Lin Yuan's question

When Lin Yuan returned, Dean Li and Professor Zhang personally welcomed him at the school gate.

Dean Li even went to open the car door for Lin Yuan, which startled Lin Yuan quite a bit.

"Dean, please don't do that."

Professor Zhang was also very happy. He immediately joked, "This time, he's finally going to get what he wants. Lin, you did a beautiful job this time. Are you interested in continuing to do this?"

Zhang Yan, who was standing by, was very puzzled by what "continuing to do this" meant.

But the other three understood, because Lin Yuan was just a guest, and he didn't have any official public service status.

Lin Yuan smiled, "Let me think about it carefully."

"Forget it, I won't force you. If a person has ambition, they can shine anywhere." Professor Zhang understood Lin Yuan somewhat. Seeing Lin Yuan's vague words, he knew that Lin Yuan definitely didn't want to work for the government.

Professor Zhang didn't inquire further into the reasons. But he and Lin Yuan almost had an unspoken understanding.

Because Lin Yuan was young and had a bright future, coupled with his outstanding talent, the system, however, required accumulating seniority and enduring loneliness. But for someone Lin Yuan's age, it was clearly more free outside.

He could engage in technology and later dabble in business. There weren't as many rules, and he could enjoy a great life while he was young. Anyone would choose that.

After all, the current era was vastly different from Professor Zhang's era. Professor Zhang was good because he was open-minded; he would offer his suggestions but never influence Lin Yuan's own decisions.

Dean Li interjected at the right time, "Lin can consider joining the CPPCC in the future."

Zhang Yan was puzzled now, "My senior is part of the team, so why would he go to the CPPCC?"

She was very clear about the distinctions between these organizations.

Dean Li, in his excitement, realized he had misspoken, "Haha... I was just saying that casually."

That night, in a simple small restaurant's private room.

Director Wang, Old Mo, Zhang Yan, Lin Yuan, and his two mentors, six people gathered around a small table.

"Old Wang, you're a busy man now. It's rare for you to grace us with your presence." Dean Li deliberately provoked Director Wang.

"Don't talk nonsense. I still have to attend this private celebration dinner today."

Though it was called a celebration dinner, the dishes on the table were very simple, just some home-style cooking, with the most expensive ingredient being hairy crabs.

"I'm a computer science graduate, after all. I remember you graduated in criminal investigation, right? Tell me, you've crossed over to guide the work of internet companies." Dean Li said while toasting Director Wang, "How about it, teach me sometime?"

Director Wang wasn't annoyed; he just smiled and clinked glasses with the other party, "We're all old brothers, all close to retirement. You also got what you wanted this time."

Upon hearing this, Dean Li's eyes immediately lit up, "Give me the lowdown, how big was that fish you caught this time?"

Director Wang put down his wine glass, "The fish wasn't too big, but the matters involved are not small. That kid took their money when he graduated. At first, he thought nothing of it, but after taking money again and again, they got a hold of him. Originally, they didn't plan to use him anymore.

Because that kid was determined to go straight, in situations like that, they wouldn't have gone to extremes before.

But this time, they were in a hurry to check something. It should be related to the drone swarm control project your school is responsible for.

So they forced that kid to go back to his old ways. He, having long wanted a simple life with his wife and children, just wanted to finish the job quickly.

In his desperation, he accidentally stumbled upon Lin.

That kid was lucky. He immediately confessed on the spot, saving the most crucial hard drive. With that, he can avoid death."

Hearing this, Lin Yuan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. He remembered the family photo on that person's desk, "He must have struggled too."

"Hey," Director Wang looked at Lin Yuan, "Lin, you're not only capable, but you also have a compassionate heart. There are many people like them. When they're young, their minds are very simple, they find everything displeasing, they don't care about anyone else, and they dare to do anything reckless.

They took other people's money, thinking nothing would happen.

But when they started a family and had children, suddenly one day someone came knocking.

At first, they wouldn't ask him to do anything extraordinary, and they would even give him money. Then they would set a trap for him step by step, getting him deeper and deeper.

Once he was completely trapped, they would make him use the same tricks to trick others.

Just like the freelance work he sent you before.

First, they give you some sweetness. Then they slowly make you do something out of line, and finally, you find yourself completely dirty.

It's all about playing with human nature..."

"Old Wang, how did you write your report?" Dean Li interrupted Director Wang's words.

"I said it was the clues you provided, and Lin also helped us get the most crucial device MAC. The higher-ups will definitely ask you to issue a report later. Anyway, Lin is from your own college, so you can close your doors and write the report yourselves."

Dean Li looked pleased after hearing this, "Come, it's rare for you to be so generous, Old Wang. To be so thorough about things. I must toast you."

"Old Li, I don't like what you're saying. What do you mean 'it's rare for me to be thorough'? Is that a compliment?"

"You're basking in success, and I can't even tease you a bit? This matter is just icing on the cake for you. By guiding Good Group's work, your achievements are outstanding. How many employment problems have been solved, how many delivery riderss' treatments have improved because of you..."

Dean Li was naturally speaking sarcastically. Everyone knew that Director Wang was just taking credit.

"Alright, stop being sarcastic. I'm also just basking in Lin's glory."

Lin Yuan was a little surprised. He first glanced at Zhang Yan, who was holding back a smile with a mysterious expression.

Director Wang continued, "I drew on the report that Zhang wrote. I heard from Zhang that the report was actually Lin's suggestion. So, Old Li, I have to give Lin some face, right? You don't have to be sour with me; this is just luck for me too."

Dean Li looked at Lin Yuan in shock upon hearing this, "You analyzed Good Group's situation so early?"

Lin Yuan looked embarrassed, "I... I wasn't very confident. Zhang Yan just happened to ask me about Good Group's public opinion analysis, so I just casually told her a little."

Zhang Yan looked at Lin Yuan with disdain, 'Not very confident. Senior, you're really good at pretending. You put all your money into operating Good Group's stock, and that's called not very confident?'

When Lin Yuan saw Zhang Yan's expression, he immediately glared back. 'Why is your expression so rich, you have to expose my stock trading, right?'

The eye contact between the two was quickly misunderstood by the elders.

Director Wang even said to Lin Yuan, "Lin, you're a talented young man, work hard."

But Lin Yuan clearly had no such ambition, "Director Wang, some words may be unpleasant to hear, but I feel I still have to say them. Because you are a friend of my mentor."

"Just say whatever you want, everyone here is family."

"Have you paid attention to Good Group's stock price?"

"Stock price? I heard their stock price has indeed risen quite a bit because of this incident, but I don't trade stocks, and I'm not interested in these things."

Lin Yuan continued, "Good Group's stock price increase is indeed due to this public relations push. I don't know if you've seen the comprehensive evaluation report on Good Group issued by the experts organized by Su Province, which evaluated the results of Good Group's application of AI technology in the delivery end this time."

Director Wang immediately became interested; he clearly hadn't seen it.

"In the report issued by the experts, it was determined that the cost reduction brought by Good Group's application of new AI technology in the delivery end this time is 16%.

You also know that I worked at Good Group, and I was responsible for the delivery algorithm.

Although this value is a bit conservative, the actual cost reduction will not exceed 20%.

However, the delivery riderss' salaries this time increased by 15% to 20%.

So, the question arises, is Good Group really looking out for the delivery riderss' welfare?"

Director Wang even dropped his chopsticks; he suddenly realized the truth.