My Online Cloud Girlfriend - Chapter 35

Chapter 35: Salary

(Translated and Edited By: Nakahara)

Chen Yan showed no attempt to conceal his intentions, instead stating openly that he intended to establish a game firm and hoped that Yu Qiaoqiao would work part-time for him.

His reasoning is that Yu Qiaoqiao can do what she excels at while earning a solid living and having more time to study.

It was a totally profitable and harmless suggestion.

At this time, Zhao Ying, who was silent for a long time, asked curiously, “If you let Qiaoqiao go work in your company, then won’t your rich second-generation identity be exposed?.”

When she said this, the girls all immediately turned their attention to Chen Yan.

That’s true. Isn’t Chen Yan always trying to hide his identity as a second generation rich man?

If she got a job in his company, wouldn’t it be exposed?

Hearing this, Chen Yan secretly gave Zhao Ying a thumbs up in his heart.

Sister Ying is truly Sister Ying.

She deserves to be a god assist.

Thinking like this, he coughed and said, “Actually… I have already confessed my identity as a second generation rich man to Qiaoqiao.”

Yang Nuan: “Huh?.”

The three little ones tilted their heads: “Huh~ Huh?~.”

In fact, Chen Yan’s performance today has already made the group of girls recognize his efforts.

But… In addition to their recognition, they also have a faint worry.

That is how Chen Yan has been concealing his identity and the value of his gifts.

In a relationship, the most important thing is honesty and trust.

A relationship built on lies is extremely detrimental.

Even if the two were truly in love, once Chen Yan’s situation was revealed, and given Yu Qiaoqiao’s personality, they would undoubtedly drift apart.

Yet now Chen Yan said that he had already revealed his identity to Yu Qiaoqiao.

When Yang Nuan heard this, she asked curiously, “Have you actually confessed to Qiaoqiao?.”

Chen Yan nodded, “Yes.”

“I told her yesterday. I even bought a car with her.”

“Bought a car?!” The three little ones had the same surprised expression.

Chen Yan quickly explained, “I bought a car for myself.”

“Oh, oh~.” Everyone suddenly relaxed.

However, Chen Yan made another one hundred and eighty-degree turn, “But, when I bought the car, Yu Qiaoqiao seemed to like it. So I was thinking whether or not to give it to her.”

“Wow~.” The three little ones exclaimed again.

Yang Nuan frowned and remarked, “Chen Yan. I know you may not be good at dating, but money can’t buy love.”

“If you want to demonstrate your sincerity, I believe you should use actions rather than money.”

Chen Yan: “Well, actually….”

“I bought the wrong car at the time. I originally wanted to return it but I didn’t expect Yu Qiaoqiao to like it, so I bought it.”

“I also asked her afterwards if she liked this car.”

“She said she likes it, so I wanted to give it to her.”

Yang Nuan: “…”

He made buying a car similar to how casually a person washes the dishes.

Phew…it must be awesome to be that rich.

After finishing their meals, Chen Yan has officially entered into an alliance with Yu Qiaoqiao’s roommates.

A few of them also agreed to go back and chat with Qiaoqiao. If she really is interested in working for Chen Yan’s company, then they will help to persuade her.

But they also have three rules that Chen Yan needs to follow in order to continue this alliance.

Rule one: Chen Yan cannot bully Qiaoqiao.

Rule two: Chen Yan can’t threaten or make Qiaoqiao do something that she doesn’t want to do.

Rule Three: Yu Qiaoqiao must go back to the dormitory on time at night…

Chen Yan agreed without hesitation.

The matter was resolved satisfactorily, and both the host and the members enjoyed a delicious meal.

After forming the alliance, Chen Yan asked the restaurant owner to pack two more dishes and asked Zhao Ying and the others to bring them back to Yu Qiaoqiao in order to avoid the silly girl who had invited him to dinner the day before because she most likely had no money and was hungry today.

Chen Yan bid them farewell and returned home, his expression happy with how things turned out.

Looking at his back, Yang Nuan turned to Zhao Ying and asked, “Sister Ying, do you think he is telling the truth?.”

At this time, Zhao Ying is in a trance, but after hearing Yang Nuan’s words, she regained her senses and thought for a while, “I feel there are still some things he’s hidden, but it shouldn’t be a big deal.”

“Particularly his kindness to Qiaoqiao and his intentions are true.”

With reassurance from Zhao Ying’s words, Yang Nuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Soon after, Zhao Ying added faintly, “But…I always feel that he has a secret.”

“And it’s a big secret.”

Yang Nuan looked at Zhao Ying: “?”

Suddenly, Zhao Ying’s eyes were full of gossip, “I’m so excited. I really want to know what that secret is…”

Yang Nuan: “…”

As Zhao Ying’s roommate, Yang Nuan knew Zhao Ying’s temperament: she is usually lazy, not caring about anything, and only for gossip is she particularly keen on.

She usually sleeps in class every day, and sometimes skips them to practice boxing.

But once there is any gossip flowing around in the education department, she is the most punctual and the most excited one.

She didn’t know if Chen Yan was lucky or unlucky to be noticed by her…

…

In the next few days, nothing happened.

The name of the company was successfully reviewed, and various procedures were completed.

Chen Yan drove to the industry and commerce department to pay the money with a smile.

And under the persuasion of her roommates, Yu Qiaoqiao also agreed to work in Chen Yan’s company.

Soon after, Chen Yan chatted with her in detail, and roughly determined that her job was…making clay figurines.

After her classes were done, she would come to the company to make a clay figure.

The only problem between the two is that they couldn’t agree on the salary.

The negotiation scene at the time was like this:

Chen Yan waved his hand, trying to pay Yu Qiaoqiao a salary of 10,000 yuan. ($1,391)

But, Yu Qiaoqiao bargained for only 1,000 yuan. ($139)

Chen Yan disagreed and rationally explained why making clay figurines is a profitable job.

Then…

Yu Qiaoqiao turned away and submitted her resignation letter.

Chen Yan saw the boss who was about to be hooked run away, he quickly remedied the situation.

For better or worse, he had to agree to Yu Qiaoqiao’s salary requirement: 1,000 yuan a month.

At the final moment when the salary was negotiated, Chen Yan wanted to cry inexplicably.

But no matter what, the company was established and Yu Qiaoqiao joined smoothly.

Chen Yan’s game empire has finally taken the first step!

…

At the same time, in an ordinary tea house in the Yaohai District, a few middle-aged men are sitting together playing poker and chatting.

“One to three.”

“One on two.”

“Hey Lao Chen. I heard that Chen Xiaozi resigned again?.”

The man called Lao Chen is a middle-aged man who looks a bit like Chen Yan and is Chen Yan’s father.

He threw a “5” down, then sighed and said, “Mhm, he resigned a bit early this year.”

A chubby man at his side threw a “10” on the pile of cards while asking, “Then what is he doing now?”

Chen Yan’s father threw another “2” angrily, and said, “Well! What else can you do besides dreaming of your dream job at home every day.!?.”

“Tell me, what’s wrong with the country’s institutions? He resigned just to play games at home!.”

“His mother and I don’t support him any more.”

“That damn bastard! Telling me that he would give me a house.”

Speaking of this, Old Chen said angrily, “If he could say that, then he can earn his own money then! Hmph!.”