I’ve Gone Viral Because of a Money-Saving Variety Show
Author: KinderPartTimer
Chapter 152: 146: Chen Xixi Makes an Easy Sixty Yuan!
Commonly known as shills hired by businesses.
They line up at the entrance of the stores to create the illusion that the business is booming.
[Is this really a thing? Wow, Iâve really learned something new!]
[So, Chen Xixi is making money from both sides? Making money from Han Qianyi and their group, and also from the business?]
[Does this count as her working a job?]
[Isnât Chen Xixi just being a middleman and profiting from the difference?]
Chen Xixi didnât charge the businesses any fee; she told the businesses she was there to help, and asked if they could give her a meal.
Creating a totally harmonious social scene of mutual help and love.
As long as she never mentioned making money by working, then she was just there out of kindness.
The business had never seen someone who asked for food instead of money and thought this girl must be really pitiful, so they agreed to give her a meal.
Moreover, a young girl wouldnât eat much, which was certainly more cost-effective than giving money.
Both parties happily reached a cooperation.
Last night, after eating, Chen Xixi asked the business if they needed more people, and the business laughed and said the more, the better. Thatâs when Chen Xixi thought of Han Qianyi and the others.
It was impossible to let them eat for free, after all, she too needed to win some money. Besides, except for Jin Cheng, it seemed like everyone was constantly trying to push her off the top spot.
For her part, letting them spend less money to improve their meals would mean they could enjoy hotpot, and she could make a little profit. This way, nobody loses out.
How could this not be considered a win-win situation under such fierce competition?
Han Qianyi, starving and almost out of energy, finally got to eat hotpot in the restaurant that evening.
She felt for the first time that the threshold of the hotpot restaurant was so hard to cross.
Bargains were truly hard to come by; she should never go out to dine with Chen Xixi again. Although Chen Xixiâs methods saved money, they were too torturous.
Han Qianyi suddenly realized that some blessings, like the ones Chen Xixi always freeloaded, really required tremendous physical and mental strength to enjoy.
Full and satisfied, the four of them walked back.
When they got back to the apartment, Zheng He was not in the living room.
Han Qianyi looked around, puzzled, and asked, âWhereâs Zheng He?â
Chen Xixi didnât care where Zheng He had gone, as long as her mattress was still there.
Meanwhile, in the bathroom frantically scanning to pay for toilet paper, Zheng He was about to go insane!
Why did they have to come back right now?
[Hahaha! Zheng He stayed in the apartment all day, not daring to leave or even use the bathroom, fearing that Chen Xixi would come back and take his mattress. In the end, he just couldnât hold it anymore and had to go, and thatâs exactly when Chen Xixi came back! Zheng Heâs luck is so bad, he really should find a reputable master to change his fortune fast!]
[Iâve never seen such an unlucky kid.]
[Zheng He should have just gone with Chen Xixi to line up for the hotpot. He spent forty-two yuan just on takeout today and didnât even get anything good to eat, just the cheapest set meals both times.]
[But following Chen Xixi would still involve some suffering, at least Zheng He, by spending more, didnât starve himself.]
[Why doesnât Zheng He just cook for himself? Wouldnât that be even more economical?]
Zheng He indeed didnât starve himself; apart from being a bit greedy, everything else was fine.
Zheng He had also thought about buying groceries and cooking himself, knowing that it would be more economical, but the real issue was the kitchen being so inconvenient â everything in the kitchen had a price, all spices and utensils were clearly marked with prices.
He calculated that the minimum cost for cooking once was nearly ten yuan, not even counting the money spent on groceries. In that case, he figured ordering takeout was better and saved him the trouble of cooking.
Seriously, the production crew is so greedy, the prices are ridiculously high!
After coming out of the toilet, Zheng He saw the four people who had eaten and drunk to their heartâs content, comfortably lying on the mattresses, and felt increasingly frustrated.
Zheng He plopped down on the sofa, his gaze sweeping over the four lying on the ground as he sneered, âBeing used, huh? Just let Chen Xixi make sixty yuan off you!â
Han Qianyi and Wan Chen immediately turned their heads to look at Chen Xixi, both asking simultaneously: âWhat does he mean?â
Chen Xixi curled her lips, unapologetically, âI didnât force you, it was all voluntary!â
She only set the bait; whether they took it or not was their fate.
Zheng He sneered again: âIâve told you sheâs crafty, but you didnât believe me. Now look, youâve just let someone make sixty yuan off you. How naive!â
Wan Chen looked at Chen Xixi incredulously, âSo this meal could actually have been free?â
Han Qianyi also frowned at Chen Xixi, asking, âIs what Zheng He said true? Were you really using us?â
Chen Xixi calmly responded, âThatâs not the way to put it. At least I truly led you to spend the least money for a meal of hot pot. My plan should be worth something, right? Moreover, think about whether tonightâs meal was delicious or not. Honestly, wasnât it the best meal youâve had these past few days?â
The meal was indeed delicious and the best they had recently, but they were reluctant that Chen Xixi made money off it.
They could spend the money on any business, but not on Chen Xixi.
Who would willingly give money to a competitor and help them reach the pinnacle of their life?
Chen Xixi didnât care whether they were happy after learning the truth because even if she didnât make the money today, they would have spent it on someone else. Besides, if she didnât take the initiative, would they let her win easily in the end?
Obviously not.
Just look at their past attitudes united against Zheng He.
So, she was determined to make this money no matter what.
Zheng He scoffed, âDo you have a conscience? Are you letting them speak from their conscience?â
Chen Xixiâs lips slightly curled, âI may not have much of that, but Iâm not like you; at least Iâm not lacking in that.â
With five million prize money in sight, asking her about conscience was out of the question, especially since she believed she had been lenient enough. Otherwise, she would have crushed Zheng He, Han Qianyi, and Wan Chen back when they ganged up against her.
Regarding why she didnât do that, one reason was she had some conscience, and another was if she pushed all these people away and the production team brought in smarter competitors, wouldnât that make it difficult for her to win?
Thus, she was quite satisfied with the current competitors.
[Chen Xixi actually made money off Han Qianyi and the others! Wow! Thatâs crafty!]
[Isnât Chen Xixi being a bit too much? Why take money from Han Qianyi and the others?]
[Chen Xixi didnât force them; it was entirely voluntary, right? And Chen Xixiâs price was fair. What are they unsatisfied about? Without Chen Xixi, they definitely wouldnât have gotten such an inexpensive hot pot, and who knows how much theyâd have spent on food today!]
[Yeah! Just look, Zheng He spent forty-two yuan today just on a simple boxed lunch. Han Qianyi and the others actually came out ahead!]
Indeed, Han Qianyi and the others did gain, spending only about twenty yuan each, satisfying their cravings and enjoying their meal.
But they felt imbalanced because it was Chen Xixi who profited, and that made them feel awful!
They line up at the entrance of the stores to create the illusion that the business is booming.
[Is this really a thing? Wow, Iâve really learned something new!]
[So, Chen Xixi is making money from both sides? Making money from Han Qianyi and their group, and also from the business?]
[Does this count as her working a job?]
[Isnât Chen Xixi just being a middleman and profiting from the difference?]
Chen Xixi didnât charge the businesses any fee; she told the businesses she was there to help, and asked if they could give her a meal.
Creating a totally harmonious social scene of mutual help and love.
As long as she never mentioned making money by working, then she was just there out of kindness.
The business had never seen someone who asked for food instead of money and thought this girl must be really pitiful, so they agreed to give her a meal.
Moreover, a young girl wouldnât eat much, which was certainly more cost-effective than giving money.
Both parties happily reached a cooperation.
Last night, after eating, Chen Xixi asked the business if they needed more people, and the business laughed and said the more, the better. Thatâs when Chen Xixi thought of Han Qianyi and the others.
It was impossible to let them eat for free, after all, she too needed to win some money. Besides, except for Jin Cheng, it seemed like everyone was constantly trying to push her off the top spot.
For her part, letting them spend less money to improve their meals would mean they could enjoy hotpot, and she could make a little profit. This way, nobody loses out.
How could this not be considered a win-win situation under such fierce competition?
Han Qianyi, starving and almost out of energy, finally got to eat hotpot in the restaurant that evening.
She felt for the first time that the threshold of the hotpot restaurant was so hard to cross.
Bargains were truly hard to come by; she should never go out to dine with Chen Xixi again. Although Chen Xixiâs methods saved money, they were too torturous.
Han Qianyi suddenly realized that some blessings, like the ones Chen Xixi always freeloaded, really required tremendous physical and mental strength to enjoy.
Full and satisfied, the four of them walked back.
When they got back to the apartment, Zheng He was not in the living room.
Han Qianyi looked around, puzzled, and asked, âWhereâs Zheng He?â
Chen Xixi didnât care where Zheng He had gone, as long as her mattress was still there.
Meanwhile, in the bathroom frantically scanning to pay for toilet paper, Zheng He was about to go insane!
Why did they have to come back right now?
[Hahaha! Zheng He stayed in the apartment all day, not daring to leave or even use the bathroom, fearing that Chen Xixi would come back and take his mattress. In the end, he just couldnât hold it anymore and had to go, and thatâs exactly when Chen Xixi came back! Zheng Heâs luck is so bad, he really should find a reputable master to change his fortune fast!]
[Iâve never seen such an unlucky kid.]
[Zheng He should have just gone with Chen Xixi to line up for the hotpot. He spent forty-two yuan just on takeout today and didnât even get anything good to eat, just the cheapest set meals both times.]
[But following Chen Xixi would still involve some suffering, at least Zheng He, by spending more, didnât starve himself.]
[Why doesnât Zheng He just cook for himself? Wouldnât that be even more economical?]
Zheng He indeed didnât starve himself; apart from being a bit greedy, everything else was fine.
Zheng He had also thought about buying groceries and cooking himself, knowing that it would be more economical, but the real issue was the kitchen being so inconvenient â everything in the kitchen had a price, all spices and utensils were clearly marked with prices.
He calculated that the minimum cost for cooking once was nearly ten yuan, not even counting the money spent on groceries. In that case, he figured ordering takeout was better and saved him the trouble of cooking.
Seriously, the production crew is so greedy, the prices are ridiculously high!
After coming out of the toilet, Zheng He saw the four people who had eaten and drunk to their heartâs content, comfortably lying on the mattresses, and felt increasingly frustrated.
Zheng He plopped down on the sofa, his gaze sweeping over the four lying on the ground as he sneered, âBeing used, huh? Just let Chen Xixi make sixty yuan off you!â
Han Qianyi and Wan Chen immediately turned their heads to look at Chen Xixi, both asking simultaneously: âWhat does he mean?â
Chen Xixi curled her lips, unapologetically, âI didnât force you, it was all voluntary!â
She only set the bait; whether they took it or not was their fate.
Zheng He sneered again: âIâve told you sheâs crafty, but you didnât believe me. Now look, youâve just let someone make sixty yuan off you. How naive!â
Wan Chen looked at Chen Xixi incredulously, âSo this meal could actually have been free?â
Han Qianyi also frowned at Chen Xixi, asking, âIs what Zheng He said true? Were you really using us?â
Chen Xixi calmly responded, âThatâs not the way to put it. At least I truly led you to spend the least money for a meal of hot pot. My plan should be worth something, right? Moreover, think about whether tonightâs meal was delicious or not. Honestly, wasnât it the best meal youâve had these past few days?â
The meal was indeed delicious and the best they had recently, but they were reluctant that Chen Xixi made money off it.
They could spend the money on any business, but not on Chen Xixi.
Who would willingly give money to a competitor and help them reach the pinnacle of their life?
Chen Xixi didnât care whether they were happy after learning the truth because even if she didnât make the money today, they would have spent it on someone else. Besides, if she didnât take the initiative, would they let her win easily in the end?
Obviously not.
Just look at their past attitudes united against Zheng He.
So, she was determined to make this money no matter what.
Zheng He scoffed, âDo you have a conscience? Are you letting them speak from their conscience?â
Chen Xixiâs lips slightly curled, âI may not have much of that, but Iâm not like you; at least Iâm not lacking in that.â
With five million prize money in sight, asking her about conscience was out of the question, especially since she believed she had been lenient enough. Otherwise, she would have crushed Zheng He, Han Qianyi, and Wan Chen back when they ganged up against her.
Regarding why she didnât do that, one reason was she had some conscience, and another was if she pushed all these people away and the production team brought in smarter competitors, wouldnât that make it difficult for her to win?
Thus, she was quite satisfied with the current competitors.
[Chen Xixi actually made money off Han Qianyi and the others! Wow! Thatâs crafty!]
[Isnât Chen Xixi being a bit too much? Why take money from Han Qianyi and the others?]
[Chen Xixi didnât force them; it was entirely voluntary, right? And Chen Xixiâs price was fair. What are they unsatisfied about? Without Chen Xixi, they definitely wouldnât have gotten such an inexpensive hot pot, and who knows how much theyâd have spent on food today!]
[Yeah! Just look, Zheng He spent forty-two yuan today just on a simple boxed lunch. Han Qianyi and the others actually came out ahead!]
Indeed, Han Qianyi and the others did gain, spending only about twenty yuan each, satisfying their cravings and enjoying their meal.
But they felt imbalanced because it was Chen Xixi who profited, and that made them feel awful!