Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again

Chapter 571 - 214: Big Sis 3 Still Doesn’t Have a Boyfriend, and It’s All the Boss’s Fault! (Part 4)

He heard that Zhang Yuanhang had bribed Su Zelin, but it’s also his own fault for not warning him sooner.

In the grand auditorium, Su Zelin sat in the VIP section.

Having been a veteran of such cultural events, he didn’t need to go backstage too early before his act began.

Dai Chuangxing and his wife were sitting right beside him.

As the Vice Director oversees the School of Economics and Management, he always tries to attend their major events when he can.

They chatted casually.

"Xiaosu, your business is really expanding. You’ve opened so many stores across several cities in the province, becoming a well-known local chain!"

The Vice Director’s wife, Kang Yulian, spoke with genuine happiness.

Even though the profits from other stores didn’t have much to do with her, the business at the college branch was expanding as well. For example, after adding the mobile phone section, profits increased, which meant she could earn more.

"Auntie, I owe it all to Vice Director Dai’s strong support back then, otherwise I wouldn’t be where I am today."

Su Zelin smiled.

"Look at Xiaosu, so considerate. A little help from us, and he always remembers it!"

The Vice Director’s wife was very pleased.

This student’s identity is no longer what it used to be, but he hasn’t forgotten old friends. He still visits her and Kang Baohong for dinner or tea each month, although less frequently than before, which she understands.

What used to be just one store is now a large chain of dozens, and with so much business to handle, he must be busy. Remembering them is already commendable.

Most importantly, the benefits they agreed on were maintained, and their commitments were not broken. This was key.

Dai Chuangxing wasn’t much of a talker, only chiming in occasionally, but seeing Su Zelin grow into the leader of a major company within just two years was quite astonishing to him.

The young man’s achievements might be far greater than what he had anticipated!

The sky is his only limit!

With no others nearby, and the auditorium being somewhat noisy, they didn’t shy away from discussing certain topics.

They continued talking until they saw a group appear some distance away, causing them to pause their conversation.

Zhang Baisheng and his son had arrived.

Vice Director Dai and his wife, along with the other school leaders and Su Zelin, all stood up.

Even though Zhang Baisheng and his son came for him, the hustler first allowed Vice Director Dai and the others to meet them.

Even though his long-term sponsorship put him on equal footing with many of the school leaders, he was after all still a student there, so it was always good to show some humility.

Xu Shanjun, the head of the school’s literary department in the student union, eagerly introduced them, and after a round of handshakes and formalities, they each took their seats.

Before the student union members left, Yan Qingyi couldn’t help but glance back at Su Zelin.

Sitting as an equal among Vice Director Dai and Zhang Baisheng, he was clearly one of the central figures!

Knowing that Zhang was here for Su Zelin, Yan Qingyi couldn’t help but be impressed by the hustler’s influence.

Being appointed as the vice minister of the student union’s arts section, and Tao Min taking the top spot, could even be attributed to his influence.

For major events celebrating Jianglan Second High School in the future, it’s likely Su Zelin will frequently be a special guest. Those who knew him from back then would find it unbelievable...

Zhang Baisheng and his son were seated to Su Zelin’s right.

The hustler could immediately gauge Zhang Yuanhang’s nervousness upon seeing him.

No doubt, Zhang Baisheng must have told him about his position as the founder of New Era, which left him dumbfounded when he handed him the envelope.

Moreover, the application for the second franchise still hadn’t been approved, leaving him anxious.

After the event, it’s expected that they’ll want to have a private chat, but now isn’t the time.

They engaged in small talk, avoiding discussing serious matters.

Behind the VIP section, not far away, sat the finance management students.

Since New Era was a major sponsor of the student union, and high-ranking officer Su Zelin and the manager of the finance college store, Liuu Wanyin, were both from Finance Management Class 1, they were always given the best student seats at college events, elevating the whole finance management department.

The class had already noticed Su Zelin in the VIP section, as the hustler had briefly stopped by their class upon arriving.

The girls from 501 were chatting away, mostly talking about him.

"Is the person on the class president’s left Vice Director Dai? Who’s the one on the right?"

"All the department heads were shaking hands with him earlier, so he must be some bigwig from outside!"

"..."

The group was curious about Zhang Baisheng’s identity.

"He’s likely a high-ranking government official!"

Luo Xi declared.

Her father was a big leader in Jinling, so she had some insight.

Ordinary government employees wouldn’t get such treatment, with the student union standing at attention and school leaders shaking hands one by one.

He couldn’t be some rich businessman either; the aura between businessmen and government leaders was different, something you’d notice after seeing enough.

This middle-aged man’s demeanor was similar to her father’s, so she confidently deduced he was a government leader.

"He’s a bureau chief from a government department!"

Ding Linna chimed in.

"Uh, Nanaz, how do you know that?"

All eyes turned to her.

"Ah, well, the class president told me. He mentioned that a bureau chief was attending the event tonight."

During lunch, Su Zelin had told her about it, saying he’d be busy hosting the guest.

The hustler had hinted to avoid being asked out by Nanaz and turning her down, thus saving her the awkwardness. Ding Linna understood him well, graciously having lunch together and exchanging gifts, feeling satisfied.

Even if they weren’t official, she felt even if they were, she couldn’t control a wild spirit like Su Zelin. Occasionally getting to ’ride the horse’ was already a perk.

"Vice Director on the left, bureau chief on the right. Is the class president really this influential now?"

"Look, the bureau chief keeps chatting with him. They must be quite familiar!"

"With New Era being a renowned local chain now, the class president surely has many opportunities to interact with leaders."

"We’re all from Finance Management Class 1, yet it feels like we’re no longer in the same league as him."

"Here I am worrying about finding a job after graduation, while the class president has reached a level that might take us a lifetime to achieve. Comparing ourselves to him just gets us frustrated!"

"..."

The girls from 501 sighed collectively.

The rebellious Luo Xi had lost all courage to challenge anymore.

At most, she’s just a deputy class leader and a small-time student union PR officer. If lucky, she might snag a vice-president role this semester.

But Su Zelin was beyond worldly matters, like a deity.

She was like the Monkey King in the Tathagata Buddha’s palm.

He could shape her round at will.

Or flatten her without effort.

Molding and squeezing her any way he liked.

The class beauty resigned to her fate.

If you can’t beat them, lie down and enjoy it.

Contrasting her friend’s resignation, Nanaz felt quite proud.

She and Huang Panpan both harbored genuine admiration for Su Zelin.

There’s a subtle difference between love and admiration.

The latter involves near-blind idolization, positioning oneself as a fan, thinking your idol is awesome, wanting to be close to him.

Those admired are truly outstanding individuals.

The prouder one is of their idol’s achievements, the more it reflects positively on their own judgment, a normal human sentiment.

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