Qin Xiangxiang had a tough week.
On the surface, she told everyone that she was on a diet this week. In fact, it was because her living expenses were running out and most of her manuscript submissions had gone unanswered. She had no money to make ends meet.
Seeing that a new week was approaching, Qin Xiangxiang had to send another message to her father. Her father replied quickly, but the meaning was still the same -
"Xiangxiang, you know that Dad's company is... really having trouble with capital turnover right now."
Qin Xiangxiang got anxious: "Then what should I do? Do you want me to starve to death?"
Her father stopped replying, as if not knowing what to say.
Just then, a news pop - up appeared -
Congratulations! Our station has produced five additional first - prize winners in the 19142nd draw of the Super Lotto, with a total of more than 68.75 million yuan!
That was - sixty million!
My goodness! Who was so lucky!
- And why wasn't it her!
Qin Xiangxiang roared angrily. But then she felt a heavy weight on her shoulder, and a gentle voice sounded: "Xiangxiang, what's wrong with you?"
"Ah, it's okay." Qin Xiangxiang turned around and saw Zhou Ruonuo's worried face.
Although they were not in the same department, as daughters from the upper - class circle, they usually hung out together. When Zheng Nanfeng transferred to Qin Xiangxiang's department, Zhou Ruonuo met him when she came to find Qin Xiangxiang.
"I saw them again."
Zhou Ruonuo's eyes fell in the direction of the school gate, full of resentment. "Ah, I really don't understand why Zheng Nanfeng is willing to chase after Ji Xiaoli every day."
Qin Xiangxiang looked over and indeed saw Zheng Nanfeng standing in front of Ji Xiaoli, laughing and saying something. Ji Xiaoli looked impatient. She pushed him away and walked towards the school gate.
This kind of scene had happened countless times this week.
"I heard that Zheng Nanfeng transferred to your department just for Ji Xiaoli." Zhou Ruonuo pouted her red lips and said listlessly.
"Tsk, she even said that Zheng Nanfeng is her fiancé. Who would believe that?"
Qin Xiangxiang put her arm around Zhou Ruonuo and sneered. Now that her family was on the verge of bankruptcy, she couldn't afford to lose her upper - class circle.
Thinking of this, Qin Xiangxiang flattered Zhou Ruonuo and said, "You know Ji Xiaoli is in our dormitory. Don't I know her well? She's just a poor student living on the school's subsidy. How could she have an engagement with a rich second - generation like Zheng Nanfeng? - It's impossible even to think about it!"
"But..." Zhou Ruonuo frowned. "I think she's been very generous this week. I saw her in the restaurant several times. She spent thousands of yuan without even blinking an eye. Zheng Nanfeng wanted to pay for her, but - she even paid for Zheng Nanfeng!"
"Who knows where she got her money from! I saw a woman driving a Maybach drop her off two weeks ago. She said it was her mother. Could I believe that?"
Qin Xiangxiang rolled her eyes: "I guess she's probably kept by someone. The woman in the Maybach is the old man's wife. Otherwise, how can we explain her money?"
"Ah, then what should we do?" Zhou Ruonuo got nervous. "Is Zheng Nanfeng being deceived by her? Let's go and tell him!"
"Don't. Do you think he'll believe us if we say so?"
Qin Xiangxiang rolled her eyes and already had a good plan.
...
While Qin Xiangxiang and Zhou Ruonuo were plotting to "expose" Ji Xiaoli's true face, Ji Xiaoli was quietly doing something big.
On Sunday afternoon, under the building of the Welfare Lottery Distribution Center.
Ji Xiaoli was wearing a bulky overcoat, a baseball cap on her head, and a long scarf covering most of her face. Her bright eyes were also hidden behind sunglasses.
Through the dim sight, Ji Xiaoli glanced at the few people on the street. She lowered her head and rushed downstairs. The corners of her mouth hidden in the scarf were grinning wildly.
My goodness! Sixty million!
It was hers!
The good - luck system didn't deceive her!
She should think about how to spend this sixty million. Buy a house? Buy a car? Or...
Anyway, in short, don't be flashy for now. Develop steadily and don't be discovered!
"Xiaoli!"
Ji Xiaoli was suddenly stunned by the shout. Her heart skipped a beat, as if she was afraid that someone would snatch her sixty million away.
When she looked up and saw who it was, her vigilance immediately relaxed. Instead, a wave of annoyance surged up.
Zheng Nanfeng! Why was it him again!
This week, whether she was eating, shopping or in the library, she would "bump into" him. She really wanted to ask sincerely - how could he be so idle?
"Another coincidence? What a coincidence!"
Ji Xiaoli rolled her eyes and simply freed half of her face from the scarf.
But Zheng Nanfeng smiled gently and shook his head slightly: "This time it's not. I drove here following you."
"I watched you transfer three buses, then take a taxi after reaching the suburbs, and then..." Zheng Nanfeng raised his eyebrows and his eyes passed by Ji Xiaoli and looked at the lottery building behind her.
"Then I saw you go in here. So... did you win the lottery? Is that sixty million in the news yours?"
"Hey! Shut up!"
Ji Xiaoli was so angry that she quickly covered his mouth.
Why was this guy so talkative!
She glared at him fiercely and then gritted her teeth and said, "Zheng Nanfeng, are you crazy! Whether I won the lottery or not has nothing to do with you. Besides, you even have the nerve to follow me?"
Zheng Nanfeng blinked innocently and made a "mm - mm" sound.
Ji Xiaoli: ...
Ji Xiaoli reluctantly let go of her hand. But the next moment, when she heard what Zheng Nanfeng said, she almost wanted to sew his mouth shut!
"You're my fiancée. Of course it has something to do with me if you win the lottery." Mr. Zheng said it as if it were a matter of course.
"Come on, Zheng Nanfeng! I've said it hundreds of times. I have nothing to do with you! I'm not your fiancée. I don't recognize this engagement!"
She had said it for a whole week. Why did this guy seem not to understand?
Ji Xiaoli stared at him angrily: "Besides, even if I were really your fiancée, what does my winning sixty million have to do with you?"
"Yes!"
Zheng Nanfeng showed his big white teeth with a smile: "I'm happy for you."
Ji Xiaoli was stunned by this sentence.
At this time, the setting sun was shining on his face, making him look much more pleasing to her. It was also at this time that she noticed that Zheng Nanfeng had tiger teeth, and...
He was kind of cute.
Ji Xiaoli's face flushed. She lowered her head slightly and was about to speak when she heard a click. The flash blinded her!
"Hello. Are you the winner of the sixty - million jackpot this time?"
Before Ji Xiaoli could react, the reporters swarmed up and surrounded her.
"Are you a student? Are you an undergraduate?"
"What are your thoughts after winning the lottery? What do you plan to do?"
"Do you have any plans to donate?"
...
One question after another made Ji Xiaoli dizzy. With the microphones thrust in front of her mouth, she had to respond.
She gritted her teeth and sighed silently. Her eyes passed through the heavy encirclement and glared at the culprit - Zheng Nanfeng!
It was all his fault!
If it weren't for him, she would have already run away by now, right?
How could she have been caught by the reporters...