Chapter 83: Chapter 82: Where’s Liu?

“Li Yang, I’ve been looking for you for a long time, did you know?”

“No, I didn’t. You never called me.”

Li Yang finished speaking, turned off the computer, and was about to leave.

Wang Manqi said aggrievedly, “Are you really so heartless? Have you forgotten our all-nighters and shopping trips?”

Li Yang smiled and said, “I remember, but weren’t you always somewhat unwilling?”

“I was always willing, it’s just that you never took the initiative, until I simply couldn’t take it anymore. From now on, can I take the initiative?”

For Wang Manqi, Li Yang scoring 707 points was more shocking to her than being told Li Yang was a billionaire.

Li Yang waved his hand and said, “I don’t want to date right now. I’ll deal with my family’s issues first.”

Wang Manqi’s eyes brightened, “So that woman last time isn’t your girlfriend?”

Li Yang: “…”

Are you seriously still remembering Bai Qing? If you know, why are you asking these questions?

Wang Manqi is already on the right path, very well indeed!

It’s just like in school when I saw her walking with a guy and ran over to question her.

Now, the roles have simply reversed.

He said, “No, she’s just an ordinary friend. I said I wouldn’t date in the near future. After all, I still want to buy a house for my parents in the county, and figure out ways to pay for future university tuition and living expenses… When I’m capable of providing happiness to someone else, then it’ll be the right time to date.”

Wang Manqi felt much better in her heart; she was really afraid Li Yang would just lose interest given how outstanding he is now.

At least for now, she still has a chance.

She cautiously asked, “Then… can I call you in the future?”

Li Yang: “Of course you can, as long as I’m not busy, I’ll definitely answer.”

“What about QQ friends?”

“I don’t really use QQ much anymore, you can add me on WeChat.”

Anyway, that WeChat account is registered under his dad’s name, and he’ll definitely change it in a while.

Even the phone number will be changed.

“I have something else to do, I’ll leave now. We’ll chat when we have the chance.”

Li Yang had to find Xue Ning, then head to Fuman Building to order dishes in advance.

Back at the apartment, he couldn’t resist when he saw Xue Ning.

“Hey… Xue, this evening is just for dinner, not a date. Who are you dressing up so nicely for?”

Xue Ning has a body that is perfect for dresses; the red floral long dress she wore highlighted her rosy skin, extremely alluring.

She also looks great in cheongsam, appearing thin yet also curvy, perfectly outlining her figure.

It’s like real sexiness isn’t about wearing nothing, but just wearing stockings.

Xue Ning shyly said, “I also bought clothes for you, hurry up and change.”

Who is she dressing up for?

Can’t she dress up for the sponsor daddy?

Li Yang simply felt a bit strange.

Once he changed into the clothes and walked out, adjusting the collar.

He had to admit, these fitted trousers and white shirt were really flattering.

The next moment, Xue Ning grabbed him, saying, “Come with me quickly!”

“Aren’t we going to order the dishes?”

“My parents won’t be back for another two hours, let me take you to take some photos first, for the upcoming promotions.”

“You’re adding your personal agenda again!”

“Haha, because my parents entrusted this task to me.”

There’s a studio right at the entrance of Yizhong, and she’s already made an appointment.

Once inside, she contacted them first to take a bunch of personal profile shots of Li Yang.

She watched by the machine, seeing Li Yang’s tall frame and handsome appearance in the frame, leaving her mesmerized.

Once Li Yang’s personal photos were almost done, she quickly stepped forward, saying, “You need to pose more, these poses are too stiff. Let me teach you…”

“Put your hand on my waist…”

“Get closer…”

“Relax, give me a smile…”

“Hmm… Hug my shoulders with both hands…”

Li Yang whispered in Xue Ning’s ear, “Xue, do you really dare to show these photos to my parents?”

“Can’t I keep them to myself secretly?”

“You can, just worried you won’t get the chance.”

Being so close to Xue Ning, he could see how her eyelashes were fluttering.

He couldn’t feel her bones, just the smoothness under his touch.

Especially her slightly dizzy expression, without having drunk wine, makes one want to take a bite.

Li Yang couldn’t hold back.

And the camera caught that moment.

When she felt the warmth at the corner of her lips, Xue Ning’s mind went completely blank.

Being with Li Yang was completely pressure-free for Xue Ning.

The feeling was simply indescribably wonderful.

If it were anyone else, perhaps she would feel more fulfilled, but definitely not completely pressure-free.

Pressure is an invisible thing; if you were to date Jiang Banxia, you would be destined to only date her.

Contributing is also a kind of pressure; for someone as sensitive as him, he doesn’t have many illusions about true feelings.

Unless one day, he has enough margin for error.

But not now.

After finishing the photo shoot, Xue Ning immediately packed up all the photo files and took them away, even checking the camera to see if there were any backups.

Pay the bill and leave!

On the way, Xue Ning was as cheerful as a child who had just eaten candy.

They arrived at Fuman Building and went into a pre-booked private room.

After ordering the dishes, Xue Ning tugged at Li Yang’s sleeve and said, “Liu Dayou might come later, try not to have a conflict with him.”

“Okay, I’ll try to talk less tonight.”

Anyway, there are still a few days before filling out the applications, plus the initiative is in his hands.

He really wanted to go to Qingbei, but if he was really pushed, it wasn’t an absolute must.

The million-dollar bonus Bai Qing promised was important, but its importance was gradually decreasing.

Unexpectedly, the novel he started writing, imitating others’ styles, became so popular.

By the end of this month, even though it has only been two weeks since signing the contract, the estimated royalties might reach over a million.

Initially, he just hoped to earn over a million in three to four months to secure a base, so that even if other funds went wrong, this amount could carry him through market trends after the New Year, giving him a start-up fund.

Now, it’s like the backup plan has become the main one, and the undercover became the leader.

The mid-next-month royalties would almost perfectly offset the bonus from Bai Qing, so for him, the priority is obviously the royalties; relying on others is the last resort after all.

If Liu Dayou comes, he comes; after all, tonight is about business.

Both parties need to show sincerity; only then can they collaborate further.

About half an hour later, Shen Chuanhe arrived, brought in by Xue Ning.

Shen Chuanhe was a bit confused. After greeting Li Yang, he asked Xue Ning, “Teacher Xue, why are you here today?”

Xue Ning smiled faintly and said, “Principal, Li Yang is my brother.”

“Huh? Ah?”

Shen Chuanhe paused for a moment and then laughed, “So, we’re all family here.”

Faced with Shen Chuanhe’s ingratiating remarks, Li Yang couldn’t refute but still politely said, “Principal, mainly it’s because of Teacher Xue’s care over the years. She guided my emotions patiently, helped and supported me. Otherwise, I could not have focused on my studies. Later, when my parents found out, they recognized Teacher Xue as a goddaughter.”

The order cannot be reversed.

If she was a goddaughter first, it would imply that taking care of Li Yang was her obligation.

To those present, Li Yang’s only value was his high school exam scores, so why not take advantage of the hidden benefits?

Just based on what he said, can’t Teacher Xue be nominated for excellent teacher recognition next?

Even if it doesn’t matter, she’ll at least gain more respect within the school later on, won’t she?

Shen Chuanhe laughed and said, “Teacher Xue is a role model that our entire teaching team should learn from. When I get some time, I’ll invite Teacher Xue to give us a talk and share her teaching experiences, which should be disseminated…”

Xue Ning nodded with a smile.

She knew very well the weight of Li Yang’s words; if she works diligently, this statement alone could bring her lifelong benefits.

In future selections, she’s sure to be in the top echelon and might even receive an additional ten to twenty thousand in bonuses yearly. Not to mention, unforeseen chances to ascend to leadership positions might arise later on.

Though this may not have as much impact in regions that frequently produce provincial top scorers, in Jiang City, it definitely has.

In no time, Shen Chuanhe received a call and went out to welcome two more people, and Li Yang, along with Xue Ning, warmly greeted them. One was the deputy head of the county administration, the other was the head of the Education Bureau.

In less than twenty minutes, Li Likun and Wang Cuiping arrived hurriedly, making it look like both families were setting up a parental meeting for an engagement.

Shaking hands, exchanging pleasantries, and introducing each other…

Li Yijun, after listening to the introductions of the people present, was quite shocked. Was this the power of being a provincial top scorer?

He had thought of many scenarios on the way back, but only after meeting everyone did he realize how limited his perspective had been!

After Li Likun and Wang Cuiping had met everyone there, he quickly went over with a smile and extended his hand, “Hello, leaders. My name is Li Yijun. Li Yang is my younger brother. My uncle and aunt hurried all the way here because they were worried about the leaders waiting for them.”

Xian Er started, “Boss Li, shouldn’t we know each other?”

How could Li Yijun not recognize him? He once struggled to find a way to gift them something.

Without some connection, even if you forced a gift, they wouldn’t accept it.

“Yes, yes, yes, I’ve met the leaders a few times back when I was a foreman in the county.”

“Then let’s exchange contact details if we get the chance. Many county projects rely on the support of business bosses like you.”

Li Yijun hurriedly took out his business card and handed it over with both hands.

The two didn’t continue further conversation, knowing that tonight’s dinner was centered around Li Likun’s family.

Li Yang saw Li Yijun giving him a smile and responded with one of his own.

He knew Li Yijun, arguably the most capable person in the Li Family, though in his previous life, they weren’t closely connected, only at the level of greeting each other.

Once the dishes were served, Li Likun scanned the table and suddenly asked, “Where is Liu?”

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