Chapter 9: The Job Application

QQ lingerie is a derivative of humanity’s most basic needs.

Therefore, it has always had a solid market.

After all,

humans are among the rare creatures in nature that experience desire all year round.

So the QQ lingerie market only knows peak seasons and super peak seasons; even in winter, it cannot suppress the fiery demand of young men and women.

Beyond the nature of the products themselves,

the era’s advantages also fuel the rapid growth of this industry.

Young men and women in the country remain relatively conservative in their views.

Offline stores selling QQ products seldom attract customers; it’s as if crossing that threshold marks one as improper.

Even buying contraceptives at pharmacies or supermarkets causes embarrassment.

It’s understandable that girls feel shy,

but why do grown men also act so furtive when purchasing these items?

It’s laughable.

Men, after all, remain lecherous until the end.

Though some people’s attitudes toward this matter are disdainful, online shopping undoubtedly solves the “shame” problem for many.

After all, even the most bashful can transform into devoted enthusiasts behind the screen.

Thanks to the nature of the internet…

as long as marketing and promotion are handled well, shops specializing in QQ products can quickly gain widespread popularity.

With this in mind, Lu Yao paused his pen.

This industry requires little initial capital investment.

As for operations…

Lu Yao, experienced in this field, already had a plan.

During the early, aggressive expansion of Alibaba’s e-commerce platforms, they deliberately left room for borderline content.

Buyer reviews…

provided an excellent breakthrough.

As for how to craft visually pleasing buyer reviews that would entice lecherous customers to place orders willingly…

that required prior preparation.

If he could recruit a group of young, attractive women, not only could they promote the online store, but they could also lay the groundwork for future live-streaming e-commerce.

With the domestic internet becoming increasingly sophisticated,

women would become an indispensable, high-quality resource.

And beautiful, daring women would become veritable money trees!

Thinking of this,

Lu Yao already knew where to look for part-time work.

Nightclubs!

Most girls there lack better prospects but are vain.

They could be a perfect breakthrough.

As for what he would do at the nightclub…

besides being handsome and talented, Lu Yao had one gift:

singing.

He could pick up any song after listening twice and sing it with feeling, his voice naturally carrying a reverberation even when unaccompanied.

In his sophomore year, a music professor wanted to take him under their wing and usher him into showbiz.

But the entertainment world was a den of chaos; not even dogs went there.

He didn’t want to risk being targeted by some lecherous old man… or old woman!

He only accepted the finest.

But now, he could use this talent to earn some extra cash.

With exceptional execution, Lu Yao set off immediately after deciding.

…

Zhongshan Road, Shangnan City.

This was the most bustling district of Shangnan City.

Not only were there landmarks like Kidd Plaza, Shangnan Hotel, and Shangnan International Financial Center, but also many upscale bars and clubs.

By day, crowds came and went in an endless stream.

At night, neon lights blossomed, weaving a vibrant tapestry.

After parking, Lu Yao wandered along the street lined with bars.

Such venues experienced high staff turnover, so they often posted job ads at their entrances.

Most openings were for PR, marketing, bartenders, or go-go dancers.

Resident singers were rarely recruited.

After checking several places, Lu Yao stopped in front of a bar called NFA Club.

He knew of NFA.

It was one of the more renowned nightclubs on this street.

Its interior was lavish, equipped with top-tier sound and lighting systems. The marketing team and bartenders were professional, attracting many handsome men and beautiful women nightly.

Occasionally, celebrities would perform there.

Hence, NFA’s popularity on this street remained undiminished.

Unexpectedly, they were hiring a resident singer.

Lu Yao promptly entered.

Since it wasn’t open yet, the interior was quiet and dim.

Still, the young woman at the front desk stood straight, not even fiddling with her phone.

Seeing Lu Yao approach, she smiled politely. “Hello, we’re not open yet. How may I assist you?”

Lu Yao pointed to the job posting by the door. “I’m here to apply for the resident singer position.”

The receptionist scrutinized Lu Yao, and her previously formal gaze brightened instantly.

So handsome!

Unlike the rough DJs or rappers usually seen in nightclubs, this young man had a fresh, handsome face and a refined, gentle temperament.

In a place like this,

he was like a crystal-clear mountain spring.

Such a person seemed out of place in a nightclub.

Yet, the receptionist courteously led Lu Yao inside. “Please come with me. Our entertainment director is conducting interviews right now.”

Through a dazzling corridor of lights, Lu Yao entered NFA’s inner area.

He had been here before his rebirth.

Before his downfall, he was even a regular.

But the club’s decor had been updated several times and differed from his memories.

At this moment,

only essential lights were on, leaving most of the space shadowed.

Only the stage deep inside was brightly lit.

A rapper performed energetically on stage, mixing singing and dancing with strong rhythm and infectious energy.

Compared to the rappers who’d become popular years later with only vocational degrees, this performer was likely a university student.

Below the stage, many young people dressed in trendy styles queued for auditions.

Seated opposite the stage in a booth was a platinum-haired female director in a sleek business suit, her short hair sharp and neat. Her expression was stern.

Her aura was cold and commanding, exuding authority without anger.

Leg crossed, leaning back on the booth sofa, she looked like a formidable workplace witch.

Others instinctively kept their distance from her.

Following the receptionist, Lu Yao felt a pang of nervousness.

This entertainment director seemed tough to fool!

The receptionist handed Lu Yao over to the female assistant behind the director.

After a brief explanation, the assistant appraised Lu Yao and handed him a number card, asking him to wait.

Lu Yao found a vacant seat and quietly waited.

As one singer after another performed, the director’s frown deepened.

No good!

Completely no good!

These performers were fine as warm-up acts,

but none could shoulder the responsibility of being the club’s mainstay!

She urgently needed someone capable of carrying the prime-time performances at NFA.