180. This is my handsome little brother

[Hey streamer, say something! Why haven't you said anything?]

[We were right. It's not that we look down on people, but based on the streamer's previous description, this student's chances of turning things around are almost zero; at best, they'll just be doing alright.]

Zhou Xiaoyi finally spoke for the first time.

"Well... to be honest, this trip to Magic City to see my classmate was really touching."

Contrary to what everyone might expect, the changes in my classmate are absolutely dramatic.

[A complete upheaval, the host is quite good at describing things, huh? Could it be that this person is actually doing quite well these days?]

[It's not impossible; if someone suddenly awakens and makes a comeback, they could indeed live a pretty good life.]

Looking forward to this episode.

Zhang Yang finished watching the screen recording.

To be honest, it's just for fun. With his current absolute strength, he doesn't care what others think of him, nor does he bother to slap the faces of these irrelevant bystanders.

Out of curiosity, he still found Zhou Xiaoyi's account page and looked at her latest works.

I've already seen the video; it's the same as the one I sent him before.

But this data...

Looking at the surge in likes and comments, Zhang Yang was a little at a loss for words.

Hundreds of thousands of likes and tens of thousands of comments.

Moreover, this number is still growing...

"I didn't realize it had actually become so popular." Zhang Yang compared all of Zhou Xiaoyi's works.

His stats are currently the best in this round.

Never mind, I'll go take a look.

Zhang Yang casually clicked on the comments section, ready to see what was going on.

[This is unbelievable! I watched the blogger's live stream yesterday, and they said this student was different from what I expected. I thought maybe this person had worked hard and had achieved a comeback, but after watching the video, WHAT? Who am I? Where am I? What am I watching?]

[This isn't just a story of a rags-to-riches tale, it's a story of an ordinary person becoming a god! So this is how a male god is made! I urge everyone to pay close attention to those seemingly unremarkable guys around you; they might be your only chance to get close to your dream guy and leave a good impression.]

[I was grinning like an aunt the whole time, it felt like I was watching an idol drama, holy crap.]

[It's like a dream. I bet the blogger himself is the most bewildered and shocked. He must be feeling a mix of emotions and deeply moved. He thought he was just meeting a junior high classmate, but he ended up meeting a domineering CEO, a male god, and seeing luxury cars and mansions all at the same time...]

Guess why I'm not saying anything?

This episode is going to be a hit! Share it!

Zhang Yang watched silently for a moment, feeling a strange mix of embarrassment and something else he couldn't quite put his finger on.

To be honest, these people's analysis is not bad.

Following the normal trajectory, he was indeed destined to live an ordinary and uneventful life. While there are those who achieve extraordinary success, the vast majority of ordinary people lead ordinary and unremarkable lives.

But, well, the system chose him after all.

With a probability of one in billions, even if he were an ordinary person to begin with, his unique luck alone makes him extraordinary.

"Huh? Why is Zhou Xiaoyi live streaming?" Zhang Yang suddenly noticed Zhou Xiaoyi's status.

So he went in as a tourist.

"Wow, tens of thousands of people are online?" Zhang Yang exclaimed in surprise, not expecting Zhou Xiaoyi to be so good at handling the surge in traffic.

The live stream was incredibly lively, with the screen being refreshed several times per second.

As for the content of the live stream, it goes without saying that it's related to her latest episode.

"Yes, although my classmate has changed so much, he is very easygoing and has no airs at all."

"Did you go out for a fancy meal? Hmm... As you all saw, we ate out for lunch, and my classmate cooked dinner herself. You all saw the ingredients they bought; they were all worth tens of thousands of dollars?"

"The hostess? Haha, what are you thinking? My classmate is definitely not single, his girlfriend just isn't in the picture. As for me... I definitely have no chance, I'm just a comedian."

Zhou Xiaoyi was watching the comments from her fans in the live stream below and was talking at length about her feelings.

The chat area in the live stream below was flooded with messages.

[No, do you know how swollen my face is? I was prepared for a comeback, but look at this, is this a comeback? Are you kidding me? Do you think this is a novel?]

[I just recommended your videos to my girlfriend, and yesterday she watched this one of your videos and gave me the silent treatment all day. She's dissatisfied with everything I do.]

[Give me some photos of my husband; you didn't show his face in the video.]

[Of all the episodes I've watched, this one is the most bizarre and unbelievable. I have a feeling the blogger is about to take off. I suggest you stick close to your classmate's coattails.]

Zhang Yang glanced at it casually and checked his bank balance.

Wow!

A long time ago, I think I used the system-given recharge funds to recharge my account with a few hundred thousand yuan. It wasn't much, just something I played around with casually. When I saw a talented streamer, I would give them some encouragement, or occasionally tip a family in need to show my love and support.

Zhang Yang casually gifted a few Carnival virtual gifts in the live stream as a way of supporting his old classmate.

Instantly, special effects appeared frequently in the live stream room.

Zhou Xiaoyi was stunned for a moment, then her expression turned to ecstatic joy, "Thank you... wait, everyone, please give my classmate some attention, this is my classmate."

She gasped in shock.

The live stream chat exploded instantly.

[Honey! My husband's here!]

[Honey, I've followed you! Let's follow each other back!]

[Some shameless bastards shouldn't be shouting like that; they're disgusting and perverted.]

[Alright, alright, you're our son, right? Fine, we'll acknowledge you as our father, okay? Dad, I'm your son, Dad!]

In the live stream, everyone instantly started recognizing each other as family.

Zhang Yang's head was throbbing from looking at it.

When I stepped back, I saw a bunch of followers, private messages, and even some people sending photos directly.

If you're good enough, you'll never imagine how proactive girls can be.

Zhang Yang quickly set up a private account for himself and was ready to leave.

As soon as he logged out, Zhou Xiaoyi sent him a message, first thanking him for the tip, and then asking if it had caused him any trouble or inconvenience.

"It's alright, I don't pay much attention to these things either. I wish you continued success with your live streaming." Zhang Yang replied.

"Thank you, thank you. I was just about to connect with you." Zhou Xiaoyi said with some regret.

"Let's talk about it later," Zhang Yang politely declined.

He knew Zhou Xiaoyi wanted to capitalize on the hype to generate more traffic, but he was just Zhou Xiaoyi's classmate, not her biological parents, so he didn't need to keep going along with her.

To be honest, the fact that he was even allowed to participate in this episode is already a huge help to the other party.

Zhang Yang put down his phone and put the matter out of his mind.

In the following period, Zhou Zhaodong, as the CEO of Cloud Sea Capital, began to drastically optimize the company's personnel structure while recruiting talents from all over the country, further transforming Cloud Sea Capital into a company with all elites.

All the candidates required by the system have been selected, and they are all top-notch candidates with excellent academic qualifications and experience.

Of course, the average salary of one million per person is commensurate with their value.

In the end, only the Chief Financial Officer position remained to be filled, but Zhou Zhaodong indicated that they were already in contact and that a successful onboarding to Cloud Sea Capital was imminent.

The mission is almost complete, and the upgrade is just one step away.

Zhang Yang was perfectly suited to being a hands-off manager.

Every two or three days, I would go to Cloud Sea Capital to enjoy Bai Xiaomi's gentle and considerate nature. When I had free time, I would also visit my office building Yunheng Building, to check on the renovation progress of the book cafe for Bei Wei. I would also inspect the businesses in the commercial area and the companies in the office building like a landlord.

After visiting the building many times, many company owners in Yunheng Building knew that the Cullinan parked in the designated parking space in the underground garage belonged to Mr. Zhang, a resident of Yunheng Building.

That afternoon, Zhang Yang made a rare trip to Le Man's house and spent the whole afternoon together.

In the afternoon, the room was bathed in sunlight.

Le Man's chest was covered with a thin blanket, inadvertently revealing her fair shoulders. At this moment, she was lying obediently on Zhang Yang's chest like a kitten.

Zhang Yang unconsciously stroked Le Man's black hair, his fingers sliding across her fair shoulders, enjoying the tenderness.

"Let's get ready. Staying here all the time isn't going to work." Le Man looked up at Zhang Yang's chest.

"Yeah, it's boring to be idle all the time. I support you." Zhang Yang lowered his head and pinched Le Man's cheek. "Anyway, you, this little rich girl, don't need to have any financial pressure."

"You can't say that. It's never good to just sit around and do nothing," Le Man muttered.

"Even if you're at your wit's end, don't worry, I'll always be there to cover for you," Zhang Yang said casually with a smile.

His relationship with Le Man cannot be simply described as a fleeting affair; it was more than just a fleeting affair, it was a deeper bond.

If Le Man is in trouble, he certainly won't stand idly by.

"Really?" Upon hearing this, Le Man's eyes, which had been somewhat gentle and calm, suddenly lit up with surprise, which then turned into tender affection.

"Zhang Yang, you're so kind."

Zhang Yang smiled and tried to touch Le Man's hair, but missed. His expression then changed.

"Hey, what are you doing down there? Hiss... Hah."

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In the afternoon, Zhang Yang rested his head on his arms and watched as Le Man got up and changed into a floral dress in front of him.

"Is it pretty?" Le Man turned around and smiled gently.

A gentle breeze blew by, and her hair, edged with gold, looked truly graceful and beautiful. For a moment, the atmosphere was perfect.

"Tell me, how do you want me to praise you?" Zhang Yang asked with a smile.

"Special, unforgettable, beautiful." Le Man turned around and walked closer, bending down to examine Zhang Yang, her long hair cascading down.

Zhang Yang's face was itchy from being scratched by strands of hair, but as someone with a background in copywriting, his writing skills came in handy at this moment.

"Hmm... then let's start with... 'Her beauty surpasses all ages, even the lotus blushes with shame.'"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Zhang Yang was silenced by a deep kiss from Le Man, his nose instantly filled with her sweet scent.

Around 2 PM, the two went out.

Le Man's former college classmate and best friend came to Magic City to accompany her husband on a business trip, and also wanted to see Le Man, her good friend.

"An Lan and I have always had a good relationship, well, we're like best friends who can talk about anything, it's just that we don't see each other as often these days," Le Man said from the passenger seat. "But I'll definitely meet up with her whenever I have the chance."

"You can talk about anything? You know everything?" Zhang Yang asked, slightly surprised.

"I definitely can't ask anything too private, but she knows about my current situation," Le Man said with a smile. "What do you want to ask? Do you want to ask her if she knows you exist?"

"Mm." Zhang Yang nodded.

"I told her I met a really great guy, and she even said she'd like to meet you and invite you to dinner," Le Man said with a smile.

"You make it sound like I'm a gigolo," Zhang Yang said, speechless.

After all, Le Man's best friend must know that Le Man received a large sum of money in her divorce settlement. Now that Le Man has mentioned meeting a younger man, anyone would think in that direction.

"Sorry, sweetie, here's a kiss for you," Le Man smiled gently and, taking advantage of the traffic light, leaned over and kissed Zhang Yang on the cheek.

A kiss can dispel all sorrows.

Honestly, wouldn't it be more efficient, less stressful, and more effective for girlfriends to use a kiss instead of arguing when they have a conflict with their boyfriends?

Around 3 PM, outside an outdoor coffee shop.

A man and a woman chatted idly while waiting.

"So, your best friend got divorced and even got ten million in the settlement? That's a good deal!" the man said, somewhat surprised.

"What are you talking about? This is a woman's most precious youth!" the girl retorted, feigning displeasure. "Don't you know that youth is priceless?"

"Okay, that makes sense, but it's not too late for her now. Didn't you say she's met a younger brother?" the man continued to joke.

The girl rolled her eyes at him, then looked a little worried.

"Who knows, maybe they're after her money."

The two were chatting when the boy suddenly looked up at something, seemingly captivated by it.

"Magic City is indeed full of luxury cars. You can see Cullinan even while having coffee here. This one looks like the BlackBerry version, which costs over nine million yuan."

His eyes were filled with envy as he shared his knowledge with the girl next to him.

The girl also looked over.

The car body was as black as ink, the aura it exuded was subtly overwhelming, and...

Hmm.

The car window rolled down, and to her surprise, she saw her best friend, Le Man, waving at her.

"An Lan!" Le Man called out to her from afar.

"Le Man?" She was momentarily stunned, then quickly stood up and went to greet her.

The Cullinan came to a smooth stop, Le Man got out of the car and jogged towards her best friend An Lan.

The two embraced after a long time apart.

Zhang Yang arrived late, got out of the car, closed the door, and stood beside the car.

Under the sunlight, his incredibly handsome, tall figure stood to the Cullinan, a car worth nearly ten million dollars, creating a scene of his own.

"Who is that?" An Lan looked at the figure not far away and couldn't help but hold her breath. "Could it be...?"

"Yes, this is my new younger brother." Le Man smiled and took Zhang Yang's hand, her eyes revealing pride and joy. "Shall I introduce you two?"

"This is the younger brother you were talking about? My God, what kind of luck did you have?" An Lan couldn't hold back any longer.