After breaking up with my girlfriend, I became a Great Sage of the Demon Clan.

"Is something the matter?"

Zhou Yan used his telekinesis to open a small refrigerator hidden in the corner of the house, took out a bottle of milk, and brought it to Wei Youde.

Wei Youde likes to drink milk and carbonated beverages.

Wei Youde shrugged.

"There's something I need to report, something that's neither a big deal nor a small matter."

"explain……"

Wei Youde's expression was strange.

“Councilor Zhou, our government is preparing to invest in a cultural project. As you know, in the post-disaster era, many people in the cultural industry are looking for work. Our government has gathered a lot of talent, hoping to make great strides in the film and television industry in the future.”

The devastating disaster that killed a third of the population directly crippled more than half of the industries in the Eastern Xia Federation. Many industries that were already doomed and could hardly accommodate newcomers now have room to operate.

With Zhou Yan now in charge of Dongyang Prefecture, at least ten surrounding prefectures have to defer to him. As a result, Wei Youde and others are considering whether they should also make more moves after the disaster.

For example, taking over certain profitable industries that were originally controlled by other states? ★|:齐＼！ 懿≤@镏-〗咎＄＿崚娸±〔玐◎￥齡

Zhou Yan nodded.

"That's great news, what's up?"

Wei Youde's expression became even stranger.

"Then... well... my advisors and I did some calculations and said that even in the current environment, the Zhongzhou International Film and Television Association in Zhongzhou City still has a huge, indescribable market dominance."

The Central Continent International Film and Television Association is a monopolistic association of the Eastern Xia Federation. All films produced by the Eastern Xia Federation must be approved by this association, and the qualifications of many directors and actors also require the association's approval before they can be released.

Although the great disaster has passed and everything is in ruins, this association still has enormous power under the protection of the awakened true God.

Almost unshakeable.

Zhou Yan was taken aback.

"You don't expect me to find a way to steal some power from the Central Plains International Film and Television Association, do you?"

Given Zhou Yan's status as a true god, it wouldn't be impossible for him to ask the Central Plains International Film and Television Association for some power, but Zhou Yan doesn't really like such trickery, extortion, and blackmail.

Besides, this action might attract the other four divine beasts, and Zhou Yan didn't want to spend days discussing how to divide power with them over such a trivial matter.

Wei Youde shook his head.

"No, well, it's a bit complicated, Councilor Zhou. What we're thinking is, since we can't monopolize the film and television industry, why don't we monopolize the literature industry instead?"

Zhou Yan asked curiously. Seven

"The literary industry? You think you can monopolize that?"

Wei Youde looked embarrassed.

“No, we… um, Representative Zhou, have you heard of the 18+ cultural industry?” Lu

Zhou Yan's expression changed drastically. (Nine)

Wei Youde turned his head to one side. Zero.

Zhou Yan asked incredulously. (Seven)

"Old Wei, do you understand what this means?"

Wei Youde chuckled awkwardly. Zero.

"Councilor Zhou, have you seen 'My Youth at Eighteen'?"

Zhou Yan thought for a moment and nodded.

"My Youth at Eighteen" is an adult novel, and Zhou Yan particularly enjoyed its explicit descriptions.

Wei Youde looked smug.

"This is what I wrote."

Zhou Yan was shocked again. Because he didn't want to see the relationships between people too clearly, Zhou Yan didn't want to know everything about the private lives of his subordinates. He didn't even know how many children Wei Youde had.

Wei Youde turned his head to the side again.

"I'm sorry, I used to be a low-level civil servant. Councilor Zhou, you know how poor low-level civil servants are. I had no choice. My daughter had a problem with her teeth at the time, so I could only write these things."

In the Eastern United States, the fees charged by dentists are so high that even robbers would cry out, "Am I the robber, or are you (referring to the dentists) the robbers?"

Zhou Yan: "..."

To put it bluntly, Zhou Yan had heard that 85% of the police in the entire Eastern United States cooperated with gangs, and the reason for this cooperation was simply that the wages were too low.

And then there's the military. To make money, they can sell a coffee cup for 10000.

Under such widespread corruption, even low-level civil servants naturally take bribes when they have them and try to make money when they don't.

The most formidable is the CIA, a national intelligence agency. This agency, in its pursuit of profit, cultivates BIG hemp and opium poppies all over the world, and sometimes even ships these finished products to the country for sale. As a result, the CIA's agents frequently clash with the Anti-Drug Bureau.

As a super-large country, the Eastern Xia United States has very deep divisions between its various departments. In addition, the interests of each department are different. As a result, Zhou Yan often sees news of different departments being entangled with each other, and completely ignoring the losses suffered by other departments in order to protect their own interests.

In comparison, Wei Youde's act of merely writing adult content for money is truly commendable.

Zhou Yan couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

"I remember the author of 'My Youth at Eighteen' wrote more than one book, right?"

Wei Youde smiled sheepishly, but also somewhat smugly.

"Yes, I have written a total of five books, three of which are bestsellers published by Jushan Publishing."

Zhou Yan clicked his tongue.

Jushan Publishing House is the largest adult literature publisher in the country, importing countless adult literature books to the Eastern United States every year. As a result, many conservative parties and social critics have long been criticizing this publisher, believing that it has led to a decline in social morality and the flourishing of human desires.

It belongs to the category of items that must be banned.

But Jushan Publishing House pays far too much tax.

Wei Youde placed one hand on his chest.

"And it was during this writing career that I met some like-minded people, editors at publishing houses. Because of, well, the major disasters of the past few years, many of these people, well, I thought about it, rather than letting these talents be displaced and snatched up by other states, why not bring them here, give them some benefits and support, and let them stay and increase our cultural competitiveness."

Zhou Yan asked in surprise.

"Are you sure about cultural competitiveness?"

Wei Youde nodded vigorously.

"Congressman Zhou, are you familiar with the BlackBerry platform? Do you know how the BlackBerry platform declined?"

Zhou Yan certainly knew that the BlackBerry platform was a social platform that suddenly emerged five years ago with a huge following. Later, because someone reported that the platform was too explicit and not conservative enough, the platform management banned explicit content.

Then he died suddenly.

Therefore, some people jokingly call H the primary productive force.

“Councilor Zhou.”

Wei Youde's face was full of sincerity.

"I wouldn't say I know this industry inside and out, but I have experience in it. If you could..."

Zhou Yan hesitated, opening his mouth briefly before closing it again.

Wei Youde couldn't help but raise his voice.

"Councilor Zhou, do you know how much tax Jushan Publishing House paid in the past few years?"

Wei Youde held up two fingers.

"100 billion RMB!"

Giant Mountain Publishing is one of the most profitable publishing houses in the entire Eastern United States, with an astonishing annual revenue.

Zhou Yan gave a wry smile.

"That's certainly an astonishing number, but if it's so valuable, why haven't other states snatched it up yet?"

Wei Youde straightened his chest.

"Because of the ongoing post-disaster recovery, many areas have not yet been recovered, and many people do not have enough money to enjoy themselves. As a result, the Jushan Publishing House and some of my friends' writings have not generated much revenue in the past year or two. However, we must always look forward. Councilor Zhou, I hope you can understand that the current situation is one of rebuilding from scratch. As long as we prepare these entertainment measures in advance, we will surely make a fortune in the future."

Zhou Yan wasn't surprised by this. After all, everyone needs to eat, drink, and have fun. Eating and drinking are basic needs, and with the Four Symbols and Eight Divine Beasts, there's no need to worry about problems. But having fun is a spiritual need. As long as basic material needs are met, spiritual needs will eventually take over.

The only problem is, isn't it a bit distasteful to use people from Jushan Publishing House as a means of making money?

At this moment, Wei Youde clapped his hands.

"Xu Qing, please come in for a moment."

Zhou Yan's bedroom door creaked open, and a middle-aged man with a bitter expression walked in.

Wei Youde explained.

"Councilor Zhou, this is the legendary lewd master who stole your teacher."

Zhou Yan's eyes lit up.

This is the master who has kept me company through countless sleepless nights.

Zhou Yan stepped forward and shook the teacher's hand.

"I've heard so much about you."

Wei Youde clapped his hands again, and a man wearing gold-rimmed glasses, who looked like a social elite, walked in.

Wei Youde then explained.

"This is our newly hired graphic designer for the publicity department, Mr. Takeda."

Zhou Yan immediately scrolled down the promotional image on his government's official website.

grass……

It definitely has a Japanese feel to it.

Zhou Yan released Teacher Thief's hand, grasped Teacher Takeda's hand, and said with a wry smile.

"I've heard so much about you. I still have your work on my hard drive."

Teacher Takeda laughed and patted Zhou Yan's hand.

Wei Youde looked toward the bedroom door.

"And there's also Teacher Yuye Daodao, who's been our copywriting secretary lately."

A bald, sleazy-looking man walked in and looked at Zhou Yan awkwardly.

Zhou Zhong ≤￠≈：$｜9鈴／〃牭￠￥俬衍强笑道。

"They are all Zhuge Liang and Feng Xiao, they are all Zhuge Liang and Feng Xiao."

Zhou Yan stepped forward and shook hands with the bald teacher.

Wei Youde said excitedly.

"And the last one is a popular artist who has recently become a sensation in the industry, attracting millions of followers with her loli CG artwork—Yangnai Teacher."

Zhou Yan was startled.

Teacher Goat Milk!

Could this be Teacher Milk's pen name?

Zhou Yan remembered that Teacher Milk was a beautiful girl.

Zhou Yan was excited, unlike anything he had ever experienced before. He knew he would rave about Lilim's succubus loli image.

Footsteps came from outside the door. Zhou Yan smiled and left the few smelly men behind to greet them.

As a result, the little Yama King, dressed in a little dress, came out from behind the door.

Zhou Yan: “(?°?°?)”

Chapter Five: Painting

Zhou Yan stared blankly at the little Yama who walked in.

Little Yama even proudly made a peace sign.

Zhou Yan looked at Wei Youde, who said seriously.

“I understand. Although Teacher Yangnai is still a minor, her abilities are truly outstanding. In addition, we are currently short-handed. I have already spoken with Teacher Yangnai’s guardian, and both parties have agreed to the cooperation.”