"Okay, think about it slowly. Remember, this is paid work. Don't let people work for free. As for how much, we'll decide at the meeting tomorrow."

"Got it. From now on, it will be one issue per week. Once it's on track, we can ask to pick it up every Friday after school."

"Hehe, it seems you thought of that long ago. Not bad, very thoughtful."

Zhang Hongmei was accompanied by an excited Wei Huaqiang. "Class monitor, our principal said that we need thirty copies for each subject. He'll go to the post office today to send me the money, and it will be sent twice. Once I receive the first issue of the study newspaper, he'll send the third issue."

Zhang Hongmei looked at Wei Huaqiang helplessly, "That's a deposit, you don't have to make it so complicated, okay? Are you an economics student?"

"Hehe, I was so excited I forgot!"

"Don't forget to go find Hao Danding, or we won't be responsible if he's gone."

"Squad leader, why didn't you remind me just now?" Wei Huaqiang said, then ran back to chase after Hao Dan.

When I returned to Xinyuan after school in the evening, I heard the melodious sound of a piano.

A talented woman is a talented woman, it's a pity she doesn't have a musical talent, I wonder how much this training can bring out.

After dinner, we went for a walk to digest our food, and then played chess when we got back. This time, Wang Xinyi explained the game to Zhang Hongmei little by little.

Zhang Hongmei felt as if she had suddenly understood something, as if she had peeled back the thin layer of paper.

The next morning, Zhang Hongmei deliberately got up ten minutes earlier and stood next to Wang Xinyi, mimicking her gestures.

Wang Xinyi would correct any non-standard movements, and even with such slow movements, Zhang Hongmei was still covered in sweat.

I didn't have much time to wash up, but I still had to go into the space to take a shower. I will definitely stick to practicing Tai Chi every morning from now on. It's such a good thing, it makes me feel relaxed all over.

Zhang Hongmei did not attend the meeting at noon, but instead rode her bicycle to the post office to call Huang Ying.

"Hongmei, your principal is very happy. He has installed telephones in the school and asked me to give you the number so you can call him directly."

"Okay, Sister Huang Ying. Is there anything I need to buy in the capital?"

"I haven't decided yet. I'll tell Huang Zhong when I do, and he can come find you."

"Alright, then I won't say any more. I'll come find you when I get back."

Zhang Hongmei dialed the school's number again. The principal was very pleased and ordered twenty copies. This time, Huang Zhong had already sent Zhang Hongmei three hundred yuan, and she would need it every semester thereafter, with more money sent if needed.

Upon returning to school, Zhang Hongmei found Hao Dan, Cheng Guangxu, and Li Yunpeng, gave Zhang Yunpeng 300 yuan, and asked Cheng Guangxu for a receipt.

“Vice Chairman, all the high schools came to pay their fees at noon today. The three of us collected 11,000 yuan in noon. After paying 3,000 to the newspaper, we still have 8,000 left.”

"That's great. Cheng Guangxu and Li Yunpeng, your accounts must be clear. And now, give the money to the school accountant and ask him to deposit it in the bank. We'll settle the accounts at the end of the month."

"Understood." The two of them were also unsure, but this was for the best. They had never seen so much money before, and their hands were trembling as they held it.

"Keep two hundred in hand as working capital, and save the rest."

"The vice chairman doesn't need to stay today. There are still many peripheral clients who haven't been paid yet." Cheng Guangxu felt it was best not to have any money in his hand.

"That's not how it works. Each item should be accounted for separately. Every expense and income should be detailed. Don't try to offset each other."

If you don't want to keep the money yourself, you can persuade the accountant to keep it for you, but I think you'll have to get used to it gradually.

Li Yunpeng said, "It's okay, I can keep my own emergency funds. I can take them out immediately if there's an emergency."

Back in the classroom, Wei Huaqiang handed Zhang Hongmei a stack of papers. "Class monitor, these are the design drafts and the project plan. Take a look when you have time."

"Okay, I'll check it when I get home tonight. We'll have a meeting tomorrow at noon and I'll let everyone vote on it."

Zhang Hongmei realized that there wouldn't be time for the meeting tomorrow at noon.

"Let's make a decision at the meeting on Monday. We'll ship tomorrow, so it'll definitely be very busy. I want to tell everyone not to be impatient; as long as the idea is good, it won't go unnoticed."

After the first class, Chen Shuang told Zhang Hongmei to go to the principal's office.

Zhang Hongmei figured it must be about the Study Newspaper.

Upon entering and seeing Shan Mianzhi there, he nodded and asked, "Principal, what is it?"

"Congratulations to our Editor-in-Chief Zhang!"

Zhang Hongmei's face darkened. "You're the principal, aren't you? How could you joke like that?" Her tall, imposing, and serious image immediately crumbled.

"Principal, this is just the beginning."

"A good start is half the battle! I heard that clothing items are also going on sale today?"

"Yes, the outer market, Haishi, also set off today. I'm confident we'll succeed, but I don't know how long it will take."

"Success means we're on the right track. Our Vice Chairman Zhang is just that capable."

Zhang Hongmei rolled her eyes inwardly; such flattery must mean something. She didn't reply, simply waiting for the principal's next move.

The principal chuckled inwardly: "What a little fox, not falling for my trap." He had no choice but to tell her the truth.

"Zhang Hongmei, I heard you've already appointed people to lead two projects. Is it possible to start a new project?"

"I don't have that plan yet, Principal. Actually, everyone could have thought of the two projects I'm working on, but no one has implemented them yet. Everyone could have done it."

You could have Chairman Shan organize a brainstorming session to find a lot of talented people and gather their ideas!

"That's a good idea, but once you're chosen, you'll be in charge of hosting. Don't rush, let me finish."

Your job is to get the project on track, and later you can train people to be in charge directly, just like that. Then you can relinquish your responsibilities.

“Principal, there are thousands of students in the school. It’s impossible that I’m the only one who can do it, right? Don’t bury talent.”

"Hehe, there are many people, but you are the only one who can be called the top scorer in the country."

Zhang Hongmei: Is that even a reason?

“But I’m also planning to publish a book,” Zhang Hongmei said in a final attempt to explain.

"Don't worry, it won't cause any problems. So, is that a happy decision?"

Zhang Hongmei really wanted to say, "Look at me, where am I happy? I'm being forced into this situation; I have no choice but to do it."

Shan Mianzhi then spoke up, "Vice Chairman Zhang, I will begin soliciting outstanding project proposals next week, and I hope you will be the one to evaluate them."

"I can't do that. I can only do the preliminary selection. The final decision rests with everyone. Now the four people the chairman wants to send are settled."

Shan Mianzhi could certainly hear the sarcasm in Zhang Hongmei's words, but there was no other way. Everyone else was too hesitant and restrained in their work, but this girl was bold and meticulous, so it had to be her.

Zhang Hongmei just smiled at Shan Mianzhi, swallowing the rest of her harsh words. She didn't say anything more. "Working more is fine, it's my life of hard work!"