Reborn in 2014: A One-Man Tycoon

"What do you mean by 'offering oneself in return'? What do you mean by 'I want it'? This is utterly absurd!"

Upon seeing the text message from Alice, Meng Chuan deleted it while cursing.

Leaving this kind of information on your phone is definitely a ticking time bomb.

However, Alice is finally gone, and Meng Chuan can finally stay home and spend time with his parents in peace.

These past few days, Meng Chuan has kept a low profile, and apart from a few villagers who know he has returned, other tourists are unaware of it.

Otherwise, given the popularity of "Meng Chuan's Former Residence," a large number of tourists would probably have already come to ask for autographs.

However, the comfortable days only lasted two days before the village was suddenly in an uproar.

"Have you heard? A huge internet celebrity has come to the village, with over 20 million followers!"

"Who is it? So powerful!"

"Huo Wanxi! That's the Huo Wanxi who's incredibly popular for her singing!"

"My God, is it really her? What's she doing in our village?"

The villagers were buzzing with excitement.

Overnight, the village changed completely.

From the village entrance to Mengchuan's former residence, the road was lined with welcome banners, and the roadside was cordoned off with caution tape.

Huo Wanxi's arrival was like a superstar falling from the sky for this small village.

Especially the young people in the village, they have watched Huo Wanxi's live streams quite a lot.

Finally, I can see Huo Wanxi alive.

Early in the morning, the villagers flocked to the village entrance, eager to catch a glimpse of the big star.

Even the leaders of the county's Culture and Tourism Bureau personally came out to accompany them.

After all, this is a major internet celebrity with over 20 million followers!

This is a great opportunity to promote "Mengchuan's Former Residence" and boost the county's tourism industry!

Therefore, the county has specially strengthened security measures.

Meng Dabao and Meng Erbao, as volunteers in the village, were also entrusted with important responsibilities and became "security captains".

This made the two of them feel very proud, and they walked with a swagger.

Soon, the van carrying Huo Wanxi slowly drove into the village entrance.

"Wanxi, Wanxi, I will love you forever!"

Some young villagers held up signs they had written themselves and shouted loudly.

Huo Wanxi got out of the car without any airs of a big star.

He greeted the surrounding audience warmly.

Behind her, a professional team arranged by the Meng Po Guild was busy filming and live streaming.

"Thank you for your hard work. You can just call me Lao Qin."

The leaders of the Culture and Tourism Bureau took the initiative to step forward and shake hands with Huo Wanxi to greet her.

"Thank you for your help. The environment here is really beautiful, nestled against the mountains and by the water."

Huo Wanxi sincerely praised it.

In order to renovate "Mengchuan's former residence", the village's greenery and houses have undergone extensive renovations.

Led by Lao Qin and other leaders, the group walked towards "Meng Chuan's Former Residence" while broadcasting live.

This was something the county had arranged long ago.

Since the goal is to promote the village through live streaming, it's natural to start filming from the village entrance.

Along the way, viewers in the live stream also marveled at the environment.

Some netizens, who even call themselves folk feng shui masters, started to give their analyses in a very logical and eloquent manner.

It is said that the environment here is excellent, with a favorable environment that gathers and retains energy, making it a natural Feng Shui formation for academic success.

No wonder there are top scorers like Meng Chuan who achieved perfect scores in the college entrance examination.

Soon, the group arrived at "Meng Chuan's Former Residence".

The single-story house had mottled walls covered with moss.

The roof of the hall was also leaking, this was the home where Meng Chuan had lived for ten years.

However, in Huo Wanxi's live stream, netizens kept expressing their amazement:

That wall covered in moss is so artistic!

Simple yet artistic, it carries the essence of time.

This quaint house, with its inscriptions everywhere on the path Mencius took, is truly captivating.

If Meng Chuan saw such comments in Huo Wanxi's live stream.

I wonder what they'll think!

Huo Wanxi toured the old residence inside and out, and then started a live broadcast right in front of the entrance.

Villagers and tourists gathered around the courtyard, creating a lively atmosphere.

Many tourists felt their trip was worthwhile because they were able to see a big internet celebrity like Huo Wanxi here.

Huo Wanxi first sang "Learn to Meow" and then sang "Rare Characters".

Viewers in the live stream were showering the audience with virtual gifts, and comments were flooding in at breakneck speed.

But soon, the comment section was flooded with Meng Chuan's name:

Where's Meng Chuan? Could we invite him to the livestream too?

Yeah! I really want to see my genius Meng!

[During the National Day holiday, Meng Chuan should have gone home, right?]

[Host, let Meng Chuan come to the live stream, I'll send ten rockets!]

With someone taking the lead, netizens began calling for Meng Chuan to appear.

Seeing the comments on the screen, Huo Wanxi smiled and said to her boss beside her:

"The netizens are so enthusiastic! I heard that Meng Chuan is back from his holiday. I wonder if we could invite him to the live stream?"

Huo Wanxi certainly hoped to see Meng Chuan.

But she knew that despite being a popular internet celebrity with millions of followers, Meng Chuan didn't really respect her.

Since the last school welcome party, although she added Meng Chuan on WeChat, her messages have almost disappeared without a trace.

Meng Chuan didn't reply to her messages.

This left Huo Wanxi feeling helpless.

She knew she definitely couldn't persuade Meng Chuan to come.

We can only place our hopes on Old Qin, this big leader.

"Okay, our county's main focus is on 'pampering our fans.' Please come visit our county more often, and we'll do whatever you ask!"

Facing the live stream camera, Lao Qin patted his chest and assured them.

The live stream audience was immediately charmed by Lao Qin's approachable leadership.

This leader is so approachable, he's got such a good impression of me.

[I'm in love! I've already planned the trip and am ready to go!]

[Old Qin, if you can get Meng Chuan to come, our company's team building event this year will be held at your place.]

Encouraged by netizens, Lao Qin became even more motivated.

He immediately walked to the side and started making a phone call.

Old Qin had Meng Chuan's phone number, and he thought Meng Chuan was always easy to talk to.

He believed that as long as Meng Chuan was at home, he would be able to get him to come.

Meanwhile, Meng Chuan was fast asleep at home.

Meng Chuan knew, of course, that Huo Wanxi was coming to the village to do a live broadcast.

But he absolutely could not get involved in this matter.

"Meng Chuan, are you home?"

As soon as Meng Chuan pressed the answer button, Lao Qin's polite voice came through.

"I'm at home!"

Meng Chuan answered casually.

Meng Chuan had a good impression of Lao Qin.

Or rather, ever since he clarified the allegations during his live stream.

Meng Chuan had a good impression of the leaders of all departments in the county.

This is perhaps what netizens often say: When you succeed, you are surrounded by good people!

Meng Chuan really felt that these leaders were quite good.

"It's like this, Miss Huo Wanxi is currently doing a live stream at your old residence, and netizens all want to meet you. Do you think you could come over?"

Old Qin spoke very politely.

Meng Chuan's face immediately showed a troubled expression:

"Old Qin, you know I don't want to be in the public eye."

Meng Chuan regretted saying he was at home.

He knew that if Lao Qin called at this time, it couldn't be anything good.

During the renovation project of "Meng Chuan's Former Residence", Meng Chuan and Lao Qin had many phone calls.

Meng Chuan agreed to the renovation, considering it a contribution to the county.

However, he also made it clear that he did not want to appear in the public eye, much less become a tourism ambassador.

"Meng Chuan, you just..."

Old Qin wanted to persuade him further, but Meng Chuan interrupted him, saying:

"I really have my reasons. You guys have fun, I won't join in the fun."

After saying that, Meng Chuan hung up the phone.

Meng Chuan really didn't want to do a live broadcast with Huo Wanxi.

After the welcome party, the topic of his pairing with Huo Wanxi became a hot topic online, almost making Liu Qian jealous.

If Huo Wanxi suddenly comes to his house to do a live broadcast this time, and Meng Chuan joins in the fun, who knows what kind of big news it will cause.

Old Qin put down his phone, looking somewhat embarrassed.

He had just said he wanted to "pamper his fans," but Meng Chuan didn't come.

Seeing that Lao Qin had put down his phone, Huo Wanxi immediately asked expectantly:

"So, is Meng Chuan able to come?"

Huo Wanxi came here specifically for Meng Chuan.

Seeing this, Lao Qin's expression stiffened, but he still forced himself to speak:

"I'll definitely come! But he's a bit busy right now, I... I'll go over and urge him."