Chapter 265: Outdoor Barbecue Networking

It wasn't that Qin Tian was stingy, it was just that he couldn't satisfy every request unconditionally; that would only cause trouble for himself.

He understood the principle of "a measure of rice breeds gratitude, a bushel breeds enmity."

Seeing that Qin Tian wouldn't agree no matter what, and that it was indeed impossible to have both, the boys from several dormitories had no choice but to gather together and vote. The final result was still that the majority favored the networking event.

After all, they were all hot-blooded young men; compared to the desire for food, most still hoped to get out of being single as soon as possible.

Furthermore, they could experience the seafood buffet feast once by hardening their hearts and eating instant noodles and steamed buns for ten days or half a month.

Maybe they would hit it off with some girl at the networking event, and then save up money to eat this seafood buffet together sweetly; wouldn't that be nice?

Thinking this way, everyone didn't seem to feel bad anymore, and they looked forward to the networking event in the evening even more.

Qin Tian had sent a message to Su Yan a few days ago about the request for the networking event.

After Su Yan asked for the suggestions of the girls in her class, she gave him a positive answer and told him that the girls in the class were also looking forward to this networking event.

After breakfast, Qin Tian called the boys in the class together again to discuss the arrangements for the networking event in the afternoon.

Needless to say, the boys in their class would probably all go.

Plus the girls from Class 2 of the English Department, there had to be about thirty people.

The number of people was relatively large, and it was indeed not easy to arrange, so they could only brainstorm.

"By the way, we also have to consider the budget. Everyone, show some gentlemanly demeanor. We'll also help share the money for the girls over there. Regardless of what the girls say, we have to have the attitude first."

Qin Tian was sending messages to Xia Nuannuan with his mobile phone, and suddenly added another sentence.

The boys around nodded in agreement, feeling that what he said made a lot of sense.

"Tian Ge, how about I pay for this money?"

Cao Mingliang suggested.

Everyone's eyes suddenly lit up, and for a time, the sound of flattery was like thunder.

"Brother Liang, righteous!"

"Still have to be Brother Liang, Brother Liang is generous!"

"Brother Liang, I said how come you look even more handsome today!"

"Brother Liang, you can't, you can't!"

"What do you want to do?"

Qin Tian looked up at him and said with a huff: "Everyone is the protagonist today, why? You want to take all the limelight alone? You are already a person with an object, what would Lv Yanran think if she knew?"

"This..."

Cao Mingliang was stunned, smiled and nodded: "It was my lack of consideration, let's forget it this time!"

"Tian Ge is right, are you all stupid? Letting Cao Zei, who already has a girlfriend, go out and steal the spotlight? Since you're aiming to get out of being single, are you really that short on money? And to be fawning over this Cao Zei so wildly, you guys are really something."

Chen Zhuang crossed his arms and looked around at everyone with a look of disdain.

"Get lost! It's not like we didn't react in time."

"Exactly, what are you blabbering about?"

"Damn, don't think we're afraid of you just because you're big. What's with that look?"

"Chen Zhuang, isn't your target Shen Siqi? Why are you still going to this mixer? I think you're the stupid one, aren't you?"

As soon as these words were spoken, a group of boys looked at Chen Zhuang with playful gazes.

"Tian Ge and Cao Zei are already going despite having girlfriends, so why can't I go when I haven't succeeded yet? Can't I just go along to mooch some food and drink?"

Chen Zhuang shouted righteously.

"Zhuang Ge, you're confused. It's precisely because you haven't succeeded yet that you can't go!"

Ceng Xin said with a serious expression.

Chen Zhuang was stunned upon hearing this.

"Indeed, Zhuang Ge, if Shen Siqi finds out you went, wouldn't that be a total disaster?"

"Zhuang Ge, I also think you'd better not go. We brothers will work a bit harder; it's no problem to take on one more girl each."

"That's the logic, hahaha..."

A group of boys started laughing foolishly.

One less competitor means one more chance.

Even if Chen Zhuang didn't seem to have much of a competitive advantage, who knows if someone might just happen to like that type!

Chen Zhuang's face darkened, and just as he was about to say something, he was interrupted by a guy from the neighboring dormitory.

"Why do you all think there's something going on between Shen Siqi and Chen Zhuang?"

Once these words were out, the scene suddenly went quiet.

Everyone looked at this guy with pity, as if looking at a warrior about to meet his death.

The boy realized what he'd done and was about to say something to save himself, but his neck was already firmly gripped by Chen Zhuang's large hand.

"What did you say? I didn't hear you clearly."

A ferocious grin like that of a beast appeared on Chen Zhuang's face.

"Zhuang Ge, I, I meant that the two of you have more than just something going on; you're a match made in heaven, you're so perfect for each other!"

The boy shrank his neck like a quail, his face full of fawning smiles as he chose to follow his heart.

"Eww..."

The people around all let out sounds of disgust and started jeering.

"Zhuang Ge, he's clearly lying."

"Teach him a lesson!"

"Buddy, come on, come with me to the restroom!"

Chen Zhuang gripped the boy's neck, making a show of dragging him toward the restroom.

"No... help, Tian Ge!"

The boy raised his right hand toward Qin Tian, letting out a pitiful cry for help.

"Alright, stop messing around. Do you guys still want to go to the mixer or not? Hurry up and come up with a plan."

Qin Tian said with a chuckle.

Chen Zhuang then released his grip on the boy's neck and said sternly, "Next time, think about the consequences before you speak!"

"Zhuang Ge is right!"

The boy rubbed his slightly sore neck and nodded with a lingering fear.

What kind of people are these? Dragging someone to the restroom at the slightest disagreement?

Can't afford to mess with them, can't afford to mess with them!!

After some joking and horseplay, everyone began to seriously discuss the mixer.

Someone suggested going to sing after eating, but it was immediately vetoed by Cao Mingliang, who felt it was too cliché.

Besides, with so many people going to sing, by the time everyone sang a song, it would be late; and if they split into several private rooms, it would lose the meaning.

The others agreed deeply and chimed in.

Subsequently, others made suggestions one after another, but not many people agreed.

They couldn't reach a consensus.

"I actually have an idea!"

Qin Tian suddenly spoke up.

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes immediately focused on him.

"Let's not go to a hotel restaurant to eat. The weather is so nice today, let's go to the supermarket to buy some ingredients and barbecue supplies, then borrow a couple of barbecue grills somewhere and find a place for an outdoor barbecue. This way, there will be more opportunities for interaction, and it won't cost much!"

Qin Tian explained his plan.

After listening, looks of excitement appeared on everyone's faces.

"Good idea! Why didn't we think of that!"

"Right, they girls are going for a seafood feast, and we'll take the girls for a little outdoor barbecue; that's not bad either!"

"Agreed, agreed, it's still Tian Ge; this idea is great!"

"Outdoor barbecue it is!"

"Barbecue is good, I love barbecue. That's great, just wait and see me show off my skills later; I spent a few days specifically learning from a barbecue master back home."

Chen Zhuang said with a happy smile.

"Since everyone has decided, then it's settled. I'll figure out the barbecue grills; you guys split up and handle the other tasks. Get it done as soon as possible and let's head out early!"

Qin Tian arranged with a smile.

"No problem!"

"Let's go, let's go, who's coming to the supermarket with me to buy ingredients!"

"I'll go with you, and let's buy plenty of snacks and drinks too!"