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Chapter 366 Xizi University (6k views, please subscribe)

When Rong Nianqing put the file folder that Mr. Liu had brought back onto the dining table, it meant that Rong Nianqing was implying that the information Mr. Liu had given her was not as important as he had imagined.

Rong Nianqing already knew a lot about the situation in this document.

Moreover, they already had 70% of the information they had before they even took action. Once they decided to act, it would only be a matter of time before the remaining 30% of people were exposed.

It's not just the information in this file folder; Rong Nianqing and her team can also dig out information outside of it.

However, since these people are often linked together, even if you want to take action against them, it is best to use the method of slowly boiling a frog. Otherwise, the water temperature will not only cause the frog that jumped into the boiling water to jump out, but it may also kick over the boiling water in the pot, or even the entire pot.

Therefore, in a sense, the file folder that Mr. Liu brought over was meaningless.

Rong Nianqing was very frank and spoke her mind directly. If Mr. Liu had come here with such little sincerity, he wouldn't even be qualified to work for Jian Xiaojie.

But Mr. Liu didn't know whether what Rong Nianqing said was true or false.

Mr. Liu quickly fell into a state of hesitation and doubt, and suspicions in his mind rose up like a storm.

Is what this Mr. Rong is saying true?

Or is she trying to scare him and get more leverage from him?
Under the table, Mr. Liu's hands clenched involuntarily. He knew, of course, how terrifying the intelligence capabilities of Rong Nianqing and the group behind them were, but more than 70% of the information was outdated.

This is absolutely outrageous.

Even though Mr. Liu had already witnessed Lü Yao and Rong Zhikang's elusive nature, he still found it hard to believe Rong Nianqing's words.

Should we continue to test the waters?
Logically speaking, he should still have a chance and room to test the waters, because in fact, this is the first time Mr. Liu has met with Lü Yao and the others. There is no reason for him to use all his skills and ultimate moves right away. Everyone should test each other back and forth.

but……

Mr. Liu was having second thoughts. The enthusiasm of Lü Yao and Rong Nianqing was also abnormal. Mr. Liu wondered if Rong Nianqing and the others would have a worse impression of him if he continued to act two-faced.

Mr. Liu really enjoys reading history books. Although times are constantly moving forward and technology is constantly improving, the power struggles and schemes that have occurred in the human world over thousands of years have remained largely the same.

This situation inevitably reminded Mr. Liu of the "Witchcraft Persecution" during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty.

In his old age, Emperor Wu of Han became increasingly suspicious, which led to the witchcraft scandal. The crown prince was implicated and began to rebel in order to protect himself. Everything went relatively smoothly, but when it came to mobilizing troops, he was defeated and committed suicide because Ren An, the envoy of the Northern Guard under Liu Ju, was two-faced and attempted to play both sides to remain unshaken in the court.

Did Ren An win by betting on both sides?

No.

After the witchcraft incident, Emperor Wu of Han believed that Ren An, this old official, was two-faced and wanted to sit back and watch the outcome of the war, then pledge allegiance to whoever won. He was disloyal to the court, so he had Ren An executed by being cut in half at the waist.

Ren An, a high-ranking official who held significant military power in the capital region, remained inactive and did nothing during the days-long confrontation between the emperor and his son, observing the outcome. This behavior ensured that he would inevitably die regardless of which side won.

Being caught in the middle of a situation and failing to clearly state one's stance, attempting to gamble on the sidelines to maximize profits, will ultimately lead to a dead end.

Moreover, the two sides playing that game of chess were the aging Emperor Wu of Han and the young emperor's son.

If Ren An had the talent of Li Jing, and if one of his opponents was a great ruler like the Second Emperor, then Ren An might have had a chance to survive. Unfortunately, Ren An was not Li Jing, and his rise to power was not as remarkable as that of the Second Emperor.

Therefore, Ren An was destined to die.

Mr. Liu is confident in his talent and ability, but compared to those who created history in the annals of history, he is still far from being up to par. Even if Mr. Liu were to cultivate himself for another twenty years, he would still not be up to par.

Therefore, he is not even as good as Ren An.

After all, Ren An was the envoy of the Northern Army of Chang'an. In such a thrilling situation, Ren An was an extremely important key piece, which is why he was won over by Liu Ju.

What about Mr. Liu?
He wasn't even a particularly important piece in the overall situation between the two sides.

Thinking of this, all of Mr. Liu's ambition, aspirations, and arrogance vanished, and he knew what he should do.

Indeed, history is the best textbook for how to conduct oneself in the world.

Mr. Liu's inner thoughts were complex, but his mind raced, and a thousand thoughts flowed in an instant. Although Mr. Liu was thinking so much, only a little over a minute had actually passed at the dinner table.

During that minute or so, Rong Nianqing, Jian Xiaojie, and Lü Yao were all watching Mr. Liu with great interest, trying to figure out what he was thinking and what he would do next.

Even through eye contact, Lü Yao and Jian Xiaojie seemed to understand each other's feelings.

Through subtle smiles on their faces, changes in their eyes, micro-expressions, and subtle body movements, Lü Yao and Jian Xiaojie made a bet without anyone noticing.

Looking at Mr. Liu, who was deep in thought and struggling with his dilemma, Lü Yao couldn't help but think of Liu Cixin's science fiction novel "The Three-Body Problem". In "The Three-Body Problem", the Trisolarans' thinking is transparent, so they cannot see through the logic of human behavior.

The brain's protection of brainwaves and thought processes, through the barrier built from flesh and blood, becomes a powerful weapon for humanity in its fight against the "Trisolarans".

At this moment, Lü Yao couldn't help but marvel once again at Liu Cixin's profound and subtle observations of human nature.

In a world truly driven by self-interest, the opacity of human thought is indeed the strongest and most powerful weapon. The mutual suspicion between "truth" and "falsehood" creates numerous cracks in reality.

Mr. Liu's hesitation and indecision did not last long.

In less than two minutes, Mr. Liu made his decision.

He looked at the thick file folder that had been put back on the table, sighed, and said frankly, "I didn't expect President Rong to have such great influence. I was just being wishful."

As he spoke, Mr. Liu slowly and heavily took out a USB flash drive from his pocket.

Mr. Liu added his "bargaining chip" to the thick file folder.

Mr. Liu said earnestly, "This is the most important document I have. I hope it can be of help to you, General Manager Rong."

After saying this, Mr. Liu became uneasy, but he still firmly said, "This USB drive is password protected. The password is 35004271."

Rong Nianqing picked up the document from the file folder, looked at it, and then handed the USB drive to Jian Xiaojie: "Sister Jian, go and take a look."

Jian Xiaojie took the USB drive and got up to leave.

After Jian Xiaojie left the room, Rong Nianqing greeted her warmly, "We've been too busy talking about business. Come on, President Liu, try the dishes at the Mountain Lake Hotel. They were personally prepared by Master Xie, a master of state banquets."

Mr. Liu forced a smile: "Then I'll have to give it a good try."

Lü Yao also raised his wine glass and began to liven up the atmosphere.

As the three of them toasted and drank in the spacious banquet hall, time passed little by little.

Ten minutes. Twenty minutes. Thirty minutes
As time went on, the light smiles on Lü Yao and Rong Nianqing's faces gradually turned heavy, and even their gazes toward Mr. Liu became more cautious.

Finally, thirty-seven minutes later, Jian Xiaojie, who had left the banquet hall, returned with the USB drive.

Jian Xiaojie handed the USB drive to Rong Nianqing, then looked at Mr. Liu. Jian Xiaojie's eyes remained calm, even with a dangerous scrutinizing look. She asked Mr. Liu, "Mr. Liu, the sincerity you've shown this time is quite substantial."

President Liu smiled slightly and said, "It was my fault for not being able to produce this information immediately. I will punish myself with three drinks!"

As he spoke, Mr. Liu was about to stand up to get the wine.

But Rong Nianqing raised her hand to stop her, saying, "Hey, President Liu, you're wrong about that. As the old saying goes, 'To err is human, to forgive divine.' President Liu, your awareness is already very, very good."

"Moreover, we have always been friendly to our friends. Whenever friends come, we treat them to the best food and wine."

With that, Rong Nianqing stood up and poured everyone's glasses: "Now, let's wish each other a pleasant collaboration."

Mr. Liu breathed a sigh of relief: "It's a pleasure working with you!"

……

After receiving Mr. Liu and accepting his "pledge of allegiance," Rong Nianqing personally escorted him off after the dinner. After Mr. Liu left, Rong Nianqing took out her phone and sent a message to her uncle, Rong Zhikang, to ensure Mr. Liu's safety.

After finishing her work, Rong Nianqing invited Jian Xiaojie and the others to get into the car.

After settling in, Rong Nianqing asked, "Is the information on the USB drive really that explosive? You were gone for so long."

Jian Xiaojie habitually took out a women's cigarette, lit it, and exhaled smoke directly into Lu Yao's car: "Yeah, it's pretty exciting. I need to verify some of the information inside."

As she spoke, Jian Xiaojie looked at Rong Nianqing and said, "There's a lot of information inside that's enough for many people in your family to take a big leap forward."

Rong Nianqing realized the importance of this USB drive.

After a pause, Rong Nianqing said to Jian Xiaojie, "It seems that Mr. Liu is very determined. Don't assign him too many difficult tasks, and try to be considerate of his feelings."

Jian Xiaojie chuckled and said, "Don't worry."

After leaving the Mountain Lake Hotel, Lü Yao took Rong Nianqing back to her residence, and then went back to the villa with Jian Xiaojie.

For the next period of time, an undercurrent was surging throughout the entire territory of Dongda University, regardless of east, west, north, or south.

The news that Mr. Liu had sided with Xiang Rong Nianqing had become common knowledge thanks to Liu Zhonglie's deliberate spreading of it, causing panic among many people closely associated with Liu Zhonglie. Some with weaker mental fortitude even confessed their crimes and began making arrangements to go overseas.

However, those with poor mental fortitude are often just minor, insignificant henchmen. Whether they get out or not is actually unimportant, or rather, it doesn't matter where they are.

Those in truly important positions are all very composed.

The fact that they dared to collude with Mr. Liu and his associates, and even climbed to very high positions in the country, already shows that they are exceptionally bold and resourceful.

These people who roam the business world also understand that their industry and position are highly interconnected, and even if Mr. Liu were to go there, it wouldn't have a significant impact on them.

in contrast.

The businesses that will likely be affected are those owned by Liu Zhonglie.

As a result, in late November and early December 2016, the shares of all of Liu Zhonglie's businesses were "falling continuously," and his unlisted companies also began to be squeezed out by the "market," such as the suspension of all large-scale financing cooperation.

The background of the Liu family and the collateral damage caused by the Liu family in the process of development have been continuously exposed, and many of the things done by the Liu family can be elevated to the level of national righteousness.

Even the things that Liu Zhonglie's ancestors did were dug up by netizens.

In an instant, all of Liu Zhonglie's businesses suffered a huge blow, and online public opinion and insults swept across the country like a tsunami. Driven by patriotic sentiments, many netizens expressed their anger by smashing Liu Zhonglie's company products.

Netizens around 2016 were still quite outspoken.

Therefore, many netizens who originally vented their emotions online actually started to team up and take the situation offline.

Despite such a powerful retaliatory offensive, Liu Zhonglie did not show up. However, according to the information reported by Rong Nianqing, Liu Zhonglie had already personally gone to his teammates at the end of October to apologize and negotiate.

In this matter, Mr. Liu has indeed had a very significant impact on their group of people, and may even shake their fundamental interests in China.

But Liu Zhonglie is still useful to them.

In particular, Liu Zhonglie said that his son's betrayal of them might not be a bad thing. This time, it was indeed Liu Zhonglie's son who was in the wrong. Everyone can vent their anger on his son. But Liu Zhonglie also reminded his teammates, "Leave a way out for everything, so that you can meet again in the future."

Liu Zhonglie's words, which were a mix of threats and reasoning, calmed down the group of people who were initially swayed by their emotions.

This group of people is purely driven by self-interest. They are certainly intelligent, and even when they occasionally reflect on their actions, they know that their current behavior is dangerous, but they lack courage.

They lacked both the courage and the clarity to simply hand over the enormous profits they had.

As time went on, they gradually became trapped in this quagmire and couldn't get out.

Many scholars and businessmen in China have been gradually won over in this way.

These people are fragile, anxious, and empty inside, making them the most easily swayed. Now that Liu Zhonglie's son has firmly embarked on another journey, who knows if Mr. Liu on that other journey will be the one to throw a lifebuoy to them in the future?
and so.

Thanks to Liu Zhonglie's mediation, the retaliatory attacks against Liu Zhonglie's companies gradually disappeared online.

Although the internet has a memory, many netizens do not. They simply accept whatever gossip appears on the internet and become excited about whatever gossip marketers present to them.

So within a few days, all information about Liu Zhonglie disappeared from the internet.

Those netizens who were previously making a lot of noise online have gradually fallen silent, and those internet celebrities with large fan bases have long since put these things behind them and started chasing new hot topics.

……

On December 9, 2016, Lü Yao stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of his office, looking at Shangnan, which was suddenly shrouded in a thick fog.

After the matter of Mr. Liu was resolved, the number of eyes that had been eyeing Lü Yao and Lü Herong's related industries suddenly decreased significantly, and many people who had been eager to make a move all became quiet and obedient.

If they make a move, Lü Yao's side will be forced to react passively. It will be a head-on contest of strength between the two sides, which won't frighten those who are secretly eyeing him much. If he loses, he can simply go overseas and come back in a few years to continue living a life of luxury.

However, in this clash of tactics, Lü Yao revealed another possibility.

He can turn "enemies" into "teammates".

That's fucking scary and terrifying.

The most terrifying thing in the world is when a "teammate" who knows you inside and out suddenly becomes an enemy. If that enemy continues to deal with you, it will be too easy for them to do so.

Most of the world's "great things" are ruined because of leaked information, so plans should not be made by the masses.

But what did Lü Yao do this time?
He poached people from the core planning team!

How the hell is this still playing?
This time it's Mr. Liu, so who will it be next time?
Especially after those who coveted him learned that Mr. Liu had changed after Lü Yao met with him once in a mysterious manner... This guy... is toxic!
It was under this consensus that the "beasts" lurking around Lü Yao and Rong Nianqing were reintroduced into the thick fog.

"call--"

Lu Yao stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window and exhaled a breath of stale air.

After this incident, a clearer feeling emerged in Lü Yao's mind: the future was indeed clear in his eyes, but the present reality was gradually becoming shrouded in fog.

Fortunately, his actions did have an effect.

Those secretly watching eyes did indeed become much less intense, especially after Jian Xiaojie started arranging things for Mr. Liu. The trouble that Jian Xiaojie and Mr. Liu caused at home and abroad was enough to deter a large number of petty people.

However, Lü Yao still didn't get the result he wanted most.

Logically speaking, this should be the best time for that "result" to occur.

Just as Lü Yao was pondering where he had gone wrong or not done well, Jian Xiaojie sent a message in the group: "I've made arrangements for Mr. Liu, and he'll be returning to China tonight."

Rong Nianqing asked with concern, "Be careful. When will Mr. Liu finish what he's doing overseas this time?"

Jian Xiaojie said in the group chat, "It's not like we're assigning him tasks; it's just letting Mr. Liu see our work processes and methods, kind of like giving him an 'apprenticeship'."

The word "internship" here can be replaced with "deterrence" to have the same meaning.

Rong Nianqing, who was paying attention to the messages in the group, smiled and said, "That's perfect. Come back tonight, and you can come with us to Hangzhou tomorrow. The founding ceremony of the first private new research university in China that we were preparing to establish will start tomorrow. This is a great occasion to make achievements, and I bet you don't want to miss it."

Lu Yao was stunned upon seeing the message.

A semi-transparent shockwave seemed to suddenly burst forth from that simple screen, shaking Lü Yao's mind.

This university...

It was the first-class university that Rong Nianqing and Lü Yao promised to build for Hu Xiaoyu when they went to find him.

However, establishing a university in the country is no easy task.

All research-oriented universities in China are public institutions, and the presidents and professors of these universities are appointed according to established procedures. At the same time, the high-level faculty of universities in various regions also serve as important think tanks for their respective localities.

Its status is extremely transcendent.

But anything is possible.

After Rong Nianqing and Lü Yao persuaded Hu Xiaoyu to establish a university for the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage, a group of scholars in Hangzhou were also preparing to establish the first private research university in China. Those who initiated this initiative were all scholars with extremely high achievements in the field of scientific research.

Including Professor Shi, Professor Chen, Professor Pan, Professor Rao and other academic luminaries.

The initiative launched by these academic leaders quickly gained considerable support, and then at the end of 2015, the Xizi University Education Foundation was established; in early 2016, the Xizi University Selenium Valley Campus began construction, and the majors within the university also began to be divided.

In addition to the traditionally high-end research fields of medicine, physics, and electronic engineering, which are dominated by academic leaders, Xizi University also offers many majors related to the research and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage skills.

The reason why there are so many intangible cultural heritage research majors is that Lü Yao and Rong Nianqing also participated in the "West China University Education Construction Fund", and they were also the donors who contributed a lot of money to it.

Although they were the benefactors, Lü Yao and Rong Nianqing did not act recklessly.

The funding will not only be used for campus construction, but also for the research and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage skills.

This is a good thing, and it has also received widespread support from all sectors.

Furthermore, important donors such as Rong Nianqing, Lü Yao, Jian Xiaojie, and Hu Xiaoyu were even appointed as honorary deans of their respective majors at Xizi University.

In order to get the funding for the establishment of Xizi University, Lü Yao, Rong Nianqing, and Jian Xiaojie put in a lot of effort, and Hu Xiaoyu also played a significant role in the process.

However, the story still feels very mysterious, as if they were sleepy and someone just happened to push a soft and comfortable sleeping bed over from outside.

When applying to join the Xizi University Education Foundation, Rong Nianqing joked, "Lu Yao, the opportunity to establish a first-class private university just popped up like that? Tell me honestly, are you a fortune teller?"

Hu Xiaoyu was there at the time, and Lü Yao still remembers Hu Xiaoyu's clear, bright eyes...

She gazed at him as if he were a fawn in the woods.

Wet and full of curiosity.

(End of this chapter)