The new semester is approaching, and Xi Xinxin is lying on the table looking a little anxious. During the recent holidays, she just wants to look after the store and play around. The thought of studying gives her a headache. She also has to choose a reliable acting store manager during this time. It's so difficult.
Xi Xinxin had actually considered living off-campus, but she had agreed to live with Mei Qing. She wasn't too comfortable leaving Mei Qing alone in the dorm. She needed to find a reliable agent.
"Honey, I'm here again!"
Without even looking up, she could guess that it was Zhou Zhou. She had called her Zhou Zhou by that name many times but couldn't get it right, so Xi Xinxin just let her call her that.
She replied listlessly, then remained slumped on the table, sighing.
Zhou Zhou was clearly dissatisfied with this lukewarm response. She put her hands on her hips and said, "Wife, get up! We're meeting the parents!"
“Yes, yes, see the family…” Xi Xinxin suddenly sat up straight: “What?”
"Hmph!"
Xi Xinxin then noticed a very elegant lady standing next to Zhou Zhou, and she smiled and waved to her.
"Hello, I am Zhouzhou's mother. I'm sorry Zhouzhou has caused you trouble."
The two exchanged a few more polite words.
Zhouzhou's mother hesitated for a moment before saying, "Xinxin, you said you want to marry into our family later. Should we let Zhouzhou marry into our family instead?"
"Mom~" Zhou Zhou said coquettishly.
Xi Xinxin: "..."
It's true what they say, children are raised in the same kind of family; she should have guessed it long ago.
"Auntie, Zhouzhou is still young and needs to focus on her studies. Besides, I don't have any plans to be with a girl for the time being."
Zhouzhou's mother seemed thoughtful after hearing this, then turned to her daughter and asked, "What's wrong with you? You haven't won her over yet?"
No way!
Fortunately, Xi Dai and Mei Qing arrived in time to resolve Xi Xinxin's embarrassing situation.
After saying goodbye to her mother, Zhou Zhou put on a frustrated expression and took out her practice questions to start studying.
Xi Xinxin then shared her recent worries.
"How about we find someone in the store to be an acting store manager?" Xi Dai suggested.
So, during a break, Xi Xinxin gathered everyone together and told them about it. She was going to go to school later and needed someone to act as her substitute.
This was the first time Li Chuanyu had learned that Xi Xinxin was a student. He had assumed she just looked young, but it turned out she really was. However, he declined the agency offer; he had only been making coffee for a relaxed lifestyle.
He Fang also refused; she was somewhat socially anxious and simply didn't dare to face people.
Gu Bei and Gu Nan also said it wouldn't work; they were already busy enough upstairs because they didn't have enough staff.
“That’s true. I was originally hoping you could interact with more outsiders.” As Xi Xinxin finished speaking, she felt that some expectant target was staring at her.
Turning around, I saw Guan Jing carrying an electric guitar with an "I'm here, I'm here" expression on his face. Just how much does this guy want to connect with outsiders?
Xi Xinxin ultimately chose Guan Jing, but to deal with different customers, she had to cover up her earrings, lip piercings, and tattoos, since some customers on the first floor wouldn't accept that. Guan Jing readily agreed.
"Okay! Now let's train you! What should you say when a guest comes in!"
Welcome!
"Okay! Do you know how to do cashiering?"
"meeting."
"Okay! Will you offer a small dessert to the customer who looks worried?"
"meeting."
Xi Dai was speechless for a moment, then turned to Mei Qing and asked, "Is this some kind of kindergarten training class?"
Mei Qing could only shake her head.
Just then, a customer walked in. She didn't look well and seemed to lack energy. She stumbled in, clutching a few napkins in her hand, as if she had just been crying: "Can you help people here?"
Xi Xinxin gave Guan Jing a look; his internship opportunity had arrived!
Guan Jing received the instructions and immediately removed his earrings and lip piercings, let down his half-tied bangs, and straightened his sleeves, looking quite like a refined scoundrel.
"Hello, welcome."
"Can you help with anything here?"
"Yes." Guan Jing obediently placed a small dessert and a cup of coffee on the table.
Upon hearing this, the woman started crying again: "I want you to help me teach that scumbag a lesson!"
Guan Jing looked at Xi Xinxin with a bewildered yet wise gaze. Xi Xinxin simply gave him a silent thumbs-up in encouragement.
"What, not going to say anything? The cost is not a problem."
"We don't charge for solving problems; we just help promote the store."
"Then help me teach that scumbag a lesson!"
Guan Jing swallowed awkwardly: "What kind of scumbag is he?"
These words only made things worse. The woman, while stuffing herself with dessert, sobbed even more and quickly recounted the whole story.
It turns out the woman had a boyfriend she'd been dating for two years. Today, when they went out, her boyfriend said he was going to buy some snacks but left his phone behind. Her boyfriend often does this, and usually she's the one who returns the phone and then pays for it.
I initially thought it was just some inexpensive gadgets and let it go, but when I got my phone today, someone messaged me asking when her boyfriend was going to break up with her. She had never checked her phone before.
This time, she clicked in and read it carefully. It turned out her boyfriend only saw her as an ATM! In a fit of anger, she slapped him, ran away crying, and occasionally passed by this store and went in.
"How could he do that to me? Waaaaah, I want him to give me back all the money I spent on him!"
Before Guan Jing could even begin to comfort her, the woman opened her phone and started calculating how much she had spent on this man. She finished quickly, wiped her tears, and said to Guan Jing, "Forget the odd amounts, it's been 30,000 over two years! Please, boss, you have to get it back for me!"
The woman continued to sob, explaining that she had been in several relationships before, and money wasn't usually an issue after a breakup, but this time she truly couldn't take it anymore. She then immediately provided Guan Jing with information about her boyfriend—or rather, her ex-boyfriend.
Guan Jing hesitated for a moment, then looked at Xi Xinxin again, and Xi Xinxin gave him a thumbs up once more.
Even as he was leaving, Guan Jing was still gazing intently at Xi Xinxin, as if he was about to utter his accusations.
Seeing Guan Jing leave, Xi Xinxin patted Xi Dai on the shoulder and said, "Come on, let's follow him and see."
Xi Xinxin was naturally curious about how Guan Jing would solve the problem. As soon as Guan Jing stepped out, he tied his bangs back up, put on his lip stud and earrings, and wore a punk-style outfit with silver chains swaying with his steps.
According to the woman, given her ex-boyfriend's character, he should still be near the food street, maybe even in an internet cafe right now. Guan Jing looked at the photos the woman provided, then at the crowds on the street, feeling somewhat helpless.
He would walk up to almost everyone and start comparing pictures on his phone, leaving passersby completely baffled.
Seemingly realizing that something was wrong, he began to search carefully, taking one step at a time and stopping frequently.
Seeing how anxious she was, Xi Xinxin dialed a phone number.
The phone was answered quickly, and a male voice came through.
Hello, who are you?
"Hello sir, your girlfriend is looking for you. She's crying and saying she'll pay you to get back together with you. Come to the wooden bench next to the trash can on the left side of the sign next to bus stop number 11."
"Okay! Coming right away."
Xi Dai asked in confusion, "Where did you get this phone number?"
"I asked for it before I left, otherwise it would have taken him forever to find me. But I didn't expect to be so easily fooled."
Thanks to Xi Xinxin's assistance from behind, Guan Jing quickly located the man. He hesitated for a moment, probably thinking of a solution, before stepping forward and saying, "Sir, you are suspected of defrauding 30,000 yuan. Please repay the loan."
Xi Xinxin and Xi Dai slapped their foreheads, and Xi Dai's lips twitched slightly: "Are we still going to watch?"
Xi Xinxin was about to suggest observing a little longer when, unexpectedly, the man suddenly panicked, took out his phone and started making calls to borrow money, eventually calling Guan Jing. He even bowed deeply to Guan Jing at a 90-degree angle.
Xi Xinxin didn't understand, but she was deeply shocked.
When Guan Jing successfully handed the 30,000 yuan to the woman, Xi Xinxin still couldn't understand: "Why? Why did that person just give it to you so honestly? It shouldn't be like this."
The woman looked Guan Jing up and down, and finally laughed: "My ex-boyfriend was most afraid of your type. He probably really took it seriously. He must have been lying to other girls to be so guilty. I'm going to tell him everything he did."
The woman was very generous, giving Guan Jing a 2,000 yuan tip as thanks and saying she would recommend the restaurant.
"Your desserts are pretty good. Have you considered selling them?"
Xi Xinxin: "Sorry, these are specially for entertaining guests and are not for sale. If we were to sell them, we would have other ones at home."
After seeing the woman off, Xi Xinxin glanced at Guan Jing, who was putting the tip into his pocket: "Your salary for this month is gone."
Guan Jing: "!!!"
Xi Dai patted his shoulder reassuringly: "She was just joking."
One can only say that Guan Jing's approach to handling this is quite unique; even with full agency, she still needs to come and train her for a few days.
Wind chimes ring
Xu Chacha rushed into Xi Xinxin's arms and rubbed against her tightly, saying, "Xinxin, I missed you so much."
After Mo Chen closed the door, put down several exquisite gift boxes and bags, and went upstairs.
It's been a really long time since we've seen Xu Chacha; everyone's been chatting online. To increase Xu Chacha's exposure, Mo Chen first got her a role in a variety show, though she doesn't know the specifics yet. But Xu Chacha keeps complaining about being so busy.
It seems that this has finally come to an end.
Xi Dai expressionlessly pushed Xu Chacha aside: "What kind of behavior is this? Stand up straight."
Xu Chacha refused. She buried her head in Xi Xinxin's chest and poured out her heart about her hardships: "Xinxin, do you know how hard it is without you~"
Xi Dai gritted her teeth: "Adults should learn to be independent!"
At this moment, Xu Chacha seemed to notice Xi Dai standing to the side. She stepped out of Xi Xinxin's arms and pretended to be surprised, saying, "That's strange. Why is Miss Xi Dai so free? Doesn't she go and learn how to manage the family business?"
Xi Dai retorted, "Unlike you, I'm a very busy person. I can only pass by every day to see what Xi Xinxin is doing."
"Oh ho ho, you must be so free. Unlike me, I'm working hard for Xi Xinxin's future."
What are you working hard for in the future because of her?
Xu Chacha blinked: "I'm working hard to earn money, maybe Xin will want me to support her in the future."
"Don't worry. Our Xi family is large and prosperous, we don't need you to support us."
Xu Chacha shrugged and picked up the gift bag that had just been placed at the door: "Alright, alright, ceasefire. This is for you. I knew Qingqing was here too. Here, take this."
She then walked over to Zhouzhou: "Little brat, this is for you."
Zhou Zhou politely thanked them, saying, "My name is Zhou Zhou."
"There are aromatherapy diffusers inside. There are also two more for Yu Shuwen and Jinianya. If they come, I will give them to them. I hope you won't mind."
In a while, around the time of the new school term, Xu Chacha's first variety show will be released. According to Xu Chacha, it's a variety show about various adventures and challenges in different places, and she even told Xi Xinxin to watch it.
Xi Xinxin agreed, but the start of the new semester also meant that she and Xu Chacha and the others would really be separated for a long time. Xu Chacha's prestigious drama school was not in this city.
Xu Chacha had already realized this problem. She held up her little finger and said, "Xinxin, I'll find time to come see you. Even if I'm very busy, I'll still come back to see you. Let's pinky swear, okay?"
Xi Xinxin also extended her little finger, and the two made a pinky promise: "How could I forget you?"
"You need to pay special attention to Xi Dai!" Xu Chacha's demeanor suddenly changed; she had just been all lovey-dovey, but now she looked like she was about to cry: "This person is definitely not as simple as she seems!"
Xi Dai was exasperated: "Didn't we agree to a truce?"
A message popped up in the class group chat, tagging all members. Apparently, someone wanted to organize a party to commemorate their high school years, to be held at a hotel. Typing "1" in the chat indicated attendance.
The group exchanged glances, all deciding to go. What was this called? A farewell dinner?
The class teacher said the party would be paid for, so the students didn't need to worry. Xi Xinxin checked and found that Yu Shuwen and Jinian Ya were also going. Now was the perfect time to give them the aromatherapy diffuser and ask them how they were doing.
When the three arrived at the hotel, about half of the guests had already arrived. Everyone found seats and some even boldly went up to ask Xu Chacha how her acting career was going.
Everyone sat with people they knew well. Xu Chacha and Xi Dai sat on either side of Xi Xinxin. Yu Shuwen and Ji Nianya came together. They sat down next to Xi Dai, thanked Xu Chacha for the gifts, and started complaining about recent events.
Ji Nianya was as straightforward as ever: "I'm glad you're here. I took the day off from my violin playing tonight. I've been really good at it lately. Hey, are you guys coming to my house later? I'll play for you."
Several people readily agreed.
The homeroom teacher was still excitedly talking about how proud her class was to have produced a top scorer. When everyone's attention turned to Xu Chacha, she, as always, shyly lowered her head.
(Clinking glasses with the female lead)
Xi Xinxin was still a little dazed after not hearing the official mission announcement for so long. Seriously, why doesn't this mission system ever stop?
Sure enough, Jiang Moli walked towards Xi Xinxin with a drink in hand. He smiled apologetically, "How have you been lately?"
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