CHAPTER 47: PRS 47

Time flies, and Isabella has now resumed her studies at her university.

Several of her businesses in the city are running smoothly and have established loyal customers, easily meeting their monthly revenue targets.

MIO Entertainment has also stabilized after she undertook a major overhaul and improved management.

Under Isabella’s leadership, Arjuna’s previously dormant potential is now being tapped. Under the guidance of the forty-something man and Isabella, the entertainment company has slowly climbed to the top of the list, reaching the third-best entertainment company in the country.

The artists under the company’s umbrella, after undergoing a rigorous selection process, have secured top-tier positions. Many major domestic and international companies are eager to use MIO Entertainment’s artists as brand ambassadors for their products, generating significant profits for MIO Entertainment.

Former shareholders who had sold their large stakes in MIO Entertainment due to Mr. Heru’s promises, which turned out to be empty promises, were furious and nearly vomited blood.

Now, when they wanted to buy back MIO Entertainment shares, the opportunity was firmly closed.

Isabella, who had revitalized MIO Entertainment to become the number three company in the country, certainly didn’t want her hard work to be wasted if these useless people re-entered the business, which would affect the company’s future stability.

In addition to her rapid business growth, Isabella’s reputation further increased after news of the free school she was building was exposed online, after local officials expressed their deep gratitude to her through official government media.

Isabella’s achievements significantly impacted her three new projects, which were being worked on by Lulas Corporation.

All three real estate projects, still in the land clearing stage, were completely snapped up by buyers, with the initial construction phase immediately selling out. This made the marketing staff very happy. Although they had to work overtime every day, it didn’t matter because they would soon receive a substantial bonus.

This good news spurred all divisions to work even harder to earn the same substantial bonus as the marketing team.

Mikaela and Isabella’s two older siblings have returned to Country S because there are many things there that cannot be left for long.

Even so, they haven’t relaxed their watchful eye on Isabella, which they continue to monitor in secret.

Isabella doesn’t realize that wherever she goes, she’s always being monitored, like a walking GPS that can be easily tracked.

The Phoenix System also provides many missions that Isabella can easily complete, earning her many points and growing richer, with her assets increasing with each reward she receives.

However, this comfort and smoothness actually makes Isabella even more wary. The calmer the water in the pool, the more dangerous it is. Her strong instincts tell her that a major storm is about to hit.

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CRACK!

"What did you say? All their units are sold out! How could this happen?! We’ve planned our countermeasures carefully! How could it fail so completely?!" she asked, her face flushed with anger, as she slammed the documents in her hands.

"This all happened across all three projects Lulas Corporation opened; they all sold out quickly, simultaneously. Some buyers even paid cash directly without using installments, sir. This is the first time I’ve seen a phenomenon like this in the property market. They seem to be racing to buy units in these projects," said his subordinate, further infuriating the Armada Group marketing manager.

Their plan to undermine Lulas Corporation in the student city was just underway, but it hadn’t yet had any effect, but their competitors had already reached the finish line.

They immediately formulated their next strategy, luring consumers to their housing products, confident that most would only pay a deposit or initial down payment as a guarantee of the sale, unaware that many had already paid cash simply to establish a good relationship with Isabella.

Isabella, unaware of the devastating impact her image would have on her, was currently gathering with her colleagues from the Education Department, as they would eventually recruit teachers to be placed in the schools she had built.

"Wow, the allowances and facilities you’re providing for them are quite substantial, Bella. I was surprised to see the details of the compensation. It’s even greater than the standard for teachers in big cities!" her colleague exclaimed, surprised, not expecting Isabella to provide a fully furnished house and a plot of land. Although not particularly large, it’s sufficient to support them while serving in that remote village, in addition to the standard salary of city XX.

"If it weren’t like this, no one would want to stay and teach there long-term. They must have the security of a decent living. How can they focus on teaching if they’re still worrying about their own basic needs? I want them to be able to teach in peace and fully focus on the children’s education there," Isabella said thoughtfully, showing the details of the compensation program she had designed.

What Isabella said was echoed by others. Changing teachers would impact students’ education. If teachers taught by the same person and stayed there for a long time, not only would it help students’ academic development, but it would also have a greater psychological impact on residents who still underestimate the importance of education.

The mission of the teachers there is not only to teach but also to act as ambassadors for education in the region, ensuring that illiteracy in the community can be rapidly reduced.

This is also something Isabella has discussed with the local leaders where her free school is located.

Isabella’s colleagues are increasingly impressed by her generosity and are ready to help ensure the success of the program she has designed.

"Bella, I admire your vision. It’s rare for young entrepreneurs to care about education in remote areas like this. Usually, they only focus on profit," one of her friends said admiringly.

"Money is important, but if it’s not used for something beneficial, what’s the point? I want our next generation to have the same opportunity to receive a quality education, whether they live in the city or in a remote village," Isabella replied with a sincere smile.

The kindness Isabella sows is certainly not well-received by everyone, especially those with jealous tendencies who constantly mock and gossip behind her back. But this doesn’t deter Isabella; instead, it motivates her to continue spreading kindness so that everyone can benefit from her efforts.

The university, having heard about Isabella’s good deeds, wanted to make her an ambassador for the Orange Campus, but unfortunately, Isabella humbly declined.

She was willing to help the campus if needed, but acting as a representative, Isabella gave up.

"I’m sorry, Mr. Rector. I really appreciate the campus’s trust in me. But with my very busy schedule right now, I’m afraid I won’t be able to carry out my duties as a campus ambassador to the fullest. I don’t want to disappoint the campus in the future," Isabella said politely when meeting with the Orange Campus Rector.

"But Miss Isabella, your presence as a campus ambassador would make us very proud. Your achievements and contributions to the community are extraordinary for a student your age," the Rector replied in a persuasive tone.

"Thank you for your trust, Sir. But I prefer to contribute in other ways. How about I help with facilities or programs the campus needs? I think that would be more beneficial than just being the face of the campus," Isabella tried to offer an alternative solution.

The Orange Campus Rector, aware of the many businesses the beautiful girl runs, ultimately accepted the refusal.

As a token of gratitude for the university’s goodwill, Isabella, seeing that the university’s research laboratories needed some sophisticated equipment to support their research, immediately purchased new research tools. Luckily, she had a 5x cashback offer, which meant she received five times the original amount, ensuring she didn’t feel like she was wasting her time.

The university, which received this substantial assistance, was overjoyed, and the Faculty of Technology and Research, which received the donation, expressed their gratitude.

"Miss Isabella, we don’t know what to say. This equipment is desperately needed for our students’ research. With this sophisticated equipment, the quality of our research will undoubtedly improve significantly. Thank you so much for this invaluable assistance," said the Dean of the Faculty of Technology, her eyes welling with emotion.

"You’re welcome, Dean. I’m happy to help. I hope this equipment will enable the campus to produce quality research that benefits the wider community. If there’s anything else the campus needs, please don’t hesitate to contact me," Isabella replied kindly.

This good news quickly spread, increasing the number of Isabella’s admirers, while also increasing the number of her haters, who were increasingly annoyed and disgusted by the sight of so many people worshipping this beautiful girl because they couldn’t be like her.

"You’ll see, there will be a time when she falls. No one can be perfect forever. There must be a dark secret behind all her good deeds," whispered one of the students, jealous of Isabella’s achievements.

"Yeah, I don’t believe in someone that good either. There must be an ulterior motive behind all her charitable acts. Maybe she’s just looking for popularity or a public image," her friend replied sarcastically.

But Isabella, who happened to overhear the whisper, only smiled faintly. She was used to such ridicule and criticism. The important thing for her was to remain consistent in her good deeds, no matter what others said.

That’s life. No matter how good we are, there will always be those who dislike us. However, that’s the dynamics of life. It’s inevitable, but we shouldn’t get too caught up in it either. Being yourself and spreading kindness to others never hurts, because good things bring good things in return, whether now or later.