NOVEL WEB Chapter 024 – Hot Search
Zhao Zhao spent some time in the inner sea with the orca. The orca was thriving, looking more and more mystical. When it saw her, it immediately leaped out of the water and spun in the air before splashing back down. If she hadn't run quickly, she would have been drenched.
After its mischievous act, the orca brought its big head to the shore for a pat, looking very pleased. They say orcas can express emotions, and it turns out to be true.
Zhao Zhao said to Yaoguang, "Since it's mine now, let's give it a name. Help me think of one!"
"Little Black, Little White, Little Flower..."
"Forget it, I'll do it myself. No need to trouble Lord Yaoguang."
Deciding to give her big pet a mystical name, she pondered for a long time and came up with names similar to Yaoguang's suggestions. Patting the orca's smooth head, she finally decided, "Let's call you Siren. You've been transformed by the Yaoguang Realm, so you're not an ordinary orca anymore. You are the sea monster Siren! The future ruler of the ocean!"
Zhao Zhao climbed onto its back. "Let's go, Siren! Take me to explore the depths of the inner sea!"
The orca Siren carried her swiftly into the depths of the sea. Siren was incredibly fast, like a sea motorcycle without the need for fuel. The ride was thrilling, with no resistance, and Zhao Zhao's screams of excitement echoed through the Yaoguang Realm.
Yaoguang wanted to roll its eyes again. What happened to practicing martial arts? It was just talk after all.
The next morning, Da Linzi came over to discuss the hiring process. "That's how it is. My dad said to finalize it as soon as possible."
That was true; the longer it dragged on, the more complicated it would get. People really needed a stable income. Zhao Zhao took Da Linzi to the village committee to explain the situation. Secretary Liu smiled and said, "You really know how to find things for me to do, but this is a good thing. I'm not afraid of offending people. Tell me your requirements."
“Two requirements: First, be diligent and hardworking, and follow instructions. Second, among those who meet the first requirement, priority will be given to those with heavy family burdens and difficulties.”
The accountant, Mr. San, who was listening from the side, commented, “You’re just like your grandfather, righteous!”
Zhao Zhao deliberately responded, “Mr. San, even if you flatter me, I will only hire as many as I need, not more~” This drew a round of laughter from everyone.
“We’re hiring 30 crew members from the village, with Uncle Haiming as the chief mate, totaling 31 people. I’ve entrusted the village committee to recommend them to me. The probation period is 2 months, with a basic salary of 2000, and a 10% share of the net profit from the voyages as a bonus. After the probation period, the basic salary will be 3000 per month.”
Secretary Liu said, “Oh, with these conditions, I’m really going to offend someone.”
It was clear that everyone on the island would want to join. With a bonus and a base salary, it was a guaranteed deal. Most ship owners now pay by the day without bonuses, so it’s a day's wage for a day’s work.
Zhao Zhao smiled and said, “My good conditions are also to take care of our own people. Let me be clear upfront, this small private enterprise of mine is not a guaranteed job. Those who don’t follow instructions, slack off, or play tricks will be replaced. If it’s not your turn this time, there will be another opportunity next time. I’m here to solve the employment problem for the village. You are the leader, and I trust in your ability to handle it.”
“...You’re flattering me. Alright, let’s hurry up. I’ll broadcast the recruitment soon.”
On the way, Da Linzi brought up the suggestion of making Xiong Quan the helmsman. “Do you really like him?”
Zhao Zhao had been away from the island for almost eight years, first for college and then high school, so she wasn’t very familiar with local affairs.
“Brother Quan is the only one on the island with a large vessel license. He’s a good guy. He’s currently working for the Liu family’s boat, but they’re not good people. They secretly go out to sea during the fishing ban and often deduct wages. He would definitely be happy to come back.”
“Then have him come. We’ll only need to hire an engineer later.”
After learning that there would be no sailing today, Da Linzi went to find Xiong Quan. Zhao Zhao used the information from her newly registered company to create an account on a recruitment website and posted the job ad for an engineer. Then she turned her attention to her house.
The inn was part of her graduation project, originally just a concept. Now that she had the money, Zhao Zhao planned to build it as designed. To maintain a unified style, she also planned to make her own house next door in a Tang Dynasty style. Over the past few days, she had been sketching whenever she thought of something, with only the courtyard landscape left to complete.
The house was already designed, and the construction was progressing quickly thanks to the foundation of the inn. The main building had two floors above ground, one below, and a super large tea room extending from it. The overall style mimicked the Tang Dynasty architecture she liked.
The roof was designed to closely replicate the gentle slopes and deep eaves of Tang Dynasty buildings, which suited the climate of Jinshi Island. She even chose the style of the roof’s ridge decorations.
While she was sketching the rain-covered corridor in the courtyard, her phone rang. It was Gu Nan’s voice booming through the call, “Hey! You’re trending on hot search!”
It was a bit surprising that a southern girl like her had such a northern tone.
Hot search? Guided by Gu Nan, Zhao Zhao found the trending topic on Weibo: “#Supergirl Rescues Orca#”. The link led to a live broadcast recording uploaded by netizens.
The melodramatic title made Zhao Zhao a bit embarrassed. “Oh, this is so awkward. Even though I’m eternally youthful and look only 18, is it really appropriate to be called a ‘girl’? What if the netizens find out I’m actually 23 and accuse me of false hype…”
Gu Nan, who was 24 but still considered herself a young girl, was also affected.
As she scrolled through the hot search, Zhao Zhao noticed other clips, including old videos she had edited and uploaded to Panda Video, which were now being shared by netizens.
Previously, she hadn’t included her face in the videos, but this time, the live stream rescuing the orca showed her clearly. Well, if it’s exposed, it’s exposed.
She opened the comments section of the popular media:
【Beautiful sister will have good fortune. It’s so touching that the orca follows its savior!】
【The orca’s life shouldn’t end; the host is kind-hearted and beautiful. Today's harmonious Earth village】
【The orca that can bark like a dog made me laugh. Truly a language master】
【Oh, are we getting some exposure for Yao Guang? Our live stream is trending, huh?】
【Did the orca follow later?】
【Here’s the link to Supergirl’s live stream: Jinshi Island’s outstanding islander Little Bear】
【Totally a rich and beautiful girl, live-streaming yacht fishing. I admire her, and I want to be a fisherman like this too】
【Did anyone notice the host’s outfit? It’s supposed to be water-resistant and not clingy, looks thin but completely opaque. As a fashion designer, I’m curious about the material.】
【May I ask which school or sect the girl is from? Looking for a mentor!】
【Honestly, is this not just a staged shot? Trying to debut? How can a little girl pull a four-meter-long orca?】
【I’m here to see her stunning looks. If she wants to debut, she should be easily signed by an entertainment company. Why fake hype and create a black history?】
Zhao Zhao wanted to like this comment and then screenshot it to send to Gu Nan.
The overall feedback was positive and cheerful, with only a few trolls, which was not a big deal. She promptly exported the live stream video from yesterday, edited the highlights, and uploaded them to Panda Video. Now her “Little Bear” account had over 90,000 followers, with today’s hot search bringing in over 50,000 new active followers.
There were indeed private messages in the backend, asking if she was interested in debuting. It turned out to be an official account of an entertainment company. Zhao Zhao happily declined.
Their live stream account had a unique fan base: some saw them as cute pet streamers, others enjoyed beachcombing, and some came for the handsome or beautiful hosts. Zhao Zhao browsed through the comments again and found it quite interesting.
She posted a message saying that if the number of followers reached 100,000, she would hold a giveaway.
The dreamers in the comments quickly joined in, with suggestions to give away Yao Guang or Gun Gun, and even her brother…