Chapter 70: The Seed

, after four years, there would be about ten million revenue per year for the first year, and considering later value-added development, it would likely increase further. Of course, what mattered most...Chapter 70 - The Seed

Liu Rui and Xue Yiyang lingered in Rongcheng for nearly a week before reluctantly returning to Haikou. On the eve of their departure, Su Cen invited them to have hot pot at a nearby Fat Mama restaurant. This time, Tang Wu, Lin Luoran, Wang Weiwei, and Nanhuan Nan were not present.

Nanhuan Nan and Li Pengyu's activities in Rongcheng couldn't be kept secret for long, and they had been busy paying visits to various places ever since.

At their dinner table, Liu Rui said on the table, "Brother, I've been following your Facebook. How much money do you have now You must not just be a millionaire anymore."

"I suppose so, but it shouldn't be viewed this way. When you truly reach that point, you'll find it's a bottomless pit of expenses. Haven't you seen the aftermath of the internet bubble burst So, an internet company is only 30 days away from bankruptcy, with countless crises lurking behind its glory. It’s a field where gods are made, but also one where people are devoured. My current problem is that I've fallen into this myself," Su Cen said with a smile. "The key in business isn't how much money you have, but how to spend it wisely. In a few years, the MBA classes will be packed with students learning how to spend their money and ensure its growth. Everyone is panicking over shrinking capital."

"Enough, don’t be too humble. My mom talks about your success even when she's playing mahjong, my ears are almost calloused from hearing it," Xue Yiyang said. "With you as a role model, I joined our school’s entrepreneurship club and organized an event inviting local entrepreneurs to speak this year. Sometimes I feel that to become successful, one must first have the ability to endure loneliness. In this aspect, we can't compare with you."

Then Xue Yiyang and Liu Rui began discussing their business plans with Su Cen.

In the past, they would never even consider such ideas; their goal was simply to graduate university and find a decent job with room for growth.

Let alone thinking about distant goals or indulging in unrealistic fantasies,

the older one gets, the more one realizes that success seems incredibly far away. Successful people are always others' hearsay; you can only discuss luxury cars speeding by on the street but never get close to those trendsetters who influence prices and industries, leaving many well-fed or hungry.

The majority of people find this impossible, so相比之下，相對穩定的公務員或企事業單位的肥缺反而更接近他們的期望，並且更能武裝一個普通人。

But on Su Cen's splendid path towards his second life, many people he encountered were changed.

Xue Yiyang and Liu Rui all started from the same baseline: their families just ordinary workers who couldn’t afford a car or house even after years of hard work, with not outstanding academic achievements nor sports prowess. They also hadn't experienced semi-socialized life to become students graduating from third-tier universities waiting for job opportunities, unable to shoulder social responsibilities and only able to support themselves and their family members.

There was always an unspoken regret, along with the lamentations of youth when drinking.

In such circumstances, Su Cen stood out, completing a splendid transformation. He excelled from high school onwards, steadily progressing, changing the fate of his whole family—Uncle Su Licheng became the CEO of Dayong Construction, something that was unimaginable before. Su Cen's accumulation in college paved the way for him to enter society and show off his talent and capabilities.

Xue Yiyang and Liu Rui had a seedling of inspiration that finally sprouted when they witnessed the powerful impact and strength of Southwest Young Masters during their trip to Chengdu. This made them more resolute in choosing an unconventional path.

Su Cen patiently sought out the highlights and drawbacks in their business ideas, convincing Xue Yiyang and Liu Rui that he was a successful figure with profound experience—making them realize the huge gap between him and themselves.

However, one could understand that Su Cen’s solitary entrepreneurship in society with some achievements required corresponding software support. Without these capabilities, he would have been devoured by this world long ago at his age.

After their meal, Su Cen promised to provide funding for them if they had viable projects, which thrilled Xue Yiyang and Liu Rui.

Su Cen intended to cultivate the two of them. On one hand, this was a promise he made to the brothers in his reborn year; on the other hand, he needed such close friends and loyal followers to help him build an empire. They were ideal partners. Of course, from any perspective, they lacked the necessary qualifications regarding experience, social skills, and depth of character. Su Cen's so-called entrepreneurial plans were merely a way to give them practical decision-making and execution experience as well as a basic understanding of rules and common sense.

Entrepreneurship among university students was no longer a big news story in this era; previously, there would have been extensive reporting on college students running companies or driving sports cars. With the current annual employment pressure, the government and schools encouraged entrepreneurship, making it not uncommon for graduates to own millions of assets.

Racing Forward

In a few more years, universities will be filled with luxury cars, and many famous figures in the country will come from these institutions. Among top universities like Tsinghua, Peking University, Nanjing University, Zhejiang University, and Tongji University, such individuals are numerous. It's no wonder that some people say China's future lies with "the best minds in finance, while mediocre talents struggle in education and the arts."

Xue Yiyang and Liu Rui may be considered minor figures compared to local elites, but starting now isn't too late.

When they came to Chengdu, they took a train. For their return trip, Su Zhan bought them plane tickets. After eating, Li Jun from Dunhuang drove to pick them up and head for the airport. At the airport, Su Zhan handed each of them a card, saying, "There's no money in these cards yet, but if you find projects next semester, I'll deposit 200,000 yuan for each of you. If this amount doesn't incur any losses and generates profit under your management, then we can proceed to the next step."

As Su Zhan watched Xue Yiyang and Liu Rui board a plane back to Xiahai, he couldn’t help but wonder what kind of chemical reactions and inspiration would arise in their minds at high altitude.

Su Zhan's family invited Wang Bo for dinner. This was considered a formal invitation as Wang Bo had never been to the Su household before; it was usually Su Zhan who went over to eat with him and Lin Zhouwu, competing for food.

The reason for this invitation was that Wang QiQi’s mother had come to Chengdu.

This family dinner held a special significance. It was Mrs. Su's way of repaying the hospitality extended by Mr. Wang from the city committee, as she felt guilty about frequently troubling them at their home.

Although it was mainly Wang Bo’s family invited, Lin Luoran and Lin Zhouwu also came along.

Lin Luoran was admiring the flowers in Su Zhan's house. Although the apartment is three bedrooms and one living room, it's smaller compared to where they live, but it exudes a unique warmth. Surprisingly, given her usually boisterous nature, she didn’t examine everything thoroughly; instead, she sat gracefully on the sofa with a gentle smile, looking sweet as always. Mrs. Su praised Lin Luoran highly, thinking that as a daughter of the city committee’s official, she was indeed extraordinary.

On the other hand, Lin Zhouwu, who was eating an apple, laughed slyly at Lin Luoran's behavior and received in return a bruise on his waist which would turn purple from being pinched. It might make one think that he had been abused when he lifted up his clothes.

While Su Zhan was busy in the kitchen, Mrs. Su whispered to him, "When should we invite Xiao Tang Wu over for dinner Otherwise, Mom and Dad will host a meal outside." Naturally, Mrs. Su thought of the equally outstanding Tang Wu when it came to Lin Luoran, with no ulterior motives towards the daughter of the Lin family, but simply because she liked Xiao Wu very much.

"This orchid is the one I gave you when I graduated You're taking good care of it," Lin Luoran said with a smile as she looked at the small pot of orchid on the coffee table. Lin Luoran liked to grow orchids, and this particular one had a round top, wrinkled skin, lotus petals, and yellow flowers. It looked delicate but after graduating from high school, she brought it from Wang Weiwei's home and gave it to Su Can.

"Actually, I'm not the one taking care of it; my mom is," Su Can explained.

"Your mother must be very attentive then. It was a trouble for her to take care of this orchid," Lin Luoran said as she stood up and took the dishes from Zeng Ke with a smile.

Zeng Ke hurriedly denied that it was any trouble, but still insisted on putting the dishes down herself, smiling so much that her lips wouldn't stop moving. She laughed again, saying, "I heard orchids are very delicate flowers and require meticulous care. What's the name of that orchid Does it have a name"

"When I was young, my dad brought this orchid from Guizhou for me. Later, I saw an oil-printed book called 'Xi Chu Lan Hui' at Uncle Wang's home, which records its formal scientific name—Tian Yi He. But I prefer to call it Xiao Lan," Lin Luoran replied with a slight smile.

No one in the room knew what Tian Yi He was and didn't delve into it further. Only Zhang Qing, Wang Weiwei's mother, shifted her gaze slightly toward Lin Luoran.

Zhang Qing wasn’t very beautiful, but she had an indescribable charm. Even when facing a difficult situation like her husband being under house arrest with everyone turning against them, she could remain calm and composed, clearly a remarkable woman. She maintained a respectful distance from Zeng Ke while showing much more warmth to Su Can. It wasn’t surprising that Zhang Qing had been promoted again in Beijing; after all, her family was part of the ministry system and she would be considered capable even within the Wang faction.

Zhang Qing came from the capital city, naturally feeling superior over local officials when it came to her husband, Wang Bo.

At their age level, Zhang Qing, who usually didn’t talk much with others, had paid attention to Wang Bo's governance in Chengdu and heard discussions about him in Beijing. She did not comment either way but felt that while her husband had made some progress compared to before, he wasn't particularly outstanding. It would be hard for her to blindly obey and respect him like other high-ranking officials' wives would do; after all, the sense of superiority ingrained within her still existed.everyone ended up happy."Lilán made it sound easy, but she didn't know how exhausting their efforts had been during this period. There were some things that still bothered him—such as the Land Bureau'...