Jiang Xiaoli originally wanted to ask Zong Jiayu out on a date this weekend. They had been together for so long, but it seemed like they had never had a proper date.

But seeing how busy he is, I'll pass.

Jiang Xiaoli simply stayed home and started rolling around in books. She had recently become very interested in several books that Professor Tan had recommended to her.

She is relatively lacking in areas such as production operations management and strategic management.

Interest is the best teacher. She read these dry theoretical books with great interest and summarized several methods suitable for her company.

That evening, she showed her notes to Dafu, asking, "What do you think of these points?"

After thinking it over for a while, Dafu suddenly slammed his hand on the sofa. "This is brilliant! Little Pear, how did you come up with this? If we add the ERP system that Brother Zong made for us, our workshop management efficiency will increase by at least 50%!"

Jiang Xiaoli thought he had good taste. "Hehe, I think this is useful. I just don't know when the system they customized for us will be ready."

Zhong Yuan chimed in from the side, "I'll go to the company tomorrow and ask you guys. If it's not ready yet, I'll urge them to speed things up."

On Monday afternoon, Dafu called and said, "Little Pear, Dayuan called me. The basic version of Zongge's company's CRM and ERP systems will be launched at the end of this month. Our company's customized version will be a week later at most."

"That's fantastic!" Jiang Xiaoli was in a great mood. "Brother Dafu, please hire a few people who know how to operate the software in advance. Once the system goes online, I want both factories to be able to learn how to operate it and use it proficiently as soon as possible."

"no problem."

Zong Jiayu didn't go home until Wednesday; he was still at the company working tirelessly on hyperlink analysis technology.

Jiang Xiaoli, on the other hand, had good news.

Tan Xuanyi smiled and said to her, "This morning, the school leaders held a meeting and approved your school-enterprise cooperation plan. Now, this matter has been officially handed over to the Academic Affairs Office for handling. This is Teacher Zhao Qing, the person in charge of the Academic Affairs Office."

Jiang Xiaoli warmly shook hands with Teacher Zhao, "Teacher Zhao, I'll have to trouble you to take care of me in the future."

Zhao Qinglai was very curious about this freshman before, but now that he sees her poised and confident demeanor, he can't help but feel a sense of goodwill towards her.

"Hello, hello, Jiang, you are truly a promising young man!"

Next, Jiang Xiaoli and Zhao Qing discussed and studied the specific operational steps of school-enterprise cooperation.

After reaching a preliminary consensus, Zhao Qing asked, "Jiang, the school wants to hold a press conference to let more people know about our school-enterprise cooperation model. Do you have any suggestions regarding the press conference?"

Jiang Xiaoli smiled and said, "In that case, I'd like to donate 20 million yuan to Peking University in the company's name to establish a 'Jiang Family Scholarship.' What do you think? We'd have double the joy!"

Zhao Qing clapped his hands happily, "Student Jiang truly lives up to his reputation as a successful businessman! I wonder if Student Jiang has any special requirements regarding the awarding of this 'Jiang's Scholarship'?"

She shook her head. "The Jiang Group doesn't make any demands on students who receive the Jiang Scholarship."

"Great! Great!" Zhao Qing was even more delighted. "Don't worry, Jiang, I will implement the practical steps of the school-enterprise cooperation plan we just agreed on and the scholarship matter as soon as possible. I sincerely wish that the 'Jiang Group' can grow together with the school!"

"Thank you, Teacher Zhao." Jiang Xiaoli stood up and said goodbye to Zhao Qing.

The decision to donate 20 million yuan to establish the "Jiang Family Scholarship" was not a sudden whim; she simply did not want her money to go to waste before the school-enterprise cooperation was approved.

Industry-university cooperation can only attract a small number of students with relevant majors, but the "Jiang's Scholarship" can leave a deep impression of the "Jiang's Group" in the hearts of many Peking University students.

As long as it generates enough profit, what's wrong with donating 20 million? She'd be willing to donate 200 million too.

After leaving the academic affairs office, Jiang Xiaoli called Dafu to share the good news.

Dafu was also very excited, "That's fantastic!"

Jiang Xiaoli then asked, "How did the interview go today?"

Dafu smiled and said, "I was just about to tell you that the people recommended by the headhunter this time are much more reliable, but there is one person who specifically requested to see you."

"See me? What position is he applying for?"

"President."

Jiang Xiaoli laughed. "Interesting. Doesn't he know you're only hiring people for 'Jiang Li Ji' and not for the 'Jiang Group'?"

Dafu found this quite interesting. "He wasn't recommended by a headhunter; he came on his own. After looking at his resume, I think you should meet him."

She actually became a little interested. "Is he still at the company?"

"Here I am."

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Jiang Xiaoli met this highly qualified CEO applicant in her office.

"Hello, Chairman Jiang, I am Qiao Ze."

Jiang Xiaoli smiled at him, "I just looked at your resume, and I have to say it's very impressive. You're a senior from Guanghua School of Management at Peking University, a graduate student at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and you became a regional director at Mars in just three years. I'd like to know why you took a liking to my little place as soon as you returned to China."

Qiao Ze shrugged. "I am more optimistic about the future development of our motherland. I returned to China in February this year and carefully studied many emerging companies in various industries in recent years."

"Jiang Li Ji" is one of the best among them, and it's impressive that it has grown to its current scale in just two years. Especially after learning about your personal background, Chairman Jiang, I'm even more interested.

Jiang Xiaoli held a pen and fiddled with it. "Do you think I'm young and easy to manipulate?"

"No, no, no," Qiao Ze denied with a smile. "If anyone looks down on Chairman Jiang because of his age, I think that person will definitely regret it."

She chuckled lightly, not denying it. "You came here wanting to apply for the position of president of the 'Jiang Group.' You should know very well that the 'Jiang Group' is currently just an empty shell; it only has 'Jiang Li Ji' as its core business."

Qiao Ze said confidently, "Isn't this all temporary? Since Chairman Jiang has registered 'Jiang's Group,' he must have plans for diversified development. 'Jiang Li Ji' can be a trump card for 'Jiang's Group,' but it certainly can't be its only card."

Jiang Xiaoli put down her pen. "It seems you have quite the gambling spirit."

"I trust my judgment," Qiao Ze replied.

"Hehe." Jiang Xiaoli found this person increasingly interesting. "Then tell me, what do you want?"

"A 10% stake in the Jiang Group."

Jiang Xiaoli laughed, "You're asking for the moon."

Qiao Ze crossed his arms and said, "Of course I'm not taking this 10% for free. I can sign a performance-based agreement."

Jiang Xiaoli shook her head again. "Mr. Qiao, the Jiang Group is not suitable for you."