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Chapter 700: Chapter 298 Arranged Clearly and Explicitly_2
The highest level of deception is when you deceive so well that even you believe it.
But Su Huai operated on another dimension: all grand truths, no deception at all.
Now, who wouldn’t be confused?
"Ah..."
Xia Yu looked downhearted and had no idea how to play matchmaker for the two of them.
Chu Changkuo wasn’t anxious anymore and reverted to his normal demeanor—the cautious attitude he had at the start of the school year, being respectful and calling everyone "brother."
Only Sao Ji was both anxious and angry, "Bro, you’re just gonna let him off like this? That Gou Dongxi was just showing off to you, you can’t let kids develop such bad habits!"
"Stop, stop, stop!"
Prince Chu hurried over with a smile, first offering Mr. Su a cigarette and then lighting one for Sao Ji as well.
"Brother Chicken, why be so serious with a kid? Isn’t it normal for a man to show off when he gets the chance? Here, have a smoke, the kid knows he was wrong!"
"Damn, this isn’t like you at all! You’ve really chickened out perfectly!"
Sao Ji was stunned and disbelieving, but Su Huai found the whole thing amusing.
Kuokuo had really changed a lot, even if it was just compared to a month ago. He had become much more flexible, his entire demeanor smoother.
Who changed him?
Su Huai didn’t believe Chu Changkuo was someone who could be changed. Not even he had that kind of power; the so-called internal drive was a fallacy in the case of a giant baby born into wealth, so it had to be a temporary shrinkage under some kind of pressure.
With a thought, Su Huai jokingly said, "Kuokuo, looks like you’re really short on cash, huh? In such a state? Do you need me to give the consortium a heads-up to give you a hand?"
It was apparent that Chu Changkuo wanted to decline, but the words hung on the tip of his tongue, unspoken.
He hesitated.
Su Huai immediately patted him on the shoulder, "Don’t be shy with me. Who else should the company’s consortium help, if not you? Besides, it’s all about returning favors to the big shots."
After a month of intensive training, Chu Changkuo was now able to understand this industry lingo.
The so-called consortium referred to high-level pure players who often gifted Star Coins to streamers on Xingyu and were acquainted with the upper echelons of the guild.
Once these players were roped in, they could be used by the guild leaders to a certain extent, to show support for a particular streamer.
As for returning favors, it meant getting heavyweights like Turbid Dog Number Three to reciprocate gifts.
This was a value exchange with minimal cost, especially beneficial for new streamers as it involved a crowd-gifting mode. With each person contributing a little, it created an impressive collective presence, allowing one to Free Ride on popularity and Star Coins.
Chu Changkuo clearly understood this.
After hesitating for a moment, he eventually chose money over pride.
"Then... I’ll trouble you, thank you, bro, you’re so considerate!"
When he humbly wore a grateful smile, Su Huai realized something must have gone wrong in Chu Changkuo’s family for the pressure to have filtered down to him.
"What’s there to thank, we’re brothers."
Su Huai grinned, his teeth gleaming white.
Chu Changkuo was visibly moved, or at least that’s how he looked, but the emotions Su Huai sensed were a strong repression mixed with a very clear sense of unwillingness.
Su Huai pretended not to notice and didn’t ask about his family situation, casually shifting the topic.
Then, not even 30 minutes had passed, and Gou Huai sent a message to his obedient daughter, "Find a way to check out what’s happening in Chu Changkuo’s family."
Pei Shuyu, who had been feeling unwell and had sprawled in bed all day, typed back irritably, "How am I supposed to find out? With what? Is this crap really worth my energy?"
Su Huai was puzzled, "He’s already had his first broadcast, didn’t you arrange any fairies for him?"
Pei Shuyu almost laughed out of exasperation, "No, he’s just a newbie who’s starting out, how could I do that? At least wait until he shows some potential, then those fairies would be motivated to flock to him, right?"
Su Huai thought about it and agreed.
In the streaming world, "making friends" was quite utilitarian. Tailoring one’s actions to the person was a traditional skill, and the current Kuokuo was indeed lacking quite a bit.
But no need to panic, Huai had a way.
"Pick out a couple of targets and let it slip quietly that Chu Changkuo’s family is in real estate development. There will definitely be people warming up to them in advance."
Pei Shuyu didn’t say the idea was bad but retorted doubtfully, "Why are you suddenly so concerned about him?"
"For your benefit."
Su Huai promised confidently, "With so much Cash sitting in your account, and the company not issuing new shares anytime soon, I’m just looking for a good deal for you."
When money was mentioned, his daughter finally mellowed and turned proactive.
"You’ve got some conscience! Muah~~~ I won’t ask what exactly you’re planning. Just find a couple of shrewd people to befriend him and sniff out the news, right? Leave it to me!"
Su Huai chuckled, poking fun at her, "We really are a couple of dogs, I’ve already thought of a nickname for us, ’Stars of Xingyu’, how about that?" 𝓃𝓸𝓿𝓹𝓾𝓫.𝓬ℴ𝓶
"Idiot! (Rolls eyes.JPG)"
But she couldn’t be serious for two seconds and quickly added, "The man’s a freak, the woman’s flirty; let’s call it the Too-Sexy Era!"
Good grief, once she let loose, she really was TM wild. The Wild King and Daji?
Gou Huai felt...thrillingly excited.
"It looks like you’re pretty much better, shall we continue tomorrow?"
At his words, Big Sister Yu immediately straightened up, "Sorry, your group has been disbanded. Please contact my agent for any matters."
In terms of recovery, she wasn’t on the same level as Beast Huai. One day on and two off was tiring; one on, three off, was just manageable.
Su Huai didn’t force her and shifted his focus back to business.
"Let me know after you’ve picked them out, I’ll have a look to see if they’re up to the task."
"OK, wait for news!"
Pei Shuyu was extremely quick; before 8 p.m. she had sent three options to Su Huai’s WeChat.
