6: Chapter 6 Meeting a Classmate

30 minutes later.

"Commander, Space Station upgrade is complete. Current level: 1."

"Level 1? Why is it still Level 1 after the upgrade?" Oriental Chen asked, puzzled.

"Commander, it's like this. The Space Station's initial state is Level 0, which only guarantees basic detection functions. A smaller volume, fewer functions, and less energy consumption ensure that the Space Station is not damaged before a suitable Commander is found," Xiao Lin explained.

Oriental Chen looked at the 3D projection on the screen; the Space Station's status had been refreshed.

Currently, there are two modules:

Power Module (Level 1);

Core Module (Optical Computer Level 1); [Space Station Main Program]

"Commander, the Space Station has been upgraded to Level 1 and the Central Hall can now be built. Would you like to build it now?" Xiao Lin asked.

"Yes, build it!" Oriental Chen replied.

"Understood."

"Worker Bee Robot activated 100/100..."

"Worker Bee Robot deployed..."

"Xiao Lin, in the future, you don't need to verbally report progress like this. Just display it on the screen. I only need the results."

"Understood, Commander."

"Oh, right, Xiao Lin, is there any way I can communicate via my phone? I'm going out, and this way of communicating isn't very convenient!"

"Yes, Commander. I have already sent a virtual number to your mobile phone. You can use this number to contact me," Xiao Lin said.

"That works!" Oriental Chen saw that he had indeed received a text message on his phone, the content of which was a string of numbers.

...

"Hello, welcome to Dingxin Wealth Building. Are you here to view a property or to see someone, sir?"

As soon as Oriental Chen walked into Dingxin Wealth Building, a young lady came up to greet him.

"Hello, I'm here to view a property," Oriental Chen replied politely.

"Oriental Chen?"

Suddenly, a man walked out from inside and called out.

"Liang Ming?" Oriental Chen was surprised.

It turned out to be his high school classmate.

"Haven't seen you in years, where are you working now?" Liang Ming asked.

"I'm preparing to start a company," Oriental Chen replied.

"Oh, really? Starting a company? I heard you were going to start a company a few years ago. Are you still preparing now?" Liang Ming asked.

Oriental Chen was a little displeased. Liang Ming and he had never gotten along well, and he didn't expect that after not seeing each other for years, they would start with a bang as soon as they met.

"Yeah, mainly because your company's building is being built too slowly," Oriental Chen replied with a smile.

Liang Ming was stunned. What did that mean?

What did your lousy company starting have to do with our company building a building?

Oriental Chen meant that if their building had been completed earlier, he could have bought the place and started his company sooner.

However, Liang Ming did not understand.

"You're still as unserious as ever," Liang Ming said with a laugh.

Oriental Chen merely offered a polite smile in response to Liang Ming's lack of comprehension.

Oriental Chen felt there was no point in talking to someone with low intelligence.

"You're busy, I'm here to see your Manager about something," Oriental Chen said.

With that, Oriental Chen prepared to walk inside.

"Hey, hey, hey, the company has a rule that you need to make an appointment in advance to see the Manager. Did you make one?" Liang Ming stopped him.

"Appointment? Let me check," Oriental Chen really hadn't paid attention.

He took out his phone and dialed the virtual number Xiao Lin had given him.

"Xiao Lin, did I make an appointment with the Manager of Dingxin Wealth Building's sales department in advance?" Oriental Chen asked.

Seeing Oriental Chen take out his phone and make a call in a serious manner, Liang Ming almost burst out laughing.

You're putting on an act, aren't you?

"Commander, an appointment has already been made," Xiao Lin replied.

"Okay, I understand." Oriental Chen hung up the phone after speaking.

"I have an appointment," Oriental Chen replied.

"Alright, Oriental Chen, stop putting on a show in front of me. Do you think this is still school, where all the teachers value you? Wake up, you need to understand that after entering society, being ignored is normal; you need to get used to it!" Liang Ming advised him with a feigned earnestness.

"Thanks for the reminder, I've learned a lot. Perhaps you're often ignored, which gives you this experience. However, that's not me," Oriental Chen replied with a smile.

"Tsk tsk tsk, come on, let me introduce everyone. This is my high school classmate, also a top student from Capital University, Oriental Chen. You might not know, but he used to be quite the prominent figure in our school! A true academic genius!" Liang Ming loudly introduced him to his colleagues, ostensibly to praise how amazing Oriental Chen was, but actually to highlight how much better he himself was doing.

Oriental Chen was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, capri pants, and sneakers. His entire outfit probably didn't cost more than one hundred yuan.

Such an appearance really couldn't command respect from others.

Everyone just gave a polite smile and then ignored him.

"Brother Liang, I didn't realize you had such an amazing classmate!" A woman in heavy makeup walked up to Liang Ming and said.

"Exactly, I was just a nobody in school, the lowest of the low, unlike him, who always had a protagonist's aura wherever he went!" Liang Ming replied.

The implication was, 'See, even a nobody like me is doing better than you.'

"What's the use of being good at studying, if you ask me? In front of Brother Liang, they're all nobodies," the woman flattered.

"Hey! You shouldn't say that. It's embarrassing for a classmate," Liang Ming reminded her in a feigned manner.

But he was secretly thrilled.

He had been waiting for this day for a long time. He had always wanted to vent his frustration from being looked down upon by teachers and classmates in school. He never expected Oriental Chen to deliver himself to him today.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Dongfang?" Just as Liang Ming was feeling smug, he suddenly heard someone speak behind him.

The voice belonged to the Manager of the sales department.

"Yes, that's me," Oriental Chen said with a smile.

"Pleasure to meet you!" The Manager hurried forward a few steps, extending his hand to shake Oriental Chen's hand.

His posture was very deferential.

Everyone around them was stunned by this scene.

In their impression, their Manager had always been imperious, yet he was so polite to a young man dressed ordinarily!

"Manager Xu, I'm here today just to look at the property and sign the contract," Oriental Chen said.

"Alright, I'll take you up right away," Manager Xu said.

"What? The Manager is personally taking someone to view a property?" Everyone was surprised.

"Then I'll trouble you," Oriental Chen said.

"No trouble at all, it's my pleasure! This way, please! Watch your step! I'll press the elevator!" Manager Xu was extremely solicitous.

"Oh my god! Did the sun rise from the west today? Or am I dreaming?" The more they watched, the more dumbfounded they became.

"Brother Liang, your classmate..." The woman was about to ask.

"Shut up!" Liang Ming said irritably.

Well! He tried to show off but got slapped in the face instead!

At this moment, Liang Ming felt his face burning.

"It's just looking at a property, right? Is it really that big of a deal?" Liang Ming was still unconvinced.

Two hours later.

Oriental Chen finished viewing the property and signed the contract.

"Oh, Manager Xu, I'd like to find someone to renovate the entire property. Do you have any recommended renovation companies?" Oriental Chen asked.

"Does Mr. Dongfang have any specific requirements?" Manager Xu asked.

"I only have one requirement: it needs to be fast, and I'll only pay; I won't handle anything else. I have too many things to do and I'm afraid of trouble," Oriental Chen said.

"Ah? This? What if the renovation doesn't meet your expectations...?" Manager Xu was puzzled.

"I'm not picky. As long as the construction quality is guaranteed, just renovate it however is most suitable," Oriental Chen replied.

"I see. That Liang Ming just now, his family does renovations. How about I call him over?" Manager Xu asked.

"Him? Forget it! I'd have more headaches dealing with him," Oriental Chen refused directly.

He didn't want to deal with that brainless man; it would lower his intelligence.

"If Mr. Dongfang doesn't mind, I can handle this matter for you," Manager Xu said.

"Is that appropriate? Won't it disrupt your normal work?" Oriental Chen asked.

"Not at all, it's my honor to serve you," Manager Xu flattered.

"Alright then, I'll trouble you, Manager Xu. You can calculate the cost later, and I'll transfer it directly to you," Oriental Chen said.

"Understood!" Manager Xu replied.