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

Ye Chen opened the brown paper bag and took out the documents inside.

There is more than one contract inside.

The quotations from the three operators were neatly stacked together, with the exclusive sponsorship contract on top already stamped with the company seal.

The amount column clearly states: Seventy thousand yuan.

"Seventy thousand?"

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow.

"That's right, a cash sponsorship of 70,000!"

Li Xue finally couldn't hold back any longer, and her smile completely blossomed.

She sat down next to Ye Chen, their shoulders less than a fist's width apart.

A faint scent of perfume wafted over; it wasn't strong, but it was very alluring.

"Your 'welfare booklet cross-industry alliance' plan is simply brilliant."

"I arranged for the three operators to meet on the same day, deliberately letting them meet one after the other. When they saw that their competitor had arrived, none of them were willing to back down first."

Li Xue became more and more excited as she spoke.

"I added fuel to the fire, and the price went up from over 20,000 to 70,000 before we finally finalized this exclusive contract."

Seventy thousand yuan might not seem like an exaggeration for a university event more than a decade later.

But it is now 2010.

A cash sponsorship of 70,000 yuan is enough to multiply the budget of a welcome party several times over.

More importantly, this money wasn't obtained by begging and pleading.

Instead, it was delivered by all three operators vying to receive it.

"You didn't see Zhang Kai's expression at that time."

Li Xue couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"He was sitting next to me, waiting to see me make a fool of myself. When I slammed the contract on the table, it was no different than slapping it in his face."

"His face turned green as soon as the words '70,000' were mentioned."

He held his breath for a long time, but couldn't utter a single word.

Ye Chen imagined the scene and chuckled.

That slap was certainly loud.

Li Xue turned to look at Ye Chen.

After the initial excitement subsided, a hint of undisguised appreciation appeared in those beautiful eyes.

"Ye Chen, you really helped me a lot this time."

She moved slightly closer, and softened her voice.

"So, tell me, how would you like me to thank you, senior?"

Li Xue picked up a paper cup from the table, poured Ye Chen a glass of warm water, and handed it to him with both hands.

The two of them got a little closer.

If it were an ordinary freshman, being spoken to so closely by such a beautiful senior, they probably wouldn't know where to look.

Ye Chen took the paper cup naturally, his hand so steady that the water didn't even rip.

"You're too kind, senior."

He took a sip of water and smiled very easily.

"I'm also part of the external relations department, so these are my responsibilities."

"Besides, I only talked about this proposal."

"The fact that we actually came up with the plan, got the three operators on the same table, and negotiated a price of 70,000 was all thanks to the senior student and everyone in the external relations department."

Li Xue paused for a moment, then covered her mouth and laughed.

"Your junior is as slippery as an eel."

She sat up straight and reached out to brush her long hair, which had fallen to her shoulder, back down.

"Okay, let's do it by business, right?"

"What about in private? I'd like to invite you to dinner; you can't refuse that, can you?"

"Eating is of course not a problem."

Ye Chen put down the paper cup.

"But before we eat, there's something I'd like to ask you for help with, senior."

"you say."

Li Xue agreed very readily.

"As long as it's something within Jiaotong University, I'll do my best to get it done for you."

Ye Chen leaned back on the sofa, his fingers gently tapping his knees.

Jiaotong University is a place where many talented people are hidden.

In a previous life, this campus produced two companies with assets exceeding 100 billion: "Elemo" and "Mihayou".

The boom in anime-style games hasn't arrived yet, but the food delivery market has already quietly seen a surge in popularity.

Judging by the time, Zhang Xuhao should have already gotten together with a few classmates and created the food ordering website.

The platform is still quite small.

Several male students ride bicycles back and forth between Jiaotong University's back street, shops, and dormitories every day, delivering orders one by one.

They didn't have much money, and not many people believed they could succeed.

This is the most difficult time.

This is precisely the best time to get on board.

If Ye Chen were to hand over the start-up capital they desperately needed, he would have the opportunity to board the earliest train on this track.

As for how many shares I can get, we'll have to discuss that after we meet the person.

Ye Chen raised his eyes and looked at Li Xue.

"Senior, you know a lot of people at school."

Do you know someone at our school named Zhang Xuhao?

"How is Zhang Xu?"

Li Xue frowned, going over the name in her mind.

"right."

Ye Chen added, "He's probably working on a food delivery project recently."

Li Xue thought for a few seconds and nodded slightly.

"I seem to vaguely remember hearing about such a person."

"Is he a senior in college? I heard he and a few classmates set up some kind of food ordering website and he goes to those small restaurants on the back street every day."

"It's him." Ye Chen nodded.

Why are you asking about him?

Li Xue looked puzzled.

"I heard they had a pretty bad experience."

"They deliver food all day long, rain or shine. Sometimes when they can't keep up, the founders have to ride their bikes all over the school themselves."

Ye Chen smiled.

It's normal for things to be miserable.

If the project has already taken off, why would he have the chance to enter at a low price?

"It's nothing."

Ye Chen spoke casually.

"This person sounds interesting, I'd like to get to know them."

He did not proactively explain his investment plans, nor did he disclose his company.

"Senior, could you help me find his contact information?"

Although Li Xue couldn't understand why Ye Chen was suddenly interested in a senior, she didn't press him further.

"That's simple."

She picked up the phone on the table and waved it.

"I can't speak for everything else in the External Relations Department, but we do have someone who can handle things."

Give me half a day.

"Phone number, department, dormitory, I'll find everything I can find for you."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, senior."

Ye Chen stood up.

Li Xue also got up, walked to the door to unlock it, and then picked up the shoulder bag from the desk.

"Let's go, the business is done, I should leave."

"Let's go downstairs together."

She opened the door and glanced back at Ye Chen.

"Let's make it clear first, you can't renege on your bill for this big meal."

"My senior is treating, how could I dare to run away?"

Ye Chen smiled and followed him out.

The two walked out of the activity room side by side.

Li Xue locked the door and went downstairs with Ye Chen.

Upon arriving outside the university student activity center, Li Xue walked straight to the off-white vintage bicycle, bent down, and unlocked it.

"Junior, leave Zhang Xuhao's matter to me."

She hopped on her bicycle, braced herself with her legs, and winked at Ye Chen as she turned around.

"As for the time and place of the meal, I will let you know."

"No problem, I'm available anytime."

Ye Chen waved his hand.

"Bye-Bye."

Li Xue chuckled softly and pushed off with her foot.

The bicycles glided gracefully into the tree-lined avenue.

A gentle breeze lifted her long hair, and soon only her slender back remained.