Chapter 89 Do You Know Each Other?

using stories from the start of school, who stood out at the welcoming party, whether there are any flaws in this semester's course selection system, and perhaps continue discussing unfinished topics...Chapter 89: Do You Know Each Other

Nanjing University had countless professors and experts who combined academic pursuits with government interests. Every academic report released here might indirectly influence the future direction of China's government policies. Yet, these lecturers in the lecture hall classroom, any one of whom could rattle off impressive credentials if introduced to outsiders, still nagged before each class about attendance rates being closely tied to semester credits and urged students to cherish their money and stay away from failing grades.

However, such slogans in university were as hollow and unreliable as "cherish your health" or "stay away."

The clamor of construction for Shanghai's development covered this area. The first tallest comprehensive application building in the university town was being built with fervor, while the Wujiaochang district around it underwent rapid renovation and transformation.

The weather transitioned from hot to crisp autumn, gradually entering a season where large temperature differences between day and night required longer-sleeved clothing. Girls who had been wearing bright and cool summer outfits started adding more clothes, but the arrival of autumn in the campus would still see black tights becoming popular, igniting enthusiasm.

Perhaps the only difficulty that came from the exposure of his identity as one of Face's founders was that he didn't know when it began. Whether Li Han and his girlfriend Chen Jia went to participate in arts and sports club dance parties or ballet drama troupes, whether Xiao Xu joined photography enthusiasts activities or mountaineering associations, or even the aloof Zhang Xiaqiao who had an increasing number of girls approaching her at the Film Art Institute, various invitations for dormitory聯誼and participation in activities were becoming more frequent.

During this period, Room 602 still participated in a few "meaningful" and "tasteful" invitation gatherings.

The first was a tea party with several star female dormitories from the department. The second was an invitation to watch a drama performance; setting aside the quality of the drama for now, what Zhang Xiaqiao and others talked about enthusiastically was whether one of the lead actresses in the play, rumored to be a wealthy daughter of a famous Zhejiang entrepreneur, would walk after crying on stage with her legs spread apart.

This made Su Cen feel as if he had returned to his impression of university days from the previous generation. A time when there was still some youthful anger and restlessness, uncertainty, and hesitation. Back then, being a student union leader recruiting new members made him feel very powerful when faced with freshmen's reverent faces. Back then, attending a student union evening event as a guest and eating tangerines while cracking sunflower seeds made him feel like an important figure.

Everything seemed like a blurry, distant scroll disappearing into the uncertain future of 2002 in another time-space continuum.

Su Cen wasn't used to the wet cold of winter; his hands and ears would develop chilblains. When he first entered Nanjing University, he once thought that his university years should end around the fourth time he recovered from chilblains.

Now that crisp autumn had arrived, the second winter wasn't far off.

"Your dad has been attending meetings at the city level these days. From what I understand, the inspection has started." When Su Cen received a call from Zeng Ke, it was about a major event happening in his family recently; his father might not be staying long as the general manager of Dalong Construction.

Of course, not staying long doesn't mean being removed or marginalized and destroyed in political persecution. The inspection of Su Licheng has already begun at the provincial and municipal levels. Recently, Wang Bo has also been acting mysteriously without revealing much information. However, before Su Zhan left Rongcheng, he once heard that Wang Bo asked if Su Licheng was planning to make a move.

From this, Su Zhan understood that another round of power struggle and compromise was taking place in the western part of Sichuan Province. The influence his father had gained from the state-owned shares reduction event led to some compensation for him.

"When did this happen How long will it take to be decided"

"I'm not sure either, probably within a month or two at most. You know your dad has many things to handle and can't let go of them easily. We shouldn't be too optimistic about this inspection," Zeng Ke paused on the other end of the phone before continuing, "Your aunt and my father have been calling recently. I told them we will host a dinner after your dad is done with his busy schedule."

Su Zhan knew that his aunt and uncle wouldn't be calm about this matter either. The Su family's status had always been higher than theirs, and the elder uncle was used to giving orders due to his official background. However, in recent years, the Su family's trajectory has been incredibly eye-catching.

The elder uncle was still just a section chief at the Development and Reform Commission, while Su Licheng had already taken a leap forward by entering Dayong Construction Group. The elder uncle could still offer advice here, but after Su Licheng became the General Manager of Dayong Construction Group, this rapid rise made him feel inferior, yet he could still maintain some dignity.

But since the Su family started to show their relationship with Wang Bo, the elder uncle couldn't point fingers at Su Licheng anymore. Moreover, after Su Zhan's companies were exposed, even relatives might be affected by seeing how wealthy the Su family is.

Now that it was rumored that Su Licheng was being inspected by the Provincial Committee Organization Department, the elder uncle naturally wouldn't ask about this significant event in politics, but his aunt called frequently to gather information from Zeng Ke. Such matters would likely spread widely through her unit.

"Your aunt has set her eyes on a house in Wuhan and needs our family to lend another 200,000 yuan. The contract is due this month. Your younger uncle also found a shop he likes and needs an advance of 150,000 yuan," Zeng Ke said.

Su Zhan smiled without making any comments, "Do you have enough money over there" Su Zhan's family trajectory naturally affected the elder uncle's family. His aunt had been raising funds to buy houses and had already purchased three units, borrowing around 300,000 yuan from the Su family with no definite repayment date.

Upon hearing this situation, the younger uncle also began looking for shops in Rongcheng. He had always disliked Su Zhan as a child, so it was even harder to ask him now that he knew about his achievements. However, compared to his aunt's shrewdness and reluctance to repay debts, the younger uncle would promptly pay back whenever he had money.

Su Zhan didn't find it unusual for relatives to borrow money once they heard of his family's prosperous life. He wasn't planning on counting this against them either; buying houses with borrowed money could be seen as a clear path to economic improvement in the future when property prices rise.

"I have enough, my stores should make me about one or two million by year-end," Zeng Ke said, "But don't tell your sister. I haven't told anyone else. And while you're at university, focus on your studies and don't spend money recklessly; learn to save it for when you want to marry a wife. Mom will definitely give you an impressive wedding."

Of course, outsiders could only get a vague idea about the living conditions of the Su family. More specific details were unknown to them. Even Su Cen would hide the profit points of his major industries quite deeply. The most complex maneuvering was done with Facebook in the British Virgin Islands, as it involved competitors trying to probe and find out anything unfavorable.

"What's the wind direction regarding my dad Are there any private rumors I can refer to" Concern over his father’s future might be one of the top concerns he had at present.

Since undergoing a series of reforms, the Datong Construction Group had pretty much adjusted and adapted. After the negative impact from the last round of state share reduction was over, Datong Construction's stock price steadily rose since last month, showing investors' and shareholders’ recognition of Su Licheng and confidence in the Datong Construction Group. It would be very difficult to leave such an established foundation behind. However, with this solid base here, while it might not be too hard for future days ahead, achieving greater achievements would certainly be a tough challenge. The effort and bloodshed required to make progress at this stage were immeasurable.

For the head of a state-owned enterprise like Su Licheng, there were basically only two choices: either transition from business to politics (which was the ideal situation), or continue working until retirement when they might receive some shares and wealth. But that would be as far as it went.

"Until the last moment, we can't say for sure about this matter. If you ask me my preference, I naturally prefer your dad to become a high-ranking official. However, being an official is also very tiring. Look at how your dad thinks day and night about company development—now he has white hair. Do you still want to talk with him When your dad tells you not to worry and focus on your studies and career."

After hanging up the phone, Su Cen still hoped his father would move to a new position. But which position it was and where he would go remained an unknown question.

The mystery seemed likely to be revealed in another one or two months since formal organizational procedures must be followed, with various interests weighed on both sides before any decisions could be made. This period of time couldn't be rushed.

Su Cen then received a message from Zhao Hao of On-Mic Music.

After receiving Su Cen's three installments of five million yuan in investment, Zhao Hao was like a tiger with wings, expanding rapidly. He began acquiring copyrights in the new technology sector across China’s music industry.

Zhao Hao's actions this time caused quite a stir within the industry, affecting a wide range of companies, including Warner Music Corporation, Zhongtai, Jingwen, and Rolling Stone Records, among others. Notably, most of China's music market was monopolized by Warner Music (Chinese), and Zhao Hao had a distinct advantage as he was formerly vice president of Warner Music Chinese, with extensive connections and channels in the industry.

Thus, from Leung Wing-kei, Wu Yu Ji, to pop star Sun Nan and female lead Na Ying, to almost all campus singers including Lu Wei and Pu Shu, they were all under his umbrella.

Those who knew about this move thought Zhao Hao had gone mad. He dreamed of creating a digital music empire at the cost of himself.

In these times, what exactly was new technology It was precisely because there were no clear boundaries that it could be labeled as "new technology" to fool people. Due to its uncertain future and immature prospects, few would dare to venture into such an area. Even if something was cheap like cabbage, once you bought a lot of it, the price would still be shocking.

From the outside, it seemed that Zhao Hao was engaging in such activities. So someone乾脆提醒趙浩，“你這哪是在乾事業，完全就是把錢當紙燒啊，有你這麼做音樂，有你這麼做唱片公司的嗎？”translated directly means "someone reminded Zhao Hao straightforwardly, 'How can this be running a business It's completely like burning money. Is there such a way to do music or run a record company' "

But Zhao Hao continued as he pleased.

Zhao Hao contacted Su Can partly because the money had run out and he needed another two million from Su Can, with Upperstage Music offering twenty percent more shares in exchange. As a result, Su Can would hold five million shares in total, though control of the company still remained in Zhao Hao's hands.

Zhao Hao seemed to have gone all out, targeting several singers but lacking funds temporarily, so he returned to seek Su Can again, determined not to give up until he got what he wanted. Meanwhile, a top-tier mobile value-added service provider, Xun Tong Technology, had already been found for the partnership; they were scheduled to discuss the cooperation in detail at Jinmao Hyatt Regency Hotel in Shanghai.

The meeting was set on the twenty-first floor of the hotel. Su Can skipped class and Zhao Hao drove him there. In the car, Zhao Hao couldn't help but tell Su Can, "The other party is a beauty; I may have seen my fair share of women, but she's not from the entertainment industry yet has an aura surpassing those within it. She’s not a star, but she’s no less than one in status and wealth. Her background is also quite influential. If I could connect with her, my life would be guaranteed to be luxurious and smooth sailing; why work myself to death"

Zhao Hao then mentioned that the woman was very high-minded, talented, and shrewd. This made Su Can feel a bit nervous.

Upperstage Music was a content provider, while the other party was a value-added service provider; China Mobile and China Unicom were digital music operators. The three parties operated independently yet relied on each other. In this era of underdeveloped digital music, Su Can's side had no reason to hold sway over their partner.

The room door opened, and Zhao Hao immediately introduced, "This is the joint investor from Upperstage Music, Su Can. Everyone is here; we can now discuss our cooperation further."

The woman facing away from them wore a black one-piece dress, long black stockings, high-heeled shoes, had loose hair, and her side profile revealed an elegant and pretty face. With a prominent nose and black-framed glasses, she exuded a calm yet powerful presence that suggested intelligence and distinction. Just sitting there, it made one imagine how heart-racing meeting her eyes would be.

When she turned around from the floor-to-ceiling window, everyone was stunned. Zhao Hao looked at Su Can in confusion, who had an equally astonished expression, before timidly asking after a moment, "Do you know each other"

After exchanging glances with Song Zhen (Miss Song) for over ten seconds, her lips curved into a smile first, and then both of them couldn't help but laugh.

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