The alumni entrepreneur association's event was held at a hotel near Tsinghua University.
Before leaving, Xue Qiandai hesitated for a long time, wondering whether she should wear her luxury outfit or a casual one. In the end, she decided on the casual one. Firstly, it was a matter of the nature of the event, and secondly, making such a big deal out of meeting an alumnus seemed like overkill.
Around 2 p.m., she appeared in front of the hotel on time, where Huo Yunchao was already waiting.
"Have you been waiting long?"
Huo Yunchao put his phone in his pocket, and the message he had been editing for a while but never sent was never seen the light of day again. "I just arrived too, right on time."
Today he was wearing a white printed shirt with an architectural pattern, paired with light blue jeans, looking like a young man, refreshing and full of energy.
Fortunately, they were all very relaxed.
The alumni reunion was more like a tea party, very relaxed, with early arrivals chatting in small groups. The topics were mainly high-tech industries, the New Third Board (NEEQ), and the economic situation.
While passing by several alumni entrepreneurs, Xue Qiandai also heard about Bitcoin, and the world's first real Bitcoin transaction was made in 2010.
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Huo Yunchao led Xue Qiandai to a man in a casual suit. "Dai Dai, this is my senior, Gu Fan, from the law department. He now runs his own law firm. If you have any legal questions, you can consult him. Senior, this is my good friend and Tsinghua University alumna, Xue Qiandai."
Gu Fan was the one who bowled with Huo Yunchao before. He is the external liaison director of the alumni entrepreneur association and is usually quite active.
Looking at the beautiful woman before him, and hearing his aloof junior brother call her "Dai Dai" so affectionately, he gave a meaningful "Oh," and then showed her a business card. "Hello, Junior Sister Xue. You look very familiar."
Xue Qiandai smiled gently. Back in the day, she was quite the campus celebrity. After putting away the business card, she jokingly asked, "Senior, do you find all the pretty girls familiar?"
It was a witty remark, and Xue Qiandai said it naturally. Gu Fan laughed and said, "Junior sister has a very straightforward personality."
"She later went to study at the Paris Fashion Institute's branch in Beijing, and plans to enter the haute couture industry in the future," Huo Yunchao added. Those present today are all potential clients of Xue Qiandai; he's providing Dai Dai with a resource pool.
Xue Qiandai understood immediately and smiled gently, "Senior brother, feel free to consult me about any fashion-related matters."
“Okay, no problem. The senior management of TC hasn’t arrived yet. Yunchao, why don’t you chat with everyone more? Our alumni are our greatest treasure.”
Huo Yunchao agreed and took Xue Qiandai to another group of people.
"What a rare guest! Our junior brother Yunchao is here today too." The speaker was a man in his thirties, who looked more fashionable than the other alumni who dressed in business and professional attire.
“Dai Dai, this senior brother is Ling Yuan, the founder of the ‘Chaoku’ website. Now many luxury brands have joined the website.”
Xue Qiandai knew this platform; it focused on luxury group buying and was the largest outside of the major traditional e-commerce platforms. In fact, many brands not only had a presence on Taobao and JD.com, but also on Vipshop, Yihaodian, and Chaoku.
Xue Qiandai gracefully greeted him, "Senior Brother Ling, Chaoku did a fantastic job! This is practically an online outlet!"
Outlets, short for outlet malls, specifically refers to shopping centers comprised of stores selling off-season, discontinued, or limited-size items from major brands. While outlet malls started relatively late in China, their development has been rapid and explosive.
Lingyuan was pleased with the compliment. "Junior Sister Xue, you flatter me. I hope one day your brand will choose us."
"My pleasure."
Suddenly, a voice called out "Yun Chao" and a man in his forties walked in. His hair was thinning on top and his beer belly was slightly protruding, making him look like someone who had worked in the system for a long time.
"Chairman Xiang, it's been a long time!" Huo Yunchao greeted, while whispering in Xue Qiandai's ear, "This is Xiang Yang, the chairman of the Haidian Zhongguancun Management Committee."
Xiang Yang patted Huo Yunchao's shoulder with his thick hand, his appreciation evident. "Yunchao, when are you going to move your company to our headquarters? The rent in the CBD is so high. Companies like yours enjoy a series of preferential policies in Haidian. The district's investment promotion department has also spoken to you. We welcome you."
Xue Qiandai wasn't entirely sure why Huo Yunchao chose the CBD location. Haidian's Zhongguancun is known as China's Silicon Valley, a cradle for high-tech unicorns.
"President Xiang, I will consider your suggestion."
Next, Xue Qiandai visited some alumni. Among them were those engaged in private equity, media and public relations, and IT and internet; they could be considered leaders in various industries.
After going through the contacts, Xue Qiandai's address book had successfully grown in size. Connections are money!
At the self-service refreshment area, Huo Yunchao stopped, poured her some soda water, and gave her some fruit. "How are you feeling?"
Xue Qiandai's eyes sparkled mischievously as she laughed, "Very good. I feel like I can see countless amounts of money beckoning to me. Beauty Huo, are you helping me attract customers?"
Huo Yunchao forked a piece of orange, eating it elegantly, his eyes fixed intently on her. "Yes, is there a kickback? I have a big appetite, you know."
He looked like he wanted to devour her.
Xue Qiandai succumbed to his gaze, then realized she was overthinking things. Her beloved man was the epitome of a refined gentleman, upright and dignified; she must be imagining things. She quickly changed the subject, "By the way, why did you decide to locate your business in the CBD? The rent there is really..."
"Because you're not in Zhongguancun!" The voice was very soft, as if it were unintentional.
Dai Dai's home was in the CBD, on the top floor of Yintai Mansion. Huo Yunchao thought this would bring him closer to his Dai Dai. In the vast sea of people, encounters are inevitable. Fortunately, he did.
This is how he loves her.
As for the high rent and irrational choices, what does that matter?
Xue Qiandai was stunned. She touched her burning earlobes and her heart that was about to jump out of her throat. For a moment, she really wanted to pounce on her beautiful Huo!
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