NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 14 - Emergency meeting of the program group, lost little girl!
Chapter 14: Emergency meeting of the program group, lost little girl!
The manager had just finished talking. The crowd immediately grew loud, discussing in hushed tones. Without hesitation, one person stood up.
“Manager, we should boost awareness about anti-fraud. It spreads positivity and enhances our program’s image,” suggested the individual.
“I agree. Lin Yang’s unexpected fame has a significant impact. People are even proposing him as the next anti-fraud ambassador. It could benefit us greatly,” added another participant.
“Absolutely! Let’s increase online publicity and involve our program team in tackling high-profile fraud cases to engage more people,” recommended a third person.
“But won’t people think we’re covertly advertising for Lin Yang? It might seem unfair to others,” someone expressed concern from the group.
“Advertising or not, we’re promoting the right ideas. We should support it and boost their efforts if it has a significant impact. Our goal is to raise ratings, and Lin Yang has given us a strong start,” countered another member.
The manager listened, nodded, and said, “Alright, if everyone agrees, the PR department will handle this. Just be cautious not to overdo it.”
The manager addressed another matter, “Now, about Lin Yang saving a company boss and receiving a 50,000 thank-you fee. Let’s discuss how to allocate this money.”
This matter was more serious, considering the diverse professions the participants experienced and the varying income levels.
The manager emphasized, “Our fundamental goal is to raise awareness about anti-fraud. Focus on that, and believe in positive energy.”
Regarding the dilemma of allocating the money, it was acknowledged that it presented challenges. Occupations with lower income were stable but didn’t offer high earning potential. Meanwhile, more demanding professions had higher potential earnings but required specific skills.
The 50,000 yuan posed a considerable challenge for everyone, creating a sense of unfairness. If not included, it disadvantaged those in lower-paying jobs. If included, it disrupted the balance and made it challenging for those at the bottom.
The show’s diversity was highlighted, recognising that seemingly small amounts, like tips for a car-hailing driver, needed consideration to maintain fairness.
The participants faced a dilemma – balancing the financial aspect while ensuring the show’s integrity and fairness.
After ten minutes of passionate debate, the manager slammed the table and said, “Alright, let’s wrap it up. I’ve decided to include the 50,000 in the tally. Luck is a form of strength, and we shouldn’t disregard that. Lin Yang’s success is unexpected, and we have no reason to diminish it. What matters is who can draw more attention to the show.”
The manager emphasised Lin Yang’s impact on viewership: “He’s climbed from the bottom five to over forty in terms of rankings. Many of the audience is from outside the platform’s usual traffic. This is more valuable than being in the top ten. The program group gets traffic, but Lin Yang brings in a unique audience. What do you all think?”
Everyone nodded in agreement, acknowledging the manager’s insightful perspective. Recognising Lin Yang’s exceptional ability to attract viewers, they saw no reason to restrain him.
In the morning, after nine o’clock, Lin Yang woke up and headed to a breakfast shop. As he prepared for the day, his live broadcast room quickly filled with eager viewers. His popularity, fueled by yesterday’s events, surged past 50,000. Seeing Lin Yang not yet starting his work, the audience eagerly anticipated his next moves, teeth gritted with envy.
[Popularity]+1+1+1+1…
[Popularity]+1+1+1+1…
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[This is the laziest contestant I’ve ever seen. When I get this opportunity to compete, I wish I could work without sleep for 24 hours. He’s fine, he’s been asleep until now, it’s easier for me to go to work, why not!].
[The most irritating thing is that the program team announced in the morning that the 50,000 thank-you fee he received last night was included in his assets. This is so fucking king from the start. How do others play it? No one can surpass him even if he doesn’t work for a month.].
[Brothers, I’m cracked. People make more than 50,000 a day by driving an online taxi, and I drive an online taxi, and I can’t earn 50,000 in half a year. I just can’t figure it out. What is the difference between him and me? Just relying on my driving skills, I can beat him by a few streets.].
[Are you so confident that other people’s driving skills are less good than yours? He pulled a total of four passengers yesterday. None were normal, and I don’t know how he did it. Could his software automatically screen customers? So he can’t get an order in half a day?].
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Lin Yang glanced outside in a breakfast cafe as he enjoyed his morning meal. Rather than daydreaming, his attention fixated on a little girl, about five or six years old, sporting double ponytails, braids, and a pink skirt. Holding a doll, she had been near the nearby bank’s entrance for ten minutes.
Initially, Lin Yang assumed she awaited her parents making a withdrawal, yet as he finished his breakfast, her parents were nowhere in sight. Concerned, he doubted responsible parents would leave such a young child unattended for twenty minutes. Lin Yang suspected she might be lost.
Approaching the little girl, Lin Yang noticed her slightly dirty face, stains on the pink dress, and blood-red scratches on her knee, suggesting a recent fall. Squatting down, he gently inquired, “Little sister, where are your parents? You’ve been waiting here for a while. Why not head home?”
The innocent-eyed girl pouted, “I don’t know… I don’t know the way home.”
Surprised, Lin Yang reassured her, “Alright! Do you know your parents’ phone number? I can call them to pick you up.”
Shaking her head, the girl explained, “My mother said she’s lost and looking for the police uncle. You don’t seem to be the police uncle.”
Lin Yang, momentarily embarrassed, maintained a smile, “True, I’m not a policeman, but I can still help you call your parents. What do you think?”
After a brief hesitation, the little girl nodded, “Yeah!” She then confidently recited her mother’s mobile number, revealing her parents’ proactive training. No wonder she sought help from the police.