Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again

Chapter 550 - 206: The Class Belle’s Despair—Big Daddy Becomes Biggest Daddy! (Part 2)

The last two years of university are left; it’s going to be hard to turn things around now.

"Ah Xi, come on, you’re not some poor soul. You’re so outstanding, being both the class president and a student council officer. Graduating and getting into a company should be a breeze for you. We’re the ones who’ve achieved nothing, who are the real pitiable ones!"

Nai Tang let out a long sigh.

Popcorn and Xiaobudian echoed her sentiments.

By the third year, they were no longer the carefree little girls they had been in their first year. Uncertain futures often gave the girls a sense of anxiety over gains and losses.

Ding Linna was quite calm.

After all, she’d already decided that as long as she clung to Su Zelin, bread and milk would never be lacking.

"Ah Xi, I’m no longer the store manager at New Era..."

Su Zelin smiled faintly.

That statement stirred everyone.

Especially the class beauty, who was quite taken aback.

"Boss, have you been demoted?"

She never doubted Su Zelin’s abilities.

But because he was so capable, the situation of being demoted due to outshining one’s boss wasn’t unheard of; it happened frequently in workplaces.

So to thrive in a company, besides being excellent, one must avoid being too outstanding. You have to know how to reel in your talents and, when appropriate, give some credit to the leadership, even if Luo’s father was the big leader. She didn’t need to worry, but the class beauty still disliked this kind of atmosphere, so she didn’t plan on working in the financial sector after graduation.

In any case, doesn’t this mean that the boss is no longer the big shot in the student council?

Might this be the chance for me, Luo Xi, to turn the tide?

Luo Xi was very excited but pretended to be indignant, sticking up for Su Zelin.

"Is the boss of New Era blind or something? Boss, you’re a major contributor and an old employee of the first store. The digital store has built its empire today, becoming a well-known chain brand in Lin’an, thanks to your pivotal role. How could they just demote you like that?"

"Don’t worry, I haven’t finished. I’m not the store manager now; I’m the COO!"

Su Zelin added, with an even more smug tone.

COO?

Luo Xi was dumbstruck upon hearing that.

She knew what that English abbreviation meant.

Chief Operating Officer, absolutely high-level in a big company!

A store manager can only manage one store, while this position governs the entire company, possessing strong decision-making power and authority.

Seeing the confused faces of others, she took a deep breath and proactively explained, "COO is short for Chief Operating Officer, one of the high-level positions at a company or corporate headquarters, a very high one that controls daily operations, development planning, and departmental evaluations. In short, it’s a very awesome position!"

"Whoa! Third brother, you’ve been promoted! You scared me. I thought New Era had fired you!"

"I said someone of our class president’s caliber—unless the boss of New Era has gone mad—would never do something so thankless!"

"So envious, our third brother is already a definite winner in life!"

"..."

Luo Xi felt hopeless, for Su Zelin had indeed left the finance academy store with a promotion, and he was no longer just a student council big guy but the biggest guy!

The boss is simply off the charts!

Oh well, continue being subdued then.

Anyway, you get used to being subdued after a while.

And what’s more, the boss can only subdue me for another two years at most!

After graduation, I’ll be free, and no longer oppressed by this mountain!

Compared to her girlfriends’ dismay and giving up, Nanaz was quite happy.

She had already decided to take it easy and naturally hoped that Su Zelin would climb higher and higher.

As they chatted casually, Su Zelin suddenly recalled the night of the first work meeting in their freshman year. 501 also happened to sit in front, and he’d rented a few books and magazines from the rental bookstore, then intentionally pushed forward, which is how he met Ding Linna and the other girls.

The scene of that night was still vivid, and now it was the opening class meeting of their third year.

This lifetime’s relationship with Nanaz seemed a bit different from the previous life.

On the night of driving lessons, he accidentally got to second and a half base with her.

He felt a little regret afterward, but also found it quite thrilling.

After that night, there seemed to be no change in their relationship. During the holidays, Nanaz still occasionally sent him messages or chatted over QQ, much like in previous years, but Su Zelin always felt that something had changed.

Even taking a nibble of the grass next door already broke his principles.

This matter is tricky to handle.

Thinking of this, the loafer’s gaze involuntarily drifted over to Ding Linna.

Coincidentally, Nanaz was also looking in his direction, and their eyes met only to quickly turn away, unsure if the lustful spirit also recalled that night.

At this moment, their homeroom teacher, Yao Hui, entered the classroom.

"Classmates, I’m pleased to see everyone back on campus. From this semester onwards, we are third-year students. Over the past two years, our finance management class has performed very well..."

The class meeting content was nothing more than summing up the past and looking ahead—the usual old stories.

Yao Hui was very satisfied with the finance management class. With Su Zelin and Luo Xi as leading figures, the finance management class was very worry-free, united, and vibrant, frequently winning best class awards, which also helped boost her reputation.

More than an hour later, the class meeting ended.

Before leaving, Su Zelin called Ding Linna over.

Everyone knew at once they were going to do some private business and made themselves scarce.

"Nanaz, here’s the report on the returns from your investment. Take a look!"

Su Zelin handed her a document.

Nanaz’s little stash of money had always been managed by him.

Su Zelin himself dabbled in stocks and helped her invest too.

Usually, he bought a few stable, high-quality stocks for long-term profit and occasionally tried his hand when the opportunity arose, but in recent years he had not encountered anything as crazy as Shenghai’s Mei Lin or the B-share market.

Nanaz hadn’t even signed any agreement with him, giving him unconditional trust, but he still thought it necessary to update her every semester.

Ding Linna looked through the document. She didn’t understand all those numbers and fluctuation graphs, so she flipped to the end, and her eyes lit up.

"Wow, made so much again last semester? Class President, why do your stock investments always earn returns? I’ve heard the stock market has its ups and downs, and many people lose money!"

Ding Linna was delighted to discover her little stash had grown.

Having a financial manager like the class president was just too good, and her small savings were becoming quite substantial.

"Don’t forget, I’m Su Banxian. Just a simple calculation, and I know which stock will rise and which will fall, so it’s a guaranteed win!"

Su Zelin joked half-seriously.

"Alright, alright, I know you’re amazing, Mr. COO. So, I’m counting on you to make me a little rich lady!"

Ding Linna laughed, then suddenly recalled something, and proudly boasted, "By the way, Class President, I took and passed all my driving tests at home during the summer, just waiting to get my license!"

"Wow, Nanaz, not needing any retakes, you’re pretty awesome!"

Su Zelin gave her a thumbs up.

Ding Linna and he were both bold and meticulous types, with good psychological endurance, and they were quick at learning to drive, something he noticed the first time he taught her.

However, passing all tests remains challenging, especially the road test, which often catches people off guard.

"It’s all thanks to having you as a great teacher. By the way, Class President, when are you taking me for another driving practice?"

"Why practice when you’ve already passed your exams?"

"A little more practice doesn’t hurt. Besides, I also want to go driving and catch the breeze, please, Class President?"

Nanaz activated her coquettish mode; her peach blossom eyes seemed to sparkle with electricity.

Su Zelin thought to himself, if we go for another driving lesson, I don’t know if your driving skills will improve, but I’m afraid raw rice will be cooked.

Can’t agree to this anymore!

Thinking this, his words still came out as: "Sure!"

Uh, why did it turn out like this?

Su Zelin’s face was full of surprise.

I meant to say, "I’m busy, no time," didn’t I?

Oh dear, seems my thinking has been overtaken again!

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