"Sister Jing, you mentioned Boss Yi orders three to four hundred roses every week. He must be quite wealthy, right?"
Lin Yu seized the opportunity to shift the topic, probing for information about "Boss Yi."
The transition was seamless.
He played the part of a flustered young man grasping for small talk perfectly.
He Jing continued wrapping roses as she explained:
"Oh, this is nothing, handsome. There’ll be even bigger orders coming."
"Ever heard of Shenghui Film and Television City? He’s the procurement manager there, handling props and supplies for multiple film crews."
"Working with someone like Boss Yi? Your Aunt Qimeng is about to strike it rich!"
Strike it rich? Hah.
So this was the "big trap" Aunt Qimeng would soon fall into.
Shenghui Film and Television City was located in Baqu City, under the jurisdiction of Pingchuan City.
One of the eight major film studios in the country, a top choice for legitimate productions.
On paper, Boss Yi’s credentials were impressive.
But considering he’d target a small flower shop owner, his reputation was likely fake.
Investigating Boss Yi’s background thoroughly in a short time would be difficult for Lin Yu alone.
When one person can’t handle a task, the best solution is simple—call for backup!
Back at the apartment, there was a genius hacker girl who could dig up anyone’s secrets with ease.
After all, he was now an unofficial "First Love Experience" candidate.
Finding the right moment to ask her for help wouldn’t be hard.
"Handsome, when tying the ribbon, grip the bouquet tight first."
"Like this—so the flowers don’t scatter. Makes it look much prettier."
"Don’t you think?"
He Jing "guided" him by clasping his hand, "helping" him squeeze the stems.
Lin Yu could swear he’d already gripped them as tight as humanly possible.
This was deliberate.
And she’d chosen a spot where Aunt Qimeng couldn’t see.
A calculated move to create physical contact, pulling them closer.
Lin Yu had introduced himself twice—Lin Yu, call me Xiao Lin or Xiao Yu.
Yet He Jing insisted on the flattering "handsome."
Wasn’t it obvious?
The same tired tricks he’d used in the past had come full circle, boomeranging back at him.
Want to play?
Fine.
Let’s play properly.
Lin Yu acted like a clueless fool, nodding eagerly like a chicken pecking at rice.
Stammering:
"Th-thank you, Sister Jing. I’ll remember."
But that wasn’t enough.
This just made him seem like a naive college kid.
As He Jing withdrew her hand, Lin Yu quickly stole a glance at her.
Catching her peacock-like smile watching him, he immediately averted his eyes.
Perfect.
He wanted her to notice him "sneaking looks."
Now his persona was complete—a socially inexperienced, hormonally curious dummy.
After all…
If you want flies to bite, you’ve got to show them you’re a cracked egg first.
"Handsome, your aunt mentioned you study at Pingchuan University’s Film School."
"I’ve been in Pingchuan for years—know several professors there."
"One’s quite influential, a graduate advisor, I think."
"I’ll introduce you sometime. Gotta pave the way for my dear friend’s handsome boy."
He Jing escalated her approach.
Lin Yu thought: Which professor? Name them. These days, people lie without blinking.
But aloud, he said:
"Thank you, Sister Jing. I wouldn’t want to trouble you."
He Jing beamed:
"No trouble at all! With your looks, you might even debut as an actor someday."
"When you’re famous, don’t forget your big sister, okay?"
Then she grabbed her phone and called out:
"Qimeng, mind if I add your college boy’s WeChat?"
Chen Qimeng swallowed her food cheerfully:
"Of course not! Xiao Yu, go add Sister Jing."
"Jingjing, if you know any professors, please look after our Xiao Yu!"
Lin Yu: "…"
Sigh.
Aunt Qimeng, your innocence is painful.
"Look after" him?
This is straight-up sacrifice!
Your "college boy" is about to be devoured, and you’re happily stuffing your face!
[Ding!]
[Perfect disguise! Masterful charm techniques lull the "Thousand-Faced Fox" into lowering her guard—even voluntarily leaving a traceable communication talisman!]
[Reward: 20 Spirit Stones]
Lin Yu naturally didn’t refuse the WeChat request.
He opened the "Add Friend" page, waiting for He Jing to provide her number.
This way, he’d get both her WeChat and phone number.
Chen Qimeng ate astonishingly fast.
By the time Lin Yu finished two bouquets, she’d rejoined the work.
With three people working, all the bouquets were done in under fifteen minutes.
True to legend, Boss Yi was punctual.
Within five minutes of completion, a BMW X5 with provincial plates parked outside.
Lin Yu almost wondered if Boss Yi had been lurking nearby, waiting for He Jing’s signal.
A quick WeChat, and he rolls up instantly.
The door opened.
A man around forty stepped out.
Navy blue polo shirt, slate gray slacks, black leather shoes, and a swept-back hairstyle with streaks of white.
If not for the expensive-looking watch, he could pass for a government official.
Gotta admit—the wrist-flick watch check would intimidate most people.
[Ding!]
[Danger Alert: "Faceless Owl," mastermind behind the sect’s greatest crisis, has appeared! Host must remain vigilant!]
[Mission Linked: Guardian Scheme]
Faceless Owl… Mastermind…
Sounded more formidable than "Thousand-Faced Fox."
From their brief interaction, He Jing might be shady with her own agenda, but she wasn’t mastermind material.
This "Faceless Owl" must be the true puppetmaster!
Seeing the VIP client arrive, Chen Qimeng moved to open the door.
But Lin Yu caught her arm, stepping forward first.
As he unlocked the door, he whispered:
"Aunt Qimeng, what’s Boss Yi’s full name?"
Chen Qimeng recalled:
"I think it’s… Yi Haizhou. ‘Hai’ as in ocean, ‘zhou’ as in ‘marking the boat to find the sword.’"
As they spoke, Yi Haizhou entered.
Following etiquette, Lin Yu greeted first:
"Welcome, Boss Yi."
Since Aunt Qimeng and He Jing used this title, he followed suit.
Yet Yi Haizhou merely glanced at Lin Yu with mild disinterest, giving a slight nod.
Then he turned to the women:
"Shopkeeper Qimeng, good to see you again. Jingjing, you’re here too."
Oh-ho.
Only got eyes for the ladies, huh?
A "small fry" like Lin Yu isn’t worth your attention?
Man.
You’re playing with fire.
th】 【No prior gaming knowledge required】【The First Cultivation + Game Design Novel on the Platform】 In a world where the righteous path dominates and crushes the demonic sects, Lu Ze unlocks the "Son of the Demon Path" system. Killing righteous cultivators now grants him power-ups. Wait—deaths in illusions count too? As a former game designer, Lu Ze decides to give the cultivators of this world a little—no, a massive—shock... Sect Elders: "What is this 'Escape from the Demon Sect' game? Why have all our disciples abandoned cultivation to play it??" Elite Disciples: "You're saying... mastering 'Demon Slayer' can help us counter demonic schemes?" Reclusive Masters: "Why did I leave seclusion? Ask that backstabbing rat who ambushed me in 'Eternal Strife' yesterday!" Rogue Cultivators & Civilians: "'Immortal Abyss Action' is addictive! You can even earn spirit stones by loot-running..." Sect Prodigy: "My Dao heart is unshakable... except for that cursed black hammer." Royal Scions: "Can skins have stat boosts? I’ll pay 10,000 spirit stones for one!!" Sect Leader: "WHO IS CORRUPTING MY DISCIPLES?!!!"
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
't think I'm that capable, I'm just trying my best to stay alive. I've been kind all my life, never did anything bad, yet worldly suffering spared me not one bit. The human world is a nice place, but I won't come back in my next life. A kind young man, who wanted to just get by singing, but through repeated deceits and betrayals, has gone down an irredeemable path.
For the sake of his unrequited love, his ex-girlfriend abandoned him at the altar, indirectly causing the death of his parents. Just when he thought his life was plunged into darkness, a clueless yet beautiful girl unexpectedly took him in. Looking back, he realized how many hidden gems had always been by his side. A childhood friend who had secretly loved him for over a decade, a stunning but socially clueless school beauty, a mischievous and playful girl who lived for chaos... His ex, filled with regret, pleaded: "I was wrong—can we go back to how things were?" Before he could respond, the girl stepped in front of Ye Shuang and coldly declared, "If you didn’t cherish him, then he’s mine now." Also known as: "After Losing My Job, I Was Picked Up by a Hidden Gem," "The School Beauty I Raised," and "Oh No, I’m Surrounded by Rich Girls."
