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Chapter 253 - 249 She said...

Chapter 253: 249 She said...

"Clap clap clap..."

The applause echoed through the empty dance room, accompanying the lingering music.

"The best act of the evening is definitely yours to lose."

Jiang Chen’s face was full of admiration.

Several girls were dressed in tight practice outfits, which showcased their youthful figures in all their slender glory.

"I heard that Ai Qian also signed up for a program."

Zheng Jingjing wiped the fragrant sweat from her forehead, seemingly speaking offhandedly, but with a deeper implication.

"Really?"

Jiang Chen showed just the right amount of surprise.

"Jin Jin isn’t lying. We’ve seen the program list, and Ai Qian is indeed on it."

Xu Siyi picked up her water bottle to drink and provocatively leaned on the leg press bar, casting a sidelong glance at Jiang Chen.

With the New Year’s Eve party imminent, all departments had to participate. The department had picked a few of them, including her, to prepare a dance act. They had been rehearsing intensely these days, with no outsiders allowed, but Jiang Chen was of course an exception.

"Oh."

Jiang Chen nodded, his expression composed.

"Jiang Chen, do you still think we should win the best act of the evening?"

Guo Ran was as serene as ever, finding a spot to sit cross-legged and rest, but Zheng Jingjing, to no one’s surprise, loved to stir up trouble.

"I’m not a judge; my opinion doesn’t count."

Jiang Chen chuckled.

"Oh, changing your tune now, are we?"

Zheng Jingjing laughed.

Jiang Chen pretended not to hear and turned to look at Li Shuru beside him, "Why don’t you participate?"

Li Shuru indeed had not joined the sensual and fiery dance they had just practiced, instead watching from the sidelines with him.

"Shu Rui is the choreographer," Guo Ran explained for her.

Jiang Chen realized and didn’t think much of it.

"Ding-ling-ling..."

The cell phone began to ring.

Jiang Chen stepped aside to answer the call, then returned, "I have something to take care of."

"Go ahead."

Li Shuru was quite understanding.

"Ladies, keep up the good work."

With a little pep talk, Jiang Chen left the dance room quickly.

"That guy is really busy now," Zheng Jingjing murmured.

"That’s for sure. He’s a boss now. How can he be the same as before?" Xu Siyi chimed in.

"Shu Rui, are you with us because..."

Guo Ran, who had just helped explain, looked at Li Shuru, hesitating to speak.

"Shu Rui, I don’t think there’s anything to it. Even if Ai Qian is participating, what does it matter? She and Jiang Chen are long over," Xu Siyi added.

"Yeah Shu Rui, if you join in, we’re sure to win the most popular award," Zheng Jingjing agreed.

"I’ve already choreographed a trio. It would be too much hassle to change it now. Forget it."

Li Shuru shook her head.

It wasn’t that she was afraid to share the stage with Ai Qian; she just didn’t want to stir up unnecessary controversy.

If she and Ai Qian both took part in the evening’s events, it might invite peculiar glances from others and could lead to dredging up the past. Why bother?

She truly didn’t care, but Jiang Chen might end up feeling the most embarrassed if she participated.

Among the girls, perhaps only Xu Siyi could guess her friend’s true reason for refusing to take the stage.

It was a prime opportunity to outshine a rival in love, yet she had easily and voluntarily given it up.

If it were Xu Siyi, she definitely wouldn’t have chosen the same.

It seemed,

she had truly fallen for him.

Xu Siyi grew silent, her feelings complex.

Among the roommates, Guo Ran didn’t bother to mention it, preferring peace and quiet, without a care in the world. Jingjing was brash and lively, but actually had the personality of a carefree child.

But Shu Rui...

In fact, once she knew that Jiang Chen had turned from a prince into a frog, she did entertain some thoughts that she shouldn’t have, only to find Shu Rui seemingly unobtrusive, yet fully aware, staunchly guarding against her, not giving any chances.

After sharing the same dorm for three years, she knew her roommates’ personalities inside out. Shu Rui was quite magnanimous. She couldn’t deny that all those young masters she’d known before were most interested in Shu Rui.

But whenever Xu Siyi made a move, Li Shuru would yield.

But this time.

Xu Siyi smiled bitterly to herself.

She was very confident and believed that she understood men well, but at the same time, deep inside, Xu Siyi was acutely aware.

Li Shuru.

Was actually smarter than her.

If Li Shuru got serious, she couldn’t outplay her.

How ridiculous of herself.

She had been so complacent before.

Completely forgetting that the number of wins didn’t matter.

Often, winning just once was actually enough.

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"What did Miss Pei say?"

The milk tea shop near the girls’ dorm.

Second floor.

Jiang Chen, who had rushed over from the Art Institute, asked hurriedly.

"Senior Jiang Chen, please sit down first."

The one who called him was clearly Luo Li’er.

Jiang Chen sat down across from her, staring intently at the campus belle underclassman.

Luo Li’er was obviously under a lot of pressure, her eyes flitting about nervously.

"Senior Jiang Chen, would you like something to drink?"

"No need."

Jiang Chen’s eagerness was written all over his face.

It wasn’t her fault.

Having Li Shuru endorse their virtual love game didn’t just concern the success or failure of the game’s future prospects, it was also a great opportunity to "make money."

Although three billion had already been invested, the more funds they had, the better.

If possible, Jiang Chen would even be willing to go all-in with the remaining money reserved for buying favors, but that was unrealistic.

This was over ninety billion yuan, and even in the vast and wealthy Shenzhou, throwing so much money into the market at once would most likely trigger a financial crisis!

This was no exaggeration!

Another key point.

Getting Pei Yunxi to endorse was also a way to deepen ties with her, a strategy that could bring triple benefits in one move, killing three birds with one stone and having all advantages without any drawbacks.

Luo Li’er twirled her straw, took a sip of her mango pomelo sago, and seemed to be in a dilemma, finding it hard to speak.

"Even if Miss Pei does not agree, it’s okay, I’ll think of other ways."

From Luo Li’er’s reaction, Jiang Chen guessed some things, and although a bit regretful, he wasn’t surprised.

If he were Pei Yunxi, he’d probably think these students had gone mad too.

Luo Li’er looked up, stopped herself from speaking several times, and finally, in a quiet voice, said, "My sister didn’t say she wouldn’t agree..."

Jiang Chen’s expression brightened, "Did Miss Pei agree?"

Luo Li’er fiddled with her straw, lowered her eyelids, and fell silent again.

What’s with this girl?

Jiang Chen was puzzled and tried to maintain a calm tone, "Luo underclassman, what exactly did Miss Pei say? It’s alright, just tell me directly."

"She said... she said..."

Luo Li’er stuttered, facing his expectant gaze, and finally said with embarrassment, "My sister said she would do the endorsement, but the endorsement fee..."

The endorsement fee?

So, this girl was wavering back and forth because it was a matter of money?

Jiang Chen felt a sudden joy inside, but his face remained composed.

"How much did Miss Pei ask for?"

Seeing Luo Li’er’s manner, Pei Yunxi must have quoted an astronomical price.

"Senior Jiang Chen, I think it’s better to forget it, you don’t have to insist on getting my sister..."

Luo Li’er really found it difficult to say it out loud.

"It’s okay, we’ve done research on Miss Pei’s commercial value."

Jiang Chen’s words meant, don’t worry about whether we can afford it, just say the number.

Luo Li’er bit her lower lip.

"My sister wants one hundred million..."

She bowed her head, avoiding his reaction.

The atmosphere suddenly fell silent.