I am not just a tycoon

Chapter 342: Chapter 285: Mr. Shen is Very Angry Today_2

So apart from Luo Bingying, Zhou Peiwei was also somewhat puzzled. She had it all planned out: the moment Shen Yuan leaned in, she’d immediately put up her little fists as a warning.

But the script didn’t go as she expected. Instead of approaching, Shen Yuan fell asleep.

Sometimes girls’ thoughts are complex. They don’t want you close, but when you don’t come near, they sulk.

Hmph, damn Shen Yuan, stinky Shen Yuan!

Zhou Peiwei felt indignation bubbling inside her yet she turned to glance at that rascally face again, really wanting to pinch it.

But it seemed like he was really asleep. Worried he might catch a cold, Zhou Peiwei lowered the temperature and airflow of the rear air conditioner, and also adjusted the angle of the air vents.

See, even though you’re such a scoundrel, I still care about you.

Zhou Peiwei felt she was just too good, deserving an “Annual Best Buddy” award.

The G63 had a three-zone climate control, and there was an independent control panel at the back. Luo Bingying noticed this detail through the rearview mirror and thought to herself how she hadn’t paid attention to the AC temperature.

I’m still not careful enough… If Shen Yuan really likes Weiwei, it would make sense.

It wasn’t long before they arrived at the KTV. Li Yuhang had not chosen a business KTV, with no public auditions or touch-and-sing, considering there were girls, he booked a luxurious private dining room in a regular KTV.

There were already drinks served in the private room – two sets of Hennessy XO. Li Yuhang picked up the microphone and gestured grandly, “Everyone let loose tonight, and around 11 pm, we’ll head to my bar!”

Usually, everyone would roar with excitement, but after being fleeced by Shen Yuan, the enthusiasm was dampened, and the cheers were much quieter than usual.

Jin Kangwen and Cherng Xian were in good spirits, though. 100,000 yuan was manageable for them, and they were more philosophical since the money was for charity.

Someone had already grabbed a microphone and started singing. Jin Kangwen was sitting next to Shen Yuan:

“A public fundraising charity foundation involves a wide scope, but since it’s public, you have to be mindful of credibility and public opinion. When credibility is high and public sentiment is in your favor, that’s when you’ll see more donations.”

It was friendly advice. Shen Yuan smiled and said, “Thanks for that. But if you’re interested, you can join as a managing trustee or supervisor.”

“I’d better not, I’m still trying to understand the family business.”

Jin Kangwen laughed and waved his hand.

Shen Yuan asked, “You’re planning to take over the family business? Are your uncle and aunt considering retirement?”

Jin Kangwen shook his head, “Not retirement, just want me to manage some parts for training, I suppose.”

Shen Yuan patted his shoulder, “I’m betting you’ll replace your uncle and aunt and secure the top spot in the company within three years.”

“Ha, I’m not that ambitious, five years will do.”

“Hahaha…”

Among the second generation, there was a hierarchy. There were those like Old Jin, who were valued and nurtured by their parents, and then there were those like Fan Yuancheng and Lin Guangyao, who boasted extravagantly outside but had virtually no say at home.

The older generation wasn’t foolish either; they could attest to their own wisdom and abilities through their achievements.

So they would know whether their sons were capable after raising them for over twenty years.

Of course, there are exceptions where some parents stubbornly insist on trying to make something of their sons.

But the outcome was predictable.

The two chatted about some light and enjoyable topics. Jin Kangwen asked, “Are you free tomorrow? My cousin is organizing a dinner party and wants to invite you, with folks from the health and fitness industry.”

“Not the best timing, I have to go back to Ning County tomorrow, it’s my grandma’s birthday.”

Shen Yuan paused before adding, “I’ll reach out to him when I get back, I have your cousin’s Weixin anyway.”

Old Jin’s cousin was Jin Zhifa, who had gotten along well with Shen Yuan at the international campus meetup, and Shen Yuan knew his family ran a gym equipment manufacturing business.

Jingfu No.1 Fitness Center, as well as the fitness center he had taken over from Fei Bing, had a batch of outdated equipment to replace, so Jin Zhifa had been actively in touch with Shen Yuan recently, chatting quite a bit on Weixin.

Shen Yuan opened Weixin to check, indeed Jin Zhifa had sent an invitation, so Shen Yuan sent back a polite refusal.

“Which part of Ning County are you from? My hometown is also in Ning County,” Jin Kangwen asked.

“Jinzhou Town.”

“My hometown is in Jinzhou, and my uncle’s factory, which also belongs to my cousin’s father, is located there.”

“Well, that’s quite a coincidence. If I run into any trouble in Jinzhou, I might have to ask your cousin and uncle for help.”

Shen Yuan patted Jin Kangwen on the shoulder, jokingly.

Jin Kangwen chuckled, “What trouble could you possibly run into? But if you do, just give us a shout.”

“Sure thing.”

Shen Yuan didn’t take it to heart, thinking he’d first let the procurement department compare the other two manufacturers. If the quality and price were similar, he’d choose Jin Zhifa’s.

It was both a classmate’s cousin and an alumnus – of course, he’d favor them if it didn’t affect his own interests.

Playing at the KTV aside from singing was drinking. Everyone first toasted to the birthday boy Li Yuhang, then those who wanted to drink drank, and those who wanted to sing sang.

And Shen Yuan sat between Zhou Peiwei and a female Internet celebrity, playing dice with the two of them.

The female Internet celebrity drank with Shen Yuan, Zhou Peiwei drank a soft drink, and the three of them had a grand time shaking the dice.

The other male companions present were purple with envy. Tonight was already a scenario with fewer monks and more porridge, and Shen Yuan had brought two girls who gathered around him, one with an icy temperament that kept strangers away, and the other sitting next to him playing dice.@@novelbin@@

They knew they stood no chance with these two, but out of the few Internet celebrities remaining, did you really have to take another one away?