“By the way, how did you guys end up in a conflict with them?” Qin Yunxuan rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on.
This Zhou Siyuan was clearly the type to hold grudges. The days ahead were going to be… interesting.
“Well… it all started with what happened yesterday when we went to find Professor Zhao!”
Chen Quan chuckled. “Qin Lang, guess what? Professor Zhao was chosen as our school’s representative teacher for the Invention Cup review panel!”
“This news hasn’t been made public yet—only Zhou Siyuan knew about it. That’s why he wanted Professor Zhao as his advisor, but we snatched him first. That’s why he came after us!”
Qin Yunxuan was surprised. “Seriously? That… uh, big pancake face—I mean, Professor Zhao—is that impressive?”
“Even though everyone calls him ‘The Scourge of Ghosts,’ his skills are legit!” Zhou Lin added. “Zhou Siyuan probably wanted to get some insider info from him. Too bad for him—he was a step too late!”
Qin Yunxuan nodded in understanding. So that’s how it was.
“Now we have to go see ‘The Scourge’… Why do I suddenly feel a little nervous?”
“Well, he is our advisor, so it’s normal for us to meet him… Uh, actually, can I take a sick leave? My stomach suddenly hurts!”
“What a coincidence, I’ve got a headache. I should go to the infirmary…”
……
Watching these three hopeless slackers, Qin Yunxuan rolled her eyes.
“Relax, I was just bluffing earlier. I never said we were actually going to see Professor Zhao. Look at you guys—what a bunch of cowards!”
The three of them finally let out a sigh of relief.
But soon, worry crept back onto their faces.
“But we do have to discuss the Invention Cup project with Professor Zhao at some point, right?”
“Yeah, at the very least, someone’s gotta represent the team…”
“I think… it should be the most handsome, most kind-hearted one among us…”
……
Three pairs of shifty eyes landed squarely on Qin Yunxuan.
She sighed. These guys!
“Fine, I’ll handle it. But I have one condition.”
Her tone was indifferent.
“Name it!”
“Yeah, whatever you want, as long as we can do it!”
“Hell, we’ll even call you ‘Daddy’ if you want…”
Qin Yunxuan’s eye twitched. Where was their dignity? Their shame?
“It’s not that hard. I’ll be busy with the Invention Cup, so I might skip some classes. You guys cover for me—take attendance, sign me in, that kind of thing.”
“Oh, that’s all? Consider it done!”
Everyone was happy with this arrangement.
For Qin Yunxuan, the technological knowledge in this world was far too outdated. Sitting through lectures was a waste of time—she could learn faster on her own in the library.
And… after getting a grasp of this world, she had already set her sights on a grand ambition:
Building her own tech empire here.
To achieve that, she had to take a path different from ordinary people.
After parting ways with the three slackers, Qin Yunxuan’s first order of business was promoting her antivirus software.
After all, the money in her pockets right now… was painfully insufficient.
At this rate, she’d be completely broke in a matter of days.
But she had full confidence in her antivirus software—its performance far surpassed anything currently on the market.
“The fastest way to make money… would be to sell ‘Cloud Shield’ outright. That should net me a decent sum.”
Antivirus software was just a small project for her. She had far more advanced technology stored in her mind.
So, she quickly headed to the largest cybersecurity company in Yunjing City.
“Hello, sir. Please fill out this form and queue over here.”
As soon as she stepped inside, a receptionist handed her a form with a polite smile.
“Once you’ve filled it out, please join the line and wait for your turn.”
Qin Yunxuan was taken aback. The line stretched so far she couldn’t see the end of it.
“Why are there so many people? Are they all… my competitors?”
After filling out the form, she took her place at the back of the line and studied the company—Feixing Cybersecurity—with curiosity.
The rhythmic clatter of keyboards and the hum of computer processors filled the air, giving her a strangely pleasant feeling.
“Hey, man, where’d you graduate from?” A chubby guy in front of her turned around and glanced at her. “You don’t look nervous at all.”
“Me? Yunjing University. Why would I be nervous?” Qin Yunxuan shrugged.
“Dude, you’ve got nerves of steel!” The guy lowered his voice. “I’m freaking out—my heart’s racing like crazy!”
Qin Yunxuan gave him a once-over. “Aren’t you… a little overdressed?”
The weather was still warm, yet the guy was decked out in a full suit. Even through his clothes, she could feel the heat radiating off him.
“Your heart rate might not be from nerves—it’s probably just your body struggling to cope with this outfit.”
“Gotta look professional, you know?” The guy grinned. “Honestly, I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t have to. But in this world, no money means no life!”
Qin Yunxuan nodded in agreement. If not for her empty wallet, she wouldn’t be here trying to sell her antivirus software either.
“First time here, bro?”
She nodded again.
“Then let me give you some insider advice. Feixing is super strict. With you dressed like that in casual wear, they’ll probably reject you on the spot. But don’t worry—us tech guys live and die by skill!”
“Just act arrogant. Walk in like you own the place, like you’re the best in the world. Intimidate them first, and you’re golden!”
Qin Yunxuan blinked, not entirely convinced.
“This is real advice, straight from the heart! Think about it—don’t geniuses always have quirks? They don’t follow the rules. The crazier you act, the more they’ll believe you’re a prodigy!”
Her eyes widened. “Wait, seriously?”
“We’re brothers here—why would I lie?” The guy smirked. “You know Steve Jobs? The media called him a total weirdo! Driving without license plates, yelling at partners—just another Tuesday for him!”
Qin Yunxuan fell into thought. “So that’s how geniuses in this world act… Maybe I should adjust my approach.”
Watching her contemplative expression, the guy stifled a laugh.
“Competing with me for a spot? The more I can mess with these guys, the better. But… this idiot actually bought it?”
