Chapter 39

Hao Meng found time to rent an apartment for Yang Xiaoshuang near Shicheng No. 2 Middle School. It was a three-bedroom, two-living room apartment, costing 1,500 yuan per month. He paid six months' rent in advance, and the money was advanced by Hao Meng. He also hired three recent college graduates from the job market, with a monthly salary of 1,800 yuan, plus commissions. One of the bedrooms was used as a warehouse, and the other two were used as dormitories for the three girls. The living room was equipped with five computers, high-speed fiber-optic internet, and a simple online store studio was set up. As for how to manage it next, he didn't want to get involved and left it all to Yang Xiaoshuang to develop freely!

What if she really makes something of it!

"Ms. Bai, is everything okay at the electronics market?" Hao Meng hadn't been to Bai Lan Electronics Market for a few days because he would just worry unnecessarily if he went, and might even make people uncomfortable. So, he decided not to go there often. Bai Lan was right; compared to the profit from second-hand phones, the electronics market was just a small part.

"Everything's fine. The daily revenue has stabilized. The rest depends on promotion and word of mouth. Also, the computer area on the second floor is ready, with several brands already in. The Taobao area on the third floor is also doing well, with a decent daily footfall!" Bai Lan briefly explained the situation at the electronics market.

Just as he hung up, his phone rang again.

Hao Meng looked at the caller ID and didn't dare to delay. He answered with a smile, "Miss Xu, what do you need? I will do my utmost to serve you!"

"Don't talk nonsense. Come and pick me up quickly; I'm about to arrive at the station." Xu Meng said with a laugh and a scold.

It was almost July 10th, and the big star Xu Meng was back home for the holidays. But when did she get on the train, and why didn't she tell anyone?

"Train station?" Hao Meng asked for confirmation.

Xu Meng rolled her eyes and replied in a sweet voice, "What else do you think, Brother Hao Meng?" Without waiting for his response, she ended the call.

Hao Meng patted his forehead and muttered, "Damn, she didn't even tell me the train number. How am I supposed to pick her up!" Although he said this, he didn't dare to delay and rushed out. If he was late, he might become the 'sinner' in the eyes of his classmates!

Among all the classmates, Xu Meng, the big star, was the most popular!

"Brother, where are you going?" Guo Guo asked with her big eyes.

"To the train station. Stay at home and help Mom with the store. I'll bring you some treats when I come back." Hao Meng smiled, said goodbye to Wei Shufen, and hurried out.

When Xu Meng called Hao Meng, the train had already arrived. Hao Meng was about ten miles away from the train station. On the way, he almost rode his electric bike off the ground.

Last year during the New Year, Xu Meng was filming a movie and didn't come back, so it had been almost a year since he last saw her. Although they would video chat and talk on the phone, it was still not the same as seeing her in person.

At the train station entrance, Xu Meng was wearing a short skirt, black stockings, high heels, a pink sun hat, and brown sunglasses. She had a simple, colorful suitcase by her side, making her a beautiful sight. Many men had already tried to chat her up but failed, including some rich young men in designer clothes and luxury cars.

Hao Meng, on his electric bike, was wearing beach shorts, a T-shirt that had been washed countless times, and a pair of knockoff sports shoes. He was drenched in sweat due to the heat.

With this pure 'diao si' (poor guy) appearance, he did a small drift in front of the beautiful urban lady, grinned, and asked, "Beautiful lady, waiting for someone?"

The 'beautiful sight' turned to look at him and nodded slightly.

"On such a hot day, standing here must be miserable. How about I give you a ride home?" Hao Meng said with a grin.

The surrounding men in Mercedes-Benz and Audi cars, who considered themselves successful, couldn't help but sneer. Even they couldn't get her to chat, and this poor 'diao si' dared to ask?

To everyone's surprise, the beautiful lady not only agreed but also hugged his sweaty back. Was she not bothered by the dirt? On such a hot day, was sitting on an electric bike more comfortable than in a luxury car? Damn, or did the beautiful ladies now have a taste for this kind of thing?

The poor 'diao si' overthrew the rich and handsome, right in front of everyone, using just an electric bike to break through the encirclement of luxury cars and take away the 'fatty' from everyone's mouths!

"How could you be so late? I'm about to be sunburned to a crisp!" Xu Meng, sitting on the electric bike, hugged Hao Meng's waist with one hand and pinched him hard with the other, scolding him.

"Ouch!" Hao Meng cried out, "My dear, you didn't see when you called me. Was I slow? Didn't you see that the wheels of the electric bike were almost flying off!"

"Hmph, still trying to argue. Why don't you say you don't care about me? Don't you know when we have holidays?" Xu Meng rolled her eyes and punched him on the back.

Hao Meng smiled bitterly and didn't dare to argue. No matter how reasonable he was, it was all wrong in front of her. How could you reason with a woman?

"Got nothing to say?" Seeing Hao Meng was silent, Xu Meng coldly said.

"Xu Beauty, are you not taking any roles this summer?" Hao Meng changed the topic. Although Xu Meng wasn't a huge star yet, she had already taken several roles and was on a bright path after graduation, far beyond someone like him.

Xu Meng was silent for a moment, then, without minding his sweaty back, leaned her head on Hao Meng's back and asked softly, "Why, do you hope I take a role and not come home for the summer?"

Hao Meng laughed dryly and said, "Of course not. Last winter, you didn't come back for the New Year. We haven't seen each other for almost a year!"

"Do you miss me?" Xu Meng asked in a low voice.

Hao Meng grinned and said, "Of course I miss you. How could I not? I almost miss you to death!"

"Do you almost miss me to death, or almost forget me?" Xu Meng laughed and asked before he could respond, "Do you miss me more or Chen Yuqing more?"

Damn!

Hao Meng rolled his eyes and inwardly groaned. Why do women always ask such questions? Didn't the teacher say that comparing with others is a bad habit?

"Can't say it?" Xu Meng clearly didn't want to let him off.

Hao Meng, not being stupid, said softly, "Of course, I miss you more." At least he had to get through this first!

Xu Meng giggled behind him, "I knew you'd say that. I recorded everything you said on my phone. I'll play it for Chen Yuqing later."

Hao Meng almost spat blood when he heard this. Damn, she was trying to kill him!