Chapter 85 - 85 84 Today is Not May 20th

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Chapter 85: Chapter 84: Today is Not May 20th Chapter 85: Chapter 84: Today is Not May 20th Being alumni and the wonderful fate made this meal particularly harmonious. A certain food stall in the school cafeteria, the crystal-clear artificial lake, the blooming cherry blossom forest, the exorbitantly priced supermarket... A few simple shared memories quickly brought the four of them closer together. They went directly from being online friends to friends. After the meal, the four of them went to Yan City University of Science and Technology together. They aimlessly walked around the familiar campus. Passing by groups of students walking together. Yao Lingling and the other two complained to each other about the annoying issues they encountered at work. They had studied fashion design in university, starting as designer assistants after graduation, which was unlike the glamorous work environment they had imagined. Every day, they faced various fabrics and patterns, their work was tedious and fragmented, the pay was low, and they often had to take the blame. Zhang Jiahong had already quit her job and was at home preparing for a career in the public sector. Yao Lingling and Li Shumin were still enduring, dreaming of becoming official designers soon. As they were about to part, they stood at the bustling school entrance. Suddenly, Yao Lingling came closer and gently pinched his cheek, then contentedly said, “Senior, don’t mind, okay? I’ve been following you online for so long, and now that I see you in person, I’ve always wanted to pinch you myself.” “No problem, even a kiss wouldn’t bother me,” Tang Song joked with a smile. Although they hadn’t been in contact for long, Tang Song could feel Yao Lingling had a good nature, someone who could take a joke. Yao Lingling stuck out her tongue, “In your dreams! Hmph.” Zhang Jiahong and Li Shumin standing next to her exchanged looks and nodded in unison, then pushed Yao Lingling forward. A faint scent wafted over, and the two bumped into each other fully. Tang Song instinctively caught her by the arms to prevent her from falling. “How’s that for real?” The two girls laughed as they ran away. Yao Lingling’s ears turned red, and she pushed against his chest without even having time to greet, and turned to chase after them. “You just wait for tonight! No one’s getting away with it!” she declared, flustered. Watching Yao Lingling disappear into the distance, Tang Song shook his head with a smile. From the bump just now, he could tell her chest was somewhat lacking compared to Gao Mengting and Jing’s more prominent figures. ... Back at Fresh Home. Tang Song quickly washed up and leaned on the sofa, opening the system interface. He checked the details of the title “popular me.” [Current cash reward: 146,600 yuan (Total: 361,200 yuan)] In three days, he had accumulated 146,600 yuan in cash, mainly thanks to the first-person viewpoint video he posted on TikTok. He clicked withdraw. The balance instantly reached 292,000 yuan—what a thrill! He opened TikTok and saw he had 2103 followers. The last video had been posted over a day ago, with over 4000 likes, over 800 comments, and a total increase of more than 1100 followers. He then checked Little Red Book, where he had 1509 followers. While his last face-revealing note had gained some traction, it only added fewer than 400 followers. It couldn’t compare to the traffic on TikTok. This made him even more thankful for his strategy of operating on separate platforms. Going forward, he would focus on creating viral videos on TikTok, using Little Red Book to communicate with followers and improve himself. After reviewing his earnings, Tang Song opened a shopping app and spent 7000 yuan on a guitar. He already had a rough idea for his next video. Besides showing off his hands and car, occasionally showing off his talents was also a good choice to attract more diverse followers. At that moment, his phone suddenly rang urgently. When Tang Song picked it up, it turned out to be a call from Xie Shuyu. Connected the call. “Hello, Suyu.” Soon, a pleasant mature lady’s voice responded, “Song, sorry to bother you so late.” “It’s okay. Is there a problem with the applet?” “No, the applet has been very stable so far, no problems at all.” Xie Shuyu paused for a moment and continued, “You seem to have not come to sign the part-time contract yet. I have been so busy lately that I haven’t had the chance to ask⁠—is there something happening on your side?” Tang Song slapped his forehead, only then remembering that such a matter had indeed been discussed. Last time during the meal, he did mention going to the company to sign the contract. Given the flurry of recent events around him, he had not remembered. “No, just that I’ve been too busy to remember about this.” “That’s good. Are you free the morning of May 3? I’ll be at the office. If it’s convenient, come over then. Aside from signing the contract, there are some other matters I would like to discuss with you.” After a moment of thought, Tang Song replied, “Okay, then I’ll come over at 10 a.m.” Xie Shuyu laughed lightly on the other end of the phone, “Alright, you can also pick up last month’s part-time payment then. From now on, I will pay your salary on the 5th of each month.” “Got it, thank you, Suyu.” “Then that’s all. Have a good rest and goodnight.” “Goodnight.” After hanging up, the image of Xie Shuyu drifted into Tang Song’s mind yet again. This charismatic, successful woman had left a very deep impression on him and had always been a challenge for him psychologically. The last time they met, he intended to alter her impression of him to boost his self-confidence. Instead, due to Wang Yunping and Smile Holding, his performance did not meet his expectations. Now, with changes within his heart, his thinking had undergone significant changes too. The inferiority he once felt had dissipated, and thinking of the upcoming meeting filled him more with anticipation than nervousness. Tang Song took a deep breath. He moved a chair to the balcony, opened the windows completely, and savored the slightly cool breeze of the night. Today was the last day of April. In this month, his life had undergone earth-shattering changes. That was why he had renamed his online profile to “April.” ... Imperial City. The brightly lit living room was very quiet, with only the “swish, swish, swish” of pages turning occasionally sounding. “Tap, tap, tap—” The sound of dress shoes tapping on the wooden floor resonated. Standing carefully by the side, Assistant Lin spoke softly, “Chairman Jin, the flight to Shen City has been arranged. It departs tomorrow morning at 10, and the return flight is on May 3 in the afternoon. Qin Yingxue will visit you on the morning of the 2nd...” Secretary Jin leaned on the couch quietly listening, her gaze still on the book in her hands. Dressed in a loose T-shirt and shorts, her thick brown hair was casually tied up with a hair clip behind her head. Her exquisitely beautiful face was bare of makeup, her legs closed and slightly inclined in an extremely elegant posture, cloud-like and ethereal. Assistant Lin couldn’t help but sneak glances at her. Even as a woman, she often marveled at Chairman Jin’s beauty. After reporting the schedule, Assistant Lin was just about to leave when she hesitated and stopped. She said softly, “There’s one more thing. The luxury gift box order you asked me about before has been updated. Since you’ve been on vacation the past few days, I haven’t informed you.” “Oh?” Chairman Jin finally lifted her head, her gaze moving to Assistant Lin, “Who is it for?” “The delivery address is the group’s headquarters, and it’s under your name, requested to be delivered by Shengtang Security on May 20.” Secretary Jin’s lips parted slightly, her face showing a blank expression. Assistant Lin, who witnessed this scene, was taken aback. Having followed Chairman Jin for two years, it was the first time she saw such an expression on her face. After a long silence, Chairman Jin stood up, her voice complex, “Who told you to tell me this! Today is April 30, not May 20!”

Chapter 85 - 85 84 Today is Not May 20th

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