Lin Xiaoxiao sipped her drink while staring at the monitor. What were these people thinking?! This was supposed to be a variety show about selling blind boxes in a room, but these contestants were all so outrageous! And what was with this "traitor hunt" thing?! What kind of gimmicks were they using?! Couldn't they just stick to the competition?!
She was speechless. These people weren't thinking about how to expand their territory; they were all focused on finding werewolves! Fortunately, the sales of blind boxes were still decent.
However, Lin Xiaoxiao did not expect that the contestants with the smallest houses would be so persistent. The room was planned like a spider's web. It was really amazing that they could put a bed frame on top of the refrigerator and furniture. They even pieced together cabinets to make a bed. They made full use of every nook and cranny.
During the day, the cabinets are separated so as not to block the walkway, and the things laid on the bed are all packed up. Since the cabinets are not level, a bed board was specially made. During the day, everything is placed in the yard. At night, the cabinets are assembled, carried in, and placed on the cabinets before the bedding is laid out for sleeping. It's quite a system.
In comparison, the other groups' plans were somewhat less meticulous, but because there were many people in the same room, and many bed frames and belongings, the contestants were unwilling to clear out everything and start over. After all, there was still some space to be squeezed out of the room, unlike smaller rooms where one had to be very careful with budgeting.
The lottery happens every day, and the prizes only keep increasing. Unlike Tetris where you can't change what you've fallen into, at least you can clear out everything in the house and start over.
The audit of the Lin Group's accounts took a long time, during which many corrupt officials were exposed. Lin Xiaoxiao showed no mercy and directly resorted to legal means.
While still recuperating in his hospital bed, Old Master Lin learned that Lin Xiaoxiao had donated the Lin Group to the higher authorities, receiving only a small amount of money in return and without any exchange of benefits. He was so angry that he almost quit on the spot.
Lin Tianxue is quite well-informed; even when she's in a remote corner of the country with poor signal, she still calls back.
Lin Xiaoxiao pinched the bridge of her nose, looking a little tired. "What? Are you going to try to persuade me too?" She had spent too much time and energy dealing with the Lin Group recently. This huge Noah's Ark already had its own set of rules, and it was clearly unsuitable for outsiders, whether from the top or the bottom, to try to establish a new order.
She looked at the phone case in her hand, a limited edition for the anniversary of Feiyang Entertainment. It was designed by the company and featured a chibi version of her, standing proudly at the back, with cartoon logos of various projects she had worked on in front of her.
When Lin Xiaoxiao received this gift, she was so busy that she was completely overwhelmed. The heads of each department had already done their best to handle what they could, and only the ones they couldn't make up their minds about were presented to her.
For a fleeting, inexplicable moment, her heart softened. This was the empire she had built, and these were the comrades who had followed her. From that moment on, she became even more determined on her original path.
Lin Tianxue on the other end of the phone was quite worried. Anyway, she still had money in hand, and no matter who owned the company, she would receive dividends. It was just a matter of how much. She wasn't as agitated as the others, and she didn't care whether the group was still owned by the Lin family or not.
"Why are so many people advising you? Anyway, the company is already yours, so you can do whatever you want. Is it because your appointment isn't going well? Or did some veteran set some rules for you? Honestly, in that lousy company, you could throw a phone out and smash any one of the veterans."
It's all rubbish. My brother was coerced and bribed in various ways. These people are all incredibly shrewd; they don't take sides, yet they don't refuse any benefits. They've made up their minds that no matter who the emperor is, they'll control the government. To be honest, you're doing pretty well. At least that scumbag is reportedly on a ventilator, hahaha. Lin Xiaoxiao, you're something else!
"So many companies with such high valuations and you're not even a little bit tempted?! Wow, no wonder you're a powerhouse I've certified! By the way, I'll give you a heads-up: my brother's planning to seize power. Isn't that enough of a tip for you?"
Lin Xiaoxiao was also surprised that Lin Tianxue was so quick to sell out her brother. "Just say it, what do you want? You're about to start a new life, haven't you gotten rid of this habit of leaving things unsaid?"
"Hehe, I'm used to it now. I'm thinking of working at Feiyang Entertainment, what do you say? Mr. Lin, give me a chance."
Lin Xiaoxiao really hadn't expected Lin Tianxue to have this intention. She dreamed every day of being as rich and free as Lin Tianxue. "You don't lack money, so why go to work?!"
"So what?! I don't go to work for the money!"
Lin Xiaoxiao listened as Lin Tianxue poured out her feelings about her recent travels, her determination to enter the entertainment industry, and her newly emerging dream. What kind of person is this?! Working not to earn money, but for a dream?!
Lin Xiaoxiao also met Cao Wei, who was in charge of the charity project, these past few days. Cao Wei looked quite different from before, radiating an indescribable joy.
Lin Xiaoxiao couldn't help but ask, "Has something good happened recently?"
Cao Wei smiled and nodded, "I guess so. That older woman who was involved in domestic violence before is now divorced. I'm happy for her."
Lin Xiaoxiao knew more about Cao Wei's background than others, since Cao Wei had specifically told her about it before she joined the company, and she had a deep impression of this older sister.
"Didn't you initially disagree with the divorce? Did you only want mediation?"
Cao Wei smiled broadly, "She was unemployed before. Her husband beat her when he was drunk, but apologized afterward. No one around her had ever seen her husband hit her; he seemed quite normal usually. She only believed what others said and thought her husband cared about her, which is why he hit her. It just so happened that I was in charge of the beverage shop project, so I offered her a job."
She had tried to find work before, but all her attempts ended up being unsuccessful. Most of the employees at the shop had very positive values. Perhaps influenced by them, she also found the courage to rebel.
Lin Xiaoxiao hadn't expected that putting Cao Wei in charge of the charity project would have such an outcome. Life is indeed quite unpredictable; the people and events around you can sometimes take root in your subconscious, influencing every decision you make later in life until you discover new answers.
After Cao Wei left, Lin Xiaoxiao was in a daze for a while, looking at everything on Penglai Island.
What was once a fishing village with only a few dilapidated huts has now become a bustling city. Although there are not many high-rise buildings, the island is lively and bustling. Among the crowds are tourists, locals returning to their hometowns, and migrant workers who have come to the island to find new jobs.
The heart of the island seemed to have been activated, thumping with vibrant life. The island's industrial park, residential buildings, and newly built schools were all developing in a better direction, and happiness radiated from everyone's face.
After watching for a while, Lin Xiaoxiao found her motivation, turned around, and continued to work hard. After all, she had so many people on the island behind her, and she couldn't afford not to work!
(The End)
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