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Chapter 353 - 353 224 The Growing Golden Canary
Chapter 353 - 353 224 The Growing Golden Canary
?Chapter 353: Chapter 224: The Growing Golden Canary Chapter 353: Chapter 224: The Growing Golden Canary In the taxi.
“Ding-dong—” the WeChat notification sounded.
[Li Zhixi: “I’m already on the subway, it’ll take about 20 minutes to get there, let’s meet at the restaurant’s entrance.”]
Tang Song quickly replied, “I’ll take a cab there, timing should be about the same.”
Pocketing his phone, Tang Song leaned back in the seat and gently closed his eyes.
His mind was still filled with images of Su Yu from the film.
Just then, the crisp system notification rang out.
“Ding! Congratulations player, the challenge task [Shanghai Film Festival]has been completed.”
Following that, a faint light screen emerged before his eyes, and lines of text jumped out.
[Reward calculation in progress…]
[Today, you became a fan of Su Yu, wholly immersing yourself in the film festival, watching all the competition films she starred in from a true fan’s perspective]
[You have received: Random Gift Bag*1]
Returning to the main interface, he entered the warehouse.
He selected [Random Gift Bag] and immediately opened it.
“Ding! You have received [Song – Dream Echo].”
Subsequently, a stream of information appeared in his mind.
Tang Song leaned back in his seat, gently closed his eyes, and began to examine it seriously.
[The wind passes through the night’s veil, gently brushing the cheeks, as the tender moonlight weaves a dreamy gauze…]
It was a lyrical song, complete with lyrics, composition, and arrangement.
It described a woman who, after getting drunk, finally meets the person she longed for in her dreams.
In her dream, she expresses her feelings and affection for him, praying that the dream does not wake up.
The lyrics were delicate and emotional, and the music style was ethereal and distant, displaying complex emotions vividly.
Tang Song sighed; he seemed to see Su Yu’s silhouette from it.
…
The taxi stopped at the curb, and Tang Song pushed the door open and got out.
Neon signs flickered, the crowd bustled, and shops were aplenty…
Pushing through the crowd, Tang Song soon spotted the signboard of East River Food Stall.
Earlier, Li Zhixi had sent him three restaurants, and because this one was nearest to the beautician’s dwelling at Bvlgari Hotel, he simply chose this place.
Immediately after, a familiar yet unfamiliar figure caught his eyes.
Three years had passed, and this lively and cheerful college classmate, Li Zhixi, had matured a lot.
About 177cm in height, slim build, handsome features, thick eyebrows, and big eyes, though his hair had thinned a bit.
His attire was also slightly formal, a shirt, trousers, and casual shoes.
As the distance closed, Li Zhixi, who had been looking around incessantly, spotted him and a surprised and joyful smile spread across his face.
He jogged over, wrapped an arm around his shoulder, “Nice, nice! Brother Song, you’re really trendy now, with that hairstyle, that physique, those cool glasses, truly impressive, awesome!”
“I was waiting for you to say that, how’s it going? Busy with work recently?”
The two chatted warmly for a bit and then sat down directly at a table outside the restaurant.
They ordered some barbecue, beer, and a few adventurous dishes.
And so, blowing in the evening breeze, skewering, drinking beer, and chatting about experiences since graduation.
Tang Song had also roughly understood Li Zhixi’s situation.
His studies in college weren’t deep, and he had trouble finding a job, so he finally joined a startup gaming company, living off the empty promises fed by the boss every day.
Because he was strapped for cash, he rented a very remote apartment, commuting more than three hours daily and living in a kitchen converted into a bedroom that was barely large enough for a bed.
Every day, he watched tutorials, wrote code, and worked on projects, slowly accumulating experience.
Lately, Qiu Yu had switched to a pre-sales technical support role, and his position had become vacant. He was internally recommended for it.
Li Zhixi seized the opportunity to switch jobs and things gradually improved.
Talking about these three years in Shanghai, Li Zhixi’s face was full of emotion, “You know, my hometown is in Su Province. When I was in college, I used to think about making a break for it in Shanghai— to feel the evening breeze by the Huangpu River, look at the Oriental Pearl, gaze across the river at Lujiazui, and experience the night view of the Bund. But only when I really got here, did I realize how insignificant and lost I felt.”
“I can understand,” Tang Song nodded, looking at his college friend across from him, his face wistful.
In these three years since graduation, he had really changed a lot, and his mindset was completely different from his past.
Just like his past self in Imperial City.
…
In the black Bentley speeding along.
Thick, soft carpeting, fine and comfortable leather seats, superbly crafted interiors…
Leaning back in the rear seat, Lin Muxue turned on the seat ventilation and massage, slightly squinting her eyes as she watched the flowing crowd outside the window.
She felt an unparalleled sense of nobility and comfort.
Sitting beside her, Zhao Yaqian grinned, fingers tapping away non-stop.
After a while, she turned her head and smiled at Lin Muxue, “Xue, Brother Song said he has a little surprise for me tonight. He’s arranging it now, told me to be prepared.”
Her face was brimming with irrepressible joy, her eyes sparkling.
Leaving Yan City this time, she felt the weight of Tang Song’s promise even more.
The meticulous care had indeed let her enjoy life with reassurance.
Hearing this, Lin Muxue felt a slight twinge of envy, saying, “Qianqian, Tang Song is really good to you!”
“Yeah, I don’t even know how to repay him,” Zhao Yaqian stuck out her pink tongue.
“Stop overthinking, since Tang Song made you sign the trust, he surely doesn’t expect anything in return,” Lin Muxue pursed her lips, “Qianqian, I’m meeting college friends later for a drink; I’ll need the car, is that okay?”
“Sure, I’ll be waiting at the hotel for Brother Song’s gift tonight, won’t be going out.”
“Great, thanks Qianqian, mua~” Lin Muxue hugged her and kissed her cheek, “I’ll return early tonight and share the happiness with you.”
The meetup location was a bistro on Imperial City Middle Road, close to the Bvlgari Hotel.
She primarily went to let those old classmates who failed to see her worth know how well she was doing, and she didn’t plan to stay with them for too long.
Having been to the Golden Goblet Ceremony and Hermes event, and having met so many exceptional people, she felt she should elevate her taste going forward.
After chatting about today’s experiences, Zhao Yaqian leaned back in her seat, a bit fatigued, and began to stare blankly at the scenery outside.
She wasn’t skilled in many things; previously, she could still help him with skincare issues, but now his skin was getting better, and she felt a bit useless.
Thinking about this, she couldn’t help feeling a bit downcast.
Brother Song wasn’t into dramas, stars, or variety shows, and they shared few common topics of conversation.
In Xue’s words, she could not offer much in terms of emotional value.
“Ah~ my dear programmer friend, what should Beauty Zhao learn next?”
She sighed inwardly, looking at the gradually darkening sky outside the window, thinking about her boyfriend, and began seriously considering her future.
The trip to Shanghai was very meaningful for her, letting this girl from a humble background see the bustling metropolis, experience grand scenes, revel in luxury, and understand the allure of money.
She was unconsciously growing.
Although this process was slightly troubling, it was filled more with joy and anticipation.