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

A song can become a global sensation overnight—such cases do exist, but Xiangzi doesn't have such high expectations.

Her initial plan was to bring together people with existing popularity to form a band, then secure sponsorships from various parties, maximize promotional hype, and finally put on glamorous outfits and top-notch performances—a desperate gamble to achieve a fleeting moment of popularity on the regional trending topics list.

As long as the song is good enough, the audience will still be packed no matter how simply you dress. Xiangzi thought that this was just an ideal that Qiannai was talking about.

For Xiangzi, simply releasing songs online and relying solely on excellent arrangements to achieve over 100 million plays is nothing but a fantasy.

Katoyoshi Chika did it.

After his initial shock subsided, Xiangzi gave it high praise:

"Someone like you, just debuting as a virtual streamer, would be an excellent source of entertainment."

"However, I don't intend to just play around in this circle. I want to use my advantages to launch a devastating attack."

Chika casually uttered those arrogant words.

Undoubtedly, these were the words she uttered during a bout of illness, yet Xiangzi didn't find them out of place at that moment.

Xiangzi has his own pride, but he also measures his own level in different fields.

She wouldn't deceive others or make boastful claims that she could meet their requirements and be competent in operations.

Therefore, she suggested the following:

"You should hire professional staff to help you with operations, not me."

"I'm too lazy to look, you help me look."

Chika replied quickly, seemingly determined to have Shoko.

After that, she gently stroked the piano keys, and then walked to the window again.

"Based on your past performance, I trust your self-respect and believe you won't take kickbacks like some agents do."

"If I ask you to find staff, you will truthfully report their compensation. You will do the same for other sponsorships, collaborations, or other business partnerships."

"Moreover, you have a very good attitude towards people while at work, and I can't seem to find a reason to refuse you the job."

Shoko did not deny China's praise.

However, aside from her genius-level composing skills, Xiangzi didn't know that Qiannai was still as naive as someone who had never entered society, believing that a person's integrity was enough to warrant hiring her.

Or perhaps, after learning about his financial situation, he was trying to find a roundabout way to recruit people, pretending to be serious while actually trying to help himself?

Considering the revenue from the song "wayhome," Chika would indeed give herself a substantial salary to greatly alleviate her financial pressure.

However, if one's performance during their tenure is not up to par with that of their peers, then it's best to give the job opportunity to someone who needs it.

"Have you considered my business capabilities? I've only done research on forming commercial bands; I haven't explored the virtual YouTuber field in depth yet," Xiangzi reminded him.

Chika, however, was somewhat dismissive: "Then we'll learn through practice, and many things in business cooperation are universal, right?"

She held up her hand and continued, "Be my agent, 50 a month, with a three-month trial period."

50??

Xiangzi shook her head. She had no experience as a broker, and this money was nothing more than charity to her.

"you should……"

Before Xiangzi could tell Qiannai that she should find someone whose skills matched the price, Qiannai looked puzzled.

"Is that a lot? It's not even one-tenth of my earnings from today's broadcasts."

“If I were to hire a professional agent, I would ask for five times the price.”

The idea that "ability should match salary" stuck in Xiangzi's half-open mouth.

Clearly, compensation is not a one-way street; it is not solely based on the applicant's professional skills.

It is the right of the payer to provide different compensation based on their own economic situation and beliefs.

China's words seemed to imply that she wasn't setting Shoko's salary according to the standards of a "professional agent," but rather that she would pay this salary to a novice agent, and she would pay a higher salary to a professional.

Whether or not China truly believed it, Xiangzi couldn't refute Xiangzi's fair and just words, and could only sigh.

"If you don't value your assets, you'll easily get swindled out of all your money."

“But you won’t lie to me, right?” China turned around and smiled. “I’m also afraid of being scammed, so you can manage my money for me.”

At this moment, Xiangzi felt a sudden thought, realizing that he had been led into a certain circle by Qiannai.

Before she could think it over, China continued.

"The salary is paid in full in advance, and deductions or increases will be made at the discretion of the staff based on your performance."

Prepaid wages are usually when employees apply to the company for a portion of their salary in advance due to temporary financial difficulties.

In financial records, this transaction is classified as "debit" other receivables.

Xiangzi wasn't in such dire need of money that he needed to borrow any. If Qiannai had only kept the second half of the sentence, "deduct or increase at the discretion of the authorities," he might have felt a little more at ease receiving the money.

The practice of paying wages in full in advance is clearly a unique employee recruitment system of Chinanai.

Seeing that Xiangzi did not express his opinion, he stepped forward and said:

"Do you really want to just bury your dreams in your heart like this?"

"..."

Xiangzi's pupils trembled slightly, as if a painting was slowly unfolding in his mind.

It was a glamorous and dazzling band performance, and also her old dream.

However, in the face of financial constraints, realizing that dream ultimately requires a desperate gamble.

However, once you get a high-paying job, the risk is relatively low.

However, one must at least be worthy of this job.

She hopes to continue her studies in her area of ​​expertise and earn the position and salary she deserves based on her genuine skills and knowledge.

Instead of receiving a salary that belongs to professionals in an industry they are not familiar with.

So Xiangzi said with a hint of helplessness.

"Perhaps you profited greatly from the song's popularity, which is why you offered such a generous salary."

"But please calm down and take a look at the salary packages in the labor market. This is not the salary I'm entitled to."

"What do you mean by 'it's only natural'? Am I disrupting the labor market?"

Whether it was her repeated refusals, the conflicting ideas she had been challenged by, or her manic behavior, China seemed to be enraged.

"That's not what I meant..."

Before he could finish explaining, Xiangzi's shoulders were gripped by Qiannai's hands, and his body was pushed onto the chair in front of the piano.

"So you think it's bad that my sister spends money recklessly?"

"Do you still think I'm giving you charity, and you refuse to accept it out of pride?"

China stared wide-eyed at Shoko as she questioned her, then replied firmly.

"50? A month's salary, it's settled!"

Chapter 78 Please come and suck my blood

"Calm down!"

Xiangzi tried to get up, but Qiannai pressed her shoulders tightly with both hands and one knee against her thigh, keeping her firmly pressed into the chair.

China's gaze sharpened as she continued to question:

"Didn't you say you were interested in being a virtual YouTuber and we agreed to meet at noon? Why are you backing out now?"

Xiangzi felt even more helpless, as if he couldn't leave without giving Qiannai a satisfactory answer.

What a hassle...

Qiannai could have used the money to hire a professional agent, which would have brought more benefits, but she chose Xiangzi instead.

Could it be that when I couldn't bear to comfort her that day, it led to her dependence on me?

She keeps referring to herself as her younger sister, even though their actual relationship hasn't been established yet.

Since you acknowledge me as your sister, then behave properly and don't waste money. What's the point of paying a relative a salary?

Xiangzi didn't want to let Qiannai act willfully, nor did he want to be forced to answer questions while pinned to the chair.

She tried to break free, but China's upper body pressed tightly against her knees, making it seem unlikely that she could get up unless she could find a way out.

So she put the tablet on the ground to avoid damaging it during the next action.

Then, seizing the opportunity, kick the corner of the chair hard with your back foot.

With a thud, the chair toppled over, and his body fell sideways to the ground.

China, who had been using her body to hold Xiangzi down, also lost her balance and fell down next to Xiangzi.

Because China was the one who fell last, she hadn't recovered enough to get up before Shoko next to her flipped her over and pinned her hands and feet down.

"That's enough, stop making trouble!"

After pinning China down, Xiangzi shouted.

Seemingly because things didn't go as planned, and after several fruitless struggles without receiving a clear response from Xiangzi, Qiannai's originally restless emotions seemed to be heading towards a low point.

Her expression gradually shifted from anger to resentment, and just as a strong sense of sorrow was about to well up inside her, Xiangzi shouted:

"I'll be your agent, okay?"

Upon hearing this, China's tear ducts, which were about to overflow with tears, stopped aching. She was filled with joy and surprise, but also with a touch of doubt.

"Really?"

Xiangzi didn't hesitate for a moment, afraid that this annoying "little sister" would start crying again at any moment.

"real!"

Even after making that firm promise, Xiangzi still held tightly to the measuring stick in his heart.

She would accept the 50 yen salary in front of China, so that China would feel better after accepting her feelings.

However, she will weigh how much of this compensation matches her performance.

She will only use this amount of money, which is commensurate with her personal life.

The rest is for my restless younger sister to keep safe, in case she needs it someday.

Sensing that China had relaxed her struggles after hearing his promise, Shoko slowly got off China, but the latter remained lying on the ground, not wanting to move.

"Why are you still lying there?" Xiangzi asked, looking down at him.

"I'm going through a period of depression... I don't have the strength to move."

China said helplessly, her tone becoming somewhat weak, a stark contrast to her earlier excited manner of pressing someone down onto the chair.

"..."

With no other option, Xiangzi first straightened the chair, then Qiannai lifted half of her body up, and finally carried her onto the chair.

"My arms hurt so much from being carried like that. It would be better to just lift me up next time," China complained.

"If you have high expectations in these areas, I..."

Xiangzi wanted to say that she would not become Qianna's manager, but she was afraid that Qianna would burst into tears again after she said it, so she didn't say it.

"These are the details that I, as my agent, need to consider. What's wrong?"

China hugged her knees with both hands and leaned back slightly.

Seeing China's matter-of-fact expression, Xiangzi finally understood why China was paying this salary.

To take care of China's feelings, the 50 yen offer is quite reasonable, especially since it also includes the work of a psychological counselor.

But fearing that China might suddenly add some new demands, Xiangzi asked in advance:

"Your 50 doesn't include the work related to food, drink, and laundry, does it? That goes far beyond the scope of an agent's job."

"You mean housekeeping services? I have free ones," China replied naturally.

She wasn't referring to his own mother, was she...? Xiangzi wondered.

Thinking that he, also from a single-parent family, came home to a room not clean and tidy, but filled with empty bottles, Xiangzi couldn't help but feel angry.

She then calmly emphasized, "The domestic services I'm referring to are things like nannies and servants; family members managing domestic affairs doesn't count as engaging in services."