Yesterday, he met a friend who was an expert in Excel, and he asked him to do the math. Excluding the repeated names, he found that 920 students had tipped him for the book, Dragon's Son-In-Law.
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Sitting on the left side of the first row, Zhao Guang stood up slowly and walked to the podium under the guidance of the host.
Wearing a black suit, he looked majestic and determined.
In comparison, Hao Zhonghua was taller but more elegant.
"Hao Zhonghua is so awesome! He just became the director of the research institute, and a group has already donated 300 million yuan …"
"Mingri Group is so rich! They gave 300 million yuan at once …"
"Hao Zhonghua just took office today, and the big local companies in East Ocean City are donating large sums of money. They are giving Hao Zhonghua face …"
"With Mingri Group taking the lead, I guess other companies will also sponsor the research in the East Ocean Region …"
"Didn't the mayor say that East Ocean City will gradually develop into a city that focuses on scientific research and tourism?"
All kinds of discussions spread as Zhao Guang walked onto the podium.
Hao Ren didn't expect Zhao Guang to show up. He looked in that direction and saw Zhao Hongyu sitting at the end of the first row in rose-colored casual wear.
Since they were sitting opposite each other in the first row, Hao Ren didn't notice them at all.
"Zi's dad is supporting your dad by giving 300 million yuan at once," Yue Yang said as she looked at the podium.
"Zhao Yanzi's family is so rich …" Xie Yujia thought to herself.
In front of the podium, Zhao Guang handed a large 'check' representing 300 million yuan to Hao Zhonghua.
The densely packed string of zeros on the check was almost dazzling to the eyes.
The camera flashes of the reporters lit up again.
As the leading company in the business circle of East Ocean City, Mingri Group expressed its support for Hao Zhonghua's ocean research career by giving him 300 million yuan. This instantly raised Hao Zhonghua's prestige in the Ocean Research Institute!
Hao Zhonghua not only had the support of high-level officials, the local government, but also big companies!
As long as there was money, there would be projects, and there would be results! With the help of world-renowned scientists, there would be results!
The researchers who wanted to make a name for themselves immediately became excited. The 'seniors' in the research institute were dissatisfied with Hao Zhonghua's sudden appearance and wanted to make trouble for him. However, seeing this scene, they all put away their thoughts.
Everyone knew that Mingri Group was the largest business group in East China. Not only was its stock listed in the U.S., but it also had businesses all over the world!
With the support of such a giant corporation, who would dare to kick Hao Zhonghua out? He really didn't want to live a good life anymore!
"Zi's family is so helpful. I'll treat them to a meal some other day," Yue Yang said softly.
"Yes." Hao Ren nodded slightly.
Xie Yujia was silent. Suddenly, she felt like Zhao Yanzi's family and Hao Ren's family were a good match, and she couldn't do anything to help them.
The appointment ceremony ended successfully. The reporters went back happily with their materials, and the leaders came to shake hands with Hao Zhonghua one by one before leaving the lecture hall.
Zhao Guang and Zhao Hongyu stayed at the door and chatted with Hao Zhonghua.
Yue Yang wanted to keep a low profile, so she walked over with the two of them after the crowd dispersed.
"I haven't seen you for a while. Mrs. Zhao is getting younger and younger," Yue Yang looked at Zhao Hongyu and said.
No matter if it was sincere or polite, praising a woman was the best way to start a conversation. Even a scientist like Yue Yang knew this very well.
"Mrs. Hao is getting more and more energetic," Zhao Hongyu said with a smile.
Seeing the two of them chatting, Hao Zhonghua continued with the original topic, "Then, it's a deal. Come to our house by the sea tomorrow at six o 'clock!"
"Ok! No problem! "Zhao Guang agreed without hesitation.
They talked as if they had been friends for many years. In fact, Hao Zhonghua received the news that Zhao Guang had donated 300 million yuan to the Ocean Research Institute yesterday, and it was a big surprise.
"Yujia, come with us after school!" Hao Zhonghua looked at Xie Yujia and said.
"I … I can't come," Xie Yujia hesitated and refused.
"Come with us. It'll be fun," Zhao Hongyu persuaded.
"No!" Xie Yujia shook her head hard. "I have something to do tomorrow."
Since Xie Yujia said so, they didn't say anything else. Hao Zhonghua looked at Xie Yujia and then at Hao Ren. "Ren, Yujia, are you going back to school?"
"Yeah … I'm going to talk to the Principal …" Xie Yujia turned around and found that Lu Qing had already left the banquet hall with the students of East Ocean University.
"Why are you so distracted?" Hao Ren asked Xie Yujia.
"Nothing …" Xie Yujia lowered her head and answered in a low voice.
"I'll drive you back." Hao Zhonghua took out the car key from his pocket and patted Hao Ren and Xie Yujia's shoulders.
"Yue Yang, you keep Mr. and Mrs. Zhao company. I'll drive them back to school," Hao Zhonghua turned around and said when they were outside the lecture hall.
"Ok!" Yue Yang agreed without hesitation.
Hao Zhonghua's white Ford was parked in the open-air parking lot in front of the City Hall.
"Why isn't Grandma coming?" Hao Ren asked. Seeing the car, Hao Ren knew that his dad's first stop in East Ocean City was his home.
"She's not interested in this kind of occasion." Hao Zhonghua opened the door and got in.
Hao Ren gently pulled Xie Yujia to the back seat.
Buzz …
Xie Yujia's arm emitted a weak electric current, and Hao Ren's fingers felt numb.
The Five-Elemental Life-Death Notes were the bane of the Light Splitting Sword Shadow Scroll. If Xie Yujia showed any signs of resistance, Hao Ren wouldn't even be able to touch her!
Along the way, Hao Zhonghua talked about what he had seen and heard in Beijing to break the awkward atmosphere.
Soon, the car arrived at the gate of East Ocean University. Hao Ren gently pulled Xie Yujia's sleeve and pulled her out of the car.
"Uncle, I have to go to the library. I'll be leaving now!" Xie Yujia bowed slightly to Hao Zhonghua who was in the car.
"Ok!" Hao Zhonghua responded politely.
"Dad, I have some classes too. I'll be leaving now," Hao Ren said to Hao Zhonghua as he watched Xie Yujia leave.
"Wait!" Hao Zhonghua dashed out of the car and grabbed Hao Ren's arm.
"What?" Hao Ren looked at Hao Zhonghua in surprise.
"I have something to discuss with you." Hao Zhonghua pulled Hao Ren toward the road outside the school gate.
"What is it?" Hao Ren looked up at Hao Zhonghua.
"How are you treating Yujia?" Hao Zhonghua asked directly.
"I'm okay with her," Hao Ren said. In fact, he knew that he cared about Xie Yujia, but he didn't want to show it.
"Have you thought about anything else?" Hao Zhonghua asked.
"Not yet," Hao Ren answered cautiously.
"Ok, that's easy. Since you have made your stance clear, I'll tell you mine. A few days ago, I received a call from Yujia's dad when I was in Beijing. He told me that Yujia's uncle and aunt, who are her cousin Xie Wanjun's parents, had arrived in the U.S. a week earlier. "
"Ah?" Hao Ren was surprised. "Xie Wanjun's parents went to the U.S. as well? Why didn't Xie Yujia mention it? "
"It seems like Yujia doesn't want you to worry." Hao Zhonghua shook his head and sighed. "On the phone, Yujia's dad said that since Yujia doesn't want to study in the U.S., he hopes that I can take care of her."
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