Time entered April.
Chen Pingjiang's various businesses were growing steadily.
Renren.com's registered users exceeded 250,000.
Renren Delivery had covered all universities in Dongjiang, with daily orders exceeding 20,000.
Xiao Chen Barbecue's fourth and fifth branches entered the renovation phase.
Miao Cha, in one go, selected five new store locations, preparing for renovation.
The highly anticipated Miao Cha had now become a phenomenal product.
As the gimmick of "the first cup of milk tea in spring" became known to more people, it directly boosted Miao Cha's daily sales to over 6,000 cups.
If one hadn't heard of Miao Cha by now, it was indeed too low.
"I saw a new Miao Cha store being renovated at the school gate today."
"Really? That's great! It's finally opening at our school. Every day I see students from Normal University and Finance University talking about Miao Cha, but our school doesn't have one. It always makes me feel inferior."
"Last weekend I specifically went to Normal University to buy a cup of Miao Cha. And I must say, it really tastes good, different from any other milk tea I've had before."
"Of course, otherwise how could Miao Cha be so popular?"
Students from other universities eagerly awaited Miao Cha branches to open at their schools.
Some even took to Renren.com to complain, saying it was fine if their school wasn't in the first batch of Miao Cha branches, but what the hell was it that they weren't in the second batch either?
Are they looking down on our school?
Do they think students at our school can't afford it?
"Heh, what's the use of Miao Cha being so good, our school doesn't have it anyway."
"I demand Miao Cha compensate me for my losses. They must open a store near our school, otherwise I'll be jealous. Every time I want a drink, I have to take a taxi."
"Excuse me, where can I complain about Miao Cha's discriminatory treatment? This is blatant discrimination against our Business School. Are junior college students not human?"
"Don't shout upstairs, are you worse off than me? My girlfriend wants the first, second, and third cups of milk tea of spring. Every time I have to run a long distance to Miao Cha, then queue for half an hour to buy it. By the time I bring it back, it's cold, and I get scolded."
It must be mentioned here that Chen Pingjiang had mastered hunger marketing, strictly controlling the speed of tea preparation.
He wouldn't feel comfortable unless there was a ten-meter long queue outside the door every day.
Zhu Guangtong called Chen Pingjiang to his office:
"I heard you're going on a spring outing around Dongjiang tomorrow?"
"That's right, didn't I ask Wang Liwen to notify you?"
Chen Pingjiang nodded.
"Bring your wife and child tomorrow too, let's all have some fun together."
Zhu Guangtong waved his hand:
"We won't join in the fun, otherwise the students won't be able to relax."
"What's the big deal? I booked a farmhouse in Lishui. There's food, drinks, and a good environment."
"Forget it, forget it. I appreciate the kind offer, but I have other things planned for the weekend."
Zhu Guangtong still shook his head:
"I called you here again for safety matters. You're taking so many people on a spring outing. As the class monitor, you must be responsible for their safety. It will be very troublesome if something happens."
Although he knew Chen Pingjiang wasn't an unreliable person, such a large activity, and going far away, still made Zhu Guangtong somewhat uneasy.
Chen Pingjiang leaned back in his chair nonchalantly and chuckled:
"They're all adults, not children. How big of a problem could arise? Don't worry, I will definitely ensure safety."
Leaving Zhu Guangtong's office, Chen Pingjiang found the Industrial Management Class 4 classroom, where a class was in session, and walked onto the podium just as it ended.
"I just came out of Teacher Zhu's office. He has agreed to the spring outing, but he wants me to guarantee the students' safety, and I've signed a guarantee. This time, everyone doesn't need to pay, and I won't use the class fund, but each of you must behave yourselves honestly.
Don't fall behind, don't act on your own, don't engage in any dangerous activities. If any of you bastards don't listen, I'll drive you back to school that very day."
Chen Pingjiang scanned the room, delivering a commanding speech.
If it were someone else, the audience would probably have already started buzzing,
"Who the hell are you?"
But the speaker was Chen Pingjiang, and even the most rebellious students of Industrial Management Class 4 didn't dare to utter a sound.
Not to mention Chen Pingjiang's high prestige in the class, just the fact that Chen Pingjiang was organizing this activity alone, who would dare to object?
Zhao Shaoyang shouted:
"Brother Chen, don't worry. If any bastard disobeys and causes you trouble, I, Zhao Shaoyang, will be the first to deal with them."
"Count me in too. Play is play, fun is fun, but don't cause trouble for the class monitor. If something really happens, the class monitor will be held responsible."
"..."
Seeing everyone agree, Chen Pingjiang's expression softened slightly.
"Tomorrow morning at 7 AM, assemble punctually at the school gate. We will not wait for latecomers. You can take advantage of the time now to buy some snacks at the supermarket for the road."
The location for this spring outing was Yongquan Mountain Villa in Lishui.
With food, drinks, entertainment, and beautiful scenery, Chen Pingjiang felt Yongquan Mountain Villa was quite good.
Through He Zhiyu's introduction, he had already booked rooms with the owner of Yongquan Mountain Villa.
Upon hearing that it was He Zhiyu's friend, the owner readily gave the lowest discount.
It was only April, not even two months since the Spring Festival, and Labor Day was just around the corner.
This was considered the off-season, with plenty of vacant rooms, so it was a business opportunity not to be missed.
So even with the lowest discount, it was better than having empty rooms.
However, some students from Industrial Management Class 4 asked Chen Pingjiang if they could bring family members, which earned Chen Pingjiang a good scolding.
Being responsible for the safety of this group was already a headache, and he definitely wouldn't take on more people.
Besides, what if young couples did something out of line?
Chen Pingjiang wouldn't do something so thoughtless.
Early the next morning, as dawn was just breaking.
All male and female dorms of Industrial Management Class 4 were already up and busy.
As the coordinator, Chen Pingjiang drove to the main gate early to wait for the bus driver.
While Chen Pingjiang and the bus driver squatted nearby, puffing on cigarettes, students from Industrial Management Class 4 arrived one after another.
Both boys and girls were incredibly excited, their spirits high, chattering together.
They had spring outings as children, but those were always day trips.
This time was different; they heard they would be staying two nights, and it was their first class activity since starting university.
Seeing that it was almost time, Chen Pingjiang called Vice Class Monitor Wang Liwen forward:
"Count the number of people. Once everyone is here, we'll depart."
The bus at the Finance University's school gate was quite eye-catching, especially with a banner on one side that read "Industrial Management Class 4 Spring Outing."
Many passing students were very envious.
"Why doesn't our class have such activities? The temperature is just right now, and the flowers are all blooming. I really want to go on a spring outing."
"Then you'll have to ask our class monitor, who only fawns over teachers and never does anything important."
"Forget it then, it's better to rely on ourselves than on him."
Shortly after, Wang Liwen got off the bus and came to Chen Pingjiang to report:
"Everyone's here."
Chen Pingjiang turned to the bus driver and politely said:
"Then, Master, thank you for your trouble? I'll follow behind in my car."
The bus driver was a full-time driver from a nearby travel agency.
He smiled and nodded at the words:
"When we get to Lishui, you can drive ahead and lead the way."
The bus started, and Chen Pingjiang then got into his Audi A6.
Driving a separate car was also so he could immediately return to school or the city if anything was needed.
The journey was quiet.
By the time they arrived at Yongquan Mountain Villa, it was not yet ten in the morning.
When Chen Pingjiang got out of the car, Yongquan Mountain Villa owner Yu Anming was already waiting at the main gate.
Yu Anming stepped forward, shook Chen Pingjiang's hand, and greeted him warmly:
"When Lao He told me, I thought it was a company gathering for your CEO Chen, but I didn't expect you to still be a student. That's truly remarkable! If I had been as capable as you, CEO Chen, when I was in school, my parents would have woken up laughing in their dreams."
Yu Anming didn't lie.
They had met before when Chen Pingjiang and He Zhiyu came together, but he didn't know Chen Pingjiang's specific identity.
Now, hearing that Chen Pingjiang was still a freshman, it truly "shocked" him.
He Zhiyu had also intentionally praised Chen Pingjiang to Yu Anming, to ensure Yu Anming treated Chen Pingjiang well and didn't neglect him as an ordinary person.
Chen Pingjiang smiled and exchanged a few polite words.
It was then that the bus following Chen Pingjiang slowly drove up.
The bus stopped, and the door opened.
Zhao Shaoyang and a few other boys were the first to almost bound off the bus, with the girls following behind.
"This place is so beautiful, like a paradise."
"I was overjoyed when we passed by the large lawn and horse ranch. After getting off the car, even the air smells fresh."
"I looked up Yongquan Mountain Villa online. I never knew there was such a good place near Dongjiang before. Not only is there a huge lawn for ten thousand people, but also bonfires and a whole lot of other activities. And it's not cheap here; the class monitor must have spent a lot of money."
"Haha, well, we have a good class monitor! I bragged about it in the association group, and everyone in our association was so envious."
For a while, the students chattered non-stop.
Yongquan Mountain Villa had quite an impact on these students.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was like Liu Laolao entering Grand View Garden.
Chen Pingjiang looked at their excited faces, waved his hand:
"Go check in first, two people per room."
During the queue for check-in, Wu Zhaogang from the adjacent dorm room sneaked over, looking shifty.
"Brother Chen, can we discuss something?"
Chen Pingjiang suspiciously took the cigarette Wu Zhaogang handed him, and calmly accepted the flattering light, then asked:
"What is it?"
"Can a man and a woman share a room?"
Chen Pingjiang glared at him, annoyed:
"You bastard, don't cause trouble. If you're really that thirsty, I'll drive you back to school now. This is a spring outing, not your two honeymoons."
Dong Tinghui had joined them at some point, also puffing on a cigarette:
"Exactly, Lao Wu, we all know you and Weng Juan got together, but with so many people around, can't you be a little discreet? Don't let your hormones get the better of you."
Wu Zhaogang, who was just sprayed, glared at Dong Tinghui, who was acting brave by borrowing Chen Pingjiang's authority, but didn't dare to show his teeth to Chen Pingjiang.
"Brother Chen says it, and I'll do it, but what are you, Lao Dong, a nobody? Is it your place to speak? You've been chasing Wang Liwen for half a year and haven't even held her hand, you trash."
Dong Tinghui choked on a mouthful of smoke and coughed, whether from the smoke or Wu Zhaogang's words, his old face visibly reddened.
"Damn it, don't you know the rule that you don't hit a person's face or expose their shortcomings when scolding?"
Many people had already put away their luggage and gone out to play in groups.
Chen Pingjiang hadn't slept well last night and planned to catch up on some sleep.
While half-asleep, he heard the doorbell ringing non-stop.
"Who is it?"
Chen Pingjiang rubbed his drowsy eyes and shouted towards the door.
Seeing no one respond for a long time, Chen Pingjiang thought it must be some seductive slut playing a prank on him, so he lay back down to continue sleeping.
However, the doorbell started ringing again.
Chen Pingjiang ran to open the door with a dark face:
"I'd like to see who it is."
As soon as the door opened, Cong Nini stood at the doorway, smiling like a flower.
"Damn it."
Chen Pingjiang was about to slam the door in annoyance when Cong Nini slipped past him, crouching down and darting into the room.
"The weather is so good, why are you sleeping? Get up and have fun!"
Cong Nini giggled as she darted into the room.
"I got up early, then drove for nearly two hours. I'm very tired. You guys play your games, don't mind me."
"Oh!"
Cong Nini nodded with her hands behind her back, then smiled:
"Then I'll sleep with you. I didn't sleep well last night either."
Chen Pingjiang glanced at her helplessly:
"Didn't we agree last time that if I let you see Yan Yan once, you wouldn't bother me? How come you're not keeping your word?"
Cong Nini looked utterly self-assured:
"I am keeping my word. It was clearly stated that it wouldn't be at your company or in front of others. Right now, it's just you and me in this room, so it's obviously not included."
"Fine, playing word games, are we?"
Cong Nini's eyes twinkled with a smile:
"Besides, didn't I send you a message? I don't mind if you have a girlfriend, and I think you probably wouldn't mind having an extra girlfriend, right?"
Chen Pingjiang lay on the bed, chuckling:
"Then tell me, what are you after? Why are you looking for me?"
"To do me,"
As soon as Chen Pingjiang finished speaking, Cong Nini took over, her expression seductive.
She climbed onto the bed from the other side like a cat, moving closer and closer to Chen Pingjiang.
Under Chen Pingjiang's gaze, Cong Nini's movements were very slow.
Her slender figure and the pure white skin revealed by her neckline were completely exposed, paired with black stockings and white high heels, giving Chen Pingjiang an explosive visual impact.
"Da—ddy."
Cong Nini seductively licked her lips, then climbed while calling out in a cat-like voice.
Are you seriously testing a cadre with this?
His body immediately reacted.
Cong Nini was sharp-eyed, seeing the change in Chen Pingjiang's body, her smile deepened.
She squinted and called out again:
"Be a scoundrel to me just once."
(End of chapter)
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