Chapter 679
Chapter 679
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May 6st, 66: 55 AM.
Before this, the top officials of the Shuangqing government, led by the first deputy mayor, Meng Xun, quickly held a meeting to discuss how to deal with the censorship of Dream Entertainment.
During the meeting, Meng Xun advocated for the protection of Dream Entertainment. Shuangqing government would negotiate with the Internet Entertainment Review Department. After all, Dream Entertainment's problem could affect the whole situation. If Dream Entertainment wanted to withdraw from Xia Xia, it would implicate the other subsidiaries of Mirui Technology and cause a collective withdrawal.
Bai Qiang of the Shuangqing Police Department seconded Meng Xun's proposal. Xie Nanfeng, the deputy mayor in charge of the economy, naturally objected.
Fortunately, Meng Xun was powerful and his proposal passed smoothly. At 66: 55 AM, it was officially announced on the front page of the Shuangqing government's official website.
At 66: 55 AM, Shi Lei drove to the teachers' living area of Shuangqing University. May 6st was the first day of the school holidays. In 7552, the Labor Day holiday was still seven days long.
The white Porsche Cayenne was parked in front of Li Zhiyue's house. Shi Lei carried the gift upstairs to Li Zhiyue's house. He knocked on the door.
Today was the first day of the holiday. Li Zhiyue didn't visit her family and friends. Huang Fen's voice came from the door, "Who is it?"
"Auntie, it's me, Xiao Shi," Shi Lei replied through the security door.
The security door opened and Huang Fen said enthusiastically, "Xiao Shi, come in. Come in!"
Shi Lei walked into the house and handed the gift box to Huang Fen. He said politely, "Auntie, I brought a small gift for you. I hope you don't mind."
Huang Fen was a snob. How could Shi Lei not know how to deal with her? The so-called small gift was naturally not a small gift. Shi Lei chose a very tacky golden bracelet and a paperweight for Huang Fen and Li Kunning.
The golden bracelet was indeed tacky in the future, but it was definitely a very good gift now. Especially with Huang Fen's greedy personality, it was a very good choice to give her a golden bracelet.
"Don't be so polite! Little Shi, you came at just the right time. We made something delicious for lunch today. "Huang Fen took the gift box. She also knew that Shi Lei wouldn't really give her a small gift.
Li Kunning was sitting in the living room, watching the news. It happened to broadcast the news that a subsidiary of Mirui Technology was withdrawing from Xia Xia.
Since Shi Lei was no longer a student of Shuangqing University, Li Kunning was neither cold nor warm to him. He neither showed any obvious disgust nor agreed with the relationship between Shi Lei and Li Zhiyue.
"Sit!" Li Kunning called out, his words as precious as gold.
Shi Lei nodded and sat opposite Li Kunning.
Li Zhiyue walked out of the room. She glanced at Shi Lei and asked softly, "What are you doing here?"
"Ahem, Teacher Li, I'm just missing Auntie's cooking. Shi Lei scratched his head and said with a silly look on his face.
"You are no longer a student of Shuangqing University. You don't have to call me Teacher Li," Li Zhiyue said expressionlessly.
Li Kunning looked at Shi Lei and then at Li Zhiyue. He took the initiative to say, "Shi Lei, the news just said that your company is withdrawing from Xia Xia, right?"
Li Zhiyue answered on behalf of Shi Lei, "Dad, Shi Lei is still a shareholder of that company. I'm afraid that he will leave with the company after Xia Xia leaves!"
Li Kunning's expression was complicated. He didn't know whether to be happy or worried. As Li Zhiyue's father, Li Kunning knew his daughter's character very well. She obviously liked Shi Lei. What she said just now was just out of anger.
But from his standpoint, Li Kunning didn't want Li Zhiyue and Shi Lei to be together. It was not only because of the age gap, but also because of the gap between their identities.
Even though Shi Lei was no longer a student of Shuangqing University, Shi Lei was young and rich. Who could guarantee that Shi Lei wouldn't abandon his daughter in the future?
Li Kunning looked at Shi Lei seriously. "Shi Lei, if your company withdraws from Xia Xia, will you also leave Xia Xia? Or even change your nationality? "
Shi Lei didn't answer immediately. Instead, he looked at Li Zhiyue. Li Zhiyue deliberately turned her head to one side and didn't look at Shi Lei. However, there was worry in her eyes.
If Shi Lei left Xia Xia, the relationship between her and Shi Lei …
Humans were not plants. How could they be emotionless?
How could Li Zhiyue be indifferent to Shi Lei's kindness? Women were all sentimental creatures. How could she not feel it when someone was truly good to her?
"Professor Li, congratulations on your promotion!" Shi Lei didn't answer the question and congratulated him.
Li Kunning frowned. "What do you mean?"
Li Zhiyue also looked at Shi Lei and waited for Shi Lei's answer. She didn't know what Shi Lei meant.
In Shi Lei's previous life, the Vice Dean of Shuangqing University's Engineering Academy didn't retire just yet. Instead, he retired four years later, one year after Shi Lei graduated from Shuangqing University. Li Kunning repeatedly stopped him from being together with Li Zhiyue.
At that time, Li Zhiyue told Shi Lei something. Although his father was clean, he was still brooding over the fact that he didn't become a leader of the school, especially the vice president position of the Academy of Engineering. After Li Kunning lost the competition, his mood was very bad. Li Zhiyue told Shi Lei not to provoke Li Kunning during that time.
Shi Lei had almost forgotten about this matter. Today, when Meng Xun mentioned the Vice President of the Engineering Academy, Shi Lei suddenly remembered that the best way to defeat Li Kunning was to fulfill his wish of becoming a leader of the university.
Shi Lei smiled. "Professor Li, I heard that the Vice President of the Engineering Academy is reaching retirement age."
Li Kunning's pupils suddenly dilated a little, expressing the surprise and shock in his heart. 'This Shi Lei, how did he know that I have thoughts about the position of Vice Dean?'
"Where did you hear the news?" Li Kunning's expression was calm as he calmly asked.
Shi Lei laughed. "Professor Li, although our company is not doing well, I know a lot of friends in Shuangqing City. One of them told me about it."
"That's because your friend got the news wrong!" Li Kunning snorted.
Li Zhiyue explained to Shi Lei. "Shi Lei, there are no Vice Presidents of the Engineering Academy retiring recently. The oldest one is Lu Houyi, and he needs at least four years to reach retirement age."
'Four years? Seems like it's Lu Houyi! ' Shi Lei secretly confirmed the situation. Meng Xun would not lie to him. A Vice President of a big university was no different from a commoner in front of the Vice Mayor of a city directly under his jurisdiction.
"Zhiyue, my friend has some power in Shuangqing City. There should be no problem with this matter. " Shi Lei first responded to Li Zhiyue. He changed the way he addressed Li Kunning from 'Professor Li' to 'Zhiyue' to test Li Kunning's attitude.
As expected, Li Kunning's face stiffened. He snorted. "Shi Lei, you should be careful when making friends. Try to stay away from those shady friends!"
Shi Lei had a strange expression on his face. If Meng Xun, the Vice Mayor of Shuangqing City, knew that someone had called him shady, what kind of expression would he have?
"Ahem! "Professor Li, Shuangqing University will probably announce this matter soon. Oh yes, I think Professor Li is very suitable for the Vice President position! " Shi Lei said in a flattering tone. "In the Academy of Engineering, who is more qualified than Professor Li?"
In terms of seniority, no one in the Academy of Engineering was more qualified than Li Kunning. However, in terms of background and connections, there were many people who could beat Li Kunning. In his previous life, the reason why Li Kunning had not been elected as the Vice President was because of his background.
Li Kunning held his breath. The position of the Vice President of the Academy of Engineering was his dream. However, he also knew that although he was the most qualified, he was also the one with the least hope.
Lu Houyi would not retire for the time being. Even if he retired immediately, it would not be Li Kunning's turn!
Li Zhiyue looked at Shi Lei anxiously. She knew what her father was thinking. If Shi Lei was just joking, it would not be funny!
Shi Lei pretended not to see Li Zhiyue's hint. He looked at Li Kunning with a smile and said, "Professor Li, remember to invite me to the celebration party. I will be the first to congratulate you."
Li Kunning hesitated. When he thought of Shi Lei's identity and wealth, he could not help but have a trace of extravagant hope in his heart.
Li Kunning slowly took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. "If that's the case, of course, you will be there!"
Li Zhiyue pursed her lips and said, "Shi Lei, you did a good job changing the topic. You successfully avoided the question just now."
Shi Lei winked at Li Zhiyue and said playfully, "Zhiyue, about Dream Entertainment, you can continue to watch the news!"
At this time, Huang Fen had finished preparing lunch and asked Li Zhiyue to serve the dishes in the kitchen.
Lunch was indeed rich. Although Huang Fen's cooking was not as good as Ou Yangxiang's, it was still very good. Shi Lei ate an extra bowl of rice.
However, Li Kunning was worried and was not in the mood to eat.
After lunch, Shi Lei did not stay for long. Although he wanted to stay with Li Zhiyue for a while, now was not a good time. There were many things to deal with in Dream Entertainment.
After Shi Lei left, Li Kunning finally couldn't hold back and inquired Li Zhiyue about the situation, "Little Yue, do you know who the friend Shi Lei mentioned is?"
Li Zhiyue shook her head. "Dad, how would I know? Shi Lei didn't tell me! "
"Then … do you know who Shi Lei's friends are?" Li Kunning asked unwillingly. Shi Lei had aroused the hope in Li Kunning's heart. If there was no hope, his mood would not fluctuate too much. However, now that there was hope, the excitement in his heart could not be suppressed.
Huang Fen interrupted, "Old man, why are you asking this? If you want to know something, call Shi Lei and ask him yourself. For the sake of his daughter, he will definitely tell you everything he knows. "
Li Zhiyue's face turned red. "Mom, what are you talking about?"
On the other side, Shi Lei arrived at the headquarters of Dream Entertainment in the Jade Building. He had received the news that the Shuangqing government supported Dream Entertainment.
Since the Shuangqing government had made a clear statement, Shi Lei was ready to consider what conditions should Dream Entertainment stay in Shuangqing City.
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