eemed somewhat restless and had a bad temper. Considering himself superior, he looked down on people like Zeng Ke who run city retail businesses, which was unsurprising given that at this time, many p...Chapter 121: Different Worlds

: Er Su Cun was woken up by a call from Tang Hang. Last night, Su Cun had been watching "Pi Feng," the hottest domestic film of the year. It was only now that he found time to rewatch it, and he remembered that it had been quite some years since his last viewing, which made him somewhat nostalgic.

Tang Wu's call came in: "I'm at your home gate."

Su Cun was surprised. He clearly remembered that Tang Wu had gone out shopping with her mother Mu Bian this afternoon and wouldn't be joining Wang Weiwei and the others for a gathering, so why was she waiting outside his neighborhood compound

"I bought you some clothes. Even though it's sunny, the weather is still rather chilly," said Tang Wu, whose cheeks were slightly flushed from standing in the cold.

Su Cun felt deeply moved. In recent days, he and Tang Wu had rarely met due to their respective busy schedules; Su Cun had a lot of things to handle, while Tang Wu needed to spend time with her family. He had originally thought that they would meet after the New Year.

As the year-end approached, Su Cun felt somewhat uneasy, sensing that something was missing in his life. Now, seeing Tang Wu again made him feel like a small part of what he missed had been filled.

The two went to Dunhuang Mall; they arrived at ten o'clock when the mall opened for business. While it was early, there were already quite a few people waiting to buy goods upon opening. They weren't among the very first customers, and within the Dunhuang Mall, only high-level staff knew who Su Cun was—ordinary employees didn't recognize him.

The two walked around to several counters together, viewing numerous items and trying on clothes. Even Tang Wu made Su Cun try some of the latest styles, which looked out of place on Su Cun's usually conservative figure, causing Tang Wu to giggle.

This was the first time that Tang Wu had picked out clothes for another man since she began buying clothes for her father; there was still a sense of novelty and awkwardness involved.

As Su Cun slipped into the fitting room to change, sitting on a stool while reflecting the shop’s light like an exquisite porcelain doll, Tang Wu naturally became the focus of passersby.

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Tang Wu wasn't impulsively buying clothes for Su Cun today. She knew in advance that Su Cun and Wang Weiwei, Lin Luoran, and Lin Zhouwu were getting together. Even though they hadn’t met up recently, she kept in touch with him through online chats, messages, and calls. Tang Wu also knew that Su Cun had been invited to many gatherings but turned them all down.

Seeing that the gathering today with Su Cen and Wang Weiwei couldn't be avoided, he had to attend. Usually, Su Cen didn't pay much attention to his attire. Of course, Tang Wu hoped that Su Cen would dress up nicely for the occasion and prepare some new clothes for him.

Nowadays, socializing with people was no longer just about gatherings; as they were graduating from high school and entering university, many things were gradually becoming more adult-oriented. Otherwise, others wouldn’t try so hard to get to know Su Cen.

Su Cen wasn't merely a college student; he had started his entrepreneurial journey in high school and was already making progress at the university level. Interacting with friends like Wang Weiwei and Lin Geren was undoubtedly beneficial for expanding Su Cen's network, as there were people within this circle who were equally talented or could offer assistance to Su Cen. Naturally, Tang Wu hoped that Su Cen would engage more with them, as it was better to gather diverse perspectives than to be isolated.

Tang Wu had a broader perspective because she recognized that entrepreneurship was what Su Cen wanted to do; he might not fit into the bureaucratic system and yearned for freedom. Given his talent and the inspiring nature of his endeavors and ideals, why shouldn't Tang Wu support him

Occasionally at home, Tang's father would jokingly ask when they could have Su Cen come work or intern at their company, hinting at laying groundwork for him. But Tang Wu always believed that Su Cen should make his own choices and be free to pursue his path.

Su Cen emerged from the dressing room in a simple light blue shirt, a small vest over it,休閒褲，搭配網購的一雙匡威帆布鞋，顯得很輕鬆，也很符合蘇燦的年齡，這麼一看，倒是突出了蘇燦麵目和身材的明朗，頗有幾分灑脫。

After checking himself in the mirror, Su Cen straightened his pants and stood before Tang Wu. "How do I look"

Tang Wu examined him closely and nodded with her eyes sparkling, "Not bad."

"Then it's great," Su Cen replied without much awareness but was infected by the atmosphere. This scene felt very cozy. When he opened the door to see Tang Wu waiting outside with an elegant posture, Su Cen felt a strong urge. Every day seeing this little girl who hadn't fallen into his hands, indeed aroused certain thoughts.

With bags in hand, they stepped out of the mall. Rongcheng was still shrouded in mist; antennas crisscrossed over downtown, and vehicles were congested on the roads with pedestrians everywhere.

"You really don't want to come with me" Su Cen asked again.

“I have my own things to do as well. Have fun today,” Tang Wu looked up at him with a smile.

Su Cen was free, and so was she. She didn’t accompany him to the gathering because Mu Wei had always told her that girls should be independent. She knew that the paths they would take were different; she had her own ideals and things she wanted to do. Su Cen's entrepreneurial journey, though inspiring, was his path. She felt proud of him, even with a small sense of vanity she didn't express, but today’s stage belonged to him, not her.

The evening gathering is at the back gate of Rongda University, where the back gate is located on Guojin Road. This street is commercially active with a mix of Western-style restaurants run by foreigners and some small lounges and steak houses. No. 10 on Guojin Road features an imposing exterior that is low-key yet elegant. It's a five-story building right next to Rongda University.

The restaurant is separated from the university only by a greenbelt, and it doesn't skimp on expensive grass for landscaping, creating large areas of green space surrounded by fences in the midst of bustling city life. At night, if one rests at any restaurant or bar above the second floor, they can look out over Rongda's tranquil campus scenery on one side and the繁華的市區景象 on the other, complementing each other beautifully.

Many luxury cars often park here. Rongda University students frequently talk about Guojin Road, saying that if there is anything impressive about their university, it’s the back gate where they have seen some of the most famous license plates in Chengdu appear mysteriously.

Su Can arrived around 6:30 PM after dinner. Unlike Shanghai at this time of day, especially during winter when the sky would already be dark, today's weather was good and the sun set later. As such, the sky still had a reddish hue at 6:30 PM.

Su Can got off the bus and walked to the location from afar where he could see some luxury cars heading into the restaurant on Guojin Road. A few vehicles turned orderly into the street corner. Su Can stopped at the pedestrian crossing, watching these cars pass by.

A Volvo, a Beetle, and a BMW followed behind.

Through the car windows, one could see that the drivers were generally young, as were their female companions.

The woman sitting in the front passenger seat of the BMW glanced out the window and saw Su Can standing on the sidewalk waiting for the traffic light to change. Their eyes met briefly; since he had smiled first at her, he naturally gave a smile.

That woman, having never seen anyone smiling at herself from inside a car before, was momentarily stunned, staring directly at Su Can. This made Su Can feel somewhat embarrassed as she didn't look away and stared openly at him without reservation; nowadays, girls aren't shy anymore.

The man beside her noticed her strange reaction and looked over to see Su Can smiling brightly. His expression darkened as his car started moving forward just then, flooring the accelerator and speeding past Su Can, causing pedestrians in this quiet but busy neighborhood to look up at the sound of the engine.

The woman turned around teasingly to give Su Can one last glance while enjoying her companion's revving of the powerful engine out of jealousy. The message was clear: "I'm not from your world."

This girl herself was a student at Chengdu Music College, and due to her privileged background since childhood, she had been exposed to various high-end things. In this area around Rongda University, she had seen many male students like Su Can pursuing her, some of whom were more qualified than him. However, in her view, these young men who would write love letters or score impressive goals on the court to make her cheer were rather ordinary and simple-minded compared to the splendid circles she moved in.

She might one day feel like seeking out a clean-cut guy like Su Can for some mild flirtation, but not now. Tonight's banquet excited her, making her feel an urge to release hormones.

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"The Jiang Weiwei from your music academy who performs at Music House, is she coming over today" the man suddenly asked.

The girl smiled. "Are you still going to cling onto Senior Jiang today, Wang Zhang"

Displeased, the man said, "That guy’s family background isn’t bad; he even bought a Hummer this year. I reckon your Jiang Weiwei is quite something too. What's that woman planning on doing Is she really going to break into showbiz Wang Zhang would have people supporting her then." However, he quickly added, "Wang Zhang wouldn't dare joke around today. This occasion has some serious faces coming—two from the military district and a few others at or above deputy department level. His father’s just the second-in-command of the local tax bureau. Today isn’t something to be trifling about. I heard that one person who's coming has more than this amount."

The man gestured with his hand. The girl was puzzled, "Five million"

"Five million," he snorted dismissively; clearly unimpressed. Then he blurted out, "Fifty billion! Chairman of Nanning Group’s son and the deputy mayor of Chengdu’s nephew—Tao Chuhong. I’ve heard a lot about him recently."

The girl hid her shock and responded calmly with an “Oh”. But she was already mentally calculating.

“Right now, we’re parking,” said that man as he got excited mid-sentence and continued, "Also, through some reliable sources from a couple of close buddies, I learned that the son of the city’s party secretary Wang Bo will be joining us today."

The driver suppressed his internal agitation, trying to maintain an indifferent expression. His female companion couldn’t hide her awe and surprise any longer, “What!”

His girl's reaction made him feel a bit vain. He instructed her, "No matter what happens later on, if they ask you to drink, just do it."

The girl gave the man a flirtatious look and leaned in with an infinitely soft voice, “Why not Are you afraid that I can't save face for you Out there, I’m still quite capable of standing up for my man.

Today is a rest day. Starting from tomorrow, I will make up the missed updates over the next four days. Hopefully it’ll be satisfactory for everyone. (To Be Continued)ho came from a rural background and still carried that rustic charm, looked at these two increasingly endearing girls. When she turned to look at Su Cen, her mouth couldn’t stop the grin; Su Cen knew...