I am not just a tycoon

Shen Yuan pondered for a while before speaking earnestly, "We'll definitely select the best candidates, and the ones we choose must showcase the new charm of our International campus."

Fu Yingzi was somewhat confused, "Boss, could you be more specific?"

"Our International campus is a privately-run second-tier college. Whether it's teaching quality or the caliber of our students, we're no match for the key universities. However, we have one huge advantage over them."

Fu Yingzi still didn't understand, "What advantage?"

Shen Yuan cleared his throat, "Our International campus has students with higher levels of attractiveness."

"Ah...."

This time, Fu Yingzi completely understood. Her boss had beaten around the bush only to say this. She had had an inkling before, but to have it confirmed so directly left her feeling like she had somehow predicted it correctly.

This unserious boss just wanted to invest in beautiful and sexy female college students!

What a player!

Although the entrepreneurship base plan was funded by the boss, wasn't selecting concubines in school being too blatant?

And she, had she really become the kind of eunuch who selected concubines?

"Boss, is this...appropriate?" Read new chapters at empire

Fu Yingzi asked tentatively.

"What's inappropriate about it!"

Shen Yuan said solemnly, "We're providing entrepreneurial opportunities for the students of International campus. This is a great chance that can change their destinies. With so many applicants, why shouldn't we pick a few who are pleasing to the eye?"

Fu Yingzi, lacking Shen Yuan's resolve, secretly criticized him in her thoughts. The boss still framed the selection of concubines in such a self-righteous way.

But after all, he was the one paying her a 10,000 yuan salary each month. No matter how low he might be, she had to carry out his orders unconditionally.

Now that the boss had provided the direction, she knew what to do.

"Understood, boss. I'll filter through them first, then pass them on to you."

Shen Yuan nodded, satisfied. He then asked, "Is the set of re-examination papers ready?"

"It's almost done."

Fu Yingzi replied instinctively, then her eyes lit up as she immediately linked the re-examination papers with this selection process.

This kind of selection act was to be conducted across the entire school. If some candidates were disqualified without a clear reason, there would definitely be complaints, which could escalate to the school or higher authorities and cause trouble.

The examination papers could perfectly avoid this kind of problem. It's their own fault if they fail the test, so who could they blame?

This way, neither the school nor the students who had been eliminated could find fault.

So the boss had already thought of a full-proof strategy!

What a player!

"Boss, when the time comes, could we secretly leak the exam answers to the candidates you're interested in, so they score high?"

Fu Yingzi immediately thought of a good strategy.

Shen Yuan smiled knowingly, "Smart!"

Fu Yingzi was the kind of person who got things quickly, truly having a gift for being a secretary.

However, after saying this, Fu Yingzi felt some regret.

Oh no, oh no.

I'm actually helping the sleazy boss brainstorm.

Dammit, I deserve to die!

Shen Yuan continued to remind, "The examination papers must be kept confidential, don't let them get leaked."

"Sure thing, boss."

Fu Yingzi nodded with feigned composure.

At that moment, she was torn between two entirely different thoughts. One side of her wanted to criticize herself a hundred times; how was what she was doing any different from those ancient officials who presented beauties to the emperor?

Could she live with the education she'd received for so many years?

The other voice was saying, if the boss is paying you a 10,000 yuan salary, wouldn't you feel guilty if you didn't do something in return?

Besides, would those female students have a better fate in the hands of other men?

Moreover, this was a mutual selection. If they didn't sign up, they wouldn't end up in the boss's pool anyway.

After a long internal struggle, Fu Yingzi ultimately followed the latter thought. The nine years of compulsory education she received told her not to make an enemy of money.

Do well in this task, and should the boss be pleased, who knows, she might even get a promotion and a raise!

After all, those ancient officials who presented an empress that pleased the emperor always got promoted, didn't they?

With that thought, she decided to present the first beauty to the boss.

"Boss, I have a junior who would like to get to know you."

"A junior?"

Shen Yuan looked up at her, "How old is this junior?"

"Uh… are you asking about her height or...?"

Fu Yingzi now found it hard to look her boss straight in the eye, her thoughts inevitably wandering.

"Of course, I mean her age!"

Shen Yuan rolled his eyes, what was she thinking all day long?

In her eyes, was he some sort of a pervert?

Fu Yingzi touched her forehead and said, "If I remember correctly, she should be 19 years old."

"She's pretty good-looking, and has a nice figure too, she's never had a...."

"Stop right there!"

Shen Yuan interrupted, "Why are you saying all this? What kind of person do you think I am?"

"?"

A big question mark appeared in Fu Yingzi's mind.

Could it be that she misunderstood her boss?

"Pass on your junior's WeChat to me later."

"It doesn't matter if she has a good figure or is pretty; I just want to make friends with the junior."

"....."

Fu Yingzi fought the urge to roll her eyes and then nodded, "All right."

After Fu Yingzi left, Shen Yuan was left alone in the office, resting with his eyes closed. In the midst of his sweet slumber, his WeChat "dinged" once.

It was a message from Lin Yuchang.

"Shen Yuan, are you free tonight? Want to go to MS for a drink?"

Seeing this WeChat message, Shen Yuan suddenly felt a little more alert.

However, this beautiful young wife probably wasn't really after the wine.

Are you sure it's the wine you want, and not some protein?

It's impossible to refuse a thirsty beauty who wants a drink, so Shen Yuan replied: "9 o'clock tonight, see you there."

Meanwhile, at the Fanghuali Neighborhood.

Lin Yuchang was sitting on the sofa, a faint smile appearing at the corners of her mouth as she read the WeChat message from Shen Yuan.

After drinking with Shen Yuan twice, aside from the first time where things were more reserved, the second time something indescribable happened.

That kind of thing on the second occasion was already her limit; she couldn't take it any further.

Although Zeng Xianyong had wronged her, she still wanted to uphold her duty as a wife. No matter how unbearable the loneliness was, she would wait until after the divorce.

In Shen Yuan, she found the excitement of dating from her student days once again.

This feeling came with excitement, sweetness, and romance, mixed with nerves and thrill.

Back in her student days, the nerves and thrill came from the fear of being discovered by her parents; now, it came from the fear of being discovered by her husband.

It's really exhausting when you think about it. Before, you had to hide your relationship from your parents, and now, you have to hide it from your husband.

Lin Yuchang couldn't help but recall the moments from that night. This young hunk was tall and handsome, with a robust physique, and he had tormented her for a good half hour.

Compared to Zeng Xianyong...

Lin Yuchang suddenly realized there was no comparison at all. Zeng Xianyong lasted only a minute or two, while the young hunk...

Lin Yuchang squinted gently, involuntarily crossing her right leg over her left, and slowly, a look of enjoyment surfaced on her face.

Before long, her phone chimed, interrupting Lin Yuchang's reverie. She picked it up to find that a kind-hearted resident had replied to her WeChat.

It was the phone number of an air conditioning repairman sent by the thoughtful resident.

Lin Yuchang expressed her thanks and then made the call.

The air conditioner in her bedroom hadn't been cooling for several days, and she'd been enduring sleepless nights with only a fan. She'd mentioned it several times to Zeng Xianyong, but he hadn't responded at all.

Zeng Xianyong usually either didn't come home or came back very late, so they had been sleeping in separate rooms.

If the air conditioner in his own room had been broken, he would've surely had it fixed long ago.

After this incident, Lin Yuchang felt even more that Zeng Xianyong was an irresponsible husband.

She could only blame her bad luck in meeting him...

Sigh...

Lin Yuchang sighed silently, quietly waiting for the repairman to pick up the phone.

.....

Shen Yuan had planned to go to the canteen for a meal, but considering how intensely interested in him all the senior and junior girls were, if he went to the canteen, he'd probably end up being surrounded like a circus monkey.

So he decided to eat out instead.

Shen Yuan's Benz G-Class was parked downstairs of the male dormitory. On his way, he noticed several notes on the windshield.

Picking one up, he saw that they were WeChat IDs and self-introductions. Shen Yuan wasn't interested, crumpled them up, and threw them into the nearby trash can.

Just then, a few girls approached with a smile, one of them, all made-up and rather plain, waving her hand, "Hello, Shen Yuan."

Shen Yuan didn't recognize her and nodded slightly, "Hello."

"Where are you going?" she asked.

"We few sisters are thinking of going out shopping, could you give us a lift?" the moderately attractive girl said with a coy smile.

Shen Yuan glanced at her; the foundation on her face barely covered the flaws, and although she was dressed rather revealingly, her figure couldn't compare with that of his lady knights.

Shen Yuan wasn't the kind of man who couldn't say no. He shook his head and said, "Sorry, I have to pick someone up later and won't have room."

"Oh, I see."

The girl looked slightly disappointed, then pulled out her phone and said, "Then can I add you on WeChat? We could arrange to meet up when you're free."

"Sorry, I've got too many contacts; I can't add any more friends," Shen Yuan replied.

After saying that, he didn't waste any more words with them. He opened the car door, got into the driver's seat, and stepped on the gas, leaving the few girls looking at each other in confusion.

Meanwhile, on the fourth-floor balcony of the male dormitory, a few guys happened to catch this scene. One slightly plump guy shook his head and sighed, "See that? That's the daily life of the rich."

The guy to his left was also downcast, "The girls we can't get, he doesn't even spare a second glance. Isn't that demoralizing?"

The guy to his right was puzzled, "I just don't get it. He's just taller than us, better-looking than us, and a bit richer than us. Why do so many girls like him?"

The slightly plump guy snorted, "You sure it's just a bit richer? Driving a 3 million yuan Benz G-Class, never mind being tall and handsome. Even if a country bumpkin was sitting in the passenger seat, loads of girls would still chase after him."

The guy on the left nodded in agreement, "Exactly, I'd even be tempted myself."

The other two twitched their mouths, "You're freaking male, can you have some standards?"

"So what if I'm a guy? If I could achieve financial freedom, I'd gladly sell my ass."

"You're truly freaking disgusting!"

"....."

The girls downstairs could only walk back listlessly. En route, the plain girl couldn't help but share her failed experience with everyone in the group chat.

"Family, who understands, huh?"

"I got rejected by Shen Yuan. Boo hoo~"

Someone immediately asked, "Ah, what happened?"

"I saw him ready to drive away and went up to talk to him. It's bad enough I couldn't get a ride, but he didn't even want to add me on WeChat."

"Boo hoo~ It's the first time I've faced such a blow in my life. I've lost confidence in my own face value."

"That's..."

"This is way too tough."

"Not even getting a WeChat ID, that's like hell mode difficulty!"

"Yeah, is he really that picky?"

"Hey, what kind of girls does he even like?"

"Is there a possibility that he likes guys... "

"Don't say that, it's not impossible."

"Shouldn't be, a guy bestie of mine tried adding him and got no response."

"....."