Chapter 917: Met Ah Xi’s Dad (Part 3)

But apart from Luo Xi, he couldn’t think of anyone else.

“That’s right, Luo Xi is my daughter. When she lost her bid for class president in her freshman year, she called me and mentioned meeting a strong opponent like you. My precious daughter was quite upset at the time!”

Luo Jingxian laughed heartily, seemingly very approachable, yet the subtle aura around him made Su Zelin understand that this leader was likely a mix of strength and gentleness.

“Actually, I had a bit of luck back then.”

Su Zelin replied quickly.

“Oh, there’s no need for humility! My precious daughter has always been the class president from elementary school through high school. She only lost in college, but losing to someone like you is not unjust at all! Also, my daughter has a high opinion of herself, always thinking she’s better than everyone. Letting her face some setbacks might not be a bad thing!”

Luo Xi was Luo Jingxian’s pride, but the daughter also had her flaws – she was too proud and sharp, lacking a bit of tact. Fortunately, during her college days, meeting Su Zelin helped smooth out her edges, making her more well-rounded as she realized her shortcomings.

“Old Luo, it seems you and President Su have quite a connection; you should definitely have a few more drinks together!”

The deputy mayor fanned the flames.

“Absolutely, I must do that. President Su, my daughter learned a lot from you during college days. Her growth really comforts me as a father, so let’s toast to you!”

As Luo Jingxian spoke, he raised his glass.

“Please, there’s no need, Uncle Luo. Since you’re Ah Xi’s father, it’s I who should toast you. Moreover, Ah Xi helped me a lot during college. Had she not managed class affairs so well, freeing me from worries, I wouldn’t have been able to focus on New Era!”

Su Zelin clinked glasses with Luo Jingxian, even slightly lifting Luo’s glass.

After the meal, everyone was happy, and Su Zelin even exchanged contact information with several leaders.

That concluded the formalities for today, but there was a second round to go.

Su Zelin arranged to go singing karaoke with his classmates from Jinling.

During his university days, Su Zelin was very popular, with a great reputation. No matter which city he went to, one word would gather people. Even though many had work the next day, colleagues from Jinling all agreed to join.

The gathering spot was the hotel’s KTV, and they didn’t stay very late, leaving around eleven to ensure classmates could get up for work.

Returning to his room, Su Zelin walked straight into the bathroom. While taking a shower, his phone rang.

The caller was Luo Xi.

“Boss, my dad said he saw you at the New Era celebration today!”

The class beauty sounded very excited.

“Haha, yes, I talked a lot with your dad about you.”

Su Zelin scrubbed his body as he spoke.

“What did you chat about me?”

Ah Xi asked with great interest.

Although Luo Jingxian mentioned meeting Su Zelin, he didn’t tell his daughter about the topics of their conversation.

Then the class beauty wondered: “By the way, why is there a rustling noise on your end? Is the signal bad?”

“No, I’m just taking a shower!”

With this explanation from Su Zelin, Ah Xi realized the noise she heard was indeed the water from the shower.

An inappropriate image popped into her mind, and Luo Xi spat: “Boss, why are you answering my call while showering?”

“What’s wrong with answering a call while showering? Is it illegal?”

Su Zelin asked rhetorically.

“Not illegal, just feels weird, since I am a girl!”

“Come on, Ah Xi, it’s not like I consider you as a girl anyway!”

“You… in what way do I not look like a girl?”

Luo Xi huffed, thinking her boss was great, except slightly blind.

“Your dad said you used to be a tomboy, and even had short hair, haha.”

Su Zelin chuckled, struggling to picture Luo Xi with short hair.

“Ugh, my dad even told you about that? That was back in middle school, ages ago! I’m a grown lady now!”

The class beauty protested.

“Alright, alright, grown lady, anything else? Otherwise, I’m going to hang up!”

Su Zelin was just joking around, not intending to dwell too long on the topic.

“Wait, I have more to tell you. Hmm, next year, I plan to resign from my job and start my own business. Boss, you didn’t forget your promise to me, right?”

“Next year?”

Su Zelin felt slightly taken aback.

In her previous life, Ah Xi resigned to start a business four years after graduation. If she’s going independent next year, it would just be a year and a half after graduation.

“Didn’t you give me a cheat sheet? I feel like I’ve got the hang of it now, and besides, I have you around, so I should start while I’m young!”

The class beauty explained.

Originally, she planned to work at a multinational corporation for a while longer, but with Su Zelin backing her, she figured starting early wouldn’t be a problem.

Most importantly, witnessing her good friend Nanaz doing so well now, she couldn’t help feeling envious.

Back in university, Nanaz was nowhere near her level.

“I see, let me clarify; investing is fine, but I won’t have time to manage it!”

Su Zelin declared earnestly.

New Era still needed to expand into the town-level market, and he would be busy until it was handled.

“No worries, as long as you’re willing to invest, and occasionally brainstorm if I run into a problem, I can handle the rest.”

Luo Xi was brimming with confidence, thinking if Nanaz could succeed, so could she!

“In short, the way you treat Nanaz, you have to treat me the same. No favoritism!”

Su Zelin thought quietly how this couldn’t work.

He played poker with Nanaz, but he definitely couldn’t play cards with Ah Xi.

Seeing Su Zelin seemed unwilling, the class beauty decided for him regardless: “Alright then, we’re happily settled on this. Boss, you must fully support me. So that’s it, don’t want to interrupt your shower, bye-bye!”

With that, she hung up.

Then the class beauty walked to the mirror, looked at herself fondly, and mumbled, “Why doesn’t he think I’m like a girl? I have what Nanaz has!”