Commission

Qi Yuan strangely glanced at Lv Cheng: "If you can save someone's life, why not help?"

In Lv Cheng's mind, was he such a cold-blooded person?

With his strength, there shouldn't be any danger in the city.

As for scamming people, that was even more nonsense. Scamming espers was just asking for trouble.

Of course, the most important thing was that his younger brother was making a racket at home, so he went out to avoid the drama.

Qipan City No. 2 Primary School was sealed off, forcing all the students to transfer schools, so Qi Ao no longer had an excuse to keep dragging his feet.

Qi Ao cried and made a fuss, challenging his older brother's authority over his lost first love.

During this time, Qi Yuan would come home to find either water spilled on his chair or bugs in his drawer. Even Qi's mother couldn't stand it anymore and was about to scold her younger son.

Qi Yuan stopped Qi's mother. Under her astonished gaze, he explained that he had accidentally wronged his younger brother.

However, thinking the worst of others, Qi Ao assumed his brother had told their mom about the incident. He decided to throw a tantrum and tell tales of his older brother's terrible behavior.

Telling Qi's mother about this was clearly Qi Ao asking for trouble. When it came to harsh truths, the naturally dark-hearted mother never held back.

After listening, Qi's mother lovingly stroked her younger son's head and gently comforted him, "It's okay. Even without your brother, you still couldn't have caught her. But luckily, she couldn't catch your brother either. You two are the same."

Upon hearing his mother's comfort, Qi Ao's "moved" tears wouldn't stop flowing.

With a loud wail, he ran off.

Aside from Qi Ao's antics, this woman had also given him far too much...

When he decided to study combat, his mother gave him funds to purchase battle gear. But Qi Yuan knew his family was just middle class. If he had a chance to make money, he certainly wouldn't pass it up.

"Sorry to keep you waiting," the woman who had only met them once said as she put up her long black curly hair. Her newly cut French fringe curled under her jaw. Carrying a handbag, she was dressed in a flirty long dress as usual.

The woman tidied up her slightly disheveled clothes from running around and stroked her bangs. She walked over in small, elegant steps.

She was more made up than last time, with more intricate makeup. It probably wouldn't be too far off...

She smiled lightly and looked up at Qi Yuan, her smile instantly freezing.

Way off!!!

Did Leslie Cheung give her the confidence for this?

Remembering her previous thoughts, the young woman wished she could dive into a hole in the ground. She stammered, "I...I'm Xu Wanwan. Sorry to trouble you with the runaround." In front of them was a cafe. "Let's go in and chat," she added.

Unsure, she tacked on, "Is that okay?"

Since the client had spoken, Qi Yuan naturally had no objections. "Sure."

The three entered the cafe and found an isolated corner to sit.

Xu Wanwan looked over the menu and asked their opinions before ordering coffee and desserts.

The server quickly brought out their order. Xu Wanwan stirred her coffee with a small spoon and began recounting what happened.

"I have a close friend who was dumped by her long-term boyfriend a while ago. Although the guy had been mooching off her for years and still shamelessly claimed she would hinder his future prospects, at least he didn't cheat. She didn't cling on desperately either, so they had an amicable split."

Upon hearing this, Lv Cheng showed some interest. "Is your friend still looking to date? I guarantee I'll only mooch and not say nonsense."

The gloomy atmosphere lifted as Xu Wanwan laughed. She teased Lv Cheng, "Quite the smooth talker, how many girls have you tricked?"

"No no, my heart and body belong only to rich women."

Xu Wanwan glanced at him. "As if anyone would believe that," she said with an amused smile.

Her smiling expression faded. "But to get back on track, that guy got a small boost in fame after appearing on a variety show. His past relationship with my friend was exposed. Then all his fans flocked to attack my friend on social media, mocking her for trying to ride his coattails. Many even escalated to personal attacks."

"What happened next?" Qi Yuan understood. Her friend was a rich woman backstabbed by an ungrateful scumbag.

Large-scale fan activities needed to be directed by big fans, most of whom had ties with studios.

It used to be said that idols had to shoulder responsibility for fans' actions, which was somewhat unfair to the idols. But that saying perfectly described the current star-making industry with its integrated production, operations, sales, and after-sales services.

If not directed by the studio, those fan leaders should have jumped out to shout not to tarnish their idol's public image. At the very least, the apology and sales boosting factions should each make up half.

But what did this have to do with asking him here?

Xu Wanwan sipped some coffee, trying to keep her tone even, but unable to suppress her agitation. Her coffee cup and saucer clinked against each other.

"At first when she said she wanted to better herself to slap those stupid fans, I thought she had a decent attitude and felt relieved. But when I went to see her a few days ago, she had become skin and bones!"

She looked beseechingly at Qi Yuan. "I want to ask you to advise her to stop her excessive dieting."

"Would that help?" Qi Yuan was doubtful. His handsome face may be useful, but it couldn't cure mental illness. Would this work?

Xu Wanwan asserted with certainty, "It would. If nothing else, taking a photo together could help her slap those fans. What rotten fish and shrimp are they chasing?"

"Alright then."

In Qi Yuan's opinion, Xu Wanwan was clearly grasping at straws, but since they had come all the way out already, he would just treat it as doing a good deed.

"Don't worry, whether it succeeds or not, I will pay the fee as promised."

With this statement... it wasn't about money or not...

Did he seem like the sort to only see money?

He really!

In Qi Yuan's eyes, Xu Wanwan had been labeled with a gold digger filter.

His good impression of her instantly rose.

Lv Cheng shook his head listening to this. The young lady was really bad at conversation, clearly Brother Yuan was not lacking money, yet she kept harping on about compensation, completely missing the key point.

Realizing her brief loss of composure, Xu Wanwan quickly supplemented, "I know your intentions are good, but I have nothing else I can repay you with aside from money."

Tsk tsk, listen to how this woman talks!

Qi Yuan looked at her in shock. How did she suddenly start flaunting wealth?

"It's fine, compensating me with money is enough," he said.

Xu Wanwan pressed her palms together pleadingly. "Thank you so much. Let's head out now."

After eating their desserts, the three set off towards Xu Wanwan's friend's residence.

Xu Wanwan walked in front, pointing in one direction. "Her place isn't far. I made an appointment with her, so going now is perfect."

Soon, they arrived at the home of Xu Wanwan's friend. After a few rings, the door opened from the inside.

"Wanwan, you came." The woman who opened the door was neatly dressed with elegant makeup, clearly having been informed of their visit ahead of time by Xu Wanwan.

Contrary to expectations of seeing a skeletal frame, Lv Cheng and Qi Yuan found the woman to have slender, delicate limbs. Her complexion was rosy, completely unlike those suffering from malnutrition due to excessive dieting.