Chapter 307: Buying Nail Polish for the Little Rich Girl

In the world of martial arts, speed is invincible. The same applies to the ever-changing business world. Being one step ahead of others may seem insignificant, but the advantage it provides is immense.

Qin Jingqiu had a feeling that Jiang Qin hadn’t used his full strength yet.

Because all the combos he executed now were done with ease, as if he was just playing around while completing the marketing. It was impossible to tell where his limit was.

Establishing the project at Linchuan University was far less difficult than promoting it at the top four universities. Promoting it at the top four was much easier than promoting it across the entire city of Linchuan. And of course, promoting it in Linchuan City was less challenging than a nationwide promotion.

In other words, as Jiang Qin progressed, the difficulty of his endeavors kept increasing. But so far, he seemed to handle everything with ease.

It’s like weightlifting. From an outsider’s perspective, if you make it look effortless, then it’s not your limit. Only when your face is contorted and your hands are trembling will others know you’ve reached your limit.

“Jiang Qin is indeed outstanding. It’s a pity his background is too ordinary and he has too few resources and connections to utilize.”

Feng Shihua suddenly spoke, “Hiding Pintuan, using Zhihu as a shield to clear obstacles, and establishing a fast track favorable for Pintuan – only he would dare to play this game of deception. But when real capital enters the market, it will be difficult for him to persist with this method. After all, even the best martial arts can’t withstand a kitchen knife.”

“Didn’t you want to invest in him before? Why are you not optimistic about him now?” Qin Jingqiu glanced at him.

Feng Shihua smiled slightly, “I want to invest in him as a person. Even if Pintuan ends up being acquired, I can still poach him to manage our family business. Talent will not be buried and will shine wherever it goes.”

“But now you know he’s your niece’s husband.”

“Yes, that’s why I reconsidered from his perspective and felt an irrepressible sense of worry. An industry without any backing, once hit by the strong winds of capital, will have a hard time not collapsing.”

Qin Jingqiu nodded, “Perhaps true self-made success doesn’t exist. The more outstanding Jiang Qin is, the more miserable his loss may be.”

Feng Shihua looked at his wife, “You’ve already taken on the role of a mother-in-law. Aren’t you anxious that your son-in-law might lose?”

“Let our little Nanshu support him then. Being a kept man isn’t bad either. He can give me a grandson or granddaughter, wouldn’t that be nice?”

Just as the two were talking, Qin Jingqiu’s computer suddenly lit up, and an email icon popped up in the lower right corner.

Today was already September 1st. The investigation company’s Eagle Eye sent over the latest survey report. The compressed file was named: Jiang Qin-0901.

[Industry Upgrade Seminar: Jiang Qin proposes joint development, reaches preliminary strategic cooperation with Linchuan tycoons.]

[Linchuan City Government decides to deepen industry reform, takes the lead in establishing Linchuan Business Group, currently over a hundred registered.]

[Mine owners urgently seek transformation, register shell companies to vie for strategic cooperation slots]

[Jiang Qin acquires stake in Wanzhong Group…]

Qin Jingqiu and Feng Shihua looked at the email contents, their expressions slightly stunned. They exchanged a glance as if a lightning bolt had flashed through their minds.

“He wants to let all the wealthy businessmen in Linchuan taste the sweetness of the internet, then follow him like gamblers, walking the same path to the very end!”

“When you can’t withstand the waves alone, tie yourself to a huge rock. Honey, you were right. If he can stay one step ahead, he can make more arrangements to face unknown risks.”

Under the night sky, amidst the lights, Qin Jingqiu listened to Feng Shihua’s voice while gradually becoming lost in thought as she looked at the email contents.

My little Nanshu really just picked up an ordinary-looking stone, brought it home to wash it, and discovered it was a piece of top-grade gold?!

“Have Xiao Li book me a plane ticket. I’m going to Linchuan to register a company.”

“?????”

Apart from Qin Jingqiu, there was actually another outsider paying attention to Jiang Qin’s movements – Ye Ziqing.

Ever since she visited Room 208 at the end of July and had a detailed chat with Jiang Qin, she had been looking forward to him restarting the promotion of Pintuan.

Senior Sister Ye had already made up her mind. If Jiang Qin was willing to continue promoting Pintuan, she would abandon the family business she had taken over and come to help him with this project, making Pintuan the number one group-buying company in the country.

So from the start of summer vacation, she had been persuading and waiting.

It’s fine if a person has no ideas, but once they do, they basically become impatient.

It’s like when you go shopping and find a necklace you really like but don’t buy it. When you get home, you’ll definitely toss and turn, unable to sleep. Then the next day, you’ll rush to the mall in a hurry to buy it before you can feel at ease.

This was Ye Ziqing’s current state of mind.

Senior Sister Ye’s parents were in the venture capital business, involved in a wide range of industries. Although they weren’t among the top in the country, it was very easy for them to casually give her a company to run.

Since the failure of her entrepreneurial venture during university became a foregone conclusion, Ye Ziqing had obediently followed her family’s arrangements and took over a daily consumer goods company her father had invested in.

From that day on, she lost her dreams and ambitions. Every day, she frequented banquets, engaged in various social activities, then returned home drunk to an empty house, staring blankly at the empty room for several hours until she couldn’t hold on any longer and slowly fell asleep.

In her dreams, she always dreamed of those days when she had given her all for her dreams, her heart filled with regret.

If only she had slowed down a bit back then. If only she had been more cautious. If only she had been able to decisively cut off those bad assets.

Then every time she woke up, she would feel even more empty than before she slept.

Ye Ziqing had a few close girlfriends she had met through work. Every time these friends came over to her place, they always expressed a kind of doubt.

“Huh? Why do you have nothing at home? You haven’t even bought any basic groceries?”

“Oh my god, why are there only work clothes in your wardrobe? Not a single piece of casual wear?”

“How long has it been since you opened the fridge? A lot of stuff in there has expired.”

Every time, Ye Ziqing remained silent because she knew that even if she explained, her friends wouldn’t understand.

She had no sense of belonging to her current life. She always felt that this life was more like a prison, constantly confining her. What normal person would put effort into furnishing a prison?

But the saddest part was that she had no idea when she would be able to leave this prison.

Until that day, when she saw Jiang Qin’s Pintuan, she realized that what had trapped her was not her current life, but her past failure. She felt alive again.

But it wasn’t until Zhihu’s nationwide promotion had swept through Shanghai like a storm that she understood. Jiang Qin was really unwise. He had actually abandoned Pintuan and started focusing on developing Zhihu instead.

Ye Ziqing couldn’t understand Jiang Qin’s thinking at all. She picked up her phone to call him, wanting to ask what he was thinking. But the phone rang for a long time without anyone answering.

Zhihu’s nationwide promotion was in its initial stage, and Jiang Qin was already very busy. It was normal for him not to answer the phone…

Senior Sister Ye tried to calm herself down and decided to find an opportunity to go to Linchuan University in person to talk with Jiang Qin.

In fact, Boss Jiang was indeed incredibly busy right now because he was currently at a cosmetics store in the front square, selecting pretty nail polishes.

“President Jiang, this is glossy nail polish, the most common kind. It will have a lacquered effect when applied.”

“This is a pearl finish that will have a very light pearlescent effect under light, like delicate pearls.”

“This is a matte finish, what people call frosted. It’s not very smooth but looks elegant when applied.”

“There are also crackle finishes that will have cracked patterns when dry. They contain fluorescent agents that sparkle, giving a 3D effect.”

Following the salesgirl’s guidance, Jiang Qin walked past the nail polish display, nodding and shaking his head from time to time, looking particularly serious.

He had spent the entire day at the school gate staring at the younger female students, feeling parched. Coincidentally passing by this store on the way back, a row of nail polishes caught his eye and he involuntarily walked in.

“What are these nail polishes made of?” Jiang Qin asked.

“Organic solvents, nitrocellulose, gelatin, and colorants,” the salesgirl patiently explained.

After pondering for a while, Jiang Qin picked up a pink pearlescent nail polish, shook it under the light and asked, “Would eating this be poisonous?”

“Why would you eat it???”

“Nothing, just casually asking. Any good recommendations?”

The salesgirl scanned the shelves. “Miss Feng has very fair skin and a great temperament. A matte finish would suit her better, more elegant.”

Jiang Qin was stunned. “How do you know I’m buying it for her?”

“Isn’t she your girlfriend? The manager at Xitian told me. Was that a rumor?”

Jiang Qin was thoroughly impressed by Gao Wenhui. “Just get the pearlescent one. Never mind the matte, it’s astringent.”

Salesgirl: “…”

A while later, Feng Nanshu trotted over to the entrepreneurship base in her little leather shoes. Jiang Qin pulled her into Room 207 before she could say a word and took off her shoes and socks, leaving her dazed and at a loss.

Squatting by the sofa, Jiang Qin held her snowy white feet in his hands and gently painted her toenails pink.

The little rich girl didn’t know what was happening, but seeing Jiang Qin attentively and tenderly tending to her feet, she couldn’t help wanting to call him “gege”.

After finishing her right foot, Jiang Qin blew on it a few times, eyes gleaming.

“Pretty?”

“Pretty.” Feng Nanshu nodded obediently.

Jiang Qin smiled faintly. “Gorgeous, just like pink jade. The full package.”

The little rich girl suddenly paled. “Jiang Qin, are you craving something tasty again?”