Chapter 45

The ten computers that Song Chen needed were delivered to the company. Qiu Lin and others, who had been entrusted by Song Chen, rushed forward to unload the assembled computer cases and monitor packaging boxes from the truck. With the help of two employees brought by Lü Wei, the nine of them worked together to secure the computers on the computer desks that had been purchased earlier and quickly set up the local area network.

Lü Wei looked at these college students who were exceptionally skilled with computers and asked curiously, "So, you are the college students Song Chen invited to participate in the software development?"

"That's right! Boss! What's the price for a computer with this configuration?" Qiu Lin was equally curious. The students who had long wanted to buy their own computers were all staring at Lü Wei.

Lü Wei proudly patted the Samsung monitor and pointed to the computer room opposite, saying, "The batch of sixteen over there, I sold them for 7500 each! This batch of twenty, I gave them at cost price! No profit for me! He promised to bring me a big order of hundreds of units!"

"7500? Hundreds of units!" The students were all amazed, secretly marveling at how young Song Chen was, yet his capabilities were astonishing.

A customer who couldn't use a computer because the computer room was full had been watching for a long time. Seeing Lü Wei boasting, he said indignantly, "Boss, aren't you afraid others will cheat you?"

"Hey, hey, hey!" Lü Wei waved his hand and said, "I have to admit, Song Chen is a smart and eloquent guy! He does business by the book! A person like that can't be cheated!"

"Even if you praise me, you won't get more money, Brother Lü!" Song Chen smiled as he walked in from outside.

"Brother Song, you're back!" Lü Wei pulled Song Chen's arm to one side and asked anxiously, "Brother Song, Brother Song, what about that thing... what's the plan?"

Song Chen patted Lü Wei's arm and said, "The internet cafe has been negotiated! I've discussed it with him! He will buy the computers from you! But it will take some time because although the shop has been rented, the renovation hasn't started yet! Of course, regarding the price..."

"What kind of brand is Lü Wei? Top-notch!" Lü Wei patted his chest, "I'll give you the best price, guaranteed!"

Song Chen nodded, patted Lü Wei's chest, and smiled, "You're a good guy, and I won't let you down! If you make a lot of money and don't have investment channels, consider buying more shops in the central area! Or buy houses! Don't sell them, just let them appreciate! In short... follow my advice, and you won't go wrong!"

Lü Wei's eyes lit up, and he hugged Song Chen gratefully, "When I get rich, I won't forget your wise words today!"

After seeing Lü Wei off, Song Chen looked at the customers who were eagerly watching him. He shook his head and pointed to the advertisement sign, saying, "This is a software development company, not a computer store! Sorry!"

After the customers left, Song Chen turned to Qiu Lin and others who were installing programming software and asked, "Here, I have an important rule to set: in principle, the code you write belongs to the company! So I don't want you to copy the code onto floppy disks and take it back to school!"

"Okay!"

"Then we can't take it to the computer lab to write it!" Qiu Lin said regretfully.

"Although it's regrettable, it's not a big problem because I'm in a hurry, but not that urgent! And there are rooms upstairs, so if you're tired, you can go up and rest. I'll buy some beds for you!" Song Chen smiled, then clapped his hands and said, "Alright, everyone, let's get to work! And if you need anything, make a list for me! I'll bring it to you later!"

Song Chen glanced at Xu Xiaoying with his peripheral vision and saw her quietly sitting in the corner, wearing headphones, already immersed in the world of code. Of course, the new computers didn't have music yet. To avoid the noise from the opposite computer room, Song Chen didn't equip each computer with speakers but chose headphones so they could listen to music while developing without disturbing others. After all, not everyone likes to listen to music while programming.

Xu Xiaoying had already obtained the source code for ICQ from Song Chen. Her task now was to create a Chinese version of ICQ! However, after analyzing it, she thought it might be better to rewrite the core, but this would take time.

Song Chen, being an outsider in programming, naturally didn't say much, but he did suggest that if she was too busy, she could ask Qiu Lin for help and let Qiu Lin coordinate. Xu Xiaoying didn't hesitate and chose Zhang Dayu, who was the second-best student after herself, a serious but introverted boy.

Song Chen originally intended to ask Xu Xiaoying about her family, but the timing wasn't right, so he let it go.

In the evening, Song Chen returned home to change clothes for a banquet. As Li Wan was tidying Song Chen's shirt collar, she asked with some concern, "Actually, when Mom first met Ruoxi, she wanted to ask you if her family is very wealthy?"

Song Chen smiled and nodded at Li Wan, saying, "Yes! They have some capital!"

"Then do they mind...?" Li Wan seemed to have difficulty mentioning her divorced status.

Sighing, Song Chen stepped forward and kissed his mother's cheek, smiling, "The situation is the opposite of what you think. They are probably thinking: can my daughter match Song Chen!"

Caught off guard by Song Chen's intimate gesture, Li Wan blushed and scolded him, "You're so shameless!"

Song Chen smiled, straightened his shirt, and boasted, "In a few years, I'll bring a few wives home to take care of you and serve you tea!"

"Ha! Nonsense!" Li Wan was taken aback, then laughed and tapped her son's forehead, turning to prepare dinner.

Song Chen watched her back, wanting to say something but ultimately could only shake his head and sigh. He wanted his mother to quit her job, but thinking about her being alone at home, he decided to put it off.

For this reason, Song Chen hadn't even told his mother that he had sold two ideas for a million yuan. If Li Wan knew, she would definitely want Song Chen to buy back the house...

...

"Yun... What did the police station say?"

On one side, her husband was ill, and on the other, her only son was arrested by the police. Shen Yun, exhausted and pale, with dry, cracked lips and a haggard appearance, whispered, "They are taking Zhao Yuan's statement..."

Covering her mouth, Shen Yun's lifeless eyes shed large tears, "The police station said that if we don't seek a settlement to avoid criminal punishment, given Zhao Yuan's situation, our son will be sentenced to at least five years for intentional injury! If Zhao Yuan appeals, it could be ten years!"

Zhai Kuo stared blankly at the fluorescent light on the ceiling, recalling the woman he fell in love with at first sight in 1976. He sighed sadly, his eyes misty with tears, "I am guilty! ... Where is Yue?"

"She is talking to Yan," Shen Yun said gloomily.

"Help me up!"

On the other side of the ward, Zhai Yue and Zhai Yan sat on chairs by the door, both silent. The only difference was that Zhai Yan's silence was filled with hatred, while Zhai Yue's was filled with sorrow.

Before Zhai Zheng did such a heinous deed, although the Zhai family and Zhao Yuan and Zhai Yan were cold and distant, they at least maintained surface communication. After this incident, what remained between the two families was only irreparable wounds and hatred!

"Recently, the company got a very good creative product with a large market. Dad plans to set up a new department to handle research and sales. Do you know about this?"

"I know, Uncle mentioned it to me!" Zhai Yan said indifferently.

The "Uncle" she referred to was Zhai Yang, Zhai Kuo's younger brother. Zhai Yang had always disapproved of his brother's indulgence of Zhai Zheng and disliked Zhai Zheng's arrogance and condescension. In contrast, he was very caring towards his two nieces, often sighing to shareholders that it would be better if his brother's two daughters were boys.

"Did Uncle mention that this department would be led by you?" Zhai Yue tried to keep her tone gentle.

If it were before, Zhai Yan would have been very happy to hear that she was trusted by her father. Now, when she said this, she only felt endless sorrow and resentment.

"Do you think I care?" Zhai Yan sneered.

Zhai Yue's heart ached, realizing that Zhai Yan's resentment towards the Zhai family had reached a dangerous level.

Zhai Yue took a deep breath and asked gently, "Do you know a boy named Song Chen? A 19-year-old student at Dongou University!"

Zhai Yan shook her head, remaining silent and indifferent.

"The electric toothbrush and electric mixer are his ideas!" Zhai Yue smiled faintly, leaning back in the chair, her black hair against the white wall, looking stunningly beautiful, "You don't know him, but strangely, he knows you! Not only you, but he knows everyone in the Zhai family! Including our resentment and your abilities, your resentment and dissatisfaction!"

Zhai Yan's beautiful eyes twitched, trying to suppress the negative emotions in her eyes from being noticed by Zhai Yue.

"He started a company and needs a manager. He mentioned you to me! He is eager to have you! This eagerness makes me very jealous!" Zhai Yue smiled bitterly, "I also know your abilities, so I recommended you to Father to lead the new department!"

Zhai Yan suddenly turned her head, looking at her half-sister in disbelief. She couldn't believe that her sister, who had always ignored her, would recommend her for such an important position for the company's transformation.

"I do resent you and Aunt Zhao, and I won't deny it!" Covering her face, hot tears silently rolled down, Zhai Yue whispered, "But this emotion cannot affect the interests of the Zhai family, which is my principle! I thought this principle could be understood by Zheng... At the same time, Father hoped you would assist Zheng to resolve our grievances, which was his well-intentioned plan. Now, this hope has turned into despair!"

Zhai Yan turned her face away, not wanting to see her sister's grief, and said softly, "What do you want to say?"

"Even if it's just a tiny chance, I don't want you to leave the company independently, because I believe your talent and abilities belong to the Zhai family and should contribute to the growth of Zhai Kuo Electronics! But now..." Zhai Yue reached out and held Zhai Yan's hand, almost pleading, "Sister, leave the company, leave Dongou City! I will ask Father to let you take charge of a project, and I won't let you down!"

"Ha ha!" Hearing Zhai Yue's words, Zhai Yan pointed at her sister and burst into laughter, "Your words sound so sweet, but in the end, you reveal your true intentions! Zhai Yue, your malice is no less than your brother's!"

"I didn't!"

"My mother was harmed by your brother, and now you want to drive me away! You Zhai family are all as venomous as snakes! I hate you! I hate you!" Zhai Yan pointed at Zhai Yue, loudly accusing her, her beautiful face already wet with tears.

"Enough!" Zhai Yue was about to explain but heard a loud shout. She looked up to see her father, Zhai Kuo, supported by her mother, "Enough..."

Zhai Kuo looked at Zhai Yue with deep disappointment, sighed, and said hoarsely, "I never thought you would have the same thoughts as your brother..."

"That's not what I meant!" Covering her mouth, Zhai Yue's eyes welled up with tears.

Looking at Zhai Yan, who was already in tears, Zhai Kuo forced a smile and said softly, "No matter what, I will give an account to Yuan and to you! But Yan, no matter how bad Zheng is, he is my only son and your only blood brother. Can you, for my sake, temporarily let your brother go?"

Zhai Yan's face turned as pale as snow, her body trembling. Zhai Yue simply closed her eyes, understanding her father's meaning. The situation was indeed unfolding as Song Chen had predicted.

Her time was running out...

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