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

The little girl was young but her outfit was anything but ordinary. Chen Xixi took a quick glance—a complete set of luxury brand L clothing, and just the bag on her shoulder, according to Chen Xixi’s knowledge, would have to cost at least five figures.
It seems this little girl is not from an ordinary family.
[So children from rich families also go to second-hand markets!]
[Just because they have money doesn’t mean they’re fools!]
[Rich people not only shop at second-hand markets, but I also have two sisters from well-to-do families, who even sell their unwanted items on the second-hand market. Some people, the richer they get, the more they understand how to make rational use of valuable things and maximize their benefits!]
After Chen Xixi finished signing for the little girl, she smiled and said, “Sweetheart, please check the item, and if it’s alright, could you confirm the receipt for me now?”
Right now, the money is with the platform, and only after confirming receipt will it be transferred to her account. She needs to ensure the money arrives before the program finishes.
Qiu Li spoke with a cheerful smile: “No need to check, just with such a fair price, I trust you!”
Chen Xixi had the celebrities sign live in the broadcast yesterday, so naturally, she couldn’t fake it. Besides, anyone who got such a tent probably wouldn’t sell it so cheaply. This shows that Chen Xixi is reliable.
Qiu Li promptly confirmed the receipt and chatted with Chen Xixi for a bit, then didn’t delay Chen Xixi from continuing the show recording.
No sooner had Chen Xixi left than Qiu Li hurriedly walked towards a nearby neighborhood, almost exhausting herself to death while carrying the tent.
How did Chen Xixi bring the tent over? Surely not just by hand? She must be really strong!
Qiu Li couldn’t help but admire her.
The security guard at the entrance of the community saw the little girl carrying a fairly large item and proactively offered to help.
Once home, Qiu Li couldn’t wait to take out the tent and snap photos to show off on various social media platforms.
Chen Yumin, wearing her pajamas and fixing up her newly permed big waves, walked towards the living room, and shockingly saw her daughter up early for a change?!
She rubbed her eyes, making sure she wasn’t seeing things, and then saw Qiu Li fiddling with something. She said, “Li Li, what are you doing up so early? What’s this thing you’ve brought back? Why do you always buy such strange things? A tent, huh? Well, at least what you bought this time is practical!”
Unable to resist boasting, Qiu Li said: “Mom, look, this tent I bought was not only cheap, but it also has celebrity signatures on it!”
Chen Yumin: “Those are just photocopied on, meant to trick fans like you into spending, nothing to look at!”
“No, it’s personally signed, look if you don’t believe me!”
Chen Yumin was dragged by Qiu Li to take a closer look, and when her eyes caught the ‘Chen’ character, she subconsciously took a second look, frowning, “Chen… Xixi?”
Qiu Li explained: “This is Chen Xixi from that really popular reality show on right now, I bought this tent from her… Never mind! Even if I explain, you won’t understand! Just know she’s really famous!”
Chen Yumin asked with a frown, “How do you know her?”
“On a second-hand platform website.”
Chen Yumin’s expression changed, “Keep your distance from her in the future, no more contact with her!”
Qiu Li, puzzled, asked: “Why?”
“There’s no why! I’m telling you, if you don’t want our family to be targeted by vampires, then listen to me! Otherwise, all these clothes and handbags of yours will have to be sold!”
A decade or so ago, when Chen Xixi’s father, Chen Youqing’s factory went bankrupt and accumulated a mountain of debt, he once sought help from his cousin, Chen Yumin.
Chen Yumin feared being targeted by Chen Youqing’s family like vampires, so she and her husband forcefully stayed home for three days without daring to set foot outside, didn’t dare to turn on the lights, avoiding Chen Youqing’s family no matter how they knocked on the door. She never showed her face, pretending that no one was at home to evade them.
Later, to prevent future troubles, Chen Yumin directly sold the house and moved to Hai City.
Now, her family’s business is doing better and better, while after bankruptcy, Chen Youqing’s family’s life has been inquired about by her; they’ve been living in the countryside of Wu City, where Chen Youqing and his spouse now survive by doing odd jobs in the village.
As for their daughter Chen Xixi, she isn’t doing particularly well either. She resigned not long after starting work, probably not an easy one to deal with. Under such family circumstances, most people would appreciate having a decent job to support the family. Chen Xixi, however, didn’t cherish it and quit her job just like that, really senseless!
She even ran off to participate in a reality show, hoping to compete for the five million prize money. From what she saw, shows like these were 100% scripted, just putting on a show for everyone to watch, it might fool kids her daughter’s age.
Either Chen Xixi would get only a consolation prize of one or two hundred thousand after winning first place, or there would certainly be a pre-decided champion in the end.
As if the five million prize money was something one could just hand out?
Let’s not even talk about five million. Take many businesses running a big prize drawing event; many are rigged for company insiders to win. Could outsiders really expect to get a piece of the pie? Dream on!
Chen Yumin looked at Qiu Li, who was silent and head bowed, and frowned, “You completed the transaction on the second-hand platform with her, right? You didn’t add any other contact information, did you? If you did, delete it immediately!”
Chen Xixi is not yet married; when the time comes for her marriage, she might very well eye their family for borrowing money for her dowry.
If the man she marries is of average means, they might even have to curry favor with her family to help find a job in the future.
Chen Yumin certainly did not want to deal with their mess!
Qiu Li honestly replied, “I didn’t add any other contact information.”
“That’s good then,” Chen Yumin felt relieved and a maternal smile appeared on her face, “Be a good girl, and if your dad lands this big deal coming up, Mom will take you on a trip abroad!”
After Chen Yumin finished speaking, she turned her gaze towards the tent and continued, “Get rid of this crappy tent, it’s bad luck to keep it at home, if you want a celebrity’s autograph, in a few days I’ll take you to a dinner where there will be lots of celebrities. Not just autographs, you can take pictures with them at will!”
She was now so fed up with seeing anything related to Chen Youqing’s family and couldn’t bear to have anything in her home associated with them.
“But…” Qiu Li hesitated, somewhat reluctant.
Chen Yumin’s brow instantly furrowed, “Listen to me! Go throw it away right now!”
“Then I’ll sell it again, at least the money won’t be wasted.”
“That works too, but you must deal with it within a week! Otherwise, don’t blame me for personally throwing it in the trash!”
…
At the reality show’s set.
Zheng He found a quiet little park and took out his phone to begin a live stream.
He smiled at the camera and said, “Hello everyone, I’m Zheng He, it’s like this. I! Am about to start selling my autograph, but before that, I want to ask if anyone is interested in buying?”