Rebirth: Starting with Capturing the Goddess Mentor

Chapter 76 Accompanying Teacher Jiang Shopping (Part 2)
"She?"

Chen Yan raised an eyebrow slightly and said arrogantly, "Beg me and I'll tell you."

"Tch, fine, don't tell me then. It's not like I'm really curious," Jiang Zhixin rolled her eyes at him and said petulantly.

But not long after, she couldn't help but ask again, "Is that girl very pretty?"

Chen Yan glanced at Jiang Zhixin and said meaningfully, "In all my years, I've never met anyone prettier than her."

That's true. If we rate them based on looks, figure, and temperament, Jiang Zhixin is indeed slightly better than Jiang Muyun and Ruan Yusang.

Jiang Zhixin blushed and muttered, "After all these years, the only girls you've ever met are your teachers and classmates from school."

"What are you mumbling about?"

"nothing."

"Then why are you blushing?"

"Um... it's a bit hot in the car, could you turn the air conditioning down a bit?"

"Oh."

Chen Yan controlled the steering wheel with one hand and touched the air conditioning panel with the other, rotating the temperature control button counterclockwise.

Jiang Zhixin continued, "What if the girl thinks you haven't graduated yet and should focus on your studies, and shouldn't be dating too early?"

"Then I'll wait for her. At worst, I'll confess to her formally after I graduate. In short, she's mine, and no one can take her away from me."

Chen Yan said with a domineering expression.

"What if both sets of parents disagree?"

Jiang Zhixin's tone suddenly became a little serious.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Yan said slowly and deliberately, "There shouldn't be any problem with my parents. As for the girl's parents' disagreement, it's just that they're afraid their daughter will suffer after marrying into the family. As long as we can settle things like the house, car, and money, there shouldn't be any major issues. I will work hard and try my best to save money."

Then, Jiang Zhixin suddenly stopped talking, just pursed her lips and stared blankly ahead, no one knew what was going on in her little head.

Chen Yan glanced at Jiang Zhixin out of the corner of his eye, a smile playing on his lips.
"Hehe, the progress bar for becoming a master has fast-forwarded to 80%."

……

Forty minutes later, the white Audi A4 stopped in the parking lot of Hangzhou City Building.

Today is Friday, and there aren't many people in the mall.

Jiang Zhixin and Chen Yan walked side by side on the gleaming marble floor, surrounded by a dazzling array of luxury stores and small groups of people.

The hem of her beige trench coat swayed gently with her steps, revealing her legs encased in black stockings. Her long hair cascaded over her shoulders, with a few strands falling beside her cheeks, further accentuating her beautiful face and drawing the attention of many.

Chen Yan was dressed in simple casual clothes, with a tall and straight posture, sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, handsome with a touch of unruliness.

The two of them walking together did indeed resemble a handsome man and a beautiful woman.

However, the "handsome men" here are just passing grade, while the "beautiful women" are already at the ceiling.

"Chen Yan, over here."

Jiang Zhixin called softly, then turned and walked into a clothing store.

Chen Yan looked up at the brand—Prada, an Italian luxury brand.

The store is decorated in an exquisite and elegant style. Various shoes, clothes and bags are hanging on the wardrobes. At a glance, there are more women's styles, while the men's clothing seems to be limited to only a few pieces, occupying only two rows of cabinets and placed in an inconspicuous corner.

The sales assistant greeted the two as soon as they entered the store, wearing a professional smile: "Welcome! What would you like to see?"

Jiang Zhixin nodded slightly to the sales assistant, glanced around the store, and pointed to a row of suits, saying, "Let him try those on."

"Um, Ms. Jiang, if it's just meeting the parents, wouldn't wearing a suit be too formal?"

“That seems to make sense.”

Jiang Zhixin nodded thoughtfully, then pointed to the black cotton-padded coat next to her and said, "How about trying this one?"

Chen Yan looked at the black cotton-padded jacket she was pointing to. It was a classic and versatile style that exuded a sense of composure, and the inverted triangle logo on the chest gave it an air of understated luxury.

"Well, yes."

Seeing Chen Yan nod, the sales assistant immediately chimed in, her smile changing from a professional fake one to a genuine one: "Sir, please follow me. The fitting room is inside."

"Why do you need a fitting room to try on a coat?"

As Chen Yan spoke, he took off his white jacket and put on the cotton-padded coat that the sales assistant was holding.

To be fair, there's some reason why big brands are expensive.

Both the quality and the design are far superior to clothes that cost only a few hundred yuan.

Although it looks like just an ordinary black cotton coat, when Chen Yan put it on, it seemed to make him look even taller and more imposing.

A hint of amazement flashed in Jiang Zhixin's eyes. She stepped forward and looked Chen Yan up and down, saying, "Not bad, quite handsome."

"That's because I'm handsome."

"I wasn't talking about you, I was talking about the clothes."

"..."

Jiang Zhixin reached out and touched the fabric of the clothes again, then nodded in satisfaction: "This set is fine, wrap it up."

"Okay, miss, please go to the front desk to pay the bill."

Chen Yan followed Jiang Zhixin to the front desk. Although he had expected it, he still couldn't help but click his tongue when he saw the amount on the receipt.

"Damn it, this shabby coat costs 18,000 yuan!"

Jiang Zhixin rolled her eyes at him disdainfully, "Ugh, can you keep your voice down? It's so embarrassing."

After swiping her card, Jiang Zhixin pulled Chen Yan and quickly walked out of the Prada store. She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that the receptionist was looking at her a little strangely.

After leaving the store, Jiang Zhixin had no intention of continuing to shop and headed straight for the parking lot.

After all, the things here are really too expensive, and she feels the pinch for a long time even when she comes here to spend money occasionally.

Chen Yan, carrying the bag in his hand, took two steps forward to catch up with Jiang Zhixin and joked, "Teacher Jiang, you gave me such expensive clothes. As a poor student, I really have no way to repay you. How about I repay you with my body?"

"No, who would want a pervert like you!"

"Hey, hey, hey, don't ruin my reputation! How am I a pervert?"

"You secretly went through my underwear at my house last time, and you still say you're not a pervert?"

Damn, how do you still remember this?!
Chen Yan remained silent for a while, then said seriously, "Let me explain, it was actually a misunderstanding."

Jiang Zhixin crossed her arms and said with a half-smile, "Tell me what the misunderstanding is."

"I was just curious that day, and I accidentally opened that drawer, and you just happened to walk in." "Oh, then why did you touch it with your hand?"

"This...I..."

"Can't say anything now, you pervert!"

After Jiang Zhixin finished speaking, she turned and left, leaving Chen Yan standing there dumbfounded, watching her slender figure gradually disappear into the distance.

"Damn, you call me a pervert just because you touched me a few times? Some people even like to smell or lick them. You're really making a fuss over nothing."

……

On the way back, Jiang Zhixin gave a few more instructions regarding the "meeting the parents" arrangements for tomorrow.

"By the way, don't call me Teacher Jiang tomorrow."

Chen Yan raised an eyebrow, drawing out his words with a slightly smug tone: "Then I'll call you Xiao Xinxin?"

"baby?"

"Or your wife?"

Jiang Zhixin slapped him in an annoyance: "Are you trying to get yourself killed?!"

Chen Yan said helplessly, "Didn't you say yourself not to call me Teacher Jiang? Isn't that what couples usually call each other?"

"You're so greasy."

Jiang Zhixin couldn't help but roll her eyes and added, "Just call me Zhixin."

"Okay, Zhixin."

Chen Yan learned and applied what she learned immediately, focusing on portraying a well-behaved and sensible character.

After all, I received such an expensive gift, so I have to provide the service I deserve.

Jiang Zhixin's lips trembled involuntarily upon hearing this address. Hearing her student call her that felt strange...

"Also, if my mom asks, I'll say we've been together for six months."

"Oh."

“My dad smokes and drinks, so just buy him any kind of cigarettes or a bottle of wine, there’s no need to buy anything expensive.”

"Ah."

"Then if they ask about your situation, just do what you think is best."

"Oh."

……

After sending Jiang Zhixin back to Shengtai Times Mountain, Chen Yan first went to the supermarket and bought two bottles of Moutai and two packs of RMB 1000 cigarettes, and then went to the shopping mall and bought a 30-gram gold bracelet.

However, a small accident occurred when buying the bracelet.

Although the price of gold in 2013 was only 282 yuan per gram, a 30-gram gold bracelet plus the craftsmanship fee would still cost 10,000 yuan.

When Chen Yan was swiping his card, the salesperson told him with a complicated expression, "Your bank card balance is insufficient," and he was so embarrassed that he almost chopped out his three-bedroom apartment.

In his past life, he had 40 million in cash in his bank account, and a company with an annual income of eight figures was steadily growing behind him. When shopping in the mall, he didn't even look at the price; he could buy whatever he wanted.

"Damn, I almost forgot I'm out of money in my account. This won't do. I need to speed up the fundraising process."

"A Series A funding round needs to start at least at 2000 million!"

"Sir, are you still going to buy it?"

The salesman's gaze toward Chen Yan was already showing signs of impatience.

"This kid is such a braggart. He can't even come up with 2000 yuan in his account, yet he keeps talking about 2000 million. No wonder people online say that the post-90s generation is unreliable."

"Cough cough."

Chen Yan coughed twice and said awkwardly, "I'll buy it, I'll make a call in a moment."

After saying that, he took out his phone and dialed Yang Jinquan's number.

There's no way around it. Buying a car can be considered company property, so Zheng Jia can pay for it. But buying a gift for his "mother-in-law" with company funds would be considered "embezzlement," which could land him in jail.

There's a joke from later generations that makes a lot of sense: when a man is broke, the first thing he thinks of isn't borrowing money from his wife, but from his brother.

So what kind of friends can be called brothers?
It's actually quite simple, because the standard for testing feelings between people is actually 5000 yuan.

Don't underestimate this number.

If you don't believe me, try borrowing 5000 yuan from your friends in your social circle who you consider wealthy. You'll then know who is worth getting to know and who is just putting on an act.

About a minute later, Yang Jinquan's panting voice came from the other end of the phone: "What's wrong, Yanzi? I just finished my 1000-meter test."

"Oh, do you have any spare money? Lend me ten thousand."

"Yes, you gave me a 2 yuan bonus last time, and I didn't have anywhere to spend it. Just wait, I'll transfer it to you right away."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yan received 10,000 yuan transferred from Yang Jinquan via WeChat.

Then, Chen Yan quickly paid the money, took the gift box, and returned to the 102 Entrepreneurship Base.

"Who needs a safe haven? Money is the only dream."

"At such a young age, what else can you do besides make money?"

When Chen Yan walked into the office, he was still muttering a few silly money-making copywriting phrases.

Before he even sat down, he dialed Zhou Yi's number.

"Hey Zhou Yi, how many people are helping you hand out flyers and promote the product now?"

"What? Only 15? Wang Tie is such a waste!"

"Raise the part-time wage to 300 per day, and just go for it! I'll also post a thread on [Daily Part-Time Jobs] to recruit some people for you."

"Make sure you recruit all 1000 part-time workers for Didi within the remaining 5 days, understand?"

"What? A little difficult? If it's not difficult, what use are you!"

"No matter what method you use, you must complete it. If you want money, just apply to Zheng Jia."

"If you fail to complete this, you can come back with your head!"

……

(Please vote for me! It's Chinese New Year these days, so I've had a lot of family dinners and have less time to write.)

(End of this chapter)