There will still be big differences!

　　………………

　　In the following days, the trio of Eric Bennett, Emily Foster, and Anna frequently shuttled between various university campuses for work, starting from Beijing University of Architecture, constantly handing out business cards.

　　Occasionally, they also received calls from old clients. Whether it was helping old clients’ friends assemble computers or repair them, he would always ride his electric scooter to provide door-to-door service.

　　After splitting from Brian Carter's team, the volume of business dropped, and the big, quick money was shrinking fast. But the old clients he had reached out to, along with the new batch of university freshmen, were indeed able to keep things going smoothly.

　　On September 8th, as Eric Bennett was practicing Tai Chi in the morning light, he heard Emily Foster knocking on the door excitedly and calling out, “Brother Bennett, Brother Bennett, are you up? There’s a big deal!”

　　Eric Bennett quickly finished his moves and went to open the door. When he did, Emily Foster came in carrying steamed buns, fried dough sticks, and eight-treasure porridge. “Wasn’t I chatting with those female college students before?”

　　“I was originally targeting freshmen, but unexpectedly got to know some senior girls in their fourth year. They’re studying design.”

　　“Several dorms, about five people in total, all want to buy their own computers for studying and for use in the dorm after class.”

　　“I got along really well with them. Since it’s the weekend, if we can close two deals today, maybe three tomorrow. If we make 100 or 50 per computer, wouldn’t that be a nice little windfall? And if more senior girls want to build computers in the future, that would be even better.”

　　Eric Bennett said with admiration, “Nicely done! You’re getting better quality business than I am. Let’s eat and head out after breakfast.” In the university circles, once you break into a dorm, word of mouth spreads. If it takes off, it won’t be much worse than the kind of business Brian Carter and Adam Clark get through their connections.

　　It’s all about the era!! Standing on the main artery of the times, at the right moment, is how you make money.

　　This was the post-glory period when internet café chains were raking in cash, but also the era when private desktop and laptop ownership was erupting like a volcano.

　　In his previous life, Eric Bennett also studied advertising design in college and needed a personal computer. Coming from a small rural village, his parents had scrimped and saved to buy him his first computer.

　　While eating breakfast, Emily Foster asked curiously, “Brother Bennett, isn’t it a bit far for us to live here?”

　　“Most universities are clustered around Qingbei, and the Haolong Building in Zhongguancun is there too. That’s the North Fourth Ring, but we’re on the East Fourth Ring…”

　　Eric Bennett was a bit speechless and sighed, “Let’s change our mode of transportation today. I’ll take you by bicycle. Want to ride?”

　　Emily Foster widened her eyes, “Bicycle? Seriously?”

　　From Honglingjin Bridge straight to the Qingbei university area is about 20 kilometers one way, so round trip is 40 kilometers, not to mention running around campus to meet people and install computers…

　　At least fifty or sixty kilometers in a day??

　　Eric Bennett laughed, “You have to trust my stamina. I even thoughtfully got you a seat cushion. Want to try?”

　　Since his transmigration, his fitness had improved from average to an excellent intermediate level. Not to brag, but at least he was at the level of a soldier doing weighted cross-country training… Anyone familiar with the daily training standards of Chinese soldiers knows what that means.

　　Running is a form of exercise, as are sit-ups, pull-ups, and so on. Long-distance cycling is too.

　　It saves money and helps you get fit and gain experience—why not?

　　Thinking back, buying the electric scooter… Well, the battery only lasts so long, but it’s still great for giving Emily Foster a ride on a daily basis.

　　Emily Foster grinned, “You really want to take me dozens of kilometers by bike? What if you get heatstroke and pass out? I can’t carry you.”

　　Eric Bennett replied calmly, “Then just call 120 for me.”

　　………………

　　8:30 a.m.

　　When Eric Bennett rode his bicycle nearly 20 kilometers with Emily Foster and arrived at the main gate of Beijing University of Economics, he glanced at the campus… and felt a vague sense of familiarity.

　　Emily Foster quickly took out a handkerchief, “Hurry and wipe your sweat. You were so fast—20 kilometers in an hour, and you were carrying me!”

　　During the morning rush hour between seven and eight, covering nearly 20 kilometers in an hour—even a taxi couldn’t go that fast if there was a traffic jam.

　　As he wiped his sweat, Emily Foster handed him a bottle of water and said, “Should I contact the senior girls who want to buy computers?”

　　…………

　　Another ten minutes later, as Eric Bennett stood by the roadside, watching a few people approach while talking on the phone and waving to Emily Foster to identify themselves—

　　He almost spat out his mineral water.

　　Two men and two women approached, three of whom looked familiar. Beijing University of Economics, plus this September 2007 timeline, and a few people together? Eric Bennett was still thinking.

　　Emily Foster quickly introduced, “The girl with the ponytail is Sophia Thompson, and the other is her roommate Olivia Bennett. The two guys are probably their boyfriends or classmates? Maybe just here to help.”

　　Eric Bennett felt a surge of emotion. Sophia Thompson? The one with the slightly square face, the beloved provider!

　　Those two guys must be William Scott and Ethan Stone. Beijing love story?!

Chapter 14: Don’t you think it’s romantic?