The voice grew fainter with distance, "You know? Rumor has it the Eight Princes have been chasing golden flowers like madmen. I wonder if Zhao Qian can withstand their pressure. After all, golden blossoms are delicate and everyone wants to pluck them, but come on - does he really think he can collect every single one in bed? Even if he wanted to, he'd need the capital for that. Men, even three or four times a night is considered heroic at best..."

He Yuxing must have overheard some of these classmates' conversation. The way she looked at me now was clearly asking - with so many girlfriends, are you really just an average bear of a hero? How many times can you go in one night?

We exchanged a few suggestive laughs before He Yuxing asked, "Shall we talk about my business now? My grandfather's been nagging about that matter every day."

"Sure. How many days' leave can you get? If everything's ready, we could depart tomorrow."

He Yuxing smiled brightly, "Really? I've been fully prepared for ages! Besides, with the special circumstances there we won't be able to bring much luggage anyway. I'll have Qiqi handle my absences - however many days you need is fine."

"Then let's set out tomorrow at midnight. Better return by nightfall since staying overnight would be dangerous."

"But won't it take until evening by plane to reach the Congo?"

I said, "We're not taking a commercial flight. I'll fly us there myself. It won't take more than minutes."

"How? And what about your grandfather - he wants to go too."

Stunned, I replied, "Forget it. That place is utterly unsuitable for elderly people. This isn't some kind of fitness trip with zero life-threatening risks."

"But my grandfather's been longing for this for years! If we don't fulfill his wish now, I fear he'll be angry and regretful forever."

What a mess. Without Zhu Da, Cai Bao'er or Xia Huren who was already busy as hell, I'd have to accompany these two ladies alone. Even if I could handle giant mosquitoes and stone beasts in that place by myself (which was still questionable), taking care of them would be unthinkable.

"Absolutely not - manpower is critically insufficient! I can't possibly look after both of you at once since you don't understand the dangers involved. Once night falls and those giant mosquitoes appear, even with ten hands I'd never be able to protect adequately. Besides, I can only fly one person in supersonic speed. If we take normal routes into the jungle on foot instead, it would require no fewer than a dozen people. Without at least two weeks time, completing this expedition is out of question."

He Yuxing said, "I didn't realize things were that complicated. May I return home tonight to discuss with my grandfather first? We can call you later?"

"Of course. Had lunch yet? Let's eat noodles together?"

He Yuxing laughed, "Forget it - don't want others misunderstanding. I'll go now and call you later."

She waved goodbye while skipping backwards like a mischievous child. Hard to believe such an adult would still mimic baby steps!

Lunch at Ou Yang Qian's dorm would become one of my regular habits from now on. Better eat well before taking afternoon naps together. And if Ou Cheng happens not to be around that day... hehe, there might be some exciting encounters waiting.

Despite our cleverly sugar-coated attacks against the school's strict enforcement policy for female dorm security, I could still enter their rooms freely - something that made many waiting male students furious outside. Some even threatened to report me at Security Office. No doubt plenty already had filed reports. But thanks to Li Qi's special protection (after all, they knew her background a bit), the principal had no choice but to turn a blind eye. After all, though she might not seem powerful herself, her influence was enough for them to give some face.

When I knocked on the dorm door, four girls answered it - three familiar faces and one very modern-looking woman wearing huge sunglasses that made it hard to see her face at first glance.

But this new girl appeared quite interested in me. She suddenly rushed forward and hugged me tightly, "Zhao Qian! You came just when I was hoping to meet you! Looking for Ou Qian?"

"Xiaoya? What happened to you? I can't even recognize you now!"

Zhang Xiaoya shyly took off her dark glasses, "Sorry dear - didn't expect to run into you. I'll definitely change back to normal clothes next time."

Su Xue asked, "Why so scared of him anyway, Xiaoya sister? Is he going to dictate what you wear?"

Zhang Xiaoya cut in, "Su Xue, there's more to it than you think. My concern for Zhao Qian's feelings actually shows my love! Besides, I don't dislike the uniforms myself - just sometimes want to change things up a bit."

Sweat. So Zhang Xiaoya always changed her clothes whenever she saw me because of my uniform obsession? I said, "I sound like some kind of tyrant now, hehe. Don't force yourself in future - wear whatever you want. In my eyes you'll look beautiful no matter what."

Zhang Xiaoya giggled, "Then I know how to behave properly."

Clothes were never really a big issue anyway. I said, "I usually have lunch here these days. Why are you visiting?"

Zhang Xiaoya replied, "Looking for help! Didn't you remember - I already resigned? Oh right, the Brother Alliance owns so many catering and hotel businesses in Luoxing City and other provinces too. Just started managing them without proper experience or reliable workers, so wanted to find some people."

"They?" referring to these three girls.

Ou Yang Qian explained, "Xiaoya wants me to help find more personnel for her business. Since I don't have anything else to do right now anyway, Su Xue and I will go together. Chenchen's studio work keeps her busy so she can't join."

Su Xue said, "No choice really! For my future happiness, decided to take on another part-time job. After all, as a top tourism management student who studied hotel operations, this is perfect practice for Xiaoya sister while also helping save up more dowry money - otherwise my mom's tiny contribution would be nothing!"

Everyone laughed, "You're exaggerating."

But it was reasonable for Su Xue to take on part-time work. After all, she wasn't very helpful at Hua Qingqing's place except for entertaining little Snow. As long as Xiao Xue listened to her advice, there'd be no need to stay by her side constantly.

Xu Chen said, "Let's eat then. I bought vegetables from outside and made some noodles myself. Oh Su Xue, please cut up the ham and add it into your noodles - better tasting that way."

Su Xue went to peel ham while Xu Chen fetched bowls and chopsticks. Ou Yang Qian opened the groceries and arranged them on the table. Zhang Xiaoya stood silently beside me.

I whispered, "Why so unhappy?"

Zhang Xiaoya replied, "Afraid you'll get angry at my outfit. I used to be much more obedient."

"Foolish girl - no matter how you dress it's still you inside!"

"But don't you like seeing me in uniforms? So sexy and attractive..."

"You're always attractive regardless of these silly things! Quick, find a seat before we start eating!"

"Ahhh!" Su Xue suddenly screamed while peeling the ham. I rushed over thinking she might have burned herself.

"What happened?" I asked urgently.

Su Xue pointed to her chest then pushed me aside, "Get out here - trying to flirt with me?"

I casually glanced at Su Xue's chest... Wow! How did this happen? A huge piece of ham was stuck in the cleavage!

Ou Yang Qian peeked from under her high V-neck and also noticed the ham. She carefully retrieved it, "Su Xue, what are you doing? Playing with meat like that?"

Blushing slightly, Su Xue glanced at me before whispering, "Who said I was playing! Just squeezed while peeling when suddenly it flew out... Who knew it would be so shameless and land there!"

Ou Yang Qian took the knife to slice the ham, then teased me with a wink, "I'll put this whole piece in your bowl. Better savor it carefully - might have Su Xue's chest aroma."

Su Xue turned red again at Ou Yang Qian's comment before trying to seize back the meat, "Don't eat it! Throw it away - I'll pay for the waste!"

Ou Yang Qian blocked her path, "No worries. Let's use this to tempt our cute younger brother a bit! See if he can resist exploding with blood!"

Zhang Xiaoya added from beside us, "I won't stand by while watching my husband die though. First on rescue list."

Smiling, Su Xue started tickling Zhang Xiaoya as Xu Chen stepped in, "Enough fooling around - let's eat already!"

After dinner, Zhang Xiaoya said goodbye, "See you later when you're free - especially Ou Qian since it's your responsibility helping me."

Ou Yang Qian nodded, "Understood. I'll go over there these days to get familiar with things."

Once Zhang Xiaoya left, Su Xue asked Xu Chen, "Chenchen, are you going out this afternoon?"

Xu Chen shook her head, "Nope - most of my work can be done in the dorm. What's up?"

Disappointed, Su Xue said, "Then I'll go to library now and read some materials first before joining Xiaoya sister. Don't want to look ignorant there."

Lying on Ou Yang Qian's bed as she was tidying the table, I stared at Su Xue's retreating figure until she disappeared from view. Noticing this, Ou Yang Qian whispered, "Miss her already? Chance will come! Su Xue is a nice girl - better treat her well in future."

"Hehe, when did I treat her badly? Already reserved cars for you all girls including Su Xue and Chenchen plus Zhou Ni. Once you get your certificates in couple of days just go pick them up - ordinary models worth two or three hundred thousand yuan each. Let's not be too showy at campus though! Wait till graduation to upgrade to million-level models."

Ou Yang Qian massaged my arm, "Good enough since we're not high-class people anyway! Better save some money and avoid unnecessary waste."

Xu Chen's phone rang suddenly as she put away her laptop. She answered it, "Hello? This is Xu... Who are you?"

Listening to the caller's long explanation, Xu Chen's face brightened with excitement. "Right right, it was our work! Oh sure - just send your design concepts via email and we can make some preliminary sketches and flat animations for review. If approved we can sign contract."

Putting down phone, Xu Chen joyfully told me, "Big Brother Zhao, Stellar Studios has received external orders!"

Until now, Xu Chen had only been doing animation promotions for Cheng Susu, Xu Jing and others. Although she earned decent money, she knew much of it was due to special favors so desperately wanted real business from outside clients.

"Congratulations then, Chenchen! Great beginning indeed! Future business might soon pile up so need to prepare hiring staff in advance - don't want chaos when busy."

Xu Chen nodded at me. "I'll contact some classmates and ask them to help out during busier periods."

I told Xu Chen, "If there are really talented people, just sign contracts directly with them. No worries about paying months of idle fees! Need not only those skilled in art and animation but also personnel for flat advertising, software design, programming and game development."

Of course I had my reasons for this plan. Although Universal Communications was a high-tech company selling ready-made products like phones or satellites (with robot production and maintenance at base), their own research force and tech staff were practically nonexistent.

But Xu Chen's operation was entirely different - real technical work requiring actual skills. If I guided her properly to develop it into technical enterprises, she could compensate for human resource shortages in Universal. These two companies working together would achieve better development results.

Xu Chen hesitated slightly, "But we don't have enough business yet! Payroll will be high with these people and our monthly animation income might not even cover their salaries."

I took out my checkbook and wrote a check while Ou Yang Qian handed it to Xu Chen. I said, "Salary payments for those staff are on me. Dorm space has been arranged by He Yuxing right? Ask her to prepare more rooms later when you all graduate then we can open our formal company outside."

Xu Chen counted the amount carefully, "Fifty million yuan! That's too much!"

I shrugged, "Not really - just give them market-level salaries. But if anyone dares breach contract and quit later... I won't let them find work for life! After all these students won't have heavy workloads at school so our pay is practically free."

Xu Chen hesitated to ask me, "Big Brother Zhao, this big responsibility might be too much for me..."

Ou Yang Qian reassured her, "Chenchen, you can definitely do it! If any problems arise there's still your Big Brother Zhao. He trusts you completely so don't disappoint his expectations! Didn't you always say wanting to repay him? This is perfect chance - show more confidence and courage! As long as you dare act, success is guaranteed since he'll support you all the way!"

Xu Chen whispered to herself, "Can I really do it? I'm just an unknown poor student at Longteng University."

I told Xu Chen, "That was before. From now on you're Stellar Studio's big boss! All decisions are yours to make. You can determine employees' futures and destinies. In future you might even influence entire Dragon Country software industry - not dream but realizable within three or five years with my help!"

Xu Chen protested slightly, "I'm not the actual boss. Big Brother Zhao is."

Ou Yang Qian said, "Chenchen, still don't get what he means? His future responsibilities will be so heavy he won't have time for these things! You're his most trusted person - full trust in letting you handle everything completely! Don't let your Big Brother Zhao disappointed!"

Xu Chen responded, "Big Brother Zhao, I understand now. Xu Chen knows exactly how to act from here on out. Won't disappoint him."

I said, "Just work hard and don't pressure yourself for perfection. With fifty million yuan this annual salary payment should be no problem! You just need learn management skills instead of doing everything by hand. When people increase and business grows in future you'll definitely handle it well enough."

Xu Chen nodded solemnly, "Understood, Big Brother Zhao. Then you and Qianqian rest here while I go call everyone together to announce this news so they can bring more talents into Stellar Studio."

I said, "Go ahead then but don't mention my name at all! Everything under Stellar Studio is your own business from now on - no involvement needed!"

Xu Chen smiled, "Understood Big Brother Zhao. Xu Chen knows exactly what's going on. I'm off!"