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Chapter 2554 The Invitation Has Arrived

Mike, holding two invitations, invited Zhou Wenpeng out.

"This is the invitation you are invited to. With this invitation, you can attend the forum."

Zhou Wenpeng took the invitation and read it carefully.

He had already confirmed with the forum organizing committee that the invitation was genuine.

When he saw that the invitation was the same as the last one, his eyes were filled with excitement and admiration for Mike.

The participants in this forum were either industry leaders or political figures from various countries.

Mike found it unbelievable that he could get three invitations so easily.

"Thank you so much."

Mike pulled out another bulging envelope and handed it to him: "Don't be so happy yet. I've already reported this to the company leadership."

The company leadership has agreed to reimburse your forum participation expenses.

This is an advance of ten thousand US dollars for you.

"Take this first, and give me the reimbursement voucher and the remaining money when you get back."

Zhou Wenpeng was taken aback: "What's this?"

Mike said, "Don't get me wrong. This is an investment in talent."

If you can become Professor Hayes' student, you will definitely become a leader in this industry in the future.

We hope that your future research findings will be prioritized for collaboration with my company.

"Do you really only want priority cooperation rights?" Zhou Wenpeng couldn't understand.

They've given so much, just for this little thing.

Mike nodded: "Don't underestimate this priority cooperation right."

Sometimes, being one second ahead means being ahead of an entire era.

I have a list here of people who have worked with us before.

You can ask them and see if what I said is true.

Zhou Wenpeng glanced at the list and found that he recognized two of the people on it.

That was a senior student who went to study in the United States a few years ago.

"OK then."

When Mike saw that he had agreed, he nodded: "There's one more piece of news."

He Yuzhu is currently in Shenzhen for a meeting, and it seems he's planning to collaborate with Tencent.

He's not in Beijing right now, so you should persuade her to attend the forum as soon as possible.

Otherwise, when He Yuzhu returns, you'll have your chance to shine.

Zhou Wenpeng's defenses crumbled. He thought this was his chance to prove himself, and he couldn't miss it.

Back at school, Zhou Wenpeng found his advisor and told him his purpose.

The mentor gave him a complicated look: "Your friend is quite capable."

"I can't believe I managed to get three invitations to this forum at once."

Zhou Wenpeng explained with a smile: "Their business is very large, and they have a collaboration with Professor Hayes."

They even arranged for us to have a private discussion with Professor Hayes.

This is a very rare opportunity.

The professor held up the invitation and pointed to the date: "It's truly a rare opportunity. But the timeframe is too tight."

Even if I apply to the school now, they will approve it immediately.

But what about the visa?

This meeting is being held in the Philippines, not in the country.

It's impossible for us to get a visa in such a short time.

Without a visa, there's simply no way to go.

Zhou Wenpeng was dumbfounded.

They do have passports, but without visas, they can't go abroad.

"I……"

The mentor said, "This is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. However, time is too tight, and we cannot go."

"Can't the school find a way to get our visas processed as soon as possible?" Zhou Wenpeng persisted.

The professor said, "Do you think the embassy would give our school any face?"

Zhou Wenpeng walked out of his mentor's room, looking dejected.

The mentor looked at the invitation he had left behind and sighed helplessly.

Zhou Wenpeng was a student he had high hopes for, but lately he has become increasingly indifferent to his studies and work.

Walking along the campus path, Zhou Wenpeng suddenly punched a large tree beside him. "I'm not reconciled. I have to find a way."

He thought of Mike and felt that Mike had a lot of energy.

After the call connected, Zhou Wenpeng told Mike about the difficulties he had encountered.

Mike was slightly surprised, then said, "Wait a minute, I'll make a call."

I'll reply to you in an hour.

After hanging up, Zhou Wenpeng walked nervously through the campus, unknowingly ending up near the girls' dormitory.

Gu Niantang and a few classmates had just returned from off-campus when they ran into Zhou Wenpeng.

Her classmates all knew that Zhou Wenpeng liked her, and they thought he had come specifically to see her.

The other students were quite tactful and smiled, leaving the two of them some space.

Gu Niantang had no choice but to chat casually with Zhou Wenpeng, as she couldn't afford to break off relations.

"Weren't you going to the Philippines to attend a forum? How come you have time to come here?"

Zhou Wenpeng is a college student after all; he wouldn't be so foolish as to say that he just wandered off randomly.

"Um, I asked my friend for two more invitations. One is for the professor, and the other is for you."

Are you willing to go?

Gu Niantang looked shocked: "Who exactly is your friend? He's got a lot of influence."

He can arrange invitations that others would beg for, just like everyone else.

Where's the invitation?

"Uh." Zhou Wenpeng reached into his pocket but couldn't find the invitation.

His first thought was that he had run away, and he looked a little anxious.

"It might be with my advisor. I'll call him and ask."

After asking the questions, Zhou Wenpeng explained somewhat awkwardly, "I left in such a hurry that I left it with my supervisor."

Gu Niantang said, "It's good that it wasn't lost. What did the mentor say? Are you going?"

Zhou Wenpeng really wanted to tell Gu Niantang that their mentor had already agreed.

But he was also afraid of being exposed and losing face.

"My supervisor agreed to go. However, the time is too tight, and my supervisor is worried that the visa will not be approved."

Gu Niantang also realized that the visa was a very troublesome issue.

This is a problem that they can't solve simply by trying to find a solution.

"Is there nothing the advisor can do?"

Zhou Wenpeng shook his head, indicating that even his mentor couldn't help him.

"Don't worry, I've already asked a friend. I'll let you know when he gets back."

Gu Niantang said "Oh," and then added, "It's getting late, I'll head back now."

Zhou Wenpeng was preoccupied with the visa issue and had no interest in bothering Gu Niantang.

He walked alone on campus, found a secluded pavilion, and sat inside to wait for news.

About an hour and a half later, Mike called him.

“I’ve already asked a friend to take care of it. Just take the documents and invitation to the embassy tomorrow, and you can get it done directly.”

"Thank you, thank you so much." Zhou Wenpeng was so excited he almost cried.

Mike laughed and said, "It's alright, we're friends. It's my fault, I sent you the invitation too late. It almost caused a problem."

Zhou Wenpeng had no right to blame Mike, and kept saying, "It's my fault."

After exchanging a few polite words, the two hung up the phone.

Zhou Wenpeng couldn't wait to call Gu Niantang.

"It's all taken care of. My friend contacted someone at the embassy. It'll be done when we go tomorrow."

Gu Niantang was still thinking about asking He Yuzhu if he could help with the process.

She hadn't made up her mind when she heard the news, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's great. What do your friends do? They know a lot of people."

“He’s a senior executive at a multinational corporation, he travels around a lot, and he’s very familiar with people at the embassy,” Zhou Wenpeng said dismissively to Gu Niantang.

Gu Niantang, unaware of these details, asked, "Did you tell your advisor?"

Zhou Wenpeng smiled and said, "I told you as soon as I got the news."

I plan to tell you this, and then I'll talk to my advisor.

Don't forget to keep the forum participation a secret. I'll call my advisor right now. (End of Chapter)