Volume 2: Storm Rising 2015 Chapter 460 A False Alarm
"I heard there will be no countdown event tonight, and even the lighting event has been cancelled..."
"Of course, with what happened last year, it definitely won't happen this year, but there are still so many people coming here."
"It's New Year's Eve anyway, and everyone just came here voluntarily to participate. Maybe there will be a spontaneous countdown event for the New Year."
"That's right, we're just joining in the fun. We're free on New Year's Eve anyway..."
Listening to the discussions around him, the fog in Zhou Dongsheng's mind seemed to be split open by a bolt of lightning. He broke out in a cold sweat and almost turned around and ran away.
Shit, in this situation, Zhou Dongsheng finally remembered what happened. Although he heard people around him say that it happened last year, Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but take out his mobile phone to search for it.
Sure enough, it is already a thing of the past.
Perhaps it was because it was the beginning of the new year, and Zhou Dongsheng was fully focused on live streaming and the stock market, and his mind was full of thoughts on how to seize this opportunity to make money.
So much so that I didn't even notice it happening.
Even though we have the Internet nowadays, no matter how sensational an event is, it is impossible for everyone to know about it, except for things that are closely related to everyone's life...
Zhou Dongsheng breathed a sigh of relief for no reason. He couldn't tell whether he was relieved or regretful. If... it really was at this moment, what choice would he make?
Facing a crowd of hundreds of thousands, it might be difficult for him to turn the tide by himself.
If he used his connections, would it be possible to play a role? Zhou Dongsheng didn't know. Obviously, this assumption could not solve the disaster that had already occurred.
He is just a passer-by going upstream, but he is not a time assassin who can reverse time.
However, perhaps he can still do something about those things that have not happened yet. Even if he cannot change the situation, he can still play a role.
Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but feel a sense of enlightenment in his heart. If he had to give himself some meaning, perhaps this was it.
However, if he wants to make an effort, his current accumulation is far from enough. After all, he doesn't want to have a lot of enthusiasm but only be able to play a drop in the bucket.
Thinking of this, Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but feel that his depression was relieved, his thoughts became clear, and his whole body felt much more relaxed.
"What a pity, boss. There is no New Year's Eve event at the Bund tonight." Li Jiajia naturally had no idea of the complicated thoughts in Zhou Dongsheng's mind. Instead, she felt a little regretful for not being able to participate in the Bund's New Year's Eve event.
"It's not a pity. Let's have a New Year's Eve dinner together. We can also count down to . Didn't we say there would be spontaneous activities?"
Zhou Dongsheng felt relieved and said calmly. After putting down the big stone in his heart, the feeling of hunger in his stomach became particularly strong, making Zhou Dongsheng eager to have a good meal.
Why think so much? You only have three meals a day, just eat until you are full.
"That's true. Boss, let's go eat quickly. We haven't had time to eat since we attended the event today. We're hungry." Li Jiajia smiled.
The two followed the flow of people and came to an old Chinese restaurant on the Bund, which was decorated in the style of old Shanghai. Principal Wang and I had been here once before, and the taste was indeed unique .
Even Zhou Dongsheng, who couldn't eat fine bran like a wild boar, could only admire it, so he left an impression and asked for the contact information.
I didn't expect it would come in handy this time. The seat I booked happened to be next to the window, so I could have a panoramic view of the bustling scenery of the Bund.
Zhou Dongsheng brought Li Jiajia here as usual, but Li Jiajia seemed a little uncomfortable.
In this old Shanghai-style restaurant, all the customers were dressed appropriately, but she looked a little out of place , like an actor who had walked into the wrong set.
As she entered this obviously high-end place, Li Jiajia suddenly realized the huge gap between herself and her boss...
"Just order whatever you want, it's just a meal. The new Chinese cuisine here is unique and inspired by traditional dishes. Maybe it can bring some inspiration to your video..."
Zhou Dongsheng introduced it with great interest, and then said: "By the way, I don't drink alcohol. If you want to drink, just drink some by yourself. Don't be restrained."
As a native of Sichuan, Li Jiajia can not only eat spicy food, but also has a natural talent for drinking. Zhou Dongsheng has seen it with his own eyes, and he was drinking white wine.
For Zhou Dongsheng, who cannot drink, he can only sigh that women are just as good as men.
Li Jiajia took a look at the menu, especially the prices, and couldn't help but take a deep breath, then nodded vigorously, "Okay! I'll have some!"
Li Jiajia felt that she would be even more at a loss if she didn't order some wine, so she decisively ordered a bottle of white wine and handed the menu to Zhou Dongsheng. At the same time, she quickly picked up the water glass beside her and took a big gulp.
Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but laugh. He could only take the initiative to order a table of dishes, all of which were dishes that he remembered vividly from the last time he ate them. He also asked the waiter for a bottle of national wine.
Li Jiajia was about to speak when Zhou Dongsheng gestured, "Don't panic. How about just celebrating your winning the Best Creative Award?"
"Besides, you are a wealthy woman now. This grand prize is 1 million. Have you thought about how to spend it?"
Zhou Dongsheng changed the subject and diverted Li Jiajia's attention, so she would not be so nervous.
"Ah? Oh, boss, are you really going to give me this money?" Li Jiajia said anxiously, feeling that she was not accepting the reward without doing anything.
After all, Zhou Dongsheng had always promised that her salary would be paid on time every month, and he also supported all her expenses for filming videos without hesitation, and did not interfere with her creative freedom at all.
Even though she only released one video every few months, no one criticized her. Instead, they advised her to take her time...
Li Jiajia never believed that pie would fall from the sky, but when it really fell on her head, she was a little confused. It turned out that such good things really existed in the world?
Li Jiajia didn't take the Golden Second Award prize seriously, she just thought it was just to help the company promote...
"Of course it's true. False propaganda will only backfire. I always do what I say. You can't disbelieve me on this, right?" Zhou Dongsheng joked.
Li Jiajia waved her hands repeatedly, "No, Boss, I didn't mean that. It's just that 1 million is too much, and I don't have much to contribute..."
"I have the final say on whether it's available or not. You just need to focus on making your video. I'm still waiting to see your video of recreating the process of making the Four Treasures of the Study." Zhou Dongsheng waved his hand to interrupt and said with a smile.
Li Jiajia nodded heavily, "Boss, don't worry, I won't spend the money recklessly. I will save it for the video. With this money, the budget for future videos won't be a problem at all!"
"Well, let's put it this way. The support we gave you originally will not decrease, and it will only get stronger in the future. Your value has just not been reflected yet."
"Believe me, in my eyes your value is far beyond your imagination." Zhou Dongsheng said confidently, just as a casual encouragement to Li Jiajia.
Unexpectedly, Li Jiajia's eyes sparkled with ripples of light, and she smiled and said, "I believe in the boss!"
After all, I am the boss's trump card.
Li Jiajia has always remembered Zhou Dongsheng's casual joke and has been working towards this goal.
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