I am not just a tycoon

The so-called networking event is, on one hand, about expanding connections and, on the other hand, about sharing resources and information.

Perhaps Old Yang organizes such an event every semester because he hopes to establish a special group belonging to the International campus.

The difference between this kind of networking event and private golf or yacht clubs is probably that everyone comes from a common background, which makes the relationships relatively more stable.

Old Yang's original intention was also for everyone to exchange ideas and make progress together within this circle, hoping to add a few more notable figures to the school's wall of honor.

After Shen Yuan's company expanded, and new industrial rewards followed, he needed higher-level social resources and status to match.

And those entrepreneurs who grow and strengthen their businesses can't take the lead in their industry without a well-established network of relationships.

Old Yang was not only skilled but also astute. The moment Shen Yuan spoke, Old Yang knew he came not only to express gratitude but also to glean some valuable insights.

Shen Yuan said calmly, "Principal, I will definitely learn well from those seniors when the time comes."

Yang Hongjin smiled, "You should not belittle yourself; your achievements are no less than theirs. Maybe they will even rely on you."

"That, I wouldn't dare to assume, at least they are older than me."

"Hahaha, you get out of breath just being called fat."

After some more small talk, Shen Yuan left the office, deliberately leaving behind the bag of tobacco and alcohol.

Yang Hongjin didn't point it out, which was a silent acknowledgment of the gesture.

After leaving Yang Hongjin's office, Shen Yuan ran into Xu Shoutai. He greeted him as if nothing special was happening, "Principal Xu, busy as always."

"Oh, Shen Yuan."

Seeing Shen Yuan walking out of the principal's office, Xu Shoutai said with a smile, "Let me congratulate you in advance. After several days of discussion by the school authorities, your Jingfu is currently the top choice for the project."

"I have to thank Principal Xu for this. When the project succeeds, I will invite you for a meal. Please honor me with your presence."

Shen Yuan also responded with a smile, but what he thought was very different: You fucking prick, if it weren't for my figuring out a way to connect with Old Yang, the project might have been screwed.

"Alright then, we'll get in touch when it's time."

Xu Shoutai replied cheerily, but internally he was cursing a thousand times over, thinking that Shen Yuan at 22, was more cunning in his dealings than him, nearly 50.

Both men were smiling on the surface but cursing in their hearts, acting as if nothing was amiss.

After parting ways with Xu Shoutai, Shen Yuan went downstairs and called Teacher Lih.

"Hello, Teacher Lih, are you off work yet?" Shen Yuan asked.

"Not yet, I still have half an hour before I can leave," Lih Xiao responded softly over the phone.

"Then I'll wait for you."

"Where will you wait for me?"

"Look out the window, I am waiting for you downstairs."

"Ah? You came to the school?"

Lih Xiao hurried to the window, and peering down, she saw Shen Yuan standing on the first floor, smiling and waving at her.

Moved, Lih Xiao said over the phone, "Did you come especially to pick me up?"

"Yes, and I also had some matters to take care of," Shen Yuan said, thickening his skin a bit.

"Then you'll have to wait for me, I can't leave for another hour."

"That's fine."

After hanging up, Lih Xiao looked down at Shen Yuan from her office and wanted to wave at him, but with other teachers present, she had to restrain herself.

No woman can resist the surprises made by a man she likes.

"Teacher Lih, who's that?"

At that moment, Sun Yuan came over and peered down, spotting the figure.

"Oh? He's here," Sun Yuan said, surprised, as she hooked arms with Lih Xiao. "Teacher Lih, looks like you have a date tonight."

"Oh, enough already, I have work to do," replied Lih Xiao, awkwardly adjusting her hair before sitting back down at her desk.

Sun Yuan kept pestering her, whispering with a mischievous grin, "Is something big going to happen tonight?"

When Sun Yuan emphasized the word "big," Lih Xiao pushed her away, saying, "Enough already, I have work to do."

"Work? Who are you kidding?"

Sun Yuan snorted, "Today is the last day of work, and someone has just been idling away I don't know how long."

Lih Xiao ignored her, feeling both nervous and excited. After all, it had been over a week since she'd seen Shen Yuan.

She hadn't even decided where they should go on their date.

What should they eat? Go shopping?

And what should they do after the meal?

While Lih Xiao was all aflutter with anticipation, Sun Yuan leaned in again, up to no good, "Remember to take safety measures."

Lih Xiao, now flustered, nearly scratched at her. The two scuffled for a while at their desks before Sun Yuan reminded her, "I suggest you be sensible and take the initiative to buy some condoms, not too thick, 001 or 002 both work."

Lih Xiao's face turned beet red. "What are you talking about?"

Sun Yuan, who had had two boyfriends and was quite experienced in these matters, laughed and said, "That way it's good for you, and it's good for him."

Lih Xiao was embarrassed beyond words, especially since she and Shen Yuan hadn't defined their relationship yet.

Meanwhile, Shen Yuan had settled into the driver's seat of the Benz G-Class, started the vehicle to turn on the air conditioning, and began responding to some unread WeChat messages.

Apart from Fang Minhui's WeChat messages, Qiao Lei sent the most frequently.

This playful, cosplaying, youthful beauty nearly sent photos or videos of her practicing yoga every day.

Long Jinghan, whether because of a lack of ambition or just getting caught up, followed suit by frequently sending selfies in her yoga outfit.

The yoga pants made their legs look stick straight, and the belly-revealing sportswear not only showcased their shapely busts but also a section of their smooth midriffs.

And the poses they arranged for photos weren't any sort of serious knowledge; they clearly were quite difficult at a glance.

For example, one pose involved them lying on their backs, bending their legs over their heads, making their bodies form a backward-leaning 'n'.

Looks like they made a lot of progress, huh? With Pilates and yoga practice, the flexibility of their bodies must have jumped up a few notches...

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There's still an hour to go, why not ask if they're around?

After all, a photo is just a deception, it's best to verify in person whether they really improved or not.

Just as Shen Yuan was about to reply to Qiao Lei on WeChat, Long Jinghan and Qiao Lei were on their way back to the dormitory.

They had just finished their yoga session and were planning to change clothes before going to eat.

"Jinghan, how come Shen Yuan still hasn't come back?"

Qiao Lei said, pouting her lips.

Long Jinghan shook her head, "I don't know either, maybe he found it fun over there and wanted to stay a few more days."

"Hey, but does he not miss us?"

Qiao Lei sighed, "Are we not important to him?"

"Right, do you know who he went on a trip with? It can't be that Fang Minhui, can it?"

Qiao Lei said with conviction, "After these two weeks of practice, I think I definitely won't lose to her."

Long Jinghan still shook her little head, "I really have no idea."

"Can't you ask Senior Fu?"

Long Jinghan still shook her head, "She probably doesn't know, and even if she does, she wouldn't tell me, since she works for Shen Yuan."

Qiao Lei felt helpless, "Ah~ We have too few sources of information."

After that night together and two weeks of practicing yoga, Qiao Lei and Long Jinghan had turned from mutual dislike at the start into good sisters.

Long Jinghan was more of a laid-back character, but ever since Qiao Lei brainwashed her, she also got hooked on this obsession.

Sometimes lying in bed, Long Jinghan found it a bit funny, thinking how two girls went out of their way to learn yoga and Pilates for that reason?

Could ordinary girls do such a thing?

But Qiao Lei was precisely such a girl, her desire to win too strong, always needing to be the best at everything.

"Hm? Isn't that Shen Yuan's car?"

Qiao Lei immediately spotted the silver Benz G-Class parked down by the office building. The car was too eye-catching parked there, and the license plate matched too.

Long Jinghan followed her gaze and sure enough, it was Shen Yuan's car.

"He was saying he went on a trip, but he's back and didn't even tell us."

Qiao Lei took Long Jinghan's hand resolutely and ran up to the car, looking like she was about to demand an explanation.

Shen Yuan had just finished editing a message, ready to hit send, when his car window was knocked "dong dong."

Shen Yuan turned his head and to his surprise, it was Qiao Lei and Long Jinghan.

One was tall with long legs, her abstinent face currently holding a hint of puzzlement;

The other had fair skin and a full chest, although her youthful face now looked quite displeased.

They were wearing yoga attire, with fine beads of sweat on their foreheads and collars, their breasts heaving and mouths panting from running over.

Shen Yuan wound down the window and said with a smile, "What a coincidence, I was just about to send you a message."

"You've got some nerve, being back and not even looking for us," Qiao Lei said with haughty airs.

Shen Yuan picked up his phone, showing her the screen, "I was just about to send you a message, and then you knocked on my window."

"That's more like it."

Qiao Lei moved to the other side and opened the passenger door to sit down, "So where are we going tonight? I've been so bored with the back and forth between the school and the yoga studio these days."

Shen Yuan shook his head, "Not tonight, I've got something to do tonight."

Qiao Lei paused for a moment, "Aren't you here for us today?"

"No, I came for business, and I'm still waiting for someone," Shen Yuan pointed towards the office building.

"Which teacher is worth your personal wait here?"

Qiao Lei was somewhat puzzled.

Qiao Lei's view was similar to Liew Meng Lu's, thinking that financial power equated to social status.

In front of ordinary people, financial power of course can distinguish status, but in front of those with certain positions and authority, financial power needs to be considered in terms of the value they see.

However, Shen Yuan wasn't waiting for Old Yang, he didn't explain much to Qiao Lei, but said, "The dormitory is still a distance from here, I'll take you back there."

Qiao Lei asked urgently, "Then when will you come to see us?"

"Tomorrow... maybe tomorrow or the day after."

Shen Yuan gave a conservative answer, fearing new situations might arise tomorrow since he had just returned, and the class belle also needed comforting.

"Get in," Shen Yuan said, looking out the window at Long Jinghan.

"Oh, okay."

Long Jinghan nodded quickly, then opened the door and sat in the back seat.

...

At this time in the office building, Sun Yuan had just finished using the restroom and was passing by the window when she happened to see a girl getting into Shen Yuan's big G-Class.

Sun Yuan hurriedly called over Lih Xiao, pointing downstairs, "There was a girl who just got into his car."

Lih Xiao adjusted her glasses and surely saw a girl sitting in the passenger seat.

Sun Yuan whispered, "I told you, guys like Shen Yuan are very popular at school, many girls are interested, you really need to hold on tight."