229: Chapter 229 Where there is need there is hope

“All of you, Professors, are top Experts in your fields. To be honest, the Chamber of Commerce really needs a large number of relevant talents, and from the bottom of my heart, I sincerely hope you can stay,” Niu Xingwang said.

Professor Li’s eyes lit up instantly upon hearing this. Where there was a need, there was hope.

“However, as you must be aware, everyone was originally seconded from the Culture Department. Since it was a loan, what is borrowed must be returned!” Niu Xingwang added, doing a complete 180-degree turn.

Professor Li’s expression darkened, and he frowned, nodding.

They had thought about this point.

“Actually, we did consider negotiating with the Culture Department to see if we could keep everyone here long-term,” Niu Xingwang said, doing another 180-degree turn.

Professor Li seemed to see hope again and stared intently at Niu Xingwang.

“However, I’m still not entirely clear about everyone’s intentions. If you all want to return to the capital, wouldn’t I be doing a disservice with good intentions? What do you say?” Niu Xingwang asked.

“On this point, President, you can rest assured. I solemnly state that everyone’s intentions are the same as mine; if possible, we all wish to remain in the Chamber of Commerce,” Professor Li quickly clarified.

“Really?” Niu Xingwang was overjoyed.

“Really!” Professor Li confirmed with great certainty.

“Do you all have any other requirements?” Niu Xingwang asked.

“What other requirements could there be? As long as we can stay, everything else is negotiable,” Professor Li replied.

“In that case, I have a suggestion, Professor Li. Please listen,” Niu Xingwang said.

“Alright, please speak,” Professor Li said.

“It’s like this: I’d like to establish a school here in Binjiang, to be called Huatong Business School, specifically to train talent for our Chamber of Commerce. What do you think?” Niu Xingwang asked.

“That’s wonderful!” Professor Li’s eyes sparkled with golden light. Wasn’t this exactly what he needed?

“If all the Professors are willing to join our Huatong Business School, I believe this matter will be feasible,” Niu Xingwang said.

“Willing! Of course, willing! You don’t know, this old body of mine is most afraid of being idle. Now that there’s such a good opportunity, how could I not be willing?” Professor Li was overjoyed and quickly agreed.

“What about the other Professors?” Niu Xingwang asked.

“I’ll talk to them! Don’t worry, if they know about this, they’ll be too happy to sleep,” The dark clouds on Professor Li’s face finally dispersed, and he immediately felt much more relaxed.

“Since that’s the case, then I’ll have to trouble Professor Li. I promise here that for those willing to come to Binjiang, our Chamber of Commerce will provide housing. It will be in our underground base, a 200-square-meter independent apartment for each person,” Niu Xingwang promised.

“It doesn’t need to be that big, just a place to live is fine,” Professor Li demurred.

Their demands were not high; being able to stay was enough.

“It is needed! All of your family members can be brought over then,” Niu Xingwang said.

“What?” Professor Li was greatly surprised and immediately stood up.

“What’s wrong, Professor Li?” Niu Xingwang asked.

“Family members… will also be arranged for?” Professor Li asked in disbelief.

“It’s immediate family members; anyone willing to come can come. It’s not an arrangement, they can live in the base, but employment is not guaranteed,” Niu Xingwang explained.

“No problem, no problem! This is already very good,” Professor Li waved his hand excitedly, and with his other hand, he quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes.

“Apologies, I got a bit too emotional!” Professor Li added after wiping his eyes.

“It’s alright. Professor Li, how about this: you go back and discuss what I’ve said with everyone, and listen to what the other Professors think. If everyone truly has these thoughts, then I’ll go talk to the Culture Department. In my opinion, there shouldn’t be a big problem. Why do I say this? Because currently, the Culture Department doesn’t have enough positions, and their material reserves are not sufficient. If everyone can come to Binjiang, the Culture Department’s pressure can also be eased somewhat,” Niu Xingwang said.

“That’s indeed the logic. Alright then, I’ll go back and talk to everyone. Once I have a result, I’ll come back to you,” Professor Li said.

He was already a bit anxious, wanting to go back quickly and bring this good news to everyone.

“Alright then, I’ll await your news,” Niu Xingwang smiled.

…

August 1, 2055.

This was a groundbreaking day for the Chamber of Commerce.

Today, the first batch of 20 Chamber of Commerce branches in cooperative Settlements, as well as Mercenary Guild branches, would simultaneously open.

To endorse the Huatong Chamber of Commerce, the leaders of each Settlement personally attended and participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

At this moment, the Baisha Shelter in Jingmen City was exceptionally lively.

The people here already knew the power of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce, so brand influence was established very quickly.

Early in the morning, the entrance of the Chamber of Commerce was already surrounded by people.

To be precise, not just the entrance, but within a 1-kilometer radius, it was already packed. People were constantly arriving from all directions.