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“No need for formalities, my name is Yang Hao.”
“Mr. Yang, hello, my name is Cao Dehai, here is my business card, maybe we’ll have the chance to cooperate in the future.”
The middle-aged man smiled as he handed over a business card.
Yang Hao accepted it and glanced at it: [Longhua Trust Jiangcheng Regional Manager]
Longhua Trust is one of the top three trust fund companies in the country and is quite famous among the wealthy circles.
“I didn’t bring a business card, let’s add each other on Wechat.”
Yang Hao felt he might need Mr. Cao’s services in the future because trust funds are perfect for supporting mistresses or leaving money to descendants.
The dedicated funds for the NPCs were almost reaching ten billion in his bank account!
He could definitely use this money to set up a trust fund for the NPCs, the kind where they could receive money every month, as a form of basic security.
“That would be best.”
“I’ll add you, Mr. Yang!”
Cao Dehai, all smiles, took out his phone and added Yang Hao on Wechat.
Friday.
The sixtieth anniversary of Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics arrived as scheduled.
As an honored guest, Yang Hao arrived at his alma mater at half past nine and was received by his old flame, Yu Ranran.
However, Yu Ranran’s status had changed quite a bit since before; in addition to working in the Youth League, she now also held the position of president of the “Yang Hao Scholarship Foundation.”
Because the foundation managed a huge fund of two billion, Yu Ranran’s status within the school had soared, and even Principal Li Jianguo had to give her face.
“The anniversary ceremony starts at ten and is expected to end at twelve. The unveiling ceremony for the scholarship foundation will be held during the event, and you’ll need to give a speech. I’ve already written a draft for you, or you can improvise if you prefer.”
After meeting, Yu Ranran first discussed official matters, then handed Yang Hao a draft of the speech.
“No need for a speech, you can do it on my behalf.”
Yang Hao waved his hand; he actually didn’t like to be in the spotlight.
“Is that alright?”
Yu Ranran thought Yang Hao had donated two billion, so he should at least give a speech to get some attention.
“There’s nothing wrong with it, you’re the head of the scholarship foundation after all!”
“Besides, I’ve always preferred to keep a low profile.”
“Well, okay then!”
Hearing what Yang Hao said, Yu Ranran didn’t insist any longer, especially since the leaders had said to fully respect Mr. Yang’s wishes.
You can’t force the benefactor to do something he’s unwilling to do, can you?
“Next, there’s also the sixtieth-anniversary gala in the afternoon. It would be great if you could attend if you have time.”
Yu Ranran continued.
“That’s possible, I’m free all day today.”
“That’s the best…”
The two chatted as they walked toward the auditorium where the anniversary ceremony was to take place.
At that moment, hurried footsteps came from behind, followed by a familiar voice: “Mrs. Yu, I’ve been looking for you for quite a while.”
Yang Hao remembered the owner of the voice quite well, as he had just seen him a few days ago; if expected, it should be the lecturer Dai Yunfei.
Yang Hao turned around and glanced, and it was indeed that doctorate holder, wearing a crisp khaki suit and holding a bouquet of flowers.
“Mrs. Yu, these flowers are for you.”
Dai Yunfei directly ignored Yang Hao and instead presented the flowers to Yu Ranran.
In the mind of this holder of a doctorate, someone like Yang Hao, who had only graduated with a bachelor’s degree, should not come between him and Yu Ranran.
“Mr. Dai, better give the flowers to someone else!”
“I’ve already said we’re not suited for each other!”
Yu Ranran refused with a frown, having made it very clear to Mr. Dai before, but this doctor Dai had a very high opinion of himself and thought Yu Ranran was just being coy.
Women need to save face, after all.
So Dr. Dai was willing to lower his status and attempt to declare his love once again on the big day of the anniversary, only to be rejected with a cold shoulder again.
He looked toward Yang Hao: “Mrs. Yu, in what ways am I inferior to him?”
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Dai Yunfei felt that aside from his good looks, this man was nowhere near his own level in all other aspects.
After all, he was a Ph.D. from Jiangcheng University!
A Ph.D. from Jiangcheng University, no less, with a lot of clout!
“Mrs. Dai, don’t belittle yourself!
“It’s not that you’re inferior to me, on the contrary, it’s that you’re too excellent, and Ranran feels she’s not good enough for you!”
Sometimes, Yang Hao found scholars like Dai Yunfei quite adorable, so he humored him with a compliment.
But Dai Yunfei actually believed what Yang Hao said, and with a serious face, he declared, “Ranran, although we are both humans, the laws of the animal kingdom apply to us as well, all animals have an innate desire to be with the strongest, especially female animals, so you’re not wrong, I can understand.”
“You really don’t have to feel inferior!!”
Ranran was rendered speechless, initially thinking Dai Yunfei was just a bit full of himself.
But now it seemed that “self-important” or “overly proud” described him even more fittingly.
Meanwhile, Yang Hao was taken aback, unable to resist giving a thumbs-up: Top notch!
With that intelligence, who else but you should be single!
What woman could put up with that!
“I’m sorry, but I’ve always had an inferiority complex, being with you is just too much pressure!”
“So, please don’t bother me anymore, thank you!”
Ranran decided to let Dr. Dai continue living in his dream.
After saying that, she pulled Yang Hao away with her.
“Ranran, you really don’t have to feel inferior!”
“I’m compatible with lower standards…”
After a moment’s pause, Dai Yunfei quickly caught up.
However, by this time, they had reached the auditorium’s entrance, which was crowded with people. As Dr. Dai cared about his public image, he couldn’t very well cling on desperately, so he could only slow down and pretend to be calm.
Once inside the auditorium, he began looking around for Ranran but couldn’t find her.
“Mrs. Dai, please take a seat here.”
At that moment, a colleague spotted Dai Yunfei and waved him over.
As the celebration was about to begin, Dai Yunfei had no choice but to sit next to his colleague, thinking he’d find an opportunity to give his flowers away later.
“Mrs. Dai, whom are you planning to give those flowers to?” The colleague asked with a chuckle.
“Uh, someone gave them to me!” Dr. Dai replied earnestly.
“Sounds like Mrs. Dai’s got something going on!” the colleague teased.
Dai Yunfei didn’t respond, as although he was prideful, he wasn’t good at lying and chose to ignore his colleague’s ribbing.
After a little while, the auditorium, which could seat three thousand, was almost full.
The school leaders took their places on the stage, settling behind their nameplates.
Distracted, Dai Yunfei had not been paying much attention to the stage, but then his colleague suddenly remarked, “Huh, Mrs. Yu is also on stage?”
Upon hearing the words “Mrs. Yu,” Dai Yunfei immediately looked towards the stage, and then he was taken aback.
Not only was Ranran on stage, but so was that undergraduate alumnus.
And it wasn’t just that he was on the stage; he sat in the center, flanked by the Party Secretary on the left and Principal Li Jianguo on the right—the prime center seat!
What was going on??
Though Dai Yunfei was very conceited, he knew enough about social etiquette to understand that someone given such attention by the Principal and Party Secretary must be no ordinary person!
“That’s Mr. Yang who donated two billion to our school, isn’t it? I didn’t expect him to be so young!”
As Dai Yunfei stood there dumbfounded, his colleague expressed his thoughts.
The news of a distinguished alumnus donating two billion to Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics had been making rounds within the university lately, and Dai Yunfei had heard about it, but as someone who typically ignored what went on beyond his immediate surroundings, he hadn’t taken much interest.
“He donated two billion to the school??”
Dai Yunfei looked at Yang Hao sitting on the stage in shock, then at Ranran who was seated a few chairs away from Yang Hao.
Suddenly, it all made sense why he had lost to him!
It was the direct embodiment of the animal kingdom’s law.
Ranran had made her choice between a poor lecturer and a successful entrepreneur, opting for the stronger party!