Chapter 227: Dinner Gathering of the Four Major Universities
TL: Etude
Evening had arrived, the first lights of the city twinkling to life.
The boys of Room 208 were bustling about in preparation, each tending to their grooming with great care. Some were combing their hair, others were applying hair gel, all eagerly anticipating the upcoming celebration dinner.
Room 208 at Linchuan University was the project’s main base, its members were the core team, each carrying a sense of pride.
This pride became even more apparent when gathering with students from other universities.
It was akin to...
The feeling a capital official might have when meeting local ones, determined not to be outdone in presence.
“Brother Dong, how do I look in this?” Lu Feiyu had chosen a black trench coat and, after putting it on, popped the collar with a flair.
“Nice, your aura instantly elevates with it,” Dong Wenhao nodded approvingly, his compliment costing nothing.
“Should I slick back my hair to look more spirited? But I’m hesitant. It might make me look too handsome, overshadowing the boss and making him seem ordinary.”
“Feiyu, I think playing mute at the party might actually add to your charm.”
Lu Feiyu: “...”
Dong Wenhao sighed, somewhat exasperated with his protégé.
Damn it, has his emotional intelligence been eaten by a dog?
Even if the boss wore a sack, you should praise him for his outstanding valor, charming elegance, and being a fashion trailblazer. That’s the essence of workplace dynamics.
Meanwhile, in Room 207 next door, Su Nai was also changing her usual look. Swapping her overalls for a youthful skirt.
Lu Xuemei, usually tomboyish and not fond of skirts, opted for black shorts with fishnet stockings, following Wei Lanlan’s suggestion.
During the outfit change, the girls playfully compared their figures, filling the room with their cheerful laughter.
“I didn’t expect yours to be that big, Miaomiao?”
“I think Tan Qing’s are a bit larger than mine,” Shi Miaomiao replied modestly.
Tan Qing glanced down: “No, Miaomiao, I’m not as endowed as you. You should be the first.”
“No way, you’re just being too humble,” Su Nai chimed in.
“How can that be? Even our school’s beauty contest has rankings; we can’t just tie for first place,” Lu Xuemei added with a laugh.
Wei Lanlan nodded in agreement: “How about we ask the boss to be the judge?”
“Sure, as long as the boss lady agrees, I have no objections,” Tan Qing responded with a warm, welcoming smile.
“Be careful, or the boss lady might let Richie bite you!”
Su Nai adjusted her glasses, imagining a scene where the boss is crawling on the ground with a broken leg.
Damn, what a beautifully brutal image.
At this moment, Jiang Qin was in the main office on the first floor, oblivious to the charming chatter he was missing.
He was there to inquire about Chen Anhua’s situation, only to find that Senior Sister Cao was unaware of her boyfriend’s part-time job.
After all, most senior students are busy, either preparing for postgraduate studies or attending job interviews. Who would set aside time for a campus part-time job?
“I remember now.”
“Hm?”
“It’s my birthday next week. He asked me a few days ago what gift I wanted.” Cao Xingyue suddenly realized, finding her theory quite plausible.
Jiang Qin tapped on the bald monk figurine on the desk: “A gift? When did he ask you?”
Cao Xingyue checked her phone: “Last Monday.”
Feng Nanshu, hearing this, beamed like a blissfully ignorant orange cat.
Amused by her expression, Jiang Qin helped her with the seat belt, then drove off towards Juxianlou in the city center.
Wei Lanlan was already waiting at the entrance. She greeted Jiang Qin’s car and led them to the second floor of Juxianlou.
They had reserved five out of ten private rooms on the second floor, a display of sheer extravagance.
The manager, who had never seen such a scene, thought to himself how the average spend at Juxianlou was two to three hundred per person, usually for business meetings or upscale family dinners. He was stunned to see it being used like a cafeteria by students today. Modern university students really had too much money to throw around.
He personally greeted Jiang Qin at the door, shaking hands and making small talk. Unwittingly, he revealed last month’s revenue and even discussed the cost prices with Jiang Qin. It wasn’t until after Jiang Qin left that the manager broke out in a cold sweat, thinking how frighteningly savvy these university students were.
“Jiang Qin, I need to use the restroom,” Feng Nanshu whispered.
Jiang Qin released her hand and turned to Wei Lanlan, “Lanlan, could you take the boss lady to the restroom?”
“Sure, boss lady, I’ll accompany you.”
“Okay.”
Watching them leave, Jiang Qin thought to himself that the little rich lady still seemed a bit socially anxious. Every time they dined out, she seemed nervous and always needed to visit the restroom first.
Taking this opportunity, Jiang Qin visited each private room, exchanging simple pleasantries with the part-time workers and reminding everyone to enjoy their meal.
In the room reserved for the Polytechnic University, Gu Tiantian sat, her heart sinking as she watched Jiang Qin shimmering under the lights, feeling a profound sense of loss.
She had the nagging feeling of having missed out on the whole world, a sensation even sourer than heartbreak.
“Why can’t he be my boyfriend?” she thought, her gaze fixed on him, seemingly unable to look away.
However, Jiang Qin didn’t notice her and quickly moved on to the next room, and then the one after that.
Finally, he entered the Ruyi Hall, where the core staff of 208, along with two managers from the Polytechnic and Normal Universities, were seated.
He had already met Chen Anhua and Min Yue that morning. They stood up to greet him respectfully.
The managers from Normal University, chosen by Dong Wenhao, were Qiao Shunmin and Cong Yi. They were a bit nervous greeting Jiang Qin, as they didn’t see him often.
“Where are the others?”
“Boss, they’re still on the way.”
As soon as the words were spoken, the door was pushed open, and Lai Cunqing, Ding Qiaona, and Guo Zihang made their entrance. Following them was Zhang Zixuan, the spokesperson for their group buying initiative.
She wore a strappy dress, a style typically loose, but it fit snugly due to her ample figure, exuding a stepmotherly charm.
As soon as Zhang Zixuan entered, she greeted everyone and then noticed three empty seats. Two were beside Ding Qiaona, and the other was right next to Jiang Qin.
After a moment’s hesitation, she started walking towards Jiang Qin.
Thinking that the seat next to the boss was intentionally left for her, she assumed it was because of her status as the campus beauty and her attractive figure. The boss probably wanted her company for dinner, the cheeky devil!
But in the next second, the room erupted into noise as everyone stood up, their chairs scraping against the floor. Calls of “boss lady” filled the air.
Zhang Zixuan paused, then turned to see a stunningly beautiful girl walk in, her presence commanding attention.
After a brief moment, Zhang Zixuan picked up a thermos next to her, sweetly calling out “boss lady,” and casually walked back as if she had just come for the thermos.
The boss lady was truly beautiful. Zhang Zixuan sat next to Ding Qiaona, relieved she hadn’t taken the seat and glad she wasn’t the type of woman who relied solely on her looks.
“Alright, everyone’s here, let’s start the meal.”
Jiang Qin signaled the waiter, then felt a warm hand slip into his.
“Today there are many people, so as the boss lady, I need to act the part. I can’t feed you.” Jiang Qin looked at Feng Nanshu.
The little rich lady nodded obediently, “I understand.”
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