Chapter 93: Serious Snow (Part 3)

Chen Hanxing thought these business professionals would react less to the snow, but to his surprise, Kong Jing specifically ran to the window, bent down, and kneeled on the sofa, looking with longing at the increasing snowfall.

Her body formed a graceful arc, and since men rarely look at the snow, his peripheral vision kept glancing at Kong Jing.

"I'm from the eastern Guangdong region, where the temperature is always above 10 degrees. I only saw snow after I started working, so I really cherish it," Kong Jing said, feeling a little embarrassed.

Chang Xiaoping laughed and said, "In Jianye, when it snows, it becomes Jinling. This is a city with a lot of charm. Once Assistant Kong takes over my position, I believe she will quickly fall in love with the people and the scenery of Jianye."

Chen Hanxing accidentally learned about some personnel changes within the mid-level management. Chang Xiaoping's position was replaced by Kong Jing, and he wondered how this might affect Zhong Jiancheng.

The vice-general manager of Shentong, Liu Zhizhou, Jianye's general manager, Chang Xiaoping, and the assistant general manager, Kong Jing, were all part of Shentong Express's mid-to-senior management. However, Zhong Jiancheng was a franchisee with independent personnel and financial authority, so his relationship with Shentong was more of a partnership.

Franchisees and parent companies are both united and separate, mainly depending on whether their interests align.

Soon, it was time to eat, and everyone began to sit at their tables. Chen Hanxing decided not to go back to the university student agent's table and instead asked the waiter to add a chair.

The main table was large enough, so adding one more person wouldn't make it crowded. Zhong Jiancheng jokingly said, "Kid, you're really thick-skinned. Is it because Assistant Kong is beautiful, so you have to squeeze in here?"

Zhong Jiancheng was both teasing Chen Hanxing to lighten the mood and flattering his new boss, Kong Jing. Although he was a franchisee, maintaining a good relationship was always beneficial.

Chen Hanxing wasn't afraid of jokes and responded, "Assistant Kong is beautiful, that's one thing. But also, if Mr. Liu and Mr. Chang want to know about campus agents, it's more convenient for me to sit here and answer."

Liu Zhizhou glanced at Chen Hanxing and agreed, "Chen is right. Our table indeed needs a campus sales representative."

After a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere became warmer. Liu Zhizhou coughed to get attention, and the main table gradually quieted down. It seemed like they were about to discuss serious matters.

"Old Zhong, about the matter we talked about on the phone last time, what do you think?" Liu Zhizhou asked.

Chen Hanxing didn't know what they were referring to and looked at Zhong Jiancheng.

Zhong Jiancheng put down his chopsticks and said sincerely, "Mr. Liu, Mr. Chang, Assistant Kong, to be honest, the Jiangling branch really wants to take on this task, but we just don't have enough manpower. I'm even driving the truck myself to deliver goods now."

Liu Zhizhou and Chang Xiaoping exchanged glances, Liu Zhizhou's expression calm, "No problem, the main reason is that this Hong Kong-based electronics processing factory is located in Jiangling, and since Shentong is looking to develop the Hong Kong market, we decided to help."

At this point, Liu Zhizhou smiled, "Well, no problem. I'll think of another way. Let's just drink tonight."

Liu Zhizhou raised his glass, and everyone stood up to drink. Chen Hanxing joined in, drinking a few more cups, then went back to the student agent's table to formally introduce himself to each person.

With so many people moving around in the private room, the electric heater and air conditioner were still on. As the drinks kept flowing, the temperature rose, and everyone's faces turned flushed. Chen Hanxing saw Zhong Jiancheng step outside to get some air, so he put down his drink and followed.

The snow outside hadn't stopped, and the cold wind hit Chen Hanxing, making him shiver.

Zhong Jiancheng turned around and saw it was Chen Hanxing, offering him a cigarette. "It's hot inside; it made me sweat."

Chen Hanxing nodded, "Tell me about it."

The two of them squatted on the steps of the hotel, smoking while watching the snowflakes melt on the ground.

"Manager Zhong, what was that business about the Hong Kong electronics processing factory that Mr. Liu mentioned?" Chen Hanxing asked.

Zhong Jiancheng glanced at him. "Why, are you interested?"

Chen Hanxing chuckled, "I'm just satisfying my curiosity. If you don't want to talk about it, that's fine."

"There's nothing I can't say." Zhong Jiancheng exhaled a puff of smoke. "There's a Hong Kong-based electronics factory in the Jiangling Economic Development Zone. It's said to be a subsidiary of a well-known Hong Kong consortium, and they recently want to entrust Shentong with their delivery services."

"That sounds good. They're not short on money," Chen Hanxing commented.

Zhong Jiancheng shook his head. "You don't understand. This company used to work with Shunfeng. Do you know why they suddenly stopped cooperating with them?"

Chen Hanxing shook his head.

"Hong Kong has been dealing with a respiratory disease outbreak. Our couriers are refusing to handle deliveries there. Life comes before money, brother!" Zhong Jiancheng patted Chen Hanxing on the shoulder and turned to head back to the private room, leaving Chen Hanxing alone, watching the snowflakes dance under the dim streetlights. His eyes were bright but lost in thought.

Suddenly, his phone buzzed with a message.

"Xiao Chen, it's snowing in Jianye. It's really beautiful."

Chen Hanxing glanced at it, but without replying, he put his phone back into his pocket.

After dinner, there was a second round of activities. Everyone went to the KTV on the second floor to sing.

The KTV room was also quite large, with a row of big sofas along the walls. The lights were dark except for the flashing UFO lights casting colorful neon. Someone was singing Teresa Teng's "The Smoke of Cooking Fires," and to his surprise, it was Kong Jing.

Kong Jing swayed to the music, her steps in perfect rhythm with the beats.

Chen Hanxing sat down on the sofa beside, next to Peng Qiang, who was staring at Kong Jing's back, mesmerized. Chen Hanxing teasingly said, "Qiang, does your wife not get jealous when you stare at other women?"

"Go away, what do you know?" Peng Qiang said, a little embarrassed. Not long after, the door of the KTV room opened, and dozens of girls in uniforms walked in.

"Manager Zhong really went all out tonight," Chen Hanxing said, surprised. These girls were obviously there to accompany the men, and it seemed that everyone was included.

Peng Qiang grabbed one of the girls and dragged her to his side, then said to Chen Hanxing, "You'd better go up now, or all the good ones will be taken. Scream a few lines, then we can go upstairs for a sauna."

It was clear that this was part of a routine, though Chen Hanxing refused.

He didn't lack women.

Peng Qiang nodded. "Old Zhong said you've been keeping a lot of pretty girls at school. I didn't believe it at first, but now I see it's true."

Peng Qiang stopped trying to persuade him and continued to have fun.

After the girls entered, Kong Jing took her bag and left. It seemed she was familiar with these social rules.

Soon, Zhong Jiancheng and Liu Zhizhou left the KTV, likely heading for the sauna. Chen Hanxing glanced at the side and saw a drunk girl trying to escape Peng Qiang's advances. She sighed, "Big brother, stop touching me, just sing some songs."

Chen Hanxing laughed and stood up to leave. He returned to the school gate, his hair and eyebrows covered in snowflakes, some turning into water, others into ice.

Just as he was about to walk into the school, he suddenly remembered something and hesitated before turning into Dongda University.

Dongda was a world wrapped in silver, and Chen Hanxing went straight to the girls' dormitory. Looking at the thickening snow, he glanced around but couldn't find anything suitable, so he just stuck his hands into the snow.

A chill reached his bones, and Chen Hanxing muttered, "To be a scumbag and end up like this... what a failure!"

Half an hour later, after struggling with the snow, he picked up his phone. "You have three minutes, get down here quickly!"

"Mm? Xiao Chen, what's the matter? I was already asleep," came the muffled voice from the phone.

"Look at the snowman," Chen Hanxing said, before hanging up.

On the other end of the line, there was silence, followed by the sounds of dressing and running. 

This was probably the fastest Xiao Rongyu had ever gotten out of bed, and when she saw the two snowmen, she stopped. One was a real snowman, looking a bit ugly with a small head and a big belly, eyes and a mouth made carelessly. The other snowman was holding a cigarette, stomping its feet occasionally. It was clear that it was Chen Hanxing.

After Xiao Rongyu arrived, Chen Hanxing impatiently said, "Look at the snowman."

For some reason, an overwhelming emotion rose from Xiao