novelraw Chapter 63 It's okay, I have money!
Chapter 63 It's okay, I have money!
Chen Bo and Zhao Lulu discussed some details, then signed an electronic contract and transferred the money, all in one smooth motion.
After the cooperation was discussed, Zhao Lulu relaxed, leaned back in her chair, and looked Chen Bo up and down: "Chen Bo, I have a question, but I'm not sure if I should ask it."
"Ask." Chen Bo took another sip of coffee; it was already cold.
"You used to..." Zhao Lulu said cautiously, "...willing to play a supporting role and stay behind the scenes for Yueqing. Now that you think about it, don't you feel...a little regretful?"
Chen Bo glanced at her and smiled: "What a pity? Why would I regret it?"
"Because you're so talented and have so many ideas, yet you gave up your career for love..." Zhao Lulu said, "Isn't that a waste of your talent?"
Chen Bo fell silent.
He recalled the original owner's humility and sacrifices over those three years, and Xu Yueqing's natural acceptance and eventual abandonment.
Then he shook his head.
"There's nothing to regret," he said. "Back then, I was willing, so it was worth it. Now that I'm not, I'll just go my own way. That's life, isn't it?"
Zhao Lulu stared at him blankly.
This man... is truly different.
He doesn't complain about the past, doesn't dwell on gains and losses, and doesn't trap himself in the emotions of a "victim."
He accepted his past choices with equanimity and faced the changes in the present with composure.
"Chen Bo," Zhao Lulu suddenly laughed, "Now I understand why Yue Qing regrets it, why Wei Wei is obsessed, and why Ling Yan broke down."
"Hmm?" Chen Bo raised an eyebrow.
"Because you really are..." Zhao Lulu thought for a moment, "very special."
Chen Bo chuckled: "What's so special about it? Are you particularly good at writing catchy pop songs?"
"Exceptionally clear-headed, exceptionally insightful, exceptionally... aware of what you want," Zhao Lulu said earnestly. "Moreover, your 'obviously scummy' style actually makes you seem real."
Chen Bo chuckled: "President Zhao, are you praising me or making fun of me?"
"Of course I'm praising you." Zhao Lulu blinked. "But Chen Bo, I still have to remind you—Zhou Lingyan has a bit of a temper, but once he's made up his mind about something, he'll never let go easily. Weiwei seems gentle, but she's strong inside and not easy to deal with. As for Yueqing…"
She paused for a moment: "She regrets it now, but you have to understand, a woman who regrets something is sometimes harder to deal with than a woman who is deeply in love."
Chen Bo looked at her: "Is President Zhao showing concern for me?"
"I guess so," Zhao Lulu said frankly. "I don't want your creative work to be affected by relationship problems."
Chen Bo laughed: "Don't worry, work is work and feelings are feelings, I can keep them separate."
"That's good." Zhao Lulu stood up. "It's been a pleasure working together, Chen Bo. Once you've finished composing the music and recording the accompaniment, I'll immediately arrange for someone to record the vocals."
"It's a pleasure working with you." Chen Bo also stood up.
The two shook hands.
Zhao Lulu's hands were soft and slightly cool.
As she released her grip, she suddenly leaned closer and whispered, "Chen Bo, I'm actually quite curious—what kind of 'unparalleled charm' do you possess that can bewitch those arrogant women like this?"
Chen Bo was taken aback for a moment, then smiled: "President Zhao also wants to give it a try?"
"No way." Zhao Lulu took a step back, her smile sly. "I'm afraid that if I try, I'll end up just like them, unable to extricate myself. Keeping our distance is the only way to ensure a long-term partnership."
After saying that, she waved and walked away in her high heels.
Chen Bo watched her departing figure and shook his head.
This woman is more interesting than he thought.
He sat down again, turned on his computer, and looked at the song "Learn to Meow".
Is it simple? Yes, it is simple.
Is it low-class? Maybe.
But Chen Bo knew what kind of wave this song would create on short video platforms once it was released.
All he had to do was sit at home and collect the money.
"Talent..." Chen Bo murmured to himself, "Sometimes, the talent for making money is more important than artistic talent."
He shut down his computer, got up, and left the coffee shop.
Cloud Peak Villa.
Having just finished arguing with Zhou Lingyan, Bei Weiwei was sitting alone in the lakeside pavilion when her phone rang.
Chen Bo's phone call.
She answered the phone, sounding aggrieved: "Chen Bo, I just finished looking at a house... Yes, it's in Yunding Mountain Villa, a villa in the west section... It's pretty nice, you can see the lake... It's okay, I have money! Did you come back after talking to Lulu about work? Okay, I'll wait for you here."
Fifteen minutes later.
Chen Bo returned, found Bei Weiwei in the gazebo, and looked at the villa she was planning to buy: "This one?"
"Hmm, do you like it?" Bei Weiwei asked.
Chen Bo looked it over and nodded: "Not bad, it's no smaller than Zhou Lingyan and Xu Yueqing's villa."
"So... are you moving in?" Bei Weiwei asked cautiously.
Seeing her nervous expression, Chen Bo suddenly smiled and reached out to ruffle her hair: "Can I not come?"
"Really!" Bei Weiwei exclaimed with delight.
Chen Bo laughed and said, "Should I be worried about being kept by a sugar daddy now?"
Bei Weiwei blushed: "It's not about being kept! This house... this house is just for you to live in! When you start making money later, then... then..."
"What else?" Chen Bo leaned closer to her, a smile in his eyes.
Bei Weiwei couldn't continue speaking; she lowered her head, her ears turning bright red.
"Weiwei," Chen Bo said gently.
"Hmm?" Bei Weiwei looked up at him.
"Thank you," Chen Bo said. "I really like the house. But..."
He changed the subject: "Next time you buy something so expensive, remember to discuss it with me first. Even though I'm broke right now, a man's pride still needs to be taken care of."
Bei Weiwei's eyes lit up: "You'd like to stay?"
"I'm willing," Chen Bo nodded, "but we have to agree to three rules—first, this house is rented by me, and I'll pay you rent at market price once I start earning money; second, you can't come here every day, it will interfere with my creative work; third…"
He paused deliberately.
"What is the third one?" Bei Weiwei asked nervously.
Chen Bo smiled and said, "Thirdly, once the house is ready, I want to give you a grand ceremony here."
Bei Weiwei's face flushed bright red: "Who...who said they wanted that!"
"You don't want it?" Chen Bo feigned surprise. "Then forget it, I take back the third condition."
"No!" Bei Weiwei blurted out, only realizing what she had said afterward, and was so embarrassed that she wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
"Let's go, let's go to Lingyan's house first." Chen Bo stopped teasing her.
On the way back to Zhou Lingyan's villa from the lakeside pavilion, Bei Weiwei kept her head down, twisting the hem of her clothes with her fingers, like a primary school student caught doing something wrong by the teacher.
Chen Bo walked beside her, looking at her like this, and found it a little funny.
"Weiwei." He stopped in his tracks.
Bei Weiwei also stopped, looked up at him, her eyes still a little red, like a wronged little rabbit.
"Hmm?" She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know how to say it.
Chen Bo reached out and ruffled her hair: "Don't make that face, it's like I'm bullying you."