Can following the rules be called rebirth?

Chapter 158, Section 156: A Reluctant Meal

"A building?"

Kong Hetong's expression froze upon hearing such a request, clearly indicating that he had not been mentally prepared.

Those who achieve great things must first be thick-skinned. Zhou Mingyuan is really bold to ask for such a thing!
"I need to go back and ask my supervisor for permission."

He blinked, not immediately agreeing to decisions that were beyond his authority.

Silence spread among the three.

Kong Hetong glanced at Shen Yunrong, who was equally surprised, and then at Zhou Mingyuan's expression, realizing that the other party didn't seem to be joking.

"Xiao Zhou, has Jieyou Media already reached this stage in its planning?"

So he continued to ask.

"Director Kong, plans can't keep up with changes. Don't underestimate a small workshop. Let me do the math for you."

Zhou Mingyuan spread his hands and spoke to Building No. 3 in front of him, his tone sincere.

"Since the MCN company represents the school, the first floor should definitely be used for public receptions, right?"

".no problem."

Kong Hetong nodded without hesitation.

It's practically an unwritten rule that campus entrepreneurship projects that stand out from the crowd will inevitably attract visits from leaders every now and then.

If you take someone's money, you should have the corresponding awareness.

This makes sense.

"So I plan to turn this floor into a brand display wall for Jieyou Media, highlighting the company logo, top influencers, and so on."

Despite it being his first visit, Zhou Mingyuan appeared confident and continued speaking.

"This area has been turned into a visitor reception area, equipped with digital screens displaying project case studies, which also makes it convenient to receive leaders."

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Kong Hetong and Shen Yunrong nodded in agreement as they listened.

"This second floor is the content production area that I have planned."

In front of the two teachers, Zhou Mingyuan surprisingly started planning openly, as if he had suddenly transformed into a designer, talking at length about layout and design concepts.

"The left side is reserved for open workstations for employees, divided into sections according to projects/departments, such as IT operations and maintenance, editing/post-production, new media operations, etc."

"On the right are flexible workstations that can be moved around."

“These small, independent offices can be soundproofed and have whiteboard walls, providing space for content teams to conduct closed-door brainstorming sessions, or used as live streaming and recording studios.”

"Hmm, that makes sense too."

Kong Hetong and Shen Yunrong were led by Zhou Mingyuan up two floors, and they were about to reach the third floor.

"This floor goes without saying. As an MCN company, we need an equipment room, right? We also need an operations and maintenance room to ensure the smooth operation of the live streaming network, right? We need a finance department, right? And we also need to design an HR recruitment area, right?"

"And legal counsel. Oh, legal counsel is not necessary."

Zhou Mingyuan became more and more enthusiastic as he spoke.

"This already covers at least three floors, Director Kong. Not to mention what comes next, things like material warehouses, green screen studios, and real-time data walls—I haven't even considered those yet!"

"Furthermore, the management's office has not yet been determined."

"You said I want to develop one floor at a time, is that too much to ask?"

The man maintained a steady pace throughout, speaking calmly and quietly, as if he had prepared a speech in advance, unhurried and deliberate.

"However, it depends on the specific situation of your communication with the school. How about this, we, Jieyou Media, will use the office space for now, and if new entrepreneurial projects need to move into Building 3 later, we will make room for them!"

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Kong Hetong couldn't help but rub his chin and take another look at Zhou Mingyuan beside him.

If it weren't for prior preparation, then this child...
He has a perfect balance between work and rest; he's practically a born capitalist.

When they want something in return, they're ruthless and never hesitate to take advantage, without any moral baggage. When they encounter difficulties, they appear understanding but actually say the softest words while doing the hardest things.

Why would you give up something you've already got?

Kong Hetong was almost certain that once Jieyou Media occupied this No. 3 office building with a "first come, first served" approach, no one else would be able to get in at all.

He probably has a million reasons to block you.

"Xiao Zhou, I'll say it again: I can't make this decision on my own. I'll do my best to help you apply, okay?"

Kong Hetong smiled meaningfully, patted Zhou Mingyuan on the shoulder, and offered no comment.

"Director Kong, you're too kind. As the ancients said, 'Do good deeds and don't worry about the future.' I don't care about the outcome. I'm really grateful to you!"

Zhou Mingyuan smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, also satisfied with the result.

The visit by the two leaders and one student did not last long.

After deciding on Building 3 in Zone C, Zhou Mingyuan simply called Li Xiaobo and Lu Ze, along with many enthusiastic classmates who came to help, and moved the office supplies from the old storefront over in smaller units.

With many hands making light work, everyone quickly chose their respective work locations and enthusiastically cleaned up the bottom floor thoroughly.

"Mr. Zhou, will we be working here from now on?"

"Yes."

Zhou Mingyuan nodded with a smile.

"It's like upgrading from a slingshot to a cannon."

Li Xiaobo wiped the sweat from his forehead, his tone excited.

"I can even picture it: a beautiful female live streamer who's adored by thousands online is working in the live streaming studio right upstairs from us!"

"The feeling of being so close yet so far, just thinking about it is exciting!"

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About an hour later, Du Jianuo, along with several newly signed female anchors, also appeared at the new company's location.

The "Queen of Relief" didn't arrive empty-handed.

She contacted an advertising company at some point and had a brand-new signboard for "Jieyou Media" made. The staff followed her around excitedly and installed the signboard directly in front of Building 3.

Kong Hetong was so astonished by this action that he couldn't stop smiling.

Not buddy
I haven't gone back to school to apply to the leaders yet!

So you're already declaring sovereignty right now?
However, Zhou Mingyuan looked quite embarrassed and scratched his head as he said to Kong Hetong, "I'm really sorry, Director Kong. If the school has any objections, I will contact someone to take the sign down."

Half-heartedly agreeing, proceeding step by step, shamelessly persisting
With the sign already up, who would bother to compete with him for office space?

Kong Hetong had lived most of his life, and this was the first time he had ever seen a young person do things this way.

There was absolutely no intention to follow the rules; it was as if all these things were meaningless in the face of his own interests.

Around noon, Kong Hetong received an unexpected phone call, needing to rush home.

"Xiao Shen, my elderly relative isn't feeling well, so I'll leave things here with you."

"Okay, Director Kong."

For most of the morning, Zhou and Kong talked, and Shen Yunrong was almost invisible.

"correct."

Kong Hetong looked around, walked up to Shen Yunrong, and whispered.

"I might not have time to come back for lunch. How about you, Xiao Shen, arrange for everyone to have lunch on behalf of our law school?"

"It's not easy for the college to have a chance to shine in front of the leaders, so we should encourage the young people and celebrate."

Shen Yunrong's eyes flickered, she was first taken aback, then hesitated for a few seconds before nodding, her palms clenched tightly where they could not be seen.

".no problem."

(End of this chapter)