He won 900 million in the lottery.

We've arrived at Xidan Station.

Yes, I took the subway today, and it was so congested, packed with people.

Dong Ling: "Let me buy you some clothes first."

Upon arriving at Xidan Square, the sheer variety of goods is astounding; it's truly a paradise for women.

In the middle of the call, I received a call from Liu Haitao.

Liu Haitao: "Boss Shen, where have you been? You didn't answer my call yesterday."

I remember now, I was having dinner with the four girls at the time, and I forgot about it when I got back to the dorm.

"I've come to Beijing, and I'll be going back the day after tomorrow."

Haitao: "You went out to play without saying a word, why didn't you take me with you?"

Me: "On a date, why bring a third wheel? What's up? Tell me quickly."

Haitao: "I've collected all the money. When are you going to start?"

Me: "I've found an office and am just about to arrange for someone to register the business license. I'll recommend someone to you on WeChat; you two can work together."

Haitao: "Okay."

I had just hung up the phone when Dongling received another call.

Her best friend invited us to lunch.

Dongling: "We've arrived in Xidan, so we might be going back a little late."

On the other end of the phone was Wen Yining: "Okay, we also woke up late, let's meet at 1 o'clock."

Dong Ling glanced at the time; there was still time.

"OK."

They bought me a set of pajamas and two changes of clothes.

She bought herself another formal suit.

Me: "Do you have to wear suits to school?"

Dong Ling: "Some seminars require formal attire."

They came in a hurry and left in a hurry, without any sense of shopping experience.

Back at school, dressed up, I felt completely refreshed.

You know what, having a woman help you with your clothing style makes it feel completely different from anything you've ever done before.

The three beauties were all surprised to see me.

Wen Yining: "It's only polite to reciprocate. To show our respect for Brother Shen, we'll pay for lunch today."

Me: "I understand that you're paying the bill, but why did you remove the two most important words from how you address me?"

The name was shortened from "Handsome Shen" to "Brother Shen," which sounds more intimate, but it's still not as catchy as "Handsome Shen."

Zhao Xing: "Tch, you're really narcissistic."

The three of them didn't leave the campus; they found a private room in the school's dining hall.

Home-cooked meal.

During the meal, the four of us chatted about a topic, and I felt that I didn't interrupt.

After finishing the meal.

Zhao Xing: "Brother Shen, what are you good at? Let's go out and have some fun together."

Zhong Qing: "Do you know Sanda (Chinese kickboxing)?"

This woman doesn't seem like a good person. If she wants to beat me up, she should just say so.

Me: "I really enjoy reading. Let's go to the library later. I've always been curious about the library at Renmin University."

Wen Yining: "Tch, I was wondering why you two got together. Turns out you're both bookworms who love spending all your time in the library."

Me: "Either you're a family."

Amidst the envy of the three beauties, I took Dongling's hand and walked into the Renmin University library.

Let's find a corner, each of us with a book, and sit here reading.

She reads "Economic Theory".

I read "Critique of Pure Reason".

It didn't affect our interlocked fingers under the table at all.

A cozy day ended before we knew it.

We didn't go out for dinner; instead, we brought it back to our dorm.

Dong Ling needs to prepare research materials for the project.

I found that pursuing a PhD is really tough; it requires much more effort than for the average student.

Unfortunately, I don't read it.

Lying in bed and watching beautiful women study is a pleasure.

In particular, I received another message from Sun Xiaowei on WeChat.

Sun Xiaowei: "Mr. Shen, due to recent changes in the international situation, the price of gold has risen to 450 yuan per gram. Our private advisory team is now consulting whether you should sell. The current gold appreciation yield is 15%, with a cumulative profit of 1.17 million yuan."

Me: "Do you recommend I sell it?"

Sun Xiaowei: "Our financial team's analysis suggests that gold is suitable for long-term holding, and we do not recommend that you sell it."

Me: "Are there any insurance measures? The mobile app only shows numbers, which makes me feel insecure."

Sun Xiaowei: "Our bank also provides digital gold exchange services for physical gold, and we also have safe deposit boxes available. You can rent a dedicated safe deposit box for the gold you exchange."

Me: "How much does it cost?"

Sun Xiaowei: "A safe with a volume of 4 to 10 cubic centimeters costs 2000 yuan per year, and there is a 20 yuan fee for each opening."

Me: "Convert it into physical gold and store it in a safe."

Sun Xiaowei: "Okay, President Shen. Also, next month, our guild is holding a wealth management summit for seven-star users with net assets of over 1 million. Would you be able to attend?"

Me: "Okay."

Sun Xiaowei: "Okay, this wealth management summit is hosted by the Shanghai Branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. Our bank will cover all your expenses, including round-trip airfare and hotel accommodation."

Essential need!

Having suddenly become rich, I desperately need this opportunity. Platforms and levels represent different circles and opportunities.

To put it bluntly, although I am rich, my social standing and circle are still at the commoner level.

Everyone wants to climb the social ladder, and so do I.

CEO Training Program!

This can be considered one approach.

Night deepened.

Seeing that Dongling was still busy, I went out for a walk by myself.

At midnight, Renmin University is brightly lit, and students can be seen reading and discussing everywhere.

"What's wrong? Got abandoned? Out for a stroll all by yourself?"

I turned around; it was love.

He was wearing a tracksuit, headphones, and fine beads of sweat on his forehead; he must have just finished running.

Me: "So diligent, you even exercise at night."

Zhong Qing: "I've been in the army for three years, I'm used to it."

Me: "Is pursuing a PhD this busy? I came to the seminar half a month in advance, and I had to stay up all night preparing materials just because my supervisor called."

Zhong Qing's tone was somewhat solemn: "To reap rewards, you have to put in 10 times or even 100 times more effort than the average person. And usually, most people's efforts don't yield results. They lack opportunities. Dong Ling has this opportunity because of her talent and her diligence. She works harder than any of us, from her undergraduate to graduate studies."

Me: "I understand what you mean..."

Zhong Qing interrupted me, "You don't understand. Dong Ling has encountered an opportunity that could save her from many detours in her life. Her path forward cannot afford to be hindered by anyone."

I smiled and said to Zhong Qing, "I said I understand what you mean. Remember that day at dinner? I said, please take good care of her for me. If she needs anything, you can contact me. I can help you with a lot of things."

Zhong Qing: "Is this a transaction?"

Me: "This is friendship. After all, you four are like golden flowers, and your bond is stronger than gold."

Zhong Qing: "Who exactly are you?"

Me: "Those people at your feet, didn't you just say that as long as we work hard, we'll eventually climb up?"

Zhong Qing gave me a deep look: "I hope so."

A person wandered into a convenience store.

A cup of hot milk, a serving of chicken wings, and a serving of oden.

It's been 6 hours since I finished lunch in the afternoon, Dongling must be hungry.

When I pushed open the door, she was still engrossed in organizing documents.

Zhongqing's words are still echoing in my mind.

She can't afford to hold anyone back.

Even if you seize an opportunity, you must put in 10 to 50 times more effort than the average person.

Will I hold you back?

We all started from the bottom and worked our way up; we're all working hard to climb the ladder.

Dong Ling turned and glanced at me: "You're back?"

Me: "I've been busy for over six hours, let's grab some late-night snacks to replenish our energy."

Dong Ling happily accepted the hot milk and chicken wings.

I was holding a bowl of oden in my hand, and I fed her a bite when I had a break.

after awhile.

Dong Ling: "I'm full, you can eat."

Me: "Mm."

This girl shouldered it all.

I want to share her burden.