C520 – Xie Haijun Expressed His Sadness
The event was hosted by a charming youngdy from the broadcasting department, who had a wealth of experience from emceeing numerous school gs.
The student had already made such a remark? She knew she had to keep the conversation flowing and let him bask in his moment of glory.
“Wow, this senior is incredible, founding a techpany at such a young age,” one student remarked in awe.
“It’s tough for many of us to evennd a job at a techpany, and here he is setting a fantastic example for us all,” another added.
“So, what kind of high-techpany did you start?” the host inquired with a beaming smile.
That’s the mark of a seasoned presenter – making the conversation feel so effortless, lifting you up while giving you the stage to shine even brighter, and making it seem like you’re not just showing off since the host prompted the question.
“Arge-scaleputer offline joint experience center,bined with a software application and development techpany!” the young man dered proudly, puffing out his chest.
The crowd erupted into excited murmurs – the name alone was impressive, exuding sophistication.
Xie Haijun’s face gleamed with pride. Just like that, the first student had made him so proud. Eastsea only has two undergraduate universities: Eastsea Technology University and Eastsea University. Xie Haijun had always been fiercelypetitive, especially since the other institution was a prestigious 985211 university with better resources and talent. Yet, here was a student from his university, setting such a high bar. How many from Eastsea University could im such an achievement?
Xie Haijun was bursting with pride, sneaking a nce at Principal Ye, who remained serene and unperturbed. In his mind, he was thinking, “What’s there to be so smug about? Eastsea University has produced a Mr. Su, who alone could outshine all your studentsbined.”
But Principal Ye kept his thoughts to himself, maintaining the dignifiedposure expected of a university president.
“Senior, you’re truly impressive,” a student gushed.
?”Could you share with us the trials and tribtions of your entrepreneurial journey? It would be great to hear about your experiences and get some advice to avoidmon pitfalls,” the host suggested with a smile.
“Sure,” the guy on stage nodded, ready to share his story.
Everyone in the room was holding their breath, eyes wide with anticipation. There’s nothing quite like the story of a sessful entrepreneur to capture an audience. There’s so much to learn from their experiences!
?”Me! I’ve always been fascinated by electronics,” the speaker began. “Back in school, I was the one taking apartputers, phones, and all sorts of electronicponents. I gained a wealth of knowledge in mechanics and electronic devices.”
He continued enthusiastically, while Xie Haijun listened with a growing sense of unease.
Damn it! It was you all along! No wonder the school’sputers were always breaking down. The repair technicians woulde out and say someone had tampered with them. Xie Haijun had been skeptical, but now it all made sense. Recing thoseputers had cost a pretty penny. So it was you causing all the trouble?
But with the situation as it was, Xie Haijun couldn’t very well make a scene. He might as well consider it an involuntary upgrade for the school.
“And then,” the speaker went on, “after graduation, I hit the job market, faced rejection after rejection, and ended up living in a basement, surviving on one meal a day.”
His face was etched with the hardship of those days, and the students around him nodded in understanding. The path to sess is often paved with such trials.
“Eventually, I started selling knockoff phones,” he admitted. “You’d be surprised how many people fell for it. But then, the police caught up with me, and I’ve only just been released after serving two years.”
He was disarmingly candid, not filtering his words at all. The students, who had been eagerly listening, were now visibly shocked.
What was this? Where was the story of thepany he’d supposedly started two years after graduation? If he’d been in jail for those two years, how could he have founded apany?
Xie Haijun was just as baffled. He turned to the head of the Human Resources Department, demanding, “What’s going on here? Where did you find this guy?!”
“I… I… I…” The HR leader was at a loss for words. Something was clearly amiss. The information his team had provided didn’t match this story at all.
Xie Haijun’s face was a mask of displeasure, his earlier smilepletely gone.
“Um…” The host of the event was equally mortified, unsure of how to proceed.
Where did this charactere from?
Challenging my professional integrity, I tell you.
I couldn’t even find the words to respond.
“Um… Senior, since you’ve just emerged, how did you start yourpany?”
The host blinked rapidly.
Steadying his nerves.
He hurriedly steered the conversation elsewhere.
“Ah, starting apany is quite straightforward.”
“This type ofpany is ubiquitous.”
“It’s arge-scaleputer offline joint experience center, a coborative software application and development technologypany!”
“It has a catchy, easy-to-understand acronym. Once I say it, it’ll click for everyone.”
“Inte café!”
The guy stood tall and proud as he dered this.
?Snorts ofughter erupted from the audience.
Damn it!
?All that anticipation, brimming with excitement, and it turns out he just runs an inte café?
Arge-scaleputer offline joint experience center, a coborative software application and developmentpany!
What a ridiculously high-end name.
But when you think about it, it makes sense.
An inte café is just a bunch ofputers linked together.
People go in to experience it.
To y games, right?
Isn’t software application just opening upputer programs to y games?
And development? Isn’t that just loading up websites to watch those simplistic, low-budget movies?
Xie Haijun nearly choked.
Where on earth did this Top Gradee from?
Is this even real life?
Principal Ye, meanwhile, maintained aposed demeanor, though he was nearly bursting withughter inside.
Oh, Old Xie, no offense, but where did you dig up this Top Grade?
“Ah… So, senior, you opened an inte café? That must have required a substantial investment.”
The host’s professionalism shone through.
He zeroed in on the key issue.
Starting an inte café could cost hundreds of thousands, if not millions.
How could he open one without the funds?
Though this guy’s ims seemed dubious, having the capital to open an inte café certainly set him apart.
The students in the audience nodded in agreement.
Sure, it’s just an inte café, but how many people can’t even afford to frequent one, much less open their own?
What a joke!
?At that moment, the guy shook his head with defiance.
“No, I’m the inte café manager!”
“Fellow students, Flying Dragon Inte Cafe wees you! Mention my name for a 20% discount!”
“Our cafe has just upgraded to the fastest machines for a top-notch experience,plete with luxury sofas, self-serve coffee, beverages, and snacks.”
“Plus, enjoy thepany of charmingdies while you y.”
“It’s unquestionably your prime choice for surfing the web!”
“Come on down to Flying Dragon Inte Cafe.”
“Only five yuan an hour – it’s a bargain you won’t regret, and there’s no catch!”
This guyunched straight into his sales pitch.
Xie Haijun’s eye twitched, his expression as dark as a storm cloud.
He was itching to boot the man out of there.
The thought of this getting out was mortifying.
?Being awork manager is a standard upation, a legitimate way to make a living.
I mean no disrespect.
But let’s face it, it’s amonce profession.?
Yet here we are, Eastsea Technology University, inviting our distinguished alumni for a symposium.
Even awork manager gets to take the stage.
To think, after four years at Eastsea Technology University, bing awork manager is considered a mark of excellence.
How on earth are we supposed to attract new students now?