Chapter 30 - Getting Rid of that Bigshot (7)

translator: baumkuchen editors: glitterypanda, serefina

The incident of Zhou Kai napping during the runway show blew up quite a bit.

The media was naturally the type to sensationalise.

Many media outlets called this conference a show so boring that it made even the owner of the modelling agency fall asleep. On social media, everyone joined in on the mocking. The suppliers, brand and designers especially had a lot to say.

Sam spent more than an hour making apologetic phone calls until he was utterly overwrought. It took him a long time to get the situation to settle down and report back to Zhou Kai.

Zhou Kai threw down his iPad, which was currently displaying one of the news articles on the matter. He flew into a rage, How are these people so free?! Dont these people have better things to do?

Sam said, The media and the public all love this kind of negative news. Public opinion will soon calm down. As long as you lie low for a while and keep from getting into more scandals, theyll naturally forget about this.

What did the brand say?

This time, Sam fell silent for a moment, Sir, it would still be best if you contacted them personally.

Zhou Kais expression was so heavy it could start dripping.

Quite a while later, he snatched up the office phone with an ashen face.

The brand representative spoke with an

African American accent

, his attitude extremely polite.

But it was too polite.

Zhou Kais impressive feat of falling asleep during the runway show could even be said to be a rare, once in a decade incident.

Thanks to him, users on all kinds of social media platforms online were talking about Zhou Kai. The brands seasonal collection had been reduced to a mere prop, so much so that it was labelled as dull, and tedious. The

hearts blood

of the designers was pulled out one by one and mocked.

Obviously, if they were to collaborate with a modelling agency in the future, Zhou Kais company would no longer be one of their first considerations.

This half-hour nap could be said to be incredibly costly, directly leading to Zhou Kais companys stock prices dropping into the

green

the next day for a good half a day. Even though it recovered somewhat before the market closed, it resulted in a loss of more than ten million.

Chi Xiaochi, who had been observing the stock market trends tried to discuss with 061 if the colour of their current stocks would match the green of Zhou Kais face.

But 061 was worried about something else, He wont come and cause you any trouble because of this, will he?

After all, this personality of Zhou Kais meant that he could easily flare up at any trivial matter. 061 was afraid that he would, because of this, take his anger out on Chi Xiaochi.

However, Chi Xiaochi was very calm, Itll be the mid-year gathering in a week. At least before the mid-year gathering, hell control himself when it comes to Shen Changqing.

Since entering this world, Chi Xiaochi had had a lot of free time. He spent all his time looking through news stories and researching the functions of the skill cards in the shop, having very little contact with Zhou Kai.

Up until now, Zhou Kais regret level was still at 0.

With this kind of slow progress, 061 couldnt help but become a little worried.

061 asked, Then after the mid-year gathering? What are your plans?

Chi Xiaochi, Guess.

061 thought for a moment. Youre planning on making him sick? Give up his position to Sam?

At present, all Chi Xiaochi had done pointed in this direction.

Chi Xiaochi also admitted it, Yup.

But&#k2026;&#k2026; 061 expressed his doubts, Zhou Kais desire for power is too great. Would he willingly give it up? Also, the skill cards effects on the human body are considerably limited, with how he is now, if he went to the hospital, they wont be able to find any serious enough illness.

Chi Xiaochi said, I dont need a serious illness. What I need is an opportunity.

En?

Chi Xiaochi didnt directly divulge what kind of opportunity it was.

As he scrolled through a webpage, he said, Now that so many things have happened one after the other, he must be in a really bad mood.

Thinking about it, 061 found that it was indeed true.

Zhou Kai was late for an important business meeting, then during the business meeting, he suddenly fainted. After returning to the country, he forgot to attend the meeting he himself had arranged, forgot to go into the house, and spent an entire night sleeping in the car. Then during the runway show, he took a half-hour nap, was photographed by the media, and had the news of this incident spread far and wide

These all seemed to be unrelated little incidents, because after all, Zhou Kai was already at that age where forgetfulness, a weak body, and getting tired easily wasnt anything inconceivable.

But clearly, Zhou Kai couldnt accept this.

Since yesterday, hed been incredibly irritable. When Yi Song sent over dinner, because there was water on the spoon, hed immediately smashed a fist onto the tray, raged at Yi Song for a spell, and even ferociously kicked the leg of the dining table.

Even now, he was still limping as he walked.

Chi Xiaochis response to that was, Ha, when people get old, all they have left are their

hard mouths

.

061, Really dont want to understand.

After joking around, Chi Xiaochi then said, After having someone as irascible as him endure a stomach full of anger, he definitely needs to find an outlet to vent now. Right now, Shen Changqings dog isnt here, and he cant touch Shen Changqing either. I dont even have to think about it to know that he must be feeling utterly stifled right now.

061 asked, So you want me to keep an eye on his lover?

Chi Xiaochi asked in reply, Does he have anyone else he can look for?

061 connected to Zhou Kais phone, and couldnt help but admire Chi Xiaochis ability to judge a situation. Hes ordered two high-quality red wines and asked for them to be sent to his lovers house in two days.

Chi Xiaochi wasnt at all surprised.

He closed his tab, opened up his card game, and went about with his daily tasks.

While his head was lowered, controlling the in-game heroes, Chi Xiaochi suddenly spoke, You just said, I want to make him sick?

061, Yes.

Chi Xiaochi said, Thats not quite right.

He then said, To be precise, I want to make him willingly admit that he is sick.

Two nights later, sure enough, Zhou Kai didnt return home.

He drove over to the comfort haven he had set up on the outside, where his lover had already tidied herself up, and was there to welcome Zhou Kai upon his arrival.

Upon meeting, the twos hearts were as if as one, skipping over any greetings. Zhou Kai expertly pushed her into the bedroom, and tore apart her clothes.

His lover naturally knew that his hurry was him venting his emotions. She had also long since gotten used to this kind of treatment, and, with the tolerance of a mother dealing with her son, she stroked the old mans hair.

Her lingerie was a matching set and the incense in the room was also Zhou Kais favourite scent of pomelo. Zhou Kai had a beautiful woman in his arms and a glass of red wine worth over ten thousand dollars in his hand. At long last, using his desire to let loose, he was somewhat able to vent out the gloominess in his heart.

After it was over, he lay on the bed, smoking, his tense expression having relaxed somewhat.

His lover lay next to him, and also lit up a long, slender cigarette, smoking together with him.

Zhou Kai wrapped an arm around her shoulders and laughed, Youre so much better than Shen Changqing. Every time I play around with him, he always cries afterwards. Someone who doesnt know the situation might even think hes suffered some huge wrong.

061, listening in on Zhou Kai as per his instructions, frowned at his words.

From what he knew, although Zhou Kai didnt like Shen Changqing, he refused to give up on torturing and humiliating him.

In 061s database, there was an incident where Zhou Kai shoved a lychee into Shen Changqings body as a vile precedent.

061 thought, after the mid-year gathering was over and Shen Changqings wounds healed, he didnt know how the

haphephobic

Chi Xiaochi was going to deal with this kind of insult.

Could it be he still wanted to use hypnosis cards?

But unlike Yang Baihua from the last world, Zhou Kais initial goodwill level towards Shen Changqing wasnt high, and wanting to grind it higher would be incredibly difficult.

In turn, if Chi Xiaochi wanted to grind up on goodwill points, he would have to hang around Zhou Kai, and Zhou Kai was a temperamental person, with an unpredictable, volatile mood. A single word could amuse him into bursting out in laughter, but it could also make him go crazy. This wasnt a problem that could be solved just with ones mind, after all, no one could perfectly predict the thoughts of a violent, racist madman.

So far, the few times Chi Xiaochi had used skill cards, they were only as effective as childish pranks. Although they had caused Zhou Kai to lose face a few times, they had no way of truly dampening his drive.

If things were left to continue to develop like this, would their task still be able to go as smoothly?

In light of all these signs, 061 felt more and more like there was something wrong.

In the previous world, Cheng Yuan had his musical talent to support himself, while Shen Changqing was a canary whod passed the golden age for a model and had been crippled by his cage.

Cheng Yuan had the support of his family, while Shen Changqings family had no way whatsoever to contend against Zhou Kai.

No matter how shameless Yang Baihua was, he was just a cowardly free-range chicken and a mamas boy. He wouldnt easily resort to violence, but Zhou Kai was very likely to use force against Chi Xiaochi.

This world was too strange, as if every aspect of it was aimed against Chi Xiaochi.

On the other end.

His lover went along with Zhou Kai in a soft, gentle voice, He and I are of different dispositions. He might just be more reserved.

Zhou Kai stroked his lovers face, saying, Nonsense, I take good care of him, he wants for nothing, just like how I take care of you. Why cant he just learn from you?

At the same time, Chi Xiaochi was watching a literary film on 061s display screen, in which the male and female leads were currently achieving the great harmony of life.

Chi Xiaochi distractedly listened to Zhou Kai express his opinions as he held a bag of chips hed exchanged from the shop in his arms. As he nibbled on a chip, he disdainfully remarked, Other people have

spare parts

, you also have spare parts, why cant you learn from them?

061 thought, fortunately Zhou Kai didnt hear this analogy, or else he might have been angered into a stroke.

His lover said gently, Your mood lately seems to not have been very good. If theres anything troubling you, if you dont mind, you could tell me about it.

Zhou Kai curled his lips, Even if I tell you, will you be able to understand?

His lover said, Why not just say it and see?

Zhou Kai asked, Do you watch the news?

His lover of course did, and knew about Zhou Kais incident, but she knew what should be said, and what shouldnt be said, so she just cleverly shook her head, pretending to be unaware.

Zhou Kai briefly described what had happened over the past few days, then sneered, That brand representative, the moment I heard his voice I just knew he was a n*****. He even dared to get uppity with me, he really fucking doesnt know his own standing.

As he spoke, Zhou Kai spat loudly, Speaking of which, Ive practically been running into n*****s everywhere lately. When I went to France to sign a contract, I ran into two n*****s. They thought that because theyve stayed in Germany for two years theyve become Germans, and even tried to have a logical discussion on their views on timeliness with me. Fucking hell.

Last week too, I didnt at all remember that there was some meeting I needed to attend, and a black joker ran over to me and tried to put on airs, even saying some I have a recording here, you can check it if you need to.

He mockingly mimicked the way the secretary had spoken, then gave his evaluation, He spoke so patronisingly, who does he even think he is?

His lover was amused into loud laughter.

Zhou Kai made his concluding statement, Those n*****s, theyre like crows, each one more calamitous than the other.

Following him, his lover began to tell her own story, Nowadays, there are black people in all walks of life, especially in the modelling industry. Do you still remember Fiona? Shes the most popular female model right now, and likes to advocate for womens rights on Instagram. Shes another black person. Shes being praised up to the heavens, but in reality

She scrolled through her phone and found a photograph of Fiona, Look, she looks like an ape.

Zhou Kai was as pleased as punch, Right, Ive seen her before. She was also participating in that runway show two days ago. She walked right up to me, and even greeted me. Do you know what I was thinking? I was particularly scared she would steal my wallet.

The two of them laughed loudly together.

From the moment Zhou Kai started to share his opinions on n*****s, in a flash, 061, several blocks away from him, suddenly understood what the opportunity Chi Xiaochi had been waiting for was.

For every skill card Chi Xiaochi had used, he had picked the perfect time to use it, and had specially picked a target.

Over the past few days, every trouble Zhou Kai had experienced had involved black people.

Just as his lover had said, nowadays, black people now accounted for a large proportion of the elite, so wanting to plant this mental suggestion into Zhou Kai wasnt at all hard.

Chi Xiaochi had simply let black people appear more often in his life. As for what Zhou Kai thought about that and how he viewed that, that was Zhou Kais own business.

Chi Xiaochi, still watching his literary film, had a humourless smile on his face as he asked, Have you recorded it?

061 had already understood everything. Its recorded.

Have you also saved the video of his affair?

Its saved.

Chi Xiaochi laughed, Then its time to send him off on his journey.

sere: damn? He is so yikes