Chapter 180: Koi Persona
In the end, upon returning home, they found an expert to take a look.
This statue was unexpectedly a stone sculpture from an Eastern Zhou Royal Tomb that was stolen years ago.
Such a historically significant artifact, Song Xi and Yang Jinlu agreed it should be donated to the country.
However, at that time, because both of them were about to participate in Creative 101,
once inside, they wouldn't be able to contact the outside world anymore, so they entrusted Chen Yiyang with the donation.
Now experts from the provincial museum have officially confirmed that this stone sculpture indeed came from the Eastern Zhou Royal Tomb.
So a special announcement was made to thank Yang Jinlu and Song Xi.
Can the situation really be broken like this?
Jiuya's public relations officer felt like they had a question mark on their head.
But just by donating an artifact, does that make you marketing writers afraid?
Since when did you become so timid?
Jiuya's public relations continued to search the news.
And then saw that Lin'an Police Station released an announcement, saying they were recently cracking down on rumor-mongering and malicious marketing accounts.
The announcement didn't specifically mention anyone.
But at this particular time, and in this place, the announcement was made.
Even a fool would know what it was referring to.
Jiuya's public relations officer instantly realized they might have provoked someone they shouldn't have.
Just a wealthy second-generation from the entertainment industry, to have such influence?
But now is not the time to talk about this.
Stopping the buying of fake traffic is the most crucial thing.
If caught in the act, it's likely they will retaliate against Yanli, affecting Yanli's rankings.
In a moment, all the materials originally trying to defame Song Xi and Yang Jinlu vanished without a trace.
As if all previous statements had never existed.
Chen Yiyang was also browsing the news online at this moment.
Then he found some interesting comments.
'Wow, not surprised that her name includes Jinlu. Even buying something leads to purchasing an artifact lost to the nation.'
'Who wouldn't think so? I heard she wasn't originally recommended by her previous company to participate in the Creative 101 talent show; it was someone in the program who saw her profile and invited her to join.'
'Wait, isn't Yang Jinlu's agency only signed with two people, her and Song Xi? How could she possibly not be recommended by the company?'
'Don't you know that, upstairs? Yang Jinlu was originally with another agency. Later she was selected by the program group, but her former boss thought Yang Jinlu would be eliminated quickly and didn't want her to participate, so they terminated her contract.
Then she was noticed by Chen Yiyang, this wealthy second-generation, and signed her.'
'She's truly lucky; I absorb it.'
'I also absorb crazily, give me some of that luck.'
"These comments are quite interesting," Chen Yiyang instructed the Shabby Residence Entertainment Company's representative nearby,
"Let's see if we can steer Yang Jinlu's persona towards a lucky charm theme.
For example, arranging some comments, saying becoming Yang Jinlu's fan has led to winning prizes or something like that."
"Alright, I understand." The representative nodded.
She had also intended to lean towards this direction before.
After all, the lucky charm persona is quite beneficial.
Moreover, there's no worry about a mishap.
Previously, many female celebrities liked to adopt a foodie persona, thinking it would make them more likable.
But if you put some thought into it, you'd know.
Female celebrities need to maintain their figure; how could they really be foodies?
So many female celebrities ended up with mishaps.
But the lucky charm persona is much better.
Being her fan only seems to increase one's luck, not actually guarantee winning the lottery.
Just arrange some comments to guide the public opinion.
Furthermore, if a fan encounters good fortune, they'd first think it might be the luck brought by being a fan of Yang Jinlu, and instead thank Yang Jinlu.
Once Yang Jinlu and Song Xi's matters were handled,
Chen Yiyang took some things and strolled to Yang Chengru's apartment.
"And what are these?" Yang Chengru asked, looking at the pile of things Chen Yiyang brought in.
"This is a Japanese short sword." Chen Yiyang pulled out a wooden sword from inside, "But there's no real blade inside, don't worry."
"Is this an artifact too?"
"It should be, but the most valuable part is the Dragon's Saliva Fragrance hidden inside its scabbard."
Chen Yiyang said as he pulled out the secret compartment.
"I'll share some with you; keep the rest for me, I'll give it to someone later."
"Good heavens." Yang Chengru watched as Chen Yiyang magically pulled out the secret compartment from the scabbard, thinking Chen Yiyang might have X-ray vision.
Even things hidden so well were discovered by him.
"And this, the Mingkuai Typewriter."
Chen Yiyang tossed the Mingkuai Typewriter packed in a wooden box into the corner of Yang Chengru's apartment.
"I have to go to the United States in the next few days. This Mingkuai Typewriter is something someone from the Imperial Capital wants, supposedly a public figure, but I don't know who exactly.
Once I clear things up with him, then I'll send the typewriter over."
"I remember seeing in the news a few days ago, wasn't this typewriter just discovered by an American in his basement?"
"Yes, but I've already bought it."
Chen Yiyang knocked on the wooden box surrounding the typewriter.
"Don't take it apart; this thing is both heavy and delicate."
"Alright." Yang Chengru nodded.
Turns out Chen Yiyang is using his place as a warehouse.
But this is also an expression of Chen Yiyang's trust in him.
Now the two of them are on the same side.
Moreover, these things are such that putting them in a bank safe isn't necessary; accessing them is cumbersome and they aren't that precious.
Yet when they're kept in one's apartment,
if he's absent for extended periods, cleaning, property management, security may let people in.
There was news before.
A person bought a villa and didn't go back for years, only for the property management to rent it out for filming.
But on Yang Chengru's side, it's different; it's a government leader's apartment, and those responsible for cleaning and sanitation work are public position workers assigned by the government.
Generally speaking, they follow the rules more.
Moreover, Yang Chengru has to return at night to sleep; if anything went missing, he'd notice immediately.
"Oh, and this Four-armed Guanyin Statue," Chen Yiyang pointed at this statue, "A Qing Dynasty period Nepalese creation. I'm not fond of these foreign artifacts.
However, in Western Province, some people might be interested in such things. If you have connections, you can help me ask around for anyone who might want it, preferably to exchange resources, not just sell it."
"Alright." Yang Chengru nodded.
The Four-armed Guanyin Statue was something Chen Yiyang originally intended to sell at his family's pawnshop.
But for these religious items, selling them straight up doesn't fetch much.
It's best to use them to exchange resources.
While selling is the pawnshop's strength, resource exchange is not.
So Chen Yiyang asked Yang Chengru to help find some leads.
If there's no one interested, it's alright to just keep them for now.
After fully arranging the items, Chen Yiyang still has to take a more than ten-hour flight to the United States.
After all, Kuxing's stocks in the pink sheet market are the biggest bargains.
It's the kind that could double his worth.
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