Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 133 The Two Beauties Meet
The gentle, warm sunshine of early summer falls on the stone paths of Peking University. A breeze ripples through the air, Liu Shishi's hair flutters as she walks alongside Song Ci, leisurely enjoying the scenery.

"As a young man, I once aspired to be among the best in the world! Well said, Mr. Song, how can you be so talented!"

The echoes of the speech still seemed to linger in her ears. Liu Shishi's eyes shone brightly as she held her boyfriend's arm tightly, her face radiating happiness and pride.

"It's not that great, but seeing you in the audience gives me extra motivation, so I naturally speak with more enthusiasm."

Song Ci said with a smile, which made Miss Liu grin from ear to ear. He gently squeezed his girlfriend's soft, white hand, his eyes showing a sense of relief and liberation.

The speech was indeed excellent, and the audience erupted in applause when I left the stage. The May Fourth Youth Day speech came to a successful end, and I finally lived up to my homeroom teacher's expectations.

Liu Shishi stopped and stared intently at her boyfriend. "No, that's not true at all. Your speech was really wonderful. When you were on stage, I felt like you were shining, and everyone around you was captivated by you."

After saying that, Miss Liu wrinkled her delicate nose and continued with a hint of jealousy, "Those girls were all cheering your name and praising your handsomeness. One girl was the worst; she actually shouted that she wanted to have your child. She's utterly shameless."

Seeing his girlfriend's adorable expression of being unhappy and jealous, Song Ci couldn't help but tease her: "Why do I suddenly smell vinegar? No way, someone is even jealous of strangers? Has the little vinegar jar been overturned again?"

The tranquil Yenching Garden is filled with the rich aroma of books. A lush grove of trees rustles in the breeze, making one feel relaxed and happy.

The two strolled along when Song Ci noticed Liu Shishi pause, hesitating to move forward. He reached out and gently pinched her delicate cheek. "Why are you standing there like an idiot?"

Liu Shishi did not answer, but squinted and stared straight at Song Ci's side and back, her expression tense, as if facing a formidable enemy.

Song Ci noticed something was wrong and turned to look in the direction of his girlfriend's gaze. He was immediately taken aback to see Shen Sisi walking towards him.

Miss Shen wore a simple white dress, her figure was beautiful, and the hem of the dress swayed gently in the breeze, like a blooming lily dancing in the wind.

Liu Shishi and Shen Sisi, both young ladies today are wearing dresses that accentuate the slender and graceful beauty of women. One is gentle and graceful, standing tall and elegant; the other is beautiful inside and out, free and confident. Each has her own unique charm, and both are first-class beauties.

Shen Sisi moved gracefully to the two of them. When she saw Song Ci, a hint of joy flashed in her eyes. Then she turned her gaze to Liu Shishi, her eyes showing a complex mix of resentment, jealousy, and above all, a resolute determination.

She never imagined that in her first formal meeting with Liu Shishi, her rival in love, she would already be the loser.

She had always had a smooth life since childhood, but fate seemed to have played a cruel joke on her. On Valentine's Day, Song Ci's rejection was like a cold, sharp sword, mercilessly piercing her heart.

In the beginning, pain was a constant companion. Shen Sisi often wandered alone on the quiet paths of the campus, recalling the few beautiful moments, and tears would always blur her vision.

Every quiet night, lying in bed, Song Ci's handsome face and his resolute words keep appearing in my mind, making it hard for me to fall asleep.

But time, in the end, is a great healer of wounds. As the days went by, she began to try to pull herself out of the mire of pain.

Reading, hiking, and participating in various activities, Shen Sisi gradually realized that there was so much beauty in life waiting for her to discover. Amidst the laughter and joy with her friends, the gloom in her heart gradually dissipated.

Now, when she recalls that experience of being rejected after confessing her feelings, she no longer feels as distressed as she did back then.

Despite her heartbreak, Shen Sisi remained composed and spoke first: "Song Ci, your speech was excellent."

"Thank you!" Song Ci was a little reserved and didn't dare to say too much. After all, Miss Liu was particularly sensitive to Shen Sisi, lest she get jealous if she said too much.

"Mu Xi, thank you for your praise of my Mr. Song." Although Liu Shishi's words were polite, they also carried a sharp edge, and the air seemed to be filled with tension.

Shen Sisi stared at Liu Shishi's pretty face, as if trying to remember this woman who made her taste failure for the first time in her life.

"Shishi, I specifically asked you to come here today because I had something I wanted to say to you. Since we've met here, let's say it here."

Upon hearing this, Song Ci looked at the two women in surprise. He was unaware that the two ladies had an appointment today and assumed that Liu Shishi had only come to listen to his lecture.

"Say what you want to say." Facing the intelligent and sensible Shen Sisi, Liu Shishi felt a little insecure. She held tightly to her boyfriend's arm, finding her greatest confidence and courage in the young man beside her.

Shen Sisi spoke slowly and sincerely: "Shishi, first of all, I want to apologize to you. I've been hiding my identity from you and asking about Song Ci for so long. I'm so sorry for deceiving you!"

Liu Shishi was taken aback. She had guessed what Shen Sisi wanted to meet her for today. She thought that Shen Sisi might try to outshine her or even challenge her to a show of force.

He had even suspected that the other party might be feigning compliance while waiting for an opportunity to act against him, but he never expected that she would apologize to him right away.

"Could it be that Mr. Song was pretending in person?" Liu Shishi thought to herself, feeling that she had guessed the truth.

Sensing the wariness and hostility in Liu Shishi's eyes, Shen Sisi calmly said, "Shishi, you don't need to be nervous. I've decided to stop pursuing Song Dynasty poetry. I'm going abroad to study and embark on a new journey."

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "You're going abroad?"

Shen Sisi nodded, looking at Song Ci, her eyes filled with three parts resentment, seven parts relief, and a trace of lingering affection:

"Song Ci, I originally thought I was the most suitable person for you. Everyone said that we were a perfect match, a man and a woman. I believed that if I gave you some time, I would win you over, let you discover my good qualities, and allow our friendship to undergo a qualitative change."

I even imagined what it would be like after we got married, and how wonderful it would be to stroll through the Peking University campus with our children many years later.

But when I saw the incredibly doting and loving look in your eyes when you looked at Shishi, I completely understood that no one could replace her in your heart.

So you can laugh so happily, so naturally, so warmly. I always thought you were a cold person. It turns out it's not that you don't understand gentleness, but that all your warmth is reserved only for Liu Shishi. You finance students must really enjoy investing, right? But my most important investment ever failed miserably, a complete disaster. Meeting you, this devoted and loyal man, I accept my defeat wholeheartedly.

Something seemed to have deeply touched Song Ci's heart, and an indescribable sense of loss welled up in her heart. Shen Sisi wore a bright smile on her face, like the most brilliant sunshine in early summer.

Staring quietly into Shen Sisi's bright eyes, this was the first time Song Ci had looked into Shen's eyes so intently and for so long. At this moment, her eyes were filled with a complex light, seemingly containing the tenderness and naivety of the past.

The eyes are the windows to the soul, and Song Ci has the most direct feeling at this moment. Miss Shen's eyes seem to have a thousand words, and there is nostalgia in her eyes, which is a recollection of the beautiful times of the past; there is relief, which is letting go of the feelings that could not be fulfilled.

There was also a subtle, almost imperceptible blessing: that he was well, even though that happiness was no longer given to him by her own hands. Words failed her; it was a mixture of tenderness, restraint, unwavering devotion, and deep emotion.

"Shishi, I really envy you! Song Ci is a very special person. He has his own dreams, his own gentleness, and his own vulnerability."

Shen Sisi paused slightly, a hint of recollection flashing in her eyes, "In some ways, I know him very well, even better than you imagine."

Her tone was firm, with an air of unquestionable authority: "If you don't cherish him in the future, if you can't give him love and care, if you can't be by his side when he needs you, then I will definitely take him back without hesitation."

Not to be outdone, Liu Shishi declared as if making the most solemn and sacred vow: "Shen Sisi, you don't need to say anything more, and you don't need to feel resentful. Who in this world loves Song Dynasty poetry the most? That person must be me."

You've only known him for a short time, how could you possibly know my feelings for Song Ci? We met when my eyebrows were uneven, my foundation was patchy, and I was completely bare-faced. I will give him all the romance and tenderness I've accumulated over the years, and walk with him until the end of my life.

Shen Sisi smiled sweetly, looking at the perfect couple before her. She knew she hadn't lost unjustly, and silently offered her blessings. "So you two knew each other so long ago! Song Ci, if—and I mean if—I had known you before Shishi, would I have had a chance?"

Song Ci avoided Miss Shen's gaze without hesitation: "Sisi, you will eventually meet someone who is just right for you, someone you don't need to deliberately accommodate, and someone you can freely be affectionate with."

My heart already belongs to someone else. My choice has always been Shishi. No matter how many women I meet, this time, next time, every time, it will be her, and that will never change.

"Everything we encounter is fate, and everything we have is luck. I may meet interesting people, but you will always be you. Shishi and Songci, I wish you a long and happy life together. I hope we meet again someday."

Shen Sisi waved her hand, turned around and said goodbye. Today, after seeing Song Ci and Liu Shishi, all the pent-up feelings in her heart were released, and she finally felt relieved and could embrace her new life with a brand new attitude.

As the music ended and the crowd dispersed, a gentle breeze swept across the campus, as if drawing a period to this emotional entanglement.

Shen Sisi's figure gradually disappeared into the lush Yan Garden. Seeing that Song Ci was not in high spirits and was feeling a little down, Liu Shishi pouted and said unhappily, "What's wrong? Are you reluctant to part with her?"

Song Ci shook her head: "No, but we are friends after all, and it's just a bit sentimental that we may never see each other again." There are always regrets and helplessness in the world!

"Mr. Song, may I ask you a question?"

"Ok?"

Liu Shishi asked timidly, "You really never liked Shen Sisi? She's beautiful, gentle, and knowledgeable. She can talk to you about anything and everything, unlike me who only plays video games."

Song Ci's gaze was gentle, but her tone was firm: "My relationship with her has never crossed the line of friendship. The only person I love is you. Just the thought of you standing here, without having to do anything, fills me with joy. That is my love."

A warm current surged through Liu Shishi's heart, a joy and happiness that was indescribable. She blinked her bright eyes like a shining little star.

Unable to suppress her emotions, she tiptoed slightly, wrapped her arms around her boyfriend's neck, and gently kissed his lips.

Song Ci also embraced his girlfriend's slender waist, expressing his equally fervent love with a deep, passionate kiss. At that moment, it seemed as if the whole world consisted only of the two of them, immersed in this boundless love.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, dappling their bodies and creating a dreamlike scene, witnessing this sincere and beautiful love.

After their tender moment, the two slowly walked to the shore of Weiming Lake. The lake water rippled in the breeze, shimmering in the sunlight. The weeping willows along the lake gently brushed against their shoulders.

Song Ci found a quiet bench and pulled Liu Shishi to sit down. The young lady gently leaned on the boy's shoulder, feeling his warmth.

Gazing at the distant Boya Pagoda, Liu Shishi let out a sigh of relief. Shen Sisi's departure abroad made her feel much lighter. "I feel so refreshed!"

"Shishi, what are your plans lately?"

Liu Shishi thought for a moment: "Next week I'm going to record the program '2006 Graduation Song' to prepare for my graduation from Beijing Dance Academy."

Next, I'll need to prepare for "The Legend of the Condor Heroes." K-sister has already sent me the script, but I haven't read it yet. I need to familiarize myself with the script and memorize my lines during this time. I'll be joining the production team for training in mid-July.

Song Ci calculated the time and said, "Next month is the World Cup, which comes around every four years. As soon as the exams at school are over, I plan to take you to Germany to see the World Cup."

Taking Liu Shishi out for fun was one reason, but another reason was that he clearly remembered the results of the 2006 World Cup, which was undoubtedly a good opportunity to expand his capital and make a fortune from European betting.

Song Ci, who was quite experienced in betting on football, had done so in 98 and 02. However, he was still young at the time and it was just a small-scale operation. He had to rely on his parents to earn money.

He can go all out for this World Cup in Germany, but he still needs to plan carefully, since European betting companies are not to be trifled with.

While traveling abroad, Liu Shishi became interested: "Really? That sounds great."

Noticing his girlfriend's excitement, Song Ci took her hand: "Of course it's true. This is a football extravaganza that only happens once every four years. Let's go and experience that exciting atmosphere together. So, honey, you need to hurry up and get your passport ready."

(End of this chapter)