"Did you really carve that wood carving yourself? Do you know how to carve? Why haven't I heard you say that?"
Wang Ying sat in the passenger seat and looked at Zhou Chen's side face with a strange look. She didn't know if it was because she hadn't seen him for a long time, but she found that Zhou Chen seemed a little different.
Zhou Chen said with a smile: "It's just that I didn't have the opportunity to use it before, so I never talked about it."
Wang Ying stared at Zhou Chen without blinking: "You are quite secretive. Apart from carving, do you have any other hidden skills?"
"If you ask that, that's a lot. In addition to wood carving, I can also draw, sing, ride horses, and shoot archery. In short, I can basically play music, chess, calligraphy, and calligraphy. I can basically do the six arts of a gentleman."
"I think what you're best at is bragging."
"Don't tell me, I am definitely an expert in bragging because my knowledge is broad enough."
Seeing that Zhou Chen was not ashamed at all, but looked proud and confident, Wang Ying was also defeated. Zhou Chen was really good at talking, and she couldn't talk.
"No kidding, do you like the wood carving I gave you?"
Wang Ying opened her mouth and finally said what she was thinking: "I like it very much. This is the most thoughtful gift I have ever received."
Zhou Chen smiled happily and said, "I'm very happy to get such a high evaluation from you."
"Xu Lin from our dormitory also said that she also wants a statue of herself and wants you to help carve it. She also said that she is willing to give her body to you."
"Then I can only say that she thinks too much. Although my wood carving skills are pretty good, I only carve for people I like. No matter how many benefits others give me, I will not be tempted at all."
Wang Ying lowered her head, with an uncontrollable smile on her lips. She was very satisfied with Zhou Chen's words. She was told that she liked her again, but this time, her heart beat faster than before, and her heartbeat was faster.
"Thank you for the Valentine's Day gift, and even sent someone to deliver it all the way."
"I don't trust anyone else, so I had to send someone there myself. Fortunately, I arrived in time. You can like it. After all, it's also the first Valentine's Day since we met, so we have to pay attention to it."
Wang Ying hummed: "We are not lovers. I just didn't want to let you down at that time. Don't think that I agreed to your pursuit."
Zhou Chen smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, it will happen sooner or later. I will try my best to spend the whole day together next Valentine's Day and spend the most romantic Valentine's Day with you."
"You think too much."
Wang Ying pretended to be disdainful, but the smile on her face never faded. She was already used to Zhou Chen's way of speaking, so such straightforward words did not make her feel uncomfortable. Instead, she felt that it suited Zhou Chen very well.
When she came to the restaurant and ate, Wang Ying couldn't help but ask: "Did you really make that wood carving of mine for a winter vacation?"
Zhou Chen said: "Yes, actually that was not the first finished product. I had carved a few before, but I was not satisfied with them all, so I destroyed them all. The one I gave you is the one that I think is the most perfect. In fact, I also
I don’t know if you will like it. If you don’t like it, I can only think of other ways to please you."
Wang Ying rolled her eyes at Zhou Chen: "It sounds so nice to please me. However, although I don't know how difficult it is to carve that, I know it must be very hard for you. Thank you very much."
"Don't thank me, let's eat. School starts tomorrow. I'm really happy thinking about seeing you in the next few months." Zhou Chen said with a smile.
Wang Ying said: "I don't have time to see you every day. My time is precious and I still have to study."
"It doesn't matter. I can also accompany you when you study. If you don't understand, I can also teach you. I can teach you Chinese, advanced mathematics, English, ideological and moral character, etc."
"See what you can do, it seems like there is nothing you can't do."
"Don't tell me, I really don't know how to give birth."
"roll."
"Ha ha……"
…………
As soon as Wang Ying returned to the dormitory, she met three pairs of big eyes full of gossip.
"Wang Ying, tell me honestly, have you and Zhou Chen started to fall in love?"
Wang Ying sighed and said: "You are all bored. Not yet, we just have a meal together. Why are you more excited than me?"
Xu Lin shouted: "Of course I'm excited. If you are in love and have a boyfriend, wouldn't I be the only single person in our dormitory?"
"hehe."
Wang Ying sat down by the bed, facing the gossipy looks of the three people, she raised her hand: "Don't talk nonsense, don't talk too much. If I really fall in love with Zhou Chen, I will inform you. Now, just do whatever you have to do."
Come on, I want to read a book."
"Miss, you are really boring."
"Read a book, read a book."
The day after Zhou Chen came back, Qin Chuan took He Xiaozhou and Xie Qiao to find Zhou Chen.
"Zhou Chen, why didn't you tell us when you returned to China? If Qiao Qiao hadn't told you, we wouldn't have known you were back."
Qin Chuan winked at Zhou Chen: "I heard from Qiao Qiao that you are chasing Wang Ying in their dormitory? The one who is younger than Xiao Yang has good taste."
Xie Qiao saw Zhou Chen's gaze and immediately explained: "Don't blame me for talking too much. Everyone in our dormitory knows it. The main reason is that you are too high-profile and gave Wang Ying such a big wooden sculpture. The three of us are very
Envy her."
He Xiaozhou nodded and said: "I also heard from Qian Xi. She is also very envious. Zhou Chen, I really didn't expect you to have such skills. It's okay."
Zhou Chen smiled and said, "I won't tell you about Wang Ying's affairs for now. I will definitely inform you after she and I officially become boyfriend and girlfriend. Since you are here today, it will be up to me."
Cook, go, and have a meal."
"Okay, okay, follow Brother Chen, have something to eat and drink, and let's go." Qin Chuan shouted shamelessly.
Xie Qiao looked contemptuous: "Besides eating and drinking all day long, what else do you know?"
Qin Chuan shouted dissatisfied: "Who said I don't know anything else but eating and drinking? I have made a major decision and I will tell you about it later during dinner."
His year has not been in vain. Anyway, he is not going to work as a restaurant waiter anymore, but is going to start his own business, and he has even chosen the direction.
Xie Qiao didn't take Qin Chuan's words seriously. Of course she also wished Qin Chuan well, but Qin Chuan's careless behavior was often unreliable.
The four of them came to the restaurant, ordered a few dishes, and then started chatting.
Qin Chuan said very excitedly: "Brothers and sisters, I have already thought about starting a business, opening a pancake stall and selling pancakes."
"Selling pancakes?"
Xie Qiao and He Xiaozhou were both surprised. Qin Chuan's leap was a bit big and they couldn't react for a while.
Xie Qiao asked: "Qin Chuan, you said you want to sell pancakes, do you know how to spread pancakes? This requires some skills."
"Yes, Kawako, why did you think of making a pancake stall?" He Xiaozhou also didn't understand.
Qin Chuan said: "I met Dalong during the Chinese New Year. Do you remember Dalong? He was the little fat guy who always went with me when I was in school."
"I remember, I remember, it was the big dragon who always called you 'boss', right?"
"Yes, that's him. He sells pancakes. They have been making pancakes for three generations and they are pretty good at it, so I plan to start a business with him at a pancake stall."
Qin Chuan was full of confidence. He had tasted Dalong's pancakes and found them very good, so he came up with this idea.
During the winter vacation, he had seriously considered that starting a pancake stall definitely had great potential. At least it would not be a problem for him to support himself in the capital.
He Xiaozhou asked doubtfully: "Is it possible?"
"It will definitely work. Believe me, I still have some confidence."
Xie Qiao was more open-minded: "Since it can be done, let's try it. Zhou Chen, you know more than Qin Chuan, do you think it can be done?"
Zhou Chen said lightly: "Whether it can be done depends on others but Qinchuan himself. He is right. Making pancakes is also a business. But whether he can make pancakes and whether he can do it well depends on his own efforts.
We can't help with this."
Qin Chuan said: "I am confident that I can do a good job, but I still need your help when the time comes, but there is no rush. You can go to my place in a few days and help me with some ideas. I will call you to inform you then.
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"OK, no problem."
A few days later, Qin Chuan's small rental house was crowded with several people, including Xie Qiao and her three roommates, plus Zhou Chen, Qin Chuan and Da Long.
As for He Xiaozhou, he did not come because he had a job at the student union.
With several people sitting here, the rental house, which was not big in the first place, became even more crowded.
Zhou Chen handed the thing in his hand to Wang Ying: "These are some English materials and listening skills that I compiled for you. They are definitely more useful than the content in the book. You can take them with you to read."
Wang Ying's English is okay, but not very good. When she heard Zhou Chen's words, she immediately accepted it happily.
"Thank you."
Xu Lin snickered on the side: "What's the use of just saying thank you? If you want me to see it, I might as well agree with you."
Wang Ying told her directly: "It's true that a dog's mouth cannot spit out ivory. If you don't speak, no one will treat you as a mute."
Xiao Qianxi looked curiously at the information compiled by Zhou Chen.
"Wang Ying, my English is not very good. Can you lend it to me when I get back to the dormitory?"
She is a self-motivated person and has thought about having the opportunity to study abroad in the future. However, she comes from a small place and her English level is only average.
Zhou Chen has lived in the United States for many years and is an academic master. The English materials and listening skills he compiled must be extraordinary, so she spoke in a hurry.
"Of course, no problem. I'll lend it to you when we get to the dormitory."
Wang Ying is naturally very generous in this matter.
Xu Lin took the opportunity to ask Zhou Chen: "Zhou Chen, I think the wood carving you carved for Wang Ying is really perfect. Can you carve one with me too?"
Zhou Chen refused with a smile: "I'm sorry, I really can't agree to this. I make wood carvings just for fun, and I only carve for people I like."
"Ouch."
"Huh!"
As soon as Zhou Chen finished speaking, several people in the room let out strange screams, and their eyes kept circling on Zhou Chen and Wang Ying.
Zhou Chen faced it calmly and didn't care, while Wang Ying was a little confused.
"What are you looking at, Qin Chuan, didn't you ask us to help you taste the pancakes? Why haven't you started yet?"
After everyone's attention was distracted, Wang Yingcai whispered to Zhou Chen: "Be more restrained in front of outsiders."
Zhou Chen replied: "This is also a fierce offensive. It's nothing. When we really succeed, we will have to treat guests to dinner."
"Excuse me." Wang Ying gave him a fierce look.
Zhou Chen is not afraid at all. Wang Ying did not refute on the spot, which means that his pursuit has worked. Wang Ying has gradually gotten used to him. If this continues, they will soon become a real couple.
A few minutes later, Dalong brought some pancakes and distributed them to Zhou Chen and Xie Qiao.
Zhou Chen just asked about it but didn't taste it.
"It's mustard flavor, what do you think? Which pancake restaurant makes pancakes with this flavor?"
Xie Qiao and the four girls took a bite each, and then three of them rejected it. Only Xu Lin said it was delicious.
Next was stinky tofu and pig head meat. Wang Ying smelled the smell and threw it directly to Zhou Chen.
"You eat it, I really can't stand it."
Zhou Chen didn't dislike it and took a bite: "This is okay. Although the stinky tofu is smelly, it still tastes delicious. Try it."
Wang Ying quickly pushed Zhou Chen's hand away: "I don't want to eat, I don't want to eat, and don't talk to me now."
Next, Dalong made another pork chop flavored with salad dressing, which tasted pretty good too.
Finally, there was a tahini chocolate flavor, which was not only very sweet, but also very strange.
After tasting several flavors, Zhou Chen said: "Qin Chuan, I don't think you need to have such an unconventional taste. Let me analyze for you some situations in which people eat pancakes."
"First, it is convenient. Pancakes can be made quickly. Some people who have tight schedules for work and school will choose it. As long as the taste is not too unpleasant, it is generally acceptable."
"Second, there are customers who are specifically looking for pancakes. These people may like some flavors, but you have to choose the flavors that most people like. Don't specifically select some unpopular flavors, which will definitely not sell well."
"Finally, my advice to you is to increase the speed as much as possible while ensuring the taste. In this kind of pancake stall business, taste and speed must go hand in hand."
"This is a very good proposal."
Qin Chuan stood up and applauded: "Zhou Chen, I accept your suggestion, but let me ask first, what if pancakes of our level were sold in your school cafeteria? Will anyone like to eat them?"
Xu Lin and Xiao Qianxi both nodded repeatedly.
"I think it's okay."
"I think it will definitely beat the pancakes in our school cafeteria. Your level is absolutely fine."
Qin Chuan's face was filled with joy: "That's good. Since all of you have recognized our products and are so optimistic about our business, I sincerely invite everyone to invest and become our original shareholders."
The expressions of the four Xie Qiao girls instantly froze, and only Qin Chuan and Da Long were left excitedly applauding in welcome.
Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Qin Chuan hurriedly said: "Not much, just one thousand for each person, accounting for 5% of the shares."
Xu Lin sighed: "In this smell of stinky tofu, feelings also smell like copper."
Qin Chuan compensated: "If it's too much, that's fine. If one thousand doesn't work, then five hundred, five hundred."
Xiao Qianxi said pitifully: "But my monthly living expenses are only five hundred."
Xu Lin said: "I don't have any money, so how about this, when you open the window in the cafeteria, I will work for you for free and just take care of the food. How about I become a shareholder?"
Qin Chuan looked disappointed, but he quickly cheered up and looked at Zhou Chen and Wang Ying with hope.
To be honest, Zhou Chen and Wang Ying are his biggest targets, because he knows that they are both rich people.
So he licked his face and asked coquettishly: "Wang Ying, you..."
Wang Ying shook her head and said, "I'm not interested."
"do not."
Qin Chuan was so anxious that he jumped up: "No, you should vote some at least, Wang Ying, no, sister-in-law, I called you sister-in-law, you should vote some."
"sister in law?"
Wang Ying's eyes widened, as if she was frightened.
But Zhou Chen slapped his thigh: "Okay, I'll vote for you, sister-in-law, two shares, one for me and one for Wang Ying."
Qin Chuan was overjoyed and cheered excitedly: "Brother Chen, sister-in-law, don't worry, I will never let you down. Although I may not make you rich, I can definitely help you earn some pocket money."
"Hey, hey, hey, wait a minute, what sister-in-law, who is your sister-in-law? And Zhou Chen, don't make fun of me. If you want to vote, vote for you. Don't drag me into it."
Wang Ying glared at Zhou Chen with dissatisfaction. She was really shocked when Qin Chuan suddenly called her sister-in-law, but Zhou Chen actually accepted the offer for her and even helped her invest.