Don't get married if you're reborn.

Chapter 417 Long Short Essay (5K)

The "Snack Panic" branch located on Hospital Road has become incredibly popular since its opening. It attracted customers with its "The Voice of China" merchandise and lucky draws, which made its business boom.

At that time, "The Voice of China" was very popular, and the merchandise was also very exquisite. The lottery would also tempt people's gambling mentality.

The "Chef Nic" series of snacks, which specialize in harvesting chives, also sells very well.

By the afternoon, the snack shop next door had also put up posters for "The Voice of China".

Zheng Hong really couldn't stand it for a second longer; if she didn't do this, all her business would be snatched away.

Zeng Wenjie noticed it when he passed by. He didn't say anything, but directly took the camera to collect evidence and then filed a lawsuit.

You can't reason with this kind of person; you have to teach her a lesson with the law.

Then, Zeng Wenjie called He Jianguo and asked him to help with this matter.

This snack shop is a copycat of the popular snack brand "Snack Panic," so after putting up the posters, it did attract some customers. However, since there were no promotions or events in the store, business was still quite slow.

Students from Fengyuan also came to support Zeng Wenjie's business, which shows that the young man is a good person.

Almost all the students in Statistics Class 2 bought something, more or less. Zeng Wenjie was good at interpersonal relationships and gave some special gifts to those who came to support him.

These peripheral items are worthless to him; he can simply have the toy factory produce as many as he wants.

I was busy until 9 p.m. When I closed the store, I tallied up the revenue. The actual consumption plus the recharge amounted to more than 50,000 yuan.

"Another record broken! Come on, let's give out red envelopes, 500 yuan each!" Zeng Wenjie immediately counted out the money and handed out red envelopes to everyone.

After receiving it, Ye Qiansheng couldn't help but curl his lip and say, "I deserve it!"

Zeng Wenjie laughed and said, "That's right. Brother Ye has been overseeing the renovation of the branch the whole time. He's worked the hardest. You deserve this!"

Ye Qiansheng yawned and said, "Business is good today. Your marketing strategy is excellent. It has completely drained the other stores! I've been too tired lately. I'll take this money tonight and get a foot massage to rest."

Zeng Wenjie said, "Want to grab a late-night snack? It's on me."

Everyone had been busy at the store all day and was feeling a bit tired, so they didn't really want to eat this late-night snack.

Just then, Feng Xiao arrived. She walked into the store and said, "Oh, it's closed? Looks like I'm a bit late!"

Ye Qiansheng sneered, "Your timing is quite perfect."

Feng Xiao glanced at the banknotes clutched in their hands and said with a smile, "Looks like we've broken another record today!"

Zeng Wenjie handed her 500 yuan and said, "Although you don't work in the snack shop, you were still a part of it, so you also get a red envelope."

After accepting it, Feng Xiao immediately smiled and said, "Thank you, boss! May you be blessed!"

As she spoke, she even imitated the ancient court ladies' curtsy.

"What should we do with that fat woman? She actually dared to put up posters for 'The Voice of China.' Does she have the copyright?" Ye Qiansheng asked.

“She doesn’t have the copyright, so I’ve contacted He Jianguo and asked him to handle it,” Zeng Wenjie said calmly.

This blatant infringement cannot be tolerated. It's one thing for you to pirate our snack shop, but you even dare to use "The Voice of China" for your own promotion. Aren't you courting death?
Ye Qiansheng sneered, "They'll have to come over and apologize to us in a few days."

Shi Jing coughed and said, "Kneel."

Ye Qiansheng said, "Hey kid, shut up. Do you still want to smoke the snow shard?"

After chatting for a while, everyone prepared to go back and rest.

Liu Qi then said, "Boss, we're planning to go straight back to our rented place. Do you want to sleep together?"

Zeng Wenjie laughed and scolded, "You're so flirtatious. Go find a boyfriend to flirt with, don't flirt with me."

Fu Qianzhu was both amused and exasperated, and said, "You can sleep with the boss, I'll sleep by myself."

Liu Qi joked, "I wonder who most wants to sleep with the boss?"

Zeng Wenjie had no choice but to pretend he hadn't heard anything and turned away.

Feng Xiao followed along; she had come all this way specifically to collect the 500 yuan red envelope.

Five hundred isn't much, but for her, this matter was very interesting.

Zeng Wenjie had just gotten into the car when he received a call from Yan Xinyi. "Wenjie, I figured you were done with your work, so I called you. Why, as the host, aren't you going to show me some local delicacies?"

Zeng Wenjie then said, "Okay, I'll treat you to a late-night snack if you're free."

Yan Xinyi said without any politeness, "If it's not good, don't blame me for holding a grudge."

Zeng Wenjie felt she was a bit arrogant, so he looked at Feng Xiao and said, "This beautiful host from the State Administration of Radio and Television is quite arrogant. Why don't you come with me and teach her a lesson?"

Feng Xiao looked at Zeng Wenjie with amusement and said, "Trying to use me as a tool again?"

Zeng Wenjie said, "No, you're my treasure."

Feng Xiao smiled and asked, "Is this beautiful host the one hosting this interview?"

Zeng Wenjie shook his head and said, "I don't know, but she really wanted to get this opportunity, so she deliberately tried to get close to me. After all, she graduated from a prestigious university and rose through the ranks very quickly, so it's inevitable that she's a bit arrogant."

Feng Xiao said, "I don't really want to associate with these kinds of people. The circle in the capital is neither small nor large."

Zeng Wenjie sighed after hearing this and said, "Then you should just keep hiding. Once the Business Alliance is established, you can come in as the secretary-general and do what you're good at."

So Zeng Wenjie drove Feng Xiao back.

Ms. Feng naturally knew the highest etiquette for sitting in the passenger seat of the A8, and she moved her two long, slender legs in black stockings together towards the driver's seat.

"Waiting for you, Brother Zeng~"

Upon arrival, Feng Xiao unbuckled her seatbelt and smiled radiantly, her beauty as lovely as a peach blossom in bloom.

Zeng Wenjie said, "Mmm, let's test the new product!"

Feng Xiao leaned over and kissed him, then got out of the car and walked into the stairwell.

Zeng Wenjie left the residential area and sent Yan Xinyi a text message with his address.

Not long after, Yan Xinyi arrived at the barbecue restaurant.

"Congratulations on the opening of your branch today! May your business be booming," Yan Xinyi said with a smile.

“You gave me a great start; you were the first customer to open for business at the branch,” Zeng Wenjie said.

"Drinking beer?"

"Or a drink?"

Yan Xinyi said, "Let's have beer. It just feels like something's missing when we eat barbecue without some beer."

Zeng Wenjie said, "It lacks a soul!"

Yan Xinyi said, "That's a wonderful analogy."

After trying a few skewers of beef and bean curd, Yan Xinyi nodded repeatedly, thinking that the taste was very good. She felt that Chongshan's barbecue was indeed something special, both fragrant and spicy.

She raised her glass to toast Zeng Wenjie and said, "Thank you for the hospitality!"

Zeng Wenjie said, "It's only right. You came to Chongshan to do interviews and help promote our hometown, so we should treat you to some local delicacies."

Yan Xinyi smiled and said, "But what I'd like to do even more is an exclusive interview with you. I wonder if we'll have that opportunity!"

She had a smile on her face, and her eyes held a certain charm when she looked at people.

But Zeng Wenjie was already used to Feng Xiao's affectionate eyes when looking at dogs, so how could he be so easily swayed by this subtle flirting?
“Sister Yan has reported on ‘Village BA,’ so there’s a good chance,” Zeng Wenjie said.

Upon hearing this, Yan Xinyi covered her mouth and laughed, shaking her head helplessly, and said, "Look at you, your Tai Chi is truly amazing!"

Zeng Wenjie said, "The interview was arranged by the General Administration. How could I possibly have any say in it? Sister Yan, you overestimate me!"

Yan Xinyi said, "Okay, I'll ask you a few questions, and you answer me truthfully. This way, I'll have more information and be more confident in hosting this interview!"

Then, Yan Xinyi said gently, "I know a lot of famous reporters and hosts, Wenjie, you'll definitely be on the news more and more often in the future."

Zeng Wenjie understood what she meant: it was about exchanging benefits.

However, considering that Yan Xinyi has already established herself in the General Administration at such a young age, she must have a bright future, so there is no harm in befriending her.

Moreover, he will definitely be dealing with a lot of media in the future, and having Yan Xinyi's connections will make many things easier.

So... Zeng Wenjie agreed, and Yan Xinyi asked him a few questions, which he answered truthfully and seriously.

Yan Xinyi smiled and said, "In that case, I can go and apply to the leader. He will definitely take my application seriously since he knows you so well."

Zeng Wenjie said, "I wish you success!"

Yan Xinyi then asked, "Who are you planning to choose among your five guests? Xiao Qin probably won't have a chance to be the co-host, so why don't you let her be your guest?"

Yan Xinyi takes good care of Qin Yixuan at work and doesn't treat this new intern like a slave. So, she even helped her secure a guest seat.

"Her? I haven't considered her yet. We'll see when the time comes." Zeng Wenjie smiled and shrugged easily.

Yan Xinyi couldn't help but laugh and said, "Little Qin is in love but can't get the one she wants, huh? Tsk tsk, that's not easy. She's such an outstanding girl, I never expected her to run into a wall when it comes to love."

Zeng Wenjie then said, "Anyone might run into obstacles in their relationships! For example, if I were to pursue you, Sister Yan, I would most likely run into obstacles as well."

"That's not necessarily true. You're so outstanding, I admire you. If you pursue me, your success rate is at least 50%," Yan Xinyi replied with a smile.

Zeng Wenjie had previously promised Qin Yixuan that he would try to get her a co-host and guest role, but now that Qin Yixuan is being disobedient again, he certainly can't give her the benefits.

You came to Fengzhou, but you haven't contacted us at all?

Is this an excuse about not having menstruation, to avoid being taken advantage of?
As for whether she was playing tricks or was simply unprepared, Zeng Wenjie didn't really want to know.

She could have just said what she was thinking, but doing it this way is just unpleasant.

After having a late-night snack, Yan Xinyi took a taxi back to the hotel.

I ran into Qin Yixuan as soon as I arrived at the hotel.

"Senior Sister!" Qin Yixuan called out respectfully, greeting Yan Xinyi.

"Xiao Qin, why haven't you contacted your classmates and friends?" Yan Xinyi asked.

Slightly embarrassed, Qin Yixuan said, "I feel a bit tired and want to rest and adjust my condition before meeting them."

Yan Xinyi nodded and said, "You interns do have a lot of work, but there's no way around it. Every intern goes through this, and I was the same way. Once you become a full-time employee, you won't have so many miscellaneous tasks to do. Just hang in there!"

Qin Yixuan smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Senior Sister. I will definitely work hard."

Yan Xinyi said, "I went to Zeng Wenjie's branch this morning to show my support, and then had a late-night snack with him tonight. I got some information from him, and I'll send an email to my boss later. I'll probably be able to get the interview host position."

Qin Yixuan exclaimed, "I never imagined he'd be getting an exclusive interview with our General Administration!"

Yan Xinyi said, "I also mentioned the guest to him, but he said he hasn't considered you yet."

Qin Yixuan was stunned, and then her mentality collapsed instantly. Zeng Wenjie had clearly said last time that he was willing to give her a guest seat, but now he was going back on his word? She had paid such a high price last time!

"I don't have much to say, you should try to do it yourself," Yan Xinyi said helplessly.

"Ah..." Qin Yixuan nodded blankly.

Then, she panicked a little. Yan Xinyi had met Zeng Wenjie beforehand, but she hadn't told Zeng Wenjie that she had come to Fengzhou yet!

She was actually a little conflicted.

Leaving aside all the other emotions, let's just talk about the simplest reason.

Afraid of being raped.

After joining the General Administration, just as she had expected, she met many talented young people, which made her feel inferior and unable to catch up with those geniuses.

Moreover, she clearly recognized Zeng Wenjie's uniqueness and excellence. After all, the leaders and talented individuals she admired often talked about this young man, Zeng Wenjie.

She also knew very well that she did not have Yan Xinyi's talent, and if she did not find some connections, she would only be a poor, low-level laborer for the rest of her life.

Qin Yixuan said with a wry smile, "He probably knows I've come to Fengzhou, but I haven't contacted him. Will he be angry?"

Yan Xinyi glanced at her, puzzled, and said, "You didn't contact him, so why is he angry? I remember he's always been indifferent to you, hasn't he?"

Qin Yixuan was too ashamed to admit that she had swallowed her pride and stammered an apology to Zeng Wenjie.

Moreover, Yan Xinyi remembered that Zeng Wenjie had a girlfriend.

However, she had met too many outstanding men, and almost all of them were casual sex partners. At first, she found it hard to accept, but later she thought it was quite normal.

Zeng Wenjie is young, rich, and talented; it would be a miracle if he were honest!

Qin Yixuan shook his head, still smiling bitterly, and said, "He must be angry because I didn't tell him, and that's why he's unwilling to give me this chance."

Yan Xinyi spread her hands and said, "Well... I don't know much about these things. You can ask him yourself."

After saying this, Yan Xinyi hiccuped, then quickly covered her mouth and looked around. Only after realizing that no one had noticed her earlier behavior did she breathe a sigh of relief.

He looks like he's caught doing something wrong.

Qin Yixuan was amused by her comical appearance, but then quickly composed himself.

"The barbecue in Chongshan is so delicious, it's fragrant and spicy, the taste is amazing," Yan Xinyi said.

“Yes, Chongshan barbecue is very unique. After I got used to it, I feel that the barbecue outside is not as fragrant as the one here,” Qin Yixuan said with a smile.

Yan Xinyi said, "I'm going back to rest. You should rest early too. You'll need another day to adjust before you get back to work. The tasks are quite heavy during this period."

Qin Yixuan nodded. She had already experienced the hardships of fieldwork, especially since she was an intern who was practically treated like a beast of burden.

Seniority is strictly enforced in the workplace; no matter how beautiful she is, it's useless. No one will pamper her, and besides, there are plenty of beautiful women in the company. Beauty is practically nothing here.

Back in her room, Qin Yixuan felt uneasy. She opened her laptop and logged into QQ, only to find that Zeng Wenjie was not online.

After thinking for a moment, she still composed a text message and sent it to Zeng Wenjie's phone: "Wenjie, I arrived in Fengzhou yesterday! But I was too tired and have been resting, so I haven't contacted you."

As a result, the letter disappeared without a trace, and no reply was received at all.

Zeng Wenjie was busy. After glancing at the phone, he tossed it aside. Wasn't Feng Xiao's waist slim? Wasn't her chest big? Wasn't her butt perky? Why was he replying to the message?

"Oh no, he's probably angry!"

Qin Yixuan panicked and made a call, only to find that the other party's phone was switched off.

So, Qin Yixuan had no choice but to open the QQ chat window and start writing a long essay...

She used her professional writing skills to give a eloquent explanation, and then repeatedly mentioned the word "feelings," asking Zeng Wenjie to understand her, and so on...

A long message was sent, and the entire chat box was filled.

Fortunately, the chat background wasn't green like in later versions of WeChat; otherwise, this long essay would have definitely made her panic.

After reading it once, Qin Yixuan felt that some things had been missed, so he quickly typed out the missing information and sent it over.

He sent three long short essays to Zeng Wenjie's QQ account.

What else could this be but a simp?
After sending these messages, Qin Yixuan couldn't help but feel depressed again, feeling incredibly inferior! In the past, when she was at Chongqing University, everyone fawned over her, and she and Yuan Xiuqin were like stars surrounding the moon.

She thought that getting into the General Administration would make her more outstanding, but reality dealt her a heavy blow, leaving her dizzy and disoriented.

No one fawns over her anymore, and she's no longer the best...

In the past, she often received these long essays from boys she was flirting with, but she would just glance at them and close them with disdain, even laughing at these boys in her heart for being childish and ridiculous.

But now, she has become the childish and ridiculous person she herself described?

Coincidentally, Zeng Wenjie used to send Yang Jingqi these long essays, but now he's the one receiving them.

Things are getting better; I've finally made it from being a student to becoming a Chinese language teacher.

Qin Yixuan couldn't sleep well all night, tossing and turning, thinking about her and Zeng Wenjie...

Then, she convinced herself that she liked Zeng Wenjie more than he was after her money and fame.

Benefits are merely a byproduct of liking something; one doesn't like something because of benefits.

When Zeng Wenjie opened QQ, he was shocked by Qin Yixuan's short essay.

He simply glanced at a few lines and replied, "Understood."

Qin Yixuan was somewhat taken aback by those two words. After saying so much, all the other party replied with were two words?!

However, she also breathed a sigh of relief. At least she replied to the message, which meant there was still room for negotiation!
(End of this chapter)