Chapter 191: 190 Valentine’s Day Computer Parts
The confrontation with Lu Qi had already happened two or three weeks ago. But at this moment, Han Yixuan recalled the feeling from that time and regained the state she was in then.
Impeccable smile, impeccable tone, impeccable lines: “He and I both need a sense of security quite a bit. There’s no need to progress too fast; the most important thing is stability. What we like is each other, not the impulse of hormones.”
It both declared sovereignty and wouldn’t overly stimulate the other party, especially by directing the flames of war to the mental level, not focusing on the physical level. In Han Yixuan’s view, this was the most stable choice.
The pursuit landed on empty air, which made Ye Xun unable to help but relax a bit. However, she still asked another question: “So what gift did Sister Xiao Xuan prepare?”
Valentine’s Day gift, this one… hehe, completely unprepared.
Han Yixuan smiled and said: “Sorry, it’s a secret.”
Ye Xun: “Sister Xiao Xuan, teach me! I’ll have to date sooner or later, and I’m really curious!”
Han Yixuan’s train of thought raced—think about it, if she were to give Boss Wang a Valentine’s Day gift, what would she give?
Mobile phone or computer? Can’t afford it, not real.
Trendy clothing? Can’t afford it for one thing, and for another, Boss Wang probably doesn’t like wearing it much either?
Books? That she could afford, but as soon as she asked about the book title or something, it seemed even easier to expose her lack of knowledge.
So, for an otaku like Boss Wang, what would he need the most?
Han Yixuan had a sudden inspiration and said: “Actually, teaching you wouldn’t be of much use. People are different; what this boy likes might not be liked by that boy. Just like Boss Wang, the thing I gave him might not be liked if it weren’t for an otaku.”
At this point, even Pei Ningle was a bit curious about what answer she would give, and couldn’t help asking: “So what are you giving?”
Han Yixuan: “Computer accessories.”
Ye Xun: “What accessories?”
Han Yixuan: “Mechanical keyboard. Alright, I’m not telling you anymore. I need to go pick up the goods now, and then deliver it to him later!”
Ye Xun and Pei Ningle sat on the sofa, watching Han Yixuan pick up her handbag and walk out the room door.
Suddenly, Ye Xun asked softly: “Would a boy like a mechanical keyboard?”
Pei Ningle thought for a moment, pointed at the MIDI keyboard in front of her, and said: “If it’s a boy who likes programming, maybe he would. Just like me—if someone gave me this, I’d be very happy too.”
Ye Xun: “How much did your electronic keyboard cost?”
Pei Ningle corrected: “An electronic keyboard can vocalize independently; mine is a MIDI keyboard that needs to be connected to a computer.”
Ye Xun: “Oh, like that…”
Pei Ningle: “If you want to ask the price, look at this.”
The invoice from when she bought this MIDI keyboard was right beside it. Pei Ningle pointed at it, and Ye Xun picked up the invoice to look at it, then couldn’t help being stunned.
If it was before her father’s enterprise had its incident, a four-digit price definitely wouldn’t seem like much to her. But now, it couldn’t be taken lightly.
Ye Xun: “So how much would Sister Xiao Xuan’s gift cost, roughly?”
Pei Ningle shook her head: “I don’t know mechanical keyboards, so I don’t know.”
After the words fell, Ye Xun said nothing more, just lowered her head in silence.
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After accepting the hoverboard, Boss Wang treated Lu Qi to a lunch, then sent her off in the car and waved goodbye.
If they were just ordinary friends, accepting a gift worth tens of thousands would definitely bring considerable psychological pressure. But as Lu Qi’s investment financial advisor, Boss Wang’s recent investment was poised to earn her at least hundreds of thousands, so accepting such a gift was quite reasonable.
After saying goodbye to Lu Qi, Boss Wang received a text message from Qin Meng:
【Do you have time tomorrow morning? Director Lu has time at eleven. We have to use the internal video conferencing channel, the confidential one, so you need to come over.】
Boss Wang: 【No problem, should I arrive at your office at eleven?】
Qin Meng: 【Yes, you need to be there before eleven, don’t be late!!!】
Three exclamation points in a row—it was the first time he’d seen that since knowing Qin Meng. Being able to chat one-on-one with a high-level giant at Penguin Company was indeed an unmissable opportunity.
After replying with a 【OK】, Boss Wang set two alarms on his mobile phone.
One at exactly eight o’clock to wake him up. The other at exactly nine o’clock to remind him to set off. If he left from school at nine, he should arrive at Penguin Building a little after ten, with plenty of buffer time.
Suddenly, his mobile phone ringtone rang again.
Boss Wang answered the call and heard Han Yixuan’s voice—it was slightly different from before; at this moment, her tone seemed a bit awkward.
“Um, when I returned to Rongdu, I prepared a little meeting gift for you, but I forgot to bring it last time we met, so…”
“So you’re giving it to me now?” Boss Wang asked. “Today?”
“Yes, but it has nothing to do with Valentine’s Day—you absolutely must not misunderstand!” Han Yixuan emphasized very seriously.
Boss Wang sighed silently.
Strange, logically she clearly didn’t know his birthday, so why would she inexplicably prepare a gift?
Before he could say more, Han Yixuan hurriedly added: “I’m at your school gate right now. Where are you? Inside the school, right?”
“Yes, inside the school… okay, I’ll come now.”
After hanging up, Boss Wang scratched the back of his head.
After Lu Qi, now Han Yixuan had a gift too—Ye Xun and Pei Ningle couldn’t possibly be up to something, right?
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At the school gate, Boss Wang saw the young girl standing there with a cardboard box, waiting eagerly.
Early spring had arrived, and the afternoon sunlight cast a warm glow; the people around were either wearing thin jackets or unzipping their zippers to open their coats.
Han Yixuan was wearing a dress with a small jacket, her long hair loose, giving off a serene beauty in the sunlight. Seeing Boss Wang approach, the young girl faced him with a closed-lip smile and waved in greeting.
“This is your gift!”
When he walked up, the young girl handed him the cardboard box.
Boss Wang took it and looked—yes, a mechanical keyboard, blue switch.
He’d been hesitating before about whether to buy himself a mechanical keyboard; now he didn’t need to hesitate. Just thinking about that crisp feel and sound made him a bit eager.
Probably, his roommates would feel the same way about it?
But soon, Boss Wang quietly raised his vigilance.
He’d only known Lu Qi for a few months, and he and Han Yixuan had never confirmed their relationship, not even seeing each other for months. Logically, neither should know him that well.
But this hoverboard, and this keyboard… why were they so compatible with his preferences?
After thinking deeply for a moment, he said: “This keyboard is a few hundred bucks, right? Too expensive.”
Han Yixuan smiled: “Why be polite with me, Boss Wang? In the future, I’ll be counting on you to pay my salary!”
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