After the formation of the "Twelve Zodiacs", Wu Pengpeng handed over the entire group to Shen Qianqian for management.
Anyway, the management principle of the whole group was simple: spend the most money on them and find the toughest resources.
In Wu Pengpeng's words, this was a necessary early - stage investment. Only with sufficient accumulation could the group burst out with amazing energy.
Fortunately, Shen Qianqian was an innocent star - chasing girl. Applying the thinking of the fan circle, it made perfect sense. So she readily agreed.
Wu Pengpeng wasn't worried that Shen Qianqian could make any big splash with the group. Although the members were all good - looking, their abilities were terrifying in their own way.
Moreover, the entire publicity team was a bunch of good - for - nothing slackers with almost zero publicity ability. There was no need to worry about the exposure of the "Twelve Zodiacs" at all.
If such a group of useless people could turn the "Twelve Zodiacs" into a top - tier boy band, then the world must be crazy.
Wu Pengpeng firmly believed that the world wouldn't go crazy, and she wouldn't die. So she happily embarked on another journey of squandering money.
Although Wu Pengpeng and He Qianshan weren't officially together, as a prospective future boyfriend, He Qianshan had fully stepped into the role. He picked up and dropped off Wu Pengpeng from work every day and then went to handle his own affairs.
Wu Pengpeng didn't know what he did every day. But as a qualified girlfriend, she should trust her boyfriend completely, so she didn't ask any questions.
Actually, mainly she thought it was good for He Qianshan to find something else to do. If he was too career - oriented and devoted all his energy to work, with his external conditions and professional abilities, he might quickly become a top - tier star.
"What are you thinking about?" He Qianshan noticed that Wu Pengpeng was distracted. He was a bit worried, afraid that she had encountered another tough problem.
" Oh, it's nothing." Wu Pengpeng came back to her senses. She was thinking about things he couldn't know.
She felt a bit guilty for keeping things from He Qianshan and didn't dare to look at him. So she turned to look out of the window.
Just then, she saw a couple who looked like high - school students riding a bicycle past the car. The girl on the back seat was smiling from ear to ear.
Wu Pengpeng was immediately touched. She turned to He Qianshan and said, "Let's rent a shared bike and ride to the company. We can exercise and enjoy the breeze at the same time."
Ride in the breeze in winter?
It was a rather bad idea.
However, since it was Wu Pengpeng's bad idea, He Qianshan naturally wouldn't object.
He was about to open the convertible roof when he heard Wu Pengpeng say shyly, "I've never experienced the innocent love of a 17 - year - old sitting on the back seat of a bicycle."
He Qianshan saw the high - school couple in the rear - view mirror and understood. He changed lanes and parked the car by the roadside, then got out to rent a shared bike.
He wanted to make up for everything the world owed her, even such a stupid thing as riding a bike in winter.
When He Qianshan came back pushing the bike, he saw Wu Pengpeng standing in front of a small balloon vendor, tilting her head and smiling at a bunch of colorful hydrogen balloons.
Her expression was just like that of a well - behaved little girl who desired a beloved toy but was too sensible to trouble her parents.
He Qianshan's heart melted. He pushed the bike forward, took out a bill and handed it to the vendor, saying, "Boss, I'd like a little fox..."
" A little rabbit." Wu Pengpeng interrupted him, turning her head and smiling at him. "It looks like you."
She liked the little rabbit because it looked like him.
Was she confessing her love to him?
He Qianshan tried hard to hold back the corners of his mouth that were about to rise. He took the little rabbit from the vendor, tied it to Wu Pengpeng's arm, and patted the back seat of the bike. "Get on!"
Wu Pengpeng hugged his waist, and the bike sped away.
When they passed the energetic high - school couple, the girl glanced at her and deliberately hugged the boy's waist tightly.
So Wu Pengpeng pressed her face against He Qianshan's back and thought defiantly, Who isn't a little genius in love?
He Qianshan happened to be free today, so he accompanied Wu Pengpeng to work. The two walked into the company one after another. Zhao Bufan was chatting with someone at the front desk.
Seeing her come in, Zhao Bufan smiled and complained to her, "Pengpeng, I saw a fool just now, sitting on the back seat of a bike with a hydrogen balloon tied to her arm. Hahaha, she looked so stupid..."
Wu Pengpeng said calmly, "That's me."
Zhao Bufan's smile froze. "I didn't mean to scold you."
Just then, seeing He Qianshan come in with the hydrogen balloon, she quickly tried to make up for it. "I think riding a bike in winter is quite romantic. Sharing hardships is really touching."
Wu Pengpeng turned to look at He Qianshan, whose nose was red from the cold. She felt a bit guilty.
He Qianshan seemed to guess what she was thinking and gave her a reassuring smile.
Zhao Bufan couldn't stand watching the two flirting so early in the morning. She strode towards Wu Pengpeng's office.
She didn't know what the two were dawdling about. By the time she had drunk half a cup of coffee, the two finally walked in in a strange way.
Zhao Bufan always felt that they had done something shady behind her back. Her scrutinizing eyes swept back and forth between them.
He Qianshan still looked cold and aloof, walking over calmly and sitting down.
It was Wu Pengpeng who felt embarrassed under her gaze. She scratched her nose and said, "Why aren't you staying in your own company? What are you doing here?"
Now Zhao Bufan was in charge of "Bufan Entertainment" and Wu Pengpeng was in charge of "Rich Film and Television". Zhao Bufan was responsible for making money while Wu Pengpeng was responsible for squandering it. The two basically didn't interfere with each other.
Zhao Bufan leaned back on the sofa and said lazily, "My projects have been going smoothly recently. I came here to check on you, the underachiever."
Wu Pengpeng rolled her eyes and declined her concern. "Thanks, but no thanks."
Zhao Bufan noticed her unwelcoming attitude but didn't mind. She pointed to the pad and said, "I see you're looking at stocks."
Wu Pengpeng answered with a guilty conscience, "Yeah. I'm thinking about investing in stocks."
Zhao Bufan quickly tried to dissuade her. "That's not suitable for you. Haven't you heard the saying, 'Gambling ruins a lifetime, and stock - trading ruins three generations'? With your IQ, no amount of money in the Wu family would be enough for you to squander."
Wasn't that just perfect! Thanks to her low IQ and poor judgment.
Wu Pengpeng said perfunctorily, "I'm just looking."
Zhao Bufan exposed her on the spot. "I see you've bought stocks of 'Kanghua Medicine'. The boss of this company has been exposed for sexual assault scandals. Everyone is rushing to sell, so why are you buying now?"
Wu Pengpeng said seriously while making things up, "Because it's cheap!"
Zhao Bufan was almost driven crazy by her. With such a brain, she was more likely to be played by the stocks than play them.
She knew that Wu Pengpeng was stubborn and no one could stop her from doing what she wanted. So she turned to He Qianshan for help. "Mr. Yan, please stop her!"
He Qianshan glanced at the pad and said indifferently, "I think Pengpeng is right."
Zhao Bufan rolled her eyes in her mind. Didn't he always have a sharp tongue when arguing with others? Why was he like a docile lamb when it came to Wu Pengpeng?
She looked at He Qianshan sympathetically and said sincerely, "Mr. Yan, go to the psychiatry department when you have time. You need to treat this split - personality double - standard of yours!"
He Qianshan ignored her teasing. He took out a book from his briefcase, handed it to Wu Pengpeng, and said gently, "Let's learn about first - aid knowledge for drowning today."
He couldn't always be by Wu Pengpeng's side. He was afraid that she might encounter unexpected dangers, so he always wanted her to learn more things to prevent such situations.
During this period, Wu Pengpeng had learned "Fire Escape Guide", "Car Accident Self - Protection Tutorial", "First - Aid Knowledge for Sprained Ankles" and other kinds of first - aid knowledge for all sorts of strange accidents.
She got a headache just looking at these things. But looking at He Qianshan's sincere and concerned eyes, she couldn't say no. So she took the book obediently.
Zhao Bufan saw Wu Pengpeng's reaction. She took out her phone and sent a message to Shen Qianqian. "Next, please enjoy 'First - Aid Knowledge: From Introduction to Running Away'."
Then she turned on the camera and started recording. In the video, Wu Pengpeng slowly opened the first - aid guide and forced herself to look at it seriously.
Zhao Bufan counted silently in her mind. Sure enough, when she counted to 102, Wu Pengpeng let out a long sigh, slumped on the sofa, and rested her head on He Qianshan's lap.
She pouted like a wronged little dog and said coquettishly, "First - aid knowledge is too difficult. I can't learn it."
He Qianshan stroked her head and coaxed her, "You can do it. You're so smart."
Wu Pengpeng shook her head like a rattle and strongly protested, "It's too difficult. I can't do it. I'm so stupid."
He Qianshan felt like he was taking care of a three - year - old baby. He asked in a tone used for talking to a child, "Then what does Pengpeng think is not difficult?"
Wu Pengpeng said with a smile, "Missing you is not difficult."