in a daze all day, doing nothing, watching Ji Zi Shen and Ji Si Cheng go in and out of the study. Every time they appeared, they had serious expressions, as well as an excitement and fervor that seemed to be about to cause trouble.
He couldn't help but gasp.
Although the other party had ill intentions, their crime did not warrant death. There was no need to use such ruthless methods right from the start.
It's important to know that throughout the plot, the three villains are enemies and have never joined forces, yet each of them managed to make the protagonist suffer terribly with a single attack.
Although the two little villains haven't grown up yet, they are working together wholeheartedly... Hiss, he doesn't even dare to imagine how powerful they are.
Not only that, Ji Yanyan, who knew nothing, was drawn in and went straight into the study without looking back. Ji Zhi Qiu quickly grabbed him by the back of the neck.
"Dad, what are you doing? I want to find my brother!"
Ji Zhi Qiu asked, "What do you want to do with your brother?"
Ji Yanyan was stunned. He couldn't explain why, but he was extremely persistent.
Ji Zhi Qiu had no choice but to try to distract him. "Dad is very sad right now. Yan Yan, please comfort Dad. Can you bear to leave Dad all alone?"
Ji Yanyan hesitated for a while, then finally gave in, obediently lying on the sofa and cupping her face in her hands, "Daddy, tell me, why are you sad?"
"Why am I sad..." He didn't know either, so he made it up on the spot.
"I have a friend."
What's your friend's name?
His name is Yu Nian.
What's wrong with you two?
"We had a fight."
...
Ji Zhi Qiu racked his brains to put on a grand show for Ji Yan Yan, which finally fooled him.
When Ji Yanyan wanted to go find her brothers again, Ji Zishen and Ji Sicheng had already come out of the study, dragging a whiteboard, ready to give a lecture.
Infected by their emotions, Ji Zhi Qiu's expression turned serious, and he sat up straight, picking up a small notebook next to him, ready to take notes at any time.
Ji Sicheng pushed up his non-existent glasses. "I have simulated her personality. According to the model's deduction, her live broadcast strategy will be roughly as follows."
Ji Zishen took over the baton, "I prepared an outline based on her tone of voice, and then I carefully considered her tone and expression to achieve the best effect in one go."
Ji Zhi Qiu nodded repeatedly, listening attentively.
“That way, he won’t pose any threat to you on the live stream anymore, except in special circumstances,” Ji Sicheng continued. “If we want to completely get rid of her, we need to work on other things. I’ve investigated her family background. The size of her company is disproportionate to her current income, which suggests she may be evading taxes. After I report her, I can choose a prison for her first, and we can completely destroy her in prison…”
Ji Zhi Qiu was terrified and quickly interrupted him, "Si Cheng, do you still remember the criminal law I showed you before?"
Ji Sicheng understood the implication: "I remember, how could I have come up with these ideas if I hadn't looked at them?"
Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."
He suddenly had a strong urge to grab those law books and smash them over his head until he was knocked unconscious.
The little villain really gives him a surprise every day. Every time he thinks he has accomplished his mission and is about to complete it, the little villain will tell him what a truly arduous task is.
Seemingly sensing Ji Zhiqi's breakdown, Ji Sicheng pursed his lips and made a difficult decision, "Alright, although there is room for maneuver in these matters, the actual operational difficulty is too great. I am still very young, and my main task is to study my research topic. I cannot waste time on such things."
This struck a chord with Ji Zhi Qiu, who nodded repeatedly and was about to offer further advice when Ji Zi Shen, not giving them time to chat, coughed lightly, drawing everyone's attention.
"Alright, now I'm going to teach you how to manage your facial expressions and tone of voice, depending on the context."
A tea master personally taught him, and Ji Zhiqi's skills improved by leaps and bounds, even a bit too much, turning him into a master of yin and yang, who would occasionally utter a sentence that made people want to die.
The next time he went live, Ji Zhi Qiu immediately sent a request to connect with him.
The other side was clearly stunned.
In her memory, Ji Zhi Qiu's rejection of the interaction request was a way of showing weakness and goodwill. Then she gave him a hard time. Logically, Ji Zhi Qiu should have kept a low profile and restrained himself for a while. But how could his behavior have become so high-profile after only one night?
Based on her previous statement, she should be overjoyed to accept the invitation now. Even if she had doubts, she still wore a sincere smile: "Evil Orange Head, you actually took the initiative to come to me. I'm very happy."
Ji Zhi Qiu also greeted him, pursed his lips, and couldn't help but look at the script that Ji Zi Shen had prepared for him:
—The current pet-raising section is dominated by the evil orange head. Several fans on my online list use your avatar. (Raises hand) (flips hair) (unintentionally reveals bracelet on wrist).
The next second, the gentle lady in the video smiled and tossed her hair, saying, "The 'evil orange head' hairstyle is all the rage in the 'raising kids' section now. Several people in my fan group are using your picture as their profile picture."
The plagiarism rate was 80%, and the subtle movements were exactly the same.
Ji Zhi Qiu tried hard to hold back her laughter.
Having witnessed Ji Zishen's extraordinary abilities, Ji Zhiqi completely relaxed, leaving her mind to go get a massage, and directly lowered her head to read the script, "It's quite a coincidence, I encountered the same situation at the beginning, but when I went to look for it again, it was gone, maybe it has returned to your fan group."
The lady's smile froze as she understood the unspoken message: These people no longer use your profile picture; they've become my fans. You're out of the loop.
Anger surged within her, and just as she was about to find a retort, she saw the orange-haired man in the video grinning, revealing a row of bright front teeth.
? ? ?
With Ji Zishen's script, it was as if God had opened a window for him. Ji Zhiqi had never felt so relaxed before, and his mind was elsewhere.
This was the first time the three minor villains had done their "real job," and they were all extremely concerned about it. They huddled together tightly, afraid of disturbing Ji Zhi Qiu's live stream, and used their small hands to pry open the table, only revealing their heads.
His three little ones are soft and cuddly, with rosy lips and white teeth, and are incredibly cute. When they sit in a row, they are even cuter.
Ji Zhi Qiu was completely charmed and immersed in his own world, temporarily forgetting that he was still live streaming. However, his "smile" was seen as provocation and contempt by the other side.
The noblewoman clenched her fists under the table, blinded by anger, and stopped being polite to Ji Zhi Qiu, prematurely displaying aggression.
"You've taken my place now. You rejected my invitation to interact before, was it because you looked down on me?"
Compared to the previous mutual sabotage, this is tantamount to tearing off the mask of civility, which is extremely inconsistent with the gentle and casual persona of the noble lady. Even if the viewers in the live stream did not think about it carefully, they vaguely sensed that something was wrong and sent messages in the chat to inquire.
Ji Zishen noticed the change and frowned.
Based on the model established by Ji Sicheng and the analysis of his behavioral logic, it should have taken at least three rounds for the other party to reveal their true colors. However, Ji Zhiqi has now sped up the process with just a smile, revealing contradictions in his character and making his argument even more untenable.
Ji Zishen glanced thoughtfully at the cheerful orange-haired man, not at all surprised.
This is the father he chose, so of course he has some intelligence and methods, but... most of the time he seems to be wise but foolish.
Ji Zhi Qiu wanted to respond, but paused for a second when he saw that the lines in the script didn't match. Ji Zi Shen crouched down and leaned over to help him flip to the end of the script.
How can someone jump between so many different roles!
Director, I'm reporting someone for acting like a big shot!
Ji Zhi Qiu could only play along and pretend to be in the role, "What are you saying? I was just afraid you'd look down on me. After all, you come from such a good family, you're the richest man in Asia, and you're wearing the latest Bulgari bracelet. Oh..." Oh, that's the brand. He hadn't recognized it yet.
Upon hearing this, the noblewoman's expression froze, and the corners of her mouth twitched uncontrollably.
This was her dark history, but out of consideration for face and the power behind her, no one ever brought it up. Gradually, this past was buried, or at least that's what she thought.
Unexpectedly, Ji Zhi Qiu revealed it during the live broadcast!
She didn't initially join a section for raising children; instead, she wanted to flaunt her life as a wealthy woman. However, her attitude was too condescending, and her content was exaggerated and outrageous. Once, she boasted that her family was the richest in Asia, which backfired, and the comments section was full of ridicule.
In an attempt to clear her name, the socialite used her mother persona and started livestreaming her daily interactions with her daughter, which gradually reversed her public image. However, she was also trapped and unable to do anything that contradicted her established persona.
She could only stay in the cold and unpopular section of the live streaming community. During the selection of the new anchor, she used her money to participate in a crazy lottery. Although she was selected in the end, she ranked low, which was a huge humiliation for her.
That's why she decided to quit the internet, but Ji Zhi Qiu's appearance turned everything in the past into a failure, which she couldn't accept, so she chose to come back.
She thought that with her relationship with the platform's higher-ups, no small streamer would dare to defy her, but she never expected Ji Zhi Qiu to be so ruthless.
But just as she was trembling with anger, the evil orange-haired character in the picture kept blinking, his eyes revealing a clear stupidity, and even smiled at her.
Ji Zhi Qiu was genuinely curious and couldn't help but deviate from the script his son had prepared for him, asking, "Is your family really the richest in Asia?"
"..."
"..."
"..."
His genuine question was instead interpreted as sarcastic, and a single sentence killed the game.
The anger in the noblewoman's eyes faded, and she looked at Ji Zhi Qiu with a mixture of fear and uncertainty.
This junior streamer surpassed her in such a short time; she probably has powerful connections, which is why she can be so fearless.
She collected her thoughts and didn't dare to vent her anger on this issue, fearing that Ji Zhi Qiu would relentlessly press her for answers, or that she would be throwing her life away. She could only smile helplessly and instead asked, "Let's do a live stream together tonight. My daughter just finished her piano lesson, so I can let her meet your children and play a piece for them."
"I'm sorry, I never do live streams at night." Ji Zhi Qiu smiled faintly: "The kids are either doing their homework or going to bed early. As their father, I'm really embarrassed to drag them into a live stream."
The wealthy woman: ??? Is this implying that she's too harsh on her daughter and is exploiting her child?!
Ji Zhi Qiu not only dug up her past scandals, but also cut off her subsequent live streams, leaving her no way out.
The lady was so angry she was trembling. She could no longer pretend and, in order to maintain her dignity, she hastily said a few words and ended the broadcast.
Ji Zhi Qiu looked at the script, now turned to the last page, her expression revealing an indescribable pride.
Tremble, he's a man backed by a minor villain.
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