Which way to go is the road?

Despite all his calculations, Xiang Fei never expected that a woman in her forties, the owner of an internet cafe, would use a "honey trap" to seduce them. He was momentarily flustered and at a loss, and felt quite angry.

However, Wang Haoming was even more furious: "Come on, I'm the one who got harassed! You've been touching my hand for ages, did you touch yours? And you didn't even stand up for me!"

"Damn, how am I supposed to stand up for you? A grown man getting touched a couple of times isn't a big deal. After all, she's a woman, even if she's a bit older!" Xiang Fei said, then paused for a moment, "But He Ping's move was pretty ruthless. It really put people on edge. He's vicious, cunning, and despicable; any move he makes is unpleasant. We'll have to be more careful in the future!"

"Anyway, I'll be your bodyguard from now on. I'm not afraid of fighting or anything, just don't make me sell my body again. It's worse than death. I still get goosebumps just thinking about it!" Wang Haoming crossed his arms and shook his body, as if he really wanted to shake off the goosebumps.

Xiang Fei gave an OK sign: "Okay, okay, next time she touches your hand, I'll block it for you, alright? Haoming, I have something else to tell you! Don't stand next to me like that again, it's awkward for me. Just find somewhere to sit! I'm not that rude!"

"There's no suffering you can't endure, only blessings you can't enjoy. That's exactly what I'm talking about. I'm giving you the treatment of a leading man, and you still don't want it? Fine, from now on you'll stand next to me, and I'll be the leading man!"

Xiang Fei laughed: "Okay, go back and sit down, I'll stand next to you, you'll be the star, I'll let you have a good time! Is that alright?"

Wang Haoming chuckled, then a little worried, recalling their earlier conversation: "By the way, Fei-ge, you just said you'd do your best if they needed your help. That's quite a boast. What if they actually ask you to do something?"

"Words spoken on social occasions shouldn't be taken seriously. Besides, it's not that I can't work for them, but they have to trust me first!"

……

After sending that text message to Xiang Fei, Qian Luomei opened her personal laptop and started playing games, completely devoid of the tension she felt during the last time she caused a scene at the opening ceremony.

Although he was young, Xiang Fei's performance these days gave her confidence, and she felt comfortable letting him handle things on his own. Experiencing these things together, she felt, could only be beneficial for Xiang Fei, with no downsides. As for danger, she could temporarily disregard it; it seemed the "tightening spell" was still in effect.

As for herself? Being a strong woman—that wasn't her dream. She opened the internet cafe out of interest, and giving up halfway wasn't in her nature, so she persevered and ran it. Fortunately, her ideas were ahead of their time, and she gradually gained some experience. The internet cafe wasn't doing too badly, and she even made some money.

However, she couldn't escape her feminine nature. With Xiang Fei as the store manager, she began to enjoy life, constantly engaging in various leisure activities such as fitness, playing games, and reading. She rarely got involved in the internet cafe business, truly becoming a hands-off manager.

However, some things must be decided by the boss, and she doesn't avoid them. She enjoys them as a form of relaxation. As soon as Xiang Fei returned, she immediately discussed countermeasures with him in high spirits.

"They're really offering prostitution services in internet cafes? That's outrageous! It's unfair competition! We should report them!" Qian Luomei was shocked and indignant after learning the truth about the popularity of "Eden"!

"It's not about providing escort services; it's just hiring some pretty waitresses to accompany customers online and play games. It doesn't include any special services, and strictly speaking, it's not illegal. It falls into a gray area of ​​business management!" Xiang Fei explained.

"That's it, we definitely can't beat them. Think about it! It's all the same whether you go online or not. If there's a beautiful woman to keep you company, even if it's only once a month, wouldn't those nerdy internet addicts be scrambling to get in? There's no way we can pull them back. Look, even Du Xinpeng might not come back to our 'Shuiyunjian' anymore!"

"It's alright, Sister Luomei. I've thought about it. You were talking about otaku, but it's not just men who play games online. Besides, I don't believe any girl could remain indifferent to her boyfriend flirting with other women."

"You mean targeting girls and couples?"

Xiang Fei nodded: "Our area is full of comprehensive universities and teachers' colleges, so the proportion of girls is very high. In addition, studies show that the dating rate among college students is over 50%, so we should try to attract the internet addicts in this group. The number is quite considerable!"

"That's a good idea, but what specific measures should we take?"

"We'll create a girls' zone and couples' booths. Girls tend to prefer cleanliness, while most internet addicts are careless and sloppy. Separating the two groups and creating an elegant, clean, and tidy environment for girls will definitely attract them! As for couples' booths, all you need to do is add a partition in a secluded corner and open a small door. Of course, you'll also need to decorate and create a romantic atmosphere. All of this is inexpensive, low-cost, and quick to show results!" Xiang Fei said confidently.

Qian Luomei thought carefully for a moment, then slowly said, "This method is good, but its drawbacks are also obvious!"

Xiang Fei knew he was young and might not think things through comprehensively. Once trapped in his own fixed mindset, he found it difficult to see his own flaws: "What flaws?"

"The other side uses girls to attract customers, and we? We separate the two groups and do the opposite. Doesn't that amplify our weaknesses? We're pushing our already limited male customer base towards 'Eden'!"

Xiang Fei thought about it carefully: "That is indeed a problem. I can't just push all the single male customers to the other side of the street if I'm only thinking about winning over the remaining target customers! We have to take that into account, since they make up the vast majority!"

Ten minutes passed, and the two remained silent, racking their brains for a solution, only to find it difficult to achieve the best of both worlds. The attraction between opposite sexes is an objective law of nature, and how could they break it? Unless they proved that this was a false proposition, they could only accept reality and be led by the nose by "Eden"!

After much thought, Xiang Fei felt like his mind was sinking into a quagmire, the more he tried to move, the deeper he sank until he couldn't move anymore: "Sister Luo Mei, the more I think about it, the more tired I get. I really can't figure it out. I'll go downstairs first! I'll talk to you again when I have a result!"

"Alright, this is indeed a difficult matter. He Ping is not easy to deal with. We can't let our guard down. Go and rest for a while. This matter can't be rushed. Think about it slowly!" Qian Luomei patted Xiang Fei's shoulder and comforted him softly.

"Okay, goodbye, Sister Luomei!"

"By the way, Xiang Fei, didn't you meet He Ping? What does she look like? Between your sister and her, who's prettier?"

Xiang Fei turned to leave the attic, but upon hearing this, he turned back, looking both amused and exasperated: "Sis, he's over forty, and you're so young. What are you comparing yourself to her for? You have a huge advantage in terms of youth!"

Qian Luomei tilted her head and thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "That's true!"

"I've also invited her to 'Shuiyunjian,' you can check it out for yourself then, but I don't think she'll dare to come, or rather, she doesn't need to come!"

"You're wrong. I can't say for sure when, but since you've invited her, she'll definitely come!"

"Sister Luomei, why are you so sure?"

"Because I'm a woman too, and women understand women best!"