Chapter 153: Let's Be Best Friends

Yang Tianxing did not want to take a part-time job at the factory, and Zhao Qingxun felt a bit regretful about it.

Thinking about it now, Yang Tianxing was indeed very capable; he had founded a campus brand while a freshman, and now as a sophomore, he was already looking everywhere for capital to expand the scale, could read financial reports, and had a good eye for things.

The "flaws in the factory's system, ideas for talent scouting, and analysis of the MP3 market" he proposed were all quite reasonable. Zhao Qingxun stood up and said, "It's getting late and I'm preparing to head back. I'll ask one last time: you really don't want to take a part-time job at the factory?"

"I appreciate the favor, President Zhao. Actually, I would also very much like to learn by your side."

Yang Tianxing stood up, and while helping to push open the hotel's glass door, he said, "Actually, we could change the approach. I could appear in the form of a consultant, providing relevant ideas and suggestions, and I could even participate in person when necessary."

Zhao Qingxun said, "Like those 'idea companies'?"

Idea companies were once all the rage in the 90s because information was relatively blocked back then, allowing one to exploit the time difference in information.

However, with internet communication becoming more and more developed now, idea companies that relied mainly on being clever had long since lost their future, and the name itself was also very old-fashioned.

Yang Tianxing shook his head: "Not an 'idea company.' We could call it a business consulting firm, or a data analysis company. These titles are the only ones that can keep up with the development trends of the 21st century."

"Oh~"

Zhao Qingxun nodded and stopped speaking.

The hotel's air conditioning was very strong; walking outside, a wave of muggy heat hit them head-on. However, the night market in Chang'an District was still as lively as ever, with bustling stalls and the fragrance of roadside stir-fries constantly drifting into their noses.

The two walked all the way to Industrial Avenue, and because the area was filled with factory buildings, the environment gradually became quiet.

To attract investment, the Chang'an District government had built very good infrastructure along Industrial Avenue; the streetlights were even brighter than those in the Chang'an District University Town, and from time to time, flying insects would accidentally bump into their faces.

At this moment, Zhao Qingxun finally asked, "How should your remuneration as a consultant be calculated?"

Yang Tianxing did not state a clear position, but instead kicked the ball back: "Isn't President Zhao going out for an inspection? If you feel the MP3 market is quite good during the inspection and it can help with the future layout of the electronics factory, I'm fine with whatever amount."

"Even if I give you one yuan?"

Zhao Qingxun joked.

"That's fine."

Yang Tianxing nodded: "That would just mean my ideas aren't even worth a cup of milk tea."

"I wouldn't be so heartless as to only give you 1 yuan."

Zhao Qingxun extended her fair, white fingers and lightly brushed back the brown hair on her forehead. The movement was natural, and it was clear she was in a rather pleasant mood.

"At the very least, you accompanied me for dinner, drinks, and conversation."

Zhao Qingxun said with a smile, "Accompanying a middle-aged woman in her 20s like me, who isn't as pretty as your two young girlfriends, you must be feeling quite depressed inside."

She deliberately emphasized the word "two," truly teasing Yang Tianxing at every opportunity.

"You can't say it like that. Women of different ages have different charms."

Yang Tianxing thought to himself that he even dared to approach Wang Shuzhu, a light-mature woman of 30, so this stinky little sister in her 20s was nothing more than a piece of cake. Thus, he said, "Our ages are actually about the same. The two of us walking side-by-side like this, it's just like..."

Yang Tianxing suddenly paused.

Zhao Qingxun looked over: "Just like what?"

She had originally thought that with Yang Tianxing's character, he would likely say "boyfriend and girlfriend," or perhaps "older sister and younger brother," but Yang Tianxing said very seriously, "Just like best friends."

Zhao Qingxun was stunned at first, then said with a smile, "Only women can be best friends with women. How can a man and a woman be best friends?"

"Why not?"

Yang Tianxing thought that in the future, there would be plenty of "male best friends," and many would even turn into lovers.

"A male best friend, you know—someone to brag with, someone to talk about heart-to-heart matters with. But we aren't boyfriend and girlfriend; it's a bit like 'originating from emotion but stopping at propriety,'" Yang Tianxing said.

"So that's what it means."

Zhao Qingxun thought for a moment: "It sounds quite interesting. You're a pretty fun person, too. It's just that if I were to be best friends with you, I always feel like I'd be led into a ditch."

The two walked and chatted all the way to the entrance of the electronics factory. Zhao Qingxun gave Yang Tianxing a reassurance: "I do value continuity in my work. If there really is a future in the MP3 market after this inspection trip, I will pay a certain amount of remuneration."

"There is definitely a future."

Yang Tianxing said affirmatively: "It's not too late to enter this industry now. In another year or two, when the place is covered in knock-off MP3 players, there won't be any profit to be made. Besides, my Rocket 101 can expand its scale, which happens to help you create buzz and promote in the university."

"That's a matter for the future."

Zhao Qingxun nodded. Actually, she was also a bit curious: "If you get your remuneration, what's the first thing you'll do? Take your girlfriend on a trip, or invest the capital to expand your scale?"

Judging by Zhao Qingxun's tone, it felt like it wouldn't be a small amount, but it was worth it when thinking about it; the electronics factory had over 1,000 people, and if Yang Tianxing's development ideas were promising, the investment could involve tens or hundreds of millions in resources.

"Neither."

Yang Tianxing shook his head and said, "I'll probably buy a car."

"A man's ultimate dream?"

Zhao Qingxun smiled. Her tone now really did feel a bit like a female best friend.

"The car brands for a man's ultimate dream are either a horse or a bull. I only plan to buy a little Xiali to drive around," Yang Tianxing said.

Zhao Qingxun was a bit surprised: "That car, it only costs about 100,000 yuan, right?"

"That's enough. My current status is just a part-time college student."

Yang Tianxing nodded and said, "If I drive too nice a car, the school and my classmates will think I'm making too much money; if I drive a car that's too old, like that second-hand Santana I have now, sometimes I'm embarrassed to give people a ride."

"I'm afraid you're embarrassed to give girls a ride."

Zhao Qingxun waved her hand to say goodbye and walked into the factory with a smile.

After watching Zhao Qingxun leave, Yang Tianxing thought that everything was now complete.

A girlfriend, he had one, even if the candidate wasn't confirmed;

A little fan girl, he had one, and she was quite crazy;

Someone who desperately wanted to be his mistress, he had one of those too;

And now, he even had a female best friend.

After returning to school, Yang Tianxing went to 101 to check on the business situation. He had led the Public Management Class 2 to play in Huangshan for a few days, and the school business had been left to Hua Xiaoyu to manage.

Speaking of Hua Xiaoyu, Yang Tianxing thought to himself that a female secretary—he actually had one of those too.

However, there were quite a lot of people in 101. Pang Haofei and Qiu Zhilan were also there; they were referencing the Rocket 101 flyer from the Finance Institute, preparing to copy it and make a replica to promote at the Science Institute.

Liu Jiaoyue was carefully checking the accounts.

Fu Yiming did not go back to the dormitory to rest either; he was currently organizing bags with other part-time university students.

Yang Tianxing patted him on the shoulder, telling him to go back and rest early, but Fu Yiming rubbed his head and said, "I can't sleep in the dorm anyway. Song Fei and the others slept for a few hours on the bus and are excited about playing cards, so it's better to come back here to 101 and do some work. It's just that He Yulin's crying is making me annoyed."

"Crying?"

Yang Tianxing turned his head to look; He Yulin was sitting by the computer, holding tissues, crying and sobbing, and occasionally blowing her nose.

"What's up, did the computer crash? Are you holding a funeral for it?" Yang Tianxing asked.

He Yulin looked up with swollen eyes: "What nonsense are you talking about? I'm watching a Korean drama. There's no computer in the dorm, so I'm watching it here."

Yang Tianxing leaned over to take a look; whoa, it was actually *Winter Sonata*.

This Korean drama was currently very popular, and it was also what officially kicked off the "Korean Wave" invasion.

Yang Tianxing said with a grin: "He Yulin, you haven't even dated anyone, there's no point in watching this kind of TV show."

He Yulin ignored him and continued discussing the plot with Liu Jiaoyue: "Look at this Bae Yong-joon; actually, he wasn't Choi Ji-woo's boyfriend at the beginning. The relationship between them seems deeper than friends, but they aren't a couple either. How should I put it..."

"Bestie?"

Yang Tianxing said on a whim.

"That word is basically accurate, but it's a pity they aren't the same sex; just a male bestie."

He Yulin shook her head and said: "But at that time, Choi Ji-woo already had a boyfriend, and in the end, her male bestie Bae Yong-joon came between them."

"So that's why they say, guard against fire, theft, and besties. Jiaoyue, men must absolutely not have female besties!"