#229 - Chapter 229 Where there is need there is hope

"Professors, everyone here is a top expert in the field. To be honest, the Chamber of Commerce really needs a large number of related talents. 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's a need, there's hope.

"However, as you know, everyone was seconded from the Ministry of Culture in the first place. Since it's a loan, it must be repaid!" Niu Xingwang added, making a complete 180-degree turn.

Professor Li's eyes dimmed, and he frowned, nodding his head.

They had considered this point.

"Actually, we have considered negotiating with the Ministry of Culture to see if we can keep everyone here permanently," Niu Xingwang made another 180-degree turn.

Professor Li seemed to see hope again, staring intently at Niu Xingwang.

"However, I'm not quite sure what everyone wants. If everyone wants to return to Kyoto, wouldn't I be doing a disservice with good intentions, don't you think?" Niu Xingwang said.

"President, you can rest assured on this point. I solemnly state that everyone's intention is the same as mine. If possible, we all want to stay in the Chamber of Commerce," Professor Li hurriedly clarified.

"Really?" Niu Xingwang was overjoyed.

"Really!" Professor Li confirmed very positively.

"Then do you have any other requests?" Niu Xingwang asked.

"What other requests could we have? As long as we can stay, everything else is negotiable," Professor Li replied.

"Is that so? Then I have a suggestion, Professor Li, please listen," Niu Xingwang said.

"Okay, please tell me," Professor Li said.

"Here's the thing, I want to establish a school here in Binjiang, called Huatong Business School, specializing in training talents for our Chamber of Commerce. What do you think?" Niu Xingwang asked.

"A great thing!" Professor Li's eyes shone with golden light. Wasn't this like a pillow when one was sleepy?

"If you professors are willing to join our Huatong Business School, I think this matter is feasible," Niu Xingwang said.

"We are willing! Of course, we are willing! You don't know, this old bone of mine is afraid of being idle. Now that there is such a good opportunity, how could I be unwilling?" 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, I guarantee they'll be so happy they won't be able to sleep," the dark clouds on Professor Li's face finally dissipated, 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 who are willing to come to Binjiang, our Chamber of Commerce will give them a house. 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 enough," Professor Li declined.

Their requirements were not high, as long as they could stay.

"It needs to be! Everyone's family members can be brought over then," Niu Xingwang said.

"What?" Professor Li was shocked and stood up directly.

"What's wrong, Professor Li?" Niu Xingwang asked.

"Family... are they also arranged for?" Professor Li asked in disbelief.

"It's for direct relatives, as long as they are willing to come. It's not an arrangement either, they can live in the base, but work is not guaranteed," Niu Xingwang explained.

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter! This is already very good," Professor Li waved his hand excitedly, and the other hand quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes.

"Sorry, I'm a little too excited!" Professor Li added after wiping the corners of his eyes.

"It's okay. Professor Li, how about this, after you go back, discuss what I said with everyone and listen to the opinions of the other professors. If everyone really thinks so, then I will go and talk to the Ministry of Culture. In my opinion, there shouldn't be a big problem. Why do I say that? Because the Ministry of Culture doesn't have enough positions and the material reserves are not sufficient. If everyone can come to Binjiang, the pressure on the Ministry of Culture can be reduced," Niu Xingwang said.

"That's indeed the case. Okay, I'll go back and talk to everyone. Once we have a result, I'll come back to you," Professor Li said.

He was already a little anxious and wanted to go back quickly to bring the good news to everyone.

"Okay, I'll wait for your news," Niu Xingwang smiled.

...

August 1, 2055.

This is an epoch-making day for the Chamber of Commerce.

Today, the first batch of 20 Chamber of Commerce branches and Mercenary Guild branches in cooperative resettlement areas will open simultaneously.

In order to endorse the Huatong Chamber of Commerce, the top leaders of each resettlement area personally attended and participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

At this moment, the Baisha Resettlement Area in Jingmen City is particularly lively.

The people here already know the power of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce, so the brand influence has been established quickly.

Early in the morning, the entrance of the Chamber of Commerce was already crowded with people.

To be precise, not only the entrance, but the area within a 1-kilometer radius was already jam-packed. People from all directions were constantly rushing here.