Chapter 31: Lost in Flattery

Though a thousand people may see Hamlet differently, some always think their perspective is the most correct.

Is Song Qingqing really prettier than Jiang Tian?

Hmph!

Cao Guangyu frowned, feeling more and more unconvinced. He turned to ask for Jiang Qin’s opinion, thinking Jiang Qin’s agreement would be impressive.

But Jiang Qin didn’t even look over, naturally having no say. So he casually agreed with Cao Guangyu.

“Oh yeah, you’re right.”

Cao Guangyu instantly felt smug: “See, even Old Jiang says Jiang Tian is number one. Are your eyes just for breathing?”

“Old Jiang, what kind of eyes do you have? Song Qingqing is clearly the prettiest.” Ren Ziqiang looked disdainful.

Zhou Chao couldn’t help muttering: “Old Jiang, do you not like girls? How come you seem to have no interest at all?”

Jiang Qin stretched lazily, slowly leaning back in his chair: “Women will only slow down my money-making.”

“Make money? Don’t tell me you’re wasting your precious youth on part-time jobs?”

“Part-time my ass. You sparrows, what do you know of my grand ambitions.”

Ren Ziqiang thought for a moment, the corner of his mouth suddenly lifting: “I get it. Old Jiang, do you lack confidence?”

Zhou Chao also understood: “No wonder you never dated in high school. Afraid of rejection? Actually, you don’t have to go for Song Qingqing’s level. That level is too high. But with your looks, you’d definitely have a chance with more average girls.”

“????”

This was like doing reading comprehension without looking at the question at all, just wildly guessing. Is that what I meant?

But since they had said this much, Jiang Qin was indeed a bit curious about Song Qingqing. So he turned his head to take a look.

Song Qingqing’s makeup was indeed well done, clearly very skillful, not like those girls who just learned makeup, with uneven foundation and visible flaws. But even with makeup, her attractiveness was only around a 6, about the same as Wang Huiru.

Feng Nanshu’s face went without saying – she was a perfect stunner.

But Chu Siqi would definitely crush Song Qingqing. Even Hong Yan who he just met yesterday far surpassed her.

“Old Jiang, Old Jiang?”

“Huh?”

Ren Ziqiang pursed his lips: “You say you’re not interested, but you stared in a daze? Can’t you be a bit more honest!”

Jiang Qin chuckled: “Yeah, I’m fucking entranced.”

“Don’t even think about it. A girl like that won’t lack boyfriends. How could she ever notice us? I suggest being more practical. Find a gentle, quiet girl.”

Jiang Qin looked at Ren Ziqiang with a bit more respect: “Old Ren, that’s an excellent idea. I very much agree with your view.”

After a while, the new student meeting ended.

The students of Financial Class 4 left the classroom in a hubbub, following their advisor to the academic affairs office to get their military training uniforms.

Cao Guangyu was at most 1.72 meters tall. A size 175 uniform would fit him perfectly. That’s how Instructor Lü arranged it originally.

But with so many girls watching, he felt his pride was at stake. So despite the advisor’s objections, he insisted on a size 180 uniform. No one could persuade him otherwise.

“Old Cao, can’t you be a bit more honest?”

“How am I not being honest? A 180 fits me perfectly!”

Cao Guangyu glared at Ren Ziqiang, very resentful that he exposed his little scheme at a time like this.

Seeing this, the girls on the side laughed so hard they could barely breathe, constantly glancing at Cao Guangyu. What was more tragic was that self-proclaimed 180cm Old Cao was actually the same height as Liu Xiaojuan beside him. This guy even shamelessly said “You’re also 180?”, embarrassing Liu Xiaojuan.

After getting their military uniforms, the four of them returned to the dorm and discussed going out for a meal together.

Jiang Qin went to escort Feng Nanshu last night, so the dorm wasn’t full. Now that everyone was gathered, they definitely wanted to go out and eat well.

“Old Cao, you’re a rich second generation. You should treat the first meal?” Ren Ziqiang patted his shoulder and asked.

“Screw off. Why should I treat?”

“You always say your family has a company with millions in daily revenue. At least let a bit of that wealth show!”

Cao Guangyu could afford to treat a meal, but Ren Ziqiang had just mocked his height. He was 100% unwilling to treat him.

Seeing this, Jiang Qin inconspicuously waved his hand, quietly calling Ren Ziqiang and Zhou Chao over.

“Want Old Cao to treat?”

“Of course I do! Eating on his dime would make me happy all day!”

Jiang Qin crooked his finger: “Each of you give me 10 yuan. I’ll get Old Cao to treat.”

Ren Ziqiang and Zhou Chao glanced at each other, quickly taking out 10 yuan from their pockets and handing it to Jiang Qin.

“Later, watch my cue.”

After getting the money, Jiang Qin put it in his wallet, then took out a crisp 20 yuan bill and held it in his hand, sauntering forward as if nothing had happened.

Ren Ziqiang and Zhou Chao didn’t know what he was going to do. They could only curiously follow behind him.

As a result, as soon as the four of them left the school gate, Cao Guangyu suddenly stopped, his eyes shining. He let out a sudden shout: “Fuck, I picked up 20 yuan! Bros, I picked up 20 yuan!”

“Damn, Old Cao, you’ve got great luck. Picking up money right as school starts. You’ll definitely have smooth sailing all four years of college!” Jiang Qin reacted at lightning speed, instantly performing envy and amazement to the max.

“Really? It’s just 20 yuan. Isn’t that an exaggeration?”

Zhou Chao also reacted: “Fuck, why don’t I have such good luck? Could this be the halo of a rich handsome guy?”

Cao Guangyu was struck in his heart by the words “rich handsome guy”: “Seems I really am exceptional among men!”

“Definitely! Forget studying, I bet your romantic luck will also arrive in the next two days.”

Ren Ziqiang also understood now, quickly adding an assist: “Old Cao, the four of us came out together. Only you had such good luck. You have to treat!”

Jiang Qin heavily patted Cao Guangyu’s shoulder: “Old Ren is right. If you don’t treat, it would be inexcusable.”

“No problem then. I’ll treat, I’ll treat!”

“Cao bro is so impressive!”

“Cao bro is truly a rich handsome guy!”

Then, the three of them arrived at Nanshan Restaurant, spending 120 yuan ordering dishes. Cao Guangyu always felt something wasn’t quite right, but couldn’t put his finger on what was wrong.

I picked up 20 yuan but spent 120 treating. Doesn’t that mean I’m out 100 yuan?

Cao Guangyu shook his head, feeling money couldn’t be calculated like that. The 20 he picked up carried an aura of good luck.

Just then, Jiang Qin’s phone suddenly rang. Opening it, he saw it was a QQ message from Hong Yan.

“We finished registering. Where should we eat?”

Seeing this message, Jiang Qin paused, realizing he had misunderstood something. This was an aftereffect from working too long – as soon as he heard someone say eat, he subconsciously thought it meant after 9pm. But looking back at the chat history, it was clear Hong Yan was talking about after registration.

But he was with his roommates now. What to do?

For the first meal of freshman year, if he ditched them to eat with someone else, he would definitely be poked at about it for four years.

“How about Nanshan Restaurant on the pedestrian street? I heard the food there is good.”

“Okay, I’ll head out now. Wait for me.”

“Hang on, one more thing!”

“What is it?”

“My roommates are also here. Do you mind?”

“Then…can I also bring a few roommates?”

“Of course.”