She practically burst into the royal limited edition jewelry store, gasping for breath, and said to the attendant, "Miss, I'd like this rare music diamond necklace!" She pointed to the shimmering necklace on the product brochure, her eyes filled with hope and excitement. "I'm so sorry, it was already purchased just ten minutes ago!" the attendant replied, her expression calm and composed. "What? Purchased?!" Li Qinyun couldn't believe it—she had arrived right on time! Only a bit of disappointment remained, having been stuck in traffic for ten minutes. "Miss, could I at least place an order for one?" Li Qinyun asked, her eyes full of anticipation. "I'm sorry, it's a limited edition—the last one has already been sold out!" The attendant's voice left Li Qinyun feeling a cold sense of disappointment. Li Qinyun sighed, and with a sense of resignation, walked out of the royal limited edition jewelry store. After leaving the royal limited-edition jewelry store, Zhao Yuanhang, Fan Weizhe, and Zuo Tianpei drove to Tianwai Youtian Taekwondo Academy and found Coach Miao, who was teaching the students. After explaining their purpose, Coach Miao frowned and said, "Mr. Gao hasn't come here in several days. I've tried calling him, but his phone is out of service—his line has been suspended! I don't know where he is." As they were speaking, Chen Jiangliu arrived, breathing heavily and asking, "Coach Miao, have you seen our Mr. Gao?" Miao shook his head and asked, "We've been training Mr. Gao right now! How is it that Mr. Gao isn't at home?" F3 grew anxious and asked Chen Jiangliu what had happened. Chen Jiangliu looked distressed and said, "Mr. Gao and our lord had a heated argument, and Mr. Gao left! We've all been frantic—everyone in the family is searching for him!" Where had Mr. Gao gone? After leaving home, he had no money at all—so it makes sense that his phone service had been F3 were all worried about Gao Liang, determined to find him. Three days later, after school, Qu Xin Yue, Zhang Xiaoli, Chen Yanling, Zhao Meixuan, and Xu Xinyan gathered together. Qu Xin Yue excitedly said, "Just a few days away, the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15 is coming up. My father is planning a festive banquet at the Century Dynasty Hotel—everyone come and enjoy it!" "Yay! Yay!" The four blossoms clapped and cheered. "Our princess is becoming more and more beautiful!" Zhao Meixuan watched Qu Xin Yue with admiration, her face glowing like spring flowers. "Hm! Xin Yue, that jade rabbit pendant you're wearing on your neck—it's so lovely! So beautiful!" Xu Xinyan admired it. "Where did you buy it?" Chen Yanling asked Qu Xin Yue. "That's a secret!" Qu Xin Yue held back the information, for it was a gift from heaven—something she wouldn't reveal even if she told them, because they wouldn't believe her. "I'd like to propose a place where everyone is guaranteed to find the jewelry they love!" Zhang Xiaoli said enthusiastically. Chen Yanling, Zhao Meixuan, and Xu Xinyan clapped their hands with delight, exclaiming, "Great! Great! Hurry up and tell us where!" Zhang Xiaoli pretended to be mysterious and said, "Everyone just follow me!" The four sisters gave Qi Xin Yue a playful smile, saying, "We simply won't believe we can't find anything more beautiful than what you have!" Qi Xin Yue smiled calmly and gracefully walked away, her steps more elegant than any fashion model's. At that moment, a large group of boys saw Qi Xin Yue's stunning figure and burst into excited cheers: "Whoa! She's absolutely gorgeous!" "A goddess has descended!" one boy exclaimed in awe. "I'd say even Chang'e herself wouldn't be as beautiful!" another boy added, drawing the attention of everyone else. "What's going on? Whenever Qi Xin Yue arrives, all the boys go wild!" Summer Le and Gao Ruolan happened to pass by, and Le was struck by thought. Gao Ruolan glanced at Qiu Xingyue, who was dressed in a striking and elegant manner, and then at her own clothes—bought cheaply from a street stall—feeling a sense of inadequacy. Yet even if Qiu Xingyue shed her elaborate attire, her beauty would undoubtedly rank among the top in the business college. "A truly iconic diva! The number one beauty of the campus!" Gao Ruolan and Le followed the sound of the remark and saw a male student gazing at Qiu Xingyue with wide-eyed admiration, drooling as he stared at her radiant figure. "I wonder if Ou Yang feels this way about Qiu Xingyue," Gao Ruolan said spontaneously. "I think all the boys feel the same—everyone is so handsome!" Le interjected. Gao Ruolan remained silent, and after exchanging goodbyes with Le, they each went home. At the Royal Limited Edition Jewelry Store, Zhang Xiaoli, Chen Yanling, Zhao Meixuan, and Xu Xinyan entered the beautifully furnished shop and were immediately greeted with warm hospitality by two attentive service "May I ask which styles would you like?" the server politely asked in unison. Limited production, limited release—this is the last one! The attendant spoke matter-of-fact. "Madam, this is my classmate, who absolutely loves this bracelet. I'd like to ask you to contact the buyer and see if we can arrange for her to purchase it—even if it means an additional fee, she'd be willing!" Chen Yanling interjected. Zhang Xiaoli nodded, eager for the attendant's approval. Unexpectedly, she heard: "Unfortunately, no. The buyer has a strong preference for it, and we simply can't take it away from them." Zhang Xiaoli closed her eyes in despair, nearly fainting. At that moment, nothing in the world feels more painful than being unable to acquire something one truly desires, despite having the means to do so. This is exactly what people often refer to as being able to afford something that simply isn't available—this is the essence of limited edition appeal. Now it was Chen Yanling's turn. She produced a LITCHI bracelet, held it up before the server, and said, "I'd like the A model!" "The attendant examined the items and said, 'Sorry, we don't have it here!' 'No way! I saw it just a few days ago...' Chen Yanling was genuinely stunned. 'Out of stock!' the attendant said matter-of-factly. 'Is there any other store that carries it?' Chen Yanling asked, slightly anxious. 'Madam, we're the largest jewelry store in the city. If we don't have it, neither will any other store!' the attendant replied. 'Well, it seems we're sisters going through the same hardship!' Zhang Xiaoli smiled wistfully at Chen Yanling. Chen Yanling looked deeply disappointed and dissatisfied, while Zhao Meixuan and Xu Xinyan, in sharp contrast, were beaming with joy—each having successfully purchased a hair accessory and a pendant. At that moment, the greatest joy was simply having secured the item one had long desired. Two melancholy, two joyful—Zhang Xiaoli and Chen Yanling almost dragged themselves out of the royal limited-edition jewelry store, while Zhao Meixuan and Xu Xinyan bounced and cheered with excitement. Likewise, the two younger girls emerged with the same sense of disappointment as Zhang and Chen. One said, "If someone gives you the thing you've always wanted, what does that prove?" The other added, "He has you in his heart!" Upon hearing this, Zhang and Chen shook their heads, smiled wryly, and said together, "What a joke—how could that possibly be true!" In Room 302 of the Saint Dorothy Mary Business School dormitory, Xue Le Tao was listening to a popular song, "Be Your Princess," performed by He Yaoshan, and humming along as she worked at her computer, clearly delighted. As she was singing, "I just want to be your princess, living a simple, ordinary happiness—more precious than any dazzling pearl is the deep, focused attention you give me, your constant care and devotion," high Gao Ruolan pushed open the door to the dorm room, looking exhausted. She lay down on her bed, motionless, breathing heavily, and said, "Le Tao, it's so peaceful here! I'm completely drained!" "What's been going on to wear you out like this?" Summer Le Tao lowered the volume of the computer speakers and asked with concern. "Nothing to talk about! Recently, it's been so hard to find work! Today I went to the employment market for interviews, and people simply refused me as soon as they heard I was only doing part-time work!" Gao Ruolan lay on the bed, her bones feeling as though they had dissolved. "Of course! Being a student at Saint Dorothy Mary Business School, they wouldn't dare hire you once they heard your name!" Summer Le Tao expressed her thoughts. "Why is that?" Despite her fatigue, Gao Ruolan sat up in bed, gazing intently at Summer Le Tao, as if trying to find the answer. "I think you must have You're not even admitting it! Our business school is a noble institution, a cradle for future entrepreneurs—how could there be a student working part-time? Xue Le Tao reminded her. "Oh!" Gao Ruolan sank helplessly onto her bed, staring at the ceiling of the dorm room, saying, "I completely forgot! Unlike you, a wealthy heiress, my family has been going through real difficulties lately. We just opened a store, but within a few days, we were forced to sell it..." "Don't worry," Xue Le Tao said, "I heard there's a place hiring promotional staff—both part-time and full-time, paid daily!" Upon hearing about the job, Gao Ruolan immediately sprang up from the bed, excitedly asking, "Where is it? Tell me quickly!" "Come with me—I won't tell you right now!" Xue Le Tao played coy. "Alright! Don't deceive me!" Gao Ruolan said, delighted. "You're just a puppy!" Xue Le Tao's words made Gao Ruolan extremely happy. After their conversation, the two left the dormitory and headed for the Hainan Sea City Moonlight Square. A record-breaking large mooncake promotion event is underway here. The highlight of this event is "new flavors, new recipes—buy one, get one free," drawing crowds so large that people form long queues, rushing to purchase mooncakes. The promotional staff are busy beyond measure, while a banner beside them reads: "Urgently recruiting beautiful promotional staff—female candidates with a height of 165 cm or above, good appearance, fluent speech, hardworking, and conscientious. Experience in promotions is a plus. Promotion staff compensation: 80 yuan per day, paid on the same day; both full-time and part-time positions are welcome, with immediate start date!" "I didn't think this was real!" Xia Le Tao finally managed to cut through the crowd to buy a large mooncake, which came with a smaller one as a complimentary gift. After tasting it, she was amazed: "This is delicious! Much better than before!" She then offered a sample to Gao Ruolan, who also exclaimed: "Le Tao, this is truly excellent!" "After saying that, she stared intently at the various styles of mooncakes on the display stand, lost in thought, longing to buy one for her parents to try—though she simply didn't have the money. Xia Le Tao enjoyed eating the mooncakes while praising them enthusiastically, saying, 'This is a brand-new recipe! The flavor is outstanding!' Immediately after, she offered the small piece of mooncake to Gao Ruolan for her to taste again. Gao Ruolan savored a small bite, closed her eyes, fully experiencing the flavor, and nodded continuously, saying, 'The person who developed this recipe must be truly remarkable—I also really love this flavor!' Subsequently, Gao Ruolan smoothly took on a part-time role as a mooncake promotional representative, earning a commission based on sales performance. She worked diligently, thanks to her youthful beauty, sweet voice, and strong business acumen, achieving outstanding results and receiving recognition. At the recognition ceremony, she met Liu Shi from Huahao Yueyuan Mooncake Store, and with great admiration, asked, 'Master Liu, was it you who designed this recipe?'” "Master Liu shook his head and said, 'It was a young man who brought it. I still don't know his given name or surname. Oh, truly, I'm so grateful to him!' 'Who is this young man?' High Ruolan asked herself mentally. At the Sky and Earth Villa. Qiu Xin Yue received the newly delivered mooncakes passed on by Yu E, took a small bite, and a rare smile spread across her face. 'If I were to rate this mooncake, I'd give it a 7. If it were paired with a soft, sweet, and fragrant, velvety flavor, it would be perfect!' Seeing her daughter's happy expression, Akira Uchida quietly instructed his secretary to call the owner of Hua Hao Yue Yuan Mooncake Store and convey his message: "Mooncakes are a traditional Chinese food. Although our daughter grew up in the United States, her roots remain deeply Chinese, and she particularly enjoys high-quality mooncakes. If your store can continuously innovate, improve production techniques, and refine new methods to meet her taste standards, Shindō Group will invest 100 million yuan to finance this industry, further strengthening and expanding the mooncake business, aiming to establish itself as the leading brand in the sector!" Upon hearing this wonderful news, the owner's eyes smiled so widely they nearly closed. With the promise of a 100-million-yuan reward, he felt energized and enthusiastic. Immediately, he issued an order, instructing Master Liu from the mooncake production line and the twelve mooncake artisans to work overtime and develop mooncakes that fully meet the taste preferences of Miss Akiro. Despite their relentless efforts, it was a pity that although the flavor had improved further, it could only reach 80% of the requirements. Qiu Xingyue finally comforted herself by saying, "Perhaps I've set my expectations too high. In fact, the taste of this mooncake is already quite good!" Qiu Zhengxiong quietly issued an order: anyone who could achieve the flavor level of his daughter would receive a reward of 1 million. The entire city of Zhangjiazhuang was thrilled, as the good news spread rapidly through every street and alley, sparking a surge in local mooncake production. On Saturday, Zhao Yuanhang, Fan Weizhe, and Zuo Tianpei drove on, continuing their search for Gao Liang, visiting every possible place, yet found no trace of him. At that moment, Fan Weizhe's phone rang—it was Chen Yanling, asking for help with a computer issue. Only then did Fan Weizhe realize he had forgotten his laptop. He asked her to wait a moment and then they would chat via QQ at the internet café. Just as they turned the corner, there was a modest internet café named Moon Bay. Fan Weizhe suggested that Lu Tianpei and Zhao Yuanhang go together. Lu Tianpei said, "Great! We've been feeling a bit tired—we thought of a song melody while driving just now. Let's look it up online!" "I haven't played racing games in a long time—I'd love to try!" Zhao Yuanhang became enthusiastic the moment he mentioned racing games. The three parked their car and eagerly headed toward Moon Bay Internet Café. At Moon Bay, Gao Liang was enthusiastically playing a taekwondo game on his computer and casually video-chatting with a friend online, fully immersed, when the café owner pulled him out and pointed to a spot, saying, "Look—what do you see?" Gao Liang looked closely and noticed several yellowed sheets of paper tucked inside the cash drawer. His face changed, yet he maintained a composed demeanor, saying, "What did you just say? I don't know!" "You're silly! I've been watching you for three days now!" Every time we pay, the paper turns yellow and becomes useless within three hours. Isn't that a magic trick you're playing on me?" the internet cafe owner demanded, his face filled with anger. "Oh? Really? I didn't know that!" Gao Liang pretended to be puzzled, though his heart sank—he hadn't expected his old pig's几张 scrap papers to reveal themselves as actual cash, only because he'd been too busy playing around and had completely forgotten to switch to a new internet cafe within three hours. "Bring me your ID. I'm going to file a police report, suspecting you—" the internet cafe owner grabbed Gao Liang by the collar. At that moment, Zhao Yuanhang, Fan Weizhe, and Zuo Tianpei arrived. Seeing Gao Liang, they were overjoyed. Zhao Yuanhang turned to the furious internet cafe owner and said, "Don't file a report—let even the police give him a little room! Do you know who he is?" Gao Liang, wanting to keep his identity hidden, sent him a series of subtle glances and expressions. "Who he is? I don't care! I only recognize the money man!" The internet cafe owner truly valued money over people With a loud sound, Zhao Yuanhang tossed five hundred-yuan bills onto the table and said, "Is that enough?" The internet cafe owner stared at the stack of money, his eyes wide, repeatedly saying, "Enough! Enough!" "Search thoroughly! Don't miss a single internet cafe!" "Yes, sir!" the voices came from behind. Gao Liang, sharp-eyed and alert, spotted his father, Gao Zhongming, and his housekeeper Chen Jiangliu getting out of the car and walking toward him. By now, he had no choice but to dodge. He quickly signaled to F3. At that moment, a shoe-shiner arrived and began promoting his service. Gao Liang, thinking on his feet, snatched the tools from the man. The shoe-shiner protested, only to find several hundred-yuan bills now spread before him—his eyes brightened, and he bowed and walked away. This time, it was Fan Weizhe who paid—clearly, the usually reserved young man wasn't as dull as he seemed. Gao Liang had now crawled to the ground, carefully wiping the left shoe of Zhao Yuanhang, who had been sitting beside him, legs crossed, Chen Jiangliu arrived first. Then, holding up a highlighted photo and waving it in front of the internet cafe owner, he said, "Do you know this person?"