I am not just a tycoon

Ordinary college students usually feel uncomfortable in such situations due to their lack of social experience, but this was not the case with Shen Yuan.

Whether responding to Kong Zongping's questions or making jokes, he was totally at ease, and he matched the drinking fervor of the two seasoned drinkers. Had it not been in front of Lih Xiao, he would have even considered making a risqué joke.

At a banquet, nothing livens up the atmosphere better than a risqué joke.

On one hand, he felt confident because he had money in his pocket; on the other hand, he had often gone drinking with Old Shen, so this situation was no big deal to him.

Lui Zhaojiang, despite being a deputy secretary of the Youth League, spent the day pouring drinks for students, which he wasn't happy about, but as he watched Shen Yuan's performance, he gradually suppressed his dissatisfaction.

The demeanor displayed by Shen Yuan was not that of a typical college student, but rather that of a seasoned veteran who had struggled in society for many years.

This demeanor, when displayed by a student, was quite jarring.

Moreover, the way Lih Xiao looked at Shen Yuan gradually changed.

She had always regarded Shen Yuan as a student, but now, although he often spoke lightly, he was not annoying and was fundamentally different from some noisy male students.

Especially in this setting, dining and drinking with two secretaries, he was very calm and composed.

She now felt that Shen Yuan didn't seem like a student, but more like a stable, self-sufficient "adult."

"Shen Yuan, let's get back to the point and talk about the entrepreneurship base,"

As the atmosphere warmed up, Kong Zongping finally got to the main topic,"You can talk about your plan and your requirements. Since you have this idea, I believe you certainly have your own arrangements."

Kong Zongping had initially underestimated this student, but realizing that Shen Yuan was more astute than he had thought, he now perked up, adopting the demeanor he used when dealing with business executives.

"Secretary Kong, I won't bother with platitudes,"

Shen Yuan said with a smile,"Currently, the International campus is facing difficulties with investments, and I can offer help to the school; of course, I have my conditions."

"But my conditions, actually involve no financial losses for the school."

Kong Zongping shifted slightly in his seat,"Shen Yuan, go on."

"That would be complete autonomy,"

Shen Yuan straightened his expression,"This entrepreneurship base should be completely under my direction, who to invest in and how much to invest should be assessed and decided by me without interference from the school."

Kong Zongping furrowed his brow,"The university entrepreneurship base involves multiple parties, not just the school. The Education Bureau will also have inquiries, and if we proceed entirely according to the investor's wishes, it might not be proper."

"Besides, the school also has to consider the success rate of students receiving entrepreneurship support."

"Secretary Kong, if there's no funding, talking about success rates is just empty talk,"

Shen Yuan laughed,"The entrepreneurship base at the International campus is of course in the name of the school, think of me simply as the person in charge of the base, the executor."

"And as a student of International, we share fortunes together; our interests are aligned."

"Also, your concern about whether they can make money post-entrepreneurship—I've certainly considered that; after all, it's my money being invested, and I naturally hope they can make money."

Shen Yuan wanted to establish this entrepreneurship base primarily for two tasks related to the System.

On one hand, the 10 million in investment funds needed to be fully utilized to unlock a mysterious industry; on the other hand, the accumulation of Prestige Points had to start from the school.

Shen Yuan had analyzed the pattern of the System's tasks, which essentially involved accumulating wealth, industries, and prestige step by step.

Then slowly becoming a tycoon.

As his own funds and industries gradually grew, he would need people to manage these assets. There was no better way than through this entrepreneurship base to train a batch of people.

Survival of the fittest, indeed.

This 10 million investment capital can also withstand some trial and error.

The most important thing is that female NPCs can also be developed from this, and what women in society are easier to handle than college girls?

Moreover, the quality of female students on the International campus is famously high in Star City.

Kong Zongping pondered for a long while before finally saying, "I can't answer you right now."

Shen Yuan knew that Kong Zongping also had to consult his superiors and nodded, "Okay."

After discussing official business, the three of them began drinking again and continued until 8:30 before the gathering ended.

On the way back, it was still Shen Yuan and Lih Xiao in the same car. Because Shen Yuan had been drinking, he asked Lih Xiao to help drive back.

Half an hour later, they arrived downstairs at the apartment, and Lih Xiao asked, "Are you going to sleep at home tonight?"

Shen Yuan shook his head, "No, there's no room for me upstairs, I'll go back to the dorm."

"Okay, then I'll leave the car here and you can come drive it back tomorrow."

"Okay."

"Then I'll go first, be careful on your way back."

For Lih Xiao, today was also quite fruitful. As a member of the startup base project team, now that the base had some direction, her workload would be much reduced.

Besides, tonight she had also seen another side of Shen Yuan.

Lih Xiao picked up her purse, ready to get out of the car, when suddenly, Shen Yuan leaned over and kissed her cheek unexpectedly.

"Ah!"

Lih Xiao couldn't dodge in time and Shen Yuan, the scoundrel, took advantage of her.

Her cheek immediately turned hot red, and she incredulously looked at Shen Yuan, "Shen Yuan... you..."

Lih Xiao realized that Shen Yuan was becoming bolder; last time it was at home during dinner, another time in the office, and now he even dared to kiss her directly.

As if still not satisfied, Shen Yuan pretended to lean in again. Not daring to stay in the car any longer, Lih Xiao quickly got out, "Shen Yuan, you scoundrel!"

Shen Yuan watched Lih Xiao stomp up the stairs, a slight smile curling up at the corner of his mouth.

Having drunk anyway, all he had to do tomorrow was claim he remembered nothing.

After getting out of the car, Shen Yuan looked up at the 5th floor; the lights in his family's rental were still on, Old Shen and Ms. Li were probably watching TV, and his sister Shen Xuan was likely reviewing her lessons.

However, in the last few days, Ms. Li had already started looking at houses. She had even shared photos of a show house in the "Loving Families" group, and once they bought the house, they would soon be able to move out of here.

The lottery ticket they had last time cashed in over five million after taxes. Old Shen transferred one million to Shen Yuan, leaving four million, which, after paying off the remaining debts, was enough to buy a big house, and Old Shen could also buy a car.

Just then, Shen Yuan suddenly received a call from Chen Na.

"Shen Yuan, you're at school, right? Ms. Lin Yuchang left some things at the café. Could you help her open the door if you're free?"

Chen Na's gentle voice came from the phone, "Ms. Lin is almost here, and since Xiaoqiu and I live quite far, it would be very late by the time we got there."

"Okay, can do."

The café has three keys, one for each person. Shen Yuan initially said he didn't need a key, but Chen Na insisted as he was the boss and made sure to give him one.

Shen Yuan walked slowly out of the alley and hailed a taxi on the main street, "Driver, to MS Café at International campus."

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