Chapter 634: Secret Crush on a Genius

After dinner at eight o’clock and because the rain had stopped, the pedestrian street was bustling again with flashing neon signs and the air filled with the scent of fireworks.

Cao Xinyue hadn’t been back to Linchuan for a long time. She and three others strolled around the pedestrian street until the night deepened before parting ways.

“I’ve often fantasized about spending days together with Jiang Qin.”

“Every time I read news about big group-buying or takeout battles, I feel like I could help him. Sister, did you know? My family deals in import and export trade. My father would definitely be happy if I had a boyfriend like that.”

Hong Yan watched a fading pink shade under the night sky and couldn’t help but softly speak.

Cao Xinyue pursed her lips: “Maybe he just wants someone who’d be happy just riding an electric bike with him?”

“Jiang Qin wouldn’t think that childishly. He’s the most mature man I’ve ever met.”

“Never assume you understand a man well.”

Cao Xinyue, having once been heartbroken, knew all too well that women who think they understand men are the silliest.

Tang Lin listened to their conversation and couldn’t help but speak up: “Hong Yan, if you tried harder, maybe I could make it into the leadership rank someday.”

After hearing this, Hong Yan felt somewhat gloomy: “I also wanted to be the beautiful wife he mentioned at the Internet Conference. But some things are just not meant to be.”

Watching them, Cao Xinyue thought that probably every girl in school wanted to be Mrs. Jiang, but only Feng Nanshu wanted to be part of Jiang Qin’s family.

Meanwhile, Jiang Qin rode his little pink bike, bringing his secret crush genius back to the female dormitory, stopping at the flower bed downstairs.

The little rich girl, filled with jealousy, stuck out her tongue, feeling like her teeth had vanished.

“Little Vinegar, we’re here.”

“Ao.”

Feng Nanshu got off the bike, yawned, her eyes misty and looked slightly silly from sleepiness.

Jiang Qin watched her go upstairs. Seeing her wave from the fifth floor, he left, reassured.

“Feng Nanshu, where have you been?”

“Meeting a love rival.”

“?”

Feng Nanshu said earnestly, her expression as cold as a hitman’s, which broke in a second. She then rubbed her eyes, collapsed onto her bed, and remembered she forgot the goodnight kiss.

The next morning, Jiang Qin got up from the dorm and drove to the Group-buy Headquarters.

At this time, a real chase against Hungry Yet? had officially started.

The Group-Buy Supply Chain had setups in several regions mainly producing fresh fruits and vegetables. Laying out the supply chain according to target cities was proving quite effective.

To ensure sufficient order volume, Group-Buy Delivery quickly expanded, continuously agitating Hungry Yet?.

In the front-line market, Hungry Yet? had to cultivate user habits if it wanted to compete.

Just as they managed this, Group-Buy Delivery would bark madly and chase after them, capturing the user base.

This basically meant pushing industry companions to hustle nationwide, sustaining through persistent competition.

Entrepreneurs were watching Group-Buy’s moves and guessed Jiang Qin’s intentions, keeping silent with understanding.

Honestly, encountering such a competitor in the market feels worse than getting a direct beating.

“Boss, you’re really chasing after Hungry Yet?’s wallet.”

Lu Feiyu saw the scenario too pretty to imagine, quickly patting his wallet as if to calm himself down.

Tan Qing glanced at him. “Keep patting, and soon the boss will be reaching into your pocket.”

Meanwhile, Su Nai walked into the resting room yawning, eyes dark as if she’d been stealing chickens all night. She slumped onto the sofa.

“Su Nai, why have you been so tired lately?”

“It’s all because of that dog-boss, insisting on researching QR codes and the mobile payment system. I have to monitor the progress daily and worry about the algorithm center in Shanghai…”

Tan Qing handed her a glass of water. “How come we haven’t seen Wenhao recently?”

Lu Feiyu looked up. “Wenhao bro and Lu Zhichuan were dispatched to Kyoto by the boss yesterday.”

“Feels like the boss has got another big move in mind.”

While they were talking, Jiang Qin stepped into the Group-buy Headquarters’ rest room. “Early in the morning and already slacking off?”

Su Nai opened her eyes. “I didn’t sleep last night.”

“Which series?”

“I was doing legit work!”

Jiang Qin touched his nose and turned to Tan Qing. “How’s the takeout market doing?”

Tan Qing pulled out a report from beside her. “Hungry Yet? is moving fast. They’ve established branches in Jizhou, Yi Zhou, Haizhou, and several other cities. Our ground promoters have already followed up.”

“Don’t push them too hard. Maintain a certain distance to give them breathing space.”

“Understood.”

Jiang Qin then looked towards Su Nai. “How’s the task I assigned you?”

Su Nai yawned again, “QR payment testing has started, but we don’t have a license. The Cyberspace Administration won’t let us operate. What’s the use of developing it?”

“It’s useful once it’s made.”

Tan Qing, wide-mouthed in astonishment, “Are we really making a payment app?”

Jiang Qin nodded. “Group-Buy has grown. We can’t always depend on Alipay, or we’ll be constantly hindered. Some things need early preparation, but keep this a secret. Don’t leak it.”

Energized by the news, Lu Feiyu asked, “What will our payment app be called?”

“I haven’t thought of it yet. Have any suggestions?”

“Pay it!”

“Trash. Uncle Ma will think I’m mocking him.”

Tan Qing thought for a moment. “How about Pin Payment?”

Jiang Qin rubbed his chin. “It’s got some connection but lacks uniqueness. It doesn’t reflect the characteristics of mobile payments nor convenience, and it’s not catchy at all.”

Su Nai yawned again. “Call it Immediate Pay.”

“Well said, let’s call it Swift Pay. Well done, Su Nai, really cultured.”

“??????”

Su Nai thought, I never mentioned Swift Pay, but upon reflection, she was amazed by the name.

Cloud represents the mobile internet feature, and Swift displays speed and convenience. What a powerful name.

Group-Buy has a group-buying website and takeout service. There’s a strong dependency on payment tools, especially now as the market grows and the ecosystem gradually closes, except for a missing payment tool.

Thus, Jiang Qin had been considering this for a while and now seemed to have some direction.

“Before getting a license, I plan to set up a small store on the first floor. Let’s first internally use the Swift Pay app for any problems and adjust promptly.”

“Earn at Group-Buy, spend at Group-Buy. No one’s taking money home.”

Jiang Qin wagged his head, pleased at the thought.

Lu Feiyu touched his wallet, thinking this meant no need to extend hands but having them willingly hand over money.

Meanwhile, in Kyoto, Dong Wenhao and Lu Zhichuan, dressed in business suits, entered a company called QuickPay.

“Gentlemen, may I ask what your business is?”

“We’re here to discuss an acquisition, previously discussed with President Lu.”

“Oh, okay. Please follow me.”

The receptionist, clad in a black stocking and a tight skirt, led them towards the conference room. On the way, they encountered another group with Xiaomi Technology badges around their necks.

The two groups sized each other up.

“Xiaomi Technology also wants to acquire them?”

“Seems so.”

The leader of the opposite group extended his hand. “Hello, I’m Wang Yu, investment manager at Xiaomi Technology. May I know your names?”

Lu Zhichuan coughed softly, pretending to shake hands. “I am the investment manager for Splendid Wealth, Lu Wenhao.”

“?”

Wang Yu glanced at him, wondering what Splendid Wealth was, never having heard of it, then passed by with a slight smile.

The acquisition negotiations between Xiaomi Technology and QuickPay had just ended, and the executives hadn’t left the conference room yet when the receptionist led them in.

The person sitting in the boss’s seat was Lu Xiao Jun, the owner of the company.

Previously, QuickPay had dealt in POS machine businesses, caught a wave in the mobile internet era, and after obtaining a payment license, moved into mobile payments and developed the QuickPay app.

However, when QuickPay launched, Alipay had already risen with the payment environments of Taobao and Group-Buy, and they hadn’t managed to make a splash. The company was currently facing operational difficulties.

Since they held a payment license, many internet companies, including Xiaomi, were hopeful about acquiring them.

Lu Xiao Jun was considering a sale, unsure because he wanted to entrust QuickPay to a big company, which would be beneficial for both himself and his employees.

They had just discussed that the present executives were leaning towards Xiaomi Technology.

Lei Jun is a legend in the business world. Became president of Golden Phoebe at 27 and founded Xiaomi at 41. In just two years, he made Xiaomi mobile a top brand. Following such a company promises a bright future.

“Boss, there are more acquisition talks.”

“Which company?”

“Called Splendid Wealth.”

Lu Xiao Jun was taken aback, thinking the name was ambitious but hadn’t heard of it.

Executives buzzed around, asking if anyone knew which company Splendid Wealth was, but no one did.

“Let’s stick with Xiaomi. At least it has a promising future.”

“Yes, mobile payments depend on the phone after all.”

Hearing the surrounding chatter, Lu Zhichuan straightened his tie, stepped forward to the meeting table: “Hello everyone, Splendid Wealth was a joke. I am the investment manager for Group-Buy, Lu Zhichuan.”

As he spoke, the executives were stunned, then straightened up, no longer lounging lazily.

If Lei Jun at 27 becoming Golden Phoebe’s president and at 41 founding Xiaomi is a legend, then Jiang Qin sweeping the group-buying market at 20 is a myth.

Although Group-Buy and Alipay always claimed to be steadfast partners, it was unexpected that they also wanted to venture into third-party payments.