Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again-Chapter 304 - 128: Zhejiang University, New Era Branch Store Goals_2
After pausing for a moment, he added, "Of course, when Baohong ends up managing an additional store, his commission will naturally be adjusted upwards accordingly."
The implied meaning is that as long as Dai Chuangxing establishes this connection, he will also have a share in the new store’s dividends.
However, it definitely wouldn’t be as much as that from the College of Finance side. After all, the College of Finance is Vice Director Dai’s territory, providing resource support, while over there, it relies on others, and a portion still needs to be divided out.
Actually, these words are meant for Kang Yulian to hear.
Originally, Vice Director’s wife felt a bit disappointed upon hearing about opening a store at an external school, but now she became excited, thinking Xiaosu is really thoughtful.
"Haha, you’re right to look for Uncle Dai for this matter. Coincidentally, Zhejiang University’s president, Zhou Fuliang, is a college classmate of Uncle Dai, so their relationship is really good. Moreover, there are a lot of people from Zhejiang University. Opening a branch there will definitely be much more profitable than at the College of Finance!"
Kang Yulian suddenly found a suitable candidate. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞
Su Zelin was slightly taken aback.
Really? Dai Chuangxing also has such a connection with Zhejiang University’s president?
"Yes, we are classmates, but Old Zhou and I usually just get together for tea, and we generally don’t talk about such matters."
Dai Chuangxing looked a bit troubled.
Kang Baohong immediately became anxious upon hearing this.
If his uncle isn’t willing to help, opening this branch could be difficult.
Furthermore, the resources at Zhejiang University are excellent, the market is much larger than at the College of Finance. If it doesn’t succeed, he might not sleep well for half a month!
Su Zelin, however, remained calm.
This matter will definitely succeed because there is Kang Yulian by Vice Director Dai’s side.
"You’re really stubborn, aren’t you!"
Indeed, the Vice Director’s wife directly lashed out.
She has tasted the benefits now. If her husband does this, it’s not just pouring cold water on herself, but also on the wealth of god.
"How big a deal is getting Old Zhou to help!"
"Besides, it’s not like Xiaosu is asking Old Zhou for free help. Maybe Old Zhou would even be happy to do it. You’re just overthinking it!"
Kang Yulian chastised, leaving Vice Director Dai speechless.
"Aunt is right, Uncle. If New Era expands to Zhejiang University, it can also assist underprivileged students there. The students working part-time in the store are extremely satisfied with the job, which is much better than exhausting themselves at outside snack streets!"
"Additionally, we at New Era provide low-cost computer rentals to financially strapped graduates without requiring a deposit, just an ID and student ID. This solves their problems in doing graduation designs. Isn’t this a good deed, a win-win situation?"
Kang Baohong and Kang Yulian joined forces, the small disagreements between them disappearing as they united their front.
This uncle-nephew pair bombarded from the left and right, energetically working on Dai Chuangxing’s thoughts.
Vice Director Dai soon wavered.
His spouse is mainly motivated by money, while Kang Baohong is driven by the desire to succeed. They both have personal motives, but their words do hold some truth.
Back when Su Zelin devised the digital store plan, incorporating the underprivileged student project into the key focus was also a means to penetrate other universities with legitimate reasons.
Finding Old Zhou to help, it’s definitely not a problem if he opens his mouth.
But he’s never asked for this classmate’s assistance before, and Old Zhou has always thought of him as having a clean slate, making it hard to bring himself to speak up.
"Auntie, it’s okay. This matter would be great if it succeeds; if not, I also won’t force it. Anyway, my uncle has other investment projects, but he considers New Era as his first choice!"
Su Zelin took the initiative to mediate, but there was more to his words.
Kang Yulian suddenly became anxious.
If this money is invested in opening a branch for New Era, there’d be benefits for herself; if it were another project, perhaps she wouldn’t gain anything.
That’s absolutely unacceptable.
"Xiaosu, don’t be in such a rush!"
Afraid that Su Zelin might turn around and do something else, Kang Yulian directly assured, "Auntie says it’ll work, then it definitely will!"
Su Zelin smiled without saying anything.
The Vice Director’s wife is greedy for money, even slightly snobbish, which is a human vice.
However, everything has two sides. If utilized well, this can become his breakthrough point.
He knew Kang Yulian would definitely convince Dai Chuangxing, and it wouldn’t take long.
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After having dinner at the Vice Director’s wife’s home and sitting for a while, Su Zelin said goodbye to Kang Baohong.
He planned to swing by the digital store at night.
Nowadays, the store is on the right track, and he doesn’t really need to watch over it personally anymore, especially since Kang Baohong is quite competent. However, without going to the store, he doesn’t know what else to do; going back to the dormitory, he’d either surf the internet or play cards, which seems rather boring.
Chatting casually with Kang Baohong, the ringtone of his Nokia 8210 sounded. He reached into his pocket and saw it was a phone number from a girl’s dormitory in his class, and the caller was probably a girl he hoped to see soon.
Sure enough, as soon as the call was connected, Liuu Wanyin’s gentle, stream-like voice came through the receiver, "Class monitor, it’s me!"
"Wanyin, you’re back at school?"
Su Zelin walked aside, holding the phone.
"Yes, I’m back, just arrived!"
"Haha, that’s good. Is your dad’s leg okay now?"
"He’s much better and is already able to get to work, so he asked me to return to school soon and not delay my studies."
Liuu Wanyin paused, then meekly asked, "By the way, class monitor, can I start working at the store tonight?"
"Of course you can, our store’s flower is always welcome to return!" Su Zelin laughed, "But you must be exhausted after riding the train all day, why not rest well tonight and recharge your energy first!"
"Alright then, oh class monitor, can I meet you?"
"Meet me? Do you have something else?"
"Yeah, I have something I want to give to you."
"Oh, alright, just so happens I’m heading to the digital store now, not far from the girl’s dormitory, I’ll swing by on my way."
Su Zelin thought it might be some local specialty, so he didn’t pay too much attention.
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He let Kang Baohong go ahead to the store and then turned to walk in another direction.
Soon, he arrived beneath the girl’s dormitory.
Liuu Wanyin was already waiting at the entrance.
She was still wearing a set of old clothes that had been washed soft white, her body was frail and slender, her shoulders delicate and small, fragile like a willow in the wind, seemingly able to be blown away at any moment.
Every time he saw this girl, Su Zelin always thought of an ancient poem, "Curtains swept by the Western wind, people thinner than yellow flowers."
But beneath this frail body, there lies a strong heart.
If someone else were in her situation, they might have collapsed long ago, but she is still bravely resisting her fate.
Su Zelin really admired the impoverished girl.
She looked slightly thinner than the last meeting at Shang Qiu, probably due to exhaustion over this period, but with her father’s recovery and her return to school, Liuu Wanyin was in a jubilant mood and in rather high spirits.
Seeing Su Zelin, her lightly furrowed brows unfolded with a smile, "Class monitor, thank you and Ah Xi for the last time."
"Hey, Wanyin, why are you mentioning this!" Su Zelin laughed, "We’re all in the same financial management class family, and as the class monitor and leader, I naturally have to take care of every little brother and sister!"
After a couple of polite exchanges, Liuu Wanyin took out a small item from her pocket and handed it over with both hands, "Class monitor, this is for you."
Su Zelin curiously received it and found it was a small handcrafted wooden item, carved with intricate patterns and designs.
"This is a protective charm my grandmother made. She made two, asking me to give them to you and Ah Xi. She said you are good people, and good things come to good people, hoping you would accept it."
Liuu Wanyin explained.
"Oh, then I should thank your grandmother. I didn’t expect she had such good craftsmanship!"
"Yes, Grandma used to make little protective charms like this to sell at the market, but she seldom does it now because she’s gotten older and her eyes aren’t good anymore!"
"Haha, I’ve accepted it, Wanyin. Next time you go home for a holiday, remember to thank your grandmother for me!"
"I will, class monitor, see you tomorrow!"
With people coming in and out of the girl’s dormitory, Liuu Wanyin was a bit embarrassed. After handing the gift to Su Zelin, she quickly turned and jogged into the dormitory building.
Holding the small protective charm, Su Zelin was inexplicably filled with a sense of delight.
Helping others makes us happy too.
"To offer a rose, the hand retains its fragrance," that’s what it means.
On the way back to the dormitory, Su Zelin was surprised to find the roadside flowers and grasses had already quietly sprouted.
Unbeknownst to him, the harsh winter has passed, and the scent of spring is growing stronger.
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