He watched as Yaqian's figure disappeared.
Li Jingzhong shook his head in disappointment, looked Tang Song up and down for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "You're friends with Zhao Yaqian, right? When you have time, persuade her. Suitable jobs are hard to come by nowadays, especially for a young girl like her who hasn't been to college."
Tang Song furrowed his brow and asked coldly, "What job are you referring to?"
From their conversation, it was clear that the job he referred to wasn't purely professional.
Zhao Yaqian was the type whose thoughts were simple. If he genuinely wanted to help her, his attitude wouldn't have been like that.
Li Jingzhong looked into his eyes and said indifferently, "Of course, the job that's most suitable for her. Forget it, I can't be bothered to argue with a youngster like you. You'll understand some things later."
After saying that, he smirked and brushed past Tang Song, before getting into a sapphire blue Mercedes-Benz parked by the roadside.
"Beep beep beep—" A harsh honking sound erupted.
The black tires rolled, splashing rainwater as the Mercedes-Benz vanished into the street's rainy curtain.
Tang Song withdrew his gaze, wanting to go in and chat with Zhao Yaqian.
However, after hesitating for a moment, he gave up.
The two of them hadn't known each other for long, and didn't know much about each other; asking such a question seemed presumptuous.
Returning to Fresh Home.
Tang Song opened the umbrella, carefully hanging it on the balcony.
He sent Zhao Yaqian a message: "Today's grilled skewers were delicious, thank you. When I successfully lose weight, I'll treat you to a big meal."
After putting down his phone, Tang Song sat on the sofa, looking out at the rainy night through the window.
He opened the system interface to check the details of the task he had just triggered.
[Sub-quest: My First Car]
[Task content: Use the savings from your work to buy your first car according to your wishes, and check in at 3 scenic spots with a friend of the opposite sex.]
[Task reward: Car Package*1]
[Note 1: The price of this car cannot exceed 45,220.31 yuan.]
[Note 2: Owning a car has been your dream since graduation. It doesn't need to be luxurious, expensive, or beautiful, but it can shelter you from the weather, chauffeur dates, expand your living radius, and let you enjoy the pleasures of having a car.]
Checking the reward details.
[Car Package*1]: Open to randomly receive a car worth within 500,000 yuan.
After reading the task introduction and reward, Tang Song suddenly stood up.
Wow! A direct reward of a car worth up to 500,000!
He was a young man interested in electronics, cars, sneakers, and music, and knew a lot about them.
Having his own car was indeed his dream, but he had previously suppressed the desire to save money for a house.
Now, not only could he buy a small car according to his own wishes, but the system would also gift him one.
Even though it was random, even a car worth two or three hundred thousand would do!
Moreover, the task wasn't difficult; it could even be said to be very simple.
As for the restriction that the "price cannot exceed 45,220.31 yuan," it must be because that was his real savings before he acquired the system.
It was the money he had earned bit by bit through his hard work.
Although this money was now invested in the VAM Agreement, it hadn't disappeared.
Tang Song took a deep breath, sat down in front of the computer, opened a car information website, and began searching for a car suitable for himself.
New cars within 45,000 yuan were scarce and limited to compact cars and minibusses, and he was not particularly interested in them.
If there were familiar used cars available, then there would be many more options to consider.
He didn't know how much time had passed.
"Ding-dong—" The WeChat notification sounded.
Tang Song raised an eyebrow. Zhao Yaqian had finally replied.
...
Sky Garden Community.
Zhao Yaqian opened the door, kicked off her flats, and casually hung her bag.
"Thump, thump, thump—" Barefoot, she strode into the living room with long steps.
She unbuttoned her blazer, plopped down on the sofa, and began to show off the fruit plate on the coffee table.
He Liting, who was applying a face mask and watching a drama, glanced at her and casually said, "That fruit plate costs 20 in total, remember to transfer 10 yuan to me later."
Zhao Yaqian pouted, and tears started swirling in her eyes.
Seeing this, He Liting quickly comforted her, "Come on, don't cry. I know you're broke. I was just kidding."
Feeling aggrieved, Zhao Yaqian squeezed her eyebrows together and quickly finished the fruit plate.
She relaxed her body and leaned on He Liting, her gaze blank, "It's too hard, Ting. I'm really struggling."
"Can't you be a little more positive? What's the big deal? It's just a month without new clothes, credit card maxed out, unable to pay rent, debt up to your ears, never went to college, boss owes you more than two months' salary and keeps PUA-ing... Okay, I can't even continue, you really have it rough!"
Zhao Yaqian slapped her chest, held back her tears, and picked up her phone, not knowing how to reply to the message Tang Song sent earlier.
He Liting leaned over to take a look, curious, "Is this the nice customer you mentioned last time? The one who gave you Swarovski earrings? Oh! Did you guys go on a date today? You had handmade fried skewers together? Your relationship seems to be progressing well! And you've only treated me to that three times!"
Hearing this, Zhao Yaqian's tears burst out, "But I feel like I've duped him, knowing that Yiz Beauty Industry was about to go under, yet I still took his 2000 yuan for a membership."
"What are you upset about? You're just an employee doing your job. It's not your fault if the shop closes!"
"But… but… we're friends, he might be angry with me, right?"
He Liting, annoyed, said, "Zhao Yaqian, are you actually naive or just pretending? That guy is clearly trying to hit on you. Why would he be mad about this? He'll probably fall over himself to comfort you and help you find a job!"
Hearing this, Zhao Yaqian blushed and stuttered, "You, you're talking nonsense!"
"Pfft, as if you don't know it yourself!" He Liting sat up, curious, "Why don't you tell me more about this guy? If he's alright, you might as well just go for it, and that would..."
"Hey hey hey, don't tickle me!"
Annoyed and embarrassed, Zhao Yaqian started wrestling with her friend on the sofa.
After a while, the two finally calmed down.
He Liting pulled off her face mask and teased, "Come on, tell me. Even if there's nothing going on between you two, I'm just curious to know what kind of person he is."
Zhao Yaqian, lying on her friend's legs, murmured, "He's quite nice, speaks gently, and when it comes to work..."
"Stop! You've said that before. I'm asking about his financial situation!"
"Well... I'm not sure about the details. I just know he's a programmer. He rents an apartment in Fresh Home next to Yunsheng Square, doesn't own a car, and from his clothes, he doesn't seem wealthy."
"That sounds pretty dull. Got any photos?"
Zhao Yaqian picked up her phone, scrolled through, and found a photo taken at the fried skewer shop earlier in the day where Tang Song happened to be in the frame.
He Liting took a look and clicked her tongue, "Nothing outstanding there, and considering his financial situation, you guys aren't a good match!"
"Can't you stop talking about that!" Zhao Yaqian slapped her playfully.
Looking at Tang Song's photo, she sighed, opened WeChat, and replied, "Brother Song, I'm terribly sorry, Yiz Beauty Salon is indeed facing management issues. I didn't make it clear to you at the time. It's my fault."