Becoming the richest man by playing games that help cure depression

"No, no, no! I'll talk! I'll talk!" Xiang Tianming's legs went weak and he almost collapsed to the ground.

"It's Professor Sun Zhipeng! He was in charge of the preliminary review and the venue arrangements; he helped me!" she said urgently.

"Sun Zhipeng?" Song Heping frowned, suddenly realizing he had forgotten about this person.

Sun Zhipeng, though not a high-ranking member of the organizing committee, was a key figure in charge of the preliminary review and venue arrangements, a typical example of a "difficult junior."

Xiang Tianming's family didn't target any big shots; they specifically chose those with real power. No wonder the organizing committee and Zhiyou's top management were kept in the dark.

Song Heping sighed deeply. It was like pulling out a radish and bringing out mud; these little devils had capsized the boat.

Song Heping was surprised, and Li Zhujian was also stunned.

He originally thought that Xiang Tianming's father would at least find someone like Director Ma.

Unexpectedly, I found someone in charge of the venue, and they actually got the job done.

"Hashirama-kun," Song Heping said, regaining his composure, his tone apologetic.

"The organizing committee will definitely deal seriously with the unfair treatment you and your studio received at this game expo."

I've seen your game's sales figures; the championship is practically guaranteed. The academy will provide an additional 50,000 yuan as compensation.

Li Zhujian sat up straight and grinned: "Dean Song, forget about the 50,000 yuan."

I didn't come to the tourism expo for the money; compared to that 200,000 yuan prize...

What I care about more is having a place to display our work. Compensation is unnecessary.

Song Heping had just breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Li Zhujian's tone change abruptly, and the smile on his face vanish instantly:

"However, I do have an idea on how to handle this matter, but I don't know if the dean would be willing to hear it."

Song Heping's heart skipped a beat; he knew things were going badly. Li Zhujian didn't want money; he clearly cared more about the outcome.

Most students would have given in to his reassurance as the dean, plus a compensation of 50,000 yuan, and would have readily accepted it. But Li Zhujian clearly had no intention of letting it go.

"I hope the organizing committee will issue a notice to expel Xiang Tianming and Sun Zhipeng, just like Zhiyou did."

Li Zhujian's tone was decisive, leaving no room for negotiation.

Song Heping sighed; he should have thought of this sooner. But he was soft-hearted; expelling someone like Sun Zhipeng, a black sheep, was enough.

Xiang Tianming is ultimately a student. If he is expelled, he will basically be cut off from the game industry for the rest of his life, and it may even affect his future career choices.

"Hashirama-kun, I understand how you feel." Song Heping carefully chose his words.

"But we are a school, and you are all students. Can we discuss this expulsion matter again?"

If Xiang Tianming gets fired, he'll have a hard time establishing himself in the gaming industry...

"Dean Song, I don't like what you're saying." Before Song Heping could finish speaking, Li Zhujian interrupted him directly, his tone turning stern.

"If this hadn't come to light, do you think the four of us would have been able to establish ourselves in the gaming industry?"

Li Zhujian leaned forward, his eyes blazing: "This huge game expo is supposed to be a stage for us college student designers."

Our team worked countless nights to create this piece, just because this rich kid doesn't like it.

We were targeted, blocked, and made things difficult at every turn! If it weren't for a stroke of luck, our work would have become a laughingstock in the entire gaming industry!

His rapid-fire questioning left Song Heping speechless:

"How will a team that can't sell a single game at a game expo find employment in the future?"

How to establish yourself in the gaming industry? Have you considered these questions?

"It's like someone walking along peacefully, suddenly being stabbed by a villain, and just as they're about to retaliate..."

Someone jumped out and said, "You have to understand bad people?" Lee Joo-jam shook his head, looking completely bewildered.

"Dean Song, if this is your educational philosophy, then I'm afraid I can't understand it."

Although Li Zhujian was just a student, his aura was by no means weak. Song Heping, as the dean...

He couldn't refute a single word; everything Li Zhujian said made perfect sense.

"Dean Song," Li Zhujian said, kicking his chair away with a bang and standing up, his voice firm and resolute.

"I don't want the 50,000 yuan compensation, and I don't even need the 200,000 yuan bonus."

All I, Li Zhujian, want is justice!

A coastal college that acts impartially and treats everyone equally!

"If Binhai College were to handle matters, it would rely on the principle of 'whoever is weaker is right'."

All I can say is, it's incredibly disappointing. I'm disappointed, and everyone else will be disappointed too!

After saying that, he slammed the conference room door shut with a loud bang and walked away without looking back.

With a loud crash!

Li Zhujian slammed the door with enough force to knock off the door frame. Xiang Tianming was so frightened that he almost dropped the thermos in his hand.

He had seen everything that had happened in the office just now, and he knew it perfectly well:

This time, Li Zhujian is really going to deal with him to the death.

"Dean Song! Look at him! How dare he speak to you like that!"

Xiang Tianming's voice trembled with panic as he clung desperately to Song Heping as his lifeline.

As long as Song Heping agrees to let him stay at the school, he will have a chance to turn things around in the future, and then he will definitely get back at Li Zhujian tenfold.

"Dean Song, I know I was wrong, you are so magnanimous. But that Li Zhujian guy was far too arrogant!"

He stepped forward, his face full of righteous indignation, flattering him while also adding fuel to the fire, "This is clearly a blatant disregard for you!"

Xiang Tianming spoke with increasing enthusiasm, his fawning expression almost overflowing.

He wanted to appease Song Heping, but also wanted to use Li Zhujian's arrogance to make Song Heping resent him.

If he could get Dean Song to deal with Li Zhujian, he could not only escape this calamity.

Later on, I can trample this damn guy under my feet and make him experience the fear of being expelled from school.

"Dean Song, I've always admired you and know you're kind-hearted. I was truly wrong this time!"

He rubbed his hands together and patted his chest to promise, "I swear, I will definitely obey the school rules from now on!"

Besides, this was mostly arranged by my dad. I'm just a student, there's really nothing I can do..."

"Xiang Tianming." Song Heping finally interrupted his rambling, his face full of fatigue and his tone becoming somber.

"I've always been lenient with my students." Song Heping raised his eyes, the anger from before gone.

All that remained was helplessness and calm. "But this time you went too far. You crossed both the academy's bottom line and our bottom line in making games."

He paused, then looked at Xiang Tianming: "That kid Li Zhujian was indeed a bit impulsive, but what he said makes sense."

If it weren't for the high quality of the game he and his team created, they wouldn't have been able to retain the test officers.

This corrupt and shady affair might actually slip through my fingers right under my nose.

Song Heping sighed, his tone resolute: "The organizing committee respects the facts."

They also supported Li Zhujian's request—"Xiang Tianming, you're fired."

In the dormitory, as soon as Li Zhujian finished talking about the office, the three brothers immediately erupted in chaos.

"Holy crap, Hashirama! You're amazing!" The second brother munched on potato chips, making a crunching sound.

"That was a really strong rebuttal; that bastard was probably stunned on the spot!"

"That's satisfying! That piece of trash should be fired! Let me take over!"

We absolutely have to beat him up, even if it's a one-for-one exchange, we have to get this revenge!