Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 34 Support
After Qin Chaoyang finished speaking, he personally brewed a cup of tea and handed it to Song Ci, jokingly saying, "How was your morning stroll with your girlfriend? Our Peking University is lush with green grass and has an antique charm; the scenery is quite nice."

Song Ci was speechless for a moment. The homeroom teacher actually knew about her trip to the garden with Shi Shi. Gossip really is human nature.

Too lazy to explain the relationship between Shi Ye and himself, he simply replied, "Just browsing around."

"That girl from Beijing Dance Academy has a gentle face and is quite likable. Is she your high school classmate?"

If someone can get a girlfriend from another school in the first week of school, it's basically because both of them started dating in high school. So it's reasonable for Qin Chaoyang to guess that Liu Shishi was Song Ci's high school classmate.

Song Ci was surprised that Qin Chaoyang was also interested in his private life, and replied in a low voice, "He is my childhood sweetheart."

Upon hearing this, Qin Chaoyang stopped asking questions. He had no other intentions and was not trying to pry into the students' privacy.

Song Ci was a student he valued highly. The questions he just asked were simply to learn more about Song Ci's situation. Many of them dated during their university years, but most of them eventually broke up.

He had intended to advise Song Ci that he was still young and should be cautious about matters of the heart, so he casually asked a few more questions. But since Song Ci and the girl were childhood sweethearts, all he, as their teacher, could do was offer his blessings and wish them a happy ending.

After chatting for a few more minutes about campus life since the start of the semester, Qin Chaoyang got down to business, asking with a serious expression, "Did you bring the relevant materials for the company's application for support?"

Song Ci quickly placed a stack of neatly organized materials on Qin Chaoyang's desk and asked him to take a look. "The company's basic information is all here. Teacher Qin, could you please take a look?"

Qin Chaoyang nodded, adjusted his glasses, and carefully looked through the materials submitted by the school to support college student entrepreneurship. He needed to review them first.

The office was quiet, with only the rustling of papers turning. After pondering for a moment over a document, Qin Chaoyang asked, "Is Liu Xiaoxian, the legal representative of Tengda Technology Company, your mother?"

Song Ci explained, "Yes, I'm not yet eighteen years old. To make company registration easier, I put my mother's name as the legal representative. Will this affect the document review?"

He still hopes that the application for support will be approved, as the preferential policies for college student entrepreneurship will greatly help Tengda Technology's early development.

After carefully reviewing the relevant document requirements, Qin Chaoyang reassured Song Ci: "It's not a big problem, after all, you are the actual controlling shareholder, but you still need to submit a detailed explanatory document."

No sooner had he finished speaking than he saw the share certificate. Qin Chaoyang felt a headache coming on. His student was young, but he was quite cunning.

"Why did you design such a complicated holding structure? And the two holding companies are even registered in the Virgin Islands!"

Currently, the equity structure of Tengda Technology is as follows: Song Ci directly holds 45% of the shares, and has also entrusted an intermediary company to register two shell companies in the Virgin Islands, namely Zhongxin Investment and Shanhai Capital, which hold 30% and 25% of the shares of Tengda Technology, respectively.

Song Ci had no intention of hiding anything and truthfully told his homeroom teacher his thoughts: "The tallest tree in the forest will be felled by the wind. When Tengda develops, I am afraid that holding too many shares will attract too much attention. I think I should hide something if possible, and prepare for a rainy day to avoid being noticed. So I will separate the shares."

Song Ci registered the two holding companies, Zhongxin Investment and Shanhai Capital, in the Virgin Islands not because he was interested in the tax avoidance policies of offshore companies.

The main reason is that, according to local laws, company shareholder information and annual reports do not need to be disclosed, ensuring strong confidentiality and protecting director information, which facilitates the concealment of Song Ci's shareholding information. Qin Chaoyang was both surprised and impressed by Song Ci's idea; it's normal for young people to be competitive, and they want the whole world to know when they achieve something.

It is extremely rare to find someone like Song Ci who can overcome vanity and know how to conceal their talents and bide their time. This steady and pragmatic character is indeed that of a person who can accomplish great things.

Qin Chaoyang spent half an hour reviewing the materials one by one before giving Song Ci some pointers: "The materials are basically fine. There are still a few application forms that need the company's stamp. I'll send them to your email in a bit. Please process them as soon as possible and send them over. I still need to submit them to the college and university leaders for approval."

The government provides substantial support to high-tech internet companies like Tengda Technology. A three-year tax exemption is a given, and you can also apply for a certain amount of low-interest loans. You must manage the business well and not let me and the school down, or waste these favorable government policies.

Since the start of the semester, Qin Chaoyang has indeed taken good care of her. Song Ci was grateful and sincerely said, "Thank you, Teacher Qin. I will definitely live up to the expectations of the school leaders and you."

Sensing the sincerity in Song Ci's words, Qin Chaoyang became even more satisfied with this handsome student and encouraged him gently, "The school leaders also care about you, this future star."

They told me that besides policy support, I could mention any other needs I might have, and that as long as they were reasonable and within the school's capabilities, they would provide full support.

A sudden inspiration struck Song Ci, and he shamelessly said, "There's something I need to tell you, and I'd like you to give me your opinion."

Song Ci then told Qin Chaoyang about Zhang Yong's email report, "I wonder if the school can help me arrange an appointment with Liu Xiang?"

Qin Chaoyang frowned, weighing the pros and cons in his mind. After thinking for a moment, he suggested, "Your matter is a bit tricky. It falls under normal business competition, so the school definitely can't get involved."

However, I will report this to the principal and see if the school leaders are willing to use their personal connections to help you coordinate. I can't guarantee whether it will be successful.

Qin Chaoyang's personality was pragmatic; having promised to fully support Song Ci, he would naturally do his best.

Upon hearing this, Song Ci was overjoyed and excitedly said, "Thank you so much! Regardless of the outcome, I will always owe you a great favor."

Qin Chaoyang shook his head. "There's no need for that between teachers and students. But I happen to have something to discuss with you. The school is holding a welcome performance for new students in a few days, and I hope you can sign up for a program."

Song Ci looked puzzled and asked, "Teacher Qin, why do I need to sign up for a program?"

Qin Chaoyang patted Song Ci on the shoulder and explained with a smile, "You've been voted by your classmates as the most handsome campus heartthrob since Peking University started building the campus. Countless female students have left messages on the school's website hoping you'll perform a show, and the student council members have also mentioned it to me several times."

Singing and dancing are both fine. If you really don't have any special talents, reciting a poem will also be okay. The important thing is to participate.

Since the homeroom teacher had put it that way, Song Ci had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree, "I'll sign up to sing a song."

Qin Chaoyang was pleased to see Song Ci agree, but Song Ci looked reluctant, which gave him a headache.

(End of this chapter)