Translator: _Min
Amidst his pride, Gu Huiyan couldnât help but feel anxious, âDo you think sheâs really skilled with computers? What if the Thousand Army Alliance takes notice of her? The old leader there is also looking for a successor. What if he competes with me?â
The middle-aged man tactfully responded, âThat would depend on Miss Sits intentions.â
There was something he didnât say.
There wasnât even a competition to speak of, as you havenât even successfully made it to the starting line yet.
âThatâs true, the girl is not easily swayed,â Gu Huiyan reassured himself, âI donât believe that old fellow could outsmart me. In that case, give a call to our Northern State branch and have them send some gifts to this young lady.â
âIsnât she filming a xianxia drama? She must need plenty of antiques and weapons, right? Tell her not to be polite with me, borrow whatever she needs.â
The middle-aged man agreed repeatedly, thinking to himself that Gu Huiyan had already become a discipleâs servant without even successfully taking Miss Si as his disciple yet.
âDirector, thereâs something else,â the middle-aged man began, âThereâs a reality show about the workplace being prepared by the Great Xia TV. Would you like to attend as a judge?
However, the middle-aged man quickly added, âBut Director, Iâve heard that
Miss Si has signed up for this âThe Birth of an Employeeâ show.â
âOh!â Gu Huiyanâs interest was piqued, and he slowly said, âWell then, I suppose I could make an effort to be a judge. Let me review the programâs documentation. â
The middle-aged man could only sigh at the clear double standard.
After completing his report, he went to contact the Heaven Earth Allianceâs Northern State branch.
In the Northern State.
After leaving Yu Xihengâs villa, Si Fuqing successfully acquired a new car with the car key.
The car was a deep red color, grand without being ostentatious.
Yu Xiheng had perfectly captured her preferences, both in terms of the carâs model and its comfort.
Si Fuqing had intended to experience the thrill of speeding as soon as she hit the road, but she quickly realized her miscalculation.
It was a weekend and midday, and An City, being the capital city of Northern State, was jam-packed.
What should have been a twenty-minute drive turned into an hour and a half, as Si Fuqing finally reached Ye Zhenmianâs restaurant.
âAi Qingqing, why didnât you say you were coming back?â Ye Zhenmian exclaimed, rushing out without even taking off her apron, âCome in, come in.
Havenât had lunch yet?â
Northern Stateâs high schools were on a break, so the restaurant was quiet.
Nian Tingchu was balancing the books, âQingqing, why didnât you let us know? Your aunt and I would have come to pick you up.â
âThere was no need for such trouble,â Si Fuqing sat down, âUncle, are you still working on the construction site? Why donât you stop and run the restaurant with auntie?â
Nian Tingchu smiled, âIâm fine. Thereâs not always work at the site, and besides, manual labor is all Iâm good for.â
âLetâs eat,â Ye Zhenmian brought over some dishes, âQingqing, the location youâve selected is really good. We even hired a few more waiters and chefs. Otherwise, I really couldnât manage alone.â
âBy the way, uncle and auntie, Iâve bought our new house,â Si Fuqing said while holding her chopsticks, âLetâs move in after this.â
âSo soon?â Ye Zhenmian hesitated, âQingqing, youâve spent too much. Your uncle and I really feel bad.â
âAuntie, uncle, you never gave up on looking for me. Iâm already very content,â Si Fuqing said earnestly, âBeing able to support myself, I naturally want to give back to you.â
âAlright, letâs eat,â seeing Ye Zhenmianâs eyes welling up, Nian Tingchu timely offered a cola chicken wing, âQingqing, eat more. Youâre too thin.â After the meal, Si Fuqing drove Nian Tingchu and Ye Zhenmian to move into the new house.
Nian Yiâan went to play basketball with friends at the State Sports Center.
He returned home at six and was stunned by what he found.
The house was completely empty, including his computer, which had vanished.
The neighbor across the hall, hearing the commotion, opened their door, âOh, Yiâan, looks like your parents have ditched you. Seems theyâve got a daughter now and took off with their belongings.â
Nian Yiâan: â
Nian Yiâan took a deep breath and called Ye Zhenmian, âMom, where are you
Returning home to find it empty was bewildering.
âYour dad and I got busy and forgot,â Ye Zhenmian slapped her forehead, âYour sister brought us to the new house today. Come over, the address is Central Garden. Let me know when you arrive, Iâll come down to fetch you. You canât get in without an access card.â
Nian Yiâan: â
He might not be their real son.
Nian Yiâan resigned himself to the situation.
He rode his bike to Central Garden.
The new house, spanning 200 square meters, was more than spacious enough for the four of them.
Si Fuqing even thoughtfully designated a small gym and game room.
Nian Yiâan put down his basketball, âSister Qingqing, when are you reporting tomorrow?â
âIn the morning,â Si Fuqing replied, âIs there something wrong?â
Nian Yiâan hesitated for a moment, âIâve been feeling unwell. Could you accompany me to the hospital?â
âNo problem,â Si Fuqing gestured okay, âYoung man, having your own secrets, I understand. I wonât tell uncle and auntie.â
Nian Yiâan breathed a sigh of relief and took out the exams Lin Jihuan had given him to study.
The next morning.
The new and returning students of Northern State No.l Middle School began to report.
Students arrived unusually early today, some as early as five in the morning, catching the gatekeeper off guard.
âIs Qingqing coming today? I must be the first to see her!â âWho else can boast such happiness, sharing a school with our idol?â
âHere she comes, guys, letâs go!â
âQingqing, darling, look at me!â
Si Fuqing had anticipated this scene. She set down the huge snakeskin bag she was carrying, âNo rush, Iâve brought plenty. Line up, no shouting, one at a time.â
The students were stunned.
Look at other female celebrities, even in casual wear, at least they carry canvas bags.
A snakeskin bag was a first for them.
As worth ofyou, Si Fuqing.
Only she could pull this off.
The students lined up orderly, extending to the playground, with more joining in.
Not all were Si Fuqingâs fans, but many wanted an autographed photo as a lucky koi fish.
The commotion was hard to ignore, even from the academic building.
âLook at this, I told you her presence would distract other students from studying,â Teacher Ai frowned, âNow everyoneâs gathered around her. How is this acceptable?â
She might be academically gifted, but disrupting the rules was not something she appreciated.
âRelax, Teacher Ai, todayâs just for registration, no classes. Why so strict?â the sophomore grade leader said, âI think the girlâs quite alright. My grade has many of her fans too, and sheâs not like some celebrities who incite their fans to buy more albums or magazines.â
âBesides, the principal mentioned sheâs just registering, not attending classes regularly. Donât worry, the schoolâs academic performance wonât be affected.â Teacher Ai had no choice but to sit back down, though still feeling frustrated.
In Class 7, Grade 12, Lin Jihuan didnât join the crowd but stayed by the window, watching.
Only she and Nian Yiâan were left in the classroom.
She nudged Nian Yiâanâs shoulder, âDesk mate, isnât my idol beautiful? Doesnât she look a million times better in person than in photos?â
âYeah,â Nian Yiâan responded without looking up, âShe is very beautiful.â
âWhy so half-hearted?â Lin Jihuan glanced at him, âArenât you a male fan? Why arenât you excited?â
Nian Yiâan put down his pen, âTablemate, I have a secret to tell you.â
Lin Jihuan was curious, âWhat secret?â
âActually, sheâs my cousin,â Nian Yiâan paused, then added nonchalantly, âAnd yes, weâre blood relatives..â