I am not just a tycoon-Chapter 246 - 244 Shen Yuan, You Are Really Amazing

"Thank you."

Shen Yuan opened his electronic invitation and handed it to the reception staff, "Here is my invitation."

"Alright, Mr. Shen."

After confirming the invitation, the reception staff gestured for him to enter, "Please come in."

Shen Yuan had just taken a few steps inside when he suddenly turned around and asked, "Brother, what’s your name? I’ll ask about you inside."

The middle-aged man smiled, "Hua Zhongkui, thank you."

"Alright."

Shen Yuan silently memorized the name "Hua Zhongkui" and continued walking inside.

There really were quite a few people. In the front courtyard of the manor, groups of men and women were chatting under sun umbrellas, all dressed sharply and properly.

The men were mostly in polo shirts or dress shirts, while the women mostly wore evening dresses, revealing their charming figures.

Shen Yuan scanned the crowd but didn’t recognize anyone. Finally, he saw Yang Hongwei’s figure on the second-floor observation deck of the manor.

Shen Yuan smiled and waved at him. Yang Hongwei saw him too and smiled back, then waved for him to come up.

After reaching the second-floor observation deck, Shen Yuan warmly shook hands with Yang Hongwei, "Principal Yang, I’m sorry for being late."

Yang Hongwei glanced at his watch, "You’re not late. The meeting is set for 3 PM, and it’s now 2:58."

Shen Yuan chuckled, "Even if it’s not 3 PM yet, being later than Principal Yang definitely means I’m late."

"You sly guy."

Yang Hongwei smiled wryly and shook his head, then turned his gaze to the courtyard below, "You should be quite clear about the purpose of this networking event, so I won’t explain. Those below are your seniors from Star City, influential people from both political and business sectors. However, there are also second-generation kids fishing in troubled waters, so you’ll need to be selective."

"Got it."

Shen Yuan glanced down. There were more than a dozen people in the courtyard alone, and adding the people on the first and second floors, there were around thirty or forty people.

Although the International campus was only a second-tier college, each graduating class had over ten thousand students, and there were always a few who made something of themselves. Plus, the school had been established for more than 20 years, so this number wasn’t too many.

Of course, not every one of these people was worth networking with.

Shen Yuan wasn’t so utilitarian. Without expanding resources and social connections, he treated the event as a chance to eat, drink, mingle, and get familiar with faces.

Standing next to Old Yang was Vice Principal Xu Shoutai. Shen Yuan also shook hands with him, "It’s been a while, Vice Principal Xu."

Xu Shoutai grinned without humor, "Yes, Shen Yuan, I didn’t expect to run into you at the networking event so soon."

To anyone else, this would sound like a regular pleasantry, but Shen Yuan detected the sarcasm in it. Enjoy exclusive adventures from novelbuddy

But Old Xu, Old Xu, you can’t blame me for this. You weren’t kind first, so I had no obligation to be righteous.

If you’re capable, why don’t you take over Old Yang’s position as principal?

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Xu Shoutai’s expression remained pleasant, but seeing Shen Yuan’s smirking face made him feel awful.

This project was significant, and it meant a big loss for him.

Shen Yuan, you really are born under a lucky star, you bastard.

Though the two men had barely exchanged a few words, their inner monologues were rich in content. At that moment, Shen Yuan suddenly remembered something:

"By the way, Principal Yang, there’s a man named Hua Zhongkui at the door who was stopped because he doesn’t have an electronic invitation. He’s an alumnus from the International campus, right?"

"Hua Zhongkui?"

Yang Hongwei paused for a moment, then took out his phone from his trouser pocket, and slapped his thigh, "I just set my phone to silent and didn’t pick it up."

"Vice Principal Xu, please go to the entrance and bring in Hua Zhongkui."

"Okay, I’ll go right now."

Xu Shoutai also took the name to heart and quickly went downstairs.

Shen Yuan grew curious about this man’s identity, "Who is this?"

Yang Hongwei explained, "He’s the District Chief of Lu District, only 36 this year, the youngest person with real power in Star City."

Shen Yuan was stunned for a moment, not expecting that this unassuming man held such a significant position.

A 36-year-old with real authority, particularly over Lu District. Although he was second in command, the potential for advancement was substantial.

Comparatively, Shen Yuan’s cousin, Shen Wei, was still just a vice squad leader at a police station at the age of 30.

"I remember your company is in Lu District, isn’t it?"

Yang Hongwei said, "When he comes over, you should greet him and get acquainted."

"Will do."

Shen Yuan thought it was definitely a good idea to foster a closer relationship with such a person.

Soon, Xu Shoutai returned with Hua Zhongkui. Shen Yuan noticed a small detail—although Xu Shoutai appeared to be walking alongside Hua Zhongkui, he was actually half a step behind.

Hua Zhongkui greeted Yang Hongwei and after exchanging a few pleasantries, he introduced Shen Yuan, "Shen Yuan, this is District Chief Hua, the District Chief of Lu District."

"This is Shen Yuan, a student who will be a senior after this summer vacation, and the owner of Jingfu Health Management."

"Hello, District Chief Hua."

Shen Yuan confidently extended his hand towards Hua Zhongkui.

Hua Zhongkui grunted in response and shook hands with Shen Yuan calmly, "Hello."

"Zhongkui, sorry about earlier. I accidentally set my phone to silent and didn’t hear it,"

Yang Hongwei said with a smile, "If Shen Yuan hadn’t mentioned it, I wouldn’t have realized you were waiting outside for so long."

Hua Zhongkui waved his hand to indicate it was okay, then glanced at Shen Yuan.

He was quite impressed with Shen Yuan who not only ran his own company before graduating but had also thoughtfully asked for his name. Without Shen Yuan, he would still be waiting outside.

"The scale of the health industry has been steadily growing; it grew significantly in the first half of this year compared to the last,"

Hua Zhongkui said with a smile, "Plus, nowadays people are paying more and more attention to health and physical fitness, along with the trend of an aging population. This industry will definitely keep improving. Keep it up."

Shen Yuan gave a shy smile and said, "District Chief Hua is right. I’ll work hard, and you’re welcome to visit our company and provide guidance anytime."

"You don’t need to keep calling me District Chief,"

Yang Hongwei chuckled from the side, "Zhongkui graduated in ’04, so he’s actually your senior. Just call him Senior Hua, right?"

Hua Zhongkui smiled and said nothing while Shen Yuan casually dropped the "Hua" and said, "Senior has developed Lu District so well, definitely an economic expert. If you could find the time to guide us at Jingfu, maybe next year Jingfu could become the largest health management company in Star City."

Xu Shoutai silently looked at Shen Yuan and thought, no wonder he’s able to connect with Old Yang. He really knows how to flatter smoothly.

But this damn kid is only 22 years old. How is he smoother than someone nearly 50 like me?

Hua Zhongkui waved his hands modestly, "I wouldn’t say I’m an economic expert, but next month Lu District indeed has a health management survey coming up..."

The group discussed the health industry for a while, then shifted to other topics.

Shen Yuan felt quite reflective inside. Indeed, having connections in high places makes things easier. Many policies hadn’t yet been implemented, but those with deep connections could prepare in advance, while those without could only watch from behind and miss good opportunities.

For Shen Yuan, increasing Jingfu’s profits by 5% was a short-term goal. As the system would grant him more industry and company shares later on, his wealth would naturally grow significantly.

But having money without connections meant missing out on the best opportunities and potentially getting sabotaged by others.

Although Shen Yuan didn’t mind stirring things up, fighting tooth and nail required his own "knife" to be sharp.

Shen Yuan didn’t chat with Hua Zhongkui for too long; today was about making a familiar face and getting acquainted. He would develop a personal relationship gradually later on.

He said goodbye to the others and went downstairs, planning to stop by the restroom before finding some peers to chat with.

After Shen Yuan left, Yang Hongwei still spoke of him to Hua Zhongkui, "Even though Shen Yuan is young, he speaks and acts with great maturity."

Hua Zhongkui hummed in agreement; in his view, Shen Yuan really didn’t seem like a typical college student. Most students are quite reserved in such settings, let alone mingle with them.

But Shen Yuan was calm and composed, showing no sign of fawning obsequiousness.

In the men’s restroom on the first floor, Shen Yuan was in line, waiting. There were only three stalls, and coincidentally, all were occupied.

Just as Stall 1 was vacated, suddenly someone rushed to enter behind Shen Yuan.

Shen Yuan quickly grabbed him, frowning, "Don’t you know how to queue?"

The man, probably around 27 or 28, was wearing a polo shirt, styled with slicked-back hair, and was wearing a Cartier Ballon Bleu watch.

He turned around, initially wanting to be assertive, but recognizing the Audemars Piguet Frosted Gold on Shen Yuan’s wrist, he embarrassedly smiled, "Dude, I’m really in a hurry. Can I go first?"

"You think I’m not in a hurry?"

Shen Yuan passed him, annoyed, and entered the stall.

Though he wasn’t that urgent, if the guy had asked earlier, Shen Yuan would have let him go; but trying to jump the queue without a word, Shen Yuan wasn’t going to pamper him.

Rush? Even if it were bursting in your pants, I wouldn’t let you go first!

The man looked resentfully at Shen Yuan’s retreating figure, clenched his buttocks, holding it in, muttering about how incredibly unlucky he was to encounter such a guy!

After Shen Yuan came out, the man with the Cartier had probably moved to the next stall, and Shen Yuan, after washing his hands, walked to the front courtyard.

He had just picked up a glass of champagne from a waiter’s tray when a warm and enthusiastic voice came from behind.

"Is that Shen Yuan?"

Such networking events usually have a fixed membership, a stable circle with few newcomers.

Thus, a new face stood out clearly.

Especially since Shen Yuan, with his striking looks, demeanor, and physique, seasoned with a hint of mischievous rakishness, easily caught the attention of others.

Shen Yuan turned and saw a somewhat plump young man, but his face looked vaguely familiar. He always felt like he had seen him somewhere.

"You are?"

"My name is Jin Zhifa, I’m Jin Kangwen’s cousin,"

Jin Zhifa greeted him with a cheerful smile and extended his hand.

He had talked with his cousin a couple of days ago about the International Campus, mentioning he would attend a graduate networking event, suggesting then that Shen Yuan, still being a student, wouldn’t be able to participate.

Unexpectedly, Shen Yuan was actually here, attending a "graduate’s" networking event while still in college—probably a unique case, right?

Shen Yuan responded with a handshake, "So you’re the cousin! I was just thinking, you look a lot like someone I know from school."

"About that business with Fei Bing, I was the intermediary. Fei Bing came to me first, then I had my brother talk to you,"

Jin Zhifa laughingly explained, "Hope you don’t mind, huh? Sometimes it’s tough for me too, but our families are collaborating with Fei Bing’s, so it was a last resort."

Shen Yuan waved it off, "No worries at all. Besides, Kangwen explained the whole situation to me. It’s all good."

....

As the two chatted amicably, under another parasol on the side, a few women frequently glanced their way.

In this circle, either you’re swamped with work or indulge excessively, so members are typically either skinny or overweight; it’s rare to see a man who manages his physique well.

Shen Yuan’s entrance certainly caught their attention.

"Is this guy new here? First time coming?" a woman in a red evening dress asked.

"Seems so, and he looks pretty young too."

"Not just young. Look, you can see the outline of his pecs under his shirt. Tsk, tsk, quite rare~"

The women present behaved demurely but their eyes, like radar, searched for hormone-emitting men, and Shen Yuan was undoubtedly the most outstanding among them.

A woman smirked beside her, "Got your eye on him again? Why not go ask for his WeChat, see if he’s up for some interaction?"

Hearing this, the woman in the red dress posed weakly and sighed, "Ah, forget it. I’m too frail, can’t handle a man too strong."

Rich girls aren’t necessarily always proper ladies; with their fathers’ status, they face no pressure, allowing their personal lives to be even more liberal than many of the men of their generation.