chapter 028 The Sponsorship from the Power Group

"Immediately afterIn the immediate aftermath, Eric raised a single finger.
""Moreover "Furthermore, I don't actually need that much require an extensive amount of time. OneA single day is enough!""
""Onewill suffice," he declared."A single day? Haha,That sounds great!"" Luis laughed and agreed.
Forsplendid!" Luis responded, his laughter echoing in the room. To him, Eric voluntarily increasing the Eric's voluntary increase in difficulty was naturally something he was happy about.a source of amusement. He had never seenencountered anyone so foolishreckless, willingly making it harder for themselves.
In the currentcomplicating their own situation, Luis was even more confident of winning! In just one day's time, it was probably not enough to even. Given the circumstances, Luis's confidence in his impending victory surged. He reasoned that a single day wouldn't even be sufficient to establish contact with other companies, right?
""Kid, let's. "Let's see what happenstranspires in a day's time.""
After saying theseday, young man," Luis taunted, his words, Luis hanging in the air as he turned aroundon his heel and left directly.
Afterexited the room. Once Luis left,""had departed, Sharon turned to Eric, how couldher pretty face etched with worry. "Eric, why would you makewager such a bet with him? How couldWhy would you agree to himhis terms? He was clearly...""""Just wanted..." she began, her voice trailing off. "He was clearly trying to trickdeceive you!""," she finished, her anxiety palpable. Sharon saidwas at a loss as her pretty face was filled with anxiety and worry.
Because Sharon couldn't figure outto how they could raisepossibly amass two hundred thousand dollars in one day, and it a single day, especially from a multi-billion-dollar corporation. She was well aware that such large companies were typically uninterested in such endeavors. Sharon was baffled by Eric's agreement to Luis's terms. She struggled to comprehend his rationale. At this juncture, the chubby guy couldn't help but chuckle. "Class monitor, don't fret. I have faith that Eric will pull this off," he reassured her. He was well aware of Eric's current status. In his eyes, two hundred thousand dollars was a mere pittance to Eric. He was confident that Eric would triumph in this wager. His anticipation was not for the victory itself, but for the moment when Luis would have to publicly humiliate himself upon losing. The mere thought of it was thrilling to him. However, Sharon was oblivious to Eric's true identity. "Regardless, Eric, I must express my gratitude for your defense against Luis," Sharon said, her voice sincere. She recognized that Eric had to be from a multi-billion-dollar company.
Sharon knew very well that those big companies were not interested in doing such things. If they were to approach those companies, they probably wouldn't even see them.
So, Sharon couldn't understand why Eric agreed to Luis. She couldn't quite comprehend Eric's reasoning.
At this moment, the chubby guy couldn't help but laugh and say, ""Class monitor, don't worry, I think Eric will definitely accomplish it.""
The chubby guy understood Eric's current status very well. In his eyes, not to mention two hundred thousand, even two million or twenty million was nothing to Eric.
The chubby guy knew that Eric would definitely win this bet. What he was really looking forward to was to see Luis livestreaming himself eating shit after losing.
The chubby guy found it thrilling just to think about it.
However, Sharon had no knowledge of Eric's identity.
""Anyway, Eric, I still have to thank you for standing up to Luis for me just now,"" Sharon said.
Sharon understood that Eric got involved in allbecome embroiled in this because ofsituation on her, so behalf, and she felt both grateful and apologetic towards Eric.
""You area mixture of gratitude and guilt. "You're our class monitor, how could. I couldn't stand by and let that scumscoundrel tarnish your reputation,""," Eric smiled.
replied, a smile playing on his lips. Sharon remainedwas silent for two seconds, then a moment before she looked up and said, ""Since it has come to this, Ericat Eric. "Given the circumstances, we can only give it a try.""
In Sharon's eyes, even though this task was impossible to accomplish, they hadhave no choice but to give it their all.
Eric smiled and said, ""So, let's go now. Sinceour best shot," she said, determination in her voice. Eric responded with a smile. "Let's get going then. I just said that I'llpromised to help you with the sponsorship, and I will take care of this.""
Thenintend to keep my word."With that, Eric and Sharon leftexited the school.
At premises. Upon reaching the school gate.
""Eric, shouldn't, Sharon voiced her confusion. "Shouldn't we study conduct some research and prepare first before going to thoseapproaching these companies?"" Sharon?" she asked in confusion.
In Sharon's opinion, if they were going to seek sponsorship from big companies. "There's no need for school activities, they should first research the situation and choose their targets.
""No need,that. I already have a target,"" in mind," Eric shookreplied, shaking his head.
"" "Really? Which company?""?" Sharon curiously asked.
, curiosity piqued. Eric smiled faintlyresponded with a faint smile and four words came out of his mouth,
"": "The Power Group Corporation!""
"".""The Power Group Corporation?"" Sharon's pretty?" Sharon echoed, her face was filled withreflecting her astonishment.
Sharon She was well aware of how powerfulthe corporation's formidable reputation. "Eric, the Power Group Corporation was.
""Eric, the Power Group Corporation is such a formidable is a massive conglomerate,""
The Powder Group is such a large corporation. . If we approach them for sponsorship, they will probably ignorethey'll likely dismiss us. MaybePerhaps we should consider another company,""," Sharon said.
""Nosuggested. "There's no need. It's this for that. This is the company!"" Eric’s ," Eric replied, his smile remained on his face.
Immediately afterunwavering. With that, Eric hailed a taxi and headed straight to directed it towards the Power Group headquarters.
Sharon felt Despite Sharon's belief that thetheir chances of gettingsecuring sponsorship from the Power Group were as slim as winning the lottery, Eric insisted, so she reluctantly agreed to give it a try.
shot at Eric's insistence. Although Eric’sEric's Lamborghini supercar was parked near the schoolnearby, he chose to take a taxi instead. He didn’t wantwanted to revealkeep his identity under wraps for now, as he didn’t wantto avoid putting undue pressure on Sharon feel pressured or createcreating a barrier between them.
Otherwise, Eric wouldn’t have to make this trip. He could have simply bringbrought the $200,000 and havehad General Manager Cooper send over a sponsorship agreement over.
Besides, doing. However, navigating this together withsituation alongside Sharon was a unique experience for the both of them.
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At
…Upon reaching the entrance of the Power Group headquarters.
Although this was, they were greeted by a magnificent office building. Despite being just a branch of the Power Group, the office building was still magnificent.
awe-inspiring. Eric couldn’t help but admitfound himself admitting that he had some interest inwas intrigued by Sharon. Not only because sheHer beauty was beautifulundeniable, but more importantly, because ofit was her character that truly captivated him. Her diligent studying, her serious approach to work, and her strong and resilient personality were all qualities that attracted Eric. And so, the two of them stood before the Power Group headquarters, ready to face whatever lay ahead.
The two stood in front of the Power Group headquarters.

Two imposing security guards stood sentinel at the entrance, guardingtheir vigilant eyes scanning the company’sarea as they safeguarded the company's gates.
"" "Eric, are we really goingdaring to venture into the Power Group headquarters? What if we can’t even get pastwe're barred at the gate?"" Sharon seemed a little nervous.
""Don’t worry, follow me,""?" Sharon's voice trembled slightly, her apprehension palpable. Unruffled, Eric said withflashed a reassuring smile.
After saying "Don't worry, just follow my lead," he confidently assured her. With that, Eric took the lead and walkedhe strode forward. Sharon could only follow, his steps resolute and sure. Sharon had no choice but to trail closely behind.
""Excuse me, what can, her heart pounding in her chest. "May I helpassist you with?""
As soon?" One of the guards intercepted them as they reachedapproached the entrance. In normal circumstances, the two security guards stopped Eric.
In theory, the security guards should recognize Eric without a doubt, but would have instantly recognized Eric. However, they pretended not to.
The reason was simple. On the way there, Eric had sent afeigned ignorance, a direct result of Eric's earlier text message to General Manager Cooper, informing him of the situation and requesting. He had requested that everyone in the company pretend not to recognize him when he arrived.
This was the only way to keep his his identity be concealed from being exposed to Sharon.
""We areSharon, a ruse that required everyone in the company to play along. "We're students from New York University. ," Eric began, his voice steady. "Our school is hosting the Winter Games, and we would like your company to sponsorwe're seeking a sponsorship of $200,000. Can from your company. Could you please reportrelay this to your manager?"" Eric said.
""Alright?" "Very well, I'll report it."" The security pass on the message," the guard nodded.
""responded, nodding his understanding. Sharon's eyes widened in surprise. "He... hehe's actually wentgoing to report it?"" Sharon looked somewhat surprised.?" She thought that the other security guards had assumed they would directly drive them awaybe summarily dismissed after hearing what they had to say.
""Class Monitor, relax and don't worry,""stating their audacious request. "Relax, Sharon," Eric smiled.
soothed, his smile never wavering. Despite his reassurances, Sharon nodded obediently, butremained on edge, her nerves jangling as she still felt extremely nervous. She was afraid that the security guard would come back and tell them thatfeared the manager didn't want to see them and ask them to leave.
A fewguard's return with a refusal. Several tense minutes later, the security guard returned.
""Both of you, thereappeared. "The general manager has agreed to see you both. Follow me."" the security guard said.
""," he instructed. "The general manager? Really?""
Upon hearing this news, Sharon was both shocked and delighted.
She had thought that it would already be a miracle for the Power Group to have ?" Sharon's shock was tinged with a thrill of excitement. She had thought it a long shot to meet a manager meet them, but now, let alone the company's general manager was going to meet them personally.. It felt unbelievableseemed too good to her.
""Of coursebe true. "Indeed, it's true, let's. Let's go.""," Eric said with aconfirmed, his smile.
unwavering. Guided by the security guard, they quickly arrived atwere swiftly ushered into the general manager's office.
Sitting in Seated behind the officedesk was Cooper, of course.
Cooperan unreadable expression on his face. A silent exchange passed between him and Eric exchanged, a glance,mutual understanding each other without words, pretending not to know each other on the surface.
""that belied their outward pretense of unfamiliarity. "General managerManager... Hello,""," Sharon appeared nervous and reserved.greeted, her voice barely above a whisper. She had never imagined that she would be able to meetwas awestruck at the prospect of meeting the general manager of the Power Group’sGroup's Branch.
In her eyes, this was an extremely impressive feat!
"" "Please, have a seat,""," Cooper smiledinvited, his smile warm and gestured with his hand.
""welcoming. "Sharon, let's sit,""," Eric naturally couldn't be nervous.prompted, his demeanor calm and composed. He directly pulledgently guided Sharon to sit down.
Aftera seat. Once they were seated.
""I have already heardsettled, Cooper cut to the security guard's report about the matterchase. "I've been informed of your request. Sponsoring your school's activities for your school is a good thingworthy cause, and $200,000 is not much fora sum our company, so I have decided to can comfortably afford. We will sponsor!"" Cooper said directly.
After hearing these words, your event," he declared. Sharon was stunned.
dumbstruck. She hadn't even started discussing the matter with the general manager begun to plead their case and yet.
Did... Did, he just agree?
Ishad agreed. Was it really that easy?
Wasn't it supposed to be extremely difficult?
"" She had anticipated a grueling negotiation. "Eric, am... am I dreaming?""?" Sharon said, in a daze.
""stammered, her mind reeling. "You're not dreaming. We've already secured the sponsorship.""," Eric said with aconfirmed, his smile.
...
triumphant. ---Ten minutes later, Eric and Sharon walked side by side out of the gate ofemerged from the Power Group.
Group's gates, a newfound confidence in their stride. They hadcarried an additional suitcase in their hands, containing , its contents amounting to $200,000 in cash.
In addition, there was Along with it, they held a sponsorship agreement from the Power Group for the New York University Winter Games, stamped with thebearing the Power Group's official red seal of the Power Group.
"". "This is great!incredible, Eric, this is really great! We! We've actually secured the sponsorship, and it's from the Power Group!""
After walking out of the gate, an excited Sharon couldn't contain her no less!" Sharon's joy.
This was infectious, her excitement bubbling over. The sudden hug madeembrace took Eric feel a little embarrassed andby surprise, the fragrancesweet scent of Sharon's body immediately rushedperfume flooding his senses. He was unaccustomed to Eric's brain. To be honest, Eric rarely had physicalsuch close contact with girls, let alone a especially one as beautiful girl likeas Sharon.
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