Xueyuan Road, the provincial capital university.
Wang Peng parked his car in the Academic Affairs Office and went upstairs to the Principal's Office.
When Ji Miaomiao, an intern majoring in weapons, saw him, her heart skipped a beat, and she ran all the way to her dormitory.
"Sisters, something terrible has happened! I saw Brother Peng go to the principal's office. Our contract might be in trouble."
"What's wrong?" my roommate asked, puzzled. "Peng is a man of his word. He already signed the internship contract. How could he break it?"
"Sisters, let's talk to the other classmates about what to do. Zhou Shun will definitely force Wang Peng to compromise," Ji Miaomiao said anxiously.
Several girls immediately went to the boys' dormitory.
Soon, twenty interns arrived at the administration building and stood next to Wang Peng's car.
Ji Miaomiao said in a deep voice, "When Brother Peng comes out, we need to have a proper talk. Even if he can't withstand the pressure from the principal, we can't blame him."
Everyone nodded, holding their internship contracts, their faces showing anxiety.
...
The principal's office is on the fifth floor of the academic affairs building.
"Xiao Peng, you're here pretty fast." Zhou Shun gestured for Wang Peng to sit down and poured two cups of hot tea from the teapot.
"You're in luck! Someone just gave me some top-grade Longjing tea, it's 800 yuan per 50 grams."
Zhou Shun picked up his teacup and said with a smile, "Try it and see how it tastes."
Wang Peng held the teacup in his hands, a feeling of disgust rising within him.
This man drinks tea that costs 800 yuan per ounce, yet he still tries to squeeze students' hard-earned money. Is he even human?
He put down his teacup; he really couldn't drink it.
Zhou Shundao said, "Xiaopeng, Mingzhu won the Qi Baishi Cup National Championship, and the school has decided to publicize it extensively."
"Oh?" Wang Peng became interested. "Principal Zhou, how do you plan to promote this?"
Zhou Shun smiled slightly, "I will do my best to help Mingzhu join the provincial artists' association, and then advertise on the TV station."
Wang Peng was tempted. The Artists Association and the Writers Association were essentially the same, and his wife joining the association would be entirely beneficial.
It can enhance brand awareness and exposure, expand network resources, increase business opportunities and economic benefits, and improve professional status and social recognition.
The school's involvement in television advertising can both enhance the reputation of the art academy and increase Li Mingzhu's fame.
Zhou Shun patted him on the shoulder and sat down beside him.
"Xiaopeng, you and Mingzhu are my most outstanding students, and you will definitely be in the school's Hall of Fame in the future."
"You should know that One Piece's sales are currently only so-so. Even if Mingzhu wins the Qi Baishi Cup, she won't be qualified to join the provincial art association."
“With the full support of the school, things will be different. I have a very close personal relationship with Chairman Zhou, and I can guarantee that Mingzhu will join the association.”
After finishing his speech in one breath, Zhou Shun picked up his teacup and drank his tea, looking completely at ease.
Wang Peng smiled slightly. Sure enough, there's no such thing as a free lunch.
Knowing that Zhou Shun had conditions, he said in a deep voice, "Old Zhou, tell me everything."
He dislikes people who like to leave things unsaid, or who only say half of what they mean.
"Hehe." Zhou Shun opened the drawer and took out a document. "Take a look at this."
Wang Peng read it from beginning to end. It was an internship contract for twenty graduates, including Ji Miaomiao, majoring in military industry, to work at a brother supermarket.
The internship lasts for three months, and each person receives a monthly stipend of 500 yuan.
Brother Supermarket must pay all internship wages to the school on a monthly basis.
As expected, Zhou Shun still didn't want to let these students go; the monthly internship salary of 10,000 yuan was indeed quite substantial.
Wang Peng smiled wryly; this was yet another multiple-choice question.
If I give up the opportunity for my wife to join the art association, I may never have the chance to join again in my life, unless One Piece becomes a huge hit.
The original One Piece was indeed a huge hit, but Li Mingzhu's version of One Piece... is hard to say.
If he helps his wife realize her dream of becoming a painter, and cooperates with Zhou Shun to exploit twenty interns, twenty feelings of guilt will accompany him for the rest of his life.
After a long silence, Wang Peng shook his head. "Principal Zhou, Brother Supermarket doesn't need any interns right now..."
"Xiaopeng, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You need to think about your wife's future."
Zhou Shun stared at him, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Those students have no relation to you, so what does a classmate relationship matter?"
Wang Peng shook his head. "I don't want to have a guilty conscience. Mingzhu will definitely support me. Goodbye, Lao Zhou."
After saying this, he got up to leave, not wanting to be an accomplice in the exploitation of alumni.
“Wang Peng, your decision is too foolish. Mingzhu will definitely not support you. I’ll prove it to you.”
Zhou Shun pressed the hands-free button on the telephone and dialed a number.
A moment later, a voice came from the phone, "Hello Principal Zhou, this is Li Mingzhu."
"Mingzhu, congratulations on winning the Qi Baishi Cup. The school has decided to help you join the provincial artists' association."
"Really? That's great! Thank you, Principal Zhou! Thank you, the most adorable Principal Zhou in the history of our provincial university! Haha..."
Li Mingzhu laughed smugly on the phone.
Wang Peng sat down again at the tea table, and he could feel her happiness even through the phone line.
Zhou Shun looked at Wang Peng and said, "Mingzhu, I heard that Brothers Supermarket is opening soon?"
“Yes,” Li Mingzhu said. “Principal, you’re welcome to go shopping. I’ll have my husband give you a 10% discount.”
"No need for that," Zhou Shun said. "The school will arrange for twenty interns to go to Xiongdi, with a monthly salary of five hundred yuan. How about that?"
“No problem, I’ll call my husband right away, he’ll definitely agree,” Li Mingzhu said.
"Haha, thanks." Zhou Shun looked at Wang Peng and smiled smugly again.
He continued, "Mingzhu, why don't you discuss this with Wang Peng?"
“I’ll call him. Principal Zhou, have the senior students go to the fourth floor of the Brothers Supermarket, I’ll arrange for someone to sign the labor contracts,” Li Mingzhu said.
“No need,” Zhou Shun said. “Their internships are organized by the school. You sign a contract with the school and pay the internship salary directly to the school.”
Upon hearing this, Li Mingzhu suddenly fell silent.
After a moment, she said, "Principal Zhou, my husband will definitely not agree, and I don't agree either."
"Hehe!" Wang Peng smiled slightly, crossed his legs, and looked at Zhou Shun.
Zhou Shun's face turned grim, and he said in a deep voice, "Mingzhu, as long as you can persuade Wang Peng, I guarantee I'll let you join the Art Association."
"No need," Li Mingzhu said. "Once my One Piece game becomes a huge hit, joining the association will be a natural progression. Goodbye, Principal Zhou."
Beep, beep... Li Mingzhu hung up the phone.
Zhou Shun's face turned ashen as he stared intently at Wang Peng.
Wang Peng had a faint smile on his face, which was a mockery of him.
"Neither of you two are mentally sound. Why are you ruining your future for people you have no connection with?"
“You’re the one who’s not right in the head,” Wang Peng sneered. “Condemning oppression and refusing to collude with oppressors is a common understanding among normal people.”
“Principal Zhou, you’ve dedicated your life to education, don’t you understand this principle?” Wang Peng said with a smile.
Bang!
Zhou Shun was furious and slammed his fist on the table.
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