Chapter 151: Resignation, the Cute Little Loli Wants to Quit!

In the past, there was Xiao He chasing Han Xin beneath the moon.

Now, there was Jiang Zhou chasing Su Nan under the same moonlight.

The two ran all the way onto the university’s main road. One stood on this side, the other on the opposite side.

They stared at each other.

One was helpless, the other fuming with anger.

“Don’t you dare come any closer! If you do, I’ll quit!”

“Quit my ass. You’ve got some guts, threatening your dear boss?”

Under the streetlight, Su Nan glared at him. “Shameless boss. You always act all deep and emotional just to exploit me, feeding me empty promises!”

Jiang Zhou caught his breath, exasperated. “Fine, quit if you want. But at least finish the New Year’s Eve dinner first, okay?”

“Hmph, I’ll eat!”

“I thought you’d at least have the backbone to say no.”

“Why wouldn’t I eat? Before I leave, I’ll make sure to squeeze you dry one last time!”

—

Meanwhile, back at Ganfanren.

The office desk and computers had been cleared out, replaced by a round dining table like the one in the little brick building.

A hotpot sat in the middle, the broth still heating up, not yet boiling.

Han Rou, Feng Siruo, and Huang Qi sat together. Across from them was Chu Yuwei, who had come all the way from Qingbei after receiving Jiang Zhou’s call to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

It was her first time visiting the Ganfanren.

Naturally, she was curious about everything here.

But what caught her attention even more were the girls sitting around the table.

She knew Han Rou, of course. They had gone home together during the October holiday.

She had met Huang Qi once too, during the start of the semester on Food Street, when Jiang Zhou happened to bump into her.

As for Feng Siruo, she had never seen her before.

What surprised Chu Yuwei most was just how beautiful this girl was.

Especially her clear eyes, shining like crystals.

At the same time, Huang Qi and Feng Siruo were sneaking glances at Chu Yuwei.

Her looks and figure were on par with Feng Siruo’s.

The only difference was that she lacked Feng Siruo’s fragile, innocent air.

Even so, Huang Qi felt the pressure.

Because in terms of looks, Feng Siruo and Chu Yuwei were at the very top.

And Huang Qi also knew that this girl had an unusual connection with Jiang Zhou.

Back on Food Street, she had clearly heard Chu Yuwei call him “Dad.”

“Hey, classmate. What’s your relationship with Jiang Zhou?”

Chu Yuwei bit her lip. “I’m his high school classmate.”

Huang Qi blinked in surprise. “Just classmates?”

“Mhm…”

At that answer, all three girls breathed a sigh of relief.

Huang Qi went first.

She already couldn’t compete with Feng Siruo. If Chu Yuwei was added to the mix, she’d be doomed.

Next was Feng Siruo.

She was the most miserable. She didn’t even know how to compete.

And finally, Han Rou.

Not because she cared about romance, but because she didn’t want her brother dying on the last day of 2009, clawed to death by a group of girls.

Chu Yuwei, still curious, asked Huang Qi back, “What about you? What’s your relationship with Jiang Zhou?”

Huang Qi thought for a moment. “About the same. We’re university classmates.”

“Also classmates?”

“Yeah, close classmates.”

Hearing this, Chu Yuwei’s heart relaxed again.

Good. Everyone’s just classmates.

Classmates are the best.

She didn’t doubt it for a second because in this kind of situation, no one would lie.

If any of them were secretly Jiang Zhou’s girlfriend, they’d have claimed it proudly, staking their territory.

Who would ever humbly claim to be “just classmates”?

Her gaze then shifted to Feng Siruo, who made her the most uneasy.

She had always been confident in her own beauty.

But against this girl, she couldn’t help but feel a need to step back.

“I… I’m still also a classmate,” Feng Siruo said nervously.

“I see. We’re all classmates, then.”

The girls smiled warmly at one another, the air seemingly filled with harmony.

Chu Yuwei didn’t catch the “still” in Feng Siruo’s words.

Still a classmate… which meant maybe not always.

On the side, Han Rou was sweating bullets.

She wanted nothing more than to run out and give her scumbag brother a good kick.

Just then, the wind chime on the door jingled.

Su Nan stormed inside, grabbed a cup off the table, and downed the water.

“What’s wrong? Who upset you?”

“No one! I’m quitting!”

Her words shocked Han Rou.

The other three girls also turned their heads.

“Why quit?”

“Because all he does is feed me lies! Doesn’t have the guts to make good on anything!”

Han Rou thought aloud. “Didn’t my brother just give you a ten-thousand-yuan shopping card?”

Su Nan shot her a glare. “I’m not some shallow girl who only cares about money!”

“Then what do you want? Just tell him, he’ll give it to you.”

“I…” Su Nan pulled out her business card and stared at it.

To be fair, the future Jiang Zhou promised her was bright.

Vice President!

At the pace Ganfanren was growing, she would soon become truly wealthy if she stayed.

So why did she suddenly want to resign?

Because when she looked at the long-term plan, she saw a gap in her own life.

She couldn’t spend all her youth chained to this project.

She was a girl too.

And what girl doesn’t dream of sweet love?

Yet here she was, a cute little loli being forced into the role of a lonely career woman… all because of that damn scumbag Jiang Zhou.

He only wanted to keep her around, watching her dance silly maid dances for him forever!

Dream on!

Ding–ling.

The door opened again.

Jiang Zhou walked in, glanced around, and sat at the empty seat.

All eyes turned to him.

“Brother, what’s up with Su Nan? Why’s she quitting?”

“PMS. Nothing serious, mood swings are normal.”

“Oh, wow, you really know her cycle, huh…”

Jiang Zhou coughed. “Since you want to quit, hand me back the business card.”

“Hmph! No! What’s mine is mine!”

“So are you still Vice President or not?”

“Of course I am. And I’ll embezzle your funds and drain your company dry!”

“You’re saying that to the boss’s face, seriously?”

“Exactly! The bigger you grow, the more I’ll steal!”

“Good. Truly my best employee. Such spirit!”

Su Nan lifted her chopsticks proudly. “From now on, everyone here must call me Director Su.”

Jiang Zhou smirked. “Director Su my ass. Eat your food.”

“Director Su is talking, don’t interrupt!”

“Who’s interrupting? You’re still talking, aren’t you?”

The others looked around, baffled.

What is going on with these two?

Why are they so weird?

But since the topic was food, they all sat down to eat.

—

Midnight arrived.

The old year ended, the new one began.

No fireworks were allowed on campus, but the sounds of firecrackers echoed outside.

They finished their meal and went back to their dorms.

In her room, Su Nan sat on her bed, pulling out her cardholder again.

Vice President.

A real vice president!

She drew out each card, admiring them one by one. But when she reached the last one, she froze.

It wasn’t a business card at all. It was a blank card.

On it, written in pen, was a single line: [i.need.you,too.]

Su Nan stared at it for a long while, then carefully pulled it out and slipped the rest of the cards back.

“Fine… guess that dog has a conscience after all. Otherwise, I really would’ve quit.”

She clutched the card, smiling, and then flopped back onto her bed with a soft “Wuhu~.”

Girls are always more emotional than boys.

Sometimes, what they want is simple. Just one reason they can accept.

Just then, the dorm door burst open.

Mu Xiaoxiao rushed in, clutching her own cardholder.

“Su Nan, Su Nan, what do I do? I’m so conflicted right now!”

Su Nan sat up. “What’s wrong? You want to quit too?”

Mu Xiaoxiao sighed. “I’m graduating next year. I need to focus fully on the postgraduate entrance exams.”

“Then just tell Jiang Zhou. He’ll understand. Didn’t he say earlier it was all voluntary?”

“I know it’s voluntary, but… I just can’t bring myself to leave.”

“Why not? Exams are important.”

Mu Xiaoxiao pulled out a card. “Because I found this in my holder.”

“…”

“See? With something like this, how can I walk away?”

Su Nan took the card from her and fell silent.

It was another blank card.

With a single line written in English.

The exact same as hers.

She swore she’d seen it just five seconds ago.

“Damn you, Jiang Zhou! I quit!”

“Huh? You too?”

“He gave you the same thing? That bastard’s a total player!”

Mu Xiaoxiao tilted her head, confused. “Isn’t it normal for a boss to say some sentimental stuff at year’s end? You’re quitting over this?”

Su Nan glared at her. “Trust me. Quitting is the right choice!”

“Oh… okay then.”

“Tomorrow, we quit together!”

“…Didn’t you say after the New Year?”

“My heart can’t wait that long!”