The story of Rose starts with being a brother

Chapter 433 A Ghost is Coming to the House
"You've taken a fancy to that traffic cop?"

Upon hearing the name "Mo Lan," Qin Yumo looked at the ticket in her hand and was shocked to discover that it was actually the name of the traffic police officer who issued the ticket!

Lu Ziqiao couldn't help but give Zhang Wei a thumbs up.

"Zhang Wei, I'm really impressed with you! You borrowed Yu Mo's car and actually went to collect autographs from the policewoman?!"

After starting this conversation, Zhang Wei looked a little embarrassed.

"What? Two weeks ago, I was driving Sheng Ge's car and waiting at a red light when I accidentally crossed the line and she came to deal with me."

At this point, Wei Ge's face broke into a lecherous grin as he continued, "You guys don't know, she's the most special policewoman I've ever met, that kind of swagger... that look in her eyes... that expression... that..."

"stop!"

Qin Yumo, speechless, interrupted him: "Just give me the result."

"Do you even need to guess?" Lu Ziqiao sneered. "Not only were they fined, but they also had their souls taken away. Otherwise, how could it be called uniform fetish?"

"..."

Zhang Wei became embarrassed again and explained, "Afterwards, I wanted to go to the intersection to find her, but she stood in the middle of the intersection without even glancing at me. The light was about to turn green, and in my haste, I released the brake, and the car slid across. She came again, just as dashing—just as saluting—just the same!"

"stop!"

Qin Yumo interrupted his infatuated remarks again: "And then?"

Lu Ziqiao answered for Zhang Wei: "And then you realized that this trick actually works quite well, right?"

"..."

Zhang Wei lowered his head shyly and said, "Mm."

“You’re something else, Zhang Wei.” Qin Yumo sighed. “Do you know that the price for each one is two hundred yuan? I have three tickets here. Counting Wen Sheng’s two tickets, you’ve already spent a thousand yuan on romance. No, not romance, it’s a waste.”

“Actually, I always regret it afterwards, but I just can’t control my feet when I get to the intersection,” Zhang Wei explained.

Viagra demonstrated a principle through his actions: the money he managed to save always ended up flowing out in some bizarre way.

Qin Yumo rubbed her forehead; she was utterly speechless at Zhang Wei's eccentricity.

But soon she realized something else: wasn't this the perfect opportunity to divert most of Zhang Wei's attention from the apartment?
Most of the people in the apartment currently have their own jobs to do. Although Guan Gu draws comics at home, he usually locks himself inside while drawing. Although Lu Ziqiao doesn't have a proper job, he spends most of his time outside chasing girls, except for occasionally selling miracle pills.

Zhang Wei, who has become so well-known for burning CDs at the law firm, now spends his days in his apartment when he has nothing else to do.

If we could get rid of him and let him go find a girlfriend, then no one would bother me and Wensheng, right?
Thinking of this, Qin Yumo looked at Zhang Wei and said, "Zhang Wei, you got five tickets for a thousand yuan. Can you come up with a different way to be romantic next time?"

“Who said there were only five tickets?” Zhang Wei suddenly raised his voice.

Lu Ziqiao looked surprised and asked, "You've made a new breakthrough?"

"of course!"

Zhang Wei reached into his pocket and pulled out a card: "I got the sixth one yesterday."

……

The following Thursday afternoon, at the Shanghai Broadcasting Building.

Zeng Xiaoxian, who was fast asleep in the broadcasting studio, suddenly sensed a murderous aura approaching. He groggily opened his eyes and saw Lisa Rong staring at him with dead fish eyes from behind the glass in front of him.

"Lisa?"

Zeng Xiaoxian, still half asleep, muttered something unconsciously. A second later, his brain started to fill with air, and he realized what he had said. He immediately wiped his drool, stood up, and put on a fawning smile.

"Lisa!"

When Lisa Rong walked in, he quickly pulled a chair behind her: "Lisa, what brings you here? Here, you can brush the tea, no, you can drink the tea, no..."

"Alright, enough with the formalities." Lisa Rong, who was already used to her subordinate's behavior, waved her hand. "I'm here today to tell you some good news."

"Good news?" Zeng Xiaoxian was taken aback, then quickly smiled and asked, "Is it a promotion or a raise?"

"Hmph, neither."

"Huh? What good news could there be?" Zeng Xiaoxian said dejectedly.

But as soon as he finished speaking, he saw Lisa Rong looking at him with disdain, so he quickly straightened his expression and chuckled, "I was just kidding. Your casual words of advice are already a great benefit to me."

Although Zeng Xiaoxian's work ability is not great, his ability to flatter Lisa Rong at the radio station has improved by leaps and bounds over the years.

Lisa Rong smiled contentedly, then looked at her newly manicured nails and said, "Zeng Xiaoxian, given that your show's ratings have skyrocketed since you switched from a single-episode to a double-episode format and escaped the bottom spot, the higher-ups have decided to remove you from the Alashan Desert aid list. After all, the listeners here might need you more than those in Alashan."

"Huh? That's it?" Zeng Xiaoxian couldn't hide his disappointment when he heard that the so-called good news was just this.

Then he saw Lisa Rong looking down on him.

"Isn't that enough?" Lisa Rong sneered. "You don't think I was just trying to scare you when I said I'd transfer you to Alashan, do you? If you don't believe me, I can tell the leadership right now that you want to stick to the previous arrangements and let them grant your wish to dedicate yourself to the desert."

"..."

Zeng Xiaoxian was stunned. He didn't know if what Lisa said earlier had scared him, but now he was terrified by what she said.

"I believe you! I believe everything you say!" Zeng Xiaoxian quickly said. "I won't trouble you any further, after all, I'd rather continue to dedicate myself to you than to the desert."

"Forget it, I'm already grateful if you don't hold me back right now."

"Hehe, you're right." After bowing and scraping, Zeng Xiaoxian chuckled and said, "By the way, Lisa, you just said that the audience here needs me more... Is it because the show has been changed to a duo show that I'm more popular with the audience because of my partner?"

"..."

Sometimes, Lisa Rong really couldn't tell whether Zeng Xiaoxian was genuinely narcissistic to the point of being abnormal, or if he was just being silly and cheeky, and the things he said were always so easy to make people laugh.

After staring at him coldly for a few seconds, Lisa Rong smiled and asked, "Zeng Xiaoxian, have you... ever watched crosstalk?"

"Crosstalk?" Zeng Xiaoxian paused, his smile fading, before continuing with a sly grin, "Of course, I have a collection of that guy's crosstalk performances at home. If you'd like, I'll bring them to you tomorrow."

"Bring what?! What I mean is that your partnership with Nuolan on the show right now is like the straight man and the funny man in a crosstalk performance!" Lisa Rong said coldly.

"The straight man and the funny man?" Zeng Xiaoxian's lips twitched. "That straight man... it wouldn't be... me, would it?"

Lisa Rong smiled again: "What do you think?"

"..."

"However, such a metaphor is not quite appropriate. After all, Nuolan's image on the show is that of a close and understanding older sister to the audience, and it is unlikely that she would be the subject of ridicule."

"..."

Zeng Xiaoxian snorted inwardly. So, he was the one who provided all the laughs? Was he not a relationship guru?
Perhaps guessing what her subordinate was thinking, Lisa Rong said slowly, "Don't be upset. Since Nolan joined the show, more and more listeners have actually developed a very good impression of you after listening to the program?"

"Huh? Really?" Zeng Xiaoxian, who often sighed because no one visited him late at night, was delighted to hear this.

“Of course, just like I said, after the audience is emotionally comforted by Nolan, they are then touched by your... um..." Lisa Rong frowned, thinking about how to describe it.

After several seconds, seeing Zeng Xiaoxian's impatient expression, Lisa Rong continued, "I was amused by your flustered style, which will elevate the audience's experience to another level."

She paused, then continued, "So you understand? The way you and Nuolan work together, while making you seem ridiculous, creates a strong contrast that makes you more popular than ever before."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Xiaoxian didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Was this the effect of his cooperation? He didn't want to appear as a... clown on the show.

While gaining followers was something he really wanted, wasn't the way he was doing it a bit off track?
Is his image more important, or his fans? This is a question he should seriously consider.

But in front of Lisa Rong, Zeng Xiaoxian still managed a forced smile and said, "I understand, I understand! I'm just cooperating with Nuolan to create a good show effect. What's the big deal about making a few jokes? It's all for the sake of the show's ratings!"

"Hmm, not bad, you have a good overall perspective, your thinking has improved." Lisa Rong nodded approvingly. "It's no wonder Nuolan praised you in front of the leaders." "Hmm?" Zeng Xiaoxian raised an eyebrow, puzzled. "Nuolan praised me?"

“Otherwise, why do you think you were removed from the list of those being transferred to Alashan?” Lisa Rong curled her lip. “Do you expect the leaders to listen to your program? Even if they notice the increase in listenership, it’s hard for them to think you’ve done much of a contribution. After all, before Nuolan came, you were always the worst performer at the station.”

"..."

Zeng Xiaoxian clutched his chest, feeling as if a harsh truth was piercing his heart, but he still forced a dry laugh and said, "Hehe, thank you Nuolan, I'll definitely thank her properly later."

You really should thank her.

Lisa Rong smiled and said, "Because your next piece of good news is also related to her."

Zeng Xiaoxian stopped his exaggerated performance and looked puzzled.

"Any more good news?"

“Of course, do you think that news just now was worth me coming all the way here to see you?” Lisa Rong chuckled. “Anyway, it wouldn’t make much difference if I didn’t tell you.”

"..."

Zeng Xiaoxian vowed that if he ever achieved his lofty ambitions, he would dare to laugh at Lisa for not being a woman!
"So, what is the good news that made you come all this way?" A true man can be both prudent and flexible; Zeng Xiaoxian was patient.

At this point in the conversation, Lisa Rong finally turned her head and looked directly at Zeng Xiaoxian.

"Zeng Xiaoxian, congratulations, you're going to be on TV."

"Huh?!" Zeng Xiaoxian was stunned. The happiness came so suddenly that his brain short-circuited for a moment. It took him two and a half seconds to react, and then he jumped up. "On TV?! Really? I can be on TV again?"

"real."

"So what program is it this time? Is it still 'Ruyu's Appointment'?" Zeng Xiaoxian asked happily.

"You wish!" Lisa Rong's face darkened as soon as Zeng Xiaoxian mentioned the show.

She gave Zeng Xiaoxian a chance to appear on "Ruyu's Appointment," but he stood her up by blocking the overpass.

If she hadn't had the quick thinking to drag Zeng Xiaoxian's roommate, Guan Gu Shenqi, over to impersonate Zeng Xiaoxian, the consequences would have been dire.

Even so, having a radio host on her team whose tone was entirely in the fourth tone made her the target of ridicule from other producers in the industry for a while.

So don't blame Zeng Xiaoxian for being treated like a grandson under her. Not only does she not help her gain face or improve her performance, but she also drags her down every day and makes her lose face and clean up her messes.

If someone in the workplace had a subordinate like this, they'd probably want to eat them alive.

Zeng Xiaoxian realized he had been too sharp-tongued and brought up something that would get him into trouble, so he quickly squatted down again and said with a sheepish smile, "I wouldn't dare to think about it, as long as I can be on TV, I'm not picky."

"Hmph!" Lisa snorted coldly before saying, "This TV show is 'Dancing with the Stars.' Don't you feel that your image has been damaged by your appearance on the radio? This is a perfect stage for you to showcase your talents and help you rebuild your image."

"Dancing with the Stars?!" Zeng Xiaoxian was shocked again.

"Is it that celebrity dance competition reality show? The one that A-list celebrities often go on, 'Dancing with the Stars'? The one that so-and-so, and so-and-so, and so-and-so all went on?"

Zeng Xiaoxian's pupils dilated with excitement, and he was already gesturing wildly even before he appeared on the show.

Lisa Rong rolled her eyes in disdain: "That's right, it's the 'Dancing with the Stars' you're thinking of. This season's contestants are for radio hosts. Coincidentally, 'Your Moon, My Heart' has recently seen a rise in listenership, so the station has also given them a spot."

After a pause, she looked at Zeng Xiaoxian, whose face was contorted with laughter, and asked again, "By the way, Zeng Xiaoxian, how's your dancing? If you go up on stage and twist around like you're having an epileptic seizure, ruining our station's image, then you can expect to be skinned alive!"

"Haha, Lisa, don't worry. To be honest, I've always had a hidden identity—" Zeng Xiaoxian raised his hands and ran his fingers through his hair from front to back, saying coolly, "The Dance Queen!"

"..."

Regardless of whether he can dance or not, he would be crazy not to seize the opportunity to participate in such an influential TV program.

Lisa Rong moved aside in disgust, as if afraid that mental illness could be contagious.

After the initial surprise, Zeng Xiaoxian regained his composure and seemed to realize something. He then composed himself, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Lisa, since the spot is for our show, shouldn't Nuolan also be included...?"

“That’s why I’m saying this good news for you is also related to her,” Lisa Rong said, shaking her head. “There’s only one spot on the show, and this opportunity originally had nothing to do with you, but when Nolan found out, she voluntarily withdrew and gave the opportunity to you.”

"what?"

Zeng Xiaoxian was even more surprised than before. Although he was usually clueless, after being defeated by Nuolan recently, he could still recognize the gap between them. He had just thought that if he could do it, then Nuolan could too, and if he couldn't, then Nuolan still could.

I just didn’t expect that…

"Nolan gave me the opportunity?"

Zeng Xiaoxian was stunned. He never expected that during this time, not only had he failed to provide the other party with any useful information, but he had also received favors from them.

A mixture of guilt and grateful excitement welled up inside me.

"So put away your shady little thoughts and stop thinking that Nuolan has stolen your thunder. From being a sponsor of the show to gaining more fans, to not having to go to Alashan, and now having the opportunity to appear on 'Dancing with the Stars,' you've benefited from so much from her, shouldn't you thank her properly?"

As Zeng Xiaoxian's former boss, Lisa Rong had a very clear understanding of him and could see through his wicked schemes.

"Of course, I've always been very grateful to her!" Zeng Xiaoxian said immediately with a serious expression.

Regardless, he had to accept the other party's gratitude.

But soon, Zeng Xiaoxian asked again, "Then... why did Nuolan withdraw? Didn't she want to go?"

"She probably doesn't have time. After all, she's currently hosting two shows and is about to become the deputy director of the channel. How could she possibly have the energy to participate in 'Dancing with the Stars'?" Lisa Rong explained after thinking for a moment.

Upon hearing this, Zeng Xiaoxian first nodded, then froze.

"Appointed as deputy director of the channel? What's going on?"

Lisa Rong looked at him like he was a gorilla and said, "You don't know? A while ago, the former deputy director, Lao Qian, suddenly had an epileptic seizure. The hospital's conclusion was that he probably wouldn't be able to return to the station. After the position became vacant, the station announced that it would recruit a new deputy director. Nuolan was suitable in terms of both performance and qualifications, so she was appointed to fill the position."

"Huh? Director Qian had an epileptic seizure, and the station is recruiting a new deputy director? How come I didn't know?" Zeng Xiaoxian was shocked for the umpteenth time today.

"Who told you to come during the day and just sleep?" Lisa Rong pouted, then smiled and said, "What? Judging from your tone, if you had known beforehand, you would have wanted to apply for the job too?"

"Hehe, a soldier who doesn't want to be a general isn't a good soldier, is he?" Zeng Xiaoxian laughed awkwardly.

Who wouldn't want a management position?
"Heh, well, you should think about it. The HR department gave her the highest rating, and Nuolan got an overwhelming number of votes to take office, including my vote. The process is still going on, and there should be a result in a while, so she doesn't have time to participate in 'Dancing with the Stars'."

After hearing Lisa Rong's words, Zeng Xiaoxian asked curiously, "Human Resources Department? Does our station have such a department?"

Lisa Rong slapped her forehead and said with exasperation, "No wonder you've been working on late-night shows for so many years! It's bad enough that the shows are terrible, but nobody at the station recognizes you."

"..."

Zeng Xiaoxian's face became even more embarrassed, and then Lisa Rong asked, "Honestly, besides these people, who else do you know at the station? The cafeteria lady or the cleaning lady?"

“Uh…” Zeng Xiaoxian thought for a moment and said, “I also know Pete Zhu from the sports channel.”

Yes, this one is also one of Lisa Rong's men.

"Then you two are really in the same boat. His show's listenership isn't much higher than yours used to be."

"..."

Now that things have come to this, although there's no hope for a promotion, at least there's still a chance to appear on television.

This was the only way Zeng Xiaoxian could console himself.

But soon, he remembered that Nuolan was now not only his superior, but had also benefited him greatly from her influence...

Should I reciprocate in some way?

(End of this chapter)