My Virtual Girlfriend-Chapter 434: Girlfriend with Two Professional Lines?

Chapter 434: Chapter 434: Girlfriend with Two Professional Lines?

At that moment, Chen Yan really wanted to crack open Yang Rou’s head to see what was inside.

What kind of thought process could produce such a remarkable woman?

Who on earth brings documents on a date intending to discuss them?

Is this what a true workaholic looks like?

Or... what kind of trick is this now?

Despite the relentless complaints in his mind, Chen Yan couldn’t refuse since his employee was so ambitious.

Thus, he could only take the documents from Yang Rou’s hands and began to look over them.

The "Sunrise Plan" second batch list was not much different from the first.

It still included all sorts of film and television projects.

There were movies, TV dramas, and variety shows.

Each category had about a dozen entries, nearly forty in total.

This too was required by Chen Yan: other companies needed a project to be fully greenlit, or have two-thirds approved by the Green Light Committee.

However, to avoid missing out on good projects and with his current happiness value along with Boss Qiao Qiao’s double buff, there was a high supply of Instant Film.

Thus, he set the requirement that if two out of the seven members of the Green Light Committee greenlit a project, or if Yang Rou greenlit it, it could go directly to him.

That was why there were so many projects on his hands.

While thinking this over, Chen Yan briefly scanned these projects, then...

Couldn’t really focus.

Heavens, who could focus?

Chen Yan was not a workaholic monster!

How twisted would he have to be to focus on files during a post-work date?

Realizing this, Chen Yan set the documents aside, then smilingly said, "Sister Rou, let’s not talk about work tonight. We’re just here as individuals to have a meal and chat."

After he said this, Yang Rou didn’t react immediately, but Chen Yan was slightly taken aback.

Huh?

Hadn’t he clearly thought about keeping things professional?

Why, all of a sudden, was he closing the distance between them, opting for a personal chat?

Had he... been tricked again?

While Chen Yan was pondering this, Yang Rou slightly smiled and agreed, "That sounds good."

Perhaps because Chen Yan was used to Yang Rou always being stern, even seeing her smile for the second time in two days surprised him.

Yang Rou seemed like a master of push-and-pull, seamlessly switching between warmth and coolness.

She had been strictly professional before, with a frosty face.

But since Chen Yan mentioned personal interaction, the ice on her face had melted.

Though not exactly warm, her faint smile added a unique charm to her.

The more Chen Yan chatted with her, the more he felt ensnared by the intricate web she was weaving.

Thus, after chatting for about ten minutes, Chen Yan hurriedly found an excuse to get a glass of water and also took some "Energy Pills."

With the Energy Pills, Chen Yan felt much clearer in his thinking, his resistance toward Yang Rou also surged, and most importantly, he knew what topics to counterattack with...

Returning to the table, Chen Yan then started chatting with Yang Rou about Yang Nuannuan.

Indeed, as soon as Yang Nuannuan was mentioned, Yang Rou’s normally calm disposition was disrupted; even the light smile turned into a slight frown.

However, Chen Yan only meant to disrupt Yang Rou’s mood, not to burden her. So he lightly touched on the subject and then started talking about Yang Rou’s health.

These days, thanks to Chen Yan’s "Energy Pills," Yang Rou had been much more energetic, and her work efficiency had skyrocketed.

This not only made her work easier but also meant she didn’t have to work late as often.

This virtuous cycle made Yang Rou’s physical and mental state increasingly better.

However, this also made Yang Rou very curious about what had happened that day.

So, when Chen Yan brought up her recent physical condition, Yang Rou also successfully shifted her focus and started asking about that day’s events, wondering if Chen Yan had given her anything.

Of course, Chen Yan flatly denied it, presenting facts and reasoning that he hadn’t tampered with anything.

He said that the improvement in Yang Rou’s health was solely due to her adjusted routine.

Seeing she couldn’t get the information she wanted from Chen Yan, Yang Rou didn’t give up and continued to probe.

However, what she didn’t realize was that because she had shifted the topic, the conversation gradually fell under Chen Yan’s control...

So, with the help of the "Energy Pills," Chen Yan and Yang Rou could finally spar back and forth.

Even an hour later, when the effects of the pills wore off, with the advantage established earlier, Chen Yan still firmly controlled the topic and didn’t let Yang Rou lead him by the nose again.

After the meal, the two finally ended their conversation.

Chen Yan also gained a deeper understanding of Yang Rou’s character and capabilities.

This made him lean towards He Mengxue for his fourth Virtual Girlfriend choice.

After all, compared to the complex and deep Yang Rou, He Mengxue’s nature was much simpler and cuter.

Although, interacting with Yang Rou, with its back and forth, would be more challenging.

But... Chen Yan was really a laid-back guy. He just wanted to be happy and didn’t want to find challenges for himself...

And so, after the meal, while pondering about his fourth Virtual Girlfriend choice, Chen Yan took the materials Yang Rou gave him and went home.

Once home, Chen Yan momentarily set aside the issue of the fourth Virtual Girlfriend. He took out an Instant Camera and shot each of the forty projects in hand.

To Chen Yan’s surprise, the quality of these projects was much better than the first batch.

During the first batch, Chen Yan had struggled to select nine productions.

Among them, there was even an online movie to fill the numbers.

In the end, without any choice, Chen Yan and Lu Man had added "Big Star Detective" to round out the ten spots.

This time, out of the 40 projects, there were 15 potential hits and 3 blockbusters.

This success rate was truly surprising.

Chen Yan circled these projects one by one.

Then, with a bit of marvel, he thought: In recent years, the quality of film and television productions really seemed to be improving. Just a random selection could yield so many good works.

Thinking of others: those projects of the Xu brothers might not fail so easily!

So, Chen Yan felt that He Mengxue was right: he still needed to be cautious!

After admonishing himself again, Chen Yan washed up and then went to bed to sleep.

...

The next morning, Chen Yan was awakened by the crisp notification tone of his phone.

He groggily opened his eyes, a bit confused: because he remembered he had muted his phone. How could he still hear it?

Thinking this, Chen Yan picked up his phone to check.

Then, he discovered: he had indeed muted his phone. But the notification was from the "Virtual Girlfriend Simulator."

Before, Chen Yan had discovered that although the "Virtual Girlfriend Simulator" was installed on his phone, it actually... just used the phone’s screen to display content.

Its notifications didn’t go through the phone system, and other people couldn’t see its notifications or interface.

So muting the phone didn’t stop it from sending notifications to Chen Yan.

Thinking this, Chen Yan opened the game to see what message had disturbed his clear dreams.

But after looking, Chen Yan was stunned.

Because what displayed before him was a prompt that Zhao Ying had initiated the Professional Line.

A few days ago, Chen Yan had followed his plan and given Zhao Ying a few thousand yuan, encouraging her to expand her Gossip Society, ideally printing newspapers, pamphlets, or setting up a small website to spread around the campus.

Chen Yan’s idea was simple: to test whether this operation could activate Zhao Ying’s Professional Line.

The reason he let Zhao Ying start with a "school newspaper" was, of course, to save money.

Chen’s Investment had nearly brought Chen Yan to tears by not returning any profits.

Thus, this time Chen Yan definitely wanted to try a small-scale, low-investment approach.

And he hadn’t guessed wrong: Zhao Ying’s Professional Line really had been activated.

But what Chen Yan hadn’t expected at all was that Zhao Ying did indeed initiate the Professional Line, but... only one line was activated.

Because, after clicking on Zhao Ying’s Professional Line, Chen Yan discovered that compared to Yu Qiao Qiao and Lu Man’s single Professional Lines, Zhao Ying’s had two!

However, one was activated while the other was not.

This was a bit odd.

Chen Yan first looked at the activated line.

Since Zhao Ying had just initiated her Professional Line, there was only one "point" on her line: Campus Gossip Newspaper Editor.

This indicated that Zhao Ying was indeed interested in the "media" industry. So as long as he spent money to guide her towards media, her Professional Line would grow, and Chen Yan would also receive a professional rebate.

After looking at the activated Professional Line...

Chen Yan then checked the unactivated one.

Compared to the activated line, the other line was still dim. Chen Yan had noticed it because it stood parallel to the first line.

Chen Yan tapped on that Professional Line.

No corresponding profession popped up, and it seemed Chen Yan needed to explore and unlock it on his own.

Looking at this dim Professional Line, Chen Yan analyzed it.

It seemed like Zhao Ying was interested in only two things. One was gossip, and the other was Bagua Palm.

Could it be... her other Professional Line was a boxing championship?

Did he have to spend money to train her to become a world boxing champion?

Chen Yan imagined the scenario.

A twenty-year-old, slender young girl facing a bunch of burly, fierce-looking professional fighters.

Geez... that’s just too pitiful.

Those professional fighters are too pitiful...

After all, given the strength of Brother Ying’s kick that could shatter a car door, he should be fighting lions, not humans!

So, thinking this, Chen Yan shook his head, deciding to talk to Zhao Ying in a couple of days.

See what her real thoughts were.

If she genuinely didn’t want to fight in boxing matches, it would be better to develop along a single line.

Chen Yan certainly wasn’t sympathizing with the opponents.

But rather, his chauvinistic self couldn’t accept his girlfriend wearing so little, showing herself in public to fight with others...

Even if Brother Ying was sure to win. But if she got scratched or bumped, that would hurt Chen Yan too, right?

And as for that media Professional Line, Chen Yan felt it could be greatly developed.

This was very beneficial for Chen Yan’s career.

Chen Yan felt he could acquire a few media and newspaper businesses for Brother Ying to manage just for fun.

Meanwhile, Chen Yan could also make some money and increase his influence on public opinion....

After organizing Brother Ying’s professional line clearly, Chen Yan threw his phone aside, took a bath, and went to the company smelling like "He Meng Xue."

He dedicated himself fully to the busy work at the company today.

At noon, He Meng Xue found an excuse to come and see Chen Yan. freēnovelkiss.com

After confirming her fragrance on him, He Meng Xue laughed happily.

In the afternoon, Chen Yan met Yang Rou, who also bore the scent of He Meng Xue — when she arrived, Chen Yan initially thought He Meng Xue had returned.

However, Yang Rou still had that icy demeanor, the kind that keeps people at a distance, and it appeared she used the body wash just to cover for Chen Yan, but it ended up seeming like she actually liked the body wash herself.

Chen Yan always remembered the kindness of others, and seeing her like this made him feel a bit indebted to her.

After all, Yang Rou had been diligently working at the company for two years.

Not only was she physically and mentally exhausted, indebted due to some author’s affairs, but she also covered for Chen Yan.

Even so, because of her strong capabilities and immense pressure, Chen Yan did not want her to assume the role of a virtual girlfriend to enjoy some peace.

This made Chen Yan feel somewhat indebted to her.

Thus, Chen Yan planned that, in a couple of days when earnings from their profession materialized, he would help her make some money.

After all, she had been trying to make money before, and she probably still needed money now, right?

......

In the evening before Chen Yan left the office, he received a call from Lu Man asking him to dinner.

Chen Yan naturally knew what this playful girl intended.

Boyfriend and girlfriend, after all. Wanting to eat out or drink—it all meant the same thing...

So, he gladly went.

After dinner, Chen Yan took Lu Man home with him.

Taking advantage of their slight intoxication, they both had a great time. Lu Man played the role she had in "Soul Suppressing: Netherworld," interacting with Chen Yan.

As a drama produced by his own company and the second release under the "Sunrise Project," Chen Yan had watched it, so they both got very into their roles and enjoyed themselves.

After their play, Lu Man lay in Chen Yan’s arms making circles on his chest with her finger, whispering, "Chen Yan— I’m sorry."

Chen Yan was still in his post-adrenaline calmed mindset. Hearing her apology, he glanced at her and asked, "What’s wrong?"

Lu Man gently wrapped her arms around Chen Yan’s neck, whispering, "Actually... after dinner that day, I still didn’t believe you."

"I thought, you being so smart, might have secretly gotten together with Sister Rou to align your stories."

"Even though Sister Rou is always so cold and distant, she’s always been extra compliant with you."

"Then today, I smelled that body wash on her, and I saw that same bottle at your place."

She looked at Chen Yan with a hurt expression and said, "I won’t doubt you again."

Chen Yan smiled, pulled her closer, and said teasingly, "Then you’re not worried that she actually took a shower at my place?"

Hearing his words, Lu Man paused for a moment then brightened up, saying, "Oh, right~!"

Chen Yan sweated coldly...

"I was just joking!"

But Chen Yan’s words seemed to trigger a cascade of thoughts in Lu Man.

She cuddled up on Chen Yan, moving like an octopus finding a comfortable position, then, tilting her head, she speculated, "So if that’s possible..."

"Is it also possible that you were actually deceiving me that day? That you bought the body wash afterwards, or asked He Meng Xue for it, to make your story seem true?"

Hearing Lu Man’s guesses, a drop of cold sweat rolled down Chen Yan’s forehead.

Lu Man didn’t notice; she frowned and continued, "And could it be that you, Sister Rou, and He Meng Xue... all took a shower together?"

Chen Yan: ???

Chen Yan realized Lu Man’s imagination was running wild.

He didn’t dare let her speculate any further. Otherwise, who knows what kind of outrageous ideas she might come up with.

So, Chen Yan rolled over, pinning Lu Man beneath him, and said, "Have you considered what kind of punishment you’ll receive next!?"

Not long after, the room was filled with immortal music, with Lu Man singing mellifluously....

The next day, when Chen Yan woke up, Lu Man was already gone.

He dressed and yawned his way to the living room.

He saw a bag of doughnuts and a bottle of white body wash on the table.

Lu Man was sitting on the couch, wearing one of Chen Yan’s oversized T-shirts, her white legs bare, clutching a company doll and dumbly watching TV.

Chen Yan lingered for a moment on the doughnuts and body wash, then smiled and asked, "What’s this, breakfast now comes with body wash?"

Hearing Chen Yan’s voice, Lu Man looked up and rolled her eyes, saying, "If you want to eat it, I don’t mind."

"How about I feed you, big guy~~"

The mere thought sent chills down Chen Yan’s spine.

He quickly waved his hands, saying, "Never mind, never mind. Just eating doughnuts is fine."

Hearing Chen Yan back down, Lu Man couldn’t help but proudly raise an eyebrow, then added, "So there are things you’re afraid of."

Then she continued, "Soy milk’s in the kitchen. Hanging on the doorknob."

Following her direction, Chen Yan glanced at the kitchen and indeed saw the soy milk hanging on the doorknob.

Chen Yan walked over, took it down, grabbed a bowl, and served himself.

Sitting on the couch, Chen Yan alternated between eating the doughnuts and sipping the soy milk.

Lu Man watched TV but glanced at Chen Yan in surprise and said, "You’re really a weirdo."

Chen Yan, doughnut in mouth, looked puzzled.

Lu Man laughed shakingly, "It’s my first time seeing someone eat doughnuts with soy milk by having a bite of the doughnut then a sip of the soy milk."

Chen Yan swallowed the doughnut in his mouth and asked, "How do you eat it then?"

Lu Man said, "I usually soak the doughnut."

Chen Yan ’oh’-ed and then countered, "When you eat a doughnut, is it mainly for the crunch?"

Lu Man nodded, "Yeah."

Chen Yan continued, "So after you soak it, is it still crunchy?"

Lu Man: ??

Chen Yan added, "And you drink soy milk; is it for its sweetness and palate-cleansing properties?"

This time, Lu Man pondered for a moment and said, "I guess so. Anyway, that’s how it’s eaten."

Chen Yan concluded, "Right. But after you soak it, there’s a layer of oil. How can you still drink the soy milk? Doesn’t that taste odd?"

Lu Man: ....

Before Chen Yan’s explanations, Lu Man had never doubted her way of eating doughnuts with soy milk. But after his explanation, she began to doubt herself.

Could it be... there was an issue with me?

After a moment, she realized.

There was no right or wrong in this matter! Eat however you like; there aren’t that many answers.

Just like with sweet or salty tofu pudding, everyone has their preferences.

That’s just how Chen Yan is, able to argue black into white, then back again!

Thus, having concluded this, Lu Man glared playfully at Chen Yan and said, "Hmph! I don’t believe your nonsense!"

Then pointing at the body wash on the table, she said, "Also. I threw away that bottle of yours. I like this scent better. Change it up."

"And I’m getting busy again. You better behave on Qin Island. Don’t bring any Xiao Si or Xiao Wu into this."

"Or else..." saying this, she spread two fingers like scissors and said, "I’ll cut it off!"

Chen Yan just laughed and said, "You wouldn’t dare. You were still..."

Lu Man’s cheeks flushed, and she quickly covered Chen Yan’s mouth, "Enough! Always so talkative."

After saying that, she stood up, dropped a line, "I’m leaving, you eat," and then "tap, tap, tap" ran back to the bedroom.

Watching her retreat, Chen Yan shook his head smiling.

Then he lowered his head and continued with his breakfast.

This time, he didn’t alternate bites but soaked the doughnut in the soy milk.

It must be said, the flavor was indeed good.

It seems every method of eating has its merits.

While Chen Yan was trying out this new way of eating, suddenly, his phone dinged.

Checking the alert, Chen Yan glanced at his phone.

The notification was from the Virtual Girlfriend Simulator. The message read: [Professional Wealth +200 million].

Chen Yan paused for a moment, then chuckled lightly.

It had finally arrived....

It seemed his plans from the past few days could officially begin now.