Jiang University’s administrative building, third floor student affairs office.
As soon as Xiong Bingsheng returned to the office, he closed the door, barely having ti to take off his coat, walked quickly over, and picked up the phone on the table to dial Niu Wenlin.
The phone rang twice, and was picked up imdiately. Before the other person could say a word, Xiong Bingsheng urgently said loudly:
"Lao Niu! You’re really sothing, you know that? I took your advice and went to the Seventh Dining Hall, and as soon as I started talking, Jiang Yu agreed!
I really didn’t expect it. I thought it would be a real hassle, but it turned out to be so easy. If it weren’t for your analysis, I probably still wouldn’t know what to do!
Don’t rush off after work this afternoon. Let’s have a good drink together. I owe you a toast!"
After pouring out everything he had been holding in, Xiong Bingsheng felt relieved.
What’s most important in life?
Of course, it’s having a good friend who’s truly willing to help you. Luckily, he had Lao Niu, otherwise, the issue of the private room alone could have worried him to death.
After musing for a while, Xiong Bingsheng realized there was no response from Niu Wenlin, he asked in surprise,
"Hello? Lao Niu, are you busy and can’t talk? If it’s inconvenient, I’ll hang up first..."
After a long while, a timid voice ca through the receiver:
"Sorry, I’m a student doing part-ti work here to help organize the office. Minister Niu had to go out for sothing, he’s not here..."
Xiong Bingsheng: "!!!"
What? You’re not Niu Wenlin, why are you answering his office phone?!
Are you intentionally trying to embarrass ?!
Just when he was starting to feel comfortable, Xiong Bingsheng felt a strong wave of frustration, but he couldn’t vent it.
Who could he bla but himself for not asking who was on the line before blurting out?
It wouldn’t be fair to bla this student!
Feeling rather depressed, Xiong Bingsheng said, "Oh, I understand, I’ll call back later!"
Then he hung up with a loud "clack," feeling more than a little uncomfortable.
After taking a mont in his chair, Xiong Bingsheng picked up the phone again, dialed another number, and after a few rings, it was quickly answered.
This ti, Xiong Bingsheng was more cautious and stayed silent, waiting for the other person to speak first.
Sure enough, upon picking up, a calm and deep voice ca from the receiver:
"Hello, I’m He Guotao, who is this?"
"Principal He, it’s , Xiong Bingsheng from the student affairs office, Xiaoxiong!"
Upon hearing this, Xiong Bingsheng instinctively stood up from his seat, feeling a bit like a student caught by a teacher, standing a little anxiously to the side.
"Oh, it’s Xiaoxiong!"
He Guotao, or Vice Principal He, didn’t seem to have a strong impression of Xiong Bingsheng and was montarily dazed before recalling who Xiaoxiong was, suddenly becoming more enthusiastic, and said with a chuckle,
"Xiaoxiong, you ca to for sothing, right?"
"Uh, Principal He, I wanted to report to you that the private room for the gathering you asked to arrange earlier has been taken care of."
Xiong Bingsheng held the receiver to his ear, speaking with a smile,
"I coordinated with Jiang Yu, and the ti is tentatively set for dinner tomorrow. We’ve booked the ’Winter’ private room, the largest one!"
"You’ve already booked it so quickly?"
On the other end of the line, Vice Principal He was clearly surprised and sowhat in disbelief.
In his mind, the private rooms at the Seventh Dining Hall were highly sought after, always snatched up as soon as reservations opened, booked out for weeks within just a couple of days.
This was precisely why he was hesitant to directly ask Jiang Yu, as it would be quite awkward if Jiang Yu couldn’t secure one.
Moreover, as a vice principal, if he couldn’t even secure a private room at a campus restaurant, where would he save face?
So, after much consideration, he passed this difficult "task" to Xiong Bingsheng.
He had heard that Xiong Bingsheng and Jiang Yu had a good relationship, perhaps he could manage it.
But he rembered that he had called Xiong Bingsheng only this morning. How had he managed to settle it so quickly?
Was it that simple?
Their relationship with Jiang Yu must be quite good!
With thoughts racing, Vice Principal He beca even more friendly, laughing heartily as he said,
"Xiaoxiong, I’ve long heard that you’re reliable and efficient, and now I see it’s true!
You’re an excellent colleague. In student affairs work, we need such decisive and efficient work styles, no dragging things out, no perfunctory efforts, only then can students have a reassuring and reliable learning environnt!
You did a good job on this issue, very well done!
When we et at the gathering tomorrow night, we must have a good drink together!"
Vice Principal He’s words left Xiong Bingsheng feeling dizzy, as if he had returned to his student days, having been ranked first in class in the final exam and being praised by the horoom teacher in front of everyone.
The only difference was that Vice Principal He had complinted him extensively, but only he heard it, with no bystander present.
It’s rather unfortunate!
It’s like wearing fine clothes at night, or being rich but not returning ho, leaving so people a bit regretful.
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