Chapter 181: Not a Single Discount on the Fabric!

Chapter 181: Not a Single Discount on the Fabric!

Soon, Lin Muxue returned, clearly disgruntled, her expression as if she could devour someone.

She truly regretted it. If she had just danced once, she would have been off the hook for a day.

Now, she had to dance three times and be on display for three days.

Zhang Lin had clearly planned this from the start, and she had walked right into his trap, raising the stakes herself.

Zhang Lin, aware that his methods were less than honorable, quickly said with a grand gesture, "Senior Sister, I’ve thought about it. We are a farm account, and posting those dance videos repeatedly wouldn’t be good. To avoid others criticizing us for lowbrow publicity, Senior Sister, just one dance and one day should be enough!"

Lin Muxue couldn’t help but give him a withering look. "Boss Zhang, you’re such a great boss, I’m so grateful!"

However, she quickly turned to the other girls, "Does anyone want to go in with me again? We have a complete map, let’s see if anyone can make it out!"

As the project director, she naturally had to test it herself.

If these girls couldn’t get out, she would be more confident in executing Boss Zhang’s plan and releasing the complete map.

She had to take some responsibility for her salary.

The other girls, including Zhong Miaoying, all showed interest. They took a photo of the map and entered the bamboo forest maze one by one.

Zhang Lin naturally understood Lin Muxue’s intentions. It was a good thing that his senior sister was responsible.

Seeing the girls enter the maze, he rode his scooter back to the office.

As soon as he reached the office, he received a call.

The caller ID read: Liu Zong from the Car Dealership.

This was the one introduced by Huang Tao when he bought the car.

He had ordered two cars from him, one a minivan for Lin Muxue and the others, and the other a Mercedes S-Class.

The Mercedes S-Class must have arrived.

Sure enough, as soon as he answered, Liu Zong said, "Boss Zhang, the Mercedes S-Class you ordered has arrived. We can complete the paperwork tomorrow morning, and I’ll contact you then."

"Thank you, Liu Zong," Zhang Lin replied with a smile.

After hanging up, he opened his computer to check the farm’s current status, looking for any areas that needed improvement.

Not long after, Lin Muxue and Zhong Miaoying entered the office together.

It was clear that his new secretary, who had a tendency towards introversion, was getting along well with his senior sister.

His senior sister had also noticed Zhong Miaoying’s introverted tendencies and was actively guiding the conversation.

People with introverted tendencies often struggle to find topics to talk about, leading to awkward silences.

Seeing Zhang Lin, Lin Muxue said, "Fu Yao, Miaoying, Meng Yao, and the others, only two of them managed to get through. It seems you were right; even with the complete map, not everyone can make it through. So, I’ll arrange the plan accordingly."

Zhang Lin reminded her with a smile, "Senior Sister, that’s not important. Remember to dance!"

Lin Muxue sighed, "I’ll take my losses."

Zhong Miaoying instinctively looked at Lin Muxue. She had already seen the spicy dance video on Liu Qian’s phone and couldn’t believe that Director Lin was really going to dance.

If it were her, she would have been too embarrassed to even look at the dance video, let alone perform it.

She admired Director Lin’s courage.

The day passed quickly, and as the sun set, Zhong Miaoying finished her first day of work. She changed into a white T-shirt and jeans and returned home to find her mother had already prepared dinner, and her father was watching TV, waiting for her.

"Off work? Let’s eat!" Zhong Lei greeted her with a smile as soon as she came in.

"Sure!" Zhong Miaoying nodded.

After a few bites, Zhong Lei asked, "Miaoying, how was your first day at Liyuan Farm?"

"Thanks, Dad!" Zhong Miaoying thanked him first before continuing, "The atmosphere at the farm is great, and Boss Zhang is very approachable. Dad, Boss Zhang gave me the position of Secretary Office Manager. Thank you!"

She thanked her father again.

She wasn’t naive; if it weren’t for her father, a recent college graduate like her wouldn’t have such an opportunity.

So, she would cherish this chance.

Zhong Lei was surprised by his daughter’s position. He had inquired, and Linyuan Farm didn’t have a Secretary Office department.

However, he wasn’t stupid and understood Boss Zhang’s good intentions.

He knew his daughter’s character flaws. If she were given a project, she might mess it up and feel guilty and lost.

This position could avoid such problems.

After dinner, Zhong Lei returned to his room and called Zhang Lin.

He wanted to express his gratitude for Boss Zhang’s thoughtful arrangement.

Zhang Lin immediately answered when he saw it was Zhong Lei calling. "Director Zhong, you called at the right time. I was just about to take a shower."

Zhong Lei smiled. "That’s a coincidence. I’m calling to thank you, Boss Zhang, for the arrangement for Miaoying. You must have seen her character issues."

Zhang Lin laughed. "Director Zhong, it’s no big deal, no need to call specifically about it!"

"I owe you one, Boss Zhang!" Zhong Lei insisted, then requested, "But I hope you’ll take care of her. Please give her some opportunities to interact with people, so she can gradually improve."

"Rest assured, Director Zhong!" Zhang Lin agreed with a smile.

Although he had only known Zhong Miaoying for half a day, he could see that she had a good character. It wasn’t surprising that Director Zhong would call, as parents worry about their children.

Zhong Lei smiled after hanging up.

Boss Zhang was indeed a great young man. No wonder he was so highly regarded in the county, even being specifically mentioned in the county meeting. He was sure to be one of the top ten young people in the county this year!

"I wonder if Boss Zhang is single," Zhong Lei muttered to himself after hanging up.

He had been worried sick about his daughter’s character.

……

The next morning, Zhang Lin received a call from the car dealership's boss, Mr. Liu, and headed to the DMV.

When he arrived, Mr. Liu was already standing next to a brand-new Mercedes S-Class, waving at him from a distance.

The down payment for the car had already been made, and the monthly loan payments would start next month.

Zhang Lin wasn’t too concerned about the loan, considering it was just over a million yuan for the car, and the monthly payments were manageable.

"Mr. Zhang, the paperwork is all done. You just need to sign here!" Mr. Liu greeted him warmly and handed over the documents.

Zhang Lin glanced through the paperwork and signed it without any issues.

However, when he saw the license plate, he couldn’t help but say, "Mr. Liu, you really went the extra mile."

LY888!

After the new license plate rules were implemented in You City, plates now consisted of two letters followed by three numbers. Such a "triple" number was already considered an excellent plate.

"Mr. Zhang, you’re too kind! This is the least I could do!" Mr. Liu smiled, though he didn’t mention the additional favors and the 5,000 yuan worth of tea he had bought to secure this plate. After all, his goal was to win Zhang Lin’s favor.

Liyuan Farm now welcomed 15,000 visitors a day, and the ticket sales alone were substantial.

This was a golden opportunity.

He believed that Zhang Lin would buy more cars in the future, and Liyuan Farm would definitely need more vehicles. Cultivating a good relationship now would pay off later.

Zhang Lin, who had spent a lot of time with Wei Yuan and Zhao Han, understood human nature well and knew Mr. Liu’s intentions: "Mr. Liu, let’s keep in touch."

For Mr. Liu, this simple gesture was enough to justify his efforts and expenses.

After completing the paperwork, Zhang Lin drove the Mercedes S-Class back to the farm. He parked the car and headed to the office center, only to find a crowd of girls from the Operations Department, including Lin Mengyao from HR and Zhang Yuan, who had been transferred to manage the farm’s specialty products.

Even Fu Yao was peering curiously.

"What’s everyone looking at?" Zhang Lin asked, curious. As he approached the Operations Department, he understood why.

Lin Muxue, his senior, had indeed put on a very revealing outfit, just like the woman in the video. She wore a tiny top and a short skirt, barely covering her skin, especially her long, shapely legs.

She had clearly taken the bet seriously, not skimping on the outfit.

The sight was indeed captivating.

Meanwhile, Liu Qian had already set up the camera, and other girls from the Operations Department were adjusting the lighting for their senior.

As the music started, Zhang Lin watched as Lin Muxue began to dance, just like the woman in the video, causing him to worry that her tiny top might fall off at any moment.

It was thrilling!

Liyuan Farm’s fans were in for a treat.

"This senior dances really well!" Zhang Lin couldn’t help but compliment her.

Beside him, Zhang Yuan explained, "Mr. Zhang, Lin Sister has trained in dance. She was a member of the dance club in college and even has a dance certificate!"

"Uncle, Muxue Sister has a great figure," Fu Yao added, her eyes filled with admiration.

Zhang Lin tried to console her, "Fu Yao, you’re not bad either. You’re still growing, so who knows how you’ll turn out. You could try eating more papaya, though!"

"Uncle…" Fu Yao blushed and playfully hit Zhang Lin, but her punch was light as a feather.

To Zhang Yuan, this interaction looked like playful banter.

The boss didn’t seem to mind the audience.

After Lin Muxue finished her dance, Zhang Lin went to his office.

Soon, he saw the farm’s latest video announcement: "Farm Welfare Time! Reach 8 million followers within three days, and the Bamboo Forest Maze will open its complete path map to lucky visitors. Clear the maze using the path map for a reward, and we’ll also share the hot dance of our project director!"

Seeing the title, he had to admit that his senior knew how to leverage resources.

The Bamboo Forest Maze was already popular, and the promise of a complete path map for lucky visitors was already a strong draw. Adding her spicy dance as a bonus was a smart move.

Given the allure of her dance, he expected the effect to be significant.

However, when he read the comments from the farm’s followers, he was surprised.

"The Bamboo Forest Maze is releasing the complete path map? Damn, I have to go again. Last time, I got lost at just a few intersections!"

"The complete path map is enough. We don’t need the project director’s dance."

"Seriously, who cares about the project director’s dance? Just release the path map without the lucky visitor rule."

"Change the project director’s dance to giving the path map to all visitors!"

"..."

Zhang Lin was taken aback.

His senior’s spicy dance was being criticized?

Did these people even know what they were talking about?

"Damn..." Zhang Lin realized the reason.

After all, no one had seen Lin Muxue or knew she was the farm’s project director. He wondered how she would react to these comments.

In the Operations Department, Lin Muxue naturally saw the comments, and her face darkened.

She had only danced because she lost the bet, and now she was being criticized for it.

This made her feel that her loss had no meaning, let alone the goal of boosting the farm’s followers to 8 million.

Proud as she was, she couldn’t tolerate this: "Liu Qian, the Black Bear Essence Fruit Store will reopen tomorrow. We need to shoot a promotional video, and I’ll appear in it myself!"

"Sure, Lin Sister!" Liu Qian smiled, understanding that Lin Muxue’s competitive spirit had been ignited.

These people were really something. Lin Muxue had such a beautiful face and figure, and they still criticized her dance. They’d better not drool when they see her next time.

However, the news about the bamboo forest maze releasing a complete path map for lucky visitors became a hot topic, significantly increasing the number of followers on Zhang Lin's social media account.

The next day, the video of the Black Bear Spirit's fruit stand reopening also went viral, attracting even more farm fans.

Previously, the Black Bear Spirit's fruit stand had been reported by a parent and had to close for two days for rectification. Many people had been criticizing the decision online, and many were eagerly awaiting its reopening.

Brothers Jiang Sheng and Jiang Yang were among those who were excited.

They had previously planned to buy tickets to visit the Black Bear Spirit's fruit stand and introduce their girlfriends to the Black Bear Spirit's girlfriend. However, the stand was suddenly reported, and they had to cancel their plans. Upon seeing that it had reopened, they immediately booked tickets.

Jiang Yang, who had just finished booking the tickets on the Liyuan Farm website, saw that the farm had posted a new video. "Bro, Luyuan Farm has posted another video about the Black Bear Spirit's fruit stand. This time, there's a beautiful woman narrating it!"

"Probably just that Yao Yao. What's so surprising about that?" Jiang Tian said indifferently.

Yao Yao was beautiful, but he wasn't into the young, innocent type. He preferred mature women with curvy figures, like his girlfriend who was seven years older and in her early thirties, the age when women are most alluring.

"No, this woman has an amazing figure!" Jiang Yang said, showing the video to his brother.

Jiang Tian saw a mature, curvy beauty in an OL suit with stunning looks in the video. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Holy crap, she's amazing! Is she Luyuan Farm's new model?"

The video featured Lin Muxue, who was gracefully introducing the Black Bear Spirit and the White Dragon Horse. Her appearance and beauty immediately caught the attention of the two brothers.

"Seems like it!" Jiang Yang quickly opened the comment section, where people were already discussing it.

Sure enough, the comment section was buzzing:

"This is the farm's new model? I want her info in three seconds, Luyuan Farm!"

"Yao Yao gave me a sense of first love, but this one gives me a wife vibe!"

"Bro, wake up, she's my wife!"

"..."

In the farm's operations department, Lin Muxue smiled at the comments and instructed Liu Qian, "You can reply to some comments using the farm account and reveal that I'm the project director."

Liu Qian nodded and teased, "When they see that the farm wants to share Lin Sister's dance, they'll be eager to see it. Yesterday, they were indifferent, but today, they're desperate."

Lin Muxue was clearly skilled in online operations and baiting.

Another girl nearby said with a smile, "Lin Sister, you should consider becoming a popular influencer. Look at all the people calling you 'wife' in the comments."

"Don't be fooled by these false flatteries," Lin Muxue replied, shaking her head. As someone experienced in online operations, she knew that such attention was often fleeting. There were many beautiful women online, and some had even been popular for a while, but it was usually just a matter of being in the right place at the right time with enough exposure.

However, this kind of popularity was not sustainable. Many people, dazzled by the attention, gave up their careers to try to make easy money, only to end up in bad situations.

When the novelty wore off and fans got tired of seeing the same face, the consequences could be dire. Some turned to unethical means to maintain their fame and income.

For example, a female influencer with millions of followers had once spent three days and nights with a celebrity she was managing, in a scene that defied description. She was now on a list of women with a fixed price, all to maintain her previous income and public image.

Only a tiny fraction of people managed to stay popular for a long time, and they were the truly talented and capable ones.

Lin Muxue knew she didn't have that kind of talent, so despite her looks and figure, she focused on her career and wasn't swayed by these false flatteries.

She admired Fu Yao for her clear understanding and focus on her own goals, not being tempted by the allure of becoming an influencer.

Liu Qian quickly used the farm account to reply to the comments, revealing Lin Muxue's identity.

Jiang Tian and Jiang Yang saw the reply almost immediately.

Jiang Tian exclaimed, "The farm replied, saying this beauty is their project director. They mentioned yesterday that they would share a dance by the project director if they reached 8 million followers. It must be her, right?"

"Damn, the project director of Luyuan Farm is that beautiful?" Jiang Yang's eyes lit up as he opened the farm's video from the previous day, confirming it.

They weren't the only ones. Many Luyuan Farm fans, especially the male ones, quickly caught on. The two videos started to gain more attention, and some fans began urging others to follow the farm to reach 8 million followers and see the project director's dance.

"Find people to follow the farm," Jiang Yang said immediately.

Jiang Tian nodded and quickly sent messages on WeChat.

...

In the farm office, Zhang Lin was also keeping an eye on the online activity. Seeing the rapid increase in followers, he knew that many men had been hooked by his senior sister's simple operation.

It seemed that reaching 8 million followers wouldn't be difficult.

His senior sister certainly had a charm about her.

He considered whether he should persuade her to do a few more dances. If they reached 10 million followers quickly, they would unlock a milestone reward.

But he only thought about it. This kind of thing could only be done once; it would lead to fatigue and backlash if overused.

Just as he was thinking, he received an unexpected phone call.

Seeing the number, he was taken aback.

(End of Chapter)

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