"This document just came out from the school over the past few days, aimed at all students to encourage everyone to use their skills and actively start businesses."

Seeing Jiang Yu still staring at the document carefully, Xiong Bingsheng took another sip of water and explained with a smile,

"As for your side, I've reported the situation to several school leaders.

After discussion, the leaders believe that the two-story building opposite the stadium is currently idle, and previous attempts to lease it out met with failure because the location is too remote and lacks popularity.

Therefore, the leaders think that instead of leaving it idle, it's better to provide it to you for free as an entrepreneurial space, which also counts as reasonable resource utilization.

However, the leaders do have one requirement."

Hearing the word "free", Jiang Yu's heart started racing, and he quickly asked:

"What requirement?"

"It's not really a requirement, the leaders mean that you can't turn that building into just any restaurant, it has to be the Seventh Dining Hall."

Xiong Bingsheng thought for a moment and added,

"Also, it would be best to hire one or two students from low-income families to relieve some of their financial burden, so they can complete their studies smoothly."

Jiang Yu laughed as soon as he heard this, and said:

"No worries, Teacher Xiong. I already have three work-study students at my shop, and when the shop expands, I'll need even more help."

"That's good, there's nothing else, so I'll be on my way."

Xiong Bingsheng said as he stood up from his seat, and told Jiang Yu,

"If you're free this afternoon, come to my office once more, there are some procedures to complete. Once they're done, you can call the construction team for renovation."

"Alright, thank you for your efforts, Teacher Xiong."

Jiang Yu quickly stood up as well and saw Xiong Bingsheng out of the dining hall.

Returning to the shop, Lu Shuwu greeted him with excitement, asking: "Did you secure that small building we were looking at?"

Jiang Yu nodded and said: "Yes, the school agreed. It's a measure to support student entrepreneurship, and the space is provided for free."

"Wow, two floors altogether, nearly two thousand square meters. If rented out, the monthly rent would be substantial, but the school is generous enough to offer it for free."

Lu Shuwu couldn't help but click his tongue, he chuckled and said,

"But with such a big place, boss, you can really showcase your skills!"

He had long known that Jiang Yu could cook more dishes than just the few they sold at the shop. He hadn't even made chopped pepper fish head before, yet when he did, the taste was no worse than his grandfather's!

If it weren't for the current shop being too small, they'd surely offer more than just soup dumplings and spicy chicken.

"It's too early to talk about that now, let's wait until I finish the procedures and have someone do a simple renovation first."

Jiang Yu was also somewhat excited. He originally thought the school's support would merely be things like rent or utility fee reductions, not expecting them to waive the rent entirely.

Of course, the school probably wouldn't waive the rent indefinitely; there must be a time limit. But no matter how long that is, as long as it gets Jiang Yu past the initial stage, rent won't be a concern.

In fact, what excited Jiang Yu the most was that with the school's rent waiver, he could not only pay off some of his family's debt and ease his grandmother's burden, but also not impede the shop expansion.

The problem that had been troubling him had been solved so easily.

Not long after, Hu Zhihai also arrived.

Hearing the news, his over 200-pound body suddenly jumped high.

Lu Shuwu, standing to the side, was startled and quickly moved away, fearing that if Hu Zhihai accidentally hit him, Hu Zhihai's immense weight would be fine, but he'd likely be crushed.

"This is great news! Don't worry, leave the shop renovation to me; I'll ensure it's done perfectly!"

After landing, Hu Zhihai wrapped an arm around Jiang Yu's shoulder in excitement, his eyes gleaming with joy,

"But Lao Jiang, with such great news, shouldn't we celebrate? How about another chopped pepper fish head?"

Jiang Yu frowned: "You just ate such a big fish a couple of days ago, and you want it again? Aren't you tired of it?"

"How could one get tired of such delicious food?"

"No, not tired at all!"

Jiang Yu, slightly surprised, turned to see Lu Shuwu looking expectantly at him.

He couldn't help but shake his head and waved a hand at Hu Zhihai:

"I don't have time to go to the market again, you go buy the fish yourself!"

"Alright, I'm on it!"

Hu Zhihai, hearing this, was overjoyed and rushed out.

Jiang Yu didn't think much more of it, turning back to the kitchen with Lu Shuwu to continue making the soup dumplings.

After the lunch service ended, Jiang Yu processed the big fish bought by Hu Zhihai, steaming a large bowl full of it.

Once done, without bothering to eat, he packed some chopped pepper fish chunks, soup dumplings, and spicy chicken into a few takeout boxes, then hurriedly went out.

At the Student Affairs Office of the Admin Building, Xiong Bingsheng had just returned from lunch. Without much ado, he had Jiang Yu fill out a few forms, sign a few documents, and the matters were almost concluded.

From Xiong Bingsheng, Jiang Yu also learned that under the school's favorable policies, the venue would have a three-year rent-free period, and from the fourth year on, if Jiang Yu continued to use the building, he would need to pay rent based on the current market rate.

Jiang Yu had no objections to this, of course.

Even if the school had only waived the rent for a year or six months, he would have been very satisfied.

He believes that with his skills, even six months are enough to pay off the debt and save enough for the rent.

"Alright, from now on, the usage rights for the small building opposite the stadium belong to you. You can start having it renovated and get ready to open."

Xiong Bingsheng patted Jiang Yu on the shoulder with a smile and said,

"The gym equipment on the first floor and the goods on the second floor were already cleared by Boss He two days ago; you can start work anytime."

After a pause, he couldn't help but curiously ask,

"By the way, have you met those Boss He people? After they heard you intended to use the place, they not only waived the transfer fee but offered to help finance the renovation. I didn't agree on your behalf, just suggested he come talk to you in person..."

Jiang Yu was momentarily stunned and shook his head: "I don't think I know him..."

"Oh, then maybe he's a 'fan' of your shop. He surely hopes you can expand and open up quickly."

Xiong Bingsheng said with a smile, encouragingly,

"Work hard, don't let the school and your 'fans' down!"

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