Reborn in 08, Public Enemy of Competitors

"These are the keys to 308 and 310."

Fan Jin took two keys out of the drawer and handed them over.

Immediately afterwards, he turned on his computer and brought up the template for the "Site Use Authorization Letter".

To: Hangzhou Administration for Industry and Commerce

"This is to certify that Jiangsu University of Science and Technology agrees to provide the space located in Rooms 308 and 310 on the 3rd floor of the Student Activity Center on the Xiasha Campus of Jiangsu University of Science and Technology to..."

After a few quick taps, he looked up at Shen Mo and asked, "What's the name of the company you want to register?"

"Lingyun Technology Holdings Limited".

As he spoke, he wrote it down on a piece of paper.

"People of the time do not recognize the towering tree until it reaches the clouds, then they realize its height. The meaning behind this name is truly wonderful."

Du Manqing's eyes lit up slightly, and her eyelashes trembled twice.

"Hehe, you flatter me. I hope no one will compete with me for this name."

Shen Mo smacked his lips.

Wang Chuanfu was furious because his chosen company name had been registered by someone else, so he simply named it "B (逼) Y (养) D (的)".

If I were like that, what name should I change to?

"The name is quite good; I hope you won't let me down."

Fan Jin muttered something under his breath and typed the last word.

After the printer dispensed an A4 sheet of paper, he checked that there were no typos, took out his stamp, and stamped it with a snap.

"Done, here is the 'Site Use Authorization Letter' you requested. Take it to register your company."

"Thank you, teacher."

Shen Mo folded the authorization letter and put it, along with the key, into his backpack.

"No need for thanks. Just remember your alma mater as your company grows and prospers."

Fan Jin waved his hand, "Alright, go about your business. Since you're going to register a company, then hurry up and get it done."

After saying a polite goodbye to Shen Mo, Du Manqing left the office directly.

Watching the two figures disappear behind the door, Fan Jin, as someone who had been through it all, couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

Another rich second-generation heir who started a business to impress women!

They probably won't last even six months!

The thought of Shen Mo's audacious claim of recruiting more than ten people made me sigh. These days, college students really go to great lengths to woo girls.

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I went down the steps and got to the bottom of the building.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, scattering golden fragments across the ground.

Unable to contain her curiosity any longer, Du Manqing finally asked, "Are you really going to start a company?"

Shen Mo said, "How could this be fake? We've already got the authorization letter."

"Hiring about 10 people must cost a lot of money, right?"

Du Manqing's brows furrowed with unease.

"That's right, a typical intern earns 800 to 1000 a month."

"The computer science jobs pay more, around 1500 to 2000. After you get a permanent position, the starting salary will be 2000 to 4000."

Shen Mo shrugged. It was a pity that the seniors had already graduated; those who were going to pursue graduate studies were doing so, and those who were going to work were working.

For now, we can only make do by picking the best from among the short students in their junior and sophomore years.

"Have you thought it through? Even if each person is paid 2000, the monthly salary alone would be 2."

Du Manqing unconsciously slowed her pace.

"This is just the beginning; there are still legal fees, renovation costs, utility bills, business broadband fees..."

"Especially computers, a configuration of three thousand is not enough, you have to go for four or five thousand, ten of them would cost forty or fifty thousand."

"Printers, office furniture, filing cabinets, water dispensers, and air conditioners can be bought secondhand and used temporarily."

Even so, all things considered, it would cost at least seventy or eighty thousand.

Shen Mo counted on his fingers, listing them one by one.

Du Manqing was astonished. "Add the company registration fee, and it'll be over 100,000 yuan!"

"almost."

"Do you have that much money?"

"Not now."

Looking at the crowd strolling on the playground in the distance, Shen Mo said confidently, "But it will happen soon."

Du Manqing glanced at her sideways, "Is Woshou.com really that profitable?"

"It's alright, the money should be available before the final exams."

Shen Mo smiled. The daily profit of Woshou.com had already exceeded 4000. Once the new user acquisition campaign was launched, it was only a matter of time before it broke through to five or six thousand.

There's no such thing as "at most one trip" anymore. From company registration to completion, even if all the materials are prepared, the whole process of business approval, police seal engraving, bank account opening, and tax registration can take at least two or three weeks.

After completing all the registration procedures, Woshou.com had just saved up enough start-up capital, and the final exams were also over.

"You're that confident."

Du Manqing paused for a moment. "Aren't you afraid of what might happen?"

"Afraid."

Shen Mo paused for a moment, "But we can't just do nothing because we're scared."

"How about... I lend you some money to tide you over?"

Du Manqing's eyes sparkled as she pursed her lips.

"You want to lend me money?"

"Is that not allowed?"

"Sure, but aren't you worried I won't be able to keep up?"

Will you pay it back?

His face was reflected in Du Manqing's eyes.

"Of course I'll pay it back."

Their eyes met, and in silence, the railway track stood firm.

"If they'll pay it back, then I can lend it!"

"I believe that with your abilities, you will definitely be able to repay it!"

Du Manqing nodded affirmatively, and sunlight fell from behind her, casting a faint golden glow on the ends of her hair.

………………

The two walked out of the school gate without realizing it, and Du Manqing led Shen Mo into a small alley.

The alley wasn't deep, and at the end there was a small restaurant with a small storefront. The sign read "Grandma's Home-Style Dishes," and the lettering was a bit faded.

As you push open the door, a delicious aroma of food wafts towards you.

There were seven or eight tables in the shop, but it was kept very clean. There were laminated menus on the wall with prices written in red on white paper.

Du Manqing found a corner seat and sat down. "What do you want to eat? It's on me."

"It's just the two of us, we can't eat any more, so let's have four dishes, one meat and one vegetable for each of us."

Shen Mo vaguely remembered that she liked sweet and sour food, so he ordered sweet and sour pork and scrambled eggs with tomatoes.

"Then I'll have stir-fried beef with green peppers and dry-fried cabbage."

Du Manqing recalled that Liu Xin had once said that Shen Mo always ordered these two dishes when he went out to eat.

Before the food was served, the two sat facing each other, and the atmosphere suddenly became quiet.

Du Manqing opened her handbag and took out a black wallet with a metal clasp. "Have you thought it through? Do you want to lend it to me?"

How much can you lend?

The word "no need" that was on the tip of Shen Mo's tongue lingered in his throat before he swallowed it back down.

Du Manqing smiled and stretched out her hands, making a "1" with her left hand and a "0" with her right.

"Are you sure you want to lend me this much?"

Shen Mo raised an eyebrow. Is this the money power of a wealthy young woman from Wenzhou? She can casually take out 10 yuan?

Indeed, poverty has limited my imagination!

If I hadn't wanted to earn money honestly, I probably would have been begging for a sugar daddy by now, thus avoiding twenty years of detours.

"Yes, if you want it, I'll give it to you."

Du Manqing opened her wallet, took out a business card, and gently shook it.

Shen Mo was somewhat touched. The first thing she did after sitting down was to take out the card, without even waiting for him to ask.

This shows that Du Manqing has always kept this matter in mind.

Such a kind offer is too much to refuse.

Besides, although I could earn more than 10 yuan based on the turnover of Woshou.com, that would be two or three weeks later.

This money can save me time, allow me to equip myself with all the necessary office equipment at once, and perhaps even leave me with some working capital.

"Okay, I want them all."

"for you."

Du Manqing slapped it down cleanly in front of him.

Shen Mo picked up the bank card, pinched the surface of the card with his fingertips, and felt that it was a little unreal.

Did they just stand there and lend the money?

No contract, no IOU, not even a simple "When are you going to pay me back?" Is this still Earth?

"Thank you."

"You're welcome.

"I'll give you an IOU, and I'll pay you back with interest later, calculated at the bank's interest rate."

Shen Mo put the card into his pocket and patted it twice. He was only at ease when he could feel the outline of the card through his pocket.

"Didn't you say you'd pay it back soon?"

Du Manqing crossed her hands, resting her chin on them, and said, "What interest do you want?"

Shen Mo said half-jokingly, "Thanks, don't worry. If I can't pay it back, I'll pledge myself to you. I'll be there whenever you call, and I'll provide lifetime after-sales service."

"Okay, let's put it in writing!"

Du Manqing's eyes curved into crescent moons at the corners, exuding a lively yet charming aura.

If Fan Jin were here now, he would be utterly astonished and would exclaim, "College students really go all out when it comes to dating!"

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PS: Around 08, private lending was rampant in Wenzhou, reaching a scale of 600 billion yuan. In particular, acquaintances lent and guaranteed each other's loans, even to the point of not issuing IOUs.