Compared to the two hundred yuan earned from showing Chi Qingyao around, earning fifty yuan by taking a group photo and pretending to be friends was easy for Su Li.
It was just a simple task. As for being mistaken by others for being real friends, Su Li didn’t mind.
Unless the client requested it, Su Li didn’t really care about things that might affect her personal relationships.
Previously, it had always been the clients who proposed cutting off contact with them.
However, that was just an additional service for big clients like Bai Huizi.
Of course, Bai Huizi didn’t care whether the two of them knew each other in public.
On the contrary, MOKA, Xiao Yuyu, and Shen Cishu were the ones who cared about such things.
Meeting client needs was Su Li’s basic professional ethics.
‘So fifty yuan is enough to act like good friends with Su Li,’ Chi Qingyao thought.
‘Of course, the main thing is that fifty yuan might be the threshold for friendship. Once I step over that threshold, I’ll really become friends with Su Li. It’s like pretending to be lovers in a game. Right now we’re pretending to be friends, but once we unlock this mode, it won’t take long before Su Li and I are real friends… Check, Study, Grade, Way…’
Chi Qingyao looked at Su Li and had a feeling that if she gave Su Li money, it wouldn’t be impossible to have Su Li accompany her sister in conversation.
The two sat by the artificial lake for a while, then Chi Qingyao stood up and asked Su Li to take her somewhere else.
Turning a corner, the library came into view, its glass curtain wall reflecting the sunset clouds.
Su Li’s voice sounded like she was reading an encyclopedia entry.
“The library consists of three buildings. The dome on top of the main building in the center symbolizes ‘the pursuit of knowledge.'”
“There’s an ancient book restoration room inside, but you need to apply to visit it.”
Walking to the teaching building area, Su Li suddenly stopped under an autumn tree.
Scattered among the red leaves on the ground, several palm-shaped sycamore leaves stood out.
She bent down, picked up a complete leaf, and handed it to Chi Qingyao.
“A North American red maple transplanted from the botanical garden. It turns red half a month later than the local autumn trees.”
The leaf’s veins were as clear as a painting in the twilight, and the edges were still adorned with morning dew.
The two scanned bikes on campus and rode while Su Li introduced things to Chi Qingyao.
Su Li’s introduction was meticulous, like a specialized tour guide.
But Chi Qingyao remembered that just now, Su Li didn’t know these things.
‘She learned it on the spot, right?’
‘Or maybe earlier Su Li didn’t want to introduce these trivial things because she wanted to slack off. It wasn’t until I expressed dissatisfaction that Su Li had to compromise in order to get a good review. But even if Su Li is an NPC, there isn’t really a review system, is there? Then it must be Su Li’s own principle—a strange principle. But this actually seems to fit Su Li’s persona. She likes money, but she also has some kind of principle.’
After touring the campus, Chi Qingyao moved close to Su Li and hugged her arm.
From Su Li’s body, she could smell a faint, delicate fragrance.
Although very light, it was incredibly enduring.
She clearly remembered the scent in the room she slept in last night—it was the same scent as Su Li’s.
Even though Su Li had been gone for a while, the fragrance still lingered in the room where Su Li had stayed.
And perhaps because of the scent, Chi Qingyao felt she had slept very soundly.
Never had she slept so comfortably.
Moreover, Su Li’s body was soft, and it felt very comfortable to hug, like a fragrant, soft little cake.
Chi Qingyao suddenly wished the road to the classroom were longer, so she could hug Su Li longer.
‘It really feels good! It feels much more comfortable than hugging her sister.’
Su Li’s face showed no change in expression at Chi Qingyao’s actions.
She mechanically walked toward the classroom.
Chi Qingyao waited for a long time but didn’t hear Su Li speak.
According to her guess, Su Li should have said something on the way.
‘But she didn’t say a single word! Should I be the one to speak first?’
Chi Qingyao wasn’t sure. She felt she should say something.
“Su Li, do you usually like playing games?”
“I don’t.”
Su Li said calmly. Chi Qingyao couldn’t detect any emotional fluctuation from Su Li, so she wasn’t sure if Su Li really didn’t like it or was just brushing her off.
“If I want to play games with you, what kind of payment would I need to make?” Chi Qingyao said.
“I can play games, but I don’t guarantee wins. As for the type of game, I’ll consider it depending on the situation. The price varies by duration or number of rounds.”
Su Li looked at Chi Qingyao. She thought that given Chi Qingyao’s income, being her companion for games wouldn’t earn much money.
“And it also depends on whether I have an appointment. Just tell me when you want me to play with you.”
Su Li spoke and turned to look at Chi Qingyao. Chi Qingyao took out her phone and suddenly realized that to add Su Li as a friend, she would need to use a different account.
“What about Honor of Kings?”
Hearing that Chi Qingyao wanted her to play Honor of Kings together, Su Li hesitated for a moment, then said, “I’ve had a lot of orders for Honor of Kings lately, so I’ll have to see if I can make time. Once you add me as a friend, if I have free time, maybe I can play a few rounds with you at a discount.”
Su Li thought that if Chi Qingyao was okay with not turning on the mic while playing Honor of Kings, she could assign the work to Cat.
If you hire a companion player, why wouldn’t you turn on the mic? If you don’t turn on the mic, why hire a companion player?
You could just play alone.
So, she would have to wait until after finishing the games with Xiao Yuyu and that Ziyou Qie Kangkai, and then play with Chi Qingyao.
As for the price, Su Li looked at her and continued.
“I don’t recommend you hire a companion player. After all, companion fees are quite expensive. This is a service industry, and it might be different from what you imagine. Especially if you don’t have much pocket money, I suggest you use your money elsewhere.”
Su Li’s voice was very calm. Chi Qingyao looked at her, unsure if she was being cared for.
‘Su Li is way too NPC-like. Even when she talks, she gives off an NPC vibe. There’s no way to see what the affinity is like at all! No wonder Cute Yuyu Roll spent so much money on Su Li without getting much feedback.’
“Su Li, don’t worry. Compared to other students, I’m still rich. And even if I don’t have money, I can ask my sister for it. Heehee!”