Damn it, I'm surrounded by childhood sweethearts
Chapter 765 - 516: Why Aren’t You Saying Anything?

Chapter 765: Chapter 516: Why Aren’t You Saying Anything?

Finally, there’s the industrial part. Since they aren’t short on money, the Haowei Group doesn’t have any plans to go public for now. However, the market is expanding every year, the company’s future is bright, and a valuation of twenty times the annual profit isn’t excessive.

To give a poor example, if Xu Qingfan and Zhang Chunxue were to register as a couple now, their shared wealth would already put them in the top ten of the Forbes billionaire list.

Even if they were individually split apart, getting into the top fifty would be as easy as pie.

But due to a heads-up being given, their names have never appeared in the public eye.

...

Back to the present.

"Brother Qingfan, your family is pretty awesome, huh? To make a music app, it must take tens of millions, right?" Lai Chenglang asked conservatively.

"No need for that much. Developing an app is just one or two million, the big cost is in marketing, and that’s just a few million altogether." Xu Qingfan waved his hand modestly.

"Damn, I’ll go ask my parents when I get home, see if they’ve been hiding a few million from me." Wu Shichong’s expression was exaggerated, but he could handle the truth.

In Hong Kong, a few million isn’t considered big money. Among the fifty-something people in a class, even in a dormitory with eight people, anyone could have a few hundred square meters of property being redeveloped.

"Haha, you should really ask when you get home. Maybe your parents are intentionally training you, afraid you might become a wastrel, so they’re deliberately keeping it from you." Xu Qingfan was amused by him, instantly reminded of a marketing news article he saw in his prior life.

Not sure if it’s true, but it was about the eldest son of the Spicy King family who was deceived by his parents into thinking the company was on the brink of bankruptcy his whole life. In his senior year, his biggest wish was to get a nine-to-five job with a monthly salary of six thousand, only to find out after graduation that there were billions of assets waiting for him to inherit.

"Hahaha, you go home and whip your parents, untie them after a day and night, they might just admit it." Wu Shichong laughed.

"Looks like you want me to whip you instead." Lai Chenglang gave him a look, but didn’t mind the joke, as he wasn’t the type to take things seriously.

Xiao Ruawen quietly watched Xu Qingfan lie, without blushing or his heart skipping a beat, a classic fibber!

[I never really paid attention, turns out Brother Qingfan is so wealthy...]

Xiao Ruawen only knew that Xu Qingfan held shares in Zhang Chunxue’s company, but wasn’t sure exactly how much. But it’s certain he’s got at least a billion or two.

"Brother Qingfan, if I don’t do well in the college entrance exam, I’ll just tag along with you. My music skills are superb, not to mention my perfect score on the music exam is undeniable in value." Lai Chenglang said.

Xu Qingfan couldn’t be bothered with him, knowing that the weight of Licheng Middle School’s credentials carries, with more than 60% of students passing the entrance exam each year, basically ensuring no one fails to get into college.

"I don’t want to expose you, but you got that perfect score by carrying things for the music teacher, and now you’re all smug about it." Wu Shichong scoffed.

"Tsk~ Sour grapes because you can’t have them, I tell you, Brother Qingfan, someone like Wu Shichong would definitely be a troublemaker in the company. Just hire me, he’d be like a eunuch pulling the strings in ancient times!"

"Fuck you..." The composure of an old generation artist.

Xu Qingfan glanced at the two, then looked down to continue doing his own homework.

...

The three periods of evening self-study classes were spent chatting idly.

When the bell signaling the end of school rang, the sounds previously held back by the students suddenly erupted, like a noisy construction site.

"Come with me!"

Xiao Ruawen seemed to have taken some kind of wild action, as she snatched the pen out of Xu Qingfan’s hand and slammed it onto the desk, then grabbed his phone and keys from his drawer without a word, pulling him from his seat.

Xu Qingfan was startled by Xiao Ruawen, forgetting to say goodbye to Wu Shichong and the others, obediently letting her lead him out.

Class had just ended and the hallway was packed with people. Xiao Ruawen held back the urge to confront Xu Qingfan right there, pulling him towards the left staircase.

"Ruan Wen, where are we going? We usually gather downstairs at the teaching building."

Xiao Ruawen glanced at him without a word and kept going down the stairs.

In just three short hours, Xu Qingfan and Xiao Ruawen’s roles had completely switched.

The second and third floors of the teaching building were connected by an aerial corridor leading directly to the laboratory building. After reaching the third floor, Xiao Ruawen pulled Xu Qingfan onto the relatively deserted aerial corridor.

After walking a bit further, she finally let go of Xu Qingfan’s hand, staring at him seriously.

"What are we doing here, Ruan Wen? Xiaoxiao and Wanning are still waiting downstairs." Xu Qingfan turned his gaze away, scratching his head nervously.

Xiao Ruawen took three deep breaths and said, "Brother Qingfan, do you think I’m easy to fool?"

"Ahem... Not at all." Xu Qingfan swallowed, realizing this silly girl had finally caught on after those three classes of evening study.

"When did I ever agree to let you hug me every week?" Xiao Ruawen stood with her hands on her hips, looking as if she was fuming so much even her chest had puffed up.

"Never..." Xu Qingfan pretended to enjoy the view, pointing to the teaching building’s second floor, "Isn’t that Wanning and the others there?"

Xiao Ruawen glanced over, and indeed, who else could the person sitting in the wheelchair be but Lin Wanning.

But since where they stood was dimly lit, Xiao Ruawen wasn’t worried that she and Brother Qingfan would be seen by the others.

"Since I didn’t agree, what did you mean by those words last night, and when did I agree to let you hug me!" Xiao Ruawen retracted her gaze, returning to her critique of Xu Qingfan.

Xu Qingfan also looked away, staring deeply into her eyes without saying anything, just continually looking.

A minute later, Xiao Ruawen couldn’t take it anymore and avoided his gaze, "Why aren’t you saying anything?"

Returning to his dog-like rhythm, Xu Qingfan, as if heartbroken, said, "You obviously know everything, so why are you asking me?"

"..."

Now it was Xiao Ruawen’s turn to fall silent.

Alright, this silly girl was about to start brainstorming again.

[I know everything, what do I know!]

[Like me, like me, what’s the use of you liking me, who asked you to be so fickle, flirting with Xiaoxiao since middle school!]

[Dead Fan Brother, Stinky Fan Brother, Bad Fan Brother, Vile Fan Brother!]

"Ruan Wen, if you don’t like me like this, then I won’t do it again in the future." Xu Qingfan sighed despondently, looking completely heartbroken.

"I thought we were so familiar, a hug wouldn’t matter..."

"..."

Galen broke the silence softly, yet Xiao Ruawen fell into another spell of long silence.

"Ruan Wen, I..."

The dog man tried to play the emotional card again, but Xiao Ruawen interrupted him, irritatedly raising her right hand to stop him from continuing.

"Don’t do that next time; I don’t want Xiaoxiao to misunderstand..."

After three sessions of evening self-study, she had thought of countless things to question Brother Chou Fan about, but now, she didn’t want to say anything.

Xiao Ruawen untied her hair tie, and the night wind lifted her hair, its refreshing fragrance wafting into his nostrils.

In the moonlight, the girl’s figure seemed ethereal and independent of the world.

Xu Qingfan watched her leave alone, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

[Thankfully, you have to listen to the opposite of what she says. Saying don’t do it next time means you have to do it next time, definitely!]

The dog man quickly sped up his steps to catch up with her.

...

"Qingfan Brother, why are you guys so slow?" After gathering, Lin Wanning leaned back, looking at Xu Qingfan pushing the wheelchair.

"Ruan Wen went to the bathroom after class, so I waited for her at the door, which made us late." Xu Qingfan rubbed her head.

"No wonder, I was curious about how Qingfan Brother and Ruan Wen came from over there." Lin Wanning nodded rhythmically.

[Big liar!] Xiao Ruawen rolled her eyes in disdain, vowing in her heart to stay far away from this bad Brother Fan, and never go to dark places with him again.

Seeing Xu Qingfan turning his head towards her, Xiao Ruawen purposely turned her head away, not wanting to engage with him.

"Shall we have a late-night snack? The seafood was originally meant for tomorrow, but how about cooking it tonight? How about salted prawns with shells, and seafood casserole congee?" Xu Qingfan suggested.

Xiao Ruawen involuntarily swallowed, everything he mentioned was her favorite, this stinky Brother Fan was tempting her!

"Qingfan Brother, I want to eat!" Lin Wanning was the first to raise her hand.

"Eat!" Zhang Yiyi said succinctly.

"I’ll eat too," Wu Lingyu laughed.

"Eat," Xia Xiaoxiao said.

Only Xiao Ruawen hadn’t spoken yet. The dog man looked at her teasingly and asked, "Ruan Wen, why aren’t you saying anything, aren’t you hungry? If you’re not, I won’t cook your portion."

"Eat!" Xiao Ruawen clenched her fists in her pockets, smiling with a seemingly kind expression.

Seeing the situation was favorable, Xu Qingfan decided not to tease her further.

"Let’s go, let’s head home to cook a late-night snack!" he said as he jogged along the wide road, pushing Lin Wanning.

"Charge!" Lin Wanning opened her mouth wide in excitement, letting the wind rush into her stomach.

The four girls left behind exchanged glances and jogged to catch up.

...