QTIMP -Chapter 203 Character Persona – Overachiever (Part 35)

Si Qiu’s words sparked another round of debate.

Some people thought she was right—there was no need for a woman to give up her own life for anyone. Who decided that a “happy family” must mean women sacrificing themselves?

If Tang Chaoyun was truly that deeply devoted, then he should just go home and be a stay-at-home husband raising the child. It was as if his employees’ livelihoods mattered, but the people working under Si Qiu were somehow less important.

Of course, there were also voices insisting on traditional ideas like “men work outside, women take care of the home.”

The two sides argued fiercely.

At that time, a company account belonging to Si Qiu’s business—an account that occasionally live-streamed small office updates—went live.

This account only streamed occasionally, but every time it did, it would easily bring in over 100,000 viewers. This time, because of the trending online controversy, even more people joined the stream.

The livestream began with the office building entrance opening and employees moving in and out.

Someone noticed the camera and greeted it. “Is Sister Xu streaming today?”

A woman’s voice came from behind the camera. “Yes, yes, today is our assistant department’s turn to stream.”

Then the person called Sister Xu continued, “It’s 8:10 now. Most people have already started work, but our company implements a flexible 45-hour workweek system.”

“So whether you come a bit earlier or later, no one really cares, as long as you complete your weekly working hours.”

After her explanation, the comments section started scrolling rapidly again.

(Ughhh, what kind of dream company is this? Our Sister Si is seriously too kind—only pushing herself, never pushing employees.)

(And you believe whatever they say? They’re just fooling fresh graduates like you idiots. I’m different—I have experience. Yunqi Company should hire me first so I can test it for you guys.)

Immediately, several comments started arguing back.

After that, the chat was filled with greetings and casual banter.

The elevator went up to the 25th floor. When the doors opened, the atmosphere inside was noticeably busier than downstairs.

“Assistant Xiao Yuan, has Director Wu signed the documents Sister Si requested earlier?”

“Xiao Zhang, are the copies ready yet? The meeting starts in 15 minutes.”

“What did the PR department send over? If you bring that in, you’re definitely getting scolded by Sister Si.”

The livestream chat exploded with laughter.

(I’m watching people earning two or three times my salary getting yelled at by their boss… I feel so much better about myself.)

(LOL, better? You’re still getting yelled at, except they earn several times more than you! What are you feeling balanced about?)

(Wait, so this is already the assistant department—does that mean we’re about to see Sister Si?)

Xu Tingting put a finger to her lips in a “shh” gesture. “I’m risking my life here taking you guys in. After this, you better follow this account and help me boost my traffic.”

“So when Sister Si scolds me later, I’ll at least have an excuse, right?”

The comments instantly filled with “followed,” “don’t worry,” and “go on.”

Xu Tingting pushed open the office door.

Behind the desk sat a woman wearing a light blue silk blouse, her hair neatly tied up.

She was focused on her work. At that moment, a steaming cup of coffee was placed beside her.

“Sister Si, what time did you come in? You’re already working this early?”

Without looking up, Si Qiu replied, “Around 7.”

Seeing the comments flood with praise like “Sister Si looks so cool when she works seriously”, Xu Tingting smiled.

“Wow, Sister Si, then you only slept for a few hours?”

“About six hours. That’s enough.” Si Qiu set aside one stack of documents and pulled another over, continuing to read.

From start to finish, she didn’t even spare Xu Tingting a glance.

“Then Sister Si, if you work like this every day, don’t you feel bored, tired, or even annoyed?”

Si Qiu asked in return, “Then do you feel troubled, bored, or annoyed because you have too much money?”

Xu Tingting’s embarrassed voice came through. “Of course not! Please, everyone, feel free to shower me with money! I’ll gladly accept that kind of trouble.”

“Then why are you still asking?” Si Qiu said. As she finished speaking, she lifted her head and happened to meet the live-stream camera.

A flash of slight surprise crossed her face, but she quickly adjusted. “This is a livestream?”

The camera nodded along, and the brief silence quickly snapped back into motion. The comment section went wild.

“Big sis is killing me.”

“Sis, you’re so right! Don’t make things hard for yourself for anyone.”

“Big sis, we support you.”

“If you’re tired, take a break. Money can’t be earned endlessly.”

Xu Tingting read out the comments for her.

Si Qiu smiled helplessly, leaning back in her office chair and greeting everyone.

Then, following the comments Xu Tingting read out, she responded, “Work is something I like, so when I do it, I don’t feel tired or experience any negative emotions.

I’ve said it before—I don’t need to make things difficult for myself. So if work ever gives me negative feelings, I’ll give it up just the same.

How long does a person even live, realistically?

I can’t say I’m extremely wealthy, but the money I have now should be enough for retirement. There’s really no need to make life hard for myself.”

In short, the core idea was simple—she only did what she liked.

Her casually spoken words sent the livestream audience into another frenzy.

(“Ahhh, sister is so cool.”)

(“Queen energy, so domineering.”)

(“Does big sis need a little dog?”)

(“Me! Me! I’m obedient, I can be a husband and raise kids!”)

Xu Tingting read out the last comment, and even Si Qiu couldn’t help but laugh. “That works.”

Her reply made the comments even more chaotic. Xu Tingting quickly covered the camera. “You people are too wild! Get out! Get out! No peeking at our Sister Si!”

The rest of the livestream showed the secretaries and assistants busy at work, along with various employee perks.

This livestream instantly shifted the direction of online debate. In the end, people concluded with one sentence: in the end, you need capital to live freely.

After a full day’s work, Si Qiu returned to the villa. The brightly lit house carried a strange mix of grandeur and coldness.

She walked in, lowering her head to take off her shoes and change them—only to find a pair of long, well-defined hands already placing slippers beside her feet.

Si Qiu followed the line of those hands upward. Veins traced along his wrist and disappeared into his neatly rolled shirt sleeves.

His broad shoulders filled out the shirt perfectly, collar revealing his collarbone and Adam’s apple in a dangerously attractive line. His thin lips were pressed tightly together.

A high nose bridge, deep eyes, and slightly trembling lashes all seemed to carry a hint of grievance.

A few strands of white-dyed hair fell over his otherwise unruly look, yet he carefully bent down to help her change her shoes.

“Why are you back at this time?”

“Hm. Came back to be a good husband and raise kids.”

Si Qiu couldn’t help but laugh at that line.

So… he definitely saw that livestream earlier, didn’t he?