Chapter 24: Chapter 24 - Showdown (Vote for us on Monday!)
He submitted all the required registration information.
It would probably take another two or three days to pass the verification.
After approval, Chen Yan would only need to bring money and his ID to pick up the business license and related documents on-site, which was extremely convenient.
Having taken care of the company business, Chen Yan changed into clean and neat clothes, and was just about to head out to buy a car when he suddenly stopped in his tracks.
"Oops, almost forgot about Boss Qiao Qiao."
Taking Yu Qiao Qiao along under the pretext of seeking her help to look at cars would also offer a chance to treat her to a meal and boost both wealth and affection points.
Even a mosquito's leg is still meat.
Can't miss out.
With that thought, Chen Yan sat back down at the table and sent Yu Qiao Qiao a message, "Qiao Qiao, what are you busy with?"
Before long, he received a response from Yu Qiao Qiao, "Eating."
Chen Yan opened the game and saw Yu Qiao Qiao's pixelated character sitting in the Qin Island University cafeteria, mechanically spooning porridge into her mouth.
Chen Yan typed, "Do you have time today? Come out and help me buy some stuff?"
In the game, the words "Thinking..." appeared above Yu Qiao Qiao's head.
After a moment, Yu Qiao Qiao replied, "If we can be back by three in the afternoon. I have time."
She added, "Because I have something to attend to at three, and I also have a job in the evening. Can't delay."
Chen Yan sent an "ok" emoji and said, "Okay, I'm coming to fetch you now."
After finishing the chat on WeChat, Chen Yan didn't close the game but instead opened the Game Store.
The Game Store still featured only those two special items, but the happiness points had accumulated from "1" to "4."
At the beginning of the month, Yu Qiao Qiao's favorability was at 30, adding 3 happiness points for Chen Yan.
Chen Yan didn't hesitate to buy out both special items.
Where those items had been, a few new words appeared: "Restocking..."
Closing the game and tucking his phone into his pocket, Chen Yan left the house with his bank card.
Chen Yan always did his research beforehand: the 4S store, due to its regular large transactions, had no limit on its POS machine.
As long as there was cash in the account, it could be spent.
This spared Chen Yan from the awkwardness of having to carry around one million in cash.
Arriving at the school, Chen Yan headed for the cafeteria at Qin Island University as directed by Yu Qiao Qiao.
Just entering the cafeteria, he saw Yu Qiao Qiao sitting in a corner waving at him.
Chen Yan walked over and took a glance.
Yu Qiao Qiao's breakfast was simple, a tea egg and a cup of porridge.
Chen Yan asked with concern, "Is that enough for you?"
"Want to order some more?"
Yu Qiao Qiao, reminded of the fear of being "fed" by Chen Yan several times, quickly shook her head, "I'm full, I'm full."
Chen Yan felt disappointed.
Hundreds of bucks just slipped away.
This boss is learning!
After finishing the meal, Yu Qiao Qiao bought a few more breakfasts and returned to her dorm to give them to her roommates.
Chen Yan accompanied her the whole time, even helping to carry the stuff.
Watching Yu Qiao Qiao with a ponytail and a face full of youthful vigor, Chen Yan felt as if he was back in his university days.
His own time in university seemed similar, whoever went out to eat brought back food for the entire dorm.
So this "war" often turned into a contest of endurance.
Chen Yan was lucky; he always ended up the victor.
Of course, he also formed some unequal treaties because of it, like… acquiring some extra relatives.
After delivering the food to her roommates, Chen Yan and Yu Qiao Qiao headed off-campus, walking down the road when Chen Yan asked, "They haven't gotten up yet?"
Yu Qiao Qiao shook her head, "Not really. Brother Ying went for morning exercise, and Sister Nuan is already up studying. Only Lu Lu and Nana are still sleeping in."
Chen Yan nodded.
Once off-campus, Chen Yan realized the advantage of bringing Yu Qiao Qiao along.
Without Yu Qiao Qiao, he would have to spend all the money himself. But with Yu Qiao Qiao... it was like having an unlimited ATM.
Taxi fares, reimbursed by the game.
Chen Yan buying breakfast, reimbursed by the game.
Even buying a bottle of water, reimbursed by the game.
And it was all a 10x cashback!
After all... dating also fell under the category of "cloud support."
This made Chen Yan glow as he looked at Yu Qiao Qiao.
He definitely had to lure her into his company!
Who knows, even daily operations might get reimbursed!
In the ride-hailing car, Chen Yan and Yu Qiao Qiao sat in the back seat.
Chen Yan happily enjoyed the "free" breakfast while Yu Qiao Qiao took out her phone and quietly read a webpage.
Chen Yan curiously peeked and found it was the eligibility criteria for scholarships at Qin Island University.
An idea lit up in Chen Yan's mind, finding a way to start a conversation.
He asked, "Are you short of money?"
Yu Qiao Qiao shook her head, "No."
Chen Yan believed her.
The kid probably didn't want to hurt her pride by saying it out loud, or perhaps she was afraid he would offer her money.
So he continued, "Would you like to take a part-time job then?"
Yu Qiao Qiao shook her head again, "No."
Chen Yan was puzzled.
Why was this kid not playing by the book?
Was starting a conversation that hard?
Chen Yan inquired, "Why? Aren't you also working part-time elsewhere?"
Yu Qiao Qiao looked at her phone and said quietly, "Yes. I've been working at the store for six months already. I'm used to it."
"I don't want to change places."
"And..." she paused, looking at Chen Yan, "If you find me a part-time job, I'll owe you a favor again, and it will be even harder to repay."
Chen Yan pondered for a moment, then switched tactics, "The clay sculpture you gave me yesterday was really beautiful. I liked it a lot."
Talking about the gift, Yu Qiao Qiao's face suddenly turned red.
She no longer appeared calm and was a bit nervous and shy.
In a low voice, she said, "Really?"
"That's good."
"I... I was afraid you wouldn't like it."
Chen Yan smiled, "Such a beautiful toy, who wouldn't like it?"
"So… since you're skilled, why not consider coming to my company to work on related clay sculpture tasks?"
Yu Qiao Qiao was stunned for a moment.
She looked up in surprise, "Work related to clay sculptures?"
After speaking, she felt something was off,
"Wait. Your company?"
"You have a company?"
At that moment, the ride-hailing car slowly came to a halt, and the driver said, "We've arrived at the Porsche 4S store."
Yu Qiao Qiao was taken aback and turned to look out the window.
The large Porsche emblem stood prominently on the building outside the window.
Yu Qiao Qiao's mind went blank for a moment.
Then, she heard Chen Yan's voice beside her, "Well... no more pretense, I'm actually a second-generation rich."
Yu Qiao Qiao: ??