Chapter 43: Thank You, Auntie

Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Thank You, Auntie

Half an hour later, at a street food stall on a pedestrian street in the city center, the two sat across from each other at a table.

Looking at the big green bottle on the table, Su Qing felt a vein bulge on his forehead, sensing that something was off with this setup.

The thing was, just the other day he had drunk so much he ended up throwing up by the roadside, and now here they were drinking again. What, the location changes but the beer doesn’t, and the people change but the bottle remains?

He had thought that even if the woman before him didn’t take him to a fancy restaurant, she would at least choose a relatively quiet place, but never expected it to be this.

"Pop~~"

Shen Yi opened two bottles and placed them in front of him, then smiled and asked, "What’s wrong? Don’t like it here?"

Su Qing shook his head with a wry smile, "Not exactly, just a bit...surprised."

"Surprised at what?"

"Surprised that someone as wealthy as you would eat at a place like this," Su Qing admitted honestly.

Hearing this, Shen Yi raised her eyebrows, "Eating is eating, what’s it got to do with money? Besides, how am I some rich lady? I’m just a working person."

Upon hearing that, Su Qing shook his head, "I may not know what you do, but I find it hard to believe you’re just a worker. Workers don’t drive that kind of car, live in that kind of house, or have assistants."

"Ha, so that’s what you’re thinking about. Alright then, I admit it, I’m a rich lady. So, do you want to latch onto me?"

Shen Yi propped her chin up with her hand, staring at him, her ample chest pressing against the table while she suppressed a tingling sensation inside.

If an acquaintance were here, they would notice she seemed a bit different, even her breathing was heavier. Her light-colored long dress exuded mature charm, catching the eyes of many passersby.

To this, Su Qing was at a loss for words. She admitted it outright and even asked if he wanted to latch onto her. How could anyone handle this?

Seeing him slightly avert his gaze, Shen Yi chuckled to herself. She was well aware of her allure, and Su Qing’s reaction was typical, giving her the thrill of teasing a youngster.

Earlier in the car when Su Qing talked to her but didn’t look at her, she thought she might be getting old. It only dawned on her later that he was probably too nervous about driving her car to risk a crash. That’s why she chose a place like this.

Making friends, it’s not just about the circles; it depends on whether you truly want to get close. True friends wouldn’t care about each other’s financial status. She liked Su Qing’s voice, really liked it, almost to the point of obsession, so she was willing to consider his feelings.

Even though her words were blunt, Su Qing knew she was teasing him. Although he was somewhat handsome, he had enough self-awareness.

"In that case, forget it, our Su Family doesn’t have the habit of latching onto rich ladies."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi couldn’t help but laugh and then continued, "Alright, I’m just kidding. But I really am working, I started a company, but it’s not mine. See, after the New Year, they’re sending me to Jiang City to expand."

"And the house you saw is rented, the car is under the company’s name, I’m almost broke, really."

To this, Su Qing just pretended not to hear. Even if everything she said was true, so what? Whether one earns a million a year or tens of millions is still a fortune to him.

"No matter how pitiful you make it sound, I’m not treating for this meal today, so give up on that thought!" Su Qing laughed.

Hearing him say that, Shen Yi glared at him, "Fine, I’ll treat. The day I can’t afford a meal and wander the streets, I’ll come to your place for food."

"Alright then, my leftover takeout will have a purpose, saves it from wasting!"

"You’re asking for a beating!" Shen Yi raised her hand in playful scolding.

After he pleaded for mercy, Shen Yi returned to normal and then softly said:

"Alright, alright, let’s stop. I didn’t contact you yesterday because I was busy. I still don’t know what you do, how old are you this year?"

Upon hearing this, Su Qing couldn’t help but look up at her in surprise, amazed, "What, are you addicted to blind dates, feel the need to ask everyone this?"

"Get out of here, I’m talking business with you. How can we be friends if I don’t even know your age?" Shen Yi rolled her eyes at him.

Seeing this, Su Qing had no choice but to share a bit about his job and basic details.

"You’re only 22?" Shen Yi exclaimed in shock.

"What’s wrong with that, just graduated less than a year ago. How old are you?" Su Qing asked.

Shen Yi: "Don’t you know you shouldn’t ask a woman her age? Haven’t you ever had a girlfriend? Don’t even know this!"

Su Qing: ...

"Tch, self-deception. I don’t believe it when you get married, your future husband won’t know your age."

"So, how old do you think I look?" Shen Yi asked curiously, her eyes full of anticipation.

He wasn’t dense, he knew this was a trick question.

"I think you look like Aunt Shen."

Shen Yi was startled but quickly recovered, "Who are you calling old?"

"Aren’t you called Shen Yi?"

"Do you think I’m stupid and didn’t realize you’re teasing me?"

"I wasn’t!"

Shen Yi: ...

"Forget it, I’ll deal with you later. By the way, have you thought about what I mentioned?"

"What thing?"

"The job thing, I’m serious."

Shen couldn’t help glancing at the mature lady across from him, "No thanks, escorting jobs aren’t for me. I have two hands and two feet, even if you want to repay me, there’s no need for that."

He might not be capable, but he had some principles. Besides, now he had a narrative voice and could make money in the stock market. Although the capital was a bit low, he believed he wouldn’t take long to attain financial freedom, so there was no need.

Even though he refused, the smile on Shen Yi’s lips didn’t falter but grew wider, "Really not considering it? The salary I can offer isn’t low. Not to exaggerate, but I could add a zero to your current salary."

Su Qing had just mentioned his salary, six or seven thousand at best, two or three thousand at worst, averaging over four thousand a month. Adding a zero would be forty thousand, which for most people is no small sum, something they might never earn in a lifetime.

But Su Qing still shook his head, not because he was particularly virtuous and above being lured by money, but because the whole thing just didn’t feel right. If you don’t scrub with a scouring pad, even having this money wouldn’t sit well with me.

"What, is Aunt Shen trying to support me, want to give me a supplementary gold card of yours?"

Shen Yi raised her eyebrows and chuckled, "Are you teaching Auntie how to do things?"

"Too bad, I’m not cut out to live off someone else, haha!"

Hearing this, Shen Yi couldn’t help but burst out laughing as well, before finally regaining her composure and saying:

"My side just opened a new company not long ago, and we’re a bit short-staffed. Want to give it a try? We also dabble in self-media, and you have experience. Come give it a shot!"

In response, Su Qing poured himself a glass of beer, ate a couple of skewers, and shook his head. He knew she intended to repay him, but this wasn’t the time. If he hadn’t met Shen Yi and went job hunting, it would be one thing. But now, if he couldn’t cut it and ended up clashing with the company’s leaders, it would be awkward for Shen Yi.

After all, he knew his personality too well.

"I’m used to being free-spirited, can’t take having someone above me. Tell you what, if one day I can’t afford to eat, I’ll come try it out at your place."

Seeing his firm resolve, Shen Yi, though harboring a bit of personal interest, could only give up.

"Alright, when that day comes, big sis will take you in, make sure you won’t starve."

"Thanks, Auntie?"

Shen Yi: (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻

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