TNSFC – Chapter 22

When Qiao Yuchu called, she was practically dying of laughter on the other end: “You’re too much! What kind of genius idea is this, hahaha.”

Qiao Yuchu discovered that ever since her sister got away from that scumbag, her IQ had shot up. How could Que Yining have come up with such a malicious trick?

This move truly shocked their whole group. Turns out, you could actually do that.

If Wang Ruiyuan was furious enough to jump up and down, he could totally counter that he was the one who started it and deserved it.

When Que Yining received the call, she was drafting a contract with Zhang Shiyu. She signed her name on it and gestured with her eyes for Zhang Shiyu not to rush, to take her time reading it.

Que Yining: “Has Wang Ruiyuan sobered up yet?”

Que Yining guessed not yet. After all, Wang Ruiyuan was really drunk last night. If he had woken up, he probably would have called to curse her out aggressively by now.

Qiao Yuchu’s laughter was still unrestrained: “Probably not yet. I really want to show this photo to Gu Qianqian right now, hahaha, to see her expression. Hahaha, if they start fighting like dogs, I’ll die laughing.”

Que Yining: “Even if Little White Lotus despises it in her heart, she won’t say it. Besides, she’s definitely seen it.”

Qiao Yuchu pouted: “That’s true. Little White Lotus probably wouldn’t show her disgust. She’ll likely try to stir up trouble later. That little bitch is just annoying.”

Qiao Yuchu’s voice was full of gossip: “Anyway, let’s not talk about her. What about you? How did it go last night? Any progress?”

Que Yining watched Zhang Shiyu sign the contract, her tone lifting slightly: “A little, I guess?”

Qiao Yuchu: “What do you mean, a little! How much is a little, specifically? Did you kiss? Did you do it?”

Que Yining scolded with a laugh: “What nonsense are you thinking?”

Qiao Yuchu: “I’m just frustrated you’re not living up to expectations! I created such a good opportunity for you! Getting drunk! Seduction! You can’t let that pretty face of yours go to waste!”

Que Yining: “So, was it you who used my phone to call her over last night?”

Que Yining felt it was unlikely she would do something like drunkenly calling Gu Shanxue. Because even if she was flirting with Gu Shanxue, in her heart, Gu Shanxue wasn’t the first person she trusted. To be precise, in this world, she didn’t trust anyone yet.

Qiao Yuchu said smugly: “Of course! Praise me.”

Que Yining: “Alright, I praise you. The more of this kind of thing next time, the better.”

Qiao Yuchu: “Understood, I’m your wingman, after all. Okay, enough talk. I’m going to keep my little girl company.”

Que Yining: “You took her home?”

Qiao Yuchu: “Yeah, otherwise she has nowhere to go. She’s doing homework at my place. I’m planning to tutor her a bit, show off my charm beyond just money!”

Que Yining: “Just make sure you’re not going there to cause trouble for her.”

Qiao Yuchu: “You don’t believe me! I went to college, at least!”

Que Yining looked at the ended call screen, then turned her attention back to Zhang Shiyu. She took one copy of the contract, put it in her drawer, and began discussing future plans with Zhang Shiyu.

Zhang Shiyu: “Boss, are you planning to enter the game market first? That pie is hard to divide. The game market is already very diverse, with all sorts of games emerging constantly.”

Que Yining tapped her fingertips on the table, her tone firm: “But there’s always room for a new game.”

This market has no ceiling. It’s not a situation where the cake can only be eaten by a few. Whether you can attract and retain players depends entirely on how good the game is and whether it can be sustained afterward.

Currently, 80% of the domestic game market share is held by two leading giants. But do they rely on just one game? Of course not.

They have various studios under them running all sorts of games. This pie looks hard to divide, but it’s actually a good way out. As long as the product is good enough, it can stand out with the right marketing.

Zhang Shiyu: “So, are you planning to build a studio or acquire one?”

Zhang Shiyu actually felt this was risky because it was hard to guarantee success. If it didn’t take off, it would just flop, and there would be no other marketing channels to pursue.

But Que Yining was the boss, so naturally, things would be done as she requested.

Que Yining chuckled lightly: “First, recruit talent.”

Que Yining wasn’t worried at all about whether her product would succeed. In her previous life, a game she participated in developing and planning was a huge hit. She believed she could do it in this life too, and this time, she would do even better than before.

Que Yining: “For now, you’ll be in charge of recruitment. I’ll look for a suitable location for the company office. No need to rush; quality is the main thing, not speed.”

Although Que Yining said that, Zhang Shiyu still went to work without stopping.

Que Yining, on the other hand, was looking at various suitable office spaces and, after calculating her remaining funds, planned to borrow money from Papa Que first.

If she took out a loan from the bank in her personal name, it definitely wouldn’t be a large amount, not enough to cover the expenses of what she was about to do.

The plan was already well-formed in Que Yining’s mind. She put the contract from the drawer into a file bag and locked it in the innermost cabinet.

While Que Yining was calm and relaxed, Wang Ruiyuan’s side was in an uproar.

Wang Ruiyuan woke up from a hangover headache to find his phone blown up with calls.

Many people had sent him pictures on WeChat. When Wang Ruiyuan saw the content of the pictures, his heart sank.

He subconsciously touched his butt, then checked his body. Only after confirming there was nothing unusual did he feel slightly relieved. Then he immediately understood that Que Yining had been playing him yesterday, setting him up.

He cursed that crazy woman with extreme malice and fury, seething with anger and shock.

He first called the three buddies he had brought with him yesterday, but none of them answered, as if they had planned it.

Wang Ruiyuan endured his headache, cursed those guys too, and then called Bian Ji’an to settle scores, since Bian Ji’an had organized yesterday’s gathering and invited him.

Bian Ji’an was completely innocent when he received the call. He just wanted to be a spectator and not get involved.

“I didn’t invite Que Yining yesterday. If you want to settle scores, don’t come looking for me.”

Wang Ruiyuan didn’t believe him: “Are you really completely unaware of this?”

Bian Ji’an: “I swear to God, I really didn’t know she was going to do this. If I’m lying, may I be struck by lightning.”

Bian Ji’an wasn’t lying. He hadn’t invited Que Yining; Que Yining had approached him. He also didn’t know Que Yining was going to do something so explosive; he only knew there would be some excitement to watch that night.

Wang Ruiyuan believed him and started cursing Que Yining to Bian Ji’an.

Bian Ji’an listened for a bit and then, like a peacemaker, advised him to let it go: “When will this bickering between you two end? You’re a grown man, don’t hold it against her anymore. Just let it go. You’re all in the same circle, you’ll bump into each other eventually. Why make things so ugly?”

Bian Ji’an was genuinely advising Wang Ruiyuan. After all, judging by the current trend, he felt Wang Ruiyuan couldn’t win against Que Yining. It would be better to back down early to avoid an unmanageable situation later.

But Wang Ruiyuan didn’t appreciate his advice and sneered: “Let it go? How could I possibly let it go with her!”

“She made such a big scene, isn’t that just provoking me? Fine, we’ll see. Let’s see who can outdo whom!”

Bian Ji’an: “Wasn’t it you who insisted on provoking her first? If you hadn’t posted that social media update, none of this would have happened. Anyway, I’ve said my piece. Do whatever you want.”

Bian Ji’an hung up the phone, thinking Wang Ruiyuan couldn’t see things clearly.

The current Que Yining was no longer the Que Yining of the past. After ending years of obsessive infatuation, she had erupted. She was now Niohuru (Wolf) Yining!

Wang Ruiyuan looked at the disconnected call, wondering how to deal with Que Yining. He thought left and right but couldn’t come up with a good plan. Frustrated, he posted a statement on his social media.

【Only bitches spread rumors about me. Just you wait!】

Qiao Yuchu: Yo, Mr. Wang, who became a bottom for love, is awake?

A few people replied under Qiao Yuchu’s comment, making Wang Ruiyuan’s head ache with anger. He blocked and deleted all of them.

Que Yining was informed by Qiao Yuchu about Wang Ruiyuan’s declaration. She told Qiao Yuchu it was a small matter, but she also took note of it.

Que Yining never underestimated anyone’s power. Even idiots could cause tragedies with their actions. Precisely because they weren’t smart, they had no idea what consequences their actions might lead to. Que Yining wouldn’t let her guard down.

She no longer focused her thoughts on irrelevant people and started her busy work.

As the saying goes: Good news never leaves the house, bad news travels a thousand miles.

For Wang Ruiyuan, this was undoubtedly a disastrous day for his reputation. While everyone was mocking him, they were also marveling at Que Yining’s ruthlessness.

Yan Zishu, as if he had discovered something extraordinary, collapsed onto the sofa laughing and handed his phone to Fu Wenjing.

Yan Zishu: “I was wondering what Eldest Miss Que, whom I haven’t seen for a few days, was up to. Turns out she was busy with other things. This picture is killing me! Eldest Miss Que’s skills have really improved, to actually pull something like this off.”

Fu Wenjing wasn’t interested and told him to get lost.

However, Gu Shanxue, who was sitting nearby, heard Que Yining’s name and glanced in Yan Zishu’s direction.

Yan Zishu noticed her gaze and tilted his phone screen towards Gu Shanxue.

Yan Zishu gave a quick summary: “You’re curious too? Previously, this guy took a photo saying Que Yining wasn’t picky and was messing around with someone. Que Yining then turned around and took this kind of photo in retaliation.”

Gu Shanxue understood, thinking that Que Yining must have gotten so drunk last night because of this.

Yan Zishu: “This move is really vicious. Didn’t we hear a couple of days ago that she smashed someone’s head with a wine bottle? I thought she was going to put a sack over someone’s head this time. I didn’t expect this. It’s really interesting, sigh.”

Someone else teased: “If you find it interesting, go pursue her. If you win her heart, you can also relieve our Young Master Fu of his troubles. Two birds with one stone!”

Yan Zishu raised an eyebrow: “If I pursue her, I will. Lao Fu doesn’t know what’s good. I might just make a move. She’s good-looking, has a great figure, just my type.”

The others chuckled lightly, thinking Yan Zishu was just joking.

After all, Yan Zishu was known for his glib tongue; sometimes, you couldn’t believe half a word he said.

But Gu Shanxue, who didn’t know him well, wasn’t aware of this. She frowned slightly, opened her phone, and tapped on Que Yining’s chat window.

As she was about to send a message, Gu Shanxue realized how presumptuous it was and that her worry was unnecessary.

Que Yining didn’t seem like someone who would be fooled by others’ sweet talk. Thinking of this, Gu Shanxue unknowingly breathed a sigh of relief.