Chapter 193 Oliver

From this perspective alone, the plan doesn't harm Shi Shi at all. Except in the long run, pre-sales might damage the streamer's reputation. However, if the goal is simply to profit from speculative trading, this method of pooling funds first is bound to make money.

So here's the question.

Will Shi Shi agree with Mi Li's idea?

Of course not! Her influencer company is designed for long-term success! If she doesn't want to fail halfway, she has to cherish her reputation; she won't do anything short of short-sighted! Even if she rakes in some pre-sale revenue, what then? What comes with it is the ruined reputation of her streamers and complicated after-sales service.

Mili is smart enough, just a little off-track. If she can correct that, she'll definitely be a key member of the company in the future. Although she rejected the proposal, she wrote down the reasons in detail below. She also added some encouraging words—commonly known as "making grand promises."

Since becoming a boss, she has become better at "motivating" her employees.

I had just turned off my computer when I heard Kong Pan knocking on the door.

Are you up yet?

"They're here! They're here!"

Kong Pan walked in. The hotel in Japan wasn't very big, but thankfully the room was fairly clean. The entire room was laid out before her.

She stopped in her tracks and asked, "You didn't sleep all night?"

"Huh? No, they're asleep." No matter how old you are, you're always afraid of getting scolded by your mom.

"Hmph." Kong Pan took a step forward. She touched the blankets, then the computer and her phone.

Seeing her mother's actions, she knew something was wrong. And she was right!

"The blanket was ice cold, the computer wasn't too hot, and my phone was only 15% charged."

Shi Shi: "I was wrong!"

"I haven't slept all night, so a little more won't hurt. I'll go have breakfast and come back to catch up on my sleep."

Shi Shi simply changed into a white long dress and put on an apricot-colored shawl before the two went to have breakfast.

Perhaps it was because love made even water taste sweet, but Shi Shi wasn't hungry at all and only ordered a bowl of hot noodle soup. She ate it slowly.

"Why is it just the two of us?" I didn't see the other members of the Chinese team.

Kong Pan rolled her eyes at her: "Tomorrow is the final, and they're all racing against time. They finished eating around 6 o'clock."

Shi Shi glanced at her watch.

Okay, 8:20.

Very good. Even late birds get to eat.

Can I sit here?

May I sit here?

The visitor was Oliver from the United States.

Shi Shi glanced around the restaurant and realized there weren't any empty tables left.

I don't know why Oliver is sitting here. But it wouldn't be polite to refuse him outright.

"Of course."

Oliver's plate contained sushi. It seems even the Eagles know their country's cuisine is terrible. After sitting down, Oliver said in Eagle language, "Your Chinese food culture is very rich; I really like it."

Shi Shi smiled politely and replied, "Thank you. Your country, the Eagle, also has many unique foods."

Yes, that's just a perfunctory polite remark.

Oliver shrugged and said helplessly, "American cuisine may not suit everyone's taste, but we also have popular dishes like fish and chips."

Fish and chips...you might as well say steak, at least it's better than the first two.

Kong Pan listened from the side and said with a smile, "Just like the noodles you're eating now, we in China also have many kinds. Each one has its own unique flavor. You're welcome to come to China and try them sometime."

Oliver gave a thumbs up and said, "I've been to China, and there's a kind of noodle that's really delicious! So tasty!" Just then, the restaurant's TV suddenly started playing news about the competition, showing footage of the previous matches from several countries.

“You’re great,” Oliver said.

Shi Shi looked at him in confusion, puzzled by his sudden remark.

"The song is great, and the person is great too."

"Thanks?"

She genuinely had no idea what kind of person the man in front of her was.

From the group stage onwards, China and the United States avoided each other. The two countries also did not have any contact.

In the previous competition, Oliver's original work was second only to her in the single-game rankings.

Shi Shi knew she was plagiarizing songs, and she never tried to glorify herself by calling herself a porter of Earth's culture.

Although she may not have much talent, it doesn't mean she doesn't appreciate talented people.

Oliver and Brian were once the twin stars of the music scene in Europe and America.

In contrast to Brian's flamboyant lifestyle, Oliver lived like a hermit.

As Shi Shi was pondering how to respond to Oliver, she saw him pull a delicate little notebook from his pocket, turn to a page, hand it to Shi Shi, and say in somewhat broken Chinese, "This is a new song I wrote, and I'd like you to take a look at it."

"Aren't you afraid of it getting leaked? We've only just started dealing with each other today, haven't we?" Shi Shi was somewhat surprised, not expecting Oliver to do something like this.

The majority of people in the UK are of Caucasian descent (white), with light-colored eyes being the most common. Oliver, however, has blue eyes that, when blinking rapidly, seem to hold a pool of water, bringing his otherwise ordinary features to life.

"So, can you do it?"

Of course not, she's only worried about whether others will come and copy his work.

Shi Shi took the notebook and began to read it carefully. The lyrics were very poetic, and the melody was beautiful; it was clear that Oliver was indeed very talented.

"It's very well written," Shi Shi said sincerely.

Oliver smiled, his eyes sparkling. "Thank you for the compliment. Actually, I've always admired your musical style; your songs are very moving. I hope to have the opportunity to collaborate with you someday."

So?

"Hopefully, we can maintain our friendship after the game," Oliver said.

Shi Shi had always intended to enter the international market, so she had no reason to refuse Oliver's offer. Shi Shi thought that after studying with the books in the system for so long, why not try writing something herself? Moreover, collaborating with someone as talented as Oliver might spark something new.

He readily agreed, saying, "I'm someone who enjoys making friends."

After they separated, Kong Pan gently nudged Shi Shi and whispered, "This is a good opportunity, you can give it a try."

Shi Shi took a deep breath, looked at Kong Pan, and nodded: "I'm willing to cooperate with Oliver. Whether we can use him as a springboard to enter the European and American circles is still unknown."

Kong Pan frequently travels abroad for performances, so she knows more than she does.

“Unlike Brian, Oliver is more of an artist, while Brian is a star. Since becoming famous at a young age, Oliver has lived a very low-key life. Of course, his low-key lifestyle is different from yours.”

If Shi Shi's sudden fame led her to retreat into the background, Oliver's decision stemmed purely from a dislike of the spotlight. He once sold one of his songs to a drug addict. Later, the man was arrested and imprisoned. Oliver, however, fought a lawsuit to reclaim the copyright.

Well, this person usually seems quiet and reserved. In reality... he perfectly embodies an old Chinese saying.

A dog that bites doesn't bark.

She has a real temper!

And the reason he dared to do this...