Chapter 84: Feng Siruo Sends Sugar – “Did You Miss Me?”

Jiang Zhou ended up sleeping all the way into the afternoon.

By the time he opened his eyes, lunch was already over.

He first went to the cafeteria to grab a few quick bites, then headed to the supermarket to buy a pack of cigarettes.

After that, he walked cheerfully toward the small brick building.

At that time, Su Nan and Han Rou were diligently printing flyers, not slacking off in the slightest.

Huang Qi had nothing to do that afternoon and had been dragged over to help as well.

The three girls were all sweating under the hot afternoon sun, but their expressions remained focused and serious.

The scene was quite aesthetically pleasing, if only it weren’t for the awful noise.

The old printer sounded like it could compete with a motorcycle, rattling and trembling as it printed. Jiang Zhou was genuinely a little concerned.

If no one was watching it, this thing might run off on its own.

“Big brother, we’ve printed nearly five thousand flyers. Should I call Xiaoxiao to come pick them up?”

“No rush. You three take a break.”

Su Nan flopped into a chair and took a sip of water. “I thought having more help would make things easier, but now we’ve just become unpaid printing staff.”

“Stop whining. Look at my sister, she works for free.”

“Come on, that’s your sister!”

At that moment, Huang Qi gave a little “hmph.”

“I don’t get paid either, and I’m not even related.”

Jiang Zhou turned to look at her. “With the bond we have — like that time you snuck a kiss — you think you still need a salary?”

“W-Who kissed you?! Don’t make things up!”

“That night we had steak. You really not going to admit it?”

Su Nan’s eyes widened. “So the lipstick mark was Huang Qi’s?!”

“Yep. Hers.”

Huang Qi’s face turned bright red. “That was an accident! People have moments of impulse!”

Su Nan and Han Rou exchanged looks.

Honestly, they were quite interested in this “impulsive moment” gossip.

“Don’t look at me like that! Change the subject, please!”

Jiang Zhou chuckled. “Su Nan, what else are we short on?”

“Plenty.” She started ticking things off on her fingers. “We’re short on desks, out of coated paper, out of laminating film, and the tricycle we use to deliver posters is broken…”

“Stop, stop, stop.”

Su Nan looked at him expectantly.

“Go ask Director Yan. He did say the school would fully support us.”

“Support? Now he pretends to be sick whenever we show up. Pretty sure you scared him with your outrageous demands.”

Just as they were chatting, the sound of footsteps came from downstairs.

Director Yan, Principal Qin, and the Vice Principal were coming up.

Jiang Zhou’s project had been running for a while now, and word was it was doing quite well.

Principal Qin was in a good mood and happened to have some free time, so he decided to come see for himself.

He brought Director Yan and the VP along.

Director Yan was extremely reluctant.

He was already suffering just dealing with Jiang Zhou in the office. Now, he had to go see him in person?

But with the principal insisting, he had no choice.

“You have to admit,” the principal said, “Jiang Zhou’s business is really shaping up nicely.”

“That’s all thanks to the school’s full support. He’s always telling me how grateful he is to you, Principal.”

Principal Qin nodded, satisfied. “This is the only project our school can really be proud of right now. Tell him to keep pushing, especially with the startup investment conference coming up.”

“Don’t worry. I’ve already emphasized that to him.”

“Where is Jiang Zhou, anyway?”

“Jiang Zhou! Jiang Zhou!”

As they called out, the four in the print room quickly stepped out.

When Jiang Zhou saw the three big bosses, his eyes lit up.

Just moments ago, he was lamenting how much the company lacked.

And now, look who walked right into his trap.

Would he let them go easily?

No chance.

“Jiang Zhou, how’s Ganfanren doing lately?”

Jiang Zhou sighed heavily. “Principal, please don’t even ask. We’re practically on the brink of bankruptcy.”

Principal Qin was stunned. “What? Director Yan said it was going great!”

“Our tricycle for delivering flyers is busted, and look at this printer. If I didn’t hold it down, it’d shoot straight into the street. If the school really doesn’t want to support us, I’ll pay out of pocket. And if it really doesn’t work out, I’ll just shut it down.”

Director Yan’s eyes bulged.

This brat really sold him out without hesitation!

After all I’ve done for him… this ungrateful little bastard!

What do you mean I don’t support you? You practically bled me dry already!

Sure enough, Principal Qin frowned. “Old Yan, we promised to support him. How did it come to this?”

Jiang Zhou quickly spoke up. “Principal, it’s not Director Yan’s fault.”

“No? Then what’s going on?”

“Director Yan gave me tons of help early on. I just don’t want to trouble him every time something comes up. He’s working hard and deserves a break.”

Hmm?

Not bad.

Director Yan felt a bit better.

He knew Jiang Zhou couldn’t be that heartless.

The kid still had his back.

Then Principal Qin spoke again, “Alright then, tell me what you need. I’ll take care of it.”

That’s what Jiang Zhou was waiting for. “Well then, Principal, I won’t be shy?”

“Go ahead. Don’t always think about saving the school money. Some things just have to be bought!”

Hearing this, Director Yan nearly choked.

Save the school money?

This brat would loot the entire university if I didn’t keep an eye on him!

“Principal, first I’ll need a new printer…”

Jiang Zhou didn’t hold back in the slightest.

He listed everything from copperplate paper and lamination film to desks, scissors, utility knives, computers, TVs, you name it.

Nothing was too cheap to ask for and nothing too expensive to demand.

By the time the trio walked out of the building thirty minutes later, Principal Qin didn’t look so pleased.

He felt like he’d just been robbed.

“Old Yan, are you sure Jiang Zhou never came to you for help?”

You call that not coming? He practically moved into the admin office.

But of course, Director Yan couldn’t admit that.

After all, he was Jiang Zhou’s project advisor.

If Ganfanren made a splash at the startup conference, he’d benefit too.

“He… he rarely comes by. Maybe once, when applying for office space.”

Technically not a lie.

Because the one who came most often was Han Rou, the girl Jiang Zhou treated like a real sister.

Those two were perfectly in sync.

Principal Qin paused for a moment.

“I see. So, do you think he’s shy?”

“Uh… sure. Let’s go with that.”

“Then why do I feel like something’s off?”

Director Yan held back a laugh. “You’re probably overthinking it.”

Principal Qin nodded. “Let’s not come back here too often. I’ve got high blood pressure. I can’t handle this.”

—

Meanwhile, inside the brick building, Jiang Zhou watched the workers move in all the new equipment.

His heart was full of joy.

Life was going way too smoothly.

When he needed startup capital, a suspect handed him ¥500,000.

When he wanted to double it, the Walmart manager flew in with cash.

When funds were running out, Feng Youcai summoned his parents — full family support.

Now that they lacked office supplies, the principal came in person to be fleeced.

“Boss.”

“What’s up, Xiaonan?” Jiang Zhou was in such a good mood, even his tone was extra friendly.

Su Nan swallowed hard. “I just saw the principal’s legs shaking. If the VP hadn’t helped him, I don’t think he could’ve walked out.”

“That’s how business is done, with zero emotional attachment!”

Han Rou raised her head. “Big brother, you’re not going to scam me for business too, are you?”

Jiang Zhou waved it off. “No way. I’d never scam you two. Don’t worry.”

“The principal is over fifty. How could you be so heartless?”

“What else can I do? The company still has to grow.”

Huang Qi actually understood him. “Scamming one person is still scamming. But they need Ganfanren to attend the investment conference too.”

Jiang Zhou nodded. “Didn’t expect you to understand me best, Huang Qi.”

—

Before anyone knew it, night had fallen.

Jiang Zhou, in an exceptionally good mood today, handed out red envelopes to each of the three girls.

As soon as she got the money, Han Rou grabbed Su Nan and Huang Qi to go shopping.

Jiang Zhou locked up the office, ready to head to the cafeteria for some food.

Beep beep beep!

Just then, his phone chimed with several notifications.