Chen Pingjiang's mind became active.
Although Renrenwang's development had reached a point where its official connections in Dongjiang and Jiangsu Province were already deeply rooted, having more teammates was still good.
Especially this Secretary Liu in front of him looked quite young, and perhaps he could make further advancements in the future.
Ning Yongde specifically called Chen Pingjiang over with this intention.
Everyone was an alumnus, so they should become closer.
Secretary Liu on the other side was also happy to chat with Chen Pingjiang.
They talked for about half an hour.
A staff member ran over to announce that the school anniversary celebration was about to begin.
When the group arrived at the main sports field, Ning Yongde noticed Chen Pingjiang's dilemma and said with a smile,
"What's wrong? Do you still want to sit below? Honestly, go to the rostrum, the nameplates are already prepared."
Chen Pingjiang laughed,
"The principal still has keen insight. Mainly, aren't I still a student? Sitting up there always feels a bit strange."
Two alumni entrepreneurs next to him chimed in,
"Junior, if you don't go to the rostrum, we won't be able to sit comfortably either."
Dressed in a sharp suit, Chen Pingjiang appeared exceptionally unconventional among the middle-aged and elderly people on the rostrum.
Most of the students below the stage looked at him.
The star of Finance University!
This year's Finance University anniversary celebration was large in scale and high in standards.
Those who could attend the meeting were outstanding students from various colleges, departments, and classes, with the vast majority of the rest being current teachers.
The 20,000-30,000 students of Finance University certainly wouldn't all come; there wouldn't be enough seats even if they did.
However, there was an exception: all the students from Industrial Management Class 4 came.
It was said to be arranged by Kuang Minghong.
It was entirely due to Chen Pingjiang's influence.
......
"Damn, our class president looks so cool sitting on the rostrum."
Wu Zhaogang, from the same class, saw Chen Pingjiang with a sparkle of envy in his eyes, then, like an elementary school student wearing a big red flower on his chest, he deliberately raised his voice to attract the attention of other classes and departments around him.
Sure enough, students and teachers from other classes and departments looked over with surprised eyes when they heard this, which made the students of Industrial Management Class 4 feel particularly proud.
"Hehe, what's sitting on the rostrum? Brother Chen will be speaking later!"
"Really?"
"How could it be fake? Brother Chen is now our school's calling card. Last time I saw the news, Renrenwang was already preparing for listing. Even if it's not listed yet, Brother Chen is considered the richest man in Dongjiang, right? If I were the principal, I'd also be eager to have Brother Chen give a speech on stage."
Cong Nini was a bit displeased with Zhao Shaoyang's loud voice, frowning as she turned her head.
"Keep your voice down, you want everyone to look over, don't you? We represent not only Industrial and Commercial Class 4 outside, but also the class president. Don't embarrass the class president later."
If it were anyone else, Zhao Shaoyang definitely wouldn't listen.
But if that person was Cong Nini, he could only nod sullenly,
"I know!"
He hung out with Chen Pingjiang the most in the class, so he knew many things others didn't.
For example, the ambiguous relationship between Chen Pingjiang and Cong Nini.
Usually, the good-natured Zhu Guangping would have loved to give Wu Zhaogang and Zhao Shaoyang a good thrashing.
At this point, don't they know to accumulate some goodwill?
Because of Chen Pingjiang, his position in the school was also rapidly rising.
Logically speaking, he should have already stepped down as counselor, and anyone else could have taken over.
But Zhu Guangping stubbornly refused to leave.
When others asked him, he would say he had feelings for this group of students.
Those in the know secretly grumbled that Zhu Guangping was enjoying the benefits too much and couldn't bear to let go.
It was precisely because he knew this that Zhu Guangping was usually very low-key at school.
The benefits Zhu Guangping received because of Chen Pingjiang were not limited to this.
Even his daughter, who originally couldn't get into Dongjiang Experimental Primary School, was helped by Chen Pingjiang to get in.
Chen Pingjiang was the last one to speak.
After all, he was still a current student.
The speech had been prepared long in advance; Chen Pingjiang only needed to read it.
In this kind of occasion, he dared not speak off-script, not that he lacked the ability.
The three-hour school anniversary conference ended, and it was already one o'clock in the afternoon.
Everyone's stomachs were rumbling with hunger.
Finance University had prepared a buffet, and Chen Pingjiang casually ate a few bites.
The school anniversary celebration did not end there.
In the afternoon, all alumni visited the education achievement exhibition room prepared by the school.
Each alumnus who attended the meeting also received a "Renowned School Style" commemorative album from Finance University and watched a documentary reflecting the historical evolution of the university.
......
On Renren Weibo, Finance University's official account posted "A Letter to Alumni."
The letter was not the key.
The key was the large group photo of alumni in the attachment.
Netizens immediately recognized Chen Pingjiang standing in the C-position in the middle of the third row.
Originally, it wasn't a big deal, but as soon as they thought of Chen Pingjiang still being a current student, everyone became agitated.
"Awesome, to be in the C-position of the alumni photo at such a young age, he's definitely entered the school history."
"That's not nonsense. Such a business elite would be qualified to be in the school history of C9 universities, and probably even get a dedicated page in a regular 'erben' like Finance University."
"I can almost smell the jealousy from other schools?"
"Chen Pingjiang: I am the student you will never get."
"Finance University must have hit the jackpot, to have such a student. Next year's admission scores might even rise."
"Rise again? It rose by twenty points the year before last, and by more than ten points last year. Any further increase would be outrageous."
By that evening, the news "Finance University's Chen Pingjiang Enters School History" had already dominated Weibo's hot searches.
The traffic Chen Pingjiang brings is formidable.
Usually, people might not be so concerned about business matters, but they are very interested in Chen Pingjiang as a person.
It's no exaggeration to say that if a paparazzi caught Chen Pingjiang misbehaving outside and posted it online, it would definitely be more popular than a celebrity's gossip.
Normally, everyone seemed to collectively forget Chen Pingjiang's student identity, because compared to his identity as a business elite and billionaire, being a student seemed a bit humble.
But when these identities were linked together, the buzz emerged.
What pushed this popularity even higher was Renrenwang's new playful move.
Renrenwang and Renrenwang's Weibo simultaneously uploaded an MV titled "Youth."
The reason for producing this MV was mainly due to the intricate and inseparable connections between Renrenwang and Finance University.
Firstly, many graduates of Finance University are currently working at Renrenwang, and many of Renrenwang's executives also graduated from Finance University.
What's more, Renrenwang's birthplace was at Finance University!
It was at Chen Pingjiang's suggestion that this MV came to be, with many Finance University graduates within Renrenwang appearing on camera.
Everyone put on white shirts, simple makeup, and walked through every corner of the Finance University campus.
"I'm still that youth from before,
Not a trace of change.
Time is merely a test,
The belief planted in my heart hasn't diminished at all.
This youth before me,
Still has that original face.
No matter how many hardships ahead, I won't back down.
..."
"Youth" went viral in less than 24 hours after being uploaded, thanks to its catchy and pleasant melody, the buzz from Chen Pingjiang and the Finance University anniversary celebration, and the terrifying speed of internet dissemination.
24 hours later.
"Youth" directly parachuted to the top spot on Baidu Music Chart, QQ Music Chart, Weibo hot topics, and the number one in full-network keyword searches.
When this enormous wave of good fortune struck, Ning Yongde was still a bit dazed, not expecting that even after the anniversary celebration ended, Finance University's reputation would become even more resounding.
This scene made the two 985 universities in Dongjiang green with envy.
Why?
Why don't we have such a student!
This MV clearly took a lot of effort and thought, using cameras to record various beautiful sceneries of Finance University throughout the four seasons, and capturing numerous vibrant and energetic student faces.
"I love this song so much, it feels so inspiring!"
"Oh no, Dongjiang Finance University is going to win big this time. It's application season now, and with the buzz so high, many students will probably apply to Dongcai. Everyone watch, a batch of students will likely be 'slipping down' in their applications."
"Sorry, no 'slipping down' at all. Can't I get into Finance University with 600 points?"
"Are you crazy? 600 points for a regular 'erben' university?"
"Yes, you don't understand!"
"I want to go too. This year's goal is Finance University. 985 is out for me, and while 211 universities also have good ones, I prefer Finance University. Choose a better major, and maybe after graduation, I can join Renrenwang?"
"Looking at this situation, Dongcai won't take long to become a 'yiben' university."
"Indeed, the visibility and influence are certainly enough now. I estimate their admissions office will be very idle this year because they won't need much promotion. The student quality has also been getting better and better these past two years, and with cooperation from big companies like Renrenwang, their research level and faculty strength will eventually improve too."
"Holy crap, is it that amazing?"
"..."
Finance University was also quick to act; with the traffic flowing in, they had to seize the opportunity.
The next day, Finance University's official Weibo expressed gratitude to Renrenwang and announced that the song "Youth" would be designated as the university's second school anthem, encouraging enthusiastic performances at various school events.
In short, Finance University made a killing with this wave.
(End of Chapter)