My ex-girlfriend's best friends are getting restless right after the breakup.

Chapter 60 Zhao Lulu: I have a collaboration opportunity, I wonder if you'd be interested.

Li Man: "Don't pretend to be innocent. You're already leaning against the wall, what are you pretending for? Listen to me, first talk to him normally about work, talk about the resources you found for him, but don't be too deliberate. Then occasionally mention something like 'I was really blind before,' or 'You're the best,' but don't say more than that, one sentence is enough."

Xu Yueqing: "Isn't this... a bit too obvious?"

Li Man: "You apologized in public, so what's there to be afraid of? Your purpose was obvious to begin with. The key is to keep it within limits and not let him feel like you're harassing him. Yueqing, what's your biggest advantage right now? It's that you and he have a three-year relationship, that you understand him, and that you were once the person he cherished most. Even if you've shattered that cherishing now, the fragments are still there. Just like the Terracotta Warriors can be restored to their original state, only the colors have faded."

Xu Yueqing felt a pang of sadness as she read these words.

Yes, three years.

For over a thousand days and nights, Chen Bo cherished her and held her dear for three years.

All those kindnesses, all that gentleness, all that care she once took for granted or even found a little annoying, have now become her last bargaining chips to win him back.

Xu Yueqing: "Manman, thank you."

Li Man: "What are you thanking me for? We're sisters, and I can't stand seeing you make such a mess of yourself. But Yueqing, I have to remind you, Chen Bo isn't the same Chen Bo as before. He has his own ideas, his own career, and Bei Weiwei is his official girlfriend. If you want to win him back, it will be very difficult. You need to be mentally prepared."

Xu Yueqing: "I know, but I'm willing to give it a try."

Li Man: "Okay, then you decide for yourself. I'm going to sleep now; I have a morning meeting tomorrow."

Xu Yueqing: Good night.

After ending her chat with Li Man, Xu Yueqing reopened her chat window with Chen Bo.

She stared at the sentence "Are you asleep?" for a long time, hesitated, and finally deleted it.

Retyped: "Chen Bo, I just heard from a good friend that 'Singer Battle' has invited her to be a judge for one episode."

After sending the message, Xu Yueqing stared nervously at the screen.

One minute, two minutes, three minutes...

Just when she thought Chen Bo wouldn't reply, her phone vibrated.

Chen Bo: "Thanks for the reminder. I should be a sure thing for that round now?"

The reply was very polite, but at least they replied.

Xu Yueqing's eyes lit up, and she quickly typed: "You're welcome. Will you be doing original content again next time?"

Chen Bo: "Mm."

Xu Yueqing: "Can you reveal a little bit? I promise I won't tell anyone."

Chen Bo: "Regarding the past, including you and me."

Xu Yueqing was startled. Her ex-boyfriend couldn't let go of the past, which meant he still harbored resentment?

"Then you should get some rest and not stay up too late. If Lingyan causes you any trouble, just tell me, and I'll... I'll talk to her."

Xu Yueqing regretted sending those words as soon as they were sent.

In what capacity did she say this?

Ex-girlfriend? Best friend? Or...?

Chen Bo replied quickly this time: "No need, I can handle it myself."

His tone became noticeably colder.

Xu Yueqing's heart sank, and she quickly tried to salvage the situation: "That's not what I meant, I was just... worried about you."

Chen Bo: "Yes, thank you."

The conversation stalled again.

Xu Yueqing bit her lip, her mind racing, trying to figure out how to continue.

Just then, Chen Bo sent another message: "When are you going back to Haicheng?"

Xu Yueqing's eyes lit up, and she quickly replied, "The day after tomorrow? What's wrong?"

She wondered if her ex-boyfriend would come back. She was a little excited, her heart pounding.

Chen Bo: "It's nothing, just asking. It's getting late, you should get some rest."

Xu Yueqing: "You too, goodnight."

Chen Bo: "Good night."

The conversation has ended.

Xu Yueqing held her phone, looking at the two "Goodnight" messages, and couldn't help but smile.

Although he was still very polite, at least... he took the initiative to ask her when she was going back.

Does this mean that he still cares about her?

Xu Yueqing felt much better, got up to go to the bathroom to wash up, and prepared to go to sleep.

Unbeknownst to her, at that very moment, another close friend was also setting her sights on Chen Bo.

In a large apartment in Haicheng, Zhao Lulu, wearing a silk bathrobe and a face mask, sat cross-legged on the sofa, scrolling through her phone and munching on an apple.

She scrolled through the chat history of the "Three Golden Flowers Battle" and found it more and more interesting.

"Yueqing wants to give Chen Bo resources, Lingyan wants to snatch Chen Bo away, Weiwei wants to protect Chen Bo... What kind of magic does this man have?" Zhao Lulu took a bite of an apple and mumbled indistinctly.

She didn't have much contact with Chen Bo. In the past, when they gathered together, Chen Bo would always sit quietly next to Xu Yueqing, occasionally saying a few words. He was gentle and polite, but he didn't have much of a presence.

The only thing that impressed her was Chen Bo's appearance—he was indeed handsome, the kind of clean and refreshing handsome, unlike some male celebrities in the entertainment industry who are so greasy.

But that's about it.

Zhao Lulu considered herself to have seen countless men, from young heartthrobs to seasoned veterans, talented men, and wealthy men... what type of man hadn't she seen?

Chen Bo is a rare breed, but not uncommon. How did he manage to bewitch her several high-and-mighty girlfriends?

"A peerless hook?" Curiosity gnawed at Zhao Lulu's heart like a cat's claws.

She had to see it for herself and verify it personally.

But what is the reason?

Asking him out directly? That would be too abrupt.

Through Yueqing or Weiwei? Those two are definitely on guard against her now.

Zhao Lulu's eyes darted around, and suddenly she thought of something, slapping her thigh: "I've got it!"

She owns an influencer company that has signed many attractive and talented live streamers, and recently she's been looking to expand into the music field.

Chen Bo can write songs and sing, so he'll be popular soon. Isn't having him write songs for her internet celebrities the best reason to do so?

It allows us to observe Chen Bo's true intentions up close while also bringing tangible benefits to the company—a win-win situation!

Zhao Lulu immediately tore off her face mask and pulled out a number from her phone's contacts that she had saved for a long time but had never called—Chen Bo's phone number.

She cleared her throat and dialed the number.

At Yunding Mountain Villa, Chen Bo had just finished showering when his phone rang.

It belongs to Zhao Lulu!

He frowned, hesitated for a moment, and then answered.

"Feed".

"Chen Bo, it's me, Lulu!" A sweet and lively female voice came from the other end of the phone, with a hint of laughter.

Chen Bo, a true gentleman, asked, "Lulu, why did you call me?"

Zhao Lulu didn't answer, but asked, "Chen Bo, did I disturb your rest?"

"No, is there something wrong?" Chen Bo walked to the bedside and sat down, drying his hair with a towel.

"Of course there's something! It's good news!" Zhao Lulu said with a smile. "Chen Bo, I know you're busy preparing for 'Singer's Battle' right now, but I have a collaboration opportunity. I wonder if you'd be interested?"

"What kind of cooperation?" Chen Bo asked.

"Here's the thing, I own a talent agency, and a few of my streamers need some original songs. You're really good at songwriting, so I was wondering if you'd be interested in taking on some freelance work? The price is negotiable!"

Chen Bo raised an eyebrow.

This was an unexpected delight.