Chapter 162 Michelle

Shi Shi shrugged. "I was thinking of giving you a surprise, and I also have money to pick me up."

Fu Yingzhou's gaze fell on Kong Fang, who immediately said tactfully, "Then I'll leave first."

After Kong Fang left, Fu Yingzhou held Shi Shi's hand and said, "No matter where you go in the future, you must tell me."

Shi Shi smiled and nodded, but in her heart she thought that the secret made their relationship more harmonious. She should keep her trip to the male escort club a secret from him for now. After all, she had only made a mistake that all women make. The two entered the villa, a warm and cozy atmosphere washing over them. Shi Shi felt that no matter how wonderful things were abroad, it was still best to be home, and having Fu Yingzhou by her side made her feel very safe and secure.

Fu Yingzhou only accompanied Shishi into the villa and sat there for a quarter of an hour when Liang Zhan called to say that he had come to pick him up outside. Fu Yingzhou then hurriedly left.

Shi Shi said reproachfully, "You're so busy, why did you come to see me?"

"You heartless little thing, we haven't seen each other for almost three days! I've been missing you, haven't I? If my friend hadn't run into you at the airport, you would have kept it from me!"

Sensing that he was about to bring up past grievances, Shi Shi pushed him from behind and quickly chased him out of the house: "Okay, okay, I was wrong, I promise it won't happen again, go on with your work!"

Just as Fu Yingzhou was about to get into the car, he suddenly remembered something and said to Shishi, "Liu Xinlang's birthday is next week. I'll give you an extra invitation. You can have Jiang Haichao come along."

Shi Shi returned an "OK" gesture and gave him a goodbye kiss. Fu Yingzhou then left.

Back in her room, Shishi called Jiang Haichao and told him that he could take the proposal to meet with Liu Xinlang next week for a discussion.

After a relaxing hot bath that washed away the dust of the journey, Shishi almost fell asleep in the tub. She persevered, dried herself and her hair, and finally lay down in the soft blankets, where her exhaustion was relieved.

Although the trip seemed easy, I was constantly on edge, as if I were competing with myself, unwilling to relax even for a moment. It was really exhausting!

The new year brings big changes for many people. Take Liu Minghao, for example. He and his friends formed a band purely for fun; making money was out of the question, and they were constantly losing money in the process. Every year, their families would say they were good for nothing, and this year was no different. But the feeling was different.

Last year he was called a spendthrift, which was undeniable, since he truly was. But ever since he started hanging out with Shishi, the little money he earns can't keep up with his spending, yet this is the first time he's seen a stable return on his investment.

Moreover, signing with Shishi was completely different from what he had imagined the entertainment industry to be like. Shishi really kept her word, not letting them participate in any variety shows, dinners, business activities, or anything like that. It was just live performances, singing, and recording songs—things related to music. He had a blast and made money on the side. Honestly, he felt even happier than Liu Xinlang.

The only thing that angered him was that Michelle had appeared in front of him again!

Michelle wasn't there to bother him, of course; she was there as the female companion of one of his buddies, and had re-entered their circle.

The girls he dated never left his contact information. Frustrated, he had no choice but to use a smoke as an excuse to wait for her outside in the corridor. Knowing Michelle as he did, he figured the brat would be out touching up her makeup in less than half an hour.

In fact, less than half an hour had passed. He had just come out when Michelle followed him out.

"Come with me first, then come with my brother. Are you that desperate for money?"

"Brother, everyone needs money. It's poverty that has made me upright and honest. Otherwise, you'd be sure to see me as someone who's not exactly a good person!"

Liu Minghao flicked his cigarette ash: "I only said one thing to you, and you've got a whole host of things to say. What, now that we're even, you dare to talk back to me like that?"

"I know what you're worried about. Don't worry, I'm extremely dedicated! I only develop one line of business at a time and would never juggle two clients. Besides, I don't have any photos of me with you; we're complete strangers!"

Michelle's words only made Liu Minghao feel more uneasy, as she was clearly saying exactly what he was thinking. After thinking for a moment, he said to Michelle seriously, "Youth has its limits. Let's save some money and go back to our hometown to settle down. Keep as much premarital property as possible, and then marry an honest man. It's best to have the option to advance or retreat as needed."

Seeing his words, Michelle also revealed a bit of her true feelings: "Although your brother isn't as generous as you, I can pay off my debts in another month or two. Who knows, I might find a proper job then."

Liu Minghao and all his female companions never talk about family or feelings, only money.

Seeing that Michelle's expression had returned to normal and that she clearly didn't want to elaborate, he knew he shouldn't press further. He simply said, "If you need a job, I can introduce you to one. Not this kind of job, I mean a formal job. Something that would suit you perfectly."

Hearing Liu Minghao say that, Michelle became interested: "A job that's suitable for me? Really? What is it?"

Do you know about the Influencer Manufacturing Bureau?

Michelle is a master of internet surfing, and besides, she even participated in the lucky bag giveaway during Shi Shi's New Year's Eve live stream.

She nodded vigorously: "I know, I know! It's that amazing influencer incubation company!"

"That's right, you're good-looking, with a great figure and a baby face. You're way better than those female streamers who use countless beauty filters! I'll talk to the boss and see if you can try being a streamer. It's a quick way to make money and the barrier to entry is low. It's much better than what you are now."

Among all his female companions, Michelle was the most sensible one, and there was a hint of heartache in her understanding. He himself couldn't explain what it was, but he just couldn't help but want to give her more.

"Okay. Thank you!" After saying that, she sincerely bowed 90 degrees to Liu Minghao.

Liu Minghao took out his phone: "I deleted you. Add me back as a friend. I'll let you know when I have any updates."

Michelle got too excited and forgot that she hadn't deleted the other person from her friends list. After scanning Liu Minghao's QR code, his contact name popped up on her phone.

—Father Liu, the sponsor

Looking at these five words, Liu Minghao fell silent, a rare occurrence. He rubbed his two fingers together, suppressing the urge to smoke.

He couldn't help but recall the good times they had together, the countless nights Michelle would call out "Daddy, Daddy" so passionately, igniting a fire in his heart.

Thinking this, he interrupted his thoughts, turned around, and left. He never went back to an old flame. This time would definitely be no exception.