Wei Peng's 'self-detonation' naturally garnered significant attention.
He even went so far as to give a detailed self-introduction, including his height, age, hobbies, and emphasized his single status, frantically urging all the ladies to look at his handsome photos in his album.
Many people left him comments, which made Wei Peng even happier. He was so active, it was as if he had eighteen hands, constantly replying to the comments.
"A mere five million... It seems like he's a second-generation rich kid!"
Dapeng Zhan Chi: "What are you looking down on me for? I'm not a second-generation rich kid, I'm a demolition-beneficiary!"
"Peng Ge, I want to know which restaurant you guys ate at? Was it good?"
Dapeng Zhan Chi: "We ate at that famous Wangjing Tower, where the average spending is thousands! It was delicious, but the portions were too small, not enough to fill me up, unlike the roadside food stalls. I finally asked them for a portion of fried rice, and they wouldn't give it, saying it wasn't on the menu! It was only after President Ye spoke that they fried a basin for us. You know, their fried rice was quite good! However, this restaurant does have its advantages; at least it doesn't rip off poor people!"
"Peng Ge, be careful! In case the restaurant sues you for defamation."
Dapeng Zhan Chi: "Sue me for what? This is a restaurant that President Ye visited. I'm promoting them now! If the boss really has business acumen, they should launch a set meal that fills you up and include that fried rice, which President Ye personally recommended! *Whispers,* I suspect President Ye didn't eat her fill either; she ate more than half a bowl of that fried rice!"
"Peng Ge, can I have a meal with President Ye just by showing five million?"
Dapeng Zhan Chi: "What a dream you're having! Who is President Ye? There are quite a few people who can produce five million, so how can President Ye eat with just anyone? Besides money, the most important thing is identity!"
"Peng Ge, you're so arrogant, does President Qi know about this?"
Dapeng Zhan Chi: "Of course he knows! We're meeting with President Qi tonight! I'll post photos with President Qi then! Everyone, remember to follow me and stay tuned for updates!"
...
Ye Zhi scrolled through the comments, feeling both amused and exasperated.
With Wei Peng's antics, the entire situation had taken a completely different turn.
Now, no one believed that Wei Peng had any inappropriate relationship with Ye Zhi. After all, this garrulous simpleton was so happy showing off even a meal that if there were anything going on, wouldn't he have blabbed it to the entire world?
Wei Peng's fan base surged, and he himself became a new internet celebrity.
Many sharp-eyed brand owners had already started inquiring if Wei Peng wanted to accept advertisements. Especially Wangjing Tower's official Weibo, which soon mentioned Wei Peng in a post, stating that their menu now featured the 'Abundant Harvest Fried Rice' highly recommended by President Ye. To thank him for his suggestion, they offered him a free dining experience and welcomed him to dine again.
Ye Zhi helplessly cupped her forehead; she didn't actually want to be associated with fried rice. Oh well, since the matter had been resolved, there was no need to dwell on these minor details.
*
In the evening, Ye Zhi and Qi Xuan met up and arrived at Taoxun's employee building.
Wei Peng was overjoyed to see the two of them, and he immediately took out his phone to take various photos with them.
Although Ye Zhi and Qi Xuan found it amusing, they were also very cooperative.
After taking pictures, Ye Zhi suggested, "Shall we go eat together now?"
"No, no, I'm not eating!" Wei Peng said with a chuckle. "I have important things to attend to!"
Ye Zhi was curious, "What things?"
"Someone questioned today whether I could actually meet up with you guys. I need to quickly post the photos and fight them for 300 rounds!" Wei Peng said indignantly.
Ye Zhi: ...
That reason was indeed something Wei Peng would do.
"Then..." Qi Xuan smiled faintly, "Good luck?"
Wei Peng became even happier, "President Qi, you're truly a good guy! No wonder President Ye fell for you!"
"President Ye, President Qi, we won't disturb you any further," Chen Wei said awkwardly as he bid them farewell. He was afraid Wei Peng would say something else strange, so he pulled him away.
After they left, Ye Zhi and Qi Xuan discussed it, then went to a nearby supermarket to buy ingredients. They returned to Ye Zhi's apartment together, with Qi Xuan taking charge of the cooking.
Ye Zhi initially wanted to go in and help, but after only a short while, she was directly sent out by Qi Xuan.
It wasn't that she couldn't help, but rather, Qi Xuan's cooking was very systematic. If Ye Zhi went in, she would disrupt his rhythm.
After they had dinner together, Ye Zhi voluntarily took on the task of washing the dishes.
She simply tidied up the tableware and put it into the dishwasher. She was about to clean the stove but discovered that Qi Xuan had already tidied it up as he cooked.
Ye Zhi walked out of the kitchen and found that Qi Xuan had already gone to the balcony.
She followed him and saw him setting up a camera tripod and adjusting the camera lens.
"Is this the gift you said you were giving me?" Ye Zhi asked curiously. "A camera?"
"No," Qi Xuan chuckled. "This camera is just for recording observations. The gift I'm giving you is something else."
"What is it?" Ye Zhi was even more curious.
Qi Xuan checked the time, hesitated for a moment, "It's not time yet."
Unexpectedly, it was quite a mystery. Ye Zhi's curiosity intensified, and she continued to ask, "How much longer?"
"About fifteen minutes," Qi Xuan replied.
"Then let's wait together." After that, Ye Zhi brought out two chairs from indoors. However, the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors, coupled with the slight breeze, made her sneeze.
"Are you cold?" Qi Xuan held her hand and asked with concern.
"How could it not be cold in this weather?" Ye Zhi waved her hand. "But I'm just a bit unaccustomed to the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors. I'll be fine in a bit."
Qi Xuan held her hand and pulled her into his embrace, "Is this better?"
Ye Zhi's cheeks flushed, her nose filled with Qi Xuan's scent. Being enveloped by his warmth made her heart race.
She took a deep breath and teased with a smile, "If the gift you give me later doesn't meet my expectations and makes me suffer through this cold for nothing, I'll ignore you for a month!"
"I won't disappoint you," Qi Xuan chuckled softly.
"Qi Xuan," as the time was nearly up, Ye Zhi asked curiously, "What gift are you giving me?"
Qi Xuan glanced at the sky. His eyes lit up, "It's here! Look there."
As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed to the sky. Ye Zhi looked in the direction he indicated. In the quiet sky, a point of starlight broke through the night, flickering continuously and flying rapidly in a straight line.
"A'Zhi," Qi Xuan leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Tonight, a star will shine for you."