MTLNOVEL Chapter 147: Brother Gan!
South City Oak Bay, this is a middle-class neighborhood, not exactly high-end, generally inhabited by people from the middle class.
In one of the units in Building 7, Section 2, West Room, Zhang Qinyao sat at her dressing table in her room, wearing only a camisole and slippers, applying makeup.
A middle-aged woman with heavy makeup stood behind her, persistently nagging and asking questions.
Even though Zhang Qinyao had developed a good temperament from several recent failures, she was now feeling almost overwhelmed by the constant lecturing.
She had finally come home for a visit, but didn't expect to be bombarded by her mother immediately, who wouldn't let up, even overseeing her makeup.
"Did you hear me talking to you? Quickly report on the results since you started university. You've finished military training and attended classes for a few days. Have you made any useful connections? Are there any heirs interested in you?" Yang Jingjing quizzed her daughter like a teacher conducting a pop quiz.
"Mom, how many times have I told you, I've only just started classes. Even if I've met some people, things can't develop that fast. You have to give me some time." Zhang Qinyao helplessly combed her hair, looking at her own delicate face in the mirror, still somewhat dissatisfied.
"If you don't focus on this, always thinking about playing, of course there won't be enough time!" Yang Jingjing said unhappily, "I've done my research. In your department, there are a few people you must win over, like Chu Renxiong's daughter who's in your dorm room, Young Master Zhou from the Zhou Family, and even some well-connected individuals from out of town or province. You must put in effort..."
"Mom, I know, I know all about them!" Zhang Qinyao was speechless, not understanding how her mother could have found out about all of this, listing them off like treasures, even more concerned than she was.
However, mentioning this made Zhang Qinyao involuntarily think of Jiang Feng, a flash of hatred crossing her carefully made-up face—if it weren't for Jiang Feng, she would have long since cultivated a good relationship with Zhou Zikun, and her relationship with Chu Feifei wouldn't be so bad. It was all ruined by Jiang Feng!
Of course, she didn't dare to tell Yang Jingjing about these things.
"Dear, don't blame me for being strict, I have no choice. I have high hopes for you, you're my life's hope..."
After appealing to feelings, Yang Jingjing sat down on the bed behind Zhang Qinyao, "I've instilled these thoughts in you since you were young, telling you the lessons I've learned over decades to help you avoid detours—at the very least, you should marry better than I did, so I can feel content, so I can be happy for you..."
"Aren't you and Dad doing just fine?" Zhang Qinyao redrew her eyeliner, asking.
"Humph, fine? If I hadn't been abandoned by a high-ranking cadre's descendant back then, your dad wouldn't have had a chance! Your dad is fine, but he has limited capability. I still worry about daily expenses, while Aunt Xue can buy a six-thousand-yuan bag without a blink, yet I have to think twice. Comparing myself with others is maddening! Do you want to live like me in the future? If so, I would've given birth to you for nothing." Yang Jingjing poured out her grievances, once started, she didn't stop.
"Alright Mom, I get it. Actually, tonight my friend introduced me to a nobleman's son, just returned from overseas, a top-tier playboy in Binhai. I specially dolled up to go meet him." To interrupt her mother's nagging, and to give her a glimmer of hope, Zhang Qinyao said.
"Really? Which young master? Tell me if I know him." Yang Jingjing was immediately invigorated. Despite her age, she knew all about the noble sons in Binhai, there were few she didn't know.
"It's Tang Fei, the son of Tang Tianpeng!" Zhang Qinyao said with a proud look.
"Tang Tianpeng!!!" Yang Jingjing immediately stood up, "The number three figure in the Chu Group, Tang Tianpeng?"
"Yes." Zhang Qinyao intentionally acted reserved, but actually, she was ecstatic inside.
The "friend" she mentioned was actually a high school senior named Qi Guangyu, who had a crush on her and once tried to take advantage of her outgoing nature, bringing her home on a pretext to try to take advantage of her, but she resisted fiercely. Fearing a scandal, Qi Guangyu acknowledged her as his sworn sister, and they moved past that incident.
In recent years, Qi Guangyu hadn't forgotten her, keeping in touch often, and due to studying in the United States, he became a lackey for Tang Fei.
Tonight, Qi Guangyu was going to introduce her to Tang Fei; Zhang Qinyao didn't know the real intent—is it rekindling his old affection, showing her his current network, or introducing her to Tang Fei?
If it's the former, Zhang Qinyao will be disappointed; she didn't like Qi Guangyu before and still doesn't, as the Qi Family in Binhai, while decent, is second-tier, far from the top.
But if it's the latter, Zhang Qinyao would be truly hopeful; if she could cling to someone like Tang Fei, she could easily sweep away her previous setbacks!
"Chu Feifei, aren't you always isolating me? If I become Young Master Tang's woman, I can still become part of the Chu Group!"
"And Jiang Feng, if you can, just try and mess up my plans again!" Zhang Qinyao thought angrily.
Actually, there's something she herself didn't realize: she found herself thinking of Jiang Feng more and more often in her daily life, even if it was out of hatred, his presence in her mind was remarkable!
…
In M2 Bar's second-floor private room, after Tang Fei came in, he sat in the middle of the sofa, looking a bit glum, even losing interest in drinking.
Among the four overseas returnee followers, including Qi Guangyu, they exchanged glances. Qi Guangyu asked, "Young Master Tang, what's wrong? What did Pan Sheng say to you?"
"That son of a bitch threw me a curveball, thinking I wouldn't see through it." Tang Fei sneered, "There's a girl he can't handle, and he's challenging me to get her."
"What girl gave him such a hard time that he's drinking alone? Did you accept, Young Master Tang?" The four returnees were puzzled.
"Sigh... Even knowing that guy intends to provoke me, I couldn't resist betting with him—I must get that girl, I have to prove I'm better than him!" Tang Fei said calmly.
"After competing for so many years, we can finally have a decisive victory. I don't want to miss this chance." Tang Fei sneered, "Fortunately, what's difficult for him might not be difficult for me."
Thinking about the girl Pan Sheng mentioned being associated with Chu Feifei, for him, that's a natural advantage.
"Who here has the means to help me check on a girl named Liu Shiyuan? I need detailed information for an approach." Tang Fei ordered.
Qi Guangyu and the others looked at each other; like Tang Fei, they had just returned from the United States and weren't that familiar with Binhai anymore. How would they find the information quickly?
"Young Master Tang, to be honest, my sworn sister is coming soon. I've informed her, and since she's at Binhai University, why not let her handle this for you? She'd surely have a way!" Qi Guangyu suddenly said with a sly look.