Chapter 227
"Look at you all acting so surprised," Long Aotian thought it was strange. It was just a shower, after all. Why did it feel like he had accomplished something monumental?
For boys, taking a shower = a quick rinse, which seemed perfectly reasonable.
If the three little ones could hear Long Aotian's thoughts at that moment, they would surely retort, "That's not reasonable at all..."
As they walked along the road, Hu Yuying shared her thoughts about some matters regarding the online store with Long Ge.
She had this idea but wanted to consult Long Ge's opinion first.
After hearing Hu Yuying's thoughts, Long Aotian was honestly a bit surprised. In his previous world, there were indeed methods to increase online store traffic through cashback incentives. (Even for the same item, most people would choose the one priced at just 1 yuan less.)
This led to the emergence of many third-party promotion platforms.
These platforms undoubtedly attracted traffic with coupons.
The ultimate goal of these coupons was to drive sales.
As everyone knows, once an online store's sales volume increases, it can bring in more traffic and more customers.
Traffic + Customers = Revenue.
Customers get discounts, promoters earn commissions, and the store gains traffic—it's a win-win situation.
It's easy to imagine that if cashback strategies are understood well, both store traffic and rankings will see significant growth, and the benefits from this growth would be substantial.
Indeed, Hu Yuying's ability to become a business goddess later on stemmed from her advanced and sufficient mindset.
Many things grow from small beginnings.
When the online store was just starting out, while most people were still following the crowd, she had already thought of using cashback coupons to boost store traffic.
Though applying it to online store management might have been overkill...
"Do you think it's feasible, Long Ge?" Hu Yuying asked softly.
Previously, when Long Ge took her to sell clothes, she wanted to price them at 25 yuan each, only to be playfully scolded by Long Aotian for being greedy.
Long Ge had also mentioned that casually lowering market prices was akin to cutting off someone's livelihood, so Hu Yuying wanted to hear Long Ge's thoughts...
"Of course it's feasible. Perhaps after you guys, many will adopt similar methods to increase online store exposure in the long run."
Hearing Long Ge's words and receiving his affirmation, Hu Yuying felt as if she had just tasted honey—her heart was filled with joy.
She had worked hard for this, crafting many strategies, knowing that unlike Li Qingxue and Lin Wanning, she had no room for trial and error.
Qingxue came from a well-off family and had her own advantages.
Wanning had exceptional musical talent, and her future path would be diverse.
All Hu Yuying had was her academic performance, and nothing else.
So no matter what she did, Hu Yuying wanted to strive for the best.
With Long Ge's approval, she felt emboldened to take action.
It was like having a solid backing, making her feel secure.
She gently grasped Long Ge's hand and gave it a slight shake.
The expression of a young girl's feelings is so straightforward.
Happy is happy, and unhappy is unhappy.
Right now, Hu Yuying was using all her strength to convey to Long Aotian just how happy she was.
Happiness is contagious, and sensing the little girl's emotions, Long Aotian playfully hooked her pinky and said, "Tomorrow is a holiday."
Upon hearing this, Hu Yuying's face flushed bright red, and she tightened her grip on Long Ge's finger, softly replying, "Then let's head back early. I’ll tidy up the room."
It wasn't a question but a statement of certainty.
Indeed, after hearing Hu Yuying say this, Long Aotian felt a warm glow in his heart, but he also realized just how mischievous he was being.
His mind was filled with thoughts of taking advantage of the little girl.
He couldn't help but feel a bit guilty about himself.
Looking at Long Aotian, full of energy, and Hu Yuying, who seemed so innocent, Li Qingxue couldn't help but sigh and rub her forehead. "Long Aotian, you better not..."
Before she could finish, Lin Wanning covered her mouth.
They had even bought handcuffs. If it weren't for the fact that they wanted Yuying to take her brother's virginity, they would have already coaxed the silly brother into bed to have their way with him.
Stealing a glance at her brother and Hu Yuying, Wanning didn't ask for much—just a little bit.
Though it felt wrong, she found it hard to control herself.
Without having her brother at least once, her heart felt incomplete.
Some people are destined to meet for a lifetime; it's hard to explain why, but no one else can take their place.
The day she met Long Aotian had a small hiccup, but that little hiccup made it impossible for her to find anyone else who could shield her from all harm...
If only life could always be like the first meeting; that first encounter could last a lifetime.
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Chapter 276: Long Ge is a Bad Guy, Deceiving...
Back at the courtyard.
Looking at the courtyard that changed day by day, Li Qingxue couldn't help but exclaim, "What a big transformation."
It was no longer the overgrown mess it used to be.
Some of the original features of the courtyard were preserved, combined with modern architectural trends. Even though it wasn't fully completed yet, it still gave a refreshing feeling.
"Shouldn't it be wrapping up soon?" Lin Wanning asked softly.
"Pretty much. I estimate we can move in this winter," Long Aotian replied, feeling a bit emotional.
He tightened his grip on Hu Yuying's hand.
Wanting a home was more than just a thought.
Feeling Long Ge's tightening grip, Hu Yuying gently leaned against his arm.
Once the house was built, they would be living together, right?
Thinking of this, the smile on Hu Yuying's lips grew even softer.
She lost her parents at a young age, with only her grandparents by her side.
Her grandparents treated her well, but there were some things they simply couldn't provide.
And those things, Long Ge had given her.
He guided her step by step out of the darkness and taught her many life lessons.
He helped her see herself clearly, something her grandparents had never done.
So, her affection for Long Ge felt so natural.
In this era, when a woman willingly gives her body to a man, it truly means she is all in; it signifies a lifelong commitment.
Back then, regardless of wealth or poverty, it was truly a matter of marrying a chicken if you had a chicken, or a dog if you had a dog.
So Hu Yuying was genuinely prepared, just as she said—she was willing to do anything for Long Ge and was ready to take care of him for a lifetime.
She quietly released Long Ge's hand, turned, and walked into the room to start tidying up.
Seeing Hu Yuying's actions, Li Qingxue and Lin Wanning exchanged glances and followed her inside.
They approached Hu Yuying, one on each side, and playfully wrapped their arms around her slender waist, teasing, "Are you going back tonight?"
Hu Yuying blushed slightly and shook her head gently, "I don't want to go back tonight."
"Is sleeping in your Long Ge's arms not as good as sleeping in ours?"
"Our bodies are quite soft, you know."
"We have things for you to grab, too."
Some embraces are unique and cannot be replaced by others.
As for whether there were things to grab, Hu Yuying thought to herself, "Who knows better than me?"
"Look at you, all ready to give yourself away. You probably won't escape Long Aotian for the rest of your life."
"Why would I want to run away?" Hu Yuying said softly. "It's not easy to be by Long Ge's side, to walk alongside him..."
And it wasn't just giving herself away; without Long Ge, her life wouldn't be this fulfilling.
Simple people pursue simple things.
A pair of people, a couple of children—that's a lifetime.
As they spoke, they had already tidied up the bedding.
Turning to Li Qingxue and Lin Wanning, she said, "Um, it's getting dark soon."
"Are you trying to rush us out? Is our friendship just a fragile boat that can capsize at any moment?"
"Last night we spent a wonderful evening together, and now you find us annoying?"
Seeing the two of them like this, Hu Yuying quickly waved her hands, anxiously explaining, "No, that's not it! I didn't mean..."
Li Qingxue and Lin Wanning didn't care about that. They pointed to their cheeks, giving her a look that said, "You know what to do."
Hu Yuying stepped forward and gently kissed each of their cheeks.
"Is that enough?"
"You were grabbing my little cutie yesterday," Li Qingxue huffed. "And you grabbed for so long."
"Next time, can I grab you instead?"
Li Qingxue thought for a moment, "Alright then."
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