jdhmnovel Chapter 28 The school basketball tournament is a hit on campus.
Chapter 28 The school basketball tournament is a hit on campus.
The door to the student council office was ajar, and hushed conversations could be heard coming from inside.
Ling Yun knocked on the door.
"Please come in." An Shiyu's gentle and clear voice came from inside.
Ling Yun pushed open the door and entered. In the small office, An Shiyu and two other student council officers were organizing documents. When she saw Ling Yun, a hint of surprise flashed across her eyes, which quickly turned into a warm smile.
"Lingyun? You... are you ready so quickly?" She put down the materials in her hand and came to greet her. Today she was wearing a light blue sweater, which made her skin look even whiter. Her ponytail was neatly tied at the back of her head, and she exuded a youthful and intellectual aura.
"If you have an idea, get on with it quickly and be efficient." Ling Yun smiled, took out a document in a file folder from his bag, and handed it over. "This is a preliminary sponsorship proposal. Take a look and see if it's suitable."
An Shiyu took the file folder; it felt quite heavy to the touch. She asked Ling Yun to sit down on the wooden bench next to her, and then returned to her desk to carefully look through it.
Two other student leaders also curiously came over.
The office was quiet, save for the rustling of papers turning. Dust motes floated slowly in the sunlight.
An Shiyu read it very carefully, her delicate brows sometimes furrowing and sometimes relaxing. This plan far exceeded her expectations; it was not only clearly organized but also extremely thoughtful.
When she saw the prominent "20,000 yuan" in the total budget column, her fingers tightened slightly as she held the paper, looked up, and her eyes showed undisguised shock.
"Twenty thousand yuan?" she repeated subconsciously, her voice filled with confirmation. This figure was astronomical for a student activity. In the past, the sponsorships they had secured were mostly a few hundred or a thousand yuan, and were often in the form of in-kind discounts. Such a huge amount of cash sponsorship was unheard of.
The two cadres next to him also gasped, and their gazes toward Ling Yun instantly changed.
"Hmm." Ling Yun's expression remained unchanged, as if he were only referring to an insignificant number.
An Shiyu quickly flipped to the detailed budget sheet at the back:
Team uniforms: 500 sets, budget 10,000 yuan. (Note: Uniform design, printed with the "May Fourth Youth Cup" logo and the words "Starry Sky Internet Cafe - Supporting Youth Dreams", to be owned by the team members after the competition.)
Competition prize money: A total of 2,000 yuan will be awarded to the champion, runner-up, third place and MVP.
Event materials: large bottles of water, first aid supplies, promotional posters, banners, etc., budget NT$3,000.
Starry Sky Internet Cafe Internet Access Fund: NT$3,000. (Distributed as a participation prize or reward for specific activities, in the form of a fixed-amount internet card.)
Every penny was well spent, greatly enhancing the event's prestige and appeal while cleverly embedding brand exposure for "Starry Sky Internet Cafe." Especially the 500 team uniforms; once distributed, they will become mobile GG badges throughout the entire tournament and beyond, reaching every corner of the campus.
The plan's so sophisticated and professional that An Shiyu almost forgot Ling Yun's student status. Suppressing her inner turmoil, she looked at Ling Yun, her tone becoming much more serious: "Ling Yun, this plan... is excellent, very well thought out. I personally believe it will greatly enhance the promotion and participation in the competition. However, the amount involved is indeed enormous, and I need to report it to the Student Union's executive committee and the Youth League's advisor immediately."
"I understand, that's the procedure." Ling Yun nodded. "I'll wait for your reply."
An Shiyu acted swiftly and decisively, immediately taking the plan and leaving the office. The other two cadres warmly poured Ling Yun a glass of water, their words filled with curiosity and admiration.
The waiting time was shorter than expected.
Less than half an hour later, An Shiyu returned, accompanied by the student council president and a young teacher from the Youth League Committee. Their faces showed excitement mixed with a hint of disbelief.
"Lingyun!" The student council president, a tall boy wearing glasses, spoke first, his tone excited. "Your sponsorship proposal has been unanimously approved by the student council and the Youth League committee! Thank you so much! This is absolutely the most significant sponsorship in the history of our Shandong University campus basketball tournament! The teachers said they must make sure this tournament is a success, showcasing its brilliance, and living up to your support!"
The Youth League teacher smiled and stepped forward, patting Lingyun on the shoulder: "Lingyun, you've got real guts! I heard from An Shiyu that you're starting a business? Opening an internet cafe? Great! Applying what you've learned and being brave enough to put it into practice—the school supports that! This collaboration is a great start!"
It went more smoothly than expected, yet it was also perfectly logical. In this day and age, 20,000 yuan in cash, coupled with an impeccable win-win solution, is enough to clear away most procedural obstacles.
The news spread like wildfire across the campus.
"Have you heard? The basketball tournament has a tycoon sponsor! Twenty thousand yuan!"
"Everyone will receive a team uniform! It's free!"
"The champion's prize is a thousand dollars! My God!"
"Starry Sky Internet Cafe? Where is that? It's already so grand even before it's officially open?"
In an instant, campus radio, bulletin boards, and notices from various departments were all filled with news that the "May Fourth Youth Cup" basketball league was about to make a big splash. The name "Starry Sky Internet Cafe" also entered the vision of Shandong University students on a large scale for the first time, accompanied by impactful words such as "20,000 yuan sponsorship", "free team uniforms" and "high prize money".
Long queues formed in front of the registration point. The phones of the sports ministers from various departments were ringing off the hook, and even departments that were previously uninterested in basketball started assembling teams. The free team uniforms, along with the substantial prize money and internet access cards, were a huge draw.
A basketball craze swept across Shandong University's campus in April.
At the center of all this storm, Ling Yun, the founder of "Starry Sky Internet Cafe," appeared unusually calm.
A few days later, in the student union office, Ling Yun officially signed a sponsorship agreement with the student union. The signing ceremony was simple, but reporters from the school newspaper who had rushed over still snapped many photos. An Shiyu, as the person in charge of the project, was busy coordinating everything from the sidelines.
After the ceremony, the crowd gradually dispersed. An Shiyu tidied up the documents, looked up at Ling Yun who was preparing to leave, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone through the window, outlining his tall figure with a golden edge.
"Lingyun," she called softly, a genuine, gentle smile on her face, "thank you. This competition has truly become completely different because of your support."
She paused, a hint of curiosity and inquiry in her eyes: "Your internet cafe... it's not even open yet, but everyone on campus already knows about it."
Ling Yun turned around and met her gaze.
"Publicity is just the first step," he smiled, his tone calm yet confident. "Once it opens, you're welcome to come and experience it. I believe that 'Starry Sky' itself will be more convincing than any publicity."
Looking at his resolute expression, An Shiyu felt a slight stirring in her heart. She seemed to understand why this boy had been able to stir up such a storm so quickly.
"Okay, I'll definitely be there on opening day." She smiled and nodded solemnly.