Chapter 449 - 170: The Class Belle Suppressed Once Again (Part 2)
As long as his proposals aren’t too excessive, the student council can incorporate them all.
"Haha, Chairman Qin has thought of everything very thoroughly. I think it’s already great, and thanks to everyone in the student council for doing so much for planning the event. You’ve worked hard!"
The other party seemed to value the sponsorship cooperation greatly. Everything was in place, from banners and posters to naming rights, and even ads inserted in skits. Su Zelin found nothing to complain about.
He pondered for a moment, "Alright then, I’ll take the liberty of increasing the sponsorship amount by an additional five hundred, add two more MP3 players as the grand prize, and ten more keyboard and mouse sets for the second prize!"
"Thank you, Manager Su. You’re so generous, Manager Su!"
Qin Weixian couldn’t help but be overjoyed, giving a thumbs-up.
The other vice-chairpersons behind him also began showering praises.
Su Zelin quietly chuckled to himself.
The New Year’s Gala was a major event in the university, garnering high attention and effective publicity. New Century’s sponsorship was certainly not going to be small.
In fact, the additional five hundred, two MP3s, and ten keyboard and mouse sets were already part of the plan. Su Zelin had deliberately lowered the sponsorship budget at first, splitting it into two parts, making it seem like he was so satisfied with the student council’s work that he decided to increase the sponsorship on the spot.
This way, the student council would be even happier and wouldn’t dare to slack off when arranging promotional activities for the sponsor, as they’d think there’s a chance he might increase the sponsorship at any time in the future.
This strategy is somewhat like the postmodern Singles’ Day sales strategy of certain online marketplaces, where many businesses seem to offer huge discounts, but they secretly raised the prices before Singles’ Day and then offered steep discounts on the day, which aren’t as much of a bargain as they seem.
Having made his rounds and seeing there was nothing else to do, Su Zelin was about to say goodbye when a few junior members carrying props passed not far in front of him, and he immediately recognized one of them.
"Ah Xi!"
The member who was called turned her head, and sure enough, it was Luo Xi.
She was carrying a ladder and heading towards the stage.
Just recently, during the student council’s recruitment drive, the class beauty had joined the department’s organization section.
She felt it was too difficult to surpass Su Zelin in terms of popularity and prestige in class, so she planned to take a strategic detour by joining the student council to enhance her status, hoping to eventually stand on equal footing with the mischief-making class president.
"Uh, boss?"
Blinking her Cartlon-like big eyes, the class beauty seemed a bit confused.
What’s going on? During the setup for the student council stage, wasn’t the venue supposed to be cordoned off with no outsiders allowed in?
Why is the mischief-making class president here?
And not only that, he’s accompanied by so many people, including the organization department head!
What’s going on?
"Manager Su, do you know our female member here?"
Qin Weixian asked casually.
The mischief-maker’s attention was on Luo Xi at this time, and seeing the class beauty’s shocked expression made him secretly amused.
Recently, this rebellious apprentice was at it again, trying to stir up trouble.
The initial spark came from her joining the departmental organization section as a junior member, frequently boasting about it in front of him as if it was a big deal.
Oh Ah Xi, do you think taking this indirect route will allow you to rise above your station?
So naive!
We’re not even in the same league, alright?
Stop making futile struggles and just obediently submit to my awe-inspiring presence before leaving campus!
Look at how well-behaved and obedient Xiaoliu is, my second disciple. I’ve taught her so much, and she’s always grateful, doing whatever I ask without complaint. Can’t you just stop causing trouble?
Recalling the class beauty’s flaunting about getting into the student council, Su Zelin really felt like pinning her down and spanking her, hard enough to leave a mark.
The mischief-maker already planned on finding an opportunity to put her in her place, and this chance encounter was just perfect.
"Of course I know her, we’re quite familiar!"
Su Zelin responded to Qin Weixian while walking over.
The high-ranking members of the student council naturally followed along.
Upon reaching the class beauty, Su Zelin stopped and deliberately said to Qin Weixian, "Chairman Qin, Ah Xi is the vice class president of Finance Management Class 1, my little deputy. She’s quite capable. She’s been a great help in class, allowing me to spend more time and energy focusing on the digital store!"
"Ch-Chairman Qin..."
Luo Xi was left speechless, her mouth agape, practically able to fit a golf ball inside.
The person next to the mischief-making class president was actually the student council chairman!
Such a person was naturally out of reach for a newcomer to the departmental student council like her; it was her first time meeting him.
"Oh, so Manager Su’s got a capable right-hand person in class, huh?"
Qin Weixian came to a realization.
"Manager Su is a leader at New Century, with countless experiences and high standards. If even he finds you capable, then you must indeed be very capable!"
Saying this, he glanced at the organization department’s minister, Jiang Zhengliang, meaningfully saying, "Minister Jiang, someone like her is a blessing for the organization department, make sure to cultivate her well!"
Translation to normal terms: This is someone from the big boss’s side; shouldn’t you arrange something?
"Absolutely!" Jiang Zhengliang nodded repeatedly, understanding the implication, while thinking about instructing the departmental president to find an opportunity to promote this girl.
Luo Xi was left bewildered.
Among this group, she felt she wasn’t even qualified to speak as a newcomer.
Also, why are the student council chairman and our organization minister so respectful towards the mischief-making class president?
"Ah Xi, congratulations on getting into the student council, hehe~~"
Su Zelin said teasingly, winking at the class beauty before leisurely walking away.
The mischief-maker had achieved his goal of asserting dominance, and conveniently helped the class beauty out a bit.
Even though this disciple was rebellious, the teacher was still compassionate, not wanting to punish too harshly.
So, perhaps a combination of the stick and sweet treats would do!
Even after they walked away, Luo Xi couldn’t snap back to reality.
Initially, after joining the student council, the class beauty felt quite proud, thinking she had a chance at a comeback.
But things seemed quite different from what she imagined.
She was still just a rookie, yet the mischief-maker was sitting at the same table with the student council chairman, conversing freely.
"Luo Xi, you’re in the same class as Manager Su, why didn’t you mention it earlier!"
Fang Kun, the president of the organization department, approached with a kind smile.
"Ah, President, does it matter?"
The class beauty asked blankly.
"Of course it matters, Manager Su’s New Century Digital Experience Center is currently our student council’s most important long-term sponsorship partner!"
Fang Kun laughed, "This Manager Su is truly remarkable. He can be both a student and a manager, sharing in the profits at New Century, with considerable power there, determining sponsorships as he sees fit! Recently, the department of arts and the department of external affairs both wanted to recruit him, but he politely declined!"
The class beauty was stunned.
She had thought joining the department’s student council would give her the confidence to stand tall in front of the mischief-making class president.
But it turned out, he was already beyond the mundane realm!
The departments of arts and external affairs extended olive branches, but he simply didn’t accept.
Even though he’s not part of the student council, his words carried weight with the chairman.
Not long ago, she had flaunted before him several times!
Truly embarrassing!
Thinking about it, Luo Xi felt so ashamed she wished she could find a crack to crawl into.
Fang Kun regretted slightly, had he known earlier about this connection between the female member and the New Century Academy’s store manager, he would’ve recruited her to assist in persuading sponsors. Unfortunately, he overlooked this, missing a major opportunity.
However, there’s still time to make amends. This female member is in our organization department, there’s a chance to secure a portion of New Century’s annual sponsorship, about at least ten thousand, through her connections.
Thinking this, Fang Kun coughed lightly, "Luo Xi, I’ve always noticed your intelligence and diligence; you’ll achieve great things in the future, keep it up, there’s a place for you in the organization department!"
Luo Xi: "..."
President, this is only our second meeting.
The first time was at the department’s collective meeting.
If it weren’t for the mischief-making class president, you probably wouldn’t even know my name, right?
So, is boss letting me profit while lying down?
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