novelraw Chapter 416 - 161: Su Zelin, You Really Are a Blockhead! (Part 2)
Chapter 416 - 161: Su Zelin, You Really Are a Blockhead! (Part 2)
After exchanging greetings, the girl said to Zhou Fuliang, "Uncle, here’s your book back."
It was only then that Su Zelin noticed Yan Qiuwen was holding a stack of philosophy books in her hands.
Zhou Fuliang, being both the president of Zhejiang University and a professor in the philosophy department, had a vast collection of books in the field, so Yan Qiuwen often came to borrow them.
"Hmm, Qiuwen, please help me put them back in the study. Feel free to take any books you need."
"Alright."
Yan Qiuwen went into the study.
"Xiaosu, you’re the founder of New Era. Does Qiuwen know that?"
Zhou Fuliang lowered his voice.
If his niece were just an ordinary person, Dean Zhou might not have bothered to ask.
However, she was incredibly intelligent, having inherited her mother’s expertise in psychology, and was very skilled at understanding human nature.
If she found someone interesting, just a little interaction would suffice for her to see right through them without a word being said.
His niece seldom had friends, and boys were even rarer, so she was likely to want to learn more about Su Zelin.
"She knows!"
Su Zelin didn’t deny it and added,
"Not many people know about this. I didn’t tell Qiuwen; she figured it out on her own."
"Understood."
Zhou Fuliang was not surprised.
His niece had that ability; she could always see many things hidden beneath the surface with just her eyes.
After a short while, Yan Qiuwen came out of the study with a few new books in her hands.
She didn’t have anything specific to discuss with Zhou Fuliang; she just came to return his books and borrow a few more.
"Dean Zhou, I have to head back now. I’ll visit again when I’m free."
At that moment, Su Zelin also felt it was a good time to leave, so they left the dean’s house together.
As they walked side by side, Yan Qiuwen casually asked, "Is it going well?"
Su Zelin knew she wasn’t asking about business. After opening a branch at Zhejiang University, it was almost a viral sensation, so things were naturally going well.
That meant she was asking about his love life.
"A bit of a hassle."
Su Zelin sighed.
His relationship with Qin Shiqing had always been entangled and messy, becoming increasingly complicated.
"Serves you right!"
Yan Qiuwen pouted.
See? That’s what you get for being a playboy.
"Oh, you have emotions too?"
Su Zelin was slightly taken aback.
In his impression, Yan Qiuwen was always calm, an emotionless girl, and Su Zelin even suspected she might be indifferent in some areas.
"I’m not a robot!"
Yan Qiuwen said irritably.
"Oh!"
Su Zelin nodded slightly.
That’s good; it seems she’s not indifferent in some areas.
Otherwise, her future boyfriend would be quite bored.
"Stop overthinking!"
Yan Qiuwen’s cheeks turned a little pink.
Su Zelin’s flickering eyes seemed a bit odd, and she could guess what kind of indecent thoughts he had.
My gosh, how could she tell?
This is too much!
Su Zelin felt a bit embarrassed.
Being with someone so smart was actually quite comfortable, like the friendship of gentlemen, allowing him to casually express his thoughts.
With matters concerning Qin Shiqing, Su Zelin kept it all inside, never confiding in anyone, not even his closest friend Lu Haoran.
Keeping it inside for so long was quite frustrating; sometimes, talking to someone could be a relief.
For some reason, it felt natural to talk with Yan Qiuwen, and there was no awkwardness between them.
It’s like a different kind of confidant.
We’ve only met a few times, but you understand me, and I understand you.
The only downside is that she’s like a worm in your stomach, making it impossible to hide any indecent thoughts.
You can’t even indulge in any fantasies.
"The weather is really nice today."
Su Zelin looked up at the sky and chuckled.
Both of them stopped talking.
Before long, they reached a fork in the road.
One side led to the school gate, the other to the girls’ dormitory.
Yan Qiuwen spoke again, "Goodbye!"
"Mm, goodbye!"
Su Zelin nodded, and they parted ways.
What a peculiar woman.
...
Back at the dorm, as soon as he entered, Old Feng said, "Third one, there’s a registered letter for you on the table!"
"Registered letter?"
Su Zelin was a bit surprised.
Ever since the junior arrived at the finance college, there hadn’t been any letters for him.
He went to the desk and picked up the letter. As soon as he saw the sender, he understood.
Jianglan City Vehicle Management Office.
He’d obtained a small car driver’s license over the summer, using the college’s address, as he would be here when the license was ready, based on the timeline.
Su Zelin quickly opened the registered letter, and sure enough, there was a brand new C1 driver’s license inside.
In addition to the small car license, he also got a D license, which he had obtained in his free time in Lin’an, using a loophole to register in another place and thus avoiding the one-year waiting period.
Getting a motorcycle license can be relatively quick, sometimes taking just about ten days.
With both licenses in hand, the world is my oyster!
Once he could set aside a bit of spare money, he could buy a car for adventures. But now, he needed to continue opening branches, which required funds, so patience was necessary.
Maybe next semester. This semester, with Brother Xiao Yang’s help, they could be bold and open two or three more branches.
Then by next semester, assuming nothing unexpected happened, New Era should have four or five branches, which would be a decent size.
By then, they would need to buy a few cars for the senior staff. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing for a digital chain store not to have even a single small car for business negotiations.
In Xia Country, appearances are important, and many people judge your capabilities by your car when discussing business, so some owners insist on buying a car to maintain face.
...
The next afternoon.
In the professional course classroom of the finance college.