Chapter 85: Peak Expert Among Peak Experts

ing to see how it would unfold."I tell you, that doesn't matter whose car it is; it's none of your business! Worry about yourself instead!"Zhijun Zhao didn’t argue further. He picked up his phone and...Chapter 85: A High-Level Expert Among High-Level Experts

The Rolling Stone bar near Nan University has been a long-standing establishment favored by college students and white-collar workers from the universities in Yangpu District. These spots often carry a certain cultural significance; former students returning to these places can still find traces of their past as they wander through the increasingly illuminated surroundings.

Su Can, sitting here, feels that Shanghai is quite different from Rongcheng. In this city, even bars seem to change clientele in waves. Unlike in Rongcheng where a group would often stay until late at night, people here come and go like soldiers on an inspection tour. However, the overall sentiment remains similar: many things undergo transformations year after year under the ever-brightening lights.

After tidying up their dormitory, they proposed going out somewhere for the evening. They finally decided that since it had been a holiday without seeing each other, they might as well go to Rolling Stone Bar. The place is great, with beautiful women and a perfect spot for a bunch of guys to have some drinks and enjoy life.

They also suggested inviting Tang Wu's dorm mates out, which made everyone even more excited. Tang Wu’s dorm has quite a few outstanding individuals: there's Cheng Congcong, the famous art department star; Tong Tong with impressive bust size who taught other girls how to enhance their chest using papaya; and Ran Siou, with an aura of a next-door girl. The reputation of Room 302 being full of beauties is well-known in Nan University.

Inviting four people at once was quite the boost to their ego.

Liang Han brought his girlfriend Chen Jia along. Compared to him, a muscular man, Chen Jia appeared delicate and weak. She felt nervous in front of the girls from Room 302; Tang Wu and Cheng Congcong were well-known even outside their department.

Chen Jia was a model student at school who should have had four peaceful and fulfilling years of university life. Meeting Liang Han was purely coincidental, as was sitting together with Su Can's group.

While some people might say they were complicated, there were also those wishing to use Chen Jia as an introduction to them. However, Chen Jia remained clear-headed and smart. She didn't overstep her bounds or become arrogant; she maintained the attitude of a normal girl as Liang Han's girlfriend.

"There are so many strong people in Nan University! Tigers lying in wait, dragons hiding beneath the leaves. Think about those kids from wealthy families with millions of assets eating subsidized meals at the cafeteria like us... I remember there was this little fat guy who slipped an egg pie into his pocket when no one was looking while saying he was hungry; it made everyone laugh so hard. Later on, we found out that this guy gets a monthly allowance of three or four thousand! Once, he bought four GBA handhelds at once in the computer city and said he wanted to play Mario Kart with roommates after lights-out. He even paid extra for burn-in cartridges containing some artsy films... "

Xiao Xu recounted enthusiastically as everyone talked about the extraordinary individuals hidden within Nan University.

Su Can felt a nostalgic sense when they mentioned Nintendo's GBA, reminiscent of later generations reminiscing about brick-like Apple devices while holding iPads.

He remembered that this was the year when Nintendo's GBA handhelds were selling well. Many people accustomed to playing on the black-and-white Game Boy had finally seen color in their games.

Although Pokémon, which would later save the ailing Nintendo with its monster software, hadn't been released for the GBA yet, and the more advanced GBASP model was still not out on the market. There were no other high-tech gadgets like PSP, Wii or DS that would become synonymous with fashion-conscious youth in the years to come; nonetheless, Su Can's memories remained vivid.

Decades ago, playing Nintendo's original Famicom cost several hundred dollars, equivalent to a month’s salary for his parents Su Licheng and Chen Ke. Owning a Game Boy was like having an alien on Earth. Back then, people would play Super Mario solely to see the blocky princess at the end.

Seeing the liquid crystal images form orderly and intricately on the screen, spelling out "Dragon Quest," one could almost be overwhelmed with excitement from the heart.

This is something that people in the future, no matter how dazzling the PSP, PS3, or Xbox II graphics become, will never fully understand.

Therefore, Su Cen can empathize with Xiao Xu and others' excitement. In many years to come, Mario would still climb more advanced consoles, Dragon Quest would release up to version 9, and Final Fantasy would continue to endlessly evoke emotions and display beautiful scenes. Nintendo and Sony Corporation would keep making huge profits.

But the childish and innocent faces of those who held the controller in front of an old Changhong TV or played portable game consoles with simple graphics, deeply immersed in them, had already changed beyond recognition with time.

Su Cen briefly considered whether he should just take down either Nintendo or Sony. He could use money to dazzle them and create new history through destruction. However, this was merely a childish thought; even though he was reborn, it wasn't a world where one fought Buddha upon encountering him or killed gods who stood in the way. To go head-to-head with Nintendo and Sony without significant advantages wouldn't be easy, as these two giants hadn't shown any weaknesses in recent years. A direct confrontation would likely result in a fierce battle.

Others around him would probably consider Su Cen's thoughts miraculous if they knew about them while he was at the Nankai University bar.

"Damn, playing with pirated memory cards to this level Xiao Pang’s dormitory is truly despicable. They're all perverts." Zhang Xiaqiao said directly.

"Do you guys often do such things after turning off the lights Su Cen too" Chen Jia, Li Han's girlfriend, joked as she glanced between Li Han and others.

Tang Wu, Cheng Congcong, Tong Tong, and Ruan Sige collectively looked over with keen interest at this question regarding Su Cen, seemingly more intrigued than by any nearby handsome guys.

Su Cen and his group denied it in unison. Although Zhang Xiaqiao and Li Han wanted to expose Su Cen on the spot, they couldn't let Tang Xiaowu get away with something so scandalous without repercussions. Thus, Li Han and Zhang Xiaqiao shook their heads like metronomes.

Men know when to strike at a weakened opponent and when to unite against common enemies; it doesn’t require explicit communication.

However, Cheng Congcong’s follow-up statement—"We girls sometimes watch too... occasionally we study acting techniques and poses"—sent shivers down everyone's spines. College women these days are indeed fierce.

Zhang Xiaqiao quickly steered the conversation back from a dangerous topic to suggest playing dice games, which everyone enthusiastically agreed to, setting an extremely fitting atmosphere.

Tang Wu held her cup of tea and chatted with Ruan Sige and Tong Tong before giving Su Cen a glare who had been staring at her all along.

Any other male would be intimidated by that gaze, but Su Cen seemed to only intensify his interest. If his angelic wife were also breaking the law, there wouldn’t be much of a difference between this world and Afghanistan in terms of human rights.

Dang Wu couldn't do anything about him. Her delicate nose slightly wrinkled, her breath drew in, and her alluring, firm chest rose gently as she blinked her bright eyes at him with a voice that could ignite Su Cen's passion, "Looks like the Hilton today will be a disappointment for you."

Su Cen knew clearly that this was a small revenge against his admission to school, but it still made his teeth itch from anger.

Rolling Stone Bar had the highest popularity among Nan University's surroundings. Many high-end cars were parked outside of the bar, and there were groups of young people seated inside. The men wore fine clothing, while slender, delicate girls could be seen everywhere, chatting softly like singing birds. Some people looked over in their direction; clearly, they recognized them, privately discussing Su Cen.

Zhang Xiaqiao glanced around before saying, "I've heard that Nan University has an unofficial ranking now, called the Top Ten Wealth Creation List, which means creating wealth through knowledge. It ranks students currently attending Nan University who have started companies and created wealth miracles. These people always make others envious. Two years ago, there was a sophomore from the Law School who initially set up a club. When the club needed money, he opened a print shop to collect photocopying business across the entire school, making 900,000 yuan in just a few months. After tasting success, he established a cultural communication company in Hong Kong and compiled English tutoring books for high school students, entering the domestic publishing industry; now his profits are over five million yuan."

"Half a million yuan in just two years!" Li Han was clearly amazed and envious. "What rank is he on this list"

Zhang Xiaqiao replied, "He's called the fourth wealthiest student from Nan University; do you need me to tell you his ranking" He noticed that Cheng Congcong and other girls were listening intently.

Contemporary college students, especially those at elite universities like Nan University, were more mature. While many of their peers still viewed money as unimportant due to their youth, they had a deep understanding of its significance.

In this materialistic society, wealth was the quantitative measure of one's social status and success.

"Another person saw an opportunity in the campus second-hand market, setting up a flea market website. This network has spread to several key universities across China; it happened just this year. After graduation, the founder sold his company to a famous American venture capital firm for two million dollars. He became a millionaire right after graduating from college. Even without media coverage, he's already quite impressive. In Nan University, apart from those who inherit family businesses, few self-made individuals can reach such a level."

Seeing the others listening to the story about someone selling their company for two million dollars, Zhang Xiaqiao pointed out that the most impressive was right here at Rolling Stone Bar; its owner was widely recognized as the second wealthiest student at Nan University.

In 2002, college entrepreneurship had become a prevailing trend at Tsinghua and Peking Universities. It's undeniable that these two schools provided an excellent environment for such endeavors.

At universities like Nan University, which were slightly lower in ranking, there was a significant gap; this was why their entrepreneurial clubs couldn't compare with the alumni associations of Tsinghua and Peking Universities. Occasionally, some talented individuals emerged, but compared to the collective efforts at Tsinghua and Peking that accounted for eighty percent of wealth creation among college entrepreneurs, they were minor in comparison.

These outstanding figures naturally inspired awe at Nan University.

"When Rolling Stone Bar was about to expand back in late 1998, it was taken over by a senior from the Class of '94 named Sun Lei. I know this senior; he's from the School of Biology and is studying for his Ph.D. under Qian Zhongyuan's father. After acquiring Rolling Stone Bar, he renovated and promoted it, making it extremely popular every night. He quickly expanded, establishing Sabar bar chains near several universities in Shanghai over the past eight years. His company, Chunjie Cultural Media, has already entered the entertainment industry; additionally, he owns several powerful clubs that become gathering spots for executives and celebrities from Nan University. The influence behind him is considerable."

"The imported Jaguar often seen in the North District belongs to him. He also owns properties across Shanghai's major districts; the villa in Jing'an District reportedly cost 8 million yuan!

Su Cen secretly thought that spending 8 million yuan on a villa in 2002 was quite impressive. Although the University's Rich List was just hearsay, it still had a certain popular foundation. Even if there were some discrepancies, they would likely be minor differences based on reality.

Cheng Congcong and Tong Tong were all rather moved as they tried to estimate this person's wealth using their own world frameworks.

"What sets this guy apart is his financial strength. He still hasn't graduated from Nan Da despite having such capital, which perplexes the ranking committee. As long as he doesn’t graduate and leave the school, he remains at the top of the list. Most people who come here to play are either from Nan Da or acquaintances in Sun Lei’s circle,"

Li Han helplessly said, "You’re just talking nonsense. He's still pursuing his doctorate under Qian Zhongyuan, so it seems that he has a close relationship with him. At the end of the day, those who are friends with our enemies remain our enemies." Li Han then looked around worriedly and asked, "Won't we get overcharged for drinking here today"

Xiao Xu was already feeling intimidated, saying, "If we run into Qian Zhongyuan’s group again, how can we possibly leave Don’t forget that we had a fight with them at the end of last semester!"

Just as they were talking about Cao Cao, Cao Cao appeared.

Xiao Xu hadn't finished his sentence when Qian Zhongyuan and more than ten others entered, their shoulders touching each other. Seeing them in the bar, their faces instantly darkened, but they found a seat near the side and tried to act calmly despite talking amongst themselves with wary looks directed at Su Cen.

Shortly after, Qian Zhongyuan's group was startled as they simultaneously turned to look outside. A roaring red Ferrari 360 pulled up right next to the bar’s transparent glass door, attracting everyone's attention inside.

A man with shoulder-length hair wearing tortoiseshell glasses walked out. His bearing was imposing and slightly defiant, his eyes sharp and powerful.

Qian Zhongyuan and a few of his close friends immediately stood up to greet him loudly as he entered, causing everyone to look their way.

The waiters’ faces showed tension; the female waitresses straightened their backs even more while the head waiter rushed over, anticipating who might be arriving.

Xiao Xu was filled with regret at his words and wished he hadn't mentioned it. Not wanting to lose face in front of Tang Wu, Cheng Congcong and other beauties nearby, he pretended not to notice them. Calmly, he continued asking Zhang Xiaqiao, "Then who’s the last one If Qian Zhongyuan's partner is so highly regarded, could Nan Da have another hidden genius"

Zhang Xiaqiao retracted his gaze and gave a sly smile, causing everyone to turn their eyes toward Su Cen with an ominous feeling.

The usually princely Zhang Xiaqiao let out an uncouth look drooling over the wealth of Nan Da’s richest student. used the excuse of Tang Wu registering to reject an invitation from a classmate working in the traffic bureau who came together with Tang Wu to register at Nan University.Tang's family’s car was park...