TL: Etude Translations

Riding in eight Mercedes-Benz limousines and following a specially planned sightseeing route, accompanied by guides sharing lively and interesting historical stories, this was indeed quite a show-off move.

Lu Feiyu was so concerned about being seen by passersby that he circled the car every time he got in or out.

“What a fucking loser,” Jiang Qin cursed under his breath, waving his hand for Dong Wenhao to quickly pull Lu Feiyu away and enter a restaurant specializing in local cuisine.

After a satisfying meal, it was time for fun and entertainment, and the main attraction was the dazzling nightlife.

They visited attractions like the rotating restaurant at the Oriental Pearl Tower, a thousand-year-old water town, traditional Shanghai-style architecture, and finally, Jiang Qin took them to one of Shanghai’s iconic buildings, the World Financial Center.

This skyscraper, covering over 10,000 square meters with 101 floors above ground, houses various companies in its areas excluding the shopping area on the ground floor and the observation deck at the top.

The building is home to a myriad of industries, including finance, research and development, venture capital, business consulting, web technology, app development, and multinational banks, showcasing a diverse range of sectors.

The last stop of their Shanghai trip was chosen to broaden the horizons of the 208 employees and immerse them in an authentic business atmosphere.

“Xuemei, take a photo for me,” Jiang Qin requested.

“Sure, boss,” Lu Xuemei ran over and took a photo of Jiang Qin. “Is this okay?”

Jiang Qin nodded. “Put this in the brochure when we get back. Write ‘Mr. Jiang Qin invited, leading employees to visit the Shanghai World Financial Center.’”

“Were we actually invited?”

“No, but what’s wrong with pretending? It’s not illegal.”

Jiang Qin took the camera, gathered everyone at the entrance for a group photo, and then led them back to the hotel in the limousines.

The most crucial part of market research is summarizing and organizing findings. This is essential to avoid forgetting important insights.

After organizing the files, Jiang Qin instructed Wei Lanlan to pack them and send them to Yue Zhu’s QQ email for the Pintuan-Wanzhong branch to study and analyze.

Since the promotion targeted college students, it made sense for the core employees of team 208, who were closer in age to the target demographic, to conduct the market research. However, the overall planning and execution would be handled by the Wanzhong branch.

Assigning different responsibilities to different types of employees is a part of Jiang Qin’s business philosophy.

“Hey, where’s our boss lady?” Su Nai suddenly asked after the summary meeting.

Jiang Qin shut down his laptop. “She was picked up by her family just now. We don’t need to wait for her for dinner. Let’s eat first. After dinner, don’t wander around. Go back and pack your bags. Tomorrow, we’re heading to the next city.”

“Boss, does the boss lady have relatives in Shenzhen or Guangzhou? If so, I can offer my luggage for a round of attention. Honestly, I enjoy the prestige,” Lu Feiyu said, clearly not over today’s excitement and already thinking about the next cities.

Jiang Qin glanced at him. “Did I just hear something? Oh, it’s your luggage. It’s singing ‘Thank you for the warmth throughout the seasons.’”

After dinner, Jiang Qin returned to his room to pack his things – clothes, shoes, toiletries, and even the little rich lady’s white tiger-printed and lace underwear, left to dry in the bathroom, were all packed to avoid forgetting them in the morning rush.

“How big is this?” Jiang Qin curved his fingers, measuring with his palm, and couldn’t help but let out a hiss, his mind restless for a long time.

Since they traveled by limousine today, Jiang Qin didn’t feel tired at all. After packing, with nothing else to do and still not sleepy, he aimlessly flipped through TV channels. ȓἈꞐȱ𐌱ĘŠ

“Ziwei, I have something in my heart that I must tell you! The first thing is, I’ve decided on you.”

“…”

“Big Brother, it’s terrible, Master has been captured by a demon!”

“…”

“If fate brings people together from a thousand miles away, but without it, they can’t even hold hands when face to face. Ten years to share a boat, a hundred to share a bed, if fate lasts for a thousand years…”

Watching “My Fair Princess,” “Journey to the West,” and “The Legend of the White Snake,” Jiang Qin slouched on the sofa, bored, switching channels. He realized that these few TV shows seemed to be the only ones in the world, replayed every summer holiday.

Glancing at the clock on the wall, he noticed it was already ten in the evening. The night outside was dense, a kind of density not even the neon lights of the city could hide.

She’s not back yet at this time? She’s not staying out for the night, is she?

Jiang Qin couldn’t help but question himself, startling at his own thoughts.

The little rich lady had not gone out to play but had gone home. “Home” is a synonym for safety and warmth for humans. If she went home, what was there for him to worry about?

Damn, this friendship is too deep. Worrying even when she’s just going home.

Meanwhile, in a private estate’s members-only restaurant, Qin Jingqiu was looking at her little niece with a gaze full of affection. She reached out to feed her a shrimp.

“Auntie, I’m already grown up; I don’t need to be fed by others,” Feng Nanshu said sweetly.

Qin Jingqiu narrowed her eyes, “Is it the dish or the person that’s wrong?”

“?”

Feng Nanshu felt there was more to her aunt’s words and was a bit flustered, but her expression remained cool: “I don’t even know what you’re talking about, Auntie.”

“I know you have a boyfriend named Jiang Qin, did you think you could hide it from me?”

“We’re just good friends.”

Qin Jingqiu put down her chopsticks: “You never come when I invite you, but you come running when Jiang Qin does. Girls really are outgoing.”

Feng Nanshu was momentarily stunned, her face showing a mix of confusion and innocence.

Qin Jingqiu continued, “Didn’t I tell you to bring Jiang Qin along? I wanted to invite him for a meal. Why didn’t you agree?”

“He’s very shy and timid; I was afraid he would get scared.”

Qin Jingqiu felt like a jade cabbage being gnawed by a pig: “I’m a bit jealous, so tomorrow I’ll go find Jiang Qin and give him a check for ten million to leave you.”

Feng Nanshu’s little face turned pale: “Auntie, you’re a bad person.”

“Then call me ‘mom,’ and I won’t be so bad anymore. I’ll even give Jiang Qin a gift. How about that?” Qin Jingqiu’s tone was full of temptation.

“But you’re my aunt, not my mom.”

“You used to call me ‘mom’ when you were little. Have you forgotten?”

Feng Nanshu pursed her rosy lips, her delicate lashes trembling lightly: “I haven’t forgotten. Auntie is a good person, but you don’t need me anymore.”

Hearing this, Qin Jingqiu’s smile froze, and she fell into silence.

Feng Nanshu was indeed raised by her hands from the age of one to nine, a total of eight years, making their bond like that of a mother and daughter. However, on Feng Nanshu’s ninth birthday, her father suddenly appeared with a beautiful woman, intending to take his daughter away.

That day, Feng Nanshu, terrified, hid in a closet, not wanting to leave. It was Qin Jingqiu who found her and handed her over.

When they met again three years later, Qin Jingqiu found her little Nanshu had become very silent, cold as ice when she saw her, and seemingly devoid of social skills.

“Auntie, it’s late. I should go back to sleep,” Feng Nanshu suddenly said, interrupting Qin Jingqiu’s thoughts with her gentle tone.

“Okay, I’ll take you home,” Qin Jingqiu said with a smile.

“I’ll go to the restroom first.”

Feng Nanshu stood up and walked towards the restroom.

Just then, her small bag fell from the chair, scattering its contents on the floor.

Qin Jingqiu hurriedly got up, picked up Feng Nanshu’s bag, and gathered the items from the floor. She paused slightly when she picked up her niece’s pink wallet.

Wallets usually have a small window on the left side for photos, and Feng Nanshu’s was no exception, with a similarly-sized photo inside.

The photo showed her and Jiang Qin, with an unfamiliar couple holding hands in front. They looked quite similar to Jiang Qin.

Qin Jingqiu gently pulled out the photo and stared at it for a long time. For some reason, she turned it over to see the back.

On the back, in graceful handwriting, were four words: “A family of four.”

“Boss, why haven’t you gone to bed yet?”

In the lobby of Kebin International Hotel, Lu Feiyu, having just arrived via the elevator, saw Jiang Qin in slippers and pajamas, wandering around and occasionally glancing outside into the night.

“Nothing, just bored and taking a walk.”

“Ts, ts, ts, you just said not to wander around aimlessly, and here you are doing just that.”

Jiang Qin chuckled, then heard the sound of a car engine and couldn’t help but look outside again.

AN: I’m going to pick up my bride!! Today’s chapter ends here!!!

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