Will the plagiarism girl be a substitute for the preference for women?

"Don't worry too much. I didn't overdose on medication. I just witnessed what happened to people around me and felt compelled to speak out."

This was sent privately to Aine.

…………

When Chika returned to the music classroom, she saw Shoko with one hand on the piano, playing a faint bass melody, her face somewhat somber.

It seems that my behavior has caused too much trouble for those around me.

"I'm sorry, sister..."

"fine."

The piano music stopped abruptly, and Xiangzi stood up, as if to solemnly explain his thoughts.

"They are ultimately drug dealers; there's no need for them to add another crime of violence to their list of crimes in their pursuit of revenge."

"So, does my sister mean... just live life as it comes?"

"We still need to be a little careful. Try to take a taxi to and from school, and don't go out at night."

China lowered her eyes to think, then said, "I have another plan."

Xiangzi frowned: "You're not going to suggest wiping out the drug dealers or something, are you?"

“No,” Qian Nai’s lips curled up confidently. “Let’s go outside to lay low for a while and do something else.”

"What..." Xiangzi tilted his head slightly.

"Let's take a leave of absence and go abroad for a trip. We'll also post some updates on our account, with pictures and captions saying how delicious the food is and how we want to come back next time."

"This is partly to boost our viewership for our next live stream."

Chapter 216 Take Shanghai

Xiangzi wondered if going abroad to "seek refuge" was being too cautious.

However, if you travel to a certain country at the same time and then post some travel photos to increase your popularity and followers, then it becomes much more meaningful.

Without Chika even needing to mention it, Shoko already knew where to go. Those in Japan who pay attention to entertainment are well aware of the power of the "Chinese Cannon".

In the afternoon, after school, at the yoga studio.

"To Shanghai?"

When Chu Hua was invited to meet, Xiangzi brought up this matter directly.

“Yes, Qiannai and I need to go to Shanghai to improve our image with Chinese fans,” Xiangzi replied.

"During Qianna's last live stream, Chinese fans definitely made up the majority of the top viewership."

"So we need to take them seriously. Chu Hua, could you please have the firm issue a certificate of business activity so we can take leave?"

"Okay, remember to keep the plane tickets and invoices so the firm can reimburse you."

"Reimbursement?" The expenses for the trip to Shanghai were manageable for Qian Nai, and it wasn't like she was going to a signing event or any other activity. It felt like she was on a publicly funded trip.

“After all, Chika is also a composer. The pictures and text of your trip to Shanghai can bring a lot of traffic to the band. It’s a genuine commercial activity, and the agency is naturally willing to reimburse you,” Chu Hua added.

At this moment, Xiangzi suddenly changed the subject.

"What are the opinions of the firm and sponsors regarding our previous proposal to use drones for publicity?"

"Well..." Chu Hua paused for a moment, "Sponsorship funds are being raised, but the agency has never implemented this kind of publicity plan before, so it's still under discussion. They said that, all things considered, offline publicity is more cost-effective than advertising on building screens."

"I wonder if big IPs like Pokémon are really willing to spend money on drone marketing..." China sighed.

"Haha, maybe some sponsors will change their minds later," Chu Hua comforted him. "I quite like this plan too..."

Chu Hua lowered her eyes and didn't say anything more.

Having climbed her way up from humble beginnings, she has earned enough self-affirmation.

However, she always felt a little regretful that she didn't have a say like other artists who joined the production with a salary.

All we can do is try to communicate with the agency and help the two people in front of us maintain a relationship with the agency.

But compared to the traffic brought by Chika... it's still too far away.

“I understand,” Xiangzi said, not disappointed. “We will communicate with the firm and the sponsors when we get back.”

…………

While packing her luggage at home, China was still a little worried about whether the drone promotion plan would be approved.

"Sister, are you confident you can persuade them?"

"This is what you hope to achieve, so I will try my best to do it."

Xiangzi spoke calmly, while helping Qianna fold her clothes.

"Well……"

China was grateful for these words, but she also sensed that Shoko wasn't entirely confident about them.

Thinking of the trouble she had caused that morning, which had made her sister worry and fear, and how her sister was working hard to meet her expectations, she said with a hint of shame.

"Even if we don't use drones for advertising, it's fine. Since the agency is considering the revenue from advertising, it's good that they're considering other solutions to get more traffic for us with the same amount of money, right?"

"Traditional offline promotional methods are not necessarily more effective than yours."

Xiangzi looked up with a determined look in his eyes, seemingly determined to negotiate with the firm.

Even though advertising on television is more expensive, drones undoubtedly leave a deeper impression than advertising on a screen.

The areas where advertisements are placed on television screens are often filled with other advertisements, so the drone light show on the lake is obviously more likely to attract attention.

Furthermore, because of their high entertainment value, videos recorded by others tend to receive a lot of traffic.

This was a situation that both of them understood, and that's what they told the affairs officer.

"This is not just a romantic idea; it is precisely because of its romance that it has a better promotional effect."

"Since the firm had never used drones for publicity before, it probably conservatively indicated that it had this plan when attracting investment, but without experience to show how good it was, the sponsors just accepted it."

"Besides persuading the firm and sponsors to change their views... we may also need to find some sponsors who are interested in the proposal ourselves."

As Xiangzi spoke, he also thought of some companies.

Some of them are companies that have used drones to deliver advertisements.

There was another person who said they were willing to help, but she didn't really trust them.

My mother… after refusing to go with me last time, she still texted me saying, “If needed, I will provide a considerable investment.”

But what will be the price?

Even though Chika didn't force Shoko, Shoko could sense her sister's desire for the plan to come to fruition.

Moreover, she herself also wanted to see a projection of her band on the starry sky when she looked up at it.

Is Toyokawa Group their last trump card?

"elder sister?"

Xiangzi snapped out of his thoughts from Qianna's call and saw her smiling, her eyes seemingly sparkling with hope again.

"After we arrive in Shanghai, shall we visit DJI, the drone company?"

…………

"ladies and gentlemen."

"Welcome aboard China Southern Airlines A32M bound for Shanghai..."

Upon hearing the voice announcement, China learned that the flight was about to take off, so she put down her phone, looked out the window, and her expression revealed a hint of unease.

"Just turn on airplane mode and connect to Wi-Fi to play," Xiangzi reminded him.

"I know, it's just my first time flying, I'm a little nervous." China unconsciously put her hands between her legs and shrank back nervously.

"Here you go." Xiangzi handed over a piece of chewing gum.

"Thank you... Oh, right!" Chika then took out another pair of earphones from her bag. "This can also relieve tinnitus."

"..." Xiangzi stared at the headphones for a moment, stunned.

"what happened?"

"It's nothing," Xiangzi smiled and shook his head. "I remember the first time we met, there was construction noise during self-study, and you secretly put headphones on me."

"hey-hey……"

As the plane began takeoff, China immediately pointed her phone out the window and recorded the takeoff process.

"Wow, what a strong push-back feeling!" She watched the buildings rushing past the window faster and faster.

Then, the ground seemed to tilt, gradually receding from sight and disappearing into a cloud of mist.

"It's so high..." China's hand holding the phone trembled slightly.

She glanced at Xiangzi to see his reaction, but saw that he was trying not to laugh.

"It's okay, you'll get used to it after the second time."

"Actually, it's not too bad, it's just..."

China looked out the window again; the plane was now engulfed in white clouds.

A few minutes later, the plane reached above the clouds.

"It looks like a giant popcorn."

"You'll see all sorts of different clouds later on."

As Xiangzi said, Qiannai saw many cloud formations along the way, some of which looked like thick snow below, and sometimes like icebergs floating in the air.

"Wait, a flying saucer?!"

As Chika marveled, she recorded what she saw. It was shaped like a round hat, with a texture as thin as a gauze scarf, and was also tinged with colorful auspicious light.

"This..." Xiangzi was also stunned by the beautiful scenery outside the window and couldn't name the phenomenon for a moment.

"Never mind, let's just post an update first, it'll definitely get a lot of traffic."

As China spoke, she opened Twitter, only to find that Nekomu had updated her status:

[I captured a rainbow-shaped cloud!] The accompanying photo is of the same cloud that China took.

"Is Meow Dream on the plane too?"

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

I will try my best to catch up on the updates soon.

Chapter 217 You've got quite the flair!

Just as Miaomeng posted her update, Qiannai quickly added captions to the photos and posted them as well.

[++=?]

Within seconds, several comments appeared below, praising the beauty of the clouds. Some also tagged the Miaomeng account and asked in surprise, "You guys are on the same plane?!"

"Wait……"

Xiangzi paused for a moment, as if about to say something, but then Qiannai said contentedly:

"Is this the kind of buzz your sister needs? Not by simply posting some group photos, but by using all sorts of hints."

Chinatsu mentioned during a live stream that she would be collaborating with a metal band, but didn't say it directly.

Now, Miaomeng has also posted an update, and those who know that Miaomeng plays the drums will naturally make the connection.

Compared to a direct announcement, this kind of hinting that maintains a sense of mystery is more likely to generate discussion.

This is hype, but I suggest giving it a "fragmented narrative" feel.

"We need to generate buzz like this before we officially announce the band's debut."

"My sister also posts some scattered information, letting everyone guess what kind of worldview the band has, right?"

Xiangzi nodded silently; what Qiannai said was exactly what she thought.

This suggestive manipulation, coupled with the rare and auspicious rainbow-shaped clouds, certainly generates considerable buzz.

As for the approach of providing incomplete or puzzle-like segments in the trailer to maintain a sense of mystery, it is more in line with the atmosphere of the worldview.

"Speaking of which, where is Meow Dream sitting?"