Chapter 520: To Come Prepared
Translator:Abyssruler
Editor:Lucas
School anniversary.
Dawn Middle School had become a vast ocean.
Just like a school open house, each class had their own programs and activities, organized by the students themselves. Haunted houses, cafes, tea appreciation rooms, all kinds and shapes… The classroom block was changed into a bustling business district.
The main venue of the anniversary was the field which fit 10,000. The crowd's heads bobbed. Formerly a podium and stage, it had been reconstructed into a large dance stage, where various entertainment programs ensued.
Not all of the performers were students. Many were famous artistes and entertainers, former alumni of the school.
A famous 100-year school whose influence had rippled through the world. This phrase was not hollow flattery.
Wang Zheng, Yan Xiaosu and Ye Zisu had arrived early. Staring at their alma mater's main gate, Yan Xiaosu had shaken his head, sighing. "Haiz, looking at the school gate, I think of our Physical Education teacher. Those were some tough times, but I love the school like a first love."
At Dawn Middle School, the PE teacher was broad shouldered and sported a beard. He concurrently held the role of Discipline Master, and only the most rule-abiding of students could claim to have avoided being hauled up by Beardie for some discipline. At that time, they had detested him, but now thinking back, they were nostalgic. Human emotion was a strange thing.
First, they explored the students' activity rooms. Many were interesting, and one class even made a game lab, with the most complex, ancient street machines…
They were really enjoying themselves and feeling relaxed. All 3 had not felt relaxed in a long while. Most importantly, Yan Xiaosu and Ye Zisu had not seen Wang Zheng so relaxed in a long while, as though he had put down all his cares and worries. Both were more than happy to accompany him and enjoy themselves.
Yan Xiaosu got his wish of meeting the hulking PE teacher, who had now become the Head Teacher, wearing a crisp business suit. He came over with a warm expression to welcome them. "Yan Xiaosu, Ye Zisu, and Wang Zheng. The 3 of you have finally come."
Wang Zheng and Ye Zisu smilingly greeted Teacher Xia.
"Hello Teacher Xia." Yan Xiaosu straightened himself, all smiles. "Or should I call you Head Teacher Xia?"
"Sh*tty mouth, never changes."
Xia Fubo ushered the 3 into the inner hall. Clearly, Yan Xiaosu and Ye Zisu were famous in the school, to be personally attended to by the head teacher.
The inner hall was completely different from the outside. Clearly, it was for receiving special guests.
The anniversary was for all the school alumni, but the real core was at the modestly sized inner hall banquet.
They had said as much at the previous student gathering, and everybody tacitly knew. Anybody could come, as long as they donated the 10,000 dollars to the school assistance fund. To enter the ranks of a century-old elite school, teachers, new facilities etc. could not be sustained by school fees alone. The school alumni donations were a huge source of income.
Dawn Middle School's 100 year's meaning was noteworthy. The inner hall was sufficiently crowded with people enjoying themselves. At the same time that they were contributing to their alma mater, they were also broadening their relationship networks. Everyone here was successful and also an alumni. Even if they had never known each other in the past, getting acquainted now meant more opportunities in the future.
Ye Zisu and Yan Xiaosu were sought after by many. OMG needed no introduction. In the Solar System, its position was already immovable. Little Lucky Star company had also ridden the coattails of the space program, and earned a mountain of profit. And Little Lucky Star was currently restructuring. The plans came non-stop, and they had even bought a few small but reputable everyday product companies, changing their product line from sanitary products to a larger range of general products.
In comparison, those who greeted Wang Zheng were less warm. In the average person's eyes, KING universe space technology company's number one stockholder was Xiao Fei on the surface. Although there were some whispers in the streets that the key owner was actually someone else, but nobody knew more, and they did not believe it either. Could someone responsible for changing humanity and the fate of a huge company like BOSS be someone in their second year of university?
The principal Qi Luoyang was a resourceful man. He worked the crowd, making connections left and right. At this reunion, it was not only the youthful crowd that came. Even those that had graduated 10 or 20 years earlier had come. They were now the mainstream elite in the key positions to control society, and numbered many government officials as well.
It was indeed a proud moment. Just then, he saw Ye Zisu and Yan Xiaosu enter, accompanied by a young man who he did not know. He called out "Haha, Mr Yan, Ms Ye, welcome, welcome!"
"Principal Qi, we're your students. Just call us by name please. Mr and Ms… no need for such pedestals." Yan Xiaosu quickly replied.
"Haha, you still treat me as principal. In that case, I won't stand on ceremony. Xiaosu, I'm really happy that you all could make it. Come, let me introduce you to a friend. He's about the same age. Mr Kyle Ment, the director of Diana Group, the largest everyday products company on the Moon. Mr Kyle Ment is a philanthropist who really values education. All the expenses for this 100-year anniversary are sponsored by the Diana Group." Clearly, Qi Luoyang held this Kyle Ment in the highest esteem, introducing him with special deference.
Wang Zheng clearly saw Yan Xiaosu's face change. He naturally had heard of Diana, the biggest daily product company on Earth, their range prodigious.
"Mr Kyle Ment, these few are our pride and joy who have graduated from Dawn Middle School. This is Ye Zisu, an important architect behind OMG, and also the main architect of the Wind God mech. This, is Little Lucky Star's Yan Xiaosu, and this is Wang Zheng. Admirable! To have won a Scientific Contribution Prize as a university student, and secured glory for our school. You lot are all youngsters, please do chat more. An old windbag like myself won't bother your conversation."
Having said that, Qi Luoyang left, all radars scanning for the next honored guest to welcome. In a situation full of youngsters, he simply served as a bridge. Besides, this was Kyle Ment's request.
Kyle Ment automatically ignored Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu, directly gunning for Ye Zisu. "Ms Ye's Wind God mech is the pride and joy of the Solar System. I have been an admirer for a long time. To be able to see Ms Ye today, it is indeed a fortunate day for me."
Ye Zisu smiled mildly in response. "Mr Kyle Ment is too generous in his praise. I am just a student. Besides, Mr Kyle Ment should be the one to have his praises sung, to have made it to Director of Diana Group at such a young age."
Saying that, she abruptly retracted her hand, although the other party seemed unwilling to let go. Yan Xiaosu already wanted to kick him.
"Just call me Kyle." Kyle Ment kept looking at Ye Zisu. The more he looked, the more he felt his heart itch. Sponsoring Dawn Middle School's 100 year anniversary this time round had been the offer of the Diana Group, a preemptive move for the complete monopolization of the Asian market. Borrowing Dawn's 100 year anniversary, the entire elite would know of the Diana group. But to Kyle Ment, this was but a small stage which did not require his presence. His aim here was singular – Ye Zisu!