Chapter 1382 - 901: Dog Head Military Advisor_2
"Mm."
The two walked outside but didn’t immediately head home. Calling it home is actually just a small apartment.
It might have counted as home before, but now it’s just a little apartment.
After all...
Jiang Nian has always felt he owes Xu Qianqian, but he’s not interacting with her out of a guilt-driven mindset.
Because it’s exhausting to be like that.
Life isn’t like a TV drama, filled with melodramatic misunderstandings. Someone has to take the initiative to move forward.
Xu Qianqian is narrow-minded, so narrow that she can’t fit too many people. What Jiang Nian does is protect her narrow-mindedness.
If one day she suddenly becomes generous, then she’s no longer Xu Qianqian, but just a shell.
As for taking the initiative, Jiang Nian chooses to guide.
"I’m not much, but this world is great. There are still many possibilities in life; why not try making some money first?"
"Don’t try to fool me." Xu Qianqian turned her head, giving Jiang Nian a glare, "And don’t be too full of yourself."
"I have my own path to follow, and I won’t stop because of you."
"Mm-hmm." Jiang Nian nodded, still continuing, "When facing difficulties, don’t force yourself too much."
"I’ll give you a Demon God number, call it, and you can summon the Demon God."
Xu Qianqian: "...."
They grew up together and watched the same cartoons, from Digimon to the Little Du Dragon Sword.
They can understand almost every cheesy joke.
"I don’t want your number." She said angrily, "I can solve things myself; don’t underestimate me."
"Alright then." Jiang Nian responded vaguely.
The point gets across; there’s no need to force-feed. After all, Boss Xu’s own strength is pretty solid.
"I don’t need your help; go help someone else." Xu Qianqian glanced at him, creating distance.
"I prefer helping you." Jiang Nian is thick-skinned, quickly catching up, "Didn’t you know?"
Xu Qianqian laughed despite herself, stopping in her tracks.
"Is that even human speech?"
"Not exactly."
"You womanizer!" Xu Qianqian gritted her teeth, punched him, "You really deserve to die!"
Bang, Jiang Nian took the blow squarely on the chest.
Too lazy to dodge.
Afternoon.
Jiang Nian was sending Xu Qianqian home when they just entered the parking garage. Suddenly, Xu Qianqian asked unexpectedly.
"Did you always plan on juggling several relationships from the start?"
"Not really."
Jiang Nian didn’t know how to answer, "If I hadn’t been promoted, after graduating high school, I might have confessed to you."
Hearing this, Xu Qianqian pursed her lips.
"I....."
"You wouldn’t accept, I know." Jiang Nian said, "You don’t like people who don’t strive, it annoys you."
Xu Qianqian: "..."
Somehow, she suddenly felt like he might have a point.
"Then....if I had rejected you." She bit her lower lip, starting to take it seriously, "What would you have done?"
"What would I do?"
Jiang Nian thought for a moment, "Without the promotion, I would’ve likely gone to a second-tier university, then found a pretty girl to confess to."
"You fool!!" Xu Qianqian got so angry she turned red, couldn’t help but punch and kick him, "You’re that impatient?"
"Bottled it up for eighteen years, how could I not be?"
"Bastard!!"
Jiang Nian let her beat him, it didn’t hurt anyway. He couldn’t say it aloud but Xiao Song might be that girl.
Of course, there was no need to say it now.
"If I had known, I wouldn’t have encouraged your promotion." Xu Qianqian said, "Once I get rich, I’ll play with you mercilessly."
Jiang Nian: "??? "
What the heck.
Is this even human speech?
Before getting out of the car, Xu Qianqian suddenly turned her head and bit his shoulder hard, venting her anger.
Jiang Nian didn’t mind; instead, he was a bit pleased.
Refreshing.
.....
A few days passed in a blur.
Jiang Nian was almost always at the company, while also helping Xu Qianqian and the others pick a few small factories, everything was settled.
During this period, there was naturally no opportunity for romantic interactions.
Because, the two girls were on their periods.
And because of this, Jiang Nian had an excuse to intervene in their activities and got things done.
Favorability increased by 1.
No matter what, everything was steadily improving.
The ninth.
The company welcomed its opening day; although some people had already returned to work a few days ago, handing out red envelopes was still considered part of today.
"Hello, President Jiang."
"President Jiang."
"Good morning, President Jiang."
"Happy New Year."
As the morning sun came up, Jiang Nian entered the spotless office amidst a series of greetings, feeling pretty good.
"Mm, all good."
Looking at the hopeful group below, Jiang Nian pulled out a bag of red envelopes, coughed, and began.
"Ah, well, I’m not good at speeches."
"Wish you all a great start!!"
The crowd instantly erupted, collectively cheering. In the excitement, everyone received a large red envelope.
The sound penetrated the walls, reaching the company next door.
A junior staff member squeezed a thin twenty yuan red envelope, suddenly laughed angrily, coincidentally hearing the cheers from next door.
"Damn it!!"
"How much did they give, to be shouting like this!!"
Fan Yixuan’s voice was hoarse from yelling, not necessarily sincere on the husband’s bed, but utterly genuine at the moment.
It was really thick.
In her happiness, she couldn’t help but privately find Jiang Nian, "Boss, won’t we lose out this way?"
"Lose?"
Jiang Nian looked up, seeing people with his nose, "Are you kidding, what kind of company are we, continually improving!"
"Banyu is in its prime, giving out some red envelopes—so what?"
Fan Yixuan: "...."
What the hell, he really doesn’t act human.
Not just Fan Yixuan, Zhang Wei and several directors. When receiving their large red envelopes, they felt somewhat guilty.
"Won’t we be called in for a meeting?"
"Hard to say."
"The boss is so good to us, but if I were an investor, I’d naturally feel a bit uncomfortable."
"Is the ’rob the rich’ version back?"
"I should die, I was slacking at work last month. Not right at all, if I’d known, I would’ve worked hard."
In the office, Jiang Nian put his feet up on the desk.
"Super refreshing."
"The feeling of throwing money around is truly wonderful."
He’s not worried that investors will find out, they wouldn’t care anyway. Of course, he did want Purple City people to know.
Quick, start pimping!
The company is very profitable, the next step is B-round financing. The boss isn’t human; he spends money extravagantly.
If it’s easy to blow off, still start pimping!
Cash out and leave.
As Jiang Nian thought about this, his smile spread. He was already anticipating the scene of leaving and becoming a peer company with Purple City.
No need to say, it would be incredible.
Brother, you smell wonderful.
Suddenly, the phone on the table rang. Jiang Nian thought it was the two girls calling, but after answering, he found it was Yao Beibei.
"What’s up?"
"Where are you?"
"Yuhang, still at the company." Jiang Nian leaned back in his chair, speaking somewhat leisurely, "How was your New Year?"
"I didn’t go home, how should I know?"
"Aren’t you taking care of the kids?"
Yao Beibei: ".... Are you even human, aiming for people’s weak spots? You’re really a dog!"
"Just asking, no need to rush." Jiang Nian bantered for a while before asking, "What do you need me for?"
"Nothing much, just wondering when you’re coming back to Beijing?" Yao Beibei asked, "Returning only after school starts?"
"No, I’ll probably be back in the next couple of days." Jiang Nian thought for a moment, suspecting that Zhizhi asked.
Recently, Zhizhi hasn’t contacted him.
What can you say.
There’s Yao Beibei between the two, she’s like a link. Whether it’s speaking or passing messages.
Both get connected through her.
Looks like no contact, but in reality, they both know each other’s general whereabouts.
"In the next couple of days?" Yao Beibei’s tone was flat, "Tomorrow or the day after, or a couple days later?"
"The day after tomorrow."
"Oh."
After hanging up, Yao Beibei almost turned black and white. Right beside her was Zhang Ningzhi, sipping milk tea angrily.
"He’s completely forgotten me!!"
"Bastard!"
Yao Beibei: "...."
She thought for a moment, then said softly.
"That’s just how he is, didn’t he organize a meetup not long ago? Had a barbecue, enjoyably forgetting Zhizhi."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Ningzhi pursed her lips.
"Hmph!!"
"Exactly!!"
"You know, why would he call Zhou Yuting too?" Yao Beibei prodded, "Maybe, old feelings are rekindling."
Zhang Ningzhi gritted her teeth, clenched her fist.
"The day after tomorrow, I’m going to beat him up!"