226: Chapter 226 Let's Donate a Building While We're at It

Provincial University President Li Xiyuan had wanted to meet this alumnus for a long time.

He was the type who often followed social news, so he knew immediately that a powerful new philanthropic entrepreneur had emerged in Chuncheng, someone who had personally funded a Foundation with a capital of 70 million right out of the gate.

The life story of such a person would soon be dug up, so his status as a graduate of Provincial University quickly became known.

Such an outstanding alumnus was not only extremely beneficial for the school's publicity and development, but he also wanted to experience that habit many alumni had of donating buildings to their alma mater when they were happy.

Li Xiyuan looked at the 3,000-acre main campus and still felt the architecture was a bit too sparse.

Under normal circumstances, even with a big entrepreneur of this level, he wouldn't be so eager, but it just so happened that a large school construction project had recently stalled.

If he could get support from this person, it would be a huge boon for the school's development, and it could also quietly cover up a bad incident that had a very negative impact.

Li Xiyuan received the group in the highest-level reception room.

Lin Hui consciously went to help serve tea and water, while Zou Luyao stood in a corner, very reserved, nervously rehearsing her speech to herself, so she wouldn't stutter if she were asked about her situation later.

Without waiting for Li Xiyuan to come forward, Zhao Xiaoshuai took a few quick steps to shake his hand first.

This small gesture made Li Xiyuan nod inwardly.

"I heard that President Zhao is already thirty years old. I really can't tell at all; you look just like one of our current graduate students."

Originally, Li Xiyuan wanted to compliment the other party's career, but just as he was about to speak, he suddenly remembered that this alumnus was very mysterious, and no one knew what industry he started in, so he could only praise his youth.

"President Li, I am the one who has long admired you. Being able to see you today makes this trip worthwhile."

"You don't need to be so polite with me. You should have already graduated by the time I transferred here. If you've heard of anyone, it should be the previous president, haha."

Seeing that Li Xiyuan seemed very easy to talk to, Zhao Xiaoshuai did not immediately bring up Zou Luyao's matter, but instead looked at the map on the wall.

"If I'm not mistaken, is this a map of our South Campus?"

"Yes, it is the map of the campus we are standing on."

"I remember this area used to be an empty lot. What does it mean now that it's marked in red?"

"Sigh, this land was originally planned for a new teaching building, but unfortunately, due to some problems, the project is now stalled."

"Oh? I wonder how much money was originally planned to be invested in this building?"

Li Xiyuan just assumed he wanted to inquire about the scale of the building and didn't pay much attention, recalling and saying definitively: "It was originally expected to cost about 100 million. There might have been some fluctuations in the end, but it should be around 110 million at most."

"With an extra building, the study conditions for the younger students would be much better. How can it be allowed to stop here so regrettably?"

Li Xiyuan's eyes lit up. "President Zhao, what do you mean?"

"After I made money, I wanted to give back to my alma mater, but I hadn't decided what to do. Isn't this just the right timing? I plan to invest 130 million, only asking for the naming rights of this building. I wonder what President Li thinks?"

He hadn't expected things to go so smoothly. That was over 100 million! Looking across the country, how many people could casually take that out, just to donate to their alma mater without asking for a return?

"I'm old, President Zhao, please don't fool this old fogey."

"Just give me the school's financial account number, and I can transfer the money to you right now. As for the naming rights, I believe President Li won't deceive a young person like me, so there's no need to sign a contract."

"Good! President Zhao is indeed a young and promising entrepreneur with great resolve!" Li Xiyuan picked up the phone. "Xiao Li, bring the relevant files for the stalled teaching building project in the West District to the First Reception Room."

Although Zhao Xiaoshuai said there was no need to sign a contract, Li Xiyuan couldn't really do that. He still had to explain the project very formally, and they would sign a formal contract.

The files would take a while to prepare, so Zhao Xiaoshuai turned the conversation back.

"There's no rush to look at the files later. Actually, I came to ask President Li for a favor regarding a friend today."

Li Xiyuan felt like he was facing a great enemy. What kind of favor would be worth over 100 million? He couldn't agree to anything that violated principles.

"Please speak, President Zhao. As long as it doesn't break the rules, I will certainly help if I can."

"It's not a big deal." Immediately after, Zhao Xiaoshuai explained Zou Luyao's situation.

Li Xiyuan was stunned. Just such a small matter? This was worth 100 million?

Only then did he call over Lin Hui, whom he had been ignoring. "Xiao Lin, is what President Zhao said true?"

Lin Hui, who had been dazed on the side, came back to her senses. "President, the facts should all be true, and the person involved is here. You can ask her yourself."

Li Xiyuan then turned his gaze to the young girl who had been standing in the corner.

At a glance, even at his age, he couldn't help but be amazed. If he were twenty or thirty years younger, he might have tried to pursue her.

Li Xiyuan took a step forward, seemingly unintentionally blocking the space between Zhao Xiaoshuai and Zou Luyao, temporarily cutting off their line of sight.

"Child, is what President Zhao just described your own personal experience?"

Seemingly infected by the president's gentleness, Zou Luyao didn't feel the nervousness and unease she had expected, and she nodded firmly.

"You want to live independently, so do you have a source of income?"

"President Zhao has promised to provide me with a part-time job, which pays 2,000 per month."

Hearing the specific amount, Li Xiyuan felt slightly relieved. If it were a part-time job paying 20,000 or 200,000, he would have had to inquire carefully.

"Since it is your own wish, and given your family situation, I can help you change your class and dormitory. As for transferring departments, that requires an evaluation of your grades. Do you think you can accept this arrangement?"

"Thank, thank you, President! I am completely satisfied!"

She hadn't expected the matter to be resolved so easily, and Zou Luyao's mood brightened with pleasant surprise.

Lin Hui, on the side, was still secretly clicking her tongue. Is this the power of money?

For such a small matter, he casually threw down 100 million?

What kind of super-rich person is this!

What followed was deep envy.

Thinking back, she had decent grades and a decent family background, and she had to rely on family connections to finally get this qualification to stay at the school.

And she was already a standout among her peers. In recent years, jobs had become increasingly difficult to find, and academic qualifications were devaluing severely. Yet this 19-year-old junior seemed to have "graduated from life" just as she entered school.

What kind of life would she live in the future that would make her envious?