Who Would Fall in Love After Being Reborn?

Chapter 316: The First Wine Party of Linchuan Merchants Association

TL: Etude Translations

A person’s impression of another is not fixed; it often changes with the increase in the range and channels of information received. Impressions from different stages can even become contradictory.

When you develop completely opposite impressions of the same person, this feeling can easily lead to doubts about life.

Qi Qi and Guan Wensi are now having such doubts.

Their first impression of Jiang Qin was based on the most direct visual observation. They thought he was of average height, with a decent but unremarkable appearance, scoring mediocre overall.

Their second impression came from Qi Qi’s attempt at striking up a conversation a few days ago. Jiang Qin’s arrogant response, treating her like someone collecting trash, added a label of ordinary yet confident to his image.

The third impression was formed last night when Jiang Qin rode his electric scooter past the girls’ dormitory. Qi Qi and Guan Wensi’s impression of him was simply low.

In their eyes, Jiang Qin was a man both low and unremarkable, yet very confident.

“Such a guy is really just average, right?” But Jiang Xue and Song Xue insisted that he was the number one heartthrob of the Finance Department, a status not to be argued with.

The discrepancy between what they personally observed and what they heard from others was so stark that it led to a fierce mental conflict.

“How can the person I know be so different from the one you all know? He seems so ordinary, yet you all think he shines. Is it me or the world that’s gone wrong?” Filled with doubts, Qi Qi and Guan Wensi could only turn to Senior Qian for answers.

But Senior Qian said he didn’t know either, quickly changing the subject.

“Joking aside, you know why I befriended you, right? I’m not a gentleman; do you think I wanted to build a deep friendship? Bullshit, I definitely wanted to date you.”

But who is Jiang Qin?

He’s the first Learning Star of Linchuan University, a collegiate entrepreneurial star, a young entrepreneur of Linchuan City, the boss of Zhihu and Pintuan. Simply put, this guy radiates brilliance.

It’s said even the top beauty of Linchuan couldn’t resist him, and the girls in his class became increasingly dismissive of other men, reminiscing about the unreachable heights he set.

“I’ve told you all about him, painting him in a grand and brilliant light. Would you still be interested in a plain guy like me after that? Bragging about another man in front of the girl I like? Please, I’ve been in the Student Union long enough; who do you take me for?”

Seeing Senior Qian shake his head, Qi Qi didn’t think much of it. As a daughter of the sea, she never got overly curious about boys. That would be foolish. Besides, there are plenty of good guys in university to choose from. Why focus on just one?

In fact, finding out what’s so special about Jiang Qin is simple: just ask Jiang Tian or look through last year’s school newspaper.

But it’s precisely because she sees men as prey that Qi Qi, despite her curiosity, misses out yet again on the real deal – Jiang Qin, the top male god of the Finance Department.

In Qi Qi’s view, what does it matter if Jiang Qin is the Student Union President? A hard-to-figure and uninteresting man, even if he shines elsewhere, is of no interest.

Half an hour later, the rain-seeking military training event was over. Jiang Qin, leading a large group, left the field and headed home.

Currently, Zhihu’s national promotion has formed a long chain. The introduction of open social functions and video traffic have quickly popularized the site among college students.

Even though the pace at Pintuan’s branch in Yuecheng slowed down after the promotion there ended, the new sign-ups and daily active users on Zhihu continue to rise at an impressive rate.@@novelbin@@

Especially after the talent show of the military training goddess went viral on forums, the resulting traffic was as effective as an offline promotion, attracting highly active new users.

“Guys, I shared my original poetry on Zhihu, please like it!”

“Amazing, I really found a date on Zhihu’s confession wall. I’m here to return the favor, thanks to Zhihu!”

“Why hasn’t Huai Huai, who loves to sugarcoat, updated yet? Doesn’t she want to be famous? Does anyone know her address? I want to tie her to the computer desk, no writing 10,000 words a day, no food!”

“Yesterday, there was a military training goddess named Min Yue, exactly my type. Almighty netizens, who has her contact info? I’m willing to pay!”

“Lately, I’ve been on Zhihu so much, my health’s deteriorating. Can you guys post less content that college students love?”

“Don’t start with Zhihu, you can’t quit once you do.”

“Zhihu’s friend recommendation feature is so good? Yesterday it recommended a guy I don’t even know, but after some digging, turns out he’s my long-distance girlfriend’s new male bestie, and she even said he’s gay. This is so interesting.”

“Did I just hear a sad story in the last post?”

“Leaving that aside, Zhihu’s friend recommendation is really intriguing. I never expected to find my middle school classmate I haven’t contacted in eight years studying in the neighboring school.”

In Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and several other surrounding cities, tens of thousands of college students are sharing their lives, expressing opinions, and making friends every day.

Jiang Qin was very satisfied with the promotional results and arranged a few days off for the staff at office 208, followed by team-building activities for members stationed in various cities.

Although the staff’s workload had slowed, Jiang Qin still had a pile of tasks to handle.

With the downstream channels broadened, it was crucial now to ensure a steady supply of resources upstream. In simpler terms, with Zhihu’s path set, it was time to mobilize strategic partners.

Thus, at 7 P.M., Jiang Qin attended the first wine party of the Linchuan Merchants Association, hosted by prominent figures from various sectors in Linchuan, at the Longkai International Hotel.

Entering the splendid Longkai Hotel, Jiang Qin was led by the staff to the Juxianlou, brightly lit and more festive than the New Year’s celebrations. The attendees were elegantly dressed, charismatic, and spoke eloquently.

Jiang Qin casually picked up a wine glass and mingled, greeting familiar faces with a smile reminiscent of Daniel Wu’s.

Although he proposed the concept of the Linchuan Merchants Association, it was primarily spearheaded by the Linchuan city government. The group included numerous influential figures, and despite Jiang Qin’s prominence in previous seminars, he still felt somewhat overshadowed in this setting, given his youth.

Some business magnates even hesitated to approach him first.

At this moment, He Yijun, looking dapper and visibly younger from recent success, approached Jiang Qin.

“Mr. Jiang, let me introduce you. This is Liu Jiaming, the owner of Jia Duo Ji. Their company produces herbal tea beverages, a famous local brand in Linchuan.”

“Pleased to meet you, Mr. Liu,” Jiang Qin said, extending his hand courteously.

Liu Jiaming eagerly shook his hand. “Mr. Jiang, thanks to your efforts, our products are now available in many cities, marking our first step out of Linchuan.”

“You’re too kind, Mr. Liu. This is everyone’s achievement. I’m just the one doing the shouting. By the way, how are your herbal tea sales going?”

“Sales are dismal, like being choked. I’ve heard you’re a marketing expert, Mr. Jiang. I came specifically to ask if you might have any advice.”

Liu Jiaming handed over a bag containing Jia Duo Ji’s promotional materials and products.

Jiang Qin examined them and then looked up. “Herbal extraction, a thousand-year-old secret recipe for cooling and pain relief. Are you selling medicine or a beverage?”

“It’s a beverage, but it does have medicinal properties.”

“But, Mr. Liu, who would buy a bottle of medicine when they want a drink? That’s too far-fetched.”

Liu scratched his head. “Indeed, our market research showed the same reaction. But without this approach, our unique selling point gets lost.”

Jiang Qin poured him a drink. “You highlighted your unique selling point, but isn’t it unsellable?”

“Exactly, it doesn’t sell at all. Herbal tea has no market in the country; people prefer carbonated sweet drinks and juices.”

“You want to make your USP clear and attract customers, right? It’s not that hard. Just tie it to something trendy. Our product lacks a market, so why not latch onto something that does?”

Liu Jiaming still looked puzzled. “Can you simplify that, Mr. Jiang?”

Jiang Qin set down his glass. “’Afraid of getting heaty from eating hotpot? Drink Jia Duo Ji!’ What do you think?”

“…”

Liu Jiaming was stunned for three seconds, then took a deep breath and exclaimed twice, thanking Jiang profusely before picking up his coat and leaving the party.

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!

[Afraid of getting heaty from eating hotpot? Drink Jia Duo Ji!]

Ten simple characters that not only highlighted their herbal tea’s unique properties but also brilliantly piggybacked on the popularity of hotpot. If marketed well, consumers nationwide might think of Jia Duo Ji when eating hotpot!

He was going to make money, a lot of it. Joining this strategic partnership was truly worthwhile!

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AN: Why are your comments better than my book? Damn it, I’m going to start copying from book reviews. Time to copy them thoroughly!