74: The kindness of friends

At the scene, Chen Fang and He Xing could not see the intense conflict in the live stream; they could only hear the crackling of the bonfire.

Silence was tinged with sadness.

He Xing continued to ask, "Teacher Chen, we know you've terminated your contract with your previous company. What are your plans next?"

"Next, I'll first look for a new company, and then I might transition."

"Transition, what do you mean?"

"I used to have a 'loyal dog' label. My private personality was also like that before. But people change, and I…" Chen Fang furrowed his brow, his voice a little hoarse, "I'm not as sunny and positive now, nor can I be as gentle and considerate. I also don't want to pretend I'm still the same as before. I should probably display my current state more freely."

Chen Fang was giving the netizens a heads-up about his character change, and in passing, he also played the pity card again.

As expected, his original fans still fell for it.

He feels like he's breaking apart.

Oh my, this brokenness, if I don't help him, who will! ⸝ ⸝ • ̀ ֊ • ́ ⸝ ⸝

Don't be too kind; good people are easily bullied.

"Thank you all for taking your valuable time to listen to me tell the truth. Finally, thank you all for your support of the adventures. Thank you, everyone." After speaking, Chen Fang bowed slightly to the camera.

He Xing exchanged a few more pleasantries, reminding everyone that the recorded and edited version of the adventures would be available on Kiwi Video at the end of May, so please look forward to it.

Then, the production team ended the live broadcast.

As the Director shouted through the walkie-talkie, "Live signal cut, everyone, great job," applause erupted throughout the set.

Many people gathered around, smiling and congratulating him.

"Congratulations, Teacher Chen."

"Teacher Chen, please rest assured."

"Teacher Chen, you've worked hard; your injustice has finally been cleared!"

The Assistant Director also walked over, smiling and teasing, "Congratulations! Don't forget us when you get rich!"

"Don't worry." Chen Fang smiled.

He would definitely get rich!

As the saying goes, when poor, talent goes unrecognized; when successful, one truly lives up to their name.

He was finally going to live a life worthy of his name!

After the surrounding staff greeted him, they went back to their own tasks, preparing to finish work.

Chen Fang picked up his large stack of materials. Everyone knew these were crucial evidence, so no one felt it appropriate to offer help, and he carried them himself.

Just as he straightened up, he saw Zhao Jin by the lighting rig, excitedly waving at him, with a smiling Pan Pengpeng and Xie Yunxuan standing beside her.

Chen Fang walked over, holding the stack of materials.

Zhao Jin gave him a thumbs-up, "Congratulations! We knew you weren't that kind of person."

Pan Pengpeng patted his shoulder, "I checked the online public opinion; your injustice has been cleared, brother!"

Xie Yunxuan smiled, "Congratulations to you. Work hard on your career from now on, and good luck."

"Mm, thank you all."

Chen Fang waited for two seconds but didn't hear a system prompt.

Hmm? Little Xie didn't have any negative emotional value this time?

Chen Fang was a little disappointed.

After chatting for a few moments, the four prepared to return to the guesthouse together.

Chen Fang sat aside, waiting for the three to pack their things.

Just then, Guo Congxin walked over, nodding to Chen Fang with a look of guilt.

Chen Fang greeted the three, "I'm going for a bit. You can go ahead once you're packed."

"Alright." Pan Pengpeng clipped the potato chips he had been eating while listening to gossip and put them in his backpack.

Chen Fang followed Guo Congxin to the big tree at the village entrance, "What's wrong?"

Guo Congxin scratched his head, "Teacher Chen, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have given you attitude on May 1st."

"May 1st, how long ago was that? There's no need to apologize between us." Chen Fang was smiling on the outside, but cursing inwardly.

He had been wondering why, despite poking Guo Congxin's sore spots so much this morning, he couldn't get any negative emotional value. It turned out he had developed magic resistance due to guilt.

Feeling sorry for him, are you?

Guilt also counts as negative emotional value.

Heh, today he would tell him that feeling sorry for men, especially men with his kind of justifiable looks, would never end well!

Guo Congxin's shoulders slumped slightly, his voice full of self-reproach, "If I didn't apologize for this, there would always be a knot in my heart. Saying it out loud makes it much easier."

"It's alright." Chen Fang gave a bitter smile, "Anyway, I was already used to it back then; that was nothing at all."

[Guo Congxin's negative emotional value + 166!]

Sure enough, Guo Congxin's magic resistance only worked against direct jabs, not against playing the pity card.

Guo Congxin's gaze darted away, his hands unconsciously clenching, "Teacher Chen, I'm truly sorry, sigh."

His appearance made Chen Fang feel a little awkward too. He had gone a bit overboard.

"It's alright, relax. I've already moved on." Chen Fang patted his shoulder and smiled brightly.

Guo Congxin peeked towards the lighting rig, noticing that Zhao Jin and the other two were looking their way. He withdrew his gaze, "Teacher Chen, Teacher Zhao and the others are looking this way; they're probably waiting for you to go back together. You should go. And in the future, be less verbally abusive on screen, to avoid getting scolded."

Chen Fang looked sad and sighed, "You want to scold me too? You still don't understand me."

[Guo Congxin's negative emotional value + 66]

"Hmm?" Guo Congxin was a little nervous. This benefactor of his was severely depressed. Had he said too much?

"Everyone who understands me wants to chop me up."

…Guo Congxin narrowed his eyes, crossing his arms and saying, "Alright, alright, if you've got the guts, come back next season, and I'll only film you from ugly angles!"

Chen Fang shrugged, "Then you'll find there are no shots to film."

Guo Congxin smiled, "Alright, Teacher Chen, you go ahead. I hope to see you next season. Many companies should be contacting you soon, and when you get rich…"

Chen Fang expected him to say, 'don't forget us,' but what he heard was, "…you also need to take good care of yourself and live happily."

Chen Fang smiled brightly, and for the first time, he called Guo Congxin by the name he thought of in his heart:

"Thank you, Guo Congxin."

[Guo Congxin's negative emotional value + 333!]