12: The Kunlun system was successfully developed, but no one can fight it.

"Fourth Brother, you really did start a company? And a big one with 30 million in registered capital!" his dorm mates exclaimed.

"Yeah!"

"You know my personality; working for someone else is impossible, I'll never work for someone else in my life."

"Since I can't work for someone else, I can only start a business and chase my dreams."

Lu Xingye smiled slightly, his humorous tone making his dorm mates chuckle.

"Alright!"

"You, Fourth Brother, are the most shamelessly brazen person I've ever met."

"Only Fourth Brother can act so seriously while showing off, without a hint of a blush."

Haha... Lu Xingye gave a dry laugh.

"So, are you guys going to help me out?"

"As brothers, I won't treat you unfairly. Although Suihuo Technology has just been established, paying you market-rate salaries won't be a problem."

"Of course we'll help. Even if Fourth Brother's company just uses us for free, we'll still be happy," Zhao Dawei said lightheartedly, laughing.

Dorm Leader Deng Jun frowned slightly upon hearing this. He came from a rural background and his family wasn't wealthy. If he had to work for free, he might not be able to sustain himself.

It wasn't that he didn't want to help his brother, but life was about basic necessities, and he needed to earn some money.

Third Brother Wu Bai looked up and glanced at Lu Xingye. "Fourth Brother, I'll work with you. I don't need money, as long as you let me write code."

Dorm Leader Deng Jun saw that the other two dorm mates had agreed, so after a moment of hesitation, he gritted his teeth and agreed too.

"Fourth Brother, I'm with you too."

"In university, we were the Four Swordsmen of Fights; after graduation, not one of us will be missing."

"When brothers are united, their strength can cut through metal."

"From now on, we'll be the Four Swordsmen of Entrepreneurship."

Deng Jun made this decision with great courage. Suihuo Technology had just been established, so even if there were salaries, they wouldn't be very high.

Since he agreed to help Fourth Brother, he was prepared to work without pay in the initial stages.

But...

People need to eat to live. What if there's no money?

Deng Jun could only work two jobs in his off-hours to earn money, take on some freelance work, or borrow some money from friends for emergencies.

Lu Xingye naturally saw all of this and felt a slight touch in his heart. This was the kind of friendship you found in university; after entering society, such pure friendships would be hard to find.

His three dorm mates hadn't asked about salaries and just agreed to work with him directly.

These were truly good brothers.

Lu Xingye secretly vowed in his heart that he would never treat these three dorm mates unfairly in the future.

"Don't worry!"

"Following me, going hungry three times out of nine meals is not a problem. Currently, software engineers in the workplace generally earn 15,000 to 20,000 a month."

"Once you join, you'll be paid 20,000 a month."

"This... is not right. Suihuo Technology has just been established, and money is needed everywhere..."

His dorm mates were about to say more, but Lu Xingye sternly interrupted them.

"It's settled. Even though Suihuo Technology has just been established, it won't be short of that little bit from you. Anyone who talks to me about salary cuts again will be kicked out of the Four Swordsmen of Entrepreneurship."

...The atmosphere fell silent, and no one spoke again.

Lu Xingye naturally wouldn't let his brothers suffer, so the situation was settled.

Dorm Leader Deng Jun was responsible for company logistics and procurement, and also took on some research and development work.

Second Brother Zhao Dawei was responsible for administrative management, personnel recruitment, and business negotiations. His emotional intelligence was higher than average, and he was known as the 'Social Little Prince' in school, so Zhao Dawei's role in this area was a good use of his talents.

Third Brother Wu Bai, a typical tech guy, was naturally responsible for backend research and development.

Lu Xingye and his three dorm mates discussed their approximate positions over dinner. Once the business license was issued, they could start work directly.

"Come, come, let's have a drink, to our youth."

"Come, come, let's have a drink, to our careers."

"Come, come... After this drink, there's another."

Lu Xingye drank very happily. After three rounds of drinks, the brothers sat together, chatting heart-to-heart and discussing their future. Zhao Dawei even took out a microphone and sang a song, "Friends."

These years, alone.

Through wind and rain,

There were tears, there were mistakes... Friends, walk through life together.

Those days are no more.

One word, a lifetime.

A lifetime of love, a cup of wine... Lu Xingye drank until midnight, completely muddled with intoxication. Later, he didn't know who carried him back, but when Lu Xingye woke up again, he was back in his dorm room.

The four dorm mates were sprawled haphazardly on their beds, a truly beautiful scene.

Those years~

The wine we drank together was our youth that passed together.

Years later, even if Lu Xingye became the world's biggest power broker, and Suihuo Technology monopolized various industries worldwide, he would never find those youthful times again.

Dorm Leader, Second Brother, and Third Brother hadn't woken up yet.

Lu Xingye's physique was slightly better than theirs, so he woke up first. But the hangover lingered; he felt weak all over, nauseous, and on the verge of vomiting.

"This body is a bit weak," Lu Xingye sighed, then got up and walked to his rented apartment. Before, he wanted to become the world's richest man to summon 2D soft girls; now he had a different idea.

Even if he summoned 36D soft girls, his frail body wouldn't be able to handle it.

The body is the capital of revolution.

Only by strengthening the body, especially the most useful parts, can one truly be happy for a lifetime.

Now, Lu Xingye only wanted to become the world's richest man as soon as possible, to get genetic medicine from movies, and strengthen this damned body. Not to mention how many nights he could endure, but at least to enjoy nightly revelry and be immune to alcohol.

Passing by a breakfast shop at Yan University's entrance, Lu Xingye went in to eat Steamed Vermicelli Roll (rice noodle rolls), specifically adding meat. After being drunk all night, he needed to replenish his nutrition well.

After breakfast, he returned to his rented room; it was already ten in the morning.

Lu Xingye shook his head. He was mostly sober now, the hangover symptoms had largely disappeared, and he could calmly proceed with the next step of his work.

"Boss."

"Did you drink alcohol?"

The indicator light on Tony's computer lit up, and Jarvis's mechanical voice came through.

"I had dinner with my dorm mates last night, just a couple of drinks," Lu Xingye nodded.

"Boss, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should."

"Say it."

"Although you drank happily, you shouldn't drink like that again. Experimental data shows that excessive alcohol consumption can damage the liver, stomach, pancreas, and nervous system, among others. Simply put, it shortens your lifespan."

"Get out of here," Lu Xingye cursed. Although he knew Jarvis meant well, hearing him say that still made him uncomfortable.

"..."

Jarvis's indicator light flickered for two seconds, followed by silence. It was unclear if Jarvis didn't understand the meaning of the phrase or didn't know how to respond.

"Jarvis."

"I know, I'll try not to drink excessively in the future," Lu Xingye was silent for a moment, then said in a gentler tone.

"Alright, I don't want my boss to die young."

"..."

Hearing Jarvis's reply, Lu Xingye again felt an urge to curse.

Why was this artificial intelligence so cheeky?

Could it not just speak normally?

Jarvis captured Lu Xingye's expression through the camera, realized the situation was not good, and quickly changed the subject.

"Boss."

"The Kunlun System for mobile phones has been successfully developed. I compared it with the current mainstream Android System and iOS System, and neither of them can compete."