125: The beginning of a new life

"I'm really not interested in you."

These words were like a heavy hammer, ruthlessly crushing Li Qian's expectations.

"Cao Lang, there's no need to be so hurtful."

Li Shuang frowned slightly and patted Li Qian's shoulder to comfort her.

"It's necessary, very necessary," Cao Lang said, shaking his head.

"If I'm not interested, I have to say it clearly."

"First, I respect Li Qian very much, and I respect your kindness, so I will be honest with you both."

"Second, it's impossible for me to get married, so there's no need to get caught up in pointless emotional entanglements."

Hearing this, Li Shuang felt a bit anxious.

"How can you not get married? Aren't you going to carry on the Cao family line?"

Here she goes again.

Cao Lang was somewhat speechless.

In his view, this so-called concern was nothing more than a forced transplant of values.

Nagging once or twice was fine.

But when it became constant, it lost its point.

Marriage isn't a mandatory life experience; in today's social structure, many people are unwilling to marry.

Everyone has their own ideas; there's no need to keep trying to persuade them.

By now, he could imagine how helpless Li Shuang's husband's married life must be.

Does your husband not play games or Teamfight Tactics just so he can spend his free time bickering with you?

There's a saying that's true: marriage is the grave of love.

Because once a couple marries, the dominant party always likes to force their views on the weaker party, regardless of whether the other accepts them.

They call it 'great principles,' but in reality, they just want to control you.

Fortunately, Cao Lang never had this problem.

Among the many women around him, if anyone dared to utter a single word of nonsense, they could get lost immediately.

Even if Cao Lang were to get married one day...

It would have to be:

[Impressive, daring to mention divorce to me, 'Shen Liushu.']

[Does a woman I've set my eyes on even need to be stolen?]

He stopped responding to Li Shuang's questions.

After all, their horizons and perspectives were no longer the same... Meanwhile, a dejected Li Qian asked with a trembling voice, "Can you tell me what's wrong with me?"

She didn't understand. Back in high school, her suitors could at least line up to the school gate. Although she was older now, her figure was still there, and her looks hadn't faded much. How could even the former nerd Cao Lang look down on her now?

Women find it hard to have a clear understanding of themselves.

While Pu Xin Nan exist, in fact, there are even more Pu Xin Nv!

Li Qian believed in a saying: 'A man chasing a woman is like climbing a mountain; a woman chasing a man is like piercing a veil.'

She had been successful in all her past relationships, whether with handsome athletes or wealthy heirs; as long as she wanted to date, she succeeded.

So Li Qian felt that if she just showed off her signature weapon a little...

Cao Lang wouldn't refuse a woman's initiative, right?

To her surprise, Cao Lang was like a Sigma Male, refusing her without the slightest hesitation.

This was beyond her comprehension.

However, Cao Lang actually said he would give her a job.

A salary of one hundred thousand a month... it felt like a dream.

Cao Lang gently asked Li Qian, whose eyes were slightly red, "One hundred thousand a month to work at Xingyao Media—are you willing?"

"You..." Li Qian didn't know how to answer.

She had once wanted to be an Internet Celebrity and spent months trying, but unfortunately, she didn't have the brains for it, and her account never took off.

Now, working as an accountant, she worked herself to the bone for ten thousand a month.

If asked if she was willing to take one hundred thousand a month...

She was more than willing!

Seeing this, Cao Lang made a call to Li Na.

"Hello, Li Na. I have a friend here who wants to join the company as an Internet Celebrity. Please arrange it."

Li Na's voice was clear on the other end: "Alright, CEO Cao. Have your friend send me a green bubble contact, and she can come to the company to start anytime."

"Mm, hanging up."

After hanging up, Cao Lang said to Li Qian, "Whenever you have time, just go to Xingyao Media to start your job."

Li Qian opened her mouth, completely speechless. This series of actions shocked her; Cao Lang's tone and behavior truly gave off the vibe of a super hidden mogul.

"Li Shuang, what about you? What kind of job do you want?" Cao Lang asked with concern.

"I..."

"Just how successful have you become now?" Li Shuang couldn't help but ask.

"The women chasing me are lined up all the way to France. How successful do you think I've become?"

"So, Wei Wei Zi really is your girlfriend?"

"If I say she is, she is; if I say she isn't, she isn't."

Seeing that Li Shuang still looked skeptical, Cao Lang made a video call to Wei Wei Zi.

The moment the video connected, an exquisite, nearly perfect face appeared on the screen.

When Su Wei saw Cao Lang, her eyes immediately lit up. She was overjoyed and beaming with smiles.

Cao Lang calling her made her feel valued!

"I was just recommending a computer configuration to Butler Li. The graphics card and processor are top-tier, and there's professional cooling equipment. I've sent the list to you. Can you take a look... Hubby?"

Su Wei tentatively called Cao Lang "hubby."

"Whatever," Cao Lang responded flatly, showing no dissatisfaction.

This was a very good sign!

Thinking this, Su Wei grew bolder. She felt that her status should be secure now!

Next, she just needed to keep up the good work and follow through with the tasks Cao Lang assigned.

Everything was moving in a positive direction.

"Hubby~, I'm out shopping. Do you like black stockings or white ones? I happen to be picking out some stockings right now."

The beauty in the video blinked her large eyes, her voice cutesy and high-pitched, eager for Cao Lang's opinion.

She remembered clearly that Cao Lang said he would come back to accompany her tonight.

This meant there were still major projects to discuss.

Cao Lang liked to pat her head; from a top-down perspective, a good pair of stockings would be a bonus.

As she spoke, she turned around to take a photo with the dazzling array of stockings behind her, proving she was choosing carefully.

Li Shuang and Li Qian leaned in, staring in shock at the beauty in the video. That delicate oval face, those watery eyes, and the beauty mark on the tip of her nose—she was exactly the same as the Wei Wei Zi in the TikTok videos!

At this moment, Li Shuang finally believed that everything Cao Lang said was true.

Su Wei suddenly noticed two women appearing in the frame, and her expression immediately became tense.

Thinking she had interrupted Cao Lang's business, she panicked and quickly corrected herself:

"I'm sorry, CEO Cao. I said the wrong thing just now. Please go ahead with what you're doing; I'll hang up now."

"Wait," Cao Lang stopped her. "It's fine. You are indeed my girlfriend, just one of many. Do you have any objections?"

A sweet smile instantly blossomed on Su Wei's face. "No objections! It's my honor to be one of CEO Cao's girlfriends!"

After the video call ended, the private room fell into a long silence.

Cao Lang stood up, preparing to leave.

From this gathering, he had obtained the truth behind what had confused him back then and unexpectedly unlocked a new function of the system.

It was worth it.

Having let go of the past, a new life was about to begin.

From now on, he would lock away his heart and focus solely on researching the system.

He was going back to acquire Enhancement Points!

"Wait! Cao Lang, CEO Cao."

Li Qian called out to Cao Lang, her voice somewhat timid.

"Don't mind what Shuanger said just now; she's always had your best interests at heart. Also, thank you for the job; I'll go to start tomorrow."

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