Going home for Chinese New Year, I squeezed onto a bus with three energetic young women.

Xie Lingmo lay on the large, soft bed, still holding her phone in the same position.

Her beautiful eyes were fixed on the last two lines of text Bai Li sent on the screen, and she didn't look away for a long time.

[I refuse to believe it. You're a rich heiress from a well-off family, and you don't even have a single person around who genuinely wants to play with you.]

There are absolutely no people in the world who are that pitiful.

Xie Lingmo took several deep breaths, her chest heaving.

It's hard.

The fist has really hardened.

Xie Lingmo's fair fingers frantically tapped the screen:

Hahaha. So funny!

Of course I have no shortage of people who genuinely want to play with me. And there really aren't any truly pitiful people in this world!

Click send.

She rested her chin on the pillow, her eyes fixed on the status bar at the top.

one second.

two seconds.

three seconds.

Thirty seconds passed, and the status bar remained completely silent, without even a "typing" message appearing.

Xie Lingmo turned over, lay flat on the bed, and kicked the blanket away.

"Heh. Not replying to me? Playing the aloof card, huh?"

Xie Lingmo's short pink hair was scattered on the bed sheet. She picked up her phone again, pressed the voice call button, and spoke very quickly.

"What did you mean just now?"

"What are you showing off? What are you implying?"

"say!"

After sending several long voice messages, there was still no response from the other end.

Xie Lingmo gritted her teeth and pressed the voice call button.

The interface changed, and the beeping notification sounded for a full minute before finally emitting a cold "No response from the other party."

Xie Lingmo completely lost her temper, grabbed the plush teddy bear next to her, and started hitting it wildly.

"Bai Li!!!"

She threw the teddy bear into the corner, panting heavily.

"It's the same again! It's the same when we're playing games; they make me angry and then just log off!"

This man is toxic; he's specifically here to bring her bad luck.

Xie Lingmo felt increasingly aggrieved. She sat up in bed, cleared her throat, and shouted towards the door.

"Uncle Zhang!"

The doorknob turned, and the old butler pushed the door open and came in.

He had a kind smile on his face and bowed slightly.

"What's wrong, Miss? Who made you angry again?" Uncle Zhang asked gently.

Xie Lingmo jumped off the bed barefoot, walked a few steps to the desk, grabbed a pen, and forcefully wrote a few large characters on a sticky note.

"Go look up someone for me!" Xie Lingmo tore off a sticky note and slammed it on the table.

"A man from Ping County named Bai Li!"

Uncle Zhang stepped forward and glanced at the name on the note.

"Find out exactly what he does!"

Xie Lingmo, hands on her hips, angrily gave the order:

"Find out everything, no matter how small!"

Ping County. Web series studio.

Bai Li didn't even glance at the messages and missed voice calls that popped up on her phone. She immediately put the phone on silent and placed it face down on the sofa cushion next to her.

"Alright, enough chit-chat, let's get to work." Bai Li clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention.

"good!"

The four energetic young women responded in unison.

In the past, getting these girls who were just coasting along in the electronics factory to do real work would have been harder than climbing to heaven.

But now, they genuinely love this job.

Filming short dramas not only allows you to wear nice clothes, but also lets you showcase yourself in front of the camera.

More importantly, following Bai Li means they can earn money and improve themselves at the same time, which motivates them greatly.

Wang Wei set up the lighting panel and shouted at the top of his lungs:

"Ladies, let's continue filming the scene from yesterday's encounter at the bar."

"Zhang Qian, you go first. Pay attention to the tape markings on the ground when you move around."

Zhang Qian tossed her blue hair and walked in front of the camera in her high heels.

Chen Tingting and Li Jiaxin helped with the rehearsals, while Lin Xiaoshuang used a small fan to cool Zhang Qian.

The four girls had a clear division of labor and were working enthusiastically.

Jiang Ruyue was wearing a white pleated skirt, her two straight and white thighs crossed.

She stood in the corner the whole time without intervening.

Looking at those busy figures, Jiang Ruyue turned her head, her clear gaze falling on Bai Li.

"Aren't you filming?" Jiang Ruyue walked up to Bai Li, her voice carrying a unique cool cuteness.

Bai Li leaned back in the folding chair, stretching out her long legs:

"I'm not filming. I don't have any scenes today; it's all their stuff."

Whenever Bai Li appears, these four spirited young women guard him like thieves.

This meant she couldn't find any opportunity to be alone with Bai Li.

Now that they're all busy in front of the camera, this golden opportunity has finally fallen to her.

Jiang Ruyue pulled over a small round stool and sat down next to Bai Li, very close to him.

"How long until you release this short drama and start making money?" Jiang Ruyue asked, placing her hands on her knees.

"We should be able to finish filming the first part in the next few days," Bai Li estimated the progress.

"Then it will be submitted for review. Once approved, it will be listed on the platform, and that's when you can start generating revenue and making money."

Jiang Ruyue nodded, then turned her gaze to the girls who were performing according to the script in front of the camera.

"That's wonderful." Jiang Ruyue's tone was sincere: "You led them out of the abyss."

Bai Li looked at her.

"I can see that they have always been grateful to you for leading them onto the right path."

Jiang Ruyue turned her head and looked directly into Bai Li's eyes:

"They used to hang out on the streets, with no one to care for them or teach them anything."

"Now they have a purpose, they have something decent to do. They are very happy, and it's all thanks to you."

These words, spoken by an eighteen-year-old girl, carried a maturity beyond her years.

Bai Li watched the energetic young women on the field diligently memorizing their lines and practicing their movements.

From initially acting cute and charming to earn just ten yuan, to now practicing repeatedly for a single shot.

These changes were happening right before his eyes.

"I'm proud of myself too," Bai Li chuckled, leaning back in his chair.

After exchanging a few words about business, Bai Li turned his gaze back to Jiang Ruyue.

The little girl's outfit today is truly eye-catching.

A pleated skirt paired with a simple white shirt, and long, straight black hair cascading down her back.

Without much embellishment, her youthful, delicate face, so tender it seemed like it could be pinched to release moisture, carried her aloof and ethereal beauty.

"When do you start school?" Bai Li asked.

Jiang Ruyue was, after all, a student who had just graduated from high school and was about to enter university.

The moment the topic of school came up, Jiang Ruyue, who had been so dignified and mature just moments before, lost all her aloofness.

Her beautiful eyes drooped, and her mouth unconsciously pursed.

"School starts the day after tomorrow." Jiang Ruyue's voice softened, carrying a hint of resistance to facing reality.

She leaned her body towards Bai Li, closing the distance considerably.

"Going to school is no fun at all," Jiang Ruyue muttered softly, lowering her eyes.

"I still want to be with you. I can never get enough of spending time with you."

It was so straightforward, without any build-up, that it was hard to handle.

As Jiang Ruyue spoke, she made a bold move.

She leaned her head against Bai Li's shoulder, following the angle of the tilt.

Finally, that innocent face pressed directly against Bai Li's chest.

She'd been craving this for a long time, and today she finally had the chance to do it properly.

The succubus scent emanating from Bai Li's body took effect at this moment.

As Jiang Ruyue got closer, the special pheromones that only men could smell smoothly entered her nasal cavity.

It smells good.

An irresistible scent.

Jiang Ruyue couldn't help but take two deep breaths. Her cheek, which had only been half against Bai Li's, was now completely buried in his chest, and she even rubbed against him like a kitten.

Bai Li did not push her away.

This was also the first time he had been so close to Jiang Ruyue.

This girl has a particularly fresh scent, not the smell of perfume, but a natural, clean fragrance.

Mixed with her student-like aura, untouched by the corruption of society, it smelled exceptionally pleasant.

Bai Li lowered her gaze, looking at the small head resting against her chest.

Her skin was fair and radiant, and even without makeup, it remained flawless under the dim lighting of the studio.

Compared to those influencer faces covered by heavy foundation, this innocent and naive look is simply a game-changer.

Bai Li sighed inwardly.

Indeed, eighteen-year-olds are the most beautiful.

"Alright, I need to go back to school to register the day after tomorrow."

Bai Li reached out and pinched her fair cheek; it felt wonderfully soft and squishy.

Jiang Ruyue rested her chin on Bai Li's shoulder, her face full of worry.

"But the thought of going to class and sitting in the classroom all day makes me feel very bored."

Jiang Ruyue pouted, her long eyelashes fluttering:

"I wish I could skip class every day to come see you."

"That won't do." Bai Li chuckled softly, reaching out to tuck a stray strand of her hair behind her ear.

"You're there to learn, how can you try to skip class every day?"

Seeing that Jiang Ruyue still looked listless and world-weary, Bai Litao's eyes darted around.

"Actually, if you look at it from a different perspective, going to class is quite funny."

"Funny?" Jiang Ruyue's usually aloof and innocent face was filled with confusion.

"What's so funny? Going to class is the most torturous thing."

Bai Li leaned back in his chair, bent one leg, and earnestly described the scene to her.

"Think about it."

"If there are fifty people in your class."

"So in every class, there are a full five hundred toes, all pointing at the teacher on the podium."

Jiang Ruyue was stunned.

"When the teacher says 'Hello, students,' and asks everyone to sit down."

Bai Li suppressed a laugh and continued:

"There will be hundreds of people's buttocks in the classroom at the same time, being flattened by chairs."

Jiang Ruyue's eyes widened slightly, and the corners of her mouth began to turn upwards uncontrollably.

"And during morning exercises."

Seeing that she had taken his advice, Bai Li unleashed his final, most powerful attack:

"There will be hundreds or thousands of buttocks, jiggling in rhythm."