Chapter 181: When Soft Tactics Fail, Try a Harder Approach!
TL: Etude
Packing up their textbooks and leaving the study room, the students of Room 302 were all in high spirits.
Waking up to a ready meal was simply delightful; even the guilt of wasting half a day without learning anything had vanished.
Especially Zhou Chao, who was sound asleep before being suddenly treated to a meal, and that too on someone elses dime. It felt like a dream, and who wouldnt be excited?
If the mind was empty, so be it. Filling the stomach was the priority.
After all, how could one study without energy from food?
And Jiang, he was damn incredible. Even Zhuang Chen wanted to treat him to a meal, practically begging him to come. It was outrageous.
Studying really is exhausting. Lets go back and sleep right after eating.
Jiang Qin, unfazed and not out of breath, packed his textbooks. No sooner had he left the study room than his phone in his pocket began to vibrate.
He casually pushed the textbooks behind him, as instinctively as passing documents to Wei Lanlan, and then took out his phone to answer it. Lu Xuemeis voice immediately came through.
Boss, where are you now?
Hmm? How did you know Ive been diligently studying in the study room since this afternoon and just finished?
Lu Xuemei was momentarily stunned, then lowered her voice, You dare to tell such an outrageous lie. Is the boss lady right next to you?
Jiang Qin was displeased with her reaction, Am I not fit to study in the study room? If you have something to say, say it quickly. Dont disturb my precious study time.
Well, the gifts we ordered earlier have arrived, Lu Xuemei said seriously.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m
What gifts?
The calendars, umbrellas, coasters, and so on. Dont you remember?
Jiang Qin exclaimed in realization, My brain was occupied with knowledge just now and didnt switch gears in time. Did you check the items? Hows the quality?
Lu Xuemei hummed, Ive checked them. The defective products have been sorted out. You can trust my work.
Good. Pick two sets and send them to Director Sun of the Polytechnic University and Director Li of the Teachers College.
Alright, boss.
Jiang Qin had ordered a batch of year-end gifts for Christmas, including calendars, umbrellas, lighters, and other handy items, all printed with the logos of Xi Tian, Zhihu, and Group Buying, along with their promotional images.
This was not just for the sake of it but to maintain a presence everywhere.
For instance, Sun Chunming of the Polytechnic University and Li Hua of the Teachers College were key figures for future promotions.
Jiang Qins smart mind had left a deep impression on them during the last visit, but he feared they would soon forget without a reminder.
Sending a calendar would keep them glancing at it now and then, building a sense of familiarity for when the time comes for promotion.
If the calendars were not used, the coasters and umbrellas surely would be. And if not them, then the lighters.
He remembered that Sun Chunming and Li Hua were both heavy smokers. Although they didnt smoke during the educational visit, their nicotine-stained fingers didnt lie.
This was all about the details.
Just as Jiang Qin was about to hang up after giving instructions, he remembered something else.
Oh, Xuemei, theres another thing. Order two life-sized standees from Shengshi (the printing/advertising company). Ill send you the details via text shortly.
Okay.
Make sure the designs are done tonight, and ask Shengshi to expedite the production. I need them in two days, Jiang Qin added, unable to help himself.
Of course, he had a vague idea in his mind, but it was something he couldnt bring himself to believe.
An hour later, with Zhou Chaos perfect cleanup, all the plates on the table were empty.
Jiang Qin called for everyone to leave, and the group started to disperse. The girls from the Finance Department dormitory were nearest to the gate, so after they left, only the four guys from Room 302 and Zhuang Chen remained.
Zhuang Chen hesitated several times but didnt speak until Zhou Chao and the others went to the supermarket to buy cola. Thats when he finally stopped Jiang Qin.
On the day of the Winter Solstice, Jian Chun asked me to bring dumplings to you. I felt uncomfortable about it, so I ate them myself.
Hmm, its okay, Jiang Qin responded indifferently.
Zhuang Chen fell silent for a while, then tentatively asked, You wont tell Jian Chun about this, will you?
Forget it, I dont have time to play these romantic drama games with you.
What kind of game?
Jiang Qin waved his hand dismissively, not wanting to get involved in such matters. Do you have anything else to say? Hurry up. Zhou and the others shop really fast. Last time, the store owner thought Zhou was shoplifting and chased him all the way to the dormitory.
Zhuang Chen took a deep breath, Jiang Qin, can you can you stop appearing in front of Jian Chun?
?
I really dont want Jian Chun to fall for you. You wouldnt want that either, right?
Jiang Qin was taken aback, Im already skipping half my classes. Where do you expect me to go? To heaven?
Zhuang Chen paused, realizing that Jiang Qin didnt appear that often after all, But, but
Stop it. A grown man whining like this Let me tell you straight, Im not interested in dating. Your worries are unnecessary.
I know, but Jian Chun mentions you more and more, and shes not as focused when she talks to me.
Jiang Qin looked at him somewhat speechlessly, Why dont you try changing your QQ profile picture to mine?
Zhuang Chens face turned red with embarrassment, Im serious!
I know youre serious. But what can I do? Why dont you ask Jian Chun what she thinks is so great about me, and Ill change!
I cant just ask her directly
Jiang Qin sighed, Look, Zhuang, I actually have some fondness for you. Otherwise, I wouldnt bother talking so much nonsense with you. My last piece of advice to you: its better to let go of sand that cant be grasped.
Zhuang Chens mouth twisted bitterly, Jian Chun and I are neighbors. We grew up together, went to the same kindergarten, primary school, middle school, high school, and now university. I dont know when I started liking her, but its been too long, too deep.
Whats that got to do with me?
Jiang Qin, do you really want to become enemies? Im not sure what terrible things I might do!
Jiang Qin suddenly widened his eyes, a hint of fear in his gaze.
Seeing this reaction, Zhuang Chen couldnt help feeling a bit triumphant. It seemed that a harder approach did have some effect.
Shit, did I forget my textbook in the restaurant?!
??????
Watching Jiang Qin dash out, Zhuang Chen remained silent for a long time, eventually overwhelmed with discomfort.
Jiang Qin clearly didnt care about his threats, probably didnt even listen seriously. This was a huge blow to his pride.
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