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"Wow! I have to go!" I thought, my heart racing with excitement. Could it be that the goddess wanted to express some affection for me?
I hung up the phone and said to Zhang Yuru, "So, um, something came up last minute. Here’s fifty bucks; take Yang Gou Dan out for some spicy hot pot. Yeah, the goddess is treating me to dinner tonight, so you all can handle your own dinner. Haha..."
"Get out of here!" Chi Xiang kicked me in the rear, while Zhang Yuru threw a pillow at me.
I dashed into my room, feeling elated as I changed clothes. I had put in a lot of effort to help Ancient Style Teahouse secure that room without asking for any reward. Why? It was all for the chance to win over the goddess.
If I could really pursue Liu Yiyi, I'd never have to worry about food and drink for the rest of my life.
Yes, I needed to work hard.
I took my time getting ready.
Zhang Yuru was sitting in the living room, looking at me with disdain. "Song Fei, you've completely ruined your image in my eyes. I always thought you were a carefree and free-spirited person, but who knew you'd fall for someone? It takes you longer to change clothes than it does for a woman to get ready."
"You don't know anything," I replied as I stepped out in my new outfit. "There are three ways to be unfilial, and having no descendants is the worst. I'm just being filial."
"Whatever," Zhang Yuru dismissed me.
Chi Xiang emerged from the room, rubbing his panda eyes and sighed, "Sigh, such a beautiful flower, yet you keep thinking about feeding cow dung? This world is truly crazy. Anyway, Rou Rou, let me take you out for some good food. Really, I'm kind of a rich second generation and not bad looking; I guarantee you'll be happy with me in the future."
"Go away!" Zhang Yuru shouted.
I ignored them, feeling great as I prepared to head out and catch a cab when my phone rang. Seeing it was Liu Yiyi calling, I quickly answered. She told me to wait and that she would pick me up at the coffee shop in five minutes.
This was quite an honor.
Before long, my phone rang again as I stepped outside.
The Jaguar was parked there.
I opened the door and got into the passenger seat.
Liu Yiyi was wearing loose black pants today, paired with a wrinkled short-sleeve top. Well, I'm not great at descriptions, but whatever she wears looks stunning to me. Thinking about it, I'm glad Wei Qiang is such a jerk; otherwise, the goddess would have to settle for him.
Liu Yiyi started driving. "There's still plenty of time today, so I plan to cook for you myself as a token of my gratitude. Look how sincere I am."
"I get it, I get it. A candlelight dinner? Homemade is more romantic," I nodded.
Liu Yiyi smiled, "You really are overthinking this."
I laughed too.
First, we went to the supermarket. We wandered around for quite a while, buying some vegetables and other items. Honestly, the difference in lifestyle between someone worth millions and an ordinary office worker might not be as vast as one might think. Both use phones worth a few thousand and eat vegetables and meat from the supermarket. The only difference is that the wealthy can indulge in extravagant meals costing tens of thousands and enjoy domestic and international travel, yachts, and helicopters. But the gap isn't that significant; many things only reveal their true value once you have them, and they don't necessarily bring much happiness.
Finding happiness in simplicity and enjoying time with those around you is truly the most enduring and fulfilling thing.
After shopping, Liu Yiyi and I got back in the car and returned to her dormitory.
Liu Yiyi didn't have her own place; she still lived with her grandfather and parents. She used to have an older brother, but unfortunately, he was rather irresponsible and went to Tibet to seek enlightenment about life. It's been two years since he left, and there's been no word from him.
Liu Yiyi's cooking skills were nothing to brag about, but the joy of eating lies in the process. I helped wash and chop vegetables while Liu Yiyi donned an apron and took charge of frying. After quite a bit of hustle and bustle, we managed to prepare four dishes, then poured ourselves some freshly squeezed juice to drink.
Liu Yiyi looked at me with a grin and pulled out a contract from behind her back, handing it to me. "Take a look."
I put down my chopsticks and laughed. "What do you need a contract for? Are you planning to sign me up for some sort of sponsorship?"
"Dream on," Liu Yiyi shot me a glare. "Just so you know, don't cross any lines; I have no intention of dating right now. This contract is your doing."
I glanced at it; the contract was between Huiteng Cultural Group and Sihai Group's Siying Natural Health and Wellness Company. This Siying Natural Health Company was Liu Yiyi's own venture. Although it belonged to Sihai Group, she had built this company all by herself.
"Ah, it's done! Congratulations!" I said, though I didn't quite understand the benefits of this contract.
Liu Yiyi picked up her juice and clinked it against mine. "You definitely have no idea how many advantages this brings. The Huiteng Cultural Group is launching a Chinese-style cultural center nationwide. The basic setup of the center will include tea, traditional arts, and traditional Chinese medicine! Securing this contract means my company has taken a huge leap forward. In the future, the health products we produce can be directly promoted in these cultural centers. This contract will save me one hundred million yuan in advertising costs, and the subsequent revenue will be even greater. In short, thank you!"
I smiled. "What does it have to do with me? I'm just helping out."
"Don't pretend to be modest," Liu Yiyi said, covering her mouth with a laugh. "Without you, I wouldn't have had the confidence to secure this contract. The reason it went so smoothly with Liu Xin is largely because of your influence."
I grinned at Liu Yiyi. "See? I'm quite useful, aren't I? Your capable assistant."
"You have some nerve..." Liu Yiyi chuckled. "Alright, as a reward for being such a capable assistant... no, a capable best friend, here’s something for you."
Liu Yiyi pulled a car key from her bag and handed it to me.
I looked at it and saw it was for a BYD car, one of those with a keyless entry system that starts automatically with a button.
I rubbed my nose. "Since you're giving me a car, couldn't you at least get me something better than a BYD?"
Liu Yiyi laughed. "You’re getting it whether you want it or not! Look at my company; I can hardly afford to rent an office space, and here you are trying to extort me."
I initially wanted to refuse but thought about it—BYD cars probably cost only tens of thousands. Accepting it wouldn't hurt, especially since I did contribute.
"Liu Yiyi," I said, "I was actually planning to gift you a Toyota Prado. But then I thought you might not like Japanese cars, so I didn’t buy it. That car is great quality and reasonably priced, but honestly, that advertisement with the stone lion at Lugou Bridge made me angry just watching it. If you'd seen that ad, you'd probably want to smash a Toyota."
I quickly replied, "Alright, alright, Liu Yiyi. I like domestic cars anyway; it's not like I'm using it for show. As long as it's comfortable to drive, that's all that matters. I don't hate Japanese cars, but I'd rather not drive one."
Liu Yiyi tilted her head and looked at me. "Song Fei, I really like your personality..."
Hearing that made me feel warm inside as I looked at Liu Yiyi. "If you like me, then come closer."
Liu Yiyi immediately shook her head. "No way! If I get too close to you, it'll lead to trouble. Hehe, let's go! If you're full, I'll take you down to see the car."
I felt a flutter of excitement. As a man who had never seriously been in a relationship, even just a meal or a glance could send my heart racing. Yes, I liked this feeling.
I stood up, and Liu Yiyi put on a coat before heading downstairs with me. In the parking lot below, as Liu Yiyi approached, a BYD SUV flashed its lights. I walked over to take a look; it was quite beautiful, probably a BYD Tang, though it had no markings.
Liu Yiyi tossed the keys to me. "Actually, this car is not for sale. This year, my grandfather provided cars for the management of Sihai Group. They replaced their vehicles, and all the company cars were purchased from BYD, spending over twenty million yuan. This car was given to my grandfather by Wang Chuanfu, the boss of BYD. He passed it on to me, and I thought it would be perfect for you. Hehe, if I drove a BYD to meet clients, I'd probably lose half the deals."
I understood what Liu Yiyi meant. Although domestic cars had improved in quality, they still carried a low-end reputation. Often, a car represented a person's status, much like clothing does. When going out for business, the type of car mattered. A Jaguar would suit Liu Yiyi well, while this BYD didn’t quite match her stature, despite its good quality.
I chuckled. "Alright then, thank you for your kindness. I guess I'll take it."
"Go ahead and take it! Plus the two hundred thousand in cash inside means we're even," Liu Yiyi waved at me to get in the car.
Upon hearing there was an additional two hundred thousand cash involved, I felt a bit uneasy. I looked at Liu Yiyi, wanting to refuse.
Liu Yiyi nudged me playfully. "Don't be so sentimental! To be honest, this money isn't much for me right now; I need it too. But once I'm successful, remember what I said—I won't forget you."
My heart felt sweetened.
Liu Yiyi waved her hand at me. "Alright, get in! Oh, by the way, let's go on that trip together before school starts—we both have time now. You see? I remember what I promised you."
She urged me to get in the car.
I was so happy that my legs felt like they couldn't move.
After chatting with Liu Yiyi for a bit, she turned and walked away with her hands behind her back.
I got into the car; it had a one-button start feature—no need to insert the key. After starting the engine, the dashboard lit up brilliantly.
I felt a bit confused; this car's market price was only around two hundred thousand yuan—why did it feel so high-end?
By the time I returned to the café, it was already eleven o'clock at night.
Zhang Yuru had taken over my bed and locked the bedroom door, going to sleep inside by herself.
Chi Xiang was napping on the sofa.
I walked over, grinning foolishly.
Chi Xiang woke up, saw me, and sighed in relief. "Oh, thank goodness, you didn't spend the night at Yiyi's place. You beast, stealing my goddess!"
I chuckled and wrapped my arm around Chi Xiang's neck. "Even though I didn't stay overnight, the goddess has already taken me under her wing. She gifted me a car and invited me on a trip. We're going for a sweet couple's getaway! Hey, Chi Xiang, should we go buy some condoms or birth control pills first?"
"You beast!" Chi Xiang pushed me down onto the sofa.
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