"Are you also a freshman?" Ling Yi continued to ask.
"No, no, I'm a sophomore this year." Du Zeli was actually feeling a bit conflicted at the moment. Looking at the half-eaten plate of meat and vegetables, she wanted to eat but was too embarrassed to.
She hasn't eaten meat for over a month.
If this were said out loud, probably no one would believe it, but it's the truth.
Her family had already accumulated huge debts to pay for her younger brother's medical treatment, and she had only paid half of her university tuition so far.
Even so, in order to ease the burden on her family, she took on multiple part-time jobs. Every month, apart from keeping Wu Bai yuan for herself for living expenses, she sent all the money she earned back home.
Even so, it's still a drop in the ocean.
Ling Yi noticed Du Zeli's embarrassment, quickly finished his meal, said goodbye to Du Zeli, and left.
" Zero, are you able to find any other information about Du Zeli?" Ling Yi asked.
The electronic voice of Zero came through the headphones.
"Not much information was found. Du Zeli Fengyang Village in Nan City. Fengyang Village is a remote mountain village. Her parents are both from rural areas, and her younger brother, Du Wenwu, suffers from leukemia."
" Du Zeli studied extremely hard, ranking first in the entire school in junior high and senior high, and seventh in the Nan Province the college entrance examination."
The internet is not yet widespread, especially in remote areas, where many places still use paper-based archives.
Therefore, this is all that Zero can find for now.
Ling Yi wanted to help Du Zeli, whether out of kindness or compassion, he just wanted to help. He had the ability to help, so he did.
" Zero, establish an educational foundation in the name of Future Technology," Ling Yi said after thinking for a moment.
He didn't mean to benefit the world when he was successful; he simply wanted to do it, and since he was able to, he did it.
With Zero taking action, his educational foundation can avoid many messy and troublesome situations, ensuring that every penny is used where it's needed.
It was already dark when Ling Yi Liuliu out of the school.
Across from the school is a commercial street.
As Ling Yi walked past an internet cafe, although the cafe was bustling with business, there was a sign on the door advertising the shop for sale.
Ling Yi thought for a moment, then stepped inside.
"Is your boss in?" Ling Yi asked a girl at the front desk.
"What are you doing?" The girl was playing a game, and it was the currently popular Legend, where she was controlling her Mage character to kill monsters.
He was currently farming a mini-boss, so he was clearly annoyed when Ling Yi interrupted him.
Ling Yi shook his head and simply dialed the number left on the advertisement at the door.
Ten minutes later, a young man wearing a plaid shirt and sporting a buzz cut walked in.
He glanced at Ling Yi, then asked the girl who was still playing games, " Erya, where's that guy who called earlier saying he wanted to take over the internet cafe?"
"Uncle, that's him!" Erya pointed at Ling Yi and said.
The man with the buzz cut glanced at Ling Yi again, frowning as he asked, "You're going to take over my internet cafe?"
His tone was heavy, full of doubt, but it was understandable, given how young Ling Yi looked.
"Yes, how much?" Ling Yi asked.
Are you serious?
"Nature."
Although the man with the crew cut was still skeptical, he still explained, "My internet cafe has two floors, a total of eighty computers, and I've paid for half a year's worth of water, electricity, and internet fees."
"In addition, there are three air conditioners, four the Fridge, and two freezers."
"In short, everything here will remain exactly as it was, and this house is mine. If you can pay in full, I can even waive your rent for a year."
"I won't ask for much more from you; 600,000 in full."
"Are you selling this house or not?" Ling Yi asked.
"You're even buying a house? You know, this place isn't cheap. It's right across from the University of Finance and Economics, Huangjin location."
"How much?" Ling Yi asked again.
The young man pondered for a long time, then held up three fingers. "Three million."
Is three million expensive? It's ridiculously cheap.
Ten years from now—no, not even ten years, five years from now—this location won't be worth 30 million.
As the young man said, it's right across from the University of Finance and Economics and Huangjin location.
Three million? That's such a bargain!
"Make a deal."
Half an hour later, the transaction was completed, and the young man was still in a daze until the transaction was over.
A three-million-dollar deal, and that's it?
Of course, the subsequent procedures will need to be handled by a specialized department.
"Uncle, you're selling the internet cafe already? What am I going to do?" Erya asked anxiously.
"What are you going to do? Aren't you just worried about not having anywhere to play games? Your uncle will buy you a Computer and send it to your dorm."
"But the dormitory's power goes out after midnight."
"What, you think you can go to college to play games? Take it or leave it!"
Turning to Ling Yi, he said, "Brother Ling Yi, you go ahead with your work. I'll hand over the rest of the paperwork to you once I've finished it, by tomorrow afternoon at the latest."
"Okay!" Ling Yi nodded.
After the two left, Ling Yi gave a few instructions to the other four internet cafe managers before going upstairs.
There is a separate room on the second floor, with a bed and Computer.
Ling Yi made do for one night.
The next morning, Ling Yi returned to school.
I saw Du Zeli again at the entrance of the school cafeteria.
Of course, this wasn't an accident; Ling Yi had been waiting for her at the door.
"Hi, senior, I need to talk to you about something."
"Hello!" Du Zeli still acted shy.
Ling Yi didn't waste any words. He directly took over an internet cafe and asked Du Zeli if she would like to work there as a manager.
Du Zeli, who was looking for a job, naturally agreed.
[Ding! Helped Du Zeli fulfill her wish, Vow Power Points +10, Item Card x1, Cash x200,000]
[Ding, Du Zeli's Affection +60]
Ling Yi's eyes lit up. Not only did he get +10 Vow Power Points, but he also received an Item Card.
It's important to know that this Item Card is the most valuable and expensive of all the Item Card that have been obtained so far.
This Item Card can be exchanged for a giant mushroom or Satellite space station.
Anything that exists in the real world within the next twenty-four years can be redeemed.
Its value is simply immeasurable.
If used properly, this thing can directly change the world order.
However, Ling Yi had no idea what to exchange it for at the moment.
"There are places to stay on the second floor. If you don't want to go back tonight, you can stay on the second floor."
"You'll get 20 yuan per hour, and 50 yuan overtime pay for the night shift."
"These are the phone numbers for instant noodle and beverage suppliers. If you run out of stock, just call these numbers to contact them for replacements."
"The internet cafe has just launched new management software. Computer logins and logouts are mostly automated now. If I'm not around, could you keep an eye on things for me? Call me if anything happens."
"Okay, okay!" Du Zeli nodded cautiously.
Ling Yi bought this internet cafe on a whim, and he didn't care at all whether it would make money or not.
However, losing money is out of the question.
Ling Yi will have Zero design several online games, with brand new games constantly being updated and launched, making it difficult for internet cafes not to become popular.
After giving Du Zeli his instructions, Ling Yi turned and left.
Ling Yi treated Du Zeli very well, paying her twenty yuan an hour, which amounted to three or four hundred yuan a day.
That's over ten thousand a month.
Keep in mind, this is 1999.
One Item Card is enough to make this worthwhile.
It wasn't that Ling Yi didn't want to give more, but he was afraid of scaring Du Zeli.
Back in the dormitory, Ling Yi was just about to call Zhu Yueting when Gao Sheng called first.
" Ling Yi, Menglan has been kidnapped," Gao Sheng said anxiously.
No, Gao Menglan was kidnapped? Why are you calling me? To contact the investigation department!
"Did you report it to the inspection department?" Ling Yi asked, frowning.
"I wouldn't dare. They kidnapped Gao Menglan because they wanted that piece of land in Ruyi District."
"Who are they?" Ling Yi asked.
"People from the Red Maple Gang, I don't know the specifics, but they're definitely from the Red Maple Gang," Gao Sheng said through gritted teeth.
" Ling Yi, do you have any way? I only have one daughter. If you have any way, please help your brother."
The Investment Card has already been used, how could it be used for blackmail?
If Gao Menglan is kidnapped, and Gao Sheng really hands over the land to save his daughter, wouldn't that mean this investment has been a loss?
Unable to figure it out, Ling Yi simply stopped thinking about it.
However, it turns out that kidnapping actually happens these days; I've learned something new.
Ling Yi had experienced many business battles in his previous life, and had played many tricks, both overt and covert, but he had never used such underhanded tactics.
Ling Yi had only come into contact with the Red Maple Gang Ling Yi his previous life; he knew they were very powerful, but he didn't know much about them.
It seems that the Red Maple Gang isn't as powerful as I imagined, and they're actually quite unorthodox.
"Don't act rashly, wait for my message."
After Ling Yi finished speaking, he hung up the phone immediately.
He then instructed Zero: " Zero, find Gao Menglan, by any means necessary."
In just three minutes, Zero located Gao Menglan's position.
Wherever there is a signal, it is the domain of Zero.
Zero easily located Gao Menglan 'Gao Menglan location by locating her phone.
By following the clues, they identified the person behind the trouble.
Qi Yun is the leader of the Red Maple Commercial Alliance, and also the head of the Red Maple Gang.
He started as a stonemason and is now Big Shot specializes in official projects.
This guy spent twenty years building a vast network of interests, a complex and deeply entrenched network stretching from the provincial to the municipal level.
It was through these connections that he secured many official projects.
He repaired 60% of the roads in Baihai City, and for that alone, Qi Yun's assets have skyrocketed to several billion yuan over the years.
Not to mention the other projects, Xiaoxiao.
This Qi Yun is extremely cautious in his actions. Although he is very good at scheming, he never crosses the line.
He has plenty of money and at least another decade or more to enjoy his life.
Over the years, he has been extremely cautious.
Originally, Qi Yun had already heard about the Ruyi District airport project and had prepared 700 million yuan in advance.
It was supposed to be a simple matter, but then Gao Sheng suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Qi Yun was naturally furious that such a Big Fatty, which was already in his mouth, had been snatched away.
In the past few days, they have approached Gao Sheng multiple times, trying to take back the land from Gao Sheng.
The prices offered were all too low; how could Gao Sheng possibly agree to them?
Qi Yun was also furious because of this, perhaps because his pampered life as a superior over the years had made him arrogant.
He couldn't swallow this insult no matter what, and in a moment of impulsiveness, he crossed the line and had Gao Menglan kidnapped.
" Qi Yun has already found a way to die."