The bar on the second floor has always been very popular. Plus, there are dedicated security guards watching over it, so no one dares to misbehave.

The band has mostly female fans, so the atmosphere at the bar is always great.

Gu Bei and Gu Nan always had a humorous response. But lately, for some reason, fewer girls have been coming.

Xi Xinxin was a little confused. What boss would want their customers to leave for no reason?

She saw a woman who frequently came to her shop for drinks. She asked her if she knew what was going on.

"Is there something wrong with our store lately?" Xi Xinxin also ordered a cocktail and sat at the bar.

The band's music started, creating a wonderful atmosphere.

The woman shook her head: "Actually, most people come at night. But several streetlights on this main route are broken and haven't been repaired. So either they come in groups, or some timid people are too afraid to go out."

Indeed. When Xi Xinxin opened this shop, it wasn't located on a particularly bustling street. After understanding the situation, Xi Xinxin decided to go out and see what was going on in that place.

The woman stopped her: "Never mind. It's not safe to go so late at night. Why don't you go check it out in the morning?"

Xi Xinxin thanked her for her kindness: "It's alright, don't worry. I won't know what it's like until I go out tonight."

Xi Xinxin arrived at that street. The street was lined with bushes and the like. Further ahead was a food street. And indeed, there were no streetlights at night. It was pitch black.

Because it's a quiet bar that opens late, some of the nearby shops closed early and left.

Actually, the road isn't long. It's just that walking alone can create a somewhat eerie atmosphere.

The woman told her that the street light repairman had promised to finish in three days, but a week had passed and he still hadn't come. She didn't know why, and there was no way to get him to come back.

There was a large section in the middle where two streetlights were completely gone. Xi Xinxin turned on her phone's flashlight and shone it. The quiet night made her hearing very sensitive.

"Instead of following me, you might as well come out." Xi Xinxin turned around. The flashlight was very bright. The man behind her was wearing work clothes. It was unclear what he was thinking.

The man grinned lewdly: "Little girl, let me have a taste. Maybe if I enjoy it, the streetlights will be fixed tomorrow."

Xi Xinxin was too lazy to waste words with this kind of person. She tossed her phone into the air. The man looked up at his phone, puzzled. Xi Xinxin kicked him in the groin.

He turned around and caught the phone that was about to hit the ground.

The man cried out in pain, lying on the ground, cursing something unintelligible.

Xi Xinxin squatted down: "Ah. You're a street light repairman. So you just don't want to fix them, and all you do is squat on people every day? How disgusting."

Xi Xinxin pulled his ears up.

The man roared in pain. He was about to fight back, but as soon as he stood up, Xi Xinxin kicked him hard in the lower body.

Xi Xinxin was very satisfied with her work, seeing the man's pained expression. She took photos with her phone.

"What bad luck. My first crime has run into someone as difficult as me." Xi Xinxin picked up the man.

The man was somewhat incredulous at how strong she was.

When he tried to resist again, Xi Xinxin kicked him hard once more.

"Let me think about it. I need to tell your company about these photos and what you did."

"Am I not the victim?! You beat me like this. And you have no evidence. How did I ever try anything against you?!" The man continued to resist.

Xi Xinxin pointed to the surveillance camera above: "Dude, what era are we living in? There are no streetlights. And no surveillance cameras? Use your brain!"

Xi Xinxin took the man to the police station. Still somewhat angry, she kicked him again.

The officers at the police station all gasped in unison: "Great! Self-defense! That's fantastic!"

The new people quickly came and fixed the streetlights. One or two more streetlights and surveillance cameras were added to the street. But Xi Xinxin felt it wasn't enough.

She looked at a road in the middle and rented a small shop next to it, planning to open it as a 24-hour convenience store.

She doesn't open small convenience stores. She only opens large ones. She hires strong men who can fight and trains them. She pays them well.

Because of this, Xi Xinxin made a decision: she halted her plans to open a chain of 24-hour convenience stores across various locations. These weren't small convenience stores; they could occupy a large area.

There's a method to hiring. They only hire people who look impressive.

But lately, she's been struggling financially. The money she's earned isn't enough to cover operating in all the different locations.

Let's discuss this in the group chat for a while. Unexpectedly, Xu Chacha transferred the money directly to Xi Xinxin.

Xi Xinxin was somewhat surprised. Just as she was about to unsubscribe, she saw that Xu Chacha's payment tool had already blocked her, making it impossible to unsubscribe.

Xu Chacha was excited on the other end: "Xinxin, the money I gave you is far from enough to open stores in various places. But people will respond. I believe that both the environment and the public will get better and better."

Moreover, Xu Chacha became an actress to earn money for Xi Xinxin, who is an orphan. Xi Xinxin might think some things are just small acts of kindness, but for Xu Chacha, they are truly a ray of light in her life.

Not only Xu Chacha, but Xi Dai also transferred a lot of money: "I know you're embarrassed to ask your parents for it. This is just a reward for acquiring Jiang's. Take it. Don't say I'm mistreating you."

As expected, I was blocked again when I tried to back out.

Xi Xinxin stared blankly at the messages and transfers; she had never imagined this would happen.

Without realizing it, she dialed Chu Quanyi's number and said roughly, "When I received rewards before, I took it for granted. But it's different now. I feel so happy. They all keep me in their hearts."

Chu Quanyi remained silent for a long time on the other end of the phone: "What group? Why am I not in it?"

Xi Xinxin: "..."

Upon becoming a leader, people were fired; this person was then invited to a group.

Upon becoming a leader, she fired people and gained the title of "Seventh Concubine".

Fire people as soon as you become a leader: ? I want to be the empress!

At that time, the leader fired people and obtained the title of "Queen".

Little Camellia: Ha. I'll kill the Empress sooner or later.

Xi Xinxin looked at the bantering messages in the group chat and couldn't help but laugh. She had the system open a simulated street. With enough funds, she could open three convenience stores in total, and she began making her selections.

Sasha posted about it directly on her homepage. Everyone liked it.

"Oh my god! This is great! There's a store right next to my commute. You guys don't know, I've had so many scary stalking incidents on that street."

"Waaaaaah, I liked Xi Xinxin from her previous variety shows. I didn't expect her to be such a nice person."

"The Xi family already has a very good reputation. And they raised such a wonderful girl as Xi Xinxin."

"Stop. Xi Xinxin was raised by her adoptive mother. If we're going to praise her, we should praise both of them. Both sets of parents raised her so well."

"I really want to apply for the job. I've been learning Taekwondo for a long time."

The Xi family's stock price soared again. Xi's parents and adoptive parents also learned about it. However, they all called to tell Xi Xinxin to take care of herself.

A warm feeling washed over her. Xi Xinxin called Chu Quanyi again: "Sometimes I feel like I'm really happy."

Chu Quanyi remained silent for a long time before speaking: "Why weren't I added to the group when I first arrived?"

Xi Xinxin: "..."

Recently, we've had more customers coming to the store. Xi Xinxin is quite satisfied. Making money is still very important.

The woman who used to frequent the place saw Xi Xinxin come upstairs and went over to her: "I know what's been going on with you lately. You're really amazing."

Xi Xinxin smiled gently: "I think I'm not the only one who's amazing."

The woman began to speak about herself: "Actually, I used to have a dream too. To help many people who are in trouble. It was so hard, boss. So hard. But you did it."

"I couldn't have done this without their support," Xi Xinxin thought of Xi Dai and the others. Yes, all along, they had been doing their best to help her.

At first, Xi Xinxin treated them sincerely. However, she didn't intend to maintain that sincerity forever. She believed that people would eventually drift apart, and there was no need to expend too much energy building deeper relationships.

Xi Xinxin suddenly really wanted to see each and every one of them.

Of course, she did just that. When she got back to the dorm, she gave everyone a hug. She also made a video call to Xu Chacha and the others.

Chu Quanyi was also there. She climbed onto Xi Xinxin's bed and watched the person on her video call. Then she kissed Xi Xinxin on the cheek.

Because it was a video call within the group, everyone in the group saw it.

Xu Chacha was furious: "Dai Dai, Qing Qing! Look at her! Quickly pull her off Xin Xin's bed!"

Chu Quanyi stuck out her tongue at the camera.

Her phone calls came in based on real-time data; she and Xi Xinxin hadn't chatted for a long time.

Because Chu Quanyi didn't contact her back then. Xi Xinxin wouldn't take the initiative to contact her either.

Chu Quanyi hugged Xi Xinxin: "If I don't chat with you in the future, can you look for me instead?"

The sudden surge of feelings left Xi Xinxin somewhat bewildered. Something flashed through her mind, yet she couldn't quite grasp it. Xi Xinxin extended her little finger: "I promise you. Let's pinky swear."

"Pinky promise".

The next day, Xi Xinxin planned to go to the wholesale factory to buy some goods. On the way, she met Zheng Jia and Ouyang Zhilu.

The two of them seem even closer than before, according to Li Chuanyu. Their parents both feel that their relationship is fine. Xi Xinxin also expressed her heartfelt blessings.

Ouyang Zhilu smiled broadly: "Thank you for your blessings. Then I wish you and Mei Qing all the best."

Zheng Jia tried to cover Ouyang's mouth, but it was too late.

Xi Xinxin was a little puzzled: "My relationship with Mei Qing hasn't always been smooth sailing."

Zheng Jiasheng, now intrigued by the prospect of a good show, stopped trying to stop Ouyang from speaking. She also wanted to know what Xi Xinxin, that blockhead, would think if someone else said it.

"Of course I know you two are doing well as friends. I mean, the kind of relationship that goes well together."

Xi Xinxin was taken aback: "Why should I date Mei Qing?"

Ouyang Zhilu gave a knowing look: "What? She hasn't won you over yet?"

Xi Xinxin fell into deep thought. She began to recall Mei Qing's every move. Finally, it dawned on her, "Oh~"

Zheng Jia was curious about what Xi Xinxin would say.

"Qingqing just sees me as family. Not in the way you think."

Zheng Jia pushed up her thick glasses: "Lulu. Luckily, you're not this type."

Ouyang Zhilu was also a little puzzled: "Ah. So you see her as family. I thought Mei Qing liked you."

"How could that be? Hahahahahahaha!"

"Sorry, I misunderstood, hahahahahahaha"

Zheng Jia turned around. She didn't want to see those two idiots anymore.