DSF Chapter 140

Within a week, Sun Tianjiao witnessed the crowded illegally parked cars in the residential area disappear at a visible speed.

He almost thought he was in the wrong neighborhood.

Passing by the gate, the guard muttered, “Oh, it seems like we’re going to change the boss. I wonder how it’ll turn out. It’s strange, after so many years, someone upstairs finally paid attention to this neighborhood.”

Sun Tianjiao nervously scratched his ear.

He wasn’t sure if the drastic changes in the property management company had anything to do with him, but it probably did. Besides the one who always kept his word, who else could be this efficient?

Mr. Bian really cared about user experience; he was indeed a good boss.

At the club, Sun Tianjiao happily bragged to Yan Yibing about his good luck.

“Zuzong, the Qingshan Forest you recommended last time was amazing!”

Yan Yibing had one earphone on, watching the PEL match video on his computer, and absentmindedly replied, “Yeah, it’s not bad, just a bit pricey.”

Sun Tianjiao, eyebrows dancing, tapped on the gaming chair like playing the piano, “It’s not about the taste, it’s about when I treated you that day, this restaurant happened to have a promotion, and I didn’t spend a penny. I saved about ten or twenty thousand inside and out.”

Yan Yibing frowned, taking off his headphones, “Are you kidding? What about the tip?”

Sun Tianjiao: “I’m not kidding, I didn’t even ask for a tip. The whole bill was waived. Where would the 10% tip come from?”

Yan Yibing was speechless, “This place operates on a completely Western model. The waiters are at least bilingual, and most of them rely on tips to make money in addition to their basic salary. Even if you waived the bill, they still wouldn’t ignore your tip.”

Sun Tianjiao had been to foreign countries with the team several times and, of course, knew about the Western model, but it was indeed the waiter who personally refused the tip.

“I did ask, and the waiter said no, I was also surprised, otherwise I wouldn’t ask such a sensitive question.”

Yan Yibing shook his head, murmuring, “I haven’t heard of any promotion at this restaurant. At most, they give members some small gifts for Christmas and New Year’s, but you can’t find anything about it on review websites.”

Sun Tianjiao straightforwardly said, “They do, they celebrate Napoleon’s birthday.”

Yan Yibing: “….”

Sun Tianjiao: “….”

After a while, Yan Yibing looked at him and asked very seriously, “Use the remaining bit of your intelligence to think, isn’t this reason a bit absurd?”

Sun Tianjiao was silent for a long time, finally convincing himself, and said with a heavy heart, “My intelligence does not allow me to believe it.”

Yan Yibing waved his hand, “Go back and eat more walnuts, don’t disturb me while I review the game.”

Sun Tianjiao left Yan Yibing’s room in a daze and stayed in the pantry. He pondered anxiously, tossing and turning, until he couldn’t help but call Qingshan Forest.

The call was quickly answered, and the unique noise of fireworks belonging to the restaurant came through.

The customer service voice was clear and pleasant, greeting in both English and Chinese.

Sun Tianjiao cautiously asked, “Hello, is there a random free meal promotion for celebrating Napoleon’s birthday at your restaurant?”

After a quiet moment, the customer service politely replied, “Sir, did you dial the wrong number? We don’t have such a promotion here.”

Sun Tianjiao: “Do you have any other discount promotions?”

Customer service: “I’m sorry, sir, Qingshan Forest currently has no promotional activities, but you can become a member. Some dishes have member prices, and you can also redeem valuable gifts with member points.”

Sun Tianjiao: “Thank you, not for now.”

Customer service: “Okay, thank you for calling.”

Sun Tianjiao’s heart warmed, staring out of the window in silent contemplation.

If there was no promotion at all, then the truth was self-evident.

Mr. Bian paid the bill secretly and let the waiter deceive him, so he wouldn’t feel burdened.

That meal was so expensive, and he obviously ate a lot.

And it was supposed to be his treat, but it ended up being Mr. Bian’s treat.

It’s probably because he appeared too thrifty, Mr. Bian couldn’t bear to let him pay.

Mr. Bian is really a good person.

Wuwuwuwuwu, how could he encounter such a good customer?

Sun Tianjiao immediately sent a WeChat message to Bian Shu.

【Mr. Bian, there’s actually no promotion for celebrating Napoleon’s birthday, right? You secretly paid the bill. It was supposed to be my treat, I absolutely can’t let you pay, I have to pay you back.】

Below this message, he transferred twenty thousand to Bian Shu.

But unfortunately, the transfer also required confirmation from the other party. If not accepted, the money would return to him.

Bian Shu naturally didn’t accept it.

He didn’t expect Sun Tianjiao to figure it out so quickly, thinking it could be hidden for a long time.

But it’s normal to figure it out, after all, Sun Tianjiao has been in society for several years and is no longer the naive college student he used to be.

After a slight consideration, Bian Shu replied—

【Don’t think too much. I have their membership, can enjoy member prices, and accumulate points. Actually, I didn’t really intend for you to treat, just wanted to invite someone out for a meal and relax a bit.】

Sun Tianjiao looked at this reply, his throat tightened.

With Bian Shu’s background, caring about member prices and points is nonsense, but the latter sentence was a bit sincere.

Just eating a meal to relax, why did he choose him?

Were they close?

Sun Tianjiao couldn’t figure it out.

Could it be that he really has some exceptionally good qualities that Mr. Bian discovered, so Mr. Bian is willing to be close to him?

He looked at his blurry reflection on the glass through the huge floor-to-ceiling window.

From head to toe, he seemed to have no noble qualities at all, but instead was completely tainted by the mundane aspects of society. What could possibly be worth befriending him for?

Or perhaps, for Mr. Bian, making friends doesn’t depend on family background and assets, since there’s no one stronger than the Bian family anyway?

Bian Shu soon sent another message.

【If you really feel guilty, then play that game with me. I’ve been under a lot of work pressure lately and need to unwind.】

Sun Tianjiao was eager for Bian Shu to have something he could help with, and immediately perked up.

【Sure, I’ll get the best player from our club to guide you. You’ve heard of Yan Yibing, right? The man standing at the pinnacle of PUBG, our team’s backbone.】

Bian Shu glanced at his phone and smiled helplessly.

【No need, just play with me. Winning effortlessly doesn’t feel satisfying.】

Sun Tianjiao was a bit puzzled.

His zuzong was quite lazy. Even when begged and coaxed, he might not be willing to play with others. Over the years, he had only devoted himself to Han Mo, who didn’t expect anything in return, and yet the result was still the same.

He never expected that there would actually be someone unwilling to be guided by a pro player.

Does winning effortlessly really lack satisfaction? Does it feel better to work for it?

【Alright then, my skills are decent too, so guiding a newbie shouldn’t be a problem.】

Bian Shu closed his eyes and smiled as he typed.

【Okay, I’ll be free after nine tonight.】

Putting down his phone, Bian Shu immediately suppressed his smile, his eyes dark and his expression cold, as he pressed the button for the secretary’s office.

“Call the head of the poorly performing branch from last year to my office this afternoon.”

Secretary: “Mr. Bian, is it the ones mentioned in last month’s email?”

Bian Shu paused before replying, “Yes, but don’t call in the manager from the Kura Keyboard company.”

Secretary: “Ah, do you need to give a reason?”

Bian Shu: “No need, I don’t expect that company to make money. Its existence is enough.”

At eight thirty in the evening.

Sun Tianjiao, full of enthusiasm, was already waiting in front of his computer, ready to work overtime.

He was worried that Mr. Bian might not know how to register on Steam or purchase the game, so he rehearsed all the procedures in advance.

But he forgot, Mr. Bian also had an assistant who handled everything from downloading the game, upgrading equipment, passing through the beginner’s tutorial, to buying all the skins.

As soon as Bian Shu logged in, he appeared as a low-ranked but wealthy tycoon, shining with a golden aura.

Sun Tianjiao, on the other hand, used a blank account from the club.

His main account had been leveled up by Yan Yibing himself and was ranked too high to play with Bian Shu, a newbie.

After adding Bian Shu as a friend, Sun Tianjiao smiled and asked, “Mr. Bian, why did you use your own name as your game ID?”

Bian Shu whispered, “Is it not allowed? I’m just starting out and don’t really understand.”

Sun Tianjiao: “It’s okay, but not many people do that. Your name sounds so nice, though, so it’s fine as an ID.”

Bian Shu fell silent for a moment, his voice slowing down a bit, sounding somewhat tender through the headset.

“Nice-sounding?”

Sun Tianjiao: “Yes, very nice. The first time I heard it, I thought it sounded classy, unlike my name, which was registered wrong by the police station, gender-neutral and all, and it’s hard to change. Sigh.”

Bian Shu chuckled softly, “Yours sounds nice too.”

Sun Tianjiao: “Please don’t comfort me.”

Sun Tianjiao started a game.

“At our rank, we should only encounter players with low skills, so it shouldn’t be difficult, just worried about encountering cheaters.”

Bian Shu: “Alright.”

Sun Tianjiao: “Mr. Bian, we’re parachuting at the bunker. There are fewer people there. Just follow my direction when jumping.”

Bian Shu: “Didn’t you say it sounds nice?”

Sun Tianjiao didn’t catch on, “What?”

Bian Shu’s calm and natural voice came through the headset, “Didn’t you say my name sounds nice? If it does, then say it a few more times. Don’t call me Mr. Bian anymore.”

“Bian” Sun Tianjiao felt a tingling sensation in his ears, as if that voice had turned into a feather, plucking at his heartstrings vigorously.

Damn, this was too intimate.

If he were a girl, he’d definitely be swooning by now.

No, even as a guy, he couldn’t handle this.

If Mr. Bian continued to be so kind to him, he might make a critical mistake!

Bian Shu chuckled softly, “Can’t say it?”

Sun Tianjiao’s breathing quickened slightly, and he forced a laugh, Hahaha, it’s mainly because I’m used to calling you Mr. Bian, it’s hard to change all of a sudden. By the way, Mr. Bian, doesn’t Mrs. Bian mind you playing games?”

Bian Shu raised an eyebrow, “Mrs. Bian?”

Sun Tianjiao: “Ah, sorry, the other day, coming back from the golf course, I accidentally saw your chat with Mrs. Bian.”

Bian Shu: “That should be my sister, the one you spent the night teaching, Bian Ning.”

“Huh?” Sun Tianjiao was momentarily stunned.

So there really wasn’t a Mrs. Bian.

Tang Keqing’s inquiries were reliable after all; it was all just a misunderstanding.

Should he tell Tang Keqing about this misunderstanding, out of camaraderie?

No, they didn’t have any camaraderie.

Bian Shu’s voice deepened, subtly guiding, “No one can control me now, but I don’t know if the future Mrs. Bian will object.”

Perhaps it was the added layer of electronic filtering, but Bian Shu’s voice sounded particularly charming. Upon hearing this, Sun Tianjiao’s heart inexplicably accelerated.

“The future Mrs. Bian,” Sun Tianjiao murmured to himself, momentarily forgetting to check the game map.

The drop point for the bunker had long passed, and neither he nor Bian Shu had jumped.

As the plane reached its destination, they were intercepted. At the last moment, they were thrown out of the plane, drifting towards an extremely remote location.

This time, Bian Shu spoke decisively, “Call me by my name.”

Sun Tianjiao suddenly swallowed hard, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Moving his lips hesitantly, he uttered in a voice as delicate as silk, “Uh, Bian Shu.”

A few seconds later, Sun Tianjiao heard a clear and meaningful sigh.

“Good boy.”

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