Selling small motorcycles in mid-air to kick off the Southern Heavenly Gate Project?

Zhang Yu, ever the friendly type, led Qian Huaijin to the canteen for a meal.

The others also prepared to go over.

Only Hu Chengzhi refused; he wanted to stay in the dormitory.

Hu Chengzhi comes from a rural family, and the cost of attending Harbin Institute of Technology has already emptied his family's coffers.

They usually eat dry and hard "naan biscuits".

"Chengzhi, let's go! We have a new roommate coming over. Let's grab a bite at the cafeteria, it's on me!"

Zhang Yuhao pulled Hu Chengzhi along.

Hu Chengzhi forcefully broke free: "No need, I'll just eat my own naan bread, otherwise it'll spoil in a few days."

Seeing this, Qian Huaijin smiled slightly and said, "I'll treat everyone to a meal. I have a lot of things to trouble you with then."

"I'm so many days late, I'm sure I've missed a lot of notes. I'll borrow your notes to copy them later."

Let's go!

Qian Huaijin spoke enthusiastically to everyone.

He then gave Zhang Yu a wink.

Zhang Yu instantly understood, put his arms around Hu Chengzhi on both sides, and left the dormitory.

Hu Chengzhi tried to struggle, but he was so thin and weak that he could not break free from the "sandwich" between the two strong men.

"Forehead?"

"Huaijin, aren't we going to the school cafeteria?"

Zhang Yu was puzzled when he noticed that Qian Huaijin wasn't leading them in the direction of the Harbin Institute of Technology's canteen.

"Let's go to the canteen afterward. It's our first dorm get-together, so let's eat at a small state-run restaurant outside. It's not very expensive."

Qian Huaijin then emphasized, "It's on me, everyone eat as much as you like."

When they heard Qian Huaijin mention the state-run small shop, Zhang Yu and the others looked surprised.

They never expected Qian Huaijin to be so generous.

If seven or eight people go out to eat at a small state-run restaurant, the minimum charge is fourteen yuan.

If you want to eat something nicer, it should cost around twenty yuan.

"Huaijin, this is a bit expensive. How about we just grab something to eat at the cafeteria?"

As a native of Harbin, Zhang Yu has a certain understanding of the consumption patterns in the state-owned shops around Harbin Institute of Technology.

A meal for seven or eight people costs about twenty yuan.

That's roughly half a month's wages for a worker.

"It's nothing, just a meal! I'll have plenty of time to bother you all in the future, so treating you to a meal is a way of winning you over in advance."

Qian Huaijin received a salary.

An assistant engineer at Dong'an Machinery Factory earns seventy-seven yuan a month.

The head of Dong'an International Trade Company earns a salary of 300 yuan, plus various subsidies.

Is Qian Huaijin short of money?

They really need the money!

I'm desperate for money!

Does that mean Qian Huaijin isn't short of money?

He certainly doesn't lack money; his salary far exceeds that of many people.

……

Immediately afterwards, Qian Huaijin led everyone to a small state-owned shop.

He used to come here to eat often.

Qian Huaijin greeted everyone with practiced ease.

"Huaijin, maybe we should just forget about it; the price is a bit too high."

Hu Chengzhi saw the prices of various dishes written on the blackboard and whispered in Qian Huaijin's ear.

A meal here costs as much as six months' worth of living expenses.

Their family doesn't even earn that much money in a month.

Qian Huaijin joked, "I'm quite familiar with the boss. If I'm short of money, I can wash dishes here to pay it off."

"what?"

Hu Chengzhi was immediately startled, wondering if it was real or fake.

He didn't want to be sent to the police station for "tea" by the owner for dining and dashing.

Seeing this, Qian Huaijin smiled and said, "Just kidding! Don't take it seriously. It's fine to treat everyone to one meal, but it's definitely not a good idea to treat them to meals every day."

Zhang Yu, standing to the side, was carefully observing Qian Huaijin.

Qian Huaijin gave him a different feeling.

Compared to them, Qian Huaijin possessed a certain charisma.

Qian Huaijin ordered four Northeastern dishes and arranged two bowls of rice for everyone.

Within ten minutes, four dishes were served one after another, with very large portions, enough for eight people.

"Everyone, please eat. This is the first time our entire dorm has had a meal together. I'll be asking you all for help with many things in the future, so I hope you can give me whatever assistance you can. I'll thank you all with tea instead of alcohol."

"Thank you, Huaijin. If you ever need anything, just let me know. I'll definitely help if I can."

Zhang Yu then raised his teacup.

Others did the same.

Hu Chengzhi said softly, "You can contact me if you need anything."

This meal was even more lavish than Hu Chengzhi's own family's New Year celebration.

The initial awkwardness among the group dissipated considerably because of this meal.

……

The next day, Qian Huaijin woke up early, ran a few laps on the playground, and then returned to his dormitory.

As soon as Zhang Yu and the others got up, they saw Qian Huaijin covered in sweat and all looked surprised.

Qian Huaijin quickly explained, "Go for a run to improve your health."

After a quick wash, Qian Huaijin followed Zhang Yu to the mechanical manufacturing classroom.

The leisurely campus life didn't last long.

On Sunday, Qian Huaijin left Harbin Institute of Technology by car and returned to Dong'an Machinery Factory.

Xue Rui had already spoken to Liu Dewen beforehand.

Qian Huaijin will not be studying at Harbin Institute of Technology forever; he will leave from time to time to return to Dong'an Machinery Factory.

Liu Dewen initially opposed this.

But after hearing Xue Rui recount part of the negotiations between Qian Huaijin and Hai Shan of Persia, and how they earned a large amount of foreign exchange for the country, he instantly changed his mind.

Although Liu Dewen had taught all his life, he was not a "pedantic old man." He understood that Qian Huaijin came to Harbin Institute of Technology only to expand his knowledge.

A prodigy's life needs no explanation.

……

As Qian Huaijin walked out of Harbin Institute of Technology, a 212 car came into view.

He strode forward and then skillfully opened the car door.

"Mr. Qian!"

"Brother Liang!"

Qian Huaijin and Brother Liang greeted each other.

Immediately afterwards, the 212 Jeep slowly drove away from Harbin Institute of Technology.

After an hour's drive, Qian Huaijin returned to Dong'an Machinery Factory.

Then Qian Huaijin got off the bus and returned to the family dormitory of Dong'an Machinery Factory, going back to his home.

Qian Huaijin skillfully pushed open the front door and called out with a slight smile, "Mom and Dad, I'm home."

As soon as you push open the door, you see Gu Lan busy cooking in the kitchen.

Two dishes were already laid out on the table.

Gu Lan wiped her hands on her apron, a bright smile on her face: "Son, you're back?"

"Please sit down quickly, I still need to cook a few dishes, you'll have to wait a bit."

Qian Huaijin walked to Gu Lan's side: "Mom, hasn't Dad gotten off work yet?"

"Not yet, I haven't been home all week."

Gu Lan got a little angry when Qian Zhizhou was mentioned.

He's never home all day long; anyone would get angry at him.

Just as Qian Huaijin and Gu Lan were chatting, the sound of a door opening rang out.

"Yo-ho, our young master is back! How's it going studying at Harbin Institute of Technology? Is it fun?"

After meeting Qian Huaijin, Qian Zhizhou started acting strangely and sarcastically.

"Hey, isn't this my unreliable dad? You're off work?"

Qian Huaijin immediately retaliated.

"Alright! You old geezer, can't you just shut up for a bit? It's rare for our son to come home."

Gu Lan immediately began to complain.

"He comes back every week, what's so rare about him coming back?"

Qian Zhizhou muttered to himself.

"You guys chat, I still have a few dishes to cook."

Gu Lan ignored Qian Huaijin and his son and went to the kitchen to cook alone.

Qian Huaijin and Qian Zhizhou sat down.

"Any news from Kazakov's side?"

"Um!"

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