Chapter 52

On the first weekend of the new semester, Bian Xuedao handed his thesis to Professor Yan.

This thesis, titled "The Prospects of China's E-commerce and Logistics Industry," comprehensively outlined the vast potential of e-commerce and the significant growth space for the logistics industry.

In the thesis, Bian Xuedao boldly predicted that in the coming years, China would see the emergence of several e-commerce websites, among which 1 to 2 would become giant companies. These e-commerce websites would significantly impact traditional business models, and their electronic payment platforms, after several years of credit and technological accumulation, would challenge the banking industry in about 10 years.

With the vigorous development of e-commerce in China, the logistics industry would also experience a spring of growth. The logistics companies that first looked to the sky would gain an early advantage in the industry.

In the thesis, Bian Xuedao argued that the development of e-commerce depended on the accumulation of credit, while the development of the logistics industry depended on the salary strategies and management models for frontline employees.

Professor Yan spent a week revising the thesis and promptly sent it to a classmate who had previously published a paper. Over an hour later, the classmate called: "Old Yan, your student has some skills. What's his background?"

Professor Yan replied, "His family is very ordinary. When will the paper be published?"

The classmate said on the phone, "The boss just read it and was very satisfied. He squeezed out a spot, and it will be published in March. Old Yan, you're in luck!"

Professor Yan indeed had good luck!

This thesis was more eye-catching than the macroeconomic conjectures about China's entry into the WTO, especially attracting the attention of many people with foresight.

It was this thesis that caught the attention of several giants in China's economic field over a decade later, who noted two names: Yan Hesheng and Bian Xuedao.

A few months after the thesis was published, economic forums began inviting Professor Yan to attend. A few years later, Professor Yan had become a prominent figure in the field.

Ten days after the start of the semester, the school, for some reason, moved all the male students from Building 6 to Building 10. Building 10 was next to Building 11, and one side of the dorms faced the female dorms of 11A.

The International Trade Department was assigned to the 9th floor of 10A. The counselor and the class president had the initial authority to allocate dorm rooms, so Room 717 was assigned to the sunny side directly facing the 11A female dorms, while Room 715 was assigned to the shady side next to the toilet, Room 914.

Being on the shady side, next to the toilet, and with the room number 914, this was indeed a premium dorm room.

Bai He and the other boys from Room 715 went to the counselor several times, but the counselor said the allocation was based on the performance of the freshmen dorms and was non-negotiable.

Once the dorms were assigned, the boys had to move, which was a headache for the boys in Room 717. They thought, "Why build a dorm with nine floors and no elevator?"

On the day of the move, considering that some boys' girlfriends would help, 10A exceptionally allowed girls to go upstairs.

Ai Feng, Chen Jian, Li Yu, and Yu Jin, who had girlfriends, saw the advantage. Although the girls couldn't carry heavy things, having a pretty girl by their side, busy helping, made them feel extremely comfortable, seeing the envious looks from the other boys.

Especially when Nan Jiao helped Ai Feng set up the bed in the new dorm, it made the single boys feel very sad.

Moving from the 7th floor of 6A to the 9th floor of 10A, even Bian Xuedao, who was in excellent physical condition, broke a sweat.

The things weren't heavy, but he couldn't carry much at once, and the distance and height made it tiring.

At this moment, all the dorm brothers were in the same situation, and they had to move by themselves. Li Yu's car was of no use; it could drive on the road but couldn't climb the stairs.

Bian Xuedao thought for a long time and realized that once he excluded his dorm brothers, he couldn't find anyone to help him move. Wang Deliang was an option, but Bian Xuedao didn't want anyone to know they were acquainted. Wang Deliang shared a dorm with Tao Qing, and this person could only be used in the most critical moments.

On the third trip, Bian Xuedao rested for a while at the back door of 6A.

Shan Rao happened to come out of the supermarket on the first basement floor of 6A. Seeing Bian Xuedao, she handed him a newly bought iced tea. Bian Xuedao was indeed thirsty, said thanks, and drank it all.

Shan Rao asked Bian Xuedao, "Why are you alone? Aren't your dorm mates helping you move?"

Bian Xuedao replied, "They are waiting for me to finish moving so they can get help. I have the least stuff in our dorm." Indeed, some of his things had already been moved to the Red Building.

Yu Jin and Zhou Ling came out of the building with some things and saw Bian Xuedao. Yu Jin said, "Don't move anymore. Once I'm done, I'll help you with Zhou Ling."

Bian Xuedao said, "No need, go ahead, Zhou Ling is waiting for you."

Shan Rao, seeing Bian Xuedao talking to Yu Jin and Zhou Ling, said, "I have nothing to do, let me help you move some things!"

At this moment, having someone help would save a lot of trouble. One person would need two trips, but two people could do it in one. Don't underestimate the difference of one trip; the physical exertion of going up and down the stairs made a big difference.

Bian Xuedao didn't hesitate and said, "I'll definitely treat you to a good meal this time," then led Shan Rao upstairs to move things.

In Room 909, a group of people were busy. Seeing Shan Rao enter with Bian Xuedao, holding his things, they all froze.

Last year, during the Dragon Boat Festival, they had met by the river and played together for half a day. Shan Rao had also been in the hotel that night, and although they hadn't talked much, everyone knew her. Chen Jian, who was in the Student Union, and the girls from Room 603 knew that Shan Rao was the female minister of the Media College.

Shan Rao greeted everyone in the room, then helped Bian Xuedao put his things on the bed and asked, "Do you have more things to move?"

Bian Xuedao didn't hesitate, said "Yes," and led Shan Rao out.

Seeing the two leave one after the other, everyone had the same thought: Wasn't Bian Xuedao playing the romantic at the back door? Wasn't he waiting for a junior named Xu? How did he hook up with a senior minister? Which script is this? Is this the strategy of feinting east and attacking west?

For the boys from the original Room 717, now in Room 909, those with girlfriends were fine. Yang Hao's girlfriend was in another city, and they were deeply in love, so it was okay. However, Kong Weize and Tong Chao were in a bad situation; it looked like they couldn't stay in the dorm without finding girlfriends.

The news of Shan Rao entering Building 10 spread quickly.

Last year, during the school anniversary, Shan Rao was one of the student hosts and performed a duet. She was a big star at Dongsen University. It was said that in her sophomore year, she dated a rich young man for a few days, but it didn't last long. Since then, many men had pursued her, but she hadn't been linked to anyone in a romantic relationship.

What did her appearance in Building 10 mean? All the boys moving in were from the 2001 class. Could it be that Minister Shan had found a junior?

Big news, absolutely big news!

That night, "Sanmu Garden" was bustling with activity. Someone asked what Minister Shan was doing in Building 10?

Someone said, "Isn't that obvious? The boys from Building 6 were moving to Building 10 today, so she must be helping her boyfriend move!"

Someone said, "The guy walking with Minister Shan was the heartbroken guy at the back door of 10A last year!"

Everyone then realized that the heartbroken guy at the back door last year was waiting for Minister Shan!

So, did the heartbroken guy's love finally blossom? Did his persistence pay off? Did the door of the humble abode finally open for him?

The students from the Media College, especially the freshmen girls, were the most enthusiastic about this topic.

Shan Rao was the female minister, with significant power and many subordinates. She checked morning exercises in the morning, evening returns in the evening, and hygiene and electricity usage regularly. The freshmen girls had suffered a lot under her last semester.

Shan Rao had a smiling face, and when she looked at people, her eyes smiled, and her lips curled up. Many freshmen, when caught, begged for mercy, and Shan Rao said nothing. Her expression made some freshmen think everything was fine, but they all got reprimanded. Soon, Shan Rao earned the nickname "Female Devil."

The reprimands could be tolerated, but her misleading smile was unbearable.

Hearing that a guy had tamed this "Female Devil," and that he was a junior of Minister Shan, everyone was elated and felt vindicated! No matter how powerful Minister Shan was, she was still someone's girlfriend, fetching water, bringing breakfast, knitting scarves, and sewing shoe pads... In short, she would definitely be the one who paid more.

Xu Shangxiu heard the news but didn't comment. She quietly walked to the window, pulled back the curtain, and looked at the empty back door of 10A, lost in thought.

A few days after Bian Xuedao moved, Zuo Heng found Tao Qing and took him to a small barbecue restaurant outside the school. They talked for two hours.

When they came out of the restaurant, Zuo Heng patted Tao Qing on the shoulder and left first.