Who Would Fall in Love After Being Reborn? - Chapter 178: The Makeover Plan for the Tomboy

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Jiang Qin always thought the term “influence” was somewhat metaphysical. He had never seen anyone transformed for the better through mere influence. However, he had encountered a once aloof and adorable girl who, under influence, had quickly learned to call him “brother” with ease.

And she learned it both quickly and well, now using it effortlessly.

This is the classic case of “it takes a lifetime to learn good habits, but only a moment to pick up bad ones.”

Leading someone astray is easy, but to positively influence someone takes an immense amount of time.

He Yijun was probably aware of this, but for his rebellious daughter, he had surely tried every method under the sun. Adding one more to the mix wouldn’t hurt.

As a shrewd and cunning businessman, Mr. He was tough to deal with. But if you considered him as a doting father, his weaknesses became obvious and his soft heart apparent.

Striking unexpectedly and targeting vulnerabilities was the key to achieving one’s goals and then withdrawing gracefully.

Jiang Qin had built his business empire mainly by employing this strategy of psychological manipulation.

“Please enjoy your tea, Mr. Jiang. I’ll go call Manqi over. She’s playing on the computer in the next room.”

“Sure, Mr. He.”

After a while, when Jiang Qin was already on his second cup of tea, He Manqi finally appeared, her face marked by irritation.

Recently, she had dyed her hair blonde and cut her bangs to cover one eye. The exposed eye was heavily made-up, and she sported three earrings on one ear, the highest one even piercing the cartilage.

Jiang Qin almost spat out his tea, thinking she looked exactly like a character from a game.

In the era when non-mainstream fashion was rampant, it seemed everyone followed the same trend.

Truly the mother of rebellion, she epitomized defiance.

“Quick, call him big brother,” Mr. He demanded sternly.

Jiang Qin, feeling oddly demoted in rank, immediately objected, “Mr. He, I really don’t want to be called big brother. Let Manqi call me uncle instead.”

“Ah, right, call him uncle.”

He Manqi scoffed, flipping her hair arrogantly, “Or maybe I should just call him grandpa.”

Jiang Qin had no objections, thinking to himself about the peculiar father-daughter relationship.

Mr. He’s face darkened like the bottom of a pot, “See what I mean? I spoiled her rotten since she was little. She doesn’t understand basic manners and never misses a chance to contradict me.”

“Take it easy, there’s no rush.”

He Manqi glanced at them sideways, “What do you want from me? I haven’t finished my game yet!”

Mr. He pointed at Jiang Qin, “You’re going with your uncle to Linchuan University for a walk, to clear your mind.”

“I’m not going. I finally got a break from school, and now you want me to go back there? Might as well kill me!”

“That’s not a break; you’re suspended,” Mr. He retorted, visibly frustrated.

He Manqi, with a defiant look, said, “Suspended, on a break, what’s the difference?”

Jiang Qin stood up, “University is different from high school. Go have a look; think of it as a fun trip. When you get back, you can boast to your friends about how a cool guy took you around the university.”

“?”

He Manqi internally questioned his ‘cool guy’ claim but seemed slightly intrigued, “Alright, I’ll give you this chance. But if it’s not fun, I’m coming right back!”

Mr. He breathed a sigh of relief, “Thank you, Mr. Jiang.”

“No trouble at all. It’s all in the spirit of mutual benefit.”

Jiang Qin waved his hand and took He Manqi to Linchuan University.

Their first stop was the Entrepreneurship Center 208, where they had to deal with some order issues.

Lu Feiyu and Dong Wenhao were playing cards, their faces covered in sticky notes like a beaded curtain.

Su Nai, Wei Lailan, and a group of girls were painting their nails while chatting about the latest gossip from online forums.

He Manqi looked around in amazement, “Is this the legendary university life?”

Jiang Qin, with a wry smile, replied, “This is the legendary university life.”

Group activities: √

Subsequently, Jiang Qin took He Manqi to the academic building, showing her the interior layout and briefly stopping by the classrooms.

Watching the couples walking hand in hand, and students blatantly playing with their phones during lectures, He Manqi was again wide-eyed with amazement.

“This… is university??”

“Yes, this is university.”

Classroom Experience √

Next, Jiang Qin led her to the Sweet Delight café, the water bar, the sports field, and the maple forest.

Couples were everywhere, flaunting their affection. Many were engaged in social activities – playing cards, mahjong, or building blocks. All these activities left He Manqi staring in disbelief.

“Is university really like this?”

Jiang Qin nodded silently, his expression cool and detached.

Leisure Time √

After some thought, Jiang Qin decided the only thing left unexplored was the dormitory environment. But considering the unappealing odor of the male dorms, he saw no need to visit there.

Instead, he took He Manqi to the female dormitory of the Finance Department. He called Jiang Tian, explaining that a younger cousin from his hometown was visiting and asked her to show He Manqi around.

He chose not to visit the little rich ladys’ dorm because it was too ordinary. But Jiang Tian’s dorm was different – each girl there had her own unique charm and appeal.

A while later, He Manqi emerged from the dorm, looking dazed and regarding Jiang Qin with a new sense of awe.

“What did you talk about?”

“They said you’re Linchuan University’s top aloof heartthrob,” He Manqi swallowed hard.

Jiang Qin smiled modestly, “They’re right.”

“They also said many of the campus beauties like you, but you pay them no attention. You’re aloof yet irresistibly charming.”

“Let’s not discuss what everyone already knows. Tell me something new and interesting.”

He Manqi pondered for a moment, “They mentioned a hot spring trip during the New Year’s holiday, about a guy who got rejected today, and… a comparison of who has the bigger chest. Did you know about this?”

Jiang Qin: “…”

“Do you need me to tell you the results of that comparison?”

“No need, my eyes are the best judge.”

Dorm Atmosphere √

Jiang Qin changed the subject, “Now that you’ve seen all aspects of university life, what are your thoughts?”

He Manqi pursed her lips in thought, “University seems really fun, completely different from high school.”

“Manqi, the things you do in high school, like skipping classes to hang out at internet cafes, are just ways to stand out and feel good in the short term. They’re not real happiness. Compared to what we do in university, it’s a whole different level. You’ve seen that university fun comes in many forms. But if you don’t get into university, you’ll miss out on all this and regret it as you grow older. University is arguably the best part of youth.”

“Really?”

“What do you usually like to do?” Jiang Qin asked in return.

He Manqi, crossing her arms, thought for a moment, “I like going to internet cafes with my friends to play Dance Battle.”

“Well, in university, you can play Dance Battle every day with your friends in the dorm. Your dad won’t be able to control you. He can only call to ask what you’re up to and if you need more money.”

He Manqi inhaled deeply, “Brother Jiang Qin, I want to go to university.”

Jiang Qin gave a thumbs-up, thinking that with this commitment, he could report back to her father.

It takes a lifetime to learn good habits, but only a moment to pick up bad ones.

To make He Manqi aspire to university life, he couldn’t show her the hardworking, studious side. That would be too bitter for her. She’d think, “I’m already fed up with high school. If university is the same, I might as well drop out now!”

But by showing her the lively and fun aspects of university life, she might just start fantasizing about it.

For He Manqi at the moment, studying was something forced upon her by her father, done unwillingly. But if it became a means to enjoy university life, her perspective would likely change.

Of course, He Manqi might just be caught up in the moment and could revert to her old ways after today. But Jiang Qin knew he still owed Mr. He a favor.

The results so far were good, but Jiang Qin felt they were not spectacular enough.

“Manqi, how about dyeing your hair back to its original color and getting rid of that side fringe? You’d look much cleaner and more attractive.”

“No way!” He Manqi’s eyes widened in shock. “That would be so uncool. All the girls at our school look like that!”

“Uncool?”

“Of course, black hair is so bland!”

“It seems I need to forcibly correct your sense of beauty.”

Taking a deep breath, Jiang Qin called up Feng Nanshu, asking her to come over with her hair tied in a ponytail.

Soon after, Feng Nanshu appeared from the girls’ dormitory, her hair in a ponytail, wearing a pale pink sweater and a short white down jacket. Her eyes sparkled as she ran over.

He Manqi was dumbfounded, her eyes wide open as she met Feng Nanshu’s cool gaze and quickly looked down, feeling a shiver of awe.

“See, beauty isn’t about the hairstyle.”

Jiang Qin pointed at Feng Nanshu, “Let’s find a salon and change your hair back, just like this sister. How about it?”

After a moment of being lost in thought, a gleam of excitement sparked in He Manqi’s eyes, “Yes!”

Feng Nanshu glanced at He Manqi, her nose wrinkling slightly, “Jiang Qin, who is she?”

Jiang Qin coughed, “A partner’s younger sister.”

“Let’s go hand in hand.”

“First, let’s get in the car. I’ll take you to get He Manqi’s hair done, and then we’ll all have dinner together.”

Later, they found a sizable hair salon. He Manqi was ecstatic, insisting on getting the exact same hairstyle as Feng Nanshu, regardless of the cost.

She found Feng Nanshu stunningly beautiful in both appearance and demeanor, embodying the coolness she had always aspired to. He Manqi realized that despite her efforts with hair dye and piercings, she had never reached Feng Nanshu’s level of allure.

Not yet achieving it was fine; she would start by imitating.

So, the hairstylist, using Feng Nanshu as a reference, gave He Manqi an identical haircut.

He Manqi, who already had good features, had just been too overtly flamboyant, making her look unrefined. Now, taking cues from Feng Nanshu, she acquired a bit of a goddess-like aura.

High cheekbones, large eyes, and a high ponytail of black hair made her look pure and ethereal.

After the haircut, He Manqi removed her earrings and mimicked Feng Nanshu’s gaze in the mirror.

Holy shit!

Am I really this goddess-like?

He Manqi was thrilled by her new image, her heart racing with excitement.

“Big brother Jiang Qin, do I look good?”

Jiang Qin smiled lightly, “When you go back to school, all the girls will be envious, and all the boys will be at a loss for words. If you also improve your studies, oh my, you’ll be the moonlight in many people’s hearts.”

He Manqi’s eyes widened, “What does ‘moonlight’ mean?”

“It’s like your sister Nanshu. Even years after graduating from high school, when people talk about the most revered girl in school, they probably think of her. I remember back then, many boys would sneak to the back door of their class just to catch a glimpse of her. That’s what ‘moonlight’ means.”

After Jiang Qin finished speaking, he looked at Feng Nanshu, “Why is your face so red?”

Feng Nanshu gazed at him with clear eyes, “Brother Jiang Qin, do I look good?”

“Don’t learn this part!”

“Oh.”

Physical Transformation √

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Big brother = elder brother. But in different contexts, it can be familial love or flirting love, like oppa in Korean or daddy in English I guess, haha.

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