n 2018, many players who had gone overseas to play had returned to China. Qin Chunxiao’s first task after returning was to visit Miss Meng’s sister, Meng Yuling, at the hospital.
Qin Chunxiao had previously asked for the room number of the ward from Meng Yuqing, and after greeting her, he entered the hospital with a fruit basket. As he approached the room, he heard the game’s sound effects.
He paused for a moment, knocked on the door, and received a response from inside.
“Come in.”
Qin Chunxiao entered the room and saw a tall, pale and thin girl wearing a hat intensely focused on playing a game without lifting her head. Beside her was a short and slim girl doing her homework. The atmosphere seemed harmonious.
Qin Chunxiao placed the fruit basket down and said, “Hello, I’m Qin Chunxiao who made an appointment to visit you.”
Upon hearing his name, Meng Yuling put aside the game, ignoring the complaints of her teammates, and looked up to give Qin Chunxiao a thumbs-up. “As expected, you are good looking.”
Qin Chunxiao looked bewildered.
Meng Yuling cleared her throat. “I’ve heard a lot about you. People say you are the best player under 1.8 meters and the most handsome among volleyball players.”
Qin Chunxiao humbly replied, “It’s not that exaggerated.”
Meng Yuling smiled cheerfully and gestured for him to sit down. “I know you came to visit me to show respect for my sister. Don’t worry, I won’t die anytime soon.”
Qin Chunxiao said, “But your sister mentioned that you haven’t been in good spirits recently. You used to enjoy chatting online, but you stopped doing that.”
Meng Yuling straightforwardly said, “She’s just fussing over nothing. I’m doing fine. It’s just that the story I wanted to write has developed in a better direction.”
Confused, Qin Chunxiao asked, “What do you mean?”
Meng Yuling continued, “I also worry about my sister. We have been together since birth, and I’m afraid she won’t be able to live without me. Later, I realized that it’s actually me who can’t be without her. When she went to Brazil to play in the league, I felt a bit lost.”
“Soulmates can be troublesome. You get used to each other’s presence from the beginning, and when you’re apart, you don’t know what to do or where to start.”
Meng Yuling looked at Qin Chunxiao, her words carrying deeper meaning yet appearing purely contemplative.
She asked, “What do you think my sister will be like after I’m gone?”
Qin Chunxiao pondered for a moment and stated based on the things he had seen in his past life, “She will be very sad at first, but because she is mentally prepared, she should be able to cope. However, with the loss of colorful vision and too many injuries, she can only retire and become a physical education teacher at a university, and then she will proceed with marriage and having children…”
He mentioned that she would have a daughter named “Yiling.”
Meng Yuling fell silent, and the little girl doing her homework next to her also stopped. Qin Chunxiao realized that he might have been too straightforward, but he believed that since he had been given the opportunity, he should tell Meng Yuling that her sister, Meng Yuqing, would have a good life in the future and to let her worry less.
Meng Yuling wiped the corner of her eyes and said, “If what you said is true, then that’s great.”
The somewhat frivolous smile on her face finally faded, and she said, “I’m just afraid that my sister will be too sad because of me. Fortunately, we are both strong in this aspect.”
Meng Yuling was a very easy-going person. She didn’t show any irritable emotions caused by the pain of cancer during the 15-minute conversation with Qin Chunxiao. She remained polite and kind throughout.
It was said that she used to play as a setter before retiring, and she was very agile. She won the Best Setter award at the World Youth Championship and was skilled at leading the team. Many world-class coaches had high hopes for her, and she was a famous cornerstone player in women’s volleyball.
Now, this veteran shared a lot of her volleyball experiences with Qin Chunxiao, as if she wanted him to carry on some of her legacy on the court. She also spoke about soulmates, emphasizing that it was a possibility but not a label, and whether a relationship with a soulmate would work depended on the efforts of both individuals.
Listening to her words, Qin Chunxiao felt like she knew something, but he didn’t want to ask directly, so he just remembered everything she said.
In Qin Chunxiao’s understanding, every life was precious. Even if he didn’t know someone who passed away, he would still feel regretful. When he bid farewell to Meng Yuling, he was already starting to genuinely feel sad for her.
After he left, Meng Yuling handed him a very old red wristband as a gift. She said, “I will donate everything I can after I’m gone, and there won’t be a body for people to mourn. I’m giving this to you as a souvenir. Thank you for visiting me, and you can use this to remember me.”
After he departed, Meng Yuling said to the little girl beside her, “Xiang Nan, Chunxiao is a good person. I can rest assured about your brother. Their future story will definitely be better than the one I made up.”
Mei Xiangnan sat by the bedside, hesitating for a while, but eventually couldn’t hold back her tears and cried. She had grown up without much care, and her mother was mentally unstable. Meng Yuling was the first older female figure she had come into contact with, and Mei Xiangnan didn’t want to lose this sister!
Meng Yuling touched her head and then looked down at her lower body, where both pant legs were empty.
She sighed softly, “If only my sister could let go of me. But I really don’t want her to retire. If she stops playing volleyball, there won’t be anyone else in the world with that face playing the sport. Then, I will be completely forgotten in the world of volleyball…”
The red wristband was originally meant for Meng Yuqing, but it would be difficult for her to continue playing volleyball after losing her color vision. So Meng Yuling entrusted it to Qin Chunxiao.
Although the performance of the Chinese men’s volleyball team was not exceptional, this group of players had great determination and spirit. Maybe one day in the future, that red wristband would once again make it to the Olympics with them.
After returning to Guangzhou, Qin Chunxiao stayed in Foshan for a few days. Cuihua, the puppy, had grown into a big dog while he was abroad, but she had been taken care of by his grandparents all along. He felt a bit sorry for them.
In the fragrant courtyard, Qin Chunxiao held Cuihua in his arms and admired the scenery for the whole afternoon.
“Death is truly heavy. I heard that Bernese Mountain Dogs don’t live long. I might have to bid you farewell in the future too. If it wasn’t for the fact that you were the cutest one at the pet store, I would have been hesitant about raising a Bernese Mountain Dog.” He rubbed Cuihua’s head, and Cuihua looked up at him with trust and affection in her eyes.
Qin Chunxiao smiled and took out the wristband from his pocket, putting it on. “Red suits me well.”
After saying that, he cheered up again.
It was time to work.
In recent years, Zheyue had acquired a brand with excellent technology, significantly improving the shock absorption and cushioning technology of its sports shoes. Furthermore, the brand was based in China, so there were no tariffs, making the shoes more affordable. As a result, their business was doing very well.
The Fly Wolf shoes, endorsed by Qin Chunxiao, were popular due to their high style and comfort. After Qin Chunxiao’s outstanding performance on the court, they became one of the best-selling shoes among Zheyue’s products above 1,000 yuan.
He participated in a few events with Zheyue.
During the final event, Zheyue gathered all their athlete endorsers to participate in a charity event. They would be making dumplings with orphans, and each of them would auction off a pair of signed shoes, with the proceeds going to the orphanage.
When Qin Chunxiao heard about making dumplings, he initially thought the one participating in this event was the one who had worked in the food factory for a while – Lu Yunchen. Due to his experiences as the only son of the Lu family, people had the habit of calling him Zheyue’s crown prince.
However, when he arrived at the event, he saw Lu Xuandong wearing a white T-shirt with the Zheyue logo, busy preparing with the staff.
After Lu Yunchen returned from the factory, Lu Hao who discovered that his second son’s IQ hadn’t improve much except being sensible finally accepted his fate. Of course, he could continue stubbornly challenging Lu Xuandong, but what would be the point?
No matter how they struggled, the family business would eventually be handed over to Lu Xuandong. Look at that kid, investing in futures, collaborating with Dafengshou to launch a new brand, and even negotiating a partnership with a poverty-stricken county to establish an all-in-one farm and factory. If Lu Hao didn’t lower his head, Lu Xuandong might actually leave.
The father and son had clashed in secret. But strangely enough, Lu Xuandong always had the upper hand, and Lu Hao was the one tormented by his counterattacks. What was the point of these two battling each other like this?
After Lu Xuandong won the bet between them, Lu Hao even felt a bit relieved. Having a son like a dragon was better than having a son like an insect. Lu Xuandong had suffered so much in the past, and now, Lu Haoma didn’t need to worry about his determination and resilience, as well as his business acumen. With him in charge, Zheyue would never worry about losing money.
So, without Lu Xuandong’s knowledge. Lu Hao softened his stance and announced that he would step down after a few years, once Lu Xuandong had achieved success in his studies. He would hand over the reins completely and promised not to interfere in Lu Xuandong’s decisions.
Lu Xuandong accepted the promise, but he didn’t act proud. He simply asked for his father to get a raise before agreeing to take on the position of vice president that his father had forced upon him.
Lu Xuandong’s understanding was simple: Do your own thing, and dad will give you rewards. But never agree to work as a laborer for him.
As the two of them exchanged glances from a distance, Lu Xuandong tapped on his phone a few times, and Qin Chunxiao picked up his phone to read the message.
Lu Xuandong: [Yunchen and the aunties won the championship at the square dance competition. Now they want to participate in the national competition to try and get on the Spring Festival Gala. That’s why he’s not involved in Zheyue’s business.]
“I Want to Be on the Spring Festival Gala” was a famous show on CCTV. Qin Chunxiao couldn’t help but exclaim inwardly about how twisted Lu Yunchen’s fate had become. He chuckled as he replied:
Qin Chunxiao: [Your little brother is amazing.]
Lu Xuandong: [O(∩_∩)O]
“Xiao Qin?” At this moment, the weightlifting champion from the national team nudged him. Before the program, Newton had specially asked him to look after his child, so he had been paying attention to Qin Chunxiao. Seeing him standing there lost in thought with his phone, the champion reminded him.
“Coming, sorry,” Qin Chunxiao responded.
Of course, Qin Chunxiao knew how to make dumplings. His skills were quite good, and his good looks attracted several children to gather around him. One of the girls, who had previously undergone cleft palate surgery, was shy at first but started calling him “big brother” after a few conversations.
Qin Chunxiao had a thought and started to consider asking Lu Xuandong about the process of sponsoring orphans’ education after the event.
During the activity, the host conducted interviews with the participating athletes. Since Qin Chunxiao was younger and hadn’t won any World Championships or Olympic gold medals, he was one of the last to be interviewed.
When it was his turn, the host greeted him formally, “Hello, Chunxiao.”
“Hello,” Qin Chunxiao replied.
“You are the youngest spokesperson participating in this event. Do you have any thoughts about being here with so many outstanding athletes?” the host asked.
Qin Chunxiao stood up straight, with his hands behind his back, and obediently recited the script that Old Niu had given him: “As a student still in school, I am honored to be here doing something meaningful with so many excellent athletes. This is a valuable experience for me, and I have learned a lot…”
As Lu Xuandong listened, he turned away and suppressed a smile. He was sure that someone else had written this speech for Qin Chunxiao. After laughing to himself, he looked back at Qin Chunxiao and at that moment Qin Chunxiao also turned his head seemingly sensing his gaze.
No matter how many times Qin Chunxiao’s blue eyes looked at him, he found them captivating. He had just laughed at him, and now he felt a little embarrassed under Qin Chunxiao’s gaze. He quickly averted his eyes, pretending as if nothing had happened.
Then, the host interviewed the host of the event, Lu Xuandong, “Hello, Xuandong.”
“Hello,” Lu Xuandong replied.
The host asked the pre-arranged question, “Zheyue has undergone major changes in the past six months, and we can see that they have optimized many product lines without increasing the prices. Now that you are also doing a charity event, will there be any financial pressure?”
Lu Xuandong responded with a well-prepared answer, “No, optimizing products is something an ambitious company must do. Besides, even though the profit margins for individual products may be lower, we can still maintain a balance between revenue and expenses with large sales volumes. Doing charity work is also essential for businesses because their responsibilities go beyond developing products that the public loves and paying taxes on time; they should also actively shoulder social responsibilities…”
This guy was just saying some clichéd lines, but because of his good looks and sincere expression, it seemed quite convincing.
As the interview was coming to an end, the host asked one last question, “During this event, Xuandong, do you have any favorite athletes here? Are you planning to get their autographs?”
Lu Xuandong hesitated for a moment when it came to his favorite athlete. It seemed like he couldn’t speak smoothly, as if he had choked on something. Eventually, he replied, “Those who know me should know that I am a die-hard volleyball fan. But I haven’t asked for the autograph of my favorite athlete yet… Cough, I’ll get it after the event ends. Thanks for the reminder.”
Talking about his favorite athlete, he paused for a moment, as if he couldn’t find the right words or was choked up.
The host smiled and turned to Qin Chunxiao, “Little Qin, Xuandong wants your autograph. Will you give it to him?”
Qin Chunxiao and Lu Xuandong exchanged glances and nodded. Qin Chunxiao walked over, took the notebook that Lu Xuandong handed him, and signed his name on it before returning it to him.
The two of them didn’t say a word, but the brief interaction went unnoticed by others.
Mysterious Chat Group
Group Owner: [Everyone, yomi is announcing her retirement from the internet. QQ]
Anonymous User 2: [So sad. I didn’t know she had osteosarcoma, and it’s even a relapse this time. Although she had another amputation, it seems that it has spread. She was my favorite author!]
Anonymous User 3: [She was already in the advanced stage, and with the spread, it’s basically just a matter of time. yomi was a great person, diligent in writing, and never got into arguments with others, even when people went to her to tear apart her OTPs. Why is this happening?]
Anonymous User 5: [She seemed so cheerful, wanting to enjoy life. She wrote in her retirement announcement that she would donate her body and assets. It’s so sad, such a good person is leaving.]
Anonymous User 6: [Everything on the internet is ultimately virtual. I heard from a friend of yomi that she has a soulmate in real life, and the moment she found out about the relapse, he left everything behind to be with her.]
Anonymous User 7: [I hope she finds happiness in her last days.]
…
Group Owner: [Did you see? Lu Xuandong and Qin Chunxiao appeared on the same screen, and Qin Chunxiao gave Lu Xuandong his autograph.]
Anonymous User 3: [They made eye contact! I can imagine a ton of sparks flying between them!]
Anonymous User 5: [They must know each other! Lu Xuandong even went to Russia to watch Qin Chunxiao’s games!]
Anonymous User 2: [Definitely! Lu Xuandong is the first spokesperson for Zheyue this year. It seems like he’s planning to pass the company to Qin Chunxiao.]
Anonymous User 8: [yomi, did you see? Your favorite CP is having some interaction!]
n 2018, many players who had gone overseas to play had returned to China. Qin Chunxiao’s first task after returning was to visit Miss Meng’s sister, Meng Yuling, at the hospital.
Qin Chunxiao had previously asked for the room number of the ward from Meng Yuqing, and after greeting her, he entered the hospital with a fruit basket. As he approached the room, he heard the game’s sound effects.
He paused for a moment, knocked on the door, and received a response from inside.
“Come in.”
Qin Chunxiao entered the room and saw a tall, pale and thin girl wearing a hat intensely focused on playing a game without lifting her head. Beside her was a short and slim girl doing her homework. The atmosphere seemed harmonious.
Qin Chunxiao placed the fruit basket down and said, “Hello, I’m Qin Chunxiao who made an appointment to visit you.”
Upon hearing his name, Meng Yuling put aside the game, ignoring the complaints of her teammates, and looked up to give Qin Chunxiao a thumbs-up. “As expected, you are good looking.”
Qin Chunxiao looked bewildered.
Meng Yuling cleared her throat. “I’ve heard a lot about you. People say you are the best player under 1.8 meters and the most handsome among volleyball players.”
Qin Chunxiao humbly replied, “It’s not that exaggerated.”
Meng Yuling smiled cheerfully and gestured for him to sit down. “I know you came to visit me to show respect for my sister. Don’t worry, I won’t die anytime soon.”
Qin Chunxiao said, “But your sister mentioned that you haven’t been in good spirits recently. You used to enjoy chatting online, but you stopped doing that.”
Meng Yuling straightforwardly said, “She’s just fussing over nothing. I’m doing fine. It’s just that the story I wanted to write has developed in a better direction.”
Confused, Qin Chunxiao asked, “What do you mean?”
Meng Yuling continued, “I also worry about my sister. We have been together since birth, and I’m afraid she won’t be able to live without me. Later, I realized that it’s actually me who can’t be without her. When she went to Brazil to play in the league, I felt a bit lost.”
“Soulmates can be troublesome. You get used to each other’s presence from the beginning, and when you’re apart, you don’t know what to do or where to start.”
Meng Yuling looked at Qin Chunxiao, her words carrying deeper meaning yet appearing purely contemplative.
She asked, “What do you think my sister will be like after I’m gone?”
Qin Chunxiao pondered for a moment and stated based on the things he had seen in his past life, “She will be very sad at first, but because she is mentally prepared, she should be able to cope. However, with the loss of colorful vision and too many injuries, she can only retire and become a physical education teacher at a university, and then she will proceed with marriage and having children…”
He mentioned that she would have a daughter named “Yiling.”
Meng Yuling fell silent, and the little girl doing her homework next to her also stopped. Qin Chunxiao realized that he might have been too straightforward, but he believed that since he had been given the opportunity, he should tell Meng Yuling that her sister, Meng Yuqing, would have a good life in the future and to let her worry less.
Meng Yuling wiped the corner of her eyes and said, “If what you said is true, then that’s great.”
The somewhat frivolous smile on her face finally faded, and she said, “I’m just afraid that my sister will be too sad because of me. Fortunately, we are both strong in this aspect.”
Meng Yuling was a very easy-going person. She didn’t show any irritable emotions caused by the pain of cancer during the 15-minute conversation with Qin Chunxiao. She remained polite and kind throughout.
It was said that she used to play as a setter before retiring, and she was very agile. She won the Best Setter award at the World Youth Championship and was skilled at leading the team. Many world-class coaches had high hopes for her, and she was a famous cornerstone player in women’s volleyball.
Now, this veteran shared a lot of her volleyball experiences with Qin Chunxiao, as if she wanted him to carry on some of her legacy on the court. She also spoke about soulmates, emphasizing that it was a possibility but not a label, and whether a relationship with a soulmate would work depended on the efforts of both individuals.
Listening to her words, Qin Chunxiao felt like she knew something, but he didn’t want to ask directly, so he just remembered everything she said.
In Qin Chunxiao’s understanding, every life was precious. Even if he didn’t know someone who passed away, he would still feel regretful. When he bid farewell to Meng Yuling, he was already starting to genuinely feel sad for her.
After he left, Meng Yuling handed him a very old red wristband as a gift. She said, “I will donate everything I can after I’m gone, and there won’t be a body for people to mourn. I’m giving this to you as a souvenir. Thank you for visiting me, and you can use this to remember me.”
After he departed, Meng Yuling said to the little girl beside her, “Xiang Nan, Chunxiao is a good person. I can rest assured about your brother. Their future story will definitely be better than the one I made up.”
Mei Xiangnan sat by the bedside, hesitating for a while, but eventually couldn’t hold back her tears and cried. She had grown up without much care, and her mother was mentally unstable. Meng Yuling was the first older female figure she had come into contact with, and Mei Xiangnan didn’t want to lose this sister!
Meng Yuling touched her head and then looked down at her lower body, where both pant legs were empty.
She sighed softly, “If only my sister could let go of me. But I really don’t want her to retire. If she stops playing volleyball, there won’t be anyone else in the world with that face playing the sport. Then, I will be completely forgotten in the world of volleyball…”
The red wristband was originally meant for Meng Yuqing, but it would be difficult for her to continue playing volleyball after losing her color vision. So Meng Yuling entrusted it to Qin Chunxiao.
Although the performance of the Chinese men’s volleyball team was not exceptional, this group of players had great determination and spirit. Maybe one day in the future, that red wristband would once again make it to the Olympics with them.
After returning to Guangzhou, Qin Chunxiao stayed in Foshan for a few days. Cuihua, the puppy, had grown into a big dog while he was abroad, but she had been taken care of by his grandparents all along. He felt a bit sorry for them.
In the fragrant courtyard, Qin Chunxiao held Cuihua in his arms and admired the scenery for the whole afternoon.
“Death is truly heavy. I heard that Bernese Mountain Dogs don’t live long. I might have to bid you farewell in the future too. If it wasn’t for the fact that you were the cutest one at the pet store, I would have been hesitant about raising a Bernese Mountain Dog.” He rubbed Cuihua’s head, and Cuihua looked up at him with trust and affection in her eyes.
Qin Chunxiao smiled and took out the wristband from his pocket, putting it on. “Red suits me well.”
After saying that, he cheered up again.
It was time to work.
In recent years, Zheyue had acquired a brand with excellent technology, significantly improving the shock absorption and cushioning technology of its sports shoes. Furthermore, the brand was based in China, so there were no tariffs, making the shoes more affordable. As a result, their business was doing very well.
The Fly Wolf shoes, endorsed by Qin Chunxiao, were popular due to their high style and comfort. After Qin Chunxiao’s outstanding performance on the court, they became one of the best-selling shoes among Zheyue’s products above 1,000 yuan.
He participated in a few events with Zheyue.
During the final event, Zheyue gathered all their athlete endorsers to participate in a charity event. They would be making dumplings with orphans, and each of them would auction off a pair of signed shoes, with the proceeds going to the orphanage.
When Qin Chunxiao heard about making dumplings, he initially thought the one participating in this event was the one who had worked in the food factory for a while – Lu Yunchen. Due to his experiences as the only son of the Lu family, people had the habit of calling him Zheyue’s crown prince.
However, when he arrived at the event, he saw Lu Xuandong wearing a white T-shirt with the Zheyue logo, busy preparing with the staff.
After Lu Yunchen returned from the factory, Lu Hao who discovered that his second son’s IQ hadn’t improve much except being sensible finally accepted his fate. Of course, he could continue stubbornly challenging Lu Xuandong, but what would be the point?
No matter how they struggled, the family business would eventually be handed over to Lu Xuandong. Look at that kid, investing in futures, collaborating with Dafengshou to launch a new brand, and even negotiating a partnership with a poverty-stricken county to establish an all-in-one farm and factory. If Lu Hao didn’t lower his head, Lu Xuandong might actually leave.
The father and son had clashed in secret. But strangely enough, Lu Xuandong always had the upper hand, and Lu Hao was the one tormented by his counterattacks. What was the point of these two battling each other like this?
After Lu Xuandong won the bet between them, Lu Hao even felt a bit relieved. Having a son like a dragon was better than having a son like an insect. Lu Xuandong had suffered so much in the past, and now, Lu Haoma didn’t need to worry about his determination and resilience, as well as his business acumen. With him in charge, Zheyue would never worry about losing money.
So, without Lu Xuandong’s knowledge. Lu Hao softened his stance and announced that he would step down after a few years, once Lu Xuandong had achieved success in his studies. He would hand over the reins completely and promised not to interfere in Lu Xuandong’s decisions.
Lu Xuandong accepted the promise, but he didn’t act proud. He simply asked for his father to get a raise before agreeing to take on the position of vice president that his father had forced upon him.
Lu Xuandong’s understanding was simple: Do your own thing, and dad will give you rewards. But never agree to work as a laborer for him.
As the two of them exchanged glances from a distance, Lu Xuandong tapped on his phone a few times, and Qin Chunxiao picked up his phone to read the message.
Lu Xuandong: [Yunchen and the aunties won the championship at the square dance competition. Now they want to participate in the national competition to try and get on the Spring Festival Gala. That’s why he’s not involved in Zheyue’s business.]
“I Want to Be on the Spring Festival Gala” was a famous show on CCTV. Qin Chunxiao couldn’t help but exclaim inwardly about how twisted Lu Yunchen’s fate had become. He chuckled as he replied:
Qin Chunxiao: [Your little brother is amazing.]
Lu Xuandong: [O(∩_∩)O]
“Xiao Qin?” At this moment, the weightlifting champion from the national team nudged him. Before the program, Newton had specially asked him to look after his child, so he had been paying attention to Qin Chunxiao. Seeing him standing there lost in thought with his phone, the champion reminded him.
“Coming, sorry,” Qin Chunxiao responded.
Of course, Qin Chunxiao knew how to make dumplings. His skills were quite good, and his good looks attracted several children to gather around him. One of the girls, who had previously undergone cleft palate surgery, was shy at first but started calling him “big brother” after a few conversations.
Qin Chunxiao had a thought and started to consider asking Lu Xuandong about the process of sponsoring orphans’ education after the event.
During the activity, the host conducted interviews with the participating athletes. Since Qin Chunxiao was younger and hadn’t won any World Championships or Olympic gold medals, he was one of the last to be interviewed.
When it was his turn, the host greeted him formally, “Hello, Chunxiao.”
“Hello,” Qin Chunxiao replied.
“You are the youngest spokesperson participating in this event. Do you have any thoughts about being here with so many outstanding athletes?” the host asked.
Qin Chunxiao stood up straight, with his hands behind his back, and obediently recited the script that Old Niu had given him: “As a student still in school, I am honored to be here doing something meaningful with so many excellent athletes. This is a valuable experience for me, and I have learned a lot…”
As Lu Xuandong listened, he turned away and suppressed a smile. He was sure that someone else had written this speech for Qin Chunxiao. After laughing to himself, he looked back at Qin Chunxiao and at that moment Qin Chunxiao also turned his head seemingly sensing his gaze.
No matter how many times Qin Chunxiao’s blue eyes looked at him, he found them captivating. He had just laughed at him, and now he felt a little embarrassed under Qin Chunxiao’s gaze. He quickly averted his eyes, pretending as if nothing had happened.
Then, the host interviewed the host of the event, Lu Xuandong, “Hello, Xuandong.”
“Hello,” Lu Xuandong replied.
The host asked the pre-arranged question, “Zheyue has undergone major changes in the past six months, and we can see that they have optimized many product lines without increasing the prices. Now that you are also doing a charity event, will there be any financial pressure?”
Lu Xuandong responded with a well-prepared answer, “No, optimizing products is something an ambitious company must do. Besides, even though the profit margins for individual products may be lower, we can still maintain a balance between revenue and expenses with large sales volumes. Doing charity work is also essential for businesses because their responsibilities go beyond developing products that the public loves and paying taxes on time; they should also actively shoulder social responsibilities…”
This guy was just saying some clichéd lines, but because of his good looks and sincere expression, it seemed quite convincing.
As the interview was coming to an end, the host asked one last question, “During this event, Xuandong, do you have any favorite athletes here? Are you planning to get their autographs?”
Lu Xuandong hesitated for a moment when it came to his favorite athlete. It seemed like he couldn’t speak smoothly, as if he had choked on something. Eventually, he replied, “Those who know me should know that I am a die-hard volleyball fan. But I haven’t asked for the autograph of my favorite athlete yet… Cough, I’ll get it after the event ends. Thanks for the reminder.”
Talking about his favorite athlete, he paused for a moment, as if he couldn’t find the right words or was choked up.
The host smiled and turned to Qin Chunxiao, “Little Qin, Xuandong wants your autograph. Will you give it to him?”
Qin Chunxiao and Lu Xuandong exchanged glances and nodded. Qin Chunxiao walked over, took the notebook that Lu Xuandong handed him, and signed his name on it before returning it to him.
The two of them didn’t say a word, but the brief interaction went unnoticed by others.
Mysterious Chat Group
Group Owner: [Everyone, yomi is announcing her retirement from the internet. QQ]
Anonymous User 2: [So sad. I didn’t know she had osteosarcoma, and it’s even a relapse this time. Although she had another amputation, it seems that it has spread. She was my favorite author!]
Anonymous User 3: [She was already in the advanced stage, and with the spread, it’s basically just a matter of time. yomi was a great person, diligent in writing, and never got into arguments with others, even when people went to her to tear apart her OTPs. Why is this happening?]
Anonymous User 5: [She seemed so cheerful, wanting to enjoy life. She wrote in her retirement announcement that she would donate her body and assets. It’s so sad, such a good person is leaving.]
Anonymous User 6: [Everything on the internet is ultimately virtual. I heard from a friend of yomi that she has a soulmate in real life, and the moment she found out about the relapse, he left everything behind to be with her.]
Anonymous User 7: [I hope she finds happiness in her last days.]
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Group Owner: [Did you see? Lu Xuandong and Qin Chunxiao appeared on the same screen, and Qin Chunxiao gave Lu Xuandong his autograph.]
Anonymous User 3: [They made eye contact! I can imagine a ton of sparks flying between them!]
Anonymous User 5: [They must know each other! Lu Xuandong even went to Russia to watch Qin Chunxiao’s games!]
Anonymous User 2: [Definitely! Lu Xuandong is the first spokesperson for Zheyue this year. It seems like he’s planning to pass the company to Qin Chunxiao.]
Anonymous User 8: [yomi, did you see? Your favorite CP is having some interaction!]
