Chapter 366 Not Good News (4K)
On the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, Fu Qianzhu still opened the snack shop early.
There are more customers today. Most of the students have returned. Liu Xu and Liu Qi have also returned to school and come to the store to help.
Zeng Wenjie came to the store, waving three red envelopes in his hand, and said, "Come on, come on, good luck in starting work! These are red envelopes for the three senior sisters!"
“Thank you, boss!”
The three of them received the red envelopes in turn and expressed their gratitude.
Zeng Wenjie said, "We will officially open on the eighth day of the Lunar New Year. You three will have to work a little harder today."
Liu Qi smiled and said, "It's not that hard. I've been resting at home for so long that I've been wanting to come to work for a long time! Besides, the red envelope given by the boss is so generous."
Liu Xu nodded repeatedly, then asked, "Boss, Shi Jing hasn't returned to school yet?"
"He should be here today. He will definitely contact you when he arrives. Why ask me?" Zeng Wenjie said with his hands spread out.
Liu Xu blushed at this remark and felt very embarrassed.
Liu Qi looked over with a gossipy look and said in shock, "No way, Shi Jing's husband..."
Zeng Wenjie said, "Senior Liu Qi, don't underestimate me. I'm a tough guy who studies the Nine Yang Manual every day! After I open up my Ren and Du meridians, be careful not to get slapped in the face!"
Liu Xu said, "I think he's quite cute, a little silly and honest."
"And he's so handsome!"
Zeng Wenjie clenched his fists and emphasized.
This made the three female comrades laugh.
Zeng Wenjie said: "That kid has never been in a relationship, you have to be more tolerant of him."
Liu Xu said, "Let's try getting along first, and then decide whether to be friends or not."
Zeng Wenjie thinks Liu Xu has a good personality. She is friendly, carefree, and not particular about details. She also has a good figure and face.
If Shi Jing was still the same as before, with his vocational school background, he would definitely not be worthy of the noble second-tier university.
The campus contempt chain is like this: 985 despises 211, 211 despises non-211 first-tier universities, then first-tier universities despise second-tier universities, second-tier universities look down on third-tier universities, and third-tier universities look down on vocational schools...
"I'll take a few gift packages and go to pay New Year's greetings. You guys are busy. If you have any questions, just call me." Zeng Wenjie said.
"Goodbye, boss." Fu Qianzhu waved his hand and said with a smile.
She stayed in Fengzhou to spend the New Year with Fu Yong. On the 29th, Zeng Wenjie came to have an early New Year's Eve dinner with her and Fu Yong, which made her feel that this year was very meaningful.
At least, this year didn’t feel bleak.
Zeng Wenjie first went to Zhuang Aimin's house and gave him New Year's gifts and tea brought from his hometown.
"The big star is coming!"
Zhuang Yan was very happy to see Zeng Wenjie and took two snack gift bags from him. "Happy New Year, big star! I hope you can win the championship of "The Voice of China" this year."
champion?
Zeng Wenjie couldn't even think about it. With his level of skill, he couldn't win the championship even if he engaged in shady dealings.
Once he enters the semi-finals, any contestant can beat him. Unless he can sing the song "Lose-Yourself" from beginning to end, there is still some hope and chance.
Zhuang Aimin asked Yang Ying to make some tea, and then started chatting with Zeng Wenjie in the living room.
Zeng Wenjie noticed that Zhuang Aimin's expression showed a hint of sadness and fatigue.
Zhuang Aimin smiled and said, "I hope you can go one step further this year and work harder to see if there's a chance you can get your name into the top ten in the country. Even if you don't make the list, being nominated is an honor!"
Zeng Wenjie said, "Top ten in the country, your expectations of me are really too high. Besides, I've already been ranked top ten in the province at such a young age, which has made many people jealous of me."
Zhuang Aimin waved his hand and said, "Youth isn't an excuse; the key lies in performance. As long as the Village BA is promoted and truly attracts a large number of tourists, boosting Chongshan's tourism development, you'll have made an invaluable contribution and have a great chance of winning this award."
"Our Chongshan province is impoverished, with extremely underdeveloped economy and infrastructure. The only solution we have is tourism."
"If this kind of travel can really be stimulated, you can even enter the perspective of more important people."
As he was talking, his cell phone rang.
After picking up the phone and taking a look, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly and said to Zeng Wenjie: "I'll go answer the phone first."
Then he walked to the window and answered the phone.
When he came back after answering the phone, the sadness and depression in his expression seemed even more obvious.
Zeng Wenjie didn't dare to ask too many questions. Although he had made some achievements now, he still had little influence in front of Zhuang Aimin. If he took the initiative to ask, it would seem that he was not knowledgeable.
After all, something that can make someone like Zhuang Aimin so worried is definitely not a trivial matter.
Then, Zhuang Aimin took out the ashtray from the cabinet, took out some cigarettes and gave them to Zeng Wenjie, then lit one for himself.
Zeng Wenjie glanced at the cigarette in his hand but didn't light it. Firstly, he had smoked two cigarettes before coming here, and secondly, Yang Ying didn't like the smell of cigarettes. Zhuang Aimin could smoke, but it would be unruly for him to smoke.
"Have you visited Teacher Gao's house to celebrate the New Year?" Zhuang Aimin asked.
"No, I plan to go there soon." Zeng Wenjie said.
After sitting for a while, he stood up and said goodbye. One should be able to understand the hidden meaning behind other people's words.
Zhuang Aimin couldn't help but smile when he saw Zeng Wenjie was so sensible. He liked this smart little junior brother very much.
Zeng Wenjie said goodbye to Yang Ying and Zhuang Yan, mother and daughter, and politely declined Yang Ying's polite offer. Zhuang Yan then sent him downstairs.
"Big star, when you have time, please teach me to sing your song!" Zhuang Yan said with a smile.
"Sister Zhuang Yan, if you learn English well, you will naturally be able to sing." Zeng Wenjie said.
After getting in the car and leaving the compound, he took out the cigarette from his ear and lit it, then called Ye Yixiuan to wish her a happy new year.
Ye Yixiuan lived with her father until the third year of junior high school. After the third year, she had some odd jobs to do, so she left home and returned to her own residence.
"Sister Xuan, Happy New Year! I wish you continued success."
Zeng Wenjie held the gift and said with a smile on his face.
Ye Yixiuan was wearing a very casual home outfit. She looked less cold and arrogant, and more gentle and casual. She seemed much easier to get along with than usual.
"Come in, put the gift on the cabinet and take the slippers yourself." Ye Yixiuan said.
She didn't even look at what Zeng Wenjie had given her, because she also felt that this guy was sensible and would not give her anything too expensive, which would save her the trouble of returning it later.
Zeng Wenjie was particularly satisfied when he saw that the pair of MLN metal LOGO high heels on the shoe cabinet had signs of use. Sister Xuan might not say it, but it seemed that she liked them very much!
Zeng Wenjie asked, "How was your New Year, Sister Xuan?"
Ye Yixuan said, "Isn't it the same as usual? Without the heavy workload, it's quite relaxing."
Zeng Wenjie said, "I just came out from my senior brother's place. If I had known earlier, I would have told him to relieve you of the burden."
Ye Yixuan gave a thumbs up and said, "If you dare to say that, you are this!"
The reason why Zeng Wenjie is appreciated and liked by Zhuang Aimin is that he is smart, can come up with many ideas that seem very novel at the moment, and never talks too much.
Ye Yixuan kicked off one of her slippers, crossed her legs and tucked them under the other, sitting casually. She asked, "Has the director assigned by Penguin arrived?"
"Sister Lao Xuan, please be aware of the problem. Not yet! We will officially start work on the 8th, and their talents will arrive on the 10th," said Zeng Wenjie.
While they were chatting, Ye Yixiuan's phone rang.
She casually answered the phone and called out, "Dad?"
After listening for about five seconds, she stood up, put on her slippers, and walked aside with a serious expression.
Zeng Wenjie complained in his heart, why would everyone answer the phone at this time?
About three minutes later, Ye Yixiuan hung up the phone and walked back. She picked up the water cup on the table and took a big gulp of water. Her eyebrows were furrowed and her face looked very unhappy.
"Urging marriage?" Zeng Wenjie asked cautiously, thinking that this was probably the case.
Ye Yixuan shook her head and said, "No."
Zeng Wenjie didn't ask any more questions. He just thought that since Ye Yixiuan's father called during the Chinese New Year, it could only be about this matter.
Ye Yixiuan sat down on the sofa, leaned against the backrest, closed her eyes slightly, and her already thin lips were suddenly tightened, making her look as if she had lost some color.
After a moment's pause, Ye Yixiuan opened her eyes and looked at Zeng Wenjie.
Zeng Wenjie immediately raised his hand and saluted, saying, "Sister Xuan, please give me your instructions!"
Seeing him acting like a funny guy, Ye Yixiuan couldn't help but smile helplessly. She opened her mouth and closed it again, as if she was choosing her words.
After careful consideration, Ye Yixuan spoke again, "Xiao Zeng, if Village BA becomes a great success, but you don't get the honor and rewards you deserve, wouldn't that make you sad?"
"It will definitely be a bit sad, but I will be very happy if I can help my senior brother and Sister Xuan by doing this." Zeng Wenjie is very knowledgeable about the art of language.
Ye Yixuan said: "I have something important to tell you."
Zeng Wenjie said, "Just what you said."
Ye Yixuan sighed and said, "On the eve of the Spring Festival, a leader fell seriously ill and was admitted to the hospital. His condition was so severe that he couldn't participate in work for a short period of time. So, this position became vacant."
Zeng Wenjie didn't say anything, just frowned, picked up the water cup and took a sip, wondering what this matter had to do with him?
Ye Yixuan continued, "Then, after some discussion, the higher-ups decided to appoint Luo Hui as his acting deputy."
After hearing this supplement, Zeng Wenjie finally understood why Zhuang Aimin looked so unhappy today!
Luo Hui and Zhuang Aimin have a conflict. Since he has been appointed, it means that Zhuang Aimin has lost in this struggle. There is even a high possibility that he will be transferred because of the conflict between the two...
Ye Yixiuan stopped talking. She believed that Zeng Wenjie could figure out the rest on his own.
She was also a little distressed. If Zhuang Aimin was transferred, her future would be uncertain.
The best option is of course to go with Zhuang Aimin and continue to serve as his secretary, but if so, all the arrangements and connections made over the years will be wasted.
The more Zeng Wenjie thought about it, the more helpless he felt. If Zhuang Aimin really moved away, then there would be no doubt that the "Village BA" who had not yet matured would definitely be taken advantage of by others.
Without the protection of a big boss, no benefits can reach a single inch of his head as a college student. Even if he is protected by the halo of one of the top ten outstanding young people in the country, it is useless because those big shots will not even look at him.
And not long ago, Zeng Mi tried to win him over, but he refused. Maybe this left a bad impression in Luo Hui's mind!
With the connections of the high school principal, he can be protected, but without the support of Zhuang Aimin, any evildoer will have the chance to jump on his head!
"So, are you regretting not agreeing to Zeng Mi's conditions now? The situation is changing too fast." Ye Yixiuan smiled bitterly and said helplessly.
"What's there to regret? I don't want to do those things, and I don't want to be used as toilet paper." Zeng Wenjie sneered and leaned back on the sofa.
Ye Yixuan was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then said, "I really underestimated you. I thought you would regret it."
Zeng Wenjie shook his head slightly and said, "I don't regret it. I only achieved this little success thanks to your care, Sister Xuan. One should never forget one's roots!"
This exaggerated compliment made Ye Yixiuan feel a little warm in her heart.
In fact, she didn't help Zeng Wenjie in any way. It was more of a mutual benefit, but she really admired this young man.
"Besides, before the transfer order comes down from above, everything is still uncertain, so there is no need to worry too much." Zeng Wenjie said with a smile.
Ye Yixuan smiled and said, "Are you trying to comfort me or yourself?"
Zeng Wenjie said: "Just think of it as having everything!"
Ye Yixuan couldn't help but sigh, "Man proposes, God disposes. I thought the boss had a good chance of making it to the top with his recent series of operations. I didn't expect that he would still fall short in the end. What a pity!"
Seeing that Ye Yixiuan was no longer interested in chatting with him, Zeng Wenjie stood up and said goodbye.
"I'm sorry about today. I wanted to invite you to dinner and have some drinks, but it seems I have to find another time another day." Ye Yixiuan said with a smile.
"Sister Xuan, you're too polite. I still have to visit Teacher Gao!" Zeng Wenjie said hurriedly.
Ye Yixuan sent him downstairs. After he got into the car, she waved and said, "Goodbye. I'll contact you anytime."
Zeng Wenjie said goodbye to her with a bright smile, drove back to Fengyuan, and prepared to pay New Year's greetings to the principal of the university.
After the car drove out for a while, his face turned cold and he suddenly felt a little irritated. If Zhuang Aimin was transferred away, it would have a huge impact on him!
Moreover, it was he who came up with the "Village BA" plan, and it was really hard for him to accept that someone else had taken advantage of it.
But he didn't want to get involved in the top disputes among these bigwigs, as he might end up getting himself into trouble if he wasn't careful.
On the way back to Fengyuan, I received another call from Xue Lu.
"Mr. Zeng, are you free? Let's have a meal together and discuss the matter of opening a branch in the mall." Xue Lu said with a smile.
"Mr. Xue, please choose a place. I will come over after I finish paying New Year's greetings." Zeng Wenjie agreed.
"Okay, then let's do it in my Shanshui Pavilion." Xue Lu said with a smile.
"good!"
After hanging up the phone, Zeng Wenjie couldn't help but feel a little confused. The affairs concerning the mall had been negotiated long before the New Year, and they would sign the contract and start work after the New Year.
Xue Lu's call at this critical moment made Zeng Wenjie feel that there was something fishy going on.
"Could it be a chain reaction?" Zeng Wenjie thought about it, his expression a little ugly.
Merchants are extremely sensitive to news, especially wealthy merchants like Xue Lu who have been in Fengzhou for so many years and have a lot of assets.
Ye Yixiuan had disliked Xue Lu before, because he had made his fortune through unconventional means, and only after he became successful did he lose some of the arrogance and banditry he had in his youth.
(End of this chapter)
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