Chapter 40 Chapter 40 Spending Money Day 40
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Liu Yue lay in bed playing with her mobile phone until half past ten before getting up to wash up.
Staying in bed...it was human nature. She could skip breakfast and go straight to brunch.
She signed in. Today's task amount was 10,000 yuan, which was not beyond Liu Yue's expectations.
Many people sent her New Year greetings in the morning. Liu Yue skipped the group messages and various sales messages and replied to her friends one by one.
When Ji Zishuo asked her to go cycling, Liu Yue shook her head three times at her phone. While she occasionally enjoyed sports, it was only occasionally. This kind of sluggish, three-day-a-day-off streak would definitely not strike during the Spring Festival holiday.
Wen Huiyi asked her roommates in the group chat to invite them to go to the movies, which was a good idea.
There are several blockbuster movies during the Spring Festival this year. Although Lin Feiran is not in Shenzhen, she enthusiastically recommends them to watch "The Prize Defense" because it is the first movie starring Qiao Yi.
She was supposed to be the lead actress, but she was actually ranked third, and she wasn't even on the posters on the ticket purchase page. If Lin Feiran hadn't told her, Liu Yue wouldn't have known.
She had a good impression of Qiao Yi, and comedy was also a good choice.
Wen Huiyi said that the cinema was full and only seats in the corners were available. Liu Yue searched Shenzhen Bay MixC and found that there were still seats available in the VIP room.
Lin Feiran and Ke Yan were not in Shenzhen, so Liu Yue booked three tickets and sent the screenshot directly to Wen Huiyi.
Wen Huiyi: [!!!]
Wen Huiyi: [Rich woman!!! Please accept my greeting!]
This VIP hall usually sells a ticket for 300 yuan, and during the Spring Festival the price is directly raised to 400 yuan. Liu Yue didn't even blink and spent 1,200 yuan. She is really capable!
She'd booked a 3:00 PM show. After learning that VIP tickets included unlimited Häagen-Dazs and a variety of cooked and fried foods, Wen Huiyi decided to eat less at noon, saving some space for more food in the theater. Liu Yue replied to the WeChat message, then hung up the phone and opened WhatsApp, another green chat app on her phone.
Now that I have contact with my parents, it feels strange to always communicate through emails and greeting cards... With Sang Yu's help, Liu Yue's mobile phone successfully connected to the Internet and downloaded the software.
Her parents don't like using WeChat and are more accustomed to using WhatsApp. Liu Yue saved their phone numbers and was even added to a group chat. The group owner was her mother He Xi, and another member was her father Clo.
Klo is the transliteration of Chrono. He is of Chinese descent and his Chinese name is Jin Xi, but the name he uses more often is Klo.
From last night till now, there has been no news in this group chat.
Liu Yue scratched her head in confusion. Should she speak? Should she speak?
If she took the initiative to speak, she wouldn't know what to say. They had never even met, they were complete strangers. But they gave her a car and bodyguards, and if she didn't even say hello during the New Year, it would seem very rude...
Liu Yue hesitated for a long time, and finally chose to open the private chat window between the two and send New Year's blessings of "good health and all the best".
WhatsApp has a function to show that messages have been read. The blessing sent by Liu Yue remained unread until half an hour later, when Clo and He Xi replied to her one after another.
Uh, why do they all ask her if she wants to immigrate?
Chloe wants her to live in the United States, and He Xi also asks her if she wants to live in Hong Kong, which surprises Liu Yue very much.
Liu Yue wasn't so narcissistic as to think she was a heartthrob, but the attitudes of these two bosses were truly baffling to her...
After she declined, they didn't force her. He Xi told her to take care of herself, and Clo asked her how she was living in China and whether she needed more bodyguards.
Liu Yue thought that it was unnecessary. Two bodyguards were definitely enough to protect her, and she had not offended anyone in Shenzhen.
Well, if I had to say it... She bought You Jingchuan's house, which offended the people who were trying to get him back. But the domestic security situation is quite good, and even business wars are mostly through economic means. Do they really dare to kidnap her in Shenzhen?
When You Jingchuan traveled, he wasn't accompanied by a string of bodyguards, so there was no need for Liu Yue to make such a big fuss.
Liu Yue guessed that the reason why the two bosses were so concerned about her safety and even wanted to keep a close eye on her was probably related to the system.
After all, her system was a sign-in system, and each day of signing in would result in a day's worth of tasks and rewards. Liu Yue guessed that if she had an accident or didn't sign in, it would likely directly affect their transactions.
It seems that... the two bosses should want this system to run smoothly more than she does, so that she has money to spend every day and they can get more benefits.
Yay, it’s a win-win!
Liu Yue was very happy. Although ten billion was enough for her to live comfortably for the rest of her life, who would not be happy if she could get more wealth?
When she walked out of the bedroom, Sang Yu had already cooked lobster seafood noodles.
The golden soup made Liu Yue's mouth water. After taking a bite, she thought that Sang Yu's statement that she "couldn't cook" was an exaggerated self-deprecation, as it was obviously quite delicious.
Sang Yu smiled and said, "It's mainly because the soup and ingredients are good, and cooking noodles doesn't require any technical skills."
Liu Yue is also really easy to satisfy. She had just eaten a luxurious meal last night, and this morning she was happy with a bowl of noodles. Many poor people, after becoming rich, would even deliberately waste money to prove that they are rich, but Liu Yue would never do such a thing.
She was thinking this in her heart, and then she saw Liu Yue picked up the bowl of noodles and drank up all the remaining soup, with an expression of being reluctant to leave.
Sang Yu: "If you like it, I'll ask Aunt Zhang to make it for you later."
"Yeah." Liu Yue nodded repeatedly, "This lobster soup is really delicious."
She remembered something and suddenly called Sang Yu.
"By the way, Sang Yu, did you feel the earthquake yesterday?"
Sang Yu recalled for a while, then shook his head.
"I didn't feel any shaking. I checked the earthquake network... It was very quiet here yesterday. There was definitely no earthquake."
Is that so? Liu Yue frowned, but she really felt the vibration.
Thinking back carefully, this feeling wasn't necessarily an earthquake, but rather the aftermath of something suddenly and heavily falling to the ground...
Liu Yue combined keyword search and found that no one had the same feeling as her. Last night was a calm New Year's Eve.
Well, that was probably because she was half asleep yesterday and couldn't distinguish between dreams and reality.
Liu Yue quickly put the matter behind her. She felt a little dizzy after eating, so she went to lie down on the bed for a while.
You can lie down whenever and wherever you want. This is the true meaning of a happy life.
**
Before the movie, Wen Huiyi thought the VIP lounge's greatest value was the all-you-can-eat Haagen-Dazs. The four hundred yuan wasn't for the movie ticket, but for the all-you-can-eat buffet in the lounge.
But she had to admit that after actually walking into the screening room and experiencing the VIP ticket, her mind changed.
Although the projection screen here is not the best, the environment is definitely the best. Even if there are crowds of people outside the theater and the gongs and drums are noisy, it will not disturb the tranquility of the VIP room.
There were no loud children talking, no young couples being affectionate with each other in front of the seats - maybe there were, but the seats for VIP tickets were farther apart, and as long as they were not being affectionate in front of Wen Huiyi, she would not care about other people's affairs.
The air conditioning was adequate, the blankets were cozy and warm, and the sofa was very comfortable, allowing her to sit or lie down. No matter how she watched the movie, there was enough space for her to do so without disturbing others.
Throughout the entire movie, Wen Huiyi had only one thought in her mind: this is what entertainment and leisure are all about.
Because the movie-watching process was very comfortable, even if the quality of the film was a little worse, she would not feel uneasy or worried, and would not frequently check the time and want to leave - of course, she was talking about other movies, the quality of this movie was okay.
"It's nice to have money," Wen Huiyi said as she ate her ice cream. "They even let me take it away. That's so thoughtful."
Although she knew that even if she burst her stomach, she would not be able to make back the four hundred yuan she spent by eating Haagen-Dazs at cost price, she was very satisfied with the service attitude.
"This is the meaning of making money," Wen Huiyi said with emotion. "I'll enjoy watching movies this way in the future."
Liu Yue touched her nose. Actually, there was something more enjoyable... But she hadn't moved into house 6 yet. She would talk about it after she moved in.
After leaving the theater, it was almost time for dinner. Wen Huiyi had booked a number on the app beforehand, and they were currently at a roast duck restaurant, waiting for their food to be served.
In the roommate group, Lin Feiran was asking about their movie-watching experience.
Wen Huiyi said it was pretty good and very comfortable with popcorn. Liu Yue also thought it was pretty good and she was deeply impressed by Qiao Yi's performance.
"Bonus Defense" is a comedy film set in the workplace, telling the story of the protagonist fighting wits and courage with colleagues, superiors, clients and others in order to keep his generous year-end bonus.
The protagonist is a cowardly and honest man, and the role played by Qiao Yi is a colleague who is as warm as a little sun. By the way, why does Liu Yue feel that this kind of male protagonist has been produced in large numbers on the big screen in recent years?
Qiao Yi’s character is actually very flat. The screenwriter certainly didn’t put much effort into setting up this role. Although she can be considered the “leading role”, it seems that she only appears when the male protagonist needs her.
But Qiao Yi acted very well. No matter what the protagonist thought, when Liu Yue saw Qiao Yi appear, she felt like a goddess came to talk to her.
In Lin Feiran's words, this is the actor's acting skills that bring charm to the role. A good actor is like this; even if they are dealt the worst cards, they can still play a beautiful combination.
Although only the box office is counted now, "The Prize Defense War" cannot be counted as Qiao Yi's achievement, but as long as it can make a splash during the Spring Festival, it is still worth it.
Noticing that Liu Yue was very interested in Qiao Yi, Lin Feiran also sent her a lot of Qiao Yi's promotional videos.
It includes famous scenes from her previous variety shows, a collection of her acting highlights, and a mashup of exciting fighting scenes... When Wen Huiyi reminded Liu Yue that the roast duck was on the table, Liu Yue had already followed Qiao Yi on Weibo and signed in on the super topic.
"Qiao Yi is so beautiful." Liu Yue turned to Sang Yu and asked, "Is there any way I can meet her?"
If I had known this earlier, I would have stayed one more day when I went to Chimelong last month.
Sang Yu thought for a moment and said, "Battle for the Bonus is currently a popular movie during the Spring Festival. Qiao Yi will definitely have a lot of new business opportunities after the New Year. I can try to contact the brand."
"By the way, you can ask Van Cleef & Arpels to invite her to the event."
After all, Liu Yue spent more than 20 million there. As long as she asked, Van Cleef & Arpels would be happy to hold a special dinner for her and sell her some high-end jewelry.
Inviting a celebrity to a dinner party is also a normal practice. After all, brands invite celebrities to please customers. If the rich woman has a specific target, it will certainly be more effective.
How could it be like this? Liu Yue didn't think about it at all.
When she said "meeting Qiao Yi", she meant chasing stars offline like Xigua. Of course, forget about meeting at the airport because she couldn't outrun so many people. She didn't expect that Sang Yu was thinking of this kind of occasion.
——If Liu Yue were to choose, she would definitely choose the latter. Who would want to be tired when they can be comfortable?
Wen Huiyi, who was listening in, widened her eyes and looked at Liu Yue in disbelief.
"Oh my god, to get Van Cleef & Arpels to help you invite celebrities...how much did you spend on them?"
Liu Yue held up two fingers, and Wen Huiyi swallowed: "Two million? So you are their VIC, no wonder."
"It's 20 million."
Wen Huiyi: ...
How much, how much do you say, 20 million?!
Wen Huiyi knew that Liu Yue was rich, but she didn't expect her to be so rich!
She was just about to say that she could help Liu Yue get an autographed photo of Qiao Yi, and it would be no problem to get one signed by her, as she had helped Lin Feiran get it before.
Now that I think about it, it’s a good thing I didn’t say this out loud, otherwise it would have been like showing off my skills in front of an expert.
If a rich woman likes a celebrity, she will just ask him or her to have dinner with her. An autographed photo is nothing to her. She can take 800 photos with him or her if she wants.
Liu Yue was still worried: "I wonder if she will be very busy after the New Year and whether she can spare time to come to Shenzhen, or if I can go to other cities."
"No, no, no. If her team knew it was Van Cleef & Arpels who invited her, they would come regardless of any difficulties."
Wen Huiyi quickly said, "Van Cleef & Arpels holds a very high position in the jewelry industry. The brand has never hired a spokesperson or ambassador. Although you won't be given a title by attending the dinner, it's still very prestigious to say so. It's a top luxury brand! Not everyone can get in on the action."
Wen Huiyi also provided her with a wealth of celebrity business knowledge. Any artist team with a long-term vision knows that quality is more important than quantity. And events like this one for luxury jewelry are a crucial indicator of an artist's star power.
After finishing speaking, Wen Huiyi seemed to be hesitant to speak, wanting to say something but feeling embarrassed to do so.
Sang Yu saw her dilemma and told her to just speak.
Wen Huiyi thought for a moment, then said, "Yueyue, if you're sure there's no problem with Van Cleef & Arpels... could you let me be a middleman? I'd like to do a favor for Qiao Yi and her team."
"Sure." Liu Yue nodded without thinking. "It doesn't matter to me who makes the contact. Of course, it would be better if they can help you."
"Woo woo, Yueyue, you are so nice!"
If the two of them weren't sitting across from each other in the booth, Wen Huiyi would have wanted to rush over and hug her.
She works at Tencent Video, and Qiao Yi's next three dramas will all be broadcast on Tencent, two of which are self-produced dramas. Qiao Yi and the platform have a deeply tied relationship.
Being able to get this favor would definitely be a hundred benefits for Wen Huiyi, and she might need it someday.
"Actually, Qiao Yi will be going to Yunnan soon to record a travel variety show."
Wen Huiyi revealed to her: "Do you want to come to Yunnan? There are a lot of outdoor scenes for the travel variety show."
Liu Yue shook her head. Since Sang Yu had already provided her with a dinner plan, after comparing the two, she had no interest in following this kind of scene.
She still couldn't forget the video Xigua sent her - it was a sea of people, and she was a little scared when she saw it. She couldn't imagine how crowded the scene was.
At this moment, the system suddenly said to her: "Host, you can actually go to Yunnan for a trip."
Huh? Liu Yue found it strange. Normally, the system only sent her money and occasionally argued with her, but it had never offered clear suggestions like today.
Although Liu Yue's communication with the system is in her mind, she basically won't talk to the system when there are other people present. She is afraid that she might accidentally say something out loud.
Liu Yue temporarily suppressed the doubts in her heart. After eating the roast duck, she wanted to pay the bill, but she didn't expect Wen Huiyi to have already quietly scanned the code.
Liu Yue raised her eyebrows: "I don't need this little money, why don't you let me spend it."
She still has a spending task today. Ten thousand yuan is still money, and she has to find a way to spend it all.
Wen Huiyi chuckled twice. She was rich, but she still had to show her wealth.
If she was in her freshman or sophomore year, unemployed and not very worldly-wise, she might have let Liu Yue hire her, but it's different now.
Well, with the remaining eight thousand, Liu Yue took Sang Yu to the supermarket to buy fruit snacks and a few bottles of wine.
When she got home, Liu Yue changed into pajamas and lay on the bed. She asked the system why it suddenly suggested that she go to Yunnan for fun?
System: "Host, the vibration you felt this morning was the aftermath of energy fragments from other dimensions crashing into Earth."
Liu Yue was shocked. No way, no way! She had just signed in to the sign-in system and hadn't enjoyed her life of luxury for long, and already she was switching from hedonistic mode to sci-fi mode? This kind of thing was out of the question!
Fortunately, the system also said that this kind of energy fragments are colorless, odorless, invisible and non-radioactive, invisible to the human eye, and no machine can recognize or scan them at this stage, so they will not have any impact on the earth.
She could feel the vibration only because she was bound to the system. From the perspective of other people, they would feel like Sang Yu that nothing happened.
Liu Yue breathed a sigh of relief, as long as everything was fine.
However, someone still needs to collect these scattered energy fragments.
Ordinary people cannot see or touch them, only the host bound to the system can. Energy fragments will randomly appear in any corner of the earth, and as long as the host approaches, they will automatically pick up.
At present, the first piece of debris has appeared in Yunnan, but its current state is very unstable. The system can only scan the approximate range and cannot confirm its specific location and the time when it will stabilize.
"So you asked me to stay in Yunnan for a while, but you didn't say how long..."
Liu Yue scratched her head. She didn't mind traveling to Yunnan, but this "randomly appearing in any corner of the earth" sounded very strange.
She opened the world map on her phone and said, "More than half of the Earth is ocean. If it's 20,000 miles under the sea, how am I supposed to get it for you? How close are you getting?"
System: "Please rest assured, host. If there are places that are not suitable for humans to go to, just wait for the energy fragments to refresh the location again."
Oh, that’s good. It seems the system is really not in a hurry. It’s okay to recycle slowly.
Liu Yue asked the system again: "How long do they stay after each refresh? What if I go there and they are gone? What should I do?"
"I'm not sure about this at the moment. I can only say that if there is a suitable location, please go there as soon as possible."
Okay, okay, I didn't expect it to be a time-limited mission with an unknown countdown...
Liu Yue originally wanted to wait until the fragment stabilized before going to Yunnan, but after hearing what the system said, she decided to go to Yunnan and wait.
Anyway, Yunnan has beautiful scenery, so she just treated it as a trip.
No wonder she was asked to do this kind of work. The host of the spending system has both money and time.
System: "Thank you, host, for your willingness to help recover energy fragments. Each time you successfully recover a fragment, the Time Management Bureau will reward you with varying amounts of points. Below are the items that can be redeemed for the points."
Liu Yue originally wanted to say that there was no need to be so polite, the system had already been very good to her, even without the reward——
Wait, what is this? A special ticket for the turntable?! Is this what she thought it meant?
Liu Yue clicked on the detailed instructions and saw that it said: [You can specify the turntable to stay in any area]
"Can I specify any grid?"
Liu Yue couldn't wait to ask, "I want to specify a million times, can I transfer it to 10 billion? Can I also specify 100% on the cashback wheel?"
System: "Of course."
Liu Yue:!!!
She was so excited that she wanted to roll around on the bed. Ten billion, ten billion!
Although she hasn't accumulated that many points yet, she can't help but feel ecstatic when she thinks there is a clear path.
However, a designated ticket for the turntable costs 100 points, and I don't know how much I can get for recycling an energy stone fragment...
Never mind, let’s go first!
Liu Yue wanted to travel to Yunnan immediately, but after calming down, she recalled what the system had just said.
"Anywhere on Earth..."
Excluding places that are not suitable for human travel, if it is other countries and regions, it would be very embarrassing if she was stuck with her passport and visa.
Liu Yue quickly found Sang Yu and asked her to prepare the documents and apply for a passport after the New Year, and also apply for visas from various countries. The reason she gave was that she wanted to travel around the world.
Sang Yu was not surprised at all by her sudden idea. She asked Liu Yue which countries she wanted to visit and what season she wanted to start, and she planned the route and itinerary for her.
Liu Yue: "I don't know right now. I want to be more spontaneous and go wherever I want. No matter where on earth I want to go, I can leave at any time."
Sang Yu:......
Although rich people are very willful, isn’t your request too willful?
She took a deep breath in her heart, thought about it, and then gave Liu Yue some advice.
It is quite difficult to apply for visas worldwide with a mainland passport and ensure that they are valid anytime and anywhere.
Since her mother is a Hong Konger, she can apply for Hong Kong permanent residency and obtain a SAR passport. This way, she will no longer need to apply for a visa to many places, making travel much more convenient.
Moreover, her father is in the United States, so it is easy for her to apply for a US visa. With a US visa in hand, she can also travel to many countries without a visa.
If she can handle these two, she will be able to cover most countries and regions in the world. For the rest, Sang Yu will help her fill in the gaps.
Liu Yue was very excited to hear this, but she had just bought a house and settled in Shenzhen, and her household registration was still fresh. She didn't expect that she would have to change to Hong Kong identity so soon.
Sang Yu: "If you don't apply for a Home Return Permit, you can actually continue to retain your mainland household registration. However, there is a drawback to doing so. When you leave the country with a Hong Kong passport, you must depart from Hong Kong Airport, which limits your flight options."
"If you're chartering a flight or taking a private jet, the options for applying for routes aren't as wide. If you frequently travel internationally, I still recommend canceling your mainland household registration. With the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's integration trend clearly showing, living in mainland China with a Hong Kong identity shouldn't be a barrier."
Well, what Sang Yu said does make sense... Liu Yue thought about it carefully. She had no reason to have a mainland household registration, so she just changed it.
According to the regulations in Hong Kong, if her child, who was born in the mainland, wants to obtain permanent residency in Hong Kong, she needs He Xi to cooperate with her in a paternity test.
Fortunately, the system had already modified it for her, and He Xi also said that there was no problem.
This is during the Spring Festival, so it will take some time to complete the procedures, and it will take at the earliest by the end of the month.
Liu Yue could only hope in her heart that the energy fragments would be refreshed in the country as much as possible and never run outside!
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