"Ah Jin."

Si Jiuyin called out to Si Jin, "Don't you have a meeting at ten o'clock?"

Si Jin had almost forgotten about this. He hesitated and said, "But what about my sister..."

"She's twenty-two years old, with hands and feet, how could she possibly starve herself to death?"

Si Jiuyin glanced at the time: "If we don't go now, we'll miss the company meeting."

Si Jin replied, "Mom, I'll go to the company now."

After careful consideration, he realized that his mother was doing this so that his younger sister would suffer and then come back on her own.

Si Jin felt relieved and went out.

Si Jiuyin looked at Si Jin's back with complicated emotions. The original owner's son was a perfect young domineering CEO, good in every way.

Not only did she combine the genes of the original owner and her deceased husband Jin Che in appearance, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, but she also had top-notch business talent, taking over the Si Group at the age of twenty-three and running it with great success.

But he just can't judge people, he's a sister-obsessed brother, and he treats his ungrateful adopted daughter like a treasure.

We still can't figure out what kind of person the other party is. We need to warn this son not to be foolish enough to sell the family business.

Speaking of the company, Si Jiuyin remembered something.

This morning, someone from the advertising department of New Star TV called the original owner to ask when the Si Group would invest in renewing the contract.

Nova Network Television (NNT) is the largest online media platform in China.

He Qinqin is now a full-time reporter for this television station.

To become a full-fledged reporter at NNT, one's academic background must be at least a graduate degree from a top university, or an exceptionally outstanding resume.

He Qinqin has neither of those advantages; she relies entirely on her wealthy adoptive mother.

He Qinqin didn't focus on her studies in high school. She spent money to attend a mediocre overseas university, but she didn't study seriously. Instead, she wanted to become a famous reporter at NNT.

Out of love for her daughter, the original owner of the body smiled and treated the relevant personnel with whom she had a grudge to dinner, and also invested 23 million in advertising for NNT, in exchange for He Qinqin's official reporter position.

Instead of working hard and being grateful, He Qinqin used their identities to obtain better benefits for herself and the thugs.

Finally, he used his position to expose his former employer, leading to its bankruptcy.

She didn't want to give He Qinqin the chance to turn around and bite her back, so she definitely couldn't agree to renew the advertising contract.

Thinking of this, Si Jiuyin sent a message to the head of the advertising department and arranged a time to discuss the termination of the contract.

At this point, He Qinqin was unaware of what she had lost.

She was running wildly in the snow when she saw Shi Yao waiting for her at the bus stop. She rushed over and clung to him.

Shi Yao had just lit a cigarette, but before he could take a few puffs, He Qinqin arrived. He couldn't bear to put it out, so he held the cigarette in his hand, burning several holes in the back of He Qinqin's down jacket.

Shi Yao lifted He Qinqin's chin with his hand, his tone full of concern.

"Qinqin, what happened to your face?"

He Qinqin told Shi Yao about her argument with Si Jiuyin. "It's okay, I'm not in pain."

"It's worth it as long as I can be with you."

"Silly boy."

Shi Yao pinched He Qinqin's cheek, then asked impatiently, "Qinqin, have the results of the NNT photographer hiring been announced yet?"

He works part-time at his brother's internet cafe and occasionally dabble in photography.

Last month, He Qinqin's station publicly recruited photographers, and He Qinqin asked Shi Yao to go for the interview.

"Not yet." He Qinqin looked at Shi Yao with admiration: "But you're so capable, there's definitely no problem."

Shi Yao looked troubled: "I'm very worried. You eat and live so well at the Si family's house. My current salary can't support you or provide you with that kind of living."

He Qinqin covered Shi Yao's lips with her finger: "Don't say that."

"I can live a good life even if I leave the Si family."

"Actually, last week I auditioned for the Tencent Video variety show 'City of Light,' which focuses on working professionals."

"The casting director told me at noon today that I have been selected as a guest for the recording."

Tencent Video has a huge audience; even ordinary people who appear on variety shows can earn up to 300,000 yuan for a single advertisement.

"Recording a variety show?" Shi Yao's eyes darkened.

He thought of his semi-basement apartment: "Qinqin, now that you've moved out, you still want to film variety shows."

"How about we move to a bigger, brighter apartment?"

He Qinqin looked puzzled: "But I feel very happy living in the basement with you~"

“I’ve never lived in a semi-basement like this before. It feels like our secret base, full of our memories.”

"And you can smoke and drink freely, but I don't even dare to take out a cigarette at home."

The Si family's parenting style is too strict and oppressive.

Shi Yao pursed his lips into a thin line: "But most girls on the internet aren't as sensible as you."

“They are very materialistic. They only think that living in a semi-basement means I am poor, that they look down on me, and that I have wronged them.”

"How could you possibly wrong me? I have such a loving and handsome boyfriend; all the girls are green with envy!"

Shi Yao shook his head: "I'm not a good person, I don't deserve your kindness."

He Qinqin clenched her fists angrily: "I'm going to see a real estate agent tomorrow."

When Shi Yao saw that her hands were empty, he asked again, "Didn't you bring anything?"

He looked behind He Qinqin and asked, "Why didn't you drive over?"

He Qinqin shook her head: "I left in a hurry this time. I missed you so much."

"It's okay, I'll contact my brother to help me out. I'll go home and get some things when I have time."

Shi Yao felt heartbroken and guilty: "It's all my fault for being incompetent and unable to give you a good life."

He Qinqin was deeply moved upon hearing this: "I am most satisfied as long as you have this heart that loves me."

After finishing his cigarette, Shi Yao warmed He Qinqin's hands with his own, saying, "Are you cold? Come on, let's go home and I'll make you some porridge."

He Qinqin boarded the bus with Shi Yao, looking blissfully happy.

......

In the days following their return to their rented apartment, Si Jin indeed sent He Qinqin a lot of things: steak, seafood, cherries...

They provided food and clothing, and even sent car and house keys to my sister.

I'm just worried that my younger sister won't be doing well.

Shi Yao put all these things away, saying, "Qinqin, you have a weak stomach, these things are hard to digest."

"It's better to drink porridge to soothe the stomach."

He Qinqin felt incredibly happy to be cared for like this.