Chapter 198: Chapter 169: The Versailles Prince_2
Director Zhang from the Performance Department saw the dean ask Gu Bai to voice his opinion, and instantly realized trouble was coming.
"Since the dean asked me to speak, I’ll briefly share my thoughts. I support Director Lu’s suggestion. The school celebration is like the face of the school. Expanding the scale a bit when circumstances permit has benefits and no drawbacks."
As expected, once Gu Bai started talking, he was completely siding with Lu Ang.
When Lu Ang heard Gu Bai’s words, his chubby face immediately beamed like a blooming chrysanthemum.
As a student of the Directing Department, Gu Bai naturally spoke in favor of the directors, not to mention he had a good personal relationship with Lu Ang.
"It’s easy to say we should expand the scale, but can our school’s budget allow it? How much have we spent on teaching materials this year? I mean, it’s okay to go big, but let’s hold off and wait until the school’s finances allow us to compensate for it!"
When it came to funding issues, everyone, including Lu Ang, fell silent.
Gu Bai shook his head helplessly and asked Director Zhang, "Do you know how much it costs to organize a large-scale school celebration?"
Director Zhang didn’t know either, so the director of the administrative office slowly said, "All in all, it should be at least a million."
"Just this?"
Wu Changyong: "?"
Lu Ang: "?"
Director Zhang of the Performance Department: "?"
All the school leaders: "?"
Realizing he had misspoken, Gu Bai gave an awkward smile to cover his embarrassment, "Sorry, I’ve had little sense for numbers under a billion lately..."
All the school leaders, hearing Gu Bai’s words, felt like they were about to cough up a mouthful of old blood.
Modern Versailles literature, it’s terrifying.
But truth be told, Gu Bai really didn’t mean to show off. Recently, whether it’s investing, doing charity, or even buying a car, he’s been dealing in billions. The million-unit hasn’t appeared in his life for a long time.
Looking at the silent conference room, Gu Bai couldn’t help but say, "I’m not just a part of the school; I’m also the head of the External Liaison Department. I should contribute to this school celebration. I can represent our Black Swan Group in sponsoring this event. Our company will cover all the expenses. What do you leaders think?"
Gu Bai wanted so much to sweep everything aside grandly and throw his card in front of the school leaders, saying, "Charge it to my card."
However, considering the implications, he reorganized his wording and offered the sponsorship form to take up the school celebration, not only saving face for the school but also slightly increasing the group’s exposure, though this level of exposure is negligible for the current Black Swan Group.
As soon as Gu Bai finished speaking, everyone turned to look at him, their eyes shining brightly.
As leaders of the Shanghai Theatre Academy, no one would refuse a chance to bring prestige to the school. The only reason for the argument was the lack of funds. Now, with Gu Bai proposing to cover the costs of the celebration, they were more than happy.
Wu Changyong: "Is Gu Bai joking?"
Gu Bai: "Of course not, how could I joke around on such an occasion with you all?"
"If that’s the case, then Gu Bai will serve as the chief director and planner for this school celebration. It just so happens that Gu Bai is from the Directing Department, perfectly fitting your professional skills."
Gu Bai: "???"
Gu Bai felt a faint sense that he had been set up. They directly agreed without even voting, and even appointed him as the chief director and planner.
What a clever plan the school has.
No money spent, no handling, and yet they gain a grand school celebration.
No wonder these people are leaders; their minds are too cunning. Even if Gu Bai were to live another twenty years, he couldn’t play these old foxes.
Gu Bai glanced around the room, and everyone avoided meeting his gaze, including Lu Ang, who still smiled like a blooming chrysanthemum.
Wu Changyong suppressed his laugh, "Gu Bai, do you have any other issues?"
"No issues really, but I do feel I’ve been trapped. No wonder as soon as I returned to school, Director Lu called me over. So, it was all prepared for me..."
As soon as Gu Bai finished speaking, everyone couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
Though Gu Bai was tricked by these old foxes, he wasn’t angry. Instead, he laughed along with them. Gu Bai actually realized long ago that this meeting was held for him; he was just playing along.
This was the alma mater he spent 4 years in during his past life.
There were still strong feelings there.
He could donate 2 billion to children he didn’t know, so spending a million or so on his alma mater is nothing. Moreover, he could gain the friendship of the school leaders. To him, it was worth the expenditure.
After the meeting, Gu Bai left the conference room with Lu Ang.
"Gu Bai, please put more effort into the school celebration. If there are any difficulties, let the school know. We’ll fully support you. But in my view, if you were able to organize such a big online celebrity festival, this little school celebration should be no trouble for you."
Lu Ang patted Gu Bai on the shoulder with a smile.
Gu Bai rolled his eyes, this was typical of benefiting from someone else’s convenience.
However, what Lu Ang said was true. Organizing a school celebration is much easier compared to organizing an online celebrity festival.
When organizing the online festival last time, just inviting celebrities cost tens of millions. But for this school celebration, most of the cost will be related to venue arrangements, as those celebrity appearances won’t require a cent.
As long as he sends out invitations in the name of the school, they’ll all show up for sure.