"I just suddenly rembered, it’s been a long ti since I called my folks."
"Why are you suddenly so sentintal?" Cui Hao was a little taken aback. This guy, Xue Yang, was becoming more and more like an unworldly being, completely detached from mortal affairs. It was hard to imagine him calling an elderly person, let alone using a tone one would use to coax a child.
"Life is short. We should care more for the people who matter to us. Otherwise, it’ll be too late."
"..."
It seems I also haven’t called her in a long ti. However, after thinking it over, Cui Hao decided against making the call.
...
After deciding to develop a mobile ga, Xue Yang discussed renting a small office with Cui Hao and Yu Kexin to serve as their base of operations.
Yu Kexin raised both hands in agreent. "I agree. The student council office is too inconvenient. People are always coming in, forcing us to stop our discussions. That’s terrible for our workflow."
Cui Hao also chid in, "You’re right, it’s really inconvenient. I’ll go scout out a suitable place for an office." He was out and about every day, so he was familiar with the area.
"I’ll take care of the computers. That’s my area of expertise." No one understood computers better than she did.
"Good. I’ll work on the design proposal."
I already have a rough idea of what kind of plan to make. I just need to write it all down.
The three passionate youths, brought together by their love for gas, responded with enthusiasm and a clear division of labor.
Soon, the beginnings of a proper office began to take shape.
Since the mobile ga didn’t have a na yet, the company na was also undecided for the ti being.
"We’re short-staffed right now, so we can only set up one departnt: Research and Developnt," Xue Yang explained. "Kexin and Cui Hao will be primarily responsible for ga developnt, and I’ll handle the ga design."
"Okay."
After spending so ti together, Cui Hao and Yu Kexin had absolutely no doubts about Xue Yang’s abilities.
He’s just too capable. No matter the issue, he can always think of a solution quickly. Especially the gas he designs... I have a feeling they’ll be a massive hit once they’re released.
However, the startup capital of one million was still a bit tight, as there were many expenses they needed to cover.
I need to figure sothing out. But what? My family is just an ordinary working-class family, so forget about a million. Even getting a hundred thousand would be difficult. We live in an old residential complex, in an expensive school-district house they bought just so I could get a good education. That house cost them nearly all of their savings. Selling it is out of the question; my parents would have nowhere to live if I did.
He was just getting started, and Xue Yang was already realizing how hard it was to build a business from the ground up. The funding gap was just too big.
Just then, Jennifer happened to call him.
"Hello, Jennifer."
"Hey, Xue Yang. Are you free this weekend? I have a photoshoot planned."
"I’m free," Xue Yang, desperate for cash, agreed imdiately.
When the weekend arrived, Xue Yang was up early.
"Didn’t you want to co with to Trendy Apparel and check out the scene?"
"I’ve decided against it. I’m going to the company to work for the love of it. You go on your own."
All the beautiful won are already with Xue Yang, so what’s the point? I’m better off going to the student council to flirt with so girls.
With that thought, Cui Hao got out of bed and went to the balcony to wash up. By the ti he finished, Xue Yang had already left. Cui Hao got dressed and headed out as well.
...
「Two hours later」
Xue Yang arrived at Trendy Apparel.
Jennifer, as usual, t him downstairs. When he saw the clothes he had designed so perfectly showcased on Xue Yang, Jennifer bead.
Hmm, I’ve got my inspiration for next season’s collection.
Just like before, Jennifer followed the entire photoshoot. He had to be on-site to personally ensure the photos were to his satisfaction.
The shoot finally wrapped up at four in the afternoon. Jennifer suggested they get afternoon tea, and after a mont’s thought, Xue Yang agreed.
"You want to borrow money from the company?" Jennifer was slightly surprised. He hadn’t expected Xue Yang to ask for a loan so soon after signing the contract. He never seed like soone who was short on cash before.
Xue Yang said earnestly, "Jennifer, I know this might be a big ask, but rest assured, I’ll use my pay from retouching photos for the company, along with all my future photoshoot fees, to repay the debt."
"That’s not a big deal. After all, you’re the company’s spokesperson now, which makes you one of us. How much do you want to borrow?"
"It might be a lot. One million."
Actually, I wanted to ask for as much as possible, but... that would be pushing my luck. He stopped himself.
Jennifer looked at Xue Yang in shock. "Xue Yang, that isn’t just a lot, it’s a huge amount."
"Is that not possible?" Xue Yang asked, his disappointnt showing.
If Trendy Apparel won’t lend the money, I don’t know who else to ask.
"How about this, I’ll report it to the big boss and let her decide."
"The big boss?"
"Yes, our company has a big boss above us. For personal reasons, she rarely shows her face at the company. We only go to her for decisions on very important matters."
"Sorry to trouble you, Jennifer." No matter what, at least there was a glimr of hope.
"It’s no trouble, I’m just the ssenger. Whether you get the loan or not is still up to the big boss."
With that, Jennifer got up and stepped aside to make the call.
...
「Si Family Villa」
It was Saturday, so Si Wen had one evening to rest at ho before she had to return to her classes the next day.
Just as she sat down on the sofa, her phone rang. She glanced at the screen and saw it was Jennifer.
I told him not to contact unless it was sothing major. Don’t tell there’s a problem with the company.
Si Wen answered the call. "Jennifer, what is it?"
"Miss Si Wen, it’s about the new spokesperson our company just signed."
Si Wen sat on the sofa, one long, straight leg casually crossed over the other and swinging gently, creating a stunning visual.
"I know. What about him?"
Xue Yang... I’ve been too busy studying to go to the company, otherwise I’d definitely have gone over to give him a scare. Sending mock college entrance exam papers, was it? He’s really sothing else.
"He wants to borrow a sum of money from the company."
"Borrow money?" Si Wen raised an eyebrow slightly. "That’s a minor issue. You can handle that yourselves. Why call specifically?"
Still, I’m quite curious why Xue Yang needs to borrow money.
"Because the amount he’s asking for is quite large, it requires your approval."
"How much does he want?"
"One million!"
"You said how much?"
"He wants to borrow one million from the company and promises to pay it back. He said his future fees for photo editing and endorsents can all be used to repay the debt."
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