Chapter 336: The Little Rich Girl’s Unyielding Mouth

People are very strange creatures, hestitating and cautious in the face of huge profits, fearing pitfalls, yet once some ideas arise, holding back becomes impossible.

Just like He Yijun, ever since his talk with Jiang Qin about expanding nationwide, though hesitant, he hasn’t been idle at work.

He sorted out the mine owner, the bank, the construction team, and even stumbled upon an opportunity that seemed served on a silver platter. You wouldn’t believe it, even Buddha himself wouldn’t be able to resist grabbing it.

So, at the end of September, on a serene and sunny morning, Old He suddenly called Jiang Qin, informing him that he had arrived at Linchuan airport.

He planned to take this opportunity to visit Shanghai, accompany Qin Zhihuan on a site inspection, and see if the land was suitable for a mall.

Jiang Qin approved of President He’s decision, arguing that business involves getting out there rather than just brainstorming at home, as one might learn everything needed by taking a trip outside.

“President Jiang, do you want to come along and give me some advice?” He Yijun said over the phone.

“President He, I’m just a mediocre second shareholder. You can’t treat me like an assistant.”

He Yijun clearly disagreed with his reasoning: “Precisely because you’re a shareholder, you should work hard for the future of Wanzhong. What if I lose money? You’ll lose too, right?”

Sitting in the boss chair of room 208, Jiang Qin played with the leaves of a money tree: “President He, I became a shareholder to share in your profits, not to work for you. Don’t manipulate me.”

“Oh, you’re not swayed by that?”

“How about this, you stay a couple more days in Shanghai, and I’ll come over after the holidays.”

The voice of President He faltered a bit: “Seeing you stirring up the city, I almost forgot you’re still a college student.”

Jiang Qin hummed, his gaze deepening, “I often forget, too, that a big boss like me, making millions in minutes, is just 20 years old. It’s pretty ridiculous.”

“……”

After agreeing on the time, Jiang Qin ended the call. But before he could put down the phone, a call from Sun Zhi came through.

He said he had already discussed with Ant Financial and arranged a meeting during the national holidays.

Meaning, this holiday not only does Jiang Qin need to travel to Shanghai for Wanzhong but also to Hangzhou for the group-buy venture. Two cities in seven days, with hardly a moment to breathe.

“I haven’t traveled for a while, huh? What do you guys think?”

Jiang Qin ended the call and looked kindly at the members of 208 who were busy at work.

At the drop of his word, everyone raised their heads, instantly recalling the fierce summer trip planned by their boss, and couldn’t help shuddering.

To speak honestly, that “travel” could indeed be considered as such, since they did visit quite a few spots. Yet, they still worked hard all the same.

Goodness, they lay flat for a week just to recover from that “trip.”

Especially Lu Feiyu. As the only male heir of the old Lu family, he had never even touched kitchen utensils before, yet he came back tanned by two shades and slept for three days and nights straight, which distressed his parents greatly.

Wasn’t it supposed to be a vacation? It felt more like being tricked into labor at a dark factory.

So, a vacation by the boss’s definition? Even a dog wouldn’t go!

“Boss, the promotion on Zhihu is still ongoing, and it’s a costly period. I think we should save on expenses rather than waste budget on such matters.”

“Yeah, boss, let’s skip the team-building. We don’t enjoy pleasure, we’d rather work overtime at home!”

“Or how about this: convert the team-building funds into bonuses for us? We could save our energy and keep burning ourselves out for the company.”

“Holy, directly convert to cash? That’s a brilliant idea, simply genius!”

Hearing these responses from the core members considered the pillars of 208, Jiang Qin showed an annoyed expression, thinking how more and more dog-like these people were becoming, losing the naive and foolish nature they once had.

It hasn’t been long, just a year and a half, and you’ve already lost trust in me?

Who remembers that Su Nai used to be the naive girl who greeted everyone as senior? Who remembers Dong Wenhao was a fresh youth filled with literary dreams? Who remembers Lu Xuemei was the bright spark who even dared to confront a sugar daddy? Who remembers Lu Feiyu was an elegant scholar who would rather die than yield?

Having learned to refuse unreasonable requests from leaders too soon, what else have you gained besides comfort and happiness?

It’s not just Jiang Qin. Those in 208 were also inwardly cursing that the boss was really a dog.

That dictionary must be specially made for capitalists, destroying so many innocent Chinese expressions.

Team building equals overtime, traveling means working remotely, support equals robbery, win-win means winning twice for oneself…

Goodness, having been in 208 for so long, they’re not sure if they’ve grown, but they’ve definitely picked up a whole load of industry jargon.

“Forget going then,” Jiang Qin stood up and walked out.

Dong Wenhao looked up, “Boss, where are you heading?”

“I’m upset, going to class. When you leave, remember to turn off the water and electricity, lock the doors and windows. Also, Feiyu, prepare a coke bottle for me. Seven full days for the 11th, don’t let my beloved money tree get thirsty.”

Hearing this, everyone in 208 exchanged looks, realizing the boss was really upset to take such drastic action.

Leaving the entrepreneurship base, Jiang Qin arrived at the teaching building, and upon entering, saw Feng Nanshu sitting quietly in the third row, holding a book, her delicate, curly eyelashes shimmering like gold in the sunlight.

Today, she wore a knit sweater with a skirt and black stockings, paired with brown leather shoes, looking even softer than the quietly approaching autumn.

From freshman to sophomore year, Class 3 and Class 4 mostly had joint classes together. Although the university didn’t assign seats like high school, due to habit, everyone’s spots were more or less fixed.

Like the little rich girl, for instance, the seat to her left was always Gao Wenhui’s, and the one to her right was always empty.

Although it was empty, no one sat there because everyone knew that spot belonged only to Jiang Qin.

Whether in Teaching Building A, B, or C, or any lecture hall, there was always a seat next to Feng Nanshu reserved for Jiang Qin. If he didn’t come, she’d use it to place her bag or coat.

Just like now, when Feng Nanshu saw Jiang Qin walking in, she immediately picked up the bag and coat from the seat to her right, resting her hands on the table, her beautiful eyes twinkling as she watched him approach.

“With so many beautiful girls in the classroom, how did you know I would sit next to you? Can you tell the future?”

“I just knew,” Feng Nanshu replied coolly and confidently, like a noble young lady.

Jiang Qin felt uncomfortable with this controlled feeling, as if every step he took was calculated by the little rich girl: “The old saying goes, nothing is absolute. With so many empty seats in the classroom, what if I end up sitting next to another girl?”

The little rich girl looked at him, “Jiang Qin, whose side do you want to sit on?”

Jiang Qin glanced back: “Like Jiang Tian, Song Qingqing, Jian Chun…”

“I won’t cry,” said Feng Nanshu, her lips quivering as a mist of tears formed in her eyes.

Jiang Qin felt squeezed, his chest tight, “Stop lying, you’re about to cry now.”

The little rich girl pouted her small face, “I’m not, I’m just sleepy.”

“Indeed, to be red with those near vermilion, and to hunt with those near Jiang. 208’s people are becoming more dog-like, and your little mouth is getting tougher.”

“My little mouth isn’t tough, Jiang Qin, you’re a bad guy.”

Jiang Qin grinned, finding his good friend incredibly adorable, then remembered something important, “By the way, where are you going for the 11th? Like last year, are you going to Shanghai to meet your family?”

Feng Nanshu shook her head gently, “I’m going back to Jizhou first. My aunt called, said she missed me.”

“My mom?”

“Yes.”

Jiang Qin held his breath, thinking how quickly the little rich girl had swiped his family. Mrs. Yuan Youqin, who is usually so picky, was also manipulated by her. Is there anyone in this world who can stop Feng Nanshu from coveting my body?

But since the little rich girl decided to return to Jizhou first, it nicely solved a big problem.

“Can I entrust you with a task?” Jiang Qin squeezed her small hand.

The little rich girl looked bewildered, “What task?”

“I might not be able to go back this 11th holiday because I’ve been really busy lately with a lot of important matters to handle. But the women of the Jiang family are usually unreasonable, so my mom will definitely blame me. Can you take care of pacifying her for me?”

“Jiang Qin, I’m reasonable.”

Jiang Qin was momentarily dumbfounded, “I wasn’t talking about you, I’m referring to the women of the Jiang family. Why are you taking it personally? Do you have ulterior motives?”

Feng Nanshu suddenly became aloof, “I don’t, I often don’t know what I’m talking about, Jiang Qin, don’t be afraid, trust your best friend.”

“So did you misspeak or say the wrong thing?”

“My brain is just like this, you know I can’t respond quickly, and you asking me more just confuses me.”

Damn, she must really know she’s adorable, right?

Jiang Qin looked at Feng Nanshu’s watery eyes, his young body could barely take it, thinking it’s better not to ask anymore, otherwise it’d just make him uncomfortable.

“Old Jiang, did you take an aphrodisiac? Why do you look so shaky?”

Cao Guangyu and Zhou Chao arrived just in time for the last class, immediately curious when they saw Jiang Qin.

Jiang Qin took a deep breath, “Nothing, just got dazzled for a moment, where’s Old Ren?”

“He’s accompanying Wang Linlin to her class.”

“A sophomore going to accompany a freshman to class, Old Ren does show some signs of being a simp.”