Don't get married if you're reborn.

Chapter 366 Not Good News (4K)

On the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, Fu Qianzhu opened the snack shop early as usual.

There were more customers today, most of the students had returned, and Liu Xu and Liu Qi had also returned to school and come to the store to help out.

Zeng Wenjie came into the store, waving three red envelopes in his hand, and said, "Come on, come on, good luck on the first day of work! These are red envelopes for the three senior students!"

"thank you boss!"

The three people accepted the red envelopes one by one and expressed their gratitude.

Zeng Wenjie said, "We'll officially open for business on the eighth day of the lunar new year, so the three of you will have to work a little harder today."

Liu Qi laughed and said, "It's not hard at all. I've been resting at home for so long, and I've been wanting to come back to work for a long time! Besides, the boss gave me such a generous bonus."

Liu Xu nodded repeatedly, then asked, "Boss, hasn't Shi Jing returned to school yet?"

“He should be here today. He’ll definitely contact you when he gets here, so why ask me?” Zeng Wenjie said, shrugging.

Liu Xu blushed deeply at those words and felt extremely embarrassed.

Liu Qi looked over with a gossipy gaze and exclaimed in shock, "No way, Shi Jing's husband..."

Zeng Wenjie said, "Senior Liu Qi, don't underestimate him. He's a hunky guy who studies the Nine Yang Manual every day! Be careful, he'll get slapped in the face after he opens up his Ren and Du meridians!"

Liu Xu said, "I think he's quite cute, a bit silly and honest."

"And he's a handsome man!"

Zeng Wenjie clenched his fist and emphasized.

These words made all three women laugh.

Zeng Wenjie said, "That kid has never been in a relationship before, you need to be more tolerant of him."

Liu Xu said, "Let's try getting to know each other first, and then decide whether or not to be friends."

Zeng Wenjie thought Liu Xu had a good personality; she was approachable, easygoing, and didn't fuss over details. She also had a good figure and face.

If Shi Jing were still the same arrogant person he used to be, with his vocational school background, he would definitely not be worthy of someone from a prestigious second-tier university.

This is how the campus hierarchy of contempt works: 985 universities look down on 211 universities, 211 universities look down on non-211 first-tier universities, then first-tier universities look down on second-tier universities, second-tier universities look down on third-tier universities, and third-tier universities look down on vocational schools...

"I'm going to pick up a few gift bags and then go visit relatives and friends for the New Year. You guys are busy, so just give me a call if you need anything," Zeng Wenjie said.

"Take care, boss." Fu Qianzhu waved and smiled.

She stayed in Fengzhou to spend the New Year with Fu Yong. Zeng Wenjie came on the 29th to have an early New Year's Eve dinner with her and Fu Yong, which made her feel that the New Year was very meaningful.

At least, this year's New Year didn't feel bleak.

Zeng Wenjie first went to Zhuang Aimin's house to deliver New Year's gifts and tea from his hometown.

"The big star is here!"

Zhuang Yan was delighted to see Zeng Wenjie and took two snack gift bags from him. "Happy New Year, big star! I wish you win the championship of 'The Voice of China' this year."

champion?

Zeng Wenjie couldn't even imagine that with his skill level, he wouldn't be able to win the championship even if he tried to cheat.

Once he gets to the semi-finals, any contestant could easily beat him. The only chance would be for him to sing "Lose Yourself" from beginning to end.

Zhuang Aimin asked Yang Ying to make some tea, and then chatted with Zeng Wenjie in the living room.

Zeng Wenjie noticed that Zhuang Aimin's expression showed a hint of worry and fatigue.

Zhuang Aimin smiled and said, "I hope you can go even further this year and work even harder to see if there's a chance to get your name on the national top ten list. Even if you don't make the list, just being nominated is an honor!"

Zeng Wenjie said, "Top ten in the country, senior brother, your expectations for me are really too high. Moreover, I've already made many people jealous of me by getting into the top ten in the province at such a young age."

Zhuang Aimin waved his hand and said, "Youth is not an excuse; the key is results. As long as the village BA is promoted and can really attract a large number of tourists and promote the development of tourism in Chongshan, you will have made an indispensable contribution and have a great chance of winning this award."

“Our Chongshan is an impoverished province with an extremely backward economy and infrastructure. The only viable option we have is tourism.”

"If tourism can really be stimulated, you can even enter the field of vision of more important people."

As they were talking, his phone rang.

After glancing at his phone, he raised an eyebrow slightly and said to Zeng Wenjie, "I'll go answer this call first."

Then he went to the window and answered the phone.

When he returned after finishing the phone call, the worry and distress in his expression seemed even more pronounced.

Zeng Wenjie didn't want to ask too many questions. Although he had achieved some success, he was still insignificant in front of Zhuang Aimin, and it would seem foolish of him to ask questions.

After all, something that can cause someone like Zhuang Aimin so much distress must be no small matter.

Then, Zhuang Aimin took the ashtray out of 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 he would be clueless if he smoked.

"Did you visit Teacher Gao's house to wish him a Happy New Year?" Zhuang Aimin asked.

"No, I'm planning to go in a bit," Zeng Wenjie said.

After sitting for a while, he got up to take his leave, because one should be able to understand the unspoken meaning behind people's words.

Zhuang Aimin smiled when he saw how sensible Zeng Wenjie was; he really liked this clever junior brother.

Zeng Wenjie said goodbye to Yang Ying and Zhuang Yan, politely declining Yang Ying's kind words. Zhuang Yan escorted him downstairs.

"Big star, when you have time, you have to teach me your song!" Zhuang Yan said with a smile.

“Sister Zhuang Yan, if you learn English well, you will naturally be able to sing it,” Zeng Wenjie said.

After getting into the car and leaving the compound, he took the cigarette off his ear, lit it, and then called Ye Yixuan to come and wish her a Happy New Year.

Ye Yixuan stayed at her father's house until the third year of junior high school. After that, she had some odd jobs and left home to return to her own place.

"Happy New Year, Sister Xuan! I wish you continued success and advancement."

Zeng Wenjie said with a big smile as he held the gifts.

Ye Yixuan was dressed in very casual home clothes. She looked less aloof and arrogant and more gentle and easygoing, appearing much more approachable than usual.

"Come in, the gifts are on the cabinet, and please take your slippers," Ye Yixuan said.

She didn't even bother to look at what Zeng Wenjie had given her, because she figured he knew his place and wouldn't give her anything too expensive, saving her the trouble of returning it later. Seeing the MLN metal logo high heels on the shoe rack, already showing signs of wear, Zeng Wenjie was particularly pleased. Even though Sister Xuan didn't say anything, it seemed she really liked them!
Zeng Wenjie asked, "How was your New Year, Sister Xuan?"

Ye Yixuan then said, "Isn't it the same as usual? Without the heavy workload, it's quite relaxing."

Zeng Wenjie said, "I just came from my senior brother's place. I should have told him to reduce your workload."

Ye Yixuan gave a thumbs up and said, "If you dare to say it, then you are the one!"

The reason why Zeng Wenjie was appreciated and liked by Zhuang Aimin was because he was smart, could come up with many novel ideas that were still very popular at the time, and rarely talked too much.

Ye Yixuan kicked off one slipper, crossed her legs under the other, and asked casually, "Has the director assigned by Tencent arrived?"

"Sister Lao Xuan, you're too kind. Not yet! We'll officially start work on the 8th, and their people won't arrive until the 10th," Zeng Wenjie said.

While they were chatting, Ye Yixuan's phone rang.

She answered the phone casually and called out, "Dad?"

After listening for about five seconds, she stood up, put on her slippers, and walked to the side with a serious expression.

Zeng Wenjie thought to himself, "Why does everyone have to answer the phone at this time?"
About three minutes later, Ye Yixuan hung up the phone and came back. She picked up the water glass on the table and took a big gulp of water. Her eyebrows were furrowed and her face looked terrible.

"Pressuring for marriage?" Zeng Wenjie asked cautiously, guessing that this was probably the reason.

Ye Yixuan shook her head and said, "No."

Zeng Wenjie stopped asking questions and figured that Ye Yixuan's father must have called during the Chinese New Year to be about this.

Ye Yixuan sat down on the sofa, leaned back, and closed her eyes slightly. Her already thin lips tightened, making them look bloodless.

After a short while, Ye Yixuan opened her eyes and looked at Zeng Wenjie.

Zeng Wenjie immediately raised his hand in salute and said, "Sister Xuan, please give your instructions!"

Seeing his silly antics, Ye Yixuan couldn't help but smile helplessly. She opened her mouth, then closed it again, as if she was carefully choosing her words.

After careful consideration, Ye Yixuan spoke again: "Xiao Zeng, if the village BA is a great success, but you don't receive the honor and reward you deserve, won't you be very sad?"

"I'm definitely a little sad, but I'm very happy that this can help you and Sister Xuan." Zeng Wenjie is very good at the art of language.

Ye Yixuan said, "I have something important to tell you."

Zeng Wenjie then said, "Go ahead and say it."

Ye Yixuan sighed and said, "On the eve of the Spring Festival, a leader fell seriously ill. After being admitted to the hospital, his condition worsened, and he was unable to participate in work for a short period of time. As a result, this position became vacant."

Zeng Wenjie didn't say anything, but frowned, picked up his water glass and took a sip, wondering what this matter had to do with him.
Ye Yixuan continued, "Then, after some deliberation, the higher-ups decided to appoint Luo Hui to act as his deputy."

After hearing this additional statement, Zeng Wenjie finally understood why Zhuang Aimin's expression was so unpleasant today!
Luo Hui and Zhuang Aimin have a conflict. Since Luo Hui has been appointed, it means that Zhuang Aimin has lost in this struggle, and there is even a high possibility that he will be transferred because of their conflict...

Ye Yixuan stopped talking; she believed that Zeng Wenjie could figure out the rest on his own.

She was also a little troubled, because if Zhuang Aimin was transferred, her future would be uncertain.

The best option would be to go with Zhuang Aimin and continue serving as his secretary, but that would mean wasting all the plans and connections they had built over the years.

Zeng Wenjie felt increasingly helpless. If Zhuang Aimin really moved, then without a doubt, the "village BA" position, which was not yet ready for its full potential, would be snatched away by someone else.

Without powerful backers, he, a college student, wouldn't get a single benefit. Even the title of one of the top ten outstanding young people in the country wouldn't help him; those people wouldn't even give him a second glance.

Not long ago, Zeng Mi tried to win him over, but he refused. Who knows what bad impression that might have left on Luo Hui!
Principal Gao's connections can protect him, but without Zhuang Aimin as a pillar of support, any kind of monster, no matter how powerful, could possibly try to take advantage of him!
"So, are you now regretting not agreeing to Zeng Mi's conditions? The situation has changed too quickly." Ye Yixuan smiled bitterly and said helplessly.

"What's there to regret? I don't want to do those things, and I certainly don't want to be used as toilet paper to wipe my butt." Zeng Wenjie sneered and leaned back on the sofa.

Ye Yixuan was taken aback 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 because of your care, Sister Xuan. One should never forget one's roots!"

This exaggerated praise warmed Ye Yixuan's heart slightly.

In reality, she didn't really help Zeng Wenjie in any way; it was more of a mutually beneficial arrangement. But she genuinely admired this young man.

"Besides, everything is still uncertain before the transfer order comes down, so there's no need to worry too much," Zeng Wenjie said with a smile.

Ye Yixuan laughed and said, "Are you trying to comfort me, or are you trying to comfort yourself?"

Zeng Wenjie said, "Just assume you have both!"

Ye Yixuan couldn't help but sigh, saying, "Man proposes, God disposes. I thought the big boss had a very good chance of taking over thanks to his recent series of moves. I didn't expect that he would still fall short in the end. What a pity!"

Seeing that Ye Yixuan had lost interest in chatting with him, Zeng Wenjie stood up and said goodbye.

"I'm sorry about today. I was hoping you could stay for dinner and a few drinks, but it seems we'll have to find another time," Ye Yixuan said with a smile.

"Sister Xuan, you're too kind. I still need to visit Teacher Gao!" Zeng Wenjie said hurriedly.

Ye Yixuan escorted him downstairs, and after he got into his car, she waved and said, "Goodbye, keep in touch anytime."

Zeng Wenjie said goodbye to her with a bright smile, drove back to Fengyuan, and prepared to pay New Year's greetings to Principal Gao.

After driving for a while, his expression turned cold, and he suddenly felt a bit irritable. If Zhuang Aimin were transferred, it would have a big impact on him!
Moreover, he was the one who came up with the "Village BA" plan, and it's really hard to accept that someone else stole the credit.

But he didn't want to get involved in these big shots' top-level disputes, because one wrong move and he could easily ruin himself.

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 your plans to open a branch in the mall," Xue Lu said with a smile.

"Mr. Xue, please choose a place. I'll come over after I finish paying my New Year's visits," Zeng Wenjie replied.

“Alright, then it can be at my Shanshui Pavilion,” Xue Lu said with a smile.

"it is good!"

After hanging up the phone, Zeng Wenjie couldn't help but feel a little confused. The matters concerning the mall had been negotiated well before the Lunar New Year, and the contract was to be finalized and construction to begin after the New Year.

The fact that Xue Lu called at this critical juncture made Zeng Wenjie feel that something was amiss.

"Could it be a chain reaction?" Zeng Wenjie thought for a moment, his expression turning somewhat grim.

Merchants are extremely astute, especially wealthy merchants like Xue Lu who have been in Fengzhou for many years and have substantial assets.

Ye Yixuan had always disliked Xue Lu because he had risen to power through unorthodox means and had lost some of his youthful arrogance and banditry after achieving success.

(End of this chapter)