Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again

Chapter 608 - 225: Qin Shiqing, Hurry Up and Deal with This Monster! (Part 3)

"That’s good, let’s get off, I’ll chat with him for a bit."

Zhao Zhengteng turned off the engine and removed the key. The father and son approached Su Zelin.

"You’re Su Zelin, right? I’m Zhao Mingxuan’s father, Zhao Zhengteng."

Zhao Zhengteng put on a smile and proactively extended his hand.

"Hello, Vice Zhao!"

Su Zelin smiled and shook his hand.

"You’re not only our class president’s father but also Jianglan’s local official. I’ve heard a lot about you."

In reality, in his past life, Su Zelin knew Zhao Mingxuan’s dad. Zhao Zhengteng was in charge of investment promotion, and back then, the drifter had risen to become the CEO of a major group in Shenghai, and had returned to invest in his hometown Jianglan. Encounters with Zhao Zhengteng were inevitable.

This man was a seasoned veteran in the political arena.

With just a glance, Zhao Zhengteng had a deep impression of Su Zelin.

He spoke with a mature composure, showing neither pride nor disgrace.

Many young people, upon learning his identity, would feel somewhat apprehensive upon meeting him. However, this university student remained at ease.

He had also seen the news on provincial TV during the New Era’s annual event, including a brief shot of Su Zelin chatting with the deputy governor. Although the clip was short, it left a strong impression on him.

When Su Zelin met with a leader of that level, he remained just as composed.

Mingxuan’s high school classmate really had an extraordinarily good mindset!

He also greeted Qin Shiqing casually, but it was merely out of politeness, as Zhao Zhengteng’s focus was clearly not on her.

"Haha, you’re Mingxuan’s classmate, no need to be too formal. In private settings, if you don’t mind, you can just call me Uncle Zhao! Otherwise, I’ll have to call you President Su."

Zhao Zhengteng laughed heartily.

"Alright, Uncle Zhao, then I won’t stand on ceremony!"

Actually, Su Zelin could see why Zhao Zhengteng got out of the car to find him and deliberately tried to befriend him. It was unsurprisingly to resolve any grievance with his son.

But the drifter didn’t even take Zhao Mingxuan as an enemy, and since Zhao Zhengteng was responsible for investment promotion, he wielded significant power.

Coincidentally, his father and Uncle Qin planned to open a New Era franchise in Jianglan; asking him to help would be more convenient.

In conversation, Su Zelin handed over a cigarette and even took out a lighter for Zhao Zhengteng.

After taking a puff, Zhao Zhengteng was slightly moved: "Special supply?"

He was a veteran smoker, and could easily distinguish between regular Yellow Crane Tower and the special supply, the latter having a noticeably richer aroma.

"Haha, yes, a friend from Lin’an gifted it."

Su Zelin chuckled.

The reason he didn’t refuse Zhang Yuanhang’s Yellow Crane Tower was because, besides being good to smoke, it could also serve as social currency in certain situations.

For instance, once Zhao Zhengteng took a puff, he might associate it with many things.

Sure enough, Zhao Zhengteng squinted his eyes.

Don’t underestimate this small cigarette; the information contained within far exceeds imagination.

If you’re not entitled to mingle with that level of people, you’ll never be able to smoke even half a cigarette in your lifetime!

It seems Su Zelin isn’t just a high-ranking executive of an enterprise; his connections in the provincial capital are not to be underestimated either.

Seeing Zhao Zhengteng’s expression, the drifter knew he had successfully impressed him.

Seizing the opportunity, he said, "To tell you the truth, Uncle Zhao, my family is planning to open a franchise of our company in Jianglan after the New Year. We’re looking to invest at least two million, and we might need your help then!"

Actually, the Su and Qin families combined, including the 500,000 borrowed, had a total budget of around one million to build the store, but that didn’t stop the drifter from exaggerating; after all, others wouldn’t know.

Two million!

Zhao Mingxuan was instantly stunned.

He naive believed it to be true.

Damn, is Su Zelin’s family really that rich?

Zhao Zhengteng, however, was unsurprised. After all, in charge of investment promotion, he had seen many big bosses, and he believed that Su Zelin’s mention of two million was somewhat exaggerated, but not overly so.

If you boast about investing two million, and eventually produce a store worth tens of thousands, it would be quite the embarrassment. Zhao Zhengteng estimated it to be between one and 1.5 million.

However, even just opening a digital store with this sum wasn’t small, making him reassess the Su family’s financial strength.

The seasoned politician’s smile grew more cordial: "No problem, no problem. New Century Digital is a well-known enterprise in the province, and of course we would welcome its store to settle in Jianglan with open arms. Zelin, if you encounter any problems, just let me know!"

Su Zelin had been waiting for this. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "Then I’ll thank Uncle Zhao in advance for your care. We have a class reunion tonight, but let’s meet another day for tea when you’re free!"

"Haha, sure, let’s stay in touch!"

After exchanging a few courtesies, Zhao Zhengteng drove away.

Zhao Mingxuan was left bewildered throughout.

This local official father of his, a man he greatly respected, was now standing and discussing serious matters with the drifter he had looked down upon back in high school, and even seemed eager to build a rapport.

The feeling was quite strange.

As the three of them entered the restaurant, Su Zelin casually asked, "Class president, how are things with your girlfriend? Still going well?"

"Going well, why do you ask?"

Zhao Mingxuan frowned.

Why are you always concerned about me and my girlfriend? Is there something wrong with you?

There might really be such a tendency, otherwise, why did he act so disgustingly at the farewell party?

Qin Shiqing, oh Qin Shiqing, please take care of this weirdo!

Otherwise, I’d think of his face even while being intimate with my girlfriend.

If this continues, I’ll have to go back to the Beijing military hospital for a check-up.