20demayo Chapter 248 Xiao Tao's Request for Help
Chapter 248 Xiao Tao's Request for Help
Chen Yile looked at the barrage of comments scrolling on the screen.
Although fans were enthusiastic about providing information, the more he listened, the more he felt that these clues were too vague.
There were also some who were deliberately causing trouble, which did not provide any substantial help to his investigation of geopolitical organizations.
His brows gradually furrowed, and a feeling of irritation surged in his heart.
"Okay, thank you all for your concern and for the clues you provided. That's all for today. I still have some things to take care of."
Chen Yile forced a smile, said hello to the camera, and then went off the air.
He leaned back in his chair and rubbed his temples.
Just when I was about to think about it carefully, my cell phone suddenly rang.
He picked up the phone and saw that the name displayed on the screen was "Xiao Tao".
Chen Yile pressed the answer button and asked, "Xiao Tao, what's wrong?"
Xiao Tao on the other end of the phone seemed a little embarrassed, and replied with a hint of timidity: "Brother Chen, um, the platform requires me to cooperate with you as soon as possible, otherwise they will fire me."
Chen Yile couldn't help but smile bitterly and asked, "Why haven't you quit yet? What's so good about staying on this crappy platform?"
Xiao Tao asked back on the phone: "Aren't you also live streaming on the platform?"
Chen Yile laughed and said, "I'm doing a freelance live broadcast, I'm not their employee."
"You'd better run away. Remember last time you asked me to help check the house problem for that manager? Who in their right mind would get involved with so much filth? He obviously has a serious problem!"
Xiao Tao said helplessly: "I signed the contract. If I resign voluntarily, I have to pay compensation."
Chen Yile said without hesitation: "Okay, then tell him that I refuse to cooperate, and then he fires you, and you don't have to pay."
Xiao Tao was silent for a while on the other end of the phone, then said hesitantly, "Then I'll give it a try."
Then, there was a beep from the phone indicating the call was hung up.
Chen Yile put down his phone, his eyes slightly heavy, looked at the ceiling, and let out a breath.
He felt that what he had said just now was a bit harsh, but when he thought of Xiaotao's predicament, he felt that this was actually a reminder she deserved.
Xiao Tao shouldn't have stayed on that crappy platform. He had long noticed that the manager had a lot of problems, but he just didn't say much at the time.
Now that the matter has finally been exposed, perhaps this is an opportunity for her to get out of this situation sooner rather than later.
He rubbed his eyebrows, stood up, picked up the swimsuit beside him, changed into it, and prepared to relax in the swimming pool in the backyard.
The irritability in my body hasn't completely dissipated yet, and those meaningless fan comments in my head are like flies that can't be shaken off.
As a live streamer, the influence of his fan base is inevitable, but he never regards it as something that must be followed.
He doesn't like being constrained, especially when his freedom is restricted by platforms, fans or other people with boring demands.
Pushing open the glass door to the backyard, the sunlight pours in.
Chen Yile narrowed his eyes and glanced around.
The backyard is not big, but it is decorated very elegantly. The swimming pool in the center has rippling water, exuding a faint coolness.
The surrounding green plants sway gently in the breeze, and the faint sound of cicadas can be heard, mixed with the hustle and bustle of the distant city, making this place seem particularly peaceful.
He stretched and jumped lightly into the pool.
The cool pool water instantly enveloped his body, as if washing away all his worries and anxieties.
Chen Yile swam a few laps easily and gradually felt a lot more relaxed physically and mentally.
The world in the water was completely different from the outside world. It was quiet and gentle. Every time he stroked his arms, he felt that he was integrated with the surrounding environment.
At this moment, what he enjoyed most was the brief tranquility, as if all the problems in the world were temporarily away from him.
After swimming for about half an hour, he lazily climbed ashore.
The sun shone on his skin, warm but not scorching.
He picked up the towel beside him and wiped his body casually, then lay down on a comfortable lounge chair, closed his eyes, and enjoyed the caress of the sun.
After an unknown amount of time, the ringing of his cell phone once again broke his peace.
Chen Yile frowned, picked up his phone and saw Xiaotao's name on the screen.
He pressed the answer button, and Xiaotao's crying voice immediately came from the other end of the phone.
"Brother Chen, what should I do? That manager is a complete jerk. He fired me and is still trying to make me pay him! He even said I have to pay over a million!"
Xiaotao's voice sounded anxious and aggrieved.
Chen Yile listened to Xiaotao's crying on the phone and sighed softly. Although he had expected that this matter would not go so smoothly, he still couldn't help feeling a little distressed when he heard about Xiaotao's experience.
He leaned back in his chair, looking at the white clouds floating in the sky, a helpless smile on his lips.
"I told you, that guy is not a good person."
He said calmly, as if everything was under control.
"Okay, stop crying. We know each other after all. I'll help you solve it."
Xiaotao's crying stopped a little, with a hint of surprise and hope.
"Really, Brother Chen? Do you really have a solution?"
"Yeah." Chen Yile nodded, even though she couldn't see.
"Tell the manager that I'm interested in cooperating and ask him to come to my villa to discuss it. Don't worry about anything else."
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment, as if Xiaotao was still digesting this sudden turn of events.
She hesitated for a moment before cautiously asking, "Will he really come?"
"If he wants to gain something from you, he will definitely come." Chen Yile said with a firm tone and a hint of disdain.
Xiao Tao seemed to be moved by his words, and there was a hint of expectation in her voice.
"Okay, I'll contact him now."
"Hurry up." Chen Yile responded briefly and hung up the phone.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Yile let out a long sigh, stretched, stood up and walked back into the house.
He stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the city skyline in the distance, his mind racing.
This manager is not a good person. I have heard that he does things in an unethical way, flatters the powerful and bullies the weak, and does a lot of tricks on the platform.
Although Chen Yile was reluctant to get involved in these troublesome matters, Xiaotao's situation was special - after all, she was not only an acquaintance, but had also helped him with a few small favors before.
He casually took a bottle of ice water from the refrigerator, unscrewed the cap and took a big sip. The coolness went down his throat to the bottom of his stomach, dispelling some of the summer heat.
Not long after, the phone vibrated again. It was a message from Xiaotao.
"Brother Chen, he agreed to come and said he would be there in about half an hour."
Chen Yile smiled and thought to himself that this guy was really greedy. He immediately took the bait when he heard about the opportunity for cooperation.
He looked at his swimsuit and felt it was not suitable, so he turned and went upstairs to change into a set of casual clothes.
Although the other party is a second-rate manager, after all, we are going to "talk about cooperation", so being a little more formal will also give more weight.