6: Chapter 6 Don't let them lead you astray

At this moment, the chat in Tong Jingchen's Livestream Room was scrolling by rapidly:

"Hahaha! The first time he tries to pick someone up, he picks up a peer!"

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"It really is Badanmu, this is just too coincidental!"

"Staged?"

"Invited Badanmu to boost a newcomer?"

"Is it really that coincidental? It must be acting!"

"Holy crap! It really is Princess Badanmu."

"Content for tomorrow's clips sorted, and it can help boost the newcomer's exposure too."

...

Seeing the comments in the Livestream Room, Tong Jingchen immediately explained: "It's really not staged. I swear to the heavens, it's a genuine chance encounter! How would I have the ability to invite Badanmu to act out a script with us? There aren't that many scripts out there."

Hearing this, Ying Xiaojie also chimed in: "Brothers, it's really not staged. It's just that coincidental. I can only say that Hangzhou is too small."

At this moment, Cao Mo and Badanmu had already arrived in front of Tong Jingchen.

"What a coincidence! Hahaha! Badanmu, how could it be you?" Tong Jingchen said with a laugh.

"I'd like to know that too! Hangzhou is so small that I can still get picked up by your brother while walking down the street," Badanmu said.

"I'll state this in advance: this was entirely his own personal action and has nothing to do with me!" Tong Jingchen said with a laugh, raising two fingers.

"Brother Tong, wasn't it you who told me to go!" Cao Mo said immediately.

"Don't talk nonsense! I'll sue you for defamation! If you don't believe me, ask Brother Jie, Zhilong, and the others. Did I tell him to go pick her up?" Tong Jingchen said immediately.

"I can testify that it was purely Cao Mo's personal action," Tian Jiu was the first to chime in.

"He just acted on impulse because he was attracted to you. He saw you had a good figure and great temperament, so he went over to hit on you," Ying Xiaojie followed up immediately.

"Cao Mo just had a bit too much to drink and forgot who he was, so he started hitting on people on the street," Zisheng added, twisting the knife.

"Teacher Badanmu, you have to know that we are all people who care about our reputation," Zhilong said, patting his own face.

Hearing this, Badanmu looked at Cao Mo with amusement, waiting to see what he would say.

Cao Mo immediately replied: "Teacher Badanmu, for the sake of the group, I'll take the blame. That's right, it was me who snuck away from the team to hit on you. Do you believe me?"

"I don't! I believe you're a good person; looks are justice," Badanmu said.

"Teacher Badanmu, what do you mean by that? Are you saying our boss isn't handsome enough?" Zhilong asked.

"He's still a bit behind compared to Cao Mo," Badanmu replied.

"Oh! You've already remembered Cao Mo's name," Ying Xiaojie teased.

"Alright, I'm done chatting with you all. I'm heading out!" Badanmu said.

"Alright! Take care, Teacher Badanmu," Tong Jingchen replied.

Badanmu looked at Cao Mo and said: "Don't hang out with these people too much; don't let them corrupt you."

As she spoke, Badanmu smiled at the few people from 798.

"Yeah, none of these guys are good people!" Cao Mo replied.

"Mhm! Bye!" Badanmu waved at Cao Mo.

"Bye!" Cao Mo waved back.

"Badanmu, as a big influencer, isn't it dangerous for you to be walking alone on the street so late at night? Let Cao Mo escort you!" Tong Jingchen said, creating an opportunity for Cao Mo.

"Oh! Right! Sister Lihua, let me walk you!" Cao Mo said.

Badanmu's real name was Lihua, which is why Cao Mo called her that.

"Forget it! You've all been drinking, and you want to walk me? Without you guys, I'm perfectly safe on my own. My car is just up ahead," Badanmu rolled her eyes.

"Then let Cao Mo walk you to your car," Tong Jingchen continued.

It was obvious that Tong Jingchen wanted Cao Mo to seize this opportunity to hook up with Badanmu and get her to promote him; that way, traffic and exposure would come rolling in.

Although the previous conversation was all just joking around for the sake of show effects, Badanmu had been quite cooperative.

However, Badanmu was clearly still interested in Cao Mo, otherwise she wouldn't have said so much to a newcomer with zero fame like him.

"Let's go, Sister Lihua, I'll walk you to your car," Cao Mo said to Badanmu without taking no for an answer.

"Alright then, let's go!" Badanmu agreed.

As Cao Mo left with Badanmu, the audience in Tong Jingchen's Livestream Room was immediately envious:

"Damn, it looks like this is going to work out."

"Badanmu seems to be a bit interested in Cao Mo!"

"There's a chance, there's a chance. Just have the newcomer film a romance script with Badanmu."

"As expected, if you want to eat well, you need to have a good look."

"Is the old fox trying to matchmake Cao Mo and Badanmu?"

"Cao Mo's looks are truly invincible; even Badanmu can't resist."

"Old fox, why not let the newcomer broadcast a romance script with Badanmu!"

"This newcomer might just be able to inherit the old fox's mantle."

...

On Cao Mo's side.

Badanmu was indeed quite interested in Cao Mo.

There was no other reason; it was just because Cao Mo was handsome and had a great temperament.

Cao Mo really hit the mark for her; his looks actually made her feel a bit of pressure.

"How old are you?" Badanmu asked.

"Twenty-three," Cao Mo replied.

"Where are you from?" Badanmu continued to ask.

"Uh... I guess you could say I'm from Hangzhou!" Cao Mo replied.

"What do you mean 'guess you could say'?" Badanmu didn't quite understand.

"I'm an orphan. I grew up in an orphanage in Hangzhou," Cao Mo answered.

"Oh! I'm sorry," Badanmu said apologetically.

Although she felt Cao Mo was quite pitiful, Badanmu felt this was actually a plus for him.

Having no parents meant no need to worry about in-laws, and even fewer relatives to visit. The two of them could live a more carefree life.

Yes, for some reason, Badanmu had already thought about living life with Cao Mo.

"No need to apologize, it's nothing! I've long been used to it and accepted it. Being free and easy on my own is pretty good," Cao Mo said with a smile.

"When did you join Dahai Xingchen?" Badanmu asked curiously.

"I just signed today," Cao Mo replied.

Badanmu took out her phone and asked: "What's your Douyin name?"

"It's just Cao Mo 798," Cao Mo said.

Badanmu immediately searched for it, took a look at the four Singing videos in Cao Mo's work, and then clicked follow.

"With so many media companies in Hangzhou—Wuyou, Yongheng Wenxi, and others are all here—why did you choose Dahai Xingchen?" Badanmu continued to ask.

"I was Singing on the streets at XX Plaza yesterday, and Brother Tong happened to notice me. I also often watch Brother Tong's Livestreaming, and I thought his company was pretty good, so I joined," Cao Mo explained.

"You even busked?" Badanmu laughed.

"It's more than just busking; a few days ago, I was still moving bricks at a construction site! It was miserably hot," Cao Mo said.

"You lived that miserably?" Badanmu asked in surprise.

"Yeah, after all, struggling out here alone with no one to rely on, I even slept in an internet cafe for two days just a few days ago. Fortunately, I've joined 798 now, so I can at least say I have something to rely on," Cao Mo replied.

"Keep it up! You will definitely become famous," Badanmu said.

"Thank you!" Cao Mo nodded in response.

Badanmu stopped beside a maybach S480 on the side of the road.

At this moment, Tong Jingchen called Cao Mo on WeChat video.

Cao Mo immediately answered.

"Cao Mo, we're leaving! Just call a Didi to get back yourself," Tong Jingchen shouted.

Cao Mo immediately understood what he meant; this was an assist from Brother Tong.

"Oh! Okay! Brother Tong, you guys go ahead!" Cao Mo replied.