CHAPTER 407: CHAPTER 282: STAR CITY COMIC CON, WHO IS THIS AFTER ALL?

"Are you packed up yet?"

"Yes, Sister Keke."

Having arrived at Star City Hotel, Li Guang was sitting in his room, lost in thought, when Keke suddenly came looking for him.

"All set? Then get dressed and come with me."

"Oh, oh, are we going to the venue? Is it rehearsal time?" Li Guang asked, hurriedly putting on his clothes as he spoke.

Keke just smiled faintly without saying much.

"You’ll know when we get there."

The two got dressed, headed downstairs to hail a taxi, and blended into the unfamiliar yet familiar city.

As for a nanny van? What were they thinking? Aside from Xu Qingqiu, no one else in the entire studio had the privilege of a nanny van.

Being able to take a taxi was already quite good. When some companies’ newcomers debuted, they had to take the bus or subway. There were even many who would walk to remote places because they were reluctant to spend money that the company wouldn’t reimburse.

The fact that their taxi fare could be reimbursed was already considered good treatment.

In the taxi, Li Guang, still thinking they were going to a rehearsal, dared not get distracted. He pulled out his mobile phone and repeatedly reviewed the song’s details, as if cramming at the last minute. He was visibly tense.

Seeing him like this, Keke sighed helplessly, a trace of concern in her eyes.

Soon, the car arrived at a snack street. Star City was also considered a tourist city, so there were plenty of tourists in this area.

This famous snack street was no exception; even though it wasn’t a holiday, it was still packed with people.

Li Guang, having just gotten out of the car, stared at the place completely bewildered, his mind not yet able to process the scene.

"Come on, what are you dawdling for?"

"Eh? Is our performance here? It’s not here, is it? I seem to remember it was..."

"Oh, this isn’t the performance venue. I brought you here to relax. Don’t be so tense."

"Relax? But..."

"No buts. Now, see all these snacks? Go buy whatever you like, and don’t you dare mention a single word about work."

Seeing her so insistent, Li Guang, who was naturally soft-hearted, could only obey.

Truthfully, although it was a trendy snack street, there were indeed many delicious options.

At first, Li Guang was reserved, but eventually, he couldn’t hold back any longer.

The two of them had journeyed all this way and hadn’t eaten yet, so they were starving.

"OOH, I’ll have one of these. How much is it?"

"Don’t worry about it. Just pick whatever you want; I’ll pay."

"How can I do that, Sister Keke? Your salary is hard-earned. I just got paid and have money on me."

Li Guang thought Keke was trying to look out for him, but Keke just waved her hand masterfully and said, "It’s not about whether I have money. I’ll pay, and the company will reimburse me later. If you pay too, it’ll just be a hassle to sort out the expenses."

"Ah? This can be reimbursed too?"

"Yes, it can. Don’t worry about it. Just hurry up and pick what you want; I’m going to buy something to eat too."

And so, the two of them went on a buying spree in the snack street, as if they hadn’t eaten in eight hundred years.

If Sister Hua found out, she’d definitely be grinding her teeth in frustration. She had said that when out on business, many expenses were inevitable. One shouldn’t skimp on food and drink, as all of it could be reimbursed without receipts. But who could have predicted Keke, who always did things differently? Hearing it was reimbursable, she truly indulged.

Anyone who didn’t know better might have thought the two were there on vacation.

It has to be said, Li Guang wasn’t as carefree as her.

Having eaten his fill, the more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.

"Sister Keke, if the company finds out about this, will we be in trouble?"

Keke, thoroughly enjoying her food, couldn’t care less about such things at that moment. Her mind was entirely focused on whether the milk tea from the shop up ahead, with its long queue, was any good.

"Hey, it’s no problem. Just relax."

"Really no problem?"

"Really no problem! See that place over there selling stinky tofu? I’ve heard the stinky tofu here is very authentic. Want to try some? Buy me a portion while you’re at it."

"Uh... okay then..."

Inexperienced Li Guang was easily swayed and obediently went off to buy the stinky tofu.

Left alone, Keke watched his retreating figure and silently let out a long sigh. I don’t even know if this will work. I’ve spent so much this time... If the company doesn’t reimburse us and something else goes wrong here, we’re screwed. I’ll probably take a loss, work a whole month for nothing... I might even have to pack my bags and get out. Guang, you better make this count!

Unaware of the high hopes resting on him, Li Guang acted just like an ordinary person, unhurriedly joining the crowd. He eyed the stinky tofu at the stall and began to pick out the flavor he wanted.

After that, the two went shopping and visited scenic spots, truly having a good time.

It wasn’t until after dark, just when Li Guang thought their day out was over, that Keke dragged him to a bar.

"This... Sister Keke, isn’t this inappropriate?" Li Guang looked at Keke, his face a mask of shock.

This is supposed to be work time! Even if it hasn’t officially started yet, isn’t running off to a bar during a business trip going a bit too far? His agent seemed rather unreliable. Could Sister Keke actually be a nightclub queen?

"What’s inappropriate about it? Come on, let’s go inside!" With a grand gesture, Keke pulled him along into the bar.

"Hey, hey, wait, Sister Keke! Maybe I shouldn’t go in?"

"What’s wrong? Are you not feeling well?" Keke looked at him anxiously. My plan is already halfway there! How can you bail on me now?

"I... I’ve never been to this kind of place, and I don’t really like it..."

"You’ve never been here? As a Singer, you’ve never been to a bar? Haven’t you ever performed in a bar before?"