Reborn in 2014: A One-Man Tycoon

Although Jiang Zhenyu looks kind and carefree.

But deep down he has always had a high opinion of himself.

After all, a score of over 700 on the college entrance exam was enough to make him stand out among his peers.

But when his carefully crafted theory was refuted in front of Meng Chuan, he was not angry at all.

Instead, he scratched his head with a puzzled look, his face showing a humble expression of seeking advice:

"It's right, and it's wrong? What does this mean?"

Meng Chuan quickly organized his thoughts and spoke methodically:

"The fundamental cause of the rise and fall of nations is a global issue."

"We must take a comprehensive view from an international perspective, and not just focus on our own country."

"What you're right about is that our country did indeed achieve economic take-off by integrating with the world and joining the WTO, taking advantage of a favorable international environment."

"But countries like Zimbabwe and Congo have also joined the WTO and opened their markets."

"But their tobacco industry, which they rely on for exports, doesn't even have the power to set its own prices internationally."

"This led to a severe economic recession and skyrocketing inflation."

"Especially Zimbabwe, as netizens say, the denominations on their banknotes are so large that even ghost money wouldn't dare to print them like that."

"Therefore, your argument about international environmental factors is clearly controversial in terms of its persuasiveness."

After hearing Meng Chuan's explanation, Jiang Zhenyu was immediately convinced.

In fact, Jiang Zhenyu's original intention was just to show off in front of Meng Chuan.

After all, Meng Chuan's perfect score on the college entrance exam is something he has no hope of surpassing in his lifetime.

He hoped that he could impress Meng Chuan with his unique insights into economics.

Even if it's just once, you'll be able to brag with your head held high from now on.

Unexpectedly, Meng Chuan overturned the theory he had painstakingly come up with in just a few words.

Yes, Jiang Zhenyu's "international factors theory" is something he imagined out of thin air based on his observations of the current state of his country's economy.

There is no actual data to support this claim.

Even so, Meng Chuan did not dare to underestimate Jiang Zhenyu.

A student who has just graduated from high school has limited understanding of the international situation.

To have such thoughts despite a limited perspective is already a genius, one in a million.

"Idol, what brilliant ideas do you have?"

Jiang Zhenyu stared at Meng Chuan with eager eyes, his gaze filled with a thirst for knowledge.

"There is one, but it hasn't been confirmed yet. Would you be interested in teaming up with me to prove this theory?"

Meng Chuan looked at Jiang Zhenyu with great interest.

Meng Chuan's ability to invite Jiang Zhenyu to join is the best recognition of his capabilities.

Meng Chuan is well aware of his strengths and weaknesses.

He had almost no background in economics.

All we can rely on is our memories of the next ten years.

While the ability to remember everything at a glance is helpful in proving theories, it is not a panacea.

Jiang Zhenyu is an absolutely rare talent.

Given time, its achievements will surely be extraordinary.

With his help, even if he can't compare to Zhuge Liang, he's still much better than three cobblers.

"Really? My idol, I'd love to!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhenyu rubbed his hands together excitedly:

"What incredible luck I have to be able to research such an amazing theory with my idol! From now on, I will follow his lead without hesitation, even at the cost of my life!"

Jiang Zhenyu was so excited that his face turned red.

It seemed that being Meng Chuan's assistant was the most glorious thing in the world.

"Don't exaggerate like that."

Meng Chuan smiled helplessly.

Jiang Zhenyu is quite the character; his flattery skills are top-notch, and he's not annoying at all.

He possesses both a brilliant mind and a lively, unyielding spirit.

He will surely thrive in whatever field he enters in the future.

Along the way, Meng Chuan explained his knowledge of "the theory of state system" to Jiang Zhenyu in detail.

To prove the "theory of state system," mere words are not enough.

Rigorous data is essential to support the theory.

So, as soon as they arrived at the library, the two of them plunged into the sea of ​​books.

I started frantically searching for relevant literature and books.

As an internationally renowned university, Shanghai Dan University has a huge library.

It covers an area of ​​more than 60,000 square meters, with several basement levels.

Books, documents, newspapers, and magazines cover all fields of astronomy and geography.

This is the true ocean of knowledge.

For the next two days, Meng Chuan and Jiang Zhenyu practically lived and ate at the library.

Meng Chuan, in particular, is practically unstoppable.

In two days, he read through tens of thousands of books and periodicals.

The speed is astonishing.

Every time he flips through a book, the key content seems to be etched into his brain.

It can be remembered instantly and quickly mastered.

However, the students and librarians around him all scoffed at Meng Chuan's terrifying reading speed.

Another playboy trying to show off at the library.

He's probably got his eye on one of the girls at the library.

Meng Chuan didn't care and continued to focus on his "book-turning" project.

In contrast, Jiang Zhenyu was in a very difficult situation.

In two days, he selectively read a lot of literature, but in total, it was only about a hundred books.

However, his excessive focus led to overuse of his brain.

He was listless and his hair was a mess, like a bird's nest.

Moreover, I forget many things as soon as I see them.

I could only take notes while watching.

Any data or knowledge discovered that relates to the "national system" was meticulously recorded.

This seriously affected his reading efficiency.

"Meng Chuan, I really can't take it anymore. Now, when I eat or sleep, all I can think about are those data. I feel like I'm going crazy."

On Sunday afternoon, Jiang Zhenyu and Meng Chuan walked out of the library listlessly.

As they walked, they stared at Meng Chuan as if he were a monster:

"Now I finally know why you got a perfect score on the college entrance exam. You've read so many books, and you still have so much energy? Did you secretly drink Six Walnuts (a popular Chinese beverage) behind my back?"

"I'm still drinking Life No. 1!"

Meng Chuan replied irritably.

However, Meng Chuan also admired Jiang Zhenyu quite a bit.

Although this kid complained incessantly, he was indeed diligent and hardworking, and had an exceptionally strong will.

Meng Chuan urged him to rest several times, but he gritted his teeth and persevered.

Indeed, the so-called genius, besides talent, is mostly the result of unseen hard work behind the scenes.

Many people's success seems effortless, but it is actually the result of countless days and nights of silent hard work.

Meng Chuan himself is fundamentally different from ordinary people.

His advantages are unique and incomparable.

"Neither Six Walnuts nor Life One can save me now. Here are my notes, I'm going back to sleep now, the writing of the paper is all up to you."

Jiang Zhenyu shoved the densely filled notebook into Meng Chuan's hand and left without looking back.

He didn't even want to eat dinner; all he wanted to do was stay in his bed.

Jiang Zhenyu is now not only mentally broken, but also questioning his life due to Meng Chuan's extraordinary abilities.

If he stayed with a "pervert" like Meng Chuan any longer, he would start to question the meaning of life.

Meng Chuan watched Jiang Zhenyu's retreating figure, a slight smile playing on his lips.

He then turned and walked towards the dining hall.

After a quick dinner, Meng Chuan returned to the library with his laptop.

Tonight, he will write the paper that will change the landscape of economics: "On the Institutions as the Root of the Rise and Fall of Nations".

This is destined to be a paper that goes down in history.

It was also a paper destined to cause a huge stir in the field of economics.

Furthermore, it provides a clear direction for institutional reforms in all countries around the world.

Meng Chuan's name will forever be recorded in the history of economics.