Reborn: Billionaire in College

Chapter 139 The Tea Girl's Routine
It can be said that since the launch of the 16th floor of Huijin Building, the entire Renren.com has undergone a qualitative change.

It gradually became formalized from small to large.

Previously, the vast majority of employees were part-time college students, who were a little behind in terms of experience, ability, and time. As more and more regular employees joined, Renren seemed to be undergoing earth-shaking changes every day.

At 8:50 in the morning, Ke Zhongping, who graduated from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, followed the crowd to the elevator entrance on the first floor of Huijin Building.

Although there are six elevators, it is common to have to queue for the elevators during the morning rush hour.

Waves of people squeezed in, and Ke Zhongping finally caught an elevator before the door closed.

When he reached the 16th floor and got off the elevator, Ke Zhongping saw the eye-catching logo of Renren.com. Next to Renren.com was a catering company called Zhizhen.

Ke Zhongping smiled proudly. He had done a lot of homework before coming here. He even found out through certain channels that Renren and the nearby Zhizhen Catering Company actually have the same owner, who owns two brands: Xiao Chen BBQ and Miao Cha.

Ke Zhongping was really curious about what kind of people could start several completely different types of companies.

After studying the development trajectories of Renren and Renren Waimai, Ke Zhongping was really interested. He saw at a glance the future potential of the two companies and immediately submitted his resume.

"Hello, I'm here for an interview." After entering the door, Ke Zhongping smiled and said to the receptionist.

After being taken to a conference room, Ke Zhongping found that there were already quite a few people waiting inside, basically all men. Everyone was sitting with their heads down, either playing with their phones or in a daze.

"Hey, have you noticed? The employees in this company seem to be very young. I feel like I'm the oldest here at 35."

"Haha, big brother, you are so careless. You are 35 years old and still looking for a job. I think you will be rejected if you go in."

"What's wrong with being 35? Can I eat your rice at 35?"

Although this era is not as competitive as later generations, it is indeed difficult to find a job after the age of 35 unless you are a senior executive. Employers will consider many dimensions. People at the age of 35 have higher salary requirements, which is not conducive to management. They do not have enough time and energy, and their learning ability cannot keep up. These are objective facts.

Ke Zhongping smiled and said, "Many of the people you see are college students, so they naturally look young?"

"What? This company is so stingy that they dare to hire college students? I'm not bragging. Although I'm a bit older, I'm at least worth four or five college students."

Seeing how much he loved to show off and brag, people around him sneered with disdain.

"Dude, you don't even know the background of the company, and you come for an interview without doing any research." Ke Zhongping paused and said, "Renren itself is a startup project of college students."

"Haha, I see. I thought a company that could own a 1000-square-meter office space in a location like Huijin, where every inch of land is valuable, must be quite powerful. I didn't expect that... Oh, forget it, I'll just deal with it later."

Next to the conference room is Chen Pingjiang's office.

The 16th floor has a wide view and excellent lighting. Looking down from above, it feels like the earth is under your feet.

He Zhiyu looked around for a long time and exclaimed: "You are developing really fast. You have moved to Huijin in just a few months. I think it won't be long before this 1,000 square meters can accommodate so many people."

Chen Pingjiang cheerfully made a cup of tea for Lao He and asked, "What brings you here today? It's a coincidence. I'm usually not working here."

"You are a busy man now. It has been a long time since you visited our Yuanfang Supermarket. Don't forget that you are still our consultant." He Zhiyu joked with a smile.

"Of course I haven't forgotten. I was busy with the milk tea shop some time ago, and now the subsidiary has another project to start. I'll go over after I'm done with that. How's the supermarket reform going?" Chen Pingjiang lit a cigarette and pushed the ashtray towards He Zhiyu.

"The full-time training started in February and ended a while ago. We are gradually promoting high-quality services. Customer feedback is good, but costs have also increased sharply. In addition, I have acquired a piece of land in the north of the city and plan to try the commercial real estate you mentioned. This time I came here to discuss this with you."

Chen Pingjiang wondered: "It must be a big deal for you, Old He, to come here in person."

"I've been following your wonderful tea. It's gaining momentum and making a lot of money. When my mall in the north of the city opens, I'll reserve the best spot for you." After a pause, he continued, "I have a small circle here, which consists of some close friends or partners of mine. After hearing your story, they are very interested in you and hope that you can help them get rich together."

Chen Pingjiang was amused: "I am so poor myself, how can I help you get rich?"

He Zhiyu ignored Chen Pingjiang's words and continued, "I used to know a group of bosses who opened gas stations in Putian. They said that every year, people from their area would hold a meeting to decide on investment directions, then divide the market into blocks and invest in each other. Later, they specialized in acquiring the employee hospitals of state-owned enterprises and opened private hospitals. After returning to Dongjiang, I followed their example and formed a group. Now there are about fifteen bosses."

“Isn’t that the Putian Group? The people there are indeed united. They not only run hospitals, but also shoes and wood businesses.” The Putian Group in later generations was very famous in certain industries.

He Zhiyu nodded: "I didn't bring you into the circle before, mainly because you are working on the Internet, which is not very related to our physical business. Please don't mind."

"What do I mind?"

"We support each other in our small circle. For example, when my mall opens, some of their stores will move in. Everyone has heard that you provided a series of suggestions to our Yuanfang Supermarket, and they are waiting to meet you, the God of Wealth."

If it was just a general chamber of commerce, Chen Pingjiang would not be very interested. It was purely for paying membership fees and eating and drinking. When people were needed, who would you be?

However, Chen Pingjiang was much more interested in the small circle that He Zhiyu mentioned.

In many places, mutual support, common development, and resource sharing can indeed increase the probability of success.

"Okay, set a time and call me then."

"I'll go to Faraway Supermarket in a few days."

After seeing He Zhiyu off, I made an appointment with Zhou Guanghan for lunch.

As soon as they met, Chen Pingjiang felt that this guy was worried, and it was almost written on his face.

"what happened?"

Zhou Guanghan glanced at Chen Pingjiang with a squeak of embarrassment, and slowly said, "Uncle, I met a girl on Renren.com. We had a good chat recently, but she had a boyfriend before and they broke up recently. She is very sad. I am happy, but I also want to comfort her."

Chen Pingjiang found it funny. What kind of conditions were these? They were actually having an online romance.

At this time, Zhou Guanghan took out his QQ phone and showed it to Chen Pingjiang.

Chen Pingjiang likes to teach others!
Scroll directly to the beginning of the chat history.

I don’t know, I’m scared.

Why does this feel a bit déjà vu?

"Hello, my name is Su Su, the same as my nickname on Renren."

"I want to tell you, I have a boyfriend, he is studying in the United States, we can only chat."

"I'm going to the mountainous area in the next few days. Susu has taught in the mountainous area before. Now every year when she has the chance, she will go back to see the children and bring them some stationery and daily necessities. I hope they can live a better life."

"Is there anything you want to bring to the children? I can do it for you."

"Are you guys always fickle? My heart aches."

"We've been dating for two years, and now he's found another girl abroad. Today he broke up with me in person, and our two-year relationship is over just like that."

"What's wrong with me that makes him treat me like this?"

"I'm sorry. I drank too much yesterday. How come all the messages came to you? It's so embarrassing."

"But after reading what you said yesterday, thank you for your guidance. I have also figured it out and decided to take a leave and go to my grandfather's house in Wuyi Mountain to relax."

"..."

The conversation between the two ends here.

Chen Pingjiang chuckled, returned the phone to Zhou Guanghan with a strange expression, and said, "Second son, why don't we stop dating online? You can't control it." Zhou Guanghan looked constipated, "Grandpa, I already have a lot of aunts and uncles, don't you want a granddaughter?"

Chen Pingjiang smacked his lower lip and laughed at himself: "I didn't expect that there are scammers on Renren now."

"Huh?" Zhou Guanghan was stunned for a moment, then reacted: "You said Su Su is a liar?"

"What else?" Chen Pingjiang rolled his eyes at her. "I called you brother a few times and sent you a few selfies, but you lost your mind."

"That's impossible. Susu and I have been chatting for a long time. It's been about half a month since we started chatting on Renren and QQ." Zhou Guanghan believed in Chen Pingjiang unconditionally. With Chen Pingjiang's extensive knowledge, it must be true that he was a liar. However, he still felt a little regretful.

"You don't believe it, right?" Chen Pingjiang waved at Zhou Guanghan, signaling him to take the phone. "If she doesn't trick you into buying tea later, I'll chop off my head and let you kick it like a ball."

Then Pilibala typed out a message: "Susu, have you been to Wuyi Mountain?"

Susu: I just arrived. Susu came to report to my brother as soon as possible. I have arrived at my grandfather's home in Wuyi Mountain. My grandfather has been a tea farmer here for decades and is also a master of tea frying. The whole tea mountain looks so beautiful and the air is fresh. Susu is in a much better mood. Look!
As he said this, he sent me a photo.

Chen Pingjiang: Susu, you are so beautiful. Wuyi Mountain is also beautiful. The tea there must be delicious.

Susu: I don’t want to go back to Dongjiang. I’ll just learn how to roast tea from my grandfather here for a while, then open a tea shop of my own and help my grandfather sell tea so that more people can taste my grandfather’s craftsmanship. Brother, do you support Susu’s decision?
Chen Pingjiang: My eight generations of ancestors support you.

Su Su: Thank you, brother. Grandpa said that his tea is generally divided into intermediate/high-grade/special grade, which are 800/1000/2000 respectively. This is Su Su's first time to stir-fry tea, and my brother supports it. Can I sell it at the cost price of 366?
Chen Pingjiang: Susu, you look down on me, right? If I want to support you, I must buy the most expensive one.

After typing this, Chen Pingjiang looked up and sneered at Zhou Guanghan. Zhou Guanghan, with mixed feelings, didn't want Su Su to be a liar, but the chat records proved that the facts were pointing to Chen Pingjiang's side.

Su Su: Brother is so caring for Su Su. {Crying} Then send me your address, this is my bank card: XXXX. 10 jin is 20000 yuan in total, Su Su will give you a discount without authorization, 18888 yuan, for the sake of good luck to brother.

Zhou Guanghan stopped talking, his face looking so gloomy that it almost dripped with water.

I didn't expect to chat with this liar for more than ten days.

"Fortunately, I came to see you in advance, Uncle, otherwise I would have been cheated of my money."

"Delete her."

Chen Pingjiang smiled and said, "Why did you delete it?"

I immediately sent a message: OK, Susu, I won't eat now, I'll go to the bank to transfer money to you. But I'm in a hurry to go out and I don't have any change with me, can you help me pay for the meal, otherwise the boss won't let me leave.

Su Su: Okay, since you support Su Su’s tea business, I’ll just consider it as Su Su treating you to a meal.

Chen Pingjiang sent a string of card numbers.

Less than ten minutes later, 200 yuan actually came in.

Throwing the phone back to Zhou Guanghan, Chen Pingjiang asked the boss to add two more dishes: "Someone is treating us today, so eat as much as you want."

The more Chen Pingjiang acted like this, the more frustrated Zhou Guanghan became.

If it wasn't for my uncle, I might have been cheated out of money. But when my great uncle stepped in, the scammer paid 200 yuan instead. Why is the difference so big?
Chen Pingjiang found it really funny to see his second son's depressed look.

In fact, it’s not Zhou Guanghan’s fault that he was horny.

Young guys in their 18s or 19s go to college and let themselves go. Especially Zhou Guanghan, who has some money, if he doesn't want to find a girlfriend, Chen Pingjiang would doubt his sexual orientation.

It’s not that Zhou Guanghan is stupid. Chen Pingjiang has seen this kind of trick too many times in his later life. But in 2007 when the Internet era was just emerging, there were relatively few scammers. Normal boys who had never seen this kind of trick could easily fall for it.

Whether selling tea, wine, or running a black shop, she can accurately grasp the restless hearts of young men.

With these tricks that are hard to guard against, even Monkey King would be fooled and confused if he came in.

…………

at the same time.

Yan Liming and his old classmate Li Yuan from the Sports College were also having dinner at a restaurant not far away.

"How come you, a busy man, have time to come and have dinner with me?" Li Yuan, the head of the Sports Journalism Department, sat down with a smile and was about to open a bottle of white wine.

Yan Liming waved his hand: "I have to go to work in the afternoon, so I won't drink."

Li Yuan did not force it. It was against work discipline for civil servants to drink at noon. As he worked in a school, there were not so many taboos.

After hesitating for a long time, Yan Liming still didn't know how to open it. He always felt a little guilty, like a thief.

"As the secretary, you are usually so majestic and impressive. How could something make you so fussy?" Li Yuan said with a curious smile.

"Hey! Do you know who Yan Yan is dating at school?"

Li Yuan was stunned for a moment, then asked back, "You are his father, don't you know?"

Yan Liming said to his old classmate unhappily: "Why would I ask you if I knew?"

Li Yuan thought so too and recalled, "Because she is your daughter, I usually pay a lot of attention to Yan Yan. Before, the school forum and teachers around me were saying that she had found a boyfriend, but I didn't take it seriously. It was said that there was often a car to pick her up, and recently it seemed to be a Mercedes-Benz G. I specially checked and the car cost two or three million."

Yan Liming's heart beat fast. Having seen so many big scenes, Yan Liming couldn't help but tremble.

I'm really afraid of what's coming!
It would be fine if it was just a student from the Sports College.

But if the other party drives a car worth two or three million, then he must be a rich second-generation. What Yan Liming is more worried about are the men in their thirties and forties outside the school.

Although he was confident enough about his daughter, Yan Liming was still nervous if he couldn't get confirmation.

"Do you know the other party's identity?"

Li Yuan shook his head: "How would I know, but what is certain is that he is probably not a student of our school."

Yan Liming remained silent.

"If you ask me, are you too nervous as a father? I have watched Yanyan grow up since she was a child. She is well-behaved and good at studying. Haven't you always been relieved? Besides, the children have grown up and they have to have their own lives and futures. I am not saying anything bad to you, old classmate, but you should let go when it is time to let go."

Listening to Li Yuan's rambling, Yan Liming rolled his eyes at him in annoyance: "Do you think it's just like it's a boy in your family? I wouldn't bother to care if it was a boy in my family."

"What a pity. Hey, my boy is a few years younger than Yan Yan, otherwise I would have shamelessly come to her house to ask for marriage. We are old classmates and we are even closer relatives."

As soon as she entered the house in the evening, Li Yuhua came over, looked at her absent-minded husband, and asked, "What did Li Yuan say?"

Yan Liming casually put his briefcase on the coffee table, changed into slippers and fell onto the sofa.

"Old Li said that Yan Yan is indeed in a relationship, and she is often picked up by a guy who drives a luxury car worth two or three million yuan. As for what he looks like or his identity, he has no idea."

"Oh my god." Li Yuhua exclaimed: "Why did she find someone outside the school? I hope he is not an old man, right?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Don't you know what kind of person your daughter is? And your blind guessing is useless."

Li Yuhua calmed down a little and said after a while: "Why don't we talk to our daughter openly and honestly? We are not forcing the couple to break up. We are just helping to give advice. I don't want my daughter to be deceived."

Yan Liming exhaled heavily and agreed with his wife's point of view: "Well, a decent boy from an ordinary family is no problem for me, as long as he is not a messy sissy little yellow-haired boy."

(End of this chapter)