Thanks to General Manager Shi's foresight, they were able to prepare sufficient inventory before she appeared on the variety show.
"The orders for accessories are about to exceed one hundred thousand!"
A staff member exclaimed. After all, General Manager Shi didn't have a large fan base, and those watching the variety show were mostly fans of a few major figures. Such a significant impact far exceeded expectations.
Because the company was well-prepared, even with the surge in orders, they weren't in a state of panic.
General Manager Shi had told them not to worry, stating that if others could sell millions or tens of millions, they could too.
They stayed glued to their computers for a full hour and a half, the staff manually verifying orders their eyes nearly going square.
Their typing speed gradually increased as they became more accustomed.
At precisely twelve o'clock, the factory on the distributor's side closed its shipping channels.
The young people in the company still felt a sense of unfinished business.
"Over a million orders, I don't even know how many thousands I clicked."
"I feel like my typing speed has reached lightning speed."
"I could fight for another three hundred rounds."
"If the workers weren't also tired, I'd definitely be here bright and early tomorrow."
Many new employees were experiencing such a demanding work rhythm for the first time.
"Everyone gets a good rest today. There's no work that requires you to stay up all night."
"General Manager Shi wants you to come in at your usual nine AM for the next few days. Don't get too excited and have your joy turn into sorrow. We'll have hot pot for those who stayed late these past few nights once she's back from filming!"
The manager said with a smile, and the conference room erupted in enthusiastic cheers.
The employees wished they could close their eyes and open them to tomorrow. Their passion for work was completely ignited after this first victory.
...
Fang Qi saw that the girl had actually managed to drive sales, so he didn't hold her accountable for the instant noodle incident.
Just now, several collaborators had called him, wanting to transfer money to give Shi XinXin more screen time and endorsement opportunities.
The collaborator for Caidaren was so happy they couldn't stop smiling.
Many other collaborators who heard the news also wanted to partner with "Let's Play, Youngsters," having witnessed Shi XinXin's successful product promotion.
Director Fang felt that too many endorsements on a variety show would affect its quality and rejected them one by one.
He thought that endorsements were voluntary for the guests. He knew Shi XinXin had come onto the variety show with a purpose; Xiao Jue had told him.
However, her making money also conveniently helped him. Director Fang regarded her with newfound respect.
...
Outside, several people had mostly finished eating. Shi XinXin and Yin Xue also came out of their room after indulging their appetites.
Director Fang rubbed his bald head, picked up the loudspeaker, and smiled even more kindly.
"Bai Ye, Qilin, the Kylin team's gold coins are zeroed out. I won't give you negatives on the first day!"
"The XinXue team has seven coins left, and Master Xiao has four coins left."
"The XinXue team has the most balance today. Since there wasn't enough time to prepare gifts, your reward is a bowl of beef noodles."
Director Fang said with a smile, seemingly confident that Shi XinXin and the others wouldn't be able to eat them now.
Shi XinXin twitched her lips. She wouldn't lose out whether she ate them now or not, but she couldn't refuse.
"Director Fang, but how can two girls eat such a big bowl of noodles at night?"
Yin Xue said, not intending to let this matter slide.
"It's a free reward for you anyway. You can save it for tomorrow morning if you like."
Everyone knew how bad it would smell if such a thing was left overnight in this heat.
"Ye Xun, Yang Xi, are you hungry? You can split it into two portions. Ladies first."
Shi XinXin held the bowl and politely asked Ye Xun and Yang Xi. It wasn't good for girls to go hungry.
"Thank you. But I just ate a salad and I'm not very hungry right now."
Ye Xun was surprised Shi XinXin asked her and smiled at her.
"Thank you, Sister Shi. I really want to eat it, but I need to maintain my figure. I tend to gain weight easily," Yang Xi rubbed her stomach and gave Shi XinXin a pitiable look.
Shi XinXin smiled, "Alright."
"Gu Lin, are you hungry?" Shi XinXin turned to ask Gu Lin. She was more familiar with him now. Long Keyu had just burped and didn't seem hungry, and Bai Bin also seemed in good spirits.
On the other hand, Gu Lin looked listless, as if he hadn't eaten enough. Since their game coins were zeroed out anyway, he must regret not ordering beef noodles.
Gu Lin looked at the seniors around him, swallowed, and was about to refuse.
"A grown man, eating a salad, it doesn't even count as filling your stomach."
"Eat it, no one will laugh at you."
"If you can't finish it, just share some with your brother."
Shi XinXin couldn't stand seeing him so fussy and bound by rules.
"Director Fang, is there anything else?"
Shi XinXin asked the director as she watched Gu Lin start eating. She was too tired to bear it any longer.
"No, you can all go rest now."
As soon as Director Fang finished speaking, Shi XinXin immediately chimed in.
"Goodnight everyone, see you tomorrow morning!"
She smiled charmingly, waved, and pulled Yin Xue away.
Everyone else also tidied up and went to sleep.
...
Director Fang also had the editor send out the highlights from the day, and the Weibo topic heat easily rose.
Soon, #TheCorrectWayToOpen"Let's Play,Youngsters"# and #CLCreativeWorkshopCaidarenCo-brandedJewelry# occupied the top two trending spots.
This brought another wave of popularity to Shi XinXin, who had fallen into a deep sleep.
...
The moonlight was cool. Yang Xi, sleeping on a floor mat, was woken by a cold breeze. Her stomach rumbled, protesting her discomfort.
She gritted her teeth, half-opened her eyes, and went to the restroom.
The rustic, countryside-style cottage had wooden windows. Sparse trees and grass surrounded it.
Because it was too hot, they hadn't closed the ventilating windows in the restroom at night.
Yang Xi felt like something was staring at her. She looked up vaguely.
She saw a long object making a hissing sound, its scales reflecting the cold moonlight.
At first, she didn't react. When she took out her phone and turned on the flashlight to illuminate the head hidden in the darkness, she shivered and instantly sobered up.
"Ah— a snake—" The clear scream woke almost everyone.
Shi XinXin heard the cry for help and immediately sat up, fumbling in the dark for her old reliable—the first-aid kit.
This high-pitched sound could only be Yang Xi's. She ran over and burst through the door.
She saw Long Keyu pointing into the bathroom, looking terrified.
"Yang Xi, don't move, don't scream, or if you anger it, it won't be just a bite."
Long Keyu shouted, hoping Yang Xi would come out safely. But as soon as he reached the bathroom, he discovered Yang Xi had already been bitten.
Startled, Yang Xi hadn't even finished using the toilet. Hearing Long Keyu's words, she stood frozen, daring not to move.
"Don't be afraid, it's just a rather large checkered rat snake. It's not very venomous."