My Apocalypse System Arrives 10 Years Early

Chapter 142: Chapter 120: Come On, Please Be a Scumbag to Me, Toy With My Feelings, and Hurt Me Badly

A little further in was a small exhibition hall featuring a taxidermied specimen of an enormous wild boar. Its tusks alone were as long as a forearm, and its body reached a terrifying length of over three meters. Many people were there, taking pictures and checking in.

Li Xiang privately marveled at the owner’s business acumen. He had no regrets, though. Giving the wild boar to the restaurant owner was the only way for it to realize its greatest value. It would have been useless in his own hands.

”Is this a real wild boar? Cousin, it couldn’t be the one you caught, could it?” his younger cousin, Shen Zimo, exclaimed in surprise.

His words immediately drew the attention of many people in the restaurant.

Someone recognized Li Xiang and asked for a photo with him, and Li Xiang was happy to oblige.

’Getting A-lister treatment as a minor influencer feels pretty good,’ he thought, secretly pleased.

Once the first person started, many others came over for a photo. Some of them didn’t even know who Li Xiang was; they just thought he was handsome and wanted a picture with the good-looking guy.

Of course, they would find out which influencer he was later after a quick chat with their friends.

While the photos were being taken, the restaurant owner came out to personally greet them. He quietly led Li Xiang and his party to a private room he had already set aside. With so many people waiting in line outside, it was best not to be too conspicuous. Otherwise, someone would surely cause a scene. ’Why does he get a room when he just got here, while we have to suffer through this long wait? So what if he’s an influencer?’

Not everyone would give Li Xiang special treatment.

”President Li, I’m so glad I could finally treat you to a meal. It’s a true honor. Your presence brings light to my humble establishment.”

After some pleasantries, Li Xiang said, ”Please, go and attend to your business. You don’t need to wait on us.” The main reason was that with the owner present, his cousins seemed very stiff and reserved. Jiang Cai’Er was handling it better, as she was naturally more poised.

The owner, being a smooth operator, noticed this as well. ”In that case, I won’t impose on you any longer,” he said quickly. ”Please, make yourselves at home. Eat and order whatever you like—it’s all on me today. You must eat and drink your fill!”

”Thank you so much.” Li Xiang shook his hand. The owner then gave a few instructions to a nearby waiter before leaving.

”Cousin, why was he so polite?” his younger cousin, Shen Wenqian, asked. ”Is it just because you sold him that wild boar?”

Li Xiang shook his head and smiled. ”Of course not. And this meal isn’t free, either.”

”Huh?” They were all surprised. They should have known there’s no such thing as a free lunch.

Li Xiang smiled. ”Don’t read too much into it. It’s just a collaboration. He contacted me earlier, hoping I’d come for a meal, record a video praising his restaurant, and we agreed on a price of one hundred thousand.”

The three of them were dumbfounded.

Shen Wenqian thought, ’No wonder he’s so generous, buying me and my brother such expensive clothes. He’s amazing at making money!’ She knew her cousin was an influencer and seemed to have earned a lot, but she never imagined he could make so much money just for coming out for a free meal.

In fact, the rate was pretty standard. Li Xiang’s current fee was 60,000 to 100,000 per video. This restaurant’s review video was going to be longer, so he had quoted them the 100,000 price.

Li Xiang added, ”I told the owner back then that I would only do it if the food was genuinely delicious and the ingredients were fresh. If it’s not good, I’m not taking the money.”

”Exactly. You have to have principles.” Jiang Cai’Er gave him a thumbs-up. Then she excitedly pulled out her phone, saying, ”I’ll do the recording in a bit. You all should think of a few things to say.”

Shen Wenqian and Shen Zimo immediately became nervous.

Shen Wenqian immediately waved her hands in refusal. ”Don’t film me, don’t film me.”

Li Xiang then said, ”Why don’t we let Qianqian film, and we’ll do the commentary.”

Shen Wenqian immediately exclaimed, ”Great idea! I’m perfect for the role of camerawoman.”