When Zhaozhao walked out of the store carrying a bunch of equipment as Lu Chukong had said, she didn't forget to thank him. "Thank you so much. I'll definitely pay you back the money later."
"What's this little bit of money?" Lu Chukong waved his hand nonchalantly, thinking that it was worth spending a little to gain a lot. He would still need her help in the future.
"Where shall we go next?" Zhaozhao put the things into her magical little cloth bag, took Taotie's hand, and looked up at Lu Chukong.
Just now, Lu Chukong had only briefly told her about the preparations for the live - broadcast and took her to buy the necessary tools. He hadn't had time to go into details about the rest. Zhaozhao only had a general idea in mind now, but she didn't understand the more specific parts.
"Next comes the issue of traffic. You may not see any income at all in the early stage. You might even have to spend some money to buy a hot search or a homepage recommendation from the platform to promote your account. Then it'll be fine once your account gains popularity."
This was how it was for this kind of live - broadcast. It was quite normal.
However, as someone who was currently penniless and still in debt, when Zhaozhao heard Lu Chukong say that she had to invest more money, she couldn't help but doubt the feasibility of the food - live - broadcast.
Taotie felt the same way. As a ferocious beast who had stayed in the Wuhuang Valley for who - knew - how - many years and was out of touch with the current society, he truly felt the importance of "money" today.
The two of them seemed to have the same thought. Their movements were eerily synchronized as they took two steps back in unison, looking at Lu Chukong warily with "suspicion" written all over their faces.
"Hey..." Lu Chukong was first stunned, then he couldn't help but laugh out of anger when he realized what was going on. "What's wrong with you two? What I said is true! You can easily find out about this kind of thing by searching on the Internet. Besides, I still need your help. What's the benefit for me to lie to you?"
Thinking of the deal Lu Chukong had made with her, Zhaozhao felt relieved.
But she still felt a bit troubled by the "early - stage investment" Lu Chukong mentioned for the live - broadcast. She didn't seem to have the money for the hot search or recommendation he had talked about for the time being.
It was so frustrating. It seemed that making money was just as difficult in the human world as in the demon realm.
Seeing Zhaozhao's little face scrunched up, Lu Chukong asked with concern, "What's wrong? Do you have any difficulties?"
"Of course." Zhaozhao rarely said such a thing. She had to borrow money to buy the equipment, and Lu Chukong still asked if she had difficulties...
Lu Chukong looked at Zhaozhao for a while and found it strange. Logically speaking, even if Zhaozhao didn't want to use her family's money, wasn't Su Yuan the leader of the Demon Management Bureau? And he had lived for so many years. With their current relationship, Zhaozhao shouldn't be short of money!
Shouldn't it be Su Yuan waving his hand boldly and announcing, "Use my card as you like"?
However, strange as it was, Lu Chukong considered himself not a gossipy person, so he didn't ask.
After a moment's thought, he put his arm around Zhaozhao's shoulder in a brotherly way and comforted her, "Hey, don't be so worried. Have you forgotten what you promised me just now? After it's done, we'll split the profit 60 - 40. I'll take 60% and you'll take 40%. That'll be a large sum of money. You don't have to worry about money at all. Maybe you won't even need to do the food - live - broadcast by then. You can just—Damn it!"
Lu Chukong was still talking when he was suddenly kicked by the short Taotie on the ground.
Taotie stared at him dissatisfiedly and warned, "Don't bewitch the stupid master's mind!"
How could she stop doing the food - live - broadcast? Wouldn't that mean Taotie would lose a legitimate chance to enjoy delicious food? He wouldn't allow it! Absolutely not!
Zhaozhao naturally knew what Taotie was thinking. She still hoped that Taotie would find something to do. Otherwise, she was afraid that this cute - looking ferocious beast would run around if he got bored.
To comfort Taotie, she shook the little boy's hand. "Alright, alright. We'll definitely do the food - live - broadcast. You have to earn your own living expenses."
Only then did Taotie retract his eager little short legs satisfactorily.
While they were having a great time, Su Yuan, who had rushed over in a hurry, almost choked.
In Su Yuan's eyes, he had rushed here anxiously, only to see Zhaozhao holding Taotie's hand and being hugged by that "mysterious handsome man" in the mouths of those little demons. It was so eye - catching.
The beastly nature of the dragon was about to burst out, but Su Yuan managed to suppress it.
He repeatedly told himself to calm down, calm down... He couldn't scare Zhaozhao.
So, Su Yuan walked over with heavy steps, his face as cold as water. He walked up behind them step by step and said in a voice that he tried his best to control, "Zhaozhao, what are you doing?"
"Su Yuan?!" Zhaozhao heard the voice and turned around. Seeing Su Yuan suddenly appear in front of her, her surprise and joy were undisguised. She waved away Lu Chukong's hand and stepped forward a few steps to grab Su Yuan's sleeve. She looked extremely happy.
Watching Zhaozhao's series of actions, Su Yuan's originally depressed mood finally improved a bit. He let out a long sigh of relief. His heart, which had been tortured, now seemed to be gently blown by the person he missed. It didn't feel sour or painful but gradually eased.
"Why did you come?" Zhaozhao tilted her head and waved her hand in front of Su Yuan, asking curiously.
"I didn't see you after work. I heard you were here. I missed you, so I came."
The dragon that had been stimulated was really scary. Words that he couldn't say no matter how hard he tried in normal times now came out easily. He didn't even care about the suspicion of seduction.
Lu Chukong felt that icy - cold gaze and suddenly had a flash of inspiration. He suddenly realized what he had just done. The corner of his mouth twitched, and he kept scolding himself for being so oblivious.
He deeply felt that it was not a good place to stay for long. It seemed that the Dragon Lord really wanted to kill him.
For the sake of his own life, he forced himself to look calm and said to Zhaozhao, "Well, Zhaozhao, I'll leave first. If you have any questions, call me. Oh, and don't forget what we've agreed on!"
"Okay!" Zhaozhao replied readily.
Hearing the answer, Lu Chukong walked away quickly and disappeared in no time.
"Why were you with him?" Now that the suspicious person was gone, Su Yuan turned to ask Zhaozhao.
"We just happened to meet."
Hearing Zhaozhao's answer, Su Yuan felt inexplicably annoyed. He asked again, "What was he talking about just now? What did you agree on with him?"
Su Yuan originally thought he would get an answer as before, but who would have thought that Zhaozhao would suddenly shake her head seriously and say mysteriously, "I can't tell you. It's our little secret."
Thud! It was like a knife stabbing into Su Yuan's heart.
Su Yuan asked with difficulty, "You and him? A secret?"
Zhaozhao nodded seriously. "Yes!"
Great, another knife.
"Not even me?"
"I can't..." Zhaozhao said with a troubled look.
Three stabs in a row. Su Yuan couldn't catch his breath.
Fine, very fine... She even had a secret with someone else...
Su Yuan felt seriously hurt and didn't even have the strength to speak. He slowly took out his phone. For some unknown reason, he showed Zhaozhao the post that was trending. "What about this?"