Chapter 258: As Long as the Hoe Dance Is Well-Performed

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

All eyes turned towards the person speaking, and they realized that the speaker was none other than Ling Chen, who was sitting in the front row. At some point, Ling Chen had moved from the first row to the front of the stage and was now looking at everyone with a serious expression.

Even the school’s leaders were now bewildered, and the entire auditorium fell into silence.

Everyone’s gaze was fixed on Zhou Chao on the stage and Ling Chen below the stage. Each person in the audience wore an expression of disbelief.

During the introduction of outstanding alumni by the beautiful host earlier, Ling Chen’s identity had already been revealed. So when Ling Chen said that Zhou Chao was his boss, everyone in the room felt like they were in a dream.

At this moment, Wang Hao stood up with a triumphant expression and said, “President Ling, 1 know you’re trying to help him, but there’s no need to downgrade your own status to elevate his.

1 studied with him for four years, and we all knew his family situation back then. Both his parents had passed away, and he came from a small town. President Ling, if you say he’s the owner of Dragonfly Group, how is that possible? After all, Dragonfly Group is well-known in Modu, and its market value is said to have reached 50 billion. I’m sure no one here believes that, right?”

The entire auditorium was filled with discussions, as it was inconceivable that a poor young man could create a company with a market value of 50 billion in just a few years. It seemed too far-fetched to be true.

At this point, the school leaders also stepped forward, and one of them, looking at Ling Chen with a slightly embarrassed expression, asked, “President Ling, could it be true that this person is your boss?”

“Of course it’s true. If you don’t believe me, you can ask Li Yang, the young master of the Li Group. Surely you would trust his words.”

“We believe you, why wouldn’t we? After all, someone at your level wouldn’t lie,” the school leader responded, his expression somewhat uncomfortable.

“I can prove that Zhou Chao is indeed the owner of Dragonfly Group!” At this moment, Li Yang also walked from the back to the front of the stage, looking at everyone with a serious expression.

“It’s impossible! This can’t be true! How could a poor young man have such extraordinary abilities? To build a billion-dollar empire in just one or two years is definitely impossible!”

As Wang Hao watched the situation becoming increasingly inevitable, he began to lose his composure. He couldn’t believe that his carefully crafted revenge plan had been resolved so easily. At that moment, he felt a deep sense of frustration and shouted loudly towards Zhou Chao on the stage.

“Director Mi, take the security personnel and escort him out!” The school leaders pointed at Wang Hao, who had lost his composure, and spoke to the chubby man standing nearby.

Director Mi wiped the sweat off his face, which had been soaked for an unknown amount of time. As he took a few steps forward, his nervousness seemed to intensify, causing him to stumble along the way.

In a sudden and dramatic change of heart, Wang Hao, who had been feeling extremely disheartened, watched as Director Mi, accompanied by security personnel, approached him.

Recognizing that he had already suffered a significant blow to his reputation, Wang Hao chose to act recklessly. He was ready to embarrass himself if it meant holding others accountable.

“Director Mi, you took 100,000 yuan from me, and we agreed that you would make things difficult for Zhou Chao. This is your doing!”

“Don’t make baseless accusations! 1 did no such thing! What are you all standing around for? Get them out of here!” Director Mi, originally wearing a servile expression, had a sudden change of demeanor upon hearing Wang Hao’s words. He turned to the security personnel nearby and yelled at them with a grim expression.

Although their conversation wasn’t very loud, it was clearly audible throughout the small auditorium. The expressions of everyone present changed, especially the leaders from the university, whose faces turned ashen!

Soon, Director Mi and the security personnel escorted Wang Hao out of the small auditorium. After all, keeping Wang Hao here would only further embarrass himself, and Director Mi welcomed the opportunity to escape this awkward situation!

Before long, this farce came to an end. Zhou Chao had been watching the whole situation unfold from the stage, and he had noticed the change in everyone’s expressions. He couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, “Having money and power is truly extraordinary!”

Zhou Chao, shedding his lazy demeanor, assumed the image of a dominant CEO on the stage!

Clearing his throat lightly with a microphone in hand, Zhou Chao immediately drew the attention of everyone in the small auditorium!

“We had a minor incident just now, but now let’s get back on track!” As soon as Zhou Chao spoke, the small auditorium quieted down considerably. People who had been standing sat back down, including Ling Chen, Li Yang, and the university leaders, who returned to their seats.

“1 mentioned earlier that 1 will donate 20 million yuan to the school for improving some of the outdated equipment at the college. At the same time, 1 will apply to the school on behalf of the Dragonfly Group to establish a talent reserve program. Any graduates of Modu University, as long as they pass our group’s basic interview, will have priority in joining our Dragonfly Group. Additionally, the group will invest tens of millions annually in scientific research projects at the college!”

Upon hearing Zhou Chao’s words, the university leaders couldn’t contain their excitement and began applauding. After all, having a large corporation prioritize their graduates would allow many students to find suitable jobs right away and raise the school’s profile. A simple promotion online would likely attract many outstanding applicants for the next academic year!

Zhou Chao delivered a brief speech and then descended from the stage. The university leaders naturally escorted him to the front row.

As for Li Yang, he had already returned to his position in the back, watching his brother become the center of attention with a satisfied smile on his face.

“Lin Wu, it looks like your boss is about to step out from behind the scenes and take center stage!”

“Yeah,” Lin Wu replied with a light nod. He had known for a long time that one day Zhou Chao would stand at the pinnacle that people looked up to.

The alumni association continued following the agenda, and by around 4 PM, the beautiful host took the stage and announced that everyone should take a group photo together.

Zhou Chao, along with Ling Chen, Li Yang, and the rest, naturally positioned themselves in the front row for the group photo. The competition was intense in the second row, particularly among those trying to get close to Zhou Chao. In the end, an outstanding alumnus who had founded their own company managed to stand behind him successfully.

Once the photo session concluded, some influential alumni approached, eager to make an impression in front of Zhou Chao. They wanted to ensure they had the opportunity for future conversations if they happened to cross paths. “Boss, are you planning to stay at the school a while longer?”

“Well, you go ahead first. I came here today to recruit talent, and I didn’t expect all this to happen.”

“Alright, boss, I’ll head out then!”

After Ling Chen left, only Zhou Chao and two university leaders remained. They approached Zhou Chao with the school’s principal in the lead.

“Mr. Zhou, we never expected our school to produce such a remarkable talent!” The principal looked at Zhou Chao with a pleased expression. It was rare for the university to produce a student of such caliber.

Zhou Chao quickly waved his hand in response to the principal’s praise, but he remembered his initial purpose and spoke, “Principal, please don’t make fun of me. I came back to the school this time with a specific matter to discuss.”

“In that case, let’s get to the point. Follow me to my office, and we can talk there.” The principal suddenly became more alert. If Zhou Chao needed the school’s assistance, it indicated the potential for a long-term partnership.

The group made their way to the principal’s office and took their seats. Lin Wu found a corner to sit in and an assistant brought in tea for everyone.

“So, Mr. Zhou, you mentioned that you’re planning to launch a talent reserve program with the school. Do you have a mature plan in place?”

The principal got straight to the point, not wasting time on small talk, as it was getting late.

“To be honest, this project is still in its infancy. We don’t have a concrete plan yet. It emerged as an idea during my visit to the school this time.”

The principal became even more interested upon hearing this and asked, “Tell me more. What kind of support do you need from the school? We’ll prioritize meeting your requirements as long as it’s feasible.”

“I simply want to recruit talent from the school, whether it’s in physics, computer science, mechanical engineering, or even management. Especially in the technology sector, we have urgent needs. So, I’d like the principal to grant me more flexibility and authority in this regard.”

Zhou Chao felt that he had been relatively subtle in his request. He hadn’t directly stated that he was here to poach top talents from the school, or that he wanted to lure away even the current faculty members!

Of course, Zhou Chao could only mutter these thoughts silently. If he were to say them out loud, he was afraid that the principal might immediately show him the door. After all, it would be shaking the foundations of the school. While the number might not be significant, it would undoubtedly have some impact.

When the principal heard Zhou Chao’s request, he couldn’t help but think to himself, “The school has so many people. Even if he picks them one by one, it will take months!”

“Mr. Zhou, no problem at all. As long as both parties reach an agreement, I’ll give my full support. You can rest assured!”

Upon hearing the principal’s words, Zhou Chao felt pleased inside, even though he didn’t show any excitement on his face.

“Then it will be necessary for the principal to issue a notice to the school’s faculty and students when the time comes. We will quickly prepare the project proposal, and we will also arrange for our team to come to the school for recruitment as soon as possible.”

“Alright, when you decide on the time for the recruitment fair, I will have our staff cooperate with you.”

“With the principal’s assurance, 1 can rest easy. By the way, regarding the donation we mentioned earlier, I’m not sure whether it should be directly deposited into the school’s accounts or if there are other procedures. I’m a bit worried about leaving it to others.”

Seeing Zhou Chao’s smiling and content expression, the principal’s heart skipped a beat, but he didn’t show any signs of nervousness on his face.

“President Zhou, please rest assured. We follow the regular procedures, and we will make sure you feel secure.”

Zhou Chao instantly understood and knew that the principal would handle Director Mi’s situation later.

After some casual conversation, Zhou Chao realized it was getting late and took his leave. He also promised the principal that the donation would be deposited before the recruitment fair.

The principal escorted Zhou Chao and his companions out. It wasn’t until he saw the three of them blend into the crowd that he turned back to his office, took out his phone, and made a call.

Before long, a loud voice echoed in the office.

“Get into my office now!”