Chapter 47 is the temptation offered by the wolf.

Bai Xiaotian was one of the best among the freshmen. He looked like a pure and innocent guy, but the boys Shi Shi interacted with were all too high-level, and his little tricks were no match for them.

She really didn't understand, was taking shortcuts really that appealing?

It's a pity Bai Xiaotian didn't hear her thoughts, otherwise he would definitely have told her how delicious it was! When you're young, you don't know how good rich women are; when you're old, you only regret not having enough kidneys!

Besides, she's a beauty of Shi Shi's caliber. If he could really win her over, he'd be set for life for the next four years. He comes from a rural area in Northwest China, and his childhood was filled with stories of his father beating his mother. Ironically, his mother's beatings were partly his fault. As he grew older, his appearance became less and less like someone from the Bai family; he was like a golden phoenix in a chicken coop. Even the harsh west wind couldn't ruffle his fair face. Such a prodigy had been born from the barren yellow earth.

Before coming to Kyoto, he was proud because of his good grades; he always got what he wanted easily. The moment his feet touched this land, he knew he didn't belong here. He carried the living expenses from his family, and scholarships from the village, township, county, and city. Yet, he was still overwhelmed by the city's prosperity. His faded trousers seemed to be gripped by a devil's hand, pulling him down relentlessly.

He wants to stay here, just like the people who were born and raised here!

Shi Shi was the best candidate he could currently contact: a master's student from the same university, and an only child from the local area. She had the resources of both the city and the university. She was also a divorced woman, and in his mind, divorced women were a kind of resource—they would depreciate. He'd always been successful with female classmates since childhood. He didn't believe he couldn't handle a "second-hand" woman!

He said to Shi Shi with a shy tone, "Teacher, I really admire you. Before I met you, I never thought that girls could be like you, so beautiful and strong! Just thinking about you taking care of me for the next four years makes my heart flutter! Can I call you sister from now on? My ideal sister is just like you."

Are college students these days really this bad? They've even managed to smash their own faces with abacus beads!

"What's this student's major?" Shi Shi pretended not to know Bai Xiaotian.

Bai Xiaotian's fake smile almost couldn't be maintained.

"I'm your student, Bai Xiaotian. Has Teacher Shi forgotten me?" He finished speaking with a look that suggested he was about to cry. He looked extremely aggrieved.

Wow, it's not just green tea, it's a top-grade Biluochun tea.

Feeling a bit tired of the usual interactions, Shi Shi didn't want to have too much contact with her student. She said directly, "Oh, it's just the beginning of the semester, I don't remember clearly. But you might not be suited for literature; finance would be more suitable for you. There are many calculation-related jobs there after graduation. If you don't have anything else, I'll be going now, I'm quite busy." With that, Shi Shi left without looking back. After taking only two steps, she turned back and added to Bai Xiaotian, "If you need to change your major, I can help you, but that's all I can do."

Bai Xiaotian's face was left completely red. Suddenly, a sneer came from behind the wall.

"who!?"

A boy wearing a baseball cap and dressed in an American retro style appeared. Bai Xiaotian didn't recognize the boy, but he had heard of him. During military training, he was the only person who could live in the military camp without wearing the uniform, eating communal meals, or participating in military training activities—Fu Jizhou.

It's said that on his first day, the instructor declared that he either had to obey orders like everyone else, or he could get lost! Less than half a day later, that instructor was transferred. Fortunately, Fu Jizhou was very low-key, almost always staying in his "little dormitory," otherwise the rumors would have been even more exaggerated.

Bai Xiaotian remembered it so clearly because it was the kind of person he hated most. Born with everything, all he could strive for was what others had already left over.

How did he manage to overhear that!

Fu Jizhou, hands in his pockets, leaned against the wall: "You're really like a toad chasing a frog, ugly but capable." Fu Jizhou originally didn't want to participate in military training; his family had given him enough training since childhood. Military training was a piece of cake for him. He played bass in an underground band; the original lead singer had gone abroad. Ever since he saw the video of Shi Shi's performance, he felt this must be someone from his band! He had previously worried that Shi Shi wasn't "rock" enough, after all, their circle was all about authenticity and excitement. Unexpectedly, she was quite the fiery teacher. Incredible!

Seeing Bai Xiaotian clearly furious but not daring to retaliate, he found it disgusting. He turned and left. He thought to himself that he'd have to talk to Shi Shi sometime. He could try reasoning with her, even offering incentives. After all, he had plenty of money. She'd just gotten divorced; she probably wasn't financially well-off.

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Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked.

With the conclusion of the "Crossover Joyful Voice" competition, some contestants saw their popularity quickly decline, while others gained significant attention. This is understandable; China is simply too vast a country with over a billion people. Even with advanced new media and rapid information networks, the circulation of songs still requires timeliness.

Just as Shi Shi was beginning to adapt to her role as a teacher, her studio was also becoming increasingly popular. Her song requests are now booked up for four months in advance.

Not only is Song Ming adept at using scarcity marketing, but she also understands the importance of pre-sales.

The reason why Shi Shi Studio is so popular is not actually because of its crossover with Yuezhi Voice.

"Treading Mountains and Rivers" is a hit!

Chengcheng has become an internet sensation, with his videos garnering 17 million views in just three days.

What does this mean? The audience of short video platforms is about 75.5% of the total population of China. That is to say, out of the 1.4 billion people in China, more than 1.057 billion watch short videos.

In short, within three days, about one in sixty people who logged into the short video platform watched Chengcheng's videos.

The video was meticulously crafted. Chengcheng is initially dressed in white, like a chivalrous knight-errant wandering the world, helping the weak and punishing the wicked. During the song's climax, a transition reveals him in armor, bravely fighting the enemy. In a time of national crisis and family ruin, how can the patriotic heart of a wandering knight-errant not be moving? The video is exceptionally well-made, with the director amplifying Chengcheng's good looks and physique many times over.

If Qu Wen performs well in the future, Chengcheng will undoubtedly be the next shining star in the industry!

There are no real secrets in this industry, especially since Qu Wen is so blatant in promoting people. Who doesn't want to soar to the top?

Song Ming has been beaming these past two days. She even said to Shi Shi with a hint of regret, "I set the price too low back then. Look how popular he is now!"

Shi Shi looked at her with an expression that said, "That's about enough." One million wasn't much; after taxes and Song Ming's share of the profits, her earnings had actually dropped significantly. She wasn't bothered at all, so why would the other party complain?