220: Chapter 220 The more arrogant they were then, the more humble they are now (Part 1)

The call connected. Even in the office, Qin Yi could hear Li Xitong's happy, excited voice: "Old Liu, good news, big good news!"

"Oh my," a slightly helpless voice came from the other end of the line—Dean Liu, Liu Changshan, of the School of Economics. "Xiaotong, can't you be a bit steadier? With you acting so jumpy, you're going to give me a heart attack."

"Hehe," Li Xitong laughed, continuing to tease, "Old Liu, then you'd better prepare some emergency heart pills before I tell you what this big good news is."

"Hmph," Liu Changshan snorted. Rubbing his temple with one hand, he frowned and said, "What good news could you possibly have? Don't tell me you've found a partner and have a boyfriend?"

"Pfft, you call that good news? There's nothing more unlucky than finding a partner."

"Alright, stop with the glib talk. Tell me, what is this good news?"

"Hehe, you'd better sit tight, Old Liu. It's like this: a student who graduated from our school is donating ten million to the school!"

"How much? Ten million? Are you sure?" Liu Changshan's eyes, which had been closed, snapped open. He stood up from behind his desk, asking back in disbelief.

"Sure! The person is sitting in my office right now."

Qin Yi, in the office, couldn't help but frown upon hearing Li Xitong's words. He thought to himself: 'What's up with this sister? Did I not make myself clear earlier? It's Wang Hao donating ten million on behalf of the class, not me donating ten million. However, this Sister Tong is quite domineering; she calls Dean Liu 'Old Liu' directly to his face? Their relationship is not ordinary.'

But suddenly, a thought struck Qin Yi. He raised his hand and tapped his forehead, muttering to himself: 'Right, donations. Why didn't I think of that?'

Thus, Qin Yi immediately asked the System: "System, if I donate to the school, does that count as spending? Will I get System upgrade experience?"

[Ding! Replying to the Host, donations are considered charitable acts and meet the System's requirements. However, the System upgrade experience from donations will not be provided to the Host all at once. Only when the recipient spends the donation will the upgrade experience be provided to the Host proportionally!]

After hearing the System's explanation, Qin Yi felt a bit disappointed. He had originally thought that if donations could quickly grant System upgrade experience, he would donate one or two billion. Now it seemed the System had already blocked that shortcut.

Qin Yi sighed helplessly and muttered to himself: "System, it really has to be you. You're truly rigorous!"

The System gave no response to Qin Yi's complaint.

Meanwhile, the office door was pushed open from the outside. Li Xitong walked in, looking happy, and smiled at Qin Yi: "Dean Liu said he'll be here right away."

"Mm," Qin Yi replied softly. Then, as if just remembering something, he looked at Li Xitong again and said, "Right, Sister Tong, I have one more thing I want to ask you."

"Oh? Go ahead."

"How is the school's undergraduate admissions work going this year?"

"It should still be ongoing. Didn't the first batch of applications only finish a couple of days ago?" Li Xitong looked at Qin Yi curiously and asked, "Why, is something up?"

"Cough, just asking casually. Nothing much."

"No, you definitely have something in mind. Otherwise, why would you suddenly be interested in admissions?"

"Cough, it's like this: I have a younger brother who scored 666 this year. He applied for our school's Materials Engineering major, and I was thinking of asking about the admission status."

"Whoa, not bad! 666 points? With that score, do you even need to ask? It's definitely a lock."

"It's just that I'm a bit worried. He knows I'm from Modu University, so he wanted me to help ask," Qin Yi explained with a sheepish smile.

"Haha, understandable. Is your brother also from Jingnan?"

"No, he's a distant cousin from Wannan."

"Wannan, huh? Alright then, when Dean Liu gets here, I'll talk to him and have him contact the person in charge of admissions at the School of Materials. We can check what the highest score for that major in Wannan is this year, and that should give us an idea."

"Good, then thank you in advance, Sister Tong." After speaking, Qin Yi asked with curious gossip, "Sister Tong, what is your relationship with Dean Liu?"

"Dean Liu? What kind of relationship could it be? Superior and subordinate, obviously." Li Xitong looked at Qin Yi with a smile, responding with a feigned tone.

"Superior and subordinate? Sister Tong, don't joke with me. I've never seen a subordinate talk to a superior like that. Listen to the voice you used on the phone just now, calling him 'Old Liu' every other word. Where is there any sign that you treat the Dean like a leader?"

"Haha, alright, you're quite sharp. I won't hide it from you, but you have to promise to keep it a secret and not tell anyone else."

"Don't worry, my lips are sealed," Qin Yi said, patting his chest to guarantee.

"Actually, Dean Liu is my uncle."

"No way. That explains why you're so unscrupulous when talking to the Dean. You really are relatives."

"Haha, not at all. I respect him very much, alright?" Li Xitong rolled her eyes at Qin Yi, not wanting to continue on this topic. She then said, "Alright, stop talking about me and talk about yourself. When school starts again, you'll be in your 'fifth year.' You've already studied the courses for the first semester of your fourth year; you just need to take the exams. And then there's the graduation thesis in the second semester. What are your plans for the future?"

"Me?" Qin Yi didn't hesitate and replied directly, "I've already started preparing to start a business, and while I'm at it, I'll get my degree."

"Start a business?" Li Xitong was stunned for a moment. She hadn't expected Qin Yi to plan on starting his own business. However, thinking of the current grim employment situation—the employment rate for this year's graduates was generally not great, and the school counted those preparing for civil service exams or postgraduate entrance exams as employed just to make the data look better, but even then, the employment rate for fresh graduates remained low. Plus, Qin Yi had taken a leave of absence for over half a year, and it would be next year by the time he graduated, so finding a job would indeed be difficult.

Thinking of this, Li Xitong couldn't help but feel a bit regretful. She sighed first, then continued, "Sigh, starting a business is also good, it's just a bit of a pity. If it weren't for your family matters, you would definitely be one of our school's outstanding graduates this year. With your ability, getting into a bank or a state-owned enterprise wouldn't be a problem."

"Cough, it can't be helped. Life is unpredictable; no one could have foreseen it. But fortunately, it's all resolved. It's a case of 'after passing through the dark willow trees and bright flowers, another village appears.'"

"Haha, you're quite optimistic. Right, so what are you planning to do for your business? Have you decided?"

Qin Yi smiled and responded calmly, "It'll be related to financial investment. After all, I'm more familiar with that area. Plus, the location for the company has already been chosen; it's in the T3 Office Building of the Hongtian Bund Center project. Wang Tengfei is helping me run the company registration. Xin Mingyuan from my dorm has also agreed to come help me. We should be able to open in a few days."

"Whoa, not bad, Qin Yi. You're quite fast. But the Bund Center is in the CBD of Modu, the rent isn't cheap, right?"

"It's alright, within a range I can afford. Sister Tong, when the company opens later, would you like to come visit?" Qin Yi invited with a smile.

"Sure, I'd love to. So what's the name of your new company? When I come by, I'll have to send you a flower basket."

"Haha, Sister Tong is so polite. Once the company registration is done, I'll send it to your WeChat."

Just then, the office door was suddenly pushed open. The person who entered was a middle-aged man with a scholarly air. He wore gold-rimmed glasses, a white short-sleeved shirt with a badge pinned to the chest pocket, and black suit trousers paired with shiny leather shoes. This person was none other than the Dean of the School of Economics, Li Xitong's uncle—Liu Changshan.

Seeing Dean Liu arrive, Qin Yi and Li Xitong hurriedly stood up to greet him.

As soon as Liu Changshan entered the room, he walked towards Qin Yi with a smile. Even from four or five steps away, he had already proactively reached out his hand.

Qin Yi also hurriedly reached out to respond. Liu Changshan shook Qin Yi's hand with both of his, and as soon as he spoke, he thanked him enthusiastically: "Oh my, Student Qin Yi, thank you, thank you for your strong support of our school's work. Ten million—it's been so many years, the school hasn't seen such a large donation from a student to their alma mater."

"Uh," Qin Yi smiled awkwardly, then explained, "Haha, Dean, you've misunderstood. That ten million was donated to the school by Wang Hao in the name of the class, not a personal donation from me, Qin Yi."

"Haha, Student Qin Yi, I haven't misunderstood. Your counselor has already told me everything. Although the money wasn't donated by you, if it weren't for your support of the school, with the awareness of that brat Wang Hao, how could he possibly donate to the school, let alone ten million? Although I don't know what you promised him, just for this heart of yours—not forgetting your roots and being grateful—it's worth the school saying thank you to you."

"Oh my, Dean, you saying that makes me feel flattered. However, to be honest, besides this matter, I actually wanted to make a donation to the school myself today."

"Oh?" Liu Changshan hadn't expected Qin Yi to want to donate too. Although he was overjoyed, thinking of Qin Yi's previous leave of absence due to family debts, he looked suspiciously at Li Xitong on the side.

Li Xitong shrugged to show she didn't know anything. Liu Changshan then continued, "Student Qin Yi, I've roughly understood your situation. The school is already moved that you have this heart. However, for things like donations, having the intention is enough. You must not force it; you must act within your means!"

"Haha," Qin Yi smiled, then added, "Dean, don't worry. My donation to the school is also well-considered, not a spur-of-the-moment thing, nor is it to compete with anyone. It's truly me wanting to do something for the school from the bottom of my heart!"

Subsequently, Qin Yi explained his thoughts to Liu Changshan and Li Xitong.

...

Meanwhile, outside the gate of Modu University, a stretched black Porsche Panamera Turbo S slowly drove up. Inside the car sat Zhou Qian and Wang Hao.

The car window rolled down, and Wang Hao explained their purpose to the security guard at the gate. When the guard heard they were coming to donate to the school, his attitude immediately became respectful.

"You two wait a moment, I'll report this to the leadership." The guard said, immediately taking out his walkie-talkie to report to his superior. A moment later, the guard confirmed which school Wang Hao had graduated from. After receiving feedback from his superior, he politely raised the barrier.

Watching the vehicle leave, the guard sighed once more: "Oh my, young people these days are truly incredible. Every one of them is a young talent, donating to the school just after graduating. It really makes one envious..."

Inside the car, Zhou Qian carefully drove while glancing at Wang Hao in the passenger seat, admonishing him: "Xiao Hao, when you see Qin Yi later, you must keep it together. Don't cause any more trouble, understand?"

Wang Hao's chest heaved, and he still felt anger in his heart, but he nodded and replied: "I understand, Uncle Zhou. Don't worry, no matter how much I hate Qin Yi, I won't treat this ten million as a joke."

"Good that you understand. Once things here are settled, go and finish handling your father's funeral arrangements so he can rest in peace."

"Mm, I know, Uncle Zhou." After speaking, the car fell into silence again.

Soon, the car parked in the lot. The two got out and walked side-by-side towards the School of Economics.

At this moment, having received the news, Liu Changshan had already walked out of the School of Economics teaching building with Qin Yi and the counselor Li Xitong.

Qin Yi stood on the steps and caught a glimpse of Wang Hao walking towards the teaching building from afar. He saw a middle-aged man following beside him, carrying a briefcase in his hand.

Qin Yi felt curious and silently ordered the System: "System, activate Eye of Truth!"

Immediately after, a "ding" sound from the System echoed in his Sea of Consciousness, and the person's attribute information appeared in Qin Yi's eyes.

[Name: Zhou Qian]

[Gender: Male]

[Identity: Director and Co-founder of Modu Qiantai Law Firm]

[Age: 52]

[Favorability: 0]

[Intimacy with Opposite Sex: 6]

It really was the lawyer named Zhou Qian.

Qiantai Law Firm—it seems this law firm also has some connection to Wang Hao's father, Wang Hongtai. Thinking about it, that makes sense; otherwise, with Wang Hongtai dead, how could this Zhou Qian still go to such lengths to help Wang Hao get acquitted? This friendship is indeed rare.

However, based on Qin Yi's understanding of Wang Hao, this Wang Hao was simply mud that couldn't be helped onto a wall. Even if he escaped this disaster, who knows what trouble he would encounter in the future.

Qin Yi withdrew his gaze and subconsciously looked at Li Xitong's back. Immediately, the information on the light screen before his eyes changed to hers.

[Name: Li Xitong]

[Gender: Female]

[Identity: Counselor of the School of Economics, Modu University]

[Age: 27]

[Height: 168cm]

[Weight: 50kg]

[Measurements: B82 (C), W62, H88]

[Favorability: 60]

[Intimacy with Opposite Sex: 0]

Looking at Li Xitong's various attributes, Qin Yi couldn't help but size her up, muttering to himself: 'You really can't tell, Sister Tong's figure is actually quite good.' However, looking at her intimacy with the opposite sex, Qin Yi couldn't help but click his tongue. Sister Tong was already 27, and she actually had intimate experiences with the opposite sex?

Could it be that this Sister Tong is like Si Yao, different from the average person in that regard?

Just as Qin Yi was letting his imagination run wild, Wang Hao and Zhou Qian arrived.

Liu Changshan immediately took a step forward, proactively reaching out his hand to shake Wang Hao's firmly. With a solemn expression, he said in a deep voice to comfort him: "Student Wang Hao, we have all heard about your father. The departed is gone, and the living must go on. Please accept my condolences."

"Thank you for your concern, Dean." Wang Hao thanked him casually, but it was clear he didn't want to continue the topic, so he stated his purpose directly: "Dean, I came here today mainly for the matter of donating to the school..."

"Understood, Student Qin Yi has already told us everything. Student Wang Hao has a heart of gratitude, not seeking fame or profit, and is willing to generously donate ten million to the school. This mindset is truly rare. Here, on behalf of all the teachers and students of the school, as well as the school leadership, I would like to express my most sincere thanks to Student Wang Hao. Thank you, thank you!" Liu Changshan said, shaking Wang Hao's hand firmly again. The back-and-forth movement affected the wound on Wang Hao's chest, making him unable to hold back a groan.

Qin Yi stood on the side, teasing with a smile: "Oh my, Dean Liu, I almost forgot to remind you. Wang Hao just had surgery a couple of days ago and probably hasn't recovered yet. You should be a bit gentler..."

"Oh? Had surgery? What happened?" Liu Changshan asked, looking at Wang Hao with concern.

Wang Hao frowned as he looked at Qin Yi, a nameless fire surging up in his heart. Fortunately, Zhou Qian, who was standing beside him, tugged at the hem of Wang Hao's clothes in time to stop him.

Wang Hao swallowed, suppressing his emotions. He shifted his gaze back to Liu Changshan and said with a forced smile: "It's nothing major. I drank too much that day and was tripped by a stray dog while walking, and took a fall. I'll be fine after resting for a while." After speaking, Wang Hao glanced at Qin Yi provocatively.