"Mr. Sun, I heard from my master that you were looking for me."

"Yes, I do need to talk to you. Sit down and let's talk."

After entering the office, Zhou Chen stood in front of Sun Liancheng. Sun Liancheng stood up and very politely invited him to sit in a chair next to him.

After thinking about it, Zhou Chen did not refuse.

Looking at Zhou Chen's young face, Sun Liancheng admired him more and more. He sat down beside him and said gently, "You are about the same age as my daughter, so I will call you Xiao Zhou. You don't mind, do you?"

"It's just a form of address, I don't mind," Zhou Chen shook his head.

Sun Liancheng smiled. "Last time, I didn't talk to you much. This time, I had your master call you over to find out your plans for the future. Have you decided which university to apply to, what major to study, and what kind of job you want to do in the future?"

"My goal is Yenching University, majoring in computer science."

To Sun Liancheng's surprise, Zhou Chen gave an answer so quickly that he didn't even have time to react.

"Yan University, haha... Yan University is indeed very good, it's one of the top universities in the country."

"Having ideals and lofty aspirations."

Sun Liancheng, regaining his senses, gave a stiff laugh.

"However, have you considered other universities?"

Just as Zhou Chen was wondering why Sun Liancheng was asking about his life plans, Sun Liancheng suddenly changed the subject.

"Xiao Zhou, actually, I would recommend that you go to another university, Yanjing University of Finance and Economics, to study finance. Don't rush to refuse, listen to what I have to say."

Finance has enormous potential for future development. Now that you're back on campus, you've probably heard how popular this field is abroad, and how foreigners are making money all over the world through finance. I'm not saying computer science is bad, but I want to tell you that finance has even greater potential because developed countries are deeply involved in the financial sector.

I suggest you study finance. To be honest, I have my own reasons. I need a trustworthy right-hand person in the future, and I have high hopes for you. I value your character. Once you graduate, you can work directly with me, and earning tens of thousands a month won't be a problem. I think you understand what I mean.

Whether it's a construction site canteen or a stinky tofu snack, in Sun Liancheng's mind, they are all small businesses that can't be taken seriously. He is confident that after explaining so much, Zhou Chen will change his mind.

After all, he almost guaranteed that Zhou Chen would earn tens of thousands of yuan a month after graduating from university. This was no small amount. With the average salary being over a thousand yuan, earning more than ten thousand yuan a month was very difficult, let alone tens of thousands. Only a very small number of people could earn that much. There was no reason for Zhou Chen not to be tempted.

The salary is high enough, the job is secure, and the future is promising.

Sun Liancheng was looking forward to Zhou Chen giving him a satisfactory answer.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Sun, I may have disappointed you."

Um?

Upon hearing this, Sun Liancheng frowned.

“I know you appreciate me, Mr. Sun, and are keen to mentor me. I don’t mean to disrespect you, but I have my own ideals and life plans. Finance certainly has a huge future, but I believe computers have a brighter future. The future belongs to computers, to the internet…”

Zhou Chen politely declined Sun Liancheng's well-intentioned suggestion, insisting on his own viewpoint, because no one knew better than him, a reborn person, what the future held.

Computers will enter every household.

Mobile phones have become the most popular and indispensable electronic products, encompassing many functions that make life convenient and fun.

Finance is good, but computers offer better value for money.

Most importantly, there are many future big shots in the computer science department at Yenching University. Those are connections and resources, so how could he miss this best opportunity?

Let the modern Western countries play with finance. They've squandered their industry and are only focused on financial exploitation, unaware of the importance of real industry. Real industry is the foundation and cornerstone of a country.

Rather than focusing on making money, Zhou Chen chose pragmatism. He wanted to ride the wave of the times and create his own business empire.

Having been reborn, he needed to have a goal. Besides getting rid of those three ungrateful siblings, he wanted to do something more meaningful.

"Hehe, alright, since you have your own ideas, I won't force you."

"The college entrance exam is still a long way off, you can think it over some more. My door is always open for you, you can rest assured."

Sun Liancheng smiled slightly, not angry at all. Just as he said, who knows, Zhou Chen might change his mind one day.

"Mr. Sun, thank you for your understanding and high regard. If there's nothing else, then..."

"Haha... Okay, you have things to do, I won't keep you any longer, go ahead."

Sun Liancheng smiled and waved his hand.

Zhou Chen left the office with a wry smile on his face. He really hadn't expected Sun Liancheng to think so highly of him and even take the initiative to plan his life.

He could sense Sun Liancheng's kindness and appreciation, but that couldn't change his mind, because his goal wasn't to be someone else's assistant or work for someone else, even if it meant a bright future.

What he wants is his own career, to have achievements that belong to him.

"This kid is indeed ambitious. The job and salary I offered couldn't sway him at all."

Does he want to be his own boss?

Although Zhou Chen didn't show it outright, Sun Liancheng, who had seen many people and had a wealth of experience, saw through Zhou Chen's ambition at a glance.

Being his right-hand man is something many people dream of but can't have, yet Zhou Chen, a high school student who hasn't even been admitted to university yet, didn't even consider him.

"You're still too young. Even if you start your own business and become your own boss, it's not that easy."

"It's true that the computer industry has a promising future, but when it comes to making money, it can't compare to real estate or the financial sector. In the end, I'm still a bit naive, just like I was back then."

Sun Liancheng shrugged.

Back at the construction site canteen, Master Xu Laoqi and the others had already returned to the dormitory. Only Li Juan and Wang Lan were busy washing dishes and doing other chores.

After greeting the two, Zhou Chen did not linger.

He planned to go home and then check out the night market.

I've been busy studying these past few days, preparing for the mock exam, and haven't been able to think about the stinky tofu business.

But as he rode his bicycle back to his residential area, he heard a jarring name from afar: Zhou Ling!

She's here again??

Zhou Chen was exasperated. Why did Zhou Ling always come here for no reason?

Just to disgust him, to get revenge on him?

Like a fly, it buzzes around you every day, constantly disgusting you. Is that interesting?

Suppress your anger and silently repeat "Don't get angry" three times.

After calming down, Zhou Chen decided not to linger in crowded places and would simply ignore Zhou Ling.

Don't give her the chance to be disgusting.

However,

Zhou Chen was still careless.

Just as he was about to pass by, Zhou Ling suddenly called out to him loudly and ran in front of the bicycle.

Standing there with an air of pride and smugness, he deliberately adjusted his new clothes and boasted, "Big brother, do you know how much this new outfit cost? It's over three hundred yuan. Little Kun bought it for me."

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