Rebirth: Starting from a Trainee Teacher

Chapter 718 Alma Mater's Ideal Education Fund

After staying with Chen Jiaqian until around 8: p.m., Zhou Jing returned to his villa. After meeting Bai Xiyao at the villa, Bai Xiyao drove Zhou Jing to Tangdu Normal University. The Range Rover and Bai Xiyao's Bentley were too conspicuous in broad daylight, so Zhou Jing asked Bai Xiyao to drive Gu Jia's Audi A.

In order to welcome Zhou Jing, an outstanding alumnus, party officials, the president and others of Tangdu Normal University greeted him outside the school's administrative building. Bai Xiyao slowly parked the car under the building, and the school's party officials took the lead and walked forward.

"Welcome Xiao Zhou to come back and visit your alma mater despite your busy schedule."

School party official Zhang Jigang smiled and shook hands.

"Secretary Zhang is being polite, Principal Li."

Zhou Jing shook hands with several major school leaders in turn.

"Welcome, Mr. Zhou."

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After the simple welcome ceremony, Zhang Jigang walked in front and took Zhou Jing to the government building. On the left side of the lobby on the first floor of the government building was the photo wall of the school’s main leaders, and on the right side was the alumni wall. The alumni wall was hung with photos and information of outstanding alumni of Tangdu Normal University. This year, the alumni wall had one more outstanding alumnus, and that was naturally Zhou Jing.

Zhou Jing saw himself on the alumni wall at a glance. Zhou Jing's photo was hung at the end of the alumni, and the order was chronological.

The introduction of Zhou Jing on the alumni wall is a well-known entrepreneur. The photo was taken when Zhou Jing came to the school last time. Among the outstanding alumni of Tangdu Normal University, Zhou Jing is the youngest and the only entrepreneur. Others include academicians of the Academy of Geographical Sciences, writers, president of the Children's Film Association, painters, and academicians of the Academy of Engineering.

One of the alumni writers wrote "The Great Qin Empire" and wanted to make it into a TV series. This year, he contacted Zhou Jing through Tangdu Normal University and hoped that Zhou Jing would invest. For the sake of his alumni's face, Zhou Jing asked Jinlin Capital to invest.

"Xiao Zhou is the most outstanding alumnus of our school."

Passing by the Alumni Wall, Zhang Jigang slowed down, looked at the Alumni Wall and said.

“The seniors are all very good in their respective fields.”

Zhou Jing remains humble as always.

"Xiao Zhou is truly a role model for today's young people."

"My alma mater taught me well, and I always remember its motto."

The school leaders said nice things, so of course Zhou Jing also spoke well of the school.

Several school leaders took Zhou Jing to the reception room and introduced today's arrangements while they were resting. According to the school's arrangement, they hoped that Zhou Jing would visit the teaching building to motivate the students. The teaching building arranged was the Department of Mathematics. The main purpose must be to review Zhou Jing's college memories by visiting the Department of Mathematics, so as to bring them closer.

Now that he was at the school, Zhou Jing of course obeyed orders respectfully. He drank a cup of tea in the reception room. The first class in the afternoon was about to end, so Zhang Jigang and others took Zhou Jing to the teaching area of ​​the Mathematics Department.

"It's Mr. Zhou."

"Hello, senior."

"Mr. Zhou, can I shake your hand?"

"Senior, look at my ideal mobile phone, Bluetooth headset, and the ideal smart speaker and desk lamp in my dormitory."

When they arrived at the teaching area, students going to class recognized Zhou Jing and greeted him excitedly. The proudest thing for Tangdu Normal University students is that they are alumni of Zhou Jing. Many students in the school do not know who the president is, but they definitely know that Zhou Jing graduated from Tangdu Normal University. Some local students enrolled in Tangdu Normal University because of Zhou Jing.

"thank you all."

Zhou Jing waved in response.

"Mr. Zhou, I am a senior this year. Can I enter Ideal after graduation next year?"

Ideal Technology is the company that many students from Tangdu Normal University want to work for the most. First, because of the alumnus Zhou Jing, and second, the treatment at Ideal Technology is really good.

"Welcome, welcome. Ideal will come to campus for recruitment next April."

Zhou Jing politely refused to use the back door. In fact, Ideal Technology's annual campus recruitment at Tangdu Normal University is already a way to give face to its alma mater. Tangdu Normal University is not Ideal Technology's first choice for recruitment, so the number of places available for campus recruitment is very limited.

Zhou Jing's company has a very clear recruitment direction: science and technical talents are either from 985 or 211 such as Tangdu University of Electronic Science and Technology.

The assembly line is mainly based on three-year colleges and junior colleges.

Positions in human resources, public administration, finance, etc. mainly rely on second-tier universities and ordinary first-tier universities.

Zhou Jing does not want positions that do not require high technical skills and abilities, even if highly educated people have to lower their status. This is done to balance costs. Ideal Technology will recruit people with ordinary first-tier, second-tier, third-tier, or associate degrees. Zhou Jing's company will not recruit through campus recruitment, but through social recruitment. After all, Ideal Technology is one of the Fortune 500.

In the past two years, many people asked Zhou Jing to recommend them, including high school teachers, university teachers, and former teachers. Zhou Jing felt embarrassed to ignore it, as he could not avoid the social conventions.

"Wow, Mr. Zhou, Mr. Zhou eats oranges."

"Senior, eat an apple."

The three girls who came back from outside and bought some fruits handed them to Zhou Jing enthusiastically.

"Thank you, thank you. You guys eat."

Zhou Jing declined politely.

"You're welcome, Senior."

Zhou Jing refused to take it. One girl took two oranges and stuffed them into Zhou Jing's hands, and another girl took two apples.

"One is enough, thank you, junior."

The school girls were too enthusiastic, so Zhou Jing refused them and took an orange and an apple.

After Zhou Jing accepted the fruit, the girls gave it to the school leader who was accompanying Zhou Jing. They didn't know the school leader, so they didn't insist if the school leader didn't want the fruit.

"Senior, can you let me work in your company after I graduate?"

The first girl who gave Zhou Jing fruit said with a smile.

"Then study hard and review carefully as the semester is almost over."

A school leader interrupted the girl and asked the students who were watching to disperse.

"Mr. Zhou."

When they arrived at the mathematics department building, the school leaders accompanied Zhou Jing and started looking from the first floor. After recognizing Zhou Jing, the students in the teacher's class lost interest in the class and all looked towards the door. Some students greeted Zhou Jing.

There are students in every class at Tangdu Normal University who have received funding from Ideal Technology, and the funding will last until graduation from university. The students who received funding from Ideal Technology were even more excited to see Zhou Jing.

Ideal Technology's funding is very generous, with the lowest amount being three thousand yuan per year and the highest being six thousand yuan per year. For students from poor families, three thousand yuan per year can substantially alleviate their pressure, and six thousand yuan per year is enough to pay for tuition and accommodation fees. With tuition and accommodation fees taken care of, students can completely support themselves through work-study programs.

Zhou Jing knew many teachers in the Department of Mathematics, and he would always say hello to them when he met them.

"Hello, senior."

"Senior is so handsome."

"Mr. Zhou, can you take a picture?"

After class, students rushed out of the classroom and surrounded Zhou Jing, some taking pictures and some shaking hands.

"Study hard and emulate your senior Zhou."

The principal said to the enthusiastic students.

“We can only worship.”

"That's right. No matter how hard we try, we can never be as good as our senior."

Students know their own strengths and weaknesses, and success is not just a word.

"Everything depends on human effort. I used to think the same as you did."

Zhou Jing gave them four words.

"The final exam is coming soon, can you please wish me that I won't fail?"

“How difficult is it to take college entrance exams? If you put in one-third of the effort you put in in high school, you won’t have to worry about failing.” Zhou Jing interacted with students patiently.

After the visit to the teaching building, we went to visit the experimental building. Tangdu Normal University used the money donated by Zhou Jing last year to install three new computer classrooms on Experimental Road, which are open to students for free to take online classes and learn computers. There were quite a few students sitting in the computer classrooms at that time.

"Long time no see, Teacher Zhou."

Hearing that Zhou Jing had arrived at Tangdu Normal University, Gao Chanyu, a student from Class 1-2 of Experimental Middle School who had been admitted to Tangdu Normal University, found the experimental building and waved to Zhou Jing excitedly when she saw him coming out of the building.

“Students in my class when I was a teacher.”

Zhou Jing explained the situation to Zhang Jigang and others, then walked away to talk to the girl alone.

"What event is Mr. Zhou attending at school?"

The girl said with a happy smile.

Zhou Jing said, "We're distributing scholarships to student representatives tonight. Do you have no classes this period?"

"Yes, I heard that Mr. Zhou is here to skip class."

The girl shook the schoolbag behind her and said with a smile.

“Are you having any difficulties in life?”

Zhou Jing asked with concern.

"No, thank you Mr. Zhou for the financial support from the company in Yulin City. I will work for Mr. Zhou after I graduate to repay him."

After graduating from high school, the girl applied for a grant from Bowei Network Technology Co., Ltd., which provided her with 10,000 yuan per year. This 10,000 yuan solved the biggest difficulty she faced in going to school, as she came from a poor rural family.

"Just study hard. Do you have a part-time job?"

How could Zhou Jing ask his students to pay back the money?

The girl said, "Bring a tutor."

"Be careful when you are outside the school at night. Tell me if you have any difficulties. Don't look for part-time jobs in society during the holidays. If you want a part-time job, contact this person. The last name is Bai, so just call me Sister Bai."

Zhou Jing patted the girl on the shoulder, took out his wallet, took out Bai's best friend's business card and gave it to the girl. Since he had taken out his wallet, Zhou Jing felt embarrassed to say something, so he counted out a thousand yuan from the little cash in his wallet.

"No need, Mr. Zhou."

"Here, buy a down jacket when it gets cold."

Zhou Jing put the money into the girl's pocket.

"Thank you, Teacher Zhou."

The girl's nose felt sore. Apart from her parents, the former head teacher and math teacher in front of her was the person who helped her the most in life.

After chatting for a few words, Zhou Jing asked the girl to go to class.

Zhou Jing's direct students do not need the school's attention, so Zhou Jing did not mention the students' matters to the school leaders. They have to compete fairly for scholarships and the like.

The student scholarship award ceremony started at 8 o'clock in the evening. Zhou Jing had dinner accompanied by the school leaders, and then the school leaders accompanied Zhou Jing to rest.

Every time he returns to his alma mater, he never goes empty-handed. Before the scholarship awarding ceremony, Zhou Jing promised the president to add a scholarship program for Tangdu Normal University, providing a scholarship of 10,000 yuan to students with outstanding academic performance. Each major will have five places per academic year. The school has a total of about 70 majors, and the total amount is about 3.5 million yuan per year.

"On behalf of all the students at Normal University, I would like to thank Xiao Zhou again."

The president of Tangdu Normal University was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling.

As soon as Zhou Jing opened his mouth, he offered the more than 300 scholarship places each year, which was a lot and the amount was large. The national scholarship was only 8,000 yuan, with two or three places for each major. Zhou Jing took the initiative to give some to shut the school up.

At the scholarship awarding ceremony, the Ideal Education Fund established by Zhou Jing at Tangdu Normal University was officially unveiled. Many of the audience attending the ceremony were funded by Ideal Technology. From the applause on the scene, it can be heard that their enthusiasm for Zhou Jing is from the bottom of their hearts.

"The Ideal Scholarship is available for five students per major each year. Each student is awarded 10,000 yuan. The selection criteria are based solely on academic performance."

After Zhou Jing awarded scholarships to student representatives, the principal announced that the school’s ideal fund would add scholarship programs, and thunderous applause broke out at the scene.

"Ten thousand, better than the national scholarship."

"As expected of our overbearing president."

“It would be great if the school had more alumni like Mr. Zhou.”

"I don't know if this scholarship can overlap with the inspirational scholarship and the national scholarship. If it overlaps, it would be great. I can get a maximum of 18,000 yuan in scholarship at a time. If it doesn't overlap, how can I choose?"

"Of course I choose the one with more money!"

"But the certificates of the National Scholarship and Encouragement Scholarship are useful for finding a job."

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When hearing the amount of the scholarship, all the students were excited. As for whether the ideal scholarship overlaps with other scholarships that students are concerned about, the school has not announced the specific details yet as they have not been finalized.

“I hope you will work hard and live up to the kindness that Senior Zhou Jing has shown you. Let’s thank Senior Zhou Jing with warm applause again.”

"Pop."

Before the principal finished speaking, the students in the audience applauded again.

Zhou Jing said in his heart that he hoped the school would stop and not take advantage of him every now and then. After the meeting, Zhou Jing left the school directly, and Bai Xiyao drove to the road opposite the auditorium and waited for him.

"Xiao Zhou, take care."

Before leaving, the principal held Zhou Jing's hand and acted reluctant to leave.

Zhou Jing said a few polite words and got into the car. Under the street lights, the car slowly drove away as the principal and others watched.

"Has the school asked you for money again?"

Bai Xiyao asked with a smile.

"I was afraid that the school would ask for a higher price, so I gave some scholarships, about 3 million per year."

Zhou Jing said as he replied to a message on his phone.

"This trick is good. The school can just ask for a donation of at least 10 million yuan to build something. Some schools treat their alumni as ATMs and ask for money at every turn." Bai Xiyao said with a smile, "I saw a news report before. A school sued an alumnus because the alumnus did not fulfill his promised donation. That kind of school is really weird."

"The world is full of wonders. I really miss the days when I was a teacher."

Today, when I met that classmate Zhou Jing, I sighed that the most carefree time after his rebirth was the first few months when he became a teacher. At that time, he had no romantic debts. He wrote novels every day, talked to students about life and ideals, joked with beautiful teachers, and went to Yulin College to play basketball with high school classmates on weekends. He was truly carefree. Now he has a family to support, opens his eyes every day to face endless work, and has to worry about emotional debts.

“I miss the days in the e-mall, too.”

Bai Xiyao sighed. Although she was very busy when she opened the e-commerce store, sometimes she was so busy that she didn't even have time to eat, but that was a pure kind of busyness and she didn't feel any mental pressure. No matter how busy she was, there would always be times when she could stop and think about nothing. But that is not the case now. As long as she is awake, she always has to think about the company's affairs. Ideal Technology is no longer just Bai Xiyao and Zhou Jing's personal business. The company has developed to the point where it concerns the development of domestic electronic technology.

Zhou Jing said: "Electronic malls are going out of business. In the future, people will buy electronic products online or in specialty stores."

"Many electronic stores have gone out of business this year. The largest fake mobile phone store in the south gate of Yushi went bankrupt last year. Those who used to survive by selling fake phones must hate us to death."

Last year, Ideal Technology single-handedly brought down the entire copycat phone industry in less than half a year. Looking back now, Bai Xiyao still finds it incredible.

"We will be eliminated sooner or later. If we are gone, there will be others."

After returning to the villa, Zhou Jing called Gu Jia. The first thing he heard when the phone was connected was the baby's babbling voice.

"porridge."

"Dad, Zhou Zhou misses you. Please come back soon."

The little girl who was playing happily with Gu Jia a second ago immediately fell into rain after hearing Zhou Jing's voice.

(End of this chapter)