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

"Hmph, don't talk about me! Back in your day..."

"Shut up!"

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing, Ye Xian quickly raised his hand to interrupt them.

It seems that Qiu's mother and Ding Zhan are really close.

"So, your cryptic conversation just now was actually meaningless?"

"It didn't really mean anything; it was just a conversation game we used to play a lot back in school!"

"Is there a teacher at your school whose surname is Gu?"

"No! What's wrong?"

"Oh, it's nothing! I was just curious, who invented this kind of long-winded and nonsensical conversation!"

"Your father!"

"What?"

Ye Xian was taken aback. Could it be that his father was also a time traveler?

"Your dad loves playing these kinds of boring games!"

Autumn's mother sighed, "Back then, your father was the leader of our little circle, otherwise your mother wouldn't have been so infatuated with him."

"Why can't you get it?"

Ye Xian's gossip-loving spirit was reignited.

"These are adult matters; you're just a kid, don't pry into them!"

Mrs. Qiu glanced at Ding Zhan: "What are the terms of your contract? Let me see!"

"What are you looking at? You wouldn't understand!"

"I'll bargain!"

Ding Zhan felt somewhat helpless. He couldn't outmaneuver this dance teacher back then, and now he was still completely under her thumb.

I miscalculated; I forgot that this woman had also returned to China!

She had appeared in a previous short video, but I hadn't paid attention and now I've completely forgotten about it.

Ye Xian now deeply felt that the friendship between Qiu's mother, Ding Zhan, and his parents back then must have been exceptionally deep, otherwise they wouldn't have joked around so familiarly with each other.

At this moment, Ding Zhan and Qiu's mother were sitting at a tea table on the rooftop platform on the third floor, discussing the details of the contract back and forth. Ye Xian, as the person involved, felt that he couldn't get a word in edgewise.

Autumn Mom is amazing!

"Why is the probationary period three months? Why not six months? Or a year?"

"Big sister, you can't just let me starve forever, can you?"

"What can you tell from three months? And what does it mean to do a good job, and what does it mean to do a bad job?"

"It depends on a combination of factors, such as revenue, Ye Xian's increased fame, and his star level."

"Bullshit, not a single word of truth. It's too general and too subjective. We need a clear concept."

"Then what should we use to calculate it?"

"Only profits matter! If Ye Xian doesn't earn at least 100 million in the first year, you're fired!"

"One hundred million is great, but I can't guarantee his rest! I must have decision-making power!"

"Decision-making power? You think you can just fly to the moon? You'll do whatever Ye Xian tells you to do!"

"Big sister, can't we be reasonable?"

"Why is the profit sharing for the shares only 5%-10%? That's too high! Don't say I'm not taking care of my long-time colleagues; 1% of their fixed salary would be enough. You have to understand how high Ye Xian's future achievements will be!"

"That's going too far! 5%-10% is already the most sincere profit-sharing offer I can make! Go ask around in this industry, who doesn't take over 60% of the profits directly? If you don't understand, don't mess around!"

"You, Ding Zhan, you think you're all grown up now? You've been blind for so many years, and you finally stumbled upon a peerless genius, yet you don't know how to cherish him. I was originally planning to sign my daughter's management contract as well, but now it seems we should both calm down. You go back and wait for our call!"

"Wait for further notice?"

"Yes, aren't you applying for a job right now? As the boss's representative, I'm the one who calls the shots!"

"Ye Xian, what do you say?"

Feeling dizzy from Qiu's mother's words, Ding Zhan felt he needed to have a serious talk with the person in question.

"I'll listen to Auntie!"

Ye Xian obediently handed Qiu's mother a cup of tea.

"Honey, trust Auntie, I absolutely won't let you suffer! He wasn't a match for me back then, and now he thinks he can turn the tables?"

Autumn's mother, full of fighting spirit, glanced at Ding Zhan with utter disdain: "If you're so capable, go find another good kid who can write, sing, film, edit, manage a live stream, doesn't drink, doesn't throw parties, doesn't flaunt wealth, doesn't cause trouble, and has three hit songs!"

"Think about that celebrity whose career collapsed. What good was all that money he gave you? In the end, he almost went bankrupt from all the losses."

"Don't talk to me about industry matters. I don't even want to talk about the petty squabbles in your entertainment circle. Why is everyone leaving the entertainment industry now? Why is everyone going to pursue a career on Kuaishou (a Chinese short video platform)? You old fogey! If you had learned something, you wouldn't have had to suffer like that back then!"

"If you're just talking business, we have the best leverage! Besides those three hit songs, Ye Xian has already started recording the fourth one! Whether it'll be a hit or not is uncertain, but he already has a fan base!"

"If you want to talk about job interviews, you're already at an age where you're going to be phased out by society. Start thinking about where to get your eyes treated after retirement! Besides, with me taking care of him, what good would another person do? Clean? These days, even packages are picked up by SF Express couriers. Oh, and by the way, you need connections to even get a delivery driver job these days!"

"If you want to talk about feelings, this is your junior, and you actually want to make money off him? I'd be willing to pay him! The problem is, this kid won't let me pay him! He won't let me spend a single penny! He even wants to pay me a salary! Such a good kid, how can you bear to take money from his pocket? How can you be so shameless?"

"So, go back and wait for further notice!"

His words were logical and well-founded, combining criticism with attack, and carrying a barrage of threats.

Sweat streamed down Ding Zhan's forehead.

This woman is still the same as she was back then!

Fierce!

……

Just as Qiu's mother and Ding Zhan were exchanging heated words, three young girls arrived in front of the convenience store.

"Is this the place? Why is nobody here?"

"Is it in the yard? Or on the roof of the bungalow?"

"That's possible. Doesn't Brother Xian often stream from the rooftop?"

"What should we do? Should we go in?"

"Wait downstairs!"

……

As it was getting dark, when Ye Xian saw Ding Zhan off downstairs, he saw three girls sitting on suitcases at the entrance of the convenience store, looking down and playing on their phones.

"This is?"

Ding Zhan frowned.

This kid's up to no good. Two minor internet celebrities had already come before, and he thought it was just a coincidence, but now three more have come.

"I don't know them either!"

Ye Xian stepped forward and greeted them, "Hello, are you here to buy something?"

"Ah—it's Brother Xian!"

"Brother Xian himself! My god, he's even more handsome than in the short videos!"

"Did the beauty camera limit Xian Ge's performance?"

The three girls looked up and saw a handsome face, and immediately screamed.

"Who are you?"

Ye Xian began to understand who these people were.

Because the three girls all picked up their phones and started snapping pictures of Ye Xian.

"Hey Xian, stand still, I'm going to take a picture to show off to everyone!"

"Brother Xian, can you put your arm around my shoulder? I feel like it will make me look smaller."

"Brother Xian, can you put your arm around my waist? Your hands are so stiff, not at all as flexible as when you play the piano during your live streams!"

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Ps1: Today's Recap

Haizhou aged liquor inventory: 8120 bottles.

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Ps2:

Brothers and sisters, tonight's revival recommendation is very important to me!

If this recommendation doesn't work, I won't make any more recommendations!

Please, dear friends, lend a hand.

Please help me turn to the latest chapter of this book today!

I've checked and it says I've finished reading it, please! (orz)