I just want to sell products, but you're forcing me to perform talents.

Chapter 048 You Shouldn't Have Came

The fan war made Ye Xian realize that he had entered the entertainment industry earlier than he had imagined.

Although the influencer circle on Kuaishou (a Chinese short video platform) and the entertainment industry are not exactly the same circle, one's music inevitably involves dealing with certain people.

Good music data can either arouse envy among some people or affect the interests of others.

The first time, I was able to handle it calmly.

The second time, you can simply ignore it.

What about the third time, the fourth time?

Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes.

Ye Xian did not believe that these things would truly disappear simply because he ignored them.

At this point, you might need a professional to help you handle it.

Ye Xian hesitated for a moment, then took out a business card from his pocket and looked at the name on it.

"Ding Zhan!"

That's a really powerful name!

Ye Xian opened his mobile browser and entered the name "Ding Zhan," and immediately saw one news report after another.

"Famous idol Lin Xinxin's latest scandal has left his manager, Ding Zhan, heartbroken, saying he was blind to have made such a mistake!"

"Renowned investor Ding Zhan was sold to a border town in Tangying by a friend of ten years, and almost had his kidneys cut off. He regrets being blind!"

"Celebrity Wang Li owes his assistant Ding Zhan a year's salary; the assistant says he was blind!"

"Ding Zhan, a singer at the Royal City Bar, was given away to a rich woman by his boss. Ding Zhan says he was blind!"

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These news items, though from a long time ago, all share a consistent format. Whether it's a coincidence or not, it's enough to make Ye Xian burst into laughter.

This uncle is quite interesting.

"Blind old man!"

"Have you thought it through?"

Ye Xian's call was answered quickly.

How do you know I've made up my mind?

"You already know my nickname!"

Ye Xian was speechless; it turned out that this really was the other person's nickname.

"Aren't you afraid you'll go blind again this time?"

"I've gone blind so many times already, what's one more time!"

"Are you really not going to care about my decision?"

"You're the boss, so you call the shots."

Starting from scratch is exhausting!

"I've picked up trash."

"I might not make any money."

"As long as I don't have to pay out of my own pocket, it's fine."

"You've already left Haizhou?"

"I already got a refund!"

How can you be so sure I'll choose you instead of Bai Jie?

"I may be blind, but Bai Jie is even blinder."

"I have a request."

Ye Xian's tone was somewhat serious, and the refined-looking uncle Ding Zhan opposite him also became serious: "You speak."

"Can you quit drinking?"

The blind man opened his eyes wide.

"What kind of ridiculous request is this?"

Ye Xian explained, "First, I don't drink, so I don't like people who drink. Second, both times I saw you, you were drunk, and I don't want anything to go wrong because of drinking. Third, my mother forbade me from associating with men who drink!"

"Are you sure it was your mother who said that?"

The blind man's eyes suddenly drooped.

"So, can you quit drinking?"

Ye Xian was very stubborn about this matter, after all, his parents in this life died because of a drunk driver.

He doesn't oppose drinking, but he opposes drunk driving.

He has been in this world for half a month, and he can feel that his integration with Ye Xian of Blue Star is becoming closer and closer. Whether it is memories or emotions, he is now somewhat unable to distinguish whether he is Ye Xian from another world or Ye Xian of Blue Star who is having a dream.

However, the two Ye Xians reached a consensus on the matter of drinking.

"Okay, I'll quit drinking!"

Ding Zhan readily agreed, which made Ye Xian look at him sideways: "Uncle, are you serious?"

"From this day forward, if I ever touch a single drop of alcohol, I will voluntarily forgo all profits and work for you for free for the rest of my life. This can be written into the contract."

Ye Xian was surprised that the other party was so decisive and quick to quit drinking, which made him look at Ding Zhan with new respect.

So, were his past experiences really just bad luck? Or was he just misjudging things?

Actually, the main reason Ye Xian chose the older man instead of Bai Jie was that he needed an employee, not a leader.

He must take the lead in many of his ideas.

"Come to our convenience store, let's talk in person!"

"good!"

The two agreed on a time, and Ye Xian bought the groceries for the day and rushed back to the convenience store.

Autumn's mother was humming a song while scrolling through Kuaishou (a Chinese short video platform) when she saw Ye Xian return. She quickly came to greet him, "Why are you back so soon? Didn't you say you were going out to film on location?"

Ye Xian was a little surprised that Aunt Qiu was so enthusiastic today, but he didn't pay too much attention to it, since Aunt Qiu had always been very kind to take care of him.

"A friend is coming over later, and I need to discuss a collaboration with him. Auntie, could you give me your feedback?"

Ye Xian briefly explained the other party's situation, and Qiu's mother's expression suddenly became somewhat strange: "Are you sure the person coming is named Ding Zhan?"

"Yes, what's wrong?"

Just as Qiu's mother was about to speak, she saw the light at the entrance of the convenience store suddenly dim, and then a figure stood in front of her.

"You shouldn't have come!"

"I came after all!"

"What use is your arrival?"

"My presence is better than no presence at all!"

"You're too late!"

"I won't come any later!"

You missed it!

"I've already missed out on a lifetime!"

"Since we've already missed it, why bother trying again?"

"What's missed is only the past; I won't give up on the future!"

"The child is grown up now; you shouldn't interfere in his life!"

"I didn't interfere; I chose to provide escort!"

Why bother?

"Why not?"

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"Stop!"

Standing to the side, Ye Xian felt as if he had entered a distorted space-time, and he had to interrupt the two middle-aged men and women who were playing with word puzzles.

"Auntie, what happened?"

"Uncle, what's wrong with you now?"

Autumn's mother looked somewhat unnatural.

Even the refined gentleman seemed a little embarrassed.

This ignited Ye Xian's inner gossip fervor.

Based on the conversation we just had, could this man be Auntie's...?

Could that so-called child be the aunt and uncle's...?

Qiu Qing, aren't you Uncle Qiu's biological daughter? Shouldn't you have the surname Ding? And be called Ding Qing?

Uncle Qiu, is there a grassland on your head?

"Let me say it!"

"Mother Qiu and Ding Zhan said in unison."

"This is not something you should be saying!"

"I should be the one to say this!"

"What you're saying will only mislead the child!"

"I need to tell them so I can face my child!"

"What's the use of facing it now? It's too late!"

"It's not too late, I feel pretty good right now!"

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"Wait a moment!"

Ye Xian suddenly felt that the current development was going a bit off track. The more he listened, the stranger it sounded, as if he were the one who was getting the gossip.

"What exactly happened, Auntie? You tell me!"

After hesitating for a moment, Qiu's mother pointed to Ding Zhan: "This is your Uncle Ding!"

"and then?"

Ye Xian's ominous premonition grew stronger.

"Your Uncle Ding, your mother, and I were colleagues back in the day!"

"And then what?"

Ye Xian's voice began to rise.

"Ding Zhan pursued your mother back then, but failed. He later quit his job and went into business!"

Qiu's mother covered her forehead. She hadn't wanted to say this: "Your mother has passed away. I shouldn't be gossiping about these things anymore. Who would have thought that this blind bastard would come back to Haizhou and pester you again?"

"I didn't cling to Ye Xian; it was just a matter of fate!"

Ding Zhan defended himself.

Ye Xian felt like he almost lost his composure: "So, what exactly is my relationship with Uncle Ding?!"

"We have absolutely no relationship! You're just the son of my first love!"

Ding Zhan felt he finally had the opportunity to formally introduce himself.

Ye Xian finally relaxed.

Autumn's mother laughed too: "He's one of your father's defeated rivals!"

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Ps1: Today's Recap

Haizhou aged liquor inventory: 8120 bottles.

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