It was almost time for school to start, and Zhang Tianxing planned to go a week in advance.
At home, Liang Juan packed and repacked clothes over and over, afraid of forgetting anything.
Seeing Liang Juan like this, Zhang Tianxing couldn't help but laugh, "Mom, you don't need to bring so much. If you have money in your pocket, you can buy whatever you need."
"Always spending money," Liang Juan gave Zhang Tianxing a playful glare. "Alright, I know you make money, but out there, don't show off. Keep a low profile."
"I'd like to keep a low profile, but what about the barbecue stall at the school entrance? Do you want me to open it or not?"
"Hey, you kid, are you going to school or opening a shop? You need to distinguish between the primary and secondary." Liang Juan said earnestly.
Zhang Tianxing had changed tremendously recently. This child had quietly started doing business.
Crayfish and the cannery, the shrimp ponds, it was all enviable. Liang Juan could hardly believe it.
How had their family become so well-off? However, the barbecue stall, the crayfish store, and the cannery were all tangible realities.
She could only say that her son was a born businessman, but now her son was going to college.
Zhang Qiang coughed next to him, "Um, it's getting late. Are you going with Da Yong? Old Zhu said yesterday that the two kids would go together."
"Tianxing, do you really not need us to send you to school?"
"Really not. Besides, there's still a week before school starts. Zhu Da Yong and I are going ahead to see about the storefront. Should we open it ourselves or rent it out?"
Zhang Tianxing's initial plan was to utilize it. Opening it near the university entrance, how convenient would it be to sell things? As long as the reputation was built, all those university students were fresh leeks.
Hearing Zhang Tianxing's answer, Liang Juan and Zhang Qiang exchanged glances. Fine, let the two of them go by themselves. After all, their son had even been abroad.
These past three months must have been exhausting.
"Tianxing, remember one thing, enough money to spend is fine. There's no need to earn too much money. Mom and Dad only hope you are healthy," Liang Juan suddenly said.
Hearing the words of the "Old Buddha," Zhang Tianxing's nose twitched. A mother worries when her child travels a thousand miles. He hadn't even left the city yet.
"Don't worry, Mom, I'll take care of myself. Besides, I have Zhu Da Yong, my good brother."
Downstairs, Zhu Da Yong and Zhang Tianxing met.
Zhu Wuchang looked at Zhang Tianxing, "Tianxing, you and Da Yong have been brothers since childhood. When you get to university, help Da Yong out."
"Uncle, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
True friends are tested in times of hardship. In his previous life, Zhu Da Yong had helped him during his difficult times, and he would never forget it.
"Da Yong, study hard when you get to university. If you have problems, discuss them with Tianxing. You two should help each other."
Zhu Da Yong nodded with a smile. His father's words must be heeded. Besides, this good brother was amazing. When his good brother prospered, he also gained face.
With the family matters mostly settled, the only remaining issue was how to deal with the storefront in front of Zhonghai University. Should it be used or rented out?
The most crucial problem now was the lack of staff. Fortunately, he had his brother Zhu Da Yong for company.
Wen Qing, Li Fang, and Gao Tianming came to see Zhang Tianxing and Zhu Da Yong off.
"Tianxing, we've accepted the phones you gave us. I don't have much else to say, thank you."
"I'm so envious of you two. You can keep each other company in college. Unlike us three, we've all become lonely individuals."
"Save it. The university is so big, and there will be so many things going on. Who knows when we'll be able to see each other again."
"Are you really planning to open a barbecue stall in front of Zhonghai University?"
"Yes, that's the initial plan. But we'll see. The main issue is the lack of people," Zhang Tianxing said with a wry smile.
"By the way, isn't Sister Shengnan very capable? Why didn't you let Sister Shengnan follow you?" Wen Qing was a little confused.
"I asked her. She's unwilling to go to Zhonghai, and Yangcheng also needs her. She can't leave," Zhang Tianxing explained.
"Oh, okay. Be careful then, you two."
"Don't worry, School Beauty Wen, I'll keep an eye on Zhang Tianxing for you," Zhu Da Yong promised Wen Qing, thumping his chest.
"Alright, you three go back. We're leaving." Zhang Tianxing waved his hand. Partings are always brief, and the five of them working together came to an end.
Zhu Da Yong looked at Zhang Tianxing's luggage. It was so simple, just two backpacks. Looking at his own, he had a big bag and small bags.
"Tianxing, why are you bringing so little? Didn't Auntie prepare anything for you?"
"Prepare what? I'll just buy new things when I get there."
"As expected of a boss. Should I not bring anything either?"
"Suit yourself. But if Uncle Zhu beats you, I won't stop him."
Zhu Da Yong was almost in tears. What happened to sharing hardships and enjoying blessings together? How could the relationship change so quickly?
"That's fine too. You can carry my bags for me," Zhu Da Yong thought about it and decided it was right. There were two of them, he brought more things, and Zhang Tianxing brought less, so he should carry them for him.
When it comes to going into battle, it's still like brothers. This task couldn't be given to anyone else.
All the way, Zhu Da Yong kept thinking about one thing: in the three months he had followed Zhang Tianxing, he had earned more than his parents earned in a year.
Was he getting a bit carried away? What if he couldn't make money in college?
No, he still had to find a way for Zhang Tianxing to help him make money.
"Tianxing, I'm following you!"
"Don't worry, Uncle Zhu has already instructed me. We are good brothers, that's all that matters."
"By the way, Tianxing, can you tell me about your plans for college?" Zhu Da Yong asked curiously.
"Plans can't keep up with changes. Just do your best. If there are any plans, it's to earn some pocket money and see if I can earn a small fortune during college," Zhang Tianxing smiled.
"A small fortune? How much is that?"
Zhang Tianxing smiled without answering. He wouldn't reveal the answer now, so as not to be called a braggart by his brother if he failed to achieve it.
What he couldn't achieve in his previous life, he would accomplish with his brother in this life.
Let his brother drink the strongest wine, eat the finest dishes, ride the most handsome horses, and enjoy the best service.
In this life, things are not said, but done step by step. Skyscrapers rise from the ground.
His starting point in this life was already quite good.
Now the Crayfish Association was in his hands, and he also owned a cannery. In this era, Zhang Tianxing was already considered a man of considerable wealth.
However, Zhang Tianxing's enrollment had caused some confusion among everyone.
What's more, Zhang Tianxing's major was Materials Science, which had nothing to do with Business Administration, Humanities, and other fields.
Studying Materials Science for four years in college, instead of diligently managing his own industries at home, everyone couldn't understand.
Why had Zhang Tianxing fallen so far? It wasn't for women, nor for his studies. He had given up the great commercial foundation he had built.