‘Ready to Leave Work’ Season 1 Episode 2 officially began five minutes before the live broadcast.
Internet users eagerly watching the show were surprised to find out that the entertainment account that leaked the news had been permanently banned for violating the “Weibo Community Convention”!
Suddenly, the entertainment gossip account “Xiaoqiangba” that had gained 500,000 followers in an instant, had disappeared without a trace. All the Weibo content posted by the account, including the hot search video, had evaporated from the entire web.
The netizens were left in disbelief, still holding their popcorn, when the hot search list was overtaken once again by the “Mu Xing Culture and Media’s first batch of signed artists”.
[Mu Xing Culture and Media V: Welcome @Pei Shinian @Bai Xingyu @Lu Shen to join the Mu Xing family! Let’s have a toast with our friends! [Cheers] @Mu Ye, when will Teacher Mu come? @Song Jianchu, Daddy Sponsor is treating!!]
The first batch of signed artists for this newly established entertainment company was incredibly impressive! And to top it off, the younger brother of the Demon King was the big investor for this company??
The netizens were once again dumbfounded.
Two minutes later, the Mu Ye Studio responded.
[Mu Ye Studio V: @Mu Xing Culture and Media, thank you for the treat from Daddy Sponsor during team building yesterday!! The Demon King was very moved and is hurrying to sign the contract!!]
A few minutes later, the entertainment marketing accounts that had reposted the parking lot video were also banned one after another.
Worried about being implicated and banned, netizens quickly moved to other social media platforms, setting up a “Parking Lot Incident Popcorn Party” forum.
As soon as the forum was established, a large number of popcorn-loving people rushed in, and several skyscrapers of posts quickly emerged.
[1L: Wait, this is too messy, let me sort out my thoughts… Pei Shinian, Bai Xingyu, and Lu Shen have all signed with Prince of Yin’s Mu Xing Culture and Media, and the little brother of the Demon King is a partner and investor in this company. So, the card given to Mu Ye Studio in the video was for the team-building activity? To lure Mu Ye Studio to sign with Mu Xing Culture and Media?… Then, who was the person Mu Ye Studio kissed on the cheek?]
[28L: Actually, I’ve been wanting to say this… Could it be that Mu Ye is just doing performance art again after getting drunk? He always likes to kiss cats and stuff when he’s happy after drinking…]
[45L: Hey guys, I have a bold idea, could the hot search video be a preview of this century’s biggest show by this little guy? – Me, Song Jianchu, will soon become the godfather of the entertainment industry?]
[88L: This is so exciting, Bking will never let me down!]
[138L: Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if the younger brother of the Demon King does something outrageous again.]
[276L: Looking at Mu Ye Studio’s Weibo, are they also going to sign with Mu Xing Culture and Media? Wait, does this mean that these four male gods will be sharing one investor from now on? What will happen to the team of staff then?]
[389L: Ah, I can’t wait for the next variety show!! I want to see the staff team go crazy in the workplace!!】
…
In response to the urgent demands of netizens, “Ready to Leave Work” Season 1 Episode 2 actually began airing!
As soon as the variety show went live, internet users crowded to watch, causing the live stream to lag multiple times.
Upon entering the stream, viewers saw a large-scale, mentally ill director having an episode on the set.
[I almost threw my phone in terror. I thought I clicked into a horror movie’s live stream,]
[The director seems to be suffering from a serious illness,]
[Finally, the second episode is out!!!]
[Congratulations to the Demon King Store Manager for advancing to Demon King’s Gold Master!!]
[My son did a great job! I’m moved by your courage! Mom can brag again!!]
Another bewildered staff member was sent to the parking lot by the show’s team.
This time, Bai Xingyu couldn’t resist and directly grabbed the director’s collar and went to talk to him privately.
While the camera was on Bai Xingyu, Yin Chi put his arm around Song Jianchu’s shoulder, slowed down, and whispered in his ear, “Today’s recording was requested by Director Cui and me to divert the netizen’s attention. We just contacted Mu Ye Studio, and we have already agreed on a solution with their agent. In a few days, Mu Ye Studio will also sign with us, and that way, we can get past that part of the video with an excuse.”
“Mu Ye Studio is also signing with us?” Song Jianchu was slightly surprised.
He hadn’t thought about that possibility.
After all, Mu Ye Studio was already a well-established celebrity studio, and they had signed several popular singers. Signing a studio was completely different from signing an independent artist.
“Yes, just talked to them, thanks to this hot search. Brother, you did a great job!” Yin Chi said, “After they sign with us, we won’t interfere with their studio’s normal operations. We will only provide support in terms of resources and project investment, and it will solve this public relations crisis. This decision is definitely beneficial and harmless for them.”
Song Jianchu was still seriously analyzing whether this was a suitable move.
Yin Chi lowered his voice and said, “And if you can also sign your idol, wouldn’t it be more convenient for you to give him resources in the future?”
Song Jianchu: “…”
It was true. If they could sign Mu Ye Studio, he could easily get whatever resources he wanted in the future, and he would have a legitimate reason to do so.
Song Jianchu glanced sideways.
Mu Ye was walking while texting on WeChat, probably discussing the signing of the studio with his agent. He looked more serious than usual.
“No wonder they’re a top-tier studio,” Yin Chi said with a smile after receiving a message from Gu Jiaming. “Mu Ye is handling things faster than us. Everything is pretty much resolved now. You can focus on recording the show with our company’s artists. You don’t have to worry about anything else.”
Song Jianchu looked away from behind and nodded. “Okay, thanks. It’s your birthday in a few days, so let me treat you then.”
“Sure thing.” Yin Chi affectionately patted him on the shoulder. “I’ll take care of the hot search first. Then we can find an opportunity to deal with your brother after you finish recording the show.”
“Don’t worry, he can’t run away.” Song Jianchu smirked coldly. “He can’t even afford a bike, let alone a rocket.”
“A rocket? He can’t even afford a bicycle,” Yin Chi laughed. “That idiot bought a notorious black marketing team for the hot search. They’re known for cheating people and are rumored to be involved in the black market. That idiot owes a fortune in marketing fees. He’s going to pay for it in the coming days.”
Mu Ye finished replying to Gu Jiaming’s message, and they temporarily signed the studio contract with Mu Xing.
He put his phone away and looked up, fixing his gaze on the two people ahead of him who were walking side by side with their arms around each other’s shoulders.
Pei Shinian had been following the hot search on Weibo and suddenly looked relieved. He turned his head and whispered, “Brother, did you guys have a team building event yesterday? Is Jianchu giving you that card to invite you to a team building event?”
Mu Ye replied with a faint “Mm-hmm.”
“You scared me. How much did you drink? You did performance art and even flirted with your little brother…I thought that kid was keeping you.” Pei Shinian breathed a sigh of relief and patted his chest in fear. “What about your future sister-in-law? Aren’t you deceiving her?”
Mu Ye gazed lightly at the hand that had been hugging the male student’s shoulder in front of him for a long time, his brow furrowed slightly.
Ignoring what the person next to him said, he absentmindedly replied with a “Mm-hmm.”
Pei Shinian suddenly remembered something else and looked at the new sponsor in front of him, then turned his head to look at his brother. He narrowed his eyes and said slowly, “No wonder you’re so enthusiastic towards Jianchu. Brother, did you already know that Song Jianchu is the big sponsor of Mu Xing Media?”
Up front, Yin Chi smiled and leaned in to whisper to Song Jianchu, patting him on the shoulder.
Mu Ye’s brow furrowed slightly again. “Mm-hmm.”
“No wonder you started the trend during the first episode and wouldn’t let me call Jianchu the sponsor. You even stuck close to him during the game and pretended to serve him tea.” Pei Shinian laughed knowingly. “You only invited your team to dinner before officially signing with Jianchu. Brother, you’re so crafty.”
Yin Chi finally let go of Song Jianchu’s shoulder.
Mu Ye’s expression relaxed a little, and he hastened his pace to catch up.
The male student in front suddenly smiled brightly, his handsome face youthful and radiant, so beautiful that people couldn’t take their eyes off him.
Song Jianchu had his hands in his coat pockets, smiling as he bumped Yin Chi’s shoulder.
“No wonder you took the initiative to start buttering him up from the first episode, not letting me call him ‘Mr. Sponsor’ and sticking to him during the game while pretending to be a chef.” Pei Shinian chuckled knowingly, “He only invited your team to dinner before you even signed with him. Brother, you’re really scheming.”
Yin Chi finally removed his hand from Song Jianchu’s body.
Mu Ye’s expression relaxed a bit as he quickened his pace and walked ahead.
The two people in front of them said something, and suddenly a sunny smile appeared on the boy’s face, handsome and youthful, so attractive that people couldn’t take their eyes off him.
Song Jianchu put his hands in his jacket pockets and bumped shoulders with Yin Chi with a smile.
Mu Ye’s footsteps paused slightly.
Pei Shinian, who was beside him, asked with a grin, “Brother, are you licking up to your sponsor? Is my sister-in-law going to be jealous?”
Mu Ye’s expression was cold, “I don’t know.”
Mu Ye turned his head and looked at the person walking beside him, who had appeared at some point, and frowned, “When did you come over?”
“I saw you texting alone, so I came to keep you company.” Pei Shinian raised his eyebrows triumphantly, “I’m the one who treats you best, right?”
Mu Ye fell silent for a moment, and asked indifferently, “Do you want to know how to quickly get out of singlehood?”
“Of course!” Pei Shinian eagerly asked, “Yes, brother, please teach me! How did you get out of singlehood so quickly?”
Mu Ye said, “Be good at what you do and use your intelligence in the right place.”
Pei Shinian asked, “Huh?”
“Forget it.” Mu Ye glared at him, sighed helplessly, “Ignorance is bliss. Maybe some kind-hearted person will like your type.”
Pei Shinian: “…”
Pei Shinian: “.”
The second episode of the variety show officially began.
Because of their outstanding performance in the previous episode, the production team provided them with a car that was of a higher value, a regular business car.
The barrage was unable to be sent for a while and was filled with unrelated topics.
[“So, this time, is the demon king’s sugar daddy taking four employees to work?]
[“Did they really kiss or not?”
[“Is it really just the sugar daddy treating his employees to team building? The kind where a male god thanks you while whispering in your ear? (Biting my handkerchief)”]
[“Mom’s emotions have been on a roller coaster since early in the morning. Stinky treasure, how many male gods did you bag? One male god is not enough for you?”]
“The address of the workplace has already been located on the car navigation system.” The host of the variety show looked at his watch and said indifferently, “It is now 8:50 am, and you need to arrive at the workplace before 9:20 am and clock in for your first day of work.”
Song Jianchu couldn’t be bothered to talk to the crazy director and led the speechless employees onto the car.
Bai Xingyu took the driver’s seat, while Lu Shen sat in the passenger seat.
Pei Shinian opened the back door of the business car and intended to sit in the middle, but his brother lightly pushed him from behind and said, “Get up.” Pei Shinian understood instantly.
He looked at his brother meaningfully, thinking to himself, “Is he already trying to compete for a seat? This schemer just wants to sit next to the sponsor.” Pei Shinian boarded the car first, not wanting to compete with this childish schemer.
Pei Shinian came prepared.
Last time he went home, he had his agent buy several books on communicating with leaders, such as “How to Impress Your Leader,” “100 Techniques for Communicating with Your Boss,” and “Leaders Praising Me Every Day.” After reading them, he felt they weren’t enough and, upon the recommendation of his female assistant, read the popular novel “My Arrogant Boss Loves Me.” He got hooked on the novel and stayed up two nights to finish the 2.8 million-character story.
Pei Shinian coldly sneered in his heart, thinking that this perfect careerist had just started, and who would out-compete whom in the future.
Mu Ye followed him onto the car, and Song Jianchu still sat on the outermost seat. Pei Shinian took out three phones hidden on his person and said speechlessly, “Just in case, I hid several phones on me. I can’t believe they didn’t confiscate them this time!”
Bai Xingyu, who had already taken the driver’s seat, looked at the navigation address and said surprisingly, “The workplace is at a school?”
Pei Shinian curiously leaned forward and asked, “A school? Is it in our city? Could it be my alma mater?”
With this comment, the attention of the barrage returned.
[“Are we going to work at a school this time?!”]
[“Which school is it?? Could it be our school?!”]
[“Of course, it must be our school! Both Brother Bai and White Star are well-known alumni!”]
[“Hehe, the Devil King’s little brother is still our outstanding graduate…wait, the fountain pool in our school is under construction recently. Could it be for this filming?”]
[“Hey, alumni from the higher-ups! Director Zhang just came to our class and confiscated some phones. Don’t watch the live broadcast, be careful!”]
“It doesn’t matter where it is.” Song Jianchu looked out the car window, feeling the arm pressed against him by Mu Ye, and calmly said, “It’s rush hour now, so we need to hurry up and leave.”
Pei Shinian looked at the navigation and said, “The estimated arrival time is exactly half an hour. Time is tight. Brother Xingyu, let’s go quickly. Don’t be late on the first day of work.”
Bai Xingyu pressed the navigation, and the voice of the navigation software sounded in the car, “Start navigation, the whole journey is 7.8 kilometers, the road is congested, it will take about 28 minutes.”
Song Jianchu suddenly remembered the golden thing in the fountain pool and quickly glanced at the person next to him.
The distance seems to be about the same as going to their school?
Song Jianchu quickly calmed down. The area where their school was located was a gathering place for secondary schools, and their school’s reputation was notorious for being bad, making it unsuitable for appearing on a show. The school wouldn’t do something that wouldn’t benefit them.
Bai Xingyu suggested, “Let’s go. Our destination is Hongyu International High School.”
Song Jianchu suddenly looked at the navigation system, and his pupils shook: “!!!”
[“!!!!!!!!”]
[“Ahhhhhhhhhh it’s our school!!!”]
[“Mom!! Thank you!!!”]
[“Oh, jealous…congratulations to you guys”]
Mu Ye turned his head and asked with a gentle smile, “Didn’t you graduate from this school?”
Song Jianchu barely kept calm and looked out the window with empty eyes. “Hmm.”
Pei Shinian asked, “How do you know, bro? Did you check Song Jianchu’s information?”
Song Jianchu glanced at Mu Ye from the corner of his eye, confused.
“No,” Mu Ye said, not sure what he was thinking, and laughed lightly. “I received a private message from an enthusiastic netizen who said that their school’s excellent graduate is my boss.”
Song Jianchu: “……”
Mu Ye turned to him again and smiled, “I heard there are some impressive photos of you on the campus rankings?”
Song Jianchu: “………………………………………………….”
Song Jianchu clenched his fists on his legs and closed his eyes calmly and peacefully after taking a deep breath. It was fine to go back to school again, and he could handle the things he didn’t do last time. Forget about acquiring the school, just let it be destroyed.