My Virtual Girlfriend-Chapter 73: High All Night (Extra for Alliance Hierarch "What Should I Do, Whimper Whimper Whimper")

Chapter 73: Chapter 73: High All Night (Extra for Alliance Hierarch "What Should I Do, Whimper Whimper Whimper")

Watching Yu Qiao Qiao’s dumbstruck and cute expression.

Lu Man and that intellectual woman exchanged looks and then burst into laughter with a "pfft".

Lu Man lowered her raised arms and said to the intellectual woman with a smile, "What did I tell you? Qiao Qiao is super cute, isn’t she?"

The intellectual woman covered her mouth and chuckled, saying, "She really is adorable."

After their exchange, Lu Man pulled Yu Qiao Qiao to sit down and then pointed to the intellectual woman as she introduced her, "Her name is Nan Xing, Jiang Nan Xing. She’s a popular reporter at your Qindao TV Station."

"She mainly covers civil and political news."

"So she’s familiar with charities, assistance efforts, and journalism. You can discuss your ideas with her."

After hearing this, Yu Qiao Qiao quickly bowed to Jiang Nan Xing and said, "Sister Jiang, hello. My name is Yu Qiao Qiao. I’m still a student in the Media Studies department at Qin Island University."

Jiang Nan Xing smiled and said with a voice as pleasant as wind chimes, "Don’t be so formal. You’re Man Man’s friend, which makes you my friend too."

"If you have any questions, just ask."

Perhaps because Jiang Nan Xing was indeed very approachable and trustworthy, Yu Qiao Qiao gradually shared her own situation, thoughts, and confusions about the future.

As Yu Qiao Qiao spoke, the hotel room fell silent.

Even though Lu Man had known Yu Qiao Qiao for over half a month, this was the first time she’d learned about Yu Qiao Qiao’s tragic background.

It made her feel even more compassion and love for this sensible and good girl.

Upon hearing that Yu Qiao Qiao wanted to earn money to support the orphanage, but the head of the orphanage refused to take a penny, insisting instead that Yu Qiao Qiao live well and help more people if she could,

Both women couldn’t help but get teary-eyed,

Especially Jiang Nan Xing.

As a reporter, she had met all sorts of people in her interviews.

She had encountered many who, despite having money, applied for government subsidies, and those who took social donations for granted.

This made her even more aware of how rare the virtues of gratitude and selfless service embodied by Yu Qiao Qiao and the head of the orphanage were.

So after hearing Yu Qiao Qiao finish telling her story, Jiang Nan Xing sighed and said,

"Qiao Qiao, I can’t give you much advice right now."

"Because the path you take should be chosen by you."

"Your future should also be decided by you."

"Even..."

"While I have great respect for your head of the orphanage, I also don’t recommend that you take her words as your future goal."

"She wants you to pass on love, but she doesn’t want ’passing on love’ to be all there is to your future life."

As she spoke, she gently embraced Yu Qiao Qiao and stroked her head with pity, saying,

"You’re still too young."

"Don’t make decisions so soon."

"Your future is still ahead of you..."

She sighed, "Of course, if you’re interested in these things, let’s add each other on WeChat. When I come across charity or assistance-related events, I’ll send you a message, and you can come and experience it with me."

"After a few experiences, you’ll know whether it’s right for you."

Hearing Jiang Nan Xing say this, Yu Qiao Qiao in her arms quickly looked up and said, "Thank you, Sister Xiao Nan!"

"Ha ha~", hearing Yu Qiao Qiao’s cute thanks, Nan Xing and Lu Man couldn’t help but laugh again.

After finishing the serious talk, the girls began the formal "gathering."

Lu Man was a riot when people were around.

So refined and poised on the outside, but an entirely different person among friends.

She took out two robes from her suitcase and threw them to the two, ordering them to change in the bathroom!

According to her, this gathering was meant to be relaxed and joyful! What was the point of dressing formally?

Everyone should free themselves! Be honest! Drink merrily until dawn!

At that moment, Yu Qiao Qiao was completely flustered.

What happened to... not drinking?

What happened to... just chatting for a bit?

How did it all change...?

Chen Yan! Chen Yan! Save me! Sister Man Man is a deceiver!

Jiang Nan Xing, being more accustomed to this, took the robe and went to the bathroom to change, to avoid Lu Man forcibly stripping her.

So... in the end, only the lonely and helpless Yu Qiao Qiao remained.

Alone and powerless, she had no choice but to "forcedly" go to the bathroom and change into the admittedly comfortable, but somewhat... overly mature robe.

In the bathroom, seeing herself in that robe, Yu Qiao Qiao almost couldn’t bear to lift her head in embarrassment, her face red all over.

This clothing... why is it so weird?

Can I really wear this?

No, wait...

Sister Man Man and Sister Nan Xing are wearing the same one, so why don’t they look strange?

After Yu Qiao Qiao went through a long mental preparation and came out of the bathroom,

Lu Man and Jiang Nan Xing had already started drinking, with several cold dishes and canned beers ready on the bed.

Hearing the bathroom door opening, the two looked over.

With a "pfft!", Lu Man sprayed out a mouthful of beer.

And Jiang Nan Xing was also dumbfounded.

Lu Man hurriedly passed the can to Jiang Nan Xing and then jumped off the bed barefoot, pushing Yu Qiao Qiao back to the bathroom.

As they walked, Lu Man apologized, "I’m sorry, Qiao Qiao. I forgot about your ’special situation’. I’ll get you a different pajama set."

After a while, a more conservatively dressed Yu Qiao Qiao returned to the room, her face still flushed.

Jiang Nan Xing was still whispering with Lu Man, "Oh my gosh. How did Qiao Qiao grow up?"

Lu Man grinned mischievously, "I’d like to know too."

"This girl is truly a treasure."

Jiang Nan Xing couldn’t help but giggle.

After changing clothes, they started drinking officially.

Lu Man was unreliable, but this time she wasn’t tricking Yu Qiao Qiao.

She had prepared a carton of beer for herself and Nan Xing, but also made sure to have a few cans of Sprite for Yu Qiao Qiao.

So the three women, with two cans of beer and one can of Sprite, began drinking in the room.

While "drinking," Yu Qiao Qiao didn’t forget about Chen Yan.

She took the initiative to say, "Sister Man Man, I have something I’d like to ask you for help with."

Lu Man, drunk and carefree, waved her hand dismissively, "Go ahead. What is it?"

Yu Qiao Qiao, sitting on her knees on the bed with big eyes looking at her, said obediently, "It’s like this. Our game is almost done. It should go online in about a month."

"But it seems like promoting the game will cost a lot of money."

"I was wondering if you knew of any cheap and effective ways to promote it?"

After hearing Yu Qiao Qiao’s words, Lu Man, possibly too drunk, waved her hand indistinctly, "Just promotion, right?"

"I thought it was something serious!"

"Don’t worry! Leave it to me! It won’t cost you a penny; I’ll promote it for you myself!"

Yu Qiao Qiao, upon hearing Lu Man say this, quickly said with joy, "Thank you, Sister Man Man!"

Lu Man hugged her, "No need to thank me! We’re all sisters here! Come on, drink!"

Saying so, Lu Man "forced" Yu Qiao Qiao to drink a can of Sprite...

With Lu Man around, there was always joy, and the three girls had more and more fun.

They turned on music, laughed, jumped around, danced, and drank...

Even the normally shy Yu Qiao Qiao eventually let loose, joining in the fun with a couple of cute "yays"...

And so, time passed without notice, and Lu Man and Jiang Nan Xing gradually drank themselves to sleep, lying sprawled on the bed.

Though a bit tired but still fairly sober, Yu Qiao Qiao looked at the two as they slept soundly and delicately covered them with the blanket. She looked at the messy room, hesitated for a moment, and then began to clean up quietly...

...

In the early morning, the ringing of the phone woke up Lu Man.

Groggy, she climbed out of bed, picked up the phone without even opening her eyes, "Hello? Who is it?"

Chen Yan’s annoyed voice came through from the other end of the line,

"Lu Man! What time is it already! Aren’t you up yet!"

"What on earth are you doing!"

"I’m on my way to you now! You better get up this instant!"

Hearing Chen Yan’s voice, Lu Man got a jolt and suddenly woke up...

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Thank you to "What Should I Do, Wailing" Alliance Hierarch for your support! I planned to update more over the holiday, but then I decided just to go ahead and do it. Wish everyone a Happy New Year in advance!

I really have no more saved Chapters; not a drop left... I’m writing until 2 a.m. every day. It’s too hard. I feel like I’m going bald.