Demons Beside You (The Demons Beside Me)

"Chen, when you are free, come to school."

"Okay, I'm free today. I'll go there in the afternoon."

Chen Zhao faintly heard that Wright's tone seemed to be looking for something to do with him.

In the afternoon, Chen Zhao left the children with Fali and ran to Los Angeles University.

Chen Zhao hasn't been to school for a long time. Ever since little Larissa was born, most of Chen Zhao's thoughts have been on little Larissa.

When he arrived at school, Chen Zhao saw an acquaintance from a distance.

"Kelan, why are you here? Are you also a student here?"

"Mr. Chen, why are you here? You're not here to see me, are you?"

Chen Zhao rolled his eyes: "I am a professor at the University of Los Angeles. Tell me why I am here."

"What?" Kelan's face was full of astonishment. He really didn't expect that Chen Zhao was actually a professor at the University of Los Angeles.

"Okay, no more chatting, I have something else to do."

It cannot be said how deep the friendship between Chen Zhao and Kelan is.

But since Kelan got used to being abused by Chen Zhao.

He found that he seemed to enjoy the process a little bit.

Of course, the main thing is that Chen Zhao can teach him something.

Although the process may be more painful.

But every time after finishing the sparring work.

Chen Zhao will also treat him.

Chen Zhao found Wright's office.

When Wright saw Chen Zhao coming, he adjusted his glasses and looked at Chen Zhao with an unhappy expression.

"My dear, you don't seem to want to see me."

"Tell me, how long has it been since you came to school?"

"I've been busy lately..." Chen Zhao didn't even bother to find the answer. He sat down at Wright's desk, picked up the apple on the table and gnawed it.

"Do you know how much pressure I endured in order to keep your professorship?"

"Forehead……"

Most of the university professors in the United States are permanent.

Of course, that's assuming you don't leave your job.

People like Chen Zhao don't necessarily come to school once a month, but have two or three classes every six months.

It indeed took a lot of effort for Wright to retain Chen Zhao's professional title.

"Okay, let's stop talking nonsense and get straight to the point. I called you here this time because I want to ask for your help."

"Tell me, whatever I can do, it's absolutely my duty."

"I want money," Wright said bluntly.

"How much?" Chen Zhao hesitated immediately.

It wasn't that he couldn't afford it, or that he wasn't willing to give it to Wright.

But giving it to Wright is one thing, giving it to the school is another.

Chen Zhao's feelings for this school are far inferior to his personal relationship with Wright.

If Wright is personally short of money, or needs money urgently somewhere.

Chen Zhao didn't even ask how much money he needed and just wrote a check.

But Wright certainly wasn't asking for money personally.

If she could speak to herself, it was probably because the school needed money.

"The school does not have much funding this year, especially for the sports club." Wright said: "Half of the students in the school are members of the sports club, and there are more than 2,000 students interested in developing sports, but the allocation The funding for sports clubs is only one million U.S. dollars.”

Chen Zhao has also done some sports-related things before.

For example, Tiger’s training and participation in competitions.

It was all paid for by Chen Zhao, who knew very well the cost of training a sports student.

Of course, it is impossible for schools to support the training of every student as a professional athlete.

If every student who is interested in developing into the sports world is invested in training like a professional athlete.

Even if the University of Los Angeles has a lot of money, it won’t be enough.

But even so, with the huge number of sports students.

The cost of equipment, competitions, and training is still not a small amount.

Just like a basketball game, go to other schools to compete.

In city games, the cost of a basketball team is about one thousand dollars.

If it's a city-busting game, it'll cost at least five thousand dollars.

There are other sports-specific students.

"How big is the gap?" Chen Zhao asked.

"The next funding will not arrive until at least March next year. There is still half a year until March next year, so if we need to provide enough funding for sports students, we will need at least 1.5 million US dollars." Wright's eyes There are some prayers.

Chen Zhao pursed his lips: "What benefits can I get?"

"What benefits do you want?" Wright is not the kind of person who is ignorant.

If something like soliciting sponsorship is successful, it will be successful. If it is not successful, it will not affect personal feelings.

Charity or sponsorship-type public welfare undertakings will never be sustainable if they cannot generate benefits.

This is very common in European and American countries. No one’s money comes from strong winds.

The attitude of European and American countries towards public welfare is in line with the Chinese saying that it is better to teach a person to fish than to give him a fish.

This is why public welfare funds in European and American countries are all for-profit.

Therefore, if Chen Zhao made his request, Wright would not be able to refuse it as long as it was reasonable.

If we just ask Chen Zhao to donate, Chen Zhao can donate for one year or two years.

But it is impossible for Chen Zhao to spend one to two million US dollars every year and donate it to a place that has no profit for him.

"I can sponsor the University of Los Angeles Athletic Association for two million dollars every year, but I require that all competitions held within the University of Los Angeles each year must have a clear trademark of Dashan Beer, and the students of the University of Los Angeles Athletic Association will go out to participate in any competition. All clothing must have the Dashan Beer trademark.”

"Two million U.S. dollars is not enough, at least five million U.S. dollars are needed." Wright raised the price: "Do you know how many competitions our school's students participate in every year? More than 10,000 times, if the two hundred The price tag of 10,000 US dollars is equivalent to sponsoring only 200 US dollars per game.”

Chen Zhao shook his head: "Five million US dollars is too high, and I don't think the sports club can use that much money."

"Four million dollars, no lower."

"Three million dollars," Chen Zhao said.

This is not a true business negotiation.

Their conversation was deeply personal.

While they are fighting for their own interests, they cannot attack and annihilate each other like on the real negotiation table.

If there is really going to be business negotiations, then Chen Zhao won't be the one to negotiate.

It is up to the legal teams of both parties to negotiate.

"Three and a half million dollars, I ask for a three-year sponsorship and a one-time payment." Wright said, "I hope to build another stadium."

"Okay." Chen Zhao shrugged: "I will notify the lawyer to come and sign a contract with you tomorrow."

"By the way, do you have any coupons there? Dashan beer is so hard to buy these days. Every time it comes on the shelves, it's sold out." Wright said depressedly.

Even though she is an old woman in her nineties, she is a veritable alcoholic.

"No, Dashan Beer doesn't have any promotions now." Chen Zhao rolled his eyes: "And do you still think you are a young man? At such an old age, you still drink every day. I will check your health later."