Seeing Shi Yao's confident expression, Ahai and the other thugs asked curiously, "Brother Yao, can you give us a hint?"
Shi Yao said mysteriously, "That won't do. Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. However, I do have a chance to make a fortune that I'll give you some pointers on."
He picked up his phone and sent a string of stock codes to the group chat, saying, "Go buy this company's stock, and I guarantee you'll make a fortune in less than a month."
Upon hearing that there was a chance for wealth, everyone quickly wrote down the stock code.
At this moment, Ah Hai suddenly picked up his phone angrily: "Brother Yao, look at the trending topics. A bunch of netizens are calling you greasy and stingy, and they're even calling us sleazy."
Shi Yao saw the trending topic online: #ShiYaoIsStingyAndGreasy#
#Shiyao's Head#
#Shiyao feeds sick He Qinqin three meals of plain porridge#
Shi Yao touched his sharp jawline, his brows furrowed: "These netizens are too materialistic these days. Just three bowls of plain porridge, and they say I'm cunningly poor."
The blond guy across from Shi Yao nodded in agreement: "Last week I met a girl I met online, and she immediately asked me to buy her candied hawthorns."
"It feels like there are more and more materialistic girls these days."
Upon hearing this, Ahai immediately asked gossipily, "And then what happened? What happened next?"
The blond thug shaved his teeth and said, "I gave her a lecture while we were eating. I told her that women should be thrifty and manage their households well, and not spend money recklessly."
"She was so angry that she just paid the bill and left."
The red-haired thug next to him joked, "Then you didn't lose out on this meal."
The blond-haired man threw down a toothpick: "How can it not be a loss? I fussed over her online for two months, but when we met, I didn't even get to hold her hand."
"My time is free, isn't it?"
Ahai shook his head as he looked at the netizens' venomous comments: "Sigh, Yao-ge is the one who's wronged. These netizens were still shouting how handsome he is when the online show started."
"And then a week later they started hurling such nasty insults."
Seeing Shi Yao's displeased expression, Hong Mao suggested, "There are still three episodes left on the show, Brother Yao, you still have a chance to turn things around."
"Buy some good food for your sister-in-law and take good care of her. Make sure she looks tired when you go back later."
Shi Yao lit a cigarette and sighed, "You don't know, I have some unspeakable difficulties. I've invested all my money, and I'm barely making ends meet. This barbecue is thanks to your help."
He grumbled, "I'm doing all this to give Qinqin a better life. What do those people on the internet know!"
Ah Hai poured Shi Yao a glass of wine: "Brother Yao, didn't you say that you could make a fortune from stocks in less than a month?"
"Then you'll turn the tables and give them a good slap in the face."
Upon hearing this, Shi Yao seemed to remember something and revealed a confident smile.
Just then, Shi Yao's phone rang. He saw the caller ID, quickly got up, and ran a long way to answer it.
Ahai and the others looked at each other in bewilderment.
"Who is Yao talking to on the phone? He made a new friend and didn't even tell us."
“Brother Yao has walked this far to answer the phone more than once. It seems he’s been answering the same call from the same person.”
...
Shi Yao made sure no one was around before answering the phone.
He said excitedly, "Teacher, you finally contacted me! This period has been a rollercoaster of emotions."
"I thought that Si Jiuyin would feel sorry for Qinqin and give in because of her, but I didn't expect her to be so ruthless."
Even though the voice on the other end was processed, you could still hear the anger in it: "You're such an idiot! There are cameras filming you, why are you still being so stupid!"
"Is it possible for a human being to eat plain porridge three times a day?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Yao said in a wronged tone, "Teacher, I used all my money to buy your company's stock, I really don't have any more money."
"Besides, all I know how to cook is plain porridge."
"I'm just testing whether He Qinqin can share the joys and sorrows with me."
The other party asked impatiently, "So, what's the situation?"
“No problem! I have her firmly under my control, and she’s still very obedient.” Shi Yao said confidently, “Even if something happens, I can win her back with just an apology.”
"If He Qinqin and Si Jiuyin are really finished now, then we won't get any benefits!"
Shi Yao said with a long face, "I don't know why Si Jiuyin suddenly gave up on He Qinqin without any hesitation."
"Could it be because Si Jiuyin fell ill and Qinqin refused to help?"
The other party was also puzzled: "Those 18 years of relationship can't just disappear like that, especially since He Qinqin's biological mother is Si Jiuyin's childhood friend."
"Forget it, there's no point in pursuing this now. I've already thought of a solution, but I need your and He Qinqin's cooperation."
Shi Yao was delighted: "I'm all ears."
*
The next morning, Si Jiuyin made an appointment with Aunt Ling for breakfast.
At 8:20, the doorbell rang, and the housekeeper opened the door for Aunt Ling.
An elderly woman with gray hair entered, carrying a black tote bag and tapping the marble floor with a white cane.
Her face was kind and gentle, the kind of face that easily makes people feel good at first glance.
Thinking that this was the savior of the original owner's family, Si Jiuyin walked to Aunt Ling's side and took the initiative to help her to sit down at the dining table.
At this moment, Li Han also came downstairs and had breakfast with Si Jiuyin.
Si Jiuyin introduced Aunt Ling to Li Han.
Li Han had heard Si Jiuyin mention Aunt Ling a few years ago, so she was filled with gratitude for her benefactor's benefactor.
Si Jiuyin said to Aunt Ling, "Aunt Ling, this is my newly adopted daughter, Li Han."
Li Han greeted the kind-looking Aunt Ling warmly, "Aunt Ling, what kind of dishes would you like to eat?"
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