I’ve Gone Viral Because of a Money-Saving Variety Show

The celebrity guests of the challenge variety show, upon being notified by the production team that there would be a collaboration with the Money Saving variety show, had their managers briefly introduce them to the content of the Money Saving show.
The most famous characters in this frugality-themed variety show are the stingy iron rooster, Chen Xixi, and Zheng He, who always skirts the edges of the law.
So when Chen Xixi mentioned she brought gifts, even the celebrity guests were stunned.
The celebrity guests looked at Chen Xixi with great interest, wondering what kind of gifts she would bring.
Jiang Xingze asked with a smile, “What kind of gifts?”
He vividly remembered the last time President Zhou dragged him along to help Chen Xixi collect plastic bottles; this girl was no simple character, and he felt that the gifts she would bring today would certainly be unique.
The next second, they saw Chen Xixi taking out several colorful paper slips from a small, palm-sized bag, neatly folded, containing some cards and things like coupons.
As she unfolded the papers, Chen Xixi said, “These are treasures from the bottom of my box; to show my sincerity, I’m giving them all to the teachers today.”
Chen Xixi displayed the cards one by one, “Look, this is a fifty yuan coupon for Lamborghini, this is a 9.9% discount coupon for Haiyu Villas, this one, this one is a thirty yuan off a five hundred purchase for brand C skincare products, this is for a foot massage place, top up a thousand and get fifty plus a fruit plate for free, this one is a shopping mall lottery ticket where you’re guaranteed to win if you spend three hundred.
And this one, this is impressive, with this card, you can visit multiple tourist attractions in Su City for free!”
“!!!” It really is a gift that can save them money.
[Indeed, a gift with money-saving features.]
[Hahaha, true to the title of Money Saving King, she’s got a tight grip on frugality!]
[When Chen Xixi took out a bunch of coupons from her bag, I really saw the shadow of my grandma on her; my grandma brings home a whole pile of colorful promotional flyers every day after visiting the morning market…]
[Isn’t this a bit embarrassing? Plus, they’re big stars, would they really feel comfortable using coupons when going out? I guess they’d throw away Chen Xixi’s gifts as soon as they turn around!]
[I think it’s fine though, I use coupons for online shopping all the time, if there are no coupons I wouldn’t be interested in buying; I specifically select online stores where I can use coupons.]
[Same here, I always find the most suitable coupons for ordering takeout.]
[Stars aren’t fools, right?]
[How come she doesn’t use all these coupons herself?]
[Chen Xixi: Do you think those things are even within my spending range?]
[Hahaha, that’s true, her spending philosophy is to not spend if not necessary.]
These coupons were originally meant for Chen Xixi to use when she had the financial capability, but she realized she couldn’t wait that long as the coupons amassed and eventually expired.
The coupons Chen Xixi gave away included both high-end consumption and necessary everyday expenses, so overall they were quite practical.
Just didn’t know if the big stars liked saving money.
Han Qianyi and Zheng He were also stunned, is this really how you give gifts?
Zheng He couldn’t help but laugh scornfully, “If you don’t have anything suitable to give, then don’t give anything at all. Can this even be considered a gift? Aren’t you just making the teachers uncomfortable?
And with over 30,000 yuan in your hand, to give coupons as a gift is just too stingy, isn’t it?”
Han Qianyi also felt that these wealthy superstars definitely wouldn’t fancy these items, and Chen Xixi was going to embarrass herself!
The superstars might not necessarily fancy, but they expressed that it’s quite novel; they’ve seen coupons before, but it’s their first time receiving them as gifts.
Jiang Xingze smiled and accepted the coupon: “This gift is very nice, I like it a lot, it’s very practical.”
He might not use it, but the matriarchs of his family and the Empress Dowager would probably like it, as they are recently very into the variety show Money Saving Battle, very fond of Chen Xixi, and very interested in frugal living.
Fang Shihui also neatly folded the coupon into his pocket, a smile on his face that sounded quite official: “Indeed, I like it too. Saving money can not only improve life quality but also reduce lavish waste and contribute to society. I heard you are great at saving on the show. We should all learn some money-saving techniques from you.”
It’s a kind of positive life attitude, and as stars, they naturally need to set the right example on screen.
It also wins the favor of netizens by the way.
Guan Yingying glanced at Zheng He and intentionally said loudly, “I really like it! I’m not fond of fruits, but I like coupons! I’ll use them every day, one per day!”
Guan Yingying didn’t really have much feeling for coupons, mainly because her current job income meant she wasn’t short of that bit of money, but she just couldn’t stand a man mockingly criticizing a girl.
Not only did the five stars not show disgust, but they also showed surprise at this unexpected and practical gift, and they took interest in Chen Xixi’s unusual way of doing things, praising her money-saving actions.
Chen Xixi was even embarrassed by all the praise; she just wanted to save some money purely, and these coupons really weren’t fit for her spending level, so giving them away wasn’t a waste.
She didn’t have the grand vision to guide everyone toward minimalist living or make contributions to society; she just wants to do well by herself and live her life clearly.
Han Qianyi and Zheng He looked a bit sour.
Chen Xixi’s gift, not only had she not spent any Gold Coin, but it also attracted the stars’ attention who kept praising her money-saving being so great, suddenly feeling unreachable to them.
Compared with Chen Xixi, didn’t their gifts seem like a lonely purchase?
But Zheng He thought, after all, he only spent 2.99 yuan, and he even made back what he spent, so he was unconcerned.
At this moment, the variety show’s host came out and announced, “Now that everyone’s acquainted, let’s start today’s challenge. The task is to transport all the goods within three hours, and you’ll receive a Gold Coin, which can be exchanged for corresponding rewards!”
Money Saving Battle guests exclaimed: “!!!” You have to work in this variety show?
Zheng He felt deceived by the production team, turned, and asked Fang Shihui, “So, how much is your living expense? Do they provide meals?”
Fang Shihui, already used to it, replied calmly: “Living expense? We don’t have a penny. As for meals, complete the task and earn Gold Coins to get food, fail, and you’ll starve.”
Zheng He gave a barely alive smile: “…” He wants to go home! Back to their Money Saving Battle show!!
This show felt even worse than their Money Saving Battle!
Meanwhile, some sharp-eyed netizens noticed something odd.
[Wasn’t Zheng He’s fund balance 3301 yuan just now? Why does the leaderboard now show 3298.01 yuan? Did the production team miscalculate?]
[The person above, he bought a fruit basket, didn’t you see?]
[ I know he bought a fruit basket, but 3301 minus 3298.01 is 2.99! Did he spend 2.99 on a fruit basket?]
[I went to check just now, and it’s true! Who sells fruit baskets so cheap; I also want to catch such a deal!]
[Could it be the supermarket charged wrongly, or did the production team miscalculate? @MoneySavingBattleOfficialWebsite.]