We agreed not to date, so why are you crying now that I've become the richest man?

Zhou Lin's palms were slightly cool, and her movements were swift and decisive.

She didn't ask Ye Chen if he was a student, nor did she ask him if he had a budget.

Those who are in business development should avoid judging people by their appearance.

Especially in places like Zhangjiang.

The person who came wearing slippers is probably a tech genius.

They might have come carrying old bags, or they might have just received investment.

"Mr. Ye, are there any floor requirements?"

"Mid-to-high floor, good natural light, quiet, and ready for immediate occupancy."

Zhou Lin nodded and pulled out a stack of documents from the drawer.

"There are still a few vacant units in Building B. Let me take you up to see them."

"Let's go."

The young man next to Ye Chen looked up at him, his expression still somewhat disbelieving.

Ye Chen ignored him.

The elevator went all the way up to the twelfth floor.

Zhou Lin swiped her card to open the door.

The moment the door was pushed open, a flood of sunlight poured in.

150 square meters.

The room has a regular, square shape.

The floor-to-ceiling windows face the central green space of the park.

The east side gets plenty of natural light; in the morning, the sun shines on most of the office.

A glass conference room was partitioned off on the left.

There is a small tea room on the right.

The carpet was light gray, and the walls were clean, without any messy decorations.

Ye Chen stood at the door for a few seconds.

enough.

Starry Sky Interactive doesn't need a luxurious office right now.

He wanted a low-profile base.

It can fit several workstations.

It can hold meetings.

It can accommodate capital.

It can give the team a decent shell.

This is enough.

Ye Chen walked in and knocked on the glass partition of the conference room.

The sound was crisp and clear.

He asked very quickly.

How many network interfaces are there?

Zhou Lin flips through the documents.

"Four are included as standard, and additional units can be added."

How is the electricity bill settled?

"Independent electricity meter"

Are there any restrictions on the air conditioning usage time?

"Open as usual on weekdays, but you need to apply in advance for outside of working hours."

"How many access control cards are there?"

"The first batch consists of five tickets, and more can be added later."

Zhou Lin answered quickly.

The way she looked at Ye Chen changed from a professional greeting to a more serious one.

These aren't students who came just to join the fun.

Many first-time entrepreneurs, when looking at an office, will first ask if the decoration is beautiful, if there is a coffee shop downstairs, and if it looks good for taking pictures.

Ye Chen asked only practical questions.

Internet, access control, air conditioning, electricity bill.

This is someone who's ready to get started immediately.

Ye Chen walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked down.

Downstairs is the park's small square.

Further on, there are wide roads and rows of office buildings that are not yet fully occupied.

It's a 10-minute walk from the subway station.

There are canteens, convenience stores, and banks nearby.

Although it's not exactly close to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, it's accessible by subway.

Most importantly, it's unremarkable enough.

A young man going in and out of the science park every day won't attract much attention.

This is very important to him right now.

Keep a low profile when making money.

The first pot of gold has been earned.

The next step is to turn money into a company, the company into leverage, and then use that leverage to attract capital.

Ye Chen turned around and asked, "How much is the rent?"

Zhou Lin replied, "It's 22,000 yuan per month, including property management and basic air conditioning fees. Utilities are charged separately. It's three months' deposit and one month's rent in advance."

"Can you sign a six-month contract?"

Zhou Lin paused for a moment.

"We usually sign contracts for a minimum of one year, but since the park is still in the investment promotion period, we can negotiate for six months, but the rent will not be discounted."

"OK."

Ye Chen nodded.

"I'll take this one."

Zhou Lin hadn't finished looking through the documents in her hand yet.

She clearly hadn't expected Ye Chen to make a decision so quickly.

When a typical client views a property, they will compare at least three to five different units and then spend a few more days researching them.

People like Ye Chen, who can look around, ask a few questions, and make a decision right away, are very rare.

Especially since he looks only eighteen years old.

"Mr. Ye, wouldn't you like to look at other properties? There's a 200-square-meter apartment upstairs with even more space."

"Need not."

Ye Chen took his ID card out of his backpack and placed it on the windowsill.

"This one is enough."

Zhou Lin stared at the birth year on the ID card, her gaze pausing slightly.

Eighteen years old.

She really is eighteen.

But she quickly returned to her professional life.

"The contract can be signed today, but did you bring your company license?"

"The company is still being registered. It will be signed in an individual's name first, and the entity will be changed later."

Zhou Lin nodded.

She had seen this situation before.

Many startups prioritize securing office space before even applying for licenses.

"Personal contracts require an ID card and proof of funds."

"Is a bank transfer record acceptable?"

"Can."

"Then go and do it."

The two returned to the investment promotion center on the first floor.

That young man was just sitting in front of the computer.

Upon seeing Ye Chen and Zhou Lin return, he subconsciously asked a question.

"Sister Zhou, have you taken a good look?"

Zhou Lin picked up the contract template and said calmly, "Building B, 12th floor, 150 square meters, Mr. Ye has made the decision."

The young man stopped typing.

He looked up and glanced at Ye Chen.

Before the doubt in his eyes could be fully processed, shock had already surfaced.

Ye Chen leaned back in his chair, his expression calm.

Zhou Lin printed the contract.

Ye Chen took it and read it line by line.

Rent, security deposit, lease termination terms, property management liability, network upgrades, access control.

He saw very quickly, but he didn't miss anything.

Having spent so many years working in large companies in his previous life and witnessed countless contract traps firsthand, he certainly wouldn't be fooled by a few pages of paper.

After confirming that everything was in order, he picked up a pen and signed.

Then swipe your card.

Deposit three and pay one.

Eighty-eight thousand.

The card reader dispenses a receipt.

The young man finally couldn't sit still any longer; his eyes almost popped out.

Eighty-eight thousand.

They just swipe whenever they want.

He had initially thought the boy was just there to vent his frustrations.

But the other person didn't even flinch.

They've seen plenty of poor students pretending to be bosses.

They've never seen someone spend 88,000 yuan at the age of eighteen.

Zhou Lin handed the keys and access card to Ye Chen, her attitude even more polite than before.

"Mr. Ye, welcome to the Integrated Circuit Port. Your office will be ready for use today. I will notify the property management about the network installation."

Ye Chen took the keys and casually put them in his pocket.

"Manager Zhou, are there any reliable business registration agencies nearby? I need to register a technology company."

Zhou Lin took a business card out of her business card holder.

"Shengheng Finance, a partner of the park, is located on the first floor of Building C next door. They specialize in registration and financial outsourcing for technology companies, and their speed is quite good."

Thanks.

Ye Chen put away the business card, got up and walked out.

As he reached the door, he turned back and smiled.

"I may need to trouble Manager Zhou again in the future."

Zhou Lin smiled too.

"Mr. Ye, you're too kind."

She watched Ye Chen's departing figure, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

Eighteen years old.

I came to Zhangjiang alone.

Viewing a property, signing a contract, swiping the card, and asking about registration.

There wasn't a single wasted word throughout the entire process.

She had worked at the investment promotion center for several years and had hardly ever seen any young people like this.

What's even more outrageous is that he doesn't have that nouveau riche's eagerness to prove themselves.

She doesn't look eighteen at all.

……