SCHS - Chapter 75
Chapter 75
Ignoring her sore and weak waist, Wen Shixue excitedly opened the study door, quickly grabbed Qin Zhen's hand, and said happily, "Lao Qin, I just thought of a new idea!"
Not only was Wen Yue confused, but Qin Zhen was equally puzzled. How could the person who was just outside accompanying her cousin suddenly have a new idea? And a new idea for what?
Qin Zhen glanced at her waist, then at the doorway, confirming Wen Yue hadn't followed before whispering, "Slow down, be careful with your waist. Isn't it still sore?"
"It's fine, that's not important," Wen Shixue said with a smile in her eyes. "Lao Qin, do you want to see Hanhan Jie?"
Qin Zhen was confused. "Why suddenly see her?"
Wen Shixue laughed. "Because I plan to discuss a collaboration with Hanhan Jie's game company to release game merchandise. I'll put you in charge of this project. How about it?"
Although Qin Zhen didn't play games, she had some understanding of their company's martial arts game, "Gui Hong," because Yu Hanhan often talked about various games in their group chat. "Gui Hong" was the result of four years of hard work by the development team, built upon several failed prototypes. Fortunately, after its release, it didn't disappoint anyone's efforts and became hugely popular, reaching its current status and even being voted one of the top five favorite games by netizens.
From the perspective of strength, popularity base, and promotional capabilities, "Gui Hong" was indeed a perfect collaboration partner. If this deal could be finalized, Chenfeng Jewelry's name would undoubtedly soar with this momentum.
Qin Zhen asked, "How did you think of collaborating with a game company?"
Wen Shixue replied, "Wen Yue just showed me a necklace item from the game and casually mentioned wanting a real one, which gave me the idea."
Early in her tenure, Qin Zhen had taught her a principle: shrewd business people are highly sensitive to the market, like they're born with radar, able to uncover new markets from every detail of life, leaving most people far behind.
At the time, she didn't know if she was that kind of person, but thankfully she wasn't overly fixated on it, because even if she was the slow type, she still had the clever Qin Zhen helping her. She firmly believed she wouldn't be worse than others, just maybe a bit slower to react.
Now, considering everything... she was still favored by heaven!
Hearing this, Qin Zhen smiled with satisfaction. "Our Shixue is truly smart."
Wen Shixue blinked obediently. "You think it's feasible?"
Qin Zhen said, "Feasible."
Wen Yue spoke from a player's perspective, which was the voice of their target market. As long as there was demand, there was no reason for the brand to miss this opportunity.
Qin Zhen said, "For 'Gui Hong,' I'll talk to Xiao Han first and ask about their company's interest in collaboration. You can make the rest of the decisions after the meeting on Monday."
Wen Shixue said okay.
Just then, Wen Yue's voice rang out from the study doorway, with a hint of unexpected surprise and excitement in her tone. "What? Vice President Qin, you know people from 'Gui Hong'?!" Then she looked at Wen Shixue, excitedly saying, "Chenfeng is going to collaborate with 'Gui Hong'? I can wear a real Lover's Necklace?!"
Seeing this, Wen Shixue immediately stepped forward, speaking cautiously like Qin Zhen. "Calm down, things aren't finalized yet. Don't spread the word, and don't get too happy. What if it doesn't work out? Wouldn't you be happy for nothing?"
Wen Yue paused. "Oh, right." Then she smiled again. "Then you two work hard to make it happen! Go for it! I have lots of game friends who want to wear the real items just like me! You can definitely do it!"
Hearing that many people felt the same way, Wen Shixue felt more confident. She patted Wen Yue's head and made her promise to keep it a secret.
Wen Yue patted her chest to guarantee it, then turned back to Qin Zhen, slowly walking towards her. "Vice President Qin, you really know people inside 'Gui Hong'?"
Wen Shixue saw her looking at Qin Zhen with starry eyes and immediately felt something was wrong. She decisively turned Wen Yue's body around and led her outside. "So what if Vice President Qin knows them? If you want to know them, isn't it easy too?"
Wen Yue was the daughter of Wen Lianchang's third sister, Wen Xiu. She chose to use her mother's surname because she thought "Wen Yue" sounded nice, and Wen Xiu and her husband weren't particular about the child's surname, so they let her. Ultimately, she was also a young lady of the Wen family. Who wouldn't give her some face when her name was mentioned? So if she really wanted to meet the insiders, the "Gui Hong" team wouldn't be so rude as to go against the Wen family.
Wen Shixue felt this unlucky child definitely hadn't thought of doing that. Sure enough, the occasionally silly and naive Wen Yue suddenly realized, "Oh, right."
She had been instinctively excited just now and had forgotten her own status that allowed her to meet insiders...
However, she somehow sensed a hint in Wen Shixue's words that she didn't want her to get too close to Vice President Qin. She instantly understood, wrapped her arm around Wen Shixue's shoulder, and pretended to be mature. "Alright, Sis, don't be jealous. No matter how good-looking Vice President Qin is, it doesn't change the fact that you're number one in my heart. My love for you won't disappear, okay? Be good."
Qin Zhen, Wen Shixue: "..."
Wen Shixue: "...Thanks."
Wen Yue smiled. "Hey, what are we, strangers? Don't be polite with me." She even made a heart shape with her fingers. "Love you, definitely make it happen!"
...
Wen Yue had planned to play her game dungeon at one o'clock with friends, so she had plenty of time for lunch. Plus, seeing the mature and beautiful Qin Zhen for the first time, the outgoing and talkative Wen Yue couldn't help but talk more.
Qin Zhen responded calmly, neither cold nor overly enthusiastic, maintaining a perfectly balanced attitude. This made Wen Yue find her even more charming, especially the tear mole at the corner of her eye, which was unreasonably beautiful!
Wen Yue: From now on, all female leads with tear moles in novels have a face!
Looking at Qin Zhen, her gossip instinct kicked in. "Vice President Qin, do you have a boyfriend?"
"No," Qin Zhen replied.
Wen Yue asked curiously, "Why not? With your qualifications, you could definitely have any man you want."
Wen Shixue glanced at her, silently shaking her head: There are more options in the world than just men, you're limiting yourself, little sister.
Qin Zhen said calmly, "Work is important. There are many duties waiting for me to handle, and I don't have the time."
The primary "duty" was Wen Shixue. Wen Shixue bit into a fried meatball, tasted it carefully, suddenly paused, and raised her eyebrows in surprise—her Lao Qin was subtly showing affection.
Since returning from the film set, Wen Shixue had vaguely felt that Qin Zhen had changed a lot. She would even subtly confess to her in front of others like this, stirring her heart without others noticing. If it were before, Qin Zhen would have been extremely cautious, not revealing a single hint to avoid being discovered.
Qin Zhen's love for her was braver than before, a bravery that had shed all inferiority. She was very happy to see this change in Qin Zhen and felt honored to be the source of her strength.
She used the action of wiping her mouth to hide the uncontrollable smile on her lips. The next second, Wen Yue's gaze suddenly swept towards her, saying very seriously, "Sis, you can't be like this."
Wen Shixue's smile instantly froze. She raised her eyes, looking at her with confusion. "?"
What am I like?
Wen Yue: "As the boss, you shouldn't give your subordinates so much work. Look, Vice President Qin is so busy she doesn't even have time to date."
Wen Shixue breathed a sigh of relief in her heart and raised an eyebrow. "No way. I pay her salary, so she has to work for me and do her job well."
Wen Yue "tsk-tsked" twice, her expression clearly saying, "Sis, you're such a cold and heartless boss." Seeing this, Qin Zhen's eyes showed a hint of a smile, and her voice softened considerably. "This is what I should do, and I do it willingly."
That last sentence was directed at Wen Shixue.
As long as she could help Wen Shixue, she would do anything, without needing to be forced, because she liked her enough.
Wen Shixue inexplicably couldn't handle her quiet confession like this. Her entire heart was stirred up, and she wished she could make Wen Yue call her "sister-in-law" on the spot, and then review what they did last night with Qin Zhen properly, making her remember that flirting with your girlfriend shouldn't just be verbal; if you're going to provide service, you should do it physically and thoroughly.
Qin Zhen met Wen Shixue's hidden, burning gaze. Under the table, her leg clearly felt someone's foot quietly and gently touch hers, silently seducing her.
No extra movements were needed, no extra words. She already understood what Wen Shixue was thinking, and she just felt that Wen Shixue was like a child ready to do something naughty at any moment, even thoughtfully "reporting" it with her foot.
She really wanted to laugh, but she couldn't show it too obviously, so she pretended to be calm and pushed the fried meatballs Wen Shixue wanted to eat towards her, reminding her, "President Wen, eat more, it's good for your health."
Wen Shixue picked up a piece. "Thank you, Vice President Qin. Vice President Qin should eat more too. You need strength to work for me when you're full."
Qin Zhen nodded slightly.
On the surface, it was harmonious; underneath, sparks flew.
Wen Yue didn't notice the sparks between the two. She held her bowl and shook her head. "Ah, life is not easy."
Wen Shixue and Qin Zhen both looked at her. She said sympathetically, "For the sake of work, Vice President Qin, you actually have to be so attentive to my sister. Life is really not easy." She patted Qin Zhen's shoulder again. "Keep it up, Vice President Qin. This is all I can do to help you."
Wen Yue: My sister is so heartless, even beautiful Vice President Qin isn't enough.
Qin Zhen: "..."
She had a feeling that even if she said she was willing now, Wen Yue wouldn't believe her, because Wen Yue's eyes were full of "I understand, that's just life" sympathy.
As a result, Wen Shixue also patted her shoulder. "That's right, Vice President Qin, keep it up. Be more attentive to me. Only I can help you."
Qin Zhen: "..."
...Please stop your act.
Wen Yue chatted while eating, talking about many things she and Wen Shixue did when they went out together in the past. Because it was about Wen Shixue, Qin Zhen listened especially attentively, which made Wen Yue feel even more sorry for her—she was listening to stories so seriously just to please her boss. Vice President Qin was truly having a hard time.
So she picked out some interesting stories that wouldn't damage Wen Shixue's image and told them to her.
As soon as Wen Yue finished eating, she went to play her game. Qin Zhen went to inquire about the collaboration with Yu Hanhan, and Wen Shixue rested her waist. Wen Yue left after finishing her game. Before leaving, she held Wen Shixue's hand and said with earnest anticipation, "Sis, you go for it. I'll go back and wait for the good news from the official side!"
Wen Shixue helped her wrap her scarf. "Hurry back, don't catch a cold."
Wen Yue nodded repeatedly and followed the driver into the elevator.
As the door closed, Wen Shixue turned to look at Qin Zhen and saw her smiling. "I suddenly feel it's good to have met your cousin."
Wen Shixue asked, "Why?"
Qin Zhen said softly, "Because I can hear many things about you."
She wanted to know more about Wen Shixue's past so she could understand her better.
Wen Shixue chuckled at her words, put her arms around Qin Zhen's neck, and touched foreheads. "You will meet her. Later, she'll even call you sister-in-law. And your little secretary wants to meet your roommates too, you know?"
Qin Zhen softly agreed.
Wen Shixue's eyes curved happily. She tilted her head back, just about to kiss her lips, when the doorbell suddenly rang, startling her and making her feel a bit resentful—interrupting people kissing deserves to be struck by lightning!
Qin Zhen rubbed her head to comfort her, looked at the visitor on the display, and opened the door without a word. Standing outside were two friendly-looking men in blue uniforms, with a large box behind them.
Wen Shixue glanced at it and asked, "What's that?"
Qin Zhen looked at her and calmly said three words: "A treadmill."
Wen Shixue: "???"
—Heaven wants to destroy me!!!
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