Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again

However, it was just a part-time job, and its stability was questionable.

Su Zelin seemed to sense her concerns and continued, "New Era not only offers part-time jobs, but also formal employment. We welcome all hardworking and outstanding staff to transition to full-time positions after graduation. By then, the benefits will be further enhanced. Particularly for veteran employees and talented university staff like you, New Era hopes you’ll stay with the team forever!"

"Of course, as long as the company grows and thrives, everyone’s contributions will be rewarded generously. Besides salaries and bonuses, there will be more and more benefits!"

Liu Wanyin was hesitant.

In this era, university students yearned more for the ’iron rice bowl’ of state-owned enterprises and institutions, which was also their parents’ traditional view.

Su Zelin’s words had quite an impact on Liu Wanyin.

"Of course, working in a state-owned enterprise offers more stability, but New Era is a private enterprise, and its future is full of unpredictability. However, it is precisely this uncertainty that brings endless possibilities, both good and bad. It might be eliminated someday, or it might become one of the most powerful companies in Xia Country, offering you an annual salary of over one hundred thousand, or even a million!"

An annual salary of a million!

Liu Wanyin gasped.

She couldn’t even imagine such a number.

Su Zelin brought up this matter with Xiaoliu so early for a reason.

With the development of New Era, he would certainly need to promote some people from the current veteran employees to higher positions, even into the management ranks.

The Mischief saw great potential in Liu Wanyin.

In the past life, this underprivileged student dropped out after the first semester of sophomore year, and at that time Su Zelin didn’t know much about her.

But in this life, he could see that Liu Wanyin was talented, especially in the financial area. Up until now, she had never made a single mistake.

Of course, forced things aren’t sweet. Su Zelin needed to confirm whether she was willing to stand or fall with New Era after graduation.

If Liu Wanyin was willing to stay, that would be great. Starting next semester, Su Zelin would intensify his efforts to cultivate her with the goal and requirements of a senior executive, allowing her to grow more rapidly.

If Liu Wanyin intended to work for a state-owned enterprise, Su Zelin wouldn’t force her. He would still offer his blessings, but Xiaoliu would be limited to the position of a store manager without a chance to rise further.

Of course, the store manager’s salary would already allow her to transition smoothly from university to post-graduation work, greatly easing the pressure on her family. This was Su Zelin’s loyalty as the class monitor, looking after everyone in the class.

"It’s fine, you don’t have to make a decision in a hurry. This isn’t a small matter. You need to discuss it well with your family, so there’s no rush. But after the start of the next semester, I hope to hear your answer!"

Liu Wanyin nodded.

Indeed, she needed to discuss it with her grandmother and father.

"Class monitor, what about you?"

The little store manager gazed at Su Zelin.

Her grandmother and father’s opinions were important, and Su Zelin’s choice would also greatly influence Liu Wanyin’s decision.

"As long as New Era exists for a day, I’ll be here!"

Su Zelin’s calm tone was full of undeniable determination.

"Understood!"

Liu Wanyin nodded.

If even someone as smart and farsighted as the class monitor has so much faith in New Era, it shows he has absolute confidence in this company.

Perhaps I should seriously consider the possibility of staying!

...

Early the next morning, Su Zelin got up.

After washing up, he bid farewell to his roommates and dragged a large suitcase downstairs.

He had to return home today.

Too lazy to go to the cafeteria for breakfast, he bought a few pieces of bread from the convenience store to fill his stomach and walked out of the boys’ dormitory building.

The black Santana was parked not far away on the campus road.

At this time, small cars were still quite scarce, and you could almost park anywhere in a university campus. Last night, after sending Liu Wanyin back, the Mischief drove directly to the dormitory area, saving the trip to the digital store today.

In addition to Lu Haoran, Qin Shiqing, and Xiaoyanzi, there was one more person going home together—Huang Panpan.

The elementary school girl had already made arrangements to go home with him during the holiday. Upon learning that he was driving a company car, she insisted on hitching a ride when she found there was an available seat, and Su Zelin agreed.

Driving up to the girls’ dormitory, Huang Panpan was waiting expectantly with a large suitcase.

Upon seeing the Santana, her smooth, egg-like pale face broke into a sweet smile, chirping, "Senior!"

Su Zelin got out of the car, helped her stow her luggage in the trunk, and then opened the rear door.

"Senior, I want to sit in the front passenger seat!"

The elementary school girl made the request.

"No way!"

Su Zelin flatly refused.

"Why?"

Huang Panpan pouted, "Is the front seat reserved for Senior Shiqing?"

"No, it’s for Senior Lu. He’s such a good friend, I can’t value a pretty face over a friend, right?"

The Mischief had a valid reason.

"Well... okay then!"

The elementary school girl thought about it and agreed.

Everyone was treated the same, as long as it wasn’t a rival sitting in the front.

However, she still climbed into the front passenger seat for a few seconds before getting out with a smug look, "No matter what, I’m the first girl to sit in the senior’s front passenger seat!"

The Mischief thought to himself, "You’re overthinking it, you’re the fourth one..."

Once Huang Panpan settled in the back row, the car sped off.

"Here, Senior, I brought you breakfast. Eat while it’s warm!"

The elementary school girl handed over a lunch box from the back.

"I just had a few pieces of bread, I’m not hungry!"

Su Zelin shifted gears without looking back, "Besides, I have to follow traffic regulations. You can’t eat while driving."

"In that case, have it during the break!"

Huang Panpan put it away and took out some Da Da Superman gum: "How about some gum?"

"That’s fine!"

Su Zelin nodded.

He enjoyed chewing gum, especially during long drives when he got bored.

"Alrighty!"

Huang Panpan cheerfully helped unwrap the candy.

Su Zelin took it and popped it into his mouth. A single chew released a rich fruity aroma over his taste buds.

Da Da was a bubble gum brand he grew up with. Su Zelin found it tastier than Green Arrow, and the bubbles it produced were very elastic, could be blown really large, but when they burst, they stuck all over the mouth.

"Panpan, how’s life in the student union?"

Chewing gum and occasionally blowing a large bubble, Su Zelin kept an eye on the road and chatted at the same time.

"Pretty good, I’ve learned a lot and it’s very enriching. Chairman Tao has been good to me, told me to work hard, and there’s a chance for a position next semester!"

Su Zelin thought to himself, "How could she not be good to you? I gave Tao Min quite a big favor!"

Talking and driving all the way to the gates of Zhejiang University.

Besides Qin Shiqing, Xiaoyanzi and Lu Haoran were also waiting.

The latter two had also taken the bus early to meet there, saving Su Zelin the trip to pick them up individually.

Originally jokingly and cheerfully, Xiaoyanzi’s face stiffened upon seeing Huang Panpan in the back seat. She didn’t have a good impression of the elementary school girl.

However, it wasn’t surprising, as Su Zelin had told them earlier that Huang Panpan would also be riding back to Jianglan with them.

The little cutie became the tool again, assigned to sit in the front passenger seat by Su Zelin.

This left Qin Shiqing and Tang Yan to sit in the back row.

Either girl would have Huang Panpan sitting next to them, and Xiaoyanzi stubbornly refused to sit in that position, leaving it for Qin Shiqing.

"Good morning, Senior Sister Shiqing!"

Huang Panpan seemed to greet, yet there was always a hint of hostility in her tone.

"Good morning, Junior."

Qin Shiqing nodded in response.

"Senior Sister, I joined the student council!"

Huang Panpan said with a bit of a boast.

"Congratulations!"

Qin Shiqing smiled.

"What’s so great about joining the student council? Shiqing is in the faculty student council!"

Her good sister didn’t counter, but Xiaoyanzi couldn’t hold back.

Huang Panpan was stunned, then raised her eyebrows to Tang Yan: "Senior Sister Tang, what about you?"

"I..."

Xiaoyanzi was suddenly at a loss for words.

In fact, it seemed she had achieved nothing since she started university.

Not a class official, not part of the student council.

Shiqing being so outstanding, it was normal for her to be dazzling in university.

Su Zelin had become a notable figure in the finance department, even driving a sedan.

Lu Haoran was at least a dorm leader.

Even Huang Panpan had joined the student council!

It was simply unreasonable!

Why was everyone getting better while I remained unchanged?

Thinking this way, she suddenly felt very depressed.

Seeing Xiaoyanzi spar with Huang Panpan as soon as she got in the car, Lu Haoran was a bit worried.

It seemed this journey wouldn’t be peaceful!

...