Chapter 311, Part 3 (First Update)
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On the first day of third grade, Ye Qingxi's main task was to give speeches, give speeches, and give speeches again.
Take photos, take photos, keep taking photos.
Sign, sign, keep signing.
He had only been sitting in his seat for five minutes when it was almost time to raise the national flag. Ye Qingxi quickly went with Pei Liang, Zhong Yan, Kang Cong, and other classmates to their class's spot on the playground.
After the national flag was raised and the principal finished his speech, Ye Qingxi thought they could all leave.
Unexpectedly, the principal changed the subject, "This summer vacation, something exciting also happened at our school."
Ye Qingxi: ? ? ? What?
"That is, our student Ye Qingxi successfully performed at the opening ceremony of the World Championships on July 16th, singing with famous singers Fu Zhan and Meng Man, bringing great honor to our school!"
Ye Qingxi: !!
Okay!
It turns out it was him who attended the opening ceremony!
Ye Qingxi silently lowered her head, pretending that she didn't exist.
"As decided by the school leaders, Ye Qingxi is hereby awarded 8,000 yuan and conferred the title of 'Honorary Alumnus'. We hope that everyone can take Ye Qingxi as a role model, learn from him, bring glory to the school, and truly embody the spirit of 'Today I am proud of my alma mater, tomorrow my alma mater will be proud of me!'"
Ye Qingxi: ? ? ? He actually has money?!
It seems their principal is genuinely happy about this!
"Next, let's invite Ye Qingxi to the stage to receive her award!" The principal said, and then started clapping.
Immediately following, the team from Class 1 of Grade 3, where Ye Qingxi was, also burst into enthusiastic applause.
Kang Cong stood behind Ye Qingxi and said excitedly, "Xiaoxi, hurry up and go."
Seeing his excited expression, Pei Liang laughed and said, "That's right, Xiao Xi, if you don't go soon, Kang Cong will want to go in your place."
Kang Cong nodded honestly.
They're going up on stage to receive their award!
Who wouldn't want to go?!
Anyway, he wanted to go.
Ye Qingxi was amused by Kang Cong's earnest and sincere expression, turned around and left the group, walking towards the chairman.
He walked up to the podium and saw the principal waving to him warmly.
As Ye Qingxi approached, the principal handed him a large red envelope, then warmly put his arm around his shoulder and gestured for him to look at the camera.
Ye Qingxi: !!
You even hired a professional photographer!
Ye Qingxi could only quickly curl the corners of her lips into a cute and sweet smile.
The principal took several photos with him before saying, "It's rare for you, Ye, to have the opportunity to stand on such a big stage. Why don't you take advantage of the fact that all the students are here now and share your feelings with everyone?"
After the principal finished speaking, he handed the microphone to him.
Ye Qingxi looked at the group of little kids on the playground, thought for a moment, took the microphone, and began her speech under the national flag.
His body was only at the third grade level, so Ye Qingxi didn't say anything too profound.
He simply said, “When I used to watch TV, I always saw adults on TV saying things like, ‘He’s still young, he’s just a child,’ ‘Children don’t know any better,’ ‘What can a child know?’ ‘What can he do at such a young age?’ But my dad never said these things to me, and I don’t think I’m still young, that I don’t understand anything, or that I can do anything.”
"It turns out that I can do things that even adults can't. So I think everyone can too!"
"Don't listen to your parents saying you're too young and therefore don't understand anything. Children can be amazing too! As long as everyone studies hard, perseveres, and isn't afraid, then one day everyone will accomplish something extraordinary."
"Before the opening ceremony started, when it was almost my turn to sing, many people asked me if I was nervous or scared. I said I wasn't nervous or scared because I believed in myself. So I hope everyone can believe in themselves, believe that they can do well, believe that they can succeed, and believe that they are the best! Go for it!"
Instantly, thunderous applause erupted from the audience, and many children's eyes shone with excitement.
They may have heard similar things at home, or had their own ideas that were rejected by their parents, or wanted to do something but lacked confidence, feeling that they were too young to succeed. But now they can't help but fantasize, fantasizing about their own success, fantasizing that they can be like Ye Qingxi.
They're all kids the same age. If Ye Qingxi can do it, so can they!
Looking at Ye Qingxi, they seemed to see a tangible, real "success," believing that as long as they worked hard, they could become as remarkable as him.
After Ye Qingxi finished speaking, she left the podium.
However, when he returned to class, his homeroom teacher asked him to say a few words about what he had seen, heard, and felt during the opening ceremony of the World Championship, from the time he was selected until he finished singing.
Ye Qingxi had no choice but to go up to the podium and speak again.
After the speeches ended and class was over, it was time for a group photo.
Chen Xiang did a great job in this regard, arranging everything in an orderly manner. Some boys felt that their photos weren't good enough and wanted to take another one, but Chen Xiang, this self-taught little agent, immediately said, "No way, there are other students behind us. If everyone thinks their photos aren't good, and that one isn't good either, how long will it take for Xiao Xi to take photos?"
"Exactly!" immediately echoed the student who hadn't yet taken a photo.
The boy could only scratch his head and whisper, "Okay."
After the five classmates finished taking photos, someone handed over a notebook, wanting Ye Qingxi to sign it.
Ye Qingxi: ...
Chen Xiang quickly said, "We're only taking photos today, no autographs yet."
Seeing this, the classmate obediently put the notebook away, without even asking him why he could just refuse to sign when Ye Qingxi hadn't.
They're still just kids, very innocent.
Only after all the classmates had left did Chen Xiang ask Ye Qingxi, "Do you want to sign autographs for everyone?"
“That’s fine too,” Ye Qingxi said.
That's because everyone usually treats him quite well.
I only ask for his autograph now because I like him.
So there's nothing wrong with signing it.
"Then you'll sign tomorrow, five signatures per break, one day for photos, one day for signatures, alternating?"
"No need," Ye Qingxi said.
He's already quite adept at signing autographs, and it doesn't take much effort; he can easily sign as many as he can during a break between classes.
They could even collect all the notebooks that need autographs today, so he can take them home after school to sign them.
Chen Xiang thought this idea was good too.
But, "Aren't you tired?"
"Not tired," Ye Qingxi said with a smile.
"You're really amazing," Chen Xiang said sincerely.
If it were him, his hand would be exhausted from writing so many words.
"Then I'll go collect the autographed copies for you in a bit."
"Okay," Ye Qingxi replied.
"Can I be your agent now?" Chen Xiang asked, her eyes sparkling as she looked at him.
Ye Qingxi was immediately charmed by his cuteness.
To be honest, he really doesn't feel like he needs an agent other than his father.
But Chen Xiang is indeed very cute, and he really did help him a lot that morning.
So he agreed, "Okay."
"Yay!" Chen Xiang exclaimed happily.
Ye Qingxi took out the large red envelope she had just received that morning and handed it to him, saying, "This is your salary."
Chen Xiang shook his head repeatedly, and finally even waved his little hands.
He wanted to be Ye Qingxi's agent because he thought Ye Qingxi was very talented and it was an honor for her to stand on the opening ceremony of the World Championship.
So he volunteered to be Ye Qingxi's agent, thinking that in doing so, he could also share in that glory.
It wasn't for the money.
I don't want to take the money either.
"I don't want a salary."
Ye Qingxi: ? ? ?
There are still people who don't want money these days!
"Then what do you want?"
"I don't want anything," Chen Xiang said happily. "I'll just be your manager."
Ye Qingxi: ...
Ye Qingxi thought he was a really kind-hearted kid.
Alright, Ye Qingxi thought, since he doesn't want a salary, I'll just give him a gift.
Perfect, he can use the eight thousand yuan according to his original plan.
So when Mu Shaowu came to pick up his son from school in the afternoon, he saw a lively-looking little boy with his son.
The little boy, carrying a large bag, greeted him politely upon seeing him again, saying, "Hello, Uncle Mu."
"Hello," Mu Shaowu said.
Ye Qingxi put the bag she was carrying into the car, then took the bag from Chen Xiang and put it out again.
"Okay, I'm going home now. You can get in your dad's car too," Ye Qingxi said.
Chen Xiang nodded, "Then see you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow."
"Goodbye, Uncle Mu." Chen Xiang looked at Mu Shaowu.
"Goodbye," Mu Shaowu said gently.
Chen Xiang then turned around and ran towards his father's car.
Mu Shaowu asked in confusion, "Why did you two come together today? What's in the bag?"
Ye Qingxi got into the passenger seat, closed the door, and answered him while fastening her seatbelt, "Notebook."
"ah?"
"A notebook for classmates to sign."
Mu Shaowu burst out laughing, "You're signing autographs for your classmates now?"
"I signed it once before."
"Really?" Mu Shaowu asked in surprise. "I've never seen you carrying such a big bag before."
"Back then, I signed at school, and it took several days. So this time, I asked Chen Xiang to get all the notebooks of the students who wanted my autograph, so I could finish signing in one night."
Mu Shaowu laughed even more heartily, "You're practically a little star now."
Ye Qingxi nodded, thinking to herself, "That's right, he already has two agents, one at school and one outside of school."
"So that kid just now was Chen Xiang?"
"Yes." Ye Qingxi nodded. "He's my manager at school now."
Mu Shaowu: ? ? ?
Mu Shaowu laughed heartily.
"Do you know what a broker is? Does he know how to be a broker?"
Ye Qingxi thought to himself that of course he knew. As for Chen Xiang, within the school, facing a bunch of little kids, his level was about enough.
"So, how much do you pay him to be your agent?" Mu Shaowu asked with a smile.
“He doesn’t want money,” Ye Qingxi said, “so I plan to give him a gift.”
"What gift?"
“I noticed his smartwatch looks a bit old, so I’m thinking of buying him a new one.”
This feels quite practical.
Mu Shaowu nodded; this was indeed a good gift for the child.
He did not stop Ye Qingxi from playing house.
I even found it somewhat amusing.
Meanwhile, after getting into the car, Chen Xiang proudly told his father, "I have something to tell you."
"What?" Chen's father asked him.
Chen Xiang tilted his head and said, "I'm Ye Qingxi's manager now!"
Father Chen: ? ? ?
Mr. Chen looked him up and down. "You?"
"Of course!" Chen Xiang said proudly. "Today I also helped stop students from other classes who wanted to take photos with him, and arranged for five students from our class to take photos with him during each break. I also just collected everyone's autograph book for him."
Mr. Chen chuckled, “Then you’ve done quite a lot.”
“That’s right,” Chen Xiang said. “Tomorrow, I still have to help him hand out the autographed books one by one.”
Mr. Chen couldn't help but laugh out loud, thinking that these kids could be quite adorable at times.
"Okay, then you should be a good manager and try to continue being Ye Qingxi's manager when he grows up."
Chen Xiang nodded. "Mm."
However, with Ye Qingxi's excellent academic performance, she will definitely go to a good junior high school, a good high school, and a good university when she grows up.
If he doesn't go with him, how will he continue to be his agent at school?
Chen Xiang sighed as he thought about this.
"Dad, I really need to study hard."
Mr. Chen was surprised, "You actually know you should study hard?"
Chen Xiang looked at him and said, "Ye Qingxi is the top student in our grade. If I want to continue being his manager, I have to be in the same school as him, instead of him being in this school and me being in that school."
Father Chen: !!!
It's just that he doesn't have a banner in his hand right now, otherwise he would give it to Ye Qingxi immediately.
This isn't just a minor celebrity, this is practically a bodhisattva! He's come to save us from suffering!
At this point, Chen's father didn't mention that a few years later, when the hype surrounding the World Championship had died down, Ye Qingxi would become an ordinary person again and wouldn't need an agent at all.
Besides, by then, Chen Xiang would have grown up and might not have liked the agent's childish games anymore.
He simply said, "You're right!"
"Ye Qingxi is so popular now. I heard a lot of people talking about him at work today. If you weren't by his side, there would definitely be many people who want to be his agent. They can do more because they are closer to him. Even if Ye Qingxi wants you to continue being his agent, there's nothing you can do about it."
Chen Xiang deeply agreed.
"Starting tomorrow, I will listen attentively in class and will not slack off!"
Mr. Chen nodded, "If there's anything you don't understand, tell Dad, and Dad will hire a tutor for you!"
"Um."
The father and son looked at each other, both with only one thought: they absolutely had to continue being agents!
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