School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert

"Hmm?" Qin Jun was already prepared. Lan Yudie seemed a bit pleased just now. Why had the mood changed so suddenly? This left Qin Jun somewhat at a loss, but he still managed a polite smile, elegantly said, "No worries, if you are not free this weekend, then I will come another time. These flowers..."

"You take them back!" Lan Yudie interrupted, "I've said many times before, roses represent love, and between us, there is only friendship."

"Alright." Qin Jun smiled.

Qin Jun was a highly intelligent man, how could he not know that roses symbolize love? The reason he persistently brought roses was because he had read a research paper from the American Academy of Sciences, which mentioned that people have an inertia about things, an inertia towards the people and events around them.

He hoped that by consistently bringing roses, if one day Lan Yudie were to accept them out of habit, it would mean she had accepted his love. To declare his affection without losing face—why not? If successful, the reward would be significant. Even if rejected, it wouldn't be a great loss.

After that, Qin Jun got into the car, the driver hurriedly placed the large bouquet of roses in the trunk, and then they drove away.

Lan Yudie was somewhat bewildered.

She was not a person who liked to reject others. Qin Jun was two years her senior, knowledgeable, with impressive academic credentials, but most importantly, he was a good person. His manners were impeccable, his demeanor extremely elegant. He was certainly a high-ranking socialite. He had a strong reputation in the provincial city.

A lover of charity, he donated over ten million to charitable organizations every year, and there were thirteen Hope Primary Schools named after him in the province.

Such an outstanding man, logically, would be irresistible to any woman. Yet, she felt nothing for him.

Perhaps it was because he was too outstanding, too refined, and elegant that Lan Yudie felt as if Qin Jun was not of this world. In contrast, Xiao Han's rudeness, his straightforwardness touched her and made her heart flutter.

Lan Yudie hung her head, her hands fidgeting with the hem of her clothes. She was at a loss, unsure of what to do.

Indeed, there had been moments where she was attracted to Qin Jun, attracted to his excellence, his capabilities. But there seemed to be a lack of understanding between them, or perhaps, there was a certain feeling, a certain subtlety missing in their relationship.

Lan Yudie had a purity of spirit. Any slight discomfort would strongly repel her.

Even though Qin Jun was exceptionally gifted and capable, it was precisely because of his superiority that she felt inferior, unworthy of him. Lan Yudie always maintained a certain distance from him—a presence that was both there and not there.

............

In the Mercedes-Benz.

"President Qin, Miss Lan seemed to be in a bad mood today," the driver remarked.

"Yes!" Qin Jun nodded, then said, "Indeed, was there something wrong that I did?"

"How could you have done something wrong?" The driver hastily shook his head, then added, "Maybe she was just in a bad mood or perhaps she was too tired today."

"No!" Qin Jun shook his head, "Her mood was fine when she saw me; it only changed when I asked her out."

Qin Jun's powers of observation were meticulous, and no detail could escape his eyes. However, Qin Jun still couldn't understand what he had said or done wrong. After much thought, he still had no answer.

"So... what could be the reason for that?" the driver asked, puzzled.

"Let's not think too much about it," Qin Jun shook his head, "Give her some time, she will understand soon enough."

"Understand what?" the driver was even more confused.

"Understand who is the most suitable man for her," Qin Jun said with a cold sneer, his eyes carrying the chilly glint of a hunter.

Qin Jun was a highly intelligent man, successful from a young age and worth hundreds of millions. He was accustomed to getting what he wanted by any means necessary. Even with affairs of the heart, he employed the tactics of business warfare, treating himself as the hunter and Lan Yudie as his prey.

"President Qin, do you think it could be because you're too outstanding, that you're putting a lot of pressure on Miss Lan?" the driver asked curiously.

"No!" Qin Jun shook his head, "Every woman hopes to find an outstanding man. My excellence will definitely not influence her decision."

"Alright," the driver nodded.

Qin Jun crossed his legs, a glass of red wine beside him, and turned to look out at the bustling world outside the window. A smile curled up on his lips, and he whispered, "This world is made for those who are capable. Only geniuses have the right to enjoy it; mediocrities are doomed to servitude for life."

............

Zhao Lizhong and Yang Lu settled temporarily in the provincial city, and Li Dapang drove away from the city.

The shop in University Town was rented. With Zhao Lizhong's intelligence, the store spaces on both sides were also secured. The barbershop on the right was acquired at a high price by Zhao Lizhong. The clothing store on the left was negotiated by Zhao Lizhong.

Zhao Lizhong was a very capable person. In his words, there was nothing that couldn't be accomplished as long as you found a way.

After renting the space, Zhao Lizhong immediately hired workers to cover the entire storefront with advertising cloth and decorative fencing. He couldn't let any secrets slip out. At least until the opening day, he couldn't reveal that this was a restaurant.

Soon, the construction team came on site, breaking through walls and planning the design. Zhao Lizhong acted as both designer and supervisor. Yang Lu, on the other hand, handled the finances, with all the accounting passing through her hands. The decoration of the restaurant was simple, and a team of several dozen workers was making rapid progress.

Within a week, the outline of the restaurant was already visible.

The style of the decor was avant-garde and fashionable, perfectly aligned with the aesthetic preferences of young people.

Since the target market was students, the decor couldn't be too mature; it had to be youthful and artistic. This would give people a feeling of freshness. Moreover, Zhao Lizhong proposed a plan to not use overly luxurious materials for decoration, emphasizing a sense of home.

They couldn't afford to spend too much on decor, since students' tastes would evolve, and the current style would fade with time.

That is to say, within two years, the decor must be changed to keep up with the students' tastes. They couldn't do like Yujian Restaurant, which never changed its decoration. Though their style was distinctive, its unchanging nature made it outdated for students.

Zhao Lizhong and Yang Lu were constantly busy with this.

......

At the school, the Finance Department's welcome party was also fast approaching. The Finance Department's welcome party was on September 28th, just two days before the holiday. It was the last of all departments because the auditorium scheduling and arrangements had been taken by other departments. Thus, when it came to the Finance Department's turn, only the last day remained.

However, this did not dampen the enthusiasm and anticipation of the Finance students for the welcome party.

The evening of September 28th.

"Xiao Han, how are the preparations for tonight's event?" Lan Yudie eagerly looked at Xiao Han, as she was full of expectation and excitement for him.

"Ready," Xiao Han nodded.

"I believe you can earn some pride for our Finance class," Lan Yudie smiled at Xiao Han.

Xiao Han smiled back and said, "Hmm, I'll try my best."
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"Good," Lan Yudie beamed at Xiao Han, then said, "I believe in your skills. You'll definitely perform well tonight."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Han was just about to enter the venue.

Lan Yudie suddenly grabbed Xiao Han's hand and said, "Wait!"

"What is it?" Xiao Han looked at Lan Yudie, puzzled.

"If you manage to get a spot in the interdepartmental evening gala," Lan Yudie's face turned red, "I'll... I'll give you a kiss!"

"Really?" Xiao Han's interest was piqued immediately.

"Yes!" Lan Yudie nodded and said, "A promise is a promise."

"But you're not a man of your word!" Xiao Han chuckled.

"Shut up!" Lan Yudie glared at Xiao Han before asking, "Do you want it or not?"

"Yes!" Xiao Han nodded and said, "Of course I want it. How could I not? Just wait for my good news. Believe me, tonight I will definitely get a spot in the interdepartmental welcome gala. Do you believe me?"

"Alright, I'll wait for your good news!" Lan Yudie giggled.

Xiao Han's mouth curved into a sly smile as he suddenly reached out and grasped Lan Yudie's slender waist, pulling her tightly into his arms, then sneered, "Just wait for my good news."

Lan Yudie's face flushed with embarrassment, "You rascal, let go of me, it would be the end if someone saw us."

Xiao Han quickly released Lan Yudie, then turned and strode into the venue.

Lan Yudie's lips curled into a sly smile as she watched Xiao Han's retreating figure. Tonight, Xiao Han's performance would surely dazzle, wouldn't it? At least, with Xiao Han's current piano skills, tonight everyone would definitely hear a beautiful and melodious piece of music.

The auditorium was already packed. In addition to the hundreds of Finance students, there were students from other departments as well. Any department's evening event was open to all. Anyone interested could attend.

The auditorium was bustling with activity.

Xiao Han walked along the aisle to his seat, where many people had gathered at the entrance. These were people without seats, who had deliberately come early to catch a glimpse of the Finance Department's evening gala. They were there just to see the Finance Department's performances.

It was said that the students from the Finance Department were not good at singing and dancing, so they usually organized comedies and other spoken-word performances. As for singing and dancing, there were very few. Throughout the school, apart from the Art Department, the Finance Department's evening had the highest attendance.

The Art Department's evening event was crowded because its students were talented performers, with every show being impressive. The reason for the Finance Department's large audience was because their students were the least able to sing and dance, which meant many were there expecting them to make fools of themselves.