Who Would Fall in Love After Being Reborn?

TL: Etude Translations

The shooting work continued unabated, with Room 207, transformed into a makeshift photography studio, echoing with the crisp sound of camera shutters.

Although none of the campus beauties were professional models, perhaps driven by their innate love for beauty or the competitive spirit among them, their poses were impeccably executed.

Of course, debates over who should be photographed first or last, who was photogenic and who wasn’t, and who passed in one take versus who needed retakes, were never-ending among the eight campus beauties.

They say three women make a drama; here, with eight women, there was never a moment of peace.

Chu Siqi was the most domineering and arrogant among them, never showing any deference. On the first day of the shoot, she almost got into an argument with Liu Yiyi over the shooting sequence and had a mutual disdain with the top campus beauty of the Technology University, Cui Yan.

However, the moment Jiang Qin appeared, Chu Siqi immediately ceased her quarreling, turning docile and coy, even her voice becoming softer, which infuriated Liu Yiyi and Cui Yan.

So, she acts all sweet in front of the rich sponsor, trying to make us look unreasonable?

Damn, this woman is such a bitch.

Naturally, what Liu Yiyi and Cui Yan could discern, others could too. Many believed that Chu Siqi, as the top beauty of their university, was trying to stand out in this manner to leave a deeper impression on the rich sponsor.

But if she could act sweet, couldn’t we?

Hence, whenever Jiang Qin appeared, the scene was filled with flattering and coquettish voices, with some calling him ‘Director Jiang’, others ‘Brother Jiang Qin’, and even directly ‘Sugar Daddy’, nearly driving Chu Siqi to fury.

Jiang Qin, however, enjoyed the spectacle, albeit feeling a bit dizzy.

Damn it, I can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, but this dizziness is unbearable. If this gets out, it would be so embarrassing.

It is said that in nature, everything has its antidote; venomous insects and fierce beasts have their cures nearby. Watching the chaotic scene, Jiang Qin wondered where his antidote might be.

The first day of shooting was rife with conflicts, with Chu Siqi leading the campus beauties in shifting their competition from modeling to vying for Jiang Qin’s attention.

Liu Yiyi and Cui Yan were the most active, always seeking Jiang Qin for a chat during breaks. Their voices were soft yet not overly so, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

The male students accompanying the campus beauties were getting upset. Damn it, don’t lose my girlfriend in the middle of a shoot. Why does this plot seem so familiar?

“No wonder the boss didn’t bring his wife. Shameless.”

“We’re just doing all the menial tasks, letting him reap all the benefits.”

Lu Feiyu and Yang Shuai were also infuriated, feeling that their wages were not worth the hassle and that they had fallen into a capitalist trap.

Of course, it was fine to tease the campus beauties, but Jiang Qin didn’t have many thoughts about it, simply appreciating them — their chests, legs, feet… purely a gentleman.

But besides admiring feet, Jiang Qin spent most of his time planning ground promotions.

The next morning, Jiang Zhihua from the college supermarket arrived at the Entrepreneurship Center with a transparent storage box.

The box, identical to those in the supermarket, was white, semi-transparent, and could be used for storing clothes and shoes. However, unlike the empty ones in the supermarket, this one was full.

It contained hangers, cups, fans, slippers, laundry detergent, transparent soap, tissues, card stickers, and a hand-drawn map of the university, all essential items for new students. 𝑅ÂɴỖꞖĚṥ

“This is the promotional combo pack I prepare every year for new students. It’s very popular and sells well.”

“What’s in the other hand?” Jiang Qin pointed at the bag in her other hand.

Jiang Zhihua opened the bag immediately: “Some new couple’s cups, slippers, fancy but expensive pens, and attractive yet pricey lamps. By the way, is the boss lady here?”

“…”

“No.”

Knowing that the boss lady wasn’t there and she hadn’t made any sales, Jiang Zhihua left the Entrepreneurship Center with a look of regret. Meanwhile, Jiang Qin fell into contemplation, wondering why everyone around him seemed to be getting more and more cunning.

Close to the river, one catches the fish? Could it really be so mystical?

At this moment, Lu Xuemei and Wei Lanlan were summoned back to Room 208.

“Boss, what’s up?”

“Take a look at this.” Jiang Qin pushed the semi-transparent white plastic box towards them.

Lu Xuemei and Wei Lanlan exchanged a glance: “Isn’t this the welcome gift pack for new students?”

“I plan to make our ground promotion more targeted, starting with this batch of freshmen. They are facing a new and unfamiliar environment and are most receptive to new things. Our promotion on Zhihu will be smoother.”

“So, you mean to put our promotional images on these items?”

“Exactly. Some promotional images are already ready. Hurry up and design a set, and ask Shengshi to produce a batch to test the effect.”

Wei Lanlan suddenly looked up at Jiang Qin: “Boss, if we give one box to each person, won’t the cost be too high?”

Jiang Qin shook his head: “You misunderstood me. We won’t give them away for free. Instead, we’ll become suppliers for various university supermarkets. If I were a supermarket owner and someone offered to provide me with free fans or cups for the new student welcome packs, would I refuse?”

“Who would refuse free stuff?”

“Right, so we’ll use our products to replace what they were planning to sell. We win as long as there’s one of our items in each box, whether it’s a fan, a cup, or slippers with our logo.”

Wei Lanlan understood Jiang Qin’s plan: “But the new semester is just a few days away. We need to contact all the supermarkets in the Shanghai University Town beforehand, and time is tight.”

“That’s not an issue. The Business Department has already set up in Shanghai, and they will handle this. You just need to take care of the items.”

“Got it, boss.”

“Let’s discuss the main poster’s promotional concept. Time is tight, and we can’t delay this any longer.”

Just as Jiang Qin was about to brainstorm, a noise came from next door in Room 207. Lu Feiyu rushed in, exclaiming that they were fighting again.

“What happened?”

“Zhang Zixuan looks very distinctive, so we prepared special clothes for her to highlight her features. But the other campus beauties feel like side characters and seem a bit dissatisfied.”

“Forget it, don’t bother. Beautiful girls are like this. The closer their beauty, the less likely they are to be friends. They argue eight times a day; I’m used to it. Try to persuade them, but if you can’t, let them be.”

Lu Feiyu, following orders, rushed to Room 207. But clearly, his efforts to mediate were futile, and the argument continued.

Jiang Qin asked Lu Xuemei to close the door and continued discussing the promotional strategy.

Without a good promotional concept, even the most eye-catching features are useless. So, these petty squabbles were a waste of time for Jiang Qin.

However, after they had decided on the style of the promotional images, the noise from Room 207 suddenly ceased. Coupled with their own cessation of discussion, the entire Entrepreneurship Center fell eerily silent.

It was a familiar feeling, like the sudden quiet before a class in high school when everyone is chatting animatedly.

Probably tired of arguing, Jiang Qin didn’t pay much attention and continued discussing the design concept, finalizing the product.

Half an hour later, the discussion ended. Jiang Qin stretched lazily and, curious, headed to the now-quiet Room 207.

He thought the atmosphere in Room 207 would be tense. They might not strike, but after such an argument, surely some would be uncooperative. To his surprise, everyone inside was harmonious, following directions obediently.

Especially Chu Siqi, her haughty demeanor gone, docile as a quail.

Even Cui Yan, who often flirted with him, was completely different, behaving as if she hadn’t seen him.

Stunned, Jiang Qin looked around the room and spotted a familiar figure in the southeast corner.

She wore a black long dress with a red waistband, her long hair reaching her waist, both cold and cute, her eyes moist and clear, and her long, curled eyelashes intensely focusing on the shooting scene. Her stunning beauty was incomparable.

Seeing this, Jiang Qin thought he must be dreaming, seeing Feng Nanshu in her battle attire.

He then looked at the campus beauties and noticed that under the gaze of the little rich lady, none dared to cause trouble, accepting whatever was arranged, albeit with cautious expressions, as if overwhelmed by the approaching aura.

That’s how girls are. When their beauty is nearly equal, none will admit defeat to the other. But when there’s a significant disparity, they become self-conscious.

In this situation of overwhelming beauty, their squabbles seemed particularly meaningless.

Liu Yiyi suddenly unraveled a knot in her heart she had held for over a year, beginning to understand why she was promoted as demure in Room 208.

“Why are you here?”

“Gong Uncle kept saying he wanted to come, he even cried about it. But I knew nothing.” Feng Nanshu looked naively clueless.

Jiang Qin inwardly scoffed at her pretense, doubting that a driver would want to go somewhere and bring the little rich lady along: “Have you eaten?”

“I had dumplings and aged vinegar peanuts.”

“…”

Meanwhile, Lu Feiyu, standing in the back right corner, tiptoed, lifting his skirt, and silently left Room 207.

Damn it, all he did was post in the group chat that “The boss spends all day in Room 207 watching campus beauties take photos, shameless,” and then the boss lady showed up. Although not the sharpest, he had a sense of danger and took the opportunity to escape.