Chapter 4

Moreover, Chi Qiao deceived her! It was no longer cold in the venue; it was so cold that her legs felt like wooden sticks. What was worse was that she caught a cold due to the change in weather over the past two days, and her nose was completely blocked.

"Take off the down jacket!" the person taking the photo suddenly said

It is important to communicate with her properly; Liang Siyue is not unable to agree, after all, this is her job

Only after getting to know him did I realize that Chi Qiao is vastly different from the rumors; he is not at all aloof or arrogant. Rather, one could even say he is somewhat talkative and clingy.

Secondly, she could only be considered an acquaintance with her classmates in the class. Perhaps due to their different upbringing, she always felt a barrier while trying to integrate with them. In comparison, she preferred solitude and focused on her own matters.

I am sorry, I have to go to work now. He hurriedly reminded her to pay attention to safety before getting out of the car, allowing her to rest in the vehicle for a while. There is a box of sweets in the car, which he has not opened, and she can try some.

Indeed. When the girl smiles, she reveals two sweet dimples. I guess you don't know me; most people in the class don't know me.

Zhou Xun

However, one cannot resist Zhou Xun's warm and earnest enthusiasm.

Having said that, the security guard left

Liu Yubai picked up the pad, opened Weibo, pulled down to refresh, and indeed, the news of the championship victory flooded the screen.

Liang Siyue has a character that prefers gentleness over harshness. With a cold expression, she did not wish to waste any more words with them, tightened the zipper of her down jacket, and stormed out.

On the road, Liang Siyue was stopped by a group of men who requested a photo together. They were wearing matching black and red cultural shirts, with the logo "ELA" printed on the sleeves

When she found the fifth to last one, she let out a sigh of relief, "Thank goodness, thank goodness"

Liang Siyue was momentarily taken aback, instinctively wanting to pull the car door.

The Liu residence has been adorned with Christmas decorations, and a Christmas tree laden with gifts stands in the living room. Zhou Xun is sitting on the sofa, playing video games online with his younger brother, Liu Ze

Liang Siyue had no choice but to deal with these few men first before considering anything else

A couple of days ago, she spoke on the phone with her grandmother, who mentioned that she has been feeling a persistent soreness in her shoulders and neck lately. Every night before going to bed, she has to knead and massage them a bit in order to fall asleep.

"Are you from the XX game? How unprofessional of you, I will go to your booth to file a complaint..."

Liang Siyue jogged over, and Zhou Xun called her to sit in the car for a moment, but she hesitated

She has always been highly adaptable

I mentioned that I would be going to the gaming carnival to present awards to the team on New Year's Day, and Zhou Xun laughed and said, "What a coincidence, I have a job to attend as well. Can I hitch a ride with General Liu's car then?"

Chi Qiao showed her the recruitment notice from the agency for a game exhibitor, which was a card game themed around the Three Kingdoms. The female characters, such as Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao, Diao Chan, and Sun Shangxiang, were all exquisitely designed and had no connection to vulgarity.

Liang Siyue was taken aback for a moment, "It is currently break time, so..."

Chi Qiao, who had missed two days of classes, came to school for lessons on this day

Chi Qiao chuckled, "By then, the number of participants at the exhibition will be in the hundreds of thousands, and it will be a blessing if it doesn't feel hot indoors."

Then someone started to jeer, "Take it off! Take it off!"

Liang Siyue felt quite uncomfortable the first time she wore what is known as a cosplay costume

"I won't go." Liu Yubai coldly refused, "During the New Year's holiday, accompany a bunch of you game nerds who haven't washed their hair for three days. Am I crazy?"

Liu Yubai has always had a somewhat awkward attitude towards this younger brother

Currently, there are only two people in the car, her and Liu Yubai, and the driver is not present

Seeing that Liang Siyue remained unmoved, Chi Qiao had no choice but to throw out his final card, "The performance lasts for two days, at two thousand per day."

Liang Siyue shook her head and solemnly expressed her gratitude

At this moment, the windows of the seven business vehicles were lowered

Liang Siyue did not want to ask Liang Guozhi for money, and originally could only settle for buying a massage device.

Chi Qiao smiled, as if she knew that what she heard was certainly not good words, but she did not care at all, "I know you too"

At noon, the exhibition booth paused the queue. Liang Siyue and Chi Qiao hurriedly had a few bites of food before rushing to the online gaming booth

She instinctively put on a standardized smile and looked at the camera

Liang Siyue thought for a moment, "Are you Chi Qiao?"

This semester is nearing its conclusion

His gaze shifted and glanced at her, his stern face displaying only indifference

The job opportunity provided by Chi Qiao can be considered a timely solution to her urgent needs

After sitting down, Zhou Xun looked at her and smiled, asking, "Are you alright?"

You know Zhou Xun, then I know Zhou Qianyue. Zhou Qianyue is another male actor whose popularity is no less than that of Zhou Xun. Because they both share the surname Zhou and follow similar paths, the fans of both sides regard each other as irreconcilable "rivals".

Chi Qiao invited her to take advantage of the pitifully short lunch break to go and have a look together

Zhou Xun delivered a beautifully packaged gift box to the door, saying, "This is a gift prepared for Auntie, please help me pass it on."

Li Yao's championship dream from back then has also been indirectly realized. The atmosphere at the scene was extremely lively, and he shouted until his voice was hoarse, exclaiming: "President Liu, please grace us with your presence at the year-end gaming carnival and present the award to our championship starter!"

First, the top students from the seventh school gathered, and Liang Siyue's grades were originally just above average, but now she is struggling to keep up with the intensity of the teaching

Liang Siyue held a box of desserts, feeling somewhat dazed

Liang Siyue hurriedly got into the car

Liang Siyue paused for a moment, turned her head, and asked, "Are you talking to me?"

Liang Siyue candidly admitted that in terms of popular culture, she is indeed a bit of a bumpkin who cannot keep up

There is a girl in the class who is said to be a fashion and magazine model, frequently engaged in photo shoots, and often absent from class. Liang Siyue occasionally overhears gossip that the girl graduated from the junior high division of No. 7 Middle School, where she was already quite famous, albeit for the wrong reasons, as she was very arrogant, never interacted with her classmates, and looked down on everyone. People often mockingly say: She is going to be a big star in the future

Whenever there is a break between classes at school, Chi Qiao will stick around, chattering away to share the gossip she has heard during her filming work

As soon as Liu Yubai appeared, Zhou Xun locked his phone and stepped forward to greet him

However, in such a situation where she is being forced into a predicament with a somewhat mocking atmosphere, it is utterly impossible for her to comply

Although the daily wage is high, the work is arduous. The clothes are worn for an entire day, and one cannot rest; it is necessary to stand on the stage continuously. After performing the program, one must take photos with the audience.

There were many people, and when the crowd gathered, a sense of unrestrained conformity emerged, encircling Liang Siyue completely.

One person grabbed her sleeve and pulled her back forcefully

neither good nor bad

Liu Yubai took the flight early in the morning and left after having a meal

At that moment, a girl squeezed in.

Liang Siyue said with a smile: "I am serious."

Upon hearing her words, Liang Siyue immediately recognized who she was

Hurry up, or my fans will come over," Zhou Xun threatened her

I am also being serious

Liang Siyue shook her head and said seriously, "Although we are short on funds, it does not mean that we can accept anything."

Although she is merely a small model who, in most cases, only has the opportunity to shoot seller showcases for new products at a certain online clothing store, over time, she inevitably comes into contact with industry professionals in the entertainment circle, such as makeup artists

The only belief that supports her is that she heard Zhou Xun is also coming, as he is endorsing a large online game, with a press conference scheduled for 1:00 PM.

A couple of days ago, I had a meal with Li Yao, who had just returned to the country with the team. We are all around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. Li Yao drank several bottles of wine and cried like a mentally challenged child. Liu Yubai mocked him verbally, saying that after spending so much money on the club, he finally heard some noise, but deep down, he was still happy for him.

Ultimately, one should not strike a person who extends a hand with a smile

Because it is a holiday, everyone is quite restrained, and the atmosphere during this Christmas Eve dinner is fairly acceptable

The game team operated by my friend Li Yao has just won the championship at the international competition

Upon suddenly hearing this name, Liang Siyue paused for a moment and smiled, saying: "Zhou Xun, I know him."

Liu Yubai brought over a bottle of red wine, placed it on the wine cabinet, and sat down on the sofa with Zhou Xun

Afraid of the cold. The characters are all in skirts

Later, as I grew older and could no longer perform, I retired

Several security personnel evacuated the crowd to maintain order, while another security guard came over to escort Liang Siyue away from the scene to a safe location

She was pleasantly surprised.

Liu Yubai received a congratulatory phone call before finishing work

The new school brings a fresh atmosphere, and being able to see his father frequently makes Liang Siyue very content with his current peaceful new life

What is your point of hesitation

However, "... ... I will think about it again"

Liang Siyue smiled apologetically

It is unfortunate that the person holding the camera filmed from start to finish, threatening that if she did not cooperate, he would take the video to report her to the exhibitors

Friend? Liang Siyue's first reaction was Chi Qiao

At that time, the club was valued low, and Liu Yubai did not spend much money. After the acquisition, he never intervened, allowing Li Yao to manage it independently and make all decisions. Regarding the financial budget, as long as the expenditures were reasonable, he consistently signed off without hesitation

Due to her outstanding appearance, she garnered the admiration of several boys; however, her seemingly approachable yet actually difficult-to-approach personality gradually dissuaded most of them.

Chi Qiao laughed at her: "What year is this stereotype from? Although it cannot be ruled out that some exhibitors take this vulgar route, the majority are quite formal. Do you know about cosplay?"

"It is because you are beautiful and also very diligent," Chi Qiao said with a smile. "Haven't you noticed? Two weeks ago, when we changed seats, I was sitting diagonally behind you. Whenever I looked up at you, you were always focused on taking notes."

Liang Siyue withdrew her gaze and began to search for her name from the beginning, counting one by one, until she saw her name in the 22nd position

However, school life is not always as one would wish

After moving out of the Liu residence, Liang Siyue was busy adapting to her new life and had no further contact with the Liu family. If it were not for the occasional encounters with Liu Ze at school, she would have thought that her brief interactions with the Liu family were merely a dream.

Liang Siyue has no concept of this, "Do I have to dress very revealingly?"

Quickly, amidst the throng of security personnel and brokers, entered the venue

Li Yao learned that Liu Yubai had become a "capital tycoon" and a "media mogul," shamelessly approaching old classmates to seek investment.

He immediately instructed the subsidiary specializing in investment business to facilitate this transaction

The midterm examination has just concluded, and the rankings have been posted in the corridor outside the classroom

On Christmas Eve, Zhou Xun wrapped up his last film of the year and returned to celebrate the holiday

Chi Qiao was taken aback, "... ... If you had said earlier that you were short on money, I wouldn't have had to waste so many words."

Upon passing through the exhibition area, I arrived at the west gate where the exhibitors parked. The security guard needed to return to continue his patrol. Before leaving, he pointed to a business vehicle at the entrance and said, "Your friend is in the car"

Liu Yubai took one look at the club's financial statements, which were riddled with problems, and saw no investment value. However, given his close relationship with Li Yao, which could be described as one of unwavering loyalty, he decided not to invest outright. Instead, he considered a direct acquisition.

Zhou Xun took the initiative to report on recent developments and also inquired about how Liu Yubai has been doing lately

Do you know me

Liu Yubai has a certain connection with this good news

Someone saw her standing still and directly went to tug at the collar of her down jacket

After hanging up the phone, Liu Yubai called his assistant, Molly, and canceled the scheduled social engagement for New Year's Day

Zhou Xun was about to speak when the agent came over to knock on the window, urging that it was time to go

Shh! Zhou Xun smiled and waved at her

During the break, Chi Qiao approached Liang Siyue and asked if she was interested in taking a part-time job. There was a game carnival scheduled for the end of the year, and many exhibitors were in urgent need of showgirls with good appearances.

I have heard of it

The security guard said: "It was your friend who called to report the situation. Next time you encounter something like this, remember to call for help, as we have personnel patrolling the area."

Some girls in the class who are fans often frequently mention phrases such as "pulling down" (拉踩), "level-jumping to provoke" (越级碰瓷), "tearing resources" (撕资源), and "drawing a pie" (画饼). Liang Siyue does not follow celebrities, but after hearing these perplexing terms so often, she surprisingly became well-versed in them.

Having been at the new school for over two months, the spot for a close friend that Liang Siyue can confide in has remained vacant

Grandma's birthday is approaching, and Liang Siyue wants to gift her a massage chair, but after checking the prices, it exceeds the budget by a large margin

Due to this initiative to strike up a conversation, Chi Qiao gradually became familiar with her and ultimately secured this spot

The venue was crowded, and Chi Qiao did not notice that she had fallen behind. She called out Chi Qiao's name loudly, but the latter did not hear her and was pushed further away by the crowd

He and Li Yao were high school classmates, but the latter left before finishing his studies to pursue a career in e-sports. At that time, the e-sports industry was just starting out, and despite Li Yao's poor skills, he was able to gain a status as an elder in the community due to his early debut.

Liang Siyue immediately pulled back, stepping back in fear.

Then I accepted it

Chi Qiao said that the few popular young men that the girls in the class are pursuing now either have wealthy sponsors, are secretly dating, or are swapping partners after filming a drama. "There are very few with substantial scandals, perhaps Zhou Xun could be considered one..."

Until the front passenger door suddenly opened, Liu Yubai got into the car

Well

As the end of the semester approaches, the weather gradually becomes cooler

Liu Yubai glanced at it, said nothing, and took it over

Before returning to Nancheng, Liu Yubai made a trip back to the old residence

When I was extremely embarrassed and terrified, a team of security personnel arrived

Why

The club found a wealthy benefactor, no longer as frugal as before. They purchased two popular players and selected several promising talents from the youth training camp. After several years of adjustment and cultivation, after rotating in the top six for several seasons, they finally achieved a surprising championship victory this year

The girl beside me smiled and said, "You did quite well on the exam."

After a whole morning, I laughed so much that my face became stiff

He was dressed in a crisp formal suit, holding a mobile phone, appearing as if he had just made a call

During the lunch break, when there were few people around, Liang Siyue went to check her ranking

Liu Ze wailed: "Brother, talk after you finish! Finish it! Ah, ah, ah, I'm going to die!"

After retiring, I started my own team named "ELA". After operating for more than a year, due to poor performance, I was unable to secure funding, fell behind on employee salaries, and could not attract good transfer players, leading to a vicious cycle that brought us to the brink of dissolution

However, he set a bottom line for his old classmates; they can do whatever they want now, but in five years, if they cannot even secure a top three ranking, then they might as well disband.

However, Liu Yubai thought about Li Yao's matter

This time, most of the showgirls are cosplaying characters from video games. Currently, game characters are not very revealing, otherwise they would not pass the review

Liang Siyue turned her head and saw a familiar person sitting up there

The area became congested on a small scale, with an increasing number of onlookers.

Liang Siyue moved aside a little, and out of the corner of her eye, she saw a girl following the last person forward.