Chapter 4 A Fool's Dream

The secretary immediately retorted, "How can boyfriends and girlfriends be so calculating? Wouldn't that turn them into the most familiar strangers?"

"Besides, girls already have it tough. We men work hard to earn money so that our girlfriends can spend it. If she's willing to spend the money we earn, it's a sign of her appreciation for us."

"My mother controls the finances in my family. After my girlfriend and I get married, she will also manage the money."

As she spoke, the secretary chuckled awkwardly twice and tentatively asked, "Director, are you... having some kind of relationship problem?"

Qi Chenyan said it was nothing.

Isn't this just what people online call "love-struck"?

He married Yu Li only because of the child. How could he possibly be a love-struck fool who revolves around emotions?

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While Qi Xi was at the sales office discussing purchasing a property with the salesperson, Yu Li received a reply from Qi Chenyan.

What's given to you is yours; you don't need to ask me.

As expected of someone who represents the nation's image and is hailed as the youngest and most promising spokesperson, her magnanimity is truly exceptional; she regards money as dirt.

So far, Yu Li seems quite satisfied with this cheap husband.

Yu Li and Qi Xi each paid half of the amount, and bought the house worth tens of millions in full.

The homeowner wrote down their names, fulfilling one of their childhood wishes ahead of schedule.

This house is fully furnished; you can move in right away.

Yu Li and Qi Xi don't plan to renovate anymore. The decoration in this upscale community is already up to standard. They just need to add furniture to it.

With some exterior decoration, they can achieve the effect of the small home they want.

The next day, Yu Li and Qi Xi made a plan to go look at furniture together after get off work.

The next day, when Yu Li arrived at the TV station, she had just clocked in when she ran into Qi Jianyue.

"Oh, I thought we wouldn't see you on TV these past few days. After all, such a big thing happened, you must be busy reuniting with your family, right?"

Yu Li wouldn't hold back; since her best friend had been wronged, she was determined to retaliate on the spot.

One sentence instantly changed Qi Jianyue's expression.

How could Yu Li know?

Impossible. As an ordinary working-class person, she would never have had any opportunity to get involved in the Qi family's affairs.

Moreover, the Qi family has not yet announced the fact that they have reunited with their biological daughter, and even the wealthy circles are unaware of it, let alone Yu Li.

She must have just been being sarcastic and randomly stumbled upon something.

"I don't know what you're talking about. You have so much time to be sarcastic and sarcastic here, it seems you're determined to get the female anchor's position?"

Yu Li shrugged. "I'm not like someone who isn't yours and always pretends to be weak and pitiful, wanting to occupy a position without doing anything."

"you!"

Yu Li has never lost a fight, and she has never been at a disadvantage in an argument either.

With just a few words, Qi Jianyue was so angry she was practically fuming. In the end, she could only utter a harsh remark: "The position of female anchor is mine. You have no chance. I have an ace up my sleeve!"

Yu Li didn't care at all.

During the meeting, the director suddenly mentioned, "Let's congratulate Jianyue for living up to expectations and securing a major investment, a collaboration with Tianhe Real Estate."

The director led the applause, and the other colleagues followed with exclamations of admiration.

"My God, that's Tianhe Group, the richest company in Beijing. Countless business tycoons would love to negotiate with any of Tianhe's businesses but can't even get a turn. And yet Jian Yue managed to get one?"

"Jian Yue is a rich heiress, so she must have access to high society channels that we can't reach."

"Speaking of which, the richest man in Tianhe Group is also surnamed Qi. Jian Yue, what is your relationship with the Qi family?"

Qi Jianyue said modestly, "It was just good luck. I'm sure Yu Li is more capable than me and could attract even bigger investments, right?"

In a single sentence, Qi Jianyue made Yu Li the focus of everyone's attention.

Everyone in the station knows that Yu Li and Qi Jianyue are mortal enemies who can't stand each other.

Both are top students who graduated from the Department of Journalism at Peking University and have strong professional skills.

However, if we really compare them, Yu Li's professional skills are superior.

However, the two are currently in similar positions at the station. Yu Li relies on her professional skills, while Qi Jianyue relies on attracting investment.

Many of the investments at the station were brought in by Qi Jianyue.

Therefore, the higher-ups preferred Qi Jianyue, since she could bring greater profits to the station.

Yu Li is simply very professional; she has made almost no mistakes since she started broadcasting.

Qi Jianyue is different. She can read from the script, but if there are any unexpected events, her ability to adapt is far inferior to Yu Li's.

This time, the station announced that it will select two anchors for its prime-time slot, one male and one female.

The male lead had already been chosen, while the female anchor was choosing between Yu Li and Qi Jianyue.

Yu Li completely ignored Qi Jianyue's provocation.

She definitely can't attract investment, so there's no need to argue with her about it.

Yu Li made a surprising statement: "Director, I choose to withdraw from the competition for the prime-time female anchor."

This statement came as a great surprise to everyone.

Although Yu Li doesn't have the same resources as Qi Jianyue, she's very capable; she's far more capable than Qi Jianyue.

Privately, everyone was betting on who would win between the two.

But no one expected that Yu Li would voluntarily abstain first.

The director was also surprised. "Yu Li, the prime-time anchor position is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Are you sure you want to withdraw and stop competing?"

Yu Li showed no reluctance, nodded in confirmation, and then took out another document.

"Director, I would like to apply for a new column, celebrity interviews. The scope of celebrities includes those who have made outstanding contributions and have high profile in various fields such as entertainment, finance, and sports."

"For the first episode, I plan to invite Qi Chenyan, who is hailed as the most promising young spokesperson in the history of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is also very popular online due to his outstanding professional skills and good looks, as a guest."

When Qi Chenyan's name was mentioned, the scene fell silent.

The first thing to react was Qi Jianyue's mocking laughter.

"Yu Li, are you so desperate for results that you dare to spout such nonsense as inviting Director Qi as the first interview guest?"

"Don't even mention our station, even CCTV couldn't get him to do an interview. Who do you think you are?"

Qi Jianyue found Yu Li utterly ridiculous.

Although she was not the true daughter of the Qi family, she had lived in the Qi family for more than 20 years.

Even for her, it was extremely difficult to see Qi Chenyan even once in the Qi family.

Even if he personally intervened, it would be almost impossible for Qi Chenyan to agree to participate in the interview.

Yu Li is simply delusional.

Others echoed this sentiment.

“Yu Li, even if you can’t beat Jian Yue, your celebrity interview is even more unrealistic than securing the entire Tianhe Group’s investment.”

"Yes, one should be realistic. This interview is simply impossible."

The director also said, "Yu Li, although I believe in your professional abilities, if you want to invite Director Qi for the first episode, you should choose someone else."