Girl, Cheap, Reversal - Extra Chapter 68 Sponsored by "Funny Hulk"
"Social activities?" The girl couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. "Sorry, my schedule is very full lately, and I may not have time to attend..." She laughed. "Sorry, I didn't mean to make fun of anything, it's just that I really don't have time to attend some social activities."
She instinctively felt that Lin Qi's social activities might not be very sophisticated, something that some might see as girlish innocence, but actually stemmed from her inherent arrogance.
Born into such a family, every day she heard, saw, and came into contact with top tycoons, important politicians, and celebrities.
She may appear innocent and natural when interacting with some people, but in reality, she still has a sense of superiority.
"Aren't you going to listen to me talk about the social activities I'm going to attend?" Lin Qi wasn't annoyed. Over the decades, he had seen too much. He had seen the highest things and also rolled around in mud pits. If a Little Girl could sway his mind, then she was underestimating him.
The girl's tone was somewhat indifferent. "Then tell me, maybe I'll squeeze out some time."
Until this moment, her words, her tone, and her attitude all revealed her perfunctory attitude.
"I've been invited to the new president's inauguration celebrations, but I'm missing a suitable female companion, you know what I mean?"
The steady voice froze the confident smile on the girl's face. She wondered if she had misheard. "You just said the word 'president'?"
It's not unusual for a new president to hold celebrations after taking office, nor is it something that can't be discussed.
The president's Campaign Team and supporters spent tens of millions of Federal Sol to help their president overcome numerous obstacles and finally stand at the pinnacle of power in the Bayer Federation. Shouldn't they, or perhaps not, celebrate such a grand and honorable event? Of course not. There will be a celebration, and it won't be done in secret. It will be a grand celebration.
Its scale and class are arguably the best in the Federal. All eyes will be on this place, making it the most dazzling stage in the Federal.
Every guest who attends the presidential celebration will be the focus of attention and discussion for months or even years to come, and their every move will have a significant social impact.
Sai Weiruila's father was also invited to the celebration, but he brought his wife instead of his daughter, which made the Little Girl secretly angry.
Girls, or most children, crave recognition, and nothing proves this better than being invited by their most admired father to a significant political event.
At that moment, she suddenly heard that there was an opportunity to participate in such an event. The thought of being photographed by the media under the flashing lights, the astonishment on the man's face when she met her father, and the president shaking her hand and calling her "Madam" made Sai Weiruila's heart skip a beat.
Lin Qi's voice remained as steady and calm as ever, "It seems you've been very busy lately. I'm so sorry to disturb your rest so late. Goodbye, Miss Sai Weiruila!"
Lin Qi decisively hung up the phone while Sai Weiruila was still in shock. She called out several times into the receiver, but there was still only a busy signal.
This was not a prank; the other party really hung up the phone. And it was precisely this hanging up that instantly shifted the balance of power between the two parties.
Originally, Lin Qi was the one who invited the girl to be his companion at the event, and he was the passive one. But now he has successfully piqued the girl's interest, and by decisively cutting off the communication by hanging up the phone, it means that the girl has lost the initiative and the initiative is completely in Lin Qi's hands.
The girl's shouts were interrupted when the butler quietly called out "Miss," forcing Sai Weiruila to control her temper. She tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear, took a deep breath, and asked, "I don't know what happened, the communication was cut off. Has Mr. Lin Qi said anything about his situation?"
"For example, his contact information, or some other way I can find him?"
The butler had seen far more than the girl had in his entire life. He nodded. "This is Mr. Lin Qi from Sabine City."
"Sabine City?" the girl asked, somewhat bewildered. "What kind of place is that? Why have I never heard of it before?"
"Miss, Sabine City is located in York State in the southwestern part of the Federal. It is not the capital of the state and is a small, relatively unknown city. So it is normal that you have not heard of it. Many people do not know about this small city."
Sai Weiruila nodded reservedly. "So, is there any way we can get Mr. Lin Qi's contact information?" She added slightly, "Perhaps the sudden interruption of the call will make him think that I did it on purpose, and he might not call me again. I should take the initiative to contact him and apologize for the incident."
The butler's role is to solve problems for the master. "Of course, Miss, you will be able to find out Mr. Lin Qi's contact information tomorrow morning."
"Well done, Wo Erfu, I'll be waiting for your good news..." Sai Weiruila had only taken a few steps when she suddenly stopped and said, "It's terrible that communications have suddenly stopped like this. I don't want my father to have the same thing happen during a very important call because some people are being lazy. Can you find someone else to maintain these lines?"
Wo Erfu butler bowed slightly to indicate that he knew what to do.
The girl nodded and left quickly, knowing she would be sleepless tonight.
The Electrician at the manor is also suffering from insomnia. He used to have a very comfortable Electrician at the Wo Delike Manor, where he not only earned a high salary of over four hundred dollars a month, but also received excellent benefits.
They were able to eat fresh and delicious food every day, and their work was not heavy. The Wo Erfu housekeeper and the owner of the estate never asked how much the cables cost; they only required them to be the safest and best.
This generous attitude reduced his daily maintenance work considerably. With enterprise-level wiring installed to support a small estate, he could even ensure that even if no one maintained the wiring for a year, there would be no problems.
But that very night, the housekeeper made no prior announcement that he was being fired and told him to pack his things and leave as soon as possible. This sudden blow kept the Electrician awake all night.
He didn't understand whether he was caught sneaking food in the kitchen or whether he was found out while disposing of those useless scrap copper wires, some as thick as a finger and ranging from tens of centimeters to several meters in length. He didn't want to lose them, but he was helpless.
The next day, Sai Weiruila finished washing up and had breakfast around 9 a. m. She also received a note with Lin Qi's contact information, which was placed on the dining table.
Judging from the handwriting on the note, it must have been written by Wo Erfu. This butler had served the manor and the Wo Delike family for a long time, and he knew how to get along with everyone in the house.
After breakfast, Sai Weiruila returned to her room, picked up the phone, and dialed the number. The call was quickly answered, which relieved Sai Weiruila.
A smile appeared on her face, perhaps a hint of sincerity, the rest being feigned. "Are you Mr. Lin Qi? This is Sai Weiruila. We spoke on the phone yesterday, and you said you were a fan of my books..."
What was originally an excuse Lin Qi used to pique her curiosity and get her to answer the phone has now become a reason for her to get closer to Lin Qi. Sometimes the shift in "offense and defense" is just that magical.
"I remember your voice, Miss Sai Weiruila," Lin Qi's voice was still steady and gentle, as if nothing could disturb his emotions.
"You can call me Rui La, that's what my friends call me."
Hearing the warm and cheerful voice of the girl on the phone, Lin Qi smiled a little more. In fact, these girls, or rather women, are all the same.
He just looks quite young now, with a youthful face. If he were to approach those socialites or other celebrities who are already well-known in high society, it would feel very awkward.
It's like everyone expects young people to act like young people, even if these people didn't act like young people at all when they were young. These people will use universal values and moral standards that are clearly higher than what society requires to judge others, even if it's inappropriate.
So this girl is the first choice. If fishing fails, Lin Qi will then choose other socialites... those with whom he has no direct stake, but that would leave him with a less-than-positive reputation, such as being "indulgent in pleasure."
Fortunately, the fish eventually took the bait.
Nicknames are usually reserved for close friends and family, and many people find it very offensive to be called that. The girl's attitude speaks volumes.
Of course, the battle wasn't over yet. "Okay, Rui La, so what's up?" Before Sai Weiruila could answer, Lin Qi said, "I don't have that much time. You know I'm very busy right now."
"Did I disturb your work?" Sai Weiruila apologized, feigning ignorance. "I'm sorry, but my communication line suddenly went down yesterday. I apologize; it wasn't your fault. Also, regarding what we discussed yesterday..."
It's not just Sai Weiruila who would ask a question she already knew the answer to; Lin Qi does it too. "About yesterday?"
Sai Weiruila's hands clenched the sheets tightly. "It's about the invitation for me to be your date. I haven't given you a formal answer yet..."
Lin Qi interrupted again, "Really? I thought you were too busy and didn't have time. I didn't want to interfere with your life."
"No!" Sai Weiruila's tone was firm. "Lin Qi, I have time!"