Chapter 27 Company Naming
Chapter 27 Company Naming
Geng Zhi turned his head and saw a boy of medium build standing behind him, wearing a light gray striped shirt and dark casual pants.
"You're Gengzhi, right?" the boy asked, his voice just like it had been on the phone.
"Hello, Senior Brother Lü, I am Geng Zhi." Geng Zhi stood up.
"Just now...did you sign up for the tutoring class that person recommended?" Lü Sifeng pointed to Li Haipeng, who was still trying to sell the class to a couple in the distance.
"Yeah, I signed up for the video course. What's wrong? Is there a problem with the course? Is it a scam?" Geng Zhi asked instinctively.
"It's not that bad," Lü Sifeng shook his head. "His name is Li Haipeng, and he was an undergraduate classmate of another PhD student in our lab. I heard that he didn't take the postgraduate entrance exam the year he graduated. Instead, he went to New Oriental to work in sales, and then he took the exam for three years in a row."
"Huh? A die-hard graduate school applicant?" Geng Zhi raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.
"I don't know the specifics, but I do know that he took the entrance exam for three different majors in three years, probably to get a feel for the market for each subject." Lü Sifeng smiled. "But he's really hardworking; I heard he was once a top salesperson."
Geng Zhi was suddenly touched.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Lü Sifeng asked enthusiastically, "Junior brother, Professor Qi said you want to go to the library to prepare for the exam; do you need to get a temporary card?"
"Yes, I think the atmosphere in the library might be better."
"That's easy, no need to get a new one," Lü Sifeng said readily. "Zhao Dezhi from our lab is going to Imperial College London for an exchange program for a year, and his campus card is still in the lab for public use. You can just use his; you can use it for meals, the library, and the campus network."
Geng Zhi was secretly pleased, but feigned hesitation, saying, "Huh? Using my senior brother's card directly... wouldn't that be inappropriate?"
"It's alright, he already authorized the lab to use his card. Since Professor Qi has spoken up, you're now a prospective member of our 'Qi Family Army,' so don't be shy." Lu Sifeng patted him with a smile, then added half-jokingly, "Just don't use his card to impersonate him and flirt with girls."
Seeing that Geng Zhi still seemed hesitant, Lü Sifeng patted him on the shoulder: "If you have time now, why don't you come with me to the lab to get it? You can also familiarize yourself with the place and see where we'll be working in the future."
"Okay, thank you for your help, senior brother."
"Our School of Computer Science, along with several other schools such as Electrical Engineering, Automation, and Integrated Circuits, all belong to the 'School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering.' This structure is quite unique at National Chiao Tung University..."
As Lü Sifeng led the way, he explained things to Geng Zhi, his words brimming with pride for "his own territory."
Professor Qi Chuqin's laboratory is divided into an office area and an experimental area. Lü Sifeng led Geng Zhi directly to the office area.
The laboratory was unusually quiet during the holiday, with only the low hum of the air conditioner. Rows of workstations were neatly arranged, with thick professional books and desktop computers on the tables.
Lu Sifeng took out a student ID card with the name "Zhao Dezhi" from a drawer and handed it to Geng Zhi.
Geng Zhi glanced at the guy's digital photo and found that his hairstyle and face shape were quite similar to his own, only his looks were not as good.
Lü Sifeng then gave a brief introduction to the layout of the laboratory and the functions of each area.
"Senior Brother Lü, I see that there are still quite a few people in the other labs, why is ours so empty?" Geng Zhi asked, looking around.
"Oh, those master's students went to Lin'an for fun. As for the rest of the doctoral students," Lü Sifeng pushed up his glasses, a bitter smile mixed with helplessness and resignation flashing across his face, "they 'voluntarily' went to work overtime at the boss's company."
"Looks like our Qi Family Army has pretty good benefits. They can arrange their holidays freely. They're quite lucky!" Geng Zhi chimed in.
"Uh...yes, it's quite...happy." Lu Sifeng chuckled twice, his gaze drifting to the window, avoiding Geng Zhi's direct gaze.
He silently complained to himself: What happiness? The Qi family army is full of research animals working on 007, and they're all single. Those who went to Lin'an went straight to Lingyin Temple to pray for marriage!
But you can't say this to the new junior apprentice. If he gets scared away, the boss will definitely hold him accountable.
After leaving the lab, Lü Sifeng said, "Junior Brother Geng, if you need any help with your life or studies here, just ask me and give me a call."
"Thank you, senior. I actually have something to do right now; I'd like to rent an apartment near the school for long-term exam preparation. Do you have any recommendations?"
After a moment's thought, Lü Sifeng replied, "The most convenient option is definitely the teachers' apartments, but they are in short supply and not easy to rent. The more cost-effective options are the older residential areas in Minhang, such as Block 1 to Block 8, where there are many single rooms available for rent."
"Of course, if you have high requirements for the environment, you can consider 'Nordic Doctor Garden' near Siyuanmen. Many teachers have bought houses there, and the community is quiet and clean. However, the rent... is much higher than in residential areas, so it doesn't seem worthwhile if you're just preparing for the exam."
"Okay, I understand. Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother Lü."
After saying goodbye to Lu Sifeng, Geng Zhi, the newly minted "cardholder," headed straight to the Second Dining Hall of National Chiao Tung University for lunch. There are ten dining halls at Chiao Tung University, and he plans to try them all as soon as possible.
While eating steaming hot bibimbap, Geng Zhi was busy on his phone.
He first finalized some details with the online registration agency, and then opened Ma Chunmei's QQ.
[Straightforward]: I have received your transfer. I will immediately help you register the company. I will need your cooperation in providing some documents during the process.
[Straightforward]: I need to provide 5 alternative company names for the business registration authority to verify. Please send them to me before 10 PM tonight.
Immediately afterwards, he sent over a package containing the naming rules, precautions, and some naming examples.
The other party replied almost instantly.
[Ma Chunmei]: Received! That's great! I'll think of it right away! I'll definitely send it to you tonight! (Emoji of someone excitedly spinning around)
Even through the screen, Geng Zhi could feel Ma Chunmei's excitement that "my company is about to be born."
After communicating with Ma Chunmei, Geng Zhi immediately switched windows and sent a message to that "Gu De".
[1025]: Hello Gu De, I've just arrived at the Minhang campus of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. I saw a Starbucks near the south gate of the school. Let's meet there at 4 PM to make the deal.
Without waiting for a reply, Geng Zhi immediately sent the exact address of Starbucks, effectively sealing the meeting place.
[Gu De]: Okay, classmate. Jiaotong University Minhang Campus is a bit far from my company. I'll take a taxi there. See you at four o'clock.
……
Meanwhile, in the student dormitory of the School of Fine Arts at Jiaotong University.
Upon seeing the word "transaction" sent by netizen 1025, Hao Pengxiang always had the feeling that he was secretly doing something illegal.
For some reason, he felt uneasy about the upcoming meeting.
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