The Birth of Shanghai's First Conglomerate

The annual meeting is followed by the Lantern Festival.

Erpiya, having received her pocket money, went to the construction site and played a big game.

She may appear stubborn, but she's actually very receptive to advice.

He took the millions of yuan in red envelopes he received during the Chinese New Year and went to several large construction sites in Jinshan to give each person five packs of Double Happiness cigarettes and two bottles of Luzhou Laojiao liquor.

Workers don't like too many flashy things, but they do like hard currency like cigarettes and alcohol.

Erpiya didn't actually enjoy doing good deeds; she just saw her sister doing them every day and wanted to do the same herself.

Spending a small amount of money is nothing to her, but she would hesitate a little if it were a large sum of money.

Chen An'an is already preparing for the start of school, the second semester of junior high, while her younger brother Chen Lu is still in kindergarten.

Chen An'an's visit to her sister's three major companies this time wasn't for any other reason; it was simply because she saw that her sister had done a truly good deed.

Erpiya was free and unrestrained in the three major companies; no one could criticize her there.

Her older sister is here; she wants to show Chen An'an her domineering CEO style.

"Sis, aren't you going to practice the erhu today?"

"No need, I'll rest for a day. I'm going to Grandpa's for dinner later."

"Oh..." Erpiya remembered that her maternal grandfather was about to celebrate his 86th birthday.

"Er Ya, how many more years do you plan to keep this company going?"

"Sis, why are you asking that?"

"It's just that you want to mess around for a few more years."

Erpiya was immediately displeased upon hearing this and wanted to argue with her sister, but then thought better of it.

When she makes sense, her sister will reason with her.

When things don't make sense, Chen An'an will resort to fists.

Having an older sister like that is something I had no choice but to do.

"I wasn't messing around. A lot of migrant workers praised me before."

"Yes, if you give them cigarettes and alcohol, of course they will praise you."

Chen An'an picked her up and took her to her maternal grandfather's house for dinner.

Grandpa is already 86 years old; every birthday celebration he has is one less to celebrate.

Those of them who are younger must be filial to their elders.

Chen An'an stayed there for a while, and then most of the other relatives arrived.

For her parents too, February went by quickly; they only had a few days left before school started.

Time flies, and before Chen An'an knew it, she was starting the second semester of junior high school.

Nothing major happened in their class, just like before.

Quite a few girls from other places in the second and third years of junior high school have started dating.

Anyone who falls in love experiences a dramatic drop in academic performance.

I've been so focused on that that I don't have any time left to study.

Because Chen An'an's foundation wasn't very strong, she consistently ranked in the top fifteen of her class, which wasn't particularly good or bad.

With grades like these, it would be quite difficult to get into the best high school in Shanghai.

She made herself a red ribbon and wore it on her head.

The sign above reads seven large characters: "Strive, Fight, and Be in the Top Three."

If I don't work hard now, all I'll be able to get into when I grow up is Harvard.

Perhaps influenced by her, Xiao Wenwen and Hu Tao both worked hard alongside her.

Only these two classmates knew her identity, and only Xiao Wenwen and Hu Tao had ever been to her home.

As instructed by their parents, they had to maintain a good relationship with this young lady even if their grades dropped.

Xiao Wenwen and Hu Tao didn't think that way; the three of them were still the best classmates in the class.

Chen An'an grew more and more beautiful as she grew older. In the first semester of her first year of junior high school, no one dared to pursue her because of her fierce personality.

In the second semester of seventh grade, the notorious fat guy who was third from the bottom in the class actually came to give her a love letter.

"Chen An'an, I like you."

This fatso had the audacity to say it in front of the whole class, so Chen An'an grabbed her fist, which was as big as a clay pot, and chased after him all the way.

They didn't stop until they had beaten the chubby boy so badly he had black eyes.

Well, that's fine. She's only not fierce for a while, but that doesn't mean she'll stay unknown forever.

If I don't show you how formidable I, Chen An'an, am, you still dare to shamelessly say you like me.

Her prowess was once again demonstrated in the class, and no one dared to challenge her again. Chen An'an began to study diligently, and before studying, she would give herself a very ritualistic pep talk.

"Work hard, strive hard, or I'll be going to Harvard University."

The whole class was dumbfounded. Is this what motivates you to work so hard?
That shouldn't be the case. Isn't it only those with exceptionally high grades who can go to Harvard?
I almost forgot, you can also get a place by donating money over there.

Chen An'an almost became the class monitor during the class election.

It was that chubby boy who stood up and spoke a fair word.

Are you not afraid of getting beaten up for electing her as class monitor?

That makes a lot of sense. Chen An'an is great in every way, except that she has some violent tendencies and likes to punch you in the face at the drop of a hat.

Just imagining her as class monitor doesn't make me happy.

Everyone changed their names and elected her as the arts and culture representative.

As a result, the class was once again dumbfounded when they held an activity.

In such a joyful moment, she wore sunglasses and played the erhu and suona with Buddhist chants.

We almost all of us were sent away.

Chen An'an, the arts and culture committee member, is such a person; whenever you're too happy, she'll play the suona for you.

I'm telling you, don't be too happy.

Whenever you're unhappy, she'll tell you that every day is a good day.

Ever since she was elected as the class's arts and culture representative, the whole class's atmosphere has changed.

Since most students live on campus, many students gather on the playground for fun activities in the evenings.

In order to bring some joy to her studies, Chen An'an always manages to do things that are both funny and exasperating.

It's like someone gathering their emotions, preparing to chase after a pretty girl on the playground.

She could run over, put her little hands behind her back, and recite a poem.

"Ah~ I said I love you when I was fifteen."

"Oh~ I'll take you to get an abortion when you're sixteen."

"Sigh... At seventeen, I had nothing."

"Chen An'an".

The boy was furious. If he could beat you, he would have dragged you into a duel no matter what.

Chen An'an is actually right. Dating at this age would really be a disservice to one's parents who raised them.

Some girls just can't tell the difference.

Some girls envy the local boys.

No matter the reason, dating in junior high school is irresponsible.

Chen An'an ignored him completely and ran off like a little hooligan, whistling.

When she got back to her dorm, she shouted it out.

Chen An'an needs to work hard, or she'll end up going to Harvard!

At this time, everyone usually knows that the Great Witch An has returned.

Those playing games immediately put away their phones, and those chatting with others immediately became quiet.

Those who were showing off their nice underwear immediately put on a pair of long pants.

Anyone who dares to displease the Great Witch An will be taught a lesson in no time.

For example, once Mo Qiqi showed off the underwear she bought for 800 yuan.

Chen An'an ran over and said, "What's so great about 800? Even the best underwear can't change the fact that you have no meat on your butt."

Mo Qiqi was so angry that her face turned red.

For example, the girl who ranked second in the class started playing video games. She ran over to her and said, "What are you playing? Did you get first place in the exam?"

A single sentence can make someone cry.

Well... she doesn't consider the situation when she criticizes people.

If you want to argue, then argue.

Your unhappiness is probably her happiness.

Having a roommate like this is truly something else.

Chen An'an kept saying she wanted to work hard, but she ended up going to bed earlier than the chickens and waking up later than the dogs.

(End of this chapter)