A week after Jiang Xiaoman's livestream, his fan value finally reached 1000. This was already quite impressive considering there was no promotion or publicity.
After the end of the stream, he eagerly opened the trading device interface and randomly selected the first trading dimension. A string of numbers rapidly scrolled across the screen before finally stopping at the letters "g1875." This was the dimension code he drew, and by clicking on it, he could establish a connection with the owner of the trading device on the other side.
With great anticipation, he clicked on g1875, praying in his heart, "Advanced dimension, advanced dimension, advanced dimension..."
The screen flickered, and the screen lit up. The first thing that came into view was a clear blue sky with white clouds. The sky was pure and pristine, a rare sight for Jiang Xiaoman, who rarely saw such a clear sky.
In the next second, a messy "clump" suddenly appeared on the screen, startling Jiang Xiaoman. Upon closer inspection, he realized that this tangled mess was a person's head. The person had messy hair and a long, thick beard. Apart from the two bright and sharp eyes, the rest of his face was covered in hair. He stared at Jiang Xiaoman curiously, making strange "ho ho" sounds.
The trading device came with a language translation function, but Jiang Xiaoman couldn't understand what the person was saying at all. He tried to communicate with the other party, "Hello, my name is Jiang Xiaoman. What's your name?"
"Can you understand what I'm saying?"
"Do you have any items you want to trade?"
However, the result was extremely disappointing. The other person continued making those strange sounds, and there was no way to communicate with him at all. Even though Jiang Xiaoman was usually mild-mannered, he couldn't help but curse, "Damn it! The first time I open a dimension, and it connects to the primitive dimension. Can it get any worse than this?!"
Jiang Xiaoman felt incredibly down. It seemed that he couldn't rely on this dimension anymore. Not only did he fail to obtain anything he needed, but he also couldn't bear to see the other person struggle, so he gave him a lighter, which the other person treated as a sacred item...
Until dinner time, Jiang Xiaoman had still not recovered from his disappointment. Wen Qing naturally knew that his first connection was to a primitive dimension, so she wasn't surprised by his reaction.
"By the way," Wen Qing put down her chopsticks and looked at Jiang Xiaoman, "Didn't you say last time that your mother is waiting for a kidney transplant? I happen to have some connections and managed to find one for you."
Jiang Xiaoman's eyes widened suddenly, and his dazed expression was inexplicably cute. Wen Qing continued, "In fact, we've already secured a kidney source a couple of days ago, but I was afraid it wouldn't match, so I didn't say anything and let you get excited for no reason..."
"Ah!" Jiang Xiaoman let out an excited scream, dropping his chopsticks and pouncing on Wen Qing, "Is it true? Is it really true, Sister Wenqing? You really found a kidney source for my mother?"
Wen Qing nodded, "Why would I deceive you about something like this?"
"No, no, I don't doubt you, Sister Wenqing. I'm just too excited. My mother is saved... Thank you, thank you for saving my mother..."
"No need to thank me. It's just a small favor."
After Jiang Xiaoman finally calmed down, he suddenly realized that he was still clinging to Wen Qing. His tears had wetted her shoulder, and their posture was extremely ambiguous. Jiang Xiaoman's face instantly turned as red as a monkey's buttocks, and he didn't dare to look at Wen Qing's expression.
Wen Qing didn't mind at all and said, "It's okay, you're just too happy. I understand."
"No, I..." Jiang Xiaoman opened his mouth but didn't know what to say. He awkwardly tidied up the dining table and left.
When he returned to his room, Jiang Xiaoman belatedly realized that they had found a kidney source, but the surgical fees were still not settled! Wen Qing had helped him find a kidney source, which was already the biggest favor she could do. He couldn't let her bear the surgical fees as well, even if she was willing. He didn't want to trouble her anymore.
At that moment, his phone rang again, and an unfamiliar number appeared on the screen.
"This is Doumao Live Streaming Company. Are you the streamer Xiao Nuan...?"
After Wen Qing acquired Doumao Live, she immediately arranged for someone to sign Jiang Xiaoman. In fact, even before she gave the order, someone had already seen Jiang Xiaoman's potential and was preparing to contact him. Wen Qing had specifically provided personal information about Jiang Xiaoman and emphasized the need for strict confidentiality. This was mainly to guard against Gu Qingcheng. Although she had intervened, she couldn't guarantee that there wouldn't be any fated encounters between the main characters.
During the weekend, when Wen Qing went to the Su family to have dinner with Su Ba and Su Ma, Su Ba mentioned something. "Gu Qingcheng spent 1.2 billion to acquire that piece of land, and they discovered a group of ancient tombs. It's highly likely from the Shang and Zhou dynasties and even at the level of kings and nobles..."
"Fortunately, we didn't confront him back then."
Wen Qing couldn't help but laugh mischievously. It seemed that the bad luck charm had worked. The Gu family was at its peak, so Wen Qing had never planned to directly confront them. Instead, she used a few bad luck charms to make them suffer a bit before reaping the benefits. How beautiful it was.
Su Ba glanced at Wen Qing and coughed. "Keep a low profile. Don't be so obvious when enjoying others' misfortunes."
Wen Qing and Su Ma both burst into laughter at his comment. Su Ba rarely showed such a humorous side, indicating that he was in a very good mood. Initially, when they bid for this piece of land, the Su family was determined to win, and there was no news of the Gu family's interest in it. However, it happened to be the day after the Su family rejected the Gu family's proposal for marriage, and it was unclear whether Gu Qingcheng was angry at the Su family's refusal and deliberately bid against them. His intentions were quite clear, so it was no wonder Su Ba took pleasure in his misfortune.
While the Su family was joyous, Gu Qingcheng was feeling extremely frustrated. Even though he was usually calm and composed, wasting 1.2 billion was enough to make his heart ache. In fact, he didn't have any plans for that piece of land before the auction. But when he saw the Su family at the auction, he inexplicably made up his mind to acquire the land, ensuring that the Su family wouldn't have it their way.
As a result, the land ended up in his hands. After so many years of dominating the business world, he had always been invincible, never experiencing such a big loss. Naturally, he couldn't swallow this anger. He even suspected that the Su family had set him up. Otherwise, why would they bid halfway and then withdraw?
At that moment, he had clearly forgotten that 1.2 billion was not a small amount, and it was normal to exceed his budget and withdraw. But when a person looks for excuses for their own mistakes, they won't consider such things.
Gu Qingcheng was in a bad mood, so he decided to go out and relax. In the corner of the elevator, he accidentally bumped into someone. The other person was thin and small, and when they collided, it felt like they were embraced by him. A light scent of jasmine filled the air, and Gu Qingcheng's furrowed brow slowly relaxed.
"Ah, sorry, I... I didn't see anyone..."
The other person resembled a startled little hamster, their face full of panic and confusion. Their slender and fair hands rested on Gu Qingcheng's chest as they stammered their apology.
Suddenly, Gu Qingcheng's mood became cheerful. He placed one hand over the other person's hands, gently removing them and lightly flicking the slightly wrinkled shirt. With his usual icy tone, he said, "It's fine."
After saying that, he regretted it, worrying that his voice was too cold and might scare the little hamster.
As expected, the person opposite became even more nervous. Their body trembled slightly, tears welled up in their eyes, and they looked as if they were about to cry.
Gu Qingcheng felt somewhat annoyed, but he didn't know how to comfort others. He could only enter the elevator with his usual aloofness, refusing to look at the person.
This was originally just a small episode, but what Gu Qingcheng didn't expect was that he would encounter this timid little hamster again in the bar he often visited. What interested him even more was that the person was dressed as a bunny girl, with two ponytails and a sweet girl-next-door appearance, holding a tray and promoting drinks.
Interesting.
Gu Qingcheng looked at the person with great interest until they noticed him. Then he beckoned with a curl of his finger, signaling them to come over.
When the person saw him, they were first startled, their face turning pale. Then they realized that their behavior was inappropriate but mustered the courage to approach, as if they thought Gu Qingcheng wouldn't recognize them.
The amusement on Gu Qingcheng's face grew stronger. He had truly encountered such an interesting person for the first time.
"What's your name?" Gu Qingcheng leaned elegantly on the sofa, his figure shrouded in darkness, like an unattainable king of the night.
The little hamster stammered in response, "Ruan, Ruan Meng... No, no, it's Ruan Meng, Mengmeng de Meng." Realizing that they were in a female disguise, Ruan Meng quickly adjusted their tone.
Such an abrupt turn of events, how could it escape Gu Qingcheng's notice? Instead of exposing the truth, he coldly gestured for Ruan Meng to sit beside him.
Ruan Meng quickly refused, "No, I... I only sell drinks, nothing else."
Gu Qingcheng remained silent, his gaze oppressively fixed on Ruan Meng until he couldn't bear the pressure anymore and reluctantly sat down. Only then did Gu Qingcheng smile in satisfaction and say, "Good, it's nice when you behave."
Ruan Meng sat beside him with a somewhat aggrieved look, resembling a meek and mistreated young wife. With bunny ear headbands adorning his head, he appeared a bit cute. Even if Ruan Meng claimed to be a boy, probably no one would believe it.
Gu Qingcheng casually swirled his drink in his glass while casually appraising Ruan Meng. Just now, he finally confirmed his long-standing doubt. He didn't like women, but rather—
He liked men.
Looking at Ruan Meng's revealed body, he felt an impulse! And at that moment, the image in his mind wasn't the cross-dressed Ruan Meng, but rather how he looked in the elevator, wearing men's clothing and struggling not to cry.
Having finally figured out his sexual orientation, Gu Qingcheng didn't feel relieved but rather more agitated. The Gu family wouldn't want a homosexual heir!
A voice in his heart told him that maybe he got it wrong, perhaps it was because the cross-dressed Ruan Meng was so beautiful that it sparked his impulse...
Suddenly, Gu Qingcheng reached out with his long arm, pulling Ruan Meng into his embrace. Then, with the scent of alcohol, his lips pressed firmly against Ruan Meng's.
He wanted to verify it once again, to test whether it was just his imagination.
At first, Ruan Meng was momentarily stunned, but then he realized and struggled vigorously. However, Gu Qingcheng's strength was too great, and Ruan Meng couldn't break free. As Gu Qingcheng's kisses grew deeper, he was on the verge of losing himself in this kiss...
Before Wen Qing went to sleep, she received a text message. There was no number, only four words:
Everything is going smoothly.