Going to work? Even a dog wouldn't go!

Chapter 5, the ultimate gossip-eating tool!
Among the many cover videos, the most popular one is actually from a six or seven-year-old girl.

The video appears to be set at a family gathering, with many adults in the private room. A little girl is holding a microphone and singing a few lines of the chorus of "Apple Fragrance." The entire video is less than twenty seconds long, but the little girl sings very well and with great charm. In addition, the strong contrast between her age of six or seven and the style of the song makes the video go viral, garnering over 80 likes.

Hey!
It's even more popular than my dad's live stream clips!

Zhang Xian couldn't help but sigh silently.

However, this is the charm of the short video era. In the past, it took a long time for a song to become popular, but now it's different; it can become popular all over the internet overnight.

Moreover, a song often becomes popular because of an unintentional cover, like this little girl's video. It looks like an adult casually recording their life, but it unexpectedly went viral.

Ding!
Checked in successfully!

This is the third day that the host has been lying down and not going to work!
Reward: 10,000 R coins.

Random reward: One skill blind box

(Note: Skill blind boxes can randomly yield one skill.)
Just as Zhang Xian was watching videos, the system notification sounded again.

Zhang Xian's eyes lit up immediately.

There are random rewards too, this is awesome!
[Yes] [No] Open the Skill Blind Box?
The system voice sounded again.

Yes!
Zhang Xian responded immediately!

Ding!
Congratulations, host, on successfully unlocking the skill blind box.

Acquire the skill [Eight Trigrams Eye]

Uh?
Gossip eyes?
What kind of skill is this?
"Pingping, what's the use of the Eight Trigrams Eye?"

The system did not provide a direct explanation, so Zhang Xian could only ask customer service representative Pingping.

"I'm sorry, Pingping cannot answer this question. The host needs to discover the function of the skill himself."

This works too!
Zhang Xian was speechless for a moment.

However, discovering the uses of skills on his own gave him a feeling of playing a game, and exploring the uses of skills was a kind of fun.

"Young man, is there an opening here?"

At this moment, an old man carrying a fishing box approached Zhang Xian.

Zhang Xian, engrossed in the system rewards, didn't notice anyone approaching. Startled, he turned to look at the old man who was getting closer, and then he was stunned once again.

"You, this"

Zhang Xian discovered that the old man had grown "three red lines" on the top of his head.

"Young man, what's with that expression?"

Is there something on my head?

The old man touched the top of his head in confusion.

"Uh, no!"

Zhang Xian quickly shook his head, because he realized that the three red lines were virtual and should only be visible to him.

If nothing unexpected happens, this should be the effect of the Bagua Eye skill.

But what do these three red lines represent?

Zhang Xian fell into deep thought.

"Air Force, my foot!"

"It's obviously not getting any bites, I'm going fishing over there!"

Seeing that Zhang Xian's fish basket was empty, the old man picked up his fishing box and walked to the other side.

After he left, Zhang Xian packed up his fishing rod and rode his electric scooter to the nearby seafood market.

However, his main purpose today was not to buy fish, but to analyze what the "red line" actually represented. There were many people in the seafood market, so there were more "samples" for him to analyze, and he was bound to find some patterns.

After taking a stroll through the seafood market, Zhang Xian indeed came to a preliminary conclusion.

If nothing unexpected happens, the red line he sees represents how many people this person has had intimate relationships with.

For example, the old man he saw by the river had three red lines on his head, which meant that he had had intimate relationships with three women.

etc.
Strictly speaking, there should be three people!
Zhang Xian suddenly noticed that two men walking towards him had a red line connecting their heads. Based on his deduction, the two men connected by the red line had had an intimate relationship.

For example, the couple at the seafood stall to his left have five red lines on the man's head and three on the woman's head, and one of the red lines is connected together.

That's a bit interesting.

Zhang Xian couldn't help but smile. He finally understood why the skill rewarded by the system was called "Gossip Eyes"!

He had initially tried to connect this to metaphysics, but it turns out it has absolutely nothing to do with metaphysics!

"Pure" is a skill that satisfies people's gossipy nature.

Leaving aside distant places, even in this small aquatic product market, Zhang Xian discovered several triangular relationships.

For example, the husband at the seafood stall and the middle-aged woman at the next stall are connected by a red line above their heads, and one of the red lines above the middle-aged woman's head is also connected to a man at another stall.

And if nothing unexpected happens, these two men probably don't know that they are kindred spirits.

No wonder he has a keen eye for gossip!

If this skill were given to paparazzi in the entertainment industry, the industry would be in an uproar!
Zhang Xian didn't even dare to imagine how chaotic the red lines on the heads of those celebrities would become if he were to appear at an awards ceremony.

"Brother, give me a carp."

"I want this one that bounces around!"

Zhang Xian walked up to a stall and pointed to the most lively fish in the tank.

He then discovered that even the carp had red lines on their heads.

In other words, he can eat not only human gossip, but also animal gossip.

"Alright, should we kill him?"

The stall owner skillfully scooped up the fish that Zhang Xian had pointed to with a net.

"No need, as long as it's alive."

Zhang Xian waved his hand, and just as he was paying, the stall owner's wife came out from behind.

Oops! !

Zhang Xian glanced at it casually and was completely dumbfounded.

The stall owner's wife had so many red threads on her head that it was impossible to count them all; there must have been at least thirty or forty.

He has a wealth of experience!
Zhang Xian looked at the stall owner who only had a red line above his head and couldn't help but feel sorry for him.

As expected, the stall owner, who had just left the beginner village, encountered a veteran player.

But Zhang Xian couldn't say anything about a stranger's private matter, so he picked up the carp and left the seafood market.

On the way back, Zhang Xian seemed to have opened the door to a new world, constantly looking at the passersby. Most people actually had only a single-digit number of red lines above their heads, and some people didn't have any red lines at all. This usually happened to children.

Zhang Xian looked at himself through the rearview mirror of his electric scooter; there were three red lines above his head.

Yes, I guarantee it!
Zhang Xian has had two serious girlfriends, and they had intimate relationships with both of them.

Another story is that during his internship, his supervisor took him to a foot massage parlor, and he couldn't resist the temptation of the female masseuses, so he stayed for an extra hour.

Because his attention was always focused on the heads of passersby, when he was passing the entrance of an alley, a big yellow dog suddenly darted out. Zhang Xian couldn't dodge in time, and the big yellow dog crashed directly into his electric scooter.

Zhang Xian is tall with long legs, and he managed to brace himself with his legs on the ground in time to stabilize the electric scooter.

However, the big yellow dog was lying on the ground, howling.

"How the hell do you ride a bike?!"

Are you blind??

"If you're blind, don't go out!"

Before Zhang Xian could react, a burly woman rushed up to him and launched into a tirade of abuse.

Zhang Xian composed himself. He had originally intended to argue with the other party, even though he wasn't paying much attention. The other party was clearly at fault for walking their dog without a leash.

If we were to assign blame for this "accident," the woman would absolutely bear full responsibility.

However, Zhang Xian swallowed his words, because he was surprised to find that the red rope on the woman's head was connected to the big yellow dog lying on the ground.

this.
Zhang Xian glanced at the woman, then at the big yellow dog lying on the ground. He thought to himself, "No wonder she's so angry; she bumped into her husband!"

"Dun Dun, are you alright?!"

"Come here, let Mommy hug you!"

The woman squatted down and picked up the big yellow dog.

Mother?

Zhang Xian's lips twitched.

My brain circuits are a bit slow to keep up with the changes in this relationship.

Ugh!
Society is developing too fast.

Zhang Xian suddenly felt as if he were a caveman.

"You hit our Dundun, pay up!"

At that moment, the woman's voice rang in Zhang Xian's ears again.

"Hey beautiful, get this straight, I didn't hit your husband."

"Uh, your dog!"

"It was this car that hit me, I'm already being very lenient by not making you pay for the car!"

Zhang Xian pointed to his electric scooter again: "Look, the paint is all chipped!"

"you"

The woman was probably frightened by Zhang Xian's words, "your husband." After all, this was not something to be proud of, and if it were exposed, she would be utterly humiliated.

"You dog are fine, I'm just unlucky this time, let's each mind our own business!"

Remember to leash your dog next time you walk it!

Zhang Xian was too lazy to get entangled with this woman.

She wouldn't even spare a dog; it's best to stay away from this kind of pervert.

The woman originally intended to extort money, but Zhang Xian's words "your husband" were too intimidating. She opened her mouth, but in the end, she only said "I guess I'm just unlucky" before leading the big yellow dog away.

Zhang Xian restarted his electric scooter, and couldn't help but silently sigh: This gossip is really gossipy!

It's practically the ultimate tool for gossiping!
Go home.

Zhang Xiangang parked his electric scooter in the yard, and Zhang Zhaodi ran out.

"Xiaoxian, you're back!"

Wow, we're having carp again tonight!

Zhang Zhaodi's gaze quickly settled on the large carp in the plastic bag.

"Are there guests at home?"

Zhang Xian noticed an unfamiliar electric scooter in the yard, and it seemed like there were people chatting inside the house, so he casually asked them a question.

"Yes, your wife is here."

Zhang Zhaodi said as she picked up the large carp.

"who??"

Zhang Xian was completely stunned.

"Aunt Wang brought a woman here, saying she'd be your wife. Dad is so happy."

As soon as Zhang Zhaodi finished speaking, Zhang Dongshan came out of the house: "Why didn't you answer your phone?"

"If you don't come back soon, the girl will have left!"

Zhang Xian didn't reply immediately because his attention was on his father's head. His father had always boasted to him that when he was young, there were at least eight or ten thousand women who had slept with him. But his father only had two red lines on his head, which was quite devoted for a man in his fifties who had lost his wife.

"Why are you in a daze!"

Zhang Dongshan reached out and tugged at Zhang Xian's arm: "Your Aunt Wang's niece is coming to visit. She's about your age. I think she's a nice girl. You should seize the opportunity."

"Dad, I don't even have a job, what girl would want me?"

"Should we postpone the blind date for a while?"

Zhang Xian has always been quite resistant to blind dates. He longs for free love and doesn't want to be set up on blind dates with good people!

"Shh!"

"What I told them was that you quit your job and were preparing to take the civil service exam!"

Zhang Dongshan whispered his instructions.

Uh, preparing for the civil service exam?

No problem!
That's what they say in the matchmaking market.

Zhang Xian was pulled into the house by his father. Wang Shulan, who lived in the same alley, sat on the sofa with a big smile on her face. Next to her was a girl who looked to be in her early twenties. She had delicate features and was wearing a light yellow dress, giving her the feeling of a well-behaved girl next door.

But
Zhang Xian was shocked by the countless red lines above her head as soon as he entered the room.

The stall owner's wife who sold him the big carp only had thirty or forty red lines on her head, but the girl next to Wang Shulan must have had hundreds of red lines on her head, forming a huge red "ball of yarn".

This guy is definitely a pro player!
Now they're running around on blind dates; they're trying to turn their business into a private operation!
6! !!
"Xiaoxian, let me introduce you. This is my niece, Wang Jiajia."

"I'm the same age as you, but I don't have as much education as you. I only went to junior college. I worked in Guangzhou for the past two years, and recently I came to Beijing to develop my career. You two should get to know each other."

Wang Shulan, holding her niece Wang Jiajia's hand, introduced her to Zhang Xian with a smile.

"Hello, my name is Zhang Xian."

We can't be in a romantic relationship, but chatting is fine.

In Zhang Xian's impression, professional players like Wang Jiajia are usually very good at chatting and can provide emotional value to others.

However, it depends on the situation. Providing emotional value is part of her job, but it may not be the case in this situation.

Indeed, Wang Jiajia acted very reservedly, even giving off a shy vibe. She simply greeted them softly and then said nothing more.

"Old Zhang, let's go outside and cool off. Let Xiaoxian and Jiajia talk alone."

Wang Shulan winked at Zhang Dongshan, who was standing to the side.

"Yes, yes, young people have their own topics to discuss."

Zhang Dongshan nodded repeatedly and then pulled Zhang Zhaodi out as well.

As a result, only Zhang Xian and Wang Jiajia remained in the room.

Zhang Xian stroked his chin and looked at the professional player sitting opposite him with great interest. Wang Jiajia was pretty and had a good figure; she was quite a beauty.

With her looks and figure, she'd probably be quite popular in nightclubs.

Moreover, they are quite young. Zhang Xian is 22 years old this year, and Wang Shulan just mentioned that they are the same age, which means that Wang Jiajia is also only 22 years old. Logically speaking, she shouldn't be "retiring" early at this age; it should be the perfect time to make money.

"Uncle Zhang told me you quit a really good job, that's very courageous!"

Seeing that Zhang Xian was staring at her without saying anything, Wang Jiajia spoke first.

"Don't listen to his nonsense, I was fired from my job."

Zhang Xian shrugged: "My greatest strength is honesty; I don't lie!"

"That's it."

Wang Jiajia looked at Zhang Xian with some surprise and asked, "Uncle Zhang said you're taking the civil service exam. Which one are you planning to take?"

Why bother taking the civil service exam?!

"That's just flattering me. I'm simply unemployed!"

"Uh, so you're looking for a job?"

Wang Jiajia was stunned for a moment, then asked again.

"no!"

Zhang Xian waved his hand dismissively: "Working is out of the question! Going to work? Even a dog wouldn't go!"

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