Ye Linchen was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Zhao Yutong, his face full of surprise: "What did you say?"
Zhao Yutong pursed her lips, but her eyes were fixed on her: "Senior, by directly using data from established companies, you're giving startups the wrong impression that they can achieve the same results simply by using our analysis and assistance."
"But that's not the case. Startups, in terms of size and strength, can't compare to established companies. Using such data is deception, or even false advertising."
She raised her voice a little higher: "Senior, you shouldn't do this. You should focus on startups! If you can't find suitable partners, I can ask my parents to help and provide resources."
As soon as he said that, the dormitory fell silent.
Lin Xuemei was folding an old newspaper in her hand, her movement frozen in mid-air.
Li Hongying was also slightly taken aback. She and Lin Xuemei exchanged a glance, but neither of them spoke.
Ye Linchen was not angry.
She smiled and said, "Yutong, you've misunderstood. This report is just a business plan for starting a business; it's meant to prove to the judges that this project is feasible."
"The business report section mainly focuses on feasibility analysis. What you just mentioned is a specific business project proposal written for each company, which is a different matter."
She paused for a moment: "So this report won't be shown to the clients, nor will it influence their judgment. It certainly won't give them unrealistic hopes."
Upon hearing this, Li Hongying immediately chimed in, "Yes, Yutong. You haven't started your major courses yet, so you're confused."
"Once you take the class and learn these things, you'll understand the difference. It's good that you're cautious, but don't worry, we won't cheat you."
Li Hongying deliberately softened her tone when she spoke, but somehow, to Zhao Yutong, it sounded like a slap in the face.
In her opinion, Ye Linchen and Li Hongying were clearly looking down on her.
They disliked her for not being professionally competent.
Otherwise, why would he rather run around to the company by himself than ask her for help?
She was at least willing to use her family's resources to help, but they just ignored her completely.
In that instant, the grievances and resentment in her heart were magnified infinitely.
Her eyes gradually reddened, and her nose stung. She sniffed and choked out, "I understand now. I was wrong."
After saying that, she lowered her head and said in an even lower voice, "I'm going out for some fresh air."
The next moment, she turned around and practically ran out of the dormitory.
"Bang!"
The sound of the dormitory door closing was particularly jarring.
The people in the room became even more embarrassed.
Lin Xuemei looked at the door and cautiously asked, "Xiao Chen... is she unhappy? But we didn't say anything harsh just now."
Ye Linchen was completely bewildered and frowned slightly: "I don't understand why she reacted this way either."
At this moment, Zhou Xiaoyan pulled back the bed curtain and peeked out from the upper bunk.
“I understand her reaction. She feels like you guys are rejecting her.”
"But we don't have any!" Li Hongying hurriedly explained.
Zhou Xiaoyan shook her head: "But what you just said sounded to her like you were criticizing her for not doing well in her major. You may think it's true and there was no malice in it, but to someone as sensitive as her, it sounds like something else entirely."
These words silenced the group.
Ye Linchen sighed softly: "But that's the truth. She's only a freshman, she hasn't learned these things yet, it's normal that she doesn't understand."
Zhou Xiaoyan and Ye Linchen and the others only had some minor frictions in their daily lives, and there was no deep-seated hatred between them.
Now that Zhou Xiaoyan took the initiative to talk to them, everyone put aside their past grievances and chatted with her.
“That’s right, you have a point,” Zhou Xiaoyan pursed her lips, “but that’s just your perspective. You’re all pretty much the same – direct, strong-willed, and like to get things straight.”
“But Yutong is different. She’s the kind of sensitive girl who cares a lot about what others think of her. You may not realize it, but she feels rejected.”
Lin Xuemei said with some difficulty, "Then what should we do? We can't just be careful when we talk to her from now on, can we?"
Zhou Xiaoyan shrugged: "Then she can only overcome it herself. It's a personality issue; no one else can help her with that."
While unpacking the snack bag, Wang Lina chimed in, "Yeah, that's her own problem. If she really wants to join you, it's impossible without change and growth."
After saying that, she turned to Ye Linchen with a smile, "Xiao Chen, why don't you hurry up and tell us what you've learned today? We're all waiting to hear it."
The atmosphere in the dorm room finally relaxed a bit after the topic was changed.
Ye Linchen then recounted the stories of the companies he had visited that day.
She specifically mentioned the first company, Sanmu Software: "To be honest, I prefer them the most. Their situation best matches our target customers, and they can provide us with the most valuable data."
"Think about it, they are clearly on the verge of bankruptcy because of chaotic management. If we can intervene and help them analyze the situation, the results will be very obvious."
Lin Xuemei and Li Hongying nodded repeatedly: "Yes, this place is indeed the most suitable."
"Where did you find them?" Li Hongying asked again.
Ye Linchen smiled, pulled a copy of the Jiangcheng Daily from his bag, and handed it over: "It's in the newspaper. I buy different newspapers every day, circle the companies that advertise in them, and then look into them one by one."
Lin Xuemei flipped through the pages and couldn't help but say, "Then we'll help you from now on. Everyone can buy a different newspaper every day, circle the relevant sections, and give them to you for reference. That way it will be faster."
Li Hongying nodded in agreement: "Yes, if we divide the work and cooperate, the efficiency will be much higher."
“Once the company is finalized, we’ll conduct a background check together,” Lin Xuemei added. “Then we’ll divide the work, prepare reports, and get it into use as soon as possible, so we can have a complete set of data by the end of the year.”
This immediately sparked a lively discussion in the dormitory, with several people sitting together to talk about it.
With clear division of labor—who was responsible for market analysis, who was responsible for cash flow management, and who compiled data—the atmosphere gradually became more enthusiastic.
While they were having a heated discussion, Zhao Yutong had already cried and gradually calmed down.
She wiped away her tears and walked back to the dormitory entrance, intending to go in and apologize to everyone.
Through the crack in the door, she could see several people excitedly gathered together inside, completely unaffected by her departure, and even more engrossed than before.
For a moment, she stopped in her tracks.
A sense of imbalance welled up inside her again, disrupting her recently calmed emotions.
She stared at the people in the room, clenching her fists.
Why is it always like this? Why are they so in sync, while I'm always left out?
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
