45: Chapter 45 Economics Lecturer Zhuang Hua

"You mean, the grandson of the founder of the economics lecture series is at your factory?"

The Best Friend's questioning tone on the phone had risen several notches.

"Yes, we have a business cooperation, and I wanted to consult you on what his motive is for doing this from the perspective of someone in your industry."

"I'll come over personally right now."

Qian Zhaodi was stunned.

"Didn't you say you have the Commercial Forum Conference tomorrow and won't be free? Why are you coming over now?"

The Best Friend's tone on the phone was full of excitement.

"You didn't mention that Professor Chen's grandson was with you! Stop wasting time, I'm on my way."

After hanging up, Qian Zhaodi was still a bit bewildered.

Her original intention was to ask her Best Friend for advice together, but upon hearing Chen Hao's background, the Best Friend immediately wanted to come over to 'pay respects'.

Oh well, once her Best Friend arrives, she can indirectly probe Chen Hao's intentions.

She glanced at the time; it was already nearing noon.

Qian Zhaodi returned to the design department to announce that they would break for lunch, and she needed to take Zhang Menglu to the cafeteria to eat.

The two walked back to the reception room chatting and laughing, found Chen Hao, and headed to the second-floor restaurant together.

The restaurant was spacious enough to accommodate all the employees for dining, and the food was quite good: four dishes and one soup, two meat and two vegetable dishes.

The Factory Director had privileges and had a separate private room in the restaurant, even asking the kitchen to prepare some extra small dishes specially.

Just as the three were chatting and laughing while waiting for the food, Chen Hao suddenly received a system notification.

"Ding"

"Detected a Goddess with a 9-point appearance within a 500-meter radius."

"Current Status: Eager."

"Difficulty to Capture: Difficult."

Chen Hao was startled. There was a 9-point Goddess in the factory? How did he not notice during the previous tour?

"You all chat. I'm going to the restroom."

Chen Hao got up and walked out of the private room, intending to look for this high-value Goddess.

But when he focused his gaze, good heavens, everywhere he looked was filled with women!

During the lunch break, the restaurant was full of female workers, at least several hundred of them, either queuing for food or gathered in twos and threes, eating and chattering away.

Chen Hao strolled around, observing, trying to find the figure of the high-value Goddess.

Unfortunately, the height, figure, and looks of most female workers in the restaurant were less than satisfactory. Forget 9 points, there were very few who could even reach a 7-point rating.

Just as Chen Hao was looking around everywhere, a woman in a suit, with her hair tied in a ponytail, walked briskly towards him, practically running.

She had a typical melon-seed face, a pointed nose, cherry lips, and wore black-rimmed glasses. She wasn't wearing makeup, and her figure and looks were impeccable—a 9-point rating was certainly met or even surpassed.

She looked to be around 25 years old. Her attire suggested she might be in insurance sales, but her demeanor carried the air of a teacher.

As Chen Hao was observing her, she strode past him, directly opposite him, about to cross paths. But whenever Chen Hao moved to dodge to one side, she shifted to that side too. After two or three attempts, annoyance appeared on her face.

"Good dogs don't block the way, move aside!"

She shoved Chen Hao aside and hurried straight toward the private room.

The moment of contact occurred.

"Ding"

"Goddess bound."

"Zhuang Hua"

"Age: 28"

"Height: 165"

"Weight: 56"

"Appearance Score: 9 points"

"Skills: Investment Theory Proficient, Business Management Proficient, English Proficient"

"Current Status: Impatient."

"goddess token: underwear"

"Difficulty to Capture: Difficult."

"System Evaluation: Eloquent, Academic Queen, Paranoid, Childfree."

"Note: Upon reaching 100 Affection Points, one valuable qi sea pill can be obtained."

Chen Hao stared at her retreating back and muttered to himself.

"A female PhD, no wonder she has the temperament of an intellectual!"

"Wait a minute, how did she get into the private room?"

Chen Hao curiously walked back to the private room. As soon as he entered, he heard Qian Zhaodi introducing someone.

"This is my Best Friend, Zhuang Hua."

Zhuang Hua was shaking hands with Zhang Menglu.

"CEO Chen is back!"

Qian Zhaodi saw Chen Hao enter and cheerfully introduced him.

"This is the CEO Chen I mentioned."

Zhuang Hua clearly paused when she saw Chen Hao.

"It's you?"

"You know each other?"

Qian Zhaodi asked with surprise.

"We don't know each other. We just bumped into each other outside."

Chen Hao explained with a smile.

Zhuang Hua immediately put on a smile, stepped forward humbly and respectfully to shake his hand.

"Hello, hello, your great name is music to my ears. I've wanted to meet you for a long time."

Zhuang Hua's sudden change in attitude made Chen Hao a bit uncomfortable.

"Zhuang Hua Affection +40, Current Affection 50."

Why was the initial affection so high?

Chen Hao politely asked.

"You know me?"

Qian Zhaodi took over the conversation.

"It's like this. My Best Friend 'sells courses,' so theoretically, you are in the same profession."

Chen Hao was still maintaining a smile, but as soon as he heard the words 'sells courses,' he performed the 'disappearing smile' technique.

"Who is in the same profession as someone who sells courses?"

Chen Hao lost all goodwill towards her. Zhuang Hua's demeanor also changed; her face turned cold, and she retorted sharply.

"How can you introduce me like that? Don't insult me, okay!"

Every industry has its own hierarchy of contempt. While business lectures primarily involve selling courses, business training and success seminars are entirely different concepts.

Those who lecture on success are called course sellers and are often regarded as swindlers. The two sides look down on each other, reaching a point of irreconcilable conflict.

Zhuang Hua could sense that Chen Hao misunderstood her as a success seminar swindler, so she quickly explained.

"Don't listen to her nonsense. My graduate supervisor is an economics professor, and he was a student of your grandfather, Professor Chen. Professor Chen is my idol!"

"Oh, is that so? Then please have a seat."

Chen Hao relaxed. As long as she wasn't a success seminar swindler, Chen Hao let go of his reservations. If Zhuang Hua were a success seminar swindler, no matter how beautiful she was, Chen Hao wouldn't be interested—it was a contempt hierarchy ingrained in his bones, a natural aversion.

Zhuang Hua shot Qian Zhaodi a glare, then proactively sat next to Chen Hao to try and get closer.

"I've heard my supervisor mention you. After graduating, you immediately entered practical society and left many legends in the field. You truly bring honor to economics."

Chen Hao spoke modestly.

"After studying theory too much, one must use practice to prove it. Applying what is learned is the only way to unify knowledge and action."

"You are absolutely right. I toast you."

The two drank a cup, using tea instead of wine.

Zhang Menglu listened, somewhat confused, and whispered to Qian Zhaodi, asking about her Best Friend's background.

Qian Zhaodi whispered the introduction.

"Zhuang Hua is an economics graduate student. She has a whole team and teaches bosses how to do business. I call her a course seller."

As soon as the words 'sells courses' were mentioned, it was like hitting Zhuang Hua's powder keg; she exploded on the spot.

"Why do you speak so offensively? I am not a course seller! I am a legitimate training lecturer, guiding businessmen through confusion, and the training content is all formal subjects like economics and business management."

Qian Zhaodi smiled and apologized.

"I was wrong, okay? Don't mind the details."

Zhuang Hua was still indignant.

"How can I not mind! Only success seminar lecturers sell courses; they are all swindlers. I am legitimate training that helps businessmen solve problems!"

Zhang Menglu said, half-understanding.

"Training, solving problems, that sounds quite high-end."

Zhuang Hua said with conviction.

"You don't know, but if you want to talk high-end, CEO Chen's grandfather, Professor Chen, he is the true ceiling! Moreover, Chen Hao inherited Professor Chen's true teachings and is the leader among the younger generation in our industry."