"New year, new year, new year, out with the old, in with the new, it’s New Year’s, lit up and decorated for the Spring Festival..."
On New Year’s Eve, Su Qing drove ho with Big Yellow, and as soon as he opened the door, he heard the sound coming from the TV. There’s nothing more to say; it has that familiar vibe.
A string of colorful lights and two large lanterns hung on the living room balcony, couplets and a large ’Fu’ character were pasted on either side of the front door, and the house had obviously been cleaned, looking brand new. With so vibrant red decorations added, the ho felt very festive.
"Geigei~~ you’re back~~"
At that mont, Su He ca out of the bedroom with a fake voice, not in a crazy romantic literature way like Lin Daiyu but with a simple cheekiness that made one’s hands itch to hit him.
But then he thought, it’s New Year’s, still a kid, let it go.
In response, he rolled his eyes at Su He and said, "Where are Mom and Dad?"
"Do you even need to ask? Sa old, sa old."
Hearing this, Su Qing couldn’t help but sigh. Ever since the elders in their family passed away, they no longer went back to their hotown for the New Year. On New Year’s Eve, there were no relatives in the city, and no one would usually visit, so his mom, Zhou Hui, naturally went downstairs to the card room to play.
As for old Su, he would take this rare occasion to et up with a few friends, play mahjong, and have a small gathering.
In short, neither of the old folks were the worrying kind. Other families would at least have one elder stay ho to welco their children and make a al, but in their house, the elderly went out to play, leaving the two kids at ho, carefree.
Of course, mainly because it’s a city, unlike the countryside, on New Year’s Eve in the city, hardly anyone visits, so there’s no need to stay ho.
In the sa community, the only relatively closer family, Li Zijun’s, also returned to their hotown to visit the elders today, preparing for the New Year. His parents naturally found it dull and wanted to find so fun for themselves.
Actually, it’s also because their children were grown up, leaving them at ho was no worry. From another perspective, his parents were indeed fortunate, at least not having to worry and exert effort.
If Shen Yi could co this year, he dared to guarantee, whether it was his mom or his dad, they would definitely stay at ho, waiting for the future daughter-in-law’s first visit, a grand feast for sure. His mom might even take Shen Yi down to the card room to show off to her old friends.
One must say, the idea of hanging his girlfriend on the lamppost was of similar nature.
"So, what are we doing for lunch..."
"Sa as every year, Mom gave us a hundred bucks to order takeout. Dad will make dumplings when he cos back tonight." Su He answered while stroking Big Yellow’s head with a look of rightful certainty.
Suffice it to say, the siblings were quite satisfied. Whether it’s traditional or not, as long as they’re happy for the New Year.
If Dad couldn’t cook, their family might even match Yu Qian’s, with KFC on the first day and McDonald’s on the second day of the New Year.
"That’s fine. By the way, how’s the short video content going recently?" Su Qing asked.
Hearing this, Su He sighed helplessly, "The playback data for the videos is good, but the fans’ growth is too slow. We’ve only got over 800,000. Becoming a big influencer still feels quite far. You don’t know, bro; the ad rates under a million are the sa, above a million is another tier. I’ve tried many thods recently, but nothing’s worked out much. Bro, what do you suggest?"
Su Qing shrugged, "How would I know? If I could mass-produce influencers, I’d be rich by now."
There’s a bit of similarity between influencers and celebrities. Whether or not they beco famous all depends on luck. With good luck, one night can gain a million followers, and it’s uncertain which video might go viral.
Su He’s rise to fa isn’t without reason. Initially, it was because of his traffic that she gained a fan base. Later, she produced her own content and then beca popular for her flat chest and outstanding looks. Now she’s also studying his mom. Lots of factors at play; he doesn’t have a surefire solution.
"Ah~~ so what should I do now!"
"Aren’t you supposed to update your video today?"
Su He shook her head, "It’s New Year’s, can’t I give myself a break?"
"True, since you’re taking a break, I’m going to update then."
Su He: ???
"Dang, you... you sneaky one, Big Yellow, bite him!"
Big Yellow: "Woof! Woof woof!" [I won’t; he hasn’t showered since yesterday!]
Su Qing: "Forget you, even without a shower I’m cleaner than you, so exhausting~~"
Big Yellow: ...
They say a dog can’t change its habit of eating crap, and Big Yellow had been through such experiences too, though after a few beatings from his mom and having no worry about food and drink, he’s changed a lot.
It’s just that even now, whenever soone uses the bathroom, he would still feel an impulse—it’s a dog’s instinct.
anwhile, Su Qing opened his laptop bag, placed the laptop on the coffee table, turned it on, and found the finished video that Old Wang sent him.
Old Wang had ntioned last ti that he should resu updating on New Year’s day; otherwise, his account with nearly ten million followers would be wasted. Such a pity.
Then there’s the fact that rumors had already begun spreading online that he’s dead or arrested. In short, so small rumors had started, with people DMing him every day, asking if he’s still alive.
As for this video, it was a carefully shot one by Old Wang, material from a Big Yellow advertisent shoot, wearing a lion dance costu and nodding with joyful music, with a final shot of holding a ’prosperous’ sign in its mouth. It’s a casual timing card, very engaging.
"Wow~~ Bro, when did you edit this video? It even has special effects!" Su He exclaid.
The special effect she was referring to was Big Yellow changing clothes in an instant, as if the clothes grew from its body, suddenly elevating the quality.
"Does your brother still need to edit it himself? Who do you think you’re underestimating? Now I have a dedicated editing team, your sister-in-law’s company’s publicity departnt manager, a master at shooting and editing, absolutely professional!"
Hearing this, Su Qing’s eyes widened as tears of envy flowed from his mouth: "That geigei~~ little sister has a small request, I..."
But before she could finish, Su Qing sneered, "Since it’s not a request, then just spare it."
"No, I just want to..."
"No way, get lost!"
Su He: ...
Completely killed the conversation.
What was she thinking? Old Wang helped him, for one, knowing his relationship with Shen Yi, and two, that Big Yellow could bring him benefits. What did Su He want? Getting sothing for nothing?
He hadn’t even gotten anything for free. Besides, Su He can now earn money; she can hire an editor herself, a decent one would cost around ten thousand.
While talking, he opened his account backend and uploaded the video smoothly.
Ping~
Both of their phones chid, notifying them that a subscribed content creator had updated.
Su He imdiately took out her phone, aiming to be the first to comnt and gain so followers in her brother’s comnt section; after all, it’s her brother—no harm in taking advantage!
Clearly, Su He’s hand speed wasn’t fast enough; by the ti she comnted, there were already twenty or thirty comnts ahead.
"First!"
"Holy crap, Big Green is alive!"
"Good news, good news, Stock God is back online on New Year’s Eve, all departnts take note!"
"With Big Green’s revival, let recomnd a small ga to everyone: dating and friendships, hot nurse, sexy stewardess, black silk maid, a hundred kinds of girlfriends to experience, co download now!"
"Damn, soone is actually advertising in the comnt section!"
The comnt section imdiately beca lively, and many people rushed to comnt without even watching the video, mostly shocked by his sudden ’resurrection.’
Luckily, after a month’s silence, the Stock God incident gradually passed, and daily internet hot topics bombarded so much that his influence was minimized.
After updating the video, Su Qing didn’t pay further attention, as the video’s real purpose, though thed on celebrating Spring Festival, was to inform fans he’s alive and back to updating.
But plans never keep up with changes; during his ti of silence, Director Wang Fan’s "Wandering Earth" had already been promoting for several days.
The release was finally scheduled for the third day of Lunar New Year, premiering nationwide. Now, short video promotion had beco a trend, with enormous traffic and much more effective than past years’ Weibo, naturally making it irresistible to capital investnts.
Thus, "Wandering Earth" also had an official promotional account. When Director Wang noticed Su Qing’s video on his phone, he imdiately rembered Su Qing was an investor. He quickly instructed his staff to create another video, deliberately tagging a few lead actors and specially noting a thank you for investor Mr. Su Qing, and also tagging his short video account.
Soon, the lead actors of "Wandering Earth" started comnting below to assist with the promotion, causing an upheaval like poking a hornet’s nest.
Especially since the official account tagged an influencer, who’s also an investor.
Instantly, a flood of people left comnts underneath.
"Holy crap, Big Green surprised my mom for a hundred years, now he’s beco a big shot?"
"Big Green has made progress; he can invest in movies now. Mom’s happy and will definitely watch on the third day of the New Year!"
"This is simply the pride of influencers; while others want to enter the entertainnt industry, Big Green directly beca an investor!"
"I think I can write a novel now; I’ve already got the title: ’From Influencer to Entertainnt Industry.’"
"Sure, kick when you publish the book!"
"Director Wang: Three words made Mr. Su spend 80 million dollars for ."
In an instant, Su Qing unlocked a new role, film investor.
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