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Chapter 38 Signing the Co-creation Agreement
"Plagiarism?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Tao Yuang's eyes.

Of course he knows how to plagiarize and the process.

However, this blatant act of deceiving superiors through irregular means to obtain company training resources is completely unlike what a student would suggest.

why would you say so?

Because students generally have a student mindset.

One aspect of students' thinking is adhering to rules and respecting authority.

This is because if a student violates school rules, they will be immediately corrected by the teacher and may even be disciplined by the school.

Over time, students develop a mindset of adhering to rules and respecting authority.

Many newcomers to the workplace often encounter bullying from senior employees.

For example, he might make up an excuse, like having something to do at night, and then dump all his unfinished work on you to complete. He's taking advantage of the fact that you won't dare to resist or refuse.

For those who retain a student mindset, senior colleagues represent a form of authoritarian suppression, and the latter will subconsciously obey.

This is why many senior employees in the workplace like to bully newcomers.

The true mark of adulthood is breaking free from student thinking, daring to disregard rules, and confronting authority directly.

……

Seeing the surprise in Tao Yuang's eyes, Zhang Yang nodded and replied, "That's right, it's plagiarism."

He continued, "My market research reports are not buyouts. If you can bear the consequences of being discovered by your superiors, I can accept only an authorization fee and tacitly allow you to plagiarize my market research reports."

While claiming to be a collaborative effort to plagiarize, Zhang Yang was actually just treating Tao Yuang as a VIP client, thinking he could make money off him first.

He could also conclude that if Tao Yuang really became a star fund manager at Huaxin Securities, he would definitely assemble his own market analysis team as soon as possible to avoid giving others any leverage against him.

A short-term collaboration is a win-win situation for both parties.

How much is the licensing fee?

Tao Yuang inquired.

As a corporate slave who has been struggling in the workplace for many years, he has long lost his student mentality. Tao Yuang is very clear that as long as he can bear the consequences, there is nothing he cannot do.

"5 yuan a month."

Zhang Yang made his initial offer.

For most people, 5 yuan a month is definitely not worth it, but for Tao Yuang, who needs market research reports and resources from Huaxin Securities for training, it is absolutely worth it.

Because once he receives preferential treatment from Huaxin Securities, he could become a new star fund manager, and his annual management fee would be tens of millions of RMB.

Before calling Zhang Yang, Tao Yuang also contacted several financial data analysts at Huaxin Securities and sent them Zhang Yang's market research report to inquire about the cost of producing a market research report of the same quality.

However, the other party did not mention money, but instead stated bluntly that they could not do it.

Zhang Yang's research reports don't just contain publicly available data; they also include his unique insights into the current capital market and individual stock sectors, as well as predictions of future trends.

Left with no other choice, Tao Yuang decided to consult with Zhang Yang.

But plagiarism alone costs 5 a month, which Tao Yuang felt was too expensive. He then bargained, saying, "Senior brother, it's not easy for you either. Your monthly salary is only 7. If you ask for 5, I really can't afford it. How about 3? Can I give you 3 a month?"

Zhang Yang smiled calmly, said nothing, and instead focused his gaze on the Rolex Datejust 116231 on his left wrist.

If he remembers correctly, the public auction price for this watch is 8.4.

Wearing a Rolex worth over 8 yuan and driving a BMW M3 worth nearly a million yuan, he complains about being poor. Does he really think he doesn't know that fund managers have extra income?

"Cough cough."

Tao Yuang straightened his sleeves, slightly concealing his Rolex, and said somewhat guiltily, "How about this, 4 yuan a month, just to give your senior brother face. If you have any problems you can't solve in the future, your senior brother will help you solve them."

"Seriously?"

Zhang Yang asked with a faint smile.

Saving 1 yuan in exchange for a favor with a future star fund manager is a great deal overall, since it's said that favors are hard to repay.

Tao Yuang also has his own difficulties. His current monthly salary plus some extra income is around 9 yuan, but he still has to pay car loans and mortgages. If Zhang Yang really wants 5 yuan a month, he can only ask his girlfriend Yue Shuxue for help.

"definitely."

Tao Yuang patted his chest and assured him.

If he can successfully secure resources from Huaxin Securities and leverage Yue Shuxue's family connections to improve his image, he might just become the next Sun Jiandong, just as Li Zhenrui suggested.

"Since you've put it this way, I can't refuse. How about 4 yuan a month?" Zhang Yang relented.

"Since you've agreed, Junior Brother, I must say a few more words." Tao Yuang quickly gathered his thoughts and continued:

"You need to guarantee that you produce at least four research reports per month. These can be macroeconomic reports or sector and stock reports. You also need to send them to me two days in advance so that I can finish refining them before releasing them to the public."

"No problem," Zhang Yang said with a faint smile.

"Then let's sign the Co-creation Agreement. That way, even if it's discovered later, we'll have a reason to argue our case."

Tao Yuang then made another suggestion.

Zhang Yang: "I'll listen to you."

As long as the money is in hand, everything is negotiable.

Seeing Zhang Yang nod, Tao Yuang immediately called over the private room manager who was waiting outside and asked him to bring A4 paper, a pen, and inkpad.

Not a moment.

A4 paper, pens, and inkpads were delivered.

Because it was a handwritten agreement, the two parties also recorded videos of each other to corroborate the content and ensure its legal effect.

Halfway through the recording, Tao Yuang's phone rang.

"This is really bad timing."

He glanced at the caller ID with some annoyance.

Upon seeing the name "Yue Shuxue," he quickly suppressed his displeasure and looked at Zhang Yang, saying, "I need to take this call first."

"Okay, you go."

Zhang Yang nodded slightly.

Immediately, Tao Yuang walked quickly to the balcony of Jiuxiao Hall, looked at the Huangpu River view, and pressed the answer button, saying, "Hello, Xiaoxue."

"Yu'ang, where are you?"

Yue Shuxue sounded pained on the other end of the phone, her voice tense.

"What's wrong? Did something happen?" Tao Yuang asked anxiously.

"My stomach is upset and I feel tightness in my chest. I don't know if it's because I'm pregnant," Yue Shuxue explained briefly.

Just two weeks ago, Yue Shuxue felt unwell in her stomach and had no appetite, so she went to the hospital to see a doctor.

Without a check-up, he was surprised to find out he was four months pregnant. Overjoyed at becoming a father, Tao Yuang decided to get married to Yue Shuxue soon.

Upon hearing that Yue Shuxue was feeling unwell, Tao Yuang quickly said, "Wait for me at home, I'll be right back."

He hurriedly hung up the phone, returned to the private room, and looked at Zhang Yang, saying, "Junior brother, I suddenly have something urgent to attend to. Let's finish this quickly, and you can keep an eye on the food. I'll talk to the manager."

"can."

Zhang Yang didn't ask what it was about; he wasn't that gossipy.

After the two finished recording the video as evidence, Tao Yuang hurriedly left with a handwritten agreement. Before leaving, he also left his bank card as collateral with the manager of the VIP room at the Peace Hotel.

The private room manager looked at the China Construction Bank gold card in his hand, re-entered the private room, and asked Zhang Yang, "Sir, the gentleman who just left said that he would pay for your bill and even left his bank card with me as collateral. Would you like to order anything?"

"hold on."

Zhang Yang waved his hand.

The room manager didn't urge them, and closed the door again before leaving.

Zhang Yang then opened his phone, found He Jing's phone number, and dialed it.

"Dudu-"

After a few busy tones, the call was connected.

"What?" He Jing's tone carried a hint of anger, as if she was still resentful about Zhang Yang's offer to treat her to a meal at the cafeteria.

Zhang Yang: "I'll treat you to dinner."

"Don't go."

He Jing refused without even thinking.

Meanwhile, she thought to herself, "If you don't want to treat me, then don't. Why treat a girl to a meal in the cafeteria? How stingy."

"I have something to ask you."

Zhang Yang added.

"If you need anything, just say it on the phone. Anyway, I don't go to the cafeteria; I just ate."

"It's not the cafeteria."

"Not the cafeteria?"

"No, take a taxi to the Peace Hotel."

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