I am not just a tycoon-Chapter 219 - 218: Your Trouble Is Just a Snap of the Fingers for Others

Shen Yuan answered the phone, "Hello."

Old Huang and Old Cao were also two unlucky fellows, one fancied the class belle and the other liked Fu Yingzi. As a result, the class belle got together with Shen Yuan, and Fu Yingzi became Shen Yuan’s secretary.

So, these two warriors tragically fell.

However, both were unrequited loves, they hadn’t even had a few complete conversations online, let alone dated, so it wasn’t like Shen Yuan was mistreating them.

Speaking of which, he felt somewhat ashamed, Shen Yuan didn’t even remember their birthdays, but they remembered his birthday, which really touched him.

"Old Third, where are you? It’s summer vacation already, shouldn’t the three musketeers of Room 503 gather?" Huang Haibao’s voice came through the phone.

Shen Yuan couldn’t help but chuckle, thinking they remembered his birthday, but it seemed he had overestimated them, but now they were even.

"Not this time, I’m in Southern Yunnan, we can only get together after school starts again," Shen Yuan replied.

"Old Third, you heartless guy, going to Southern Yunnan without bringing us along. Do you still remember who was by your side during your toughest times?"

Huang Haibao complained.

Shen Yuan cursed, "Cut it out, you profit-seeker, spill the beans if you have anything."

"There actually is something."

Huang Haibao’s tone softened a bit, "I set up a dormitory mixer, but the restaurant they want to go to has no private dining room left, probably because of graduation season, there are a lot of dinners, can you help us book one? After all, you have broader connections than us."

"Damn, I’m not a restaurant owner, and besides, can’t you guys switch to another place?" Shen Yuan retorted.

Just then, Cao Shunjin’s voice suddenly chimed in, "We wanted to switch too, but the key issue is Old Huang already bragged in front of the girls."

Shen Yuan smiled knowingly, that indeed sounded like Huang Haibao’s style of doing things.

"I can try to ask for you, but let me be clear, it’s not guaranteed."

Shen Yuan said, "Also, you two pricks are really uncool, not even telling me about a dorm mixer."

Huang Haibao laughed and cursed, "You damn dog, it’s not like you lack women, the best-looking girls at the International campus are all your catch, leave some scraps for your brothers at least."

Cao Shunjin added, "Actually, it was Ye Zhiyang who said it wasn’t necessary to tell you, you should settle this account with Ye Zhiyang."

Immediately from the phone came Ye Zhiyang’s defensive reply, "Shen Yuan, don’t listen to their nonsense. How could I be that kind of person? Old Cao is driving a wedge in our relationship."

"Fine, send over the restaurant name, I’ll ask around first."

After hanging up, Shen Yuan looked at the restaurant name, then checked its rating, and subsequently called the concierge at the Grand Hyatt.

The restaurant they wanted to go to was not cheap amongst student crowds, with an average consumption of 200-300, and such restaurants usually have ties with hotels.

Shen Yuan wasn’t sure if they had a partnership with Grand Hyatt, but he could at least ask for them.

The Grand Hyatt belonged to the Hyatt Hotel Group, a five-star hotel. Besides Grand Hyatt, the Hyatt Group also owned Park Hyatt, Hyatt, Alila, and other hotels, widely spread throughout Star City, making it one of the most extensive hotel groups in Star City.

If they couldn’t book, then unless they knew the owner personally.

After understanding Shen Yuan’s needs, the concierge immediately went to confirm, and after 5 minutes, they called back.

"Mr. Shen, good day, the restaurant does happen to have a partnership with our hotel, they had specially reserved an emergency private dining room for such needs, and as you are one of our VIP customers, I have already reserved this room for you."

"Your friend can go directly there tomorrow evening, you just need to provide me your friend’s surname and phone number."

"Okay, thank you for your efforts."

After hanging up, it wasn’t long before the concierge sent over the booking information, and Shen Yuan forwarded it to Huang Haibao.

At this time inside Dorm Room 503, after receiving the message, Huang Haibao cursed, "I really thought that the restaurant had no private dining rooms left, but it turns out they just wouldn’t reserve them for us."

Cao Shunjin reflected, "Old Third is still Old Third, it took us over a dozen phone calls and half a day to handle, and he managed it in just a couple of minutes."

Ye Zhiyang said smugly, "I told you guys to ask Shen Yuan, but you wouldn’t listen, wasting so much effort."

"We just didn’t want to trouble him, our friendship as the three musketeers is pretty genuine," Cao Shunjin said dismissively.

Ye Zhiyang scoffed, "But did you ever think, what you consider a hassle is just a snap of the fingers for others?"

Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin exchanged looks, then both fell silent.

Ye Zhiyang was right, Old Third was no longer the Old Third of the past; many of the difficulties they faced were not even considered difficulties to him.

And Old Third’s difficulties... what difficulties could this guy possibly have?

After sending the message to the girl, Huang Haibao thought for a moment and said, "Actually, I think Old Third hasn’t changed, look, he still swears like before, and the tone he uses with us is still the same."

Cao Shunjin thoughtfully said, "Actually, he hasn’t changed, it’s us who have, because we can no longer see him with the old eyesight."

This statement silenced Ye Zhiyang too.

Who could say otherwise?

The classmates who used to be on equal footing are suddenly in a position where you have to look up to them, can you still see them with the old eyesight?

...

Licheng.

The restaurant Ji Ya found that evening featured local specialties.

There were Dali milk fans, native soil bowls, rolled hooves, Yunlong Nuodeng ham, claypot fish, and frozen fish...

Shen Yuan used to be indiscriminate about food, but with the quality of food he had been enjoying on the road, his taste buds had become quite discerning.

By the time Shen Yuan returned to the hotel, it was already 9 PM. He planned to hit the hotel’s gym when suddenly, Ms. Li Hongjuan’s video call popped up.

Shen Yuan answered the video call and waved his hand: "Hey, Mom."

"Hello, son, happy early birthday."

Li Hongjuan spoke with a laugh over the phone: "How’s it going? The scenery in Southern Yunnan must be quite nice, right?"

Shen Yuan, smiling, said: "It’s quite nice, I’ll send you some pictures later."

Li Hongjuan couldn’t help laughing: "With your level of English, you shouldn’t keep showing off. Can’t even recognize all the words. Have you forgotten that time you scored 22 in your middle school English exam?"

Shen Yuan had forgotten about that incident and said discontentedly: "A brave man doesn’t mention his past bravery. Let’s not bring up things from such a long time ago."

"I’m the only one who remembers these things. Your dad probably can’t even recall how much you scored in your college entrance exam."

"Why drag me into this?"

Shen Heping got caught in the crossfire. He was sitting right next to Shen Yuan, waved at him, and said with a beaming smile: "Yuan, a happy birthday to you in advance."

"Thanks, Dad."

"By the way, Yuan, we received a parcel at home today, and the addressee is you. What’s inside?" Li Hongjuan asked.

"A parcel?"

Shen Yuan had not recalled ordering anything online recently, and even if he had, he wouldn’t have it shipped home.

"The addressee is ’The insatiable cute one.’ Do you know them?" Li Hongjuan asked again.

A sinking feeling hit Shen Yuan; ’The insatiable cute one’ was his class belle’s online nickname.

He then remembered that the class belle had mentioned buying him a birthday gift, and he had given her his home address. He hadn’t expected it to arrive today.

Given the class belle’s personality... Shen Yuan suspected that it might be QQ clothing.

If Ms. Li and Old Shen saw it, it would be terribly embarrassing.

"I know them, a classmate. It’s probably a birthday gift. But don’t open my parcel, both of you. This falls under your son’s privacy," Shen Yuan warned.

"Why would I open your parcel."

Li Hongjuan said disdainfully: "Privacy, huh? Have you forgotten how many times I changed your diapers when you were little?"

Shen Yuan rolled his eyes: "Okay, okay. Your son turns 22 tomorrow. Let’s not keep bringing up the past."

"All right then. You should rest early and come back soon if you get tired, especially Nana. Don’t let her get too exhausted. When you return, bring Nana home for a meal..."

"Sure, sure, goodbye, Dad and Mom."

Shen Yuan quickly agreed. He couldn’t talk too long with Ms. Li; nor could he stay at home too long. Otherwise, she would go on incessantly, and might even start nagging him.

This relationship remained the same regardless of how much money he made. The pressure of familial ties isn’t just an empty phrase.

"Alright, goodbye."

In Star City, after Li Hongjuan hung up the phone, she looked towards Shen Heping: "Why does my left eyelid keep twitching, and why do I feel somewhat nervous?"

Shen Heping chuckled: "Left twitching is an omen of incoming wealth. It means our son is making more money."

Li Hongjuan shook her head: "I don’t really care about the money. We already have a car and a house. He even transferred 600,000 to us for spending money last time. We’re saving that money, so even if his investments don’t do well in the future, we’ll have funds to cover him."

"That’s good."

Shen Heping nodded and resumed watching TV.

"Why aren’t you more concerned about our son’s affairs?"

Li Hongjuan complained: "Look at you, just throwing eaten nutshells on the coffee table. Can’t you throw it in the trash can? And can you turn down the volume of that TV?"

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Facing Li Hongjuan’s sudden outburst, Shen Heping was somewhat puzzled: "What do you mean I’m not concerned? Isn’t our son doing just fine?"

Since retiring, Old Shen’s standing in the household had plummeted to its lowest point. To avoid nagging, he now walked around the neighborhood every morning and afternoon, strolling and watching the old men play chess.

"You say you’re concerned, yet you don’t inquire about a classmate sending your son a gift?"

Li Hongjuan commanded authoritatively: "Think about it, what male classmate would send a birthday gift? It must be a female classmate."

"You don’t concern yourself with this or that, just keep staring at your broken TV. When the day comes that our son brings home a second daughter-in-law, you won’t have a clue!"

While Li Hongjuan spoke thoughtlessly, Shen Heping internally noted that his son should really take things slow with driving, lest there really be a chance of flipping the car.

After a moment of thought, Shen Heping decided to divert the blame and called out to Shen Xuan: "Younger Sister Xuan, did you buy something? Is that your parcel at the door?"

"What?!"

Shen Xuan immediately came running out, happily saying: "My stuff arrived?"

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As she reached the door and was about to open a small cardboard box, Li Hongjuan immediately snapped: "Did you even check the recipient before you wanted to open it? That’s your brother’s stuff!"

Shen Xuan froze mid-movement, and Li Hongjuan ruthlessly chastised: "Look at you, staying at home all day and doing nothing. Your bedroom is a total mess, I still have to clean up after you every day. When will you grow up a bit?"

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Shen Xuan paused, then looked over at Old Shen: Nice one, Old Shen, getting scolded by your wife and using me as a shield, huh!