Chapter 5 What are you crying for

Shanghai is a peculiar city. Locals often look down on outsiders, and even different districts within Shanghai look down on each other. Jing'an and Huangpu look down on Xuhui and Pudong, Xuhui and Pudong look down on Changning and Yangpu, and so on.

Yet, it's often outsiders who succeed in this city and truly conquer it.

Han Ping is one of them. A poor boy from Tianshui, Gansu, he has risen to become a big shot in Shanghai. The hardships he's endured and the ups and downs he's experienced are too numerous to mention.

However, he still can't enjoy a peaceful retirement. After all, he's made too many enemies along the way, and it's ultimately planted a seed of trouble for himself.

This time, even he knows that he might not be able to get out of this.

"He's a big figure with extensive connections in the Yangtze River Delta. Don't ask any more about him. You just need to help me protect Bingbing," Han Ping sighed, not knowing how to explain it to Qin Sheng. After all, he didn't know the complexities of the situation in the Yangtze River Delta, nor did he know about his own grievances.

Qin Sheng felt that this matter was more complicated than it seemed.

"Mr. Han, don't worry about Bingbing. I'll do as you ask. As for your side, I can't help much, but if you really need something, just ask," Qin Sheng nodded silently. Since Han Ping didn't want to talk about it, he didn't ask any more.

"Qin Sheng..." Han Ping patted Qin Sheng on the shoulder, feeling a sense of admiration. This kid had a bit of his own shadow in him.

After returning from Thomson Golf, Qin Sheng still couldn't sleep. Perhaps it was because the past two years of his life had made him walk on eggshells, leading to a high level of mental concentration and difficulty falling asleep.

He picked up a few philosophy and psychology books that he had bought earlier. Qin Sheng had studied philosophy in university. He liked to ponder the nature of human beings, but this subject wasn't very practical when it came to finding a job. However, Qin Sheng never planned to rely on work to support himself. He was cultivating his own unique path.

He was engrossed in a book titled "The Social Animal." Although he had read this book several times, he didn't feel sleepy until nearly two in the morning.

Because Han Bing told him to come over at seven in the morning, Qin Sheng got up at six and went out for a run. He also practiced his boxing. For him, it was the ultimate guarantee of survival. Only when scheming and plotting failed would he have to resort to real, physical combat.

After breakfast, when he arrived at the Huarun Bund Nineli building at around 7:50, Qin Sheng waited quietly for Han Bing to appear. However, to his surprise, it was almost 7:30 and she hadn't shown up yet.

At that moment, Qin Sheng realized that he had been played for a fool.

When Han Bing finally appeared, it was already 8:30. She seemed to have forgotten her prank from the night before and got straight into the car, saying, "Lackey, let's go."

Qin Sheng shook his head helplessly. It seemed she had forgotten about teasing him. He decided to just let it go and avoid being mocked again if he reminded her.

On the way, Qin Sheng hesitated for a moment before saying, "Take good care of your father. He's not easy."

"Lackey, I don't need you to teach me how to be a person. Who do you think you are? You're just a dog my dad hired with money. Just do your job," Han Bing exploded like a tiger whose tail had been stepped on.

Qin Sheng was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect the father-daughter relationship to have deteriorated to such a degree. If someone else had said that, he would have wanted to slap them.

"Some people and some things, you won't know how to cherish them until you lose them," Qin Sheng said, trying to keep his anger in check.

Han Bing lunged at Qin Sheng, as if she was going to fight him to the death.

Luckily, it was a red light, otherwise they would have crashed.

Qin Sheng grabbed Han Bing with both hands and said fiercely, "D*mn it, do you believe me if I slap you? Not everyone has to put up with your bad temper."

Han Bing was also shocked by Qin Sheng. At this moment, Qin Sheng's eyes were filled with killing intent, a far cry from the smiling lackey she had known.

The cars behind them honked their horns continuously, and Qin Sheng finally let go of Han Bing and pushed her into the passenger seat.

Han Bing didn't say anything, her eyes were red. Qin Sheng didn't bother to talk to her.

When they reached the company building, as Han Bing got out of the car, Qin Sheng said expressionlessly, "I have something to do today. Call me when you get off work, and I'll pick you up."

Han Bing didn't say anything and went straight into the company...

Qin Sheng shook his head helplessly and left the Maserati at the company entrance, heading directly to Fudan University...

Fudan University, known as the most bourgeois university, has been in a constant rivalry with Zhejiang University for years. Qin Sheng graduated from the philosophy department of this university, but his four years there passed by in a blur. Before he could savor the experience, it was already over.

Compared to the past two years of traveling around China, his four years of university life were relatively simple. He followed a routine, doing his best in everything he did. He spent most of his time in the library and working part-time jobs. His closest friends were the three guys in his dorm and two other friends from school. He didn't have much contact with others, and after graduation, everyone went their separate ways, starting to hustle for a living. Plus, he had disappeared for two years, so he didn't know if their friendship was still the same.

Qin Sheng didn't go to Fudan to reminisce about his youth, but to see Lin Xin, the only daughter of his foster parents. He didn't expect this girl to follow in his footsteps and come to Shanghai to attend Fudan.

Aunt Wang had given him Xinxin's phone number, but Qin Sheng didn't plan to contact her. He knew where the management school was and figured he could find Xinxin if he spent some time.

He wanted to surprise her.

Since it was his alma mater after all, Qin Sheng went through some trouble to find out that the girl was currently taking elective courses. What he didn't expect was that this girl was quite famous in the beautiful Fudan University.

At noon, Qin Sheng arrived downstairs at the Sitedai Building of the Management School. He waited downstairs, knowing that she would definitely see him when she came out.

However, he didn't expect it to be so lively downstairs. A handsome guy was holding a large bouquet of roses, surrounded by seven or eight friends, discussing something. The guy looked a bit nervous, and his friends were constantly encouraging him.

Qin Sheng watched with interest. He guessed that this guy was about to confess to the girl he liked. This kind of cliché scene was played out every day on college campuses all over China. Some guys would succeed in winning the girl's heart, while others would be rejected embarrassingly. That's just how university life was.

College, after all, is a time for a passionate romance. It wouldn't feel complete without one. Which young man in his prime doesn't have a girl or goddess he likes?

No one knows how this guy will do today.

"Tan Zhen, when she comes out later, you hold the flowers and rush over. First say 'I love you', then confess your feelings," one of the guys suggested.

"I know what to do, you don't need to tell me," Tan Zhen replied.

"Tan Zhen, you've been chasing her for so long. This time, even if she's heartless, she'll definitely agree," another guy said.

"If it doesn't work out this time, just give up," said a third guy.

"Don't say such depressing things. Get lost," Tan Zhen retorted.

The group of guys chatted and laughed.

The students who passed by seemed to know what was going to happen and stayed to watch the show, tacitly.

Soon, a crowd gathered around. Qin Sheng stood on the nearby lawn, ensuring that he could not only watch the show but also keep an eye on Xinxin when she came out.

The school bell finally rang, a sound that was like music to the ears of both middle and high school students and university students.

In no time, students from the teaching building poured out. Seeing this scene, everyone forgot about running to the cafeteria for lunch and stayed to watch.

Qin Sheng kept his eyes on the exit of the teaching building.

A few minutes later, the silly girl who had always followed behind him, now a beautiful young woman, finally came out. She had long, flowing hair, a simple floral dress, two sweet dimples when she smiled, a not-so-expensive bag on her back, and a few books in her hand. She was chatting and laughing with a group of female classmates.

Before Qin Sheng could call out to her, the guy with the flowers had already rushed towards Lin Xin. His target was none other than Lin Xin, the beautiful flower of the management school.

"Lin Xin, I love you," Tan Zhen said, stopping her in her tracks.

Lin Xin had noticed the scene as soon as she came out. When she saw who it was, she realized that she was the protagonist of the day. She covered her mouth in surprise.

"Lin Xin, we've known each other for two years. The first time I saw you, I knew I would never love anyone else. You know how I've treated you these past two years..." Tan Zhen began to confess his feelings.

Qin Sheng was also stunned. He didn't expect the guy's target to be Lin Xin. It was just his luck. However, Qin Sheng didn't dislike it. Who didn't fall in love in college? If this guy was really good, and Lin Xin agreed, he would help Lin Xin keep an eye on him.

"So, Lin Xin, will you be my girlfriend?" The heartfelt confession ended with this sentence.

Tan Zhen's friends started cheering, shouting, "Say yes, say yes!"

The onlookers who were enjoying the drama also joined in, shouting for her to say yes.

What about Lin Xin?

She was very touched, really touched. She wasn't the kind of green tea b*tch who liked to play with people's feelings. As long as the guy was good to her, she would only treat him as a friend. Once she crossed that line, she knew she had to keep her distance because she didn't want to hurt anyone.

She knew Tan Zhen liked her, and she also knew that Tan Zhen was good to her, but she really didn't want to be in a relationship.

So, Lin Xin said heartlessly, "Tan Zhen, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry."

Hearing these words like a thunderbolt, Tan Zhen was stunned for a moment before coming to his senses. He still insisted, "Lin Xin, I really like you."

For some reason, Qin Sheng felt a sense of relief when he heard Xinxin's apology.

But when this guy kept pestering her, Qin Sheng was unhappy. He pushed through the crowd and shouted loudly, "Didn't you hear her say sorry?"

A new person had suddenly appeared, and everyone turned to look at Qin Sheng.

Tan Zhen's friends questioned, "Who do you think you are?"

"I'm nobody, my name is Qin Sheng," Qin Sheng replied innocently.

Everyone else burst out laughing.

Some people even added a few insults like "idiot" and "fool."

But when Lin Xin saw this familiar face, she was completely stunned. She thought she had seen wrong, but after confirming it twice, she was sure it was him.

Tears couldn't stop flowing. The longing of two years finally erupted at this moment. She didn't expect, she really didn't expect him to appear here.

"Wuwuwuwu..." Lin Xin suddenly burst into tears without warning, and her voice broke people's hearts.

Everyone understood what was going on.

Qin Sheng ignored these worldly eyes and walked slowly towards Lin Xin. He embraced her and murmured, "Silly girl, why are you crying? Didn't I tell you I'm back?"

The book in her hand had fallen to the ground. Lin Xin hugged Qin Sheng tightly, as if afraid that it was all a dream, afraid that he would disappear the next second, and she cried uncontrollably.