The CEO's Way

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What does it take to be the CEO of a publicly traded company in the new century?

Exceptional insight? Decisive judgment? Or knowing how to make the best use of people?

Those were the qualities CEO Zhen once thought every CEO needed, and for two years he had always conducted himself accordingly. But lately, CEO Zhen had noticed that his style seemed rather different from that of other CEOs...

After being mocked as a kid one too many times by his peers, young CEO Zhen began studying the behavior of all kinds of CEOs, hoping to develop the presence of a truly "qualified" CEO.

The domineering CEO:

"I won't let you leave me! I'll make the whole world know that you're my woman!"

CEO Zhen: Thoughtful.jpg

The devilishly charming CEO:

"Woman, you're playing with fire. Do you like what you see?"

CEO Zhen: I've learned a lot.

The yandere CEO:

"You were the one who provoked me first, so don't even think about leaving my side! Even if you regret it, I won't let you escape!"

CEO Zhen: You people really know how to have fun!

The goofy CEO:

"Woman, I've reserved this farm for you. When the time comes, you'll harvest these ten thousand mu yourself!"

CEO Zhen: I love it!!!

Having mastered all the CEO "skills," CEO Zhen confidently decides to practice on Qin Jinnian, his real childhood friend, the good buddy he treats like a younger brother:

CEO Zhen: "From now on, you're not allowed to leave me. You can only play with fire for me, and even if you regret it, don't think you can escape my side! I'll have you personally harvest these ten thousand mu on the farm!"

Qin Jinnian: "You said it yourself."

CEO Zhen: "...?"

Qin Jinnian went abroad to study in Country Y and was away for four years. Though communications have come a long way, the longing in his heart remained. Every day of his studies, he held on to one unchanging thought: finish his degree as quickly as possible and return home, back to the person he missed.

Now he finally had the qualifications and ability to pursue the person he loved.

As a cunning predator, he had all the patience in the world.

What Qin Jinnian never expected, though, was that when he stepped off the plane, the first thing that person said to him was such a dazzling declaration of love...

"Qin Jinnian! You brat, you're finally back!

Don't even think about running away from me again. Come home with me! I'll let the whole world know! You're my, um, my little brother!"

Well, without that disappointing last part, this reunion would have been perfect.

Qin Jinnian smiled, his eyes full of tenderness.

Big brother, I'm home.

One-sided crush: the neighbor's younger brother, a wolfish top x a scatterbrained CEO bottom who loves flirting indiscriminately

Qin Jinnian x Zhen Gaoqiang

Note: Specifically, he flirts with his little brother.

Reader's guide:

1. One-on-one romance, both leads are virgins

2. Goofy, sweet story

3. Absolutely no scientific basis!

4. I haven't thought of anything else yet, qwq

It's a goofy story. If you take it seriously, you've already lost, qaq.

I'm currently updating an Infinite novel, if you're interested, take a look, qwq:

Is Game Streamer Really That Good? [Infinite]

In the summer of 2027, Earth finally made contact with signals from extraterrestrial intelligent life, just as it had hoped. Unfortunately, this was no good news.

An unknown civilization appeared out of nowhere, claiming to be the organizers of the Black Hole Game. They coldly informed everyone that Earth's region would soon be joining the game. Each round required enough people to take part; if Earth failed to meet the quota, there would be a punishment.

No one knew what kind of game it was or what the organizers wanted. But their technological civilization was so far beyond Earth's that no one dared gamble on what that so-called punishment might be. So, before the first round began, countries sent a total of over ten thousand people to participate. Most were death-row inmates who agreed to take part in exchange for reduced sentences, along with a few advance soldiers sent to scout the way.

The result: Earth was utterly defeated in the first match.

After the results came in, earthquakes measuring magnitude five or higher struck around the world, causing serious damage and once again confirming the organizers' claim about the punishment.

The so-called game was actually full of bloodshed, violence, and killing. Every round was broadcast live across the world, showing all its malice without a shred of concealment. Of the more than ten thousand participants, only a few dozen remained when it ended. People finally understood how terrifying the game was. Even death-row inmates were unwilling to participate again.

But the game had to continue. The government began selecting suitable participants, and while people waited in dread, the second round began.

As high-definition projections appeared in the sky, slowly showing the players in the second round, everyone was stunned.

Wait, who is this handsome guy?!

On the screen stood a man so handsome he could rival a supermodel, standing out unmistakably from the crowd. Even the players around him seemed to forget their fear and turn their eyes toward him.

When people outside the game saw that the Huaguo government had sent someone like him to participate, they immediately erupted.

"Wait, this is a death game, not a talent show! What's the point of sending someone like him? Have you even thought about our future? If we lose, there'll be a punishment!"

"Damn! We're finished, we're finished! Everyone, find somewhere to hide and wait to die! The leaders must have escaped in spaceships ages ago. They don't give a damn about our lives!"

"Hold on, why does this guy look familiar?"

"Holy crap! Isn't this Zero, the top dog in our game-streaming scene, with incredible looks and skills?"

"Aaaaaah! Zero! If you're being forced to do this, just blink! I... I can't save you, though!!!"

"Waaah, I can't watch! If Zero dies, I'll be crying for at least twenty years!"

After netizens dug into his background, people soon learned the identity of this handsome man who looked like he belonged in a talent show.

Game streamer Zero played and streamed every kind of game. With top-notch skills and a top-tier star's face, he was a name everyone in the streaming scene knew. And now, there he was streaming again, this time broadcasting the newly launched Black Hole Game.

Before long, though, people noticed something was off.

Wuxia game community: "I know this one! Normal attack, normal attack, dodge into a combo and disarm! Wait, dude, you can really disarm people?!"

FPS game community: "Movement, pre-aiming, recoil control... Waaah, you never told us you could use a real gun! No wonder people keep getting headshots before they even see anyone..."

Mythology game community: "It's just a sacrifice, a summoning ritual, and a pact. The usual three... Wait! Is this maybe a little unscientific???"

Earth wasn't the only region forced to take part in this inhumane game. More than a dozen planets were playing it at the same time. One region, called the Divine Realm, had players who were always muttering about their god.

If our god were still here, how could he allow this to happen!

That was what the Divine Realm's players were always shouting.

Then, in a later round, the Divine Realm's players finally went mad. They wanted to bring their god back, but their method was wildly off base. Zero, an innocent passerby who just happened to be there, couldn't quite stand watching them and lent a hand. As a result, their god really did come back to life, and even latched on to him!

The god, smiling brightly: "Why are you called Zero? Are you a zero? What kind of zero?"

Zero gave him a cool glance. "Stop smiling. Aren't gods zeros too?"

The god: "..."

P.S. The protagonist isn't a good person in the traditional sense, but he is a good person! As for the god, um... he's not human. Really.

Reader's guide:

1. One-on-one romance, both leads are virgins

2. Strong leads, powerful and satisfying!

3. I'm a sweet-story author. Trust me, qwq

4. The premise was inspired by The Hunger Games. I'm a genre-mixing monster, so there may be a lot of different elements. The good news is, I've stitched them all together, hehe.

Theme: While learning how to become a qualified CEO, he gradually discovers the people and events around him, and ultimately learns to live life on his own terms.