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"Su Cen, are you going to the Shangshi Summit That's great. I have a few friends who will be there too; I'll introduce them to you then. They've all been wanting to meet you anyway. These guys are worth befriending, either through family connections or old acquaintances. Earlier on, when I saw that you were leading such an easy life at Nanda University, I didn't want to bother you. But now things have changed; you're becoming an entrepreneur while still in university. Many people will probably try to get close to you. To prevent you from drifting further away from our world, I've decided to integrate you into my social circle right away," Wang Weiwei said when he called.

"How do you know about this" For Wang Weiwei to be introducing "worthy acquaintances" to him naturally means that they are people with whom he can interact. Although Wang Weiwei has a mild temperament, he's not an idle rich kid; there are many things that he understands deeply and sees clearly, even if sometimes he acts carefree.

Right now, Su Cen was surprised about where Wang Weiwei had gotten his "intelligence" from.

"Don't you think I'm just a student who's clueless and aimlessly drifting around the edge of our campus," Wang Weiwei chuckled on the other end of the phone. “I’m still very proactive in facing the outside world, with spring blossoms blooming. I constantly receive everyone’s information as well; that’s how I keep up with the times. A few days ago, I read a book which said your social circle determines your fate and status level. If I want to align myself with you, naturally I need to learn more.”

Su Cen smiled and said, "You’re really trying to annoy me." But in his heart, he was thinking that the one who knew about his recent activities was probably Lin Luoran from the Foreign Languages University.

Lin Luoran had a good relationship with Nanda's FECC club. She also had many friends at Nanda, and there were some people whom Su Cen knew to be old acquaintances of Lin Luoran’s. Yet, these individuals never mentioned their acquaintance with her in front of him because he might be the only person she treated somewhat specially at Nanda.

If Lin Luoran came to Nanda University, many would likely vie for the chance to treat her to a meal or guide her around. However, she had informed Su Cen privately and even tricked him into buying her a cup of milk tea and ice cream.

Such actions could not help but cause those familiar with Lin Luoran at Nanda University some thoughts in their hearts.

This was the difference between men and women. Especially for male friends who are attractive girls, there is often pressure involved. If it were someone like Wang Weiwei, many would probably approach him through this relationship to befriend him or become brothers. But when the object of interest is Lin Luoran, things can get rather subtle; her male friends might not reach out to Su Cen and say, "Do you know Lin Luoran I’m one of her friends, we have a good relationship... "

Recently, Su Cen had not been in much contact with Lin Luoran. Their interactions were mostly casual text messages, such as when he asked how she was doing recently and she would reply after some time saying that everything was going well. There was rarely any follow-up, giving him the impression that she was very busy. In contrast, Wang Weiwei from Beijing seemed to be in closer contact with her.

Su Cen thought it might be Lady Luoran’s pride playing tricks on her. She had once believed that Su Cen wouldn’t be able to easily settle things with the Tao family and had specially arranged for Li Luo to come to Shanghai so she could arrange a meeting between him and Tao Zǐ, the eldest brother of the Tao family, in an attempt to mend their relationship. However, she didn't expect Su Cen to take control of the situation, forcing Tao Zǐ into cooperation and forming an alliance with him, leaving her worries unfounded. Next came his exposure as the founder of Facebook-like network. Unlike many of Su Cen's previous friends who would call to verify the information in disbelief, Lin Luoran remained silent at a corner, watching all this unfold.

But it was indeed consistent with her usual character which doesn't follow trends blindly. If she had delved further into the matter alongside others, she might lose face, not to mention bolstering Su Cen's ego; that would be something she absolutely wouldn’t allow.

So Lady Luoran continued to live brightly and brilliantly at the Foreign Languages University.

Su Cen, who was nominated by Feec to attend the Shine Summit, didn't have a single shred of an entrepreneur's demeanor expected at such gatherings. Perhaps most participants claiming to be young entrepreneurs were already in their late twenties or had skipped university and carved out small achievements in business thanks to their advantageous background.

At this time, he was either dining lavishly in restaurants, making big decisions with partners in his office, enjoying leisure activities with friends, or traveling domestically and internationally.

In contrast, the only thing Su Cen from Nankai did early in the morning was to get up, go downstairs, and see Tang Wu carrying small steamed buns and soy milk at a corner near their dormitory entrance. He would then start his day by walking towards the teaching building while eating breakfast under the relatively fresh air.

However, this path wasn't as peaceful; there were often groups of girls passing by who would chuckle or whistle when they saw him and Tang Wu. "Heehee, how lucky!"

These were clearly students from Tang Wu's dormitory building, some naturally teasing about the matter due to their lively natures while others slightly more worldly asked Tang Wu about yesterday’s International Trade class lectures to avoid awkwardness.

Su Cen, however, met all those curious looks with a calm smile, which made many women feel rather embarrassed.

Only after the crowd had left did Tang Wu turn her flushed face towards Su Cen and ask, "What is this Shine Summit"

"It's hosted by GMG Media Group; it started in Amsterdam and now is being held for the first time in Shanghai. They say it focuses on thinking and communication, but ultimately, it's about allowing brands to find their audience and expand their market while strengthening ties with government institutions that also participate in discussions. At its core, it’s merely a gathering, one I attend to see if there are any business opportunities," Su Cen explained.

Tang Wu asked, "Is this for social networks"

"Yes, now we should have a Chinese version of the social network. The Americans are waiting to see how I will play my chess in China and expand it. Do they want me to be ethical enough to convince everyone We’re still part of a team; I can’t let them think that I only play a role as a capitalist here in China."

Tang Wu nodded, and the two continued walking. As Su Cen stuffed his mouth with the last steamed bun, he savored the taste of breakfast Tang Wu had bought for him personally and couldn't help but look at her alluring figure and proud bust, shamelessly enjoying the moment. He thought to himself that if he could live like this every day, there would be no difficulty in the world he couldn’t overcome. After all, he had already defeated his predetermined fate and walked side by side with Tang Wu in a university campus that was only a dream in his previous life. Now they were walking on parallel paths, and they could walk even further together. He would use action to show Tang Wu that he could not only change his own destiny but also make life better for everyone.

Tang Wu hesitated for a moment before saying, "Is it because of me"

Su Cen was stunned by this sudden question from Tang Wu and responded with a questioning "Hmm"

With bright eyes, Tang Wu looked at Su Cen and asked, "Is it because of me that you decided to stay at Nankai instead of taking a leave of absence to develop your career If so... I hope you can pursue your dreams and make everything perfect, rather than staying here for my sake."

When Su Cen was observing his physique out of male instinct in the early morning, Tang Wu thought about the dormitory chat session from the previous night.

Cheng Congcong mentioned some friends in her circle who were similar to Su Cen: people with their own luxury cars and company assets. These individuals wouldn't usually settle for being ordinary students at school.

Just like a wolf that has tasted fresh meat would never willingly go back to eating bland vegetables again, someone who has seen the world wouldn't confine themselves within the small boundaries of a university. Many people would greedily seek resources, luxury cars and beautiful women, high-end goods, engage in fierce competition with others, experience the triumph over rivals, feel the power that intimidates ordinary people, and indulge in the pleasure of a luxurious lifestyle.

At this stage, these individuals often have control over their own lives. They don't need to be like white-collar workers who follow a strict nine-to-five schedule but can live a life beyond what an average person dares to dream.

Who would want to continue living in hard bunk beds at school, under the management of dormitory counselors and university rules, with rarely any chance for late mornings

The people who lead such lives are either ascetics seeking a good job through academic qualifications or graduate students. And all those who believe that knowledge and degrees can help them change their unremarkable family circumstances.

But this doesn't apply to Su Cen. Room 302 concluded that his behavior was unusual. Although Cheng Congcong's family background is quite good, she’s a girl needing Nanjing University’s credentials for her future career and marriage prospects post-graduation. She still needs a degree from Nan Da.

Tang Tong and Ruan Sigo don't need to be mentioned; Ruan Sigo even thought about dropping out if she won five million in the lottery to start her own company.

Given that Su Cen could leave university like Sun Wukong overthrowing Heaven, why would he remain at Nan Da and clash with professors due to differing beliefs

A person with such tremendous power who suppresses it must either have an extremely strong self-restraint or be absolutely abnormal.

Therefore, the consensus among Tang Wu's dorm mates was that she was the reason Su Cen willingly “slummed” at Nan Da.

Tang Tong said, "Tang Wu, you're truly a demoness. You've managed to keep someone who might become the president of an enterprise on par with Yahoo and Google."

Ruan Sigo also commented, "I think boys should focus on their careers and work hard."

Only Cheng Congcong, in a sour tone, said, "She’s already very wealthy now. Perhaps she doesn’t need to reach an even higher level of success. Does it mean that one has to trample on everyone else to be considered outstanding At least he can make one-third of his peers in all of Shanghai feel pressured and look up to him."

So Tang Wu, who had been a bit sleepless due to this situation halfway through the night, told Su Chen this during the early hours of the morning.

Su Chen looked into her clear eyes and then said, "Then do you mean that if I want to, I can drop out of school at any time to develop my career, and you won’t have an opinion about it Even though you still need to stay in Nan University for another three and a half years"

Tang Wu tightly clenched her hand. However, those clear eyes remained completely unaffected as she nodded and said, "Mm-hmm." She then gave a slight smile, saying, "Four years of university will pass very quickly."

In feudal society, demoting an imperial prince to a commoner was a cruel punishment. Although someone who had been a ruler in the past might live amidst bloodshed and uncertainty every day, no one would want to return to ordinary life. They enjoyed the thrill of battle and the rush of obtaining more resources and power and crushing others.

Su Chen was born with such a fighting spirit, Tang Wu felt it unfair to tie him down beside her. Before, she could persuade herself that they had to walk hand in hand on the same path and share the same trajectory.

But now, she couldn’t be selfish anymore and feel at ease about everything before her eyes.

Su Chen was endowed with the talent to soar higher and farther. At Nan University, she would only bind him tightly, preventing him from fully showcasing his abilities and exerting himself freely.

Tang Wu suddenly thought of Lin Luoran, recalling how she had asked Wang Weiwei’s cousin Li Luo to reconcile with Tao Zhi on Su Chen’s behalf. These matters were not detailed by Su Chen afterward, but Lin Luoran had talked about them with her to avoid misunderstandings.

Perhaps that beautiful and cheerful girl with a remarkable background was the one who could truly assist in Su Chen's career.

Thinking this way made Tang Wu’s heart ache slightly.

Su Chen looked at Tang Wu and said slowly, "There is a Japanese novel about an mercenary returning home to face his lover whom he had been separated from ten years ago. However, the mercenary suddenly stopped in his tracks but ultimately did not meet up with her again. The girl stood on an empty street corner holding the agreed-upon paper slip while the mercenary returned to the country of war once more. All movies and TV shows depict how those who have experienced wars yearn for peace; however, this mercenary was different. After ten years away from home amidst battle, he was no longer the same person as before. The urge to fight terrified him of a mundane life, so in the end, he couldn’t face his previous lover again and only retook up arms to become a war machine."

After saying this, Su Chen paused for a moment and then asked, "Do you still hope I leave this university while you wait here for four years"

"Mm-hmm," Tang Wu nodded but her eyes had turned red.teps or corridor was quite different this time. Su Cen's appearance made everyone take notice and even more so for those close to Tang Wu, their scrutiny became stricter.But it seemed acceptable apart...