Chapter 523: Chapter 96: Teaching Nanaz to Drive (Part 2)

Parked the car and walked into the storefront where the shop is located.

The renovation began as soon as the building was handed over a month ago. Because it’s the main store, Su Zelin took it very seriously, putting in a lot of effort, visiting many renovation companies, personally involved in the design, and keeping a close eye on construction quality, absolutely not allowing any shortcuts or sloppy work.

The renovation is about eighty percent done, with initial effects starting to show.

From a glance inside the shop, the spacious 500-square-meter storefront looks grand, combined with avant-garde design and high-quality decorations, it’s brimming with style.

People shopping in this mall, even those who don’t plan on buying digital products for now might feel compelled to come in and have a look.

Brother Xiao Yang and Kang Baohong are supervising the workers, with Kang Baohong knocking on tiles all over, listening for any hollow sounds as they are also holding great expectations for this store.

It’s not just New Era’s headquarters and image store, but also a symbolic step of expanding from the campus to the urban area. It must be taken seriously and cannot be handled carelessly!

"President Su!"

"Boss!"

Seeing Su Zelin, the two greeted simultaneously, and Kang Baohong even shared two cigarettes. All three executives are heavy smokers, and they enjoy talking business puffing clouds of smoke, finding it invigorating.

"How’s the project progressing? Can we ensure it opens smoothly on the sixth?"

Su Zelin exhaled a smoke ring and casually asked.

Preparing the main store to its renovation has taken the longest time, roughly three months from when they started looking for a storefront, with the opening date finally set for June 6.

Six-six, a lucky number, businessmen have to mind these auspicious symbols somewhat.

"Don’t worry, boss, I come here every day to check, closely watching the progress, ensuring there’s no problem!"

Kang Baohong patted his chest, promising.

"The TV ad spot has also been set, starting July 1 to September, a full two months!"

Kang Baohong proactively reported on other matters.

One important matter this year is buying advertising, starting with purchasing on the provincial TV station.

The timing happens to be the summer break when ratings are high.

There’s a technique to buying ads, and you can even make a gamble.

Coincidentally, a youth school idol drama is airing this summer on Zhejiang Satellite TV that fits well with New Era’s young target audience.

Since the production is by a small media company, the director is not a big shot, and all actors are almost unknown newcomers.

So most people expected the ratings to flop, leading to low competition among sponsorship advertisers.

In reality, this youth idol drama was the surprise hit of the year in ratings.

Of course, only Su Zelin knew about this, hence betting on this show was extremely cost-effective this time, yielding the best ad effect for the least money.

Aside from the headquarters and TV ad placements, a training team has also been set up, with four new direct-operated stores in Medical University, Art College, Business University, and the Metrology University, along with the affiliated store in the Institute of Technology, bringing New Era’s store count into double digits.

Brother Xiao Yang and Kang Baohong have been worn out, both losing weight from running around day and night with endless tasks.

Fortunately, they are young and energetic. An older person wouldn’t be able to withstand it at this point.

This is why Su Zelin brought Yang Fen in as a partner.

Without Brother Xiao Yang and his team, New Era couldn’t possibly expand rapidly; with school and all, he wouldn’t have so much time and energy.

Thankfully, the management team is also expanding, recruiting talent from large companies for help, otherwise the two of them wouldn’t manage it all.

This is also why Su Zelin has been particularly busy this term, can’t just offload all responsibilities onto Brother Xiao Yang, after all, he is the founder and big boss, he has to try and do more, especially at such a critical time.

Staying outside took the whole day.

Driving back to the Finance Academy, his phone rang with a call from Nanaz.

"Busy Manager Su, when will you be free to teach me how to drive, or do I have to wait until next semester?"

As soon as the call connected, Nanaz teased.

"Nanaz, why are you in such a hurry, eager to hit the highway?"

Su Zelin chuckled.

"Yep, I just love speed and excitement, so how fast can you be, class leader?"

Ding Linna spoke with a hint of challenge.

"Will ten minutes do?"

He asked cheekily.

"Ten minutes?"

That’s too short, just enough to get warmed up, she thought to herself.

"I’ll be in front of the girls’ dormitory entrance in ten minutes, remember to wear your cheerleading skirt when you come down!"

Though he hadn’t rested all day, Su Zelin didn’t feel tired, and since Ding Linna brought it up, why postpone?

"Wow, really, you’ll teach me to drive tonight?"

"Why would I lie, I’m on my way to the girls’ dorm now."

"You’re really catching me off guard, I haven’t even showered yet!"

"Doesn’t matter if you shower or not, you’ll be all sweaty afterwards anyway. How about this, I’ll wait a bit, give you ten more minutes to shower and get ready, but don’t take too long."

"OK then, see you later, class leader!"

"..."

Having made the call on the balcony and hung up, Ding Linna returned to her dorm excitedly.

At this moment, Luo Xi was heading into the bathroom with her clothes and stuff, and Nanaz quickly stopped her best friend, "Ah Xi, wait a second!"

"Nanaz, what’s up?"

Luo Xi stopped in her tracks.

"Mind if I shower first?" Nanaz pleaded with hands together, "Please, thanks!"

"Sure, but why are you in such a rush to shower?"

Luo Xi suddenly thought of something, "Hehe, got a date with some handsome guy?"

"Well, sort of!"

Ding Linna nodded.

"Oh really, who is it, share some details?"

The class beauty nudged her friend’s waist with an elbow, her gossiping heart ablaze, "Is he as handsome as our big leader?"

Not just as handsome, but exactly the same.

Nanaz thought to herself.

"Um, about the same."

She vaguely nodded.

"Wow, our school has guys as handsome as our leader." Luo Xi suddenly got excited, "Nanaz, you must introduce him to me sometime, let your sister give him a check!"

"You might already know him."

Ding Linna coughed lightly, "I’m off to shower quickly, he’s coming soon!"

Nanaz went into the bathroom with her clothes.

Luo Xi was left puzzled, muttering, "I know that guy? Impossible, even eight-tenths as handsome as the leader, I’d never forget even if he was burned to ashes."

Nanaz spent about ten minutes showering.

Girls generally take longer to rinse than boys, especially since Ding Linna lathered with six–god cooldown three times, nearly scrubbing her skin off, taking longer than usual.

After stepping out of the bathroom, she quickly put on exquisite makeup, wore large hoop earrings, and applied lipstick for a flaming red lip look, finally revealing a satisfied smile at the dressing mirror.

Ding Linna, you’re so stunning you could kill, even a tough guy like the class leader will worship at your feet.

Go get ’em!

At this point, every girl in the dorm had heard from gossip queen Luo Xi that she had a date tonight.

"Alright, alright, you little flirt, you’re hot enough already, keep dressing up and you’ll set the place on fire!"

"Wow, this determined stance, looks like the mysterious handsome guy doesn’t stand a chance tonight!"

"Nanaz, go easy, don’t wear him out!"

The girls teased her relentlessly.

Ding Linna immediately protested, "It’s just an ordinary date, nowhere near what you’re imagining!"

Luo Xi rolled her eyes; it’s so obvious and you’re still pretending.

"Enough chatter, let me ask you just one thing, leave the door open tonight?"

"This...depends!"

"..."