362 - I Don’t Want to Be Turned Into the Female Protagonist by the System

Chapter 362: The Rapidly Progressing Su Qi On the Road to Nanjing Su Siyang's ride wasn’t as spacious as Su Santai's business car. It was just an ordinary SUV with limited space, not ideal for reading. Seated in the passenger seat, Su Qi used this time to open the stock market app on her phone, observing yesterday's market trends. Yesterday's stock market followed the typical Black Friday pattern, favoring red. However, the stock Su Qi bought remained in the green, albeit with a paltry increase of only 0.138%. Yet, small gains are still gains. Among many stocks, hers was a breath of fresh air. Su Siyang hadn’t left the city limits yet and was stopped at a traffic light when he noticed his sister looking at stocks, jotting down notes with a pen in her hand. Even though he knew she's been studying stock trading for a while, looking at her innocent eyes made him feel she might be getting duped. But at this moment, Su Qi's professional demeanor left Su Siyang somewhat impressed despite his confusion. Feeling her brother's gaze, Su Qi paused her actions. Thinking her brother had something theatrical to discuss, she waited. After a while, realizing he hadn’t said a word, she asked, "What's up, Fourth Brother?" Su Siyang merely wanted to take a peek at his sister's stock screen. Although not adept in trading, dining events exposed him to some financial knowledge. He understood basic concepts like profit and loss. He thought if she had lost money, he could support her a bit and improve her regard for him. However, Su Qi flipped her phone face down on her skirt before he could see anything. Denied the visuals, he couldn’t discern her profits or losses. After thinking it over, he asked, "Nothing much. Just saw you trading stocks like a pro. Made any money? If you're in the red, don't worry, your brother can..." Before he finished, Su Qi interjected, "I've earned a bit, about 200,000." Both Su Siyang and Liu Qi were shocked. The little girl had made over 200,000, and she called that 'a bit'? Especially Liu Qi, who knew her annual salary was only a bit over 2 million. She was already in her thirties. After ten years as a manager, it was just by chance that she signed the star Su Siyang to reach that figure. Years ago, fresh out of college, she only earned a monthly salary of just over 4,000. Adding it all up, it barely reached 60,000 in a year. Yet, this little girl had made over 200,000 in stocks before even graduating? Calling it 'a bit,' Liu Qi felt her worldview was slightly shattered. Su Qi wasn’t bragging when she said it. She was wary of her brother being like Lu Ran and Su Lujun initially, always warning her about the risks of stock trading. But since mentioning her earnings, her parents seemed to tacitly acknowledge it and stopped bringing it up. Thinking ahead, she knew her brother would eventually notice her stock trading. So, she decided to be proactive and prepare him. And indeed, this preemptive measure worked. It quelled many of the things Su Siyang was about to say. The distance between Nanjing and Zhe City wasn’t particularly far. On a normal drive, it would take three hours round trip. Yet, their family villa was on the city's edge, and the theater was at Nanjing's outskirts, extending their journey. By the time they parked, the sunset had painted the sky with fiery hues. As Su Qi got out of the car, surrounded by buildings, she realized they were in a residential area. Following behind her brother, Su Qi couldn't help but take in the unfamiliar cityscape. She rarely went out—the farthest being Hainan, using her grandparents' retirement there as an excuse. Though close, it was her first trip to Nanjing. Each city seemed to have a different vibe, even in the air. Despite the residential setting that offered only distant views of the city center, Su Qi found it fascinating. Watching his sister's naïve (unworldly) enthusiasm, Su Siyang felt he must keep an eye on her in the theater to prevent a charming rogue from leading her astray. Moments later, marveling at the room number Liu Qi unlocked with a key, Su Qi found it coincidental. Her current dorm number is 507, her home in Greentown carries 1507, and this unit also bore 1507 — it seemed the number 507 held some mysterious connection for her. Upon entering, Su Qi found the apartment unexpectedly spacious, at least over 100 square meters. With three bedrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, and two bathrooms, it was a cozy setup. The room had been renovated, the walls pristine, and the living room's chandelier was aglow, sparkling brightly. Appliances like the fridge, TV, and AC were all in place. Surveying the space, she was pleasantly surprised. Su Siyang and Liu Qi also examined their new place, equally intrigued. Prior to this, they stayed at hotels every day, courtesy of company reimbursements. But with Su Qi now accompanying them, the two felt wary of the varying clientele in hotels. One was concerned for the young girl’s safety, the other worried about her witnessing something inappropriate. Consequently, Liu Qi reached out to a rookie colleague in the company to help secure this apartment at a premium price. As for who footed the bill, well, it’s always the sheep paying for the wool. Since it was a three-bedroom home, allocating rooms was straightforward, with each of them claiming a room. The experienced manager, Liu Qi, graciously took the north-facing room for herself. As they stored their belongings, she thoughtfully ordered takeaway for them. Su Qi, enjoying the Nanjing specialties from Liu Qi, felt a sense of contentment with her large eyes shining. During the meal, Liu Qi shared various theater insights with her. She discussed actors who had connections to Su Daji, like the performers of Shen Gongbao and Bi Gan, detailing their unique habits. With Liu Qi’s simple yet comprehensive guidance, she even mapped out a schedule for Su Qi. Inspecting the schedule with details for the next day, Su Qi appreciated Liu Qi's professionalism, albeit finding her glances peculiar at times. After dinner, with her gear all set, Su Qi proactively asked her brother to practice scenes with her. Facing his fully-prepared sister, during practice, Su Siyang realized her acting was nearly flawless. Especially with those innocent yet beguiling eyes, even seasoned as he was, found himself slightly taken aback. Running through a few scenes together felt invigorating and fulfilling. Her progress made Su Siyang think his sister was destined for a career in showbiz. And Liu Qi, observing them in their practice, noted the young girl's advancements clearly. Knowing that Su Qi was already signed under her management, her anticipation was palpable. She began to think that this young girl's potential might just secure her position as the Best Manager of the year! Warm Tip: If you enjoy this book, remember to add it to your bookshelf to avoid losing it next time. Previous Chapter | Table of Contents | Next Chapter Contact Us You May Also Like: "Heart Palpitations After Marriage: CEO Ling's Sweet Chase", "Blind Son-in-law, Wife Turns Out to Be the Empress", "Flash Marriage Leading to Favor: Hubby is a Billionaire", "President Gu, Your Wife Has Blocked You", "Strongest Abandoned Son-in-law: Stunning CEO Regrets" "Uncle's Habitual Doting" by Gu Nuan Nuan Jiang Chen Yu Recommended by