MTLNOVEL Chapter 78: The Zhou Family, Zhou Zikun!
The sun blazed fiercely over Binhai University's campus. Each department's squad occupied every corner, including the playground, undergoing the grueling military training.
Chu Feifei's fantasy did not come true. Last night's storm did not affect today's hellish training; if anything, it made it more unbearable.
The scorching sun evaporated all the rain from the previous night, making the weather extremely muggy. A little exercise would make one sweat, let alone having to wear camouflage uniforms and rubber shoes.
With the instructor's command, the Business School squad, who had been standing for forty minutes and practicing goose-stepping for another two hours, was finally temporarily dismissed. The instructor allowed a twenty-minute break.
"I can't take it anymore, damn the heavens! I feel like I'm in a steamer; my clothes are soaking wet!"
The university students of the New Century, being the Heavenly Pride, were pampered from a young age and had delicate skin. They couldn't endure such hardship and promptly found shade and sat down, complaining vociferously.
"So what if your clothes are wet? My underwear is soaked through!"
"I feel like my feet no longer belong to me – they must have blisters!"
"Well, consider yourself lucky. My feet have blisters that popped and are now bleeding! It's even more painful!"
"Stop talking, aren't you afraid those beauties over there will laugh at you? They haven't complained, and here you are, big men whining!"
Someone quietly reminded them, and immediately everyone's envious gaze turned to the green plants on the opposite side.
Sitting there were four beauties who had become the talk of the entire campus just after enrolling. Among them was even the popular streamer on the Shrimp Fighting Platform — Chu Feifei!
"Young Master Kun, Chu Feifei looks even prettier in person than on her stream. Haven't you always been interested in her? Go and try your luck!"
Underneath another patch of greenery, someone egged on a handsome young man, sitting in the center, whose features were quite attractive.
"What's the rush? Let's wait for them to rest a bit more. It won't be too late to go over in a few minutes."
Young Master Kun, whose real name was Zhou Zikun, was the son of the Zhou Family in Binhai. Just like the Jian Family, the Zhou Family was among the top ten affluent families in Binhai. However, the Jian Family ranked ninth, while the Zhou Family was sixth!
Like all wealthy young masters, Zhou Zikun had a keen interest in beauties, especially those of exceptional allure.
The four across — Nangong Qingcheng, Chu Feifei, Liu Shiyuan, and Zhang Qinyao — could all be considered exceptional beauties, but Chu Feifei was most to his taste because he knew that aside from being a popular streamer, she was also the daughter of Chu Renxiong!
If he successfully wooed Chu Feifei, it would mean a powerful alliance between the Zhou Family and the Chu Family, dominating both business and underworld!
After purposely waiting for a few minutes, Zhou Zikun finally stood up and, amidst boisterous cheers from a few good-for-nothing friends, walked directly towards Chu Feifei.
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Under the greenery, Chu Feifei took out a bottle of chilled lemon soda and gulped down more than half of it in one go before quenching her thirst.
"Feifei, girls shouldn't drink cold things; it's not good for your health." Nangong Qingcheng gently reminded her.
"Qingcheng, I really envy you. Your skin is just like water, as tender as tofu. Even such a harsh sun doesn't tan you." Chu Feifei looked at Nangong Qingcheng with admiration.
"You're not tanned either." Nangong Qingcheng smiled, also pulling out a bottle of mineral water to sip quietly.
They were all girls, and all exceptionally beautiful ones, so naturally, they paid attention to skincare. However, Nangong Qingcheng and Chu Feifei, at most, dressed a bit heavily and wore sun hats during breaks, unlike Zhang Qinyao, who took out several bottles of different sunscreens and applied them nonstop, appearing particularly pampered.
"Pretentious!" was Chu Feifei's inward evaluation of her.
Though they shared the same dorm, Chu Feifei, Nangong Qingcheng, and Liu Shiyuan had already developed a strong sisterly bond, but their relationship with Zhang Qinyao was just so-so. Except for Nangong Qingcheng occasionally speaking to her, Chu Feifei would basically ignore her whenever possible.
"Uncle, what are you doing? I'm getting roasted here!" Taking advantage that Nangong Qingcheng and the other two were not paying attention, Chu Feifei secretly took out her phone and sent a WeChat message to Jiang Feng with a pitiful emoji.
For some reason, the tougher times were, the more she wanted to act spoiled to Jiang Feng and seek his concern.
If Jiang Feng showed some care for her, she would feel even happier.
"Is the military training over?"
Jiang Feng quickly replied.
"Not yet, it's just a break. Uncle, I want to eat Mapo Tofu for lunch, and I also want to drink plum juice." Chu Feifei quickly typed another message.
"Here's the plan: you girls sneak out through the back gate at noon. I'll wait for you at the entrance. Last time I saw a Sichuan restaurant on Food Street."
Jiang Feng knew how hard it was for the young girls to endure such hardship, especially wanting to take Nangong Qingcheng out for a nice meal.
"Okay!"
Chu Feifei automatically ignored Jiang Feng's "you girls" and beamed, then seriously said to Nangong Qingcheng and Liu Shiyuan, "Qingcheng, Shiyuan, I'm not going to the canteen for lunch. I have some personal matters; don't worry about me."
Nangong Qingcheng and Liu Shiyuan didn't understand the situation, so Liu Shiyuan asked, "Fei'er, do you need us to bring you some food from the canteen?"
"No need, I'd rather eat snacks than eat there again; it's unbearable, and too crowded." Chu Feifei shook her head vigorously.
Although she intended to ditch them for a private "rendezvous" with Jiang Feng, from another perspective, Chu Feifei was also sparing them because she planned to sneak out secretly at noon. The school strictly prohibited freshmen from going out during military training, something even Jiang Feng didn't know, which is why he kindly suggested improving their meals.
"Canteen? Are a few of you planning to go to the canteen for lunch? Coincidentally, I just got a VIP meal card yesterday; we can dine together in the private room upstairs!"
Suddenly, a warm voice came over. The four girls simultaneously looked up, puzzled, seeing Zhou Zikun walking over with a gentlemanly smile.
"You… Young Master Kun! Zhou Zikun!"
Zhang Qinyao, who was touching up her makeup with a small mirror, was startled upon seeing the visitor, followed by a hint of excitement in her eyes.
Before enrolling at Bin University, she was more keen than anyone and had already collected information on all her classmates in advance.
Based on their different backgrounds, she categorized them into corresponding levels.
For instance, Liu Shiyuan, due to her family background, was classified as the lowest D-level. Nangong Qingcheng's family was ordinary, but having started her own company, she was barely B-level, while Chu Feifei was rated A-level.
The Young Master Kun before her, who was on par with Chu Feifei, was also A-level because even though his family's influence wasn't as great as the Chu Family's, they were wealthier in Binhai!
"Who are you?"
Chu Feifei asked coolly, frowning. This guy's sudden attempt to chat had ruined her good mood from chatting with Jiang Feng!