CHAPTER 932: CHAPTER 542: TESTING A NEW MOVE (2)

Dan Kaiquan: "I can withstand anything, except thinking about her."

Ma Shicheng sweat-drops.

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Dan Kaiquan, thanks to summer break as a game coach, isn’t short of money, and halfway through, he ordered some skewers, got cola, and renewed the charcoal.

A few young lads aren’t worried about gaining weight from barbecue, their health is their greatest asset, so they indulge without concern.

Despite his appearance in stylish clothes and being well-off, Deng Xiang still cannot match Dan Kaiquan and their financial strength.

Deng Xiang called out: "Check, please!"

Pei Yujing: "A total of 153, rounded up, it’ll be 150 yuan."

Looking at Pei Yujing’s aloof face, Deng Xiang considered getting closer to her, since people like him, unlike ordinary students, never lack cheek. Relying on smooth talk and a thick skin, he had wooed many schoolgirls in the past.

"Hey, I’ve been here quite a lot, can you give me a discount?" he purposely struck up a conversation.

Pei Yujing thought for a moment, "How much of a discount do you want?"

Deng Xiang: "How about 145 yuan?"

The five yuan discount, Pei Yujing can decide on her own, she still maintained a blank expression, "Alright."

After hearing this, Deng Xiang took out his wallet, fished out a hundred-dollar bill and a fifty-yuan note, handed them to Pei Yujing, and said indifferently:

"Keep the change, consider the remaining five yuan as me treating you to milk tea."

Pei Yujing thought to herself: ’Is there something wrong with this guy?’

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The Huishui River at night is very quiet, as the night breeze sweeps past, the river water ripples, reflecting the moon in the sky, like a flowing mirror.

The fishermen night fishing by the river lit two coils of mosquito repellent beside them to prevent mosquito bites.

Beyond the river dam, there stood a row of bungalows to the south, with a cozy glow of lights.

Jiang Ning sat at the table, not staring blankly at the computer, but rather clicked into one of his previously favorite flashing websites—’MyPhone Forum.’

However, his mind was not focused here; Shao Shuangshuang had told him that there was an official department recently looking to choose a site.

’Evergreen Liquid,’ led by Shao Shuangshuang and secretly controlled with an iron fist by Jiang Ning, had now achieved global sales, though some minor troubles arose during the process.

For instance, a country nicknamed ’Foreign Investment Graveyard’ had slapped Evergreen Liquid with a massive fine a few months ago, but after Jiang Ning dealt with a group of ’Dragons,’ the issue was resolved.

In the first three quarters of 2014, Evergreen Liquid’s GDP outperformed Yuzhou City, this powerful energy could influence certain events’ direction.

The river dam’s location was remote with few residents, almost rural, despite it being 2014, there were still many safety hazards. If an official department moves nearby, it would certainly deter local miscreants.

Jiang Ning replied affirmatively: "It’s possible."

After sending the message, Xue Yuantong came bouncing in; she entered the room and sneakily took out a hidden plastic bag from her bosom, with a sly expression:

"Jiang Ning, guess what I brought?"

She opened the bag, revealing two packs of spicy strips.

Eating too many spicy strips is bad for health. Her mom usually doesn’t let her eat them, but Xue Yuantong insists on having them.

Moreover, she eats them after showering and brushing her teeth; the forbidden delight felt like double the pleasure when sneaking spicy strips behind her mom’s back!

"Jiang Ning, do you want the big pack, or the small pack?" she asked, deciding to repay Jiang Ning for treating her to grilled squid earlier that day because she believes in returning kindness.

Jiang Ning said: "The big one."

Xue Yuantong: "The big one’s spicy; you should have the small one, not spicy."

Jiang Ning: "I love spicy food."

Xue Yuantong felt a bit disappointed: "Jiang Ning, you didn’t use to be like this."

She considered a compromise: "Let’s play rock-paper-scissors, if I win, I get the big bag, if you win, you get the small bag, okay?"

Jiang Ning agreed: "Alright."

Xue Yuantong felt secretly delighted: ’Is there really such a good deal?’

Afraid Jiang Ning didn’t hear clearly, she repeated the win-lose rules to ensure everything was secure.

"Let’s begin!" Xue Yuantong said.

Jiang Ning: "Okay, you go first."

Xue Yuantong immediately protested: "That’s unreasonable; who goes first in rock-paper-scissors?"

Jiang Ning mocked her: "Now you know what’s unreasonable; who sets stakes like this?"

In the end, Xue Yuantong invited Chuchu, and together they ate the big pack of spicy strips; afterward, she even had Chuchu take away the spicy strip bag for disposal.

Jiang Ning finished the small pack of spicy strips meant for him and tossed the bag into the trash.

Xue Yuantong attempted to cover it up by placing two discarded exam papers over the spicy strip bag.

Soon enough, Aunt Gu noticed something strange with the snacks at home and came to catch her daughter.

She entered the room and saw Tongtong playing games on the chair.

Aunt Gu’s face fell: "Tongtong, how many times have I told you, no spicy strips after brushing teeth!"

Xue Yuantong confidently remained seated in her precious chair, unafraid: "I didn’t eat any spicy strips!"

Aunt Gu bent down and poked around the trash can, finding the empty spicy strip bag under the old exam papers.

She glared at Tongtong, the evidence was undeniable: "You said you didn’t eat spicy strips; where did this bag come from?"

Xue Yuantong saw that her mom had indeed fallen into her carefully laid trap, feeling quite pleased.

She spoke with unabashed confidence and pride: "Hehe, Mom, I swear to the heavens, Jiang Ning ate those spicy strips! Mine aren’t like that!"

Jiang Ning, upon hearing that, could only facepalm.

Tongtong was then pulled away from the chair by Aunt Gu, utterly miserable as she exited Jiang Ning’s room.

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In the urban area, a certain staircase apartment.

Meng Zi Yun was studying tutorials, learning photo editing techniques, with a half-completed exam paper next to her.

Editing photos was far more enjoyable than working on the exam paper.

Meng Zi Yun was a very clear-minded girl, back in elementary school, she was the school’s queen bee, powerful and feared by all.

However, after moving to middle school, she realized the times had changed, hence she no longer mingled in the Jianghu, gradually transforming into a good student.

This way, she could attain greater benefits; with her good looks and outstanding emotional intelligence, Meng Zi Yun enjoyed being pursued by many admirers, basking in glory.

Upon reaching high school, she even managed to tame the rebellious, self-proclaimed extraordinary, and affluent Cao Kun, and since then, snacks, fruits, and visits to various restaurants abounded.

Meng Zi Yun was well aware of how to use her advantages.

However, upon meeting Lu Qiqi, Meng Zi Yun felt she had met her match.

Lu Qiqi didn’t look better than her, didn’t excel academically, but she was far better at attracting attention!

Moreover, based on her observations, Lu Qiqi seemed to be more adept at squeezing benefits from suitors.

Meng Zi Yun, unwilling to accept defeat, decided to try new tactics.

Meng Zi Yun eyed the edited photo, confirmed it was a body shot with no face, and after making sure there was no issue, she simultaneously sent it to Cao Kun and Dong Qingfeng.

Dong Qingfeng received the message but was long in responding.

In a row of terrace houses, lying on the bed browsing forums, Cao Kun received it, and his composure instantly crumbled.

This was a late-night body photo from his dream girl!

How could any young and energetic lad not get excited?

Cao Kun, being a gentleman, first saved the photo and then generously praised her:

"Zi Yun, you took this photo so well, that figure is amazing, my heavens, stunning!"

"This figure beats all the girls I’ve seen, none compare!"

"How can it look so good, I can’t breathe!"

Cao Kun praised for ages, expressing his inner excitement and emotion!

Amid his surging heart waves, the coldly observing Meng Zi Yun spoke, "This is a photo of my friend."

Cao Kun’s rapidly tapping fingers froze instantly.

A wave of indescribable embarrassment rose within him, even someone like Cao Kun couldn’t withstand it.

Meng Zi Yun: "I wanted you to see my friend’s outfit, and you actually..."