Chapter 88: Relationships Are Productivity

Yang Tianxing and his generation were influenced by policy, with most being only children; he, Shao Ziyang, and Tan Zhizhi were all in this situation. Without siblings of their own, the bond between childhood friends would replace the need for such familial affection.

Shao Ziyang and Yang Tianxing likely belonged to this category, and Shao Ziyang was also the first classmate about to be formally introduced to Liu Jiaoyue.

He Yulin quickly booked a location for the Saturday gathering and brought it over for Yang Tianxing, who was busy reviewing, to approve.

After reading it, Yang Tianxing was stunned for a moment: "Why did you book a street food stall?"

He Yulin found it strange: "If not a street food stall, then what? Other classes haven't even found a place as good as the one our class found."

Yang Tianxing sighed. Little He had good intentions; she probably wanted to save some class funds, but the situation this time was different.

"If only Old Xie were coming, then a street food stall or whatever wouldn't matter, but Teacher Xie's wife is also coming to attend. This level is too low; while others won't say anything to your face, they might not come to attend again in the future."

Yang Tianxing put down his books; he prepared to go to Hejia Camp himself to handle these matters.

After Yang Tianxing left, He Yulin pursed her lips and said to Liu Jiaoyue: "He is so fierce; you'll have a hard time in the future."

Liu Jiaoyue blushed slightly.

There were many restaurants in Hejia Camp, and Yang Tianxing quickly found a hotel that cost over 300 yuan more in total. After settling the time and the menu, Yang Tianxing went to buy gifts.

These gifts included not only those for Xie Yu'an and his wife, but also for Zhang Liye, Sun Nan, and Guan Shuman.

Yang Tianxing actually knew more people than just these this semester, but he couldn't yet associate with people like Dean Liu Yannian or Vice Dean Xia Mingde of the Finance Institute; he could only first solidify his existing social connections.

Giving gifts also required a strategy. Yang Tianxing bought cigarettes for Sun Nan and Xie Yu'an, and bought a silk scarf with distinctive local characteristics produced in Shiquan County for Guan Shuman and Teacher Xie's wife.

Things were different with Zhang Liye; Old Zhang wasn't short of money, so he might not take gifts of cigarettes or alcohol to heart. It was better to come up with some spiritual-level needs to hoodwink him.

Sure enough, when Yang Tianxing arrived with a banner that read "Heartfelt thanks to Manager Zhang Liye for providing part-time positions for university students in Chang'an District," Zhang Liye's mouth couldn't stop smiling, and he insisted on pulling Yang Tianxing over to take a photo together.

After the photo, the two sat down to chat. This should be their last exchange of the Year of the Horse; by the time they met again, it would already be the Year of the Goat.

"When are you guys closing up?"

Zhang Liye asked; couriers all had to go home for the New Year and wouldn't stay here the whole time.

"Our school starts break on the 14th, and the notice I posted says we stop accepting business on the 17th."

Zhang Liye nodded. His side was a bit later, so there was enough time. He asked again: "Have you gone to see Xu Zhizhou?"

Yang Tianxing didn't hide it: "I have, but the courier business for that electronics factory won't start until next year."

Zhang Liye thought for a moment: "Then I won't try to persuade you anymore. If you regret it later, you can quit halfway at any time; I'll take the responsibility for you if anything happens."

"Thank you, Brother Zhang."

Yang Tianxing and Zhang Liye shook hands firmly. Before leaving, Zhang Liye gave Yang Tianxing a pack of Su cigarettes as a return gift, and Yang Tianxing didn't stand on ceremony.

During this period, Yang Tianxing had collected at least over 300,000 courier packages. Aside from labor, logistics, and transport costs, Zhang Liye had also earned quite a bit, and Yang Tianxing's own total commission was about 【missing amount】 yuan.

He didn't earn much money, but the path had been cleared. For someone like Yang Tianxing, the path was far more important than the money.

After Yang Tianxing returned to school, he put the cigarettes and the silk scarf into separate bags and took them to the Youth League Committee office.

Sun Nan had already figured out Yang Tianxing's style. Seeing Yang Tianxing before the break with a promotional bag in his hand, he knew what was going on.

"Secretary Sun, wishing you an early Happy New Year."

Yang Tianxing grinned and handed over the cigarettes.

Sun Nan placed the cigarettes at his feet as he always did, then asked: "How is your exam review going?"

"I haven't reviewed; I'm definitely going to fail."

Yang Tianxing just gave up and let things take their course.

This didn't exceed Sun Nan's expectations; Yang Tianxing's personality didn't seem like that of a student who would sit down and read books.

After finishing two cigarettes, Yang Tianxing stood up to take his leave: "I still have to go upstairs to deepen my relationship with Teacher Guan."

Yang Tianxing spoke bluntly, without hiding anything. Sun Nan, on the contrary, didn't mind: "Go ahead, she is the teacher in charge of student cadres; getting close to her is the right thing to do."

However, interacting with Guan Shuman required a bit more artistry. After Yang Tianxing knocked and entered, he saw Guan Shuman writing something.

Guan Shuman was not tall, belonging to the petite type of woman, but her figure was quite good. Especially since the air conditioning in the room was set quite high, she had taken off her down jacket and was wearing a black tight-fitting sweater, paired with long, straight black hair; she was probably the face of the Finance Institute's Youth League Committee.

"Student Yang, is there something?"

Guan Shuman looked up and tucked her hanging long hair behind her ears.

"Teacher Guan, I saw a silk scarf while shopping with my girlfriend the other day, and I felt it was especially suitable for you."

Yang Tianxing said, taking out the silk scarf box.

Guan Shuman was stunned for a moment, then immediately declined: "No, no, Student Yang Tianxing, you are too polite."

"It's not being polite."

Yang Tianxing said with a smile: "I consulted my girlfriend's opinion at the time, and she also felt this one was very suitable for you."

As he spoke, he took out the pure white silk scarf and walked over, saying: "Let me help you put it on to try it; if it doesn't suit you, I'll go return it."

Guan Shuman's face turned a bit red. She knew a bit about Yang Tianxing's other side; after all, she had been teased by him in an environment where they were total strangers, so she knew Yang Tianxing was very bold.

"Alright, alright, stop for a moment. Since your girlfriend helped pick it out, then I'll pay for it. Thank her for picking out the silk scarf for me."

If Yang Tianxing hadn't used his "girlfriend" as a pretext to give it, and had said he was giving it himself, Guan Shuman would never have accepted it.

She wasn't very old herself, and she was especially afraid of rumors spreading between her and these male university students.

"If you're paying, just give 10 yuan," Yang Tianxing said.

Guan Shuman naturally didn't believe him. This silk scarf was smooth, soft, and comfortable, costing at least over 100 yuan. She took out 200 and handed it to Yang Tianxing, and her attitude was very firm.

After noticing this, Yang Tianxing thought he might as well accept it for now; at least they had some intersection in life, and he would find a way to slowly conquer her later. Teacher Guan's temperament was truly quite unyielding.

Seeing Yang Tianxing take the 200 yuan, Guan Shuman finally breathed a sigh of relief. The two chatted blandly for a while about student union matters, and Yang Tianxing prepared to leave.

However, Guan Shuman suddenly called out to stop Yang Tianxing: "Your Humanities and Social Sciences Department doesn't have a formal chairman right now; which of the three vice chairmen do you think is more suitable?"

"Teacher Guan can just make the decision."

Yang Tianxing said modestly.

Guan Shuman rolled her eyes at him: "This is a decision for the Youth League Committee, not me. You are both a student cadre of the Youth League Committee and a vice minister of the department student union, so I want to hear your opinion."

"I see."

Yang Tianxing put on a thoughtful expression, though in reality, there was nothing for him to think about; this wasn't a multiple-choice question at all.

"I think Senior Sister Jiang Minling is more suitable. She led the Humanities and Social Sciences Department to win second place in the debate competition, and she also did a good job during the last school anniversary event."

Yang Tianxing paused for a moment and continued, "Also, Senior Sister Jiang is a girl. If either of the other two male vice-chairmen were to become chairman, the other would definitely be dissatisfied, and it might even affect their work."

Guan Shuman nodded without saying anything.

After leaving, Yang Tianxing went to the second canteen to eat, not expecting to run into a hurried-looking Jiang Minling on the way.

"Where are you going, Senior Sister Jiang?"

Yang Tianxing asked.

"Oh, Minister Yang."

Jiang Minling panted slightly: "I'm going to the Youth League Committee; Teacher Guan asked me to come over."

While thinking to himself that Little Guan had made her decision quickly, Yang Tianxing said aloud: "I just came from Teacher Guan at the Youth League Committee."

Jiang Minling's footsteps stopped abruptly.

"Congratulations."

Yang Tianxing walked over and said to Jiang Minling: "From now on, the burden on Senior Sister Jiang's shoulders will be even heavier."