novelODS Chapter 203 Dinner Party
Chapter 203 Dinner Party
Jiang Feng, oblivious to Fang Ningxue's hesitation and preoccupied with the scene before him, immediately shared the good news with everyone:
"Great news everyone! The dean has given us special permission to move to the smaller auditorium! The security guard will bring the keys right away; there will be plenty of seating!"
"The dean is awesome!"
"Zhejiang Business & Industry has really pulled off a spectacular move!"
The cheers almost lifted the roof off the conference hall. Looking at the smiling faces below the stage, Jiang Feng felt his initial headache had long since vanished, leaving only a warm feeling.
He originally just wanted to conduct a club assessment peacefully, but he didn't expect it to cause such a big commotion. However, this unexpected excitement came entirely from the kindness and support of strangers—the enthusiasm of his classmates, the love of his fans, and the tolerance of the school and the dean.
The crowd instantly became agitated, with many people reaching out to move the tables and chairs against the wall and the materials on the ground.
Jiang Feng quickly raised his hand to suppress the cheers, his tone suddenly becoming serious:
"Please don't rush to move your things, listen to me for a moment! There are too many people right now, so please don't push and shove, safety first. Students who are willing to help, please come with us to the small auditorium later to move tables and chairs, put up posters, and organize equipment. We need people everywhere. Milk tea and water will be brought over later, so please don't be shy."
An Ke picked up the spare microphone and added softly, "Thank you all for your support. Once the venue is set up, Jiang Feng and I will sign autographs and take photos with everyone. As long as you're not in a hurry, we can arrange it."
These words only fueled the enthusiasm of the crowd. The previously scattered crowd spontaneously began to organize themselves. The boys took the initiative to carry tables and chairs and carry materials, while the girls counted small items such as stickers and tape. Some even stood by the aisles to maintain order and prevent the crowd from crowding.
The procession of about five hundred people marched towards the small auditorium in a grand manner, like ants carrying food. Laughter, greetings, and calls for help mingled together, spreading across the campus and creating a unique scene.
Jiang Feng walked at the front of the crowd, with An Ke and Fang Ningxue walking side by side. The spring sunshine streamed through the glass doors of the conference hall, falling on their shoulders, warm and cozy. Even the wind carried the vibrancy and joy of the young people.
Jiang Feng noticed that Fang Ningxue seemed to have something on her mind.
He lowered his eyes and quickly operated his phone a few times.
Fang Ningxue's phone vibrated immediately. She glanced down at the screen, then looked up at Jiang Feng, her eyes brimming with surprise and her gentle expression like the warm winter sun shining down on her.
She nodded slightly, turned around, and took out her phone to contact the milk tea shop, her movements swift and decisive.
Jiang Feng didn't speak. He glanced at the phone Zhang Jindong was holding, smiled, and his eyes were full of youthful vigor.
This unexpected excitement, this grand gathering that caught everyone off guard, may just be the best start for his club.
The young man, full of youthful vigor, leaned on Ke on the left and Ning on the right, as he went to the hall with a thousand sleeves.
……
9 p.m.
The lights in the small auditorium finally dimmed, and after nearly four hours of busy work, the grand setup came to an end. The students and fans who came to help gradually dispersed.
Jiang Feng's four roommates, along with An Ke and Fang Ningxue, made up the six of them who stood guard at the entrance of the auditorium, seeing off the classmates and fans who came to help.
When someone lives far away and misses the last bus, Jiang Feng immediately takes out his phone to help them hail a taxi, repeatedly confirming the destination and pick-up point with the driver until the car arrives before letting them go.
Only after the last figure disappeared into the night along the tree-lined paths of the campus did he raise his hand to turn off the farewell live stream that had been running.
The group breathed a sigh of relief, leaning against the doorframe of the auditorium, almost too exhausted to speak.
All 500+ tickets were distributed to everyone, leaving no one without one.
The venue was set up perfectly, with all the necessary equipment, posters, and chairs for the assessment.
As for the materials sponsored by the merchants, they are scheduled to be delivered early tomorrow morning, and then we will arrange them together, which saves us the trouble of tonight.
The sponsorship results were even more exciting. ROG ended the competition by securing the main sponsorship, providing a full set of e-sports equipment, and also adding a substantial cash sponsorship.
Snacks and drinks are categorized by different local brands, and even drinking water is readily available.
All things considered, the club has already made a profit before it has even officially opened for business, a truly successful start.
As for tomorrow's event, it's highly anticipated, and there's no worry about popularity or attention.
Loans are already being offered on Douyin, and the Dingfeng Club has been declared the number one club in Delta ahead of schedule.
Everything was so perfect it was unbelievable.
"I'm so tired."
Anke collapsed, stretching out her arm and placing it directly on Jiang Feng's shoulder. She leaned slightly closer, clearly using his strength to rest, her cheeks flushed slightly.
Jiang Feng was forced to turn slightly to the side by her weight, glanced at her, and muttered:
"You think I'm not tired just because you're tired? I haven't stopped talking since this afternoon, and my legs are about to break."
"But you looked energetic the whole time, you didn't look tired at all."
Anke blinked and then leaned her weight against him again, as if being a spoiled child.
Chen Yulin, standing to the side, knew perfectly well what was going on:
"He's got the physique of an animal; he runs 10 kilometers every morning like it's nothing. Don't worry about him!"
Chen Dexing winked and made faces:
"If all else fails, just let him carry you. He's strong, carrying you is a piece of cake for him, right?"
An Ke's face flushed bright red instantly, turning pink from her ears to her neck. She quickly withdrew her hand from Jiang Feng's shoulder.
The evening breeze, though carrying the slight chill of winter, was not desolate at all. It dispelled the fatigue of the whole day, leaving only the youthful innocence and liveliness between the boys and girls, gently rippling in the night.
Everyone wore smiles, except for Fang Ningxue, whose lips curved slightly, but whose eyes held a hint of loneliness that was hard to detect.
Jiang Feng glanced at his phone, then clapped his hands. "It's nine o'clock! Stop fooling around, let's go eat!"
As he spoke, he reached out and put his arm around his roommate's shoulder, his tone cheerful:
"It's my treat, consider it a celebration dinner! What would you guys like to eat? Order whatever you like!"
Everyone felt hungry at the mere mention of food.
The group instantly perked up, their earlier fatigue vanishing. Chen Yulin was the first to shout:
"Not as good as the last buffet? I felt like I didn't do well last time, but this time I feel like I could eat a whole cow!"
"I think it's a good idea!" Chen Dexing agreed, then turned to An Ke and Fang Ningxue, "What do you two ladies think? Is it okay to eat at the buffet?"
Anke nodded immediately, her eyes sparkling: "Great! I haven't had a buffet in ages!"
Jiang Feng looked at Fang Ningxue beside him and asked softly, "Ningxue, what about you? If you don't like the buffet, we can try something else."
Fang Ningxue snapped out of her daze, shook her head, and smiled gently. "I'm fine with anything. I'll just go with everyone else."
The group headed to the same buffet restaurant they had visited last time.
Most upscale buffet restaurants are open until 2 a.m., so you don't have to worry about running out of ingredients if you go at that time.
As soon as he reached the restaurant entrance, the receptionist recognized Jiang Feng at a glance, her eyes filled with surprise. She stopped mid-sentence:
"You're the one from last time..."
Jiang Feng added with a laugh: "A competitive eater!"
"Not just a competitive eater, but a major internet celebrity!"
The young woman immediately corrected herself, turned around, and picked up her pager:
"Manager! That big internet celebrity is here!"
Jiang Feng glanced up and immediately saw his promotional photo displayed in the most prominent position in the restaurant. In the photo, he was smiling broadly at several stacks of empty plates in front of him, with the caption: "Our restaurant's newest record holder for the biggest eater."
A comment was added below, clearly added later: "Wind's Approval".
The manager rushed over immediately, greeted them warmly, served them the best set meal, and waived the bill.
It turns out that Jiang Feng's promotional photos were posted in the store and were recognized by fans.
Then she posted it on Douyin (TikTok) and it became quite popular: Wind's Approval.
This brought a significant influx of customers to the store, which is why the manager was so enthusiastic.
Seeing the astonished looks on everyone's faces, Jiang Feng smiled as he looked at the photos on the wall.
This is all about presentation!
The group sat down and started eating. Just then, the phone in the pocket vibrated and a WeChat call popped up. The caller was none other than Chen Yichen.