The director of the paper factory, Director Xu, had already called his secretary to shoo the visitor away.

Jiang Cheng quickly took out a handwritten flyer and placed it in front of Director Xu.

Director Xu, slightly impatient, merely glanced at it.

“Comrade, please leave,” the secretary had just said when Director Xu looked up and waved his hand.

“It’s fine. This comrade from the night school can stay. You may go.”

What else could he do? He obediently left.

After the secretary left, Director Xu pointed at the flyer and asked, “What is this?”

The flyer in front of him was designed in a novel way, not only eye-catching but also prominently featuring the name of their paper factory.

It was too conspicuous.

Jiang Cheng stepped forward with a smile and began to explain.

“Director Xu, a few days ago, our night school participated in a battle against human traffickers.”

Director Xu’s mouth twitched slightly.

You really know how to boast!

A battle??

Jiang Cheng showed no sign of guilt and continued to embellish—no, refine her language.

“During this struggle, we realized that the public lacks awareness about how to guard against traffickers. So, our night school took the initiative to collaborate voluntarily and free of charge with the Public Security Bureau to stage a play about preventing human trafficking.”

“The main goal is to teach vulnerable groups how to recognize and guard against the lures of traffickers.”

After saying quite a bit, Jiang Cheng finally got to the point.

“Since we want to promote this, naturally we need to spread the word and let the public know about this event.”

“If the public doesn’t come, all our efforts will be wasted.”

“So, our night school wants to produce a batch of flyers, like the one in front of you, to post in various places and distribute to the public.”

“This way, everyone will know about it and naturally come to watch the performance.”

“But—”

Director Xu understood that this was leading to the main point.

Sure enough, Jiang Cheng said, “But our night school has limited funds, and the number of flyers needed is large. That’s why we’ve come to the paper factory.”

Director Xu understood.

She wanted him to provide the paper.

After a brief pause, Jiang Cheng continued, “Director Xu, every flyer we produce will be like this, meaning every single one will feature the name of your paper factory.”

“When drinking water, one must not forget who dug the well. On behalf of the countless families that will be saved in the future, our night school thanks you for your generous support.”

After listening, Director Xu remained silent, his eyes fixed on the flyer.

Was he tempted?
Naturally, he was.

This was equivalent to prime-time advertising in the future, handed to him for free.

The temptation of being a “title sponsor” was significant.

Moreover, the promotion of the anti-trafficking play was positive and uplifting. It might even bring honor to their paper factory.

After pondering for a moment, Director Xu suddenly looked up.

“May I ask your name, comrade?”

Hearing this, Jiang Cheng knew the deal was sealed.

“My name is Jiang Cheng.”

“Comrade Jiang, what you’re doing is very meaningful. Our paper factory is also deeply concerned about the cause of preventing human trafficking. We are willing to provide the paper you need and contribute our part.”

Jiang Cheng immediately appeared overjoyed and showered Director Xu with praise.

“I’ve long heard that Director Xu of the paper factory is far-sighted, benevolent, and virtuous, a role model for us all.”

“Not at all, you flatter me, you flatter me.”

“You’re too modest.”

…

After a round of flattery, Jiang Cheng left the paper factory with a batch of paper.

She took the paper directly back to the night school.

When Principal Wang saw the large pile of paper, his heart ached instantly.

How much money did this cost?!

Jiang Cheng noticed Principal Wang’s expression and knew he was worried.

She leaned over and said, “Principal Wang, don’t worry. We didn’t spend a single penny on this.”

Principal Wang scoffed, unconvinced.

“Come on! The paper factory isn’t stupid.”

“You may not trust other directors, but you should trust my excellence!”

Principal Wang thought, “I want to shut your mouth.”

Jiang Cheng chuckled, unfazed. Seeing that there were many people around, she pulled Principal Wang aside and whispered for a while.

The others only heard Principal Wang exclaim in surprise.

“This can work?”

“Why not? If it were you, wouldn’t you be tempted?”

Principal Wang: “…”

Actually, putting himself in their shoes, he would be tempted.

He had even collaborated with Jiang Cheng, for the sake of an advanced unit title. How could the paper factory not be tempted by the exclusive naming rights on the flyers?

All they had to provide was the paper.

The rest of the work was done by the night school.

Thinking this, Principal Wang suddenly felt: The night school was at a disadvantage!

After finishing her conversation, Jiang Cheng gathered the night school’s teachers and students to produce the flyers.

The students worked enthusiastically because several girls from each class had nearly been abducted.

Students are the most passionate, especially when something happens close to home. They were even more motivated.

As for the teachers who helped, although they were busy, they had no complaints.

Jiang Cheng was too efficient!

Half of the exam papers they used now were created by her.

The night school worked together and produced a batch of flyers.

Jiang Cheng didn’t distribute them blindly. Instead, she had the night school students distribute them at their workplaces, preferably posting them in the factories.

No factory would refuse to post such a positive and uplifting promotion.

Thus, the first step of promotion was completed.

The second step relied on the power of the “masses.”

In the following days, Jiang Cheng went early to places with many people, like supply and marketing cooperatives, to start “chatting.”

Within three days, thanks to the aunties’ promotion, the news about the night school’s free performance spread far and wide. It wasn’t known by everyone, but at least half the people had heard of it.

Director Fang of the textile factory went to work as usual, but before he even entered the factory gate, he heard about the night school’s promotion, performance, and honor several times.

This made him curious, so he asked a few more questions.

After asking, Director Fang suddenly remembered a report he had read in the newspaper that day.

It was about human traffickers.

At that moment, Director Fang’s mind raced. To some extent, newspapers represented the decisions of higher authorities.

Director Fang suppressed his thoughts and, after arriving at his office, called his secretary and instructed him to look into the matter.

The secretary returned at noon to report.

After listening, Director Fang asked, “So many people know about it? And there will be newspaper follow-up reports?”

“Yes.”

Director Fang pondered. Such a big commotion.

“Go to the night school and tell them that our textile factory will also send representatives to watch the performance to show our support.”

“Yes.”

The secretary quickly left to deliver the message.

When Principal Wang of the night school received the news, he calmly saw off the textile factory’s director’s secretary.

He walked back to his office in a daze and called for Jiang Cheng.

When Jiang Cheng knocked and entered, she saw Principal Wang with an expression of disbelief.

“What’s wrong? Did you find a gold bar, Principal?”

Principal Wang was instantly speechless. He looked at Jiang Cheng and said, “I wish I had!”

Jiang Cheng chuckled and played along, “Who wouldn’t?”

Principal Wang didn’t engage in banter with Jiang Cheng. He told her that Director Fang of the textile factory had sent word that they would send representatives to watch the performance.

“Jiang Cheng, how did this…”

Principal Wang was at a loss for words and didn’t understand.

Jiang Cheng calmly sat down and said, “Luring them in, purely voluntary. What’s there to doubt?”