CHAPTER 547: CHAPTER 330: NEGOTIATIONS AND HELPING OUT

The call connected, and after hearing Luo Ye’s explanation, Qu Yue was so excited that she smacked the table: "Luoluo, you’re truly a lucky star. The villages we designated for purchasing had poor quality goods mixed with dirt clumps. I was just thinking of finding new sources, and here you come as a savior!"

Luo Ye said resentfully, "This unscrupulous and conscienceless behavior is detestable. Boss Qu, no matter how much they beg in the future, we should never cooperate with them again!"

"Alright, I’ll listen to you. I just arrived at the store next to your school, the contract is ready. I’ll print it out and be there in no more than ten minutes. Wait for me."

"Okay." Luo Ye responded and hung up the phone, then returned to her room. Everyone was looking expectantly at her, hence she smiled and said, "He’ll be here in about ten minutes, coincidentally he’s just at the store by the school gate, Liangyou Hotel, you remember it, right?"

"What? Your friend is from Liangyou Hotel?" Wang Liqiang said excitedly: "Fourth Grandpa, you can rest assured, Liangyou is a reputable company."

"What, you also supply to Liangyou?" Luo Ye asked Wang Liqiang with a puzzled look.

Wang Liqiang nodded repeatedly: "Yes, but Liangyou is managed by my colleague. They settle accounts so timely, once the goods arrive, the money is guaranteed to be returned within three days."

Luo Ye was stunned: "You mean get back in cash?"

Wang Liqiang looked at her confusedly: "Yes, isn’t that right?"

"Liangyou always settles accounts via bank transfer or check, and the account details can be filled in or left blank according to the customer’s request." Luo Ye explained.

"I understand now." Wang Liqiang took a deep breath: "Miss Luo, you are Little Bei’s friend and classmate, plus you’ve helped everyone in our village. I will definitely sort this matter out for you!"

"What does that mean?" Old Sir Li was confused, and Li Xiaobei along with Wang Ligang also appeared bewildered.

"Fourth Grandpa, for a bank transfer, the company account needs to be filled in and deposited in the bank, it usually takes three days for the funds to arrive..."

Old Sir Li interrupted him, "I get it, that kid took extra money for himself, stashing it in his own pocket. Xiaoqiang, you need to handle this; it’s unethical."

"Fourth Grandpa, rest assured, I will absolutely handle this to the end, the boss will support me, such actions badly tarnish the company’s reputation!"

Ten minutes later, Qu Yue arrived on time, dressed in an army green casual outfit. He looked energetic and handsome, and his assistant Guan Huai—a capable man in his thirties—followed him, clearly Qu Yue was also worried about Old Sir Li not being clear on the details.

After a lively exchange of greetings, Guan Huai took the contract and explained it clause by clause to Old Sir Li, with Wang Liqiang and Wang Ligang bearing witness.

Old Sir Li was about to sign the contract without reading it but was persuaded by Luo Ye and Qu Yue to understand it clearly first before signing, considering the witnesses were Luo Ye’s idea. After all, it’s necessary to prevent others’ malintentions.

"Luoluo, are you all right?" Qu Yue looked over Luo Ye with concern in his eyes: "Your body looks great, how come you suddenly got appendicitis?"

"Pfft!"

"Sorry! Sorry!" The laughing Li Xiaobei apologized repeatedly: "I’m not laughing at you, it’s just... just... I thought what you said was funny."

"No worries." Luo Ye hugged Li Xiaobei with a smile: "His comment was indeed funny. Appendicitis can happen unexpectedly in many ways. I suggest Boss Qu research it a bit, you wouldn’t want to make such remarks and become a laughing stock."

"I was just concerned about you." Qu Yue said with a pitiful look: "Luoluo, do you only have Ye Xuan in your heart, and ignore others’ concerns?"

"Oh my, Boss Qu, you’re making me think of Brother Bao." Luo Ye quipped: "Please, could you drop that innocent and pitiful expression?"

"Such an ungrateful thing." Qu Yue hid his slight disappointment with a smile: "I got a pass for your school, Liangyou’s chefs will daily cook soup and send it to your dorm, remember to drink it."

Luo Ye waved her hands repeatedly: "No, I’d really have to move out if you do that."

"I’ll stop sending it once you recover."

"No way!" Luo Ye shook her head firmly, laughing, "I don’t want to become the campus’s delicate representative!"

"You are really stubborn!"

"Pfft!" Li Xiaobei laughed again.

"You’re the child here!" Luo Ye rolled her eyes at him: "This is a military academy, are you trying to do me good or harm? Don’t worry, my body is in great shape, I’ll recover soon."

"By the way, I have some good news for you, today your school invited Professor Yu Wenze for a banquet at Liangyou..." Qu Yue told her in detail about what Li Xiaoting had told him, he had also rushed here because of this news.

"This really is fantastic news." Luo Ye was overjoyed: "It’s unexpected for Professor Yu Wen to make such a suggestion, Boss Qu, you must seize this opportunity."

"Luoluo, I have an idea. Liangyou’s catering system, Luo Shui, has already developed a basic version. The full version is halfway through development. How about we offer this system to Professor Yu Wen and ask him to help perfect it, what do you think?"

Luo Ye thought for a moment: "It might be possible, but remember, Professor Yu Wen is a very proud person. Be careful with your words, don’t make him think you underestimate the importance of his endorsement."

"I understand." Qu Yue whispered into Luo Ye’s ear: "My goal is to willingly make him a consultant for Chenxing Software."

"Ambitious!" Luo Ye gave him a thumbs up.

"That’s right, just watch!" Qu Yue was full of pride.

While the three of them were joking around, the contract had already been thoroughly reviewed, signed, and sealed on the other side. Luo Ye checked the time, pulled Li Xiaobei and others aside to bid farewell as the remaining matters were left to Qu Yue and Old Sir Li to handle.

"Luoluo, I don’t even know what to say anymore." After leaving the guesthouse, Li Xiaobei, arm in arm with Luo Ye, her voice trembling with excitement, said, "If there’s anything you need me to do in the future, just command me!"

"Look at you, this matter is a win-win situation. My friend’s company also wanted to purchase jujubes, with your grandpa’s help maintaining the quality and securing future supply sources, it’s a really good deal, right?"

"Hehe, no matter what, you helped us." Li Xiaobei laughed contentedly. "I used to be really scared of the New Year, but this year, I’m actually looking forward to it."

Luo Ye smiled, "Going home to enjoy being the center of attention?"

"No." Li Xiaobei quickly explained, "I’m not that superficial. Every Chinese New Year, when it comes to preparing the holiday goods, my parents would be worried. Buying too little might make our relatives laugh at us, and buying too much feels wasteful. Plus, every year we could only eat leftovers from the guests.

Also, other families would buy a lot of fireworks and firecrackers, and we could only symbolically buy a little bit. The greedy look on my younger brother’s face was truly heart-wrenching; one year he tried to pick up an unburned firecracker, and his hand got all bloody.

This year, my parents don’t have to worry anymore, and my brother can finally enjoy himself. So, I’m really looking forward to the New Year. Of course, another reason is, Luoluo, you’ve given us such a big help, my parents won’t be looked down upon anymore!"

"Little Bei, a lot between people comes down to fate. Don’t keep thinking about it, let’s interact like before, can you do that?"

"I can!" Li Xiaobei quickly nodded, adding another sentence: "I won’t go around talking about this matter; it’s not that I’m ungrateful, but I don’t want the Instructor to misunderstand Luoluo."

"Good girl..." Luo Ye gently touched her cheek.

"Stop it!"

...

The next day at 10 AM, the morning classes had just ended, and everyone was sitting in the dorm preparing for the computer test the following day.

"Luoluo, what are you thinking about?" Xing Nong playfully punched the absent-minded Luo Ye.

Luo Ye turned her head towards her, whispering in her ear, "I’m pondering why most girls choose this major, or rather, I’m wondering if Yu Na chose this major willingly or to compete with me?"

Xing Nong stared at her speechlessly and concluded, "You’re too idle."

"Luo Ye, the captain’s looking for you!" A female voice called out almost simultaneously with Xing Nong’s words.

Xing Nong leaned in close, "See? Even the Heavens can’t stand your idleness."

"Go away." Luo Ye quickly stood up, straightened her military uniform, and ran downstairs.

Captain Feng stood outside the girls’ dormitory with a cold expression, rubbing his chin as if pondering something, drawing many curious glances from the girls who didn’t dare to be more bold.

Luo Ye puckered her lips, stood behind him, and shouted loudly, "Reporting!"

Feng Tianzhi reflexively shivered and turned around with a wry smile, "Luo Ye, it seems you’ve really recovered well."

Luo Ye with a serious face: "Reporting, Captain, my voice has recovered."

"You!" Feng Tianzhi couldn’t help but give her a fleeting glance, changing the subject, "Do you want to help Wu Zetian?"

"Of course!" Luo Ye replied.

"Then come with me," Feng Tianzhi said, leading the way.

"Where to?" Luo Ye followed his pace, asking puzzledly.

Feng Tianzhi breathed out, "That girl who ran away from home."

"You found her?" Luo Ye exclaimed in surprise, unintentionally using a respectful tone.

Feng Tianzhi chuckled at her, "Such matters, for me, are nothing difficult. Aren’t you underestimating me a bit?"

"Alright, what do you need me to do?" Luo Ye was in a good mood and didn’t bother to argue.

"It’s easier for girls to talk about these things, but given Hang Menglin’s temperament, I’m not confident about it. After thinking it over, you’re the most suitable," Feng Tianzhi honestly expressed the reason.

"Have you had contact with the girl before?" Luo Ye asked.

"Yes, I’ve called her. Her mother refused, saying it was for her daughter’s future and asking me not to disturb them," Feng Tianzhi scoffed, "obviously they had taken a bribe, appearing all righteous. If it wasn’t for Wu Zetian and Yan Han’s future, I would have directly let..."

"Why stop there?" Luo Ye looked amused at the talkative Captain Feng.

Just reaching the car, Feng Tianzhi pretended not to hear Luo Ye’s query, called out, "Hurry up and get on, we need to use the lunch break to corner her at home."

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