Chapter 37: I Beg You to Empathize

Upon seeing the message, Liang Man's expression changed slightly, but she still maintained the basic curve of her lips.

Qi Shaoyou wanted to ask, but he was afraid it was something related to Sister Manman's work. She didn't really know much about it, and asking casually would make her seem like she was talking too much…

Having secretly seen the 0527 message on Liang Man's phone behind the boss's back, she was now wondering whether she should tell the boss.

I already said, what if the big boss jumps up from his chair? That would scare Sister Manman. Besides, things haven't gotten to that point yet.

Sister Manman's reply was also a rejection of the advertisement, which clearly shows that Sister Manman was unwilling to exchange a big shot for an advertising fee.

So, I'd better not say anything. Actually, there's only one real reason 0527 doesn't want to tell Qi Shaoyou. If the big boss finds out, she can see other people's messages…

She'll have even more work to do from now on, that's right, 0527 wants to slack off.

"It's nothing. Have you looked at any gaming chair brands before?" Liang Man brought the topic back, her expression unchanged.

However, Qi Shaoyou felt that Sister Manman was slightly different from before. Sister Manman didn't seem as happy anymore.

“I looked at a lot of brands, including Black & White, and several well-known Western brands. However, their data all used male body data.”

"Although I'm tall enough, I really don't want to use this brand of gaming chair."

After listening, Liang Man nodded before speaking: "That furniture store has some new brands, and I heard that several of them are based on women's body data. Maybe there will be something suitable for you."

After saying that, Liang Man put down her chopsticks.

Qi Shaoyou noticed that Sister Manman had almost finished her curry, but there was still some rice left. She took the communal rice spoon and added another spoonful of curry to Sister Manman's bowl.

Liang Man, who was about to put down her chopsticks, chuckled as she looked at the extra spoonful of curry.

"So you really want me to practice more?" Sister Manman's voice was very soft, almost too soft for the ears. When she spoke softly, whatever she said sounded like flirting.

Her eyes and brows exuded charm, and her smiling gaze was so captivating it made one's bones melt. Who could even hear what she was saying?

I was just wondering whether or not to tell the big boss about 0527, but now I'm completely mesmerized.

[Boss, why don't you give me this body? I'm willing! I'm willing to elope with Sister Manman!]

【I can! You believe me! I really can!】0527 was so envious of the boss's good fortune with women, she suddenly wanted a girlfriend too.

[Shut up!] Qi Shaoyou's mentality was somewhat unstable after being talked to by 0527.

Qi Shaoyou blushed and said, "I'll eat it, and I'll do extra practice too."

As she was saying this, she reached for Sister Manman's bowl, but her hand was only halfway out when Sister Manman gently pushed it back.

"How could I let you eat my leftovers, you silly boy?" Liang Man tapped Qi Shaoyou's forehead, her tone indulgent.

"Shaoyou's curry is delicious, so you can practice a little longer." Liang Man smiled gently, her eyes filled with unspoken affection.

If the grass on a lawn grows very lush, it gives you a feeling of sinking in when you walk on it. Just like how I feel now when I see Liang Man—a feeling of being somewhat out of control, somewhat dangerous, and with my heart racing.

【Mommy! This is my long-lost mommy-type girlfriend!】0527 has gone crazy. Qi Shaoyou really has no way to deal with this guy.

"I'm sorry." Qi Shaoyou blushed, annoyed at herself for being too impulsive.

"What's there for you to apologize for? Shaoyou just wanted to help his sister a little, good boy." After Liang Man uttered the last two words, 0527 fell silent.

It wasn't that she wanted to remain silent; it was that she had run out of options. She was so captivated that her very soul was about to follow Sister Manman away.

Qi Shaoyou wasn't much better off. She suddenly realized that it was the right thing to use love as an excuse to stay away from Sister Manman from the beginning.

Who can withstand it? She just wanted to know who could withstand it.

Until they went to the furniture store, Qi Shaoyou remained unusually silent.

"Why aren't you saying anything?" Liang Man took Qi Shaoyou's hand and asked softly in her ear.

Such soft hands. Qi Shaoyou knew that Sister Manman was not as tall as her. But it wasn't until they held hands that she realized how small Sister Manman's hands were.

Warm, soft, and small, Qi Shaoyou was speechless as he held Sister Manman's hand.

Does receiving 30 billion really require going through this kind of ordeal? God! You're too cruel!

Liang Man knew that the Shen family owned businesses in this neighborhood, so she moved closer to Qi Shaoyou. She wanted to see if the Shen family was really monitoring Qi Shaoyou.

"Mom..." Qi Shaoyou couldn't take it anymore; all she wanted to do now was call out to her mother.

Even 0527 couldn't take it anymore; with a gentle touch from Sister Manman, both the person and the system were almost mesmerized.

Qi Shaoyou was still standing, but her soul was almost leaving her. She... she was dying...

Damn it, why didn't her plan succeed? This kind of test is just too cruel!

She can pay money, but she can't handle this kind of test.

"I don't know what to say..." Qi Shaoyou's voice was very soft, and her face was flushed as she held Liang Man's hand.

Didn't Sister Manman say she would never be with him? Qi Shaoyou was almost in tears, but the next second Liang Manman intertwined their fingers.

Interlocking fingers is more captivating than simply holding hands; the fingertips gently rub together when changing positions...

Qi Shaoyou saw the gaming chairs not far away, and she found an excuse to immediately let go and run over.

"Sister Manman, this chair is quite nice." Qi Shaoyou's awkward attempt to start a conversation was just like how 0527 always borrowed money from Qi Shaoyou to buy games.

[Empathy, please, boss, grant me empathy privileges! I'll do anything!]

Looking at the two holding hands, 0527 really wanted to know what it would feel like to hold Sister Manman's hand.

【Don't even think about it. I won't give it to you.】 Qi Shaoyou coldly rejected 0527's wishful thinking.

【Cold-blooded woman! I hate you! I will never forgive you!】 0527's tantrum did not sway Qi Shaoyou.

Upon hearing Qi Shaoyou's voice, Liang Man quickly walked over. When a shop assistant offered to serve her, Liang Man waved them off.

"Give it a try? They gave us some free furniture credits when we bought the house."

Liang Man walked to Qi Shaoyou's side, her eyes crinkling with a smile.

"Don't worry about the money, just try them all out until you find the most comfortable chair for you."

If she hadn't said that, Liang Man was certain Qi Shaoyou wouldn't have made her pay. Buying things here costs money, it's just not paid for on the spot.

All payments for goods will be deducted when the property management fees are paid.

"Is it really that good?" The little fool was tricked.

Qi Shaoyou exclaimed in surprise, "Such a good thing!" She tried them all, but couldn't find anything suitable after going around in circles.

"No rush, there are still a few shops we haven't looked at yet." Liang Man smiled gently and reached out to pull Qi Shaoyou toward the next shop.

After visiting several stores, Qi Shaoyou finally bought a chair that suited him.

The two walked around a bit more and went to look at the model rooms next door. Qi Shaoyou keenly noticed that Liang Man lingered in one of the model rooms for a relatively long time.

"Does Sister Manman like this decorating style?" Qi Shaoyou asked curiously, following Sister Manman's gaze.

This is a kitchen, decorated in a classic French style with green as the main color, giving it a refined look. A glance at it instantly soothes the mind.

Liang Man shook her head, and instead of stopping, she pulled Qi Shaoyou forward.

"What I like is the view from that room's window." The smile on Liang Man's lips disappeared, and a hint of loneliness appeared in her eyes.

Manman's home also has large floor-to-ceiling windows made of a one-way translucent material. Given this, why would Manman want that particular view from the window?

To the average person, it was just a less-than-ideal window. The sliding design meant that one could only see half of the lush greenery outside.

"Is it a tree view?" Qi Shaoyou's words made Liang Man, who was walking a little ahead, slow down.

"How do you know?" It's not "how do you think it's a tree scene?" but "how do you know?"

Liang Man herself didn't know how to explain how much she loved the tree view. She loved the kind of tree view that wasn't separated by glass.

A slight breeze blows, the leaves sway, and the sunlight quietly makes the branches and leaves even more vibrant.

However, she is Liang Man, a film queen adored by countless people. If her home had such a window, it would be teeming with paparazzi trying to take pictures. Of course, there are other solutions, but they are all too troublesome.

After exploring part of the area, the two returned home.

"Sister Manman, I will buy a house with a view of trees in the future."

"You can watch it anytime you want." Qi Shaoyou took a glass of water for himself and handed a glass of warm water to Sister Manman.

Liang Man never expected Shao You to say that; she bought a house later...

So, Shao You will leave her then. Does Shao You already have plans to leave her now?

Suddenly, Liang Man remembered the information Fang Yuan had given her.

"Shaoyou, the person you temporarily marked last time was the eldest daughter of the Shen Group, right?"

Qi Shaoyou watched as the smile on Sister Manman's face gradually disappeared, his eyes filled with calm.

Hmm? How did the topic come about? Qi Shaoyou sensed a crisis.

She felt that Sister Manman's "darkening" indicator was flashing!

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Qi Shaoyou: Stop, stop, stop! How did the topic change? Why are we talking about this again? [Cracking face]

Author: [doge] I don't know, anyway it's not my problem.

Qi Shaoyou: Could it be my fault? [Clown]

This chapter contains foreshadowing of Miss Qi's own self-inflicted predicament~ [glasses]