Chapter 221: Solicitation

Chapter 221

A bright yellow sports car was parked at the equestrian club.

It perfectly matched Xiao Yu's T-shirt color today, with a bright yellow stripe in the middle of his white tee.

He usually didn't wear T-shirts, but today he decided to wear one, thinking it might make him appear younger.

After all, he was Xiao Shengzhou's uncle, and the generation gap between them was quite significant. He often felt like an old man, and that young girl didn't pay any attention to him.

When he saw Xiao Bao'er giving gifts the other day, he felt foolish for not giving presents to girls, especially to the ones he liked.

But when it came to what gifts to give, like bags, necklaces, or jewelry, he felt that even if he gave them, she wouldn't accept them.

That day, his nephew suddenly warned him not to mess around, and he was taken aback, thinking that his nephew might also have developed romantic feelings. He felt embarrassed about it.

As it turned out, his nephew mentioned the girl's donation.

Xiao Yu fell silent.

Several days passed without any movement.

It was mainly because of this young girl that Xiao Yu was at a loss. She seemed a bit different from the girls around him, the ones who were motivated by romantic interests, self-interest, give and take, and came and went easily.

In the face of such a girl who worked hard and donated her bonuses without hesitation, he really couldn't understand what kind of upbringing would cultivate such a girl.

But he also didn't impulsively suggest exchanging contact information through WeChat or anything like that.

However, just giving up like this made him feel unwilling.

Truly, after all these years, from when he was in school, it was so difficult to suddenly see a girl who made his heart beat faster, to feel something different. This feeling was very exciting, and he thought that if he didn't seize the opportunity, he would regret it for a lifetime.

Life is always greasy.

Suddenly, there was a burst of sunlight, a trace of fresh breeze, breaking through that greasiness.

He didn't want to give up.

But instead of thinking about buying jewelry or bags, he put in some effort and specifically found an equestrian coach, a very experienced one who was originally overseas. He spent a large sum of money to bring him over.

He felt that the little girl loved horseback riding very much. When she was riding, she had no guard up and would laugh heartily. She truly appeared sunny and happy.

When it comes to giving gifts, of course, it should be something she likes. So, despite the difficulties, Xiao Yu still managed to invite the coach.

However, today in the afternoon, the little girl didn't show up.

Xiao Yu: ...

After bothering his nephew for a while, Xiao Shengzhou finally said, "She went to the calligraphy and painting society. She told me in advance that she wouldn't come in the afternoon."

Xiao Yu: ...

Du Xinyan found Su Xiaoqi to be quite peculiar. Although the young girl seemed to have a clear understanding, possessing good singing skills and a pleasing appearance, in the entertainment industry, she was just ordinary. To truly become a star, it wasn't as simple as being good-looking or having good singing abilities.

There were many hidden complexities behind the scenes.

That industry was particularly intricate. Even the simplest person entering it would be like jumping into a big dye vat, losing themselves in the process.

Du Xinyan still admired Su Xiaoqi, who sang on the rooftop that day. She had a unique spirit and was pure, a feeling that was lacking in that industry.

"With your talent, if you're willing, singing a song would earn you more than twenty thousand yuan," Du Xinyan said.

In reality, after that evening event ended, two other judges approached her, inquiring about Su Xiaoqi. However, she had some matters to attend to during those days, so she politely declined.

Today, she happened to encounter Su Xiaoqi, and Du Xinyan wanted to have a conversation with the young girl, to see what she thought.

With one song earning twenty thousand yuan, singing one song a day for 365 days would amount to seven million yuan. Yet, even with seven million yuan, she still couldn't afford a car like the one owned by Li Weijin's staff.

For some reason, Su Xiaoqi's mind immediately equated those calculations. But just as quickly, she came to her senses.

She shook her head.

It was impossible for her to sing every day, let alone earn twenty thousand yuan each time. Her goal was clear—to focus on her studies and improve herself.

"Thank you, Senior Du. Singing is just my hobby. If it becomes a profession, I think it wouldn't be as enjoyable," Su Xiaoqi expressed.

Du Xinyan nodded in agreement. Indeed, there was a difference between a hobby and a profession.

Although it was just a few sentences, Du Xinyan gained some understanding of the young girl before her. She wasn't the type of girl who desperately sought fame and vanity but had a clear sense of self-awareness.

In fact, after the end of the event, the third-place contestant had actively approached her. Unlike the girl in front of her, Wu Xinyue was ambitious and eager to become famous. Du Xinyan had agreed to let her join the music club but had doubts about her potential.

She had also approached the second-place contestant, Zhou Chanxin, but that junior seemed even more laid-back. However, considering his affluent background, he didn't care about the money, so Du Xinyan didn't try to persuade him further.

It was Su Xiaoqi in front of her who she initially thought would be the most suitable. She had looked into her student records and background and found her to be simple and pure, with an ideal canvas to mold.

She never expected to be straightforwardly rejected.

"If there are any school activities in the future, Senior can call me to help out. I'm sure I can be of assistance," Du Xinyan said with a smile.

Having rejected her earlier, Su Xiaoqi nodded, still finding Senior Du impressive.

Du Xinyan patted Su Xiaoqi's shoulder and said, "You're still too reserved. Be livelier in the future. Senior won't bite."

After bidding farewell to Du Xinyan, Su Xiaoqi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She looked up and noticed that the sky was turning dark.

Watching Senior put on her high heels again, looking like a warrior as she walked away with determination and confidence, Su Xiaoqi realized she would probably never experience that kind of feeling.

At this moment, Xiaoqi simply had an intense desire to go for a run, to joyfully sprint a few laps.