We agreed not to date, so why are you crying now that I've become the richest man?

The members looked at each other.

While someone was tidying up the documents, they deliberately raised an eyebrow at Ye Chen, giving him a "brother understands you" look.

Ye Chen pretended not to see it and lowered his head to stuff his things into his bag.

Ten minutes later, the people in the activity room began to leave.

The last person closed the door behind them, and the room immediately fell silent.

The faint sound of a basketball hitting the ground could be heard outside the window.

boom.

boom.

One after another.

Li Xue lowered her head to organize the documents on the table, without speaking immediately.

Ye Chen waited for half a minute before asking:

"Are there still problems with the carrier?"

"no."

Do you need me to make a sample of the welfare booklet?

"unnecessary."

"Is that the draft for negotiation?"

Li Xue finally raised her head and looked at him helplessly.

"Do you think that the only reason I contact you is for work?"

Ye Chen thought about it seriously for two seconds.

"It could also be criticism and education."

"After all, I haven't been here since I joined the External Relations Department."

Li Xue couldn't help but burst out laughing.

She closed the folder and picked up the small bag draped over the back of the chair.

"You've helped me out so much today, it's not too much to ask that I treat you to a meal, is it?"

"Not excessive."

Ye Chen slung his backpack over his shoulder and then added in a serious tone:

"But let's make it clear first, since it's your treat, I definitely won't order anything expensive."

Li Xue walked around the long table and went to his side.

"Are you trying to save me money like this?"

Not entirely.

Ye Chen looked serious.

"I'm mainly worried that if this meal is too expensive, you won't treat me anymore."

"That's wishful thinking."

Li Xue rolled her eyes at him, but her eyes were full of laughter.

The two left the school and walked along the path outside the university town for a few minutes before turning into a relatively quiet street.

There's a chicken hot pot restaurant on the street that's been open for many years.

The shop is small, with only seven or eight tables inside and a few handwritten menus on the wall.

The aroma of the sauce at the bottom of the pot, mixed with a hint of spiciness, wafted out, making it incredibly tempting.

The two sat down by the window.

Li Xue rinsed the cup with hot water and then poured Ye Chen a cup of tea.

"Drink some water first."

"The food here isn't served very quickly, but it tastes good."

Ye Chen took the teacup and glanced at the menu on the wall.

"Do you come here often?"

"I came a lot when I first started university."

Li Xue opened the menu.

"Later, I got busy and only came here when I was craving this."

She handed over the menu.

"See what you'd like to eat, don't be shy."

Ye Chen didn't take the call; he simply glanced around.

"You order."

"This is my first time here, I'll follow the instructions from my senior."

Li Xue thought for a moment, then raised her hand and called over the boss.

"Chicken hot pot, medium spicy."

"Add potatoes, bean curd sheets, and wide rice noodles."

After saying that, she turned to Ye Chen and asked:

"Do you want some cilantro?"

"eat."

"Where are the scallions?"

"I'll eat it too."

Li Xue couldn't help but glance at him again.

"So easy to raise?"

"Mainly because I don't dare to cause trouble for the minister."

"Come on."

Li Xue closed the menu, unable to suppress a smile.

"Who was it that just said 'don't be polite'?"

"The minister meant that I shouldn't be polite."

Ye Chen picked up his teacup and slowly added:

"It didn't say you could be polite."

Li Xue was stunned for a moment, then laughed at his words.

"OK."

"Eat more later, don't let this meal go to waste."

"rest assured."

Ye Chen nodded.

"I guarantee to complete the task diligently."

Before long, the casserole was served.

The chicken pieces, with their rich, dark brown color, are laid out in the pot, while the onions underneath have been simmered until soft and tender.

The soup was bubbling and steaming, carrying the aroma as it rose.

The two chatted about the welcome party while eating.

Li Xue plans to contact the three telecom operators tomorrow to package the benefits booklet and the new student service portal into a complete solution, and then discuss it with them separately.

After listening, Ye Chen only gave one reminder.

"Don't ask them how much money they can give you right away."

Li Xue looked up at him.

"So what should we talk about first?"

"Let all three companies know that we've contacted more than just them."

Li Xue quickly realized what was happening.

"Let them compete against each other?"

"The school can only provide one core entry point."

Ye Chen picked up a piece of chicken, speaking casually.

"Whoever gets impatient first will take the initiative to raise the price."

Li Xue stared at him for two seconds.

Are you sure you're just a freshman?

Ye Chen looked up at her, a slight smile on his lips.

"The first person I met when I entered the school was you, senior. Don't you know I'm a freshman?"

Li Xue was slightly taken aback, and a strange sense of joy welled up in her heart.

However, she didn't show this emotion on her face, but instead continued to ask calmly:

"Then how do you know all this?"

"You watch too many TV dramas."

Ye Chen gave a casual, perfunctory answer.

Li Xueming knew he wasn't telling the truth, but she didn't press him further.

This junior looks easygoing, but he's very tight-lipped.

The more I looked inside, the more I discovered that there were other things hidden there.

What are your plans for National Day?

She asked the question as if it were casually.

"Getting ready to go home."

Ye Chen answered quickly.

Li Xue paused for a moment while picking up food with her chopsticks.

"Have you bought the tickets?"

"I've bought it."

"Are you going back alone?"

"And a high school classmate."

Ye Chen took a sip of tea.

"He is at the Shanghai Business School."

"I went to see him on the afternoon of the 30th, and then we went back to our hometown together."

Li Xue looked down and stirred the potato slices in the pot, not in a hurry to speak.

She originally planned to take a few core members to visit two more larger branches during the National Day holiday.

Ye Chen was the one who proposed the plan, so it would be best if he could go along.

As for whether they should have a meal together after the talk, before she could even ask, that arrangement fell through.

"You're quite attached to your home."

Li Xue quickly regained her composure.

"I've only been in Shanghai for a month, and I'm already rushing back for the National Day holiday."

Ye Chen smiled.

"Take advantage of the time you have now and go back if you can."

"Otherwise, next time, we might really have to wait until the Lunar New Year."

When talking about his family, the joking tone of his voice became less pronounced.

In his previous life, he always felt that there was plenty of time ahead.

Work is busy, projects are rushed, train tickets are hard to buy, and going home is too much of a hassle.

They came up with a whole bunch of reasons.

But by the time you really want to go back, some people are already gone.

In this life, he no longer wanted to use "later" to appease his family.

Li Xue glanced at him but didn't press the matter further.

She picked up her teacup and took a sip.

"Then let's go back."

Li Xue picked up her teacup and took a small sip.

"Regarding the sponsorship, I'll take them to discuss it first. If we encounter any problems that can't be resolved, I'll call you back."

Ye Chen leaned back in his chair and asked with a smile, "Just so you know, there's a fee for consulting with me."

"Sure, how much?"

"You're really going to give it to me?" Ye Chen raised an eyebrow. "Talking about money hurts feelings."

Li Xue glanced at him: "That chicken hotpot we just had, didn't that count as a sign of affection?"

"Yes, of course it counts."

Ye Chen nodded seriously.

"In exchange for this meal, if you ever need anything, senior, just ask. The first minute is free, and from the second minute onwards... it's at a rock-bottom price."

Li Xue couldn't help but laugh, and gently kicked him under the table.

"Your discount is quite principled."

Ye Chen casually pulled his leg back and smiled, "When doing business, the most important thing is to be honest and fair to everyone, young and old."

The two chatted as they ate.

We didn't leave until the casserole was almost empty.

After finishing their meal, they didn't go back to their dorm immediately, but instead took a slow walk around the playground.

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