Chapter 190: The Misunderstanding of the Entire School

"Ms. Song, I think it's necessary for me to explain."

"Actually, Lu Shanshan and Xiao Qian aren't a couple; they're just ordinary classmates."

Shi Yuzhu glanced at Zheng Qian: "Qian'er, can I say this?"

Zheng Qian didn't react at all.

Seeing Zheng Qian's silent consent, Shi Yuzhu felt safe to speak freely.

"Zheng Qian and I were bunkmates back in the day, we're best buds, so I definitely wouldn't lie to you."

"Huh? Really? Not a couple?" Song Qingli was very surprised to hear this.

If they weren't in that kind of relationship, why did Zheng Qian donate so much money in Lu Shanshan's name?

Ten million!

Perhaps she was a bit shallow, but ten million was enough to buy three brand-new Porsches, with money to spare.

Why did Zheng Qian do that?

It made the whole school misunderstand.

Shi Yuzhu explained on Zheng Qian's behalf.

"Previously, Tang Xingyu, Cui Jinghui, and their gang had some conflict with Xiao Qian, so that's why Xiao Qian used this method to slap them in the face."

"This is just my guess, it might not be right. If I got it wrong, Xiao Qian, don't take it seriously."

Zheng Qian waved his hand: "You guessed right; that's exactly how it is."

He hadn't actually thought that much about it at the time; he just wanted to trigger the system's cashback.

However, since Shi Yuzhu had already thought of a reason for him, he might as well go along with it.

Seeing Zheng Qian nod in confirmation, Song Qingli finally relaxed.

Until just a moment ago, she had been thinking about keeping her distance from Zheng Qian—being friends was fine, but nothing more.

Now that Zheng Qian said Lu Shanshan wasn't his girlfriend and it was just to vent his anger, she could develop a normal relationship with Zheng Qian without such a heavy psychological burden.

Without those bureaucratic leaders, the three of them put aside work, school matters, and their statuses as senior and junior, chatting happily.

During this time, Song Qingli took out her phone and snapped many photos, mostly just of her and Zheng Qian together.

"Qingli, why are you only taking pictures with Xiao Qian? Can we take one of the three of us?"

Shi Yuzhu didn't have any ulterior motives; he just thought that being able to drink with Zheng Qian, who donated 10 million, and the school's former "Oxygen Beauty" was something he could brag about for the rest of his life.

"Of course! I was just thinking of waiting until the end to take one. Come, let's take it now."

Song Qingli stood on the far right, Zheng Qian took the center spot, and Shi Yuzhu stood on Zheng Qian's left. The three of them snapped several photos facing the camera, some silly, some cool, some atmospheric.

"The colors in the original photos are a bit off. I'll color-grade them when I get home and send the finished versions to you," Song Qingli said after carefully reviewing them.

"Sure, no problem, hahaha."

"By the way, Xiao Qian, didn't you say you had something to talk to me about earlier? What is it?" Shi Yuzhu just remembered.

Zheng Qian explained that he wanted Shi Yuzhu to join his company.

"The company is short-staffed right now. If you're willing to come, I'll transfer you to be my mentor's deputy. What do you think?"

The business world is treacherous, and there are too few people one can truly trust.

Zheng Qian used to think that Xiao Xinhao could be trusted, but he never expected him to defect and betray the company for a little bit of profit.

After interacting with Shi Yuzhu over the past few days, Zheng Qian felt that he hadn't changed at all—he was as solid as a rock and worthy of trust.

If he transferred him to the company, he could be used as a trusted confidant in the future.

Currently, Manager Li Tao holds the position of Executive Director and Director at Qianhe Group. Being his deputy wouldn't be a slight to Shi Yuzhu at all.

"Holy crap, that sounds great! I've long been tired of working under my dad, exhausted every day and still getting scolded."

"Alright, it's a deal. I'll report to your company tomorrow!"

"Wait, why are you in such a rush? I haven't even told you what your salary will be." Zheng Qian felt Shi Yuzhu agreed too readily.

"It's fine, no need to talk about it. Even if you didn't pay me, I'd still go, hahahaha," Shi Yuzhu laughed.

"Senior Zheng, is your company very short-staffed? I actually have someone to recommend," Song Qingli said calmly from the side.

"Oh? Who is it?" Zheng Qian asked.

Song Qingli introduced her cousin to Zheng Qian. She had previously worked at Goose Factory, ByteDance, and Ma Factory, but her family always felt that the Imperial Capital and Shanghu were too far from home, so they urged her several times to return home to take the civil service exam or get a teaching position.

However, she failed the exams several times and had been living off her parents at home.

"Isn't your company at Long Lake? It's relatively close. She's looking for a job recently, and she's actually very capable."

"If you are short-staffed, I can contact her."

"Short-staffed? Definitely." Zheng Qian felt that even large internet companies like Goose Factory and ByteDance wouldn't dare say they weren't short-staffed.

With such a small operation, how could Zheng Qian refuse such an experienced talent?

The two immediately set a time for Zheng Qian to take a look; if he was satisfied, she could start immediately.

Afterward, Zheng Qian received a text message from an unknown number, saying she had something to talk to him about and asking when he would be free, requesting a reply upon seeing the message.

Zheng Qian looked at the Green Submariner on his wrist; it was already past 3 AM. Who would be texting him at this hour!

However, they were quite polite, knowing not to call him at this hour.

Zheng Qian replied: "Who are you?"

The other party replied quickly.

Cui Ziqing: "I am Cui Ziqing of the Cui Family. I am very sorry to disturb you so late."

After the meeting during the day, Cui Ziqing got Zheng Qian's phone number, but she had been busy with other things and only remembered to contact him before going to bed. It was already early morning, so she didn't feel right calling him, sending a text instead. She didn't expect Zheng Qian to reply so quickly.

It seems that people who do such big business are also busy until very late.

Cui Ziqing?

Zheng Qian hadn't heard of her, but he had had dealings with the Cui Family a few times.

Zheng Qian: "What relation is Cui Jinghui to you?"

Cui Ziqing: "Cui Jinghui is my cousin. I represent the Cui Family and would like to discuss some matters with you. When would you have time for us to sit down and talk?"

Zheng Qian thought for a moment and replied: "How about right now? Red Rose."

Goodness, Cui Ziqing hadn't expected him to be so straightforward.

Her original plan was to bring Cui Jinghui along to apologize to Zheng Qian first, and after the two sides declared a truce, then talk to Zheng Qian about the Maldives wine matter.

Since he wanted her to go now, Cui Ziqing didn't dare to delay.

Who told her to send a text in the middle of the night?

Cui Ziqing: "Okay, please wait a moment, I'll be there soon."

After replying, Cui Ziqing quickly climbed out of bed and hurriedly applied a little makeup to cover her dark circles, maintaining a decent appearance.

Since she was representing the Cui Family, she couldn't show up in a terrible, exhausted state; otherwise, it would be losing face for the Cui Family.

Zheng Qian: "???"

She's actually coming?

He was just joking!

However, the Cui Family's sincerity to this extent was commendable.

Might as well see what they want.