Since we are both reborn, of course I would choose the rich woman!

Chapter 305 Inferior Horse (6k views, please subscribe)

Lü Yao's response this time was somewhat "naive".

But Jian Xiaojie understood Lü Yao's naiveté very well. "Experience" sounds simple, but it is something that individuals can only truly possess after experiencing the trials and tribulations of life and having their own reflections.

From the moment Jian Xiaojie met Lü Yao, she always felt that Lü Yao's mentality, thinking, and even his ideas were too advanced, so advanced that "mature beyond his years" was not enough to describe him.

He was like a genius born into an ancient aristocratic family, or a peerless prodigy born into a scholarly family.

Just like Zhang Taiyue in ancient times, there are such extraordinary people in this world. They are exceptionally intelligent and ambitious from a young age. After entering officialdom, they only experienced a cold reception once and they knew how to advance and retreat. They then followed their teacher's example of being incorruptible and unassuming, acting according to circumstances, and in the end, they surpassed their teacher.

Lü Yao was certainly not a god-like figure like Zhang Taiyue, but Lü Yao's talents were already outstanding enough, so outstanding that the image of Lü Yao in Jian Xiaojie's mind was somewhat distorted.

But at this moment, Lü Yao's image became more real and complete in Jian Xiaojie's heart.

This is actually quite easy to understand. Just like Marvel and DC, many characters in these two comic book universes have similar settings, but the popularity of some Marvel heroes now and in the future is far greater than that of DC heroes.

Because Marvel characters are more human, or as people often say, they have a human touch.

For example, Iron Man is a playboy, Spider-Man is a talkative student, Doctor Who is arrogant and conceited, and the Hulk is unpredictable and irritable. These characters with human flaws are easier for fans to identify with.

This is what is known as the "point of resonance".

However, many of DC's character portrayals are too idealistic and simplistic.

Superman, Batman, and the Joker often possess a touch of divinity in many stories. This kind of character portrayal makes people yearn for them, but it's difficult for them to empathize with them.

Therefore, in an era of widespread film and television adaptations, Marvel characters are more likely to resonate with audiences.

Previously, Lu Yao's image became more three-dimensional in the minds of many people because of Hu Xiaoyu's disappearance. Many people who knew about this matter believed that Lu Yao was not entirely rational and could be compromised.

And this time.

Lü Yao's "naivety" in dealing with Li Rongzhen made Jian Xiaojie realize that Lü Yao also had his own shortcomings. Because of these shortcomings, she trusted Lü Yao even more.

Lü Yao was indeed at a loss when it came to dealing with this matter.

The father-son relationship has always been something he has never been able to learn or have the opportunity to learn. After all, Lü Yao has a terrible teacher in this area, and because of that terrible teacher, he is unwilling to invest time and energy in it.

Therefore, both in his past and present lives, this is the first time Lü Yao has been a father.

So now he was truly in a dilemma: "I'm caught in a bind. Li Rongzhen really has some tricks up her sleeve. What should I do?"

Lu Yao leaned back in his seat, feeling a bit annoyed, and pondered a solution.

Seeing Lü Yao's worried expression, Jian Xiaojie found it amusing, but she didn't rush to offer him a solution. Instead, she watched with interest as Lü Yao brooded, a rare sight indeed.

Actually, this problem is quite easy to solve.

However, Lü Yao's background limited his vision, preventing him from finding a solution in the short term.

After enjoying Lu Yao's worried expression for a while, Jian Xiaojie said with a smile, "Actually, the solution is very simple. Think about those ancient dynasties. Those princes who were away from home for a long time didn't have time to cultivate a relationship with the emperor."

"Or perhaps children with foreign blood are not favored by their fathers, but why are those children still so loyal to and yearn for their own emperor?"

After pondering for a moment, Lü Yao said, "It is the constraints of etiquette and the driving force of interests."

Jian Xiaojie nodded and said, "They're all right, but that's not the core issue. For example, why were so many barbarian tribes willing to submit to the courts during the prosperous dynasties of ancient times? In the Han and Tang dynasties, there were even captured princes of foreign tribes who sincerely submitted to the Han and Tang dynasties?"

A flash of inspiration struck Lü Yao!
He got it.

Education isn't something that can be effectively achieved by simply giving instructions and having someone constantly by your side. Take Emperor Wanli, for example... even with Zhang Taiyue, a half-saint, teaching him, he still ended up being absurd.

They even ruined their teacher's reputation after his death.

If Zhang Taiyue had a good disciple of the emperor, he wouldn't just be half a saint, but a true saint.

The disciple he painstakingly trained, who became the most powerful person in the world, instead shattered his saintly image.

and so.

Education is not time-sensitive.

The focus of education and guidance is only on a few important moments, just as people don't live a whole life, but only live through those moments that are enough to move them.

Once a thought becomes clear, many ideas suddenly surge forth.

It was only at this moment that Lü Yao suddenly realized: "Good heavens, I had unknowingly led my thinking into a narrow alley, to the point that I felt I had to either go in or go out, and I forgot that I could climb over the wall."

Jian Xiaojie chuckled and said, "Isn't this what setting someone up and trapping them is all about? By using external conditions and internal emotions, you cut off any possible escape routes the person being trapped might think of, making them act in accordance with your own ideas."

Lü Yao certainly understood this principle.

However, the same principle might be difficult to understand in a different context or field.

Take the Ponzi scheme, for example. People have been using it for hundreds of years, and it's still going strong. Why? Because it's constantly being repackaged.

Lu Yao reflected on himself and said, "I understand. To put it bluntly, Li Rongzhen accurately read my pulse, and I followed her in a strategy of retreating to advance. In addition, it was my first time becoming a father, so I lost my footing."

Jian Xiaojie smiled and said, "That's good. By the way, judging by the dates, isn't Li Rongzhen about to give birth? Are you going to come?"

"go."

Lu Yao grinned and said, "Of course I'll go."

His wariness of Li Rongzhen was indeed justified. This woman was no simpleton. Did she know he lacked experience in this area? In that case, he would definitely "actively cooperate" with Li Rongzhen's strategy and leave a "mental imprint" on Li Rongzhen's child's mind.

Jian Xiaojie could tell what Lü Yao was thinking just by looking at his expression. However, like Lü Yao, she was clear about her grudges and gratitude. Since the other party had schemed against her, she would naturally retaliate.

For example, tonight.

After Wang Shu became pregnant, Jian Xiaojie was extremely unhappy, so she was determined to take revenge on Lü Yao tonight.

As she spoke, Jian Xiaojie started the car and said through gritted teeth, "Now that we've finished discussing the important matters, it's time to settle our accounts."

Lü Yao: "..."

This was destined to be a sleepless night.

That night, Jian Xiaojie didn't treat Lü Yao like a human being at all; she treated him like an inferior horse and abused him mercilessly.

The best horses are all handled with care and attention.

But inferior horses don't receive such pampered treatment; they are given the reins to run wild, fed poorly, and forced to do a lot of work.

After Jian Xiaojie finally got tired and vented her anger, Lü Yao felt like his pelvis was about to break.

but……

Lü Yao proved himself worthy.

Because he never yielded, in any sense of the word.

This is his silent struggle against fate, his refusal to bow to destiny!

……

Since Wang Shu became pregnant, Lü Yao has been coming home earlier every day. Jian Xiaojie has also taken the initiative to help Wang Shu and Lü Yao move to a larger house, a three-story villa with a total area of ​​over 700 square meters and a separate courtyard with servants' quarters.

This way, not only can Jian Xiaojie move in with us, but it will also be convenient for medical staff and maids to stay overnight.

When Wang Shu became pregnant, Jian Xiaojie was even more anxious than Wang Shu herself. She immediately used her financial resources to bring in medical staff and nutritionists to help with the early care.

This display left Wang Shu somewhat bewildered: "Isn't this a bit excessive? Why do we have to set specific times and quantities for what we eat and how much we eat every day?"

Jian Xiaojie, however, said with a serious expression, "What do you mean by 'no need to exaggerate'? This is all very necessary! There are guidelines on how pregnant women should supplement their nutrition in the early stages and how much they need. This is not only good for the baby, but also for you."

"Being a mother is certainly great, and I know you're doing it willingly. But you're willing to sacrifice so much for the child in your womb, so why don't you think about what will happen to yourself?"

During pregnancy, the growing fetus will compress the mother's internal organs... The rapid hormonal changes in less than a year must also be closely monitored, and the huge loss of qi and blood after childbirth must be replenished in time.

Not to mention the preparations before delivery, Jian Xiaojie had already prepared for the postpartum preparations, but because it was still early, she didn't let the subsequent preparations begin.

Looking at all the arrangements Jian Xiaojie had made, Lü Yao was filled with emotion.

It is said that all beings are equal in the face of birth, aging, sickness and death. People who say this are simply not rich enough, or even do not know what they can do if they have enough money.

The gambling king's life-extending drug cost ten million per injection, and he used it for ten years, spending two billion in total.

Many wealthy people, both domestically and internationally, have extended their lives by five to twenty years or more by paying exorbitant medical fees... Isn't this all about buying life with money?

Not to mention that there are plenty of people who would sell their lives for money.

As for love...

That would be even more ridiculous.

Lu Yao had only ever heard beautiful women say things like "I don't care about your money" to rich men, but he had never heard a beautiful woman say the same thing to a poor man.

Because the poor don't even have the right to hear these words.

……

April passed quickly amidst the hustle and bustle of various important and trivial matters, and even the May Day holiday flew by.

The May Day holiday in 2016 had not yet become the "adjusted workday" of later years, so it was just an ordinary three-day holiday. This time was neither long nor short, but many people with financial means, or those who had graduated and made some money thanks to the internet boom, took advantage of the three-day holiday of Saturday, Sunday and Monday to go on trips.

If you don't show off while traveling, the pleasure and sense of superiority you get from it will be greatly diminished.

Especially during the period of 2016. The internet became increasingly developed, and people became more and more fond of sharing their lives. Even if existing accounts weren't particularly outstanding, what if they went viral? Although the hope was extremely slim, anything is possible in the internet age.

So even if there's only a sliver of hope ahead, many people are willing to test their mettle on the internet.

Even if it doesn't become famous, it's not bad to let your friends and social circle see your "high-quality" life.

only.

With the increasing popularity of WeChat, the proliferation of micro-businesses, sensationalist articles and advertising on public accounts, and the growing amount of work-related matters piling up on WeChat, many young urban professionals, especially those who have recently graduated and worked for two years, are increasingly reluctant to share their lives on WeChat.

This situation will intensify, and by around 2020, many WeChat users' Moments will be set to be visible for only three days.

The stronger the class atmosphere, the more empty their social circle tends to be.

Coupled with the rapid development of the internet during this period, young urban white-collar workers were eager for a new platform to showcase their "uniqueness," which is why the Instagram trend became popular around 2016.

The Instagram-style photo sharing trend first became popular overseas. In 2016, the Instagram trend was mainly popular in first-tier cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Only the pretentious men and women in these cities had the time, energy and resources to do this.

After a year of development on social media platforms, this style gradually became ubiquitous and quickly gained popularity on platforms such as Weibo, Douyin, and Xiaohongshu.

But Instagram is, after all, an external network software, so even if you share it on the external network, it's hard to get the same thrill of showing off.

And in domestic software...

WeChat is becoming increasingly outdated and has a strong class-like feel to it.

As Weibo becomes increasingly commercialized, the unpleasant smell of toilets is starting to appear.

Baidu is even a men's restroom.

Tantan and Momo are simply not up to par.

Xiaomi's MiTalk, on the other hand, focuses more on sharing within the gaming field.

ByteDance's Toutiao account and its internal community are two separate entities: one focuses on current affairs news, and the other on entertainment for men.

Suddenly, young and beautiful urban white-collar workers couldn't find any software that was particularly suitable for them to show off. Then, amidst their frustration, a lightweight, fast, and fashionable app with a black background icon and electronic art style suddenly appeared in their field of vision...

This software is quite niche and unpopular!
It's also silky smooth to use.

This perfectly meets the pretentious needs of these urban white-collar workers.

then.

Many beautiful women who vacation in places like Lingnan, Sanya, and Dali have started sharing their wonderful lives on the newly released Douyin app.

Everything else is fine.

But Sanya is a place with a lot of history, especially after Sanya Haitang Bay. The services and activities there have gradually become known to the outside world, and many rich second-generation kids and small business owners who were not originally qualified to go there have started flocking there.

And a well-known truth is: chickens will go where there is plenty of rice.

Especially after a certain city in the Pearl River Delta was completely cleaned up, Sanya became a brand new version of Paradise City.

As for pretty girls who can thrive in Sanya... Lu Yao wouldn't dare say 90%, but in Sanya, if someone is pretty, has a high spending level, doesn't have a proper job, and likes to play online games, then that's pretty, no doubt about it.

This group of pretty girls is the busiest during the May Day holiday.

Sometimes I have to go to three different venues in a single day.

Moreover, these were all venues with a high-class atmosphere; some were on yachts, some on the rooftops of five-star hotels, and some in private villas.

Even girls in this industry can't go to these places every day, so when they get here, many girls will take a lot of pictures and then post them on most of the social media platforms they can access.

They don't do this simply to show off and get likes; they do it to showcase themselves and gain internet traffic.

Although everyone hates being labeled, everyone labels themselves.

The only difference is whether the label suits your taste, and whether it sounds high-end or impressive.

If someone says you look like Daniel Wu, would you feel angry if you were being labeled?

But if I told you you look like Ah Giao, would you be happy?
same.

Although the label "internet celebrity" was still somewhat stigmatized in 2016, the negative connotations associated with it were far less severe than they had been ten or even five or six years ago. In fact, the label could enhance the social standing of some individuals.

For example, those girls who frequent the WW circle.

Girls with similar looks, figures, and temperament can have vastly different net worths, ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands, or even millions, depending on whether they are internet celebrities. Of course, for internet celebrities with a net worth difference of millions, money often cannot easily make up for it.

At that level, even millions are just "added value".

It is precisely because of the empowerment of the "internet celebrity" label that the Gugu (a term referring to online influencers) who are the first to feel the changes in market prices are so happy to "share their lives".

This is probably what is meant by "birds are the first to know when the river warms in spring".

The sharing by these young, fashionable, and beautiful girls is what really piques the interest of netizens.

With the support of Douyin's "interest-based recommendation algorithm," male users' Douyin feeds are inevitably filled with a dazzling array of beauties, much like a selection of concubines. Videos that are at most fifteen seconds long often leave them unsatisfied, and they will keep swiping the screen with a feeling of "not quite enough," hoping to see more beautiful women.

In its early days, Douyin did not have that list-style browsing method.

The next video is completely unpredictable, but what appears often precisely hits the user's "interest points," making it very easy for users to become addicted. Not only do they become addicted, but they also share it with their friends.

As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together, and people flock together.

A veteran pervert naturally attracts a large group of veteran perverts, who not only share cryptic codes but also various gossip related to Slaanesh.

But WeChat is too green.

QQ is too childish.

The Weibo interface design was a mess, with tons of ads, so much so that many users later switched to the overseas version of Weibo.

There are too many scammers on apps like Tantan and Momo.

So before TikTok came out, what old perverts shared were mysterious codes, cracked software downloads, or some elusive forums and websites.

But after TikTok suddenly appeared, the version for the perverts came along.

The immersive visual experience on the super-large screen, the catchy music, and the youthful bodies dancing to the subtle rhythm made the old perverts feel as if they were hearing celestial music, seeing a heavenly palace, and being blessed with great fortune!

In its early days, Douyin's review process wasn't as strict as it is now, so there weren't many visually appealing videos on Douyin in its early days.

Therefore, during the entire May Day holiday, Douyin's downloads and daily active users all showed exponential growth.

During the May Day holiday alone, Douyin, which had only been launched recently, had over 30 million downloads, with daily active users even exceeding the total number of downloads over those three days.

If relying solely on Douyin's own viral growth, the user increase during the May Day holiday wouldn't have been so dramatic. The reason for such a large user increase is also due to Lü Yao's operations and promotion.

Today, all of Lü Yao's companies, whether they are voice chat platforms, game companies, or MCN companies, have huge traffic.

The MCN company's contracted anchors and internet celebrities have all started to work on Douyin, uploading content originally published on Weibo, live streaming platforms, short video platforms, and other platforms to Douyin as well, laying the foundation for future internet operations.

The voice chat platform hosts who usually only show their voices and not their faces have also started to use short video platforms to publish their works on Douyin by taking selfies, lip-syncing, acting out scenes, or simply adding subtitles, and to attract traffic through the voice chat platform.

Even the official teams of various project groups under the game company have started to set up shop on Douyin.

During the May Day holiday, the game streamers under Lvyao MCN also created and posted a lot of funny videos on Douyin to enrich the content of the Douyin platform.

In its early days, Douyin's profits mainly came from influencers taking on commercial orders and from the platform's creation incentives and traffic support. Unless you were a big influencer from another platform, it was difficult to make a lot of money.

It's not that Douyin's business model is immature.

in contrast.

With platforms like Huoshan Video, Toutiao Video, Neihan Duanzi, and Toutiao as its foundation, Douyin's monetization model is actually very mature. Implementing features such as live streaming, product sales, and e-commerce architecture is not difficult.

Even for long videos, there are readily available websites.

However, Douyin completely rejected the integration of these functions in the early stages in order to create a "clean" environment for users.

Users with little ability or internet operation skills can make a small fortune through the "Creator Incentive Program." Even established internet celebrities, seeing that there's no platform taking a cut, will be happy to come and create content.

It is precisely this kind of open environment that is suitable for the growth of wild grass.

Therefore, Lü Yao also encourages the anchors and operators in his own MCN company to create entertaining videos and upload them to the Douyin platform. The traffic generated by these videos will generate revenue for them.

With the promotion of Lu Yao's game company, more and more gamers have come into contact with the Douyin circle.

then.

The high-return incentive system has also attracted creators from Bilibili and AcFun.

People in the otaku community tend to dabble in everything.

They love playing games and beautiful women, are still young, and have a relatively youthful mindset. TikTok is simply hitting the pain points of otaku!
With the combined efforts of the gaming community, the influencer community, the otaku community, and the adult entertainment community, Douyin (TikTok) unsurprisingly became a viral sensation during the 2016 holiday.

After the May Day holiday ended, this explosive trend not only did not weaken, but instead showed a trend of intensifying.

Although Douyin had not yet grown up at this time, its rapid increase in users still alerted other industry giants in the internet sector.

So after the May Day holiday.

The three internet giants, BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent), all held high-level meetings!
(End of this chapter)