Chapter 652: Mr. Du, the Boss

When deeply in love, passionate youths often reminisce about their adolescence.

That year at South City High, under the mild breeze and sunlight, stood an aloof beauty and a top student speaking at the pledge ceremony, a distinguished young lady who commuted in a black Bentley.

A casual encounter in the hallway, that fleeting glance, almost embodied all the beauty of youth during a mere brush by.

Such a girl, seriously proposing a lifelong friendship yet sometimes teasingly calls you “hubby” while you teasingly make her cry, Jiang Qin almost felt accomplished to death.

What college student could withstand this?

Subsequently, the little rich girl endured another bumpy ride, her feet curling uncontrollably.

Meanwhile, a sparrow outside endured the smacking sounds all night.

“I cried again this time…”

Feng Nanshu dabbed her tears, with a cold face but a fearful heart, she whimpered, eyeing the creased bedsheets, her nose twitching.

This time, I will not cry.

I cried again.

The soft and fragrant girl is just so capricious and repetitive, a bit stubborn, yet not too much.

Their third friendly contact had Jiang Qin’s perfect fit to Feng Nanshu’s quaint hips. Goddess Nüwa is truly an artist, master of curves who considered friends’ preferences while modeling.

However, he discovered something, the pack he bought was still in his pocket, the one he just opened wasn’t his.

He remembered before the trip, they had used up the last one. So this new box…

Feng Nanshu clearly wasn’t planning on just friendship!

Jiang Qin scanned the room, then spotted something familiar.

When he took the little rich girl and their dorm mates to Wanzhong Mall, Wang Haini, this terrorist taught the little rich girl to buy thrilling clothes and even said friends shouldn’t dictate what underwear to wear.

Following her advice, the little rich girl bought those almost transparent ones, never worn before, even during random rubs in the grove, Jiang Qin almost forgot.

Tonight, as they frolicked in the sheets, the little rich girl’s feet flailed, “accidentally” kicking off that piece – Jiang Qin barely saw, but now realized she was wearing the foreboding clue from earlier.

My little rich girl knew I was coming back and was well-prepared.

In the blink of an eye, night shifted to another hemisphere, sunrise sprinkled light through the window.

Feng Nanshu moved slightly, suddenly pouted her small face, and gently tiptoed forward, lips pursed together.

“I absolutely won’t cry next time.”

“Say what?”

Awakened, Jiang Qin saw the little rich girl muttering something sternly, “Did I just hear you say ‘next time’?”

Feng Nanshu tightened her lips, “Woke up a bit silly, don’t be scared brother.”

“How does it feel to be a postgraduate?”

After Jiang Qin asked, he paused slightly, realizing he was the one who “went postgraduate” last night, but since he’s also a postgraduate and Feng Nanshu… so the question is valid!

Feng Nanshu pondered, “It seems like no one wants to bother with me.”

“Are you being cold again?”

“Not really, just my brain is so small, it’s all filled with thoughts of you.”

Jiang Qin patted her backside, “Get dressed, let’s go for a lunch with them this afternoon.”

Feng Nanshu yelped, rubbing her bottom, wore her not-friend’s heart, then stretched her hands for Jiang Qin to help her dress, even playing with her feet while putting on socks.

Jiang Qin left the room first, reached the living room to find Gao Wenhui and Wang Haini out of sorts, as if they pulled an all-nighter, speechless.

Feng Nanshu also came out, waving at Jiang Qin: “Good morning, brother.”

“Good morning. Did you sleep well last night?” Jiang Qin asked while petting his dog.

“Slept very well.”

Gao Wenhui took a deep breath, “It’s like you didn’t spend the night together.”

Wang Haini observed them, “Romance doesn’t quite cut it, it needs to be playful friendship like yours…”

At that moment, Wang Haini’s phone suddenly rang from her bedroom, obviously door closed yet the clear ringtone seemed to emerge right beside.

Jiang Qin’s face changed immediately, “Damn, is this house’s soundproofing so bad?”

“?????”

Baffled, Gao Wenhui watched as Jiang Qin fetched his phone, played Jay Chou’s “Thousand Miles Away,” then rushed out to stand outside listening for a while, twitching the corners of his mouth.

Sound insulation was slightly better than Wang Haini’s room but not by much.

Seemed to be an issue with the doors and windows…

Gao Wenhui blinked; then it dawned on her. Oh, Jiang Qin thought their bedroom was soundproofed well, hence their unbridled antics last night.

In the meantime, Feng Nanshu glanced at Gao Wenhui and then at Jiang Qin, picked up her textbook confusingly, “Have a class this morning.”

“Remember to call them for lunch.”

“Yes.”

Carrying her textbooks, Feng Nanshu pulled along Gao Wenhui and Wang Haini, walked out of room 101.

Freshmen are still quite enthusiastic about classes, Xie Ziyi and Zhang Shuya had arrived early, noticing Feng Nanshu walking in, seemingly more cheerful than yesterday.

Then they saw the message Feng Nanshu posted in the group.

Her big bear is treating the entire class to a meal at Longkai Hotel in the northern developed area downtown.

Seeing the message, classmates exhibited a curious, gossip-like expression, whispering before class.

“Feng Nanshu’s husband must be ridiculously handsome.”

“The one who could charm Feng Nanshu like this, can’t be too ugly…”

“Look at Feng Nanshu, her lips upturned all morning, her feet constantly swinging.”

A girl in love has a different kind of beauty, softer and more radiant than usual under the splendid sunlight, even her laugh is sweet, her eyes filled with light.

The class didn’t know the details, but they could see she seemed truly content, happiness visibly overflowing…

So after class, everyone began to get ready with a curious and gossiping mindset for the noon gathering.

“I think everyone’s expectations are too high.”

“Hmm?”

Zhang Shuya changed into her lingerie after removing her undershirt, “Actually men are the real visual creatures, not necessarily women. Gentle, gentlemanly also enthral girls. Didn’t Lee Hyori in Korea fall for a not-so-handsome man?”

A roommate with glasses couldn’t help but frown, “Lee Hyori, who’s that?”

“A Korean celebrity, the national fairy.”

Xie Ziyi pursed her lips, “But if Feng Nanshu’s husband really isn’t handsome, I’d be disappointed.”

Zhang Shuya tilted her head, “That’s why I said everyone’s expectations are too high. Thinking because Feng Nanshu is as beautiful as a fairy, her partner must be as handsome as Yan Ziyi. But how many can really reach that level?”

“So what?”

“So maybe there might be a letdown.”

Nodding in agreement after hearing this, Xie Ziyi commented, “Makes sense, too high expectations indeed lead to disappointment…”

Both dressed and made up, they heard a car honk outside the dormitory.

At this, all four girls stepped out and boarded the black Mercedes Benz E-Class at the door.

Lu Haowen, holding the steering wheel with a pricey pair of sunglasses, dressed handsomely, pressed the accelerator leaving the school.

“Dressed so handsomely today, are you competing with Feng Nanshu’s husband?”

Lu Haowen slightly raised the corners of his mouth, “You understand quite well.”

Xie Ziyi pursed her lips, “Seeing Feng Nanshu’s expression today, even if you’re better, you have no chance.”

“Not necessarily, people sometimes fear comparisons.”

“Heh.”

Lu Haowen was indeed well-dressed, his Longines watch shone brightly, matched with sunglasses, looking dashing and cool.

Moreover, his Mercedes Benz E-Class was something of a pinnacle for a working man, he had every right to be proud.

The girls in the car felt a bit nervous, today’s meal seemed to have an undertone of rivalry. If Feng Nanshu’s boyfriend proved just average, he might just be overshadowed, especially since Lu Haowen was among the few high-quality males in school.

Soon, the black Mercedes Benz E-Class arrived at Longkai International Hotel, made a loop around a huge fountain, and was guided to the parking lot.

“This place has some class, really splurged.”

“Isn’t it because Lu Shao heard you’re chasing Feng Nanshu, specifically came out to suppress your vibe?”

Laughing, Lu Haowen stayed silent, parked the car then led the four girls towards the front lobby.

Already, two boys had arrived earlier, Jian An and Miao Yankai.

Both squatting at the entrance smoking, silent, seemed somewhat uneasy, their eyes hollow, blinking incessantly.

Xie Ziyi approached, “How long have you guys been here?”

“Came to shop after class, headed here right after.”

“Did you see Feng Nanshu’s husband?”

“Saw… saw him,” Jian An swallowed nervously.

Xie Ziyi perked up with interest, “Is he handsome? Give me some mental preparation.”

Jian An hesitated, “Not handsome, but can’t really say… it’s hard to describe…”

“?”

Zhang Shuya pointed at Lu Haowen, “Compared to him?”

Jian An glanced at Lu Haowen, “Absolutely… can’t compare…”

Hearing this, Xie Ziyi and Zhang Shuya couldn’t help but gasp.

Lu Haowen was quite an aggressive guy, with a sunny, cheerful, young wolf-dog vibe. If he found out Feng Nanshu’s husband wasn’t up to par, he’d definitely show off during the meal, while throwing shade.

But they seemed unaware that Jian An’s “absolutely can’t compare” was aimed at Lu Haowen.

Just then, Miao Yankai suddenly stood up, pointing towards the right side of the hall, “There he comes, see for yourselves. That’s… Feng Nanshu’s husband.”

As he spoke, everyone’s gaze swiftly shifted.

Many people roamed the Longkai lobby, coming and going, but because Feng Nanshu was also present, the target was easy to locate.

Then at that moment, everyone at the scene was stupefied, their eyes widening substantially, expressions quickly mirroring Jian An’s earlier demeanor, while subdued exclamations of “damn” quietly emerged.

From their perspective, Feng Nanshu was hand-in-hand with someone in casual attire, standing tall, conversing opposite a man in an expensive suit, surrounded by many smiling faces.

As time passed, more people in suits courteously approached with wine glasses in hand, bowing slightly while greeting.

Feng Nanshu’s husband, smiling, gently nodded, patting one’s shoulder and pointing at another, who humbly nodded back.

Since Longkai was near the development zone and close to Linchuan Business Group, many bosses were around.

It was apparent, the one standing upfront seemed to be a hotel leader, while those with wine glasses were dining guests who came out specifically to greet.

“Mr. Jiang graces us with his presence, I’ll have them open a hall. We just got a crocodile in the kitchen, I’ll have someone prepare it for you.”

“No, no, thanks, Mr. Wen. I’ve got plans today.”

Jiang Qin whispered in the ear of the boss of Longkai, “My wife is treating her classmates to a meal today, it’s a big occasion, not suitable for grandeur, they are just ordinary people, keeping it low-key is better.”

Standing next to him, Feng Nanshu looked at Jiang Qin quietly and adorably, her expression somewhat cool.

Longkai’s Mr. Wen understood, “Mrs. Jiang, what would you like to eat? Feel free to order anything.”

“Anything is fine, I’ll follow my brother.”

“Manager Wen, please arrange it, looks like her classmates have arrived, let me go and see.”

Jiang Qin flashed a brief smile then led Feng Nanshu by the hand to the front hall, looking towards the group at the entrance.

Indeed, Jiang Qin wasn’t the very handsome type, just moderately so, but his approach, step by step, magnifying slightly in everyone’s eyes, finally pausing briefly, standing hand-in-hand with Feng Nanshu, still left Xie Ziyi, Zhang Shuya, and other girls spellbound for a long time.

Only after a long while, the mental shock subsided somewhat, they realized who Feng Nanshu’s big bear referred to – the Group-Buy President Jiang Qin.

That is, Feng Nanshu was the Mrs. Jiang often mentioned in the news…

“Not Handsome, Maybe a Bit Disappointing”

“Might Even Get Overshadowed”

As Xie Ziyi replayed their earlier conversations in her mind, she couldn’t help but turn to Zhang Shuya, admitting in her thoughts that he wasn’t handsome, but there wasn’t any mismatch either!

My eyes are nearly blinded. This is Jiang Qin!

Zhang Shuya also turned her head in shock, and then both simultaneously turned to look at Lu Haowen.

Lu Haowen was indeed handsome, but compared to the rest, quite ordinary.

Lu Haowen: “…”

Jiang Qin, observing their frozen stances, cracked a slight smile: “There were always people who’d rush to Linchuan University, asking Nanshu to open doors for their business ventures. Eventually, I had to enforce a notice through the school to stop these unruly solicitations. Sorry, you probably didn’t know.”

Zhang Shuya was the first to recover: “Mr. Jiang, you are my idol. Part of the reason I came to study at Linchuan was because of you.”

“Zhang Shuya is a bad person…”

Feng Nanshu stated sternly.

Jiang Qin squeezed her hand and looked at Zhang Shuya: “Let’s not just stand at the door. Come in, and let’s eat and talk. I should have invited you all to dine sooner, but I was away on a business trip. Still, it’s not too late now.”

The crowd followed, taking out their phones and snapping pictures, already planning their social media captions.

“Meeting with Jiang Qin, the Group Buying CEO who has no interest in money, dining out with Mrs. Jiang!”