Rebirth begins with picking up a cold and aloof school beauty

but!

There is no free lunch in the world!

The same applies to dinner.

Because Chen Zhou fully supported Lu Yan's entrepreneurship, providing her with money, projects, and various other forms of support.

Suddenly, Lu Yan had a bright future that her mother approved of.

The estrangement between the mother and daughter naturally and gradually disappeared.

The following meal, while not exactly a joyous occasion, proceeded peacefully, and both host and guests enjoyed themselves.

And just as dinner was about to end.

Chen Zhou finally got down to business, saying, "By the way, Sister Lu Yan, before you leave to start your own business, I have a small favor to ask of you."

"Is it okay if I don't know?"

Lu Yan readily agreed, "Of course!"

"We are all one family."

"I just don't know, little brother Chen Zhou, what kind of favor do you need me to do?"

Chen Zhou smiled and replied, "I'd like to be on the front page of the Beijing Daily Science and Technology News, is that alright?"

Everyone was taken aback upon hearing Chen Zhou's words.

Lu Yan asked, puzzled, "Why do you want to be on the front page of our newspaper?"

Gao Qin was full of doubt. "Chen Zhou, even if you won first place in the national finals of the NOI competition, shouldn't you be featured in educational media?"

"Lu Yan's publication is a science and technology newspaper, why are you going to publish in that?"

Chen Zhou explained, "Because I want Sister Yan to help me promote my company and my mobile game project."

Lu Yan asked curiously, "I know your company, you just mentioned it, but what is your mobile game project? Has it been launched yet?"

Chen Zhou said, "That's right, it just went online recently, exactly one week ago."

The mobile game is called "Fruit Ninja".

Lu Yan said "Oh," and thought about it seriously, but she had no impression of this game at all.

Beside her, her boyfriend Cai Shiyu thought for a moment and then suddenly blurted out, "Wait a minute, Chen Zhou, is that 'Fruit Ninja' you mentioned a casual fruit-cutting game?"

"Is it also available on our App Store?"

Chen Zhou exclaimed in surprise, "Brother-in-law, you knew?"

Cai Shiyu nodded. "I've seen it. Some people in our company play this."

"It's a newly launched game, and we're in charge of operations, so we need to test it out."

"I remember my colleague saying that it was quite fun, and he was probably planning to give the game a trial recommendation within a month."

Chen Zhou was a little disappointed. "Just a trial recommendation?"

"Can't you give it a homepage feature?"

Cai Shiyu was a little embarrassed and embarrassed. "Well, we don't have that much authority."

"For a game to be featured on the homepage, it needs approval from the game category operations director."

Chen Zhou nodded knowingly, thinking that he still needed Lu Yan's help.

Chen Zhou turned his gaze to Lu Yan.

At this moment, Lu Yan's red lips parted slightly, and she said, "Chen Zhou, regarding your request to be included in our newspaper, I can help you with that; there's no problem with that."

"But if you want to be on our front page, I really can't help you with that."

"Although I am the content editor, I cannot do whatever I want. I hope you can understand."

"Front-page news must have both technological and news value."

"Otherwise, even if I pass, the editor-in-chief will reject it."

Chen Zhou said, "I know that a small company like ours, with a low-budget mobile game project, certainly doesn't have much technological value."

"But Sister Lu Yan, we can approach it from the perspective of news value."

"As long as the gimmick is catchy enough to attract more traffic and attention, isn't that enough?"

Lu Yan looked at her suspiciously, "You even know about gimmicks? Then tell me, what kind of news gimmick are you planning to give me?"

Chen Zhou smiled and suggested, "How about this gimmick... A senior in high school, an 18-year-old prodigy, a national gold medalist and first-place winner in the National NOI competition finals, giving up the opportunity to join the national team selection training camp and win gold globally, all to dedicate his time and energy to campus entrepreneurship! What do you think?"

Lu Yan and the others were stunned when they heard Chen Zhou's words.

Lu Yan's lips twitched slightly. "You're quite knowledgeable, huh?" She gave Chen Zhou a thumbs up.

Gao Qin asked in surprise, "Chen Zhou, what did you just say?"

"You're going to give up on participating in the national team selection? Are you crazy?"

"That's the national team! A chance to win gold medals globally!"

Xia Xiaomiao looked at her boyfriend with a puzzled expression. She didn't understand, but she respected him.

No matter what decision Chen Zhou makes, she will support him unconditionally.

Chen Zhou thought to himself, "It's not that I don't want to participate in the national team's selection training camp."

Rather, it's because my actual competitive ability is simply no match for those three Phantom Gods!

Let alone winning gold medals globally, even getting me into the national team's four-man squad is practically impossible!

I've never done any of the real exam questions for the national team selection!

I've never even done any past IOI international competition problems...

Chen Zhou knew he couldn't beat those true competitive geniuses, so he might as well use this opportunity to gain exposure and traffic.

Chen Zhou said, "Professor Gao, everyone has their own ambitions."

"To be honest, although I got a perfect score again this time, it doesn't necessarily mean I'll make it into the national team next time. Instead of spending half a year in training camps and potentially getting eliminated, I'd rather spend that time starting a business and making money."

"I like money!"

Gao Qin pursed her lips. "As if anyone doesn't like it."

Faced with Chen Zhou's open declaration of his pursuit, Gao Qin no longer tried to stop him; she was unwilling to stand in the way of someone else's wealth.

After thinking about it carefully, Lu Yan finally said, "Okay!"

"Chen Zhou, I'm definitely going to help you with this!"

"I'll go and persuade our newspaper's editor-in-chief."

"However, I don't quite understand. Will being in our newspaper really help you? Do you want the exposure to help you secure more funding? Or...?"

Chen Zhou shook his head and explained with a smile, "No, I don't need any other financing."

"What I need is for my brother-in-law to do me another favor."

Cai Shiyu was completely bewildered. He pointed to his nose and said, "Is this something else?"

Chen Zhou said, "Yes."

"I hope that my brother-in-law, the head of game operations in your App Store department, can see my news, and I also hope that my brother-in-law can put in a good word for me with your supervisor."

"I want Fruit Ninja featured on the App Store homepage!"

Chen Zhou's true intentions were revealed, and everyone suddenly realized the truth!

I go!

From our meeting tonight, to supporting Lu Yan's investment and entrepreneurship, to being featured on the front page of the Beijing Science and Technology Daily, and finally to getting Cai Shiyu's help to get Chen Zhou's game featured on the homepage.

We must proceed cautiously, step by step!

Gao Qin was both surprised and amazed. "Chen Zhou, you're really... cunning!"

Chen Zhou smiled calmly, "It's alright, it's alright."

"I just don't know if my brother-in-law would be willing to help me with this?"

"Uh..." Cai Shiyu hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "I will definitely do my best!"

Chen Zhou happily said, "Great! Thank you, brother-in-law!"

At the same time, he reassured everyone, "It would be best if it succeeded. Everyone would be happy, and I, Chen Zhou, will never keep this glory to myself!"

"We are all one family."

"But if it doesn't work out, it's okay. Man proposes, God disposes."

"Sister Yan, brother-in-law, please don't feel guilty."

Lu Yan and Cai Shiyu both smiled and said, "No, no."

"We'll definitely help you with this!"

With the plans finalized, dinner tonight is almost ready.

The bill was settled, and the party ended.

Chen Zhou's "Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Finger" suddenly pointed Lu Yan to a clear path.

The relationship between Gao Qin and Lu Yan has also improved considerably.

When it was time to part, Gao Qin naturally followed her daughter and future son-in-law.

Tonight, she will spend the night at her daughter's house in Beijing.

·

On the other end.

Chen Zhou and Xia Yu headed towards the hotel, the one where Xia Xiaomiao was staying.

We arrived at the hotel lobby.

Xia Xiaomiao said happily, "Chen Zhou~, would you... like to come upstairs with me and sit for a while longer?"

A charming, light blush appeared on Xia Yu's delicate face.

Chen Zhou was wondering how to ask Xia Xiaomiao to stay when he unexpectedly found that Xia Xiaomiao was on the same wavelength as him.

Chen Zhou smiled and said, "Of course!"

"Um... Xia Xiaomiao, don't worry, I won't do anything to you."

"I'll leave later."

Xia Yu said "Oh" shyly, wanting Chen Zhou to stay there.

Of course, she wasn't looking for anything between herself and Chen Zhou; she just felt that a double room with two beds would be enough for them.

However, her shyness prevented her from saying it.

Before long, the two went upstairs.

It was already late at night, and no one was disturbed.

I swiped my card and entered the room.

In this way, Chen Zhou successfully took advantage of the situation, but at the same time felt a little guilty.

Could it be that Xia Xiaomiao and I can really keep to our proper place tonight?

Shouldn't there be some sparks generated by friction?

But Chen Zhou also felt that even if he was incredibly audacious, he was still under Teacher Gao's watchful eye.

What if, right? Teacher Gao comes back tomorrow morning and discovers something unusual?

Then I'd be completely doomed!

I couldn't explain it to Teacher Gao, and after returning to Chengdu, I couldn't explain it to Aunt Rong either.

Chen Zhou was having second thoughts.

Xia Yu approached him, bent down, tilted her head, and asked curiously, "Chen Zhou, what are you thinking about?"

Chen Zhou snapped out of his daze and looked at the stunningly beautiful face before him.

Chen Zhou's lips curled up slightly, but he also felt a little guilty.

He pointed to the bottle of red wine on the table. "Um, how about we have a drink?"

Chen Zhou tried to make conversation to ease the awkwardness.

Xia Xiaomiao blinked her charming peach blossom eyes, "Chen Zhou~, didn't you say you didn't like drinking?"

Chen Zhou thought to himself, "I really don't like drinking."

But now it's just the two of us in the hotel room, are we just going to sit here doing nothing?

We have to do something, right?

You don't drink? Or... how about we play cards?

Two people?

Chen Zhou said, "I don't really like drinking."

"But it's not like I can't drink, and besides, didn't I win first place nationwide today?"

"I think we can drink just a little bit, as a way for my Xia Xiaomiao to celebrate for me."

"What do you think?"

Hearing Chen Zhou's explanation, Xia Xiaomiao thought about it seriously.

Then, her face lit up with joy, and she nodded emphatically, "Yes! Okay!"

"Chen Zhou~, I'll stay with you."

Chen Zhou smiled, and then went to the table to get a glass of red wine.

If you don't want the formality of a wine glass, just use a paper cup.

One for you, one for me.

"Here, you drink less, I'll finish mine!"

Chen Zhou drank more, and he downed it all in one gulp.

After drinking the red wine, most of the tension and embarrassment dissipated.

Only her face immediately flushed red.

Seeing her boyfriend's face turn red instantly from drinking, Xia Yu quickly said, "Chen Zhou, if you can't drink, then don't drink."

Xia Xiaomiao cares a lot about her boyfriend.

Chen Zhou smiled freely, took Xia Xiaomiao's fair and delicate hand, and patted it gently.

"Don't worry, I can handle this little bit of alcohol."

"I'd need to drink about half a bottle before I get drunk, you know."

Xia Xiaomiao breathed a sigh of relief. "Oh, I see. Okay then."

"But could you drink a little slower?"

Chen Zhou nodded. "Okay!"

Then, Chen Zhou poured himself another glass of red wine and sipped it one sip after another.

It quickly ran out of water again.

Then, one cup after another was consumed.

The two drank, mainly Chen Zhou, and chatted, mainly Chen Zhou talking.

Before long, Chen Zhou's face gradually turned red, and the color became deeper and deeper.

At the same time, he became increasingly bold.

Chen Zhou said, "Xia Xiaomiao, I got first place in the country this time, do you want to reward me?"

Xia Xiaomiao's cheeks flushed, and she asked shyly, "Chen Zhou~, what reward do you want?"

Chen Zhou thought for a moment, then leaned closer with his eyes glazed over, and said, "We should at least give each other a kiss, right? That's not too much to ask, is it?" Chen Zhou smiled.

"Um..." Xia Xiaomiao lowered her head shyly and shook her head, "No, it's not excessive."

It's not just not excessive, Xia Xiaomiao is actually quite looking forward to it.

She loves being all lovey-dovey and affectionate with her boyfriend.

At this moment, Chen Zhou smiled again, "Haha." He laughed very happily.

Xia Yu looked up at her boyfriend, puzzled, "Chen Zhou~, what are you laughing at?"

Chen Zhou said with satisfaction, "Silly boy, I was just kidding you."

"Don't think that just because I'm your boyfriend, all I know how to do is bully you."

"Actually, just having you by my side, listening to me talk, and seeing your smiling face makes me very happy."

Xia Xiaomiao puffed out her cheeks, a little disappointed. It turned out she was just teasing me.

What a waste of my expectations.

At the same time, she was also very happy, "Chen Zhou~, me too, I am very happy to have you by my side."

Hehe~

"Silly boy." Chen Zhou's drunken eyes were filled with doting affection and tenderness.

Xia Yu gave a soft "humph," with a hint of arrogance, "I'm not a fool."

Chen Zhou said, "You are a fool, but you are only my fool."

"Hmm... well, okay then." Xia Xiaomiao thought for a moment, then smiled broadly, "I'm yours, your silly girl."

Chen Zhou was completely content to have such a gentle and considerate girlfriend who only had eyes for him and a heart for him.

But before they knew it, the wine in the bottle was gone.

Chen Zhou was not a strong drinker.

In his hazy state, he only vaguely remembered that he seemed to be lying on the bed and had Xia Xiaomiao on his back.

It's been used as a human-shaped cushion, fragrant and soft.

Then, Xia Xiaomiao used all her strength to push him aside, where he landed on the pillow.

He fell asleep and knew nothing more.

Xia Yu finally managed to get her boyfriend to sleep, and she was covered in sweat afterward.

She exhaled a long, fragrant breath.

Suddenly, she realized something was wrong; she thought she had started her period!

It's not Teacher Gao, it's my period!

Xia Xiaomiao quickly tugged at the back of her pants and saw that there were indeed red marks on them.

Xia Xiaomiao immediately felt wronged and had no choice but to go to the bathroom to clean up.

She didn't notice that when Chen Zhou was pressing her down, a little red stain had accidentally appeared on the white bedding.

Xia Xiaomiao never expected that this would cause a beautiful misunderstanding the very next day...