I am not just a tycoon

Seeing that Gong Mingbo was going to keep talking nonstop, Liew Menglu directly interrupted:

"Alright, Manager Gong, I understand the reasons; is there anything else? If not, I'll get back to my work."

"What work could there possibly be at almost twelve o'clock."

Gong Mingbo glanced at the time on his watch and said, "Let's go have a meal together. I heard a new hotpot restaurant opened nearby, we should give it a try."

"Sorry, I brought a fitness meal, and I don't like to eat food with too many calories."

"I'm leaving first, Manager Gong."

Liew Menglu didn't give him face and walked straight out of the office.

She was the coach with the best performance in the store, with many members in her hands, and a valued employee by the boss. Even though Gong Mingbo was the manager, he couldn't do anything to her.

If it wasn't for the fact that she had to continue working there, she would not bother listening to Gong Mingbo's nagging.

Gong Mingbo watched Liew Menglu's leaving figure, his face darkening, thinking, "Bitch, what are you pretending to be so high and mighty for! When someone gets tired of you and kicks you to the curb, you'll understand what reality is!"

"Still hoping someone would buy you a house? Those rich guys' money is only for you to look at, not to spend!"

...

...

At this moment, at the International campus teaching building, Lui Zhaojiang was reporting his work in Secretary Kong Zongping's office.

"Are you saying this student named Shen Yuan is interested in investing in the entrepreneurship base?"

"Yes."

Lui Zhaojiang nodded slightly. The entrepreneurship base project had been in preparation for over a month with no progress. Not only did Lui Zhaojiang, as the deputy team leader, need to answer for it, but as the person primarily responsible, Kong Zongping also had to report the progress to higher-ups.

So today, he took the initiative to visit Kong Zongping's office to report Shen Yuan's matter.

"That's good news."

Kong Zongping was around 50 years old, fairly fit, neither fat nor thin, but his temples were already showing some gray hair. He thought for a moment, then asked, "Have you made contact with this Shen Yuan?"

"Not yet, but I have already asked Teacher Lih to invite him for a meal. However, I haven't received a reply from his side."

Kong Zongping pondered for a while, then said, "Since we are the recipients of the funds, we should show the proper attitude. We can't neglect him just because he is a student."

"You are right, Secretary Kong, it was my oversight in my work."

The words of Kong Zongping held a critical meaning, making Lui Zhaojiang smile awkwardly, "How about I personally visit his dormitory and invite him this afternoon? What do you think?"

"That still wouldn't reflect the importance our school places on this."

Kong Zongping shook his head, "How about this, we go together this afternoon, and you bring along Teacher Lih."

Lui Zhaojiang opened his mouth, wanting to say that this might be making too big a deal out of it, but seeing that Kong Zongping had made up his mind and started reviewing other documents, he didn't dare to object further.

...

Shen Yuan arrived at the school by twelve o'clock, had lunch at the cafeteria, and then went back to room 503.

At that time, Huang Haibao was chatting on his phone. Seeing Shen Yuan return, he put down his phone and said, "Old Third, you're back."

"Oh, by the way, about the training you mentioned last night, what is it exactly?"

Huang Haibao had been pondering all night and still couldn't figure out what kind of training would go on for the entire night.

"Mind your own business, kid."

Shen Yuan shrugged his shoulders, not elaborating. If Old Huang knew he had gone to book a room with the class belle, he'd probably cry his pillow wet tonight.

"Pfft~"

Huang Haibao scoffed and after a while, with a joking and smirking face, he approached Shen Yuan, "Old Third, can you help me look at this, how should I chat?"

"What do you mean?"

"You know, Tian Yuping and I have been chatting on WeChat these past two days. I feel like there's something lacking. Can you help me strategize a bit?"

Huang Haibao thought Shen Yuan was experienced in dating and could lend a hand.

"Let me take a look."

Shen Yuan took the phone, scrolled through their chat history.

'Good morning, should I bring you breakfast?'

'No need'

'It's raining today, remember to bring an umbrella to class'

'Okay'

'Good night, don't set the dormitory air conditioner too low, remember to cover yourself with the blanket'

'Okay'

'What do you want to do this weekend? How does Yuelu Mountain sound?'

'We'll see'

'You seemed a bit under the weather today, are you feeling unwell? Should I buy you some medicine?'

'No need'

'....'

Shen Yuan felt his scalp go numb reading this, and he no longer wanted to scroll up further, thinking that Old Huang was really goddamn caring.

"Old Third, what do you think?"

Huang Haibao stroked his chin, answering his own question, "I think it's not bad. After all, she replied to every message, and compared to before, the class belle hardly ever replied to my messages."

Huang Haibao even nudged Shen Yuan's shoulder with a grin, "Doesn't this mean there's a chance?"

Shen Yuan's mouth twitched, as he passed back the phone, "You'd better ask Old Cao for advice; I really can't help you with this."

Huang Haibao didn't understand, "All Old Cao is is a virgin; what does he know! Right now, you're the most experienced in room 503."

Cao Shunjin, who was reading a novel, didn't expect to catch a bullet while lying down, couldn't help but retort, "Old Huang, I haven't offended you today, have I?"

"You, go aside."

Huang Haibao ignored him and continued, "Old Third, I really don't see a problem here. At least she's willing to reply to my messages, and she even agreed to go out this weekend."

"Doesn't that prove that Tian Yuping has a good impression of me?"

"Ah, right, right, right, she indeed has a good impression of you."

Shen Yuan was truly speechless.

Unexpectedly, Huang Haibao's eyes brightened, "Whoa, Old Third, you think the same, right!?"

Shen Yuan couldn't help but roll his eyes furiously, "Damn, those sycophants at the top are terrifying!"

While they're fawning over others, they don't realize what they're doing, believing this sort of "attention" to be care and importance towards girls, thinking that such considerate attention would eventually move them.

But the girl in question couldn't care less, responding to chats with nonchalance.

So now, Shen Yuan had completely lost hope in Old Huang, and when he saw Huang's exuberant demeanor, he couldn't help but sigh internally.

The happier he is now, the sadder he'll be later.

Class 2 originally had a class in the afternoon, but seeing that Shen Yuan was skipping class, Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin decided not to go either.

At 4 p.m., as Huang Haibao was browsing risqué pictures on his Alienware, a "thud thud" knock at the door suddenly came. Startled, he quickly shut his laptop.

"Damn it, who is it?"

After coming to his senses, Huang Haibao was somewhat annoyed and impatiently got up to open the door; but when he did, seeing the three people standing outside, he was stunned.

"Uh..."

"Secretary Kong, Secretary Lui, counselor, what brings you here?"

Huang Haibao said with a bit of guilt.

Now that they were in their third year, the counselor hardly ever came to check the dorms, let alone having two Secretaries from the Youth League Committee; they would be even less likely to visit the students' dorms.

Huang Haibao thought to himself that they hadn't used any high-powered electrical appliances, and at most, they would skip some classes, browse some spicy pictures on the computer. Apart from Shen Yuan, both he and Old Cao were law-abiding citizens; was such a grand display really necessary?

Cao Shunjin also got a fright, not knowing what had happened. Suddenly both counselors and the leaders of the Youth League Committee had come to their dorm, so he quickly jumped down from his bunk.

Lih Xiao peeked in and asked, "Is Shen Yuan here?"

"Yes, he's here, he's sleeping."

Huang Haibao was still a bit dazed, speaking somewhat inarticulately.

At the same time, he couldn't help but wildly speculate in his mind: why would these three come to Room 503 together to look for Shen Yuan? Could it be that he had committed some grave offence?

Shen Yuan, who had just been woken up by the knocking, now sat up in bed and rubbed his eyes, "What is it, counselor?"

Kong Zongping walked into Room 503 with a smile and looked up, saying, "Student Shen Yuan, I am Kong Zongping from the Youth League Committee. Do you have time to have dinner together tonight?"

Lih Xiao timely introduced, "Shen Yuan, these are Secretary Kong and Secretary Lui from the Youth League Committee."

"Oh, hello there, Secretary Kong."

Shen Yuan shook his head to clear the grogginess and thought for a moment before replying, "Tonight, sure, I can make it."

"Good, then I'll arrange a restaurant booking. Tonight we can have a good talk about the matter of the entrepreneurship base."

After saying this in a friendly manner, Kong Zongping glanced over at Huang Haibao and Cao Shunjin, "How about you two, would you like to join as well?"

At this time, the students of International Trade Class 2 had just finished their classes and were returning to the dormitory from the teaching buildings. They noticed that Room 503's door was open, and there were several teachers inside, including leaders from the Youth League Committee. They couldn't help but gather at the door.

Curious to see what was happening inside.

Li Zhanpeng was among them. Standing on his tiptoes in the crowd, he peeked inside and saw that both Secretary Kong and Secretary Lui from the Youth League Committee were there, seemingly talking to Shen Yuan.

Without a major issue, these two wouldn't normally come to the student dormitories. Li Zhanpeng's mind raced as he first thought of how Shen Yuan's family had apparently gone bankrupt but still had so much money, having purchased a Defender, and supposedly maintaining a mistress on the side.

It's very possible that he was involved in something illegal, which is why the Youth League Committee members are coming to take action now.

Once it all clicked for him, Li Zhanpeng snorted with laughter, "I knew it, where could Shen Yuan get all that money? He must have been up to some shady business on the side."

"Brother Peng, what exactly happened? Tell us more?"

Someone couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

Li Zhanpeng gave a noncommittal response, "Shen Yuan suddenly came into a fortune, probably through some illicit means, and it's only normal for the school authorities to be looking for him now."

"I bet the school is just taking control of Shen Yuan for the time being, and then waiting for the police to arrive."

Class monitor Yan Song was there, frowning, "We still don't know the details, so we shouldn't spread rumors about things that are baseless."

Li Zhanpeng hummed lightly, "Yan Song, you might not know this, but Shen Yuan bought a Land Rover Defender, and he's been spending money left and right. Tell me, his family has gone bankrupt, so where did the money come from?"

Ye Zhiyang tried to explain, "But I heard from Shen Yuan last time that he made his money from buying cryptocurrency, and his family's situation has improved now."

Li Zhanpeng's face was filled with scorn, "You believe that crap!"

"....."

"Old Huang, Old Cao, are you guys going as well?"

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Shen Yuan jumped down from his bed and asked the two.

This Secretary Kong clearly knew how to handle things better than Lui Zhaojiang. Last time Lui Zhaojiang asked me, an investor, to report, it was really outrageous.

"I...."

Cao Shunjin stuttered, feeling uneasy even just sitting at the class dinner, let alone dining with two Youth League leaders at the same table.

Huang Haibao was smarter; he knew that the two secretaries had come specially to invite Shen Yuan for a meal, and he respectfully said, "Leaders, counselor, we'll pass. You go ahead."n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"Alright then."

Kong Zongping glanced at his watch and said with a smile, "It's already 4:30 PM, let's go now, Student Shen Yuan."

Cao Shunjin couldn't help but glance at Huang Haibao, wanting to know more. Huang Haibao shook his head, indicating that he was also unaware.

As they were leaving, Lih Xiao noticed many students from their class gathered at the door, "What are you all crowding around here for? Disperse already."

Yan Song couldn't resist asking, "Counselor, what exactly happened?"

Lih Xiao didn't want to explain in this situation, "Nothing serious, disperse."

"Alright."

Yan Song was full of question marks but still performed his duty as a class monitor, dispersing the crowd, "Disperse, everyone disperse!"

And so it was, that Kong Zongping and the others escorted Shen Yuan out of Room 503.

But the way the three of them were acting didn't seem like they were trying to control Shen Yuan, as Li Zhanpeng had suggested. Instead, it looked more like how school leaders would receive visiting delegates from the education department.

This only made everyone more curious.

Once the three had left the building, the classmates from International Trade Class 2 swarmed into Room 503. Ye Zhiyang was the first to ask, "Old Huang, Old Cao, what exactly happened?"

Huang Haibao himself hadn't quite recovered from the surprise and shook his head, "I don't know either."

Yan Song was also puzzled, "But what kind of matter would require the two Youth League Secretaries to come to Room 503 specifically to invite Shen Yuan?"

Li Zhanpeng was still within the throng, sticking to his intuition, "I bet they're just giving Shen Yuan some face. After all, everyone has their pride. You see on the news, when they transport criminals, don't they also wear hoods?"

"Li Zhanpeng, what nonsense are you spouting!"

Huang Haibao couldn't help but retort, then said, "Secretary Kong and Secretary Lui came specially to invite Shen Yuan for dinner, it seems to be about something to do with the entrepreneurship base."

"What I meant by not knowing was why such a matter would require two secretaries to personally extend the invitation."

"..."

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