From Wage Slave to Tycoon

But word always gets out. News of the incident spread throughout the entrepreneurship center, though no one knew the specific details. The game studio never came forward to clarify the matter, and everyone tacitly agreed not to spread the story around.

The reason the leader of that game studio decided to speak out was that he had poured his heart and soul into that little game and had never been able to let the matter go.

When he learned that something similar had happened again, he recounted the whole story without a second thought.

The most interesting part was what happened after Wang Yue and the others got the full story. As they were leaving, they told the studio leader that the non-disclosure agreement Director Li had made them sign had no legal effect. The man immediately burst into tears.

It was clear he’d been bottling this up for a long time. And it was understandable. His little game, which he had worked so hard to create, had been forcefully stolen from him. Who wouldn’t be furious?

"Yuanyuan, this business with Director Li isn’t something the two of us can solve..." Qingya’s brow furrowed, having learned about Director Li’s influence at the school.

"Don’t worry. I told your brother I would handle this, and I’m definitely not going to let it go so easily!" Wang Yue knew the matter wasn’t as simple as they had first thought, but it wasn’t impossibly difficult, either.

"Alright, let’s head back to the entrepreneurship center for now!"

When Su Qingya and her friends returned to the entrepreneurship center, they learned from Qin Nan and Zhao Ya what had happened when they ran into Director Li on their way back.

Su Qingya and Wang Yue were absolutely furious when they heard that Qin Nan and Zhao Ya had been threatened with not being able to graduate.

This was especially true for Wang Yue. Her cold expression seemed to radiate a chilling aura. After a moment of silence, she walked into a small room to make a phone call.

Su Qingya and the other two couldn’t hear what she was saying, but through the glass, they could see her talking at length.

When she came out, Wang Yue didn’t tell the other three how she planned to solve the problem. She just told them to focus on figuring out how to promote Hanfu culture on TikTok and not to worry about Director Li.

That afternoon, the entire school forum exploded. Director Li from the University Entrepreneurship Center had been arrested by the relevant authorities on multiple charges, including the illegal theft of others’ work and embezzlement. Furthermore, a campus-wide notice was issued, asking all students and faculty for any leads or evidence related to the case.

Although winter break had just started, many students still hadn’t left campus, and the incident caused a massive uproar. Many university students leaned over their dorm balconies and shouted, "The arm of the law is long! To hell with you, Li the Exploiter!"

It seemed they were venting their long-suppressed frustrations.

Su Qingya and the other two asked Wang Yue if this was her doing. Wang Yue simply smiled and nodded but didn’t elaborate. Sensibly, Su Qingya and the others didn’t press the matter.

After all... who doesn’t have a few little secrets!

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"To have you... you two fly all the way from the Imperial Capital to Shanghai... thank you for making the long trip," Su Chen said, looking at Deng Chao and... his wife, Sun Li, who were sitting across from him.

He had called Deng Chao earlier to ask if he had time to be a surprise guest at his company’s annual party.

Deng Chao had agreed without a second thought.

What Su Chen hadn’t expected was for Deng Chao to pull a ’buy one, get one free,’ bringing his wife, ’Her Highness’ Sun Li, along as well.

"Mr. Su, you’re being too formal. As it happens, we were already planning to visit Shanghai for a few days," Deng Chao said, a wide grin spreading across his face.

Much like Chen He, he had also made a fortune from ’Goat Village.’ With the year drawing to a close, business was booming—you could say they were raking in piles of cash daily. His admiration for Su Chen was as boundless as a surging river...

As for why Sun Li had come along, she wanted to see this ’big shot’ Deng Chao was always mentioning and expand her own network. Although they were a couple, they each moved in their own circles.

’Getting to know another ’bigwig’ would certainly be beneficial for their careers in the industry.’

Su Chen just smiled without saying anything. The New Year was just around the corner, which was an incredibly busy time for celebrities. An A-list power couple like them would be swamped.

’They have invitations from TV stations and rehearsals for the Little New Year’s and Spring Festival galas. Where would they find the time to run all over the place? And they claim they’re here in Shanghai to relax for a few days? I don’t believe a word of it.’

Of course, Su Chen didn’t call them out on it. After all, they were just being polite.

He turned his gaze to the side, where Sicong and Chen He were standing by the window. They were casually sipping coffee and admiring the view of the Huangpu River, occasionally making grand pronouncements as if they were masters of all they surveyed.

"How did that bastard Sicong end up with you guys?" Su Chen asked, glancing over at him.

A flash of surprise crossed Deng Chao’s face when he heard Su Chen’s choice of words. He glanced at the two by the window and said with a smile, "I called Chen He before we left and asked him to come pick us up. I didn’t expect Young Master Sicong to be with him..."

"When he heard we were coming to your place, he tagged along!"

The words were barely out of his mouth when Sicong himself swaggered over and plopped down next to Su Chen. "Old Su, your company is throwing an annual party. How could you not invite me to something so fun? My appearance is guaranteed to make some jaws drop!"

Sicong said with a look of utter confidence.

Su Chen didn’t deny it. Given Sicong’s notoriety, his presence would certainly generate a lot of buzz for the party.

"If you’re free tomorrow, then come on over." Since he’d already offered, Su Chen felt it would be rude to refuse.