With global currency devaluation, I'll wear these back and take my whole family flying!

For the team members, it had been so long since they had eaten such a decent meal.

It seems that ever since the eight people hit it off and started generating electricity for their ideals, their quality of life plummeted to the lowest point, and they couldn't even afford to buy instant noodles in a cup.

So no matter how skilled the chef was, this meal was an unparalleled delicacy for them, a meal they would never forget.

Soon, beer and Moutai were served, and the atmosphere reached its peak. The invisible barrier between everyone and Shen Ci was briefly eliminated at this moment. Some people even told Shen Ci jokes about the setbacks that had occurred during the year's project.

Gradually, Shen Ci seemed to understand why this team was able to succeed.

They are a group of optimistic people who can find joy even in hardship, facing adversity with a smile and never considering giving up. They also possess the courage to go all in, willing to tighten their belts and risk everything they currently have for the same goal!

Shen Ci thought of that saying: Strength creates classics, and kings are never made by chance!

Halfway through the drinking session, many people had flushed from drinking. Luo Tianrui suddenly remembered something important and patted Shen Ci on the shoulder, saying, "Shen Ci, there's something I don't know if you can think of a way to help me with."

Shen Ci's smile remained as she looked at him and asked, "What is it?"

"There will be an AI enterprise exchange conference in Yuezhong Longcheng. Large companies from all over the country will send professional teams to the event for technical exchanges. I think this is a very valuable opportunity. If our team can go, even if it's just to listen in, we will definitely benefit a lot."

Shen Ci nodded in understanding, and after thinking for a moment, hesitated and said, "I can't guarantee that I can get an invitation, but I can think of a way. Wait for my news."

Luo Tianrui nodded excitedly. Although Shen Ci did not give him a definite answer, he subconsciously felt that Shen Ci could handle this matter.

Meanwhile, at the Gu family villa in "Ten Thousand Lights", it was also dinner time.

Since today was the last day of the holiday, Shen Ci went out to have dinner with her team, so Gu Lianxing went home as well.

Looking at her daughter, Madam Gu couldn't help but tease her sarcastically, "Oh, so you've finally decided to come back? I thought you weren't coming back."

Gu Lianxing couldn't help but roll her eyes: "Shen Ci's house is less than 500 meters away from ours. You're making it sound like I'm abroad."

"Besides, I'm going back to school tomorrow, am I not coming back to pack my things?"

Gu Shangyou looked at his daughter with a doting smile and said, "Actually, it's quite good. Your roommate lives so close to you, so you won't feel bored anymore."

At this point, Gu Shangyou subconsciously asked, "What does your classmate's family do? Are their parents' businesses in Longcheng?"

"I don't know," Gu Lianxing said, pouting.

Gu Shangyou was slightly taken aback: "You didn't even ask?"

"Why would I ask about this?" Gu Lianxing looked at her father seriously. "Shen Ci and I have a very pure friendship. Unlike you, I don't make friends with ulterior motives. What does it have to do with me what Shen Ci's family does? Do you want to know so much so that you'll give me shares? I just like Shen Ci as a person and feel that we get along very well, so we became friends."

These words left the couple speechless.

Mrs. Gu smiled helplessly and looked at her husband, saying, "Let's not ask anymore. I got scolded by our daughter after asking just a couple of questions."

Gu Shangyou shook his head and chuckled, picking up his daughter's favorite "sweet and sour pork ribs" and putting them into her bowl: "Alright, no matter what they do, being able to live in this villa area means their family isn't poor. You've been bothering them all holiday, so when you have time, invite them over to our house so we can treat them to a meal."

Mrs. Gu nodded in agreement: "Your father is right. And the friends you make in college are very important. She lives so close by, so she could very well be your friend for life. You get along well, so you should cherish this relationship even more."

"Of course, I'm Shen Ci's only good friend at school now." Gu Lianxing couldn't help but feel proud when she thought of Shen Ci: "She used to be ostracized by her former roommates because she was too outstanding, so I must protect her from now on."

"Mom and Dad, do you know? Shen Ci is not only beautiful, but also a top student. She scored over 700 points on the college entrance exam. She was recruited by our school's admissions office through the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Special Recruitment Program. Otherwise, Shen Ci would have gone to the Aerospace University."

Upon hearing how outstanding Shen Ci was, the couple couldn't help but exchange a glance. Gu Shangyou nodded and said, "Your parents support you in making friends with outstanding girls. As the saying goes, 'One is influenced by one's company.' Having such friends will help you improve and broaden your horizons."

Gu Lianxing smiled and nodded. If she hadn't met Shen Ci, she wouldn't have known that "picking male models" could be so enjoyable. It really broadened her horizons.

"But you'll have to wait a bit before she comes over. Shen Ci has been quite busy lately. She's doing her own investments and just put 200 yuan into a project. She went out to dinner with the project team tonight, which is why I just got back."

"invest?"

"200 yuan?"

The couple were both shocked. Although 200 yuan was nothing to their family, a sophomore in college was already investing? And investing 200 yuan right off the bat required a lot of courage and foresight.

One slip-up and you could lose all 200 yuan without even making a ripple.

"Look at the way you're making such a fuss. I've already said that Shen Ci is very outstanding. She always makes decisive decisions when she wants to do something. Do you even know what projects she's invested in?"

As Gu Lianxing spoke, her eyes were fixed on her parents' faces. The thought of the truth she was about to reveal made her feel excited.

The couple shook their heads at the same time, and then their daughter chuckled and said, "The investment is in advanced artificial intelligence programs, which is a field in which our family is unrivaled. At the party that day, the senior from our school handed you the product information, but you didn't even glance at it before kicking him out. Shen Ci saw this and immediately chased after him. I even accompanied her to the meeting the next day."

"W-what?"

Gu Shangyou was startled. The scene from that day flashed through his mind. He did remember that incident, but he didn't expect there to be a follow-up.

Seeing her father's shocked expression, Gu Lianxing raised an eyebrow in satisfaction and smiled, "I don't understand professional matters, but if Shen Ci's project succeeds, Dad, how embarrassed will you be? So many people are watching that day..."

"Lianxing..." Madam Gu glared at her daughter and said with displeasure, "What's wrong with you? Why do you want to see your father make a fool of himself?"

Gu Lianxing shrugged indifferently: "Does a joke only apply to certain people? As long as it's funny, that's all that matters!"