CHAPTER 19: CHAPTER 19: STRIVE ON, WORKING WARRIORS (PART 2)

Yang Leqi: "..."

No need to be so eager.

At this moment, Qin Yun raised her hand, gesturing as she looked at the several servings of breakfast before her, and said innocently, "Director, I haven’t finished eating yet. If I’m not full, I don’t have the energy to work."

Everyone’s gaze shifted over, and when they saw the bowls piled up in front of her and the remaining portions, they were all stunned. The director’s team collectively twitched their lips.

"Qin Yun, are all these for you to eat right now?" Chen Yao asked calmly.

"Yes." She nodded.

Seeing her nod affirmatively, the director couldn’t help but think.

They hadn’t heard about Qin Yun having a foodie persona, had they?

For some reason, he had a hunch that if they didn’t stop her, the show might go bankrupt from her eating.

Thinking about how Qin Yun is a female star, he doubted it’s possible, assuming it must be her agency crafting a foodie persona for her.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that must be the case. Having seen this often in the industry and knowing the hardships of female stars, he couldn’t help but advise: "Don’t force yourself if you can’t eat any more."

"Thank you, director, I’m not forcing myself." Qin Yun smiled sweetly, finishing the soup filling of the dumpling in one sip and eating the skin in a matter of two or three seconds.

She actually thought it was a bit too little, so why force herself?

She thought for a moment and then asked, "Director, after I’m full, can I have some more?"

Director: "..."

"Director, Sister Yun hasn’t finished yet, so we’re not in a hurry to set off, right?" Yang Leqi, already accustomed to Qin Yun eating so much, sat back down comfortably, asking.

In her view, staying a little longer meant less time at work.

She never imagined the director’s next words would shatter her dream directly: "Well, today you need to earn a total of 1000 yuan from working; you can manage the time freely."

Yang Leqi’s smile froze on her face: "..."

That would be better left unsaid!

She turned to ask, "Sister Yun, do you mind packing breakfast to eat on the go?"

"Pack it! Pack more for me." She fears not earning enough and having nothing to eat at noon!

After all, breakfast is free, eating more wouldn’t hurt.

"Yes, yes, pack more. Sister Yun eats a lot; you can’t let her go hungry while working, can you? I’ll have some more too." Yang Leqi misunderstood Qin Yun’s intention, assuming she wanted to pack more for lunch.

The others also caught on to this, realizing they wouldn’t earn 1000 by noon, meaning no lunch! They all demanded more food, as they weren’t full yet.

The director sternly said, "Packing is not allowed."

The guests: "Then we’ll dine-in!"

The director found it unavoidable and had some more food prepared. They finally gave up eating after stuffing themselves enough.

It was almost 7:30 when they set off to find suitable places for work.

On the way to the city, Qin Yun keenly spotted a sign that mentioned a price for fishing. If she could eat fish, she might be more interested.

The show team left them at a busy plaza, notifying them: "By 6 o’clock, if you haven’t earned 1000 yuan, the task fails and there’s no dinner."

What’s a job that pays 200 a day...

That’s still rare.

Moreover, for a one-day part-time job, they’re even rarer.

At this moment, Chen Yao noticed a shop at the plaza hiring people to wear mascot costumes, paying 80 yuan for two hours, needing two people.

He decided to go immediately.

He quickly turned around to ask others, "Who wants to join wearing mascot costumes? 80 yuan for two hours, and there’s still time for other part-time jobs."

"Brother Chen, I’ll go with you," Qin Hao responded.

"Alright, let’s earn a little first; the time is short, but the pay’s decent."

The two immediately decided to inquire.

"What do the three of us do then?" Yang Leqi hesitated, looking around.

She had grown up and never done a part-time job before.

"I’ll try that store." Wang Sirui eyed a boutique with many girls entering, lots of foot traffic; maybe she could negotiate with the owner.

"Okay."

Yang Leqi was about to ask Qin Yun, only to see her sending messages on her phone. "Sister Yun, what are you doing?"

Without looking up, Qin Yun continued typing and spoke, "I don’t know how to make money faster, so I’m consulting someone experienced."

Just as she finished speaking, her phone vibrated.

Pei Yan: [You don’t need to do anything, and money will automatically flow into my pocket.]

Above his message was one from Qin Yun.

[What’s the fastest way to make money?]

[The director says we need to earn 1000 bucks today for dinner!]

Qin Yun: [I’m not you! Why don’t you come here!]

Pei Yan: [Not coming.]

Feeling cross about her lunch, Qin Yun pleaded: [Hubby~ please, what kind of business? We only have one day.QAQ]

Little C: "Life Value +1."

To Pei Yan, who already had a ’big spender’ status of dozens of hours, such small Life Value was nothing.

Pei Yan: [...]

Pei Yan: [Speak properly.]

Seeing her sweet talk failing, Qin Yun threatened straightforwardly: [You seem to need me now, right?]

Pei Yan sneered: [Threatening me? Indifferent face.jpg]

Qin Yun: [No, no, I’m reminding you, mutual aid~]

Pei Yan thought for a moment and replied: [Buy low, find a crowded place to sell high; if you want zero cost, try catching fish, shrimp, crab, and sell them to hotels, but this is usually picky.]

Pei Yan’s words immediately reminded Qin Yun of the place they passed before, where they could fish and keep the catch, her eyes lit up with an idea.

"Let’s go make money!" Qin Yun put her phone away, pulling Yang Leqi along as they returned.

They walked for half an hour until they reached the fish pond.

It read: 100 yuan for two hours, and after asking the owner, Qin Yun learned the fish in the pond were five to six pounds big, even smaller ones weighed about a pound.

Unless unlucky, people often earn back their investment within two hours.

The two immediately decided to fish.

Qin Yun suddenly remembered something and asked the cameraman behind them, "This shouldn’t count as violating, right? They only mentioned earning 1000 yuan and never said we had to work at stores or couldn’t do business, right?"

The accompanying director thought it over and seemed to agree, strictly saying: "But the 200 you pay will need to be deducted in the end."

"No problem." The two got confirmation, and immediately enthusiastically paid, turning to pick up the fishing rods and bait the owner prepared for them.

The two walked too fast, not seeing the owner’s ’two more fools’ expression.

But in reality, the owner underestimated them and ended up being taught a solid lesson by Qin Yun!!

What a heavy loss!