Chapter 1366 - 893: Melancholy Is Innate (Part 2)
The kaleidoscope is spinning, presenting a fantastical scene before me.
"I can’t go on."
She was slightly out of breath, feeling like she’d need to rest for many days. "Open the window, let some air in."
"Alright."
Jiang Nian put on his shoes, footsteps echoing in the courtyard. The window opened with a sound, making the outside sounds a lot clearer.
Dusk, a gentle pale blue.
He stood with hands on his hips, shirtless, looking at the scenery outside the window. A sense of grandness arose in him, and he turned to speak.
"The view is quite expansive here."
Li Qingrong didn’t respond to him, already squinting her eyes. She was half asleep, breathing steadily.
"So tired."
Back at the school.
In the dorm, Jiang Nian sat in front of the computer. He knocked on the desk, thought for a bit, then dismissed the idea of bringing Zhang Wei along.
Better to support Soy Milk.
This is the power of sweet talk, even Jiang Nian can’t avoid it. The secretary job has to be done by Soy Milk.
A talented student, reliable in work.
With a little training, he could easily be a mix of Zhang Wei and Fan Yixuan, plus he’s good-looking and young.
Perfect.
It’s rare to find someone like Soy Milk, even with a lantern in hand.
The two managers far away in Hangzhou wouldn’t know. Their personnel appointment has changed like this.
However, even if they knew, they wouldn’t mind much.
After all, compared to an unfamiliar investment company, the promising future of Banyu is much clearer.
With the year-end approaching, during the final exam week.
Having passed Freshman year and moved to Sophomore year, the roommates are noticeably less serious about final exams.
Da Chao and Brother Bao Song are duo-playing, shouting and yelling at teammates.
Fanzi is studying in the corridor, occasionally coming back to check like a lion surveying its territory.
"Brother Nian, are you working?"
"Yeah."
"Alright." Yang Jingfan said a couple of words, strolled around and headed out, "I’m going to study outside."
"Fanzi, I’d say you shouldn’t bother." Da Chao said, "Are finals really going to stump you or what?"
"Not too confident." Yang Jingfan left a sentence and went away, "When the scholarship comes, I’ll treat everyone to a meal."
Their dorm gets along pretty well, no one incredibly extraordinary, or at least not as absurd as Jiang Nian.
Jiang Nian’s comparison makes everyone seem more normal.
A bang, the door closes.
"Fanzi too, why work so hard." Da Chao said, "In case it really doesn’t work out, just go work for Jiang Nian."
On hearing this, Brother Bao Song couldn’t help but argue.
"Brother, after getting into Gui Bei, you really ought to choose between background or future potential, right?"
"Can’t Jiang Nian be the background?"
"You first turn into a woman."
"Damn!"
Jiang Nian couldn’t listen anymore, "You two beasts, I am right here, facing me like a cricket, huh?"
Now that half of Sophomore year is over, it’s just a blink away from Junior year, thoughts have somewhat changed.
Jiang Nian runs his own company, with his feet barely touching the ground every day. He focuses on work, hoping to force investors to be matchmakers.
To make connections and find someone to take over.
Da Chao’s family owns factories, many do business around Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Brother Bao Song’s family is well-off, having bought a house early in Sunan.
Enter college to chill, they’re not people who feel pressure.
Yang Jingfan aims to pass the civil service exam, currently finding some leads, steadily catching up, though it’s still early.
It’s not easy, but he has an advantage.
"Chao, the senior hasn’t contacted you lately?" Brother Bao Song asked curiously, "Why do you seem like you’re....."
"Broke up." Da Chao cut him off. "Women are boring, I plan to play around for half a year first, then see."
"Jiang Nian then?"
Brother Bao Song turned at the mention, looking towards someone, "You haven’t gone out much recently, any plans?"
"Same as well." Jiang Nian pondered, "Women are boring, I plan to play around for half a year first, then see."
At these words, Da Chao’s smile froze.
"You damn it!"
"Beasts!!"
Jiang Nian suddenly raised his head and said, "Speaking of which, our dorm won’t have any grad students in the future, right?"
"You saying that, you want grad school?" Da Chao teased.
"That’s hard to say." Jiang Nian said nonchalantly, "Having a highly educated girlfriend also counts as being highly educated, no?"
"Hehe, what’s that got to do with you?"
"Being in red makes one scarlet."
"Disgusting!"
....
Dumb roommates bring much joy, during this time before the holidays. Jiang Nian lives quite comfortably, these days it’s all about revising.
After handling work, he routinely harasses Xu Qianqian and another lady. Occasionally he accompanies Li Qingrong, and sometimes he meets Xu Shuang.
On weekends, he meets up with Zhizhi.
Along the way, he can go dine with Chen Yunyun and others. Taking a detour, he finds Yu Zhiyi to get a feel for the ball.
After becoming friends, things actually became easier.
The biggest change is having more time. Before, he had to manage things, now he could leave after eating.
As for Yuhang over there.
As a key supported newly founded high-quality enterprise by the district government, Banyu has obtained a few cash subsidies.
Large and small altogether, breaking over a million.
Having hung a plaque, they also received honors such as new entrepreneurs and youth entrepreneurial talents.
They’ve collected every tangible and intangible benefit.
The tangible benefits, Jiang Nian uses his real name. The intangible benefits, like banquets, uses Li Hua’s name.
President Li doesn’t work out, fight again next time.
However, after the holiday began, Jiang Nian really tricked Li Hua into coming to Yuhang. Though Brother Hua was reluctant, he had no choice.
"Why did you drag me here?"
It’s Li Hua’s first time at Jiang Nian’s company, looking around, finding everything fresh.
"Chi Shi, wouldn’t you tell me you came just to show off?"
"Hua, you’re not young anymore." Jiang Nian patted his shoulder. "It’s time to have some famines of your own."
Li Hua: "???"
What ev?
"Does dating feel good?" Jiang Nian said with his hands behind his back, "Wine and lust lead people astray, I once made such a mistake."
Li Hua: "..."
"You dog, what exactly do you want to say?"
"Nothing much, Brother Hua." Jiang Nian grinned, "Can you stay for a few days to help me with a minor task?"
Li Hua: "What?"
Soon, Li Hua knew what the task was.
Meal time.
Jiang Nian dragged him out to eat and then called Zhang Ningzhi, "Zhizhi, uh, I’m back in Zhen Nan."
The first words left Li Hua shocked.
Damn it!
Isn’t this Yuhang?
"Hua, pass me the teapot." Jiang Nian said, "Yeah, having a meal with Li Hua that brat."
"Chi Shi!"
"Aren’t you coming back for New Year?"
"In a few days?" Jiang Nian paused for a moment, "In a few days I need to head back to Yuhang, busy with work."
"Must be tiring, hmm hmm....."
After the call was over, Jiang Nian acted as if nothing happened, looked at the speechless Li Hua, and spoke calmly.
"Brother Hua, your ’Chi Shi’ shout is really expensive."
Li Hua: "..."
"No, you called me, just to help you make a fake story, you dog, you’re really an animal!"
"No, after the New Year Zhizhi will come." Jiang Nian snapped his fingers, "Thanks to you, President Li."
Li Hua still didn’t know, although he’s not in Yuhang, there’s a legend about President Li spreading around the community.
"You’re really boring."
"Hehe, how can this be called boring." Jiang Nian said, "Sacrifice one for the happiness of millions."
"I’m lately patching up my relationship with Zhizhi, she’s quite sensitive and tends to be jealous, so had to do this."
Li Hua was speechless, but also somewhat admired. Jiang Nian is difficult to describe in words, but he’s quite nice to those around him.
"Do you have several million assets now?"
"Why?"
"Want to borrow money for a house?" Jiang Nian leaned back on the chair, "Become a man, feeling the weight of responsibility?"
"No, I....." Li Hua frowned, "This year I want to take her home, but feel it’s all so vain."
"If only I had a company too, right, President Li sounds much more reliable than Classmate Li."
Jiang Nian took a sip of tea, remaining silent for a moment.
"Love makes people blind."
"Unlike me, always a gloomy youth. What I enjoy most is eyeing female teachers."
"Chi Shi Chi Shi!!"