Wearing a beige satin top in a traditional Chinese style and a white long skirt, she sat obediently in the chair while Qin Yan combed her hair.

She was woken up by Qin Yan's kiss and almost couldn't breathe. The first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was Qin Yan's smiling eyes and his magnified, exquisite face.

He carefully combed his hair, his long hair flowing like a waterfall, his well-defined hands gently stroking it, leaving a lingering fragrance.

After getting ready, I led the group to meet up with everyone.

Inside the indoor basketball court, both teams were already warming up. It all started when someone got crushed in a video game and challenged the other team to a basketball match, with the loser having to use the loser's photo as their WeChat profile picture for a week.

They were too caught up in the moment and agreed to the bet. They went back to their rooms to prepare, but once they calmed down, they realized how humiliating the bet was. They didn't bother to rest and immediately got up to practice their skills.

Simply put, this is a competition about dignity. Qin Yan, who was innocently dragged into it, felt somewhat helpless. In order to repay Xiao Yunli for his help today, he reluctantly agreed.

Just as Qin Yan was about to go on the basketball court, Yun Nuan realized what was happening. She had thought it was just a simple game to watch others play, until Xiao Yunli excitedly handed Qin Yan a basketball jersey—a black and white one. Then he handed the confetti he was holding to Yun Nuan.

He spoke excitedly

"Yun Nuan, when Qin Yan and the others come on stage later, twist this firework. Putting everything else aside, what we need is a powerful presence!"

He had barely finished speaking when he handed her the clapping prop again.

"This is for clapping. Don't clap with your hands later, use this instead, it'll make all the difference!"

Yun Nuan was forced to take all these things and turned to look at Qin Yan. Xiao Yunli wanted to push her to change clothes, but Qin Yan took the things from Yun Nuan's hands and insisted on taking her to her seat before leaving. Not only that, he also squatted down to talk to Yun Nuan.

"You sit here. Here's my water and towel. Cheng Cheng will be here soon. You sit with her and don't leave, okay? I'm going to change my clothes and I'll be right back."

Xiao Yunli watched as the people opposite him warmed up enthusiastically, while Qin Yan on his side was still talking. What a pair of stinky lovers!

He was already thankful that Qin Yan agreed to the competition, and now he could only anxiously wait without daring to urge him further. Finally, he saw Qin Yan get up.

He immediately stepped forward and said

"I promise no one will dare to take Yun Nuan away. You should go change your clothes quickly. If you need anything, just tell me. Yun Nuan, don't be shy. You can ask anyone you meet here for help. Um, we're in a hurry to change our clothes. Please sit down first, we'll be right back."

After saying that, she quickly pulled Qin Yan to change his clothes. Every extra minute of warm-up would increase their chances of winning. It wasn't that she didn't believe in Qin Yan's abilities, but she didn't want to change to that ugly profile picture from the other side. What if the client saw it?

Qin Yan was taken away by Xiao Yunli, and Cheng Cheng arrived at the basketball court shortly after. Yun Nuan waved to her, indicating that she was there. Cheng Cheng saw her and sat down next to her.

"I had to take care of something and I'm late. Have they started yet?" Cheng Cheng put down her bag. It was a call from the company, and she had no choice but to finish her business before rushing over.

"Not yet, they're changing clothes. Here, have some water to calm down."

She poured warm water from her own thermos, and since she happened to have a paper cup nearby, she poured it for Cheng Cheng.

Cheng Cheng hesitated for a moment before taking the water. "Thank you." The warm water soothed her dry mouth, making her feel much better. She had talked a lot on the phone; it should have been her day off, but the company insisted on making her work overtime.

Working overtime is one thing, but they don't even pay overtime or offer time off in lieu. What kind of fool would want to work there? Cheng Cheng, even after becoming a director, is still constantly controlled by others. She's decided that once she gets back, she'll quit and never want to work for a stupid company again.

"Want more?" Yun Nuan asked, holding the cup, her eyes filled with concern, which softened Cheng Cheng's heart.

She had known Fang Lihuai and others for a long time, but they all maintained a clear distance from each other. Cooperation was cooperation, and friendship was friendship. She had always lacked a certain human touch when she worked. Although she had a kind face, many people behind her back complained that she was too strong-willed and lacked human touch.

She has always offered fair advice on these discussions: in this cutthroat world, the weaker you are, the faster you'll be eliminated. Like this trip to the resort, she aimed to build good relationships with everyone, hoping it would be useful for future collaborations.

Being the only girls among a group of men, she and Yun Nuan were obviously going to feel awkward. This wasn't the first time something like this had happened; no one seemed to care about her feelings as a woman.

They accommodated them, giving up their own hobbies. But this time, no one made those unfriendly jokes, no one dared to smoke or drink openly, or even tease Cheng Cheng.

Facing Yun Nuan's clear eyes, Cheng Cheng was grateful for her arrival, which gave her a break. At least during the massage, she didn't have work on her mind or any thoughts of dealing with people, and she truly relaxed.

"No need, your thermos is very cute." She looked at the thermos in Yun Nuan's hand, which had various cute patterns on it, as if they were engraved.

Yun Nuan smiled, her eyes crinkling into crescent shapes, and exclaimed with delight.

"You think they're cute too, right? These designs were drawn by the children at the orphanage. Qin Yan put them up when she was doing charity work. Every child at the orphanage has one, and I have one too. Sister Cheng Cheng, if you like them, I'll get you one when we get back."

This cup is superb! It keeps drinks hot and cold well, and the materials are excellent. The quality is top-notch, and it even has artwork by children! Of course, it's also the same cup used by popular celebrities Lin Yu and Jiang Miao. You deserve to own one!

She held up the cup and enthusiastically promoted it, making Cheng Cheng suspect that if she took one, she would get half the commission.

"You're selling thermos cups?" Cheng Cheng asked curiously, otherwise why would she be so excited? Yun Nuan smiled shyly; she was a little excited.

"No, the drawing above was done by a child, and that's their copyright. The more people use it, the more income they will have, and their lives will be better."

If Sister Cheng uses it, people around you who are interested will definitely ask you about it, which will increase your potential customers.

Cheng Cheng didn't tell her that no one dared to ask her these things, but she was happy to accept her cup; who knows, maybe one day she'd suddenly feel like doing a good deed.

"Then when we get back, pick one for me, the same style as yours."

Yun Nuan happily poured her another warm water, thanking her for her support. People had already changed into their jerseys and were coming out of the tunnel. Xiao Yunli strode out and called out to Yun Nuan.

"Yun Nuan, get the fireworks ready!" Yun Nuan picked up a firework tube from the side and handed one to Cheng Cheng. The two of them prepared the fireworks, one on each side.

Qin Yan walked ahead, with Shi Zhan and Fang Lihuai beside him. Shi Zhan was talking about how he was going to crush the opponent, and he looked a little excited. Qin Yan listened with his ears turned up, and his lowered eyes seemed to have noticed something. Yun Nuan waved happily when she saw him come out.

As the group approached, Cheng Cheng and Cheng Cheng set off a firework display. With a "bang," the firework scattered, and golden sequins fell from the sky. The group, who were warming up opposite each other, never expected their opponents to pull such a stunt. It was simply too much, making them seem completely unprepared.

"Go! Go!"