Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 603 Declaration of War (1)_1

As members of the Student Council’s Publicity Department, Shangguan You, Yu Zijin, and Gui Luo were assigned an important task by the Student Council. Although their identities were unknown, their appearance at a place like Chaoyang Hotel indicated their status was definitely not low. Yang Xu made full use of them, entrusting them with the serious sponsorship issues the Student Council faced annually. He believed that this year, with their involvement, the New Year’s Welcoming Gala would be different and might even hold a big surprise.

「Student Council Conference Room!」

Yang Xu, as the chairman, sat at the head of the table, with leaders and members from each department seated on either side. Shangguan You sat beside Yang Xiu, followed closely by Yu Zijin and Gui Luo.

"This year’s gala, I hope we can surpass previous ones and once again become the focus of Beijing First University, drawing significant attention from the school administration. While the Publicity Department is responsible for the school’s promotional tasks, many outstanding students have joined us this time. Therefore, publicizing school activities and securing sponsorships will be handled by the Publicity Department," Chen Xu announced. As he finished speaking, the crowd began to murmur amongst themselves.

The members previously responsible for this task looked rather put out. They had secured sponsorships every year, so why should it be handed over to someone else this year?

Duan Yingyan and Liu Zili exchanged glances, recalling the incident at Chaoyang Hotel—the Hundred Insects Banquet costing over a million, which they couldn’t have afforded. Even if they were wealthy, their own means paled in comparison to the extravagance of Shangguan You and her friends, making them feel utterly inadequate. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"I agree with our senior’s idea. The new junior girls are clearly very capable, so it’s natural for them to take on more responsibility. We senior girls will get to bask in their reflected glory," Liu Zili said with a smile. She didn’t dislike Shangguan You and believed in her abilities. For them, securing sponsorships was as easy as lifting a finger, guaranteed to draw in many unexpected contributors.

"Mm, I have no objections either," Duan Yingyan quickly chimed in.

Chen Xu nodded. These two aren’t too foolish, he thought.

"Chairman, this isn’t right," a tall, thin student stood up, pushing up his glasses with a displeased expression. "Besides, this has always been our group’s task. If it’s handed over to the Publicity Department, wouldn’t it make people think our department is incompetent?" He was average-looking and, aside from a passable family background and some wealth, he had little else going for him. Even the decently attractive girls didn’t spare him a glance. As for beauties like Shangguan You and Yu Zijin, he knew very well they wouldn’t give him the time of day, and he never considered trying to ingratiate himself with them. However, given his pride in his family background and connections, he didn’t want to relinquish such an opportunity. Every time he invited influential people, countless beautiful women would flock around him; only then did he feel his own worth. He wouldn’t refuse the women who willingly threw themselves at him.

"Your group can also negotiate for sponsorships. It’s a matter of competing on your own abilities, isn’t it? If you can bring in a few more, all the better. Simultaneously, if you can help resolve the employment issues facing our graduating seniors, that would be excellent. These two tasks don’t affect each other, and there’s certainly no conflict, correct?" Chen Xu nodded and said calmly.

"That’s right. We’ll each secure our own sponsors and stay out of each other’s way." As the head of the Publicity Department, who was also facing employment difficulties, Yang Xiu naturally hoped Shangguan You and her friends would take the lead. Perhaps this could be an opportunity, he thought.

"Fine, since both sides agree, let’s settle it at that. Meeting adjourned. Members of the Publicity Department, please stay behind," Yang Xu concluded decisively.

Watching the others leave, Chen Xu spoke again. "Junior Shangguan, Junior Yu, Junior Gui, this time it’s not just about New Year’s Day, but also the 60th anniversary of the school’s founding, a very important event for the school. So, you can’t slack off. You must fully utilize your personal connections to secure several sponsorships. Moreover, many of our students are facing serious employment issues. It would be even better if you could bring in some renowned corporations. As your senior, I’ll soon be facing this problem too. If you could help me resolve it, that would be wonderful. Not just I, but the school leaders would also be grateful to you all. I’m very much looking forward to your performance."

"Senior, are you using ’working for the school’ as an excuse to find jobs for yourselves? And about that school anniversary, how come I haven’t heard of it?" Shangguan You chuckled softly. Looking at Chen Xu, Yang Xiu, and the others who were about to start their internships, she smiled faintly. What a clever plan to achieve multiple goals at once. It’s a wonder they came up with it. Still, by approaching me, they’ve certainly found the right person, she thought.

"Seniors, you’re all prominent figures in the school, yet you show so little backbone, relying on us juniors for something like finding jobs," Yu Zijin pouted. But inwardly, she felt a little smug. As the Princess of the Yu Family, who wouldn’t show her some respect? Even if they didn’t, it wouldn’t matter; the Yu Family had its own enterprises, she mused.

"Heh, seniors, you’ve definitely come to the right people," Gui Luo interjected, her face beaming with pride. "Whichever big company you want to join, whichever firms you want to invite, just make a list and give it to Shangguan You and Yu Zijin. Success is guaranteed. If you want to join the military or become civil servants, that’s absolutely no problem either." These guys really did approach the right people, she thought. And indeed, there was no exaggeration in her words.

"Since Junior Gui has made the offer, we won’t stand on ceremony. This is a tentative list prepared by the Student Council, featuring companies where our school’s alumni work. Please take a look. If there are any issues or difficulties, we can discuss them further," Chen Xu said, producing a list.

Shangguan You glanced at the list and immediately lost interest. Yu Zijin snorted coldly. It wasn’t that they looked down on Chen Xu and his group, but the companies on the list were simply beneath their notice. What kind of companies were these? They’d never even heard of most of them!

"If you find it difficult, we can discuss it further," Chen Xu and Yang Xiu quickly interjected upon seeing their reactions.

They knew they were putting the three junior girls in a difficult position. These were all fairly reputable companies, but given the school leadership’s directive, they had no choice. Moreover, there were several major corporations, international enterprises, and newly booming businesses that they hadn’t even included on this list, Chen Xu and Yang Xiu thought.

"I will invite Ye Family International, the You Family pharmacy chain, Jade Pavilion, the Shen Family, and perhaps the Lin Family. Let’s say these six. The others can be handled by different people; I don’t have that much time. Besides, I’m not familiar with the other companies you listed. Is that acceptable, Senior?" Shangguan You asked calmly, evidently quite unfamiliar with the companies on the list Chen Xu had provided.