Chapter 1768: Chapter 602: Cinderella’s Invitation, Qingqing’s Attempt to Show Off_3

Her kiss, gentle and delicate, carried a sense of almost reverent exploration.

In this setting, this usually calm and gentle partner seemed to become a completely different person.

Unusually proactive, passionate, open.

The light at the head of the bed stretched the intertwined shadows long, very long.

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November 9, 2023, Thursday, sunny, 3~11℃.

Early morning, 5:50.

Yan City Normal University, girls’ dormitory.

Outside the window was still a deep ink color.

Qian Lele sat up quietly in bed, using the weak light from her phone’s screen.

She quietly changed into her somewhat worn but very clean sportswear, tied her hair up and, like a nimble cat, slipped out of the still sleeping dormitory.

She left the dorm building and ran towards the sports field along the familiar route.

In her ears was the rhythmic sound of her breathing and the "rustling" sound of her shoe soles stepping on leaves.

The campus was exceptionally peaceful in the morning with air crisp and fresh.

Every even breath, every rhythmic step made her feel her body and soul becoming a bit lighter and stronger.

After finishing her morning run, the sky was already faintly bright.

The cafeteria wasn’t crowded yet.

She skillfully picked up a serving of millet porridge and a five-spice cake, and also added an extra tea egg.

Looking at the five-spice cake in her hand, her gaze gently lowered.

She thought again of the days with Tang Song at the teacher’s apartment.

Back then they sat together, eating five-spice cakes bought from the cafeteria, paired with homemade pickled radish.

She wondered how her brother was doing now?

Shaking her head slightly, Qian Lele refocused and began eating her meal.

After finishing breakfast, she also packed two sets by the window.

Returning to dorm room 201.

The three senior sisters preparing for their post-graduate exams had already left.

Only Wu Siqi and Li Jingrong, who had found internship placements and started working, remained.

Upon hearing the noise at the door, the two reluctantly crawled out of bed.

"Siqi, here’s your soy milk and fried dough sticks, Jingrong, your meat buns, eat while they’re hot," Qian Lele placed the breakfast on their desks.

"Wow! Love you, Lele!"

"Thank you, Lele, mua, I’ll transfer the money to you right away."

Qian Lele smiled, picked up a washbasin, and headed outside.

Since moving into this senior dorm, her life had become much more comfortable than before.

Though everyone was busy working for their respective futures, the dorm atmosphere is very good.

These soon-to-be-graduated seniors did not look at her any differently due to her "Cinderella" rumor.

In fact, because she was the youngest, they took quite good care of her.

This simple and pure kindness was something she treasured immensely.

After washing up.

Qian Lele changed into a clean sweatshirt and jeans, tying her thick black hair into a neat ponytail with a simple hairband.

She carefully took out a set of skincare products from the cabinet and began her routine diligently.

These were small samples from a beauty salon given by her friend, Zhao Yaqian, said to be free.

But she had searched online, and each of them was quite expensive.

Her life now is stable and fulfilling.

The part-time front-end development job at Glimmer Coffee meant she no longer needed to rush for living expenses.

As she became more skilled, President Xie occasionally assigned her small projects, allowing her to not only learn a lot of new knowledge but also save a considerable "small fortune."

She recently set a new goal, to save 5,000 yuan!

She plans to discuss it with her family when she goes home later.

To buy mom a tricycle for setting up a stall selling Roujiamo (meat sandwiches).

Mom’s Roujiamo are especially delicious.

Now dad has mobility issues due to a stroke, mom finds it hard doing part-time jobs.

If she had her own small stall, it could earn more money and have more flexible hours.

The thought of this fills her with energy.

She firmly believes that only by being down-to-earth and hopeful can one go further.

After packing the textbooks needed for today, carrying her somewhat old backpack, Qian Lele was about to head out.

Sitting in bed, eating breakfast and scrolling on the phone, Wu Siqi suddenly called her: "Lele, wait a minute!"

"What’s up, Siqi?"

Wu Siqi placed down the dough stick in her hand, excitedly said, "I just remembered, there’s something I want to ask you and Jingrong to help with."

"Huh? What’s up?" Li Jingrong looked over.

Wu Siqi cleared her throat and began to explain with a smile.

The company where she is interning, "Yan Nan Short Film and Television Base", is currently collaborating with a media company called "Mortals" to shoot a high-quality urban emotional short drama, "Oh no! The love letter was wrongly sent to the Attractive Man CEO."

There’s a very critical climax scene in the drama where the male and female protagonists accidentally meet in a Livehouse.

To create that lively concert atmosphere, a large number of genuine young audience members are needed to participate in the filming.

"Mortals" even specially invited two TikTok celebrity musicians for cameo roles to enhance the effect.

As an intern in the company and also a university student, her leader gave her the task to "recruit people."

"The food, drinks, beverages on site are all free, just pure fun! Plus, you can listen to music!" Wu Siqi confidently assured, "It’s scheduled for this Friday night, it won’t cause any trouble! Just head over to make up the crowd, support the scene, it’s going to be very fun!"

As an intern in the company and also a university student, her leader gave her the task to "recruit people."

Li Jingrong immediately showed interest, happily said, "I’m free on Friday night, I must go!"

Qian Lele nodded, "I’ll go too."

After all, it’s helping out her dorm mates.

Her part-time job is stable now, and she doesn’t need to assist in the coffee shop, so she has plenty of leisure time usually.