Chapter 737 - 756: Wanting to Borrow the East Wind
Chapter 737: Chapter 756: Wanting to Borrow the East Wind
Jiang Qiuqiu explained her predicament. "The only thing that fits the ’cheap’ requirement is probably tofu."
It was the same tofu from that recent promotional campaign, but even tofu needs oil and side dishes. Besides, the cost becomes difficult to control with large quantities.
If that was the case for tofu, other ingredients were out of the question.
After hearing her out, Liu Tingting thought for a moment. "Qiuqiu, aren’t you looking at this the wrong way?"
"Hm?"
"I mean, didn’t you donate the profits from Taobao Food before?"
Donating to the Remote Stars is charity. Now, the Federation University’s Spirit Healing Department is going to the Remote Stars to hold a pro bono clinic. Isn’t that charity too?
It clicked for Jiang Qiuqiu in an instant, her eyes brightening.
’That’s right. The department has no money, the dean has no money... so I can sponsor it!’
’I’ll just sponsor myself. That’ll work, won’t it?’
She had to discuss this with Little President Qian, so she went to the washroom to make a call.
Her roommates stood there as Meng Chun smiled. "The more I get to know Qiuqiu, the more I think she’s such a sweet girl."
"Sometimes she’s so gentle, it’s like she’s much older than us. But other times, she’s just like a little kid."
Michelle murmured in agreement.
Liu Tingting glanced toward the windowsill. As they chatted, a rich aroma suddenly filled their noses.
Following the scent, they looked to the side. Inside an open insulated container were several bowls of noodles and a few crabs.
There were four of everything.
Clearly, she had brought the food back for them to eat. A wave of warmth washed over the girls. Just then, Jiang Qiuqiu pushed open the washroom door. "I took all the food out. Go ahead and eat before it gets cold."
"I’m a little busy here, so don’t wait for me."
After saying that, Qiuqiu gave a small smile and went back to her conversation with Little President Qian.
The three girls exchanged glances. Liu Tingting pointed at the bowls of noodles—observing closely, they could see steam still rising from them.
Michelle and Meng Chun both shook their heads. With a silent understanding, the three of them put the food on the table back into the insulated container.
’There are four servings of everything, after all. It’s best if the four of us eat together.’
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「In the stall.」
Qian Xingxing asked for the details regarding the pro bono clinic on the Remote Star.
"Sponsoring it is no problem for us, but the issue is..." Qian Xingxing felt it was a long shot. "I’m afraid your dean won’t accept a corporate sponsorship."
Given the Spirit Healing Department’s reputation, if they were short on money, plenty of companies would be lining up to throw money at them.
For example, Federation Live. Back when Qian Duoduo was managing the company and wanted to build its reputation, he tried to work with the Mecha Single Soldier System and the Spirit Healing Department, but the professors from both departments refused.
They stated that their departments would never accept corporate funding.
"Not even if it’s for charity?"
"Probably not." Having been in the business world for a while now, Qian Xingxing was starting to understand the ropes. "One, our company is too small. We’re not a top-tier company, which makes sponsorship very difficult. Two, the ’charitable’ aspect is hard to define."
The donating company might be acting out of public interest, but its owner, New Star, is certainly not a non-profit organization.
"Otherwise, let’s just stick to the original plan and have you fund it personally. As a participant, the dean definitely won’t refuse your contribution." Qian Xingxing sounded a little resigned as she finished. "Was it because you were talking with Meimei and the others, and they kept bringing up the company’s performance?"
"Qiuqiu, why is everything about promoting the company with you lately?"
"Not really," Jiang Qiuqiu replied. It was just that they had indeed complained that business had hit a plateau and needed a ’jolt’ to break out of the stagnation.