My Virtual Girlfriend-Chapter 91 Buying Another Night With You (Please Vote for Recommendation!)

Chapter 91: Chapter 91 Buying Another Night With You (Please Vote for Recommendation!)

The moment he thought about it, Chen Yan felt like a little genius.

A successful turn from crisis to opportunity!

Chen Yan twirled his pen, continuing his contemplation.

After producing this game, his net worth had multiplied.

Cash on hand was close to 20 million, plus the cash return on luxury cars, his fortune would most likely settle around 30 million.

So... maybe it was time to set a "small goal" for himself too?

It’s not a billion, just 10 million for Boss Qiao Qiao to spend.

It shouldn’t be hard... right?

This thought flitted through his mind, "Speaking of which... if Lu Man were a Virtual Girlfriend as well, and the two sisters spent money together, would I get double the payment?"

"If I can get double, achieving my small goal would be so much easier..."

"Lu Man’s situation would be easier to deal with, too..."

The idea quietly emerged but didn’t linger long in Chen Yan’s mind.

After all, he had no clue how to trigger a second Virtual Girlfriend, and pondering such uncertainties was less productive than making plans to spend money.

So, subsequently, Chen Yan wrote down tonight’s plans in his notebook:

First, go find Lu Man for a meal and a chat. Hear her thoughts. See if he could lend a hand.

Then, when he got home that evening, conduct the 8-15 times luxury car cashback.

Starting tomorrow, have Yu Qiao Qiao take the money and dine, drink, and shop with Lu Man.

Finally, having made money, help Lu Man sort out her issues, repay the favor, resolve Boss Qiao Qiao’s guilt, and all’s well that ends well!

After finishing his rough plan, Chen Yan sent a WeChat message to Lu Man,

[Big Celebrity. Are you free tonight? Do you want to grab dinner together?]

Lu Man must have been constantly on her phone as she almost instantly replied,

[What’s the fun in just eating? You make me sound poor.]

[Transfer to "A Chen Yan do do do games": ¥800.00]

[For another night with you.]

Chen Yan: ...

???

Hey! Can we be a bit more serious here? Haven’t we moved past this 800 per night thing?

And... I was planning on spending on you!

Why do I now feel like you are the one supporting me?

While criticizing this internally, he chatted with the unserious female celebrity for a bit, got her address, and confirmed dinner plans before Chen Yan closed his notebook and left the general manager’s office.

While he’d been brainstorming behind closed doors, Yu Qiao Qiao had completed her "interview," and the company had returned to its normal working state.

"Hidden Guardian" had just launched, so Cheng Tianxiang and another frontend developer needed to routinely maintain it.

But game planners like Tank and other members had already begun work on the next game project...

Hence, the company had once again become a hive of activity.

...

In the evening, Chen Yan walked to the five-star hotel next to the Jinmao Building.

By the time he arrived, Lu Man was already waiting there.

Today, she was dressed in a black backless crossdress, adorned with sunglasses, and her slender, pale legs, set off by high heels, appeared even more lithe.

She held an expensive-looking luxury handbag and wore a black choker as an accessory, both trendy and beautiful.

She was the kind of woman who would make people turn their heads on the street, so even situated in a secluded corner of the hotel lobby, she still drew many eyes.

When she saw Chen Yan, she waved her snowy-white arm to indicate where she was sitting.

Chen Yan walked over and asked without sitting down, "Have you been waiting long?"

Lu Man shook her head, "It’s okay. I got a bit bored by myself, so I came down for a walk."

Chen Yan gestured, "Alright, let’s go eat then."

Since he had some money on hand now and was treating Lu Man, Chen Yan picked a slightly pricey restaurant with character, opting for a private room.

Once at the restaurant, they ordered their food.

After the waiter left, Chen Yan and Lu Man began to talk.

"I heard from Qiao Qiao that you’ve been having some trouble recently?"

Perhaps because there were no strangers around, Lu Man rested her delicate face on her hand in an unguarded manner, her left index finger lightly twirling her hair next to her cheek, and said with a bit of a grievance, "Yeah. It’s more than a small trouble too."

Chen Yan poured her a glass of water, "Want to talk about it?"

Lu Man slowly related the whole story, still playing with her hair.

Most of it matched what Yu Qiao Qiao had mentioned.

The only difference was some additional details.

It turns out that after Mei Li angrily left the apartment she rented from Lu Man, Lu Man tried to make amends.

The very next day, she visited the company and had a heart-to-heart talk.

She promised a complete turnaround and a fresh start.

Initially moved by Lu Man’s sincere attitude, the company considered talking to Director Zhang again.

But coincidentally, this happened right when Chen Yan’s game had just launched.

With "Hidden Guardian" performing well and connected to the popular celebrity Lu Man, articles related to it popped up frequently on Weibo and public accounts during those days.

Director Zhang and high-levels from Lu Man’s agency were disgusted each time they saw these articles, as if they’d swallowed a fly.

After several rounds of negotiation, nothing came out of it.

In the end, the company decided to put Lu Man on ice for two years, suggesting she take theater roles to hone her skills.

Once the dust settled after two years, Lu Man could then make a comeback, pursuing a path as a serious actress following her transformation.

It sounded like a good plan at a glance.

But let’s not forget, Lu Man was no ordinary actress, she didn’t even come from a specialized background, just a traffic drawing celebrity.

Many such celebrities emerge each year. If Lu Man really did take two years to train, she’d be replaced, and all her fans would have moved on.

Who would remember Lu Man after two years?

What’s more... saying she would make a comeback in two years might just be a stalling tactic.

Thus, Lu Man flat-out rejected the company’s proposal and plan, instead escaping to Qin Island... to clear her mind.

Listening to Lu Man’s story, Chen Yan fell silent for a while.

Then he asked, "So, what are your plans now?"

The moment she mentioned her plans, Lu Man got as excited as if she’d been injected with adrenaline.

She sat upright with enthusiasm and determination, "Of course, I’ve got plans!"

"I plan to terminate my contract with the agency! Then establish my own personal celebrity studio!"

"To take control of my future!"

"To promote myself, get involved in movies, TV shows, invest to enter the production! No more looking at anyone’s face!"

Her eyes sparkled as she spoke,

"Let me tell you, I’ve been so fed up with the company for so long! Always about crafting a public image!"

"Why can’t it be more genuine?"

"Celebrities are humans too, right? Can’t we interact with the public as we truly are?"

"Isn’t it tiring constantly wearing a mask?"

"Besides, a public image can collapse at any time. But being yourself will never fall apart!"

Chen Yan: ...

The girl seemed overjoyed, but the naiveté in her eyes...

If only things were that simple.

So, he asked, "Do you have the money for the termination fee?"

Initially, Chen Yan thought his question would dampen the enthusiasm of this witty celebrity.

But unexpectedly, Lu Man proudly claimed, "Yeah! Joining the agency was a fluke, so the contract is rather flexible."

"The penalty’s not small, a few million, but I’ve made a fair bit under those terms. It’ll cover the costs."

Chen Yan: ...

In that case... it seemed somewhat reasonable.

He asked, "After paying the penalty, do you still have enough to start your studio, invest in films, and so on?"

The excitement faded from Lu Man’s expression at this question.

Pitifully, she glanced at Chen Yan, puffed her cheeks, pouted, and leaned in close, using those watery eyes to look up at him.

Her tone also shifted from the previous fervor to a pitiable coquettish plea, "Chen Yan~ We spent a passionate night together, don’t you want to support me just a little tiny bit?"

Chen Yan: ???

What passionate night!

You better clarify what you’re saying!!

I am Chen. The epitome of integrity. Yan.