In the many days that followed, when Jian Yan recalled the past, she always felt that after meeting Dai Dai, her life was like a rollercoaster ride, as if she had been given a cheat code.
In three weeks, she moved from a dilapidated old apartment to a large villa; she met an entrepreneur hailed by the IT and finance industries as "China's youngest billionaire"; she frequently appeared in upscale restaurants in the CBD, and each time someone would pay the bill.
At this moment, Jian Yan, Xue Qiandai, and Qin Shu are having a meal at a Michelin one-star restaurant.
Although one star is the lowest level, there are very few three-star level universities in the Greater China region.
Jazz music played softly, creating an elegant ambiance.
"Dai Dai, when you're not busy, you and Jian Xiaoyan should go to Chaoxun more often. Jian Xiaoyan, you don't have a boyfriend yet, right? Let me tell you, there are plenty of high-quality young men in Chaoxun!"
Qin Shu leaned back on the sofa, having finished his meal and drinks, and chatted idly.
Xue Qiandai: "..."
Senior Brother Qin, when did you change Jian Yan's name? And now you're trying to be a matchmaker? Are you sure everyone in your company is young and not just immature?
Jian Yan was also helpless. She chuckled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother Qin. Right now, I just want to work hard and have a bright future."
Qin Shu, chewing on a toothpick, said nonchalantly, "Even with a bright future, it's good to find a good home! Dai Dai, don't be jealous, it's not that I don't want to introduce you to someone, it's just that I'm afraid Old Huo will try to kill me."
Xue Qiandai almost rolled her eyes; this was too childish. However, one thing was good: Huo Meiren was jealous of her and cared about her a lot. "Senior Brother Qin, you don't need to trouble yourself with that."
Qin Shu picked up his phone again, opened his contacts, and said to Jian Yan, "Jian Xiaoyan, come on, leave your number. I'll keep an eye out for suitable people for you."
Is he serious about being so enthusiastic? Jian Yan just wouldn't touch her phone. She had just graduated from university and didn't want to be pressured to get married, especially not to a man she had only met a couple of times.
Qin Shu thought she didn't believe him, so he started to present facts and reason. "You know, I have a track record of success. Back then, Dai Dai was able to win over our Lao Huo entirely thanks to me. Even his 'ooh-ooh-ooh' enlightenment was provided by me... the film."
The words in the video were spoken very softly, almost inaudible.
If Huo Yunchao knew that Qin Shu had sold him out like that, he would probably really grab a knife and fight.
Xue Qiandai: "..."
Jian Yan: "..."
What?
"Senior Brother Qin, say it again," Xue Qiandai pressed.
Qin Shu seemed to realize something, covered his mouth with his hand, and then grinned, "Dai Dai, tell Jian Xiaoyan that I'm really not a bad uncle. Besides, if you expand your coffee business in the future, I can refer you to others."
Upon hearing the referral, Jian Yan obediently complied. After all, Dai Dai knew her inside and out; how bad could she be?
In the end, Qin Shu successfully obtained Jian Yan's number. Of course, he already had Xue Qiandai's number.
After dinner, the two girls returned to the Central Villa District. Qin Shu, being a gentleman, drove them to the entrance of the community. Xue Qiandai didn't sit in the back seat but chose the front passenger seat.
Upon arriving at their destination, she didn't unbuckle her seatbelt. Instead, she subtly nudged Qin Shu and asked in a low voice, "Senior Brother Qin, what is this 'enlightenment' you mentioned?"
"Ah! Ah?" Qin Shu laughed it off, changing the subject. "It's nothing, nothing. Goodbye, Junior Sister Dai. I wish you a booming coffee business."
As he spoke, he took the initiative to unbuckle Xue Qiandai's seatbelt. He was so long that he almost opened the car door for her.
After the two girls got out of the car, Qin Shu wiped non-existent sweat from his forehead and lightly slapped himself. "I almost betrayed Lao Huo. If Lao Huo finds out now, he'll tear me apart!"
However, I never thought I'd come this far with Lao Huo. We studied together in college, started a business together, and then started a company together after graduation. Although Lao Huo was the boss, I, Qin Shu, was at least the CTO.
Yes, we even watched a movie together.
That was… Qin Shu squinted, as if he had returned to his school days.
It was about a month after the KTV incident.
A rumor circulated in the department that Huo Yunchao, the department's most handsome man, had won the heart of that socialite from the capital. He tried to subtly inquire several times, but Huo Yunchao remained tight-lipped, refusing to utter a single word. One day, Huo Yunchao suddenly invited everyone to dinner. Several of his close friends from their startup venture attended, and Huo Yunchao solemnly invited Xue Qiandai to join them.
"From now on, Dai Dai is my girlfriend. Please take good care of her, brothers."
A group of people whistled and laughed, saying, "That's a must."
During the meal, a male student jokingly asked Huo Yunchao, "Junior Sister Dai Dai is so charming, she has many admirers, can you handle it?"
Huo Yunchao said coldly, "If anyone is foolish enough to make a move on Dai Dai, you all have to fight back for me."
Xue Qiandai didn't say much, but a smile remained on her lips. It was truly beautiful to see her beauty jealous of her.
After the dinner, Huo Yunchao saw Dai Dai off. He didn't return until late at night. All the other roommates were asleep, but Qin Shu was still watching a movie, "The Silicon Valley Chronicles".
Huo Yunchao was Qin Shu's bunkmate. As Qin Shu took two steps to climb up, Huo Yunchao suddenly turned around and asked, "Do you have any films?"
"What movie...what movie?"
Huo Yunchao remained silent, his tone secretly sly, "A film is a film, so what?"
Qin Shu burst out laughing on the spot. Old Huo, you've finally shown your shamelessness!
However, Qin Shu was very proud. No matter how powerful Huo Yunchao was, he still had to rely on Qin Shu as his matchmaker and life mentor.
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