Chapter 8 World One [8]

Before meeting with his future partners, Shang Siyu received an invitation from Xue Fan.

This time, Xue Fan did not invite Shang Siyu directly, but asked their high school classmates to contact Shang Siyu in the name of discussing a class reunion.

"I'm quite busy lately. Just let me know once you've agreed on a time. If I'm free, I'll definitely be there." Shang Siyu spoke politely to his former classmates.

"No need to change the time just because of me. Just pick a time when everyone is more free." Shang Siyu's tone had a hint of alienation.

"Really? You're also planning to visit Ban Ren. If I can't make it, please tell Ban Ren about it for me."

"It's not a pity. I only saw Ban Ren during the Chinese New Year, so it can't be said that I haven't seen him for seven or eight years."

After chatting with his old classmate for five minutes, Shang Siyu hung up the phone with a hint of worry between his brows.

[Are you worried that your classmates might be up to something this time? ]

"I'm not worried. I'm sure Xue Fan must have organized this society in order to achieve some special purpose." Shang Siyu said.

"If it's just to see me, it seems a bit of an overreaction." Shang Siyu couldn't help but frowned, "What exactly does Xue Fan want to do?"

【Since it's certain it's a trap, just avoid it.】

Xue Fan's intentions are easy to guess. He probably just wants to show off his success in front of his classmates. Then, he'll casually reveal your difficulties, and finally, acting like a savior, offer to invest in you.

Xue Fan wants to regain the face and self-esteem he lost earlier. He wants to feel superior to you.

Shang Siyu imagined the corresponding scene according to Jing Ke's words, and then couldn't help rubbing his arms. "Will that satisfy him? I think he will only gain some superficial praise."

[Coincidentally, Xue Fan enjoys this kind of flattery the most. Whether it's genuine or fake, he'll be happy about it.]

Shang Siyu's eyes showed a complex emotion, "I don't quite understand this idea."

[It's normal. You are completely different people, and it's normal to have different concepts and ideas.]

Shang Siyu nodded, filled in the name of the classmate he had just called, and then put the matter behind him.

My high school classmates have basically all moved to different places now. If I want most of them to participate, the only time I can do it is during the short holidays like Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day.

Both of these festivals are in half a month, so they are not something Shang Siyu needs to worry about at this stage.

What should Shangsiyu be concerned about at this stage? Naturally, it is the partner he will meet tomorrow afternoon.

Shang Siyu couldn't figure out how Jing Ke found a partner who was willing to give him 200 million yuan for almost nothing, and how he persuaded the other party to cooperate with him.

"Jing Ke, did you make any extra promises to the other party, such as helping the investor to predict some things in exchange for an investment close to charitable?" Shang Siyu hadn't figured out the answer until he finished washing up and lay down on the bed.

[Not really. She was willing to invest so much money only because you were her partner.] Jing Ke spoke the truth.

Shang Siyu covered herself with a thin blanket, leaving only the nightlight by the bed still lit. "Does the other party really want my patent? Or do they firmly believe that I can change the prosthetics market?"

【Maybe it’s because you’re a very good person.】

"Hmm?" Shang Siyu didn't quite understand what Jing Ke meant.

【It’s ten o’clock, time to rest, good night. 】

Jing Ke ended the topic at the appropriate time. She was worried that if Shang Siyu continued to ask, she would not be able to hide her little secret.

"Okay, good night." Shang Siyu didn't want to get to the bottom of it.

After all, I can see the real person tomorrow. If I am really curious, I can just ask the person directly then.

-

Today is a day off, and Shang Siyu's alarm clock did not ring, so she slept soundly until after nine o'clock.

She got up from the bed, lifted the thin quilt, and stepped barefoot on the soft carpet. Against the backdrop of the gray carpet, Shang Siyu's insteps and ankles looked particularly white.

Reaching out to draw open the curtains, the sunlight poured through the glass onto Shang Siyu's body, and her slightly curled hair was coated with a layer of golden light by the sunlight.

[Good morning, the weather is nice today.] Jing Ke's voice came out.

Shang Siyu squinted slightly and looked out the window, "Yes, it's a nice sunny day today."

After becoming a company owner from a researcher, Shang Siyu also changed his residence.

It changed from a small single room to a suite of higher specifications. Every day when I opened the window, what I saw was no longer closely packed buildings, but a community park with a nice environment.

Shang Siyu had to admit that after her accommodation environment improved, her condition for getting up early every day also improved a lot.

"I'm going to meet my future partner this afternoon. Is there anything I need to pay attention to?" Shang Siyu asked while making breakfast after washing up.

[No, just maintain your usual state.]

"The other person seems to know me very well? Could it be someone I know?" Shang Siyu asked tentatively. The idea that he had dismissed yesterday couldn't help but pop up again.

It's hard to suppress curiosity about things like this.

You could say that.

After discovering that Shang Siyu attached great importance to future partners, Jing Ke couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

What does your ideal partner look like?

"A favorite partner is probably willing to believe in me and won't let his trust in me be shaken by some setbacks." Shang Siyu served the golden fried egg.

Is that all?

"It's not easy to achieve this. Investors are basically here to make money. If the other party is willing to trust me all the time, it means that the other party will take risks with me, which is already rare." Shang Siyu returned to the dining table with the food.

After hearing this answer, Jing Ke felt relieved.

After breakfast, Shang Siyu changed his clothes and started two hours of fitness to make himself look better.

The meeting time with my future partner was 2:30 pm in a private room of a teahouse. The quiet environment inside was perfect for discussing some important matters.

Although Jing Ke said that there was no need for special preparation, Shang Siyu still carefully selected her clothes and put on makeup, and arrived at the designated place fifteen minutes early.

After giving her name, the waiter of the teahouse took Shang Siyu into the private room and asked her to wait for a moment.

After the waiter left, the box became quiet, so quiet that Shang Siyu could clearly hear his own breathing.

"Jing Ke, I'm a little nervous." Shang Siyu couldn't help but clench his hands on his knees.

【You can actually just arrive five minutes early. 】

"I know, but if I arrive fifteen minutes earlier, it will seem like I value the other person more." Shang Siyu let out a light breath, a hint of uneasiness in his eyes.

That's an investment of 200 million yuan, which can determine the life or death of new technology. Of course, I have to maintain a correct attitude.

Jing Ke was silent for a moment, and only spoke when there were only five minutes left before the appointment.

【I have something to do, so I need to leave for a while. 】

"Are you leaving?" Shang Siyu couldn't help but say it, breaking the silence in the box.

[I'll just be away for a while, and you'll be able to see me soon.] There was a hint of smile in Jing Ke's words.

We will meet soon.

After leaving this sentence, Jing Ke's consciousness temporarily left Shang Siyu's body.

Shang Siyu raised her eyebrows slightly. After recalling what Jing Ke had just said, an outrageous but not impossible guess appeared in her mind.

Jing Ke’s existence cannot be explained by existing technology, so it doesn’t seem strange that she does some outrageous things?

Before Shang Siyu could figure out what was going on, there was a knock on the door outside the box.

As the door of the box opened, a young woman in formal attire appeared in Shang Siyu's sight.

The woman's height and figure were similar to Shang Siyu's, but her facial features were softer, her amber eyes were clear and transparent, and her slightly curly chestnut hair was draped behind her head, making her look more stable than her peers.

When the young woman saw Shang Siyu, a beautiful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth and she took the initiative to walk towards her.

"Hello, I am your future partner." The young woman extended her hand and stated her identity, but did not give her name.

"Hello, I'm Shang Siyu, the head of Xinsheng Technology." Shang Siyu held the young woman's hand, and his palm clearly felt the warmth from another person.

After meeting the young woman's gaze, Shang Siyu tried to find something familiar in her eyes in order to confirm his guess.

"I've heard a lot about you." The smile in the young woman's eyes became more obvious, and she let go of Shang Siyu's hand. "Shall we sit down and talk slowly?"

"Okay, what should I call you, my future partner?" Shang Siyu sat down again.

"What do you think?" The young woman turned the topic back to Shang Siyu.

"Jing Ke? Or Ms. Jing, or Mr. Jing?" Shang Siyu's tone gradually became relaxed, and an obvious smile appeared on her face.

"It's all fine, but I'm more used to you calling my name." Jing Ke took out some tea leaves, then picked up the boiled water that Shang Siyu had prepared in advance and started making tea.

After hearing Jing Ke's admission, Shang Siyu felt relieved.

"Jing Ke, are you a human or a system?" Shang Siyu asked.

"Well, that depends on how you define my existence." Jing Ke put down the kettle. "I am now a person with a legal identity. I can continue to maintain this identity, or I can give it up."