reamed like he was on steroids: "You guys just come and get me!"He forced Su Can into an extremely disadvantageous one-on-three situation.Su Can countered in the middle game by sending small ground fo...Volume 3: To That Distant Place Chapter 30: Great

A modern business building with a unique design, narrow at the bottom and wide at the top, like a ship resting on a block of wood. The transparent glass facade gives it an avant-garde look. Below is an automatic water fountain surrounded by an open-air parking lot that has a slight dampness to it, filled with many cars, most of which can be categorized as luxury vehicles.

Occasionally, office workers would pass by this building with some envy in their eyes. Sometimes clusters of student-like girls would stand by the roadside, taking photos against the backdrop of the skyscraper before leaving with giggles, showcasing their carefree youth, which inexplicably lifted the spirits of those still waiting inside.

At the top of the building stood the logo of Sufu Investments, a prominent and proud presence amidst this street lined with celebrity enterprises.

In Room 19 on the business floor, Sun Zhiyi, Yang Qidong, and others were sitting on sofas in a resting area. They looked around at their hundreds-of-square-meters office environment and glass offices partially hidden behind partitions, occasionally catching glimpses of stunning ladies in black pantyhose suits.

Those present all believed that they would one day grow their companies to this level and enjoy the thrill of controlling everything before them. However, the key to unlocking their future paths to wealth rested solely on one person.

"You'll have to wait a bit more; Mr. Liu still has another meeting." The reception manager, who came with a ceremonial smile, appeared unconvinced. Coffee or tea had not been placed on the empty coffee table in front of them. After mentioning this, she hurried off to attend to other tasks. It wasn't unprofessional of her as Li Zhen Dong simply said, "Let them wait." To the familiar reception manager, it was natural to assume these three people were insignificant. The company received many scheme holders daily who could be scammers or empty-suiters; they couldn’t always maintain a good demeanor with everyone. Observing the receding back of the reception manager, the trio on the sofa fell silent.

"I wonder how long Mr. Liu will have us wait" Yang Qidong finally voiced his thoughts. He was actually wondering if Li Zhen Dong had important matters or secondary tasks to handle instead. In other words, their companies' future and prospects weren’t that critical after all. A feeling of neglect started creeping in. "I don't know; let's just keep waiting," Sun Zhiyi sighed after a while.

They waited for nearly two hours already.

An hour later, the reception manager passed by with her high heels clicking against the floor. Seeing the trio still there, she was momentarily puzzled before realizing and saying, "You're still here Good; Mr. Liu just finished his meeting. I'll take you to him."

Sun Zhiyi, Yang Qidong, and others exchanged glances helplessly. They had no choice but to comply.

The reception manager, Zhao Lei, entered first, leaning down to whisper something into Li Zhen Dong’s ear with a smile. Receiving his call, Li Zhen Dong spun around and grabbed her chest forcefully. In response to Zhao Lei's pain-filled resentment, he sneered before waving them in.

"That little brat Su can dare to compete with you over eggs in the U.S., showing some courage of a young bull. This time in Shanghai, I'll give him a taste of respect. ‘The three from Tsinghua are here; what do you think’”

Zhan Hua's voice came through the phone, saying, "When you make a promise at the Shangshi Summit, you can't go back on it. If rumors spread about this, it will only pollute the air."

"Then I'll deal with them according to the situation. I can afford to burn some thorium and offer less in return. Find a time for us two to get together again, maybe fish or shoot targets, or go to Macau for some fun." Zhao Lei welcomed the three people in, and Liu Zhensheng had already hung up his phone, greeting them with a smile.

Then Sun Zhiyi and others directly discussed investment issues. Initially they were excited, then somewhat frustrated, and finally argued their case rigorously. Liu Zhensheng always managed to present harsh conditions one by one with a smile, perfectly illustrating the old saying that venture capital is never as easy as free pie from heaven; sometimes it can be quite frightening. Of course, Liu Zhensheng wouldn't simply burn money to make Su Can jealous; he would also ensure his own interests, but this was undoubtedly putting Sun Zhiyi and company through a tough ordeal.

With a smile, Liu Zhensheng gave instructions in an authoritative tone that left no room for argument. However, the three people sitting before him became increasingly grim, their faces turning darker by the moment.

"These are shackles and stringent tasks," Sun Zhiyi couldn't help but stand up. His face showed his agitation, yet under Liu Zhensheng's still gentle smile, he slowly sat back down again. He didn't even manage to say "You want to suck our blood." The other party wouldn’t give him the chance to bargain; it seemed he lacked such qualifications.

Feeling somewhat dejected, golden sunlight shone through the window but cast a pale hue on him. What had initially appeared like an open sky ahead now felt more like carrying several heavy cement bags and struggling upwards along a narrow crack in the rock face while also fearing that any back-up plans might be cut off at any moment.

Between their heartburning negotiations, Sun Zhiyi, Yang Qidong, and others looked out of the high-rise building. There were floating clouds above, but everyone couldn't help sighing from within. Ideals are always separated by a hair's breadth from reality; thus, they remain forever apart.

Where to eat, where to play, which university has more pretty girls—these are eternal themes on campus.

Nankai University is known for having the most beautiful girls among universities in Yangpu University Town. The sight of those graceful figures passing by in front of them—whether it be near the tennis courts, gymnasiums, green woods, or corridors and doorways of teaching buildings and self-study rooms—can undoubtedly make one's hormones soar.

Of course, Nankai University is also renowned for producing many heroes. One characteristic is that girls here are far from being demure like the delicate maidens of Jiangnan; instead, they tend to be strong-willed and independent. Many boys study liberal arts while more girls opt for science subjects. Thus, the female atmosphere is quite fierce. Most of these beauties can only be admired from afar—they're either too high-maintenance or are stubborn and hard to tame.

As they walked along, two girls riding white bicycles passed by them on the road. Both seemed like they were heading for a game, their bicycle racks and backs filled with racquets while dressed in short skirts. A sudden gust of wind made one girl scream "Ah!" as her skirt flew up.

Perhaps if she hadn't shouted out loud, nothing would have happened. But now everyone's eyes had caught sight of the white thigh revealed by the lifted skirt.

Those who see it will say "僥倖" (a term expressing good fortune). The original seven men should have felt excited, but since they were accompanied by two girls with outstanding appearances and figures that attracted a lot of attention along the way, all these men acted properly and hid their excitement.

Lin Luoran lightly poked Tang Xiaowu's waist and said, "Xiaowu, I'll tell you something. In the past, I noticed that Su Cen has very good eyesight; it’s like a radar system. Sometimes his eyes shine with brilliance. At first, I thought it was my imagination, but now I see that Su Cen indeed has such talent. He didn’t blink once during just now. Along the way here, there were at least seven girls who looked pretty, yet he never glanced at any of them; his focus is so precise."

When Su Cen heard the first half of what Lin Luoran said, he thought she was praising him. Zhang Xiaqiao, Li Han, and Xiao Xu all cast envious glances at him. But who would have thought that Lin Luoran’s tone suddenly changed towards the end; it made Su Cen extremely embarrassed. His group of friends were apprehensive and swallowed their saliva as if they had said those words themselves.

Now, Su Cen thinks telling Lin Luoran not to rely on him for meals was a very correct decision. This girl used to cause trouble during her school days; now that she’s at Nan University, every time she comes over, he feels like his life is shortened.

True enough, Tang Wu looked towards Su Cen after hearing these words. A hint of displeasure flashed in her expression, followed by a slight curve on her lips.

Su Cen's fame at Nan University was at its peak, but it was rare to see him so awkward and humiliated before Lin Luoran. Usually, Su Cen always acts mature and steady in front of Tang Wu; she finds such perfection infuriating as she doesn’t want to be left behind. Her boyfriend’s success has proved many things, making her feel a bit proud despite her usual lack of sentimentality. On the other hand, it motivates her to enrich herself.

Recently, due to fewer meetings with Su Cen, Tang Wu spends more time attending lectures and studying in self-study halls. Occasionally seeing him so awkward makes her think he’s rather cute.

Seeing Tang Wu's teasing smile, Su Cen felt itchy; if not for the crowd around them, he thought punishing her with a kiss wouldn’t be too harsh.

Hence, changing the subject: "We won't talk about this. Sister Luoran, everything today at Nan University is on me. What do you want to eat in the afternoon"

"Thanks for offering, Brother Su. I don't need your help with accommodations." Lin Luoran said cheerfully, "Who knows if it’s safe But as for food, I've heard that the street food at Nan University is great; let's go have grilled fish. The girls in our dormitory always talk about the grilled fish here and are driving me crazy."

In the afternoon, they ate grilled fish on a street in Nan University. Everyone drank nearly two cases of beer. Anyone could tell that Huang Ying and Qiao Yan were particularly interested in Lin Luoran. In fact, it wasn’t only them; all except Li Han among this group are single. Since Lin Luoran is also single, there’s no wonder they feel attracted to her. But Huang Ying and Qiao Yan's interest is quite obvious. Drunk from beer, Qiao Yan started talking a lot, sometimes even Wang Dongjian found it hard to bear his nonsense.

Yet, Lin Luoran always listened intently; even without expressing opinions, she occasionally nodded in agreement. Her demeanor made everyone marvel at her natural grace and charm that perfectly suited her character. Only Su Cen knew she wasn’t like this when facing him.

The group ate and drank until around 8 PM, when the streetlights came on and night fell. Huang Ying and Wang Dongjian couldn't continue to stay and accompany them any longer. However, it seemed that Huang Ying and Qiao Yan felt they had gained a significant victory by getting Xu Cao's phone number, as they returned with an air of satisfaction, much to Xiao Xu’s chagrin who muttered, "What's the point of showing off!"

When Su Can sent Lin Luoran to her accommodation place, he realized why she didn’t need him to arrange a hotel room for her. She had already booked one at Holiday Inn outside Nan University. Although it wasn't the most luxurious suite, the view was quite pleasant. The balcony faced the Nan University campus with a朦朧的學校園區光彩 (faint glow of the school campus) visible from outside and in the distance were the dimly lit teaching buildings under the streetlights, where people were always bustling about.

After dropping off Lin Luoran at her room, Su Can's roommates hadn't decided what to do next. Someone suggested playing poker, which everyone agreed to enthusiastically, including Lin Luoran.

The group then used the beds in their hotel room as a table to play poker. The scene was somewhat luxurious, with Tang Wu and Lin Luoran, two beautiful girls, being together greatly affecting their card skills. Their pretty faces, coupled with the romantic setting of a hotel room, made it hard for each person’s repressed desires to be ignored.

Neither girl had ever shown any talent in playing cards before, but now both were quite impatient. Tang Wu was intelligent and Lin Luoran cunning; although luck plays an important role in card games, a good player can still make the worst hand of cards shine brilliantly. Both Tang Wu and Lin Luoran managed to do this, their play leaving them with a sense that they could defeat anyone who stood in their way.

Even Li Han, known for his poker skills, was defeated; Zhang Xiaqiao and Xiao Xu were thoroughly beaten as well. Eventually Su Can couldn’t hold out either and had to admit that the two girls indeed possessed an aptitude and talent for card games.

Unbeknownst to them, it was already around 11 PM when Lin Luoran yawned. Tang Wu then said to Su Can, "It's time to go back."

Xiao Xu suddenly realized the dormitory door would be locked soon and suggested, "Let's head back now."

Su Can nodded. Lin Luoran stretched lazily and said, "Why don't you guys stay"

This caught Xiao Xu by surprise; his heart skipped a beat. Zhang Xiaqiao looked sideways at him, wondering if he should take the initiative to book another room as a gentleman would do. He didn’t mind sleeping close to such beautiful girls. However, he swallowed and said, "That's not appropriate. I wouldn't want to disturb your rest."

"It’s not me," Lin Luoran gave him an annoyed look while pointing directly at Su Can with her finger, "You should stay with Tang Wu; it might be scary for me to sleep alone."

Tang Wu was taken aback but then nodded thoughtfully and smiled sweetly, “Okay.”

"Tang Xiaowu," Su Cao said, “don’t agree so readily.” Although he had fantasized countless times about rolling around with her in a hotel room at night, and had even stormed into Lin Luoran's home before to witness both Tang Wu’s heart-stopping charm and Lin Luoran's lazy grace. But putting these two together in such a supernatural way was like an unexpected montage of contrasting beauty that left him momentarily speechless.

That’s it for today, folks; another sad update. I’ll go get some sleep now. To be continued!轉碼失敗！請您使用右上換源切換源站閱讀或者直接前往源網站進行閱讀！