Building 23 of Mengyunxuan Villa Area is He Zhiyu's home.
He felt dizzy and leaned against the headboard, feeling very unwell.
Qin Han walked over with a cup of tea and placed it on the bedside table:
"You really, why did you drink so much alcohol?"
"I was happy, so I had a few more drinks."
"What are you really thinking, trusting Xiao Chen so much?"
After thinking for a moment, Qin Han still said.
He Zhiyu closed his eyes and repeatedly massaged his temples:
"Don't call him Xiao Chen just because he's young, use a different address."
Qin Han smiled faintly:
"If Lü Lizhen can call him that, why can't I?"
"They have a close relationship; you always act formal and can't connect with him."
"Alright, alright, I'll listen to you."
Seeing this, He Zhiyu slowly said:
"Nowadays, Yuanfang Supermarket is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. We haven't found a suitable solution, or perhaps there are solutions, but all management, including myself, is reluctant to take drastic measures to change the status quo.
To put it bluntly, we're afraid of losing more. Chen Pingjiang's appearance has given me confidence. Many of his ideas are actually already being implemented by some in the industry, but no one has integrated them so systematically and comprehensively.
On the other hand, I am very optimistic about his future career development; making friends wouldn't be bad either, haha. If He Rui weren't so young, I'd even want to marry He Rui off to him directly."
Qin Han rolled her eyes at He Zhiyu in dissatisfaction, complaining:
"What nonsense are you talking? Not to mention whether your daughter is willing or not, Chen Pingjiang already has a girlfriend, and she's so beautiful."
He Zhiyu smiled and waved his hand:
"I just mentioned it casually."
...
The week-long opening event finally concluded.
Chen Pingjiang incurred losses of around 300,000 yuan in total.
Fortunately, Renren Waimai is currently limited to Xianlin University Town; otherwise, this guy would have lost his shirt.
By mid-December, many tasks at Renrenwang had stopped.
Apart from maintaining normal business operations, many part-time university students had already begun preparing to revise for their final exams.
Of course, this naturally did not include the social hires Chen Pingjiang had recruited earlier, nor core staff like Li Xi.
For Li Xi, Gao Songbin, and others, the importance of pre-exam revision was far less than that of their work at Renrenwang.
Their mindset had long since changed; bearing the title of students, they were more like corporate white-collar workers and company executives.
For Chen Pingjiang, revising was truly killing him, but he couldn't not revise.
If he really failed every single course, the school certainly wouldn't expel him, but it would be embarrassing.
Dorm 603 rarely went out together.
At Chen Pingjiang's suggestion, they went to the study room to study, claiming that studying this way had a better atmosphere.
After looking at the textbooks for half a day, he recognized every single character but couldn't understand them when read together.
At this moment, Chen Pingjiang felt despair.
"Old Chen, do you have nails in your butt? You're fidgeting."
Dong Tinghui was seriously reading when he heard Chen Pingjiang restless, which greatly disturbed his studying.
Chen Pingjiang was surprised, wondering if this guy was really that serious.
He tilted his head and leaned over to look.
Good heavens, his phone was covered by the textbook, and he was playing on it.
"Does a slacker have the right to blame others for disturbing him? I think the five of us should just eat and drink and not disturb Xiao He; he's someone who can get a scholarship."
Zhao Shaoyang had long been unable to hold back.
Now that Chen Pingjiang had spoken, he immediately threw his textbook down, rolled up his sleeves, and grumbled:
"A college life without failing a course is incomplete. At worst, we just retake the exams."
With a shout, a crowd responded.
Wang Lei nodded:
"There are still more than ten days until the exam. Revising now is too early. It's still enough to look at it a few days before the exam, otherwise, we'll forget everything by then."
Guo Dewen also agreed with a grin:
"How about we call it a day and head to the internet cafe?"
"You're all crazy ones. You said you'd come to revise; abandoning it halfway is one thing, but you're also going online."
And so, the instigator Chen Pingjiang dragged his good brothers from the dorm to revise together, but in the end, only He Siyu was left staring blankly.
When they came out of the internet cafe in the evening, Dong Tinghui was full of regret:
"Another day of degeneracy. We said we'd go to the study room, but ended up messing around in the internet cafe for half a day."
Zhao Shaoyang curled his lips:
"You look exactly like my friend; every time he watches videos, he gets restless, and after he jerks off, he's filled with immense regret."
Dong Tinghui opened his mouth, wanting to speak, but found he couldn't refute it.
He rushed forward, put his arm around Zhao Shaoyang's neck, and started playfully wrestling.
Only Chen Pingjiang slowly said:
"That friend of yours, is it you? Inventing friends out of thin air."
Wang Lei was quite malicious, knowing he couldn't possibly pass.
In Dorm 603's truancy ranking, Chen Pingjiang was first, and he was second, spending the entire semester reading novels and surfing the internet.
"Why don't the five of us just stop studying altogether and all take the make-up exam?"
Anyway, since he himself wouldn't pass, he might as well drag everyone else into not revising.
Very reasonable.
However, the next day, Chen Pingjiang was called to the office by Zhu Guangtong, who asked about his academic performance:
"How are things? Are you confident you won't fail any courses in the final exams?"
Chen Pingjiang casually sat on the colleague's chair opposite Zhu Guangtong:
"Not great. First, there's the entrepreneurship competition, then preparing for school leaders' inspections, and it's almost the end of the year, isn't there an annual meeting? I'm busy every day and can't find any free time. How can I have the energy and time to revise? Even if I did, I wouldn't be able to study."
Seeing Chen Pingjiang's 'giving up' attitude, Zhu Guangtong couldn't help but twitch his mouth:
"What you said objectively exists."
Chen Pingjiang leaned his head towards Zhu Guangtong and whispered:
"Old Zhu, how about you help me say hello to the teachers for each subject?"
"Say hello for what?"
Zhu Guangtong was stunned:
"To let you pass?"
Chen Pingjiang said as if it were obvious:
"Otherwise, what? Aren't I considered a signboard for Dongcai now? If people later discover I've failed all my courses, think about it, they'll surely believe it's because I'm focused on entrepreneurship, which is understandable.
I personally don't care, but what about the school and my instructors? Everyone will think the instructors are irresponsible for not teaching such a 'raw jade' well, and even more so, they'll think the school hindered my development."
Zhu Guangtong's mouth hung open as he looked at Chen Pingjiang in surprise.
He really couldn't understand if this student's shamelessness was something he was born with.
The reason Zhu Guangtong called Chen Pingjiang to his office was simply to check on his studies; if he only failed one or two subjects, he would put aside his dignity and plead for him if necessary.
But who would have thought that Chen Pingjiang would so brazenly preach a grand theory, flatly refusing to study, and directly asking for a green light.
And yet, this argument actually sounded damn reasonable.
Kuang Minghong sat on a chair and, after listening to Zhu Guangtong's report, asked with a wry smile:
"Are these his exact words?"
Zhu Guangtong nodded:
"That's why I don't know how to handle it, so I came to seek your instructions."
"This kid is clever. He knows he's currently a prime example of entrepreneurship for both the school and our faculty. If we really fail him in everything, not only will we lose face, but the school leaders will have nowhere to put theirs."
"I also understand this reasoning, so originally I just wanted him to revise more, and I would communicate with the instructors about the rest. Who knew he saw right through it?"
After thinking for a moment, Kuang Minghong waved his hand:
"Didn't I say this kid is smart? If you ask me, our universities should also teach according to individual aptitude. People like Chen Pingjiang are not suited for conventional teaching and assessment methods. If he really messed up his company just to revise, you and I might even become scapegoats.
Everyone helps to carry a beautifully adorned sedan chair. Furthermore, although the 'Three Merits Student' for the 2006-2007 academic year won't be selected until next September, I plan to speak with the Youth League Committee and directly nominate Chen Pingjiang. If he fails any courses, it'll be trouble when people try to pick faults."
Dongcai's rule is that all exams must be passed to be selected as a "Three Merits Student."
Zhu Guangtong smiled wryly and shook his head, thinking,
"Well, then, in the end, I'm the bad guy. These leaders are spoiling Chen Pingjiang even more than each other."
It's said that Kuang Minghong is moving after the new year, moving to the office next door, filling Lu Ye's vacancy.
As for Lu Ye, when they meet again in the future, they'll probably have to call him a school leader.
After Zhu Guangtong revealed the news to Chen Pingjiang, Chen Pingjiang completely let loose.
Study?
Study what?
Do I need to study?
During the day, he was busy with the annual meeting program arrangements and rehearsals, and in the evening, back at the dorm, he'd play tricks with his 'stinky little brothers'.
Now there was an unwritten rule in the dorm: anyone who dared to study in the dorm, if caught once, had to treat everyone in the dorm to a meal, and whoever dared to secretly read under the covers at night while everyone else was asleep, would be dragged out and shot.
Chen Pingjiang became the loudest one shouting.
As the final exams drew closer, Dorm 603 truly became an oddity.
Other dorms were all more or less revising, but Dorm 603 was different, playing even harder than usual.
...
As the date for the annual meeting drew closer, the first round of rehearsals had been completed.
Chen Pingjiang had little experience in organizing galas, so Hao Shaoping, the student union president of the School of Industrial Management, volunteered to help Chen Pingjiang arrange the rehearsal work.
This fellow had gracefully transformed from a renowned student union president into Chen Pingjiang's lackey.
This transformation left the student union members speechless, yet they couldn't find a reason to refute it.
In Hao Shaoping's words: Chen Pingjiang was a student of the School of Industrial Management; no matter where he was, we were his maternal home.
Shouldn't we help our own family?
Besides, Zhang Cailong, the Youth League Committee secretary, also knew about this.
Consequently, not only Hao Shaoping, but also other student union members became Chen Pingjiang's unpaid employees.
Soon after the new year began, Hao Shaoping would be a senior, gradually leaving the ivory tower.
If he didn't plan early now and follow Chen Pingjiang's footsteps, was he to wait until after graduation to be bruised and battered in society?
The so-called idol burden of being a student union president could be discarded at any time by the very pragmatic Hao Shaoping.
It must be said that Hao Shaoping indeed had the ability to become the student union president.
During the first round of rehearsals, Chen Pingjiang also took time to observe, and it was very lively and well-done.
The selection and arrangement of programs created a differentiation from various school galas.
Not only were there singing and language programs, but also programs like Cosplay, T-stage fashion shows, etc., which were more in line with Renrenwang's youthful theme.
Several departments of Renrenwang also wrote and performed their own programs for the first round of rehearsals.
"Junior, in another week, we'll have the second round of rehearsals, which might take place on-site at Wanbin. This is to familiarize everyone with the stage lighting. Could you help coordinate that?"
Regarding how to address Chen Pingjiang, Hao Shaoping was once very conflicted.
Calling him by his full name felt a bit distant, calling him "Boss" felt a bit too sycophantic.
After much thought, he decided to call him "Junior."
Chen Pingjiang nodded:
"That's easy. I'll call the hotel and the stage design company later and tell them the specific time."
"Also, don't forget the leader's speech and partner's speech segments you mentioned to me before; that also includes your speech. For the lottery segment during the gala, gifts and cash also need to be prepared."
This gave Chen Pingjiang a reminder.
For the partner, he would choose He Zhiyu, a relatively representative local entrepreneur, and also the most familiar with Chen Pingjiang.
For the school leader, he planned to approach Ning Yongde.
Returning to Entrepreneurship Park 202, Chen Pingjiang called Li Xi, Gao Songbin, and a few others over.
"I plan to find some sponsors for our annual meeting. Anyway, there are so many partners present; if each one contributes a little, we'll have an abundance of prizes for our gala."
Wan Yuqian rolled her eyes, thinking,
"Junior is truly shameless."
People work hard all year long, it's not easy.
You invite them to attend the annual meeting, and they come to give you face.
But you, good heavens, your abacus clatters can be heard ten meters away; you can't wait to reach into other people's pockets.
"Renrenwang will fully live stream the grand event of this annual meeting in text and image format. The content department needs to select two capable individuals, one for photography, one for writing.
Although other users cannot attend in person, they can still feel a sense of participation by watching the text and image live stream. When taking photos, make sure to photograph the sponsors handsomely."
Chen Pingjiang felt he was too good at managing money, splitting one cent into two to spend.
At that time, ten to twenty partners will be present, all of them big brands.
Not only Renrenwang's partners but also Renren Waimai's.
Wouldn't it be reasonable for each to contribute a few thousand yuan?
Or simply no money; for example, Yuanfang Supermarket could provide some gifts.
Phones or computers are fine, we're not picky!
This is called win-win cooperation.
The partners gain fame, and Renrenwang gains benefits.
Very reasonable, isn't it?
Gao Songbin, in charge of Renren Waimai, thought for a moment and asked:
"Boss, do we have any activities for Christmas? I see many merchants are already doing warm-up promotions, and some have even sent me their activity plans."
Chen Pingjiang shook his head like a rattle-drum, saying,
"Merchants can just do their own individual in-store Christmas activities. We don't need to organize platform promotions or coupon activities. Just select some quality users on Renrenwang and Renren Waimai, and give each of them a 'ping' an guo."
He lost 300,000 yuan in a week-long promotion.
It's clearly not worth it to make a fuss again for Christmas and New Year's Day, because no matter how well the event is done, the effect won't last, as students will soon have winter break after New Year's Day.
Shu Mang, sitting on the left side of the meeting room, couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.
He was truly afraid that his boss, in a moment of impulse, would decide to launch another promotional activity.
Even with her 36D, she wouldn't be able to come up with any more ideas.
(End of chapter)
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