msmithbooks Chapter 66 Circles
Chapter 66 Circles
"Junior, you're just starting out in your career, so you must be short-handed in terms of publicity and promotion, right?" Zhang Jing didn't directly state her thoughts, but instead asked this question indirectly.
As soon as Zhang Jing said that, Chen Che's mind started racing. What was she up to?
Although it hasn't reached the point of severe manpower shortage, there are indeed times when relying solely on himself and Xu Zhen are insufficient. For example, they can't enter the girls' dormitory, making it difficult to carry out door-to-door promotion and door-to-door canvassing work.
Girls can just walk into the boys' dorms, it's so cold and humiliating. When will these handsome guys finally stand up for themselves?
"What, are you guys planning to work for me? I can't afford to pay my seniors' salaries," Chen Che said, half-jokingly and half-seriously.
"Hey, there's no need to be so blatant about the interests involved," Zhang Jing chuckled. "It just so happens that you have this opportunity to start your own business."
What I'm thinking is that I can have our external relations team members help you with some administrative tasks when they have time, such as internal document reporting and external publicity and promotion. We can handle those as well.
"Besides, there are quite a few girls in our external relations department, and some of the work is more suitable for girls," Zhang Jing added, casually brushing a strand of hair behind her ear, which made Chen Che's eyes light up.
"Oh?" Chen Che immediately became interested.
Zhang Jing looked at Chen Che with a slightly inappropriate gaze before realizing that her earlier action of flipping her hair had made him think the wrong thing.
What a huge misunderstanding! I really just casually brushed my hair aside...
"Don't get the wrong idea! I'm talking about paperwork! We don't do business or public relations! We don't know how!" Zhang Jing quickly explained.
"Hi, I know." Chen Che smiled, but felt a little regretful. Being a female public relations officer is a respectable job, so why can't she do it?
However, what Chen Che values most is that if Zhang Jing's external relations department can be involved, then the promotional work targeting female students can begin.
The key question is whether Zhang Jing wants it free?
Getting something for free is great! Is there anything better than getting something for free in the world?
"So, senior, what is your request?" Chen Che asked.
"It's the same as before, we hope you can sponsor the college's activities," Zhang Jing gently pushed up her glasses. "But there's no rush. If your platform has grown better in a few months, we hope you can cover all the materials and prizes for our college's activities."
"If things don't go too well... well, I don't mean to curse you, well then..."
"Then why give it to me for free?" Before Zhang Jing could speak, Chen Che had already spoken, and unsurprisingly, he received an unbearable glare.
Zhang Jing was speechless. This junior was like a greedy pig, only taking in and never giving out. His eyes would light up when he heard it was free, but he would turn into a deadpan when he heard it cost money. Tsk, his stingy behavior was even worse than those sponsor bosses outside.
Make yourself doubt whether this is the right decision?
"Then at least give me two thousand yuan as a token?" Zhang Jing said helplessly.
After thinking it over, Chen Che realized that even a part-time flyer distributor would earn at least a hundred yuan a day. If a dozen or so people worked for him for several months, he would only earn two thousand yuan and wouldn't even have to pay for social insurance and housing fund. This deal was too good to pass up, so he immediately agreed.
"Okay, that's acceptable." Chen Che nodded.
Now that the matter was settled, Zhang Jing immediately started talking about the staff in her department.
"Junior, is Xiaosui your classmate?" Zhang Jing asked.
"Who?"
"Chen Sui".
"Yes, she's our class monitor." Chen Che nodded.
"I think she likes you," Zhang Jing said, staring intently at Chen Che.
"Uh... is it really that direct, senior?" Chen Che was taken aback, a little caught off guard by the sudden change in topic.
"When she brought us here just now, she talked about your project the whole way, and she was so proud of it." When it came to this topic, Zhang Jing put away her previous dignified smile and revealed two rows of pearly teeth. Sure enough, when it comes to this kind of gossipy topic, women can't help but get excited.
"Well, it's normal for me, Chen Che, to attract older sisters and younger sisters of the same age, since I'm the number one male succubus in the engineering department. Don't spread rumors about this kind of thing, it's bad for me." Chen Che started bragging again without any fuss.
Zhang Jing couldn't help but sigh again. Are there really any handsome guys who aren't fickle? All those stories about handsome and devoted men are just fiction. As a senior, shouldn't I teach these freshmen not to be love-struck?
"Junior, Xiaosui is a very smart girl. She learns things very quickly. She can write some documents after just one explanation. She will definitely be under your command in the future, so she can do some relatively complicated things."
"Also, if you don't have feelings for her, maintain social distance and don't keep her hanging on in ambiguity." Zhang Jing's tone was calm, and the meaning behind her words was clear. This was how Zhang Jing quietly cared for her junior classmates.
"Wow, senior, no wonder you haven't found a boyfriend yet. You've really figured out men." Chen Che exclaimed. "I'm keeping my social distance from her, but I do hope you can get a little closer to her."
"That's for sure. I will definitely take good care of the juniors in my department," Zhang Jing replied matter-of-factly.
"I don't mean that. I mean, it would be best if we could take her out to play together in our daily lives." Chen Che also put away his exaggerated expression and became serious.
"Oh? What's wrong?" Zhang Jing asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Well... there aren't many girls in our college, so it's not easy to make friends. And the class monitor is a bit of a loner, so she's easily isolated. You know what I mean, senior?"
"Oh, I see." Zhang Jing understood everything from just a few words from Chen Che.
"So, I hope you can take better care of her in her daily life, and that you can include her in your social circle as well."
In fact, with Chen Che's abilities, it would be too easy for him to manipulate a freshman girl into having a mind control over her and make her revolve around him. He had said things like "You are nothing without me" and "Can you still revolve without me?" before.
However, it wasn't directed at girls, but at colleagues. For example, without me bringing this project here, I would be starving.
However, humans are social animals and always need their own circles. The environment changes, and saying goodbye to old friends and welcoming new ones is a normal part of life and an essential lesson in life.
A male best friend can't replace a female best friend. Otherwise, if you hang out with guys all the time, you'll be labeled a "tomboy" in no time.
"Is this part of our collaboration?" Zhang Jing asked with a smile after thinking for a moment.
Chen Che could understand why Zhang Jing didn't agree immediately. People's social circles are relatively fixed, and generally there's not much room for new friends. Looking at it this way, he realized that his idea was a bit abrupt.
However, Chen Sui is a very approachable girl, a fact that she herself may not even be aware of.
"No, even if you don't want to bring Chen Sui along, what we just said is still valid," Chen Che said after thinking for a moment.
Seeing Chen Che silently caring for Chen Sui from behind, Zhang Jing realized she needed to reconsider her previous views. Aren't all handsome men fickle?
Zhang Jing responded without much thought: "Okay, I got it. I'm going to the shopping center near the school gate with my best friend tonight to shop at Sanfu. I'll ask her to come along."
"It's almost time. I'll call everyone over to gather. You can explain this matter to them."
Chen Che nodded, and soon a dozen or so people stood neatly in front of him, mostly girls.
"Okay, okay, brothers and sisters, all eyes on me!"
Look at me, look at me, I have something to announce...
Chen Che held his breath and solemnly said:
"Your minister doesn't want you anymore!"
"...???"