novelraw Chapter 163: Qianqian, Please Help Me!
Chapter 163: Qianqian, Please Help Me!
Yunxi Tower, Songmei Fashion.
After the live broadcast successfully concluded, the employees did not leave immediately.
After a quick lunch downstairs, they hurried back to the office.
"Quick, quick, quick! There's only 20 minutes left!"
"Today is the weekend, and there are fewer people in the building, so the internet speed is super fast. I feel we have a good chance!"
"The seating chart has been released, and netizens say there are a total of 50,000 tickets."
"The most common are the 1280 yuan and 1680 yuan grandstand tickets; don't even think about the inner court tickets."
"I don't ask for much; just being able to grab an 888 yuan corner ticket would be enough."
Even Gao Mengting, who usually remained indifferent, joined the ticket-grabbing frenzy.
Su Yu's 2023 "Fishing You" concert would be held on June 20 at the Yan Provincial Olympic Center, and today at 13:18 was the ticket pre-sale date.This news had been trending for a long time, and today it was the focus of the entire internet.
Moreover, there was little operational space for reserved tickets or secondary ticketing platforms; all 50,000 tickets were sold online with real-name verification, turning it into a massive online frenzy with random winners.
He Liting, nervously chatting with her colleagues, was shaking her leg incessantly.
She plugged in the internet cable for her laptop and opened the ticket-buying website in advance.
Her phone was on 5G, with the app ready at all times.
She was fully prepared.
The real-name attendees included not only Zhao Yaqian but also Tang Song.
Tang Song's ID information was obtained from company contracts.
In order to help her cousin and the boss get along better, she had given up helping her good friend.
Just imagine, if she really got tickets to Su Yu's concert.
Letting Qianqian deliver them to Tang Song would surely leave him deeply moved.
The stronger their relationship, the brighter her future as a sister-in-law in the company would be, and she could also sneak a peek into Tang Song's little secrets.
She felt a little excited thinking about it.
“Xiao Li, what are you smiling about?” Wang Qingya looked at He Liting, who was grinning from ear to ear, and said helplessly, “You make it sound like you’ve already got the tickets.”
“Uh… is it wrong for me to be a little happy in advance?” He Liting still wasn't used to the nickname "Xiao Li."
However, it couldn't be helped; everyone had started calling her “Xiao Li” or “Li Li” after realizing the confusion with Gao Mengting, the boss.
"Three minutes left!" Zhang Ying called out, “Everyone, let’s go!”
Immediately, everyone focused intensely, and the office fell into an eerie silence.
He Liting’s fingers trembled slightly with tension.
One minute!
10, 9, 8… 3… 2… 1…
Purchase now!
【There are too many people in line.】
Refresh, refresh, refresh…
After finally squeezing into the next order submission interface, before she could even let out a surprised shout, the GIF indicating ticket grabbing appeared.
【Sorry, the current queue is too long to get in…】
Change seats!
Keep refreshing, keep refreshing…
Watching the time tick away, the entire office was engulfed in an eerie silence, broken only by the rapid clicks of mice and the tapping of phone screens.
Finally, a sold-out notification appeared.
Everyone let out a unified sigh of disappointment.
He Liting scratched her head helplessly.
The die-hard fan Zhang Ying shouted, “Su Yu! My Su Yu! I want to see you in person so badly!”
“Ah, someone in my friend circle actually got tickets, and they’re near the inner court!”
“Douyin and Weibo are all showing off their orders. Damn it!”
“It’s over; I’m going to spend the next month in grief!”
Gao Mengting stood up from her seat and clapped her hands, “Everyone, let’s clean up the live broadcast room and prepare to leave. I wish you all a happy weekend.”
After tidying up the broadcast room, the employees gradually left together.
Gao Mengting began organizing orders and preparing for shipment with three packing staff.
These three employees had been with the company for less than a week; to avoid mistakes, she closely supervised them.
Though the last two live broadcasts hadn't been as explosive as the premiere, their studio's data was quite good, and the traffic remained very stable.
Plus, the cost-performance ratio of the products was excellent, with a high conversion rate.
Next week, they should be able to pass the novice evaluation and really get things moving.
According to her estimates, the company should achieve profitability this month.
Now that they had established a supply chain with Jinxiu Commerce, as long as they were careful with their selections, things would be secure.
Once the company was fully on track, they could rapidly expand into multiple live broadcast rooms and significantly increase profits.
Live e-commerce was still a hot trend; once the studio took off, making money would be incredibly easy.
She was full of confidence and couldn't wait to showcase her ambitions.
Recently, she had also been reaching out to some excellent alumni and friends in the industry, hoping to bring them into the company.
“Director Gao.” He Liting approached with two cups of freshly brewed coffee, “You’ve worked hard; have a cup to refresh yourself.”
“Thank you, Li Li.” Gao Mengting smiled as she took the cup. “It’s been tough lately.”
Among the group of employees, He Liting had been the most diligent, not only serving as a deputy anchor but also editing videos, helping with packaging shipments, and often volunteering for overtime.
He Liting quickly shook her head, “It’s what I should do, after all, the company provides me with such good treatment.”
The two chatted while enjoying their coffee, casually discussing some minor incidents encountered during the recent broadcasts.
Somehow, the conversation turned to Tang Song.
He Liting pretended to be nonchalant and asked about their acquaintance and joint venture experience.
Listening to the other party’s joyful recount, He Liting gradually lowered her gaze, feeling nervous for Qianqian.
This was a strong competitor too, having also started from nothing, but they had shares in Songmei Fashion.
Fortunately, Qianqian had gotten on board first; otherwise, she would certainly be crushed.
……
At 8 PM.
Tiankuo Garden.
Glancing at the lights in the living room and the high heels at the entrance, He Liting quickly walked to the door of the secondary bedroom.
She gently knocked on the door.
“Tingzi, you’re back.”
Opening the door, she saw Zhao Yaqian lying on the bed, hugging a quilt while playing on her phone.
He Liting kicked off her heels and lay down beside her, “So, how did it go? Where are you two at?”
“Passed the level!” Zhao Yaqian exclaimed excitedly, “The process was beyond your imagination!”
In the luxurious flat, with her beloved boyfriend, they unlocked various new positions together. Follow current novels on novel{f}ire.net
It was her first time realizing there were so many fun games between men and women.
Hearing Qianqian's words, He Liting finally breathed a sigh of relief; they had finally gotten to a good point.
With that level of relationship, Qianqian at least had some security.
Given Tang Song’s character, he surely wouldn’t just be playing around.
Having made up her mind, He Liting bit her lip and said seriously, “Qianqian, actually, there’s something I haven’t told you. I was worried it might discourage you.”
“What is it?”
He Liting opened her phone, entered the photo gallery, found a picture, and handed it over. “Take a look at this.”
Zhao Yaqian took the phone and glanced at it, her expression instantly frozen.
In the photo, Tang Song was sitting next to a girl, holding hands, their heads bowed in conversation.
The girl wore a sparkling white dress, had a small face and narrow shoulders, and looked very pretty.
Flipping through the images, she could see the girl putting a watch on him, him gifting her something, and photos of them singing together.
She bit her lip, and tears began to fall.
He Liting felt a pang in her heart and quickly pulled out a tissue to wipe her tears. “Don’t cry, Qianqian; calm down.”
“Tingzi, tell me about this girl.”
He Liting paused for a moment before saying softly, “This girl is a typical rich beauty; her dress is Burberry, her bag is Chanel, and her outfit is worth over 100,000. And I can sense that she really likes Tang Song, holding his hand the whole time.”
“When did this happen?”
“It was during the May Day holiday, the day you bought the watch. I was at a barbecue with my colleague, Huige, and we happened to run into them at the restaurant.”
Zhao Yaqian tried to recall and gradually remembered what had happened around that time.
【Teacher Zhao, the May Day holiday is coming up; do you want to go see a movie together?】 (Chapter 54)
【The May Day holiday is almost here; want to go have barbecue?】 (Chapter 64)
【Zhao Yaqian, do you have feelings for me? I mean in a romantic way.】 (Chapter 67)
Tears poured out in torrents, like a dam bursting.
Zhao Yaqian cried like an 180 cm tall child.
“Qianq
ian, don’t be like this; you guys have made it through smoothly, right?” He Liting watched her wail, feeling heartbroken as she hugged her. “It’s okay, it’s okay. I didn’t say anything before because I was worried you would back down. Tang Song is indeed very outstanding, and because of my reasons, I made you miss an opportunity, so I’ve been wanting to help you make up for it.”
Zhao Yaqian didn’t listen, continuing to cry, devastated.
He Liting sighed, feeling helpless, and could only softly comfort her.
Her cousin usually appeared carefree and indifferent, but she was particularly sensitive about things she valued and was very fragile, like a little girl.
After a long while, Zhao Yaqian forcefully blew her nose and choked, “I... I... it’s all my fault...”
“Song Ge... asked me many times about the May Day holiday... if I wanted to watch a movie or have barbecue with him, and even confessed to me, but I rejected him all the time.”
“Surely I made him sad, which is why he went out with someone else.”
“It’s all my fault; it’s my fault…”
Her lips were a bit chapped, her speech halting, her gaze panicked, like a startled little animal.
She grabbed her phone, wanting to call Tang Song, but in the end, she lacked the courage.
Wiping her tears furiously on the blanket, she opened Tang Song’s WeChat, trying to send a voice message, but found she couldn’t get the words out.
Finally, she trembled and typed: “Song Ge, you love me, right?”
In just nine short words, she spent a full minute typing.
She couldn’t imagine what it would be like to be apart from Tang Song and couldn’t accept such a result.
“Ding-a-ling-ling—” The urgent ringtone broke the silence.
Seeing the caller ID, Zhao Yaqian hesitated for a long time but finally answered.
A familiar and warm voice came through, “Qianqian, did something happen over there? Of course, I love you.”
That voice seemed to give her boundless strength. Zhao Yaqian licked her dry lips and said, “Nothing, I just watched a tragic love story and was scared that you might not want me in the future.”
“How could that be? I told you before; you can’t run away. I’ll drag you back by your 180 cm legs.”
“Pfft—” Zhao Yaqian laughed through her tears, her tone excited, “I won’t run away; I want to be with you for life, no one can separate us.”
“Dear, I know you might just have lost your virginity and are feeling a bit anxious. Don’t overthink; if you have time, look into the family trust I mentioned before. You’ll understand my intentions.”
Tang Song’s words were like a spring breeze, instantly revitalizing her, like a child who had just received candy, brightening her mood.
“I understand now, brother, love you! Muah~”
“I love you too.”
After hanging up, Zhao Yaqian took a deep breath, patted her flushed face, and gulped down a large glass of water.
He Liting watched this scene and also breathed a sigh of relief.
Carefully choosing her words, she said, “Qianqian, I want to tell you that with Tang Song being so outstanding now, he must have many women around him; you need to prepare yourself mentally. Of course, your advantages are significant, especially since you’ve shared your first time together.”
Qianqian was too pure and fragile; if she were to “accidentally” discover the truth, she might just break down completely or even do something foolish.
It was better to gradually instill confidence in her, encouraging her to fight for her happiness.
No rich beauty or partner could stand in her way!
In the end, she could live the life of a wealthy lady with financial freedom.
Zhao Yaqian nodded and confidently said, “The person Song Ge loves most is me! He wouldn’t want me to leave!”
“Ah, you’re right!” He Liting blinked, finding Qianqian quite adorable.
Sometimes being a little silly and naïve was actually pretty good; at least this inexplicable confidence shocked her.
“By the way, Tingzi, Song Ge asked me to quit my job.”
“Uh?” He Liting paused, “Is he going to arrange a job for you?”
He wouldn’t be putting Qianqian in Songmei Fashion, would he?
Then Director Gao would be playing a cruel game in the company!
With Qianqian’s level, she would probably be the one getting hammered!
“No, he wants to support me for life.” Zhao Yaqian cutely recounted the matter regarding the three choices.
He Liting's eyes widened in disbelief, her face filled with astonishment.
Just from a single night together, he wanted to support her for life? He even wanted to help her build a career?
If that were true, then Tang Song was truly a romantic genius!
After a while, Zhao Yaqian added, “He said he established some family trust, and someone will contact me soon. After signing as a beneficiary, I’ll have a stable income. Tingzi, have you heard of this?”
“I have some impression; I think I saw it in the news. Hold on, I’ll check.” He Liting quickly picked up her phone and began to search.
Soon, her expression gradually froze.
Zhao Yaqian asked, “What’s wrong, Tingzi?”
He Liting looked at her phone and then at her, “Tang Song... really wants to make you a beneficiary?”
“Mm-hmm, yes! Becoming a beneficiary means I can get paid, right?”
“You could say that.” He Liting licked her dry lips, her tone excited. “Family trusts are actually a kind of financial product, where the trustee (Tang Song) entrusts a sum of money to a financial institution, authorizing them to manage the funds, and the returns are distributed to the beneficiaries (family members).
It allows for complete asset isolation, and many wealthy individuals domestically and internationally use this method to ensure a secure future for their families.
If you become a beneficiary, it means you can receive a continuous income, possibly even for life!”
Zhao Yaqian was stunned for a moment, her face gradually flushing with excitement. “I said it before; Song Ge loves me the most! I love him the most too!”
He Liting looked at her with a mix of envy, jealousy, and resentment, slapping her thigh hard.
They hadn’t even gotten married yet, and they hadn’t even been together for a month!
Oh my god! What kind of godly boyfriend is this!
He could almost be treated like a deity!
A 25-year-old wealthy man, strong performance, tall and handsome, gentle and caring, planning a future for you and supporting you for life.
If he were her boyfriend, she wouldn’t even feel guilty about him seeing other women!
Working overtime, pleasing the boss, striving through live broadcasts, juggling multiple roles.
Everything, just to climb higher, earn more, and live a more comfortable life in the future?
Now Qianqian just had to sleep with a handsome guy, and she was directly catapulted to the top, akin to being reborn!
It almost shattered her heart.
He Liting opened her mouth, wanting to shout out loud: “Qianqian, please help me out, I don’t want to work hard anymore!”
……
At Yanjing Tiancheng.
Tang Song leaned back on the sofa in the living room, holding a can of beer, gazing out at the city lights.
After a day of indulgence with Qianqian in the room, he had completely emptied the pent-up frustration built over 25 years and showcased all the skills he had practiced countless times.
Now he felt a sense of sage-like relaxation, both mentally and physically.
Opening the system interface, he looked at 【Secretary Jin's Dream Fragment】, his eyes sparkling with anticipation and apprehension.
If he really could collect three pieces, he would have the chance to intimately interact with this "paper doll" wife.
With the favorability, loyalty, and growth values maxed out for Secretary Jin, she shouldn't refuse his little requests.
For instance, he could touch her legs or check out her bear.
After indulging in that thought for a while, he returned to the main interface and opened the [Outfit] module.
He checked the rewards for the hidden task 【My First Time】.
【Outfit - Summer Honey Words】: A summer limited outfit, +2 Physique, +1 Insight, with cooling and heat-resistant effects.
Outfit components: Short-sleeved white shirt + light blue thin jeans + white shoes.
Special effect: Summer Honey Words (Wearing this outfit triggers a special effect that makes your voice more pleasant when speaking or singing.)
Limited effect: Cool Breeze Clear Moon (Wearing this outfit avoids sweat ruining hairstyles, makeup, and appearance, and makes you look fresh and breezy.)
…
Seeing the outfit description, a joyful smile appeared on Tang Song's face; it turned out to be a 【limited outfit】.
The accompanying effects were simply magical for summer!
At that moment, the ringtone of his phone interrupted his thoughts.
Picking it up, he raised an eyebrow.
It was Lu Ziming, his university classmate and landlord.