Wang Shuang always thought that Xie Qian was planning to help him cheat by drawing lots this time.
So Wang Shuang kept watching Xie Qian's expression when he reached out for the paper ball.
In the end, Xie Qian didn't give any hints.
At that moment, Wang Shuang felt a strong sense of self-doubt: Was I being too sentimental?
If Xie Qian wasn't determined to give him the opportunity, should he have gone for the scenic area project? Scenic area projects don't pay, and if Xie Qian doesn't invest, the impoverished village won't be able to pay him. If he hadn't gone, Li Mengjiao could still diligently do odd jobs on the set, focusing on improving her acting skills with Director Lin.
If he goes, won’t it distract Mengjiao?
Many concerns flashed through Wang Shuang's mind.
Liking is impulsive, loving is restraint.
At the last second before his hand was about to touch the paper ball, Wang Shuang chose to give up.
"He said he can't go anymore. He wants to stay in Shanghai and run his e-commerce company. He wants to make five million and pay you back as soon as possible."
Wang Shuang and Li Mengjiao signed the IOU together. Wang Shuang used it to convince Li Mengjiao to accept Wen Ying's kindness. Li Mengjiao was also tense and wanted to return to work as soon as possible to earn money to repay the debt. Wang Shuang didn't say it, but in his heart he felt that this debt was actually his responsibility - love is a decision made by two people, and Li Mengjiao couldn't be the only one to bear the consequences!
Wen Ying was genuinely surprised: "Uncle Wang and Aunt Dong used to worry that Wang Shuang wouldn't be able to make it. They kept betting on us, fearing that we would become estranged from Wang Shuang. Now they should finally be relieved!"
Business skills can be cultivated slowly. Wang Shuang has both the sense of responsibility and the determination to make a comeback even if he loses a lot of money in one or two investments.
Although Xie Qian didn't say it, he was very happy in his heart.
"Let's go out for dinner tomorrow."
"I still have to welcome new students tomorrow!"
"……the day after tomorrow?"
"good!"
Xie Qian's thoughts jumped around very quickly, but Wen Ying happened to be able to keep up. Xie Qian wanted to celebrate because among the three poor students, Wang Shuang, Peng Guoqing, and Tai Wu, one of them finally graduated from the "cram school".
"Tai Wu was lucky. Wang Shuang gave up, but Peng Guoqing didn't. In the end, Tai Wu was the one who got the chance to study."
Wen Ying and Xie Qian walked side by side on the campus. As they walked, the street lights became dimmer and dimmer, and their hands naturally held together.
The nights in Shanghai in September had begun to grow cooler, and the shade of the trees and the night provided a natural shelter for the two, allowing them to stroll slowly hand in hand without restraint.
Wen Ying didn't mind public displays of affection, but Xie Qian was very restrained, not wanting people to say behind her back that she was love-brained or something like that. Therefore, Xie Qian rarely held hands with Wen Ying in public, let alone kissed her in public or engaged in other intimate acts.
Xie Qian would only be less restrained when he was out of sight from others.
The street lights were on just now, but Wen Ying's hands had already started to play tricks on him. She kept tickling him with her little finger while she was busy with work, so Xie Qian had to do two things at once.
When they reached a place with dimmer street lights, Xie Qian finally didn't have to restrain himself anymore and took the initiative to hold Wen Ying's mischievous hand.
Hearing Wen Ying say that Tai Wu was lucky, Xie Qian couldn't help but laugh: "I don't know whether he was lucky or not. Peng Guoqing and Tai Wu both drew a piece of paper. Peng Guoqing took one look and said he didn't win. Tai Wu didn't even have time to open the paper he drew before he became the final winner."
"You mean, Wang Shuang voluntarily withdrew, and Peng Guoqing also—"
"I have no idea."
Xie Qian really didn't know.
But he guessed that Wang Shuang gave up because of Li Mengjiao, while Peng Guoqing gave up the opportunity because of brotherhood.
Peng Guoqing may feel that Tai Chao needs this opportunity more.
Peng Guoqing was not wrong.
If something really happens to the Tai family, Tai Chao will have to rely on himself in the future!
Wen Ying didn't say anything after listening to Xie Qian's analysis.
Wang Shuang's restraint, Peng Guoqing's humility... Xie Qian should be credited with the great changes that have taken place between the playboy and the dandy!
No wonder Xie Qian wanted to go out for dinner to celebrate. If it were Wen Ying, she would be so happy that she would hold banquets for three consecutive days!
…
While Xie Qian and Wen Ying strolled around campus, Tai Wu and his two companions drank at a roadside stall. Tai Wu wasn't well off, so he had to treat Wang Shuang and Peng Guoqing to a late-night snack at a place like this. They enjoyed a handful of skewers and a few bottles of beer, and they drank with relish.
After two bottles of beer, Tai Wu spoke with a hint of alcohol: "Brothers, you two are really my brothers. Thank you for helping me!"
Wang Shuang was reluctant to accept such a big favor. "Don't get me wrong, I'm busy with business in Shanghai and can't leave. There's no reward for helping out in that poor place, but I can make a lot of money staying in Shanghai."
Peng Guoqing chuckled: "I wanted to go, but unfortunately I didn't get the lottery."
Tai Wu gulped down a bottle of wine: "I understand, I understand everything!"
After reviewing his own drawn lot, Peng Guoqing declared it a miss, discarded it, and declared Tai Wu the winner. Tai Wu was initially elated, believing it was Xie Qian's plan, his destiny. But then, slowly coming to his senses, he retreated to the bathroom to open the lot. There was no writing on it.
If Peng Guoqing hadn’t won the lottery, the word “go” would have been written on Tai Wu’s paper ball!
There are no words on Tai Wu’s paper ball, which means Peng Guoqing is the one who was drawn.
This was not arranged by Xie Qian.
Wang Shuang and Peng Guoqing had a tacit understanding and gave him the opportunity.
Tai Wu, who realized it later, was so moved that he burst into tears. Wang Shuang and Peng Guoqing were not drunk yet, but this guy got himself drunk.
The barbecue restaurant owner asked who would pay the bill, and Peng Guoqing stared at Tai Wu who was already drunk.
"I remember it was Tai who offered to treat us... Never mind, he's really poor."
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