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Professor Wang suddenly appeared behind Gu Xixi. "Xixi, the alumni association meeting starts this afternoon, but there's a lunch gathering. Shall we go together later?"

Gu Xixi was startled and turned away speechlessly, "Professor Wang, you scared me to death. But it's fine too, I can go back and try the food in the school cafeteria. There are several dishes that I really miss."

"Alright, Chu Feng, hurry up and submit the application," Professor Wang urged again.

"This application was submitted last time, I'll arrange it," Chu Feng explained, and began directing the other staff members to get to work.

Someone outside called out to Professor Wang and Professor Wei, and the two immediately ran out.

Chen Yu touched his face, looking aggrieved. "My handsome face hurts so much! Boss, this is a work injury. I don't care, you have to pay for my meal. How about the food from your school cafeteria? You're getting a good deal."

"Alright, alright, if I hadn't pulled you back, you would have been bitten by the Mermaid King, and you're blaming me?" Gu Xixi agreed with a smile, and then informed Xu Yue of the time to go to school.

Chen Yu laughed again, shamelessly moving closer to Gu Xixi and resting his head on her shoulder. "Okay, then I'll give you one of the clothes you wore this time. Don't refuse, anyway, our Chen family is just as rich as you, we can afford it."

"No, I mean, we need two sets." Gu Xixi laughed even more happily. "Xu Yue is coming with us too, I'll send you her size."

Chen Yu waved his hand dismissively, "Okay, okay, I'll buy them all."

He felt a tap on the shoulder. Behind him, Jiang Xi, Ran Qing, Xu Yi, and Chu Feng stood in a row, their eyes flashing frantic hints. Chen Yu smiled helplessly, "Send me the sizes, you can buy them too. We're all good friends, I won't show favoritism."

"Thank you, Brother Yu!" The group showered him with compliments, filling the room with laughter.

At 10:30 a.m., the clothes were delivered. Everyone changed into their new dry-cleaned clothes, got on the bus, and Gu Xixi put on light makeup to match her clothes. She also did makeup for Jiang Xi.

She was someone who only drew for herself, so it took her a lot of effort to draw Jiangxi. By the time everything was finished, the car had already driven into the school.

Looking out the car window, Gu Xixi felt a strange sensation. The last time she returned to school and this time were completely different experiences.

Returning to the same place, she was still herself, and the school was still the same school, but she felt like an "outsider" now.

Professor Wang drove to the administration building, while Chu Feng took Gu Xixi for a drive around the school before stopping at the back gate.

Gu Xixi dislikes socializing, so she brought everyone to the school cafeteria and set up a table for herself.

A handsome man and a beautiful woman walking together is enough to make people turn their heads.

“I used to love that restaurant’s hot pot the most. There are a lot of us, enough for a whole table. How about we go eat there?” She couldn’t tear herself away from the signboard.

The others naturally agreed. The group sat down, and since it was lunchtime and there were many students, Gu Xixi looked around and all she could see were memories.

When she saw the entrance, she met a pair of familiar eyes—it was him.

The other person smiled at her and nodded slightly. She responded, and then the other person immediately left with their companion.

Xu Yue followed Gu Xixi's gaze, but only saw a tall and handsome figure from behind. She was puzzled but didn't say anything, because the food was served and she started eating.

Gu Xixi had just started eating when Xu Leyang appeared, found an empty seat, and sat down. "Xixi, why aren't you replying to my messages? Don't you know my dad specifically sent me here today to continue seducing you?"

Everyone else was already used to it, but the younger students around them immediately perked up their ears and looked over with wide eyes: Wow, what kind of "heartfelt words" are these?

Gu Xixi raised her eyes, giving him a death stare. "Eat if you want, or get lost. If you keep talking nonsense, Chen Yu, break his legs. What are you doing here? Did you really just come here to bump into me?"

Xu Leyang finally calmed down and said seriously, "Why does the school invite well-known alumni back? Naturally, it's to help the school and everyone obtain various resources and opportunities. So, in addition to those well-known alumni, well-known entrepreneurs are also invited. My dad was busy, so I came instead."

So that's how it is. Gu Xixi thought the famous alumni were just coming back to donate money, but she didn't expect there to be so many intricacies involved.

After the meal, she put on a mask and hat and followed Xu Leyang to the auditorium to listen to speeches by outstanding alumni. Professor Wang, Professor Chen, and Chen Mo were all sitting in the first row. As soon as Gu Xixi arrived, Professor Wang waved to them.

Gu Xixi sat directly in the first row, while Xu Leyang abandoned his playboy peacock-like manner and sat more upright, looking more like a wealthy young master, and no longer greasy.

Gu Xixi sighed, wishing it could always be like this. Being so greasy every time was practically a punishment for her.

Listening to a lecture was so boring that Gu Xixi made an excuse to pee halfway through and left.

As soon as she stepped out of the auditorium, she heard voices coming from the stairwell. Through the half-open door, she saw a familiar figure. Chu Feng was walking behind her, whispering.

"This must be the guy you had a crush on in college. He's definitely talented, but he's not doing so well lately. As far as I know, he's here at the alumni association to try and get investment."

After submitting the approval for this trip, Chu Feng had already thoroughly investigated the procedures and participants for this alumni reunion.

"But I estimate it will be difficult because his company has an aging workforce, lacks innovation, and its attempt to transform into a Chinese medicine processing business failed, resulting in continuous losses. He now has new products, but no one will believe in him, let alone invest."

Gu Xixi understood that he had no background or resources. Even if the project was a good one, he would be lucky if no one invested in it. There were also cases where he was unlucky and someone else reaped the benefits.

“Recently, someone wants to buy his factory, offering a low price. It's from Japan. After the acquisition, all employees will definitely be laid off. Those employees are all disabled people and elderly veterans. Fu Yuan is a ruthless person; he works to pay his employees' wages rather than file for bankruptcy.”

Chu Feng lamented that the country is currently lacking such conscientious entrepreneurs.

It's not just a problem with the employees. Gu Xixi feels that Japan has been "learning from and applying" China's traditional Chinese medicine, acquiring many Chinese medicine companies in the country, and now they're even targeting small companies. What are they trying to do?

"What does the leader mean? He wants me to invest?" Gu Xixi turned her head and asked. She explained in such detail that the leader must have been paying attention to this for a long time.

"What are you thinking? It's because you know him well, so the leaders want you to act as a go-between and bring him on board. Their employees and the nature of their company are highly valued by the higher-ups. Professor Wei's research lab is doing a great job, but if they want to produce a product, they need a reliable partner."

As Chu Feng spoke, he gave Gu Xixi a thumbs-up, which she noticed.

"So that's how it is," Gu Xixi nodded. Seeing the figure about to come out in the distance, the two hurriedly went up the stairs, pretending to have just come down.

Fu Yuan saw Gu Xixi smile slightly, then look at Chu Feng behind her, nod, and was about to leave again when Gu Xixi stepped forward, "Fu Yuan, wait, I need to talk to you."