150: Chapter 150 Lin Yi's Ambition

As soon as he heard the word investment, Lin Yi became interested.

Investment—wasn't that just spending money!

Although he didn't know much about investing, he certainly knew how to spend money!

As long as it was something he could spend money on for a bound target, it was a good thing.

"No problem, Senior. What do you want me to invest in?"

Lin Yi agreed without a second thought.

Regardless of the return on investment, as long as the money was spent on Meng Xueer, it was a massive profit.

Meng Xueer also hadn't expected Lin Yi to agree so readily.

Furthermore, he had agreed without even knowing what the investment was for.

"What I want you to invest in... is a project of mine..."

Meng Xueer told Lin Yi the real reason she had come.

She had recently been researching a new type of machinery.

It could serve as a human exoskeleton.

Once a person wore it, their strength and speed would be significantly improved.

However, this project required a vast amount of financial support.

Meng Xueer had applied to the university before.

But the university administration was not optimistic about the project.

The material requirements for a Mechanical Exoskeleton were extremely high; it had to be both lightweight and tough.

Additionally, it needed to have sufficient load-bearing capacity.

Calculating it this way, the cost of a single Mechanical Exoskeleton would be incredibly expensive.

Therefore, the university felt that this research did not have broad application prospects.

Who would spend a fortune to buy an exoskeleton like this?

Unless it was used in the military field.

But before this product was successfully developed, it was a pure money-burning bottomless pit.

Countless countries and talents had researched similar things.

However, none had been truly successful.

They were either not durable or too cumbersome.

So, the university rejected Meng Xueer's application for research funding.

Without money, Meng Xueer had no choice but to suspend her research.

Until today, after learning that the freshman in front of her was actually the Chairman of Zuimeng Group.

Meng Xueer summoned her courage, wanting to try and build a rapport.

She hoped Lin Yi would invest in her research for the sake of being fellow alumni.

Initially, Meng Xueer didn't have high hopes.

After all, this was indeed something where the rate of return might not be very high.

But she hadn't expected Lin Yi to agree without saying a word.

Meng Xueer was incredibly grateful.

Meng Xueer: Favorability +5 Points.

Meng Xueer: Favorability +5 Points.

Meng Xueer: Favorability +5 Points.

Meng Xueer: Favorability +5 Points.

Current Favorability: 50 Points.

"Ding! Detected that bound target Meng Xueer's favorability has reached 50 Points."

"Congratulations to the host for obtaining a 1 Point reward."

Lin Yi was also somewhat pleasantly surprised.

He hadn't expected the harvest from a trip to Zuimeng Island to be so great.

He had only just arrived on the island, and already two beauties' favorability for him had broken 50 Points.

"President Lin, are you really willing to invest in my project?"

"I promise you, after the subsequent research is successful and the patents are obtained, I can give all future patent licensing fees to you."

Meng Xueer was someone passionate about scientific research.

She had no desire for money.

She really didn't care about things like patent licensing fees.

Giving it all to Lin Yi wouldn't hurt her at all.

What she cared about more was whether her research could succeed.

Lin Yi also saw through Meng Xueer's personality.

He admired this kind of person who was single-mindedly focused on doing real work.

Lin Yi had already planned to gradually expand his business empire.

Coincidentally, he still had a blank slate in the field of mechanical manufacturing, and he currently needed a talent like Meng Xueer.

"Senior, how about this? I happen to be planning to register a technology company."

"I want to hire you as the head of the research and development team."

"You'll be responsible for the technical guidance of some projects in the company."

"If you are willing, in return, I will cover all your subsequent research expenses!"

Although Lin Yi hadn't had much contact with high-tech things yet,

He knew that in this era, technology was the primary competitive edge.

Not just between enterprises,

But even between nations.

What they were competing over was their level of technology.

Lin Yi understood that this was the major direction of the future.

Meng Xueer looked at Lin Yi in surprise; she hadn't expected Lin Yi to offer her such generous terms.

This was simply a windfall from the heavens.

She could engage in the research she loved most and receive a steady stream of research funding.

This was simply...

Like a dream!

"President Lin, I'm willing! I'm very willing!"

Lin Yi didn't hesitate either, casually transferring ten million to Meng Xueer first.

"The company hasn't been established yet, so I'll send you a sum of funding first."

"Once the company is established and you officially join, you can apply for subsequent funding directly from the company."

"Ding! Spent ten million yuan on cashback target; cashback target's favorability is 50 Points."

"The cashback multiplier for this transaction is being randomly generated..."

"Generated. The cashback multiplier for this transaction is 46 times."

"Congratulations to the host for obtaining a cashback of four hundred and sixty million yuan!"

After receiving the notification of the deposit, Meng Xueer looked at Lin Yi gratefully.

For some reason, Meng Xueer had an intuition.

From Lin Yi's eyes, she could see an ambition similar to her own.

It was an ambition to change the world through technology.

Meng Xueer: Favorability +10 Points.

Meng Xueer: Favorability +10 Points.

Meng Xueer: Favorability +10 Points.

Current Favorability: 80 Points.

"Ding! Detected an increase in bound target Meng Xueer's favorability. Congratulations to the host for obtaining a 30 Point reward."

To Meng Xueer, a person who shared the same ideals was the Prince Charming she dreamed of.

The way Meng Xueer looked at Lin Yi became a bit tender.

"Right, Xueer, did you guys fail to book a room with a view here?"

In any case, Meng Xueer's favorability for him had already reached a high score of 80 Points.

And he had also become Meng Xueer's prospective boss.

So Lin Yi's form of address for Meng Xueer changed from 'Senior' to 'Xueer.'

Hearing Lin Yi's intimate address, Meng Xueer's heart trembled slightly.

This was the first time she had been called that by a boy without feeling repulsed.

"Um... yes, the hotel said all the rooms with a view have been booked..."

"Other better room types are too expensive... we couldn't bear to spend that money..."

Lin Yi smiled and sent a message to Vice General Manager Wei Zhiru.

He asked Wei Zhiru to arrange a presidential suite for Meng Xueer as well.

After receiving the message, Wei Zhiru quickly got it done.

Then she replied to Lin Yi with a 'done' emoji.

"Xueer, go pack your things and move to this floor."

"A new room has already been opened for you."

"It's rare to come out and play; you should still relax properly."

"We can talk about scientific research after we get back."

"For now, enjoy the holiday!"

Meng Xueer nodded, and after thanking him, she left Lin Yi's room.

After Meng Xueer left, Lin Yi called Su Ming over.

Su Ming thought Lin Yi hadn't had enough of their previous intimacy.

But unexpectedly, as soon as she entered the door, Lin Yi pulled her to his side mysteriously.

"Susu, I have another new company I want to hand over to you to manage."