Let’s Squander A Billion First!

Chapter 2068: Chapter 2068: Reluctant to Return (35)

Chi Gui doesn’t know what he’s up to; lately, he’s been locking himself in his study, scribbling away.

If she didn’t know he was a hopeless slacker, Chuzheng might assume he just loves studying.

Chuzheng is busy being the Scholar God, no time to manage him.

One day during an exam holiday, Chi Gui and You Zixi went out, and Chuzheng went to the study to find a book, discovering Chi Gui’s manuscripts under some books.

Chuzheng: "..."

The kid sure has unique hobbies.

Can’t get enough of shoujo manga, so started drawing it himself?

But hey, they’re pretty good.

Chuzheng put the manuscripts back and pretended not to see anything.

Chuzheng secretly followed Good Person Card online; the manuscript quality was high, and the stories were decent. But probably due to lack of exposure, they weren’t very popular.

Chuzheng researched the site’s exposure strategies.

The simplest method is... spending money!

Alright then!

Chuzheng registered an account, topped up—started spending money.

"Boss, you’re actually reading manga?!" Qin Qiao’s horrified voice sounded from behind Chuzheng.

Chuzheng’s first reaction was to cover Qin Qiao’s mouth.

Qin Qiao: "Mmmmmm!!!!"

Chuzheng glared at her, and Qin Qiao indicated with her eyes she wouldn’t shout.

Chuzheng let her go, Qin Qiao exhaled heavily, then sat beside Chuzheng, "Boss, are you alright? I thought all you read were textbooks and practice sheets, how did you start on manga?"

Chuzheng: "..."

Can’t I read manga?

Qin Qiao: "And you’re reading such a heart-fluttering shoujo manga! Are you sure you’re okay?"

In her mind, the Boss wasn’t like this.

Even if the Boss read manga, it should be something more action-packed!

Chuzheng: "..."

Why, can’t I have a girlish heart?

Don’t bosses deserve it?

Chuzheng kept silent, face taut, and Qin Qiao, accustomed to her silence, rambled on, "Boss, let me recommend a manga, super good, I... hey, Boss, don’t go!"

Qin Qiao eagerly pursued Chuzheng, trying to pitch her favorite manga.

With Chuzheng throwing money around, Chi Gui’s work got much more exposure, and fans gradually grew.

Chi Gui’s mood noticeably improved, and he’d often test boundaries with her.

"Babe, will you always support me no matter what I do in the future?"

"..." If you stop squandering on helping me, I’d support you even more! "Mm."

Chi Gui felt reassured: "With your words, I’m relieved. As long as babe supports me, no matter how tough, I’ll stick with it!"

"..." I just said one word.

Perhaps because Chuzheng knew he was into shoujo manga, Chi Gui stopped hiding it much at home.

Occasionally he’d even bring manga books back.

Eventually he gradually revealed he was drawing manga too...

Chuzheng had to pretend she just found out.

Ah...

Good Person Card enjoys it; what can she do? She can only indulge him.

Chuzheng silently took out her phone, rewarded a wave.

-

In the second semester of senior year, Bei Xiaoxiao didn’t dare trouble Chuzheng anymore, just finding new bullying targets.

Whenever she did, Chuzheng would report her.

Bei Xiaoxiao constantly received warnings from the school, put on record.

Eventually, due to committing group assaults and injuring someone, she was detained. The school deemed it vicious behavior, and Bei Xiaoxiao showed no remorse, leading to her expulsion.

Bei Xiaoxiao’s family was unaware of her school antics until the expulsion incident, scolding her thoroughly.

They heard her family wanted her to transfer schools, but Bei Xiaoxiao didn’t want to study, causing severe discord.

Ultimately, her family directly cut off her finances.

Initially, Bei Xiaoxiao didn’t care, thinking money’s not a big deal; surely she could earn some?

Once Bei Xiaoxiao stepped into society, she discovered the world wasn’t as she perceived on campus.

Earning money’s not so easy.

But she refused to give in to her family, so continued mixing outside.

She met some rascals, indulging in pleasures, wearing herself out.

When Chuzheng met Bei Xiaoxiao again, it was after graduating senior year, at a party with You Zixi, Qin Qiao, and others.

Chuzheng came out of the restroom, standing by the sink washing her hands.

A drunken girl burst in from outside, leaning on the sink and started vomiting.

The smell of alcohol was unpleasant, Chuzheng glanced at her indifferently, and turned to leave.

"Hang Chuzheng!"

The girl suddenly blocked her, revealing a thickly made-up face, nearly unrecognizable.

"You..." The girl’s fingertip moved up, pointing at Chuzheng’s nose: "When will you return my stuff?"

Bei Xiaoxiao wasn’t completely drunk, her mind partly clear.

Chuzheng’s father’s affairs had been exposed, now it’s just Bei Xiaoxiao’s leverage over Chuzheng.

"As long as you don’t get in my face, we can stay peaceful," Chuzheng’s tone was cool.

Bei Xiaoxiao: "..."

Chuzheng turned to leave, Bei Xiaoxiao instinctively chased two steps, but her unstable body fell to the ground, only able to shout after Chuzheng: "Hang Chuzheng, you stop right there..."

-

Chuzheng returned to the private room; You Zixi and Qin Qiao were drinking, almost jumping on the table, restrained by Jian You.

Chi Gui sat in his seat, a slight smile on his lips, watching them mess around.

"Chuzheng, come drink!" You Zixi noticed Chuzheng was back, immediately targeting her.

"You Zixi!" Chi Gui objected: "She doesn’t drink."

"So what, we’re graduated!" You Zixi pointed at Chi Gui: "Brother Chi, you have to drink, right?"

Chi Gui: "..."

The room was raucous, quite lively.

The event ended past midnight; Chuzheng arranged transportation for everyone, lastly assisting Chi Gui into the car.

"I’m fine, not drunk, just a bit... dizzy." Chi Gui independently got in the car, adjusted his seating, placing his hands on his knees, looking entirely obedient.

Chuzheng: "..." He isn’t drunk yet?

Chuzheng got in, gave the driver the address.

Chi Gui sat for two seconds, suddenly turned his head: "Why don’t you ask me?"

"... Ask what?"

Chi Gui fell silent for several seconds, then shook his head: "... Don’t know."

Chuzheng: "..."

You don’t know, so what should I ask?

"Miss, is your boyfriend drunk?" the driver ahead laughed.

Chi Gui quickly responded: "No, I’m not drunk, I’m very clear-headed."

The driver chuckled: "Ah, that’s drunk talking."

Chi Gui seemed to want to argue with the driver, Chuzheng quickly pulled him, pressing his head against her lap: "Don’t fuss."

Chi Gui nestled against Chuzheng and quieted down, wrapping his arms around her waist, shifting down, comfortably hugging her.

Chuzheng kept a serious face, occasionally stroking his hair.

"Why do you always like to touch my hair?" Chi Gui looked up, leaned to Chuzheng’s ear, whispering.

Chuzheng ruffled it: "I feel like it."

Chi Gui murmured, went quiet for a moment, then leaned to her ear again: "Men’s heads shouldn’t be touched randomly... but I allow babe to touch."

Chuzheng: "..." Even if you don’t let me, I can still ruffle it.

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