After stopping being a simp, the school heartthrob cried and begged to get back together.

Chapter 88 Are you still afraid you can't control her?

Rose Hotel is a subsidiary of the Mu Group.

The Rose Hotel was created by Mu Xi.

Although the Rose Hotel was founded by her father, she now holds management control.

I called her and just said I wanted to get into the banquet.

She arranged everything for me without even asking me why.

Dai Chen'an and I arrived at the Rose Hotel.

The lobby manager led us directly to the general manager's office.

Mu Xi was waiting for us with a smile.

"These are official invitations." Mu Xi handed me two light blue invitations with gold foil stamping: "They gave them to me, you can use them."

"Thanks," I said with a smile.

"Don't mention it. If you need anything later, just let me know. I'll be waiting for you here." Mu Xi patted my shoulder.

"Okay." I smiled. "I'll treat you to dinner when it's all over."

"I'll wait." Mu Xi nodded.

Dai Chen'an and I came out of the office and went downstairs together.

We arrived at the banquet hall on the third floor.

As soon as I stepped out of the elevator, security personnel checked my invitation.

The invitation I held was different from everyone else's; it was supposedly for a distinguished guest.

The security personnel were very polite.

Dai Chen'an and I arrived at the banquet hall without incident.

The banquet has begun.

A huge crystal chandelier hangs in the center of the banquet hall's ceiling, refracting a dazzling light.

I saw Wang Jing and walked over to him.

"Principal Wang, this is really too much of a favor! Why didn't you tell us about such a big banquet?" I walked over with a smile.

Wang Jing, Xu Zhen, and the others' expressions all changed immediately.

“I just saw the list provided by the organizer, and our names are clearly on it. The principal didn’t even have anyone notify us. Did he forget because he was busy?” I asked with a smile.

"Oh dear, look at my memory, I really forgot." Wang Jing laughed awkwardly, "I've been too busy with work lately, so..."

"I know you're busy transferring funds to the lab, but I wonder how much funding our lab will actually receive?" I looked at him with a half-smile.

He paused, "This..."

"Xiao Shen, this isn't working hours. You can talk to the principal's office tomorrow if you have something to say," Xu Zhen stopped him.

“Who says socializing isn’t a job? Otherwise, what are you here for?” I said with a smile. “Tonight’s banquet is attended by colleagues, and networking is also part of the job, unless you tell everyone not to talk about anything related to their profession.”

Xu Zhen looked at me coldly: "Xiao Shen, I think you'll suffer for that mouth of yours sooner or later."

"How late is 'sooner or later'?" I smiled casually. "I don't even know what will happen tomorrow, why should I think that far ahead? Principal, my question isn't that hard to answer, is it?"

"I haven't finalized this yet," Wang Jing explained. "After all, the year-end review hasn't been conducted yet."

"Really?" I said with a grin, "Then how come I saw that Xiao Wei's lab has already received 30 million in funding?"

"Nonsense!" Wang Jing glared. "Who told you that? It's pure fabrication!"

“Principal, spreading rumors is a serious matter. Why don’t we call the police? Anyway, as long as you can provide evidence that you didn’t give Xiao Wei’s lab 30 million, the rumors will fall apart on their own,” I said.

Wang Jing gritted his teeth: "Professor Shen, could it be that you said it?"

“Principal, if that’s what you think, you can sue me. I’m not afraid of being wronged.” I said, half-seriously and half-jokingly, “As long as you can prove the principal’s innocence, it’s nothing for me to suffer a little injustice.”

"You!" Wang Jing looked at me irritably.

"Xiao Shen, you're really going too far! What kind of occasion is this? You don't even dare to give the principal face!" Xu Zhen scolded. "I really don't know why Mingzhe would accept you as his apprentice!"

I chuckled and said, "Why don't you go down and ask?"

Xu Zhen's face was grim.

"Principal, I won't ask about the funding anymore, but our lab has a designated donation, right?" I glared at him. "It's been months, why hasn't the money arrived yet?"

"Wait a little longer, what's the rush?" Wang Jing began to circulate his qi.

"I can't wait. My lab supports so many people and equipment; all of that costs money." I blinked. "Principal, you didn't embezzle that money, did you?"

"Shen Yan, watch your tone!" Wang Jing snapped. "Do you know what you're doing?"

“Principal, I know. I’m asking about our lab’s funding. In recent years, our lab’s patents have brought a lot of benefits to the school, but we also need to make a living. If we don’t have funding, can I take back those patents?” My gaze darkened.

"Shen Yan, don't go too far." Wang Jing's eyes darkened. "What do you think you deserved to be a professor? If it weren't for Professor Ming..."

“Principal, you don’t need to say that. Professor Ming is my teacher and treats me like his own daughter. I know how much the school has wronged him over the years. He is a pure researcher, but I am not. I admit that. So I will not allow anyone to bully me. Principal, you know how much trouble you’ve caused since you came back. To be honest, I don’t even take someone as powerful as you seriously. If you push me too far, we’ll all go down together.”

Wang Jing's face darkened: "What do you want?"

"I need the funds," I said coldly. "A targeted donation of 23 million, not a penny less, and it must be in my account by tomorrow. Otherwise, I'll call the police and say someone is embezzling the funds. Then we'll all lose face!"

Wang Jing clenched his fist.

“Of course, I can also call that old gentleman myself and ask him if he knows about these things.” I smiled meaningfully, “I won’t bother the principal any longer, goodbye.”

I left with a smile.

Dai Chen'an looked at the principal and said, "Principal, you know how tight things are right now, so you should be careful."

Wang Jing remained silent.

Wait until he leaves.

Xu Zhen said in a deep voice, "Principal, don't be afraid of her. What's there to be afraid of in a little girl like her? Just deal with her for now."

"She even knows about the 30 million I gave to Xiao Wei's lab. She's too capable," Wang Jing began to worry.

"Principal, don't be fooled by her." Xu Zhen whispered, "That person invested in the lab because of Mingzhe. Now that Mingzhe is dead, what can a little girl like her research? Xiao Wei's lab has been getting a lot of good news lately. Even if he asks, you'll have a reason to explain. What are you worried about?"

Wang Jing was somewhat persuaded by Xu Zhen.

Shen Yan is not yet twenty-four years old. Although she became a professor because she held a patent and was recommended by Mingzhe, perhaps what she researched was actually Mingzhe's work.

“Principal, let me tell you, I’ve already infiltrated their ranks. As long as this person cooperates and finds something to hold Shen Yan accountable, are you still worried about not being able to manipulate her?” Xu Zhen said with a meaningful smile.