【My Silver Libra with My Girlfriend】(05) Author: Drinking with Books

Author: Yi Shu Xia Jiu Word
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After a short vacation, I returned to China. The chubby guy who came to pick me up complained as soon as he saw me, "Boss,
you had a great time, but I'm having a really tough time. Several clients are urging me to deliver the goods."

"Okay, I was wrong. But this trip wasn't for leisurely fun. I want to pay back some debts
and cut off some things that should be cut off." I opened the back door and got in.

"You're always right. I'll never say no to you. What business do you need me, your assistant, to do for you?"
The chubby guy got into the driver's seat and started the car.

The chubby guy is my assistant and driver. As his name suggests, he's short and fat like a ball. He
's the kind of . The reason I'm so polite to him is that although he's nominally my subordinate, he's also my
brother. And I owe a lot to him for my current income. This all started when I became popular online
and was preparing to transfer to M University.

The chubby guy is my roommate at S University. He also studies accounting. But after the first week of his freshman year,
Xiao Pang almost never went to class, staying in his dorm playing games. His roommates brought him all his meals, and he lived a monotonous life between
his bed and the bathroom. The most extreme example was when he didn't leave his dorm building for a whole month.
Perhaps because my hobbies were similar to his, Xiao Pang and I got along quite well.
After I told my roommate I wanted to transfer schools, Xiao Pang pondered for a long time. He rarely went out, so he asked me to meet him somewhere to talk about
something.

We ordered something and sat down at a coffee shop. Then I noticed that Xiao Pang's gaze was different;
it held passion and determination.

"Hu Yi, what are your plans for the future?"

"Plans? To go to M University to seriously study, improve my skills, and upgrade my production to creative work." My
tone was slightly proud, not because I was famous now, but because I believed that knowing what I
should do , especially in an industry I loved, was something to be proud of.

"Besides that? Have you thought about doing anything else, I mean... making some money?"

"Well! My livestream's popularity has increased several times over compared to before. My previous livestream income was
negligible , but judging from the current trend, the income will be quite considerable, more than enough for me to stop asking my family
for money and live a very comfortable life."

After hearing my words, Little Fatty shook his head and put his hands together on the table. His whole demeanor had changed; he
didn't seem like a typical shut-in guy at all. What he said next was even more unbelievable coming from him
.

"Brother Hu, you're right. But most internet phenomena and celebrities are fleeting. Many are popular
for a while and then get overshadowed by new internet topics. But some people take advantage of their temporary popularity and influence
to develop their own businesses and carve out a place for themselves in a certain industry. When the internet forgets you
, your business has already taken shape."

I was very surprised after hearing Little Fatty's words. I don't understand business, but I understand and
agree with the principles Little Fatty is talking about.

"So what do you suggest I do now?" My heart seemed to be burning with passion.

"There are many capable people in this world, but few have the opportunity to showcase themselves.
Brother Hu, you have that opportunity now. Your name is the best advertisement. We can contact major film and television
companies event planning companies to create all sorts of props for them. Think about that
giant metal elephant that a certain singer rode at a concert. It only appeared for ten minutes during the entire performance, but the production cost of that elephant was a whopping
300,000 yuan. After the performance, a company bought it and put it in their lobby as a feng shui item. Brother Hu, you know the cost of
that thing better than I do—how profitable is it? When the quality of our work is recognized in the industry,
our reputation will be solid, and tons of business will come knocking on our door!"

My eyes grew brighter and brighter, as if I could already picture the scene—all money. I noticed that
Little Fatty used the word "we." I already understood what he meant, but I still asked tentatively.

"If it could be like that, it would be perfect. But I don't know anything about business."

"I'll help you. I'll handle contacting events and bidding. Hu-ge, you just need to handle the production."

"What about your studies at S University?"

Little Fatty took a deep breath and slowly said, "I'll just drop out. From childhood to adulthood, everything about me
has been decided by my parents, from university to my major. I just had to be a machine for studying and taking exams.
After my parents decided for me to take the civil service exam, earn a salary, get married, and have children. Yes, my parents
are all doing it for my own good, to ensure my future is stable. But I don't want to live that kind of life. I feel that
if I don't take the initiative to do something, my life will continue as it was before,
uneventful, and I will regret it."

"What about your uncles and aunts..."

"I'll persuade them. Hey, I've failed so many courses in these three semesters that it's hard to graduate. I've
never made any demands from childhood to adulthood. This time, for my own sake, I'm sure I can persuade them."

"Okay! Brother, if you help me, let's build a business together and make your family approve of your choice."
I extended my hand.

Little Fatty's chubby hand grasped mine. "From now on, I'll call you boss!"

I never expected that Little Fatty, who usually seemed like a quiet, unassuming guy, would have such ambition and drive. He seemed to have already
planned ahead, even without my involvement, he would have sought other projects. A comrade with dreams who could decisively
give up university to help me was someone I could trust.

Little Fatty indeed displayed his business acumen. City A was the economic center of China, my work was of impeccable
quality , and most entertainment activities targeted a specific demographic. The right time, place, and people
made me a lucky darling of this trend.

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Little Fatty and I returned to my place, which was also my studio—a rented apartment. Although land in City A
was incredibly expensive , I could afford to buy a house, but I always held
the mindset that I wouldn't consider buying a house

until I was married. Little Fatty prepared the materials for the client with the closest delivery date. Looking at the production requirements, my lips twitched slightly.
*Sigh.* This was a job I took on before Yu Wanchun and I set off. Actually, I initially refused this job, but
Little Fatty pleaded with me.

"Boss, this is something my Xiaoru's second uncle from her hometown wants. You have to help no matter what. It's inconvenient for me and
my second uncle to talk, but I've arranged a time for you two. Please help, boss."

I reluctantly met this "second uncle."

The "second uncle" was dressed impeccably, wearing a gold watch and gold chain, and his expensive black leather shoes were paired with
white socks. And what the second uncle wanted was... 20 sets of costumes for playing turtles.

I subtly explained to the second uncle that I make rather complex and high-end props, and that small
costume studios could handle his needs without him coming to me, as my prices are very high.

My second uncle, speaking in a thick local dialect, said, "I started dealing with these aquatic creatures when I was fourteen. I've dug up snakes
in the mountains and caught eels in the rivers. It took me twenty years to breed
the turtles I'm currently raising, and I used all my savings to open this farm. My turtles aren't ordinary turtles. A crucial part of
the breeding process is that my employees have to wear turtle costumes. That way, when the turtles see them, they think, 'Hey! They're
being fed by our own kind, so they can eat with peace of mind!' That's how my turtles grow well!
So I'm not afraid to spend money; I make sure the turtle costumes are the best and most realistic!"

As the saying goes, every experienced accountant has their own unique way of keeping accounts. Watching my second uncle gesture and
explain his special turtle breeding methods, I truly felt the saying, "A trade is like a mountain." More importantly, I
felt immense sympathy for his employees.

"Second Uncle, Xiaoru is my good brother's girlfriend, so I'll take this job. This is the price for one outfit." I
held up one finger, indicating one thousand yuan. To be honest, a twenty-thousand-yuan order is small for me, especially
for twenty outfits. It doesn't require much skill, but the workload is considerable. However, to make Xiaopang feel more confident in front of his girlfriend
, I had no choice but to accept.

"What! Ten thousand yuan a set? Well, as expected of a famous tailor, that's worth as much as five of my turtles!
But after all these years, I know you get what you pay for. Two hundred thousand yuan in cash, I'll have someone deliver it this afternoon!"

What?! Two thousand yuan for a turtle! And a farmed one at that! What kind of turtle is this?! Why am I even making props anymore? I
might as well go raise turtles with my second uncle! "I need this 200,000 yuan. This uncle's business is too profitable, too profitable...

" "May I ask, Uncle, what breed of turtle is yours?"

"Hey! This turtle, I spent twenty years cultivating this breed! Twenty years! Dozens of generations to cultivate
it , every part of it is a treasure. After cultivating it, I spent a whole night coming up with a good name for my turtle
, 'Golden Turtle'! How about that, isn't it imposing?"

Hehehehe, Uncle's name that he came up with in one night is really fitting! The fact that farmed turtles are more expensive than wild ones
shows that Uncle's turtles must have something special about them.

Little Fatty prepared the materials for me and then left, saying he had to pick up his daughter Xiaoru from work. I was also
tired to work, so I slept until noon the next day.

After ordering takeout at noon, I opened the live stream and started processing Uncle's order. After briefly
exchanging some travel experiences with the viewers who came after hearing the news, I started working seriously. Because the first thing
I needed to do was make a mold for the turtle shell, it was already getting dark when I finished the first set of shells. Looking at
the lifelike , I couldn't help but wonder if my second uncle's employees would hate me.

At the request of many viewers in the live stream, I put on the outfit and posed in front of the camera.
This was met with a wave of gifts and bursts of laughter from the viewers.
Comments were mostly things like, "Hahaha, it's so realistic... The streamer is really open-minded! To get through life, you have to wear a green hat..."

After taking off the costume and chatting with the viewers for a while, I closed the live stream
. As soon as I finished, I received a WeChat message.

"I heard that a certain streamer makes millions a month wearing a green hat on live stream!"

I smiled helplessly and replied, "Are you envious? I'll make you one too!"

"No, no, no, I can't pull it off."

"Want to go out for a drink?"

"That's exactly what I was thinking, the usual place."

This person is currently my only close friend besides Little Fatty. His name is Han Yu, also from K City
. Back in high school, we were both art students, and even in the same tutoring class. We
became . His forte is photography, and his artistic foundation is also very solid. After three years of hard work,
he barely made it into M University. When I transferred to M University, he picked me up from the airport, and we
gave each other a firm hug as soon as we met.

"Hu Yi, I told you you were born to be an artist. No matter what university you go to."

"Haha, that's right, my artistic talent can't be buried. We brothers can be together again
."

Han Yu had been at M University for two years and knew the area like the back of his hand. He
handled .

Because I wanted to drink, I took a taxi to my "old haunt." It was a small noodle shop near M University,
with no waiters, only the owner. The owner was a fifty-year-old man surnamed He. He had been widowed when he was young and
never remarried , and had no children. So he ran this small noodle shop near the school. Han Yu and I
discovered this place by chance. The owner's fried yellow croaker, stir-fried peanuts, and refreshing side dishes were all good with
drinks . After finishing our drinks, a bowl of fragrant scallion oil noodles was the perfect finishing touch. From then on, Han
Yu and I came here almost every week. Occasionally, if it was late and there were no other customers, Grandpa He would cook a couple of
his signature dishes and drink with us. As the drinks flowed, he would reminisce about his youth. Once, when he talked about his deceased wife,
he cried as he drank, eventually moving Han Yu and me to tears like children. At that moment, I thought, Grandpa He
and his beloved woman are separated by death. Compared to that, how fortunate I am? After Yoona graduates and I
finish my studies here, wherever she goes to work, I'll go and win her back, even if it means giving up
my current career. I entered the noodle shop. "Uncle He, long time no see."

The old man was serving a table of customers and was happy to see me. "You're here, kid. It's been
almost three months since you two last drank here. Where's Han?"

"Han Yu will be here soon. He's been interning in another city for the past three months. Anyway, it's my fault. I should have
come and have a drink and chat with you to cheer you up."

"Right, right, you're graduating soon, finding a job is the most important thing. Oh dear, I forgot, you
don't need to worry, you're earning way more than I do at this little noodle shop. Han should take you as a role model."

"Oh, grandpa, how can I compare to him? He's a well-known prop maker and
designer . It would be difficult for me to achieve what he has at your age." Han Yu walked in just as Grandpa He finished speaking.
"Everyone has their own opportunities. Han just encountered his opportunity a few years earlier than you, and
he must have worked hard, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to seize the opportunity, right? You two, have a seat.
I'll get you some wine and food."

Soon a simple but delicious meal was laid out.

"How have you been lately? Have you found a job you like?" I asked.

"I always thought I was quite prepared for entering society. But
when I actually started my internship, I realized I hadn't thought things through." Han Yu hasn't had a very smooth three months!

"What's wrong? Has reality hit you hard, you once confident young man?"

Han Yu downed a glass of ice-cold beer, burped, and said, "I still have confidence. Although my grades aren't
outstanding , I'm still a graduate of M University, the best art school in the country. But, in literature, there's no first place, but in martial arts, there's always a clear winner. The
company boss thinks my designs aren't as good as those things I consider vulgar."

"Art is something that touches the soul, something that can elevate the human spirit, but it's
the last thing the masses need right now. Although I always say 'If there's no food, I'll drink with a book,' that's about a certain state of mind.
But now we're just eating peanuts. So many art students can only bow to commerce and society.
It's like music; the more catchy the song, the more people listen to it."

"But... are we just going to give up on what we've studied for four years?" Han Yu spread his hands, torn between
reality and dreams. "Actually, looking back now, I'm even less qualified to talk about art anymore. Almost
everything is something clients need, not what I want to do. I've asked myself,
would anyone buy my creations? But I have absolutely no confidence in that. I'm the best example of bowing to reality.
Sometimes the thought crosses my mind: quit these things, travel the world, see all the beautiful scenery
, experience all kinds of life, find inspiration, create. But I can't give up my current income, unless… it's
for her!" I didn't suggest that Han Yu work for me. If we were just ordinary friends, maybe I would, but firstly,
Han Yu is someone who's quite self-reliant, and if I asked him to help me, it might
hurt his pride . Secondly, I can't treat him like I treat Xiao Pang, as a subordinate or a buddy. I can only place Han Yu
on an equal footing with me. But I'm afraid that over time, there might be conflicts of interest, or Han Yu might
seek other opportunities, and our relationship might become strained. It's not that I don't trust him, it's just that who knows what the future holds!

"She'll be graduating soon, right? Back in high school, you two were such a perfect couple, even getting into the same
university. Seriously… I don't believe in love anymore. Sigh… I, who have no emotional entanglements,
worry , while you, who don't worry about your future, are troubled by love. Truly, life is full of disappointments, so bitter!"

I picked up my glass and clinked it against Han Yu's, saying, "Finally, I can talk to someone about my life, what a blessing! Come on, let's drink!"

After a few dishes and rounds of drinks, Uncle He joined the fray. Just then, my phone rang. Looking at
the name on the caller ID, I jolted, instantly sobering up. The name on the screen was—
Li Tong .

"Hello, Big Sister."

"Yes, are you in City A?"

"Yes, I am."

"I'm in City A. Where are you? I need to talk to you about something."

After I gave her my address, Li Tong hung up. We arrived at the small noodle shop in no time. Two years had passed, but
Li Tong hadn't changed much; she still looked mature and composed. While she couldn't compare to a goddess like Yoona,
Li Tong was still quite beautiful. Her face, conforming to Eastern aesthetics, was lightly made up, and her clothes, though simple,
exuded elegance—the kind of woman men would immediately think of as a domestic goddess.

Looking at the mess of dishes and cups we had made, Li Tong seemed a little dazed. But she quickly recovered, walked
over to me, took out a tissue, wiped the stool, and sat down.

Sigh, it was indeed my oversight. Grandpa He only worked there, so the cleanliness was a bit
lacking . We men certainly wouldn't mind, but it seemed a little awkward to talk to a clean-freak like her.
However, my older sister didn't show any displeasure.

Seeing the situation, Grandpa He said, "You two talk, I'll go clean up in the kitchen."

Han Yu quickly added, "Grandpa, let me help you."

Only Li Tong and I remained in the outer room. Li Tong didn't speak. I wondered if I should be polite first. What should I ask
? I can't just ask what they want from me. I also can't just ask how Yoona is doing… Li Tong
spoke up, directly resolving my dilemma: “Yoona's in City A.”

“Oh. Ah? What's she doing in City A?”

“Not only her, but also eight people from her old cosplay group. They've all been
accepted by Spark Entertainment.”

“Oh, they got jobs right after graduation, that's great. Spark is a pretty good company.” I've worked with
Spark Entertainment before, so I know them fairly well. They
don't have any big stars like Bingbing, but they have many second-tier and near-second-tier celebrities.
Although they haven't filmed any major productions. However, their dramas and variety shows, featuring their artists, have been airing on
various , neither wildly popular nor unpopular, but they occupy a significant market share in this industry. "It's not bad,
but I think there's a problem." Li Tong shook her head, looking serious. "What problem?"

"You don't know, after you left, Yoona spent almost all her free time in clubs. She
became the club president in her junior year. At that time, the club was reorganized, and the cosplay club merged into the drama club. At Yoona's
suggestion, cosplay and drama were combined, and several performances received unanimous
praise . Yoona showed her acting talent and fell in love with acting. Spark Entertainment came to the school to recruit, and Yoona naturally
participated. Actually, I talked to Yoona, and I didn't approve of her joining an entertainment company; that industry is very chaotic,
but Yoona's attitude was very insistent. I think Yoona's innate conditions are so perfect, plus her acting talent..."
"Maybe she'll really become a household name someday. I won't object anymore. Spark
Entertainment initially planned to only recruit three people."

"I remember you just said there were eight people from City A."

"That's the crux of the matter. During the recruitment, the director was just sitting in the back.
But when it was Yoona's turn, the director immediately decided on her, and his attitude changed drastically. Originally
, they were reviewing student applications, but with Yoona, it became pleading for her to join. The director even said on the spot that
their company had never had a top-tier star, and they wanted to cultivate a
star like Fan Bingbing in recent years. He also said that he saw Yoona's unlimited potential the moment he saw her, and so on.
But Yoona backed down because the director's eyes were too eager and he didn't try to hide it at all. After that, Yoona said she
would think about it and left."

"And then?" At this moment, the standard unspoken rules scenario came to mind.

"Then the director actually went to the cosplay club. You wouldn't believe how many
girls in the cosplay club also wanted to pursue this career path. As soon as the director showed up, they all started putting on a show. But the director went straight
to Yoona and extended an invitation to her again. While Yoona hesitated, the director offered that if Yoona agreed to
join their company, she could accept any other girls in the cosplay club who were interested in this path as well.
Seeing the longing in the eyes of those girls in the cosplay club, Yoona had no choice but to agree."

"This director really went all out."

"Yeah, anyone with eyes can see that this director is interested in Yoona. My daughter also came to City A to look for
a job , and I, as her older sister, can't protect her."

My eyes darkened. "Yoona already has someone protecting her now..."

"Hmm? Who did you hear from?" Li Tong looked at me questioningly.

I took out my phone and showed
Li Tong .

Li Tong fell silent when she saw the figure in the photo. Seeing Li Tong's silence, I seemed to understand something,
picked up a bottle of beer and chugged it down.

"It's not what you think!"

"Huh?" My eyes were already a little red. "His name is Lü Wei, he's the president and director of the drama club. After
you left, Yoona had more suitors, and he was one of them, but Yoona rejected him.
After the cosplay club and the drama club merged, their relationship improved. Well... how should I put it, they do
spend a lot of time together, and... you could say they're quite close. The club members all think
they're together, and when they joke about them, they don't say anything, like they're admitting it
. But! Hu Yi, I can tell you clearly, although I've never asked Yoona about his relationship,
they absolutely, positively not together. Yoona wouldn't and wouldn't lie to me about this. So their
relationship is..."

I didn't know whether to be happy or unhappy, and said expressionlessly, "Ambiguous, huh?
More than , less than lovers? Male best friend? Would a man be content to be a male best friend after failing to win a girl's heart? I
'm a man too..."

"Hu Yi! Don't be so sour! Yun'er still cares about you!" Li Tong seemed a little angry.

"Does she still care about me?" I asked uncertainly.

"After you left, Yun'er often secretly cried. In the past two years, I've
caught her secretly watching your live streams on her phone twice, which means she must watch them often. And several times when I went to the club activity room to find
Yun'er, she was sitting in your old studio, lost in thought. She
regularly . And this time when she came to City A, there was a very large suitcase in her luggage. If I'm not mistaken, it contains
all the things you made back in S University! You've been gone for two years, is it wrong for her to have a good relationship with a guy
? And Yun'er has so many suitors, she might be using Lü Wei as a shield!"

I was overjoyed with disbelief, completely ignoring how quickly my face changed. "Yoona still cares about me?
Really! Does she really miss me too?"

"Yes, she agreed to come to Spark Company, maybe because you're in City A. Now that she
needs you, you should take the initiative."

Hearing the word "take the initiative," my joy turned slightly into helplessness. "Big sister, my past initiative made me
so humble, and you know the result. Now... I'm a little scared."

"Who told you that taking the initiative has to be humble? Everyone's mature now, not like in our student days
. If you're afraid, you lose the right to pursue happiness. Yoona is so much more mature now than before.
She understands where you went wrong, and she understands what kind of person is
trustworthy ."

Hearing Li Tong's words, I felt I needed to digest and prepare myself. Yoona had come to
City A and entered a dangerous circle. I had to become her knight in shining armor again.

Li Tong's next words almost made me spit out the wine I was drinking.

"Actually, Yoona asked me to come today."

Yoona asked her to come? Yoona asked her to come! So, Yoona was thinking...

"Stop, stop, stop. Put away that narcissistic thought in your head. Six out of those eight girls in the cosplay club
know you. Now that they've chosen this path, they naturally want to use their old classmate
relationships . You know a lot of people in that circle. They know about Yoona and you, but they're
just blinded by reality and insist that Yoona contact you so everyone can get together. Yoona had no choice but to come to me."

"Oh, I see..." I couldn't help but feel disappointed. "Alright! My task is done
. It's getting late, so I'll head back now. Oh, and just so you know, Lu Wei has joined
Spark , so he'll probably be there that day too."

"I know, thank you, big sister. I'll have my assistant come and take you." After saying that, I picked up my phone to
call Little Fatty.

"No need, I'll just take a taxi myself. Remember what I said, I trust you!"

"Okay, big sister! I'll win Yoon-ah back!"

The big sister gave me a thumbs-up and left the noodle shop. Han Yu, who had been eavesdropping in the kitchen, also came
out and refilled his drink. "Go for it, win my sister-in-law back."

Although I just received a lot of information, overall it was still something to be happy about. My eyes
sharpened as I planned what to do next. Director? Lü Wei?

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