When QiQi heard Han Tao's suggestion, she was truly stunned. She had discussed this with Han Tao before, but because the winter break was for the New Year, Wang QiQi had to go home, and she planned to travel during the summer. Moreover, Han Tao was just starting out there, and since they valued his computer skills, why would they pay for his round-trip airfare and accommodation? It was only natural they would exploit him as much as possible. Perhaps they had already planned how much work they would assign him once he arrived. "Me? Me going? Do you have time?"

Wang QiQi wasn't worried about being unable to adapt alone in America. Perhaps staying for two months and returning would make her English less bookish and more conversational. But the problem was, wouldn't she be lonely in America? As for the man in front of her, she couldn't count on him at all—he was an absolute workaholic. He might even live at the internship site day and night, coming back only for a quick shower as if it were a public bathhouse. The mere thought made Wang QiQi feel this was unacceptable. Han Tao was taken aback by the look on Wang QiQi's face, suggesting she didn't have time to let him stay home alone. However, he felt too awkward to say he would make time. Lately, John had been eagerly anticipating his arrival. Honestly, it was exhausting. Han Tao genuinely wanted to ask why they didn't just hire someone else if that was the case, since they were paying anyway. After all, Han Tao and the others, including Daizi, had helped with some programming sold to John and his associates. Although the money wasn't much, the fact that it was in US dollars mattered. Furthermore, since they planned to study abroad in America later, they had decided to leave that money in the US, according to Gong Junyu's decision, giving them initial funds when they eventually went over.

Wang QiQi saw Han Tao's conflicted expression. She patted his shoulder. "Don't worry. I won't have time to go this winter break, but I will definitely make time to visit you during the summer, provided I have a visa." Wang QiQi thought that if she had the chance to go to America, even if her boyfriend didn't have time to accompany her, she absolutely had to go and see. She wanted to look at the school she planned to attend, and ideally, find a way to open a bank account to deposit money later, ready to buy stocks heavily after 9/11.

Although it carried a hint of profiting from a tragedy, Wang QiQi didn't feel there was anything wrong with what she was doing. Even if she didn't do it, wouldn't someone else buy those stocks? To be honest, if she hadn't worried about the American government scrutinizing all domestic and international movements closely after 9/11, Wang QiQi would have shorted the market before then to make a huge profit. But alas, what a pity. Wang QiQi could only watch that wealth, those US dollars, slip away. Without powerful backing, even if one earned certain fortunes, one had to consider if they had the lifespan to spend it. Moreover, she was planning to study in America later, dreaming of striking it rich with Apple stocks; these petty gains could just be let go. Still, Wang QiQi's heart was bleeding.

Han Tao saw Wang QiQi sink back into her own world and smiled, returning to his work. Without a doubt, he knew that the only things that could cause Wang QiQi to enter such a state were Uncle Wang, money, or both. Currently, the first two could be ruled out. Only the latter was the reason she entered this state.

Wang QiQi snapped back to attention to find Han Tao already typing away on the keyboard. She had immediately input what she had just thought about, capitalizing on the memory while it was fresh. As she aged day by day, her memory worsened; she couldn't afford to forget anything important. It would be too late to cry over it then.

After inputting the information into the document, she worried about leaks. If anyone other than herself saw this material, it would be terrifying. She didn't trust leaving it in her email, nor her USB drive. Even though she had encrypted it with a mix of Mandarin, her hometown dialect, and English, Wang QiQi still felt uneasy. She had even created a hidden file.

Juliana waited at the arrival gate with Shi Man and Feng Xuanxiang, looking expectantly toward the exit. Today was the day Wang QiQi and Han Tao were returning, which meant they could enjoy a prosperous New Year.

Feng Xuanxiang had only just learned that Shi Man and the others had gone abroad to run this purchasing agent business, not just to travel and bring things back casually. Sometimes Feng Xuanxiang truly wondered how much these few people loved money. They were university students, yet they knew so much. Previously, Feng Xuanxiang thought his girlfriend knowing about stock trading right out of college made her very capable, but compared now, his own girlfriend hardly counted.

And this whole idea had come from Wang QiQi, which made Feng Xuanxiang gasp. If Juliana had suggested it, Feng Xuanxiang wouldn't have been surprised at all. In his eyes, Juliana, born into a business family, thinking about making money from small matters would be instinctual. But the issue was Wang QiQi coming up with the idea. She had also proposed the stock trading idea before, and she was particularly bullish on the property market. His girlfriend had mentioned that Wang QiQi planned to pull her money out next year to invest in real estate, arguing that money in the stock market came and went too fast, whereas property was more stable. Regarding Wang QiQi's idea, Feng Xuanxiang recalled his professor once mentioning that after a stock market boom, a property boom would follow, and this wave would last a long time. However, he didn't view the property market's prospects as highly as she did.

In short, every time Shi Man mentioned Wang QiQi's great feats, Feng Xuanxiang didn't know how to comment on her. He always felt that if Wang QiQi had been a boy, she might have soared even higher. Unfortunately, she was a girl. But sometimes, looking at Wang QiQi's words again, Feng Xuanxiang thought this girl was just lazy, always thinking about eating, drinking, and having fun, planning where to take his beloved girlfriend after graduation. Especially the advice she instilled in his girlfriend—that no matter how capable a man was at earning money, a woman must have her own career and be able to earn, though the money she earned should be saved while using the man's money. Yet, they also taught Shi Man not to order too many expensive dishes for him to pay whenever she lost her temper. He truly didn't understand these slightly contradictory ideas, but the only thing he knew for sure was that QiQi and Juliana had faith in him.

Shi Man watched her boyfriend staring at the arrival gate, knowing he would complete his task. So, she pulled Juliana aside to talk about what delicious things she ate and fun things she did during her trip to Hainan. Juliana looked at the smug Shi Man, understanding she was trying to provoke her. "Manman, I wonder if you took precautions during your trip?" Juliana commented as Shi Man spoke enthusiastically, even gesticulating wildly.

Partly, Shi Man wanted to share the happy news of her trip with Juliana, who was still working hard to make money, and partly, she wanted to tease her. Shi Man remembered nagging Feng Xuanxiang a lot before leaving, especially sharing many of her embarrassing moments. This annoyed Shi Man greatly. Although Juliana's intention was for Feng Xuanxiang to take good care of her, there was no need to badmouth her. But Shi Man hadn't expected Juliana to throw out such a line. She wanted to say she hadn't done anything outrageous, but seeing Juliana's playful smile, she could only turn her head toward the exit gate, waiting for Wang QiQi to appear.

Shi Man was immensely looking forward to Wang QiQi and Han Tao emerging now. Only when they appeared would Juliana feel awkward about teasing her further, right? And even if she wanted to tease, there would be two more people present. Juliana noticed Shi Man had stopped showing off and didn't press her further. Some things weren't suitable for public conversation; it was better to chat at home, perhaps over red wine, where extracting information was easier.

Shi Man breathed a sigh of relief when she noticed Juliana stopped questioning her. Thank heavens. Although they were good friends, Shi Man felt some things didn't need to be shared. This girl probably forgot that she had previously agreed with Juliana to pry out the details of Wang QiQi and Han Tao's first time. She forgot that just as she could team up with Juliana to extract Wang QiQi and Han Tao's private matters, QiQi could team up with Juliana to extract her and Feng Xuanxiang's private matters. She was too focused on the exit gate and missed the look Juliana was giving her.

Feng Xuanxiang, standing nearby with a poker face, was slowly turning red. If his friends were discussing it, Feng Xuanxiang might not have been so shocked. Juliana, who had never even had a boyfriend, could say such things—it simply didn't align with her sweet, smiling image. However, Feng Xuanxiang wouldn't speak up now. He knew Juliana’s tongue was sharp; if Wang QiQi came out soon, he was certain Juliana would team up with her against him. After all, the plane had landed a while ago, so he needed to be cautious.

Just as Feng Xuanxiang expected, not long after, the three of them saw two people pushing carts stacked high slowly walking out. Shi Man looked at Wang QiQi, whose complexion was visibly more radiant. "I think QiQi is clearly taking an early honeymoon with Han Tao this time." Hmph, France, what a romantic country.

Juliana caught the sour tone in Shi Man's voice and glanced at her. "You could have gone too. Actually, why didn't I think of suggesting you go to France with your guy?"

Shi Man fell silent. Although QiQi was going abroad, Shi Man's trip was for leisure and pleasure, while QiQi was there on assignment. Comparing the two, Shi Man would rather choose the latter. "I was just saying."

Shi Man scurried over to Wang QiQi like a bootlicker, hooked her arm, and started asking about France. As for the luggage, didn't they have Feng Xuanxiang? Feng Xuanxiang exchanged greetings with Han Tao, and the two men started chatting as they walked toward the parking lot. Feng Xuanxiang had driven two commercial vans to pick up Wang QiQi and the others today. The only person who could have provided the vehicles besides Juliana was no one else. Juliana used to not have any friends who could drive. Since learning Feng Xuanxiang was licensed, who else could she exploit if not him?