Show-off

Fu Quezhi’s office building was rented and not located in the city center. The secretary handed him a document, “President Fu, this document needs your signature.”

Fu Quezhi looked at it seriously and signed his name, “Have we set the launch date for the new 3D technology?”

Secretary Liu adjusted his expression, “It’s expected to be either next week or next month.”

“Why is there such a long gap between these two dates?” Fu Quezhi frowned and asked.

Before Qin Chaochen’s car accident, they were in a meeting deciding the launch date for the new technology. After Qin Chaochen’s accident, Fu Quezhi handed over the control of this matter to the board.

“Next week is when Fu’s Technology Company is releasing their new technology,” Secretary Liu said nervously. “The board believes that if we launch next week, it will definitely clash with Fu’s Technology Company. Next month could alleviate the impact of Fu’s Technology Company.”

The majority of the board members supported the next week’s date, but unexpectedly, Fu’s Technology Company intervened. The 3D technology launch couldn’t be delayed for too long, and the board was torn between these two dates.

“What was the board’s vote ratio?” Fu Quezhi rubbed his temples and took a sip of coffee.

“Five to five,” Secretary Liu replied respectfully.

“Then make it six to five, launch next week,” Fu Quezhi said without hesitation. He had his eyes set on next week’s timing, and as for Fu’s new technology, who cares.

“Yes, President Fu.” Secretary Liu’s mood instantly soared. Within the industry, Fu’s Technology Company was considered the 3D giant. Having followed Fu Quezhi until now, Secretary Liu knew that before it was called Fu’s Technology Company, it had another name, Xingye Company.

And their current company was called Xingye.

“Six to five! Six to five, hahaha, Fu’s Technology is nothing!” A young board member laughed heartily, looking very pleased.

The older board members maintained their composure, but upon hearing the news, they sighed in relief, releasing a long-held breath.

“Shouting and yelling in the company, is that how a board member should act?”

The young board member playfully made a face.

*

Qin Chaochen dropped Qin Shu off at school, and Teacher Ma called out to him, “Next Wednesday morning, there’s a parent-child sports day. We hope both Qin Dad and Fu Dad can attend.”

Is he supposed to attend a parent-teacher meeting for kids now? Qin Chaochen, still a newly minted adult, calmly said, “Alright, Teacher Ma, we’ll be at the school on time.”

As Qin Chaochen left the school, he received a call from He Ze.

“Chaochen, Young Master Yu has invited you. Are you going?”

“I’m going.”

He Ze quickly sent the restaurant’s location to Qin Chaochen, afraid he wouldn’t know it. Indeed, Qin Chaochen didn’t know this restaurant; it must be a new one from five years later.

He took a cab to the restaurant, and the driver was quite chatty, “Sir, just dropped off your kid?”

Talking about this topic felt a bit strange to Qin Chaochen, “Just dropped my son off at school.”

“Tonghua Kindergarten is a nice kindergarten,” the driver said with a smile, a hint of pride in his eyes.

“Your kid studies there too?”

“Yeah, my kid always wanted to attend this kindergarten, so I sent him there.”

The driver chatted away, sharing some parenting experiences with Qin Chaochen.

“I know about the parent-child sports day; there’s tug-of-war and running races.”

Qin Chaochen asked, “Can you run with someone on your back in the race?”

The driver paused, “You can probably carry your kid on your back.”

What about adults? Qin Chaochen saved this question for next week.

It’s not that Qin Chaochen wanted to win first place; it’s just that not getting first place felt uncomfortable to him.

Since he’s here, he might as well aim for first place, right?

Qin Chaochen arrived at the restaurant and entered the private room reserved by Young Master Yu. Several signature pastries from the restaurant were already on the table.

He stirred his coffee, eagerly eyeing the pastries. He couldn’t eat them yet since the guest hadn’t arrived. This Young Master Yu invited him, yet he arrived, and the person wasn’t even here!

Such a lack of punctuality, Qin Chaochen thought angrily.

Seeing but not eating made him even angrier.

After more than ten minutes.

“Sorry, got held up. Young Master Qin, you haven’t waited too long, have you?” Yu Cheng flamboyantly took off his sunglasses, his eyes lighting up when he saw Qin Chaochen.

“I mind.” Qin Chaochen finally took a piece of pastry and put it in his mouth.

Delicious, super delicious.

Yu Cheng: “…”

“Then let me apologize to Young Master Qin.” Yu Cheng was momentarily choked by Qin Chaochen’s response, his interest growing even stronger. He was an artist and had a penchant for married men.

Recently, He Ze contacted him about Qin Chaochen wanting to discuss a big deal, which puzzled him.

Although the second-generation rich kids were in the same circle, there were smaller circles within. Qin Chaochen’s circle and his didn’t overlap, while He Ze had connections in various circles, earning him the nickname “Peacock of the Second Generation.”

“You have quite a diverse style in your renovations.” Qin Chaochen had some understanding of Yu Cheng’s renovation company.

“Young Master Qin is too kind. Do you have a preferred style?” Yu Cheng boasted.

“I like minimalist styles, but there’s one that’s particularly flashy; I don’t want that.” Qin Chaochen opened his phone and showed Yu Cheng the flashy design with disdain.

Yu Cheng: “…” Ah, that’s my design.

“Well, on that street, it doesn’t quite fit, but Young Master Qin can have it for your home. For Young Master Qin’s sake, the home renovation will be free.”

“No, we have kids.” Qin Chaochen was very dismissive of the flashy design, fearing it might give Fu Quezhi and Qin Shu an eyesore.

“What about that street?”

“When did Young Master Qin meet the big boss of that street? The entire street of Tonghua School belongs to the big boss. Introduce me sometime.”

“Sure.” Qin Chaochen readily agreed.

The more Yu Cheng looked at Qin Chaochen, the more uncomfortable he felt. Seeing but not having was even more frustrating.

Only by daring to try can one achieve success. He should be bold like Cao Cao.

“What activities does Young Master Qin enjoy in private?” Yu Cheng casually probed.

“I like driving.” Qin Chaochen’s tone carried a hint of regret. He loved playing KartRider, but since starting his senior year of high school, he hadn’t played in a long time.

Yu Cheng’s heart fluttered like a bird spreading its wings.

Driving was something he was familiar with.

“What kind of car does Young Master Qin like?”

He could drive a wheelbarrow, a handstand car, and even a reverse-entry car, and he was skilled at parking safely. He had a driver’s license and had no trouble with the driving tests.

Qin Chaochen: “I don’t have specific requirements for car models, but there’s one non-negotiable requirement: it must be fast.”

Otherwise, what if he loses?

Yu Cheng gave Qin Chaochen a meaningful look. People in the circle said Qin Chaochen and Fu Quezhi were a model couple, but that didn’t seem to be the case.

Isn’t he quite the player? Tsk, he’s well-hidden.

“Any technical requirements?” Yu Cheng leaned in a bit, lowering his voice as if discussing something unspeakable.

Technical requirements? Qin Chaochen was puzzled. Does playing KartRider require technical requirements?

Qin Chaochen pondered deeply.

In Yu Cheng’s eyes, it seemed like Qin Chaochen was considering which of his many skills was the most impressive.

“Hand speed must be agile and fast. When cornering, you need to drift, hold the drift key, and trigger a mini-boost.”

Goodness, goodness. What drifting, what mini-boost.

Yu Cheng’s mind was racing.

Qin Chaochen noticed Yu Cheng’s intense gaze and suddenly realized that Yu Cheng also liked playing KartRider.

“Right, there’s also double boost and chain boost.”

Yu Cheng: “…”

“Wait a moment, let me catch my breath.” Yu Cheng took a deep breath, feeling overwhelmed.

He couldn’t keep up with this experienced driver.

Qin Chaochen didn’t expect Yu Cheng to be so excited.

“Why don’t you play with me?” Qin Chaochen thought Yu Cheng seemed a bit pitiful, getting so excited over a game of KartRider. He probably hadn’t played much before.

“Is that okay?” Yu Cheng’s tone was uncertain.

Qin Chaochen replied kindly, “Of course, I even opened a room to play with He Ze.”

Yu Cheng: “!!!” Directly mind-blown.

So that’s the kind of brothers you are.

Yu Cheng asked blankly, “What place and what time?”

Qin Chaochen thought for a moment, “Tomorrow at my place.”

Yu Cheng: “???”

So bold?

“I’ll invite He Ze too.” Qin Chaochen was still considering whether to invite Fu Quezhi to join in.

Yu Cheng wiped his face, truly experiencing the saying “don’t judge a book by its cover.”

The world is such a dangerous place.

▍Author’s Note

Yu Cheng: Happy.