They're already in university, and the primary school system is only just starting out?

Chen Lin was genuinely bewildered.

No, isn't the constant reaction a bit too strange?

He's just starting a company, not leading Yannan University to dominate the domestic academic world. Why is he so happy?

Chang Kai realized he had lost his composure. He took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed his overwhelming joy, but the smile in his eyes was impossible to hide.

He looked at Chen Lin, who was confused, and offered to explain.

"Chen Lin, you might not know this," Chang Kai said with a hint of regret, "but if you told me today that your next goal is to pursue a master's and a doctorate, to take a career in academic research, then there really isn't much I can do for you today..."

He shook his head with a wry smile: "With just a word from Professor Liang, both the Yanbei Mathematical Institute and the Qiu Chengtong Mathematical Sciences Center at Tsinghua University will open their doors to you. What Yannan University can offer you is really... sigh."

At this point, Chang Kai's tone suddenly changed, becoming impassioned: "But I really didn't expect you to want to start your own business! That makes all the difference!"

After all, this is not fifteen or twenty years ago. The proportion of young people in this era who are willing to start their own businesses after graduating from undergraduate studies is probably less than one in a thousand.

Chang Kai clapped his hands sharply, his voice ringing out: "Yannan University will definitely support and protect your startup!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chang Kai immediately began a rapid and relentless barrage of attacks.

"You just said that Mr. Peng from the Shanghai design institute will handle your company registration?" He frowned slightly, revealing a "I'm very worried" expression. "How can you entrust this kind of thing to an outsider? What if he sets a trap for you in the business registration documents? You'll suffer a huge loss right at the beginning!"

Before Chen Lin could answer, he immediately offered a solution: "Here's what we'll do: authorize our school's student innovation and entrepreneurship base to liaise with Mr. Peng's people! We have dedicated teachers here to help you review all the materials. And with the school's reputation backing you up, opening a corporate bank account will be a breeze; the efficiency will be immeasurably higher!"

Chen Lin's eyes lit up, and his mind began to race. This suggestion was indeed very thoughtful, resolving a potential concern of his.

However, this is just the beginning.

Chang Kai didn't give him a chance to say anything polite and immediately put forward a second suggestion.

"Simply reviewing the materials isn't enough!" His tone turned serious, becoming increasingly solemn. "I'll contact our school's legal aid center immediately. They're staffed with the top professors and elite students from our law school. Have them form a special team to review your company's articles of association, shareholder agreements, investment agreements… every single legal document, word for word! We'll guarantee you understand everything clearly and that you won't be cheated on any contracts!"

Chen Lin could no longer hide the joy on his face.

He had originally planned to inquire about the school's assistance after the start of the semester, but unexpectedly, Principal Chang arranged a "top-tier legal team" for him, free of charge!

This is like having a pillow delivered to your head when you're about to fall asleep!

The proposal to keep the venue open as always is not yet over.

"Now that the company is established, you'll need to raise start-up capital, right?" Chang Kai seemed to have seen through all of Chen Lin's future needs, and added fuel to the fire, "I'll take the lead and have Yannan University's industry-university cooperation investment platform provide angel round investment for your company! Don't worry!"

He emphasized his words, looking Chen Lin in the eyes, and said with utmost sincerity, "This investment is purely to support you, not for profit! We will have the legal aid center draft an extremely favorable investment agreement. Once your company is on track, you can repurchase the majority of the school's shares at 110% of the investment cost, ensuring your absolute control! Our school will retain a maximum of only 5% of the shares, consider it... a long-term value investment in the future outstanding alumni of Yannan University!"

Standing to the side, Gu Ming's eyelids twitched as he listened, his heart churning with turmoil.

Like the other professors, he had also talked about the principal in private.

The general impression is that he is adept at social interaction and interpersonal relationships, spending most of his energy socializing with superiors and social elites, while handling school affairs in a rather uneventful manner.

But it wasn't until today, at this crucial moment concerning the future of Yannan University, that Gu Ming truly witnessed just how amazing Chang Kai was willing to use his trump cards to retain Chen Lin!

This boldness and skill left Gu Ming in awe.

Chen Lin was still reeling from the surprise; he had been completely overwhelmed by Chang Kai's series of combined punches.

Before he could even process the information that "the school, as an angel investor, was asking him to buy back the shares at a low price," the last piece of Chang Kai's puzzle was completed.

"Finally," Chang Kai's signature calm smile appeared on his face, "the company is just starting out, and the hardest part is expanding the market and finding major clients. Don't worry about that, I'll help you make connections. Our Yannan University alumni association is full of hidden talents. There are quite a few alumni who are now CEOs or senior executives in major companies across the country. I'll risk my reputation to help you land a few big deals, so you can smoothly get through the initial startup phase without any problem!"

Having said all that, Chen Lin's gratitude was beyond words.

This time, he was absolutely sincere.

Even if he wasn't very familiar with the policies supporting entrepreneurship for graduates of domestic universities, he could intuitively tell that the plan proposed by President Chang Kai was something that even top-tier universities like Tsinghua and Peking Universities would find extremely difficult to support their graduates to this extent, let alone Yannan University.

This sincerity moved him beyond just being touched; it truly touched him.

However, having sparred with a seasoned veteran like Peng Yifeng, Chen Lin knew the saying "there's no such thing as a free lunch."

He took a deep breath to calm his excited emotions, then looked solemnly at Chang Kai and asked the most crucial question: "Principal Chang, you've mentioned so much help the school can offer me. So... what does the school need me to do?"

Upon hearing this question, Chang Kai's smile grew even more satisfied.

now it's right.

He feels much more at ease with a partner who knows how to ask about prices than with a good student who only nods in agreement.

This shows that one's sincerity has at least moved the other party, and the two sides can enter the substantive negotiation stage.

"What the school needs is very simple." Chang Kai put away his enthusiastic "salesman" face and his expression became serious and solemn. "We hope that after you graduate with your bachelor's degree, you can accept the position of 'specially appointed researcher' offered by the school."

He raised his hand, signaling Chen Lin not to rush.

"Don't worry, this position won't impose any hard constraints on you. We'll set the minimum standards for your teaching and research performance evaluations to minimize any impact on your company operations. At the same time, the university will provide you with the highest possible salary and benefits."

Chang Kai's gaze deepened, and he spoke slowly and deliberately about his ultimate goal.

"We're doing this for two reasons."

"First, we need your genius aura. In the future, you will be the most important calling card in our Yannan University recruitment campaigns, a living advertisement to attract mathematical geniuses from all over the country to apply to our school!"

"Secondly," Chang Kai's tone became more serious, "we need you to participate in a small number of university research projects, if your energy permits. These projects can be purely mathematical research, or interdisciplinary projects with other science and engineering colleges. Chen Lin, as long as we can achieve substantial breakthroughs in any of the country's major strategic areas..."

He looked into Chen Lin's eyes and slowly said, "Then the status of our Yannan University in the domestic academic and research circles will be significantly enhanced!"