{"id":8187,"date":"2026-10-19T08:48:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T06:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/?p=8187"},"modified":"2026-10-19T08:48:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T06:48:45","slug":"a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-115","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/2026\/10\/19\/a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-115\/","title":{"rendered":"A Love-Struck Brain Is Nothing In The Face Of Melodrama &#8211; Chapter 115"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Fortunately, after Ye Wangxing explained, they didn\u2019t have many problems.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Wait, had their Fourth Brother really failed this time?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cImpossible, right? With Fourth Brother\u2019s ability to calm people down\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing thought in disbelief.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2026It was probably because of the planning proposal. Everyone might have had some differences regarding the company\u2019s development direction,\u201d the handsome young man said. He seemed to notice what Li Qing was thinking from his expression and gave a smile more awkward than crying.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing and Old Two first understood, then showed a bit of sympathy on their faces.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This was practically a real-world version of career affecting relationships. Even a genius player like their Fourth Brother couldn\u2019t handle it when interests clashed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing sighed and quietly comforted: &#8220;Fourth Brother, don\u2019t be too upset. Out with the old, in with the new.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">However, as soon as he said it, Li Qing realized something seemed off\u2014why was he comforting Ye Wangxing?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The ones who should have been comforted were the four who thought they had a close relationship with Ye Wangxing!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Being rejected didn\u2019t matter so much, after all, it might have conflicted with the company\u2019s development. But finally stepping away from Ye Wangxing\u2019s \u201cship\u201d was actually a good thing for them.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After all, if things got out of hand, it would be a huge blow to both Fourth Brother and his career.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">A peaceful breakup like this was actually good.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">With that in mind, Li Qing changed the direction of his words to Ye Wangxing, wishing for everyone\u2019s well-being.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Lao Er saw Li Qing doing this and understood what the eldest thought. He quickly joined in to back him up.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2026What the eldest said is right. Being able to remain cooperative partners peacefully is already difficult. Everyone being well is also fine, isn\u2019t it?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cFourth Brother, I know you\u2019re sad, but some things really can\u2019t be forced.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014Like having feelings for four men.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Lao Er and Li Qing earnestly persuaded him, and finally a faintly moved expression appeared on Ye Wangxing\u2019s face.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cYou\u2019re right. Some things can\u2019t be forced. My current connection with them was also something I forced myself into.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The handsome young man gave a faint, bitter smile. The worry in his eyes gradually disappeared, and his expression showed he had accepted it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Hearing this, Li Qing and Lao Er breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Ye Wangxing didn\u2019t think of entangling with them anymore, it was fine.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cI\u2019ll directly apply for an international exchange. I\u2019ll go abroad to calm down for a year or two. When I come back, I can manage my emotions and face them properly.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing and Lao Er felt slightly conflicted. They had never thought that one sentence from them would make Ye Wangxing consider going abroad as an exchange student. Their university really had that cooperation program with foreign schools.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">With Ye Wangxing\u2019s current abilities, if he wanted to participate, he would definitely be a guaranteed candidate.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">But this trip would last two years. Even though they had only spent one year together, Li Qing and Lao Er felt some reluctance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">However, thinking of Ye Wangxing\u2019s messy emotions, they ultimately didn\u2019t say more words of comfort. They just patted his shoulder and said: \u201cJust make sure you\u2019ve thought it through, and remember to inform your uncles and aunts.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The handsome young man nodded seriously and sincerely said: &#8220;Thank you for advising me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing and Lao Er felt a little embarrassed seeing Ye Wangxing like this.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cNo need to say thanks. Aren\u2019t we roommates? And now you\u2019re our benefactor, we have to treat you well, right?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing joked with a smile to ease the atmosphere, and Lao Er quickly chimed in.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cYes, yes. Fourth Brother, your social practice is in our hands. When the evaluation comes, don\u2019t forget to give us top marks.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Lao Er spoke with a smile.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The atmosphere immediately eased, and Ye Wangxing naturally didn\u2019t ruin it. He finally recovered his mood, lifted his chin, and smiled:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cThen I\u2019ll make good use of you two laborers. For now, follow Assistant Jiang and Assistant Liu.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ye Wangxing winked at them and said: &#8220;These two assistants are the private assistants of Pei Yi and Pei Shi. Learning even a bit from them will keep you busy for a while.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing and Lao Er immediately realized Ye Wangxing was introducing them to useful connections. They respectfully clasped their fists to him, silently grateful.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">They also thought that their own brother was reliable\u2014except for Gu Yan, whose love-brain seemed to have affected even their Fourth Brother!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing and Old Two immediately blamed Gu Yan for Ye Wangxing\u2019s earlier emotional outburst.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">But this also reminded them that they hadn\u2019t yet seen how the four men had ignored Ye Wangxing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Their gossip instinct instantly flared.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ye Wangxing took out his phone and opened the four pinned chat windows.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing and Old Two were shocked that Ye Wangxing even remembered to put his parents at the very top.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">However, they quickly shifted their attention to the chat records.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ye Wangxing\u2019s labeling on WeChat was quite normal: he labeled acquaintances with their names and strangers with their occupation and name.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This allowed Li Qing and Old Two to quickly match the chat records and identify who was who.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">At the same time, when they saw these chat records, their hearts skipped a beat.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ye Wangxing didn\u2019t notice their reactions. After showing them all the chat records, he put the phone away with a look of reflection and then told Li Qing and Old Two to report to Assistant Jiang and Assistant Liu.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Only after they stepped out of Ye Wangxing\u2019s office did the sound of the closing door snap them awake.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">They exchanged a glance and saw the same pale expressions on each other\u2019s faces. They immediately realized they had probably thought the same thing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">They stared at each other for a long time. Just when the surrounding employees thought they were about to kiss, Li Qing finally spoke.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cLao Er\u2026 if I\u2019m not mistaken\u2026 the reduced number of chats those few had with Fourth Brother\u2026 doesn\u2019t seem to mean they wanted to distance themselves from him, right?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing\u2019s voice trembled, as if he had discovered something incredible.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Lao Er seemed unable to stand, and he grabbed the wall beside him to steady his trembling legs before speaking, his voice shaking but accurate: \u201c\u2014They seem more like they were shy and wanted to show mature male charm in front of Fourth Brother.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing fell silent at Lao Er words, and Lao Er remained silent too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After ten minutes of quiet, Li Qing and Lao Er looked at each other, supporting each other, and saw the same shock reflected in the other\u2019s eyes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cLao Er\u2026 imagine if those four men found out it was us who pushed Fourth Brother to go abroad as an exchange student\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing said as if a fascia gun had been pressed against his throat.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2026Anyway, he definitely wouldn\u2019t die, since it\u2019s still in the country,\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Lao Er said, appearing calm: \u201c\u2014But it might feel worse than death,\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing and Lao Er were frantically thinking about how to tell Ye Wangxing when suddenly the company, for some unknown reason, became busy. It seemed the factory had been finalized, production had started, and products were ready for sale.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing and Lao Er immediately pushed the chat records out of their minds because the whole company had to focus on selling the products before the National Day holiday and building the brand\u2019s reputation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The company\u2019s main focus was children\u2019s watches, not outdoor watches or trackers suggested by others. According to Ye Wangxing, the market for this was niche but had established brands.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For a new force to enter this niche and compete would be extremely difficult.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014So he chose to focus on children\u2019s watches.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Other directions weren\u2019t ignored, but only a small batch was produced to test the market.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Sure enough, competing in the niche with a small batch didn\u2019t make much impact. It was uncertain whether they would break even in two or three years\u2014but the sales of smart children\u2019s watches skyrocketed like a rocket.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After this direction was announced, Li Qing and Lao Er were a bit shocked. After all, which child would like a watch that tracked every move and location under parental supervision?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">But the fact was, children didn\u2019t like it\u2014but parents loved it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Especially Ye Wangxing\u2019s high-precision positioning and language-civilization system thrilled the parents. They no longer had to worry about bad influences when communicating with their children.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014Although they didn\u2019t know yet to what extent the language-civilization system could complicate things, once the parents received the watch and downloaded the app, they would find out.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This, however, made things tough for Li Qing and Lao Er. Though Assistant Jiang and Assistant Liu weren\u2019t the busiest in the company, the various tasks and errands kept them constantly running around.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Fortunately, the assistants were pleased to have these two extra laborers, smiling at them. Li Qing and Lao Er were smart enough to handle the work, even earning a small raise.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This motivated them to work even harder. Though their families weren\u2019t poor\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Who doesn\u2019t like money?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">While Li Qing and Lao Er were busy, Assistant Jiang and Assistant Liu were amazed that President Ye even remembered to assign them assistants.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2026If this were President Pei, I\u2019d probably have to choose someone from the secretary department myself by now. But which veteran could I pick? Every time I choose someone, I lose a bunch of brain cells,\u201d Assistant Jiang sighed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Assistant Zhang, who was eating nearby, also sighed silently.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He was Shen Jiu\u2019s assistant. In some sense, the two interns should have been assigned to him. But unfortunately, his boss, a workaholic, recently started overworking the company to make time to propose to President Ye.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">As a private assistant, he suffered directly. If the private bonuses weren\u2019t generous, he couldn\u2019t have hidden it for his boss. If the company-wide chat group released the boss\u2019s proposal plans during his resignation, he would have been morally compromised.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">However, such matters didn\u2019t need to be shared with the other assistants.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Otherwise, if their boss found out about Mr. Sheng\u2019s proposal time and rushed over to intercept, it would be bad.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Thinking this, Assistant Zhang had to admire Mr. Sheng\u2019s skill.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">First, he confided in Zhang, dumping all the company secrets\u2014both relevant and irrelevant\u2014onto him. And these secrets were such that it didn\u2019t matter if others knew them, but if they came out of Zhang\u2019s mouth, he would be in big trouble.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014For example, the fact that all four shareholders in the company were connected to President Ye.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">And they weren\u2019t exactly normal.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Big Pei constantly asked President Ye about his schedule, whether Ye had talked to others, what was said, and how Ye felt\u2014asking in more detail than his own mother ever questioned him after a blind date.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Little Pei wasn\u2019t much better. He didn\u2019t interrogate, but he acted like a cuddly bear, always trying to stick close to President Ye. Although his gestures weren\u2019t overtly flirtatious, anyone watching felt embarrassed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014Assistant Zhang almost began to doubt his own orientation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Then there was the champion. Although he trained hard for gold medals, after every session he called President Ye, always on video, even when others were in Ye\u2019s office. If he noticed other shareholders were present, he casually began talking about childhood memories, excluding them from the conversation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Assistant Zhang thought this world champion was true to his age\u2014still a bit childish.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He had gotten used to the other three shareholders\u2019 odd behavior. After all, they could imagine a grand drama whenever President Ye smiled at them like close friends.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This was Mr. Sheng\u2019s observation, but Zhang found it accurate. After all\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Mr. Sheng was the one dating President Ye. He had maintained appearances for company stability, not distancing from them.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">And now President Ye was gradually distancing himself from them, even outwardly distancing from Mr. Sheng to hide it, though privately they texted each other nonstop.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">How did Zhang know?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Because Mr. Sheng had shown him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Zhang could understand. After all, Mr. Sheng had personally recruited the top salesperson from Gu Group for President Ye and even gave him company shares as a token of their bond, effectively giving him company power.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Such a relationship didn\u2019t need further explanation. This company was essentially a token of affection.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The others were just flags or trophies brought in by President Ye.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014Zhang had never seen President Ye so relaxed with others, joking about investors and behaving as if everything was casual.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Unlike unrequited attention from other shareholders, President Ye genuinely interacted with Mr. Sheng. The chat records showed a perfectly coordinated couple.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Even a few words from Mr. Sheng were fully understood by President Ye. Their chat was short but full of love.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If President Ye had spent less effort on Mr. Sheng, this effect wouldn\u2019t exist. Zhang confirmed they were indeed dating.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">So when he looked at the other two assistants before leaving the cafeteria, his face was calm, showing no concern\u2014they knew their boss could sway the outcome subtly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Assistant Jiang and Assistant Liu, after Zhang left, exchanged meaningful glances. In their previous company, they were senior managers, here, they were challenged by a mere subordinate. Yet they were unfazed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014Their boss had such a strong bond with President Ye.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">President Ye only needed a few words to understand their boss and perceive unspoken thoughts\u2014something no one else could do.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Remembering their boss\u2019s chat records, which even they couldn\u2019t match, they understood why their boss liked President Ye so much. Thinking this, the two assistants smiled at Zhang\u2019s departing figure with sympathy for the \u201closer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After finishing lunch, Li Qing and Lao Er saw this strange scene.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Luckily, they had adapted, unlike their first visit when they worried that Jiang and Liu were overworked.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The pressure was indeed high. Through the champion Xie Yihan, they had linked with the National Sports Administration. Though success depended on product quality and brand value, merely establishing the connection was a good start.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This made Li Qing and Lao Er feel that their childhood friend truly cared about Ye Wangxing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">However\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cLao Er, did we forget something?\u201d Li Qing asked. Lao Er, clutching a file, looked at him in shock: \u201cYou didn\u2019t forget the documents, did you?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing quickly shook his head and helped Lao Er continue handling matters. He thought that if he could forget it, it probably wasn\u2019t a big deal.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014Little did he know, after school started, he wished he could strangle himself for forgetting.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Not only did he fail to inform Ye Wangxing about the four people\u2019s chat records, they only realized on the morning of school reopening that it was the first day\u2014they didn\u2019t even need to go to the company.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">When Li Qing and Lao Er arrived at the dorm, they were overjoyed. Gu Yan, who hadn\u2019t seen them all summer, looked at them sniffing the beds like smelling perfume and scowled.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cCan you two be a bit more serious? You\u2019re going into your sophomore year. Why are you still like this?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Gu Yan leaned on his bed, disdainful.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing and Lao Er glanced at him, then buried their heads back in the blankets.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Gu Yan: &#8220;\u2026&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cNot seeing you all summer, are you planning to ignore me as your roommate?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing and Lao Er didn\u2019t want to talk but Lao Er finally replied half-heartedly: \u201cOf course not, Jumping-off Brother.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Gu Yan: \u201c\u2026Jumping-off Brother? Speak properly!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing intervened, lying on the bed: \u201cAh, everyone calls you that now because of your heroic jump for love last semester. Your love story moved the whole school.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He made a dramatic gesture mocking romance, but\u2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Gu Yan didn\u2019t notice, straightened his back in the chair, and looked slightly proud.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cCough, they have good taste\u2014they know our love is exquisite.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing and Lao Er mouths twitched.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Gu Yan then started assigning them tasks: \u201c\u2026On September 9, I plan to skydive from a helicopter to propose to Mu Bai. You two handle the setup, one hour for 1,000 yuan.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">His expression was no longer unpleasant, and Li Qing and Lao Er were tempted. They had earned money all summer but had no savings habits. One bought a better computer, the other replaced gadgets.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">They even used some savings to research online, with a 5,000 yuan budget that could set up an internet cafe.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now almost broke again, they welcomed extra work. Thus, Gu Yan and Lao Er fell for the lure of money.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">But they had principles.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cYou must wear a mascot costume to hide our faces and not make us mere props!\u201d Lao Er said seriously.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cYou can hide your face, but you still must be props and clap,\u201d Gu Yan replied, raising his chin.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing and Lao Er rolled up their sleeves silently.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cOne person 3,000 for a night, excluding previous setup costs.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Li Qing and Lao Er: \u201c\u2026Alright, brother, no problem.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The deal was settled. When they considered outsourcing to the neighboring sports academy for 200 yuan a day, their dorm door opened.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ye Wangxing, looking more relaxed after a month\u2019s break, entered. Li Qing and Lao Er remembered what they had forgotten, scrambled from bed, and rushed to him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Before they spoke, Ye smiled and announced: \u201cMy inter-school project application has been submitted. The counselor said my chances are high. I\u2019ll hear back within this month.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The news stunned Li Qing and Lao Er. They wanted to exclaim, but someone else shouted first.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cAh???\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">They turned to see Gu Yan on a chair, almost shouting in shock.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He said: \u201cYe Wangxing is applying for the inter-school project? What about my uncle and cousin?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014They were about to propose to him!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ten minutes later, the news reached his uncle and cousin, who each sent Gu Yan a 10,000 yuan red envelope.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Gu Yan happily received the envelopes, unaware that the next second his cousin and uncle called the two assistants.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cMove the proposal\/confession date forward.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Assistants Liu and Jiang listened bewildered. Their boss had just handed them a task seemingly impossible.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2026Set it for September 9.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Liu and Jiang: &#8220;\u2026&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Boss! 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