Chapter 76

"Damn! You still call yourself refined and elegant." Qin Lang said, "However, it seems like you have a good understanding of running a company and making money, don't you?"

"Of course!" Zhao Kan patted his chest, "As the saying goes, every measure has its shortness and every inch has its length. In school, many people like to measure by grades, but you know, in society, it's not about academic performance. In school, being a top student is a matter of pride; in society, a person's success is measured by luxury houses, fancy cars, and the women by their side. If you still show off your report card then, it will only make you a laughingstock. Anyway, you're good at biology, and I, Zhao Kan, not only excel in poetry but also have a knack for business. I've already discussed with my dad, and I'll major in finance in college, start a company, and hire mistresses after graduation!"

"Starting a company and hiring mistresses, you might as well just squander the family fortune." Qin Lang laughed, then suddenly had an idea, "Playing games all the time isn't very meaningful. You like running companies and doing business, right? How about I give you a chance and ask for a favor—write a business plan for me!"

"A business plan?" Zhao Kan seemed uninterested.

"Not just a business plan. If your plan is up to standard, I don't mind investing in you." Qin Lang smiled, "Of course, the prerequisite is that your plan is up to standard."

Qin Lang had been thinking about what Wu Wenxiang said about whitewashing people like Han Sanqiang and Man Niu. If Zhao Kan really had the talent and ability to run a company, Qin Lang would seriously consider it. After all, Zhao Kan was a trustworthy person. If an untrustworthy person ran the company, it would be like inviting a wolf into the fold.

Of course, Qin Lang couldn't be sure if Zhao Kan had the ability. So, the business plan was a test.

At first, Zhao Kan thought Qin Lang was just teasing him, but after hearing Qin Lang's analysis, he realized Qin Lang was serious. He patted his chest and promised, "Don't worry, in three days—no, two days, at most two days! I'll give you a proper business plan!"

"Alright, I won't disturb you then." Qin Lang checked the time, "I'm going to the library to study."

"Take it easy, don't collapse in the 'graveyard'." Zhao Kan joked.

"Mind yourself, you pervert!" Qin Lang packed his books and was already outside the dormitory.

Around 8:50 PM, Qin Lang arrived at the study room on the third floor of the library.

With the college entrance exam approaching, this "graveyard that never turns off the lights" was getting busier. Fortunately, Qin Lang had already reserved two seats with his books, or he might not have found a spot.

However, when Qin Lang arrived at the library, his seat was already occupied by a couple. To his surprise, the books he used to reserve the seat were on the floor, with one of them under the boy's foot.

At that moment, the couple was chatting and laughing, clearly not there to study but to date. Qin Lang had to admit, the spot he chose, near the corner by the window, was indeed a good place for dating.

"Hey, classmate—"

Qin Lang walked to the seat and gently tapped the boy's shoulder, "This seat was reserved by me."

In front of a girl, no boy would back down. The boy glared at Qin Lang and growled, "Your seat? What proof do you have?"

Qin Lang pointed to the book under the boy's foot.

But the boy kicked the book, sending it sliding across the floor, landing at someone else's feet.

"Next time, keep your eyes open when reserving a seat!" the boy threatened.

Qin Lang's face darkened. He didn't want to fight with a schoolmate, but the other party clearly didn't see him as one.

"Damn! Blind as a dog! How dare you take Brother Qin's seat—"

At that moment, a figure rushed over and picked up a book, slapping the boy's face hard.

Qin Lang saw that the person who came to his aid was Zhao Guang, and behind him was a similarly built boy, likely a friend from the basketball team.

The boy who was hit was initially furious, but upon recognizing Zhao Guang, he immediately wilted. He didn't know Qin Lang but recognized Zhao Guang, the school's top bully. After being hit, he quickly said, "Brother Zhao... I'm sorry, I..."

"Damn, apologize to Brother Qin!" Zhao Guang glared at the boy.

"Alright, Zhao Guang, don't disturb others studying." Qin Lang said to the boy, "Pick up the books, and we'll call it even."

The boy nodded repeatedly, quickly retrieved the books for Qin Lang, and then dragged his girlfriend away like avoiding the plague.

"Thanks, Zhao Guang." Qin Lang thanked him calmly.

"No problem, Brother Qin, I'll be off." Zhao Guang smiled.

After walking to the side, the boy next to Zhao Guang asked, "Zhao Guang, that guy was a bit arrogant, right?"

"Of course, how could he not be? Did you know that even Cai Weidong got beaten up today? By him! And Cai Weidong's family didn't dare to say a word! Outside school, even people like Ma Wei and Brother Qiang have to call him 'Brother'." Zhao Guang snorted.

"Really that powerful?"

"That's why, don't ever provoke him in school! Don't say I didn't warn you!" Zhao Guang reminded him.

"Got it, sounds like he's not someone to mess with..."

The small incident quickly subsided.

Ten minutes later, Tao Ruoxiang entered the study room, immediately attracting the attention of many boys.

Zhao Guang was one of them. Seeing Tao Ruoxiang sit opposite Qin Lang, he couldn't help but whisper in admiration, "Brother Qin is really something. In No. 7 High School, only he gets personal tutoring from Teacher Tao!"

After sitting down, Tao Ruoxiang immediately started the tutoring session.

Although Qin Lang had come with a bit of a romantic intention, he knew Tao Ruoxiang's character and understood that this wasn't a place for jokes. He listened attentively to Tao Ruoxiang's explanations and asked questions humbly.

Qin Lang's intelligence wasn't low; his poor grades in the past were due to his lack of interest. Now, with Tao Ruoxiang's personal guidance, his enthusiasm increased tenfold, and the learning effect was evident.

Time flew by.

10 PM, 11 PM, 12 PM...

The number of people in the "graveyard that never turns off the lights" gradually decreased.

Although it was called "never turning off the lights," students couldn't stay up all night, so after midnight, the study room became increasingly empty.

Around 12:30 AM, Qin Lang said to Tao Ruoxiang, "Teacher Tao, you should go back and rest. Let me walk you."

"No, I can go back by myself." Tao Ruoxiang stood up and was about to leave.

Qin Lang was slightly taken aback. In the past, he always walked Tao Ruoxiang back to her dormitory. The journey, though short, was a happy one for him, a chance to get closer to her.

But today, why did Tao Ruoxiang refuse him? Could it be because of Luobin?

Indeed, when good fortune comes, even the heavens get jealous.

Tao Ruoxiang walked out of the study room, and as her figure disappeared down the corridor, Qin Lang suddenly chased after her.