Rebirth begins with picking up a cold and aloof school beauty

Chapter 46 Paying back debts is a matter of course

Afterwards, Chen Zhou called Yu Xiu to his office alone.

He was asked to draft a promotional cooperation agreement.

The key is to set data such as effective clicks and effective conversions for the promotion.

Chen Zhou stamped and signed the document.

Over the next half hour, Chen Zhou "borrowed" an interface program from the GitHub open-source community to calculate the conversion rate of game promotions.

Then, around noon, Chen Zhou took the contract and USB drive and went out.

Luo Fei quickly followed, "Brother Zhou, where are you going? Need a ride?"

Chen Zhou said, "No need, I'll go next door."

Luo Fei asked, puzzled, "What does 'next door' mean?"

Chen Zhou smiled and said, "Next door is just next door, what else could it mean?"

Luo Fei was taken aback when he saw the direction Chen Zhou had gone.

He quickly said, "Panda Media? No way, Brother Zhou, that company is no good!"

"I heard it's on the verge of bankruptcy!"

Chen Zhou smiled calmly, but didn't listen to his explanation, and walked straight into the company next door.

Luo Fei stood at the doorway: "…………"

Good grief, are they really going to do things this way?

Luo Fei didn't understand and stood there dumbfounded.

Shortly after, inside Panda Media, Chen Zhou showed the contract to Diana and the others.

After a discussion, the two sides finalized a formal cooperation agreement.

Chen Zhou encouraged him, "Work hard! Keep it up!"

"If you close this deal well, you won't have to worry about orders in the future."

Diana said firmly, "Mr. Chen, rest assured, we will do our utmost!"

"Even if it means risking everything and going bankrupt, we'll still promote it for you!"

Chen Zhou nodded with satisfaction, "Okay, then I'll wait for your good news."

"I'm leaving now, no need to see me off, you guys get to work."

Chen Zhou didn't linger and got up to leave.

We left the gate of Panda Media.

Chen Zhou discovered that Luo Fei was still waiting in the same spot, even pacing back and forth.

Chen Zhou smiled and asked, "What's wrong, Luo Fei?"

Luo Fei quickly stepped forward and asked, "Brother Zhou, you haven't already finalized the cooperation, have you?"

Chen Zhou said, "Yes, the contract has already been signed."

Luo Fei frowned. "Brother Zhou, I know you have your reasons for doing this, but did you do any research beforehand?"

Chen Zhou asked, "Understand what?"

Luo Fei said, "This Panda Media is already a company on the verge of bankruptcy."

"Are you sure they can really promote our 'Fruit Ninja' game effectively?"

Seeing that Luo Fei asked the question sincerely, Chen Zhou answered it seriously.

"To be honest, I'm not sure either."

Luo Fei's eyes widened. "You're not sure either, so you dare sign the contract?"

Chen Zhou smiled and said, "This is our best option."

"Would you be able to achieve the same results as someone who spent 15 or more for only 30 elsewhere?"

"Furthermore, I've always believed in the principle of 'if I doubt someone, I won't use them; if I use someone, I won't doubt them.'"

Seeing that Chen Zhou was so determined to go his own way, Luo Fei had no choice but to give up.

He said, "Alright, alright, Brother Zhou, let's see how it goes."

Chen Zhou: "???"

"No, buddy, that phrase has a clearly negative connotation. It's usually used to express dissatisfaction, provocation, or threat. Are you using it incorrectly?"

Luo Fei shook his head. "No, that's exactly what I meant."

"Of course, it's not that I don't trust you, I just don't trust the company next door."

Chen Zhou chuckled. "Haha, just because they're on the verge of bankruptcy, you don't trust them?"

Luo Fei nodded, "That's right!"

Chen Zhou said, "Luo Fei, you should know that there are countless companies in this world that were once on the verge of bankruptcy but eventually survived and became giant enterprises."

"When we do business, we shouldn't be like banks, only knowing how to add flowers to brocade but not how to provide charcoal in the snow, only providing umbrellas when it's sunny and taking them away when it's raining."

"A business without human touch is short-lived."

Luo Fei listened to Chen Zhou's words, seemingly understanding but not quite, and nodded as if he had gained some insight.

I'm thinking about it now.

Just then, Chen Zhou's phone vibrated, accompanied by a ringtone, which was still the theme song of "Magic Phone".

Chen Zhou thought it was Xia Xiaomiao, but when he looked at the caller ID...

But it was his uncle.

Chen Zhou was a little confused. What did his uncle want with him?

He tossed the contract to Luo Fei, walked a short distance away, and answered the phone.

"Hey, Uncle, what's up?"

"Huh? Oh, okay, I got it, I'll go back now."

The call was quickly disconnected.

Luo Fei quickly stepped forward, "Brother Zhou, who is it? What's wrong?"

"Will I need your help?"

Chen Zhou shook his head. "It's nothing, just someone came to collect the umbrellas during the rain."

"I don't need you here, so you should just stay at the company."

"Just keep an eye on the company and the game, and you'll be fine."

Luo Fei assured him, "Brother Zhou, you can rest assured about my work!"

After that, Chen Zhou left the entrepreneurial base in Fengxiang Lake Park.

I hailed a taxi on the roadside and went home.

As soon as Chen Zhou arrived at the entrance of the building downstairs, he spotted a middle-aged couple.

The middle-aged man was dressed simply, his face bearing the marks of time.

The women were dressed in flamboyant attire, adorned with jewels, their pearl necklaces and large gold bracelets gleaming in the sunlight.

These two people were none other than Chen Zhou's uncle and aunt.

Chen Zhou also knew that their purpose in coming today was to collect a debt.

As the saying goes, it is only right to pay back debts.

In addition, since the other party was his elder, Chen Zhou definitely had to treat him well.

Chen Zhou stepped forward and greeted them warmly, "Uncle, Aunt, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. Let's go upstairs and sit inside for a while."

"What's wrong? Let's talk about it at home."

"Okay, okay, alright." The uncle nodded with a smile.

He looked like the kind of honest, simple, and honest man.

His aunt, however, kept a straight face and didn't give Chen Zhou a kind look from beginning to end.

I went upstairs, but before I even went inside, I stood at the door.

When Chen Zhou's aunt saw the milk box in front of his house, she said sarcastically, "Oh, Chen Zhou, your family even subscribes to milk. You're living a good life, aren't you?"

"None of us in my family can afford this."

My aunt winked and made sarcastic remarks.

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhou became energized.

Wow, she really is the aunt I remember, she hasn't changed at all.

Still so sharp-tongued and sarcastic!

If it were me at 18 in my past life, I probably would have just given an awkward, forced smile.

Then, I fell into endless embarrassment, feeling inferior and ashamed.

But can it be the same now?

Chen Zhou smiled slightly and said calmly, "Aunt, you're joking again."

"First, if you want to drink milk, just say the word, and I'll order a year's supply for you, no problem."

"Secondly, this milk wasn't ordered by me or my parents."

Aunt Song Jieqiong frowned and said, "It wasn't ordered by your family? Could someone else have ordered it for you?"

Chen Zhou smiled and said, "Aunt, you're absolutely right."

"Oh, my girlfriend ordered this for me."

"However, strictly speaking, she is not just anyone."

Upon hearing this, Song Jieqiong was stunned. "You...you have a girlfriend?"

Song Jieqiong was taken aback, her defenses completely breached.

She thought to herself that her eldest son was almost 30 years old and still didn't have a girlfriend!

This kid is only 18 years old and he already has a girlfriend?

Is there no justice left? Is there no law left?

After poking his aunt's lungs, Chen Zhou smiled without saying a word, clearly in a good mood.

He opened the door and led his uncle into the house.

Chen Zhou poured them water, brought them two oranges, and exchanged pleasantries.

Everyday family matters.

During this time, Song Jieqiong kept giving her man meaningful glances.

However, Chen Chongde couldn't bring himself to mention money to Chen Zhou, looking embarrassed.

Chen Zhou was fully aware of the situation and took everything in stride.

He spoke up, "Oh, right, Uncle, I just remembered something. Our family seems to owe you some money, right?"

"I'd like to ask, how much money is owed again?"

Upon hearing Chen Zhou offer money, Song Jieqiong's eyes lit up.

She immediately smiled and waved her hand, replying, "Not much, just 30."

Chen Zhou nodded in agreement, saying, "30? That's indeed not much."

Song Jieqiong: "???"

What? 30 isn't enough? Has this kid lost his mind?

If it's really not much, then your family should pay back the money!

Song Jieqiong was displeased and scoffed, about to launch into a verbal attack.

Chen Chongde quickly said to his wife, "Xiaozhou is too young to understand money, why are you getting so worked up?"

Song Jieqiong curled her lip, "He has no concept of money, he's young, so what's he doing pretending to be all high and mighty?"

"You've got guts! Pay me back now!"

Song Jieqiong couldn't stop complaining.

Chen Chongde said with a stern face, "Alright, alright, stop talking!"

After all, he was his nephew, so Chen Chongde was quite protective of Chen Zhou.

Chen Zhou smiled calmly and said frankly, "Aunt, what you said is not entirely wrong. I really don't have the money to pay you back right now."

"But paying back debts is a matter of course!"

"How about this, you and Uncle give me some time. I promise I'll pay you back everything, principal and interest, by the end of the year at the latest. What do you say?"

Chen Chongde and Song Jieqiong were both taken aback, somewhat surprised.

Song Jieqiong was extremely suspicious. "Really?"

"Can we trust what you say? Can you make decisions for your parents?"

Chen Zhou said, "I'm not making decisions for them. What I mean is, I'll pay back the money my parents owe you!"

Song Jieqiong paused for a moment, then chuckled and said, "You're coming to return it?"

"You're just a student, what are you going to use to pay me back?!"

Chen Chongde also found it outrageous and frowned, saying, "Xiao Zhou, don't worry about the money."

"We're here today mainly because we can't get in touch with your parents; they're not answering their phones."

"So we thought, if you can get in touch with them, please tell them that... Uncle's family really needs money urgently."

Chen Zhou was taken aback. Couldn't get in touch with my parents? Uh... they probably changed their numbers, right?

Chen Zhou asked with concern, "Uncle, is something wrong at home?"

Song Jieqiong interjected, "Of course something's wrong!"

"Our second son, your brother Bin, has now graduated with a master's degree and plans to stay in Beidu to marry his girlfriend. They want to buy a house in Beidu."

"What part of this doesn't require money?!"

Chen Zhou nodded knowingly, "Okay!"

"But Aunt, I still stand by what I said: it's only right to pay back debts, that's for sure, it's just that I really don't have any money right now."

"But don't worry, at most two months, our family will definitely pay you back the money, with interest!"

Chen Zhou knew that in their eyes he was still a student and his words carried no weight.

He could only invoke his parents' name.

Chen Zhou said, "As you all know, our family is now so indebted we don't care anymore, so when it comes time to repay the money, we'll definitely prioritize paying you back!"

"I will definitely pass on your words to my parents!"

Hearing Chen Zhou say that, Song Jieqiong pursed her lips, "That's for the best!"

"Don't let it turn out that you only cheat your own people! You pay back others but not us!"

She looked seriously suspicious.

Seeing this, Chen Chongde felt he had lost face and immediately said unhappily, "Can you just say less?"

"Why are you telling Chen Zhou all this, he's just a kid?"

Chen Zhou smiled calmly and said, "It's alright, I can understand."

"It's all hard-earned money."

"It's not easy for anyone."

"But please rest assured, Auntie, our family will definitely repay this money!"

Chen Zhou changed the subject, saying, "By the way, it's getting late. Uncle and Aunt, are you hungry? I'll take you out to eat."

Chen Chongde waved his hands repeatedly, "No need, no need, you don't need to eat."

"Xiao Zhou, you go about your business, don't worry about us."

Chen Zhou persuaded, "Since we're already here, I should at least show some hospitality."

Chen Chongde declined, saying, "Really, there's no need. I still need to go back to my hometown in the countryside."

Chen Zhou asked, "Why go back to the countryside at this hour?"

Song Jieqiong, still with a long face, said, "What else can I do? Your grandfather hasn't been feeling well these past few days; he's in the hospital!"

"Your parents aren't in Guangdu, so doesn't your uncle have to take care of them all?"

"I wonder what your grandfather did with his two sons?!"

Chen Chongde glared at Song Jieqiong. "If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!"

Chen Zhou frowned and asked, "Grandpa is in the hospital? Which hospital? In the countryside?"

Chen Chongde nodded, "Yes, it's in town, but it's not too serious. A few days of IV fluids will do the trick."

Chen Zhou said, "That's good, but since that's the case, I still have to go back to my hometown to see him."

"Uncle, you should rest for the next couple of days. I'll take care of Grandpa instead."

Chen Chongde was stunned. "You?"

Song Jieqiong looked incredulous. "Chen Zhou, stop spouting nonsense. You're going to take care of your grandfather? Don't you need to study anymore?"

Chen Zhou smiled slightly, "I really don't need it."

Song Jieqiong: "Huh?"

She couldn't understand how a student preparing for the college entrance exam could possibly not go to school.

Chen Zhou joked, "I was dating the prettiest girl in our school, and we got caught red-handed by a teacher."

"Then these past few days, I've been at home reflecting on my actions."

Upon hearing this, both of their pupils dilated in surprise.

A tremendous wave surged through Zhou Jieqiong's heart!

So you actually have a girlfriend?

No, how old are you? You're only 18!

Your older cousin is almost 30 and still doesn't have a girlfriend!

Your second cousin did find a marriage partner, but the woman wanted both a car and a house.

It wasn't easy for either of my sons to find partners!