Can following the rules be called rebirth?

Chapter 215, Section 213: The Risks of Growth

Now that you mention it, I do recall it.

They enjoyed a delightful lunch and ate happily.

After the last piece of fish was devoured, Du Jianuo rolled up her sleeves and ran to the kitchen to clean up the dishes. She then returned to the sofa with a smile and chatted with the man.

"Yes! She made a very good first impression during the interview."

Du Jianuo giggled, mentioning her sisters in her small group, her legs crossed and raised in the air, her budding toenails swaying back and forth.

Although Zhou Mingyuan is not exactly extremely busy at this stage, he still has a lot of information to process every day.

He couldn't even recognize the employees from Mingli Company, and he also had a hard time identifying the experts from Jieyou Media.

Only after Du Jianuo reminded me did I begin to recall something.

Often, by the time an interviewee sits in that chair, her appearance and attire have already been judged by the sensual observer opposite her.

By the time the interviewer reads the resume, these empiricists have already formed their own judgment.

If he opens his mouth and is just a good-for-nothing, then there's really only one thing left to say.

It's a waste of other people's time.

"But seriously!"

Du Jianuo turned to the side, rested her head on the man's shoulder, and said in a sweet voice.

"Everyone else is fine, but I think Qu Yue's live stream is really interesting."

"Although there weren't many people, I would often use my trumpet to secretly listen, and I was completely engrossed."

"What type of streamer is she again?"

Zhou Mingyuan asked curiously.

"She's kind of a relationship chat streamer."

Du Jianuo blinked, hesitated for a few seconds, and then made up an adjective.

In 2014, during the early, chaotic days of the live streaming industry, the streaming routes of various streamers were actually quite arbitrary.

There isn't a fixed genre, and the audience is open to all tastes; as long as they're fans of a particular person, they'll watch whatever is broadcast.

Therefore, you can often see game streamers doing outdoor activities on a whim, or dance streamers picking up their phones at a restaurant and happily making a guest appearance as mukbang stars.

For most ordinary live streamers who don't have any special talents, chatting with viewers while keeping their cameras on is pretty much the same old routine.

But Qu Yue has taken a slightly different approach.

"Emotional broadcaster?"

Zhou Mingyuan suddenly became interested and pressed for more information.

"Correct!"

Du Jianuo nodded and added with a smile, "Her... I don't know how to put it, but she gives off a feeling of being very high-level."

"I always recommend the latest exquisite nail art to everyone. My outfits when I go out are also very thoughtful. They are either those figure-hugging dresses that show off my figure, or very gentle knitwear with a pencil skirt, and occasionally I will wear a sexy tank top."

Recalling the several meals she had with Qu Yue, the well-informed Du Jianuo couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.

There are truly countless heroes in this world!
Even her own makeup skills, which she was so proud of, were something she learned from the other person.

Qu Yue's specialty is what's called a "natural-looking makeup" look.

The base makeup is incredibly sheer, the eyebrows and inner eyeliner are extremely natural, the eyelashes are clearly defined, and the peach-colored blush and lip gloss highlight the expressive eyes and healthy complexion, creating that first impression.

—I was born this beautiful.

"The key is her live stream content!"

"You definitely haven't seen it, she has a whole set of... oh right, a set of lines to attract men!"

Du Jianuo pouted and couldn't help but take out her phone, log into her alternate account that she had infiltrated in the other party's fan group, find the content, and share it with Zhou Mingyuan.

"This is it!"

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Zhou Mingyuan vaguely guessed what was going on, leaned closer and stared intently.

"She figured all of this out herself?"

After scanning it briefly, the man couldn't help but ask curiously.

It must be said that Qu Yue, this newcomer, does indeed possess some talent and has the makings of a future star.

"I think so. I haven't asked her directly, but I've heard she's been in many relationships."

Du Jianuo bit her lip, her beautiful eyes sparkling, and added, "That's skillful."

"They're practical experts!"

Qu Yue seems to be genuinely teaching the "man-slaying" techniques in her database.

The course teaches girls how to respond in different scenarios, such as a first meeting, chatting on WeChat, dating, or when there is a conflict.

Knowing what to say, what tone to use, and what expression to use to precisely strike a man's heart, making him feel itchy and guilty.

She used the "green tea" tactics with a frank and sophisticated air.

[Don't panic if your man goes missing, ladies, watch this!]

[Do not bombard others with messages! Maintain a calm and collected demeanor, and first post something completely unrelated on your social media.]

[For example, a rainy day is perfect for daydreaming, so add a artsy photo of the rainy view outside the window, set to be visible only to him.]

If he had any sense, he would have found a way to back down on his own!

Not only that, she also has a segment where she reviews "scumbag men".

It provides accurate profiles of various types of men: stingy men who make empty promises, men who live off women, and playboys who keep their lovers together. It teaches women to see through these tricks, to defeat them with magic, and even to boldly push their luck.

After reading her document summary, the core idea can be summarized in one sentence.

Love yourself, understand human nature, and take control of your life.

"She really does have that."

After glancing at it, Zhou Mingyuan was unsure how to respond, so he put down his phone with a half-smile.

"Isn't it special?"

Du Jianuo looked up and asked.

She herself is an art student, and she has seen all sorts of manipulative women, but this is the first time she has seen a girl who actively labels herself like this.

A master of seduction, a sophisticated womanizer, a profound observer of human nature, a champion against scumbags, a charming arms dealer, and a shrewd and intelligent woman.
After talking with her, Du Jianuo heard that she even planned to open high-priced paid courses.

In summary, based on the principle that skill is close to the Tao, fans are extremely willing to pay for emotional freedom.

"Her content is easy to make money from, but it carries certain risks."

After much deliberation, Zhou Mingyuan gave a relatively fair assessment.

Ultimately, regardless of Qu Yue's skill level, her current content still appears to be relatively lawful and righteous.

As long as the company provides guidance and avoids detours, there is definitely considerable potential in the emotional goods sector.

What are the risks?

The risk is that many unscrupulous livestreamers in later generations will resort to any means necessary for the sake of "women's growth."

They use the guise of loving themselves, but their real goal is to make money.

"But then again, Nuonuo, you're really quite magnanimous these days, aren't you?"

Zhou Mingyuan smiled and pinched his senior's chin, then gave her a light kiss on her delicate cheek.

“These are all your competitors, and you’re still going to such lengths to introduce them to me.”

"Hahahaha~"

Du Jianuo's eyes curved into a smile, and her cherry lips pursed into a thin line: "Of course, the number one sister should have a broad perspective."

"Besides, if they are good enough, you, the boss, will discover them sooner or later. Why should I do those meaningless things?"

"Oh?" Zhou Mingyuan sat up straight, his gaze shifting to meet his senior's watery eyes.

You wouldn't have said that before.

"People always need to improve."

Du Jianuo smiled knowingly, her expression carrying a hidden meaning.

Her growth, of course, stemmed from more than just what she learned from Zhou Mingyuan.

In fact, as the name uno酱 (uno-chan) gained more and more influence on Douyu, Du Jianuo's circle of friends and acquaintances gradually developed to another level.

Douyu is very dynamic these days, and some famous streamers will visit each other's rooms and pay respects to each other.

With the potential to become the top female streamer in the dance category, she naturally got to know many female streamers from other categories.

This includes Zhou Erke, who just joined Douyu in the second half of the year, as well as Sister Chen and Teacher Timo, who joined Douyu in September of the same year.

At this moment, Du Jianuo had no idea that these seemingly unremarkable sisters would one day become the new top streamers on Douyu alongside her.

Of course, these are all for later.

Du Jianuo gradually learned many workplace principles through her interactions with others.

A sedan chair is carried by many people; it's important to be part of the right circle.

Similarly, an unknown new streamer can quickly build up their own fan base if they have a big streamer endorse them or guide them.

For example, the OB team in Douyu's Dota 2 section has remained a united group for over a decade, providing a steady source of income for many small streamers.

However, without the support of a company and without connections or networks, one would likely stumble and take many detours during their exploration.

Du Jianuo has experienced this firsthand.

Has there really been a complete change in me compared to when I was at Tianyu Media?
Actually not necessarily.

She was able to soar to great heights by following the right people, entering the right circles, and seizing the best opportunities.

Du Jianuo has learned a lot from these older sisters.

That means finding your unique advantage and building your own moat.

Zhou Erke's sweet singing voice, Sister Chen's humor, and Teacher Timo's friendly interaction.
Conversely, what should her own moat be?

The queen of dance?
In fact, Du Jianuo did not have complete confidence in this regard.

Looking up at the vastness of the universe, our understanding will no longer be confined to a narrow perspective.

To put it bluntly, what do these labels even mean?
With the help of experts, it's just a matter of a wave of buying and selling, a hot topic, or a marketing campaign, and you can recreate yourself.

There are plenty of girls who are professional dancers, making them highly replaceable.

Can you hit someone's face?

Tall and curvy?
These two points are not exactly core.

Because no one in this world stays young and beautiful forever, but there will always be someone who is young and beautiful.

Those who use their beauty to please others will find their favor waning as their beauty fades.

So what is the most important thing about yourself, the thing that can best strengthen your self-confidence, the thing that you can confidently use as a shield and a label to protect yourself?

After much deep thought, Du Jianuo finally figured out the answer.

That is—Zhou Mingyuan was standing behind her.

Zhou Mingyuan is a genius boss who can solve almost any problem. He plans things out before acting and thinks a hundred steps ahead. He is someone people can always trust unconditionally.

Getting Zhou Mingyuan to consistently support him and stand by him wouldn't be difficult.

All you need to do is maintain your position as the top employee in the company, stay close to the boss, and be his right-hand man who knows him best.

How do we do this?

It's simply about putting yourself in someone else's shoes and putting yourself in their shoes.

On the surface, Zhou Mingyuan is a polite and serious person, but once you get to know him, you'll find that he is a man of his word.

If we use Qu Yue's theory to classify him, we can say that he is a typical alpha male.

Domineering, greedy, and tyrannical.

These types of men often possess stronger masculine charm and never mistreat those around them.

But there's another side to it, such as not being very faithful in relationships.

Having spent so much time with her boss, Du Jianuo knew exactly what kind of person he was.

Zhou Mingyuan never followed the rules in his private life; in fact, he would often reply to other girls' WeChat messages in front of him.

He was young, rich, handsome, and had all six sides of him, and his abilities were ridiculously strong.

Is this kind of person supposed to be loyal?

How could someone like that possibly be faithful?

Even Du Jianuo couldn't convince herself.

The reason she introduced the new sisters so frankly is because she has recognized her most important moat.

This is the real reason.

Being jealous of newcomers will only silently lower your standing in Zhou Mingyuan's eyes.

If he's determined to sleep with a female streamer, there's nothing I can do to change the outcome.

On the contrary, if she learns how to be a qualified housekeeper and strengthens her core competitiveness, Zhou Mingyuan will feel that it saves him time, effort and worry.

"Your rate of progress is a bit unfamiliar to me."

Zhou Mingyuan smiled and reached out, pulling Du Jianuo's graceful waist into his arms.

"Humph~"

"Wait a minute, please wait a minute."

The senior student frowned slightly, her curly hair still damp with sweat, before she hurriedly tried to block Zhou Mingyuan's mischievous hands.

The points mentioned above are only one aspect.

Du Jianuo was mentally prepared for this, and of course, it wasn't just because Zhou Mingyuan was a womanizer.

Another embarrassing reason is his incomprehensible body.

He's a bit too amazing!

Many times when I'm feeling drowsy, I don't know if it's just a bodily illusion, like...
He wasn't full at all.

It must be admitted that, in some respects, Zhou Mingyuan also possesses a unique moat.

Even after secretly searching online for relevant information, I couldn't find a case like his.

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"Didn't you say last time that you wanted me to help maintain the core members and make promises to everyone?"

Du Jianuo's cheeks flushed red as she tried to control her breathing and squinted her eyes.

"It doesn't seem very convincing for me to just make empty promises. The girls in the group are all super pretty. How about I treat them to a meal sometime? You can come too!"

"They will only be motivated if you, as the boss, step in to encourage them."

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Mingyuan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, his hand stopping in its tracks.

"Nono, aren't you worried that they're getting too close to me?"

"No, I think there's an old saying that's very good."

"Ok?"

"The moon is bright, but its brightness is useless. It's still bright even though it's useless, so being afraid is pointless since one person can't handle you at all."

Du Jianuo spread her arms and wrapped them around Zhou Mingyuan's neck, her eyes brimming with charm.

(End of this chapter)